Biographical Sketches of Settlers in the 1880's, Hubbard Co., MN Surnames F - J ========================================================================= 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   F-J FERRY  Edward A. Ferry was born in 1843 in Wisconsin.  His wife, Clara, was born in Wisconsin in 1861.  Children: Charles was born in 1879 in Wisconsin; Edward was born in 1883 in Wisconsin; Minnie was born in 1886 in Wisconsin; Clara was born in 1888 in Wisconsin; (Bertie E. was born June 24, 1890, in Hubbard County; John W. was born October 20, 1891, in Hubbard County;) Roy was born in 1894 in Minnesota.  Mr. Ferry was a farmer who moved directly to Straight River in 1888.  On June 22, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated Edward's family 19th in Straight River Township.   FINNEY Thomas S. Finney was born in 1862 in Michigan.  His wife, Eva L Kidd, was born in 1872 in Minnesota (Wisconsin?).  Children: Floyd David Finney was born November 14, 1892, in Hubbard County.  Tom was a timber estimator who moved directly to Todd Township in the spring of 1886.  Thomas Finney's new house in Park Rapids was valued at $1 1 00.00 in 1891.  On June 13, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the Finneys in the household of Eva's father, David Kidd, first in Todd Township.   FITCH  Edward H. Fitch was born in November 1833 in Ohio.  His parents  were born in Connecticut, (His first wife?) Helen, was born in 1833 in New York. (His second wife?) Jennie, was born in 1835 in New York.   Their son Charles was born 1870 in Iowa, Edward was a carpenter, millwright, and farmer who moved directly to Todd Township in Minnesota in March, 1882.  On July 25, 1882, Edward advertised his services as a carpenter and Millwright in the Park Rapids Enterprise.  Miss Hala Fitch arrived at her father's home in Park Rapids for the first time after aftending boarding school in Copapa, Ohio, according to the August 3, 1882, Enterprise.  On March 18, 1884, Mr. Fitch was elected chairman at the first meeting of the Todd Township supervisors.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated the Fitch family 36th in Park Rapids.  In 1891 Edward's new house in Park Rapids was valued at $800.00. On June 8, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated his family 119th in Park Rapids.  In 1900 he lived in Todd Township.  Early Fitches seftled in Reading, Massachusetts, by the 1670s. In the 1920's Roy Fitch owned land on the northwest quarter of section 29 of Henrietta Township.   FLACKINGER Henry Flackinger was born in 1836 in Ohio.  Both his parents were born in the United States.  Henry was a farmer who moved to Minnesota and to Hubbard Township in April, 1890.  On June 14, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated him 12th In Hubbard Township.   FLANIGAN Edward J. (G?) Flanigan was born in 1860 or 1861 in Canada.  His wife, Martha, was born in 1854 or 1855 in Illinois or Wisconsin.   Children: a son was born October 19, 1885, in Hubbard County.  Edward was a farmer who moved to Minnesota with his father in 1880 and to Todd Township in March, 1890.  In May 1885 Sam Page 77 Churchill enumerated them ninth in Park Rapids.  On June 15, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 19th in Todd Township. Edward Flannigan was born in 1828 in Canada.  His wife, Sarah M., was born 1825-1827 in Vermont.  Edward was a farmer who moved to Minnesota In 1880.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 15th in Park Rapids.  They moved to Todd Township in March, 1890.  On June 15, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 18th in Todd Township.  Only Marvin, born in 1883 In Minnesota, was still living at home in 1 895. William Flannigan was born in August 1860 in Canada.  His mother was born in Ireland. William Flanagan was born in 1820 in Canada.  Rachael J. B. Flanagan (perhaps his daughter?) was born in Canada in 1865.  Children: Stephen was born in 1886 in Canada; Annie L. was born in 1887 in Canada; John S. was born in 1891 in Minnesota; Emma Vera Mae was born September 9, 1894, In Hubbard County.  William was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in the  spring of 1882 and to Hubbard Township in April, 1890.  On June 19, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 54th In Hubbard Township.   Living with the Flanagans in 1895 was David Norman Jr., 22, also born in Canada.  In the 1920's Rachie (Rachael) B. Flanigan owned the northwest quarter of section 26 in Hubbard Township.   FLANOR  1. M. Flanor of Verndale brought his harvester and binder from Verndale to work the harvest in Hubbard County according to the August 3, 1882, Enterprise.   FLOOD and LEWIS  Mrs. Flood and Miss Lewis of Rock Falls visit to friends in Shell City was reported in the September 28, 1882, Enterprise.   FLORIDA  Frank H. Florida was born in 1853 or 1854 in Wisconsin.  His father was born in New York, and his mother was born in New Hampshire.  He moved to Hubbard Township in Minnesota In the summer of 1881.  In June, 1895, he was living In the household of Albert Leland Jr. in Hubbard Township. Milton Florida was born in 1837 in New York.  His son, Frank Florida, was born in 1853 or 1854 in Wisconsin.  In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated them 61st in Hubbard.  They may have been away when he  first came by, as he added house 61 at the end of his list, after house 73.  In January 1886 Milton became a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R. FOSTER  W. S. Foster claimed in October 1891 to have shot 1 0,000 ducks, 800 in 1890 alone, near Ashby Minnesota.  His new house and barn in Park Rapids were valued at $1350.00 in 1892.  In November 1893 he served on a committee with C. F. Moody to investigate the possibility of opening a starch factory and creamery in Park Rapids.   FOX  Edwin Fox was born in 1835 in New York, possibly in Jefferson or Oswego County.  His parents were also born in New York.  His wife, Electa (Churchill?), was born in 1840 in Ohio.  Her parents were also born In Ohio, Children: Lily was born 1864 in Illinois; George H. E. was born 1868 in Iowa; and William G. was born 1873 in Iowa.  Edwin was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township, Minnesota, in 1880.  On July 3, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family in township 139/140 of Cass County.  The August 24, 1882, Enterprise mentions that M. Churchill of Plainfield, Iowa, visited his sister, Mrs. Fox, near Park  Rapids.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 24th in Park Rapids.  On June 15, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated Edwin's family 26th in Todd  Township.  Still living at home in 1895 was William Fox, age 22.  It was Will who lost both hands firing a cannon to celebrate the arrival of the first train in Park Rapids in August 1891.  Also living with the Fox family in 1895 was Albert T. Churchill, age 35. Page 78   George Fox was born in 1868 in Iowa.  His wife, Louisa, was born in 1863 in Canada.  Their daughter, Electa, was born April 30, 1894, in Hubbard County.  On June 18, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 40th in Todd Township.  George was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township in the spring of 1880. William G. Fox was born 1873 in Iowa.  It was Will who lost both hands firing a cannon to celebrate the arrival of the first train in Park Rapids in August 1891, A photo of Will appears on page 7 of the travel section of the centennial edition of the Enterprise. W. J. Fox served as county treasurer from January 1903 until January 1905.   FRANCIS Seymour Francis enlisted in Company J of the 5th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment in August 1864.  He was discharged in July 1965 as a private.  In June 1890 M. M. Loring enumerated Mr. Francis 57th, in house 54, in Hubbard.   FRIPP  Edgar Fripp was born in 1850 in Wisconsin.  His parents were born in New York.  On June 24, 1880, William Denley enumerated him In township 139/140 of Cass County. FULLER  Frank A. Fuller, a partner in Denning's general store, married Joanna Sheehan.  Children: Earl V. Fuller was born April 18, 1888, in Minnesota, graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1805, and married Eugenie A. Loiselle in February, 1926.  F. A. Fuller's new house, barn and other buildings in Park Rapids were valued at $1100.00 in 1892.   FURMAN  William A. Furman was born in October 1854(?) in Ohio.  His father was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother was born in Tennessee.  His wife, Laura, was born in February 1855 or 1856 in Wisconsin.  Her father was born in Kentucky, and her mother was born in Ohio.  Children: Jessie M. was born in March 1880 in Minnesota; Alton Ray was born in 1883 in  Minnesota; and Elsie D. was born about March 1885 in Minnesota; Bessie was born in 1889 in Minnesota.  William was a farmer who moved to  Minnesota in the spring of 1879 and to Hubbard Township in November 1879.  On June 30, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family in township 139/140 of Cass County.  In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated the family 27th in Hubbard.  On June 19, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 59th in Hubbard township. GALE Sarah Gale was born in 1842 in Canada.  Children: Minnie was born in 1873 in Nebraska; Flora was born in 1875 in Nebraska; and Charles was born in 1876 in Nebraska.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated the Gales 1 lth in Park Rapids. GAMACHE  Father R. V. Gamache of Detroit, later called Detroit Lakes, succeeded Father Tomazin as Pastor of the Park Rapids Catholic Mission in 1889 and served until 1891.  During this period he had to drive his buggy from Detroit, now Detroit Lakes, to celebrate the mass.  From 1889 until 1910 Park Rapids was included in the Duluth Catholic Diocese.   GESKE  Gottlieb Geske (Getzke?) was born 1860-1867 in Germany.  His wife, Hulda, was born in Germany in 1862.  Children: Willie was born in 1888 in Minnesota; Hulda was born December 24, 1889, in Hubbard County; Lena was born in 1894 in Minnesota.  Gottleib was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in the spring of 1883 and to Henrietta Township in the spring of 1885.  In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated him, living alone, fifth in Elbow Lake.  On June 7, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated his family 13th in Henrietta Township.  Living with the family in 1895 was Martha Porch (sp?), age 1 0. Page 79 GILBERT  Mr. Gilbert was born before August, 1810, and worked near the hamlet of Carson, in Straight River Township.  The August 10, 1882, Enterprise reported that "he and his son were loading a saw log.  They had it up to the top of the wagon wheels and the rope broke that they were drawing it up with, and the log rolled back on to Mr. Gilbert's hips.  I do not know whether he will get through or not.  He Is 72 years old.  I expect it will go hard with him." The November 16, 1882, Enterprise reported that Mrs. Gilbert had returned from Charles City, iowa, where she had been pursuing her suit against the Illinois Central Railroad.  The previous spring, just after she had loaded her car to come north, all her household goods had been burned wfth the Charles City depot.   GILFILLAN Reverend J. A. Gilfillan, a Episcopal missionary, named Fish Hook Lake and River by translating the Chippewa name for the lake.  The August 24, 1882, Enterprise reported that Reverend Gilfillan came from White Earth to preach at Park Rapids the previous Sunday.  The September 28, 1882, Enterprise reported that he was attending to church matters in Carson and that he assisted Bishop Whipple and Reverend Charles Wright in 13 confirmations at Leech Lake on September 8. The October 26, 1882, Enterprise gives notice that he would hold services three times on Sunday, November 12: at 10:00 A.M. In Manter, at 2:00 P.M. In Park Rapids, and at 6:00 P.M. in Carson.   GILLION  John Gillion was a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R. on January 26, 1886.   GLASS John Glass was born 1827-1830 in Ireland.  His wife, Mary D., was born in 1825 in North Carolina, where her parents were born.  Children: (Margaret Ellen, born 1856 in Tennessee, who married John Claflin?);(Mary J., born 1859 in Minnesota, who married George Moll?); Robert W. was born in 1858 in Minnesota; son T. A. was born in 1865 in Minnesota.  John was a farmer and Civil War veteran who moved to Hubbard Township in the spring of 1880.  On June 25, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family in township 139/140 of Cass County.  The August 3, 1882, Enterprise reports that Tina Glass of Charles City, Iowa, was visiting her father for four weeks and that a bear with cubs had killed one of her father's hogs.  The September 21, 1882, Enterprise reported the death of Mrs. John Glass at her home in Shell City and that Susie and Tina Glass had returned to Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa.  In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated them in the home of George Bement, 72nd in  Hubbard.  On June 20, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated him in the family of George W. Bement in Hubbard Township.   GLAZIER  Willard Glazier, a professional adventurer and writer from New York, surveyed the northern portion of Hubbard County near Lake Itasca in 1881.  Three townships in the area were named in honor of members of his family.  Lake Alice Township was named for Willard's daughter, Alice, by later settlers but Willard had originally named it Elvira Township after his sister, Elvira, who accompanied him on his second trip to Lake Itasca in 1881.  Willard Glazier also named Hennepin Lake and La Salle Lake and River after the early explorers, and he named Lake Hattie (later in Lake Hattie Township) on his 1881 map, but I do not know who Hattie was, or what she did to merit the honor.  Glazier published several books arguing that since Lake Itasca had several  inlets the largest, which he called Glazier Lake, was "the" true source of the Mississippi.  Jacob V. Brower, who had thoroughly surveyed the  area, reported to the Minnesota Historical Society that Glazier was in error.  Public interest in the historical and geographical controversy was instrumental in the establishment of Itasca Park in 1891, with Brower as its first superintendent.  Lake George Township and Lake George were named by Willard Glazier after his brother, George, who accompanied him on his first trip to Lake Itasca in 1881.  The Chippewa called the Lake George area Niawa after a small, brown, red-bellied snake which was common there.  Lake George had been a campsite for the Page 80 Indians for generations and by 1908 it had a hotel, livery stable, general store, saloon, and plank sidewalks, a railroad and even steamboats, according to Cliff Miller. GOODWIN  Mrs. William Goodwin of Eureka, Illinois, visited relatives near Shell City for the past six months, according to the October 26, 1882, Enterprise.   GOTCHIA  Nelson Gotchia (Gotchall?) was born in 1824 in Canada.  His wife, also Canadian, may have died by 1880.  Children: Napoleon was born in 1867 in Iowa; Clara was born in 1869 in Wisconsin; Edward was born in 1875 in Iowa; Charles was born in 1877 in Iowa.  On June 25, 1880, William Denley enumerated them in township 139/140 of Cass County.   GRABE Jacob Grabe Sr. was born in 1831 in Indiana.  His wife, Rhoda, was born there in 1830.  Children: Jacob Jr. was born in 1853 in Indiana;  John was born in 1858 in Indiana; Annie was born 1868 in Indiana; Malinda was born 1871 in Iowa; George was born 1873 in Iowa; and Samuel was born 1877 in Iowa.  In May 1885 John Moran enumerated them in house 22 in Straight River. Jacob Grabe Jr. was born in 1853 in Indiana.  His wife, Nettie Deford, was born in 1859 in Iowa.  Children: Ford was born in 1877 in Iowa; Gertrude(?) was born in 1879 in Iowa; Evelyn was born in 1881 in Iowa; and Rhoda was born in 1883 in Iowa; Roy was born August 8, 1885, in Hubbard County; Nettie was born October 8, 1887, in Hubbard County; Daniel Lee was born September 14, 1889, in Hubbard County; a son was born March 22, 1890, in Hubbard County; Flossie was born January 25, 1891, in Hubbard County; a son was born March 9, 1892, in Hubbard County.  In May 1885 John Moran enumerated them 4th in Straight River.  Living with Jake's family in 1885 were his brother John, age 27, Mathew Deford, age 52, and Perry Deford, age 14.   GRAY  J. Gray and Co. advertised locally in 1882 for 30 men and 10 teams to log on Crow Wing River.  A man could earn $26.00 per month, and a man with a team could earn twice as much. GUENTHART  Henry Guenthart was born in 1851 in Switzerland, possibly in canton Zurich or Thurgau.  His first wife, Elizabeth, was born there in 1856.  Children: Annie was born in 1877 in Wisconsin; John was born in 1878 in Wisconsin; Mary was born in 1880 in Wisconsin; Caty was born about November 1884 in Wisconsin. (another Guenthart boy was born August 16, 1890, in Hubbard County).  In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated the family 1 1 th in Elbow Lake, about six miles east of Park Rapids.  On July 24, 1886, Elizabeth Guentheart perished in a fire.  She had had violent convulsions and her husband, Henry, had locked her in the granary, where he thought she could not injure herself, and gone into town for help but Henry only got about 70 rods from the granary before the fire began.  The children were too young to help and Henry could only watch his wife perish in the flames. John Guenthart was born in 1824 in Switzerland.  His wife, Veronica, was born in Switzerland in 1819 or 1820.  Their son Henry was born in 1851 in Switzerland.  In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated the parents 20th in Elbow Lake.  On June 6, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated Veronica living alone, 63rd In Park Rapids. GUNKEL Father Gunkel, of Luce, Minnesota (near Perham), celebrated Mass in private homes of Park Rapids Catholics three times prior to 1886.  From the early 1880's until 1889 the Park Rapids Catholic Mission was included in the St. Cloud Diocese.   HABERER/HAVERER  John Haberer/Haverer was born in July 1864 in Germany.  His wife, Dorthea (Dora) Sour, was born in January 1864 in Germany.  They were  married about 1887. Children: Ben; Clara Amanda was born in 1887 in Minnesota, Frederick Jacob (Fred) Page 81 was born May 6, 1889, in Park Rapids and on August 2, 1889, was the first to be baptized in St. John's Evangelical congregation by the itinerant missionary, Johannes Jahn, with F. Georg Schmider and his wife, Katharina, acting as as sponsors; Johann Georg (John) was born June 14, 1891, in  Hubbard County.  Mr. Haberer was a blacksmith who moved to Minnesota in 1884 and to Park Rapids in March, 1887, where he  opened a blacksmith shop.  He served on the village council and was reelected on November 26, 1890.  In 1889 services in St. John's Evangelical congregation were held at the "Detfach School," four miles west of Park Rapids, but the congregation later used the hall above John's blacksmith shop.  In 1892 John spent $200.00 on Improvements to his house in Park Rapids.  On June 6, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the family 62nd in Park Rapids.  Living with them in 1895 was William Sauer, age 18.  In January 1900 he could be reached by phone at his blacksmith's shop by asking the operator for "30" and at home by asking for "46." He became first president of the Evangelical Lutheran Peace Congregation on March 28, 1908.  John owned land in section 23 of Todd Township in the 1920s. HAISENTEN  William H. Haisenten (spelling?) enlisted in Company B of the 7th Iowa Infantry Regiment January 4, 1862.  He was discharged July 12, 1865, as a private.  In June 1890 M. M. Loring enumerated Bill, suffering from lung disease, 28th in Hubbard. HAMILTON  A Hamilton boy was born February 10, 1890, in Hubbard County.  His parents were not enumerated in the county in 1885 or 1895. HARE Dick Hare was born in 1858 in Illinois. In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated Dick 44th, in the household of Elmer Wright, in Hubbard. HARRIS  Dora Harris was appointed first postmistress of the Kabekona Post  Office on April 27, 1901.  The Kabekona Post Office as merged with Laporte on March 31, 1905. Chancy E. Harris married Lue Carter on September 2, 1883.  Chauncey was a musician at the dance which innagurated Huntsinger's Hotel, according to the September 14, 1882, Enterprise. John W. Harris was the first elected treasurer of Hubbard county (in November, 1 883?).   HAWER  E. W. Hawer served as superintendent of schools from January 1889 until August 21, 1890.   HAWKINS  J. M. Hawkins held religious services in the home of S. S. McKinley in Carson, according to the August 24, 1882, Enterprise.  Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hawkins visited Park Rapids with Mr. S. S. McKinley, according to the October 12, 1882, Enterprise. HEISEL  Frank Heisel was born in 1865 in Michigan.  His parents were born abroad.  Frank's first wife, Dora M., was also born in Michigan in 1865.  Frank married his second wife, Johanna C. Johnson, (see ff) on April 15, 1907, in Juno, North Dakota.  Children: Fredrick F. and Rena G., who married J. Hauge.  Frank moved directly to Park Rapids, Minnesota, in 1886 and he was a clerk at the Mandigo pharmacy and grocery etc in the late 1880's.  In 1891 his new house in Park Rapids was valued at $500.00. On June 8, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 115th in Park Rapids.  Living with Frank's family in 1895 was Olga Meyer, age 14.  Frank was still a general store clerk in 1895, In January 1900 he could be reached by phone at home by asking the operator for "40." Frank served as county auditor from January 1899 until January 1901, and again from January 1915 until his death in January 1934.  His wife, Johanna C. Heisel, completed the remainder of his term as county auditor. Page 82   Johanna Heisel, a daughter of Simon Johnson and Rena Lee, was born December 19, 1881, in Sacred Heart, Minnesota and graduated from Renville High School in 1900 and from Moorehead State College in 1903.  From 1903 until 1906 Johanna taught school in Park Rapids and in 1906 and 1907 she taught school in Juno North Dakota.  She was a homemaker from 1907 until 1934, when she entered public service.  Johanna belonged to the Minnesota Auditor's Association, the Civic and Commerce Association, The Federated Women's Club, the Golf club, P.E. O., and Trinity Episcopal Church.  She loved flowers and reading.  She lived at 105 Park Avenue North in Park Rapids.   HELLKAMP  Fred Hellkamp was born September 29, 1855, according to his death certificate (census records vary from 1855 to 1859) in Germany.  His parents may have been Friedrich Hellkamp and Henrietta Meerluelf.  His wife, Johanna Voliman, was born July 1, 1863, in Province Lippe, 50 miles southeast of Hanover, Germany, according to a family record of Marjorie Johanning Thompson.  The census suggests Johanna was born in 1866.  Children: Friedrich Wilhelm (Fred) Junior was born November 18, 1889, in Hubbard County and baptized in St. John's Evangelical Congregation.  Fred senior was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in the  spring of 1883 and to Henrietta Township in December, 1883.  In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated Fred 2nd in Elbow Lake.  On June 8, 1895, E. R.  Hinds enumerated them 20th in Henrietta Township.  In the 1920s Fred Heilkamp owned most of the western half of section 24 of Henrieffa Township.  Fred died February 7, 1943. Henrietta Hellkamp was born in 1821 in Germany, according to the census.  Evangelical Lutheran records for the parish of Oerlinghausen in Lippe indicate a Henriette Wilhelmine Meerluelf married a Friedrich Wilhelm Heilkamp on April 14, 1844.  The marriage was registered in Mackenbruck, Lippe, on January 8, 1837, as well but Henrietta was born June 17, 1821, in Oerlinghausen.  Her parents, Johann Henrich Konrad Meerluelf and Hanne Wilheimine Heitsiek, were married in Oerlinghausen on October 6, 1816.  On June 11, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated Henrietta living with the family of August Welge Senior, 35th in Henrietta Township.  In German the name Heilkamp means "glowing field," a field of ripe grain.   HEMENWAY Clark Hemenway was born in 1879 in Minnesota and was enumerated in Park Rapids in 1910 George Hemenway (Hemingway) was born in September 1848 in New York, possibly in Onondaga county.  His mother was born in Vermont.  His (second?) wife, May, was born in 1848 in Michigan.  Children: Arthur was born in 1875 in Michigan; Myra, born in 1893 in Minnesota.  George was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1882 and to Hubbard Township in 1884.  In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated George, living alone, 31st in Hubbard.  On June 14, 1895 E. R. Hinds enumerated the Hemenways 14th in Hubbard Township.  George P. Hemenway owned land in section 10 of Hubbard Township in the 1920s.   HENDRICKSON  Alfred Hendrickson was born in 1833 in Illinois.  On June 4, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated him eighth in Hubbard.  Children: Alfred was born in Minnesota in 1868; Dora B. was born in Minnesota in 1880; Lilia was born in Minnesota in 1884; Van Cleave was born in Minnesota in 1888; and Francis(?) was born In Minnesota in 1890.  Alfred Hendrickson enlisted in Company C of the 31st Illinois Infantry Regiment August 19, 1861.  He was discharged July 20, 1863, as a sergeant, after sustaining a gunshot wound in his left hip.  Alfred was a farmer who moved to Minnesota In May, 1867.  In the October 26, 1882, Enterprise Henry Cobb congratulates Alfred for opening his home on the Red Eye River and his hearth to travelers.  Alfred lived in the Hubbard Enumeration district in June,  1887.  In June 1890 Nelson Bement enumerated Alfred 74th in Hubbard.  Hendrickson Township, in the north central part of Hubbard County, is named after A. H. Hendrickson, who built a sawmill there. Page 83   Alfred Hendrickson Jr. was born in 1868 in Minnesota.  His wife, Mamie R. (Campton?), was born in Minnesota in 1873.  On  June 4, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated them llth in Hubbard.  Alfred had farmed in Hubbard Township since 1887.  Their  daughter, Celia L., was born in 1894 in Minnesota.  Living with the Hendricksons were John H. Campton, 43, and John C. Campton, 13.  John Campton Sr. was born in Ohio and had moved to Minnesota in May, 1880, and had lived in the enumeration district since June 1890.  He had been a farm laborer during 10 of the past 12 months.  John Campton Jr. was born in Minnesota. In the 1920's Henry Hendrickson owned land In section nine of Henriefta Township. Horton Hendrickson was born in 1841 in Illinois.  On June 4, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated him fifth in Crow Wing Township, next to Adna Durham.  Horton was a Civil War veteran and lumberman who moved to Minnesota in 1866 and to Crow Wing Township in 1888. James J. Hendrickson was born in March, 1849 (1851?), In Illinois.  His parents were born in Tennessee.  His wife, Mary J., was born In Illinois in 1858.  Children: Lee was born in 1883 in Minnesota; Loyd was born in 1885 in Minnesota.  James was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in the spring of 1882 and to the Hubbard Enumeration District in the spring of 1890.  On June 18, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated James 47th in Hubbard Township.  Living with the Hendricksons In 1895 were a barber, Edward L. Lenervill (sp?), 38, and a laborer, James H. Minster (sp?), 23.   HENSEL  August Hensel was born in 1844 or 1845 in Germany.  His wife, Elizabeth (Amatie?), was born there 1859-1866.  August was a farmer who moved directly to the Henrietta Enumeration District in Minnesota in the spring of 1882.  In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated their house 14th in Elbow Lake Living with them in 1885 was John Curo, age 14.  On June 8 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 25th in Henrietta Township.  Probable grandchildren living with him in 1895: Just was born (June 21?) 1890 in Minnesota; August was born in 1892 in Minnesota; Mary Amalia Wilhelmina was born April 14, 1893, in Minnesota.  In the 1920s August Hensel owned the northeast quarter of section 14 in Henrietta Township. Charles Hensel was born in 1850 in Germany.  His wife, Mary, was born in Germany in 1860.  Children: Emma was born in 1882 in Iowa; Theodore was born in 1883 in Iowa; Lilly was  born in 1884 in Iowa; Willie was born in 1887 in Iowa; Oscar was born in 1888 in Iowa; Elizabeth was born January 3, 1890, in Hubbard County; Laura was born in 1893 in Minnesota.  Charles was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township in 1889.  On June 18, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 43rd in Todd Township. Edward Hensel was born in 1830 or 1831 in Prussia.  His wife, Emilia (Amelia), was born in Germany in 1838 or 1839.  Children: Herman was born in 1865 in Prussia; Gustav in born in 1866 in Prussia; Emilia (Amelia) was born in 1870 in  Wisconsin; Louisa was born in 1873 in Wisconsin; Edward was born in 1875 or 1876 in Wisconsin; Albert was born in 1880 in  Iowa.  Edward Hensel was a farmer who moved moved to the United States between 1866 and 1870 and then directly to the Henrietta EnUmeration District in Minnesota in May, 1883.  In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated them 18th in Elbow Lake.  Living with them in 1885 were Mable Curo, age 1 1, and Fannie E. Curo, age 20.  On June 1 1, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated them 32nd in Henriena Township. Ferdinand Hensel married Victoria Liepold.  Children: Emilie Alwine Auguste was born January 3, 1890, and was baptized in the Luthern Church by Reverend C. C. Metz, with Alwina Bathke, Emilie Hensel and August Hensel as sponsors.  Due to loss of early records, this is the earliest recorded Luthern baptism in Hubbard County.  Ferdinand became one of the two elders when the Evangelical Luthern Peace Congregation was formed on March 28, 1908. Page 84   Gustave Hensel was born in 1866 in Germany.  On June 21, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated him first in Mantrap Township.  Gus was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in April, 1883, and to Mantrap Township in 1892. Herman Hensel was born in 1865 in Germany.  His wife, Matilda, was born in 1875 in Wisconsin.  Her parents were born abroad.  Children: William Gus was born February 19, 1894.  On June 11, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 32nd in Henrietta Township, next to Herman's father, Edward.  Herman was also a farmer who moved directly to the Henrietta Enumeration District in May, 1883. Louise Hensel was born in 1873 in Wisconsin.  Her parents were born abroad.  On June 8, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated her with the family of Ferdinand Mueller, 120th in Park Rapids. Mary Hensel was born in 1868 in Iowa.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated her in the house of John Downer, 42nd in Park Rapids. Henry, Lawrence and Willie Hensel owned the northwest quarter of section 10 in Henrietta Township, In German the name Hensel is derived from Hans, Johannes etc., according to George Jones' "German American  Names."   HERRIMAN  Cal.  C. Herriman was born in 1830 in Maine, possibly in Waldo or Lincoln county.  His wife, A. M., was born in 1838 in Illinois.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 47th in Park Rapids.  In January 1886 Cal was a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R. By 1891 Mr. Harriman had moved out of the state.  In 1790 there were 10  Herriman and Herryman households in Maine.  Earlier Herrimans had settled in Saybrook Connecticut by the 1650's.   HERTWIG  Reverend A. Hertwig of Parkers Prairie began to provide occasional services for Lutherns in Dorset in 1884.   HINDS  Asher T. Hinds was born in 1844 in Pennsylvania.  His father was born in Maine and his mother was born in Pennsylvania.  His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Pennsylvania in 1849 or 1850.  Her parents were born in New York.  Children at home: John S. was born in 1875 in Pennsylvania; Annette was born in 1876 in Pennsylvania; Agnes was born in 1887 in Minnesota; Florence was born in 1890 in Minnesota.  Asher was a farmer and Civil War veteran who moved to the Hubbard Enumeration District in the spring of 1879.  On July 2, 1880, William Denley enumerated the family in township 139/140 of Cass County.  In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated the family llth in the Manter district.  Living with them in 1885 was Asher's mother, Lydia Hinds, born in 1821 in Pennsylvania.  On June 20, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated his father's family 72 in Hubbard Township. Benjamin W. Hinds was born in 1859 in Pennsylvania.  His father was born in Maine and his mother, Lydia, was born in Pennsylvania.  On June 24, 1880, William Denley enumerated him in township 139/140 of Cass County. Ed (Edwin?) Hinds was born in 1861 in Canada.  His wife, Marcella, was born in 1869 in Ireland.  Children: Fred was born in 1893 in Minnesota; John was born in September, 1894, in Minnesota.  On June 25, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 36th in Straight River Township.  Ed was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1873 and to Straight River in 1894, Edward R. Hinds was born in May 1857(?) in Pennsylvania.  His father was born in Maine and his mother, Lydia, was born in Pennsylvania.  His wife Mary Anna was born in 1864 or 1865 in Wisconsin.  Mary's mother was born outside the United States.  Children: Sylvia M. was born October 18, 1886, in Hubbard County; Frederick W. was born March 5, 1888, in Hubbard County.  E. R. Hinds was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in April, 1879, and to the Hubbard Enumeration District in October, 1879.  On June 24, 1880, William Denley enumerated Edward, still single, in township 139/140 of Cass County.  E. R. Hinds was a partner of J. W. Jarvis.  The August 10, Page 85 1882, Enterprise states that they just bought a new threshing machine and would thresh for others on the first prairie that season.  The separator was a technologically advanced agitator with a 12 horse power traction engine.  The November 30, 1882, Enterprise reports that Jarvis and Hinds threshed  40,000 bushels of grain for others that fall.  In 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated the family 8th in the Manter district.   That same year he became the first lay preacher for the local Methodists.  His successor as preacher was Reverend William Dawson in 1889.  E. R. Hinds served as county auditor from January 1887 until January 1889.  On June 20, 1895, Edward enumerated his own household last (74th) in Hubbard Township.  Living with the family in 1895 was a farm laborer, Eugene Minster, age 20.  Edward served as a county commissioner from January 1897 until January 1901.  In the 1920s Edward R. Hinds and Mary Hinds owned land just East of Hubbard in section 20 of Hubbard Township. Temple Hinds served as a county commissioner from January 1931 until January 1935, and was widely respected for his ability and integrity. HINES  Reverend Edwin Hines, a Methodist student minister, came to Park Rapids to practice his ministry in the summer of 1886.  He alternated services with a Congregational student minister.  The circuit included Park Rapids, Hubbard and later Osage.  When the students returned to their seminaries local lay ministers, including William Carter, preached.   HOLDENER  Fred Holdener was born in 1856 in Switzerland, His wife, Annie, was born in 1966 in Germany.  Children: Willie was born in 1889 in Minnesota; daughter Tracey was born in 1890 in Minnesota; Charles was born in 1891 in Minnesota; Ida was born in 1894 in Minnesota; Fred Junior was born in was born in March, 1895.  On June 7, E. R. Hinds enumerated the family 12th in Henrietta Township.  Mr. Holdener was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in the spring of 1886 and to the Henrietta Enumeration District in March, 1889.   HOLMES  Stiles Holmes was expected shortly in Carson, present-day Osage, with a stock of store goods, according to the July 25, 1882, issue of the Enterprise.  Stiles was floor manager of the dance which innagurated Huntsinger's Hotel in Park Rapids, according to the September 14, 1882, Enterprise.  In the November 9, 1882, enterprise Henry Cobb, after a ride with him to Carson, pronounced Stiles good company and expressed no wonder that all the girls liked his broad smile and cheery whistle.  The  November 30, 1882, Enterprise reports that Stiles watched Mr. Jones, who was still being treated by Doctor Walling, through the previous night.  Stiles reported that his patient was impatient from his long confinement.  Stiles would also house sit for the D. R. McKinley family during their trip to Iowa.  Stiles was expected to entertain his buddies with his cooking at McKinley's house.   HORTON  Edward M. Horton was born in 1862 or 1863 in Minnesota.  His wife, Alice C., was born in 1866 in Iowa.  Children: Harold W. was born in  1887 In Minnesota; Glenn E. was born April 16, 1893, in Hubbard County.  'Tiny' Horton died August 29, 1889.  Edward moved to Park Rapids in 1884.  In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated him 48th, in the household of T.L. Allen, in Hubbard.  Horton was a timber cruiser in the early days and Horton Station was named in his honor.  Horton served as county surveyor from September 10, 1886, completing the term of Frank Rossman, until January 1889 and then served as Clerk of the Hubbard County District Court from January 1889 until January 1901.  On June 10, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the family 134th in Park Rapids.   HOUGH  Herbert Hough was born in 1865 in Canada.  He was probably a son of Samuel Hough.  His wife, Nellie, was born in Canada in 1866.  Herbert was a farmer who moved   Page 86 to the Hubbard Enumeration District in Minnesota in March, 1891.  On June 18, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated them 51 st in Hubbard Township.   Samuel G. Hough was born in 1837 in Canada.  His wife, Eliza A., was born in Canada in 1841.  Children still at home: Samuel H. was born in 1872 in Canada; M. A. (daughter) was born in In 1875 Canada; Ella E. was born in 1877 In Canada; Jennie C. was born in 1880 in Canada; M. C. (daughter) was born In 1885 In Canada.  Samuel was a Farmer who moved directly to Crow Wing Township in March, 1892.  On June 4, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated the family second in Crow Wing Township. Simeon Hough was born in 1859 in Canada.  His wife, Amy, was born in Canada in 1861.  Children: Laura was born in 1881 in Canada; Nolan was born in 1883 in Canada; Nellie was born in 1886 in Canada.  Simeon was a farmer who moved to the Hubbard Enumeration District in Minnesota in December, 1890.  He was probably a son of Samuel Hough, who lived in neighboring Hubbard Township and also from Canada.  On June 18, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated Simeon's family 52nd in Hubbard Township.   HOUSER Mr. Houser built a house near Carson, in Straight River Township in August 1882.  His family joined him from McCleod County, before the September 7, 1882, issue of the Enterprise.   HOW/HOUGH  B. F. How (Hough?) came home to Carson for the harvest from his work on the N.P.R.R. between Detroit and Fargo the previous two months, according to the August 17, 1 882, Enterprise. HOWARD   Acel J. Howard was born in 1841 in New York.  Asel J. Homorel (Howard?) served in Company L of the 3rd Michigan Cavalry Regiment as a private.  Asel was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1874 and to Todd Township in October, 1891.  In 1890 Mary A. Adams (Asel's sister or ex-wife?) was enumerated in house 76 in Hubbard with Daniel Adams (her second husband?).  On June 15, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated Acel 21st in Todd Township.  Living with Acel in 1895 were his housekeeper, Mary A. Adams, age 46, and Mary J. Thompson, age 62.  Since both were named Mary, it seems unlikely that both were his sisters. Jarvis Howard was born in 1842(?) in Maine.  His wife, Kate S., was a Chippewa born in 1859 in Minnesota.  Children: Martha was born in 1877 in Minnesota; Mattie was born in 1879 in Minnesota; Charles was born about February 1880; and Robert T. was born in 1884 in Minnesota.  Jarvis and Mr. Katzky opened a trading post and grocery at Manter, later called Hubbard, in April 1880.  On June 24, 1880, William Denley enumerated them in township 139/140 of Cass County.  The August 10, 1882, Enterprise congratulates Jarvis for applying a new coat of paint to his store and hopes that others will follow his example.  The August 18, 1882, Enterprise reports he took in 350 pounds of snake root the previous week.  In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated the Howards 23rd in Hubbard. In 1790 there were 24 Howard households in Maine.   HUDSON  Stephen J. Hudson was born in 1853 in Canada.  His wife, Sarah J., was born in Canada in 1861.  Children: Granville A. was born in 1880 in Canada; Clifton S. was born in 1884 in Minnesota; Ethel was born November 25, 1887, in Hubbard County; Paul B. was born August 6, 1892, in Hubbard County.  Stephen moved to Minnesota in October, 1882, and to Park Rapids in 1886.  S. J. Hudson's new house in Park Rapids was valued at $700.00 in 1892.  On June 5, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the family 25th in Park Rapids.  Stephen had worked eight months in the past year as a carpenter.   HUGHES  A. C. Hughes was proprietor of the Shell City House, which accomodated travelers and a few regular boarders.  A. C. Hughes and Charles Shoftz of Shell City were headed to Page 87 Dakota Territory to work the harvest, according to the July 25, 1882,  issue of the Enterprise.  The November 23rd issue reported his return to Shell City.   HUMPHREY  John Humphrey and William Searls of Fargo in the Dakota Territory made a note to E. R. Hinds payable December 15, 1882, which he lost between the Third Prairie and Manter.  He requests that the finder not negotiate for the note and return his calfskin pocket book in the September 21, 1882, enterprise. HUNT  James Hunt was born In 1863 in Illinois.  His parents were born outside the United States.  James was a teamster who moved to the Hubbard Enumeration District with Oliver Vaile in December, 1880.  On June 15, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated him 22nd in Hubbard Township.   HUNTSINGER  Captain John S. Huntsinger was born December 25, 1829, near Greenfield, Indiana (possibly in Wayne or St. Joseph county).  His parents, Joseph Huntsinger and Susanna Schock, were both born in Pennsylvania.  John's wife, Martha I Galbraith, was born January 26, 1829, In Indiana and she died May 7, 1898.  John and Martha were married about 1850 and they had eight children, three of whom survived childhood: Alice C. was born in 1866 in Iowa; Nancy M.; and Mary J.. Belle D. was born in 1861 and died in 1897.  The November 30, 1882, Enterprise mentions a dance and party Belle held at her father's hotel the previous Friday night.  During the Civil War Captain Huntsinger served for six months in the 22nd Indiana Battery and Light Artillery.  He then enlisted in Colvin's battery, Company K of the lst Illinois Light Artillery Regiment August 27, 1862.  He was discharged July 17, 1865, as a first lieutenant.  He lived in Iowa from about 1866 until 1874, when he returned to Indiana to work as a cashier in an Indianapolis bank from about 1875 until 1880. Captain Huntsinger moved directly to Hubbard County In Minnesota in 1882.  That year Capt.  Huntsinger built the two-story 34' x36' Headwaters Hotel where the new Park Hotel now stands His family and some Indiana neighbors were to follow him shortly (Enterprise, August 3 & 10, 1882).  According to the July 25, 1882, issue of the Enterprise John had returned to Indiana to pick up his family, and his wife arrived in time for notice in the August 17 Enterprise.  The hotel was innagurated with a dance described in the September 14 Enterprise.  Chauncey Harris and Mr. Baker provided the music and Stiles Holmes was floor manager.  The hotel later seemed Spartan, with "three cold rooms and a pack of greasy playing cards," but in the October 26, 1882, Enterprise Henry Cobb congratulates the Captain for providing visitors to Park Rapids with "large and comodious" accomodations, an impromement to sleeping on the school house floor, and its almost-completed stable.     In November 1883 Huntsinger was appointed a judge of the election for commissioner district 2, which voted in Park Rapids.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated the family 63rd in Park Rapids.  In January  1886 Capt.  Huntsinger became a charter member of E. S. Frazier Post 147 of the G. A. R. Captain Huntsinger served as Hubbard County deputy clerk and as registrar of deeds from January 1887 until January 1901.  In June 1890 Dr. Walling enumerated John 19th, suffering from a rupture and old injuries to his right leg, in Park Rapids.  On June 5, 1895, B. F.  Wright enumerated them 54th in Park Rapids.  In January 1900 Captain Huntsinger could be reached by phone at home by asking the operator for "l 7." HUTCHINSON     Ira A. Hutchinson was born in 1851 in Wisconsin.  His wife, Mary, was born in 1855 in Canada.  Children: Edith was born in 1873 in Wisconsin; and Albert was born in 1877 in Wisconsin.  Ira moved from Parkers Prairie to Park Rapids after a visit which impressed him, according to the July 25, 1882, issue of the Enterprise.  Ira built his blacksmith shop on block 10, lot 17, in Park Rapids according to the August Page 88 17, 1882, Enterprise.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated his family 48th in Park Rapids.  Living with them was Chloe Skinner, age 19.   INGALLS James Ingalls was born in 1860 in New York.  His wife, Cora, was born in New York in 1870.  Children: Hazel May was born June 5, 1888, in Hubbard County; Reed M. Ingalls was born November 2, 1892, in Hubbard County.  The August 10, 1882, Enterprise reported that Mr. Engalls was with Mr. Cook and L. W. Sharp, looking the county over enroute to working the Grand Forks harvest.  James was a laborer who moved directly to Park Rapids, Minnesota, in 1885.  On June 11, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the family 158th in Park Rapids.   INGRAM  James B. Ingram was born in 1858 in Canada.  His wife, Eunice (Annie) (Stone?), was born in Canada in 1862.  Children: Gertie Anna was born in 1880 or 1881 in Canada; Gurney J. was born in 1887 in Minnesota.  James was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township in the spring of 1881.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 51st in Park Rapids.  On June 18, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 41st In Todd Township.  In the 1920s James Ingram owned land In section 19 of Hubbard Township.   INNMAN  Benjamin lnnman was born in 1846 or 1847 in Ohio.  His wife, Lucy A. Jennings, was born in 1856 or 1857 in Pennsylvania.  Children: Nora was born in 1874 in Illinois; Ida was born in 1876 in Illinois; Alma was  born in 1878 or 1879 in Illinois; Addie was born in 1883 in Illinois; Charles W.was born August 11, 1884, in Hubbard County.  Ben Innman was a hotel keeper who moved directly to Park Rapids in May, 1883 (census).  The August 17, 1882, Enterprise records that Ben came from Illinois to visit Charles Jennings, his brother-in-law, in Park Rapids.  The In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 44th in Park Rapids.  Living with  them In 1885 was Julia Jennings, age 59.  In 1892 Ben's additions to the Central House in Park Rapids were valued at $600.00.On June 5, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated them 47th in Park Rapids.  Living with them in 1895 were Julia Jennings, 70, and four hotel guests.   JAMES  A. J. James of Carson shot himself in the leg in October and Dr. Walling amputated the leg just below the knee according to the November 9, 1882, Enterprise. Jennie James, daughter of E. M. Brits of Mitchell County, Iowa, visited relatives in Park Rapids with her two children, according to the September 21, 1882, Enterprise. S. H. James was born in 1837 in Ohio.  His wife, Mary A., was born in Ohio in 1839.  On July 11, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated them second in Lake George Township.  Mr. James was a carpenter who moved to Minnesota in 1880 and to Lake George Township in August, 1894. Sarah A. (Bustard?) James, a widow, was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania.  Her husband had served as a private in Company B of the 179th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.  Children: John was born in 1862 in Iowa; Cora was born in 1868 in Illinois; Curtis was born in 1871 in Iowa; Nettie was born in 1873 in Iowa; Addie was born in 1875 in Iowa; Archie was born in 1878 in Iowa; Welkom (Willie) was born in 1880 in Iowa.  Sarah managed a farm with the help of her children.  They moved directly to Nevis Township in 1884.  In May 1885 John Terweale enumerated them 8th in Elbow Lake Enumeration District.  Living with the family in 1885 was David Bustard, age 26, another Iowan.  On June 5, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated them second in Nevis Township. W. S. James was born in 1865 in Wisconsin.  His wife, A. D., was born In 1871 in Michigan.  Mr. James was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1880.  W. S. James' new store in Park Rapids was valued at $2000.00 in 1892.  He moved to Lake George Page 89 Township in April, 1895.  On July 11, 1895, J. C. Bullock enumerated them third in Lake George Township. Paul James was a charter member of Boy Scout Troop 58 In October, 1923. JARVIS John (G.) W. Jarvis was born in May 1846 (?) in Ohio.  His parents were  born in Pennsylvania.  His wife, Rebecca A. (Sherman?), was born in 1847 or 1848 in Ohio.  Her parents were also born in Pennsylvania.  Jarvis enlisted In Company F of the 60th Ohio Infantry Regiment in 1861 and was discharged the same year, probably due to illness.  He then re-enlisted under the name Charles Smith in Company C of the 58th Illinois Infantry Regiment in 1863 and remained in that company until  1864, when he joined Company J of the 194th Ohio Infantry Regiment as a sergeant under his right name.  This brave fellow was finally discharged November 3, 1865.  He and Rebecca were married about 1878.  John moved to Minnesota in 1880.  On June 24, 1880, Reverend William Denley enumerated them in township 139/140 of Cass County. John Jarvis was appointed first postmaster of the Manter Post Office in Cass County on October 4, 1880.  He became postmaster of the Hubbard (formerly Manter) Post Office in Hubbard County on August 5, 1884.  The Hubbard Post Office was changed to a rural route out of Park Rapids on February 25, 1965, and merged with Park Rapids on July 31, 1968.  The November 30, 1882, Enterprise reports that Jarvis and Hinds threshed 40,000 bushels of grain for others that fall.  John Jarvis was appointed county treasurer by the three commissioners on March 28, 1883, and served until January 1887.  In August, 1882, he opened a new store and post office with Joseph Ramsey in Manter, later called Hubbard.  In May 1885 Nelson Bement enumerated his household 49th in Hubbard.  Living with the Jarvises in 1885 were Anna Campton, age 21, and Jennie Sherman, age 25.  In 1890 M. M. Loring enumerated John 52nd in Hubbard.  John moved to Park Rapids in September, 1894, John served as Judge of Probate Court from January 1893 until January 1895, and he served as county auditor from January 1895 until January 1897.  On June 4, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated John's family 23rd in Park Rapids.   JAY  A. E. (Eugene?) Jay was the father of the first white child born in Park Rapids, a girl born December 9, 1882.  The family lived in a house on lots now owned by the Episcopal Society. Eugene Jay, son of J. W. Jay, arrived in Park Rapids with his wife and his children in time for notice in the August 17, 1882, Enterprise.  The August 24 edition mentions that he had begun digging a cellar for his new house adjoining Mr. Kidd's new house. John W. Jay was born in 1836 or 1837 in New York, possibly in Broome county.  His wife, Mary C. (Webster?), was born in 1853(?) in New York in 1853.  Mary's father was born in New York and her mother was born in Vermont.  Children: daughter 1. A. was born in 1873 in Iowa; John W. was born in 1877 in Iowa; Max W. was born in 1881 in Iowa; Shirley S. was born in 1888 in Minnesota.  Mr. Jay moved directly to Park Rapids in the spring of 1881.  He had previously operated a hotel in Grafton, North Dakota with his older son, Eugene (Enterprise, August 3, 1882).  The October 26, 1882, Enterprise mentions John Jay's new house south of Park Rapids.  He was one of three commissioners appointed by Governor Hubbard to establish a provisional government for Hubbard county on March 27,1883, and was allowed $15.00 for his work in August 1883.  He was the first elected commissioner for district two, which he served until January 1887.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 41st in Park  Rapids.  Living with the Jays were S. M. Ronning, age 21, Richard Carter, age 25, Anna Lord, age 19, and Maria Webster, age 52.  In 1892 J. W. Jay spent $250.00 for a granary and improvements on his house in Park Rapids.  On June 4, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the Jays first in Park Rapids.  John had worked four months as a Lumberman in the past year. Page 90 The Jay family was prominent in New York, and related to the Livingstons and Sanfords.  In 1790 there were seven Jay housolds in New York.  Many early Bible records of the family are preserved in Robison and Bartiett's collection, "Records From Family Bibles." JENNINGS Charles S. Jennings was born 1852-1854 in Pennsylvania.  His wife, Mary E., was born in Pennsylvania 1853-1855.  Children: Cora V. was born in 1881 in Iowa; Edith M. was born by June,1883, in Minnesota (she may be the newborn daughter mentioned in the September 7, 1882, Enterprise); Frank E. was born in 1887 in Minnesota; Morris Harold Jennings was born June 27, 1889, and died November 18, 1889.  Charles was a farmer who moved directly to Todd Township, Minnesota, in 1882.  In May 1885 Sam Churchill enumerated them 59th in Park Rapids.  On December 17, 1888, he became one of the the three initial trustees of the newly-incorporated First Methodist Church of Park Rapids.  On June 12, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated the family 173rd in Park Rapids. Julia Jennings was born in 1825 in Pennsylvania.  On June 5, 1895, B. F. Wright enumerated her in the household of (her son-in-law?) Ben Innman, 47th in Park Rapids.  Julia was then retired.   JOHANNING  Carl Johanning was born March 7, 1867, in Lippe, Germany.  His tiny wife, Mary Vollman, was born March 4, 1867, in Detmold, 50 miles southwest of Hanover, Germany.  They were married on the George Rutherford farm, now occupied by Eleanor Johanning and Virgil Blanchard, on March 24, 1889.  Mary's sister, Johanna, married Fred Hellcamp, according to family records.  Carl and Mary had at least four children, three of whom survived childhood: Wilhelm August (Willie) Johanning was born in 1893 in Minnesota, baptized in St. John's Evangelical Congregation, and married Minnie (Wilheimina?) Tolle, of Henrietta Township; Frank was born September 24, 1898 and died March 14, 1899, in Hubbard County; Louise was born October 21, 1896, in Hubbard County and married Julius Sitz; Max Gust was born March 6, 1903, in Hubbard County, married Dena Sitz.  Dena died April 21, 1985, and Max died December 1, 1986.  Carl Johanning was a farmer who moved directly to the Hubbard Enumeration District from Germany in October, 1886, according to his statement to Mr. Hinds.  Records of Marjorie Johanning Thompson suggest he may have come in 1888.  On June 18, 1895, E. R. Hinds enumerated the Johanning family 46th in Hubbard Township.  Carl and Mary retired a  house at 519 First Street East in Park Rapids by 1926.  An addition to the front of the house is now occupied by the American Insurance Company.   JOHNSON  Hervey (Harry) G. Johnson was born in 1850 in Illinois or  Wisconsin.  Hervey was a laborer who moved to Minnesota in the spring of 1881 and to the Hubbard Enumeration District in the spring of 1883.  In May 1885 he was enumerated 64th, with the family of George L. Potter, in Hubbard.  In June, 1895, he was staying in the house of George L Pofter in Hubbard Township. Minnie Johnson's new millinery store in Park Rapids was valued at $1 1 00.00 in 1891.  Micoll J. Johnson was born October 18, 1893, in Hubbard County.   JONES  A. J. Jones recently erected a house in Carson, on the Third Prairie, according to the August 3, 1882, Enterprise.  The August 10, 1882, Enterprise reports that Mr. Jones was going to Verndale to pick up his self-binder, which he would operate for nearby farmers.  The September 21, 1882, issue reports that his neighbors had gathered to raise his granary because of his illness.  "We are bound to help one another when they are down."     Sarah Jones, a widow, was away from house 2 on Elbow Lake at the time Frank Rossman arrived in 1890, but he was told that her husband (unnamed) had served as a Page 91 private in Company B of the 179th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.  Sarah Jones received her mail in Hubbard.