Trails to the Past

Minnesota

Goodhue County

Biographies

History of Goodhue County
Franklyn, Curtiss, Wedge
1910

 

 

JOSEPH A. HAUSTEIN, is another of Red Wing's young professional men who have made rapid strides along the road of success and prosperity. In connection with his large practice he is conducting special studies of the human eye, and keeps well abreast of all the latest developments along the lines of artificial assistance to the human vision. Dr. Haustein was born in this city, July 31, 1880, son of Joseph and Anna (Koch) Haustein, the mother a native of Germany and the father of Dayton, 0.  Joseph Haustein, Sr., died March, 1901, and his widow is still living. After receiving his preliminary education in the schools of Red Wing, Joseph A. Haustein took a course in the Northern Illinois Colege of Opthalmology and Otology, where he graduated with honors July 28, 1906, passing his examination to practice in this state October 24. In November of the same year he opened a well-equipped office at 3084 Bush street, where he practiced until July 1, 1909. He is now located in his new building on Third street, next to the Red Wing Daily Printing Company, having a large clientele in the city and also in Goodhue and Pierce county. He is an independent voter and attends the Catholic Church, being a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the St. Joseph Society. Dr. Haustein . was married November 17, 1903, at Minneapolis, to Bernice Franklin, daughter of George B. and Alice (Block) Franklin, farmers of Mazeppa, Wabasha county, this state.

GEORGE WASHINGTON HAWKINS, now a Red Wing painter, has had an interesting career by land and sea, and has seen life in various parts of the globe, as well as under varied conditions in this country. He is a native son of New York city, born February 22, 1840. His father, Thomas Hawkins (wife's maiden name Mary) was a native of England. He came to America in the late twenties, and in New York city, where he first located, followed his trade as machinist for many years. He then went to Mobile, Ala., and opened a large machine shop, where he employed thirty men. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 he was so outspoken in his devotion to the Union and his opposition to secession that he was held captive by the Confederates as a northern sympathizer. He died in Mobile in 1867. The mother died in New York city in 1841. George W. received his education in the city schools of New York and then took up a seafaring life. January 14, 1862, he joined the United States navy. Upon his discharge at Baltimore, Md., at the close of the war in 1865, he at once re-enlistecl and served until 1868, when he was again discharged at Baltimore. During his six years' service he was under the command of George Dewey, who later became the hero of Manila. After being released from the United States service he made several trips on Lakes Erie, Michigan and Superior. He then came to Red Wing in the fall of 1868 and entered the paint establishment of his brother, AY. E. Hawkins, who was a pioneer painter of Red Wing. In this employ he remained twenty years. For two years following this he conducted a paint shop of his own. and then entered the employ of Scott & Harrison, with whom he remained six years. Subsequently he went to work for C. A. Erickson, with whom he still remains. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Episcopal Church. He also belongs to A. E. Welch Post, No. 75, G. A. R., in which he is the snare drummer. Mr. Hawkins was married , January 1, 1873, at Red Wing, to Mary James Jordon, daughter of John Jordon, a prominent farmer of Wacouta, this county.  Both parents are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins have been born five children. George is a painter at Portland, Ore.  Caroline M. is now Mrs. C. E. Beckmark, manager of the Beckmark Shoe Company, of Red Wing. Mabel P. is Mrs. H. H.  Lucas, of Hastings, Minn.; Harry is a barber at Portland, Ore., and John G. died in 1901. The family residence is a pretty home at 735 Potter street.

OLE HAWKINSON, one of the earlier settlers of Featherstone township, now a retired farmer living in Red Wing at 1245 East avenue, was born in Sweden, November 9, 1833, son of Hawkin Olson and Hannah Hanson, natives of that country. The father was a carpenter by trade. In his native country he followed that trade in connection with farming,, and in 1854 came to America, locating at Saint Charles, 111., still following his trade. Soon afterward he came to Red Wing. For some years he was a carpenter and during the latter part of his life manufactured organs in this city. He died in 1897 at the age of 87 years. His wife died in January, 1856. Ole, after receiving his education in the public schools, worked with his father in his native land, and came to America with the family in 1854. In the spring of 1855 he came to Red Wing, and in 1857 located in the township of Featherstone, this county. He took up 160 acres, cleared and broke the land, erected a house and suitable barns, and carried on general farming. His efforts were crowned with success and in 1903 lie decided to leave the more strenuous activities of farm life to a younger generation. Accordingly he came to Red Wing, taking up his residence at his present location, which he had purchased in 1889, and where he is now enjoying the ease which he so well deserves after so many years of toil and labor. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. For many years he was director of his school district in Featherstone. Mr. Hawkinson was married at Red Wing October 30, 1857, to Kiersti Nelson, who shared with him the discomforts of pioneer life, as well as the ease of his later years.  She was the daughter of Nels Nelson and Nellie Parsons, natives of Sweden, who came to America and took up their home in Featherstone township, remaining until the time of their death.  To Mr. and Mrs. Hawkinson twelve children were born-William, now of Oregon; Hannah, now of Red Wing; Nellie, now of Hastings, Minn, (now Mrs. J. H. Featherstone); Howard and Edward, now of California; Ferdinand; Oscar, now of Red Wood Falls Albert, September 26, 1895 ; Grace, September 9, 1897 ; Dorothy, October 5, 1899; and Evelyn, October 21, 1901. The family residence is a pleasant home at 709 Fifth street, Red Wing.  Minn.; Theodore; Calma, now of Red Wing; Lovenia, now Mrs.  Otto Taylor, of Northfield, Minn.; Elmer, of California, and Ernnest, of Texas. These children are all well thought of in their respective communities.

SAMUEL H. HAYNES, now retired, has for a long period of years been identified with the banking and business interests of Red Wing, and has also served with credit in several public offices.  He is of eastern birth, having first seen the light of day at Speedsville, Broome county, New York, December 29, 1849. His father, William Haynes, was in the mercantile business in New York state at the time his son was born. Later, having been ruined in business through the dishonesty of a clerk, William Haynes started west to seek his fortune and engaged for a year as a bridge carpenter with the C., B. & Q. railroad, then building from Chicago to Burlington. Subsequently he brought his family to Knox county, Illinois. After selling lumber for a Chicago firm as their agent at Altona, 111., he came to Minnesota in the fall of 1858. The trip to this state was made overland with a team of horses, the journey requiring about a month. Many interesting experiences fell to the lot of the traveler in that long journey, which in after life he often related to his son and friends. Reaching Red Wing, he decided that this city, then only a small village in the first decade of its settlement, was an admirable place for a home, and accordingly after getting settled himself, he moved his family here in the spring of 1859. For seven years he cultivated a farm, and then located in the city of Red Wing. He owned about 400 acres of land, considerable of that amount being land in Wisconsin which he cleared himself.  He died in March, 1905, and his wife died in 1891. Samuel H.  attended the public schools of Red Wing, and also took a course in Hamline University, at that time located in Red Wing. At the age of eighteen he learned the harness making trade, and after four years started in the harness business for himself with his father. At the end of four years his health failed, and he went to Wisconsin and worked three years farming. The succeeding five years were spent in the office of the Goodhue county treasurer, after which he spent two years as clerk of the probate court. Five months as cashier at the Minnesota Elevator Company, which operated thirty elevators and a large flour mill, demonstrated his ability, but ill health again caused him to retire. He spent a short time in the east, then served as deputy register of deeds one year and deputy county auditor five years. In 1892 he became general bookkeeper for the Goodhue County Bank, remaining fifteen years. During this fifteen years he witnessed many changes in Red Wing, and had an opportunity to observe closely the financial conditions which have contributed so greatly to its growth.  In 1907 he retired from active work, and since that time has lived practically a retired life, although there are still several matters which engross his attention, his specialty being bookkeeping and auditing. He has also been in the service of the state tax commission for four months in Duluth. He is vice president of the Red Wing Building Association and secretary of the Red Wing and Trenton Transit Company. Four years he was alderman from the Second ward and for two years was chairman of the finance committee of that board. He was on the board of health for four years. A charter member of Company G, First Regiment, Minnesota National Guard, he was compelled to leave the service after two years and a half on account of ill health. In the Knights of Pythias he is a well-known and influential member, having filled all the chairs in the local order and represented Red Wing at the grand lodge five sessions. For twenty-three years he has been keeper of records and seals in that lodge. Mr. Haynes was married in the fall of 1886 at Minneapolis, to Julia C. Coleman, daughter of Mrs. Mary Coleman, of Minneapolis. Her mother lives at Red Wing. One daughter, Jessie M., is now attending Hamline University at St. Paul. The family religion is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE W. HAYWARD, of Pine Island village, was born in Dorchestershire, England. September 23, 1835, son of Thomas and Mary (Watts) Hayward, natives of England, who are now deceased. George W. received his education in the common and higher schools of England, and at the age of nineteen he and his brother Gilis came to America and located at Pine Island township April 25, 1855. He pre-empted 160 acres of land, which he broke and improved, and added later eighty acres more, carrying on general and diversified farming and stock raising. In 1889 he retired, rented his farm, and purchased a home in Pine Island village, where he now resides. Mr. Hayward has been married three times. In 1858 he was married to Lavina Rheinhart, of Pine Island. Two children were born : Alfred W., of Pine Island, and Alice C., married Arthur Darknell, dealer in real estate in St. Maries, Idaho. In 1874 Mrs. Lavina Hayward died.  In 1877 he married Sarah A. Marsh, native of England, by whom he had four children : Lavina B. is dead ; Bertram S. lives in Washington; George I. is a civil engineer, now located at Livingston, Mont., for the Northern Pacific railroad. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1906. Erie W. is dead.  Mrs. Sarah Hayward died in December, 1889. and on February 24, 1892, Mr. Hayward was married to Mrs. Marion Morehouse, of Pine Island, widow of Capt. A. Morehouse, of Company H, Fifth Minnesota volunteer Infantry. Mrs. Hayward has one daughter, Georgia (Morehouse) Irish, of Wapalo, Wash. Mr.  Hayward is a Democrat. He has served on the village council two terms, has been chairman and supervisor of the township and chairman of the school board. No less than five times he has crossed the Atlantic, visiting his old home in England. The family faith is that of the Episcopal church.

GILIS HAYWARD, an honored old settler of Pine Island, was born in England in 1829, son of Thomas and Mary (Watts) Hayward, with whom he lived until twenty years of age. Upon reaching Milwaukee in 1850 he remained a short time and then went to Whitewater, Wis., later working in the lumber mills of Menominee, that state, until 1854, when he made a short trip to England. He returned to America in 1855, remained a short time in Winona, and April 23, 1855, landed in Red Wing. April 26 of the same year he took up a claim of 160 acres in Roscoe township, broke and improved the land and there remained fifteen years. He then engaged in the flour business with J. A. Tarbox for several years, but subsequently sold out and purchased 160 acres in Pine Island township, which he still owns. About ten years ago he retired, turned the management of the farm over to his son, and erected his present comfortable home on Prospect Hill, within the limits of the village corporation. For two years Mr. Hayward served as street commissioner. He has also been chairman of the township board, assessor and school director.  Mr. Hayward was married in 1859 to Priscilla C. Danford, who died in May, 1902. To this union were born six children : Clara C. married George Darknell a farmer, now in Washington.  Walter and Wallace are twins. Walter lives in Fairfield, Wash., where he is a farmer and elevator man. Wallace lives in Pine Island and owns a farm. Mary married R. J. Robinson, of Pine Island. Fred E. conducts the home farm. Giles died at the age of two years. The family faith is that of the Episcopal church. 

F. E. HAYWARD, a well known farmer of Pine Island township.  Was born in Roscoe township, August 24, 1869, son of Gilis and Priscilla Hayward, natives of England. F. E. Hayward received bis education in the common schools of the township, and later attended the high school of Pine Island. After leaving school he worked  W. W. Jewell's drug store for five years, after which he returned to the farm, which he has since conducted, carrying on general farming and stock raising. He has a fine farm of 160 acres, all under cultivation, with a good house, barn and other buildings.

ERICK J. HELLE was born on the homestead in Holden township, October 28, 1875, son of J. J. and Carrie (Trove) Helle, natives of Norway, who came to America and located in Wisconsin, later coming to Minnesota, locating at Cannon Falls, and subsequently at Holden, where they purchased 160 acres of land, which the father improved, built a stone house and later a barn and other outbuildings and carried on general farming until 1904, when he retired from active life, hut still lives on the homestead.  Erick received his education in the schools of Holden and took a short course at a seminary in Iowa. He then took up farming at home and in 1904 rented the farm and raises horses and stock. Erick is one of seven children ; Carrie, married to Christopher Otterson, living in North Dakota; Edward, now of North Dakota; John, now of Richland, N. D. ; Nettie, married to M. O. Stanely, of Richland county. North Dakota; Andrew, living at home; Peter, of North Dakota, and Erick, the subject of this sketch. Mr. Helle is a Republican in his politics. He is a member of a literary society, and of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

ALBERT HELMEKE, an honest, law-abiding citizen of Hay Creek township, has spent his entire life in this county, and has witnessed its development into one of the most prosperous sections of the state. He was born October 2, 1862, his parents being Henry, and Ricke (Lenke) Helmeke, natives of Germany. They came to America in 1857, and for a time lived in Indiana, until drawn to this part of the country by the reports that many of their fellow countrymen were attaining prosperity and success on the rich acres of the then newly developed Goodhue county. They settled in Hay Creek township, and there remained many years.  In his latter years the father sold out and moved to Red Wing.  All his eight children are living. Albert obtained such education as the district schools offered, and from earliest boyhood took an interest in farming. He now owns the home place of 160 acres, having ninety acres under the plow. His crops are of a general nature, and his stock of a high grade. His fellow citizens have accorded him their trust and esteem and for three years have called him to serve as their town clerk. He votes the Republican ticket. Mr. Helmeke was married in 1888 to Maggie Kruckenburg, daughter of Fred Kruckenburg, an old settler of Minneapolis, who, being a carpenter, erected many of the early buildings there.  To Mr. and Mrs. Helmeke have been born four children, Lillie, Fred, John and Anton. The Lutheran faith is the family religion.

ERICK C. HELTNE, was born April 7, 1867, on the homestead where he is now located in Cherry Grove township. He was the son of Christ and Martha Erickson, natives of Norway. The father was a tailor and farmer, and came to America in 1857, settling in Wisconsin. In 1859 they came to Minnesota, and located in Cherry Grove, where they purchased 80 acres of land where the father built a dugout, in which they lived for a time while preparing the farm for cultivation. Later, 40 acres more was added to the farm and the father built a home, barn and other out buildings, carrying on general farming, dairying and stock raising. The father died September 9, 1879 and the mother February 23, 1905. Erick C. received his education in the public schools of Cherry Grove, and worked on the farm with his father until the death of the latter, when he and his brother undertook the management of the farm. In 1896 he purchased the homestead and has since continued general farming, dairying and stock raising. January 22, 1896 he was married to Inger Erager, daughter of Nels and Susie Erager, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1878 settling in Cherry Grove, where they are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Heltne, have seven children: Carl, born April 12, 1896; Selma, born May 3, 1898; Arthur, born Ferbuary 2, 1900; Mabel, born April 13, 1902; Joseph, born February 4, 1904, one child who died in infancy, and Emma, born February 25, 1908. Mr. Heltne is a Republican in his political views, and has held the office of treasurer of school district No. 85 for several years. He owns stock in the Farmer's Elevators of Kenyon and Bombay. Mr. Heltne has one brother and one sister.  The brother Christ C. is living on the homestead and owns 20 acres of improved land in Cherry Grove township, also 40 acres in Wanamingo township. He Was born in Wisconsin, June 5, 1859, and is unmarried. The sister Inger, married Knut Kolstad, and lives at Cherry Grove. All are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

A. G. HENDERSON, for twenty-five years a prominent clothing merchant of Red Wing, was born in Stavenger, Norway, January 6, 1844, and there received his boyhood education. At the age of thirteen years he came to America and remained for a considerable period. In 1875 he engaged in the clothing business in Red Wing and after twenty-five years of active commercial life, retired. He died September 23, 1907, as the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Henderson was interested in various business enterprises, and had a part in starting several of the important industries in the city. He was shrewd and frugal, and thus accumulated a fortune estimated at between $300,000 and $500,000. He had the faculty of looking into the future, and was a thorough believer in Red Wing as a future commercial center. Mr. Henderson is survived by two children, Mrs.  L. M. Koons, of Minneapolis, and George Norman, also of that city. J. Adolph, another son, died in the spring of 1909. 

 

 

 

 

LARS J. HENNING, of Zumbrota village, was born in Holden township, April 21, 1876, son of Peter and Gjertru Henning, both natives of Norway. They came to America many years ago, and the father engaged for a time in teaching school. He was afterwards chosen manager for the Farmers' Co-operative Store, known as "Dovre Handels Forening, " a position he held for seven years. He then purchased his present store at Aspelund, where he is still engaged in the general mercantile business.  Lars received his education in the public schools at Aspelund, in the Zumbrota high school, and later at the Red Wing Business College. In 1896 he became a silent partner of 0. N. Berg in the mercantile business, which partnership continued until 1900, when the firm's name was changed to Berg & Henning. In 1902 Mr.  Henning purchased Mr. Berg's interest and has since continued the business alone, being very successful and making a specialty of handling poultry and farm produce. He also takes an active interest in the promotion of poultry raising throughout the country.  Mr. Henning was married June 25, 1903, at Zumbrota, to Gjerstine Svee. This union has been blessed with three children: Hulda, born June 6, 1904; Palma, born September 4, 1907, and Leslie, born July 11, 1909. Mr. Henning is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Modern Samaritans and Modern Woodmen of America, in both of which organizations he has held several offices.

WILLIAM HENNINGS, a hard working farmer of Goodhue township, was born in Germany, April 15, 1845, and there received his education. He came to America in 1857 after the death of his mother, with his father, and assisted on the home farm until 1868, when he purchased eighty acres in Goodhue township, where he has since continued to reside. He has increased his Goodhue farm to 24614 acres and in addition to this owns a half section elsewhere. He carries on general farming and stock raising on a large scale, having met with considerable success. He has served one term as supervisor of his township and six years as a member of the school board. Mr. Hennings votes independently, and belongs to the I. O. O. F. By his wife, Catherine, whom he married September 17. 1871, he has had eight children: Annie Maria ; Frederick ; Sophia ; W. H.: Louisa C. ; Lena H.; C. G. and John L. Frederick and Maria Viet Hennings, parents of William Hennings, were natives of Germany, where the latter died in 1857. Soon afterward, the father came to America and settled in Featherstone township.

BERNT HENNUM, of Wanamingo township, was born in Norway January 14, 1857, son of Gunder A. Hennum and Lena Erickson, natives of Norway. Bernt came to America in 1878, locating in Iowa, where he worked at his trade, that of blacksmithing, for two years, then moved to Nebraska, where he worked for two years, then came to St. Paul, where he worked for three months.  From there he went to Warren, Minn., and in 1893 came to Wanamingo, where he bought 160 acres of land and engaged in general farming. Later he added forty acres and made extensive improvements. Mr. Hennum was married January 8, 1887, to Randi Imsdahl, daughter of T. and Anna Imsdahl, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1865, settling in Zumbrota.  In 1867 they engaged in farming and are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Hennum have six children: Leofred, born October 7, 1887; Arthur, born February 5, 1890; Gunda, born May 14, 1891 Harold O., born April 18, 1895, and died October 7, 1901; Louise, born December 30, 1897, and died April 29, 1903; Lydia, born May 8, 1903. Mr. Hennum is a Republican in his political views, and the family attend the Lutheran church. 

BENJAMIN BRIGGS HERBERT was born May 3. 1843, on a farm near Cuba, Fulton county, 111. With his parents, he moved to Henry county, Iowa, and from there, in 1856, to Minnesota. He was educated at Hamline University, completing the classical course in 1865. While attending school, he still lived upon a farm two and one-half miles from Red Wing, and walked that distance every morning and night and never missed a class. At the age of sixteen years, he joined the M. E. Church at Red Wing. For a year after graduation he was principal of the Rochester Seminary (M. E.) at Rochester; Minn.; then he entered the law department of Michigan University. He was admitted to the bar in 1868 at Red Wing, and practiced law there for five years.  In 1871 Mr. Herbert was married at Red Wing to Mary E.  Sweney of that city. She was enrolled as a student in Hamline University on the first, day of the opening of that institution at Red Wing. In 1873 he organized the first Red Wing Flour Mills and became the first secretary; in the fall of the same year he entered the newspaper business. He organized the Red Wing Printing Company in 1877, and was president of the company until 1890, and editor of the papers published thereby until 1888. For five years he remained secretary of the Red Wing Building and Loan Association, which he organized in 1877. With the clay in a horse pail he solicited $25,000 with $10,000 cash paid in in ten days to start the Red Wing Pottery. In addition to the work in connection with the Minnesota Editorial Association, Mr. Herbert conceived the idea of a National Editorial Association, and in the winter of 1885, effected such an organization at New Orleans, where he was chosen as its first president. In addition to his editorial work, Mr. Herbert was always greatly interested in educational affairs. He served for many years as a member of the Board of Education at Red Wing, and was a member of the first Board of Trustees of the State Public School of Minnesota, at Owatonna. In his new home at Evanston he became president of the Board of Education, and, with his associates, carried to completion a new and one of the finest school building's in the city. For many years he has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Memorial University at Cumberland Gap, Tenn. Mr. Herbert was one of the organizers of the Red Wing Mills, Red Wing Building Association, Red Wing Stoneware Company, Red Wing Furniture Company and the Red Wing Printing Company.  Mr. Herbert resides in Ravenswood, Chicago, where he is actively engaged in the publishing business. 

HUGO J. HERDER, Red Wing, has made his own way in the world since coming to this country with his parents as a youth, and his success has been due to his industry, his perseverance and his devotion to hard work. His adult years have all been spent with his present firm in the grocery business, and he is consequently well versed in all that appertains to that line of commerce.  He was born in Berlin, Germany, March 6, 1865, and in that historic old city spent his early boyhood, attending the high schools and the Berlin Seminary. His father, Frederick (married to Mary Schmidt) was a dealer in coal and wood in his native city. In 1879 the family came to America, and lived in the townships of Featherstone and Hay Creek, until 1883, when they moved to Red Wing. In this city the father died, December 21, 1900, and the mother still makes her home here. When the family came to Red Wing, Hugo, then a youth of eighteen years, started as a clerk in the store of C. E. Friedrich & Co., remaining in this capacity until 1894, when the company was incorporated under the firm name of Friedrich & Kempe Co. Ten years later Mr. Herder was elected secretary and treasurer of the company, a position he has since retained, his record being one of honor and success. He is a Democrat in politics, and like his partners in business, he has persistently refused to allow his name to be used in connection with candidacy for public office, although he is much interested in all the great public questions of the day. April 25, 1894, Hugo J. Herder was married at Red Wing to Kate Taggart, a native of Hartland, Wis., daughter of John and Bridget Taggart, natives of Ireland, who afterward took up agricultural pursuits in Wisconsin. Her father died in 1886 and her mother ten years later. The Herder home has been brightened by the presence of two children, Justin M., born May 30, 1896, and Harry J. born December 9, 1898, both pupils in the parochial schools of this city. The family faith is that of the Catholic Church, and Mr. Herder pays fraternal allegiance to the Masons and Modern Woodmen.

FRANK G. HICKMAN, who has charge of the metal work of the Red Wing Boat Company, was born in Buffalo, N. Y.  July 24, 1856, son of Peter and Margaret (Gabriel) Hickman, natives of Germany, both hWing been born on the banks of the historic and picturesque Rhine. They came to America in the early forties and located in New York state, where they were married, the father engaging in wagon making at Buffalo until coming to Red Wing in 1868. still following the same business here with his brother under the firm name of Hickman Brothers for three years. Afterward he conducted the business alone as sole owner and proprietor until his death, February 4, 1878. His wife died in 1871. After receiving his education in the excellent public schools of Buffalo, Frank G. came to Red Wing with his parents and at once started work as clerk in a confectionery store, remaining three years. His next employment was with E.  L. Baker, where he thoroughly mastered the tinning business.  In this vocation he has since continued, now doing all the tin, iron, copper and brass work for the Red Wing Boat Company, he is a Republican in politics, belongs to the Episcopal Church and affiliates with the United Workmen and the Degree of Honor. For several years he was a member of the volunteer fire department and for eight years served as secretary of Cataract Hose Company, of which for several years he was also the captain. Mr. Hickman was married April 24, 1884, at Red Wing, to Hattie Beilfeildt, daughter of Henry and Mary (Spore) Beilfeildt, natives of Germany. Her, parents came to America in 1844, locating first at Galena, 111., and then at Brownsville, Minn., where the father was engaged in the wholesale boot and shoe business. He joined the Union army and served several years.  After the war he returned to Brownsville and in 1881 came to Red Wing, where he became a wheat buyer for the Diamond Joe jacket line. After several years he retired and went to Zumbro Falls, Minn., where the family still reside. To Mr. and Mrs.  Hickman have been born two children. Margaret, born September 25, 1888, is now assistant librarian at the Carnegie-Lawther library at Red Wing. Roland H. was born October 19, 1893.  Both children live at home, 903 West Fourth street, this city.

CHARLES HIMMELMAN is a name that will be remembered for many generations to come, whenever the story is told of the early days of Vasa township. He first saw the light of day in Sweden, April 26, 1827, and after going to school and working for a time in that country he came to America in 1853. One year later he took up his residence in Vasa and pre-empted some land, where he carried on farming operations on an extensive scale. Adding to his property from time to time, he finally owned 160 acres, all rich and under cultivation. He was the first chairman of the township of Vasa and he and his family were numbered among those who joined the church at Vasa at the time of its organization by the Rev. E. Norelius. In 1859, he rented his farm and came to Red Wing, where he carried on the grain business until 1870. In 1862, while still engaged in selling grain, he purchased a farm in Belle Creek township, and eight years later moved onto the place, carrying on general farming for several years. From 1888 to 1892 he sold sewing machines in Red Wing and then went to California with his family for the benefit of his health. There he remained until his death, November 9, 1901. After his decease, his widow returned to Red Wing and took up her residence at 611 East avenue, where she still resides.  Aside from the office above mentioned, Mr. Himmelman saw public service as supervisor, justice of the peace and town clerk.  He was married October 23, 1850, at Boraas, Sweden, to Pauline Constantia Brovall, who came to America in 1857, and joined her husband at Vasa. To this union were born three children: Alma M., born March 10, 1851, died July 26, 1867; Teekla M., born March 6, 1852, died March 31, 1852 ; Charles, born May 4, 1853, at Sweden, is now a farmer in Belle Creek township, this county. Hilma (adopted) married John Webster, of Red Wing. 

ALBERT L. HJERMSTAD was born in Wanamingo township, where he still resides, March 20, 1871, son of Lars and Anna (Overby) Hjermstad,, natives of Norway. Lars Hjermstad came to America in 1817, locating in Rock River, Wis., remaining a few years, after which he removed to Fillmore county, Minnesota, and engaged in farming until 1859, when he came to Wanamingo township, where he purchased 160 acres of prairie land in section 3, which he broke and cleared, erecting a home and other outbuildings, following general farming until his death, October 9, 1877.  He was married in 1865 to Anna Overby, who still lives with her son. Albert L. received his education in the district school of Wanamingo, and at the age of seventeen years managed the farm. At the age of twenty-two years he rented it, and in 1900 bought eighty acres of it. In 1908 he bought forty acres adjoining and five acres of timber land in Leon. He now carries on general farming and stock raising. Mr. Hjermstad was married November 4, 1903, to Hannah Moe, daughter of Hans and Anna (Overby) Moe, natives of Norway, who came to America and about a year later located in Wanamingo township and engaged in general farming. The mother died in 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Hjermstad have been blessed with three children: Lars, born July 18, 1904; Hans, born July 8, 1907, and Alf, born July 3, 1909. Mr. Hjermstad is a Republican. The family attend the Lutheran church.

CARL F. HJERMSTAD, Red Wing banker, was born in Norway, May 4, 1865, son of Lars H. and Beathe N. (Elstad) Hjermstad.  He was educated in the private and high schools of his native place and at the age of fifteen years became clerk and afterward manager of a general store, remaining from 1880 to 1884. during which latter year he came to the United States and settled in Red Wing, being employed as bookkeeper for T. K. Simmons & Son from 1884 to 1888. In 1888 he entered the Bank of Pierce, Simmons & Co., and remained until 1897, when he became manager of what was then the Red Wing Gas and Electric Co. In 1899 he became cashier of the Goodhue County National Bank and on June 1, 1906, was promoted to his present position of vice president and manager. Among the offices which Mr. Hjermstad holds, aside from his position in the Goodhue County National Bank, are the following : Director, vice president and manager of the Goodhue County Savings Bank; director, president and treasurer of the Goodhue County Abstract Co. ; director and treasurer of the Red Wing Linseed Co.; director and treasurer of the Reel Wing Brick Co. ; director, secretary and treasurer of the Red Wing Boat Manufacturing Co.; trustee, treasurer and chairman of the building committee of the Red Wing Lutheran Ladies' Seminary; trustee, secretary, treasurer and manager of the Red Wing Old People's Home; director, treasurer and member of the board of managers of the Minnesota Scandinavian Relief Association; chairman and treasurer of the legacy committee of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of America; trustee of Trinity Lutheran Church; trustee, treasurer and member of the building committee of the city cemeteries ; chairman of the executive committee of the Civic League; member of the board of regents of the Red Wing Automobile Association ; member of the executive committee of the Minnesota State Abstract Co. ; vice president and director of the Red Wing Cigar Manufacturing Co. and director of the Commercial Club. Mr. Hjermstad was married in January, 1889, to Sigrid Ness, by whom he has seven children: Nora C., born in 1892; Sigurd L., born in 1896; Solveig M., born in 1898; Carl F., Jr., born in 1900; Borghild S., born in 1903; Otto C. T., born in 1905 and Lars B., born in 1909.

HANS M. HJERMSTAD, of Wanamingo township, was born in Norway, December 28, 1854, son of Martin and Martha (Erickson) Hjermstad, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1866 and located in Belle Creek township, where they bought 160 acres of land which the father broke and improved, erecting a home and following general farming until 1906, when they retired and purchased a home in Kenyon village. The mother died December 12, 1894, in Belle Creek, and the father is still living. Hans M. received his education in the schools of Belle Creek and worked on the farm with his father until 1882, when he went to Wanamingo township and engaged in farming four years, after which he removed to Red Wing and took up the trade of electrical engineer at the electric plant, remaining six years. He then entered the employ of Boxrud Bros., worked for them six years and in 1898 returned to the farm, since which he has followed general farming. Mr. Hjermstad was married June 16, 1882, to Anna Quaal, daughter of John and Rosa (Bjorngaard) Quaal, natives of Norway. They came to America in 1866, locating in Wanamingo township, where they remained two years, after which they went to Minneola township, remaining five years. In 1872 they removed to Wanamingo township, where they purchased a farm and engaged in general farming, the father also working at his trade as blacksmith at Hader.  Mr. and Mrs. Hjermstad have had six children: Matilda, married to George M. Draper, of Mankato; Julius, of Kenyon; Agnes, who is a stenographer at Zumbrota; Minda, Ruth, and Norma.  The last three named live at home. Mr. Hjermstad is an independent voter and has held the office of supervisor, and has been clerk of the school board in district 64 for nine years. He is also road overseer. The family attend the Lutheran church. 

JOHN M. HJERMSTAD, machinist and garage owner, was brought to this country from Norway, by his parents, Martinus H. and Martha (Johnson) Hjermstad, while still an infant. The parents came to Red Wing in 1866 and purchased 160 acres at Bell Creek. In November, 1904, the mother died and in 1897 the father sold his farm and is now living a retired life at Kenyon, Minn. John M. was born September 23, 1862, and received his education in the public schools of Bell Creek, this county. He remained on the home farm until twenty-one years of age and then went to St. Paul, where he worked successively for the following companies: St. Paul Harvesting Company, learning the trade, two years; for same company as master mechanic at North St. Paul, two years; Earhuff Organ and Piano Company at North St. Paul, seven years as master mechanic ; Luger Furniture Company, North St. Paul, two years; Konantz Saddlery Company, of St.  Paul, five years ; Lee and Hoffman Manufacturing Company, of St. Paul, two years ;Valley Iron Works, of St. Paul, one year.  After this long period of able and faithful work in and about St.  Paul, Mr. Hjermstad came to Red Wing in the spring of 1902 and formed a partnership with C. F. Hjermstad and J. R. Trautner, in the boat building business. After two years he sold out and in October, 1905, opened a machine establishment and garage which he has since owned, managed and conducted. Mr. Hjermstad is a Republican in politics and during his residence in North St. Paul served as fire chief from 1890 to 1897, as village recorder from 1892 to 1894, and as a member of the village council one term. He belongs to the United Workmen and the Knights of Pythias, in which latter order he has been through all the chairs. Mr. Hjermstad was married June 16, 1891, to Stella L. Webster, daughter of Mino B. Webster, of Burlington, la., superintendent of the Burlington car shops at Leffler, la., for twentysix years. The father died in January, 1899, and the mother February 18, 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Hjermstad have been blessed with a son and daughter, Harry M., born September 13, 1892, and Mariae M., born August 13, 1895. The family worships at the English Lutheran Church.

REV. CHAUNCEY HOBART, now deceased, was born in St. Albans, Vt., June 9, 1811, son of Calvin and Sarah Hobart, who were natives of New England. He came with his parents to Schuyler county, 111., in 1823, where his father built the first cabin, and.  here Mr. Hobart was educated by his parents, who had both been teachers before their marriage. In 1831 he enlisted as a private in Captain Fellows' company, in General Duncan's brigade of volunteers, in the first campaign of the Black Hawk war, and later was enrolled as a non-commissioned officer in Captain Hollingsworth's company, Fourth regiment, of General Whiteside's brigade, where he served for a time. In 1834 he was converted and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was licensed to preach in September, 1836. His first appointment was on the frontier in Iowa and he served as pastor of churches in many towns of Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. In 1849 he came to Minnesota and was stationed at St. Paul, and was presiding elder of the Minnesota district of the Wisconsin conference.  In 1850 he took charge of the district, which included all of Minnesota and Wisconsin west of the Wisconsin river, continuing four years. He was stationed at Milwaukee one year, and returned to Red Wing in 1855 ; in 1857 he organized the Lake City circuit. In 1858 he was presiding elder of Prescott district, and in 1861 was chaplain of the Third Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. He resigned in April, 1862, and served as pastor and presiding elder in Wisconsin and Minnesota until he retired from active work. In 1875 he served at Red Wing as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church for two years. Rev. Hobart was twice married. His first wife was Betsey C. Ticknor, whom he married April 13, 1834, and died January, 1867, and in April, 1868, he married Harriett A. Duncan, of New York city. She died February 17, 1898.

MRS. HARRIET A. DUNCAN HOBART was born in the north of Ireland in 1825 and in the early days came to this country, where she engaged in teaching school in New York city for twenty-five years. During this time she was also principal of a school for fifteen years. She was married to Rev. Chauncey Hobart in 1868.  Mrs. Hobart was a great advocate of temperance and worked faithfully and with great zeal in the W. C. T. U., being president of the Minnesota union from 1881 to 1891. In recognition of her faithful service in the W.C. T. U. they have placed a panel memorial window to her in the new First Methodist church at Red Wing; the other panel in the same window was given in memory of her husband by James and Mathew Norton, of Winona, Minn. Active in missionary work, Mrs. Hobart served in the state offices as secretary and treasurer at different times and spoke in the interest of the union, all the time traveling extensively and almost up to the end of her life. She died February 17, 1898.

PETER O. HOLMAN, of Wanamingo township, was born in Norway April 1, 1831, son of Ole and Sonneva, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1865, living with their son until their death. Peter received his education in Norway and came to America in 1852, locating in Dane county, Wisconsin, where he remained until 1862, when he came to Wanamingo township and bought 160 acres of land which he improved, and erected a house and barn, and has carried on a general line of farming. Mr.  Holman was married in 1862 to Karin Everson, whose parents were natives of Norway. Both are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Holman are the parents of nine children : Lorana, married to Thomas Kennedy, of California ; Ole A., of Minneapolis, engaged in the grocery business; Nels and John, also merchants at Minneapolis; Susanna, of California ; Lena, who is a dressmaker in Illinois; Julius and Christina, living at home; and Andrew, of Minneapolis.  Mr. Holman has been successful, having through his own untiring effort and hard work risen to the prosperity he now enjoys. He is a stockholder in the Bombay cheese factory, and is a Republican in his politics. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church.

RALPH WALDO HOLMES, the talented editor of the Pine Island "Record," has made an excellent reputation for himself during his period of service at the head of that paper. He combines business with literary ability, and is well suited by nature for the post he occupies. His paper exerts considerable influence on the affairs of the community and his opinions on all questions of the day are listened to with respect. Born in Roscoe township, November 1, 1870, he was educated in the common schools of Big Stone county, later studied for three years at the Upper Iowa University at Fayette, Iowa, completing his education with a year at Hamline University. After finishing his studies he returned home and assisted his father on the farm in the summer and taught school in the winter. In 1895 he leased a large farm in Big Stone county, which he conducted for a time. After selling out he moved to Pine Island and in March, 1901, bought the Pine Island "Record," which he still publishes. He has been a member of Company D, Third Regiment M. N. G., since March, 1905, and holds the office of sergeant. During his residence in Big Stone county he held the office of constable and was justice of the peace and clerk of the school board at different times, and is now clerk of Pine Island village, having served three years.  Fraternally, he affiliates with the I. 0. O. F., the M. W. A., U. O. F. and E. F. U. Mr. Holmes has been twice married. October 23, 1895, he was married to Emma B. Hartkopf, who died August 20, 1900 leaving him two children, Estelle, born November 10, 1896, and Alice, born April 2, 1898. On December 28, 1902, he was again married to Myrta B. Jewell, by whom he has one child, George Henry, born August 29, 1901.  John Henry L. Holmes, father of R. W. Holmes, was the son of John Holmes, a Methodist circuit rider in Ohio, and came to Illinois with the family in the early fifties, settling on a farm in Pine Island in 1857. He served for three years during the war in Company H. Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. The mother, Emmeline E. Holmes, daughter of James Parker, was also born in Ohio, came with her parents to Minnesota in the late fifties, lived on a farm near Pine Island and afterwards moved to the village. The father died in Hopkinsville, Ky., in 1907. 

HANS H. HOLTAN, of Wanamingo, now deceased, was born in Norway, December 14, 1820, and came to America in 1845, settling in Chicago. In 1849 he moved to Belvidere, 111., and in the spring of 1850 located in Portage City, Wis., where he remained one year, after which he purchased a farm on what was known as "Indian land," about six miles from Portage City. Here he tilled the soil until 1856, when he came to Wanamingo and purchased 160 acres on Section 17, which, on account of sickness, he afterward sold. Later he made another purchase, to which he added from time to time until he owned 400 acres, 160 being in Section 13 and 240 in Section 24. Upon this farm he erected a home which at that time was considered the finest country residence in the county, and which is still a beautiful country place. Mr. Holtan had the distinguished honor of sitting in the first general assembly of the state of Minnesota, and in addition to this he was chairman of the township several terms and also served in other public positions of trust and honor. He was a liberal public-spirited man, greatly liked in the community wherein he resided. By his first wife. Aline Svenungsdatter, whom he married July 4, 1848, and who died August 12, 1855, he had two children. Of these, Hans is dead and Samuel lives in Dawson, Minn. He was married again in Faribault, October 31, 1857, to Anna Maria Pedersdatter Nostebiae, who died January 13, 1876. By this union there were six children. Charles lives in Madison, Peter lives in Kenyon; Gunhild lives in Madison, Wis.; Andrew lives in Zumbrota and Henry lives in Madison, Wis.; as does also Christine. July 11, 1877, he was married again to Sophia Mosleth, by whom he had six children. Marie is the wife of T. T. Rygh; Joseph lives in Park City, Mont.; John lives in Wanamingo township; Louise also lives in Wanamingo township; Hulda and Selma are both deceased. Hans H. Holtan died September 4, 1904, and his death caused genuine sorrow throughout the county.

JOHN M. HOLTAN was born April 1, 1882, on the farm in Wanamingo where he is now located, his parents being the pioneers, Hans H. and Sophia (Mosleth) Holtan. After completing the courses offered in the Wanamingo public schools, he attended a business college in Minneapolis, subsequently returning to the old homestead where he has since remained. He is the worthy son of a worthy father, and, like his noble sire before him, carries on farming on an extensive scale. He is unmarried, and looks after the comfort of his mother who is still sorrowing the loss of her distinguished and loving husband. Mr. Holtan is a staunch Republican and has served the town as road overseer.  He holds stock in the Wanamingo Elevator Company, and fraternally has associated himself with the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Samaritans, in both of which he is a popular member.  The family has for many years been prominent in the Norwegian Lutheran church, and to that faith Mr. Holtan gives his loyal support and sympathy.

FREDERICK F. HOORN, of Red Wing, engineer and machinist for Charles Betcher, was born in Kroneberg's lan, Sweden, April 3, 1837. His father, Andreas Hoorn, born in 1808, and died in 1894, was a blacksmith by trade. His mother, Christina Nelson, was born in 1809 and died in 1894. Both parents remained in their native country all their lives. Frederick F. attended the Swedish schools and learned the blacksmith trade as an apprentice to his father, also mastering the art of a machinist. He continued in these occupations, being, for a time, engaged in a foundry and mill business with his brothers. He spent one year in Copenhagen, Denmark, working in locomotive shops. In the spring of 1870 he emigrated to America, spent the summer in Boston working in locomotive shops, and then came west, locating at Red Wing, where he was employed as machinist in the iron works of the Densmore Brothers. Desiring, on account of his health, to follow an occupation that would permit him to be out-of-doors, he purchased 160 acres of land in Burnside township, this county, in 1872, which he broke and improved, carrying on general farming.  During this period he received many offers to resume his trade as a machinist, and in 1892 he returned to Red Wing, where he built a new home, and became engineer at the North Star Stoneware Company's plant. Two years later he accepted a similar position with the Charles Betcher Lumber Company at their factory, where he has since been continuously employed. At present he has charge of the repair and machine work. Mr. Hoorn was married December 17, 1871, to Mary Berg, a native of Kalmar Ian, Sweden, born June 30, 1851, who came to America in 1869, locating at Red Wing. She was the youngest daughter of a family of nine children, six of whom emigrated to America. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoorn have been born eight children-John Albert, drowned in the Mississippi at Red Wing in 1894, just after having completed his freshman year at the state university ; Karl H., D. M. D., University of Minnesota, practicing dentistry at Brainerd. Minn. ; Herman U., at present living at home ; Lydia M., wife of William H. Miller, lawyer, living at Spokane, Wash. Esther V., married to Aaron E. Johnson, manufacturing jeweler at Minneapolis ; Edith A., teacher at Brainerd, Minn. ; Frederick W., student at the state university, Minneapolis. The family holds membership in the Swedish Lutheran Church. The residence is at 1803 West Fifth street, Red Wing.

SEVER S. HOMMEDAHL, of Wanamingo township, was born in Dane county, Wisconsin, December 4, 1853. His parents were Sever T. and Ingeborg (Selje) Hommedahl, natives of Norway, who came to the United States in 1852, locating in. Dane county, Wisconsin, where the father was engaged at his trade of shoemaker until 1855, when he came to Goodhue county, bought land in Leon township and engaged in farming until his death, in 1897.  The mother died in 1907, at the good old age of eighty-three years. They experienced all the hardships of the early settlers, hauling all their products to Red Wing by ox team, cultivating their land without any of the conveniences of our time. Sever S.  received his education in the public schools of the county, afterward taking a course at Augsborg Seminary, after which he returned to the farm and later engaged in farming for himself, purchasing 170 acres of land in Wanamingo. In 1883 he was married to Mary Loven, daughter of Thor and Guri (Finberg) Loven, old settlers of this county, who farmed in Wanamingo until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Hommedahl are the parents of seven children : Selmar, Ida Thorwald, Hilda, Susie, Esther and Herman, all of whom live at home. Mr. Hommedahl has besides his own farm, 100 acres in Leon township, also eighty acres near Houston, Tex. For many years he carried on general farming, but has now retired and rents his farm. In 1906 he bought the Falls House, at Cannon Falls. Mr. Hommedahl is Republican and has held the offices of assessor of Wanamingo, justice of the peace, and clerk of the school board for a number of years. He and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church. 

MARTIN A. HOSTAGER was born in Wanamingo township, February 20, 1871, son of Anfin and Mary (Simonson) Hostager, natives of Norway, who came to America and located at Kansas, but later came to Cherry Grove township, where they purchased 120 acres of land and engaged in farming until 1861, when they removed to Wanamingo township and purchased 210 acres in Sections 21-22-27-28, which the father improved, building a home and other outbuildings, and followed general farming until 1899, when the family moved to Kenyon village, where the father died in June, 1901. The mother still lives in Kenyon. Martin A.  received his education in the public schools of Wanamingo and worked with his father on the farm until in 1896, when he took entire charge of the homestead, making a great many improvements and erecting new buildings, and has carried on a general farming. Mr. Hostager was married March 20, 1896, to Matilda Chrislock, daughter of Roph Chrislock. They have four children: Alfred, Rachel, Mary, Alma, and Rudolph, all living at home.  Mr. Hostager is a Republican in his political views, and is clerk of school district No. 62; he is also a stockholder in the elevator and creamery of Wanamingo.

NILS A. HOSTAGER, of Wanamingo township, was born in Cherry Grove township February 27, 1867, son of Anfin N. and Mary (Olson) Hostager, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1861 and located in Cherry Grove township, where the father engaged in farming for two years, after which he removed to Wanamingo township, where he bought a farm in section 28 and engaged in general farming until 1898, when they retired and moved to Kenyon village. The father died May 10, 1904, but the mother is still living at Kenyon. Nils A. received his education in the schools of Wanamingo and worked on the farm with his father until 1896, when his father presented him with a farm of 160 acres, which he improved and built a new barn. Mr.  Hostager was married June 6, 1897, to Anna Ronningen, daughter of Ole and Gura Ronningen, who were farmers in Wanamingo township and are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Hostager have two children: Myrtle, born December 20, 1901, and Olga, born January 5, 1905. Mr. Hostager is a Republican in his politics, and he and his family attend the Lutheran church.

K. K. HOUGO, who was born in Hallingdol, Norway, April 7,  1840, came to this country in 1861. In 1862 he purchased forty acres in Minneola, which he sold in 1864, and bought his present place of 160 acres in Leon township one year later. To shelter himself and his parents, he first erected a sixteen by sixteen cabin, which constituted the family residence until 1869 when a larger cabin, sixteen by twenty-four, was constructed. In 1890, the present comfortable home was erected. Mr. Hougo has brought the wild land to a high state of cultivation, having 120 of the 160 acres under the plow. On this land he carries on general farming and stock raising. In addition to his Goodhue county property he owns 240 acres in Mahnomen county, this state, upon which reside his children, Mons and Annie. Mr.  Hougo has been for many years an independent voter and has served on the town board, has been justice of the peace and constable, and has held school office for over twenty years. With the exception of two years he has been a member of the board of directors of the Leon Farmers' Fire Insurance Company since 1876, and was one of the organizers of that company. Mr.  Hougo was married in 1877 to Martha Munson, daughter of Mons and Annie (Olson) Munson. The former, a spry and healthy old lady, is still living at the good old age of eighty-nine years. To Mr. and Mrs. Hougo have been born ten children, of whom seven are living: Mons, Gerena, Knut, Annie, Marie, Andrew and Clara. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Knut Hougo parents of K. K. Hougo, came to America in 1863 and joined their son, who came over some time before. They spent the remainder of their days on the Hougo homestead, the father dying at the age of eighty-four years and the mother at the age of sixty-seven years. Before the arrival of Mr. Hougo 's parents in this country, he lived with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Locke, for whom he worked. They treated the stranger as though he were their own son, and Mr. Hougo always looks back on their kindness with such gratitude that he feels toward them almost as he does toward his own parents. 

GUNDER H. HOVEN, Roscoe township, was born in Norway, September 8, 1850, son of Halvor and Malina Hoven, natives of Norway who were farmers, which occupation the father followed until his death November 15, 1908. The mother died in 1903.  Gunder received his education in the public schools of Norway and assisted his father on the farm. In 1870 he emigrated to America coming direct to Roscoe township, where he worked for three years. In 1873 he purchased 80 acres of land which he cleared and improved, built his home, barn and other out buildings, now carrying on a general line of farming, also raising stock and horses of the Clyde grade. He now owns 347 acres of which nearly all is under cultivation. He was married on December 7, 1874 to Betsy Langness, daughter of Ole and Gertrude Langness, natives of Norway, who came to this country in 1865, located in South Dakota, and engaged in general farming until the death of the father in 1896. The mother died in 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Hoven have had six children : Olaf, of Roscoe; Henry, of Roscoe; Martin, of Roscoe; Edwin and Gitta, at home, and George (deceased). Mr. Hoven is a Republican and has served as town supervisor for six years. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church.

HENRY G. HOVEN, was born in Roscoe, in which township he still resides, April 19, 1875, son of Gunder H. and Betsy Hoven, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1870, and located in Roscoe township, where the father worked for farmers for three years, after which he purchased 80 acres of land which he broke and cultivated. He built a home and other out buildings, and gradually adding more land until he now owns 347 acres, and carries on a general line of farming also raising Clyde horses, Shorthorn cattle and sheep. All of his land can be cultivated.  Henry received his education in the public schools of Roscoe township, completing with a business course at a Red Wing business college. After leaving school he took up farming with his father, remaining with him until 1898, when he rented a farm of 160 acres in Roscoe township and began farming for himself. In 1905 he bought this farm and continued diversified farming and stock raising, making many improvements on the place, remodeled the out buildings, and built a large granary and a machine shed. Mr. Hoven was married May 19, 1898 to Jane Thoreson of Roscoe, daughter of Otto and Sigri (Everson Lund) Thoreson, natives of Norway, who came to this country and located in Wanamingo township. After two years, they purchased 120 acres of land which the father improved, and on which he conducted general diversified farming until 1876 when he sold this farm, and bought 200 acres in Roscoe township, where they still reside, later adding 120 acres more. He also has 160 acres of improved land in North Dakota, with a house and buildings. Mr. and Mrs. Hoven have four children : Bertha S., born April 29, 1900 ; Otto G., born April 2, 1903 ; Georgia E., born February 12, 1905, and Gillner, born September 21, 1908.  Mr. Hoven is a Republican and is a director of the school board of his district, which office he has held for the past your years.  He is also town treasurer, and is serving his third term. He and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church. 

TOGER J. HOVLAND, of Zumbrota village, was one of those men whose deaths leave a real vacancy in the community. He was kind hearted and sincere, frugal and thrifty in his habits, yet generous to others, a faithful friends, a considerate husband and a loving father, a good citizen and a consistent Christian in every respect. Born January 6, 1843, at Sovde, Stavenger, he was brought up in a Christian home and attended the public schools. At twenty-four years of age, determined to seek the wider opportunities of the new world, he came to America and took up his residence at Keokuk, Iowa, in July, 1857. In August of the same year, he came up the river to Red Wing, and after residing there for a short time came to Wanamingo township and followed general farming until 1875, when he purchased a larger farm in Roscoe township. In 1905 he retired, and after purchasing a beautiful residence came to Zumbrota village, where he resided until called to his Heavenly rest and reward. Mr. Hovland was married, October 10, 1858, to Aasa Waese, who came from Norway to America in 1857, about a year before her marriage. She is now living in her home in Zumbrota village, being made happy by the esteem and friendliness of her neighbors and the love of her children. She is still well and in the best of health, although more than seventy-five years of age, having been born in July 11, 1834. To Mr. and Mrs. Hovland were born eight children-Andrew lives in Zumbrota ; Cornelius lives in Roscoe, as does also Martin ; Henry lives in Duluth; Oscar farms on the old homestead in Roscoe township ; Joseph lives in Duluth and Sarah and Bertha are at home. 

LUCIUS F. HUBBARD was born in Troy, N. Y., January 26, 1836.  He went to Chicago in 1853 and in 1857 came to Red Wing. His first venture in Red Wing was the establishment of the Red Wing Republican, which is still in existence. On the outbreak of the Civil War he sold his newspaper to enlist as a private in the Fifth Minnesota Infantry. He was commissioned captain February 5, 1862; lieutenant colonel March 20, 1862, and colonel in August of the same year. He was wounded at the battle of Corinth.  After the fall of Vicksburg Colonel Hubbard commanded a brigade at the battle of Nashville, where he was again wounded.  He was breveted brigadier general for conspicuous gallantry.  In 1872 he was elected to the state senate and re-elected two years later. He was elected governor in 1881 and re-elected in 1883. In recent years Governor Hubbard has made his home in St. Paul.

LUTHER B. HUDSON, of Pine Island village, was born in New York in the town of Springwater, May 14, 1827, son of Joel and Sarah (Hover) Hudson, natives of New York state. The mother died February 28, 1874, and the father November 23, 1892.  Luther B. received his education in the public schools and worked on the farm until 1856, then he left the home in New York and emigrated west. He came to Pine Island and purchased 240 acres of land, which he broke, cleared and cultivated, carrying on a general line of farming and stock raising. In 1866 he sold this farm, bought another of 160 acres in the same township, moved to the village of Pine Island and has lived there ever since. He and his wife have celebrated their silver and golden weddings in the same house and had 103 guests at the golden wedding. Mr.  Hudson was married April 4, 1859, to Mary Ann Freeman, of Montvill, Madina county, Ohio, daughter of Reuben and Lydia Ann (Denton) Freeman, natives of New York state. The father was a farmer and came west with the family from Ohio to Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa, lived there four years, then moved to Minnesota in 1854, where he owned half a section of land.  He was a magnetic healer and lived and practiced about twenty years in Minneapolis. He built up a very large practice. He died June 7, 1887, and the mother died April 25, 1865. Five children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson : Frank R., born July 19, 1861, is now a barber of Chicago ; Willie A., born August 7, 1865, is a farmer; Lillie, born September 3, 1871, died in infancy; Lydia May, born October 24, 1871, adopted child, died July 6, 1876 ; Joel was born November 5, 1873, and died January 31, 1874; Calnod B. was born February 9, 1877, and died January 30, 1880. Mr. Hudson is a Republican and has been road master for a number of years. The family faith is that of the Episcopal church.

GEORGE W. HUMPHREY, Red Wing, now retired, has had an interesting career as a farmer, fighter and florist. He was born in New York city, August 11, 1843, son of John and Sarah N. (Stevens) Humphrey, both natives of England. The mother was born in the town of Bristol, England, and was brought to America by her father, a blacksmith, at the age of thirteen years. Later the family moved to Elmira, N. Y., from New York city, where they first located. At Elmira Sarah N. married John Humphrey, and they took up their residence in that city. It is a remarkable coincidence that Mrs. Humphrey left England on the day that Queen Victoria was crowned, and died on the day of the queen's death, the two occurring only a few hours apart. On the same day, January 22, 1901, Mr. Humphrey also died. A double funeral was held at their home, 701 East Second street, Elmira, N. Y., and was largely attended, both old people being greatly beloved.  The homestead is now occupied by the youngest daughter.  George W. received his education in the New York state public schools and also took an academic course in his home city. His first work was as a clerk in a dry goods store at Elmira. After two years in this store he enlisted, July 17, 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and Seventh New York Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, first under Captain S. A. Bennett and Colonel A. S. Diven, and later under Colonel Crane. He was commissioned successively by Governors Seymour and Fenton, and during the last nine months of his service was in command of his company. He was wounded at the battle of Dallas near New Hope Church, and participated in the Potomac campaigns, also serving at Gettysburg, Resaca, Antietam and Chancellorsville, being with General Hooker in his strenuous campaigns.  During the grand review at Washington which followed the surrender of Lee, Captain Humphrey passed by the reviewing stand with his eleven men, all that remained of his brave company.  After the war Mr. Humphrey returned to Elmira and worked for a time as a florist with his parents. In July, 1868, he came to Red Wing, and after working a short time as a carpenter took up general contracting work, which he continued until 1873, when he went to Cannon Falls for two years. There he engaged in business two years. After his return to Red Wing he worked at his trade for two years, and then received the appointment as sexton of Oakwood cemetery. There he worked ten years and in 1900 opened a florist's establishment, which he managed four years. In 1904 he retired. He owns a quarter section claim in Dakota, and raises a few vegetables and flowers near his home on Fifteenth street, Red Wing. While in Cannon Falls Mr. Humphrey served as a member of the city council. He was once elected county coroner of Goodhue county, but never qualified.  He is a Republican in politics, and belongs to the United Workmen, the Odd Fellow's, and to the G. A. R. posts both in Red Wing and Elmira. N. Y. Mr. Humphrey was married in January, 1874, to Agnes C. Douer, of Cannon Falls, daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth Douer, the former of whom was an architect and builder. To this union was born one son, Benjamin S., June 27, 1875, now living in North Dakota. Mrs. Agnes (Douer) Humphrey died August 7, 1884. and on December 27, 1894, Mr.  Humphrey married Mrs. Sarah Phyllis (Saunders) Schunk, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Goddard) Saunders. Her father died March 8, 1879, at Red Wing, and her mother is living at Fort Worth, Texas, where she celebrated her ninetieth birthday, February 14, 1909. To Mr. Humphrey and Mrs. Sarah Humphrey has been born one son, George W., Jr., November 15, 1896, now attending the Red Wing schools. To Mrs. Humphrey, by her former husband, Jacob D. Schunk, whom she married December 5, 1875, and who died in 1890, two children were born.  Arthur J., born at Hay Creek, October 25, 1876, is married and is president of the Northern Accident Insurance Company, located at Aberdeen, S. D. Jesse A., born at Hay Creek, June 25, 1882, is married and lives at Richville, Minn.


 

 

 

 

 

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