MODDIN, A.O., farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. White Rock.
MOE, Jens A., carpenter, sec. 23, P.O. Wanamingo
MOESLET, Ole J., farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Wanamingo
MONSON, Andrew, farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Vasa.
MONSON, Christine, widow (maiden name Johnson) farming, sec. 6, P.O. Vasa. Born in Sweden, August 8, 1836; came with her parents to LaCrosse, Wisconsin in 1854 where they lived three years. She was married there February 15, 1855 to Andrew Monson, he was born in Sweden June 30, 1826. They came to this county in 1857. She owns 152 acres of land. Have ten chidlren -- Charles J., Mary A., Emeline, Hannah C., Alma C., Frank L., Oscar A., Nancy A., Ebba T.V., and Anton O.Z. Lost one, Martha L. died January 18, 1857. Mr. Monson was serving his second term as treasurer of school board at the time of his death, which occurred April 13, 1878. Family belongs to the Swedish Lutheran Church, Vasa. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
MONSON, Iver, farmer, sec. 29, Wastedo.
MONSON, John, farmer, sec. 32, P.O. White Rock
MONSON, M. boot and shoemaker, Wanamingo village
MONSON, M.F. dealer in general merchandise; was born in Sweden, in 1844. Came to America with parents in 1858 and settled in this township. May 15, 1869 he commenced the mercantile business in this place, under the firm name of "Monson & Lindholm". In the fall of the same year the name changed to "Monson & Company" under which name it was conducted until the fall of 1871, when Mr. Monson became the sole proprietor. In the spring of 1873, a post office was established by the post master general, and Mr. Monson was placed in charge, which position he still holds. Married Betsy Larson, February 23, 1877. She was born in Sweden, June 9, 1852. They have one daughter, Carrie G. Born November 10, 1877. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MONSON, Ole, farmer, sec. 27, P.O. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, December 23, 1820. Came to America in 1857, first settling near Litchfield, Meeker county, MN, where he remained until 1862. Moved to this county and in 1867 to his present farm, consisting of 80 acres worth $50 per acre. Married Betsy Eskelson, July 9, 1844. She was born June 1, 1823 and died November 18, 1870. His children are Nellie born March 19, 1846; Nels, born July 23, 1847; Erick born April 25, 1850; Anna born February 9, 1852; Swan, born March 17, 1856; Betsy born November 22, 1857; John born March 4, 1860; Christina born November 15, 1861; Mahlidia born July 13, 1865 and Alfred born December 4, 1867. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
MOODY, W.E. proprietor of meat market, Cannon Falls. Was born in South Hadley, Mass on October 17, 1849. His father went to California in the early days of the gold excitement and died there in 1853. In 1855, he, with his mother, moved to this place, where his mother died in the fall of 1865 and in October of 1866, he went to Red Wing. December 31, 1872 he married Miss Nellie G. Wilson. She was born in Norway on August 7, 1854. July 17, 1873 returned to this village. His children are -- Eva A. born September 5, 1873 and William E. born February 7, 1876. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MOORHOUSE, Richard F., farmer, sec. 20, P.O. Cannon River Falls. Born in Ontario, Canada on June 29, 1836; in 1867 came to Minnesota and settled in this township; 1872 moved to his present farm of 160 acres, worth $30 per acre. He has besides 73 acres otherwise located. Married Letitia Dack on October 5, 1867. She was born in Canada in April of 1839. Their children are -- Margaret J, William R. and John J. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MORRISON, James, farmer, sec. 7, P.O. Wacoota.
MORTINSON, Nels, farmer, sec. 27, P.O. Vasa.
MULLER, William, farmer, sec 27, P.O. Red Wing.
MULLIKEN, Nathaniel, farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Zumbrota. Was born in Mass. on May 2, 1813; came to this township April 1857, settled where he now lives; owns 80 acres of land. Married in Orneville, Maine, Farnces E. Hosfield October 22, 1845. Their children are -- Sarah T (now Mrs. Auld); residing in Maine; Caroline E, resides in Zumbrota; Walter K, who is now a teacher in St. Paul; Anna; Lucy E; Charles F., who was color sergeant of the 22nd Mass V.I. and killed at the battle of Mechanicsville; and Nathaniel. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MUNGER, J.C. , farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Frontenac.
MUNSELL, R., farmer, sec. 8, P.O. Frontenac.
MUNSON, E., dealer in hats, caps and gents' furnishing goods. Born in Sweden on April 24, 1850. Emigrated to this country in 1857, settling in this state and came to this county in 1862, settling in Vasa; thence to St. Paul, where he married Caroline Freeman, October 20, 1875. She was born in Sweden. Removed to Red Wing in October of 1877, commencing his business February 14, 1878. Grace Lucynea is their only child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MUUS, Reverend B.J., was born in Norway March 15, 1832. Graduated from Christiana University in 1854 and in 1859 came to this county and took charge of all the Norwegian congregations in Minnesota; settled in Wanamingo township, and was the first established minister of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodhue county. for several years after coming here, he had sole charge of congregations in eight counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has been a faithful worker in the cause of Christ, and has organized congregations in Red Wing, Goodhue Centre, Minneola, Belle Creek, Cherry Grove and Leon. He now has charge of all the Holden congregations, which are comprised of seven different congregations and districts, but is assisted in his duties by two clergymen from Norway, who are graduates of the same college. In 1876 he was elected president of the Minnesota District of the Synod of N.E.L. church of America. He is also president of St. Olaf School, Northfield, Minnesota. He married in Norway, Oline Christine Kathrine Pind in 1859. Their children are -- Brigitte Magdalena, Nils, Jeus Ingebrigt Ryuning, Paul Johan Elster, Petter Herman and Harald Steen. His post office is Aspelund. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MURDOCK, A.C., farmer, sec. 17, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Madison County, NY in 1822, whree he married Emily O. Clark in 1849. sshe was born in same county in 1832 - died in this county on May 14, 1875. Moved to Oneida county, NY in 1855. Arriving in this town in August of 1858; where he pre-empted and in 1861 settled on his present estate; owns 310 acres. Is one of the early settlers of this town, and has nobly braved the hardships of pioneer life. Willie L. Eva E and Nellie A are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
MURPHY, Alexander, farmer, sec. 30, P.O. Stanton. Born in Canada on December 10, 1838. 1858 came to this state and settled in Dakota county; remained until 1868, then moved to his present farm of 485 acres, worth $19,000. Married Betsy Knutson in June of 1873. She was born in Norway on August 11, 1846. Their children are -- Minnie, John A. and George. His brother and partner James Murphy was born in Canada March of 1836. Came to this county in 1864 and entered into partnership with his brother on their present farm. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
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