SURNAMES BEGINNING WITH THE LETTER "G"

GANNON, James, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Northfield; was born in Ireland on September 29, 1822, came to America in 1847 and settled in Massachusetts where he married Mary Brophy on May 9, 1850; she was born in Ireland in 1825.  In 1865 they came to Minnesota and settled in this township and in 1867 on this farm, which consists of 154 1/2 acres.  his children are -- Michael, James, Mary A. and William.  History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GARDNER, Charles, J. ( Civil War) of the firm of Gardner and Stranahan, proprietors of livery, feed and sale stable, Cannon Falls, Minn. Was born in Cataraugus county, NY on July 31, 1844. Enlisted in the Co. C., 13th N.Y.V.I. in September 1862; participated in the battles of Pittsburgh Landing, Chancellorsville and many others. Was discharged July 1864. July 1869 came to this county. He has been engaged in his present business since 1874. Married Jennie Ward on October 20, 1876. She was born in Boston, Mass on September 22, 1852. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

GARRARD, General Israel (Civil War) of Cincinatti, Ohio, visited this state on a hunting tour in 1854, camping six weeks on the shores of Lake Pepin in company with ihs brother, Dr. Garrard. Attracted by the beautiful scenery along the banks of the lake and particularly with the grandeur at Frontenac, he made large investments in land, in and around the latter place in 1857, but did not become a resident of the county at that time. In 1862 he was commissioned colonel of the 7th Ohio cavalry and in command of his regiment, went into the field in the army of the Ohio, then in Kentucky, following John Morgan in his raid in Ohio until his capture. Joined General Burnside and took command of a brigade. In the summer of 1864 he took command of one wing of the Union army in the fight at Cynthiana, in which John Morgan, the cavalry raider, was routed. Severd in the Atlanta campaign with General Sherman, going to the sea, and commanded the cavalry of the army of the Ohio during that march. On account of his being one of General Shrman's brigade commanders, he has had the honor of receiving from the hands of that gentleman six illustrated maps of the "campaign to the sea", prepared by him for his officers. He returned from his march to the sea to take part in the campaign of Nashville under General Thomas, which resulted in the destruction of Hood's army. His last service was in the cavalry campaign under General Wilson, through Mississippi, Atlanta and Georgia. The flag of truce, notifying him of the end of the war, reached him while burning railroad bridges and cotton warehouess within seven miles of Andersonville prison, on which he was marching. Returning from the war he came to Frontenac, which he has arranged for a sumemr resort, a full account of which is given in this work. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

GARRARD, Lewis, residence Lake City. Born in June 1829, at Cincinatti, Ohio, of Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey stock, all of active revolutionary antecedents. Left school on account of delicate health, and spent a year in 1846-7 in the Rocky Mountains and New Mexico, a narrative of which, entitled "Wah-to-yah and the Taos Trail", was written by himself and published in 1850. Graduate in 1853 of the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1856 wrote a sketch entitled "Chambersburg in the Colony and the Revolution", which was published by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, of which society and those of Ohio and Minnesota, he is a member. In July 1854, came to Minnesota, remained a few months, returned to Ohio and went to Europe for two years and in August of 1858 came to this county and settled at Frontenac. Purchased 5,000 acres of land, much of which he improved. Introduced thoroughbred Devon cattle and Southdown sheep, and was the first person in Minnesota to cultivate orchard grass, the most valuable forage plant the State possessed for grazing or hay. Was in 1859 a member of the county board of supervisors, and several times chairman of the township board. Was a member of the Republican State Convention of 1859 and elected to the legislature of 1859-1860, and draft commissioner for this county. In October of 1862 married Florence Van Vliet of Wabasha County and of their several children, two -- Edith and Anna -- are living. Moved to Lake City, Wabasha County in 1870 and that same year, with others, organized the First National Bank and was its president for three years, when he sold his entire interest. In April 1876, was chosen mayor of Lake City, on the license issue and in November of the same year was elected by the legislature. In 1877, was re-elected mayor of the city, and has always borne an active part in the interest of the county and state. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

GATES, William P. drayman, Red Wing.

GAYLORD, E.F., clerk, S.B. Sheldon., Red Wing.

GAYLORD, Nelson B., farmer and proprietor Belvidere Mills, sec. 5. Born in Pa on November 1, 1823. Moved to Illinois in 1837, where he married Hannah Lewis, July 8, 1849. She was born in Chautauqua county, NY on December 15, 1831. Came to this county in 1855. Settled on a claim where he still reisdes. In 1861 he erected a grist mill, which he runs in connection with his farm. The Belvidere Mills P.O. was established here in the spring of 1878 and he was appointed post master. Has held important offices. Owns 160 acres of land. Have six children living -- Edwin, Ada, Lot, Orchard, Osmer and Larie. Lost three -- Polly, Ettie and one infant. Family attends the M.E. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GEISME, Gens P., farmer, sec. 9, P.O. Aspelund.

GEISME, Lars, L., farmer, sec. 9, Aspelund

GEISME, Lars T., farmer, sec. 9, P.O. Aspelund

GELLINGER, John, farmer, sec. 35, P.O. Red Wing.

GEORGE, Fred, (Civil War) proprietor of Zumbrota House. Born in England in 1838. Emigrated to America in 1850, settling in Connecticut; 1857 removed to Chicago engaged as salesman in a wholesale grocery house. November, 1863 enlisted in the US Navy; served 15 months; then settled in Crawford county, PA, where he married Marion Cram in November 1864. She was born in Scotland in 1840. He returned to Chicago in July, 1868, and followed the wholesale tobacco trade until 1870, then came to this county. 1872 located in Zumbrota and assumed the managment of the Zumbrota House. Their children are -- Willis F., Frederick J. and Howard.

GIBBS, M.D., proprietor of Gibbs House, Cannon Falls.

GILES, JAMES H. (Civil War) farmer, sec. 9, P.O. White Willow. Born in Bristol county, Mass in 1845. Resided there until 1862 when he enlisted in First Artillery, Company A. Served seven months, and in 1863 came to this county. Same year enlisted in Company C, 1st Regiment Minn V.I.. Served until June 22, 1866. Was honorably discharged at Fort Snelling, Minn. Settled on his present estate in 1867. 80 acres, valued at $40 per acre. History of Goodhue county, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GILES, N.R. (Civil War) of the firm Blake & Giles, jewelers, Zumbrota village. Was born in Bristol county, Mass. in 1832. Enlisted May 1, 1861 in Company A., 8th Mass, V.I., served 11 months and was honorably discharged. September 1863 came to this county, where he has since resided. Married Dorsie Nichols in 1855. Their children are -- William F., Alice M. John H., Anna F., Charles N, Sarah and Mary. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GILSDORF, John, farmer, sec. 33. P.O. Red Wing.

GJEMSER, Lars, L. farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Hader.

GLARDON, P.F., superintendent of O. Eames cooper shops. Born in France on September 6, 1820. Came to this country with parents in 1831; settling in Butler county, Ohio; then to Wisconsin, opposite this city, November 1865, and to Red Wing in 1867; commencing the cooper business but sold out to O. Eames in 1872 and has since been the manager of the business. Married Sarah E. Cox on Decemember 30, 1852.

GLESTAD, Andras P., farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Wanamingo

GOHEEN. George O., farmer, sec. 4, P.O. Red Wing. Lives with his father, Wm. G. Goheen, who was born in Lancaster county, PA. on August 7, 1809, was married in 1840 to Susan B. Mayberry. She was born in Washington County, Maryland, October 3, 1818. Moved West in 1841 settled in St. Clair County, Ill, where he remained until 1863, when they moved to this farm. Owns 164 acres. Have five children - Wilbur F., now in Cincinatti, Ohio, Lycurgus in Jacksonville, Ill, Kate, George O. and Ann V. Lost five - William M., Sylvanus, Davis, Samuel and Ann. Mr. Goheen. Sr. is serving second term as clerk of school board. Family belongs to the M.E. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.

GOTTMAN, Adolf, farmer, sec. 7, P.O. Red Wing.

GORMAN, Michael, farmer, sec. 9. P.O. Belle Creek. Born in Ireland in October 1823. Came to this county in 1843, settling in the State of New York. Moved to Wisconsin in 1850. Married Mariah Falvey, who was born in Ireland in 1825. Eliza, John, Mary, Kittie, Emeline, Thomas, Nellie and James are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GOUDY, Francis, farmer, sec. 34, P.O. Stanton. Born in Ireland on August 15, 1838. Came to America on May 3, 1860; settled in this county and in 1865; settled on his present estate, 160 acres. Married Bridget McAweeny, January 1865. She was born in Ireland 1849. Mr. Goudy was held important local offices for many years, and in 1873 was elected assessor, which position he still retains. His children are -- Wiliam R., Arthur, Francis, James, Anna E., Nathaniel and Mary. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GOUDY, William, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 32, P.O. Stanton. Born in Ireland on August 8, 1838; came to America in 1856, settling in this township, where he maried Susie Grant on September 27, 1865. She was born in Scotland on July 4, 1841. Mr. Goudy enlisted in Co. C, 6th Minn. V.I. on August 12, 1862, was discharged August 29, 1865. Settled on his farm in 1868, which consists of 80 acres worth $30 per acre. He also owns 285 acres in Martin County worth $6,000, was appointed postmaster of Stanton in 1868, which office he still holds. Their children are - William E., Anna L. Frederick G. and Lizzie M. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GOULD, Charles, farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Lake City. Born in Walpole county, Massachusetts in 1824. Married Betsy Starbird in 1847. She was born in Somerset county, ME in 1826. Emigrated to this county in 1855 and settled on his present estate, consisting of 54 acres, which he secured by half-breed scrip, taking up 120 acres, upon which he erected a log hut, in which he lived four years, when he erected his present residence, and has since made it his home. Is one of the early settlers of this town and county and has been prominently idendified in its interest. Ida P., wife of E.W. Rossman, Charles A., Rosa A. and Eddie W. are their living children. Lost one child, Nellie. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

GOULD, George W., (Civil War) farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Stanton. Born in VT November 4, 1830. 1853 moved to Dodge county, Wisconsin, engaged in farming until 1855, then moved to this county and settled where he now lives. Married Miss A. Daniels October 19, 1855. She was born in Vermont on March 18, 1833. Enlisted in Co. I, 1st Minn. Heavy Artillery, February 6, 1865, was dischared September 27, same year at Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Gould's parents came to this county in 1857 and have since died. Mrs Gould's parents also came the same year, her mother is dead and her father resides with her. They have lost two children by death, Clara and an infant son. They are memebrs of the Methodist Episcopal Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GRANQUIST, N.P., renter, sec. 30, P.O. Vasa.

GRAHAM, Chris, (Mexican War) was born in Augusta county, VA in 1806. When three months old his parents moved to Lincoln county, KY; removing in 1816 to Boonville, Warrick county, Indiana. After attending subscription schools -- there being no district schools in those days -- he was sent to Montgomery Academy at Montgomery Hamilton county, Ohio, where he finished his education. He married Louis H. Hargrave of Boonevile, Indiana on July 7, 1837. She was born February 14, 1814. Mr. Graham was elected to the lower house of the Indiana Legislature in 1835, remaining until 1841. The following year he was elected to the state Senate, which position he continued to occupy until 1846. Was appointed by President Polk as commissary of substinence in the 2nd Indiana Infantry at the breaking out of the war with Mexico, but resigned after one year's service. He was also a member of State Constitutional Convention which framed and adopted the constitution of Indiana. In 1854, he came to Red Wing under an appointment by President Pierce as Receiver in the land office, then at this city, maintaining that position until 1861. His family followed in May of 1855 and they have continuously resided in Red Wing ever since. He was mayor of the city one term and elected justice of the peace in the spring of 1869, which office he still holds. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GRAHAM, John A., (Civil War) dealer in dry goods. Born in Booneville, Indiana October 22, 1840. Came to Red Wing with parents in May 1855, where he enlisted in Company E, 3rd Minnesota V.I. in 1861 and was honorably discharged in 1864. Commence his present business March 10, 1871, in connection with this brother, but in 1872 bought him out, continuing the same business in his own name. Married Amelia L. Dunning December 19, 1872. She was born in Prussia January 1, 1845. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GRANNIS, Sideny S., was born in Orlelans county, VT October 21, 1820. When about 10 years old moved with parents to Madison county, NY. At about 14 years of age he entered a woolen mill at Eaton, where he remained until the age of 22 years, during which time he and Abraham Howe invented a wire heddle, which has sicne proved a valuable acquisition to the weavers loom and also another invention for the manufacture of the heddle. He soon purchased his partner's interest in the patent and engaged in its manufature a short time, he then sold his patent to John C. Matthews & Co., and was employed by them in its manufacture at Troy, NY about two years; he then returned to Eaton and worked in a machine shop two years, then as superintendent in the erection and operation of a woolen mill for A.T. Smith in West Eaton where he remained five years. He then removed to Morrisville and in company with his brother started a machine shop; remained about two years and returned to West Eaton and was superintendent of the woolen mill of Alpheus Morse five years; he then returned to the machine shop where he was still a partner and remained until 1856; when he came to this State in search of a location for lumbering operations; returned and assisted in the formation of a company which sent him back to locate a site for the mill, and he accordingly returned and selected Red Wing and the following spring (1857) commenced the erection of the Bluff Mill, under the firm name of Grannis, Daniels & Company. This mill was burned in 1865. In 1863 he and his brother withdrew from the company and bought a saw mill at Central Point, which the subject of this sketch now owns and where he also had a lumber yard until about two years ago, when he removed his lumber yard to Lake City, where it now is. During the first years of his residence in this place he was a member of the city council; he was also elected in the fall of 1863 to the 7th General Assembly of Minnesota and the next summer was elected county commisioner and served three years. Married Sarah S. Howe in Morrisville, NY, in 1842. Edward H., a physician in Menomonee, Wisconsin and Mary Etta, residing at home. They have lost three children by death, named Sydney H., Hiram and Sudney (2) all dying when quite young. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GRAVES, A.F., (Civil War) post master. Born in Clinton county, NY on December 25, 1832. Moved with parents to Vermont when quite young. In 1852 enlisted in McLellan's Dragoons, which was afterward called the 12th Illinois Cavalry. Served in the army of the Potomoac until honorably discharged April, 1865. Came to this county on April 21, 1865. Married Matilda Moshier October 3, 1865. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GRAVES, John T., attorney, village, Cannon Falls.

GREAVES, J.C., farmer, and dealer in McCormick reapers and mowers. Was born in Canada East, November 17. 1842. Moved to Trumbull county, Ohio with parents in 1850. In 1855 they moved to Henry county, Iowa. The subject of this sketch drove an ox team all the way, himself traveling on foot, a distance of over 600 miles. In 1856 they moved to this county settling in Leon township. Married Elizabeth Cocker on December 24, 1872. She was born in Brandt County, Canada in June 1849. In 1872 he engaged with the McCormick Reaper Co., at Red Wing, Minn. and in 1876 established his present business at this place. Has since been known as one of the leading dealers in agricultural implements in this section of country. He is also largley engaged in farming and owns 200 acres in Sec. 32, this township, valued at $40 per acre. Their only child, Ella J. was born June 8, 1874. The family are members of the Methodist Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

GREEN, Philo, farmer, sec. 33, P.O. Zumbrota. Was born in Lewis county, NY on June 2, 1834. 1859, came to Wisconsin where he married Phebe A. Rogers on November 10, 1860. she was born in Otsego county, NY on August 29, 1842; 1864 came to this county; in the spring of 1865 settled on his present farm, where he now owns 90 acres, worth $50 per acre. Has held the office of school director for many years. His children are -- J.C., Philo E. and Ethel May. The family are members of the Congretional Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GRONVOLD, Just Christian, physician and surgeon; resides on sec. 19. Post office address is Norway. Was born February 27, 1833 in Fron, Norway. He was at the Cathedral School of Christiana; prepared for the university, where he was admitted as a student in 1851, and passed "examen philosophicum" in 1852. He then commenced the studies of mathematics and natural sciences, in which he graduated in 1857, 1858 and 1859 (the three divisions of "real examen:). He was during that time engaged as teacher in the mathematical branches at Sylow's Polytechnical School in Christiana. He was also for several years occupied in surveying and map drawing, relative to the adjustment of divided lands, and assistant engineer in a railroad survey. As every Norwegian has to serve in the army, he discharged his obligations in that respect as a reserve lieutenant. When he came to America in 1865, it was for the purpose of entering the United States Army. On his arrival he found this government discharging instead of enlisting troops, hence he was disappointed. He then went to St. Louis, where he, advised by Professor Hammer of the Humboldt Medical College, entered that institution; the study of medicine was made easier by his previous study of natural sciences. He graduated in 1869, came same year to this township, where he has since resided. He is a member of the Goodhue County Medical Society and of the Minnesota State Medical Association. Since December 1876, has been a member of the Minnesota State Board of Health. He married November 3, 1874, Elen, daughter of Ole Brandt, of Valders, Norway. Has three children -- Maria, Anna and Frederik Orning. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GROR, Throng L. farmer, sec. 35, P.O. Wanamingo.

GROSS, Adolph, farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Hay Creek

GROSS, Fred, farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Hay Creek.

GROSS, Henry, merchant. Born in Germany on May 2, 1831. Emigrated to this country when 19 years old, settlingin Ohio; thence to Iowa and this county in 1857, settling on section 11, Kenyon township. Moved to Red Wing in 1869 and worked for C. Betcher & Company and in 1873, returned to Kenyon, engaging in mercantile business. Married Lovisa Hackenbracht in Ohio, who was born in Germany. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GROTTE, Anderson Peter, farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Spring Creek

GROTTE, Lars Anderson, farmer, sec. 32, P.O. Spring Creek

GROVER, A.J., Honorable, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Zumbrota. Was born in Oxford County, ME, September 6, 1827. Came to this township in 1858, settled on sec. 23. In 1860 moved to this farm, moved into a shanty, which has given place to a large and elegant residence; has large and substantial barns and out-buildings; owns 327 acres of land in this township, and 45 acres in another portion of the county. He has filled important town and county offices. In the fall of 1868, he was elected a representative to the 11th General Assembly of Minnesota. Married Elizabeth Eames, December, 1854, who was killed by lightning on July 25, 1861. Has by this marriage one daughter, Nancy E., one deceased, named Dayton A. Married again on November 26, 1864 to Catherine A. Warden, who died October 23, 1871. Had by this marriage, Abraham L, Sarah E., and Frederick, latter deceased. Married again September 15, 1876 to Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, who is his present wife. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GROVER, Barker C., livery, feed and sale stable. Born in Bethal, Oxford county, Maine in 1840, where he married Lizzie H. Rose in 1863. She was born in Plymouth, Mass in 1840. Emigrated April, 1868 to this county, engaged in farming and livery. In the fall of 1875 was elected to the lower house of the State Legislature from the seventh district and re-elected in the fall of 1877. He is treasurer of Goodhue County Agricultural Society. Herbert B., Lillian M., James D., Charles L. and Luella E. are his living children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

GROW, Enos F., (Civil War) was born in Granville, Licking county, Ohio on March 16, 1843; when three months old, his mother died, and he was assigned to the care of his grandparents, who moved with him to Ottawa, Illinois in 1847. On July 1, 1854, he, with his father, arrived in Red Wing, which has since been his place of residence. He enlisted April 20, 1861, in Company F, 1st Minn. V.I., participated in the battles of first Bull Run, seige of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Antietam, Gettysburg and many others, and was honorably discharged May 5, 1864. Returning to Goodhue county, he engaged in farming until 1868, when he was appointed deputy sheriff, which position he filled for nine successive years. In the fall of 1878, he was appointed policeman in Red Wing and is on the force at the date of this writing. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878. Further information from his Civil War records indicate that he died in Red Wing in 1917.

GUSTAFSON, Gustaf, farmer, sec. 1, P.O. White Rock.

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