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BEGINNING WITH "T"TAAKE, J.F., dry goods, Red Wing.
TABER, D.M., attorney. Born in Washington, Sullivan county, N.H., June 16, 1840. Moved with parents to Newberrypoint, Mass and in 1854, went to East Boston, Mass. Emigrated to Winona, Minnesota in 1856 coming up the Mississippi in the steamer War Eagle, Captain Harris commanding. In October the following year moved to Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota and then came to Red Wing in October 1862. Admitted to the bar May 17, 1865. Married Florence Graham on January 8, 1871. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.
TALLA, Nels T., farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Aspelund.
TALLA, H. Nelson, farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Aspelund, was born in Norway on December 15, 1825. At the age of 15 years was apprenticed to a blacksmith, from whom he received $5 per year, furnishing his own clothing. At the expiration of his time, which was five years, he hired with the same man for $1.25 per week, from which earnings he saved $30, which with $14 borrowed from a brother, he was enabled to land in New York, May 24, 1847. Came to Madison, WI; worked at his trade nine months receiving $9 per month; then went to Dodgeville, WI; worked two months in a lead smelting furnace; then to the pine woods of Wisconsin; returned to Dodgeville and worked on a farm for a few months, when he started a blacksmith shop at that place. On the 9th of April, 1850, set out for California, where he arrived October 10 of the same year. Having amassed a few thousand dollars, he reutned to Dodgeville, January 13, 1854 and on May 20 of the same year came to Minnesota, arriving in this township on June 12, 1854 and was the first man to break the sod in Wanamingo township. He married Mrs. Dave Larson in Dodgeville on December 13, 1848; she was born in Norway. They have one daughter, Susan, now Mrs. O.J. Wing, who was born May 14, 1850. Mr. Talla owns 575 acres of land, which with elegant residence and substantial barns is very valuable. The family are members of the N.E. L. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
TALLA, Toege N. farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Aspelund.
TANGEN, Ole Hanson, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Hader.
TANNER, Ulysses, farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Cannon Falls. Was born in Madison county, NY on December 28, 1832. In the fall of 1855, with parents, came to this county, settling in the village of Cannon Falls. 1857, in company with his brother, commenced the improvement of his present farm. 1861, moved to Dakota county, where he had previously owned a farm, and on which he resided until 1870. He then purchased his brother's interest in this farm, and returned to it, where he has since resided. Now owns 640 acres of land. Marrited to Anna L. Johnson, July 14, 1871 She was born in Sweden June 10, 1836. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
TANNER, William, vice president of the First National Bank, Cannon Falls. Was born in Columbia county, NY, December 10, 1821. Moved to Madison county, NY. On August 8, 1848 he married Elizabeth Colvill of Chataqua county,NY. She was born October 6, 1826. Soon after marriage they moved to Cattaragus County and engaged in the mercantile business. June 1855 he located at this place, the following year moved his family out. Was engaged in farming until 1862, when he again engaged in the mercantile business. In the fall of 1876 engaged in the sale of agricultural implements. Mr. Tanner has held the office of justice of the peace 13 years. The family are members of the Episcopal Church. Names of their children are -- Walter, William, Kate, George and Mary. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
TAYLOR, B.J. farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Canada on June 10, 1838. Came to this county in 1859. In August 1862 he enlisted in Company F, 6th Minn. I. Served on the frontier of Minnesota and Dakota in campaign against the Indians, participating in the Battle of Wood Lake. Was discharged on account of sickness in July, 1864, just as the regiment was on the eve of departure for active service in the south. Was married December 18, 1867 to Margaret Featherstone. She was born in PA, February 14, 1840. Have three children, Lily F., Clarence T. and B. Harold. Owns 210 acres of land. Served one term of supervisor of Goodhue Township. Family attends the Methodist Church of which Mrs. Taylor is a member. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
TAYLOR, John, retired farmer Cannon Falls. Was born May 11, 1811. Married Jane Montgomery on March 9, 1843. She was born in Wales on December 9, 1808. He came to this county and settled in Cannon Falls in April 1857. They have two children, Jane (now Mrs. Seassons) born December 13, 1849 and John M. born May 28, 1852. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.
TEIGEN, A. Kielson, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Hader
TEIGEN, T., Nelson, farmer, sec. 36, P.O. Wanamingo
TERWILLIGER, Gilbert, farmer, sec. 16, P.O. Frontenac. Born in Orange County, NY in 1827. Married Margaret A. Sandt in 1848. She was born in Northhampton county, PA. in 1829. Came to this county in 1860 and settled on his present estate, consisting of 160 acres, which he purchased of the half-breeds and where he has since made it his home. Filled the office of chairman of the town board ten years and is well known. Elizabeth, Emma, George, Charles, Eugene and Irvine are their children. Goodhue County History, Red Wing, MN 1878.
THOMAS, WIlliam, farmer, sec. 11 P.O. Lake City. Born in Canada on March 19, 1827. Was married October 13, 1852 to Jemima Church. She was born in Canada on March 28, 1832. Came to this county, landing in Red Wing, December 9, 1855. Lived in and about Wacoota until 1857, when he made a claim, built a cabin and moved his family here some time in March. Owns 160 acres. Have six children -- Jacob J., William W., James A., Hattie I, Lulu M. and Percy F. Lost three -- Jemima, Mina and Elmar. Mr. Thomas has held important town offices. Family belongs to the M.E. Church.
THOMFORD, Henry, farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Hay Creek.
THOMFORD, Peter, farmer, sec. 35, P.O. Hay Creek.
THOMPSON, Joseph S.(Civil War), farmer, sec. 4, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Plymouth, Mass on December 1, 1825. Emigrated to Jo Daviess county, Illinois in 1851. In 1854 came to this county. Was married in Red Wing October 3, 1854 to Melissa C. Pingrey. She was born at Bakers Bridge, NY on November 6, 1834. Returned to JoDaviess county in 1854. Early the following spring came again to this county, made a claim where he now resides; being one of the first settlers. He at once proceeded to build a cabin, into which he moved about the 1st of August. Owns 400 acres of land here and 40 in Wisconsin. Have three children living, Viva L., Earl E. and Reno S.; lost one, Ida U. Mr. Thompson held important town offices. On the 5th day of January, 1863 he received a commission as captain in the 10th Minn. Militia and held it until the close of the war. Mr. Thompson is probably more extensively engaged in the raising of the stock -- horses, cattle, sheep, etc. than any other farmer in the county. Family attends the M.E. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
THOMPSON, Ole, saloon, Red Wing.
THOMPSON, Ole, retired, Red Wing.
THOMSON, Perry, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Red Wing.
THOMSON, William M, merchant, Main Street, Pine Island. Born in Chenango county, NY in 1829. Married Mary A. Grady in 1853. She was born in Eamestown, Conn. in 1835. Emigrated to Wabasha county, this state in 1856 and settled in Lake City, one of the earliest settlers in that place, where he, with others, erected the first mill in that county. In 1857 sold to his partners and in 1860 came to this county and opened his business, where he has since made it his home. He has held important local offices for many years and is a highly esteemed citizen. Ella and Jennie are their living children. Lost one child, Nettie. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
THOORSELL, John of the firm Thoorsell, Bell & Co., manufacturers and dealers in furniture, doors, sash and blinds, etc. Was born in Sweden, July 28, 1848. Came to America in 1869, first settling in Rockford, Illinois and from 1870 to 1873 was a contractor on the Sabula, Ackley and Dakota Railroad. The spring of 1873 he came to Minnesota, settling in Hastings, Dakota county, where he engaged at his trade, carpenter and joiner. 1874 came to this vilage. Married Miss Ida Turner, July 3, 1877, who was born in Vasa, Goodhue county, MN on July 4, 1856. They are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
TOME, Henry, meat market, Pine Island. Born in Warren county, PA in 1835, emigrating to this state in 1855, settling in New Haven, Olmstead county; pre-empted 160 acres; subsequently sold and came to this county, engaged in milling. In 1860, married Eliza Jewell. She was born in Cataraugus county, NY in 1837. Mr. Rome carries on his business in company with W.W. Jewell, one of the early settlers and a prominent and well-to-do-citizen. Clara, Sarah E., and George H. are their living children. Lost two children, Cinthia and Myrtie. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
TOWNSEND, Charles, blacksmith Pine Island. Born in Putnam county, NY on July 15, 1834. When 6 years of age moved with parents to Crawford county, PA, where he lived until 1857, then emigrated to Dodge county, Minn., remained one year, returned to the East and in 1858 came to this village, where he has since followed his occupation. In August of 1860, married Celia A. Marston. She was born in Rochester, NY in 1841. Mary L., Martha A., Sarah E. and Charles A. are their living children. Lost two, Florence and Bertha. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
TOWNSEND, P.N., (Civil War) farmer and blacksmith, sec. 32, P.O. Pine Island. Born in Crawford county, Pa in 1841. Came to this county in 1863; settled in village of Pine Island. In 1864 enlisted in the 11th Minn V.I., Co. D, served until the close of the war, most of the time stationed at Nashville. Returned to this village in 1865 and worked at his trade. Has a farm of 60 acres, worth $100 per acre, upon which there is valuable stone quarry. Are members of the Methodist Church. Married Mary A. Marston in 1863. She was born in Rochester, NY in 1844. Annie M. and Irving G. are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
TREINER, Nic, farmer, sec. 11, P.O. Red Wing.
TRIPP. Merritt, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Tompkins County, NY, February 27, 1837. Was engaged in farming there until 1861, when he came to this county, landing in Red Wing, May 17. Rented farm of Samuel Giles, in sec. 2. Was married December 20, 1865 to Abbie S. Perkins. She was born in Farnklin County, Maine, May 10, 1847. In 1866, he purchased this farm consisting of 160 acres. They have three children, Cora P. born September 10, 1867, Timothy B., April 6, 1870, and Anna May, March 27, 1874. Family attends the M.E. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.
TRIPP, William, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Red Wing.
TRUITT, Peter, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Red Wing.
TUBESING, William, farmer, sec. 11, P.O. Red Wing.
TURNER, Olof, farmer, sec. 23, P.O. Vasa.
TURNER, Samuel, farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Vasa.
TURNER, Swan, farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, February 2, 1830. Came to America in 1853, settling in Batavia, Kane County, Illinois, but in May 1856, he moved to this county and settled on this farm, consisting of 200 acres, worth $40 per acre. Married Ellen Carlson on June 23, 1855. She was born in Sweden, November 25, 1834. Their children are -- Ida, born July 4, 1856; Mary E. born October 1, 1858; John born December 19, 1859; Helen born November 19, 1861; C. Albert, born October 1, 1863; H. Edward born August 13, 1868; Theodore born August 8, 1870; William L. born June 19, 1872; Minnie A., born APril 26, 1876 and Julia A. born May 29, 1877. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
