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History of Olmstead County Minnesota

Written by Joseph A. Leonard 1910

 

DALY, JERRY J. -----located on section 26, Haverhill township, Olmsted county, was born in St. Charles, Minnesota, July 27, 1868, a son of John W. and Johannah (Stack) Daly, both of whom were natives of Ireland. For a time the father engaged in farming and gardening in the old country, but while yet a young man decided that greater chances for success could be found in America and accordingly immigrated to this country. He located for a short time in Wisconsin, but then came to Minnesota and farmed at St. Charles until coming to the present family homestead in Haverhill township, Olmsted county. He bought a farm of 240 acres, made all necessary improvements. added thereto as his means permitted and at the time of his death was the owner of 320 acres of fine farm land. To him and wife five sons and four daughters were born, four in Minnesota, five in Wisconsin, and were educated in the district schools of Haverhill township. Mr.  Daly was a strong Democrat in politics and a devout member of the Roman Catholic church.

The boyhood days of Jerry J. Daly the immediate subject of this review, were spent in assisting his father on the home farm and attending the district schools. He early in life decided to follow the occupation of a farmer, rented land, and in time was enabled to buy 120 acres.

On June 1, 1903, he was married to Anna Cooper. She was born in Sauk Center, Stearns county, Minnesota, June 16, 1872, and came to Haverhill township, Olmsted county, when yet a young girl. To Mr. and Mrs. Daly two sons and one daughter have been born, named Johannah Vergil, Jeremiah Clarence and Clement Mathew. In politics Mr. Daly espouses the belief of his forefathers and is a stanch Democrat.  Socially he is identified with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and he and family are communicants of the Roman Catholic church.

DAVIDSON, THOMAS -----is now living retired from the active duties and responsibilities of life, in a comfortable home in St. Charles.  He is the son of Samuel and Margaret Davidson, who lived many years in Olmsted county and became well to do and prominent in the eastern part of that county. Samuel, the father, passed away in 1867 at the age of seventy-six years, but his widow lived to the great age of ninety-three years, dying in 1906. Their lives were useful and honorable and filled with industry and good deeds.

Their son Thomas was born in Westfield, New York, February 4, 1836 and there he was reared and educated. He first attended the district schools and later the Westfield Academy, but finally left school and began the labor of life on his own responsibility at the age of twenty-one years. The family originally came from Ireland in 1830 and settled in Chautauqua county, and there remained until 1857, when they came to Olmsted county. At the time of their arrival here Thomas was just about turning his twenty-first year.  They settled in St. Charles and there Thomas resided until 1862 when he volunteered as a private in Company D, Seventh Minnesota Infantry, and served with that command until he was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of enlistment. During his service he was promoted to sergeant for meritorious conduct.

At the close of the war he returned home and soon afterward bought eighty acres on Section 14, Dover township, and began to improve the place. In 1869 he bought another tract of eighty acres, and in 1900 bought still another tract of 160 acres, adjoining his home farm. He carried on mixed farming and raised considerable livestock for market. In 1908 and 1909 he sold the whole farm and is now living retired from business. He owns a pretty residence and several lots in St. Charles.

In August 1876, he married at Dover, Miss Laura, daughter of John and Phebe Hart, prominent old settlers of Olmsted county. To this marriage were born one son and five daughters: Frank T., now engaged in fruit farming at Grandview, Washington; Alice E., a graduate of the kindergarten course at the state normal at Winona, Minnesota, now married to Robert Jahnke and living at Pasco, Washington; Madge L., a graduate of the state normal and principal at Two Harbors, Minnesota; H. May, a graduate of the normal and a teacher at Pasco, Washington; Florence J., a graduate of the normal and now teaching at Excelsior, Minnesota; Helen H., now attending high school at St. Charles, Minnesota.

DELANEY, PATRICK -----has for years been actively and successfully engaged in farming and stock raising in Marion township, Olmsted county. He was born in Ireland, March 22, 1850, a son of John and Mary Delaney, both of whom were also natives of that country.  The father came to America at an early date and bought a farm of 120 acres in Marion township, upon which he and wife lived happily together until death overtook them. Eleven children, five sons and six daughters, were born to them, all in the old country, and all were devout members of the Roman Catholic Church. In politics the father was a life long Democrat, and when he passed away at his home in Marion township was greatly respected and esteemed as a good man and citizen.

Early in life Patrick Delaney, the immediate subject of this memoir, came to America with one of his sisters, and settled in Olmsted county. He was then fourteen years old, and by the time he had reached the age of seventeen was enabled, from his earnings and savings, to purchase a piece of land consisting of 120 acres. This he developed and cultivated, and, as his means permitted, added to, until he became the owner of about 400 acres of fine farm land. About 300 acres of this he himself broke and cleared and the improvements since added have made it one of the best pieces of farm land in the county. Three years after Patrick Delaney settled here, the father immigrated to America, and also came to Olmsted county in search of home and fortune. How well they succeeded in acquiring both may be readily ascertained by the amount of valuable property now owned by the family.

On November 12, 1878, Patrick Delaney was married to Miss Ann Campion, daughter of James and Nora (Lawler) Campion, one of the oldest and best families in the history of Olmsted county, and to them have been born John, Martin, James, Nora Coleman and Mary Mahan. Mr. Delaney and family are members of the Catholic Church, and he is actively interested in the welfare of the Democratic party in Olmsted county.

DEMPSEY, JOHN ----- parents, Anthony and Maria, were natives of Ireland, where they grew up, were educated, married and lived until June, 1852, when they came to this country and landed at New York, but came direct to Milwaukee county, Wisconsin. There Anthony worked on the North-Western railway until 1863, when he came to Olmsted county and bought first forty acres of wild land. Later he bought another tract of forty acres. All of this he held and improved until 1871, when he sold out and bought his present farm of 280 acres on section 16, Elmira township. The country was very wild when he first came here, and he was compelled to endure many hardships and privations before his home was convenient and comfortable. All here—barns, fences, fields and meadows, houses and sheds, etc., are the result of his own labor and judgment up to the time of his death, January 21, 1899.  He was prominent and occupied a number of official positions with fidelity and honor.

John Dempsey, his son, was born in Oak Creek, near Milwaukee, called now South Milwaukee, September 7, 1861, and in youth attended the district school, continuing this course until he was nineteen years old, and in the meantime assisting his father on the farm. He was yet a baby when his parents came to this county, and therefore all his conscious life has been passed in this vicinity.  He is now one of the well informed and prosperous farmers of the county, and has the confidence and respect of all who know him.  At all times. when called upon, he has performed the duties of a citizen. He has served as supervisor and as clerk of the board of education. He is a member of the Roman Catholic Church at Chatfield, and of the A. U. W.

On January 14, 1890, he married at Chatfield Miss Anna Ellis, daughter of Thomas and Mary, prominent farmers of Fillmore county. They have the following children: Ethel Maria, now educating herself at Winona; William Sylvester, with his parents; Loretta: and Elizabeth, the latter being only three years old. Mr. Dempsey does general farming, and has on hand 60 head of cattle, 11 work horses, 100 swine, and other stock. His father, Anthony, left three brothers and one sister: Michael, John, Patrick and Ellen. Patrick is now living with John, the subject of this sketch.

DICKEY, MRS. MARTHA M. -----who is the widow of John Wesley Dickey, and resides in the town of Dover, was born in the town of Avon, Maine, on April 13, 1835, and was there reared and educated. Her late husband, Mr. Dickey, was also born in the same town. Her parents were Noah Johnson and Mary Hunt, respected residents of that community. After lives of useful ness and honor they passed away, the mother on September 10, 1865, at the age of sixty-three years, and the father on April 6, 1871, at the age of seventy-five years.

After receiving in youth a somewhat meager education in the local schools, she was put to work at an early age in a cotton factory in Lowell, and later worked in other factories and shops. And thus her early woman hood was passed. She first met the man who later became her husband at her own home and later they became well acquainted and in the end became lovers and were married in Phillips, Maine, on November 28, 1860. Her husband was a carpenter by trade, and worked at that calling while he lived in Maine. In 1869 they came to Olmsted county, bought a farm and worked it for a while.  From 1870 until the date of his death, Mr. Dickey was a prominent building contractor and in the end erected many of the residences and barns in this portion of the state. During the most of this time he rented his farm. His death occurred on December 27, 1907. Everybody in this part of the county knew him and respected him for his many good qualities. He was a popular man and was kind and happy in his own home. His wife was his helpmeet in all things and did much to encourage him in the battle of life. To them were born two children: Charles Wesley, an Associated Press operator, and Mary Estelle, who is the wife of M. J. Manchester, agent at Plain View. Mrs. Dickey is now passing her declining years in partial retirement after a useful and active life. She has the respect and affection of all who have the honor of her acquaintance.

DONOVAN, THOMAS -----was born in County Wexford. Ireland, in 1827, and is a son of Lawrence and Catherine (Doyle) Donovan, both of whom also were natives of the Emerald Isle. He left the old country in 1849, came to the United States and, after an extended trip over the states of Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, located permanently in Olmsted county the date being 1855. He was thus among the first settlers of the county. He had saved up considerable money from his earnings and soon after his arrival here bought 80 acres in section 11, Salem township, to which afterwards was added a tract of 40 acres. He began the cultivation of his 80 acre tract. which had to be cleared and grubbed and turned under by the plow, went to work in earnest, put up a few rude buildings, and began to thrive and grow. Mr. Donovan was an unusually industrious man, and by hard work accumulated an estate amounting to 800 acres.

During his long residence in this county he has ever been among the most prominent citizens and most successful farmers. He has shown excellent business judgment. After he had been here a few years his parents left Ireland and resided with him until their deaths, the father passing away in April, 1877, and the mother in April, 1876. In 1905 Mr. Donovan met with a severe accident, which has crippled him for life, and of late years has divided his estate among his children and is living a retired life. 

In 1864 he was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Heaton, who died in 1881, and to them a family of seven sons and three daughters were born, one of the latter dying in infancy. The boys were James, who died in 1878, John, Lawrence, who died in 1898, Joseph, Thomas, Richard and Peter, and the girls were Katie, who died in 1906, Mary, and the one who died, unnamed, in infancy. In his political views Mr. Donovan is independent, voting for the man rather than the party, and in religion is of the Catholic faith.

DOTY, GEORGE B. -----for many years actively identified with the banking interests of Rochester, was born April 8, 1864, in Eyota township, this county. He is a son of Andrew J, and Sarah (Bidwell) Doty, grandson of Calvin Doty and great grandson of George Doty who served the Colonies during the Revolutionary war. Andrew J. Doty was born at Brockport, New York, April 16, 1826.  With the tide of immigration flowing westward he came to Olmsted county, Minnesota, in 1856 and was one of the first settlers of Eyota township. Here the greater part of his life was passed and here he was known as one of the solid, substantial men of the county.

George B. Doty is the only son of a family of three children. His education was obtained in the district schools, a normal course at Winona and a business course in Darling’s Business College, Rochester. His business career began as a clerk in the hardware store of A. Ozmun, but in 1888, he was elected county auditor and after serving two years he was reelected to this position, and again reelected in 1892, serving as such six years in all. June 20, 1896, he became connected with the First National Bank, of Rochester, of which, in February, 1899, he became cashier.  Through his efforts the business of this bank nearly doubled while he was associated with the institution. Upon the organization of the First State Bank of Rochester, in 1909, he was elected its cashier and is now serving in that capacity. Mr. Doty is a Democrat in politics, an Odd Fellow, a Knight Templar Mason and a member of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.  To his marriage with Miss Harriet A., daughter of Horace Cook, solemnized in February, 1889, one son, Horace C., has been born.

DOWLING, EDWARD J. -----is now a resident of St. Charles, but was formerly a citizen of Olmsted county. He is a son of James and Nessie Dowling, who were natives of Ireland. When he was two years old his mother died, and a short time afterward his father was lost in a shipwreck while crossing the Atlantic ocean to America. He was thus left an orphan at an early age and thrown upon the care of others. He was born in Ballylinen, Queens County, Ireland, on May 7, 1844, and was reared by his grandmother Dowling. 

At the age of eight years he came to America and first resided at Auburn, New York, where he continued his schooling for four years. He then came to Minnesota with his uncle, Thomas Spencer, it being the spring of 1856, and here he still further improved his education at the schools of St. Charles and elsewhere until he was eighteen years of age.

It was then 1862 and the country was in the midst of a gigantic Civil war and from every county and town came stirring calls for volunteers. Edward J. Dowling promptly enlisted to save the Union and preserve the honor of the old flag of the country of his choice. He took the field and participated in many harassing campaigns and marches and in five pitched and bloody battles, and was promoted several times for meritorious conduct in action. Prior to his coming home he was for ten months color sergeant of his company, which is the post of greatest danger and at the same time greatest honor. At the close of the war he was honorably mustered out and at once returned to Auburn, New York, where he attended commercial college and was given a diploma in bookkeeping.

He came West and in the spring of 1866 rented a farm and operated the same until 1869, when he bought a tract of 160 acres in Quincy township. to which he added, in 1874, eighty acres adjacent. All this land he owned until 1903, when he sold out the whole tract. At times he owned other landed properties, but in the end sold them all. In 1880 he bought a half interest in the Quincy Mill property. but in 1899 sold out and ever since has lived retired from active business. After selling his interest in the mill he ran his farm until 1904. Mr.  Dowling deserves great credit for his active and honorable life.  The farm which he first bought was wild and wholly uncultivated.  and was grubbed, cleared and put in a fine state of tilth wholly by him. As time passed he became one of the most successful and prominent farmers of the county. He was trusted with various official positions and discharged the trusts with honor and fidelity.  He is at present a director and stockholder in the Dover First State Bank. He is a Republican in politics. He has served as chairman of the town board and as treasurer of the town of Quincy and was for 1908 and 1909 town councilor of St. Charles. He is at present commander of the local lodge of the Grand Army of the Republic.

He has been married twice: First to Miss Agnes S.  Stephenson, daughter of Thomas and Jane Stephenson, who died August 21, 1892. His second marriage occurred January 24, 1897, at Fountain City, Wisconsin, to Miss Jennie, daughter of A. P.  and Euretta Tift. By his first wife he had three sons and one daughter, one son, Harry, dying in infancy. James Thomas is a physician at Seattle, Washington, being a specialist of the eye, ear and nose; Nessie B. married J. H. Tingley, assistant superintendent of the beet sugar factory at Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly auditor of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, and is the owner of a large sugar beet ranch in Colorado; George A. is a physician at Seattle Washington.

DUGAN, NATHAN F. -----well-known hardware merchant of Eyota, is a native of Stark county, Illinois, and was born in June, 1857, a son of Elija S. and Calista (Griffis) Dugan, who were natives of Ohio and New York State respectively. Appropriate mention of the parents is made elsewhere in this publication.

After his schooling was completed, Nathan F. Dugan started out in life for himself in the Manuel Shop Heating Company, at Minneapolis, and has ever since been identified with the hardware interests of Minnesota. He thoroughly learned the details of that business. and in 1908, in partnership with W. T. Doty, opened an establishment at Eyota, this county. About a year later Mr. Doty disposed of his interests to Mr. Mochnke, and the firm has since conducted its affairs under the name of Dugan & Mochnke. They carry a full and complete line of hardware and plumber’s supplies, and by honest business dealings with the people have built up an enviable trade. 

In 1884 Mr. Dugan was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Styles, whose parentage is discussed in connection with the biographical sketch of Mr. Dugan, a brother of our subject. Mr.  Dugan and his brother married sisters. The former is a member of the Masonic fraternity, being identified with Ashler Lodge, No. 61, and is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.  He is a Republican in his political views, is an intelligent and successful business man, and commands the respect and esteem of all who know him.

DUGAN, DR. R. C. ----- who, by reason of many years spent in the conscientious practice of medicine, is regarded as one of Olmsted county’s foremost medical practitioners, was born in Eyota, this county, February 12, 1865, a son of Elija S. and Calista (Griffis) Dugan. The father was a native of Ohio and the mother of New York state, and after their marriage in Ohio they moved to Illinois in 1857, and five years later came to Olmsted county. The father was a successful farmer and passed away in 1901, greatly respected in the community where he resided. Three children were born to him and wife, as follows: Charles Dugan, who married Elvira Richardson; Nathan Dugan, who married Agnes Styles, resides in Eyota; and Dr. R. C. Dugan, our subject.

The latter received his early education in the common schools of his community, and later attended the Rochester High School.  Early in life he decided that he would be most successful in the field of medical practice, and accordingly entered the University of Minnesota, from which institution he was graduated in 1890. He immediately began the general practice of his profession at Eyota, was successful from the beginning, and has since been actively engaged at that place. Dr. Dugan has served as postmaster of Eyota since receiving his first commission in 1903, and has been health officer for some time. He has charge of the Eyota hospital and is recognized as a skillful surgeon and medical practitioner.  He is highly esteemed by all who know him as a broad, liberal and progressive citizen.

February 20, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss Isabelle Styles, daughter of William and Elizabeth Styles, who came to Minnesota at an early period in her growth and development. To this union the following children have been born: Rollo C., Catherine, Nathan and Melvin, at home with their parents. Socially Dr. Dugan is identified with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Orient Chapter, 19, R. A. M., at St. Charles, Minnesota, Ashler Lodge, No. 61, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and of the Scottish Rite branch at Winona.

DUNNETT, FRANK W. -----was born, reared and educated in Marion township, Olmsted county, Minnesota. He was a son of Frederick and Mary (Young) Dunnett, natives of England, appropriate mention of whom appears elsewhere in this work, and his birth occurred March 27, 1864, on the old homestead of his parents. 

After attending the district schools until 16 years old, he left home and went to Walnut Grove, Redwood county, Minnesota, where for six years he was in the employ of W. L. Brackenridge. He then went to Tracy, Lyon county, Minnesota, and for six years was connected with the hardware establishment of D. H. Evans. He then returned to Marion township, and on September 19, 1893, was united in marriage with Miss Olivia M. Johnston. daughter of  Isaac Johnston, of Kalmar township, and a sister of his brother’s wife, and to them one son, Rodney Arthur, and one daughter, Margaret Delight, has been born. In 1891 Mr. Dunnett bought his present fine farm of 185 acres in section .27, Marion township, has added many of the modern conveniences to same and at present is actively and successfully engaged in farming and stock raising.  He specializes in the raising of fine cattle. Mr. Dunnett has been a life-long Republican in his political views and for three years served as chairman of the board of township supervisors. He and family are communicants of the Methodist Episcopal church and are highly respected in the community where they reside. Socially Mr. Dunnett is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, at Tracy, Minnesota. and takes much pleasure in his relations with his fellowmen.

DUNNETT, FRED VINCENT -----well known farmer and stock raiser of Marion township, Olmsted county, was born in this township October 21, 1862, the oldest son and third child in a family of twelve, six sons and six daughters, born to the union of Frederick and Mary (Young) Dunnett. Both parents were born, reared and educated in England, and the father, at the age of 21, immigrated to America in search of home and fortune. He first settled in Ohio, but after remaining there one year, came farther West to Iowa. In 1854, when this portion of Minnesota was wild and unsettled, inhabited by dangerous Indians and beasts of prey, Mr.  Dunnett came to Olmsted county and settled on a farm in what is now section 21. He later entered 160 acres from the government and purchased 40 acres on section 16. In 1872 he disposed of this latter 40 acres to his brother and then entered another 80 acres of government land, which he grubbed, cleared and improved. He was essentially a pioneer, and experienced all the trials and hard ships incident to early life in this country, but he possessed grit and determination in a large degree, and when death halted his career, at the age of 68, he had acquired a competency and the respect and esteem of his fellowmen. He was a Republican in his political views and always took an active interest in the welfare of that party. He and wife were also members of the Methodist church, as are the greater part of their children.

After receiving his education in the district schools of Marion township, Fred V. Dunnett, the subject of this review, engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1891 he bought and moved onto his present farm of 230 acres, made all necessary improvements, and has since been actively engaged making a specialty of raising fine cattle. On September 15, 1893, he was married to Miss Jennie Johnston, daughter of Isaac Johnston, pioneer farmer of Kalmar township, Olmsted county, and to them have been born Gertrude and Clifford. Mr. Dunnett is a Republican in politics, a member of the Methodist church, and is identified with the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

DUNYEA, ALEXANDER H. -----of section 34, Haverhill township, Olmsted county, who has for years been successfully engaged in farming and stock raising, was born in New York State, January 6, 1849, a son of George T. and Anna Liza (Holliday) Dunyea. The father was also born in New York State was there reared and educated, and early in life came West, first locating in Illinois. From there, in 1856, he came to Olmsted county, Minnesota, and purchased a farm in Marion township and rented another. He later bought 120 acres more, which he improved and cultivated and subsequently disposed of, purchasing another farm of 100 acres in Marion township. Here he and wife lived happily together until their respective deaths, the father’s occurring when he was seventy-three years old. He was a lifelong Democrat. 

The boyhood days of Alexander H. Dunyea were passed on his father’s farm, assisting in the home work and attending the district schools. On June 13, 1878, he was united in marriage with Miss Alla Hillman, who was born, reared and educated in New York State, and came to Olmsted county in 1877 and taught school for one year in the district schools of Marion township. Until 1880 Mr. and Mrs. Dunyea resided on the old home place, but that year they bought 120 acres of improved land in Haverhill township and have since made their home in that locality, with the exception of two years spent in the city of Minneapolis. To them the following children have been born: Milton, Flora and Sadie, the last two being married, their births all occurring on the home place in Olmsted county. Mr. Dunyea is a Democrat in politics. although he generally votes for the man and not the party, and is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The family are communicants of the Presbyterian church and regarded as one of the best in the community.

DVORAK, JOSEPH -----who now resides on a farm of 145 acres on Section 22, Orion Township, came to this location in 1875. He is a son of Charles and Fanny Dvorak, the father being a carpenter by trade. Unfortunately, he died in 1848, when the subject of this review was but four years old. His widow continued to reside in this county until her death in 1902.

Joseph Dvorak was born in Politzka, Bohemia, in November, 1844, and attended the public schools of his native town.  Owing to his father’s early death he was compelled to leave school at the age of twelve years in order to assist in making his own living and in order to help his mother and the other children, there being three others. He remained in the old country aiding his mother and his brothers and sisters until in 1869, when he immigrated to New York and came direct to Minnesota and Olmsted county and here he has resided ever since.

He first went to work here by hiring out by the month, and continued thus engaged for several years. He carefully saved a portion of his earnings while thus engaged until he was finally enabled to first rent a farm, which he occupied for three years, making in the meantime more money and saving a considerable part of it. He then bought his present farm, at which time there were only eighteen acres broke up, but he went to work clearing the place of brush and other obstacles and at the present time has under cultivation about 100 acres. When he began here he first built himself a small one-room cabin, quite a different structure from the present fine residence now occupied by him and his family. All his farm buildings are a credit to his industry and to the township.  He is prosperous and in a situation to enjoy life, after his long struggles here and in the old country in boyhood days. At present he is engaged in mixed farming and generally keeps on hand about twenty head of cattle and four working horses. Starting out in life in boyhood with nothing but his own head and hands to put him forward, handicapped with having to help his mother and his brothers and sisters, he deserves the greatest praise for his steady industry, his honest conduct, his excellent citizenship and his fine success. He has been naturalized for nearly forty years, though he is still unable to speak the English language perfectly.  He has brought up his family in refinement, though all are accustomed to hard work and all know how to spend money for the best and wisest purposes.

He loves his adopted country, is a Democrat, has served as road master, is a member of the Presbyterian church and of the A. O. U. W. On November 19, 1877, he married at Rochester, Miss Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Fanny Mondill, the former of whom died in 1900 at the age of eighty-one years, while the latter is yet living in Chatfield with her son at the age of eighty-four years. Joseph Dvorak and wife have three children, as follows: Anna, living at home with her parents: Archie, assisting on the farm, and William, also at home.  It should be stated that when Mr. Dvorak first bought land here in 1875, the purchase consisted of only forty-five acres. In 1892 he bought the other 100 acres. The family has the highest respect of all who know them. They are up with the times and the world is better for their having lived.

 

 

 

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