Faulk County, SD Biographies.....Strachan, A. M. 1850 - 
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Author: C. H. Ellis
    A. M. STRACHAN was born in in Scotland, June 17, 1850, and immigrated to the

United States of America in 1880 and located in the state of Illinois. In 1883

he moved to Faulk county, South Dakota, and located upon .the south-west quarter

of section 14, township 119, range 67 where he resided until 1896 when he

located upon his tree claim on the south-east quarter of section 19, township

119, range 66 where he now resides.



    Mr. Strachan was married in Kalmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, to Miss

Catherine Walsh, on September 25, 1873. To them have been born four children,

viz: Samuel, born at Kalmarnock, Scotland, September 1, 1874; Jane, born at

Kalmarnock, March 2, 1877; Jessie M., born at Kalmarnock, May 22; 1879 and

Thomas W., born at DeVoe, Faulk county, South Dakota, December 26, 1891.



    Mr. Strachan is a practical mechanic and has worked at his trade as

contractor and builder, in connection with carrying on his farm. He was one of

the early settlers of Faulk county to be contented with the amount of land he

could successfully improve. He has built up a good home with a well cultivated

farm and is counted among our successful and prosperous pioneer farmers.



    Mr. Strachan always took a great interest in public affairs and an active

part in the county and state organization. A particular interest in public

schools and in securing an education for his children.



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HISTORY OF

FAULK COUNTY

SOUTH DAKOTA

CAPTAIN C. H. ELLIS



TOGETHER WITH BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PIONEERS AND PROMINENT CITIZENS



ILLUSTRATED

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