SURNAMES BEGINNING WITH THE LETTER "J"

JACOBSON, John, farmer, sec. 1, P.O. Vasa.

JAMIESON, A., contractor, Red Wing.

JARSHON, H.O., merchant, Hader

JELLINECK, Frank, manufacturer and dealer is cigars. born in Kunttenburg, Bohemia on November 4, 1848. Came to this country April 21 1863, settling in New York city; thence to McGregor< Iowa April, 1868; and in September 1875 came to Red Wing. Married Carolina Walter on March 10, 1874. She was burn in Dubuque, Iowa April 30, 1856. Mary M, born October 4, 1875 and Emma, June 4, 1878 are the names and births of their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JENNISON, Samuel P., General (Civil War) was born in Southbridge, Worcester county, Massachusetts on May 9, 1830. Received a preparatory collegiate course at Monson Academy and in 1848 entered Harvard College, but only remained until the beginning of the junior year. He then studied law with Judge Asa Fowler of Concord, N.H. and was admitted to practice in 1857 and in March of that year came to St. Paul, Minneosta, where he practiced law in partnership with Judge David Cooper until January 1, 1860, when he was appointed State Librarian and also became private secretary of governor Ramsey. On the 17th of June 1861, he enlisted in the military service of the United States and on the 5th of July was mustered in as 2nd Lieutenant of Co. D., 2nd Minnesota V.I. Was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and Adjut. January 18, 1862, the day before the battle of Mill Springs. Accompanied the regiment until its arrival at Louisville, with the rest of Gen. Buell's army in September, 1862; there he received an order from the War Department issued some weeks before, mustering him out and ordering him to report at St. Paul for promotion. On his arrival in St. Paul, he was waited upon by Governor Ramsey, who handed him a commission bearing the date of Septemebr 10, 1862, which made him Lieutenant Colonel of the 10th Regt. Minn. V.I. In this rank he served until the close of the war, commanding the regiment in all its Southern campaigns and battles. On the second day of the battle of Nashville, he was severely wounded in the head at the very moment of the crowning success of the day. He was breveted Colonel soon after that battle and Brigidier General of the close of military operations. He was honorably discharged with his regiment at Fort Snelling on August 18, 1865. In a few weeks after being relieved from his military duties, he became an associate editor of the "St Paul Daily Press"; but his wound becoming troublesome, by the advice of surgeons, the occupation was abandoned. He was for six months in 1866, manager of the celebrated Holmden Oil Farm at Pithole, PA, but the title came to litigation as the wells ceased to flow and he returned to St. Paul. Soon after his return Governor Marshall tendered him the appointment of private secretary, which he accepted and held through 1867 and 1868, except during the sessions of the legislatures those years, when he was chief clerk of the House of Representatives. In September 1869, he purchased a half interest in the "Goodhue County Republican" of Red Wing and the following spring he was elected Secretary of State and re-elected in 1873. Married August 2, 1858 at Concord, N.H. to Lucia A.K. Wood, who was born at Concord on June 4, 1838. Their children are James, born January 26, 1860; Paul born February 24, 1868; Wellington born May 19, 1869 and Theodore born May 29, 1870. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JENSEN, P.M., dealer in agricultural implements. Born in Norway, June 15, 1846. Emigrated from his native country to Red Wing in 1871, when he engaged as clerk for Betcher & Alley and in 1876 went into business with E.H. Alley. Married Mary Johnson in 1876. She was born in Norway, May 4, 1853. Andrius Martin Herman is his only child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JEWELL, Fenn,(Civil War) farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Pine Island. Born in Cataraugus county, NY in 1844. Came to this county with ihs father, Moses in 1855, where he lived until 1864, when he enlisted in Company H, 5th Minn. V.I. Participated in battles of Nashville, Spanish Fort, Alabama, and all others in which the regiment engaged. Was honorably discharged at the close of the war and mustered out at Fort Snelling in the spring of 1865. Returned home and engaged with A.B. Cron in the hardware trade one year, when he disposed of his interest to Cron and formed co-partnership with J. Hawkins in the manufacture of brick, but in 1868 sold to Perkins, and purchased 80 acres of land. Same year married Evaline Brink. She was born in Marion, Iowa in 1851. Moved on his present estate of 80 acres in 1876 valued at $60 per acre. Edith M. and Fannie are their living children. Lost one, Moses. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JEWELL, Moses, retired farmer, Pine Island. Born in Grafton county, N.H. in 1816, where he married Mary Cole and moved to Catauragus county, NY, where she died in 1836. They had three children by this marriage, one of whom is still living, Solomon. His present wife, Martha Culver was born in Cataraugus county, NY in 1815. They were married in 1838. In 1846 emigrated to Wisconsin, settled in Dane County; lived there until 1855; then emigrated to this county and with his son Solomon camped where the Parker House now stands; the first permanent white settler in town. Taking up 160 acres on the east and forty acres on the west he erected a rude cabin where the pole of liberty now stands. He was the founder of the village, and platted the same in 1857. Engaged with Tarbox and Collins and built the steam mill, where he loabored for some years, disposing of his interest to Giles and Hayward, and purchasing a farm in Roscoe; remained five years; returned to this village and built his present residence. By his last marriage he has five living children -- Sarah, Eliza, Fenn, William W., and Nye. Lost two children, Thomas and Eddy. Are members of the Free Will Baptist Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JEWELL, William W., druggist, Main Street, Pine Island. Born in Dane County, Wisconsin in 1847; came to this county with his father in the spring of 1856. Commenced his studies at Wasioja, which at that time was known as the Northwestern College. Returning from college to his home, he commenced his labors in the store with W.M. Thomson, remained until the spring of 1874, then engaged in his present business. The following year married Mary I. Haasze, she was born in Ontario County, NY in 1853. They have one child, Lee, born July 11, 1875. Mr. Jewell is a gentleman of influence, well-known and highly esteemed. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHANSON, Lars, farmer, sec. 2, P.O. Vasa.

JONASSON, Erick, farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Vasa. Was born in Sweden September 1, 1819. Came to America in 1857 settling on this farm, which consists of 160 acres, worth $50 per acre. Married Mary Peterson, June 24, 1844. She was born March 25, 1823. Their children are -- Ellen, born May 6, 1845, Minnie, September 28, 1859 and Jennie born January 17, 1862. They have lost two children by death. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.

JOHNSON, A., Reverend, pastor of the Norwegian Methodist Church, Red Wing, was born in Norway on April 15, 1834, came to America in 1857 first settling in St. Paul, where he remained a short time and moved to Chisago county. In 1859 he joined the Minnesota Conference and was appointed to Washington Prairie, Iowa which was his first charge, thence in succession to St. Peter, Nicollet county; St. Paul; Newberg, Fillmore county; Washington Prairie, Newberg, Minnesota; Forest City and Decorah, Iowa; Plainview, Wabasha County, Minnesota and to this place in 1877. Married Johanna Peterson on January 16, 1865, who died January 15, 1870. Married again, Matilda Lewis in 1873. She is a native of Dane county, Wisconsin. Their children are Ada T., Sophronius G. and an infant not yet named. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, A.P., farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Vasa.

JOHNSON, Aaron, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Wastedo

JOHNSON, August, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Cannon Falls.

JOHNSON Brothers, druggists. Peter O. Johnson, the senior member of this firm was born in Norway in 1845. Moved to Canada in 1861 and to Red Wing July 4, 1862. Married Mary Reikert in 1875. She was born in this county. M.O. Johnson the junior partner was born in Norway on January 14, 1848. Commenced this business in 1872. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, C.F., farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Cannon Falls.

JOHNSON, C.O., farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Wastedo

JOHNSON, Charles, is a native of Hollands, Lan, Sweden born September 12, 1816. Married Miss Jane Christensen, March 25, 1836; she was born February 23, 1817. At that time Mr. Johnson was in the employ of the government to guard against smugglers, who infested that part of the country along the coasts of Sweden and Norway. He served in that capacity for a period of 18 years. June 21, 1854, he sailed from Sweden for the United States and landed in Boston from thence he removed to Chicago, next to LaCrosse, where he remained until 1856, when he removed to Minnesota and settled in Featherstone township. Having resided four years in the latter place he again changed and located at Vasa. After many trials and hardships, Mr. Johnson began to prosper in his new home and now in his old age with his bosom companion, and surrounded by a family of grown children, he enjoys the fruits of his hard-earned industry, a competence for the remainder of his days. He was postmaster from Vasa from 1864 to 1866. The children are -- Anna C. born August 9, 1837; Anna B. born October 19, 1839, Peter A. born November 14, 1842 and Charles H. born October 1, 1855, the youngest of the family. At the age of 12 years, Charles entered the Farmers Union store at Vasa as clerk, where he served two years; he then went to Maiden Rock, WI , where he was employed as clerk by A. Johnson. From there he returned to Cannon Falls in the employ of the Scofield Bros. In the winter of 1873 he taught school in Swea, Iowa. At the age of 18 he began business for himself. Married Emma Peterson, October 7, 1876; she was born September 29, 1856. Their only child is Hilma H. born July 26, 1877. June 20, 1877, he entered into partnership with L. Engberg and they still continue in the business. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and are among the first families of the town of their adoption. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, Darius (Civil War), farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Spring Creek. Born in State of New York on November 20, 1838. Came to this county on May 20, 1856 and pre-empted the land of his present estate, consisting of 160 acres. Married Julia E. Hudsen in 1860. In 1864 he enlisted in the Minn. 1st Heavy Artillery and served until the close of the war, participating in all the battles in which that regiment was engaged. His wife died in 1865, leaving one child, Carrie. He again married Emily Roderick, who was born in NY state and died February 1, 1873. Nettie, Dora and Earnest are their living children. Mr. Johnson was the oldest pioneer that settled in this north part of the town. He has served as postmaster, and is well known throughout the town and county. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

JOHNSON, Edward, proprietor of St. James livery stable. Born in Norway November 14, 1848. Came to this country, settling in Wisconsin in 1858 and the following spring moved to Wanamingo township, this county and came to Red Wing in 1864. Married Kate H. Festado on December 12, 1870. She was born in Norway. Henry Burnett is his only child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, Erick, farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Red Wing.

JOHNSON, Erick, farmer. sec. 3, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Norway. November 12, 1824. Emigrated to America in 1846, settling in Wisconsin, where he lived until 1860, when he moved to this county and pre-empted 160 acres in Minneola township. May 18, 1860 married Mary Thompson. She was born in Norway in 1833. Settled on his present estate in 1868, consisting of 240 acres. John S., Bertha M., Lena G., Ellen M, Emil Melvin, Jose A. and Edwin O. are their children. Members of the Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

JOHNSON, F.I. farmer, sec. 1, P.O. White Rock. Owns 215 acres worth $11.000. Was born in Sweden December 25, 1840; came to America in 1858, settling in Stillwater, Washington county, MN, where he was engaged in the lumber business until the Indian outbreak of 1862. August 14 of that year, he enlisted in Co. C., 8th Minn. V.I. and was during that and the succeeding year, engaged in the protection of the settlements against the Indians. In the spring of 1864 the command was ordered south, where he was engagted in the battles of Murfreesboro, Newbers, N.C., Kingston and many others. Was discharged August 1, 1865 and returned to Minn., settling in Vasa township, this county, where he remained until the spring of 1868, when he moved to this farm. Married Anna Larson in Red Wing in the fall of 1865, she was born in Sweden and died in February 1875, age 32 years. his children by this marriage are Edward A., Levi, Esther and Enthony. Married again Christine Johnson in the fall of 1875, she is a native of Canada. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, Fred, groceries, Red Wing.

JOHNSON, Gustave, was born c. 1824    Sweden [possibly Närke, Värmland] married: Anna Brita Andersdotter who was born 22 July 1842, Hälsingtuna, Norrland, Sweden and died 24 Jun 1920    Henning, Otter Tail Co, Minnesota. They came in the winter of 1867-68 on a sailing vessel, the trip requiring six weeks on the water.  Red Wing, Goodhue Co, Minnesota was the ultimate destination.  Winona was the terminus of the Milwaukee that year so they made the remainder of the trip up the Mississippi by boat..Gustave was a carpenter by trade.  Shortly after the Chicago fire, he and his brother-in-law, Erick Frankberg, went there to help rebuild the city. Children -- Manley, son, born 23 Oct 1868, Red Wing, Goodhue Co, Minnesota. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith by the Rev. Norelius, a pioneer pastor and married 12 Sept 1907 to Augusta Margarete Dorthea Thiesekow at Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, Minnesota, who died 22 Nov 1956 at Henning, Otter Tail Co, Minnesota; Jennie, daughter, born 12 Aug 1870 in Hastings, Dakota Co, Minnesota, not married.died. 6 Apr 1901 at Henning, Otter Tail Co, Minnesota; Lydia, daughter, born 17 Mar 1874 at    Plum City, Pierce Co, Wisconsin, not married, died 11 Jun 1959 at University Hospital, Hennepin County, Minnesota. There is some evidence that Gustave may have been married before and had a son, Nickolas, by his first wife.  Nickolas was born c. 1854, Värmland, Sweden. Submitted by Pamela Belden at pbelden6@netzero.net

JOHNSON, Hans,(Civil War) clerk of district court. Born in Lands, Prestegjeld, Norway, March 3, 1844. Emigrated to this country in June of 1853, settling in Allamakee county, Iowa, where he enlisted in Company I, 27th Iowa V.I., August 15, 1862 and honorably discharged June 16, 1865. Came to this county in 1867, settling in Zumbrota, where he maried Julia A. Strand, June 16, 1868. She was born in Norway, September 18, 1859. Julius M., Alfred O, Edwin C. and Wilford A. are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, J.C.(Civil War) farmer, sec. 16, P.O. Thoten. Born in Norway on June 15, 1839. Came to US in 1857, settled in Wisconsin, where he resided until 1859, when he came to this farm; owns 160 acres of land. Enlisted February 2, 1865 in Co. I, 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery, was made corporal; went to Chattanooga, Tenn, was doing garrison duty there until September when the regiment was ordered to Fort Snelling and mustered out. Was married on May 7, 1867 to Christina Amundson; she was born in Norway December 31, 1847. Have two children, Charles and Clara Rosalie. Mr. Johnson has held important town offices, and is one of the solid men of this town. The family belongs to the Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, John, merchant, tailor, village of Cannon Falls.

JOHNSON, Jonathan G. Reverend, resides on a farm, sec. 32, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Claremont, Sullivan county, NH, August 31, 1816. At the age of 21 he entered the high school at Newberry, VT, preparatory to entering the ministry; was a member of Osmond G. Baker's Theological school, the first class of the kind formed under the auspices of the M.E. church in the United States; was ordained a minister of that church in 1846, and has with the exception of two years, been engaged as a local preacher ever since. Was married in 1845 to Rosanna Huckins, she was born in Orange, VT on October 10, 1814. Came to this county in January 1856. Made a claim and built near where J. Bryan now resides, in Burnside; moved family there in August of the same year. His wife, also being zealous in the Christian work, they began holding meetings at their house at once. It was also the place where the first Sabbath School was organized in the township, with which and other schools in Featherstone, the family have ever since been identified. Mr. Johnson was a member of the first board of supervisors that met in that township; was clerk and treasurer of town board; held same position up to the time of moving to this farm in 1867. Owns 100 acres; have three children living -- Charley H., James A. and Ross. Lost the eldest, Julia, died in New Hampshire in 1852, aged three years. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.

JOHNSON, J.A., farmer, P.O. Cannon Falls

JOHNSON, J.S., farmer, sec. 30, P.O. Red Wing.

JOHNSON, Kling, farmer, secs. 17 and 18, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Norway in 1826, emigrated to America in 1857, settling in Keokuk, Iowa; remained one year, then moved to this county, settled in Wanamingo township. Came to this township in 1873 and purchased his present farm of 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre. Elizabeth, Joseph, Bertha, Clara, Alfred and Martha are their living children. Lost one child, Andrew. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, Lars, farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Vasa

JOHNSON, Nels, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Vasa.

JOHNSON, Nels, farmer, sec. 5, P.O. White Rock. Born in Sweden October 12, 1829. Came to this country in 1854; to this county in the spring of 1855. Married Matte Ricka on December 18, 1858; she was born in Denmark, January 22, 1825. Matild E., Mary F., John, James A., are the names of their children. Mr. Johnson owns 92 acres of land. Is a member of the Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, Ole, miller, Cannon Falls.

JOHNSON, Olof, farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Vasa.

JOHNSON, P.A., farmer, Mrs. sec. 23, P.O. Vasa.

JOHNSON, P.C., blacksmith, Cannon Falls. Born in Denmark on Oct. 17, 1845. At the age of 11 years he began blacksmithing, which occupation he has followed ever since. In 1867 he came to Hastings, Dakota county, MN. In 1869 went to California and worked in the city of San Francisco until 1871, when he returned to Hastings; remained until the spring of 1872, came to this village and established his present business. Married Virginia Clark of this village on Dec. 31, 1873, She was born in McDonough county, IL on Feb. 2, 1851. his children are -- Frank, born Septemebr 25, 1874 and Jessie born Jan. 10, 1877. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, P.I, farmer, sec. 2, P.O. Wastedo

JOHNSON, Per J., farmer, sec. 4, P.O. Red Wing.

JOHNSON, Peter, farmer, sec. 2, P.O. Wastedo

JOHNSON, Peter, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Zumbrota, was born in Sweden March 26, 1851. Came to America in 1868, settling in Red Wing; where he lived until 1872, when he began farming on rented land; in 1875 purchased his farm of 160 acres. Was married July 3, 1877 to Miss Sophia Carlson, who was born in Sweden November 22, 1858. They are members of the S.E.L. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOHNSON, Samuel, farmer, sec. 10, P.O. Vasa

JOHNSON, Samuel, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Red Wing.

JOHNSON, Trois, farmer, sec. 33, P.O. White Rock.

JOHNSTON, A.M.C., farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Lake City. Born in Alleghany county, PA in 1829 and emigrated from that State to this county in 1856, purchasing 160 acres of his present estate subject to scrip and returned East, coming again in March of the following year. His present residence, formerly built and ocucpied as a hotel was burned in 1857 and rebuilt, after which Mr. Johnston purchased it, where he has since made it his home. This house is situated opposite Maiden Rock and commands an extensive view of Lake Pepin and its beautiful shore. Married Celia A. Canfield, May 16, 1861. She was born in Broome County, NY in 1840. Her father, J.W. Canfield came to this county and settled in Wacoota in 1855 and was one of the early pioneers. Clara L. is their only living child. Lost one child, George W. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.

JONES, O.T. (Jones, & McKenney) editors and proprietors of the "Cannon Falls Beacon". The former, P.T. Jones was born in Clyde, Ohio February 6, 1851. In 1868 he entered a printing office and continued in that business in Ohio until 1872, when he came to Minnesota. Resided in Hastings, Dakota county, until June of 1877, when he became partner with C.A. Cook in the purchase of the "Cannon Falls Beacon". In the spring of 1878, bought Mr. Cook's interest in the paper and a few weeks after his present partnership was formed with Mr. L.C. McKenny (see Mr. McKenny's bio also). History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JOSS, F., insurance, collections and abstract of titles. Firm of Williston & Joss, 91 Main Street, born in Antwerp, Belgium on January 4, 1833. Emigrated to this country in 1841, settling in St. Joseph county, Michigan and in 1856 came to Red Wing, where he maried Lovinia J. Hayes, March 20, 1863. She was born in New York City on July 25, 1838. Mary H. and Horace W. are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

JUVELAND, J. Geirmudson, farmer, sec. 9, P.O. Aspelund

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