1910 Patron Directory, Names A-L Extracted from "Standard Atlas of Hand County" published by Geo. A. Ogle & Co. Chicago (1910) Transcribed by Ronette, blachette@yahoo.com ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/sd/sdfiles.html ************************************************ Last name Patron Information Abris, J. Farmer, S. 5, T. Plato, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Abris was born in Hand County in 1886 Alley, John Farmer, S. 7, T. Fairview, P. O. Orient. Mr. Alley was born in Iowa in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Trinka Heern: they are the parents of eleven children. Almond, John W. Farmer, S 9. T. Rockdale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Almond was born in Illinois in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1893. He is married to Nellie Ruggenberg: they have five children Almond, M. L. Farmer, S. 19 T. Florence, P. O. Miller. Mr. Almond was born in Iowa in 1880 and settled in Hand County in 1897. He is married to Susie Anderson; they are the parents of five children. Altenow, F. A. Dealer in General Merchandise and Farm Implements, St. Lawrence. Mr. Altenow was born in Germany and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Alta Preston; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Altennow has served as City Treasurer. Anderson, A. M. Proprietor of Fairview Farm, S. 31 T. Gilbert, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Anderson was born in Denmark in 1859 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He is married to Sarah Pickaring; they have four children. Mr. Anderson has served as Justice of Peace and School Treasurer. Anderson, C. S., Farmer, S.12 T. Hiland, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Anderson was born in New York State in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Cora M. DeMotte: they are the parents of two children. Mr. Anderson has served as Road Overseer. Anderson, Francis A Farmer, Threshing Machine Operator and Breeder of Registered Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 15 T. Park, P. O. Orient. Mr. Anderson was born in Sweden in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Nettie Mord: they have two children Anderson, O. L. Farmer and Breeder of Registered Durham Cattle, S. 35, T. Hiland, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Anderson was born in Illinois in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Edith Wilson: they are the parents of one child. Anderson, P. P. Farmer and Steam-Breaker, S. 23 T. Midland. P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Anderson was born in Iowa in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He has served as Road Overseer. Andrews, Ed Farmer, S. 23 T. Carlton, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Andrews was born in England in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Kate Manger; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Andrews has served as County Commissioner. Andrews, John Farmer, S. 26 T. Florence, P. O. Miller. Mr. Andrews was born in Iowa in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Florence Croll; they have three children. Mr. Andrews has served as Township Supervisor. Andrews, R. H. Real Estate, Ree Heights, Loans and Insurance, Miller. Anliker, Robert Real Estate, Ree Heights. Mr. Anliker was born in Illinois in 1886 and settled in Hand County in 1910. Arbogast, M. C. Farmer. S. 25, T. Mondamin, P. O. Ames. Mr. Arbogast was born in Missouri in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1884. Archer, John Farmer, S. 25 T. Park, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Archer was born in England in 1840 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Minnie Shuster; they are the parents of four children. Arends, P. C. Livery and Feed Stable; Breeder of Thoroughbred Morgan Horses, St. Lawrence. Mr. Arends was born in Germany in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1909. Aymar, Frank Farmer, S. 1, T. Greenleaf. P. O. Miller. Mr. Aymar was born in Wisconsin in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1909. Bahr, W. F. Farmer, S. 24 T. Park, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Bahr was born in Iowa in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Anna Wirtz; they are the parents of one child. Bailey, Elmer D. Proprietor Plumb Grover Stock Farm, Breeder of Plymouth Rock Chickens and Registered Poland China Hogs, S. 18 T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Bailey was born in Illinois in 1874 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Marie Frahm; they are the parents of two children. Bake, Christ Farmer, S. 10, T. Spring, P. O. Orient. Mr. Bake was born in Germany in 1855 and settled in Hand County in 1908. He is married to Grethe Woelfel; they are the parents of one child Bank of Vayland General Banking, Vayland Banning, B. E. Farmer, S. 9, T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Banning was born in Illinois in 1844 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Roxy Lovace; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Banning is a Veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company A 7th Illinois Cavalry. He has served as School Director. Bard, James E Dealer in Real Estate. Hand County Lands. Miller Bartlett, John F. Farmer, S. 3, T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Bartlett was born in England in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Susie Kenyon; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Bartlett has served as Township Supervisor. Bauer, J. W. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Poland China Hogs and Speckled Plymouth Rock Chickens, S. 29 T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Bauer was born in Iowa in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Nellie Shannan; they are the parents of seven children. Bawdon, Obed Farmer, Stockraiser and Breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle, S. 31 T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Bawdon was born in England in 1855 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Etta Barber; they are the parents of nine children. Mr. Bawdon has served as Township Treasurer, Assessor and Chairman School Board. Beals, D. S. Farmer, S. 8 T. Pearl, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Beals was born in Iowa in 1888 and settled in Hand County in 1909. Beardsley, Frank Farmer, S. 30 T. Burdette, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Beardsley was born in Wisconsin in 1852 and settled in Hand County in 1906. Beck, William Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 5 T. Ree Heights, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Beck was born in Iowa in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Ruth Sanders; they are the parents of four children. Mr. Beck has served as Road Overseer. Bell, Frank Farmer, S. 28, T. Bates P. O. Bates. Mr. Bell was born in Illinois in 1887 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Nellie Davis. Mr. Bell has served as Constable. Bell, J. A. Farmer, S. 34 T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Bell was born in Italy in 1887 and settled in Hand County in 1908. Bell, W. S. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 12 T. Cedar, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Bell was born in New Jersey in 1843 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Hannah Devine; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Bell is a Veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in 1863 in Company D, 7th Wisconsin Infantry and was discharged July 12, 1865. Mr. Bell has taken quite an important part in the history of Hand County, having served as State Senator, Township Clerk, Chairman Township Board, Chairman School Board, Justice of the Peace and Postmaster of Cedar Post office for a number of years. He was the first settler in Cedar Township, was a member of the first Grand Jury impaneled in Hand County and Delegate to the first County Convention. Benning, Frank Farmer, S. 34 T Linn, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Benning was born in Ohio in 1866 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Caroline Greener; they are the parents of six children. Mr. Benning has served as Township Supervisor, Township Treasurer, Township Clerk and School Treasurer. Beranek, J. M. Farmer, S. 21, T. Como, P. O. Bailey. Mr. Beranek was born in Bohemia in 1882 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Anna Puffer; they are the parents of two children. Mr. Beranek has served as Township Clerk and Township Treasurer. Berry, W. C. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Poland China and Duroc, Jersey Hogs, S. 33, T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Berry was born in Iowa in 1855 and settled in hand County in 1885. He is married to Mary Finley; they are the parents of eleven children. Mr. Berry has served as School Clerk. Biddle, H. A. Farmer, Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle and Registered Pertain Horses S. 1, T. York, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Biddle was born in Iowa in 1867 and settled in Hand County in 1887. He is married to Catherine Goyke; they are the parents of five children. Mr. Biddle has served as Township Clerk. Bingham, George B. Farmer, S. 33 T. Burdette, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Bingham was born in Illinois in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Mary E. Kenyon; they are the parents of five children. Mr. Bingham has served as School Treasurer. Bingham, J. H. Farmer, S. 3 T. York P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Bingham was born in Illinois in 1873 and settled in hand County in 1883. He is married to Ruth N. Goyke; they are the parents of two children. Blachford, William R. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Percheron Horses, S. 22 T. Ontario P. O. Houdek. Mr. Blachford was born in Illinois in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Nina Morse and they have five children. Blackmer, M. C. Real Estate, St. Lawrence. Mr. Blackmer was born in Connecticut in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1902. Blake, L. A. Farmer, S. 8 T. Carlton, P. O. Howell. Mr. Blake was born in Indiana in 1874 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Cora E. Runnels; they are the parents of six children. Bohanan, Hiram Well Driller, Ree Heights. Mr. Bohanan was born in Wisconsin in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is a Veteran of the Spanish-American War, having enlisted in July, 1898, in the First U. S. Battery I, and was discharged in March, 1899. Boldt, George F. Farmer, S. 13, T. Midland, P. O. Miller. Mr. Boldt was born in Iowa in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1903. Borkhuis, Louis Blacksmith and Repair Shop, Vayland. Mr. Borkhuis was born in Nebraska in 1886 and settled in Hand County in 1908. He is married to Tilda Olson. Borkhuis, Louis, Sr. Farmer, S. 23 T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Borkhuis was born in Netherland in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1904. He is married to Anna Benes; they are the parents of seven children. Bothwell, W. A. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Durham Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 33, T. Grand, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Bothwell was born in Canada in 1864 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He is married to Hattie Rowe; they are the parents of eight children. Mr. Bothwell has served as Township Treasurer. Bottum, George R. Farmer, S. 22, T. Burdette, P. O. Tulare. Mr. Bottum was born in Wisconsin in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He has served as Township Clerk and Township Supervisor. Bowman, Hiram Farmer, S. 5, T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Bowman was born in Maryland in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1891. He is married to Emily McAboy; they are the parents of eight children. Mr. Bowman has served as Township Supervisor. Briggs, G. C. Land, Loans, and Insurance, Miller. Bryant, G. E. Farmer, S. 1, T. Hiland, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Bryant was born in New York State in 1844 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is a Veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in Company C. 118th New York Infantry, in 1862, and was discharged in 1865. Mr. Bryant has served as Township Treasurer. Burke, F. B. Farmer, S. 6, T. Glendale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Burke was born in Illinois in 1880 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Mildred Gifford; they are the parents of three children. Burke, J. H. Farmer and Stockraiser, Miller. Mr. Burke was born in New York State in 1861 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He has served as Township Clerk and Township Supervisor. Burke, W. E. Abstractor, Miller Bushfield, J. A. Publisher of The Miller Press, Miller. Established 1882. Bushong, S. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs, S. 11, T. Burdette, P. O. Burdette. Mr. Bushong was born in Indiana in 1864 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Annie E. Bartlette; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Bushong has served as School Treasurer. Bute, R. W. Farmer, S. 8, T. Hiland, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Bute was born in Illinois in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1883. Butler, J. C. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Percheron Horses, S. 21, T. Cedar, P. O. Valleyview. Mr. Butler was born in Illinois in 1880 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He has served as Township Treasurer, School Clerk, and Assessor. Butler, J. S. Farmer, S. 21 T. Cedar, P. O. Valleyview. Mr. Butler was born in Illinois in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He has served as Township Clerk and Township Supervisor. Cain, James Farmer, S. 26 T. Plato, P. O. Zell. Mr. Cain was born in Illinois in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Bertha Sleingrube; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Cain has served as Township Clerk and Justice of Peace. Calkins, F. P. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 25, T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Calkins was born in Pennsylvania in 1848 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Jennie A. White; they are the parents of five children. Mr. Calkins has served as Township Clerk, Township Supervisor and School Clerk. Campbell, C. C. Deputy State Surveyor, Miller. Mr. Campbell was born in Fon Du Lac County, Wisconsin in 1853; he is deputy state surveyor. Located in the County of Hand on section 26, Pleasant Valley Township, April, 1882, where he resided for 11 years. Moved to Miller in April, 1895; was appointed deputy state surveyor of the state of South Dakota, and City Engineer of the City of Miller. He is still serving in these capacities. Campbell, M. A. Farmer, S. 31, T. Pleasant Valley, P. O. Ames. Mr. Campbell was born in Minnesota in 1889 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He has served as Chairman Township Board and Township Supervisor. Campbell, O. C. Farmer, S. 31, T. Ohio, P. O. Miller. Mr. Campbell was born in Minnesota in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1905. He is married to Lizzie Ferris; they have eight children. Carl Bros. Pool Room, Barber Shop and Dray Line, St. Lawrence. Carl, Isaac, Pool Room, Barber Shop and Dray Line, St. Lawrence. Mr. Carl was born in Iowa in 1887 and came to Hand County in 1888. Carl, Robert Farmer, S. 6, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Carl was born in Hand County in 1891. Carl, W. G. Cashier Bank of Vayland, Vayland. Mr. Carl was born in Iowa in 1885 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Mabel A. Hill. Carroll, C. M. County Judge, Miller. Carter, J. W. Farmer, S. 19, T. Wheaton, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Carter was born in Iowa in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Ida Martin; they are the parents of five children. Cawood, Thomas Farmer and dealer in General Merchandise, S. 13, T. Mondamin, P. O. Ames. Mr. Cawood was born in Indiana in 1838 and settled in hand County in 1883. He has held office of State Representative and has served as Postmaster of Ames for a number of years. Mr. Cawood is a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in 1861, and was discharged in 1865. He was first Sergeant in Company G. 18th Missouri. Choate, C. L. Farmer, S. 28, T. Pearl, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Choate was born in New Hampshire in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1892. He is married to Anna M. Fuller; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Choate has served as a member of the School Board for a number of years. Christian, Harry Farmer, S. 26 T. Burdette, P. O. Tulare. Mr. Christian was born in Hand County in 1881. He is married to Mary Winneas; they are the parents of five children. Christiansen, T. Farmer, S. 9, T. Ohio, P. O. Miller. Mr. Christiansen was born in Germany in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He is married to Ella Nicholson; they are the parents of two children. Churchill, A. H. Dealer in General Merchandise, Miller. Citizens State Bank General Banking, Miller Clapper, W. Auctioneer and Farmer, S. 24 T. Plato, P. O. Zell. Mr. Clapper was born in Iowa in 1886 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Luella Asman; they have one child. Clouse, J. A. Farmer, Stockraiser, Breeder of Registered Percheron Horses, Shorthorn Cattle and Poland China Hogs, S. 1, T. Rockdale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Clouse was born in Wisconsin in 1856 and settled in hand County in 1883. He has served as Township Treasurer, School Treasurer, and Township Supervisor. Cole, J. H. Attorney at Law, Miller Collier, Dr. H. G. Physician and Surgeon, Miller. Collins, B. H. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 32, T. Rockdale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Collins was born in Hand County in 1887. He is married to Marie Burrell; they are the parents of one child. Collins, J. F. Farmer S. 33, T. Rockdale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Collins was born in Iowa in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Ruth A. Brewster. He has served as Assessor. Collins, L. L. Farmer, S. 5, T. Glendale, P. O. Miller Collins, Wallace Farmer, S. 31, T. Rockdale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Collins was born in Hand County in 1890. Colman, F. J. Veterinary Surgeon and Proprietor of Henshaw Hotel, Miller. Mr. Colman was born in Iowa in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Bertha Fenton; they are the parents of two children. Commentz, Christ Farmer, S. 4, T. Bates P. O. Wessington. Mr. Commentz was born in Germany in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1883. Commentz, Christ Jr. Farmer, S. 34, T. Rose Hill, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Commentz, Jr. Was born in Hand County in 1892. Comstock, D. E. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 18, T. Cedar, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Comstock was born in Wisconsin in 1855 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Amelia Schaffner; they are the parents of eight children. Connelly, W. A. Farmer, S. 22, T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Connelly was born in Michigan in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Delia LaCoss; they have four children. Coquillette, John W. Cashier Citizens State Bank, Miller. Mr. Coquillette was born in McHenry County, Illinois in 1861, removed to Auduben, Iowa in 1878, arrived in Miller, South Dakota, April 1884, where he engaged in the Mercantile Business until 1906, when he retired, and accepted the position of Cashier of the Citizens State Bank of Miller, in which occupation he is still engaged. Mr. Coquillette has always been a believer in Miller and Hand County as a location for permanent investments, and is the promoter of Coquillettes addition to the City of Miller. Corkins, C. A. Farmer, S. 4, T. Carlton, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Corkins was born in Illinois in 1881 and came to Hand County in 1883. He is married to Maude Benning; they are the parents of one child. Costigan, John Farmer, S. 3 T. Howell, P. O. Orient. Mr. Costigan was born in Maryland in 1844 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Sarah Devine. Mr. Costigan is a Veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company K. 153rd Illinois. He has served as Sheriff and County Clerk. Cox, M. W. Farmer, S. 13, T. Glendale, P. O. Glendale. Mr. Cox was born in Iowa in 1885 and settled in hand County in 1906. He is married to Edith Brown. Crawford, Benjamin Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 19, T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Crawford was born in Pennsylvania in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He has served as Township Clerk, Township Supervisor and Assessor. Crecelius, J. L. Farmer, S. 6, T. Spring Lake, P. O. Miller. Mr. Crecelius was born in Iowa, in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Laura Hudson; they are the parents of four children. He has served as Township Supervisor. Croll, L. B. Farmer, Breeder of White Wyandotte Chickens and Registered Poland China Hogs, S. 28 T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Croll was born in Iowa in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Minnie Andrews; they are the parents of four children. Croll, Thomas Farmer, S. 30 T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Croll was born in Iowa in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Anna Sorenson; they have two children. Crossman, A. B. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred White Leghorn Chickens, S. 26 T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Crossman was born in Minnesota in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Mable Fitch; they are the parents of three children. Crossman, G. E. Farmer, S. 25, T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Crossman was born in Vermont in 1850 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Jennie Freer; they are the parents of five children. Mr. Crossman has served as School Clerk. Cummins, S. J. Farmer, S. 14, T. Park, P. O. Orient. Mr. Cummins was born in Ohio in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1904. He is married to Eva Page; they are the parents of six children. Curtis, B. B. Farmer, S. 7 T. Como, P. O. Valleyview. Mr. Curtis was born in Illinois in 1875 and settled in hand County in 1897. He is married to Bessie Post; they are the parents of two children. Dahlman, Martin Farmer, S. 35, T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Dahlman was born in Iowa in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1907. Daley, W. E. Farmer, S. 12, T. Alpha, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Daley was born in Wisconsin in 1886 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Anna O'Brien; they are the parents of one child. Davis, J. S. 5, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Davis was born in Nebraska in 1884 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Mary Ann Hammond, they have one child. Davis, LeRoy Farmer, S. 11, T. Alden, P. O. Miller. Mr. Davis was born in Iowa in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1905. He is married to Inez Davis; they are the parents of five children. He has served as Chairman of Township Board. Davis, Web., Farmer, S. 32, T. Park, P. O. Orient. Mr. Davis was born in Canada in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1889. He is married to Minnie V. Sebring; they are the parents of seven children. He has served as Township Clerk. Dietz, Carl Dealer in Real Estate, Vayland. Mr. Dietz was born in Germany in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Mary Luebs; they are the parents of four children. Dlouhy, L. Jeweler, Miller. Mr. Dlouhy was born in Minnesota in 1885 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Mary Riesdofer. Dloughy, L. & Co., Jewelers, Miller. Dodd, Milo Farmer, S. 3, T. Wheaton, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Dodd was born in Iowa in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Dollie Evans; they are the parents of five children. Douglass, J. M. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Aberdeen Angus Cattle and Poland China Hogs, S. 6, T. Gilbert, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Douglass was born in Iowa in 1870 and settled in hand County in 1883. He is married to Sarah K. Snoddy; they are the parents of four children. He has served as Assessor. Drowler, J. A. Farmer, S. 5, T. York, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Dowler was born in Iowa in 1857 and settled in hand County in 1882. He is married to Ollie Carter; they are the parents of two children. Mr. Dowler has served as School Treasurer, member of Township Board and Road Overseer. Duehr, N. Farmer and Breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle, S. 14, T. Alpha, P. O. Miller. Mr. Duehr was born in Germany in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He is married to Margaret Smith; they are the parents of ten children. Duthie, Margaret County Superintendent of Schools, Miller Dwyer, E. M. Abstractor, Miller. Eaton, S. F. Farmer, S. 9, T. Florence, P. O. Miller. Mr. Eaton was born in Illinois in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1903. He is married to Sallie Davenport; they have eight children. He has served as Township Supervisor and Member of School Board. Eddy, R. J. Farmer, S. 31, T. Hiland, P. O. Miller. Mr. Eddy was born in the State of New York in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He is married to Gertrude Dunham; they are the parents of four children. Mr. Eddy has served as Road Overseer. Eggerling, Henry Farmer, S. 5, T. Fairview, P. O. Orient. Mr. Eggerling was born in Germany in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Elizabeth Klener; they are the parents of twelve children. He has served as a member of the School Board. Eggert, William, F. Farmer, S. 14, T. Carlton, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Eggert was born in Germany in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Nellie Erwin; they have two children. He has served as Road Overseer. Ehrich, Christ Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs, S. 20, T. Plato, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Ehrich was born in Germany in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Lena Stefen; they are the parents of eleven children. Ehrich, Fred Farmer, S. 4, T. Linn, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Ehrich was born in Germany in 1882 and settled in Hand County in 1905. He is married to Maggie Abris; they are the parents of one child. Ellis, Melvin E. Farmer, S. 29, T. Hilland, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Ellis was born in Iowa in 1878 and settled in hand County in 1907. Engelman, J. O. Farmer, S. 5, T. Ohio, P. O. Miller. Mr. Engelman was born in Germany in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1887. He is married to G. Escherhausen. He has served as Township Supervisor and Township Treasurer. Erion, Math. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Poland China Hogs, S. 6, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Erion was born in Wisconsin in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Hannah Curth; they are the parents of six children. Ernesti, Martin Farmer, S. 31, T. Spring, P. O. Orient. Mr. Ernesti was born in Germany in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Mary Peters; they have five children. Erwin, D. A. Farmer, S. 6, T. Bates, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Erwin was born in Indiana in 1861 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Emma R. Rice; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Erwin has served as Assessor for a number of years. Erwin, Stansel Farmer, S. 12, T. Grand, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Erwin was born in Iowa in 1869 and settled in hand County in 1908. He is married to Sarah Benson; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Erwin has served as Road Overseer. Eschenbaum, John Farmer, S. 5, T. Harrison, P. O. Tennis. Mr. Eschenbaum was born in Germany in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Josephine Schmidt; they are the parents of nine children. He has served as Road Overseer. Evans, Arthur Farmer, S. 34, T. Pearl, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Evans was born in Hand County in 1889. Falkenhainer, Charles Farmer, S. 6, T. Campbell, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Falkenhainer was born in Germany in 1881 and settled in hand County in 1893. He is married to Anna Suhn; they are the parents of two children. He has served as Township Supervisor. Falkenhainer, William Farmer, S. 20, T. Campbell, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Falkenhainer was born in Germany in 1844 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Elizabeth Voeller; they are the parents of three children. Fallon, John H. Farmer, S. 34, T. Wheaton, P. O. Tulare. Mr. Fallon was born in Wisconsin in 1848 and settled in Hand County in 1888. He is married to Elizabeth Joyce; they are the parents of seven children. Mr. Fallon has served as Road Overseer. Farmers State Bank General Banking, Rockham Faulstich, Seibert Farmer, S. 19, T. Ontario, P. O. Ida. Mr. Faulstich was born in Germany in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Ida Wiechel; they have six children. Ferguson, S. R. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Percheron Horses, S. 2, T. Riverside, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Ferguson was born in Illinois in 1882 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He has served as Township Clerk and Constable. Finch, R. J. Well Driller, Ree Heights. Mr. Finch was born in Illinois in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1906. Finder, Emil Meat Market, St. Lawrence. Mr. Finder was born in Wisconsin in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1905. He is married to Jessie L. Chambers; they are the parents of two children. First National Bank Of Miller General Banking, Miller. First State Bank General Banking, Ree Heights. First State Bank General Banking, St. Lawrence. Fischer, Jacob Farmer, S. 3, T. Bates, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Fischer was born in Germany in 1858 and settled in hand County in 1882. He is married to Mary Hoopprez; they are the parents of seven children. Mr. Fischer has served as Justice of Peace. Fisher, Dell Farmer, S. 17, T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Fisher was born in Illinois in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1899. He is married to Flora Reuter; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Fisher is a Veteran of the Spanish- American War, having served in the 52nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Fisher, I. J. Farmer, S. 31, T. Grand, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Fisher was born in Illinois in 1853 and settled in hand County in 1900. He is married to Ida Brown; they have nine children. Fisher, John E. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 29, T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Fisher was born in Iowa in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Ada Troyer; they have six children. Flesner, Weert Farmer, S. 22, T. Spring, P. O. Orient. Mr. Flesner was born in Illinois in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Ida Kiel; they are the parents of one child. Flint, J. L. Publisher of Hand County News, St. Lawrence. Mr. Flint was born in Illinois in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Ida M. Furman; they are the parents of six children. Mr. Flint has served as Township Clerk. Flint, S. V. Farmer, S. 28, T. Ree Heights, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Flint was born in the state of New York in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1908. He is married to Helen Rathbun; they are the parents of four children. Froning, Charles Farmer, S. 26, T. Fairview, P. O. Orient. Mr. Froning was born in Iowa in 1884 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He has served as Road Overseer. Fudge, J. R. Farmer, S. 8, T. Alden, P. O. Miller. Mr. Fudge was born in Iowa in 1871 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He has served as Township Supervisor. Furman, E. E. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20, T. Miller, P. O. Miller. Mr. Furman was born in Iowa and settled in hand County in 1882. Gage, J. O. Cashier First State Bank, Ree Heights. Mr. Gage was born in South Dakota in 1885 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Minnie F. Wulff. Gardiner, J. C. Farmer, Ree Heights. Mr. Gardiner was born in Ohio in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Mattie J. Morrow; they have one child. Mr. Gardiner has served as Township Supervisor and School Treasurer. Ghrist & Smith Land And immigration Agents, Miller Glidden, J. H. Farmer, S. 13, T. Bates, P. O. Bates. Mr. Glidden was born in Illinois in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1881. He is married to May Patterson. Good, Noah Farmer, S. 31, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Good was born in Pennsylvania in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Bertha Kilgore; they have two children. Gothan, F. T. Farmer, S. 25, T. Cedar, P. O. Glendale. Mr. Gothan was born in Wisconsin in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1910. Goyke, H. R. Dealer in Real Estate, St. Lawrence. Mr. Goyke was born in Illinois in 1880 and came to Hand County in 1883. Goyke, M. L. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle. Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey Hogs and Plymouth Rock chickens. S. 1 T. York, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Goyke was born in Germany in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Mary Arends; They are the parents of seven children. He has served as Township Supervisor and Road Overseer. Granhoff, F. Farmer and Breeder of Registered Belgium Horses, S. 35 T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Granhoff was born in Germany in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1909. Greeno, E. J. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs, S. 27, T. Bates, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Greeno was born in Nebraska in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Myrtle B. Gifford; they are the parents of two children. Greeno, J. H. Farmer, S. 14 T. Bates, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Greeno was born in Nebraska in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1908. He is married to Florence Derby; they are the parents of five children. He has served as School Clerk. Greeno, T. A. Farmer, S. 22, T. Hiland, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Greeno was born in Nebraska in 1886 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Elizabeth Tillotson; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Greeno has served as Constable. Greschke, George Farmer, S. 2, T. Bates, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Greschke was born in Germany in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Mary Domsch; they are the parents of eight children. He has served as a member of the School Board. Hadeler, August Farmer, S. 28 T. Riverside, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Hadeler was born in Germany in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1908. He is married to Alvina Martens; they are the parents of four children. He has served as Township Supervisor. Hagmann, B. C. Cashier Farmers State Bank, Rockham Halbig, C. F. Farmer, S. 15, T. Glendale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Halbig was born in Illinois in 1864 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He has served as Township Clerk and School Clerk. Halbower & Waite Dealers in Agricultural implements and Ford Automobiles, Miller. Halen, Thomas F. Farmer, S. 28, T. Pearl, P. O. Miller. Mr. Halen was born in New Jersey in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Lillian Kahe; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Halen has served three years in Company C. 11th U. S. Infantry?? Hall, F. L. Retired Farmer, S. 35, T. Wheaton, P. O. Redfield. Mr. Hall was born in Iowa in 1861 and settled in hand County in 1907. He is married to Clara L. John; they are the parents of three children. Hall, John E. Farmer, S. 27, T. Harrison, P. O. Orient Hall, John W. Farmer and House Mover, S. 14, T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Hall was born in Wisconsin in 1849 and settled in Hand County in 1892. He is married to Mary J. Goodhue; they are the parents of seven children. He has served as Justice of Peace and Township Supervisor. Halladay, Leroy Farmer, S. 26, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. Vayland. Mr. Hallady was born in Iowa in 1884 and settled in Hand County in 1910. Hammill, Curtis Blacksmith and Repair Shop, Ree Heights. Mr. Hammill was born in Ohio in 1878 and settled in hand County in 1882. He is married to Clara Bingham; they are the parents of three children. Hammill, M. A. Farmer, S. 35, T. Rockdale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Hammill was born in Ohio in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Addie Molyneux; they are the parents of three children. He has served as Assessor and School Clerk. Hammill, O. R. Farmer, S. 34, T. Cedar, P. O. Glendale. Mr. Hammill was born in Ohio in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to May McKinney; they have three children. Hammond, J. H. Farmer, S. 33, T. Pearl, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Hammond was born in Nebraska in 1888 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Bertha Davis. Hancock, E. A. Farmer, Breeder of Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey Hogs and Plymouth Rock Chickens, S. 34, T. Rockdale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Hancock was born in Iowa in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1905. He is married to Mary E. Felkey; they are the parents of three children. He has served as Township Clerk. Hand County Officials C. M. Carroll, Judge: Chas. I. Odle, Auditor; H. H. Schmieter, Register of Deeds, W. S. Thomas, Treasurer; Henry Erb, Sheriff; W. E. Morrow, Clerk of Court; H. J. Bushfield, States Attorney; Margaret Duthie, Superintendent of Schools; S. E. Wallis, Coroner. County Commissioners- Henry Scott, Chairman; Ed Andrews, John McMurtry, J. T. Bailey, and C. F. Erickson. Hand County State Bank General Banking, Miller. Hanks, Sarah E. Farming, S. 26 T. Bates P. O. Bates. Born in Pennsylvania in 1867 and settled in Hand County in 1891. Hannun, A. R. Farmer, S. 31, T. Gilbert, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Hannun was born in Iowa in 1859 and settled in hand County in 1884. He is married to Maud Hoskin; they are the parents of two children. He has served as School Treasurer and Township Treasurer. Hanson, John Farmer, S. 1, T. Ree Heights, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Hanson was born in Denmark in 1846 and settled in hand County in 1908. Hardie, Adolf Farmer, S. 11, T. Plato, P. O. Zell. Hr. Hardie was born in Switzerland in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1906. Hare, Isaac Retired Farmer, Redfield. Mr. Hare was born in Canada in 1850 and settled in Hand County in 1890. He has served as Township Supervisor for a number of years. Harris, George T. Farmer, S. 9, T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Harris was born in Maryland in 1839 and settled in hand County in 1883. He is married to R. M. Donnelly; they are the parents of nine children. Mr. Harris has served as Township Treasurer and Township Supervisor. Harris, M. D. St. Lawrence Roller Mills, St. Lawrence. Mr. Harris was born in Indiana in 1854 and settled in Hand County in 1901. He is married to Rosa Crawford; they have seven children. Harris, U. G. Farmer, S. 3, T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Harris was born in Indiana in 1867 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Sarah Alice Major; they are the parents of two children. He has served as Assessor for a number of years. Healey Bros. Publishers of the Miller Gazette, Miller. Heasley, Henry Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 4, T. Cedar, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Heasley was born in Iowa in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1903. He is married to Annie D. Reynolds; they are the parents of ten children. Mr. Heasley has served as Township Treasurer and Justice of Peace. Heezen, Benjamin Farmer, S. 1 T. Mondamin, P. O. Ames. Mr. Heezen was born in Nebraska in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Hattie Boeve; they are the parents of six children. He has served as Township Clerk. Heinzerling, A. Farmer, S. 10, T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Heinzerling was born in Illinois in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Blanche Rush; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Heinzerling has served as Chairman of School Board and Road Overseer. Heller, G. Farmer, S. 6, T. Spring, P. O. Orient. Mr. Heller was born in Germany in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1886. He is married to Anna Schmidt; they are the parents of five children. Heltibridle, J. W. Real estate, Loans and Insurance, Miller. Hendrickson, Albert S. 21, T. Campbell, P. O. Afton. Mr. Hendrickson was born in Iowa in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He is married to Olava Jacobson; they have one child. Mr. Hendrickson has served as Township Supervisor, Assessor and Road Overseer. Henshaw, C. H. Liver, Miller. Mr. Henshaw was born in New York State in 1839 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is a veteran of the Civil War. He has served as a member of the City Council. Hiatt, L. N. Farmer, S. 28, T. Burdette, P. O. Burdette. Mr. Hiatt was born in Iowa in 1861 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Lillie Thorton; they are the parents of five children. Hicks, Fred Farmer, S. 33, T. Alpha, P. O. Miller. Mr. Hicks was born in Iowa in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Martha Alvis. Hill, C. C. Farmer, S. 26, T. Grand, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Hill was born in Iowa in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1910. Hill, E. T. Dealer in Hardware, Harness and Jewelry, St. Lawrence. Mr. Hill was born in England in 1861 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Elva I. Barrett; they are the parents of two children. He has served as Justice of Peace. Hill, J. H. Livery and Feed Barn, Ree Heights. Mr. Hill was born in West Virginia in 1859 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Nona M. Graves; they are the parents of five children. Mr. Hill has served as Township Supervisor. Hill, O. F. Farmer, S. 17, T. Burdette, P. O. Burdette. Mr. Hill was born in Illinois in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1899. He is married to Anna Buckert; they have two children. Hinkley, C. B. Farmer and Steam Engineer, S. 84, T. Wheaton, P. O. Burdette. Mr. Hinkley was born in Wisconsin in 1871 and settled in Hand County in 1893. He is married to Clara Wilson; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Hinkley has served as Township Clerk. Hollister, W. F. Farmer, S. 20, T. Hulbert, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Hollister was born in Wisconsin in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Emma E. Cawood; they are the parents of one child. Holt, Albert E. Farmer, S. 2, T. Harrison, P. O. Orient. Mr. Holt was born in Iowa in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1909. Holt, Theron L. Farmer, S. 28 T. Park, P. O. Orient. Mr. Holt was born in Iowa in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Ellen J. Morgan. Holzwarth, F. C. Farmer, S. 20, T. Florence, P. O. Miller. Mr. Holzwarth was born in South Dakota in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1909. Horner, Tim Farmer, S. 24, T. Bates, P. O. Bates. Mr. Horner was born in New York State in 1854 and settled in Hand County in 1896. He is married to Bertie Austin; they have seven children. Houdek, J. J. Farmer, Breeder of Thoroughbred Aberdeen Angus Cattle and Poland China Hogs, S. 15, T. Ontario, P. O. Houdek. Mr. Houdek was born in Bohemia in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1890. He is married to Josephine J. Zemlicka; they are the parents of two children. He has served as Assessor and Township Supervisor. Hudkins & Irwin Dealers in Real Estate, Rockham Humphrey, Bert Farmer, S. 19, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Humphrey was born in Iowa in 1874 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Katie McCabe; they are the parents of six children. He has served as Assessor. Hurd, W. E. Farmer and Threshing Machine Operator, S. 28, T. Carlton, P. O. Howell. Mr. Hurd was born in Wisconsin in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1883. Irwin, A. D. Dealer in Real Estate, Rockham. Mr. Irwin was born in Canada in 1876. He has been a resident of Hand County twenty-four years. He is married to Sadie Justice; they have three children. Jacobson, Benjamin Farmer, S. 4, T. Holden, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Jacobson was born in Iowa in 1880 and settled in hand County in 1909. Jarmuth, L. T. Cashier First State Bank, St. Lawrence. Mr. Jarmuth was born in Illinois in 1884 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Ida Grabow; they have one child. Mr. Jarmuth has served as City Treasurer. Jekyll, David T. Real Estate, Highmore Jennings, George Farmer and Breeder of Registered Poland China Hogs, S. 28, T. Midland, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Jennings was born in Iowa in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Mary Ransom; they are the parents of three children. Jensen, Jens Farmer, S. 3 T. Linn, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Jensen was born in Denmark in 1880 and settled in Hand County in 1884. Jensen, John Farmer, S. 3 T. Carlton, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Jensen was born in Denmark in 1855 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Dorthea Madsen; they are the parents of five children. Mr. Jensen has served as Township Treasurer. Johnson, Claus A. Farmer. S. 22, T. Park, P. O. Orient. Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden in 1849 and settled in Hand County in 1908. He is married to Emma Carlson; they are the parents of eleven children. Johnson, J. M. Farmer, S. 9, T. Plato, P. O. Rockham, Mr. Johnson was born in Iowa in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1903. He is married to Ida Beyer; they have six children. Johnson, Ogee Farmer, S. 32, T. Rose Hill, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Johnson was born in Denmark in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1887. He is married to Anna K. Ross. Johnson, Oscar Farmer, S. 10, T. Bates, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Johnson was born in Denmark in 1886 and came to Hand County in 1887. He is married to Johanne Mortensen. He has served as Road Overseer. Johnson, Peter, Farmer, S. 15, T. Bates, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Johnson was born in Denmark in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1887. He is married to Anna K. Paulson; they are the parents of ten children. He has served as Township Supervisor and member of the School Board. Jones, Allen Farmer, S. 30, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Jones was born in Wales in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Emma Carl; they are the parents of five children. He has served as Assessor. Jones, J. L. Farmer, S. 15, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Jones was born in Wales in 1880 and came to Hand County in 1884. He is married to Mabel King; they are the parents of five children. Jones, R. H. Manager of Vayland Lumber Co., Vayland. Mr. Jones was born in Iowa in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1905. He is married to Cora A. Thompson. They are the parents of two children. Jones, R. M. Farmer, S. 5, T. Gilbert, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Jones was born in Wales in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Paulina Pieta; they have three children. Joyce, M. E. Jr. Farmer and Breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle, S. 30, T. Wheaton, P. O. Burdette. Mr. Joyce Jr. Was born in Massachusetts in 1855 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Rose McDonald; they are the parents of nine children. He has served as Township Supervisor and School Treasurer. Joyce, Pat. Farmer, S. 33, T. Wheaton, P. O. Burdette. Mr. Joyce was born in Massachusetts in 1854 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Frances Stemper; they are the parents of eight children. Kane, M. Farmer, S. 18 T. Hiland, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Kane was born in Iowa in 1880 and came to Hand County in 1882. Kane, P. A. Farmer, S. 18, T. Hiland, P. O. Miller. Mr. Kane was born in Wisconsin in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Kittie Bingham; they are the parents of four children. He has served as Township Clerk. Keil, H. W. Farmer, S. 3 T. Fairview, P. O. Orient. He is married to Anna Archer. Kelley, W. B. Farmer, S, 34, T. Como, P. O. Bailey. Mr. Kelley was born in Wisconsin in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Daisy Moon; they are the parents of five children. He has served as Road Overseer. Kelly, Albert Farmer and Proprietor Pleasant View Farms. S. 11, T. Como, P. O. Valleyview. Mr. Kelly was born in Pennsylvania in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Helen McMurtry; they are the parents of five children. Mr. Kelly has served as Township Treasurer and Chairman of School Board. Kelly, C. S. Farmer, S. 33, T. Cedar, P. O. Valleyview. Mr. Kelly was born in Pennsylvania in 1866 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Grace McMurtry; they are the parents of six children. He has served as Road Overseer. Kenyon, Harry R. Farmer, S. 20 T. Burdette, P. O. Burdette. Mr. Kenyon was born in Wisconsin in 1871 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Minnie A. Keeler; they are the parents of four children. Mr. Kenyon has served as Township Treasurer. King, J. M. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7 T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. King was born in Massachusetts in 1840 and settled in Hand County in 1881. He is married to May E. Parks; they are the parents of nine children. Mr. King is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 92nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted in 1862 and was discharged in 1865. Kinsey, W. G. Farmer and Breeder of High Grade Percheron Horses, S. 9, T. Logan, P. O. Miller. Mr. Kinsey was born in Illinois in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Gertie Waters; they are the parents of three children. Kintigh, T. H. Farmer, S. 14, T. Pleasant Valley, P. O. Miller. Mr. Kintigh was born in Ohio in 1841 and settled in Hand County in 1886. He is married to Alice M. Bennett; they are the parents of nine children. Mr. Kintigh is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company D, 38th Ohio, as Sergeant. He enlisted in 1861 and was discharged in 1865. Mr. Kintigh has served as Township Supervisor, Township Treasurer, and Township Clerk. Klebsch, Irving A. Farmer, S. 18, T. Plato, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Klebsch was born in South Dakota in 1886 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Clara Horn. Koc, Matej Farmer, S. 27, T. Como, P. O. Bailey. Mr. Koc was born in Bohemia in 1858 and settled in hand County in 1887. He is married to Mary Skala; they are the parents of ten children. He has served as Township Treasurer, Township Supervisor and Chairman School Board. Koel, J. C. Farmer, S. 2, T. Riverside, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Koel was born in Minnesota in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Katie Schlitz; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Koel has served as Township Supervisor. Kolbe, A. W. Dealer in General Merchandise, Burdette. Mr. Kolbe was born in Wisconsin in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1906. Kopecky, August J. Farmer, S. 17, T. Ontario, P. O. Houdek. Mr. Kopecky was born in Wisconsin in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Jessie Forman; they are the parents of three children. He has served as Assessor. Kramer, John Farmer, S. 22, T. St. Lawrence, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Kramer was born in Iowa in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1903. He is married to Mary Miller; they are the parents of nine children. Mr. Kramer has served as Road Overseer. Kramps, Henry Farmer and Breeder of Registered Aberdeen Angus Cattle, S. 13, T. Fairview, P. O. Howell. Mr. Kramps was born in Germany in 1864 and settled in Hand County in 1893. He is married to Anna Naber; they are the parents of six children. Kruger, T. H. Farmer, S. 32 T. Fairview, P. O. Orient. Mr. Kruger was born in Germany in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Emma Ponto; they are the parents of four children. He has served as Justice of the Peace and Township Clerk. Kuper, Joseph Farmer, S. 28, T. Park, P. O. Orient. Mr. Kuper is a native of Hand County. Labor, August Farmer, S. 10, T. Rockdale, P. O. Miller. Mr. Labor was born in Germany in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Etta Kruger; they are the parents of two children. Lacosse, L. H. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 12, T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Lacosse was born in Vermont in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1886. Laird, Norton Yards F. J. Weber, Manager, Retail Lumber, Miller. Lanz, Chris. Farmer, S. 31, T. York, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Lanz was born in Iowa in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Addelia Roenfelde; they have three children. Lapka, K. Farmer, S. 6, T. Park, P. O. Orient. Mr. Lapka was born in Germany in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Marcella Tamplen; they have seven children. Lawler, John Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 1, T. Cedar, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Lawler was born in Ireland in 1849 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Elizabeth Dowling; they are the parents of four children. He has served as Justice of Peace, School Clerk, School Director and Township Supervisor. Lawson, A. V. Farmer, S. 23 T. Burdette, P. O. Tulare. Mr. Lawson was born in Wisconsin in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Fannie Hauge; they have two children. Mr. Lawson has served as Township Supervisor and School Treasurer. Leadbetter, Fred C. Farmer, S. 9 T. Midland, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Leadbetter was born in Wisconsin in 1855 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to F. Alice Reynolds; they have one child. Mr. Leadbetter has served as Township Supervisor. Lehman, Fred C. Farmer, S. 34, T. Rose Hill, P. O. Wessington. Mr. Lehman was born in Germany in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Ellen B. Best; they have three children. Leitner, Anton Farmer, S. 7 T. Plato, P. O. Rockham. Mr. Leitner was born in Austria in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1885. He is married to Bertha Schmidt; they are the parents of nine children. Lenz, Henry Dealer in Hardware and farm Implements, Vayland. Mr. Lenz was born in Germany in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He is married to Louise Kahre; they have six children. Leyson, E. J. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 1, T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. Mr. Leyson was born in Wisconsin in 1874 and settled in Hand County in 1901. He is married to Edith A. Theobald; they are the parents of two children. Mr. Leyson has served as School Clerk and School Treasurer. Linn, K. M. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Percheron Horses, S. 32, T. Linn, P. O. Howell. Mr. Linn was born in Pennsylvania in 1867 and settled in Hand County in 1892. Linstrom, C. P. Farmer and Steam Breaker, Ree Heights. Mr. Linstrom was born in Illinois in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1899. Lister, Martin Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs, S. 30, T. Burdette, P. O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Lister was born in Illinois in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Emma Rath. Loyd & Company Lands, Loans and Insurance, Miller. Loomis, J. A. Blacksmith and Machine Shop, St. Lawrence. Mr. Loomis was born in Michigan in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1892. He is married to Mary H. Shephard; they are the parents of two children. Lovell, E. G. Farmer, S. 31, T. Logan, P. O. Miller. Mr. Lovell was born in Iowa in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1901. He is married to Addie Chettle; they have three children. Lutz, Theodore Farmer, S. 21, T. Plato, P. O. Zell. Mr. Lutz was born in Germany in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1883.