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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. FileFormatted by Terri--MNArchives Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Diane Hanson ========================================================================= 909 HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY of education. Mr. Mealey was married on Thanksgiving day, November 29, 1883, to Mae E. Sherwin, and they have four children: Louise, Marguerite, Helen and Howard Gilmore. Louise is a graduate of the National Park Seminary, and lives at home. Marguerite is a graduate of Welles College, and is now in charge of a department in the Training School for Young Ladies at Sauk Centre. Helen is a graduate of Welles College, and is now at home. Howard Gilmore graduated from the St. Cloud High school, and attended the University of Minnesota, where he achieved membership in the Psi Upsilon. He is now with his father. Edward H. Sherwin, banker, man of affairs, and public-spirited citizen of Monticello, was born in Belle Plaine, Scott county, Minnesota, November 18, 1862, son of John Edward and Cynthia W. (Windsor) Sherwin, both natives of Vermont. He lost his father while still an infant, and in 1868 was brought to Monticello by his mother. At the age of sixteen he left school, and became an apprentice to his stepfather in the harness trade. Finally he succeeded to the business. In this capacity he became one of Monticello's leading men. He was skillful, genial, fair dealing and honorable; he made many friends, and easily won the confidence of all with whom he came in contact. He sold out the harness establishment in January, 1914. In the meantime, since 1903, he had been cashier of the State Bank of Monticello, a position he still occupies. His standing and capability have been important factors in the success which this institution has attained. During his long residence in Monticello he has had the interests of the community deeply at heart. He is the president of the Commercial club, and has done good work on both the village council and the board of education. Mr. Sherwin is a Scottish Rite and a Mystic Shrine Mason, and also a member of the Modern Woodmen. He is a Republican in politics, and the family faith is that of the Baptist church. Edward H. Sherwin was married July 25, 1887, to Rose White, a native of England, and they have four children: Eva R., Rena M., Ruth M. and Carroll W. Carroll W. and Ruth M. are students at the University of Minnesota. Rena M. is at home. Eva B. married J. A. Sende, of Emerson, Manitoba, and they have a daughter, Miriam Esther. Mr. Sende is immigrant inspector, with headquarters at Winnipeg, Canada. John Edward Sherwin was one of Minnesota's heroes, and gave up his life in defense of her peace and integrity. He was born in Vermont, early became a carpenter, and came to Scott county, this state, with the early settlers. During the Indian uprising he enlisted as a citizen soldier in defense of the frontier, was wounded at the Battle of Birch Coulie, and died at Ft. Ridgley. He left a widow, who is still living at Monticello 910 HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY at the age of eighty-two years; and three children: John J., of Idaho Springs, Colo.; Mae B., wife of S. J. Mealey, of Monticello; and Edward H., of Monticello. After the death of John Edward Sherwin the widow married H. W. Brookings, and to this union there was born a son, William W. Brookins, of Boise, Idaho. The State Bank of Montrose was incorporated and began business May 4, 1903, with H. C. Bull, Frank Swanson, C. R. Peterson, S. J. Swanson, C. A. Stolzman, F. E. Belden, 0. E. Mapes, L. F. Miller, Albin Allen and Emanuel Nelson as incorporators. The members of first board of directors were: H. C. Bull, L. F. Miller, C. R. Peterson, S. J. Swanson and C. A. Stolzman. The first officers were: President, H. C. Bull; vice president, L. F. Miller, and cashier, E. W. Swanson, who still hold their respective offices. In 1903 the bank erected a solid brick banking house, which building it still occupies. This bank, situated in a farming community, is especially interested in the accounts of farmers, and has at all times been partial in investing its funds in farm loans and loans to farmers to assist them in the improvement of their farms, and for providing more and better live stock. Following is a statement of the condition of the bank at the close of business March 4, 1914: Resources-Loans and discounts, $111,112.80; other bonds, stocks and securities, $68G; banking house, furniture and fixtures, $4,650; total cash assets, $12,885.82; checks and cash items, $34; total, $129,362.62. Liabilities-Capital stock, $10,000; surplus fund, $2,000; undivided profits, net, $375.77; total deposits, $116,986.85; total, $129,362.62. The State Bank of Rockford was incorporated August 1, 1907, the incorporators being F. H. Johnson, C. M. Johnson, E. W. Johnson, J. E. Johnson and A. F. Clifford. All of the above were directors, and F. H. Johnson was elected president; E. W. Johnson, vice president, and C. M. Johnson, cashier. The bank opened for business August. 1, 1907, as an incorporated bank, but had been operated as a private bank since 1899 under the name of "Bank of Rockford, Johnson Bros. & Co., Bankers." February 27, 1911, J. E. Johnson and A. F. Clifford dropped out as stockholders and since that time the stock has all been held by F. H. Johnson, C. M. Johnson and E. W. Johnson, who constitute the board of directors. The present officers are F. H. Johnson, president; E. W. Johnson, vice president; C. M. Johnson, cashier, and 'W. F. Johnson, assistant cashier. The bank owns its building, which was built in 1908. Following is a statement of the condition of the bank at the close of business March 4, 1914: Resources.- Loans and discounts, $209,452.45; overdrafts, $140.26; banking house, furni-