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ADAMS, Hugh. The subject of this sketch, whose portrait appears in this work was born in Franklin county, PA on June 12, 1827. His parents moved to Licking county, Ohio where he resided until emigrating to Washington county, Ilinois. After moving to Maiden Rock, WIsconsin, he came in the fall of 1852 to Red Wing. Married Mary Jandon on December 3, 1869. She was born in Miffin county, PA on January 25, 1844. Edward M, Jessie, Nellie and Nettie M. are his cihldren. Mrs. Adams having been previously married, the following names of her children: Roland, Raymond, Jennie and Mary. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ADLER, C. farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Red Wing

AHNEMAN, Henry, farmer, real estate broker and general insurance agent, P.O. Pine Island. Born in Germany in 1826, married Sophia Polch in 1851. She was born in the same place in 1829; came to this country on May 19, 1851 and settled in Wisconsin, engaged in the mercantile business. In 1856, settled on section 24, this township; lived there until 1860, then moved to Pine Island village; followed merchandising until 1865; then mved on the homestead, where his industry and integrity has been rewarded. In 1865, he purchased his present beautiful estate of half section; also owns two valuable farms besides. He has held important town offices for many years; is an extensive real estate owner and one of the leading citizens of the county. Augustus, Henry, Mena, Sophia, Rudolph, Francis, Frank, Emma and Louisa are their living children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

AKERS, C.N., Attorney. Born in Jacksonville, Illinois on December 4, 1849. Came ot this county with parents, settling in Cherry Grove township October 1859. Came to Red Wing on March 10, 1875. Received his primary education at district schools in this county and afterwards attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating in the class of 1874. Commenced the study of law with Hnorable John C. McClure and was admitted to practice July 11, 1876. Became associated with Col. William Colvill in the practice of his profession on April 1, 1877. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ALBERTS, Hiram, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Roscoe. Born in Germany in 1834. Emigrated to America in 1855; settled in Illinois and lived 8 months, when he moved to Iowa and to this county in 1857, settling in Cherry Grove, where he pre-empted 160 acres in sec. 13. Married Catherine Kundert in 1839. She was born in Switzerland in 1844. Enlisted in Co. D, 11th Minn. V.I. and served until the close of the war, being mostly on the plains. Settled on his present estate in 1874, consisting of 350 acres. Milton, John, Klaas, Lucy, Isabel, Annie, Beltz and Hiram are their living children. Lost one child - Joseph. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ALGRIM, John, farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Red Wing.

ALLEN, Arland H. (Civil War) bookkeeper for Wilkinson & Hodgman, Red Wing. Born in Norway September 28, 1846. Immigrated to this country, settling in Wisconsin in 1847. Moved to Iowa where he enlisted in the Seventh Iowa Cavalry. Married Louesa Nobel On January 13, 1872. Came to this county, February 22, 1872. She was born in Illinois on August 16, 1846.

ALLEN, G., Dr. physician, Red Wing.

ALLEN, William, farmer, section 7, P.O. Spring Creek.  Born in Scotland in 1826.  Came to America in the summer of 1850 and settled in Wisconsin where he maried Margaret Hunter in 1864; she was born in Ireland in 1832.  Came to this county in 1869 settled on his present estate consisting of 320 acres, removed to St. Joseph, MO, where he spent two years, when he returned to his home in this town.  Was clerk of the school district a number of years and is well known.  Members of the Congretional Church.  History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ALLEN, W.M., cooper, Cannon Falls

ALLEY, E.H. dealer in agricultural implements. Born in Lincoln county, Maine on August 10, 1827. Moved to China, Kennebec county, Maine where he maried Ann H. Bragg October 1851. She was born in Kennebec county on April 30, 1830. He immigrated to Red Wing on April 16, 1857 and engaged in the agricultural trade in 1861, continuing the same on his own account until 1873, when he entered into partnership with Charles Betcher, but this firm was dissolved and in 1876 he became associated with .P.M. Jensen in the same business. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ALLYN, J.S., retired farmer, Born in New London county, Conn. on June 16, 1835. Moved to Key West, Florida in 1855, but returned to native county coming to Red Wing April, 1856. Married Theressa Gaylord January 22, 1859. She was born in Lewis county, NY on July 12, 1837. Effie A., Nellie S, Pearl R and John S. are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ALNIS, Fredrich, farmer, sec. 26, P.O. Hay Creek.

ALRICK BROS., manufacturers and dealers in boots and shoes, Zumbrota village. The senior partner, A.K. Alrick was born in Norway in 1849. Came to America in 1866 settled in Wisconsin. Married in Wisconsin Miss Carrie Dahl on January 12, 1873. She was born in Norway on October 22, 1851. Moved to this village June 5, 1878. Their children are Clarence B and Alma Blanch Leona. The junior partner O.K. Alrick was born in Norway in 1853. Came to America in 1870; settled in Wisconsin; thence in 1877 to Minneapolis, where he married Bertha A. Olson on November 25, 1877. She was born in Dane County, Wisconsin October 5, 1850. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ALTMEYER, Casper, groceries, Red Wing.

AMUNDSON, Christian, farmer, sec. 8, P.O. Belvidere Mills. Born in Norway, July 22, 1854. Came to United States in 1857 with his father, Amund Amundson (Civil War). The latter was born in Norway May 27, 1830. Was married there to Matilda Hanson. She was born same place on February 14, 1828. Came to this farm in 1859. Owns 270 acres. Have six children -- Christian, Hannah, Henry, Jennie, Pauline and Alexander. Lost one, named Henry who died in 1860. Mr. Amundson senior was a member of company I, 1st Minn heavy artillery. Enlisted February 3, 1865. Was on garrison duty at Chattanooga, Tennessee until September 1865, when he was mustered out with the regiment at Fort Snelling. Family belongs to the Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

AMUNDSON, Simon, farmer, sec. 23, P.O. Red Wing.

ANDERBERG, J.A. Livery stable. Born in Sweden on November 1, 1841. Emigrated to Red Wing on June 4, 1868. Learned the blacksmith trade in Sweden, and worked at his trade in this county until commencing his present business in March of 1875. Married Caroline A. Bergen on April 5, 1872. She was born in Avon, Rock County, WI on May 6, 1853. Johanna Creelia, born March 6, 1873 and died June 24, 1874. John Antone Theodore, born March 20, 1875. Ada Johanna Matilda born November 23, 1877 are the names and births of his children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ANDERSON, Aaron, farmer, sec. 16, P.O. Cannon Falls.

ANDERSON, Adolph, farmer, sec. 23, P.O.Vasa.

ANDERSON, Andrew, farmer, sec. 16, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, Andrew, farmer, sec. 25, P.O. Cannon Falls.

ANDERSON, A.L., of the firm of Martinson & Anderson, dealers in hardware was born in Dane County, Wisconsin in 1847. Emigrated from native place to Wanamingo township , this county in 1855 and married Amelia Olson, who died in 1877. Carrie A. is his only child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ANDERSON, Bengt, farmer, sec. 23, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, C.A., farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, C.J., farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, C.J., farmer, sec. 28, Cannon Falls.

ANDERSON, C.G., farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Cannon Falls.

ANDERSON, C.R. dealer in boots and shoes, Zumbrota village. Was born in Sweden on July 22, 1842. Came to America in June of 1865, making his first permanent settlement in this village in 1868. In June of 1870 established his present business. Married Miss Anne Strand on December 12, 1870. She was born in Norway on November 4, 1849. Their children are -- Adolph, Herman, Oscar and Leonore. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ANDERSON, David, farmer, sec. 8, P.O. Red Wing.

ANDERSON, E.M., farmer, sec. 2, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, Erick, farmer, sec. 13, P.O. Wastedo.

ANDERSON, Frederick, farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Wastedo

ANDERSON, Gustaf, farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Wastedo

ANDERSON, Gustaf, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, Gustaf, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Red Wing.

ANDERSON, Jacob, farmer, sec. 13, P.O. Vasa; was born in Sweden, October 10, 1818. Came to America in 1852, remaining in Illinois; engaged in farming until 1856, when he moved to this township, which has since been his residence. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Jennie Danielson in February 1843. She was born in Sweden in February 1825. Their children are -- Peter G., Hilda, Henry, John, Alfred, Elina and Albert. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ANDERSON, Jacob, farmer, sec. 9, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, John, farmer, sec. 7, P.O. Red Wing. born in Sweden in 1826. Was married there in 1857 to Betsy M. Gustafson. She was born in Sweden in 1826. Came to this county in 1855. Settled within a mile of his present residence, when there was but eight or ten families in Featherstone Twp. Came to this farm in 1867. Owns 360 acres of land. Have six children - David A., Ida C. George Wm., Alexnder P., Frank L. and Arthir E. Mr. Anderson has served six years as school director. Family belongs to the Baptist church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.

ANDERSON, John, farmer, sec. 13, P.O. Wastedo.

ANDERSON, John, farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, John A., farmer, sec. 23, P.O. Vasa.

ANDERSON, John A., police of Cannon Falls.

ANDERSON, Lars.

ANDERSON, Nels, farmer, sec. 13, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Norway in 1827. Married Mary Swanson in 1853. She was born in Norway in 1833. Emigrated to America in 1868 and settled in this state and on his present estate in 1870 consisting of 80 acres valued at $40 per acre. Amanda, Simeon and Christian are their children. Are members of the Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ANDERSON, Nicholas, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Wastedo.

ANDERSON, Nils, farmer, sec. 17, P.O. Red Wing.

ANDERSON, Nils, farmer, sec. 13, P.O. Wastedo.

ANDERSON, Olof, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Vasa. Born in Sweden August 25, 1837. Came to this county in 1856. In September 1861, he enlisted in Company D., 3rd Minn. Inf. Went direct to Louisville, KY. Marched from there in the direction of Nashville and arrived in front of Fort Donnelson just as the fort surrendered. Was taken prisoner at Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 13, 1869. Was soon after exchanged and ordered home to fight the Indians in this State and Dakota. Returned in 1863 to Vicksburg; was there at surrender of Pemberton's forces. Afterward done marching and fighting from Columbus, KY through Mississippi and up the Tennessee to Knowville. Mustered out in October of 1865. Was married in 1867 to Nellie Nelson. She was born in Sweden October 25, 1841. Have five children - Nels J., Effie, Arthur, Selma and Anna M. Owns 185 acres of land. Family belongs to the Swedish Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.

ANDERSON, Otta, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Cannon Falls.

ANDERSON, Peter, retired farmer, Cannon Falls.

ANDERSON, Swante, Groceries. Born in Sweden on June 10, 1842. Came to this county in 1866, settling in this city. Married Charlotte W. Johnson November 29, 1876. She was born in Pepin county, Wisconsin. Emily Henrietta Esther is their only child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ANDERSON, Swante, farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Wastedo. Owns 507 1/4 acres, worth $20,000. Was born in Sweden on September 17, 1828. Came to America in the fall of 1854, first settling in Rockford, Ill, where he remained upwards for a year. In the spring of 1856 he came to this county and made a claim where he now lives. He has held the offices of supervisor, chairman of the board, assessor and county commissioner. Married Mrs. Johanna Anderson, in the fall of 1860. Their children are -- John A., Anna C, Gustaf V., Ida M., and Luther E. Mrs. Anderson's children by her former marriage with Mr. Johnson are -- Carl J., Johanna C. and Frank. Politically is a Republican and a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

ANDERSON, Sven August, farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Wastedo

ANDERSON, Victor, farmer, sec. 1, P.O. White Rock.

ANDERSON, William, farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Red Wing.

ANONBY, Iver Gunderson, Iver was born in Norway on May 11, 1812, from his name, it can be inferred that his father¹s name was Gunder. Anonby was probably the name of the farm on which his family lived. Iver was most likely a farmer in Norway. About 1840, he married Johanne Solerud in Norway. The couple had six children. Johanne died in 1865 in Norway. At that time, many people were emigrating to America because land was becoming scarce in Norway. Iver¹s son Gunerius left Norway in 1867 and settled in Kenyon, Minnesota. He may have been sent ahead to see what conditions were like in America. If that was the case, he probably sent satisfactory reports, for on April 24, 1868, Iver and his children Maren, Olai, Ole & August, boarded a steamer bound for New York. They made their way to Kenyon, where Iver took over the farm that Gunerius had bought. Gunerius was also a stonemason and he erected the ³Old Stone Church² near Kenyon. Iver died in Kenyon on December 3, 1875 without writing a will. The Kenyon farm is described as the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 15, Township 109, Goodhue County. Iver is buried in the graveyard of the Old Stone Church. Information for this biography from Goodhue County Probate records; Family notes by Johanna Anonby, found in Kyllo farmhouse; Diary of Maren Anonby, translated by Johanna Anonby; Kyllo Family Bible (most of the writing was done in the same handwriting and the same ink, so it was probably copied from some other source); Jay Steinberg. Submitted by ksmith22@mn.rr.com

ANONBY, Johanna, Johanna was the daughter of Gunerius Anonby and Sophie Lien, born on her parents¹ farm near Kenyon in Goodhue County on June 10, 1879. She knew her future husband from a young age, because he grew up on the very next farm to the east. They attended Hegre Church together and both sang in the choir. Johanna married Julius Kyllo on December 28, 1898, at Johanna¹s farm home. Julius was born on August 16, 1876. He was the son of Peder Kyllo and Kjarsten Romoe. Soon after the marriage, Julius bought Gunerius¹ farm, and Gunerius bought Sophie¹s parent¹s farm in Dodge County. Julius and Johanna had seven children. Julius not only farmed, but was active in the local cheese co-op. Julius died on November 18, 1947. Their youngest son, Martin, who was known as Mickey, had just returned from serving in Europe during World War II, and took over the farm. Johanna, who was known as Mum, lived on the farm until she died on June 27, 1964. Johanna had been born in the farm house and married there, she lived in that same house until just before her death, when she was taken to a hospital in Faribault, Minnesota. Julius and Johanna are both buried at the Hegre Church Cemetery. Mickey died on June 1, 1991. After his death, nobody in the family wanted to take over the old farm, so it was sold, after a large farm auction. The new owner didn't want the old buildings, so they were torn down. Now, nothing remains of the farm where generations of Kyllo's lived, farmed and died, except the land, photographs and memories. In the summer of 2001, descendants found, in the middle of a corn field, the last remaining building, the old milk house. From its condition, it was clear that it too, was soon to join the rest of the old farmstead as only a memory. Information from the Kyllo Family Bible (most of the writing was done in the same handwriting and the same ink, so it was probably copied from some other source); personal recollection of some of Johanna's descendants; Goodhue County records. Submitted by ksmith22@mn.rr.com

ANONBY, Gunerius Iverson (& Sophia Lien) Gunerius was born in Smaalens, Aremark, Norway on May 28th, 1845, with the name Gunerius Iverson. Gunerius became a stonemason in Norway, but stonecutting may have been causing him health problems. He was told that his illness was life threatening, but possibly the climate in America, specifically in Minnesota, would help to prolong his life. It appears that a recurring theme in the advertising in Europe for imigrants to America at the time, was that Minnesota could be a healthy place to live. Gunerius left Norway, bound for America on June 14th, 1867. He settled in Kenyon, Minnesota, became a farmer, and his health improved. Minnesota must have been a very healthy place, for Gunerius lived to be 75! In America, he took the last name of Anonby, probably the name of the family farm in Norway. He prospered, and the rest of his family also emigrated from Norway. Gunerius' mother had died shortly before he left Norway, and it is possible that he was sent ahead to see what life would be like in America. When the family arrived, Gunerius' father took over the original farm, which was in the southwest quarter of section 15 in Kenyon Township, and Gunerius bought another farm nearby, the northeast quarter of section 22. This second farm is the one that remained in the family for over 100 years. Guneruis married Sophia Lien, the daughter of John Johnson Lien and Anne Rosseth, on July 17, 1877. Sophia was the first child of John and Anne, born in Norway on August 12, 1856, just before they emigrated and settled in Dodge County. In 1898, Peder Gunerius took over his father-in-law¹s farm in Dodge County and sold his own farm to his daughter Johanna's husband, Julius Kyllo. Sometime before 1875, some of the Norwegian immigrants in the Kenyon area wanted to build another Lutheran church. It seems there was some falling out among the members of the current church. They could have built a church of wood, but they wanted something more permanent. They asked Gunerius if he would erect a stone building, provided the rest of the congregation would furnish the stone. He agreed to build it, and the others hauled stone from a quarry some distance away. Gunerius the stonemason erected the building now known as the "Old Stone Church", near Kenyon. The church is still standing, but is not at present the home of a congregation. Guneruis' father, Iver Anonby is buried in the adjacent church graveyard. Gunerius Iverson Anonby was also known by the name Peder Gunerius Anonby in his later life. He was known by both names around Kenyon, but his legal name was Gunerius. Gunerius died on January 15th, 1920, in Kenyon. Pall Bearers at his funeral were Julius Kyllo, Shyler Forland, Ed Ediem, Fred Lien, Ole Vigoren & A. E. Distad. Sophia lived until September 26, 1937. At the time she was living with a daughter in Minneapolis. Both Gunerius and Sophia are buried in the Kenyon City Cemetery Information from the records of Goodhue County, Minn.; Kyllo Family Bible (most of the writing was done in the same handwriting and the same ink, so it was probably copied from some other source); Family notes by Johanna Kyllo found at Kyllo farm home before destruction; Dairy of Maren Anonby; Jay Steinberg; personal recollection of some of Gunerius' descendants. Submitted by ksmith22@mn.rr.com

.ARDEN, M. farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Wacoota.

ARKINS, Joseph, retired, Red Wing.

ARMSTRONG, H.F. Deputy Sheriff. Born in Steuben County, NY November 28, 1833. Moved with parents to Wayne county, Michigan in 1849. Came to Red Wing October 1855, where he married Hattie E. Welden on April 12, 1864. She was born in the state of New York. Fred R. is their only child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ARNOLD, J. farmer, sec. 33, P.O. Box Lake City.

ARNOLD, W.S., farmer, sec. 33, P.O. Box Lake City.

ASHELMAN, J.B., Harness manufacturing. Born in Luzern county, PA on December 29, 1832. Married Elizabeth J. Dickson on January 1, 1857. She was born in Northumberland county, PA on September 23, 1835. Mr. Ashelman established his present business in 1875 and in November 20, 1876 A.G. Skoglund became partner with him and the business has since been conducted under the firm name of Ashelman & Skoglund. They are the only firm in the city of Red Wing that manufactures awnings, carriage trimmings and tents. They are located on Plum street, nearly opposite the DeBatlo House. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

ASHTON, Joshua, manufacturer of fanning mills, Red Wing.

AUGUSTINE, Hans, farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Hay Creek.

AUSTIN, George, (Civil War) was born in Kenebec county, Maine on November 16, 1838. In 1857 he went to Lewiston where he was engaged in cotton factory until 1859, when he went to Haverhill, Mass and worked in a shoe shop until June 26, 1861, when he enlisted in Company I, 16th Massachusetts V.I. and participated in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Wilderness, Antietam, Gettysburg and many others, and was honorably discharged on June 26, 1864. He then returned to Haverhill and remained until the summer of 1866 and went to Brunswick, N.J.; thence the following year to Philadelphia; thence in 1868 to Binghampton, NY; thence to Chicago; thence to St. Peter, MN, where he established a boot and shoe manufactory, which he sold to Lanz and Randall and went to St. Paul, where he was engaged as foreman for Johnson and Mason boot and shoe manufacturers, until 1875 when he came to Red Wing and has since occupied the position of foreman in the manufacturing department of Sterling & Co's boot and shoe manufactory of this city. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.


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