Bio of RAHIER, John (b.1879) and John Sr., Wright Co., MN
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1079   HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY

  John Rahier, an active farmer of Albion township, was born on the 
homestead where he now resides, in section 20, December 16, 1879, son of 
John Rahier, Sr., and Mary (Morris) Rahier. He was reared on the home farm 
and attended the district schools. He learned farming from his father, and 
early determined to make that his life work. In order to see something of 
the world outside of the farm, he went to Minneapolis in 1902, and for 
a short time was employed in the railroad shops there. Later in the year 
he and his brother Robert rented the home farm. They now own it and 
successfully carry on general farming operations. John Rahier was married 
January 8, 1905, to Sophia Josepheson, daughter of John J. and Mary Gunary, 
farmers of Albion township. Mr. and Mrs. Rahier have two children: Harold, 
born October 8, 1906, and Frances, born March 16, 1908. The family faith 
is that of the Roman Catholic church. 

  John Rahier, Sr., a pioneer, was born in Wisconsin. He came to 
Albion township and bought 107 acres in section 20. He erected a log house, 
16 by 20 feet, with a "shake" roof and a board floor, and started life in 
the wilderness. Gradually the land was improved, good buildings were erected, 
and the family prospered. In 1902, Mr. Rahier disposed of his farm to his 
sons, John and Robert, and went to Itasca county, this state, where he took 
a homestead and where he still lives. His wife, Mary (Morris) Rahier, died 
in October, 1892.