SURNAMES
BEGINNING WITH "S"SAETRAM, Nils H., farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Wanamingo.
SAMMOSON, F.A. farmer, sec. 23, P.O. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, March 6, 1833. Came to America in 1853 and settled in Kane County, Illinois where he remained until 1861, when he moved to this county, settling where he now lives. His farm was at that time unimproved, with the exception of a log cabin, which has long since disappeared, and in its stead is a large and commodious dwelling, good barn, granary and out-buildings. Married in Geneva, Ill, Johanna Peterson in January of 1856. She was born in Sweden in November 1828. Their children are -- Helen, Emma, John, Matilda, Ferdinand, Oscar, Ida and Hilmer. Owns 170 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
SANDBERG, John H. (SANDBERG BROS)., druggists, Cannon Falls. The senior brother, John H. was born in Christianstadt, Sweden on July 20, 1846. He graduated at the Pharma College, Stockholm on July 20, 1865. Immigrated to America in 1868, first stopping in Chicago. Went to Oceana county, Michigan. Married while there Marion H. Taylor on July 15, 1869, who was born in New York on May 3, 1853. In August of 1876, he moved to Red Wing and in March 1877 to this village. He has one daughter, Alice born June 13, 1872. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
SANDBERG, Fred, (SANDBERG BROS) The junior brother, Fred was born in Sweden on November 30, 1849. Came to America November 1868, first stopping in Chicago. In 1872 settled in Whitehall, Michigan. In 1877 removed to Cannon Falls. 1878 went into partnership with his brother under their present firm name. While a resident of Whitehall, MI, July 8, 1876, he married Sarah Ruxton, who is a native of Canada. Have one son, William born November 21, 1877. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SANDE, Hans M, farmer, sec. 5, P.O. Aspelund. Was born in Norway, May 8, 1873. Came to America in 1852 settling in Dane County, Wisconsin; from there to Boone county, Illinois in 1856. Came to this township 1856 where he has since resided. Owns 125 acres of land. Has held the office of supervisor and is now justice of the peace. Married Lucy Lee in 1859. Their children are -- Sarah, Joseph, Maria, Gertrude, Henry and Edward. The family are members of the N.E.L. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SANDEN, Knut, farmer, sec. 17, P.O. Aspelund.
SANDERS, James, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Red Wing.
SANTELMAN, August, farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Stederdorf, Hanover, Germany, April 18, 1836. Came to the U.S. in 1855. Was in Ottawa, Ill until September 1856 when he came to this county. After working about Red Wing some three years, he came to this farm. Was married October 1859 to Mary, daughter of Peter and Mary Meincke, who now resides with them. She was born in Nottensdorf, Hanover, March 25, 1840. Have eight children living -- Mary, Sophia, Edward, Henry, Amelia, August, Minnie and William. Lost their eldest son, Willie, died January 12, 1861. Owns 200 acres of land. Was treasurer of the school board two years and is serving his first term as school director. Family belongs to the Methodist church, of which Mr. Santelman has been class leader ten years and superintendent of Sabbath School one year. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
SARGENT, H.E., farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Zumbrota, was born in Essex county., Massachusetts in 1852. Came to this county with parents in 1857, and settled in Leon township and remained until 1866 when he moved to Red Wing; in 1875 he moved to his present farm; owns 80 acres of land, worth $4,000. Married Letty Barrett in May of 1877;she was born in Stafford, Conn., in 1849. They have one child, an infant, not yet named. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SATHER, A.O., of the firm Sather & Borgen, dealers in general merchandise. Cannon Falls, was born in Norway September 20, 1848. Emigrated to America in 1851, settling in Jefferson county, Wisconsin; 1855 moved to Pierce County, same State. Graduated at the State Normal School, Winona, Minnesota in 1872; returned to Pierce County where he taught school several years. He married in that county, Carrie A. Anderson on May 19, 1877 and in November of the same year, entered into partnership with C.E. Suther, who has since disposed of his interest to C.N. Borgen; hence the present firm. Mr. Sather is also a graduate of the Minneapolis Commercial College. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
SAUL, August, carpenter, village, Cannon Falls.
SAVAGE, H., farmer sec. 15, P.O. Frontenac.
SCHERF, Anton, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Germany on October 7, 1831. Came to the US in 1854. His brother Ferdinand and himself, accompanied by their father, Martin Scherf (now a resident of Red Wing, age 78 years) began life in this country by chopping cord wood in Niagara County, NY at 37 1/2 cents per cord. After which they obtained work on the suspension bridge at the falls, where they all worked until it was completed in 1856. Came to this County in the fall of the same year. Was married in Red Wing, in November 1861 to Sophia Katlerjohn. She was born in Germany, June 18, 1837. Owns 360 acres of land. Have four children -- Albert, Matilda, Martin and Frederick. Served one year as supervisor. Is a member of Lodge No. 23, I.O.O.F. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SCHERF, Ferdinand, farmer, sec. 23, P.O. Red Wing. born in Germany February 2, 1834. Came to the U.S. in 1854. Was engaged at chopping cord wood in Niagara County, NY, at 37 1/2 cents per cord. Went to work on the Niagara suspension bridge in 1854, where he worked until it was completed in 1856, when he came to this county. Went to St. Louis and was married October 26, 1861 to Lena Grasel. She was born in St. Louis January 30, 1843. Returned soof after and settled on farm where he now resides. Owns 283 acres. Have four children living - Frederick, Henry, William and Geogre. Lost five - Anna, Amelia, Bertie and two in infancy. Was township supervisor. He is a member of L'Etoille du Nord lodge 23, Red Wing. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.
SCHILKING, Jacob, farmer, sec. 34, P.O. Red Wing.
SCHLUTER, Henry, farmer, sec. 8, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Germany, February 13, 1831; was married April 2, 1853 to Dora Kaltenbach; she was born in Germany, May 20, 1832. Came to the United States in 1856, landing in New York city, June 7th; spent the remainder of summer in Schuylkill county, PA; thence to Chicago, and from there to this county, where they landed Oct. 3, 1857. Moved to his farm in 1858; it then consisted of wild uncultivated land, now well improved with buildings and under good cultivation; owns 143 acres. Has eight children living -- Henry, Dora, Charlie, Egon, Christine, Alfred, Tillie and Norbert. Lost five, Fred and Edmund and three in infancy. Mr. Schluter has served as constable for six years, assessor six yeras, clerk of school board ten years, and supervisor one term. Family belongs to the Catholic Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
SCHMIDT, J. farmer, sec. 11, P.O. Frontenac.
SCHNEIDER, William, merchant, Frontenac. Born in Cincinatti, Ohio in 1852 and came to this county and village in 1862 and was clerk in his father's store. In 1874 he married Charlotte Fraund. She was born in Germany in 1854. In the spring of 1878 he opened his present place of business, where he has since made it his home and is conducting a fair and prosperous trade. Is a memeber of I.O.O.F and well known. Henry C., and one not yet christened are their living children. Goodhue County History, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
SCHROEDER, Henry, farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Red Wing.
SCHUBERT, Ernest, farmer, sec. 10, P.O. Red Wing.
SCHUNK, Jacob, farmer, sec. 5, P.O. Red Wing.
SCHUNK, John, farmer, sec. 1, P.O. Red Wing.
SHEETS, George, farmer, sec. 4, P.O. Cannon River Falls. Was born in Canada West on July 26, 1811. Married Elizabeth Fikes on July 23, 1833. She was born December 25, 1813. In 1872 they settled in this town; in 1874 on this farm, which consists of 165 acres. His children are -- Mercy (now Mrs. Markell), John, Mary ( now Mrs. Ross), George (who married Rebecca Underwood in 1869); Hiram, Nelson G (who married Minnie Raymond September 19, 1877); James M. (who married Minnie Ramer on May 17, 1877) and Edith, now Mrs. Austin. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SCOFIELD, D.B. (Civil War) was born in Livingston county, NY on Jan. 2, 1838. Moved to Illinois with parents when yound; thence to Wisconson, and in October of 1858 to this village. Enlisted in 1862 in Company H. 8th Minn. V.I. was mustered out July 1865. Married Ermina Belle Parker October 11, 1865. She was born in Painsville, Ohio April 27, 1846 History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SCOFIELD, Henry M., (Civil War) farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Saratoga county, NY in 1831 and emigrated to Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin in 1848. In 1853 married Mary A. Scofield; she was born in New York state. Mary E., George H., and Willie F. are their living children. Came to this county in the fall of 1857 and settled one mile south of his present place, where his wife died in 1861, when he returned to Wisconsin in 1862 and enlisted in Company B. 23rd Wisconsin V.I. and served until the close of the war. Summer of 1865 came to this county and purchsed his present farm. Returned to Wisconsin where he married Jane C. Murray in 1866; she was born in Prince Edward Island in 1835. Edward H., M. Annette, Lewis H., Carrie L., Charles M. are their living children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SCOFIELD, J.L., (Civil War) druggist. Born in Mount Morris, Livingston County, NY on May 8, 1844. Came to this village with his brother, W.H. Scofield on May 17, 1855. Enlisted in Co. F., 8th Minn. V.I. on August 13, 1862. Honorably discharged August 1, 1865. Married Mary L. Hillman on June 23, 1876. She was born in North Hampton, Hampshire county, Mass., June 15, 1855. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SCOFIELD, J.L. farmer, sec. 12, Roscoe, P.O. Zumbrota. Born in Green county, NY in 1824. Married Sophia Getman in 1856. She was born in Herkimer county, NY in 1826. Emigrated to this county in 1858 and settled on his present estate consisting of 280 acres, in this and Pine Island township. Is one of the early settlers in this town, where he held the office of justice of the peace two years and has always been identified with the interests of the town and county. Frank E., Charles W. and Amos L. are their children. Are members of the Con. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
SCOFIELD, W.H., druggist and postmaster in Cannon Falls. Born in Livingston county, NY on October 15, 1840. emigrated from his native county to Cannon Falls with his parents on May 17, 1855. Married Lucy Oaks, April 3, 1863. She was born in Michigan on December 28, 1844. Mr. Scofield commenced his present business October 20, 1868. Charles M., Suzie E. and Fred W. are his children. His father, Lisander Scofield was born in Lysander, Onondaga county, NY in 1811 and died in this county April 9, 1865. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SCOTT, Anna, farmer, sec. 19, P.O. Norway.
SCOTT, J.H., carpenter, village, Cannon Falls.
SCOTT, P.P. farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Zumbrota. Was born in Dutchess county, NY in 1822. In 1844, he went to Chenango county, NY, where he married Betsy A. Thomas on June 14, 1848. She was born in that county in 1831. In 1849 he moved to Broome county, NY; thence in 1857 to Rock Island, Illinois; thence in 1862 to Davenport, Iowa and thence in 1865 to this county and settled on this farm in 1866; where he owns 200 acres of land. Mr. Scott was elected assessor in 1870; has held the office to present time. His children are Charles H and Samuel B. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SEAGER, F.B., butcher, village, Cannon Falls.
SEARSTRAND, John, policeman, Red Wing.
SEASON, George, farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Cannon Falls.
SEASON, John, cooper, Cannon Falls; was born in Somersetshire, England on March 28, 1825. Came to America in 1844; first settling in Ohio. Married Emily C. Butler in Andover, Ohio; she was a native of that state, and was born January 11, 1833. Moved to this county in 1854, settling in Stanton township; engaged in farming until 1865; moved to this town and opened a meat market, which business he followed until 1871, he then returned to his old trade, that of cooper. his children are -- Charles born November 24, 1856; Fred born January 24, 1861; May born January 7, 1863; Ira and Ida, twins, born January 4, 1865; Frank born February 22, 1867; Mary born Mary 12, 1871; Walter born June 14, 1873 and John born March 28, 1876. Three children are deceased. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SEEBACK, Anarand, superintendent of LaGrange Mills. Born in Prussia on September 17, 1838. Emigrated to this country in 1844, settling in Milwaukee county, Wisconsin and March 17, 1867 came to Red Wing. Married Mary S. Luhring, July 3, 1861. She was born in Germany on December 16, 1842. Anarand, Mina and George are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SEIGLER, G. , farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Red Wing.
SENKPIEHL, Christian, farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Grosz Stromkendorf, Mecklenburg, Schwerin, Germany on December 4, 1833. Was married there April 12, 1858. On the 15th took passage on the sail vessel "Old Doctor" for the United States, reached New York City May 21st, continued their journey direct to this county, arriving in Red Wing May 28th, and on the 1st of June 1858, took up their abode on this farm, erecting buildings such as could be hastily constructed, which has since been replaced by an elegant dwelling and good barns. etc. Owns 240 acres. His wife's maiden name was Mary Zauder. She was born in Peblou, same duchy, Germany. Have seven children - Charles, Hennericks, Gustoff, Christina, William, Henry and Christian. Lost two in infancy, Mr. Senkpiehl was supervisor four years, treasurer of school board for four years, and director for one. Belongs to the Lutheran church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
SEVAREID, Erick E., farmer, sec. 20, P.O. Aspelund. Was born in Norway, November 3, 1835, came to America in 1854, settling in Illinois. In 1856 came to this township and pre-empted a claim where his house now stands; returned to Illinois, where he stayed until 1861, when he moved to this farm. He owns 284 acres of land. Has held the office of assessor and treasurer. He married Mary Wing in 1861, who died in 1870. Married again, Caroline Krogstrum in 1874, who was born in Sweden. his children are - Osmund T. Elias, Ingeborg G., Martin C., Paulina E. and Weir J. He is a member of the N.E.L. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red, Wing, MN 1878.
SHEDD, Henry E., farmer, sec. 25, P.O. Zumbrota. Was born in N.H. in 1831. When 3 years old, moved with parents to Ipswich, N.H., where his father was engaged as a teacher. When 11 years old, he moved with his father to Campton, N.H.; at the age of 16 years entered the academy at Meriden, N.H.; at the age of 20 years went to Boston and resided nearly 6 years; then came to Minnesota; settling on this farm. Owns 80 acres of land. Married Caroline L. Butler in 1852. She was born in Campton, N.H. in 1828. THeir children are -- Charles C. Carrie M., Mary E., Frederick H., George E., Horace E., Lewis F. and Lucy E. History of Goddhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SHOEGREN, John, farmer, sec. 2, P.O. Vasa.
SIAS, Deforest, farmer, sec. 23, P.O. Mazeppa, Wabasha County, MN. Was born in Maine August 20, 1854. Came to this county with parents in 1869; settled where he now lives. The farm consists of 40 acres of very valuable land. Married Annie Mitchell on April 14, 1877. She was born in Maine, November 29, 1858 and came to Wabasha County settling near Mazeppa with her parents in 1864. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SIDENER, G.P., farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Red Wing.
SIEBRASSE, C. farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Red Wing.
SIMPSON, Benjamin, farmer, sec. 35, P.O. Cannon River Falls, born in Ireland on December 25, 1834; came to America with parents in 1838 and settled in New York. Remained there until 1855; came west and in 1856 settled in Warsaw, where he lived until March 1, 1870, when he moved to his present farm of 405 acres, worth $9,000. Married Helen O'Brien on October 26, 1858; she was born in Armstrong coutny, PA. on June 10, 1833, their children are Fred L, Mary J, Lillie B, and Benjamin and Arleigh J. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SKAAR, Eindria, farmer, sec. 27, P.O. Wanamingo
SKAAR, Johannes, A., farmer, sec. 27, P.O. Wanamingo
SKAAR, Ole, E., farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Aspelund.
SLEFFENHAGEN, H., farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Frontenac.
SLEPEN, Johannes S., farmer, sec. 5, P.O. Aspelund
SLEPEN, Steinar A., farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Wanamingo
SLOCUM, Giles, merchant, Cannon Falls.
SLOCUM, John E., farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Cannon River Falls. Born in Luzerne county, PA on December 19, 1803. Came with his father, Isaac Slocum to Ohio in 1824; there he resided until 1845; then moved to Fond Du Lac, WI in 1855, came to St. Paul and in the fall of the same year came to Cannon Falls; built the second store in that place, and about the same time pre-empted the farm on which he now lives; erected a cabin thereon; while absent at Red Wing, a fire swept over the prairie and destroyed the cabin with all his household goods; he then returned with his family to St. Paul and spent the winter there and the following year returned to his claim where he resided until 1861; when he returned to Oshkosh, WI; remained until 1874 when they returned to their home in this county and have lived here since. Married Barbara E. Morrill on May 1, 1849; she was born in England on March 9, 1829. Their children are Sarah E., Mary H. and Harrison M. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SLUMPF, Sabin, farmer, sec. 25, P.O. Hay Creek
SMITH, Daniel C.(Civil War), farmer, sec. 26, P.O. Ayr. Born in Scotland in 1840. Emigrated in 1846 with parents to America. Settled in Green Lake county, Wisconsin, where his father, Robert, was an early pioneer. In August of 1862 enlisted in Co. F, 6th Minn. V.I. and served until the close of the war. Was with the Sibley expedition on the plains and in 1864 transferred to New Orleans and assigned to the 16th Army Corps, under General Smith. Participated in the skirmish with Forest at Helena, Spanish Fort, Mobile Bay and all others in which that regiment was engaged and honorably discharged in 1865. Came to this county and purchased his present estate of 80 acres. In 1871 he opened the store at Cherry Grove, which he conducted successfully. In 1877 he sold out. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SMITH, Henry, farmer, sec. 1, P.O. Red Wing.
SMITH, H., grocer, Zumbrota village. Was born in Houston county, Minn in 1853. 1874 came to this county, settled in Red Wing, whre he married Agnes Schaefer on January 9, 1877. She was born in Germany in 1855. The fall of 1877 moved to this village, engaged in his present business; is doing a large and increasing business. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SMITH, James. R, farmer, sec. 1. P.O. Red Wing. Born in Green County, NY on October 27, 1822. Came to Waukesha County in 1847. Married in 1852 to Lucretia Drum. She was born in Gallatin, Coulumbia County, NY on January 2, 1829. Came to this county in 1854 and settled at Wacoota. Served as justice of the peace six years. Post master at Wacoota 5 years. Was instrumental in organzing the Presbyterian Church at West Florence of which the family are members. Mr. Smith is one of the elders. Has lived on this farm two years, owns 100 acres. Has six children living -- Anna E., Mary R., Estella G., Alured B., Jenny L. and James LeRoy. Lost three -- one infant died in Wisconsin and Ellen M. and Adella M. died in this county, age respectively 5 and 6 months. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878
SMITH, Kendall B. , farmer, sec. 11. P.O. Hader. Was born in Vermont on June 30, 1823. Went to Nashua, N.H. to Rockford, Illinois; thence to Dubuque; then to this county and selected a quarter section where he now lives. There are four living springs of water on the farm, besides a beautiful clear pond or lake about five feet in depth; which is supplied probably by several springs rising in the bottom. This farm is now one of the most valuable in the county; 119 acres is under the plow, 15 acres is prarie and meadow. There is a good comfortable dwelling; good barn and granary etc. The owner on account of ill health, offers the property for sale at a bargain. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SMITH, Oscar E., farmer, sec. 21, P.O. Pine Island. Born in Jefferson county, NY in 1829. Came to the west with his father in 1849 and settled in Walworth county, Wisconsin where he lived until 1856, when the family came to this county and pre-empted 160 acres of land. In 1861, married Sarah M. Smith. She was born in Walworth county, Wisconsin in 1837 and died in 1872. Same year moved on his present farm. Carrie D., Clarence M., Walter, Annie C., Sarah J. are his living children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878
SMITH, S., farmer, sec. 13, P.O. Red Wing.
SOFE, C.P. farmer, sec. 34, P.O. Cannon Falls.
SOFE, Charles, retired farmer, village Cannon Falls.
SOLBERG, Ole J. farmer, sec. 26, P.O. Eidsvold. Was born in Norway on December 16, 1828. Came to America in 1852, settling in Wisconsin; June 1855, came to this township settling where he now lives, owns 160 acres of land. Has held the offices of supervisor, town treasurer and justice of the peace. Married Esther Aaker on April 6, 1858; she is a native of Norway. Their children are Anna, Goyo J., Knut, Ellen M. and Peter B. The family are members of the N.E.L. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
SOMMER, Frank, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Red Wing.
SOUTHERLAND, James, farmer, sec. 6, P.O. Wacoota. Born in Dutchess County, NY in 1813, emigrated to Fox River, Cook County, Illinois in 1837. Married Ann McGinnis in 1839. She was born in Vermont in 1820 and died in 1855, leaving three children - Helen, Ella C. and Josephine. They lost one child, Harriet. In 1857, Mr. Southerland came to this county and settled in this town, where he pre-empted 160 acres of land and was chosen by the citizens to pre-empt the town site. Here he engaged in the mercantile business three years, when he moved to Red Wing and became a proprietor of the Kelly House, and in 1869 moved to Muskegon County, MI and resided there until 1871, when he returned and purchased his present estate of 148 acres, valued at $50 per acre. His present wife, Emily Post, was born in Seneca County, NY in 1822. Helen, second daughter, was educated at the university of Red Wing and graduated from that institution in 1863, teaching in the same school some years, also High School at Minneapolis and State University. Goodhue County History, Red Wing, 1878.
SOVDE, Christopher C., farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Aspelund.
