Napoleon J. Remily Biography


	This biography appears on pages 538-539 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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				NAPOLEON J. REMILY. 

	Napoleon J. Remily, the proprietor of a general store at Turton, 
South Dakota, was born in Manteno, Illinois, on the 8th of December, 
1877. His parents were Eli and Melissa (Moser) Remily, the former of 
whom is living in Turton at the age of sixty-four years. He eame to 
Dakota in 1892. The mother passed away in August, 1889, and is buried 
at Morgan Park, Chicago. 

	Napoleon J. Remily is indebted to the schools of Illinois for his 
educational opportunities but when fourteen years of age he laid aside 
his textbooks and emigrated to Spink county, South Dakota, and from 
that time until 1901 worked upon a farm. In the year mentioned he 
rented land on his own account, which he operated for three years. At 
the end of that time he removed to Turton, this state, and purchased a 
dray, operating a dray line for five years. He then bought out the 
business which he owns at present and his excellent judgment and 
industry have enabled him to win gratifying prosperity. He had the 
misfortune to be burned out in 1911 but carried insurance amounting to 
three-fifths of the value of his stock and immediately purchased a new 
stock and continued in his business. 

	Mr. Remily was married in Turton in 1900 to Miss Anetta St. 
Peter, a daughter of Joseph and Constance (Labrie) St. Peter, who make 
their home with Mr. Remily. Mr. and Mrs. Remily have become the parents 
of seven children, three of whom died in infancy, the others being: 
William, Alice, Melissa and Virgil, aged respectively, six, four, three 
and one year. 

	Mr. Remily is a republican and is serving his third year as town 
treasurer. His fraternal connections are with the Ancient Order of 
United Workmen and the Knights of Columbus His religious faith is that 
of the Catholic church. He believes that his success has been due to 
his willingness to work, his resolution, and the help and encouragement 
given him by his wife. All who have had dealings with him in business 
have found him reliable and courteous and those who have met him 
socially know him to be pleasant and agreeable.