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Westline
Township Biographies |
William H. Arnold was born May 14, 1847, at Antioch,
Illinois, where he resided until 1857, then moved with parents to
Hastings, Minnesota, and to Lake City, where he lived until 1877. In
that year he came to the town af West Line, and settled on section
28, where he has a farm of eighty acres. He was married March 23d,
1874, to Rebecca Jackson; Josephine. Edna and Mary W. are their
children.
Joseph B. Brown was born at Johnsburgh, Warren county, New
York, October 26, 1833. He came to Winona county, Minnesota, in
1865, and engaged in, farming until 1872, when he came to this town;
he has a farm of 160 acres. When twenty-three he was made a minister
of the Baptist church, and preached twelve years, but had to retire
on account of throat trouble. Was married February 18, 1858, to
Elizabeth West, who has borne him ten children, six of whom are
living; Lucy V., Charles S., Laura, Aim, Herman E., and Irene E. His
oldest daughter is a graduate of the State Normal School and is
engaged in teaching.
John Casserly, native of Ireland, was born November 25th,
1841. He went to Lake county, Illinois and in that and Cook county
he lived fourteen years. For three years he was a member of the
Chicago police force. In 1876 he went to Monroe county, Wisconsin,
and in 1878 came to West Line and settled on 160 acres in section
24. Ho is justice and school director. Married in 1865, Maria Fenny,
native of Ireland. Their living children are Charles, Ambrose, John,
Mary, Peter, James. Kate, Agnes and an infant.
Isaac Chamberlain was born in 1821, in the town of Luzerne,
Warren county, Now York. He was raised in Washington county, and in
1867 came to St. Charles, Minnesota, where he lived six years; went
to Berlin, Steele county, and lived there until coming to the town
of West Line. He was married to Harriet Bailey, October 11,1843, in
Fort Ann, New York. They have had five children, only two of whom
are living, Mary Theodosia and Isaac Henry.
Chester Cook was born in Oneida county, New York, September
11, 1828. He worked at farming and for two years ran a canal boat.
In 1860 he went to Wisconsin, where he followed farming until 1877,
then came to Sherman, Redwood county, and one year later settled on
section 26 town of West Line. Married Martha Flower in 1849; she
died, leaving three children, Benjamin, Adalbert and Edward. His
second wife was Sophia Goodfellow, who has borne him three children;
Frank, Marion Augusta, and Harriet.
John Cull, native of Ireland, was born in 1836, and at the
age of seventeen emigrated to Vermont; lived there eighteen months,
then went to Canada and in 1873 came to the town of West Line and
settled on section 32, where he owns a half section of land. Married
February 5, 1866 Mary Ann Murray, of Canada. Their children are Mary
Ann, Margaret, Honora, Bridget, James, Clara and Teresa.
Benjamin C. Frost was born in Saco, Maine, in 1832, and when
eight years of age went to Bangor and attended school until fifteen
years of age, then began to learn the drug business, which he
followed thirteen years. When the rebellion broke out he enlisted as
private in Company D, 18th Maine infantry, and served as hospital
steward for eighteen months; was then made 2d lieutenant in Company
M, First Maine artillery, and promoted 1st lieutenant of Company B,
same regiment; was mustered out in September, 1865. In 1866 he came
to Lake City, Minnesota, and followed farming until 1874, then was
agent for the American Express company at Lake City three years,
after which he came to this town where he has a farm of 160 acres.
Was married December 3, 1859, to Lucy J. Dodge, at Saco, Maine. They
have two children: William D. and Nellie L.
John A. Jackson was born at Fairfax Court House, Virginia,
May 10, 1824, He went with his father, who was a Methodist preacher,
to Nova Scotia, and from there to Boston, Massachusetts, from which
place he shipped as cabin boy on an African trading vessel; followed
the sea three years then worked at blacksmithing. When twenty-one he
engaged in the boot and shoe business, and was for twelve years in
Philadelphia. In March, 1855, he came to Minnesota and settled in
Goodhue county, and in 1860 moved to Wabasha county. In 1878 he came
to West Line, Redwood county. Mr. Jackson was one of the first board
of commissioners for Goodhue county, and in 1874 represented his
district in the legislature; was also appointed a speaker at the
Centennial. In 1864 he enlisted as private in the Sixth Minnesota
infantry and served until the close of the war. His wife was Rebecca
Clifford, whom he married September 14, 1845. She was born in
England. They have had twelve children, seven of whom are living:
Henry C., Rebecca, William B., Heppie, Frank, Virginia and Grace M.
John N. Jones, native of South Wales, was born April 13,
1851. He came in 1867 to Ohio, where he worked in coal mines and
rolling mills until 1874 when he went to Illinois. In 1880 he came
to Redwood county and settled on section 26, town of West Line. He
has held offices in his school district. Married June 6, 1873,
Jemima Jenkins at Youngstown, Ohio; their children are: Thomas
Edward, Mary and Sarah Jane.
Charles F. Mabrey was born May 24, 1844, in Chatham county,
North Carolina. When seven years of age went with parents to
Hamilton county, Indiana, and in 1862 enlisted in Company I, 75th
Indiana infantry, and served until June 16, 1865. He was taken
prisoner and exchanged; at the battle of Chickamauga received wounds
for which he draws a pension. In 1866 he went to Hennepin county,
Minnesota, and after one year went to Jefferson City, Missouri, and
worked as fireman and engineer on the Missouri Pacific Railroad
until 1871, then went to Hennepin county again, where he farmed
until 1878, then settled on section 34, town of West Line, where he
has 320 acres. June 27th, 1868, married Sarah E. Grave, of Hennepin
county. Their children are: Orianna, Mary E., Leo R., Vesta P. and
Virgia Prue.
Garrett Murray, native of Canada, born March 13, 1847, was
raised on a farm. At the age of twenty-two he come to Minneapolis,
and after living there two years came to Redwood county and settled
on section 14, town of West Line; he was one of the first settlers.
In 1868 he married Marguerite Ring; they have had eight children;
six are now living: Anna B., Martin A., Edmond J., Thomas F., Mary
and Elnora.
Michael Murray was born in Ireland, in 1809, and in 1842
emigrated for Canada. In 1872 he settled in the town of West Line
among the first settlers; he has a farm of 160 acres. Was married in
1836 to Ann Mulloy, who was born in county Mayo, Ireland, in 1819.
Of the eleven children born to them, seven are living. Thomas, Mary
Ann, Garrett, Bridget, Maggie, Michael and John. The latter was
caught in a storm, while on his way to the post-office, and nearly
perished with cold, being out all night.
David Robinson was born April 7, 1842, in Willimantic county,
Connecticut. He lived on a farm and at the beginning of the war of
1861, he entered Company B, 10th Connecticut infantry. After a
service of two years, he was discharged on account of sickness and
now draws a pension. In 1865 he came to Lake City, Minnesota, and
remained there until 1878, when he settled on section 18, town of
West Line. For the past five years he has taught school. October 1,
1867, he married S. Emily Williams, at Lake City, Minnesota; she was
born in Ohio. They have two children: Mary Low and Lois Emily.
George M. Shaw was born January 19, 1818, in Seneca county,
New York, and lived there until 1855. Went to Wisconsin, and in 1857
to New Mexico, and engaged in general freight and milling business
until 1863. He then came to Minnesota and lived in Wabasha county
until 1878 in which year he settled on section 22, West Line; he has
held several town offices in this and other towns where he has
lived. He married Sarah E. Hatch in 1842. She bore four children,
three of whom are living: Elizabeth, George and Mary; Rosette died
in 1856. Mrs. Shaw died in June, 1867 and in July, 1868, Mr. Shaw
married Jennie Higgins, of Wabasha county, Minnesota. |
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