Alan Bogue, Jr. Biography


	This biography appears on pages 770, 771 in "History of Dakota 
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				ALAN BOGUE, JR. 

	Alan Bogue, Jr., member of the well known law firm of Bogue & 
Bogue, has for the past twenty years been successfully engaged in the 
practice of his profession at Centerville. His birth occurred in 
Columbia county, Wisconsin, on the 15th of November, 1867, his parents 
being Alan and Ellen (Stevenson) Bogue. The father, who is now enjoying 
honorable retirement, was identified with general agricultural pursuits 
throughout his active business career. 

	Alan Bogue, Jr., acquired his early education in the district 
schools and subsequently attended the high school at Poynette, 
Wisconsin. for one year, after which he entered the Poynette 
Presbyterian Academy. Following his graduation from that institution he 
took up the study of law in the University of Wisconsin at Madison, 
winning the degree of LL. B. in 1894. In December of that year he 
located for practice at Centerville, South Dakota, where he has 
remained continuously to the present time, having built up an extensive 
and enviable clientage. He is a fourth owner in the telephone plant and 
also has farm lands in this state. 

	On the 7th of June, 1898, Mr. Bogue was united in marriage to 
Miss Jane Allison Dunlop, a daughter of William Dunlop of Poynette, 
Wisconsin. To them have been born two children, Everett A. and 
Beatrice. Mr. Bogue gives his political allegiance to the republican 
party and was appointed a member of the state investigating committee 
by Governor Byrne. He is widely recognized as a public-spirited and 
loyal citizen who does everything in his power to further the general 
welfare and advance the interests of his community. His religious faith 
is indicated in his affiliation with the Presbyterian church, in which 
he serves as an elder. He is popular in both professional and social 
circles of his community and enjoys a well merited reputation as an 
able and learned member of the bar.