Bio of SAFFORD, Orren E. (b.1882), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol. II, pg 450-453
ORREN E. SAFFORD
The law has ever attracted to its ranks a class of men gifted with keen
perception and an analytical trend of mind, who by nature or training, or both,
are peculiarly fitted to deal with the intricate problems which arise among
their fellowmen. In reviewing the prominent members of the Minneapolis bar
mention should be made of Orren E. Safford, who is a wise counselor and is
equally able in his presentation of a case before the courts. He was born in
Richland county, North Dakota, March 7, 1882, and his parents were Orren W. and
Hattie R. (Price) Safford, the former a native of Wisconsin and the latter of
Michigan. The family was originally established in New England and Mr. and Mrs.
Safford made their way to North Dakota soon after the territory was opened up
for settlement. The mother is still living but the father is deceased.
Reared on a farm, Orren E. Safford attended the country schools and in 1901 he
was graduated from one of the high schools of Duluth, Minnesota. The ensuing
year was devoted to teaching and he then entered the University of Minnesota, in
which he com­pleted an academic course at the end of three and a half years,
while in 1910 he was graduated from the law department of that institution. In
the same year he was admitted to the bar and at once began the practice of his
profession in Minneapolis, being associated with James D. Shearer, one of the
well known attorneys of this city, for a year. He then formed a partnership with
Judge Belden, which was continued until the death of the senior member of the
firm in 1916, Mr. Safford afterward remaining alone in practice until 1917. In
May of that year he enlisted for service in the World war and was sent to the
First Officers Training Camp at Fort Snelling, where he was commissioned a
captain. He was assigned to Company G, of the Three Hundred and Fiftieth
Infantry, which was attached to the Eighty-eighth Division, and with his command
was sent overseas, remaining in France for about a year. While on a
reconnoitering expedition in "No Man's Land" he was captured by the Germans, by
whom he was held until after the signing of the armistice, receiving no ill
treatment at their hands, although he suf fered for lack of nourishing food. In
the spring of 1919 he was granted the privilege of taking a course of law
lectures at the famous Inns of Court at London, England, which he attended from
March 1 until May 17, 1919. He then rejoined his outfit, with which he returned
to the United States, and was mustered out at Camp Dodge, June 5, 1919.
Returning to Minneapolis, he resumed the practice of law and is now a member of
the firm of Shaw, Safford, Ray & Shaw, which ranks with the leading law firms of
the North­west. Mr. Safford is well read in the minutiae of the law, is able to
base his argument upon knowledge of and familiarity with precedents and to
present a case upon its merits, never failing to recognize the main point at
issue and never neglecting to give thorough preparation. In trial he is ready
and resourceful and his logic carries conviction to the minds of the court and
Jury.
On the 2d of April, 1914, Mr. Safford was married to Miss Virginia Wetherby of
Minneapolis, and they reside in an attractive home at No. 1828 Kenwood Parkway.
Mr. Safford was appointed consul to Belgium on the 5th of November, 1921, being
commis­sioned by King Albert, and the commission was approved by President
Warren G. Harding. He is a member of the Minneapolis Athletic Club and has
always been deeply interested in outdoor sports, serving as captain of the
varsity football team, on which he played for three years. He is also connected
with the Minikahda Club and the American Legion and his professional relations
are with the Hennepin County, Minne-sota State and American Bar associations. He
is loyal to all those interests which make for honorable manhood and progressive
citizenship, and industry and ability have brought him success and prominence in
his profession