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ULYSSES TANNER, early pioneer and respected citizen of Cannon Falls township, is a native of the Empire state, born at Madison, Madison county, New York, December 28, 1832, son of Ralph and Laura A. (Pierson) Tanner, substantial residents of that state. His parents were believers in education, and while designing Ulysses for agricultural pursuits, gave him the best opportunities that the schools of the county afforded and then sent him to the academies at Hamilton and Randolph, where he had several classmates who have since become prominent in New York affairs. He came west in 1855 and on October 20 of that year, landed in Cannon Falls. Soon afterward he pre-empted land in Stanton township, but did not settle on it. Subsequently he located on the land he now occupies and where he carries on general farming and stock raising, using advanced methods in all his agricultural pursuits. In the early days he purchased land in Dakota county, but afterward disposed of this to his brother, who in return relinquished his interest in the home farm. For fourteen years, Mr. Tanner was town clerk of Cannon Falls township, and has also occupied school office. He was married, July 14, 1871, to Anna Louisa Johnson, born in Sweden, June 10, 1836, who has proven an able helpmate in all his undertakings.

GEORGE S. TETHER, of Goodhue village, a native of New York state, was born July 7, 1861, son of Francis and Malvina (Cabot) Tether. The father was born May 17, 1831, in Lincolnshire, England, and came to America in 1855, locating in New York state, where he farmed for six years. In 1862 he came to Goodhue township and purchased 130 acres of land, carrying on a general line of farming and stock raising. He retired in 1887 and purchased a home in Red Wing, where he lived until his death, November 12, 1891. The mother lives with her son in Goodhue township. Her parents were John and Lucy (Farmer) Cabot, natives of New York state. John Cabot was a farmer, a mechanic and a carpenter, first coming to Faribault in 1856 and then to Goodhue, where he remained until his death in 1879. Mrs. Cabot died in her native state in 1848. There were eight children: Harriet (deceased) wife of Edson Rice; Albert (deceased); Mary (deceased), wife of Tyler Gorton; Luther (deceased); Lydia, married to Herman Fisher ; Malvina, married to Francis Tether; Louisa, wife of Thomas Branch, and Betsy (deceased), wife of Guarts Gorton. Chester Tether, brother of George S. Tether, was born in Goodhue township and received his earlier education in the Goodhue public schools and the Red Wing high school and Hamlin University. He graduated from the chemistry course of the Chicago Medical College in 1897 and now teaches pedigogical methods of advanced science in the Oswego (N. Y.) state normal school. George S. Tether acquired his education in the public school and took up farming with his father. He has managed the farm since 1887, and carries on general farming, doing considerable dairying and also breeding horses. Mr. Tether was married November 1, 1882, to Mary Jane, daughter of Richard and Margaret (McDonald) Stogdill, both natives of Canada. Mr. Stogdill and family came to Red Wing in 1865 and then went to Wisconsin, where he purchased 100 acres of land on which he farmed. In the family were seven children : Mary Jane, Samuel Edward, Edmond Alfred, Lucinda (deceased), Francis Robert, Richard Herbert and William H. Mr. Stogdill died in February, 1891, but his wife still lives in Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. Tether there have been born four children: Francis, born August 4, 1884; Howard L., born August 6, 1889 ; Florence M., born September 24, 1899, and Clarence W., born August 22, 1906. Mr. Tether is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His fraternal affiliations are with the Woodmen, Yeomen and the Independent Order of Foresters. For ten years he was school clerk and for twelve years school director. He held the position of road overseer for twelve years and. was constable for two years. Mr. Tether and family are well liked both in business and social circles.

JOSEPH A. THACHER, of Zumbrota, the "farmer statesman" of Goodhue county, was a central figure around whom the rural population of the county were out to rally. He had many of the characteristics of the New England puritan, but a long residence in the West had modified their asperities. He had well defined views upon all public questions, and did not lack ability or inclination to vindicate his opinions when occasions offered for their expression. He served in the legislature of the state, and would doubtless have represented his district in Congress but for his rigid views of political ethics, which restrained him from adopting the methods in vogue and practiced by aspiring politicians in his time. He early realized the substantial character of the resources and capabilities of the new country in which he had made his home, and hence had unlimited confidence in the possibilities of its future. He did much to advance the material interests of his immediate locality, and is gratefully remembered as one of the founders of that delightful community, cozily nestled in the charming valley of the Zumbro.

S. A. THOMPSON, who carries on general farming on a place of 135 acres in Burnside township, was born hi Erie county, Pennsylvania, December 25, 1846, a son of William and Nancy (Kennedy) Thompson, of whom a sketch will be found in this history in connection with the biography of Thomas J. Thompson, of Red Wing. S. A. was brought to this county by his parents in the early fifties, and grew to young manhood on the home farm in Burnside township, helping his father and brother with the breaking, developing, cultivating, etc. He then moved to Chippewa county, this state, where he remained in all thirty years. For a larger part of the time he was a farmer, but kept a store in Maynard, in that county, six years. During his longstay in Chippewa county he served in a number of public offices, including that of assessor, and to him also belongs the honor of having done the first township work on the roads of Stoneham, in that county. A few years ago he came back to the old homestead in Burnside township, where he now resides and carries on general farming. He is a Republican in politics, and was formerly a member of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Thompson is well liked throughout the township.

THOMAS JEFFERSON THOMPSON, retired farmer and business man, living at 811 Sylvan street. Red Wing, came to this county as a boy with the earliest settlers of Burnside township. He was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania, August 29. son of William and Nancy (Kennedy) Thompson. The former was a native of the north of Ireland. lie went to Canada as a youth, then to Pennsylvania, and after living there for a time, came to Goodhue county and located in Burnside township in the spring of 1856. There he bought 160 acres of land at the government price of $1.25 an acre, on which he conducted general farming until his death, June 30, 1886. His wife died November 25, 1900. William Thompson was a prominent citizen of the early days of the township, and his name appears on the first list of Burnside voters. Thomas J. attended the public schools and worked on the farm with his father until 1865, when he responded to the last call for volunteers for the Civil War. He enlisted at Red Wing, in Company I, First Minnesota Heavy Artillery, under Captain Carney and Colonel Colville, going to Chattanooga, Tenn., where the regiment was in command of General Thomas. After receiving his discharge in September of the same year he returned to Red Wing, and took up carpenter work, following this faithfully and diligently until 1878. He then went to Chippewa county, Minnesota, bought 160 acres, broke the land and erected buildings. After disposing of this property he again returned to Red Wing, and resumed work at his trade. For two years he was employed in the shipping department of the Red Wing Advertising Company, after which he retired. He purchased a home at 811 Sylvan street, remodeled the house and has there continued to make his home. Mr. Thompson is a Republican in politics and belongs to the Episcopal Church. He also affiliates with the A. E. Welch Post, No. 75, G. A. R. He was married the first time February 29, 1877. to Margaret Streetor, of Featherstone, by the Rev. Johnson. To this union was born one son, Thomas H., January 19, 1878. Mrs. Margaret Thompson died January 29. 1878, and on October 16, 1879, Mr. Thompson married Hannah Wohlwend, of Alma, Wis., the daughter of Martin F. Wohlwend and Margaret (Knoblonch) Wohlwend, natives of Germany who came to America and located at Keokuk, la. In 1860 they went to Alma, Wis., and from that place, in 1865, the father enlisted in the Union army, serving until the end of the conflict. He then returned to Alma and took up his trade as stone mason, following same until his death in October 1894. His wife died in February, 1897. To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have been born eight children. Charles W., born September 3, 1882, is now at La Grande, Ore. George E. was born July 6, 1885; Lillian E., April 29, 1888; Forrest M., January 6, 1890; Alma P., May 8, 1892; Walter L., December 29, 1894 (died August 27, 1899); Lincoln L., December 20, 1897, and Eva M., March 22, 1902. All except Charles W. are at home.

HAAGEN THORESON was born on the farm in Wanamingo township, where he now resides, September 6, 1879, son of Thorsten and Sigrid (Satren) Thoreson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1858 and located in Wanamingo township, where they purchased eighty acres of land, adding more from time to time, until they owned in all 400 acres, the home being located in Section 13. The father broke and improved most of this land, built a fine brick house and other outbuildings, and followed general farming until in 1901, when he retired from active life, enjoying the result of his diligent labors, until he was borne to his last resting place July 18, 1908. His wife is still living on the old homestead. Haagen received his education in the common schools of Wanamingo, and worked with his father on the farm until in 1902, when he rented the farm which he has since conducted. He also owns and works 120 acres of land in Minneola township. Mr. Thoreson was married November 29, 1906, to Gurena Johnson, daughter of Burtenus and Randy (Satren) Johnson, natives of Norway, who came to America and located in. Goodhue county, later removing to Lac qui Parle county, where they engaged in farming. The mother died in October, 1877, and the father, October 11, 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Thoreson have one child, Thorney, born August 11, 1908. Mr. Thoreson is an independent Republican in politics, and is a treasurer of school district No. 99. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator of Wanamingo. The family are communicants of the Lutheran Free church.

OTTO THORESON, of Roscoe township, was born in Norway, May 25, 1842, son of Thore Eleven and Engeborg (Skordahl) Eleven, natives of Norway, the former of whom died in Norway in 1878 and the mother in 1861. Otto received his education in the public schools of Norway and worked with his father on the farm. In 1861 he emigrated to America and located in Wanamingo township, where he worked for farmers for two years, after which he purchased 120 acres of land which he broke and improved. In 1876 he sold this farm and bought 160 acres in Roscoe township. Later he purchased eighty more and again added forty. Here he carried on general farming and stock raising. All his land is under cultivation and he has 160 acres of improved land in North Dakota. He was married in July, 1863, to Sigrid Everson, daughter of Ole and Jonette (Opem) Lund, natives of Norway, who came to this country in 1857 and located in Wanamingo, where they bought a claim of 160 acres and carried on general farming until the death of the father in 1886. The mother is still living in Wanamingo at the age of ninety-three. Mr. and Mrs. Thoreson have a family of seven children : Gurina, married to John A. Johnson, of Zumbrota ; Engeborganna, married to T. 0. Sundry, of Roscoe; Theodore, married to Emma Starz, living at Zumbrota; Jonette, married to Henry Hoven; Othelia, married to Charles Olson, of Roscoe; George and Leonard B., living at home. Mr. Thoreson is a Republican, and has served on the town board and school board for a number of years. The family attend the Luthern church.

NELS THORNBERG, a veteran of the Civil War, and of the Indian expedition, is now a farmer of Wacouta township, where, upon a place of 108 acres, he does general farming combined with dairying. He was born in Sweden, May 25, 1845, and came to this county in 1857 with his father, Francis, who died about three months after his arrival here. Nels spent a larger part of his life in Red Wing, working in lumber and flour mills and as clerk in a hardware store, the latter employment occupying his attention for fifteen years. In 1862, while still practically a boy, he enlisted in Company G, Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, under Captain (now Judge) W. W. Williston and Lieutenants Herman Betcher and Daniel Densniore. The company engaged the Indians in battle at Wood Lake, September 22, 1862, and continued the campaign in Minnesota until the execution of thirty-nine of the ring leaders at Mankato, which Mr. Thornberg witnessed. The regiment was then ordered south and placed in the sixteenth army corps, being discharged at Fort Snelling at the close of the war in 1865. In 1900 Mr. Thornberg decided to spend the remainder of his life on a farm, and consequently purchased his present place. His abilities have been recognized to the extent of his being called to serve as chairman of Wacouta as Avell as on the school board. He is also assessor of the township. Mr. Thornberg still retains his membership in the United Workmen and the G. A. R. at Red Wing. He was married in 1872 to Nellie Nelson, daughter of Abram Nelson, who came from Sweden in the fifties and settled in Vasa township, this county, later moving to Douglass county, Minnesota. Mrs. Thronberg died May 30, 1908, leaving four children. Ernest, the oldest, is a jeweler in Park River, N. D. Anna, Eda., who is a school teacher, and Clarence are at home with their father.

JOHN J. TILLER, of Wanamingo township, was born in Chicago, 111., June 19, 1865, son of John and Marith (Skjervold) Tiller, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1864, settling in Chicago, where they remained for two years. In 1866 they came to Red Wing, where the father secured employment in Densmore Bros', foundry, where he worked nine years, after which they removed to Wanamingo township and engaged in farming and blacksmithing, purchasing 150 acres of land in Section 26, where he remained until his death, January 28, 1908. The mother still lives on the old homestead. John received his education in the common schools of Wanamingo, and, after leaving school, entered business with his father and learned the blacksmith and woodworking trade, which he has since followed. Mr. Tiller has never married. In politics he is a Prohibitionist and belongs to the United Lutheran church. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' State Bank of Wanamingo, the Farmers' Mutual Telephone Company of Wanamingo, and in the Farmers' Elevator of Wanamingo.

RICHARD A. TILLER, son of John and Marith (Skjervold) Tiller, was born in Wanamingo township, October 5, 1875. The parents were natives of Norway, where the father was a blacksmith by trade. They came to the United States in 1863, locating in Chicago, 111., where they remained for two years, the father being employed as carpenter. Then they came to Red Wing, where he was employed in Densmore Brothers' foundry, remaining for ten years, after which he went to Wanamingo and started a blacksmith shop, and in 1894 purchased land consisting of 148 acres. Here he built a home and other outbuildings and carried on general farming and stock raising until his death, February, 1908. The mother is still living on the homestead. Richard received his education in the public school, and after leaving school days behind worked on the farm with his father until in 1903, when he went into the dray and livery business, which he has since continued. He was married October 28, 1905, to Jennie Kolsum, daughter of S. E. Kolsum, a native of Norway, who came to America and located in Minneola township, and later moved to Cherry Grove township, where they engaged in farming on 160 acres of land. The mother died May, 1893, and the father died January 24, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Tiller have no children. Mr. Tiller is a Prohibitionist in his politics, and has served as constable for two terms. Mr. Tiller is a successful business man, doing an extensive dray and livery business, and has recently erected a new and modern barn.

A. W. TILLMAN lives on the Tillman homestead in Welch, which he conducts for the family estate, the property not having been divided upon the death of the parents. He was born in this township, on the place where he still resides, May 7, 1877, son of E. and Nellie (Nelson) Tillman, early settlers of Afton, Washington county, this state, where they settled after coming to this country from Sweden. In 1874 they came to Welch township, and followed farming for the remainder of their lives. The mother died March 23, 1906, and the father August 29, 1908. They left children, all of whom are an honor to the family name. Emma is married; Lillian is at home; A. W. is the subject of this sketch ; Frank is associated with his brother in managing the family estate; Gillmore is a bookkeeper and stenographer for the Eagle Iron Works at Minneapolis; and Hildegard is at home, keeping house for her brothers. A. W. was brought up on the home farm and has since remained here with the exception of three years at different intervals spent on his farm of 360 acres in Canada. Like many men who like to think for themselves, he is an independent voter. Having a liking for congenial companionship, he has associated himself with the Modern Woodmen at Welch. The Tillman estate consists of 120 acres of good land, with comfortable house and buildings, all the improvements being the work of the father and sons.

HENRY TOME, an old pioneer settler of Pine Island village, was born at Corydon, Pa., February 25, 1835. His father, Benjamin Tome, was by occupation a lumberman. Both his father and mother, Cyntha. (Gibbs) Tome, were native Pennsylvanians. A common school education and a fair share of work for his parents fell to his lot as a youth. When barely twenty years of age we find him making a journey from in front of his father's house at Corydon to Red Wing, Minn., by raft as far as Louisville, Ky., and thence by boat, traversing the Allegheny, Ohio and Mississippi rivers. He reached Pine Island, which consisted of a solitary pre-emption shanty, at the time the government surveyors were making the original survey. He selected a 160-acre tract of land, upon which he built a shanty, and after occupying it the required time, walked to the government land office at Winona and preempted his claim. Later he sold this and bought eighty acres near the village, which he operated as a farm, building in the village a home that he has continuously improved and occupied. In 1858 he married Eliza, daughter of Moses and Martha (Culver) Jewell. To them five children were born: Clara, wife of J. B. Fowler, now with the St. Paul postoffice department; Sadie E., wife of H. T. Banks, freight agent of the Chicago & Northwestern railway at Rochester; Myrta and Cyntha (deceased) ; and George H. , the present postmaster at Pine Island. Besides his farming interests, Mr. Tome conducted a meat market in the village for a number of years and also engaged as a stock buyer. Has served as deputy sheriff and as constable the greater part of the time that the village has had a name. He Was appointed postmaster July 1, 1880, and excepting the periods of Cleveland's administrations served until 1906. Mr. Tome is a member of the Territorial Pioneer Association and has been a member of the Masonic order since 1868. He is considered a force to be reckoned with in local politics and is well versed in state and national issues, and has some fame as a political forecaster. Mr. Tome in personality is unassuming, accommodating, conciliatory and is not grasping or greedy. Although never a dollar hunter, Mr. Tome is in comfortable circumstances, owning, in addition to his interests in the village, 120 acres of timber near the village and a good quarter section in North Dakota. As an apiarist and small fruit grower, his later leisure years have been rounded out. Mr. Tome resigned as postmaster and his son George H. was appointed to succeed him July 1, 1906. The son was educated in Pine Island schools and was at the time of his appointment practically in charge of the postoffice, the splendid service of which is owing to his efficient management. George H. was married December 17, 1908, to Lenora B. Clark, daughter of H. G. and Elenora (Dickey) Clark, of Zumbrota. Is a member of Pine Island I. O. O. F. lodge and Commercial Club and stands in the front ranks of Pine Island's progressive citizens.

ANDREW H. TONGEN, one of the substantial and well-to-do farmers of Wanamingo township, is a native of Wisconsin, born in Columbia county, October 20, 1862. At the age of nine years he came to Wanamingo township with his parents, attended the schools of his neighborhood and took up farming with his father until 1882, when he assumed charge of the home farm. Being a hard worker and taking a thorough interest in his undertakings, he soon had one of the finest farms in the township, adding to its well kept appearance in 1905 by erecting a fine residence. The original homestead has been increased by the purchase of sixty acres adjoining, and in 1908 Mr. Tongen bought another farm of 138 acres in Minneola township, which he also manages. His farming operations consist in raising general crops and breeding live stock. As an encouragement to public enterprise Mr. Tongen has taken stock in the elevators at Wanamingo and Zumbrota, and since January 1, 1906, he has been secretary of the Wanamingo, Cherry Grove and Minneola Mutual Fire Insurance Company. By Anna M. Thompson, whom he married, November 27, 1882, the subject of this sketch has had nine children : Ole H. and Eddie are in Minneola township, and Oscar, Chester, Henry, Peter, Alfred, Luella and Clara are at home, Chester being a student in St. Olaf's College at Northfield. Mrs. Tongen 's parents were Peter O. and Bretha Thompson, natives of Norway, who came to America and settled in Minneola township, where the mother still lives, the father being dead. Ole H. Tongen and his wife, Karen Andrea Ruglad, parents of Andrew H. Tongen, came to America in 1845, and after living three years in Chicago, farmed in Columbia, Wis., until 1871, and then came to Wanamingo township, purchasing 160 acres on which they carried on general farming until the death of the father, May 17, 1882. The mother died in November, 1905, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 0. H. Houkos, having been blessed in her declining years with the loving care of her children.

MARTIN 0. TONSETH is a prominent figure in Lands Congregation, being teacher of the parochial school of that church in Zumbrota and hWing charge of the schools at seven other points. For the duties of this office he is well fitted, standing high in the esteem of parents and pupils. Mr. Tonseth was born in Norway, February 28, 1845, and received his education in his native land, after which he worked on the government telegraph lines for four years. In the spring of 1872 he decided to seek his fortunes in this land of wider opportunity. Arriving in Zumbrota in the spring of 1872 he erected a home, and worked first as a farmer and then as a stone mason. He taught in the Sunday school of his congregation for several years and then in 1893 took charge of the parochial schools. He is a good citizen in every respect, one of those men who uplift the moral tone of any community. Mr. Tonseth was married September 28, 1873, at Zumbrota to Oline Strom, who came to America in 1873 and died March 6, 1903. Her father died in the old country, and her mother came to America in 1877, remaining until her death in 1892. Ole Hansen and Sigre (Martinsdatter) Tonseth, parents of Martin O. Tonseth, were natives of Norway, where the father was a shoemaker. He died in April, 1878, and the mother in February, 1876 . They had five children-Hans, Ivari, Martin (deceased), Ole (deceased).

MERRITT TRIPP, a retired farmer, living at 721 Fifth street, Red Wing, comes of eastern parentage, born in Tompkins county. New York, February 27, 1837. His parents, George and Hannah (Smith) Tripp, were natives of eastern New York state, where they both spent the span of their years, the former dying in 1811 and the mother in 1880. Left fatherless at an early, age, Merritt Tripp had to obtain what education he could by attending school during the short winter terms, working on farms in the summer, thus contributing in boyhood to his own support and later to the support of the family. While working in the crowded state of his birth, he longed for wider opportunities that were afforded in thickly populated districts, and accordingly decided to come west. In 1861 he located in Featherstone township, this county, where he purchased 160 acres. To this he added 160 more, and still later made other purchases, until at one time he owned an entire section. Upon his broad and rich acres he carried on general farming until the fall of 1901, when he retired. For four years he rented his farm and at the end of that time sold it, purchasing his present residence at 721 Fifth street. For twenty years he was town treasurer of Featherstone, and in addition served a number of terms as town supervisor and school director. He is a Democrat in politics and has been a member of the Masonic order thirty years. He has also been a member of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Tripp was married November 22, 1864, to Abbie S. Perkins, of Maine, daughter of Timothy and Thurza (Ellsworth) Perkins, the former of whom died in June, 1889, and the latter October 30, 1882. Mrs. Tripp has one brother, T. E. Perkins, now living at Featherstone. To Mr. and Mrs. Tripp have been born seven children-Cora P., September 10, 1866 ; Timothy B., April 6, 1870; Anna M., March 26, 1870; one born in February, 1875, who died in infancy; Frank M.. born November 3, 1882, Gertrude A., October 6, 1885; Blanche H., April 5, 1887. Cora married F. 1). Crandall and lives at Aberdeen, S. D. Timothy is married and lives at Red Wing. Anna married C. Crandall and lives at Randolph, Minn. Frank is married and is an electrical engineer at Decatur, 111. Gertrude A. is principal of public schools at Bradley, S. D., and Blanche F. is teaching in Afton, Washington county, this state. The family religion is that of the Methodist Church.

TIMOTHY B. TRIPP, the skillful and efficient engineer at the State Training School, is the son of Merritt and Abbie (Perkins) Tripp. He was born on a farm in Featherstone township, this county, April 6, 1870, and there grew to young manhood, working on the farm and attending the public schools. At the age of twenty-four he became interested in mechanics and accepted a position as stationary engineer at the Trout Brook tannery, where he remained two years. The succeeding three years were spent in general labor, after which he took charge of the various motive power and heating apparatus of the State Training School as chief engineer, in which position he has since remained, giving decided satisfaction. For several years he has been a member of the Masonic order. The Democratic platform embodies his political belief and the Presbyterian creed bis religious faith. Mr. Tripp was married September 15, 1896, to Frances Rolfe, of Featherstone township, daughter of Oscar and Etta Rolfe, farmers of that township. To this union one child. Rolfe M., was born September 28, 1897. Mrs. Frances Tripp died August 22, 1899, and Mr. Tripp was married October 15, 1902, to Isabelle Watson, daughter of George and Margaret (McDermott) Watson, of Lake City, this state, the former of whom was a blacksmith and farmer, he died February 15, 1896, and the mother died September 2, 1906. To Mr. and Mrs. (Isabelle Watson) Tripp has been born a daughter, Margaret Abbie, August 7, 1906.

PETER H. TUBBESING, Red Wing, foreman for Charles A. Betcher, was born in Yeether, Germany, September 9, 1841, son of William and Mary (Bergmann) Tubbesing, also natives of Germany. The parents came to America, bringing their family, December 1, 1852, and located at St. Louis, Mo., remaining two and a half years. There the father worked at his trade as cabinet maker. In May, 1855, the family came to Red Wing, and until fall the father assisted in driving wells, after which he took up a homestead of 160 acres. After working at his trade in this city for a time he went to St. Paul, and was there employed for one year, the family in the meantime remaining in Red Wing, to which the father returned the following year, working at the carpenter trade until 1861. He then opened a wagon shop on East avenue, which he conducted two years. In the meantime, hWing disposed of his first farm, he purchased 160 acres in Featherstone, carrying on general farming until 1879. In that year he retired, divided his farm among his four sons, and came to Red Wing, where he ended his days, in the spring of 1897. The mother died in St. Louis, in 1855. Peter H. received his education in the schools of Germany and at St. Louis, learning the trade of cabinet making in Red Wing. After five years at this work, he learned the carpenter trade, and later went to work in his father's wagon shop. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Sixth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, entering the service August 18 of that year. He was mustered out in 1865, and upon his return to Red Wing worked as a carpenter until 1872, when he started work for Charles Betcher, with whom he has since remained, hWing charge of the work shop for the long period of thirty- eight years. When Mr. Tubbesing started this work, less than twenty men were employed in the department which have numbers over fifty hands on its payroll. The subject of this sketch was married in December, 1867, to Maggie Yoght, of Hay Creek township, this county, daughter of Philip and Margaret Yoght, natives of Germany. To Mr. and Mrs. (Maggie Voght) Tubbessing were born eight children-Laura, Emma, Addie, Albert, Benjamin, Jessie, Raymond and Walter. Raymond died in 1887 and Addie two years later. Laura married James Kent and lives at Blooming Prairie, Minn. Emma married William Weiss. who lives on Third street, Red Wing. Albert, also married, lives on Fourth street, this city. Benjamin resides in Fargo, N. D. The mother of these children died at Red Wing in 1891, and in 1891 Mr. Tubbesing married Louise Keller, of Wheeling, W. Va. To this union hwe been born three children, Herbert, 1895 ; Milton, 1897, and Rolland, 1902. The family religion is that of the German Methodist Episcopal Church.

M. A. TUCKER, son of the Rev. Ezra Tucker, was born at Wolcott, Vt., February 15, 1841, and was educated in the public schools, also taking a course in Hamline University, at that time located in this city. He was a student in the state normal school at Winona when the Civil War broke out. The war practically closed the school, the majority of the faculty enlisting as volunteers. The students also enlisted in large numbers, M. A. Tucker entering the United States service in 1863, serving until the close of the conflict. He was in C. A. Hatch's battalion, Minnesota Volunteer Cavalry, fighting against the Indians at Pembina. Mr. Tucker was a corporal in his company. After the war he engaged in wheat raising in the township of Featherstone, on his father's farm, until 1877, when he went to Marshall, Minn., and homesteaded 160 acres, upon which he conducted farming operations until 1888. After another year at Featherstone he again returned to Marshall, and after five more years there came to Red Wing. Two years later he went to South Dakota and remained eleven years as clerk in a drug store. In 1907 he retired, and since that date has lived at 454 Ninth street, Red Wing. He belongs to the Methodist church and votes the Republican ticket, being a member of the United Workmen and the local G. A. R. post, in which latter he is the chaplain. M. A. Tucker was married in 1877 at Marshall, Minn., to Minnie Lockey, daughter of James M. and Jane (Frame) Lockey, natives of Canada, who located in Missouri in 1876, and later in Marshall, Minn., where the father was a druggist. They are now living at Faulkton, S. D. Mrs. Tucker is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were born three children : Anna Llewellyn, married to Edward Hoffman, of Bonestell, S. D.; William, who lives at Faulkton, where he is married and has two children ; and Grace, also living at Faulkton, who is married to Milton H. Douglass. M. A. Tucker also has two brothers, A. C. and J. J., and a sister, now Mrs. A. H. Cross, of Montrose, Colo.

W. H. TURNER, retired farmer, is an old resident of Kenyon and during the long period of his life here he has always been known as an honorable and law-abiding citizen. His record of public service includes nine years as chairman of the township of Kenyon, several terms as assessor, eight years as justice of the peace, and many years as a school officer of his district. He Was born in New York, November 6, 1839, a son of Henry and Margaret (Sprague) Turner, the former of whom died in New York state. The latter came to Kenyon and for many years, until her death in 1886, kept house for her son. In the family Avere eight children, two of whom, aside from W. H., are still living, namely: Lyman and Delia. W. H. came to this county in 1868 and purchased a farm in Kenyon township. He has now practically retired, and rents his farm, but still does some work on it when he feels so inclined. In the early days Mr. Turner Was a school teacher, and he still keeps up his interest in education, being a great reader. He is unmarried and lives alone, but finds in his work and his books the consolation and companionship that others find in their families. Mr. Turner is a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in 1864 in Company B, Forty-first Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, receiving his discharge at the close of the conflict. He votes the Democratic ticket and takes an active interest in public affairs. He is now a resident of the village of Kenyon.

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