Biographical Sketches of Settlers in the 1880's, Hubbard Co., MN Surnames C - E ========================================================================= USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. If you have found this file through a source other than the MNArchives Table Of Contents you can find other Minnesota related Archives at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/mn/mnfiles.htm Please note the county and type of file at the top of this page to find the submitter information or other files for this county. FileFormat by Terri--MNArchives Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Ira Benham Original by Peter Wilson ========================================================================= BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF SETTLERS IN THE 1880'S C-E Page 62 CAMPBELL Alfred Campbell was born in 1850 in Wisconsin. His parents were born in New York. On July 1, 1880, William Denley enumerated him in township 139/140 of Cass County. He was not enumerated in 1885, but he may have resided one of the outlying townships. His father may have been the surveyor Frank Campbell, who was born in 1832 in Illinois and who resided in Crow Wing Village in 1860. If so, he was born a backwoodsman. Clyde Burdefte Campbell was born July 30, 1887, in Hubbard County and served as county agricultural agent from November 2, 1917, until November 14, 1919. He owned land in section 29 of Todd Township in the 1920s. Fannie Campbell, born in 1847 in Pennsylvania, was hospital matron in White Earth in 1880. Frank J. Campbell was born in 1859 in Wisconsin. His parents were born in New York(?). His wife, Minnie B., was born in 1864 or 1865 in Illinois, but her parents were also born in New York. Children: Arthur L. was born December 23, 1885, in Hubbard County; Clyde was born in 1888 in Minnesota; Walter S. was born July 7, 1889, in Hubbard County; Helen was born September 4, 1894, in Hubbard County; Helen's twin sister, Frankie, was also born September 4, 1894, in Hubbard County. Frank Campbell was primarily a farmer, but he needed forest survival skills when he arrived in Hubbard County. On July 1, 1880, William Denley enumerated him in township 139-140 of Cass County. Frank once borrowed a birchbark canoe from Indians on Fish Hook Lake and capsized during a sudden thunderstorm. He was rescued by the Indians, who came out for him in their canoes and pulled him ashore with a shawl while he rode astride his overturned canoe. Once ashore they dried him out by the fire in their tepee. Years later his reminiscences were put on record in the "Park Rapids Enterprise." Frank who moved to Todd Township by 1885. On June 15, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated Frank's family 28th in Todd Township. In the 1920s Frank owned land in sections 33 and 34 of Todd Township. James D. Campbell died July 6, 1892, in Hubbard County. Hannah Campbell was born in 1852 in Sweden. Her husband was also born abroad. Children: James was born in 1881 in Minnesota; William was born in 1883 in Minnesota; Lawrence was born in 1885 in Minnesota; On June 11, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 147th in Park Rapids. Hugh Campbell was born in 1849 in Scotland. His wife, Sophia, was born in 1863 in Minnesota. Children: Robert was born in 1883 in Minnesota; Colin was born in 1886 in Minnesota; Henrietta was born in 1889 in Minnesota; Pearl was born in 1892 in Minnesota. Hugh was a Carpenter who moved to Minnesota in the spring of 1857 and to Park Rapids in May, 1892. H. Campbell's new house in Park Rapids was valued at $700.00 in 1892, and Mrs. J. D. Campbell's house was valued at $200.00. On July 4, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated Hugh's family 15th in Park Rapids. Myrtle Campbell was born in 1882 in Minnesota. On June 7, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated her with the family of George Rex, 10th in Badoura Township. CAMPTON Amos Campton was born in 1851 in Ohio. His parents were also born in Ohio. His wife, Ella A. (Ellie), was born in Ohio in 1850. Her father was born in New York, and her mother was born in Ohio. Children: Charles E. was born in 1876 or 1877 in Ohio; George C. was born about September 1879 in Ohio. On June 30, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family in township 139/140 in Cass County. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated this three- generation family 51st in Hubbard. Living with them was William Campton, born in 1812 in Ohio. Amos Campton died May 11, 1894, in Hubbard County, On June 5, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated his widow, Ella A. Campton, living with their children, 20th in Hubbard. Charlie had worked as a public school teacher from anuary through June of 1895. Charles E. Campton owned land In section 22 of Straight River Township in the 1920s. Page 63 Anna Campton was born in 1864 in Ohio. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated her 49th, in the household of J. W. Jarvis, in Hubbard. She may have been the wife of John H. Campton, temporarily staying in town. James Campton was born in 1845 or 1846 in Ohio. His parents were also born in Ohio. His wife, Mary J., was born in Ohio in 1845-1858. Her parents were also born in Ohio. Children: Edith M. was born about June 1870 in Ohio; Olive M. was born in 1872(?) in Ohio; William R. was born in 1875 or 1876 in Ohio; Clarence R. was born in 1877 in Ohio; Margaret (Blanche?) was born In 1881 or 1882 in Minnesota; Mary A. was born 1882-1884 in Minnesota; James Roscoe was born July 1, 1888, in Hubbard County; Charles E. was born in 1890 in Minnesota. James Campton came with Henry Vale by train to Verndale and from there by team to section 28 of Hubbard Township in April 1879. They and the Vales were the first year-round white residents of the county. In the fall of 1879 James sowed 15 acres of winter rye, the first crop sown in the county. In the spring of 1880 he planted potatoes and rutabagas. On June 28, 1880, William Denley enumerated the Camptons in township 139/140 of Cass County. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated the family 16th In the Manter District. On June 20, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 64th In Hubbard Township. In 1895 James, still a farmer, told Mr. Hinds that he had moved to the Hubbard Enumeration district in May, 1878. John H. Campton was born in 1852 in Ohio. His parents were both born in Ohio. His wife, Ann E., was born in Ohio in 1851. Her parents were also born in Ohio. Children: Lillie was born in 1874 in Ohio; Maud was born In 1876 In Ohio; Mary E. was born in 1879 in Ohio; John C was born December 14, 1881, In Hubbard County; and Davy was born in 1884 in Minnesota. John Campton Sr. moved to Minnesota about May, 1880. On June 24, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family In township 139/140 of Cass County. In November 1883 John was appointed one of the judges of the election for commissioner district 3, which voted in Manter. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated the family 21st in Hubbard. Living with John H. Campton in 1885 was Rachel A. Campton, who was born in 1820 in Virginia, where her parents were born. She may have been John's grandmother. Rachel's father-in-law may have been the John Campton/ Campden enumerated in the 1787 census of Fairfax County, Virginia. Other Campdens lived in Amherst County, Virginia, in 1787. John moved to Hubbard in June, 1890. On June 4, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated John H. Campton, age 43, and John C. Campton, age 13, living with Alfred Hendrickson Jr., llth in Hubbard. John had been a farm laborer during 1 0 of the past 12 months. John W. Campton was born in 1855 in Ohio. His parents were also born in Ohio. His wife, Addie, was born in 1856 in Ohio. Her father was born in Ohio, but her mother was born in Pennsylvania. On June 28, 1880, William Denley enumerated them in township 139/140 of Cass County. CARSON George M. Carson was at home in Carson gening ready for winter, according to the October 12, 1882, Enterprise. John A. Carson, proprietor of the Merchants Hotel in Shell City, just enlarged his stables, and he provided dry goods, groceries and tobacco to travellers, according to the July 25, 1882, issue of the Enterprise. In the same issue Carson and Captain Huntsinger advertise themselves as real estate agents with "wild land a specialty.m Evidently John Carson married Captain Huntsinger's sister. The August 24, 1882, Enterprise describes Miss Huntsinger as Carson's niece and mentions Carson's daughter, Jessie. The November 23, 1882, Enterprise reported that the Merchant's hotel in Shell City was always full. CARTER Ray Earl Carter was born March 29, 1886, in Hubbard County. Richard Carter was born in 1860 in England. In May 1885 he was enumerated 41 st, in the house of J. W. Jay, in Park Rapids. Page 64 William Carter was born in 1820 in England. His wife, Sarah A., was born in England in 1831. Children: William was born in 1852 in England; Esther was born in 1857 in England; Louisa was born in 1858 in England; Richard was born in 1859 or 1860 in England; Walter was born in 1863 or 1864 in England; Harrietta was born in 1868 in England; Susie was born in 1870 in England. Mr. Carter was a farmer who moved directly to Straight River in October, 1882. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 53rd in Park Rapids. The November 30, 1882, Enterprise reported that Reverend Carter would preach at 2:00 Sunday afternoon at the home of Gilbert Rice. On December 17, 1888, he became one of the three Initial trustees of the newly-incorporated First Methodist Church in Park Rapids. An early senier wrote 'He was wholly untutored and unlearned. Like the apostles, Peter and John, people could perceive they were ignorant and unlearned, but no one had occasion to marvel at Mr. Carter. He was, no doubt, a good man with a certain faculty for presenting Christian truths, but most people went to the services because it was their Sabbath day and in their former homes they had been accustomed to aftend services in a church. One Sunda@ he opened his Bible, turned to several places, laid It down and went through his pockets, returned to fumbling in his Bible and said impatiently, I wonder what my old woman has done with my glasses this time" and then repeated a passage from memory and gave a most rambling discourse." At the time there were about 16 full members in the Methodist congregation (Enterprise, July 2, 1980, p.15). On June 20, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them Ilth in Straight River Township. Richard and Walter farmed full time with their father in 1895. William Carter was born in 1852 in England. His wife, Josephine, was born in 1860 in Iowa. Children: William was born 1877 in Iowa; Albert was born 1879 in Iowa; Frank was born 1881 in Iowa; George was born 1884 in Iowa. The September 28, 1882, Enterprise recorded the arrival of his father and brother. In May 1885 John Moran enumerated them 21st in Straight River. CASEBEER Reverend J. B. Casebeer, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of McGreggor, Iowa, spoke Sunday at Shields' Hall in Park Rapids on on his circuit to Grand Forks and Devil's Lake, according to the July 25, 1882, issue of the Enterprise. The Reverend spoke on the theme of hope and admired Park Rapids so much that he bought some land, and reported his satisfaction in the Mitchell County Iowa News, along with Frank Moore, J. B. Cutler and Dr. D. E. Cutler. CASIER William A. Casier (see photo) was born in 1857 or 1858 in New York, possibly in Herkimer County. His wife, Alida (Lida), was born in New York in 1859. Children: Charlie was born in 1879 or 1880 in Minnesota; Maud (Alice?) was born in 1882 in Minnesota; Edna was born about September 1884 in Minnesota; Ross was born June 8, 1889, in Hubbard County. Mr. Casler was a lumberman who moved to Minnesota in 1879 and to Park Rapids in 1882. He moved with Mr. Parker and his sons from Steele County (Enterprise, August 3, 1882). In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated the Caslers 23rd in Elbow Lake. In 1891 Casier's new house in Park Rapids was valued at $1600.00, one of the most expensive In town. On June 7, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 79th in Park Rapids. CATON Sheldon Caton was born in 1837 in Canada. His father was born in the United States. Sheldon was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in October, 1887, and to Crow Wing Township in October, 1888. On June 6, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated him 24th in Crow Wing Township. CHURCHILL Addison K Churchill was born in 1836 in Maine. His wife, Mary, was born in Maine in 1850. Children: George was born in 1869 in Maine; Flora was born in 1871 in Maine; Alice (sp?) was born in 1877 in Maine; William was born in 1883 in Page 65 Dakota Territory; Allinore (sp?) was born in 1885 in South Dakota. Mr. Churchill was a farmer who moved directly to Clay Township in May, 1895. On June 27, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated them second in Clay Township. Living with the Churchilis in 1895 was Henry Borchert, age 24. Addison Churchill died April 13, 1898, in Hubbard County. Albert T. Churchill was born in 1860 in Michigan. Albert was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township in 1880. On June 15, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated him in the household of Edwin Fox, 26th in Todd Township. Charles Churchill (born 1853?) died March 2, 1890, In Hubbard County. The October 26, 1882, Enterprise noticed Charley Churchill's neat now house west of Park Rapids. Clara Grace Churchill was born June 19, 1885, in Hubbard County. Edward Christopher Churchill was born November 6, 1884 In Hubbard County, a son of William K. Churchill and Martha Richardson. He worked as a log hauler from 1897 until 1924 and did contract work for townships and the county from 1924 until 1926. Ed became county sheriff in January 1927. Ed belonged to the Methodist Church and was an active outdoorsman who loved skiing, golf and hunting. Ester P. Churchill died June 15, 1889, in Hubbard County. H. E. Churchill was born in 1860 in Ohio. His parents were born in Ohio. On June 29,1880, William Denley enumerated him as single In township 139/140 of Cass County. Lawrence Churchill, born 1880 in Illinois, and Pearl Churchill, born 1882 in Minnesota, were living with the family of Charles Todd in Park Rapids in May 1885. (Dr.?) John L. Churchill was born in 1818 in Connecticut, probably in Hartford or Litchfield County, and he died March 2, 1887. His wife must have been dead by 1885. Children: s on W. H. was born in 1845 in Ohio; Samuel was born in 1848 in Ohio; Charles was born in 1853 in Ohio; Clara, was born in 1856 In Illinois; Alfred was born in 1859 in Illinois and later owned all but 10 acres of the quarter of land immediately north of Park Rapids; Mabel was born in 1864 in Illinois. Alf red Churchill's departure to southern Illinois for the winter was recorded in the October 12, 1882, Enterprise. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated John's family 29th in Park Rapids. Living with them in 1885 was Haffie Webster, age 12. John L. Churchill died March 2, 1887, in Hubbard County. The family homesteaded on the N. W. quarter of Section 26, where the fair grounds are now located. Samuel S. Churchill was born in 1848 in Ohio. His father, John L. Churchill, was born in Connecticut, and his mother was born in Ohio. His wife, Hannah, was born in 1854 in Illinois. Her parents were also born in Illinois. Children: Claude was born in 1875 in Illinois; John/George was born in 1877 in Illinois; Leroy was born in 1879 in Illinois; Freddie was born in 1882 in Minnesota. On July 3, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family in township 139/140 of Cass County. On March 18, 1884, Sam was appointed an overseer of the highways at the first meeting of the Todd Township supervisors. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated his own family first in Park Rapids. Dr. William H.(?) Churchill was born in 1845 in Ohio. His father was John L. Churchill. His wife, Martha E. Richardson, was born 1848-1857 in Illinois. Children: Grace was born in 1879 in Illinois; Inez was born In 1881 In Illinois and died October 9, 1897, in Hubbard County; Hugh W. was born April 2, 1882, In Minnesota; Edward was born in 1884 in Minnesota; Mary was born December 18, 1887, in Minnesota. William was primarily a farmer, but seems to have had some medical training. He moved to Wadena County by 1877. The November 9, 1882, Enterprise reported his serious illness. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated his family 10th in the Manter District. William moved to Park Rapids in December, 1892. On June 8, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 124th in Park Rapids. Martha Churchill was a public school teacher in 1895. Page 66 William K. (?) Churchill was born in 1859 in Illinois. His father was born in Connecticut, and his mother was born in Ohio. His wife, Fanny, was born in 1859 in North Carolina, where both of her parents were born. Children: Charles L. was born in April 1880 in Illinois, so he was brought to Hubbard County as a newborn baby. On July 3, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family in township 139/140 in Cass County. He was a brother of Samuel S. Churchill. In 1891 Churchill and Denning's new store in Park Rapids was valued at $1400.00. In the 1920s.W. W. Churchill owned land in sections seven and IS of Hubbard Township. The Churchilis probably descend from early Churchills who moved from Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Wethersfield, Connecticut, In the 1670s. CLAFFLIN Charles H. Clafflin died February 3, 1890, in Hubbard County. John H. Claflin was born about 1857 in Wisconsin. His parents were born in Vermont. His wife, Margaret Ellen (Glass?), was born in 1856 in Tennessee. Her father was born in Ireland, and her mother was born in North Carolina. Children: Sarah E. (second wife?) was born in 1873 in Minnesota; Edna L. was born in 1877 in Iowa; Ruby M. was born in 1779 in Iowa; Pearly C. was born in 1881 in Minnesota; Harold was born in 1883 in Minnesota; Richard was born in 1885 In Minnesota; a daughter was born July 18, 1889, Winifred was born June 28, 1893, in Hubbard County; Leander (Lorenzo?) was born December 25, 1894, in Hubbard County. John was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1879 and to Straight River Township In February, 1880.. On June 30, 1880, William Denley enumerated the Claflins in township 139/140 of Cass County. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated them 19th in the Manter District. On June 20, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them sixth in Straight River Township. Living with the Claflins in 1895 were Goff Benham, age 19, and Mildred Benham, age 16. CLAYSON D. W. Clayson, of Carson, received thanks from Henry Cobb for taking a years subscription in the August 3, 1882, Enterprise. D. W. Clason and his wife in Carson were noticed in the August 24, 1882, Enterprise for their "blueberry raid" on the park. The November 23, 1882, Enterprise reports the visit of Mr. Clayson's brother from southern Minnesota during the hunting season. CLEMMONS Martin A. Clemmons was born October 23, 1888, in Hubbard County. No one of this surname was enumerated in 1885 or 1895, so they may have lived only briefly in the county. CLEVENGER Reverend J. W. Clevenger became first lay pastor of the First Baptist Church in June, 1890. At that time the church was a small country school house which had been moved to the present site of the armory in Park Rapids. This chapel was used for religious services by several Protestant denominations. Officiating at the dedication of the chapel were Dr. Peters, Superintendent of State Missions, and Reverend Cooley. Reverend Clevenger was succeeded by an ordained minister, Reverend W. E. Hopkins, who later joined a mission in India. COBB Henry R. Cobb was born in July 1856 in Maine. His parents were also born in Maine. His wife, Lottie, was born in September 1865 in Iowa. Her father was born in Vermont, and her mother was born in New Hampshire. Children: John Edward was born in November, 1885, in Hubbard County; Alma May was born November 3, 1887, In Hubbard County. In 1882 Henry Cobb hauled his printing press and equipment by wagon up the old Verndale road and he began publishing the "Park Rapids Enterprise" on July 25, 1882. Single copies then cost a nickel. His first printing office was the first building north of Captain Huntsinger's Headquarters Hotel, later the Park Hotel. He crusaded for diversified farming techniques and many civic improvements. Henry was a Page 67 notary public. He served as county auditor from May 19, 1883, finishing the term of V. B Noble, until November 23, 1883. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated the Cobbs 58th in Park Rapids. The "Enterprise" has been the oldest continuing business institution in Hubbard County, with eleven owners in its first century. On July 7, 1892, Mr. Cobb sold the "Enterprise" to Enos Ricker and A. W. Page. In 1899 Mr. Cobb returned to Park Rapids to edit the "Enterprise" after several years spent editing the Lime Springs, Iowa, "Sun." In January 1900 Henry could be reached by phone at the Enterprise by dialing "83". On December 6, 1901, Mr. Cobb repurchased the "Enterprise", and on October 1, 1903, he sold a half share to J. D. Haradon, who bought Cobb's share on November 7, 1904. In 1790 there were 35 Cobb households in Maine. The Cobb family was prominent in Cumberland County, Maine, and earlier Cobbs had settled in Taunton, Massachusetts, by the 1670s. COFFREMALL William F. Coffremall (Coppernoll?) enlisted in Company B of the 27th Iowa Infantry Regiment on August 8, 1862. He was discharged August 8, 1865, as a corporal, after sustaining a gunshot wound in his left arm. In June 1890 M. M. Loring enumerated him 94th, in house 90, in Hubbard. COLE Leander Cole was born in 1854 in the United States, probably in Maine, near the Canadian border. In May 1885 John Moran enumerated him 14th, in the household of Frank Ordway, in Straight River. Noble Cole was joined by his parents and two brothers in Carson, according to the July 25, 1882, issue of the Enterprise. They were then looking for a place to settle. Royal C. Cole was born in 1849 in New York. His wife, Viola V., was born in 1864 in Illinois. Children: Maud E. was born in 1881 in Iowa; Pearl E. was born in 1886 in Minnesota; Cecil G. was born April 2, 1892, in Hubbard County. Royal was a stone mason who moved to Minnesota in 1883 and Park Rapids in 1887. On June 8, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 125th in Park Rapids. Samuel G. Cole was born in 1845 in Canada. His (second?) wife, Bethia (sp?) J., was born in 1853 in Wisconsin. Children: Earl T. was born in 1869 in Wisconsin; Martha M., was born in 1874 in Wisconsin; Maud M. was born in 1877 in Illinois; Louise B. was born in 1879 in Wisconsin; Carra b. was born in 1882 in Iowa; Edward was born in 1886 in Minnesota; Neffie was born in 1878 in Minnesota; Nora was born in 1890 in Minnesota; Daniel was born in 1893 in Minnesota. Samuel was a Civil War Veteran and a farmer who moved to Minnesota in the spring of 1882 and to Henrietta Township in October 1892. On June 12, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 47th in Henrietta Township. W. F. Cole was born in 1865 in Wisconsin. Mr. Cole was a laborer who moved to Minnesota in December, 1891, and to Akeley Township in June, 1893. On June 14, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated him in the house of C. V. Lucone, third in Akeley Township. COLEMAN F. D. Coleman served as Court Commissioner beginning January 1939. John Coleman was born in 1850 in Canada. His wife, Margaret, was born in Canada in 1851. Children: Thomas was born in 1875 in Canada; James was born in 1882 in Minnesota; C. E. Coleman was born June 29, 1887, in Hubbard County and died young; Ellis was born in 1888 in Minnesota. Mr. Coleman ran a saw mill. He moved to Minnesota in 1881 and to Park Rapids in 1886. On June 7, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them next to Doran's hotel, 66th in Park Rapids. COLLETT Alexander Collett was born in 1861 in New York. His parents were born abroad. His wife, Jessie, was born in 1871 in Iowa. Children: Adeline was born in 1890 in Minnesota: Joseph was born in 1891 in Minnesota. Alexander was a farmer who moved Page 68 to Minnesota in 1878 and to Todd Township in 1887. On June 8, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 107th in Park Rapids. COLLIER J. B. Collier was born in 1851 in Wisconsin. His wife, Mary N., was born in 1856 in Illinois. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated them 59th in Hubbard. COLLINS Ecle (sp?) Collins died December 28, 1890, in Hubbard County. CONARD Rev. William J. Conard was born December 17, 1862, in Ohio. His parents, Dennis Conard and Susan A. Randolph, were both born in Pennsylvania. In 1877 the family moved to Iowa. Bill married May R. Ricker in 1889. May was born in Iowa on May 1, 1869. Their children were William R. and Ralph V. Conard. After attending the Chicago Seminary, Bill did home missionary work for the Congregational Society in Minnesota from 1887 until 1898, at which time he became publisher of the NHubbard County Enterprise." In January 1886 Rev. Conard performed a benediction for the first meeting of E. S Frazier Post No. 147 of the G. A. R.. In January 1900 he could be reached by phone at home by asking the operator for "73.11 CONLEY Mr. Conley settled in Carson in time for notice in the November 16, 1882, Enterprise. COON George W. Coon was born in 1841 in New York. He enlisted in Company E of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment on September 17, 1861. He was discharged January 13, 1865, as a private. Children: Artemus was born in 1869 in Iowa; Austin was born in 1870 in Iowa; and Alice was born in 1874 in Iowa. The October 26, 1882, Enterprise states that his homestead was threemiles south of Park Rapids and that he would construct V. B. Noble's law office in town. In May 1885 John Moran enumerated the family seventh in Straight River. In January 1886 George became a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. F. In June 1890 Dr. Walling enumerated George ninth in Park Rapids. CORSER Marion Corser drove wagons with Ed Shores for John Eddy from 1887 until July 1, 1891, on daily stage route number 41405 from Verndale. The 55 mile stage route left Verndale at 7 a.m. in the morning and arrived at Park Rapids at 7 p.m. and then left Park Rapids at 7 a.m. the following morning and arrived at Verndale at 7 p.m.. COURTNEY J. C. Courtney was born about 1847 in Canada. His parents were born outside the United States. His wife, Mary A., was born in 1855 in Vermont. Mary's father was also born abroad. Children: A. B. , a farmer, born in 1873 in Vermont: Netta A.was born in 1879 in Vermont; Bell J. was born in 1881 in Vermont. J. C. Courtney moved to the Hubbard Enumeration District, where he ran a hotel, in October, 1885. On June 4, 1895, by E. R. Hinds enumerated the Courtneys fourth in Hubbard. Living with the Courtneys in 1895 was J. W. Garvin (sp?), age 20, who had been a handyman for the past nine months, who was born in North Dakota, and whose parents were born outside the United States. A. Cox supervised the tie drive to the railroad near Shell City, according to the September 28, 1882, Enterprise. Caleb S. Cox was born in 1855 in Ohio. His wife, Mary C. (Pickard?), was born in 1856 in Wisconsin. Children: Laura M. (Seymour?) was born in 1877 in Minnesota; Duncan(sp?) D. was born in 1885 in Minnesota; Vivian R. was born in 1888 in Minnesota; and Soren(sp?) was born in 1891 in Minnesota. On June 5, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the Cox family 30th in Hubbard. Living with the family was Francis Seymour, who was born in 1826 in New York. Mr. Seymour was a retired Page 69 farmer and Civil War veteran who had moved to Minnesota in January, 1869, and to the Hubbard Enumeration District in December, 1891. Caleb was a general merchant who had moved to Minnesota in 1858 and Caleb moved to the Hubbard Enumeration District in 1888. COX John G. Cox was born in 1851 in Illinois. His father was born outside the United States. His wife, Julia E., was born in 1859 in Iowa. Children: Herbert H. was born in 1879 in Iowa; Minnie(?) B, was born in 1883 in Minnesota; William Franklin was born August 17, 1887, in Hubbard County; and Mabel was born in 1894 in Minnesota. John was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in October, 1882, and to Hubbard Township in October, 1887. On June 13, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family fourth in Hubbard Township. Samuel E. Cox was born in 1862 in Minnesota. He stated that his parents were born in the U. S.. His wife, Caroline C., was born in 1864 in Canada. Her parents were also born outside the United States. Children: Carrie L. was born in 1887 in Minnesota; Samuel D. was born in 1890 (perhaps on August 2nd, in Hubbard County); Earle was born in 1893 in Minnesota. Samuel Cox was a dry goods merchant who moved to Hubbard Township in March, 1890. On June 5, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 37th in Hubbard. CRANDALL Bertha Isabela Crandall was born August 18, 1890, in Hubbard County. George Crandall was born in 1860 in Iowa. His wife, Cynthia, was born there in 1866. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 61st in Park Rapids. The Todd Township assessors once raised the value of his two horses from $100.00 to $150.00. Evidently they were a valuable matched pair. George owned land in section 30 of Todd Township in the 1920s. Harry L. Crandall died January 15, 1890, in Hubbard County. Nettie Crandall was born December 10, 1890, in Hubbard County. Nettie Mae Crandall was born December 10, 1894, in Hubbard County. Willard E. Crandall was born in 1827 in New York. Selena (Selinda?) A., was born in 1855 or 1856 in Iowa. Children: George was born in 1860 in Iowa; Nellie was born in 1872 in Minnesota; Dora was born in 1875 in Minnesota; Frank was born in 1880 or 1881 in Minnesota; Arthur was born in 1882 in Minnesota. Willard Crandall was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1856 and to Todd Township in October, 1881. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated the Crandalls 12th in Park Rapids. On June 15, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 31st in Todd Township. The surname Crandall, with many spellings, occurs frequently in New York. CROSS Thomas A. (Harris?) Cross was born in July 1858 in Canada. His wife, Ellen, was born in Canada in 1862. Tom's store in Hubbard was also the Post Office. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated them 17th in the Manter District. On August 1, 1891, he was a vice president of the celebrations for the arrival of the first train In Park Rapids. His daughter, Edith Rosella, married Arthur Armstrong Crawford. They will be treated in volume two of this compilation. CURO James Curo was born in July 1836 in Maine. His mother was born In Scotland, He may have been in the back woods of Cass County during the 1885 census, as he was not counted in Hubbard County. In 1900 he lived in Farris Township. John Curo was born in April 1871 in Maine. In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated him in the house of August Hensel, 14th in Elbow Lake. Fannie E. Curo was born in 1865 in Maine, and Mable Curo was born in 1874 In Maine. In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated them both in the house of Edward Hensel, 18th in Elbow Lake. Flora Curo was born in 1867 in Maine. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated her in the house of David Mandigo, 38th in Park Rapids. Evidently the four children had been taken in by neighbors while their father was logging or hunting. Page 70 CURTIS Professor Curtis taught world history, composition, grammar, Latin, physics, geometry and algebra when the Park Rapids high school district was incorporated in 1891, eight years after the Park Rapids school had been elevated from a rural school to Independent School District 1 in the county. On April 1, 1891, he read one of his occasional verses at the 25th anniversary of the Civil War, and the fifth anniversary of the founding of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R.. Professor Curtis also spoke of his childhood among the rival Unionists and Copperheads in southern Indiana during the Civil War. CUTLER Dr. Charles W. Cutler was born January 14, 1858, in Mitchel l County, Iowa. His parents were James Cutler and Margaret Beard. His first wife, Carrie Fling, was born June 10, 1866, in Wisconsin. They were married in 1890 and she died February 2, 1891. His second wife, Pearl Manlove, was born January 28, 1878 in Minnesota-. They were married August 6, 1898. Children: Blair was born January 22, 1900, in Minnesota. Vida Anne was born April 4, 1901, in Minnesota. Dr. Cutler graduated as a from Cedar Valley Seminary in 1877 and from Rush Medical College in Chicago in 1880. He practiced medicine in Osage and Sioux Cfty Iowa for two years before he moved to Hubbard County in the spring of 1882. He was one of three commissioners appointed by Governor Hubbard to establish a provisional government for Hubbard County: He received at least one payment of $15.00 for his work in August 1883, and he served as a Commissioner from March 27, 1883, until November 23, 1883. He completed another year of study at Bellevue Medical College in New York City on March 9, 1885, becoming both a physician and a surgeon. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated him 40th in Park Rapids. Dr. Charles Cutler operated a drug store with Mr. Vanderpoel in 1886 and 1887 and another drug store with Mr. Blood after 1891. In 1892 his new barn in Park Rapids was valued at $400.00. In August 1892 he donated 20 acres near the outlet from Fish Hook Lake as a public picnic grounds. This may later have been the core of Dean Park. On June 5, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated him in the house of Joe Blood, 46th in Park Rapids. In January 1900 Dr. Cutler could be reached by phone by asking the operator for "12." He served as County Coroner from January 1903 until January 1905. In the 1920s Dr. Cutler owned land in sections 27 and 31 of Todd Township and section 19 of Hubbard Township. Doctor D. E. Cutler, a brother of James, visited Park Rapids from Osage, Iowa, and returned home ill but pleased with the town's prospects acording to the August 10, 1882, Enterprise. James B. Cutler was born in was born in Michigan. His wife, Margaret Beard, was born in Ohio. In August 1882 they and Gilbert and Martha Rice paid for Joseph Sombs' survey of the original 16 blocks of Park Rapids Village. This survey was notarized by A. C. Libby in Mitchell County, Iowa, and by J. M. Yoder in Shell City, Wadena County, Minnesota. The August 3, 1882, Enterprise states that Mr. Cutler was overwhelmingly re- elected mayor of Osage, Iowa, the county seat of Mitchell County, where he had resided for 32 years, despite his declared intention to move to Minnesota and his purchase of a half interest in the Park Rapids townsite. The August 10, 1882, Enterprise mentions that the Honorable J. B. Cutler returned to Iowa and would promote the settlement of Park Rapids from his home in Iowa. In 1889 James Cutler donated land onto which a two-story building was moved to serve first as a county courthouse and later, after a fire, as Todd Township hall. The August 24, 1882, Enterprise notes another visit by J. B. Cutler, accompanied by V. B. Noble, C. F. Spaulding, J. W. Riggs and F. A. Flint, all from northern Iowa and all carried favorable impressions home to others in northern Iowa. The Cutiers had New England roots and probably descended from James and Ann Cutler, who lived in Watertown, Massachusetts, before 1635. Page 71 DAVIS Romaine E. Davis (see photo) was born in 1859 in Wisconsin. His wife, Larida(?)(Brown?) E., was born in Wisconsin in 1865. Her parents were born abroad. Their daughter, Donna N., was born June 30, 1894, in Hubbard County. R. E. Davis was president of the Shell Prairie Bank in.1883. Mr. Davis moved to Park Rapids in November, 1892. On June 8, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the Davis family 113th in Park Rapids. Living with them in 1895 was Lizzie Brown, age 31. R. E. Davis served as Court Commissioner from January 1895 until February 14, 1904. In January 1900 he could be reached by phone at home by asking the operator for "23." DAWSON Reverend William Dawson, of Yorkshire, England, succeeded the lay preacher, William Carter, as the first year-round ordained Methodist minister in Park Rapids in January 1889. He spoke with a broad Yorkshire accent. An early settler said that Reverend Dawson was alarmed "when he found that we were among real Indians. He did not improve his reputation any by a story told at a Sunday evening service soon after coming (about) two little boys who disobeyed their parents by going too far from home to the river, where 'two red Indians in a little yacht' caught them and took them away... It was a long time before a canoe was called other than a 'little Yacht'."(Enterprise, July 2, 1 980, p. 1 5) Reverend Dawson was succeeded as preacher by William Rice. DEFENBAUGH Wesley Defenbaugh was born in May 1854 in Pennsylvania. Both his parents were born in Pennsylvania. His wife, Louisa Beardsley, was born in 1852 in Michigan. Her father was born in Ohio, and her mother was born in New York. Wesley and Louisa had two sons and two daughters. Neva, was born in 1883 in Indiana and later married Doran Cary; Greg was born in 1884 in Indiana; Tendie was born In 1886 in Minnesota, Victor was born in 1889 in Minnesota. Wesley was a farmer who moved to Hubbard Township in April, 1885. In 1885 Wesley hired an architect from Elkhart to build a mansion two miles east of Hubbard. The mansion had hot water heating, all modern conveniences, and 22 rooms, counting halls and walk-in closets. Every door was hung perfectly and no floors creaked. The marl plaster used in construction was so durable that it remained in perfect condition 70 years later, after vandals had knocked out the windows and the interior was exposed to the weather. In its day the mansion was an oasis of hospitality for newcomers to Hubbard County. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated Wesley 18th in the Manter District. Temporarily staying with the Defenbaughs in 1885 were Otis Beardsley, age 20, Perlie Yaeger Beardsley, age 18, and Marcus Wynn, age 17. On June 14, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated Wesley's family 13th in Hubbard Township. William Defenbaugh was born in May 1845 (1846?) in Pennsylvania. (His mother?) Catherine, was born in Pennsylvania in 1818. William was a farmer who moved to Minnesota and to Hubbard Township in July, 1887, when he bought a farm near his brother, Wesley. On June 14, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated Catherine and William llth in Hubbard Township. Another Catherine Defenbaugh died January 27, 1891, in Hubbard County. In the 1920s Guy Defenbaugh owned land in section nine of Hubbard Township ..Louise Defenbaugh owned land in section 15 of Hubbard Township. Wesley Defenbaugh owned land in sections 15, 16 and 22 of Hubbard Township. DEFORD Mathew H. Deford was born in 1832 or 1833 in Ohio. Mathew enlisted in Company K of the 27th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment in December 1861. He was discharged in February 1864 as a private. Mathew was a farmer who moved directly to Straight River in September, 1879. In May 1885 John Moran enumerated Mathew and his son Perry Deford, born 1871 in Iowa, in the house of J. Grabe in Park Rapids. In 1890 Dr. Walling enumerated Matthew, still suffering from a gunshot wound in the calf of his right leg, in house 105 in Park Rapids. On June 21, 1895, B. F. Wright Page72 enumerated them 14th in Straight River Township. Perry was farming with his father in 1895. DEFOER Albert Defoer died January 5, 1891, in Hubbard County. Benjamin Defoer died January 5, 1891, in Hubbard County. Edward Defore was born in 1882 in Minnesota. In the 1920s Ed Defore owned land in section in section 14 of Hubbard Township. Joseph Defoer Jr. was born in 1846 in New York, possibly in Jefferson County. His parents were born outside the United States. His wife, Alice M., was born 1842-1845 in New York. Her parents were also born outside the United States. Children: Thomas was born in 1868 in New York; John was born in 1874 In New York; Joseph was born in 1876 in New York; Lilly was born In 1879 In New York; Edward Stanley was born October 4, 1881, in Hubbard County; Alice M. was born in 1884 in Minnesota; (her twin?) Albert was born In 1884 and died January 15, 1891. Mr. Defore enlisted In Company I of the 118th New York Infantry Regiment on December 15, 1863. He was discharged as a private October 11, 1864, with a portion of his hand shot off. Joseph was a farmer who moved to Hubbard Township In Minnesota late in 1880, In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated them 43rd In Hubbard. Living with them in 1885 was Joseph's father, Joseph Sr., born 1801 in Canada, the oldest resident enumerated in that census year, In 1890 M. M. Loring enumerated Joseph Jr. 32nd in Hubbard. On June 15, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated Joseph's family 30th in Hubbard Township. Judd Defore was born in 1845 in New York. Both his parents were French Canadians. Thomas F. Defoer, born in 1869 in New York, and his wife, Edith M., born in 1871 in Ohio, were enumerated 14th in Hubbard Township by E. R. Hinds on June 14, 1895. Living with them were his daughter, Elsie M., born in 1890 in Minnesota, and his brother, Joseph H., born in 1876 in New York. Thomas was a year-round farmer who moved to Minnesota in April, 1881. He arrived in Hubbard Township by June, 1 881. DELANEY James Delaney was born in 1874 in Iowa. He served as county auditor from January 1907 until January 1915. Joseph F. Delaney was born in 1848 in New York. His wife, Susan A., was born in 1848 in Ohio. Children: son James R. was born in 1874 in Iowa; Henry E. was born in 1876 in Iowa; Joseph F. Ounior) was born in 1879 or 1880 in Iowa, and served as county auditor in 1913; and Clarence J. was born in 1881 or 1882 in Iowa; Mark was born August 17, 1885, in Hubbard County. Joseph F. Delany was a miller who moved to Hubbard Township in Minnesota in the spring of 1883. His son, James, also was a miller. In 1883 Joe built a flour mill at the Hubbard dam site. On the first day the machinery was to move into motion the earthen dam gave out and the mill above the water wheel fell over in the river. The mill was rebuilt the following year. Delaney's elevator had a capacity of 60,000 bushels of grain. In June 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated them 73rd in Hubbard. Living with the the Delaneys in 1885 were W. S. Steele, age 36, and Joseph Replogle, age 24. On June 18, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 51st in Hubbard Township, In the 1920s Henry E. Delaney owned land in section 17 of Hubbard County. Clarence, Florence, Henry, James, and Susan Delaney owned land at the southwest tip of Long Lake in section 20 of Hubbard Township. DELEZENE John A. Delezene was born in September 1838 (1835-1840) in Iowa or Ohio. His father was born in Ohio, and his mother was born in New York. His wife, Caroline, was born 1842-1844 in Ohio or New York. He enlisted in Company C of the 12th Iowa Volunteer Regiment on October 12, 1861. He was discharged January 26, 1866, as a corporal. Children: Lafayette was born in 1871 in Iowa; and Louis was born in Iowa in Page 73 1875. John was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township in 1884. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated the family 64th in Park Rapids. In January 1886 John became a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R. John served as superintendent of schools from January 1887 until January 1889. In June 1890 Dr. Walling enumerated John, suffering from chronic diarrhea and heart disease, second in Park Rapids. On June 12, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 177th in Park Rapids. Their son, Lewis, born in 1873 in Iowa, was still living at home. Also living with the family in 1895 were Henry Wergin, 36, and Arthur Taylor, 23. DENLEY George Denley, 22, was enumerated 14th by E. R. Hinds on June 4, 1895. He was born in England, as were his parents. He moved to Minnesota in the summer of 1879 and had lived in Hubbard Township since 1889. He had worked as a laborer eight months of the past year. Honor Denley was a nurse and, except for home remedies, the only source of medical treatment in 1879. The nearest doctor then was in Minneapolis. Reverend William Denley was born in 1845 or 1846 in England. His wife, T. M., was born in England in 1847. Children: Joseph G. was born in 1875 in England; Lois M. was born in 1880 in Minnesota; and Thomas A. was born in 1882 in Minnesota. On June 28, 1880, he enumerated himself alone on his new farmstead in township 139/140 of Cass County. In 1880 Rev. Denley was also enumerated with his wife and children at his town house, third in Wadena. The August 19, 1882, Enterprise reports that Mrs. Denley just returned to Long Lake from Wadena in befter health. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated the Denleys 68th in Hubbard. Reverend Denley later served in the Episcopal Indian Mission in the White Earth Reservation, under Bishop Whipple, who in 1862 had gone to Washington to plead with President Lincoln for clemency for the 307 Sioux who had been condemned to death for their part In the uprising, and won a pardon for all but 38. Jan Pike relates a story In the Centennial Edition of the Enterprise (p.11) about a family who asked Reverend Denley to baptize their children, even though they were not Episcopalian, as follows: Martin Luther, Christopher Columbus, John Wesley, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Antony, Mary Lyons, George Washington, Diana, Helen of Troy and Godiva. DENNING Alex Denning (or Dinning) was born in 1851 in Canada. His wife, Clara, was born in 1856 in Illinois. Children: A Denning girl was born and died on February 9, 1887; Ralph James was born February 9, 1889, in Hubbard County; Nadie was born August 3, 1890, in Hubbard County; Clyde was born June 23, 1893, in Hubbard County. Alex was a hardware merchant who moved directly to Park Rapids, Minnesota, in 1885. Mr. Denning was a partner of Churchill in the first hardware store in Park Rapids. In 1887 they advertised cutlery, stoves, sash, doors, and did repair work to order. In 1892 their store was valued at $1400.00. That year he also added a $50.00 woodshed to his house. In 1893 Denning and Fuller advertised Garland and Comstock wood stoves, gasolene stoves, the boss washing machine, churns, doors, windows, mouldings, building paper, and carpenter's tools. On June 10, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the family 139th in Park Rapids. In January 1900 Denning and Fuller's hardware store could be reached by phone by asking the operator for 084." John Denning was born in 1874 in Iowa. His father was born abroad. On June 21, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated him with the household of Anton Paulson, 13th in Straight River Township. Mr. Paulson ran a saw mill in Straight River since 1886. Living with the Paulsons in 1895 were five mill hands; John Denning, 21, John Hall, 49, George Bateman, 37, Fred Ernst, 32, and Frank Thomas, 23. DEVEREAUX Eva Devereaux died October 26, 1898, in Hubbard County. P. T. Devereaux was born in 1855 in Michigan. His wife, Ella, w as born in Michigan in 1861. Children: Clark P. was born 1878 in Michigan; Minot (sp?) T., Page 74 was born in 1880 in Michigan; Esther N. was born in 1886 in Michigan; Harry M. was born in 1889 in Michigan; Freda Belle was born October 20, 1893, in Hubbard County; (son) Leslie True was born March 10, 1897, in Hubbard County. Mr. Devereaux was a timber estimator who moved to Minnesota in 1881 and to Park Rapids in the spring of 1886. On June 5, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the family 27th in Park Rapids. In January, 1900, P. T. Devereaux could be reached at home by phone by asking the operator for "19". DICKENSON Asher/Ashel E. Dickenson was born in 1840 in New York. His wife, Susan F., was born in New York in 1846 or 1847. Children: Leon J. was born in 1870 in Minnesota; Leon (?) was born in 1876 in Minnesota. Ralph H. was born in 1884 in Minnesota. Asher enlisted in Company K of the 24th New York Infantry Regiment on May 19, 1961. He was discharged June 30, 1863, as a sergeant. He was probably Injured or ill, because he re-enlisted as a private in Company E of the 10th New York Artillery Regiment on September 4, 1864. He was finally discharged July 7, 1865. Asher moved to Minnesota about 1860 and to Park Rapids in 1880. The August 10, Enterprise states that he was first on the second prairie to begin cutting his wheat. In November 1883 Asher was appointed a judge of the election for commissioner district 2, which voted in Park Rapids. In May, 1885, Sam Churchill enumerated Asher 57th in Park Rapids. On January 26, 1886, Ashel became a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R. Ashel earned the respect of his comrades by the capable and prompt discharge of his duties as post commander from January 1886 until January 1887, and from January 1888 until January 1889. In June 1890 Dr. Walling enumerated Ashel seventh in Park Rapids. On June 10, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated Asher's family 143rd in Park Rapids. Ashel served as county treasurer from January 1895 until January 1897. Wesley E. Dickinson was born 1840-1842 in New York. His parents were born in Vermont. He enlisted in Company C of the 94th New York Infantry Regiment on October 16, 1861. He was discharged December 9, 1864, as a private. Wesley was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township in 1880. On July 3, 1880, William Denley enumerated him living alone in township 139/140 of Cass County. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated him 54th in Park Rapids. On January 26, 1886, Wesley became a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R. In June 1890 Dr. Walling enumerated Wesley, suffering from a wound in his right arm, 128th (across from the old school/feed store on East Hwy 34?) in Park Rapids. On June 18, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated him 50th in Todd Township. DITTFACH Fred W. Dittfach (Dittsbach?) was born in 1843 in Germany. His wife, Jeanette, was born in Germany in 1851. Children: Hattie was born In 1880 in Minnesota; Bertha was born in 1882 in Minnesota; Frederick was born May 22, 1889, in Hubbard County. Fred was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1870 and to Todd Township in December,1885. On June 15, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 29th in Todd Township. Hattie Dittfach was born in 1880 in Minnesota. On June 8, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated her with the family of Charles Albert, 90th in Park Rapids. Hattie was then working as a maid, or chore girl. DORAN Samuel L. Doran was born in 1845 or 1846 in Canada. His wife, Talitha, was born in Canada in 1849 or 1850. Children: Ada was born in 1872 in Canada; James E. was born in 1874 in Canada; Edith M. was born in 1876 in Minnesota; William A. was born in 1877 in Minnesota; daughter L. F. (Freida?) was born in 1880 in Minnesota. Freida died May 28, 1893; Sam C. was born in 1882 in Minnesota; Isabella (Belle) was born about July 1884 in Minnesota; Roy was born in 1888 in in Minnesota. Mr. Doran moved to Minnesota in 1874. He seffied in the First Shell Prairie near Shell City Page 75 in 1881. The September 14, 1882, Enterprise records his two- month personal and business trip to Iowa. In November 1883 Samuel Doran was appointed one of the judges of the election for commissioner district 3, which voted in Manter. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated the Dorans 35th in Hubbard. Living with them in 1885 was Katy Paupst, age 21. Sam served as county surveyor from January 1889 until January 1891, as court commissioner from January 1891 until January 1895. Sam became a hotel keeper when he moved to Park Rapids in 1892. In June 1892 S. L. Doran's new Commercial House Hotel and barns in Park Rapids were valued at $2500.00. The hotel had 17 rooms and was managed by May Hazen. On June 5, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the family 65th in Park Rapids. Living with them in 1895 were seven hotel guests. Sam served again as county surveyor from January 1895 until January 1899. Vera Doran died May 4, 1901, in Hubbard County. William Doran was born in 1877 in Minnesota. His wife, Cary, was born in 1882 in Minnesota. Both their parents were born abroad. On June 19, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated them in the household of William Norman in Hubbard Township. W. A. Doran served as a county commissioner from January 1923 until January 1931. In the 1920's C. R. Doran and Roy Doran owned land in section four of Henrieffa Township. George M. Doran owned most of section 31 of Henrietta Township. S. L. Doran owned all of section 35 in Hubbard Township. DORRAL Michael M. Dorral was born in 1839 in Ireland. His wife, Dalie, was born in 1852 in Minnesota. Her parents were born in Ireland. Children: Michael M. was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania; Julia M. was born in 1874 in Pennsylvania; Martin M. was born in 1876 in Minnesota; Edward M. was born in 1878 in Minnesota. On July 2, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family in township 139/140 of Cass County. DOWNER John Downer was born in 1863 in Wisconsin. His wife, Belle, was born in 1862 in Indiana. Children: Jason was born September 27, 1885, in Hubbard County; John was born March 3, 1887, in Hubbard County. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated the Downers 42nd in Park Rapids. Living with them was Mary Hensel, age 17. DUNN Robert Dunn (see photo) was born in 1862 in Ireland, His wife, Lena M., was born in 1878 in Minnesota. Robert was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in September, 1888. Robert Dunn was an early member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R. At an anniversary in April 1891 he sang in a patriotic quartet with Joe Blood, F. A. Vanderpoel, and M. W. Vandewater. Later all 37 members of the post joined with their families and guests in a rousing rendition of "Marching Thro' Georgia" and "We Were comrades Together." Robert spent $200.00 on improvements to his house and store in Park Rapids in 1892. Robert moved to Akeley Township in May, 1895. On June 19, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated them in the house of M. L. Moore, 17th (last) in Akeley Township. Martin E. Dunn was appointed first postmaster of the Douglas Lodge Post Office on May 22, 1933. This post office was changed to Lake Itasca on March 31, 1953. EDDY John Eddy operated stage route number 41405 from Verndale to Park Rapids from 1887 until July 1, 1891. Eddy's drivers were Ed Shores and Marion Corser. Eddy's heavy wagons were replaced by lighter ones operated by John Endres and Henry Wrogen, who were under contract to Gardner Cowles of Algona, Iowa, from July 1891 until July 1895. By 1891 the Old Verndale Road had been much improved and by the end of 1891 the railroad had begun to take heavy freight. ELLERWOOD Almand M. Ellerwood enlisted in Company D of the 8th Michigan Infantry Regiment in 1861, according to his widow, and he was discharged in 1865 as a private. Page 76 His widow, Mabel M., told M. M. Loring that Almand had contracted scurvy in the war. In June 1890 Mr. Loring enumerated Mabel 50th in Hubbard. ENSIGN Mr. Ensign, an independent Republican candidate for state senator, campaigned in the Shell Prairies according to the October 26, 1882, Enterprise. EVERSON Colonel Kit Everson was born in 1841 in England. The November 23, 1882, Enterprise records his marriage. His wife, Sarah, was born in 1840 in Vermont. In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 16th in Park Rapids. In the July 25, 1882, issue of the Park Rapids enterprise Everson and Shields advertised the sale of farm machinery. Kit did elevator work in Wadena in 1882. n January 1886 he became a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R.