BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
L. M. BALLOU, proprietor Colver House. This house was erected in the fall of
1878. Mr. Sumner opened it to the public Jan 1, 1881. It has a capacity of
forty rooms and is kept in first class style for a Western hotel. Mr. Ballou
came to Ottawa County in the spring of 1879, and engaged in agricultural
pursuit and stock-raising. He now has a fine farm of 196 acres with about 100
acres cultivated, and keeps a fine lot of thoroughbred cattle and hogs, two
and a half miles east of the city, on Lindsey Creek. He brought the
celebrated trotting horse Harry Pulling to Ottawa County, from Beloit, Wis.
Mr. Ballou was born in North Adams, Mass., Jan. 1, 1843. Was raised in the
mercantile and hotel business in his native county. He came to Chicago, Ill.,
in 1868, where he engaged in the commission business some time, then went to
Beloit, Wis., in 1876, where he engaged in raising fancy stock until he came
to Kansas. He enlisted in nine months' service in Company B, Fifty-second
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out in the fall of 1863. He
was married in 1865 to Miss Harriet O. Tower, of North Adams, Mass. They have
four children - Sadie, Grace, Harry and Arthur Garfield. His wife is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he of the Universalist Church.
H. S. BARNES, dealer in general merchandise, opened trade in the fall of 1876,
with a stock of $5,000; now carries a stock of $15,000. Employs three clerks
and occupies two rooms, each 20 x 60 feet deep, and one room 20 x 40 feet
deep. He was born in Sherman, Fairfield Co., Ohio, April 10, 1843. Began
life as a clerk in native place. Went to New York City when he was nineteen
years old, where he clerked in the dry-goods and commission house of James
Talcott. Went to New Haven, Conn., 1868, and became one of the firm in the
The Allen City Shirt Company. Continued in that business until Jan. 1, 1876.
He then traveled in many portions of the Northwest and finally located at
Minneapolis, Kan. Was married in February, 1878, to Miss Nettie A. Hoag, of
Lawrence, Kan., a native of New Haven, Conn. They have two children - Sidney
Hubbel and Edward David. He is a member and Elder of the Presbyterian Church
of Minneapolis, Kan.
FRED A. BOWEN, County Superintendent, came to Ottawa County in 1874 and made
teaching his principal occupation; also followed agricultural pursuits.
Elected County Superintendent, fall of 1882, and took charge of Ottawa County
schools Jan. 8, 1883. He was born in Rock County, Wis., Jan. 21, 1856.
Parents moved with family to Grant County, same State, when he was small, and
there he was raised. His parents both died when he was quite young. In 1861
he went with friends to Chickasaw County, Iowa, where he lived until 1870, when
he returned to Grant County, where he was educated and lived until he came to
Kansas. Was married Oct. 30, 1880, to Miss Ida Titus, of Ingham County, Mich.
G. E. BURNHAM, of the firm of Burnham & Clark, dealers in all kinds of grain,
live stock and coal, proprietors of the Golden Belt Elevator, the capacity of
which is 30,000 bushels. In the season of 1882, until April, 1883, he shipped
290 car loads of wheat and corn. Mr. Burnham commenced trading in land and
live stock, and came to Ottawa County in the spring of 1870, and farmed until
the fall of 1876, when he was elected County Treasurer of Ottawa County, and
by re-election held the office four years. He was born at West Jefferson,
Madison Co., Ohio, July 16, 1843 and was raised in his native county.
Enlisted in May, 1864, in Company C, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, and participated in action of New Creek Station, Va., and
actions of Baltimore and Ohio R. R. Was mustered out Sept. 1, 1864. Lived in
Ohio until he came to Kansas. Was married in the fall of 1867, to Miss
Elizabeth Durflinger, of the same place. They have five children - Lora E.,
Anna K., Ella M., Mary L. and Daniel L. He is a member of Kennesaw Post, No.
47, G. A. R., and Blue Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Minneapolis.
MOSES BUSH, United States Marshal, Deputy Sheriff and County Coroner. He came
to Minneapolis in November, 1876, and engaged in agricultural pursuits; now
has 320 acres of fine land. Was elected County Coroner in fall of 1879;
appointed Deputy Sheriff in the winter of 1878, and U. S. Marshal same year.
Has served as Assessor of Centre Township two years, City Marshal three years,
and Street Commissioner for Minneapolis four years. He was born in Chautauqua
County, N. Y., Oct. 11, 1827. Lived in native State until he came to Kansas.
Was married in 1849 to Miss Martha Lewis of Chautauqua Co., N. T. They have
four children - Charles P., William A., Florence M. and Flora B.
JACOB CAMPBELL, proprietor Campbell's Elevator, and dealer in all kinds of
grain. This elevator was erected in 1878, being the first elevator erected in
Minneapolis. The main building is 36 x 46 feet, and 30 feet high; the two
wings each 12 x 30 and 14 x 16 feet. The capacity is 12,000 bushels of
grain. In the season of 1882-'83 he shipped 100 car loads of corn and 156 car
loads of wheat. He came to Minneapolis, Kan., in 1867, and engaged in the
live stock business, and continued that in connection with the grain trade
since. He was born in Preble County, O., in 1834; enlisted at Camp Denison,
O., 1861, in Company B, Fifty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; participated in
all battles of his command, including about forty engagements; mustered out in
June, 1865. After army life he lived in Ohio until he came to Kansas. Was
married in 1871 to Miss Clara J. Elder, of Preble County, Ohio. They have
five children - Boyce, Anna, Ward, Bertha and John. He is a member of Knights
of Honor, and Kennesaw Post, No. 47, G. A. R. He represented Ottawa County
in the Legislative session of 1871.
W. M. CAMPBELL, physician and surgeon, came to Minneapolis, Kan., in March,
1879, where he opened a medical office, and since has practiced his
profession. He was born in Sussex County, Del., April 1, 1837. His parents,
with their family, migrated to Preble County, O., in 1829, where the Doctor
was raised. He began the study of medicine in 1855, graduated from Cincinnati
(Ohio) College of Medicine and Surgery, class of 1860, and began the practice
of his chosen profession in Ohio, where he continued until coming to Kansas.
He was an examining surgeon in recruiting service in several localities in the
latter State during the late war. He is now United States Examining Surgeon
for Pensions. He was married Feb. 18, 1855, to Miss Lydia B. Huggins, of West
Alexandria, Preble Co, Ohio. They have five children - Jenny Inez, married to
Charles E. Waters, of Minneapolis; Herbert R., a book-keeper; Earl K., now
married, living in Minneapolis, James E. and Joseph W. The Doctor has a stock
ranch, consisting of 800 acres of fine grazing land, where he keeps about 100
head of fine cattle. He is a member of three first branches of Masonry,
President and Medical Examiner of E. A. U., and a member of the M. E. Church.
DAVID C. CHIPMAN, County Attorney, came to Kansas, and located at Minneapolis
in 1879, where he opened a law office. He was elected Mayor of the city in
the spring of 1882. He was born in Schuyler County, Ill., Oct. 19, 1847, and
was raised in his native county. He enlisted in February, 1864, in Company B,
Eighty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry; was transferred to Company H,
Twenty-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He participated in all the battles
of his command, and was mustered out in January, 1865. He began the study of
law at the age of twenty-four; graduated at Abingdon College, Knox Co., Ill.,
in the class of 1870; was admitted to the bar of practice at Ottawa, Ill., in
1874; admitted to the bar of practice in the District Court of Ottawa County,
Kan., in the summer of 1879. He was married in 1870 to Miss Juritha Berry, a
native of Indiana, but raised in Henderson County, Ill. They have three
children - Claude C., Roy R., and Lloyd L. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.,
K. of H. and Kennesaw Post, No. 47, G. A. R.
DR. EZRA CROSBY, physician and surgeon, and dealer in drugs, medicines, and
druggists' sundries, began trade in Ottawa County, Kan., in the summer of
1873, since which time he has practiced his profession and followed the drug
trade in Milo, Lincoln County, three years. He first began in the dry-goods
trade, and finally took up the drug trade, and now carries a stock of $3,000.
He was born in Plymounth, Penobscot Co., Me., Nov. 7 1820, living in his
native place until 1841, when he went to New Orleans, La., where for a short
time he was engaged on public works thence; to Waverly, Pike Co., Ohio, where
he was married to Miss Elizabeth Madox, of Highland County the same State. He
lived in Ohio until 1854, employed in contacting and building. He then went
to West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa where he lived until 1873. He began the
study of medicine in 1854, and is a home-read physician. In 1862 he enlisted
in Company A, Thirty-eighth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, participating in all the
battles of his command, and promoted to First Lieutenant; mustered out in
1865. They have two sons - Glocus P., in company with his father, and Lorin
E., engaged in the drug trade at Milo, Lincoln County. The Doctor is a member
of the Masonic order.
J. P. CUMMINS, President and proprietor of the Bank of Minneapolis. This bank
was organized in 1875, being the first bank opened in Ottawa County; J. H.
Hanners, Cashier; capital employed, $15,000 to $20,000. They do a regular
banking business, and have as Eastern correspondents, Donnell, Lawson & Co.,
N. Y. City; Bank of Kansas City, Mo. Bank building was erected in 1880; Opera
House was erected in 1882. The banking rooms are 20 x 90 feet; the Opera
House above is 44 x 90 feet. The entire building cost $6,500, and was built
of cut stone. They also do a real estate and law business, under the firm
name of Cummins and Hanners. Mr. C. came to Minneapolis in 1875, and opened a
law office. He was born in Jackson County, Ind., Nov. 26, 1838, and was
raised there; enlisted in June, 1863, Company F, Fifty-fourth Indiana
Volunteer Infantry; mustered out the following fall; re-enlisted in October
following, and recruited in Company H, for One Hundred and Twentieth Indiana
Volunteer Infantry and was made First Lieutenant, afterward breveted Major;
mustered out Jan. 9, 1866. He participated in all battles of his command. He
began the study of law at the age of twenty-six; admitted to the bar of
practice in 1867. He practiced his profession seven years in Quincy, Iowa,
serving four years during the same time as County Auditor. Married in March,
1862, to Miss Sarah Lutes, of Jackson County, Ind. They have seven children
- Nancy Emeline, Esther Eveline, Howard Ulysees, Charlotte, George Arthur
Marion, James Paine and Freedie David. He has been a member of the Masonic
order since 1865; also a member of K. of P.
ED. O. DAVIS, dealer in a general line of household furniture, and
undertaker. The business was commenced July 4, 1881, by Hoag & David and
continued until March 15, 188? when Mr. Davis became proprietor. He occupies
rooms 23 x 40 feet deep. They first carried a stock of $1,500. He now
carries an average stock of $3,000. He was born in Athol, Mass., Jan 2, 1858,
and lived in his native place until 1866, when the family moved to LaFayette,
Tippecanoe Co., Ind., where he was raised until he came to Kansas. Was
married in 1881 to Miss Emma C. Nelson, of Iowa County, Wis. They have one
daughter - Mabel Nelson. Mr. Davis is a member of Nazareth Encampment, No.
39, I. O. O. F., and A., F. & A. M., No. 143 , of Minneapolis.
C. M. DUNN, proprietor of the Ottawa County Index, established Feb. 8,
1880, by W. C. Thompson, as Republican, and February, 1881, purchased by J. S.
Burnham, Greenback in politics, and in January, 1883, purchased by C. M. Dunn,
politics Greenback. Circulation 1,000; county inhabitants, 10,000.
JESSE S. FELT, County Treasurer, came to the above county in fall of 1871,
locating on a farm in northern part of the county, where he followed
agricultural pursuits and stock raising until elected to the above office in
the fall of 1881. Took charge in October, 1882. The bonds required are
$100,000. He has served as Township Trustee of Logan Township two terms and
filled vacancy in same office several times. Was born in Licking County,
Ohio, March 10, 1844. Was raised in Knox County, Ohio. Enlisted in September,
1861, Co. E, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in all battles of
his command. Promotions were Corporal, Quartermaster-Sergeant, and First
Lieutenant of his company. Mustered out July 15, 1865. Soon after removed to
Benton County, Iowa, and engaged in agricultural pursuits until he came to
Kansas. Was married in 1874 to Miss Mary Smith, of Jackson County, Iowa. They
have three children - Alva R., Jesse N. and Artie. Mr. F. has 160 acres of
fine agricultural lands in Logan Township, ninety of which is cultivated.
JOHN HENRY & SON, dealers in a general stock of merchandise. They opened
trade in Minneapolis, Kan., December, 1875. Erected a fine store of cut stone
28 x 84 feet, two stories high, with basement, at a cost of $5,000. They
employ three clerks in the business and carry an average stock of $12,000.
Lucas Henry, a member of the above firm, came to Tecumseh, Kan., with his
parents in 1869; came to Ottawa County in 1870, locating near Minneapolis.
Engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1873. Lucas Henry was born in Clinton
County, Ohio, in 1849. Was raised in Warren County, same State, until twenty
years old, and came to Kansas. He is a member of K. of P., Minneapolis.
CHARLES HOYT, proprietor of the Sentinel, established Aug. 5, 1875, by
Charles Hoyt and D. R. Crosby; Jan. 1, 1876, the interest of Crosby was
purchased by Thomas Midgely; Jan. 1, 1878, Midgely sold his interest to W. W.
Hooper; and Jan. 1, 1879, Mr. Charles Hoyt became sole proprietor of the
paper, and has since been its publisher and proprietor. Has a circulation of
1,2000, and in politics is Republican.
H. H. JACK, manager of the Chicago Lumber Company's yards, of Minneapolis.
Mr. Jack opened this lumber yard in July, 1878; carries a large stock of
building material and all kinds of lumber. Mr. J. came to Clay County, Kan.,
and located on a homestead near Clay Centre, in 1869, where he followed
agricultural pursuits until 1875; then clerked in a store in the latter place
three years, then took charge of a lumber business there, until he went to
Concordia, Kan., and opened the lumber trade, where he continued until 1878.
He was born in Armstrong County, Pa., Aug. 1, 1848, and lived there until
1867, when he went to Butler County, Ohio, and farmed until he came to
Kansas. Was married in 1879 to Miss Emma O. Reddick, a native of Wisconsin.
They have one daughter - Alma Reddick. Mr. J. is a member of Blue Lodge, A.,
F. & A. M., and K. of H., of Minneapolis, and is a member of the City Council.
D. H. McCONNELL, of the firm of McConnell, Weckerly & Co., dealers in
hardware, stoves, tinware, pumps, cutlery, tools, and harness, at Minneapolis
and Bennington, Kan. They opened trade in the spring of 1880. They occupy
rooms at the former city, 20 x 60 feet deep, basement same size, and employ
six men in both places. Carry stock of $15.000. D. H. McConnell came to
Lawrence, Kan., in 1871, and worked at this trade of tinsmith until 1876; then
came to Minneapolis, working at the same occupation four years, then embarked
in the above business. He was born in Canada, Aug. 29, 1848, and lived in
that country until he emigrated to Kansas. Was married in 1878 to Florence.
Bush, of Jamestown, N. Y. They have three children - Guy Mann, Mabel
Grace, and Bertha Mary.
JAMES McHENRY, physician and surgeon, came to Minneapolis, Kan., in July,
1867. He was the first physician to establish himself in Solomon Valley, and
has practiced since. He was born in Sparta, Randolph Co., Ill., Aug. 16,
1839, and was reared there. He was educated in the Medical College of St.
Louis, Mo., graduating from the Kansas City, Mo., Medical College, in March,
1881. He began the practice of medicine in 1867. He enlisted in April, 1861,
in Company H, Twenty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and participated in
all the battles of his command until Chickamauga, where he was taken prisoner,
and confined in Southern prisons until the close of the Rebellion, and was
mustered out in April, 1865. He was married in 1873 to Miss Amelia V. Stuart,
a native of Kentucky. They have two children - Carlotta E., and Beatrice E.
He is a member of the Blue Lodge, A., F. & A. M. He has served in the
capacity of Examining Surgeon for Pensions for some time.
ISRAEL MARKLEY, proprietor of the Elkhorn flouring mills. These mills were
built at various times. He began their erection in 1864, and began operating
in 1869. The size of these mills is 48 x 50 feet, three stories high, with a
basement. Capacity, 180 bushels of wheat per day. There is nine-feet head in
the water-power. Employs three men in the business. He located in Franklin
County, Kan., February, 1877, and farmed. Followed peddling some time,
afterward lived in Jackson and Saline counties, where he was engaged in
farming and stock-raising. He came to Ottawa County in 1863. There was not a
building in Minneapolis at that time. He erected a log cabin in the above
place, in the fall of 1863, on the place where he now resides. He was born in
Cambridgeshire, England, in 1834. He came to America in 1856, and settled in
Lake County, Ill., where he lived until he came to Kansas. Was married in
March, 1860, to Miss Mary Link, a native of Germany. They have seven children
- Katie, Benjamin Franklin, Lizzie, James, Mary , Johnnie, and George. Katie is
married to Albert Smith, of Selina, Kan. Mr. Markley is a member of Blue Lodge,
of Minneapolis; Council and Commandery of Salina; I. O. O. F. of former city.
G. H. MIDGLEY, proprietor of Livery No. 1. The capacity of his barns is
seventy-five horses. He began the above business in the spring of 1878. Came
with parents to Minneapolis, Kan., in 1872, and has resided there since. He
followed agricultural pursuits some time, lumber business a year; then engaged
in his present occupation. He was born in Embro, Oxford Co., Canada, Sept.
28, 1856, and lived in native country until he came to the West.
CORYDON C. OLNEY, dealer in real estate, agent for Fort Scott & Gulf, and
Union Pacific Railroad lands and National Land Company's lands, also lands for
non-residents. He also keeps a regular loan office. His books show 150,000
acres of fine agricultural and grazing lands on sale, under the firm name of
C. C. Olney & Co. They also do a law and collection business, and are editors
and proprietors of the Solomon Valley Mirror, a paper devoted to the truthful
representation of Solomon Valley. They keep the only complete set of abstract
books in Ottawa County. C. C. Olney came to Lindsey, Ottawa County, in the
summer of 1871. He was born in Livingston County, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1840, and
lived in his native county, enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, in Company I, One Hundred
and Thirtieth New York Volunteer Infantry, and after a year's service the
regiment was transferred to cavalry and called First New York Dragoons. He
participated in forty-seven battles and was promoted regularly to Second
Lieutenant. He was mustered out July 27, 1865. In the spring of 1867 he came
to Atchison County, Mo., and engaged in agricultural pursuits until he came to
Kansas. Was married in February, 1868, to Miss Kate M. Smith, of Westfield,
Mass., born Jan. 6, 1847. They have three children - Pussie, Roy T. and an
infant son. Mr. O. is a member of Blue Lodge, A., F. & A. M., and Past Master
of the same. Is a member of Kennesaw Post, No. 47, G. A. R.
A. F. SHEPARD, dealer in groceries, hardware, queensware, provisions and
seeds, opened trade April 1, 1880, with a stock of $1,200; now carries an
average stock of $3,000. His store is 21 x 70 feet and he enjoys a lively
trade. He was born in Southeastern Indiana, Oct. 30, 1837, and lived in his
native place until he emigrated to Kansas in 1873. Was married in 1861 to
Miss Frances O. Hendrick. They have three children, Mary A., Anna, and a son
not yet named. Mr. Shepard has served as Alderman three years.
N. P. SIMONDS, grain dealer, was born in Boston, Mass., April 4, 1844, where
he resided until Sept. 12, 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Forty-seventh
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, as a private. Discharged in September,
1863. Enlisted as a private in Company H, Fifth Massachusetts Volunteer
Infantry, July, 1864. Discharged December, 1864, expiration term of service.
Then returned to Boston, Mass., where he clerked in a grocery store until
1870, when he moved to Beloit, Kan., where he farmed until the fall of 1871,
when he returned to Boston, Mass., where he was engaged as bookkeeper for a
mechanical firm until March, 1876, when he returned to Beloit and farmed until
1877, when he engaged in the lumber business until 1878, when Wm. Walker
became a partner in the business. The firm continued until 1878, when he sold
out and Mr. Simonds engaged in the grain business at Beloit with A. T.
Rodgers, and in July, 1881, moved to Minneapolis and established a grain
business as the firm Rodgers & Simonds. Was married to Miss Nellie E. Kelley,
of Boston, Mass., Feb. 10, 1870. They have three children - Nathaniel J.,
Edward K., Benjamin S. Captain Company G, First Regiment State Militia;
commission dated 15th June, 1882. Member Knights of Pythias.
I. W. SLAUGHTER, manufacturer of and dealer in harness, saddles, and
everything in the harness line. He opened trade in the fall of 1878, with a
stock of $1,000. He now carries a stock of $5,000 and employs five workmen.
His store is 20 x 60 feet deep. He was born in Gallipolis, Southern Ohio,
Feb. 25, 1851, and was raised in Darke County, Western Ohio. After serving an
apprenticeship of several years he came immediately West to Iowa, and from
there to Missouri, where he was engaged in the harness business several years
before coming to Kansas. He is a member of I. O. O. F. and K. of P. and is
now a member of the City Council of Minneapolis.
J. W. THOM, proprietor Commercial House. Mr. T. erected his hotel in the
spring of 1870, and opened the first house in Minneapolis. His hotel is forty
feet square, three stories high, twenty-seven sleeping rooms. His hotel cost
$7,000, not including furniture. Mr. T. has been engaged in the hotel business
since he came to Kansas. He was born in Jefferson County, Ky, 1821, and lived
there until 1849, when he emigrated to Jefferson County, Ind., and followed
blacksmithing and farming. Was married in 1850 to Miss Nancy Custer, of
Jefferson County, Ind. They have five children - Mary A., Forence A. George W.,
Minnie and Mirtie. Mr. T. is a member of E. A. U., of Minneapolis, and U. O.
of A. T. of same city. He has served as Mayor of the city one term. He
assisted in laying out Minneapolis and erected the first two-story building in
the place.
JOHN W. THOMPSON, Register of Deeds, located in Saline County in Mary, 1872,
and lived in that county during the following summer. Settled in Ottawa
County in the fall of 1872. He then engaged in agricultural pursuits until he
was elected Register of Deeds in the fall of 1881. He was born in Shelby
County, Ind., May 30, 1849, and lived there until 1861, when his parents with
their family emigrated to Putnam County, Ind.; from there they removed to
Brazil, Clay Co., Ind., in 1863. They then moved to York, Clark Co., Ill., in
1866. Returned to Harmony, Clay Co., Ind., in the spring of 1870, where he
remained until he came to Kansas. He was married May 30, 1878, to Miss
Henrietta Avenarius, a native of Holland, Europe. They have one son, Antoin.
R. F. THOMPSON, attorney at law, came to Minneapolis, Kan., in December, 1872,
and opened a law office, where he has since practiced his chosen profession.
He was born at Livermore Falls, Me., Aug. 8, 1846, and lived there with his
parents until 1858, when the family moved to Port Allegheny, McKean Co.,
Penn., where he was raised. He was educated at Alfred Centre and Lima, N. Y.
Began the study of law at the age of twenty-three, and was admitted to the bar
of practice in December, 1872, in St. Clair County, Mo., and began the
practice of law at Minneapolis, Kan. He represented Ottawa County in the
Kansas Legislature of 1874, and served as County Attorney from January, 1875,
to January, 1879. Was Mayor of Minneapolis in 1880. In 1875 he was married
to Miss E. L. Wilson, of Hinsdale, N. Y. They have two children, Ethel May
and Grace. He is a member of the Masonic Order, Minneapolis, Kan.
A. J. WELSH, of the firm of McConnell, Weckerly & Co., came to Minneapolis in
1872 with his parents, who settled near the above city. He followed
agricultural pursuits until he became a partner of the above firm. He was
born in Clinton County, Pa., May 27, 1857. Lived there until about 1865 or
1867, when his parents moved with the family to Winchester, Va., and resided
two years. They then returned to Pennsylvania, and lived there until they
emigrated to Kansas. He was married in 1880 to Miss Belle Bush, of Jamestown,
N. Y. They have one daughter - Winnie.
CHARLES S. WYETH, Probate Judge, came to Fort Leavenworth in the spring of
1867, and clerked in the Subsistence Department until May, 1879, when he came
to Ottawa County, and farmed until the spring of 1881, at which time he
assumed the duties of his office, being elected in the fall of 1880.
Re-elected in the fall of 1882. He was born in Wiconsco, Pa., in 1843, March
1. Lived in his native State until 1848, when he moved to West Tennessee and
resided until 1858; then returned to Pennsylvania and taught school, and
followed the same until twenty years old.. He served in the Eleventh and
Forty-eighth Regiments, Pennsylvania Militia. He worked as surveyor on the A.
& G. W. R. R. , and the Government survey of Rock River, Ill., from Lake
Michigan to the Mississippi River. He was married in 1875 to Miss Frances M.
Burnham, of West Jefferson, Ohio. They have three children - Addie B., Frank
B. and Reba. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Minneapolis.
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