Bio of McALPINE, Martin J. (b.1861), Wright Co., MN
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362           HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY 

Martin J. McAlpine, for many years a substantial and representative 
farmer of Corinna township, exercised a wholesome influence upon the life of 
his community, set a splendid example of industry and thrift to the younger 
generations, and left behind a memory which will long be cherished. He was 
born in Kingston, Canada, June 152 1861, son of James and Nancy (Collins) 
McAlpine, natives of that province. He received a good education in the land 
of his birth, and in 1885 came to the United States and located in 
Minneapolis, where he engaged in business for four years. From there he came 
to Wright county and purchased eighty acres of timberland in Corinna township. 
Only three and a half acres had at that time been cleared. He cut off the 
heavy timber, cleared and "grubbed" the land, added eighty acres more, and 
by industry and hard work developed a splendid place and brought it to a 
high stage of cultivation. His sterling worth at once won favor with his 
new neighbors, and he became one of the prominent and successful men of the 
community. In 1912 he erected a beautiful modern residence. But he did not 
live long to enjoy it as his life was soon brought to a close. Mr. McAlpine 
was a devout Catholic, a member of St. Timothy's Church, at Maple Lake. 
He belonged to the A. 0. U. W. Mr. McAlpine was married November 3, 1891, 
to Agnes O'Loughlin, a most estimable woman, who survives him.  
Throughout their married life she was a most capable helpmeet.  
To their union there was born one child, Marke.  He married Katie Brooms 
and lives in Albion township.