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CADWELL, H., farmer, sec. 16, P.O. Belle Creek. Born in Onondaga county, NY, September 13, 1827. Married Mary Gates on November 2, 1849. She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 2, 1832 and died April 25, 1868. Married Jane Glen on November 14, 1868. She was born in Ireland in 1844. Went to Indiana in 1838, and to this county in 1855; owns 97 acres of land. Alphonso I., Homer A., Alice L, Charles F, are children by first marriage. Earnest E., Charles F. (the latter killed by being thrown from a wagon), and William O., Hiram J., Jospeh F., and Stephen J, are children by the second marriage. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CADY, S.G.,(Civil War) lawyer, Zumbrota village. Was born in VT on July 29, 1847, married Harriet Green on March 3, 1872. She was born in Buffalo, NY. on August 23, 1855. Came to Wisconsin in 1853; thence to Minneapolis, MN the same year, and in 1854 to Minneola township, this county. Enlisted in the 7th Minn, V.I. in 1862; served until 1865, was honorably discharged, returned to this village, where he has since resided. May of 1874 was admitted to the bar, has since followed the practice of law. They have one daughter, Cora E. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CANBY, A.F., physician, Cannon Falls.

CARLSON, Alfred, farmer, sec. 11, P.O Vasa.

CARLSON, Andrew, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Vasa.

CARLSON, August, farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Red Wing.

CARLSON, Frank A.(Civil War), Groceries. Born in Sweden August 12, 1843, emigrated to this county in 1854, settilng in Vasa township, where he married Signild Turner on May 9, 1866. She was born in Sweden on January 19, 1848. Mr. Carlson came to Red Wing in the fall of 1876, commencing his business in December of that year. Mr. Carlson enlisted in the 3rd Minnesota V.I., Company D., serving to the close of the war. Rosa A., Algodt B., Minnie M, Anna M. and Harry are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CARLSON, J.P., farmer, sec. 33, P.O. Vasa.

CARLSON, John, farmer, sec. 35, P.O. Vasa.

CARLSON, O.P. farmer, sec. 21, Cannon Falls.

CARPENTER, E.F., farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Lake City. Born in Ashtabula County, Ohio in 1835. Married Anna Ford in 1862. She was born in the same county in 1841. Same year of marriage emigrated to Wabasha County, where he resided five years, when he came to this county and settled on present estate of 160 acres, valued at $5,000, where he has since made it his home. Was clerk of the district school and otherwise prominently identified. Ford, Ruth, Paul, Frank, Charles are their living children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

CAVALLIN, Reverend J.O. pastor of the Spring Garden Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, resides on Sec. 11, P.O. White Rock. Was born in Sweden, November 25, 1844. Came to America in 1863, settling in Nicollet county, Minn, but remained there only a short time, moving to Carver county. He there commenced his study for the ministry, and in 1866 entered Augustana College at Paxton, Illinois, from which he graduated in 1870; and on June 19th of that year, was ordained at Andover, Illinois and came at once to his present charge. Married Sarah Paulson in Carver county, MN in 1866. She is a native of Norway. Their children are Mary E., Heyno E., Spener A., Herman L, Esther D. and Martin Ph. History of Goodhue county, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CEDARHOLM, Sol, farmer, Sec. 12, Cannon Falls.

CHAFFEE, I.M. contractor and builder, Zumbrota village. Was born in Connecticut on September 9, 1826. September of 1856, came to this county and remained until July 1858, returned to his native county in August of that year, married Emily F. Roan. She was born in London, England on December 17, 1833. Soon after marriage, they came to Red Wing; have resided in the county, making the village their home since 1873. Their children are -- Cornelia L., Kate C., Frederick M, Thomas W. and Charles D. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CHAFFEE, Samuel (deceased) born in Endfield, Connecticut in 1801, married Mariah Van Dyke on November 19, 1828. She was born in Schnectady, NY on August 2, 1802. They emigrated to this county in August of 1856, where Mr. Chaffee died on August 9, 1856. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CHALBERG, Andrew, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Wastedo.

CHALBERG, John, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Wastedo

CHANCE, John, farmer, Pine Island. Born in Indiana in 1825. Emigrated to Illinois in 1841. In 1849 he moved to Wisconsin. In 1855 settled in Red Wing, engaged in mercantile business. In the spring of 1856 he moved to Pine Island and pre-empted 120 acres of land near his present estate, and with the other early settlers, platted the town. Here he engaged in mercantile business for two years, when he exchanged farms and settled near the centre of the village. In 1859 moved on his present estate. He is one of the earliest settlers. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CHARLTON, Richard (Civil War) farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Fair Point.  Born in the stae of New York on December 24, 1841.  Settled in Grundy county, Illinois in 1854, and this county in 1857.  Settled in Wanamingo where his step-father pre-empted 120 acres.  October 1861 he enlisted in Co. A, 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters, organized under Berdan. Particiapted in skirmishes at Falmouth, Gettysburgh, Rappahannock Station -- three days, Second Bull Run, Gainesville, Chancellorville, battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania C. House, Cold Harbor, South Mountain, Petersburgh (siege), Deep Bottom, Bistano Station, Mine Run and others. Was wounded at Gettysburgh and confined in the hospital six months. Served until October 1864, returned home, where in February of 1868 married Mariah J. Wait; she was born in Jefferson County, NY. Moved on his present estate in 1871, consisting of 200 acres. Aden C., Ethel G., Knight G. and one not yet christened are his children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CHELGREEN, Peter, farmer, sec. 32, P.O. Cannon Falls.

CHILSON, Asaph. (No other information)

CHRISTIANSON, Bennett, farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Red Wing.

CHRISTOPHERSON A., farmer, sec. 2. P.O. Hader.

CHRISLOCK. C.R., blacksmith, Wanamingo village.

CHRIST, Jacob, proprietor of Red Wing Brewery. Born in Wyoming county, NY on November 1, 1838. Married Catherine Koerner on March 4, 1866. She was born in Germany and died February 11, 1871. Emigrated to Red Wing in May of 1859 and enlisted in Company G, 7th Minn. V.I. on August 15, 1862. Honorably discharged August 16, 1865. Married Christiana Hoffman on August 23, 1871. She was born in Germany. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CHURCH, Joseph, farmer, sec. 7, P.O. Box Red Wing. Born in district of Three Rivers, Canada in 1830 and came to this county in 1856, settling on his present estate in 1859, consisting of 280 acres, 160 of which he secured by the hopmestead act. Same year married Mary Randall. She was born in Cataraugus county, NY in 1831. Emojene, Benjamin, Alwin, James E., Amy, Wilford M. and Elmer J. are their children. Mr. Church is one of the early settlers of this town. Is treasurer of Good Templars' lodge, a member of the Grange and well known throughout the State. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

CLAUSON, August, farmer, sec. 21, P.O. Wastedo

CLAUSON, C., dealer in dry goods. Born in Roraas, Norway, December 6, 1832. Emigrated to America in 1853, settling in Memphis, Tenn. Came to Red Wing April 17, 1863. Has been identified with the business interests of this city for many years, and is now the vice president of the Goodhue County Bank. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CLAUSON, John, farmer, sec. 21, P.O. Wastedo.

CLEMENS, Peter, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 35, P.O. Mazeppa, Wabasha county. Was born in Germany March 14, 1841. Came to America in 1854, settling in New York city. Came to this county in 1857; settled in Pine Island; enlisted in the 12th Wisconsin V.I. company C., October 1861. At the expiration of three years and seven months was honorably discharged. Was wounded at the Battle of Atlanta. Married Miss Mary Bouliard October 5, 1864. She was born in Illinois on November 22, 1846. Mr. Clemens settled on this present farm of 233 acres in 1867. Their children are -- Peter, Frank, George, Joseph, Mary J., Willie and Anna. The family are members of the Catholic Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

CLIFFORD, A.L., merchant, Cannon Falls.

CLIFFORD, P., farmer, sec. 33, P.O. Red Wing.




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