Bios of French, Daniel R. (b.1859) Wabasha Co., MN
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French, Daniel R. (p. 247), now passed away, but who for 45 years was an
honored citizen of Plainview Township, one whose death left a void in the
community not easily filled, was born in Mt. Holly, Rutland County,
Vermont, March 31, 1828. When he was nine years old his parents moved to
Warren County, Pennsylvania. There he received a thorough education, and
in 1848 was married to Emily P. Bond. In 1851 they moved to Green Lake
County, Wisconsin, where they remained until 1864 engaged in farming. In
that year they came to Minnesota and bought the farm in Plainview
Township, Wabasha County, three miles east of Plainview village, on which
they made their permanent home. There Mrs. French died in 1894. She was a
high minded woman, a devoted wife and mother and true Christian, showing
her faith by her works, and was loved and respected by everyone. Mr.
French survived his wife about 15 years, continuing his residence on the
old homestead. He took an active interest in all public affairs, and,
having the full confidence of his fellow citizens, was often called to
positions of responsibility, the duties of which he performed with
fidelity and efficiency. He served many years on the board of supervisors.
He opposed on principle bonding the town for railroad purposes, and it was
due to the persistent opposition of himself and one or two neighbors that
the bonds were finally defeated in the courts and the town relieved of the
great burden. In politics Mr. French was independent, in religion liberal.
Of upright character and sterling worth, he had firm convictions, and his
influence was ever on the side of right, as it was given him to see the
right. His neighbors and children bear witness to his kindness and
constancy in every relation of life, and his memory will live in the hears
of those who knew him. He and his wife were the parents of twelve
children, seven of whom are now living: Corwin of Orland, Cal,' Hayden of
Ortonville, Minn.; Andrew of St. Paul; Mrs. Florence Carpenter of Milaca,
Minn.; George W. of Carlton, Oregon; Mrs. Emily Peake of Remer, Minn.; and
Mrs. Horense Douglass of Plainview.