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PAGEL, Ferdinand, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Cannon Falls.

PAGEL, William, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Cannon Falls.

PALMER, H.H., merchant, Zumbrota village; was born in New Hampshire on November 1, 1831; went to Worcester, Mass., in 1852. Came to this village in 1860 and engaged in milling until the fall of 1865, when he began his present business. Married Adelaide A. Halbert, November 12, 1863; she was born in Westmoreland, NY in October 1830. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN. 1878

Park, E.S., physician, Red Wing.

PARK, H.A.(Civil War), wholesale and retail dealer in grocreies. Born in Montrose, Susquehanna county, PA March 28, 1838. Emigrated to Belle Plaine, Scott county, Minnesota, April 13, 1858; thence to Red Wing July 1858. Enlisted in the 1st Iowa Cavalry in 1861 and promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company I, 5th Iowa Cavalary; resigned in 1863. Married Theodocia Warner, June 1, 1863. She was born in Huntington, Luzern county, PA. Robert E., Asa Eugene and Hubert Arthur are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PARKER, James, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. White Willow. Born in New York City on June 19, 1836. Emigrated to Canada, resided there until 1842, then moved to Wisconsin. 1863; came to this county, and settled on his present estate of 200 acres. Married Eliza Shaw in 1868. She was born in N.H. in 1847. Mrs. Parker is a member of the M.E. Church. Frank is their only child, born November 6, 1879. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.

PARKER, James, retired farmer, Pine Island. Born in Tolland county, Connecticut in August of 1813; when 8 years old his parents moved to Lake county, Ohio, where he married Kezia Hanks in 1834. She was born in Lake county, Ohio in 1815 and in1859 he came to this county and settled in Roscoe, where he purchased a farm and resided until 1869, when he moved to this village and settled on his present place. Have five children living, Edmund F., Emeline E., Emily L., Emma M. and Ella C. Lost one child, Elton C., who enlisted in 1862 in Co. F., 8th Minn. V.I., serving until the close of the war. Edmund F. enlisted in 1861 in Co. F. 1st Minn. V.I. and served until the close of the war, was taken prisoner at Petersburgh and confined in Libby, Andersonville, Florence, Salisbury and laid for week in the hospital at Annapolis. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PARKER, Robert, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 4, P.O. White Willow. Born in New York City on September 1, 1838. Came to this county in 1863. December 15, 1863, enlisted in Brackett's batallion, Co. D., served until May 19, 1866, was honorably discharged. Married Lucretia Parker on February 19, 1869. She was born in Vermont on July 23, 1848. Settled on his present farm in 1869. Owns 483 acres of valuable land. Orren L. is their only child. Are members of the M.E. Church, History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PARSON, Jacob, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Wastedo.

PAULSNESS, Lars, P., farmer, sec. 20, P.O. Aspelund

PAULSNESS, Peter B. farmer, sec. 21, P.O. Aspelund

PAULSON, Mrs. E., drugs. Born in Norway; came to this country in 1867, settling in Chicago and to Red Wing in 1874, commencing business at that time. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PAULSON, O., farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Vasa.

PAULSON, Peter, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Vasa.

PEARSON, Freeman, farmer, sec. 25, Mazeppa. Was born in New Hampshire, May 28, 1828. Came to this county in 1855, settled at his present home; owns 180 acres of valuable land; was the third actual settler in Zumbrota township; 1868 he returned to New Hampshire and married Mrs. L.W. Harding in October of that year. She was born in that state May 2, 1835; have one child, an infant daughter, not named who was born July 21, 1878. Mrs. Pearson has one son by her former marriage, named Herbert N., born July 28, 1838. Mr. Pearson has been actively identified with all the important enterprises of his town and county. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.

PEARSON, John, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Red Wing.

PEARSON, Mrs. farmer, sec. 32, P.O. White Rock.

PEARSON, Nels, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Vasa.

PEARSON, T.J. (Honorable), farmer, sec. 32, P.O. White Rock. Was born in Sweden, July 1, 1827, came to America in 1851, settling in Knox County, Illinois In the fall of 1855 came to this county and pre-empted his present farm, which consists of 160 acres, worth $7,000. He was elected Representative to the 14th General Assembly of Minnesota in the fall of 1871, and re-elected in 1877. Married Hannah Monson in Galesburg, Illinois, March 6, 1854; she was born in Sweden, May 26, 1837. Their children are - Clara R. born September 19, 1857; Agnes E., April 27, 1860; William A., December 16, 1863; Hannah A., July 11, 1872; Esther E. May 27, 1875 and Ebba Victoria born May 6, 1877; they have lost two children by death. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

PECK, Julius, sec. 22, P.O. Zumbrota. Was born in Vermont, March 5, 1807. In 1815 he moved to Genessee county, NY; in 1831 to Pontiac, MI. November 8, 1838 he married Caroline Child in Detroit, Mich.; she was born in the state of New York, November 7, 1814. In 1847 he moved to Illinois. In 1856 to this county, settling where he now lives, and owns 200 acres of land. On his arrival he built a small shanty, in which the first school in the township was taught. Their children are -- Charles, Lovisa, Frank and Asa; their two eldest sons, William and Elijah, died in the army, Corporal William Peck (Civil War) enlisted in the 1st Minn. V.I. Co., C. in April of 1861, was mortally wounded at Getysburg, where he died July 27, 1863; Elijah (Indian Wars - Minn.) enlisted in the 7th Minn. V.I. August 1862, and after participating in the "Indian battles" of the Sioux outbreak, died at New Ulm December 27, 1862. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878. William Peck volunteered in July 1861 and was present for all the battles that the First Minnesota was involved in. He was wounded in his left leg at Gettysburg, seriously enough that it had to be amputated. It wasn't enough though. He died on July 21, l863. An infection must have set in. He died as a result of lockjaw (tetnas). He is buried at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. (see FirstMinnesota.com web site.)

PECK, L.W., farmer, sec. 17, P.O. Fair Point. Born in Steuben county, NY in 1823. Emigrated to Wisconsin in 1856; in 1864 came to this county and settled on his present estate consisting of 200 acres. Married Sabrina Field, who was born in Steuben county, NY in 1825 and died in 1868. Was justice of the peace in 1864-5 and 6; served as chairman of the board two or three years. His present wife, Sarah McDonald was born in Canada and came to this county In 1854, settling in Red Wing, where she experienced many hardships of pioneer life, the records of which appear in the pages of the county history. Ellen, Arnold and Elmer are their living children. Lost two, Louis and Emily. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

PERKINS, Hartson, E., farmer, sec.9, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Franklin county, Maine, April 12, 1835. Came to this county when 20 years old; landed in Red Wing November 10, 1855; took claim of 160 acres, where he and his brother Charles, lived for two years, engaged at intervals working in the pineries on Apple River, WI. The seond winter he spent in banking wood on the Mississippi below Red Wing, an enterprise in which he lost every dollar he had. In 1867, he built the house where he now resides, having up to that time accumulated 480 acres of land, which he has since increased to 814, in this township, besides 800 acres in other localities. He has also an interest in several enterprises in Red Wing. Was married March 20, 1859 to Vilette P. Ellsworth. She was born in Franklin County, Maine, October 10, 1842. Have five children, Marshall T., Frank E., September 4, 1874 and Elmer A., March 2, 1876. Family belongs to the M.E. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

PERKINS, Hubbard, proprietor of brick yard, Pine Island. Born in Madison county, NY in 1811. Married Maranda Edget in 1847. She was born in Yates county, NY in 1818. Came to this county in the fall of 1856; pre-empted 160 acres of land in Cherry Grove township, and in 1857 settled with his family, there being but four families in the township at that time. Experienced all the hardships of pioneer life. Had $700, purchased a yoke of oxen and in a short time one of them died, another went the same way and another until he lost three yoke, when he traded for horses, which the authorities took from him in the Indian outbreak of 1857. In 1864 his wife died, leaving five children, Harmon A., William S., Sallie E., Ira and Rose E. Lost one, Hiram T. His present wife Eliza Haggard was born in Kentucky in 1817. Mr. Hubbard came to this place and commenced his present business in 1875, where he controls a prosperous trade; also owns the farm where he resided. Self and wife are members of the Baptist Church at Zumbrota. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PERKINS, T.C., blacksmith, Pine Island. Born in Madison county, NY in 1832. Settled in Dane County, WIsconsin. In 1845 purchased a farm and worked at his trade. In 1858 he married Mary J. Wilson. She was born in Genessee county, NY in 1839. Came to this county in 1863, settled in Roscoe Centre, where he again purchased a farm and worked at his trade until 1870. Moved to this village where he has since made it his home. Nette A., Florence A. and Claude C. are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PERKINS, T.H., was born in Cayahoga county January 21, 1837. Was a student at Twinsburg Institute and also at Oberlin College. In 1857 he moved to Pepin, Wisconsin and in 1865 to Lake City, Minnesota, where he was one of the publishers of the Lake City Leader. In 1869 he moved to Red Wing and has since been engaged, in company with General Jennison in the publication of the Goodhue County Republican. Was married in Red Wing in 1866 to Miss Emily A. Purinton, formerly of Old Town, Maine, who died in Red Wing on May 10, 1874. Married again in October of 1876 to Miss Florence A. Williams, formerly of Morrisville, NY. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PERKINS, Timothy F. farmer, sec. 16, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Farmington, Franklin county, Maine, December 30, 1804. Was married September 22, 1829 to Theresa Ellsworth. She was born in same county, August 14, 1809. Mr. Perkins followed farming in his native State more than 35 years, clearing a farm of 100 acres from the heavy timber land of that country. Served as town treasurer six years, collector one year and constable a number of years. Came to this county in 1861. Owns 80 acres. Have five children -- Jonathan, Charles, Timothy, Hartson and Abbie (now Mrs. Tripp). Lost two, died in infancy. Mr. P. has been town treasurer here two years. Family belong to the M.E. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

PERRY, George, farmer, sec 23, P.O. Lake City. Born in Sheldon, NY, April 8, 1847. Came to this county in 1861 and to this farm in 1862. Was married June 10, 1874 to Caroline Isensee. She was born in Hay Creek township on December 24, 1854. Owns 160 acres of land. Have two children, Alexander H. and Charles L. Mr. George's parents reside with him. His father, Peter George was born in Luxemburg on June 8, 1812. Came to United States in 1834. Was married in Wyoming County, NY March 10, 1843 to Mary Wagner. She was born in Luxemburg on February 3, 1822. Have seven living children -- Margaret (now Mrs. Kappel), Catherine (now Mrs. Diepenbrock), Perry, John B, Anna Mary (now Mrs. Lippart), Elizabeth M, and Henry J. Lost three -- Jane, Clara and an infant. Family belongs to the Catholic Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PERSIG, Gottlieb F., farmer, sec. 2, P.O. Red Wing.

PERSON, Aaron, farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Vasa.

PERSON, George, hardware merchant, Zumbrota village. Was born in Vermont in 1833. 1855 moved to Illinois. 1857 came to Zumbrota. In 1857, erected the first blacksmith shop in the village, followed the business until 1866, has since been engaged in his present business. Married Mrs. Mary Elliott 1866. She was born in Maine 1837. Their children are -- Abbie, Edward S. and Charles. Mrs. Person has one son, George, by her former marriage. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN. 1878.

PERSON, John, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Vasa

PERSON, P.H., farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Vasa.

PERSON, P.O., farmer, sec. 7, P.O. Vasa.

PERSON, R., grocer, Zumbrota village; was born in Vermont, December 12, 1824; went to Indiana in 1851; married Mary Doxey in 1852. She was born in Indiana March 2, 1837; 1853 moved to Illinois and in 1857 to this County; engaged in farming until 1864, then moved to this village and opened a furniture store; 1878, established his present business. Has two daughters, Addie and Jennie, and four children deceased, Ella, Willie, Frank and Fannie. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PERSON, Swen, farmer, sec. 26, P.O. Vasa.

PETERSON, Anders, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Wastedo

PETERSON, Andrew, farmer, sec. 27, P.O. Wastedo

PETERSON, Chr., farmer, sec. 26, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Norway in 1835; emigrated to America in 1848, settling in Illinois, where he lived until May 1855, when he settled in this township, on his present estate, where he has since made it his home; owns 240 acres. He is the oldest living settler in this township, and has experienced all the hardships of pioneer life. March 1857, married Hilda L. Swenson; she was born in Sweden in 1838. Caroline, Matilda, Edwin, Josephine and Carl A. are their living children. Lost two, Josephine and Albert. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PETERSON, Erick, farmer, sec. 23, P.O. Vasa.

PETERSON, Hans, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Wacoota. Born in Denmark in 1834. Emigrated to America in 1856 and settled in Red Wing, where he worked at his trade - carpentering. In 1860, married Annie Peterson. She was born in Sweden in 1835 and died in 1869, leaving four children - Eliza M, Ida C., Maurice and Nettie. In August of 1862 he enlisted in Co. F., 6th Minn. Infantry and served until the close of the war, being 18 months in active service against the Indians on the plains. Was sick 8 months at Helena, Ark., then transferred to Jefferson Barracks, MO.; thence to Keokuk, Iowa, serving the remainder of his time at the latter place as hospital steward. In 1870, purchased a farm of 80 acres in Red Wing township, where he lived until 1874, when he moved on his present estate of 320 acres, valued at $35 an acre. Was chairman board of supervisors, and director of schools. His present wife, Katrina Leaverson was born in Norway. Christy, Andrew, Lena and one not yet christened are their living children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

PETERSON, J.A., farmer, sec. 16, P.O. Vasa.

PETERSON, J.W., Honorable, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 25, P.O. Vasa. Was born in Sweden on March 30, 1838. Came to America July 1856. First settling in Chisago county, MN, where he remained until August 18, 1862. Enlisted in Co. I, 6th Minn. V.I., served until May, 1865; was promoted to the rank of sergeant and honorably discharged. Returned and settled on his farm of 200 acres, worth $50 per acre. In 1872 he was elected a representative to the 15th General Assembly of Minn and was re-elected the following year; has also held the offices of town clerk and justice of the peace. Mr. Peterson came to America with his parents and they now reside with him, having attained the ripe age of 70 years. Married Carrie Johnson on November 11, 1868. She was born in Sweden, May 6, 1850. Their children are -- Lizzie, born September 21, 1869; Arthur W, September 2, 1871; Edith, February 2, 1873 and Alma born May 12, 1877. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PETERSON, John, farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Belle Creek. Born in Sweden on September 3, 1816. Married Louisa Graff on May 17, 1855 in Boston, Mass. She was born in January 1825. Moved to Wisconsin and to this county in 1861. His land he values at $6,000. Members of the Lutheran church. Charles, John, Edward, Levi, Christiana M., and Olina are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PETERSON, A.M., farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Red Wing.

PETERSON, C.J., farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Red Wing.

PETERSON, Christian (Civil War), manufacturer. Born in Denmark in July 29, 1838. Came to Red Wing October 13, 1856, where he enlisted in the 6th Minnesota V.I. Company F, on August 10, 1862. Honorably discharged July 24, 1865. Married Mary Peterson November 18, 1866. She was born in Sweden. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PETERSON, Frederick, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Norway in 1828. Married Annie Olson in 1844, she was born in 1829. Emigrated to America in 1856 and settled in Wisconsin, where he lived until 1862, when he came to this county and settled in this town, purchasing his present estate of 120 acres in 1864. Is serving his second term as justice of the peace; was supervisor three or four terms and is assessor at the present time and represented this county in the legislature of 1875-1876. Has always been identified with the interests of the town, county and state. Christian and Peter O. are their living children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PETERSON, John, farmer, sec. 20, P.O. Vasa.

PETERSON, John, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Red Wing.

PETERSON, Nels, farmer, sec. 13, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Norway in 1826. Married Christina Christianson in 1851. She died in 1867 and left five children, Peter, Mathias, Carrie, Mary and Emma. Emigrated to America in 1861 and settled in Pine Island, where he purchased a farm and in 1869 he married Gena Goodmand. She was born in Norway in 1840 and have four children, Gustave B, Adrian A., Adolph E. and Nicol G. In 1875, he settled on his present estate, consisting of 80 acres. Are members of the Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PETERSON, Olof, farmer, sec. 32, P.O. Vasa.

PETERSON, Olof. Blacksmith. Born in Sweden November 24, 1824, Emigrated to this country settling in Boston. Came to this county, settling in Red Wing in the fall of 1862. Married Injry Lovjien November 9, 1864. She was born in Sweden October 23, 1841. Nicholas, Mamie, Albert and Oscar are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PETERSON, O.W., farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Vasa.

PETERSON, P.M., farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Vasa.

PETERSON, H.W., farmer, sec. 10, P.O. Vasa

PETERSON, Jonas, dealer in hardware. Born in Sweden March 8, 1846. Emigrated to this country, settilng in Tippecanoe county, Indiana in 1852. Came to Red Wing October of 1856. Commenced his present business in 1873. Married Susan Olson, October 5, 1872. She was born in Norway, December 4, 1850. Anna Josephine is their only child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PEULM, William, carpenter. Lives on sec. 26, P.O. Hay Creek. Born in Germany, October 20, 1842. Came with his parents to the United States in 1845. Settled in Indiana, where his parents died in 1849. Enlisted in 1864, in the 44th Indiana I. Was engaged principally in garrison duty at Chattanooga, Knoxville, etc. Mustered out in June 1865. Came to this county in 1873. Owns 160 acres in sec. 34. Is a member of the German Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red WIng, MN 1878.

PHILLIPS, Cass A., currier and tanner. In charge of currying department of John F. Porter's Trout Brook Tannery. Born in Boston, Mass, July 27, 1840. 1858 came to Chicago, where he served his time with the Chicago Hide and Leather Company. Worked for them until 1861, when he was one of the first to respond to the call for troops. Was a member of what was known as Co. A. Went to Cairo, Ill for the defense of the border states. At the expiration of three months was mustered out. About May 20, 1862 he enlisted in Battery L., 1st Ohio Lt. ARt., Captain Gibbs. Was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, where he participated in all the general engagements for the ensuing three years. Was mustered out July 4, 1865 at Todd barracks, Columbus, Ohio. Returned to Chicago. Was married in October 1868 to Kate A. Keene. She was born in Chicago in 1850. Came to this county in 1865. He has been connected with Trout Brook Tannery ever since. Have three children -- Josie, John and Emma. His youngest son, Frank, died August 13, 1878 aged one year and eleven months. Family attends the Catholic church. Politics: Republican. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PHILLIPS, Christie (Civil War) justice of the peace. Born in Canada on September 12, 1836. Emigrated to Berlin, Wisconsin February 1857, and came to this county settling in Cherry Grove township December 7, 1857. In 1859 he went to Wisconsin working in the lumber woods and in 1862 enlisted in the army, participating in the war against the Indians. In July of 1864 he enlisted in the 11th Minnesota V.I., serving until the close of the war. Married Mary A. Hayes on August 9, 1865. She was born in Canada August 9, 1838.

PIERCE, J.C. banker, Red Wing. Was born in Hudson, New Hampshire December 8, 1831. Came to Red Wing in October 1855, and was engaged in real estate operations until October 1868, when he engaged in banking under the firm name of Pierce, Simmons & Company. Married in Nashua, New Hampshire Miss Katie H. Chase, October 19, 1861. She was also a native of Hudson, New Hampshire. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PLASS, Jacob, farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Red Wing.

PLATE, William, farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Hay Creek.

POE, Richard M, farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Cannon River Falls. Born in Kentucky on December 5, 1807. In 1843 he moved to Indiana, and engaged in farming until 1858; them came to this state and settled in Rice county. In 1860 he came to his present farm, 159 acres worth $35 per acre. Married Margaret Kemmer in Bracken county, KY on April 23, 1830. She was born there on November 20, 1809 and died January 17, 1860. His children are -- Hiram B, who resides in Rice county, Mary E. in Kansas, William E., in this county; Elizabeth F. in Rice county; Jonathan S. in this county; Ann N. in Dakota county; Susan M. in Cannon Falls; Leonidas E.C. in Cannon Falls; Sabrina in Dakota county; Milton H. at home and Kate C. in this county. Married Mrs. Mary A. Wail on January 7, 1875, who was the widow of Beriah C. Wail, who died June 16, 1873. She was born in Clinton County, NY on July 29, 1823. The children by this marriage are Maria J., Florence A. and Walter B. He has lost four children by death, two by his first marriage and two by his second marriage. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

POHL, Joseph, farmer, sec. 4, P.O. Red Wing.

POLLARD, James, (Civil War) farmer, sec. 32, P.O. Stanton. Born in Manchester, England on January 22, 1828. April of 1829 came with parents to America, settling in NY state, remained until 1837, then moved to Mass.; remained there until 1842; then to Watertown, Wisconson. Lived there until 1856; thence to Goodhue county and in July settled with his family on farm of 170 acres, worth $45 per acre. Married Margaret M. Gibson on October 11, 1850. She was born in Ireland on July 4, 1832. Their children are -- John, Peter J. Ella M., Francelia M, Adaline, Henrietta, Margaret, Benjamin L. William H. and George. They have lost two children. He enlisted in Co. I., First Minn. Heavy Artillery on February 8, 1865 and was honorably discharged October 8, of the same year. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PORTER, John F. tanner, sec. 2, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Monroe County, Ohio, May 7, 1843. Came to Minnesota in 1864. Settled in St. Paul. Worked there seven years, then came to this county, where is is now proprietor of the Trout Brook Tannery, doing business amounting to about $25,000 annually. Owns 212 acres of land. Was married March 1, 1870 to Louise ___.. She was born in Saxony, Germany, June 20, 1847. Have three children -- Bertha Louise, George F. and Edward H. Mr. P. was justice of the peace one year, also clerk of the school district. Family attends the Presbyterian Church, Red Wing. History of Goodhue county, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PORTER, Judson A., foreman Trout Brook Tannery. Born in Monroe County, Ohio on April 20, 1854. In 1871 he went to St. Paul, where he engaged in this business, working for his brother until 1872, when he commenced here, where he has been working ever since. Was married September 12, 1876 to Amelia Rheim. She was born in St. Peter, MN. May 21, 1858. Have one child, Bessie May, born August 22, 1877. Belong to the Presbyterian church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

POST, A.W., farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Box Wacoota.

POST, George, farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Box Wacoota. Born in Ontario county, NY in 1811. Married Anna Post in 1835. She was born in the same county in 1813. After marriage emigrated to Michigan and settled in Washtenaw county, where they were early pioneers. Came to this county in 1855 and settled on his present estate consisting of 220 acres, 156 of which he pre-empted and where he has since made it his home, being one of the early settlers of this town and county. He purchased the milling interest of G.W. Bullard and continued in that business 12 years. Was county commissioner six years, town clerk a number of years and is one of the earliest settlers of this town and county. Marcus D., Lucy, Emily, Roda, Noel and Paul are their living children. Lost five children; Mary A., James, Roda, Martha and Albert. Are members of the Baptist church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.

POST, N.H., farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Box Wacoota.

POTTER, W.A., was born in Wyoming county, NY July 13, 1832. When five years old he moved with parents to Lyonsville, PA and at the age of 8 years commenced to learn practical engineering; when 12 years old, his parents moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was engaged in a machine shop a number of years; he then went to Waukesha county, Wisconsin and followed the mercantile business about six years, then was engaged in the manufacture of carriages about three years and in 1860 came to Red Wing and was in the employ of D.C. Hill, manufacturer of doors, sash and blinds until 1877, when he engaged in his present business, that of engineer in the Diamond Mill of the Red Wing Mill Company. His wife died about three years ago, leaving two daughters, Ida S., now Mrs. Hoyt of Red Wing and Mary A., residing at Merton, Waukesha county, Wisconsin. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

POWERS, H.B., farmer, sec. 20, P.O. Roscoe. Born in Buffalo, January 31, 1836. Emigrated to PA in 1852; to Wisconsin in 1854 and in October of the same year came to this county and settled in Pine Island, where he pre-empted 160 acres on section 31, built a cabin and lived two years and moved on sec. 30; was the first living settler in that town. Married Mary E, Miller in 1856; she was born in PA on February 28, 1838. Moved on his present estate in 1864, consisting of 120 acres. Mr. P. was the first man to run the mill built by Howard at Pine Island in 1855. Flora A., George B, James C., Alice M, Frank E., Mark H. and William R., are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.

PRATT, A.W., banker, Red Wing.

PRINK, Andrew, farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Cannon Falls.

PRINK, Peter, farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Cannon Falls.


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