SURNAMES
BEGINNING WITH THE LETTER "H"
HACK, John, grocer. Born in Austria December, 1824. Came to Red Wing from his native country October 8, 1854. Commenced his present business in 1868. Married Katie Cocter in 1853. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HAGER,
Wolf, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Red Wing.
HAGG, John, shoemaker, village, Cannon Falls.
HAGGARD, T.B., (Civil War) farmer, sec.
33, P.O. Fair Point. Born in Kentucky in 1819. Married Lucy
Turpin in February 1839; she was born in Kentucky in 1815.
Emigrated to Iowa in the spring of 1852; 1855 came to this county
with an ox team, selecting a claim in this township on section 35
of 160 acres; in the fall of 1856 moved and settled on his
present estate of 240 acres, with 21 acres of timber. At the
first term of meeting held in May, 1855, he was elected the first
justice of the peace and has also served as supervisor; is also
the second oldest living settler in this township. In 1864 he
enlisted in the 2nd Minn. Battery as corporal and served over two
years on the plains. They have four children living -- Sumara,
wife of A.C. Woodbury; Henry, William and Mary, twins. Lost three
children -- Elizabeth, Eliza J. and one that died in infancy on
December 16, 1857 which was the first death in the township. To
the subject of this sketch, the writer is largely indebted for
the facts of the early history of the township. History of
Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HAGGSTROM, C. A, farmer, sec.
12, P.O. Wastedo. Was born in Sweden, August 6, 1826. Came to
America in 1854, first settling in Henry county, Illinois, where
he remained until the fall of 1855 and moved to where he now
lives. Owns 250 acres of land, worth $10,000. Married Martha
Christine Johnson in Sweden in 1852. Their children are John G,
Frans, August, Tilda and Anna. E. John G, the eldest son, resides
near his father on section 9, owns 167 acres, worth $6,500. He
was born in Henry county, Illinois on August 20, 1854 and was an
infant when his parents moved to this place. Is now chairman of
the board of supervisors and also school district clerk. Married
Minne Magnuson in this township in February 1876. She is a native
of Sweden.
HAGGSTROM, Charles A., farmer, sec. 9, P.O. Wastedo
HAHN, W. farmer, sec. 11, P.O. Frontenac.
HAKANSON, Nelson, farmer, sec. 4, P.O. Cannon Falls.
HALE, Sherman, retired. Cannon Falls.
HALL, O.I., physician, surgeon and druggist. Born
in Wales, NY September 11, 1843. Graduated from the medical
department at Buffalo University February 28, 1873. Married Annie
Holden on April 14, 1873. She was born in Ravenshead, England
1845. Settled in this village in July 1874, whre he has followed
his profession. His only child, Sarah, was born in July 1877.
History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HALL, Oscar H. (Civil War) physician, surgeon and
druggist, Zumbrota village, was born in Erie county, NY, November
29, 1842; was married to Delia M Meade, April 15, 1867; she was
born in Columbia county, Wisconsin on August 15, 1847. Mr. Hall
enlisted in Company A, 8th New York Cavalry on August 6, 1862,
and was honorably discharged at the expiration of three years'
service. He received his medical education in Buffalo, NY,
graduating in the fall of 1868. September of the same year came
to this village and commenced the practice of medicine; 1874, in
partnership with his brother, established their present drug
store. He has two daughters, named Virgie and Margie. History of
Goodhue county, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HALLER, Andrew, carpenter,
sec. 24, P.O. Wanamingo
HALLER, Anders A., carpenter, sec. 24, P.O. Wanamingo
HALLIDAY, B.W., farmer, sec.
22, P.O. Roscoe. Born in Tompkins county, NY in 1825. Married A.V.
Gilbert, December 1848. She died in 1859, leaving three children
-- William J., Newton H. and Ann Eliza. Emigrated with parents
when a child to Steuben county, NY, where his father James H.
still resides. Came to this county in November 1856; built a
shanty near his present estate, where he lived some years,
securing his land of 80 acres by pre-emption. Here he has since
resided and is one of the early pioneers of this town. Was
chairman of the board 6 years, assessor 3 years. From 1866 to
1871 the principal raods were laid out under his supervision. His
present wife, Mary M. Bonney was born in Madison county, NY in
1825. Annis Elvira is their only child. Members of the M.E.
Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, Mn 1878.
HALVORSON, Halvor, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Wastedo.
HALVERSON, Martin, Wanamingo village, merchant; was born
in Norway in 1842. Came to America in 1866; to this township the
same year. Soon after his arrival he engaged as clerk for H.C.
Serum, who kept a store where Mr. H. now keeps; became proprietor
in 1872, of his present establishment; he has been postmaster
since 1873. Married Greatha Bjoruethun in 1873; she is a native
of Norway. Their children are -- Henry, Lena (now deceased) and
Jens. Mr. Halverson is a member of the Norwegian Evangelical
Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HAMILTON, James, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Red Wing. Born
in Ireland on May 2, 1825. Came to this country in 1844, settling
in Massachusetts. Came to this county in 1855 and now owns 160
acres of land, Married in Troy, NY Leavina Burill on October 12,
1854. She was born in Canada on June 22, 1834. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HANCOCK. David, born in
Royalston, Worcester county, Mass. on April 22, 1812. Moved to
Grafton county, N.H. when quite young; thence to Montpelier, VT
in 1832. Married in Bradford, VT to Adeline Stearns, May 22, 1841.
She was born in Alstead, N.H. on June 14, 1816 and died in
Montpelier, VT June 13, 1853. June 3, 1854 the subject of this
sketch came to Red Wing, MN, where he married O.M. Fields on May
22, 1854. She was born in Jeffries, N.H. on June 20, 1828.
History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HANCOCK, Joseph W., county superintendent of
schools. Born in Oxford, N.H. on April 4, 1816. Married Martha
Mariah Houghton in Wooster county, Massachusetts. She died in
this county in March of 1851. Married for second wife, Julia
Thompson, who was born in Indiana. Mr. Hancock went with parents
to Vermont when 15 years old. Came to this county as a missionary
on June 13, 1849, and has ever since maintained a residence at
Red Wing. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
HANCOCK, Lucius, county
treasurer; born in Washington county, VT. June 14, 1844;
emigrated to this county with parents on June 3, 1854, settling
in Red Wing, where he married Caroline D. Bruce on May 17, 1868.
She was born in Washington county, VT, December 16, 1846. David L.,
their only child died when nearly four months old. History of
Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HANCOCK, William B.(Civil War) farmer, sec.
1, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Oxford, NH January 26, 1832.
Accompanied his parents to Washington County, VT; came to this
county in 1853. Was married in December 1855 to Laura Smith. She
was born in Washington County, VT on January 13, 1832. Owns 135
acres of land. Mr. Hancock enlisted in 1861 in the 6th regt., VT
Infantry. Was wounded in an action in front of Yorktown, VA in
concsequence of which he was discharged and receives a pension.
Have three children - Eugene, Arabella and Maud. Family attends
the M.E. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.
HANGO, Knut K., farmer, sec. 9, P.O. Wastedo
HANN, Charles, farmer, sec. 7, P.O. Wacoota.
HANSEN. T.A., Reverend, was born March 28, 1848 in
Spydeberg, Christiana Stift, Norway. Went to Christiana in 1863,
where he at the Latin School of "Aars e Foss" was
prepared for the univeristy, and accepted at the latter
institution in 1868. Passed examen philosophicum in 1871, took
the theoretical degree in 1876 and the practical in 1878, was
soon after ordained and started for America, arriving in this
township in September of the present year and at once entered
upon his duties as assistant pastor in the Holden Congregation.
He married in 1878 Maren Christine Syltinglid, who was born
August 11, 1858.
HANSON, Gunder (no other information)
HANSON, Hans, farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Vasa.
HANSON, J.O., dealer in groceries. Born in Sweden
on May 5, 1855. Came to this country settling in Red Wing in 1864.
John P. Peterson, his partner in business was born in Sweden,
September 10, 1850. Emigrated to Red Wing with parents May 4,
1868. This firm is located on Main Street, where they commenced
business November 16, 1877. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing,
MN 1878.
HANSON, John, hardware merchant and dealer in
agricultural implements, Cannon Falls. Was born in Norway,
February 7, 1841. Came to America in July 1865; first residing in
Chicago, from which port he shipped and sailed until July 1866,
when he came to this state, first settled in Red Wing. While a
resident of Chicago, he married Annie M. Brown, July 15, 1865,
who is a native of Norway and was born August 6, 1844. On
arriving at Red Wing, he engaged as clerk in the hardware store
of E.L. Baker, which position he occupied until the spring of
1876, when he, in company with E.C. Howard, engaged in the
hardware business at River Falls, Wis., after years' experience,
he sold out to his partner and in April 1877, established his
present business. Their children are Jalmer B. born March 7, 1868,
Ole L. born May 8, 1870; Henry A. born August 29, 1872; Alfred J.
born September 19, 1874 and Arthur J. born March 19, 1877. They
are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HANSON, John O. blacksmith, Roscoe Centre. Born in
Sweden in 1840, emigrated to America in 1869. Came to this
county, stopping a few months in Zumbrota, when he came to the
Centre, and rented a shop and engaged in his occupation, which he
has since successfully followed. In 1873 he built the shop he now
occupies and his residence adjoining and is conducting a
lucrative business. Same year married Johanna Peterson. She was
born in Sweden in 1850. Edwin W. is their only living child. Lost
one, Mary J., members of the Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HANSON, Ole, farmer, sec. 24, P.O. Red Wing.
HANSON, Oscar, farmer, sec. 15, P.O. Wastedo
HARMES, Fred, farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Red Wing.
HARN, E.L. was born in
Sidney, Shelby county, Ohio on August 24, 1836. Moved with
parents to Elkhart county, Indiana in 1845. In 1851 he went to
Chicago and was engaged in milling until 1866, when he came to
Minneapolis and engaged as head miller in the Island Mill for a
number of years, then in the Cataract Mill at the same place. In
1871 he went to Winona where he was engaged in Otto Frosts' mill
for two years and in September 1873 to Red Wing, and has since
been engaged as head miller in the mills of Red Wing Mill Company.
Married Miss Z. St. John in Cass county, Michigan in April of
1865. She was a native of New York State. Their children are
Hattie B., Lottie M., Arthur and an infant not named. History of
Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HARNISCH, Edward, harness
maker, Cannon Falls; was born in Ramsey county, MN. April 17,
1847. At the age of twenty two years he went to Hudson, WI,
engaged in farming until the spring of 1871, when he went to
Hastings, Dakota county, served an apprenticeship to the trade of
harness maker with Fred Schurch. In 1872 he went to St. Paul,
where he was ermployed at his trade during the winter and in the
spring of 1873, returned to Hudson, Wis., and opened a harness
shop; moved to Minneapolis and worked at the harness business
there until June 1875, and in the fall of that year opened his
present place of business. Married Cora S. Kirchner of Hastings,
April 1872; she was born in Prussia on September 15, 1851. Their
children are -- Edward F. and Bertha C. (twins) born January 28,
1873 and Frank G. born July 28, 1876. They are memebrs of the
German Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN
1878.
HARPER, Henry, farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Pine Island.
Born in Ashtabula, Ohio in 1831. Emigrated with his parents to
Kane county, Illinois in 1844. Moved to this county May 1, 1855,
pre-empting 160 acres of his present estate, which he commenced
breaking the 13th of that month; living in a wagon box through
the summer and in the fall erected a log cabin, in which he lived
until the following year, when he built the house now occupied by
Johnson, and has since erected his present residence, and
increased his acres to 240, valued at $50 per acre. Is one of the
earliest settlers in this town and has experienced all the
hardships of pioneer life. Is 1858 married Jennie M. Conant; she
was born in Canada in 1837. Harry C., John C., Elbie C. and Ezra
are their living children. Lost two that died in infancy. History
of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
HARRISON, A., (Mexican War) farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Cannon
Falls; was born in Donaghadee County Down, Ireland in 1820. At
the age of 17 years, went to sea, and was a sailor for many years.
During the Mexcian War he was engaged in the trasnportation of
soldiers from Boston to New Orleans. In 1849 he went by water to
California and engaged in mining for three years. He then went to
Valparaiso, Chili and Peru and at Callao shipped in an American
ship for New Orleans; thence an English ship to Liverpool and
home to Ireland. Married Margaret Jamieson in Ireland June 15,
1854; she was born May 2, 1822. Came to America in 1855, settling
in Leon Township, this county; thence to Stanton township, and in
the fall of 1863 moved to this farm. Owns 160 acres of land,
worth $35 per acre. Their children are -- James, Belle (now Mrs.
Robinson) and Betsy (twins) Maggie (now Mrs. Simons). The family
are members of the Methodist Church. History of Goodhue County,
Red Wing, MN 1878.
HARRISON, Thomas, farmer, sec. 7, P.O. Cannon Falls
HART, S.A., surveyor. Born in Lewis county, NY on
July 29, 1818. Emigrated to Dubuque county, Iowa in the fall of
1846, where he was engaged in the government survey through that
State into Minnesota and this county in 1853. He came to Red Wing
and permanently settled in 1854. Married Marietta Farnsworth
December 24, 1855. She was born in Chatauqua county, NY. History
of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HARTMAN, G. farmer, sec. 34, P.O. Red Wing.
HARTUNG, George, pastor of
the German Methodist church, Red Wing. Was born in Thuringen,
Germany on November 18, 1843. He accompanied his parents to the
United States in 1857, who settled in Washington county,
Minnesota, where he worked with his father until 1864, when he
procured a scholarship in the Wallace (German) College at Berea,
Ohio. He attended that institution two years and returned to
Washington county where he prosecuted his studies while working
on his father's farm. He was married September 18, 1869 to
Charlotte Spangenberg. She was born in Thuringen, Germany,
November 9, 1843. His first labors in the ministry were those of
a local preacher; his first charge was at St. Croix mission,
Prescott, Wisconsin, where he remained until regularly ordained a
minister of the Gospel, September 28, 1873. At that time he went
to Crow River mission, Wright county, Minnesota. At the
expiration of two years he was sent to Salem, West St. Paul,
having been created an elder on September 26, 1875. In October of
1876, he came to Red Wing and accepted his present charge. They
have four children living -- Amelia, Lydia, William and Alfred.
George F., born in Washington county September 6, 1870 died the
24th of the same month. Mrs. Hartung is also a member of the
German Methodist Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN
1878.
HASERICK, F.G., farmer, sec. 20, P.O. Stanton. Born
in Saxony, Germany December 20, 1824. Came to America in 1850,
settled near Salem, Mass. The following year he was joined by his
family, lived there until 1856, in the employ of the Lawrence Bay
State Company and the Naumkeag cotton factory as dyer. May 28,
1856, settled on his present farm of 160 acres worth $35 per acre.
Was married in Germany to Ernestine Reichelt, October 6, 1847.
She was born October 7, 1826. Their children are -- Emil, Lucy,
Anna and Alice. They have lost two children by death, Frank and
Lena. Mr. Haserick has held local offices many years. The family
are members of the Methodist Church. History of Goodhue County,
Red Wing, MN 1878.
HASSEMER, N., farmer, sec. 12, P.O. Red Wing.
HASLELLE, Elling A., farmer,
sec. 35, P.O. Wanamingo.
HATTANUR, N., farmer, sec. 18, P.O. Frontenac.
HASTINGS, J.L., mechanic.
Born in Chemung county, NY on February 24, 1835. Moved to
Bradford county, PA; thence to Oil Creek, PA and to this county
in 1865, but returned to Seneca Falls, NY; thence to Auburn, NY;
thence to Portsmouth, Ohio, thence to Sedalia, MO; and in
September 1874 again returned to this county where he was
maintained a continued residence in Red Wing. Married Mary Breese
of Chemung county, NY on February 24, 1859. Harry is his only
child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HASTINGS, W.T., retired.
Born in Elmira, Chemung county, NY September 10, 1810. He was
engaged in farming in early life, but at the age of 24 commenced
the mercantile trade, and after 12 years was engaged in milling.
He afterwards owned the Chemung County Bank. Was proprietor of
the "Chemung County Republican" and a member of the
Philadelphia Republic Convention that nominated General Fremont
for president in 1856. In the fall of that year he was elected to
the lower house of the legislature. Moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin
in 1858, and to Red Wing in 1859. Married W.N. Lybalt in 1838.
She was born in Bloomingburg, Sullivan county, NY. History of
Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HAUGEN, Knut S., farmer,
sec. 7, P.O. Norway
HAUGESAG, Eilif O., farmer,
sec. 15, P.O. Aspelund
HAUGLUM, Christen J. farmer, sec.
6, P.O. Aspelund.
HAUGLUM, Erling O., farmer,
sec. 7, P.O. Aspelund
HAWKINS, Oscar J. harness
maker, Cannon Falls. Was born in LaFayette, Ind. on May 27, 1855.
Came to this village with his parents in the fall of 1858. In May
1873 he went to Minneapolis, at which place he served four years
as apprecticeship to the trade of harness maker and returned to
Cannon Falls on June 1, 1877, and established the business in
which he is now engaged. Married on September 15, 1878 Miss
Carrie Zackrison, was was born in Vasa township September 17,
1860. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HAWKINS, W.E., dealer in paints, oils, etc. was born
in England August 15, 1830. Came to this country with parents
settling in New York City and afterwards moved to Albany, NY,
where he maried Sarah Middaugh, May 24, 1853. She was born in
Tioga county, PA on June 29, 1830. They emigrated to Red Wing on
May 20, 1855. Mr. Hawkins' business has gradually increased until
he now does the largest wholesale and retail trade of any house
in the county. Benjamin S., Effie Alene and William C. are their
children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HAKINSON, John, dealer in
groceries. Born in Sweden April 9, 1827. Emigrated to this
country, settling in Chisago county, Minnesota in 1853; thence to
this county, settling in the township of Vasa in 1863. Came to
Red Wing in the fall of 1857, engaging in the furniture business
and in 1871 commenced his present business. Married Mary
Peterson, November 4, 1858. She was born in Sweden. Beckey, Carl,
William and Oscar Ludwick are their children. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN.
HAWKINSON, Ole, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Red Wing. Born
in Sweden November 9, 1833. Came to the United States in 1854.
Stayed the first winter in St. Charles, Kane County, Ill. He
finally landed in Red Wing in April, 1855, which then consisted
only of a few houses, two stores and two taverns. Came to this
farm in 1857. Owns 160 acres where he resides, and 320 in Nobles
County,. Was married the same year on the 31st day of October to
Keirsty Nelson. She was born in Sweden, November 5, 1836. Have
nine children living -- William, Hannah, Nellie, Anthony, Edward,
Ferdinand, Oscar, Theodore and Selma. Lost one, Eugenia, born
February 16, 1869, died July 24, 1870. Family belongs to the
Swedish Lutheran Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing,
1878.
HAWLEY, A.B., (deceased) was born in Caroline,
Tompkins county, NY November 6, 1833. In 1852 he graduated at
Hobart College, Geneva, NY. Having chosen the medical profession
for his life work, he at once commenced his studies and graduated
at the medical department of the above college in 1855. In order
to still further perfect himself in his studies, he visited
Europe and attended two courses of medical lectures in Edinburg,
Scotland, one course in London, England and one in Paris, France.
He then returned to Geneva and July 16, 1857 came to Red Wing,
where he was a successful practitioner for ten years. In 1867 he
engaged in the drug business, in which he continued until his
death, September 20, 1878. He was married to Miss H.B.
Blackstock, who was a native of Alleghany City, Pennsylvania.
History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HAYDMAN, George, farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Red Wing.
HAYMAN, William, Sr.., farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Red
Wing.
HAYMAN, William, Jr., farmer, sec. 22, P.O. Red
Wing.
HAYWARD, George W., farmer, sec.
18, P.O. Pine Island. Born in England in 1835, came to this
country in the spring of 1855 and settled on this farm of 240
acres, one-quarter section of which he pre-empted, 1858 married
Lavina Reinhart, who died in 1873, leaving two children, both of
whom are living, Alfred H. and Alice C. Mr. Hayward is one of the
early pioneers, settled in this town in 1855. Was supervisor
three terms, chairman of the board one term and has always been
identified with the prosperity of the town and county. He has
made two trips across the Atlantic, first in 1857 and in 1874.
His present wife, Sarah N. Marsh was born in England in 1849.
They were married in 1877 and have one child, Blanch. History of
Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HAYWARD, Giles, farmer, sec. 20, P.O. Pine Island.
Born in England in 1829. Emigrated to America in 1850, settled in
Whitewater, Wisconsin; remained two years; then moved to
Chippewa, same state; engaged in lumber business; 1854 went to
England, returning the following year settling in this town April
26; pre-empted 160 acres in Roscoe and purchased 80 acres, where
he resided for 18 years. In 1859, he married Pracilla C. Dumford.
She was born in England in 1830. Formed co-partnership with J.A.
Tarbox in 1872 in the steam flouring mill at Pine Island; 1875
sold his interest in the same for his present fine estate of 160
acres. He is one of the early pioneers. Clara D., Walter W,
Wallace D, Frederick E. and Mary B are their living children;
lost one child, Giles W. Members of the Episcopal Church. History
of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HEBER, Nicholas, (Civil War) merchant, P.O.
Lake City. Born in Germany on November 14, 1837. Came to the US
in 1857. Settled in Dubuque county, Iowa, where he remained until
August 26, 1861, when he enlisted in Co. H, 7th Wisconsin
Infantry; served with them in all their marches, scouts, battles
etc., including nearly all of the heavy engagements in which the
Army of the Potomac participated; was wounded at battle of South
Mountain, also at Gettysburg and again in an engagement on the 30th
of March, 1865. Was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and six months
later received a commission as captain. After four year's hard
service, he was mustered out at Madison, Wisconsin. Was married
August 29, 1866 to Anna Magaeres. She was born in Luxemburg in
1844. Have five children -- Maggie, John, Katie, Bella and
Nicholas. Came to this county in 1870. Owns 80 acres of land.
Family belongs to the Catholic Church. History of Goodhue County,
Red Wing, MN 1878.
HEGGIE, David G., farmer, sec. 28, P.O. Lake City. Born
in Scotland in 1826 and emigrated to this country in the fall of
1847, and settled in Oswagotchie, St. Lawrence County, NY, where
he lived until 1852, when he returned to Scotland and enlisted in
the 93rd Southerland Highlanders, and served 5 years in the
Crimean War. Participated in the battles of Alma, Inkerman and
the struggle of Redan Tower. Was wounded at Alma and again at
Inkerman and confined in the hospital some months. Served two
years following the close of the war. In 1858 returned to America
and settled in Janesville, WIsconsin, where in September 1861,
married Margaret White. She was born in Scotland in 1844. In 1864,
removed to Mount Pleasant, Wabasha County, where he lived until
March 1876, when he moved on his present estate, consisting of
332 acrs. Was chairman of the board two or three years and the
family members are of the West Florence Church. Jane, James,
John, Annie M., Jeanette, Mary Martha and Isabel are their living
children. Lost one, William D. History of Goodhue County, Red
Wing, MN, 1878.
HELLMEKE, Henry, farmer, sec. 4, P.O. Red Wing.
HELLMILLER, Joseph, farmer, sec. 5, P.O. Red Wing.
HENNINGS, Christ, (Civil War) farmer, sec.
26, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Germany August 15, 1838. Came with his
parents to this county in 1857. Settled on Wells Creek in this
section. Enlisted October 1861, Co. E., 3rd Minn. Inf. Was with
the regiment in their campaign against the Indians. Afterward
went south and participated in all the marches, scouts and
battles in which the regiment was engaged. Was among the captured
in the action at Murfreesboro, TN, July 13, 1862. The surrender
being made, owing to the inefficiency of the colonel commanding.
Was paroled and afterward exchanged. Served until November 28,
1864, at which time he was mustered out on account of expiration
of term of service. Was married November 9, 1868 to Margaret Jane
Saunders. She was born in England in 1848. Have five children -
Irvin, Willie, Ozro, Clarence and Fred. Owns 240 acres of land.
Family belongs to the Presbyterian church. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, 1878.
HENNINGS, John, farmer, sec. 26, P.O. Red Wing.
HENRICKS, Jospeh, farmer, sec. 17, P.O. Red Wing.
HERBERG, Thorleif, blacksmith,
sec. 20, P.O. Aspelund
HERBERT, B,B., was born on a farm near Cuba, Fulton
county, Illinois, May 3, 1843. He remained there until ten years
of age. About that date his parents moved to Henry county, Iowa,
some twenty miles back of Burlington, where he worked on a farm
summers and attended district school winters. On the 17th of
April 1856 the family arrived in Red Wing but immediately settled
on a farm in Belle Creek township, where he engineered a breaking
team and assisted in turning over 35 acres of Minnesota sod. That
fall the family changed again and took up their abode in Hay
Creek Valley, Featherstone township, two and a half miles from
Red Wing. Here the young man tilled the soil in the summer and in
the winter trudged two and a half miles mornings and evenings to
Red Wing to attend Hamline University. Some days the mercury
would sink out of sight, but the boy's ambition was up and he was
determined not to miss a day if it did cost him a few frozen
ears, fingers and toes -- which it did. His first attendance at
the university was the winter of 1856-7. The next summer and
winter he put in the same way, but the following year 1858-9, he
devoted his entire time to the farm. The winter of 1859-60 he
taught a district school in a room of his father's house. The
fall of 1861 he began a regular course at Hamline University,
continued his studies systematically until June of 1865 at which
time he graduated in the classical course and took the degree of
A.B. Immediately after his graduation, he was elected by the
board of trustees principal of the Rochester Seminary, taught in
that institution during the school term of 1865-6. That spring he
canvassed Olmstead county, lecturing and introducing outline
maps, school charts and school apparatus. In September of that
year he delivered a lecture before the State Teacher's
Association, at Faribault, that was spoken of as an able and
interesting production. Immediately after, he proceeded to Ann
Arbor, Michigan to attend the law school of that University. On
the way he fell in with Major Durkee and from that peculiar and
accidental meeting an acquaintance was formed that ripened into a
warm personal friendship. They became roommates at the university
and wrestled over the same volume of Blackstone together. They
were determined to master Blackstone or die, and they are both in
good health up to date. The winter of 1866-7 he attended law
lectures at the university delivered by Judges Cooley and
Campbell of the Supreme Court of Michigan, and Professors Walker
and Pond, prominent members of the Detroit bar. In the spring of
1867 Mr. Herbert returned home to the farm in Hay Creek Valley,
again devoting himself to agricultural pursuits, prosecuting his
law studies in the meantime with a tenacity of purpose
characteristic of the man. That fall he entred the law office of
Wilder & Williston, Red Wing, where, under their direction,
he pursued his studies, assisted greatly by Judge Horace Wilder,
to whom he was admitted to the bar, opened an office in Red Wing
and began the practice of his profession. In June of that year,
he delivered a masters' address and received the degree of Master
of Arts at "Old Hamline". In the fall of 1870, he was
elected a member of the board of education, and was also clerk of
the district, which position he filled for several years.
December 28, 1871 he was married to Miss Mary E. Sweny, daughter
f Dr. W.W. Sweney of Red Wing. She was born in Fulton county,
Illinois on July 16, 1847. A singular coincidence connected with
these families is the fact that the given names of the parents on
both sides is alike, and the three marriages were solemnized on
the 28th of December. In the spring of 1873, Mr. Herbert aided in
starting Red Wing Mills and was elected the first secretary of
that corporation. The fall of 1873 himself and E.J. Hodgson
started the Grange Advance, now the Red Wing Advance. In February
of 1877, he was elected secretary of the Red Wing Stoneware
Company, which enterprise he was largely instrumental in
developing. March 6, 1877, Mr. Herbert, J.M. Hodgman and others
started the Red Wing Building Association, which has since become
an important institution, and of which he is the secretary. He is
also secretary of the Mississippi Valley Industrial Association,
a stockholder in the Red Wing Advance, one ofthe editors, the
business manager; also half owner with Mr. J. A. Leonard, who
owns the other half, of the Red Wing Printing Company,
established by them and others in July of 1877. In a word, he has
takn an important part in every enterprise for building up the
financial interests of the city and county since he became
identified with their industries. Himself and wife are members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he has always been a
Republican, but is not a rigid party man. There is one child,
William E. born October 17, 1872. History of Goodhue County, Red
Wing, MN 1878.
HERDER, Christ, farmer, sec. 3, P.O. Red Wing.
HERLINGER, W.G., farmer, sec. 14, P.O. Frontenac.
Born in Northhampton county, PA in 1822. Married Nancy E.
Phillips in 1848. She was born in Chenango county, NY in 1831.
Emigrated to this county in 1855 and settled in this town where
he pre-empted 120 acres, traveling with oxen and securing his
claim at midnight. Here he erected a pioneer cabin and lived some
years in the full enjoyment and hardships of pioneer life. He
subsequently sold, and moved on his present estate of 176 acres,
valued at $40 per acre, where he has since made it his home. Is
one of the earliest settlers of this town. Served one term as
constable. Emma and Fannie are their living children. History of
Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
HERMAN, George, farmer,
sec. 25, P.O. Hay Creek.
HERMAN, Gustave, farmer,
sec. 35, P.O. Hay Creek.
HERMAN, H, farmer, sec.
25, P.O. Hay Creek
HERRON, S., farmer, sec. 31, P.O. Lake City.
HERSCHLER, M., storage,
forwarding and commission merchant. Born in Germany, September 20,
1831; emigrated to this country, settling in Philadelphia, PA in
1850; August 1856, he left Philadelphia and after visitng
Illinois and Iowa, came to Red Wing, April 11, 1858, engaging in
his present business in the fall of that year. Married Martha
Albright, July 22, 1862. She was born in Lancaster, PA. History
of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HESJUDAL, Arnfin L. farmer,
sec. 8, P.O. Aspelund
HEWITT, A.W., farmer,
sec. 4, P.O. Kenyon. Was born in Seneca county, NY in 1826; moved
to Yates county, NY with parents when about 4 years old; studied
medicine with Dr. Hammon in Pen Yan, NY and later studied with Dr.
Morse in the same place; attended his first course of lectures in
Geneva, NY and second course in Castleton, VT, graduating at the
latter place in 1850; subsequently attended another course at
Albany, NY, but in 1854 moved to Ripon, WI, where he practied
steadily until the date of his coming to this township in 1867,
but since that time has been engaged in farming; he now owns, in
this vicinity, about 1,400 acres of land. He married in Wisconsin
Clara E. Loud, who is a native of Virginia, November 4. 1857.
History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN.
HEWITT, Charles Nathaniel.(Civil War) Physician
and surgeon. Was born in Vergennes, VT on June 3, 1836. His
literary education was acquired at Cheshire Academy, Connecticut
and at Hobart College, NY. He received his professional education
in the Albany Medical College, NY; dates of graduation, M.A. 1857
and M.D. the same year. He was valedictorian in his class in the
Medical College and was also, for some time, a student in the
Albany Hospital. Subsequently, he practiced his profession in
Geneva, NY until 1861, when he entered the Union Army with the
rank of assistant surgeon in the 50th New York Vol. Engineers and
for three years acted as surgeon for that regiment. He was also
surgeon in chief of the Engineer Brigade, Army of the Potomac. He
has been a member of the New York State Medical Society and is
now a member of the Minnesota Medical Society, American Medical
Association and the Executive Committee of the American Public
Health Association. He is secretary of the Minnesota State Board
of Health and professor of Public Health in the university of
this State. He married Helen Hawley April 22, 1869; she is the
daughter of Dr. E.J. Hawley of Ithica, NY, who was professor of
surgery in Geneva Medical College. Dr. Hewitt came to Red Wing in
the spring of 1866, where he has since maintained a continued
residence and is actively engaged in the practice of his
profession. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HEYES, Henry, farmer, sec.
27, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Lancanshire, England, June 27, 1818.
Was married there to Fannie Crawshaw. She was born in same place
July 27, 1821. Came to the United States in 1849. After a
residence of eight years on Staten Island, NY, he came to this
county, arriving at this farm in September 1857. Owns 160 acres
of land. Have nine children living - Frances, Alice, Mary, Sarah,
John, Albert, Nancy, George, Ida. The oldest son, William H. (Civil War) enlisted
1861 in the 11th U.S. Infantry, was promoted September 18, 1863
to sergeant and soon after appointed color bearer of the regiment.
After serving nearly three years, and participating in many of
the principal battles in which the army of the Potomac were
engaged, he fell at the Battle of the Wilderness, our troops
being forced back at the time. His body was left in the enemy's
hands and was never recovered. Mr. Heyes has served as clerk of
school board three years, has been connected with the Grange of
this county as lecturer, etc. Was also one of the first to
espouse the Greenback cause in this State; has served on the
State central committee ever since is organization; frequently
writes on the subject in the local papers. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN, 1878.
HICKMAN, Henry, proprietor
of Hickman House. Born in Paris, France, December 29, 1829.
Emigrated to this country with parents, settling in NY; thence to
the States of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Came to Red Wing on May 4,
1856. Married Eva Waliver who was born in Prussia. Henry, Martin
and Oliver are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red
Wing, MN 1878.
HICKMAN, John W., farmer, Red Wing.
HICKMAN, M. billard
hall. Born in Germany September 5, 1828. Emigrated to this
country with parents when quite young, settling in Buffalo, NY;
thence to Erie and Chautaqua counties, NY. Moved to Cleveland,
Ohio; thence to Newcastle and Erie, PA; thence to Painesville,
Ohio. Came to Red Wing April 1856. Married Sophia Wallauber
August 9, 1857. She was born in Pennsylvania. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HILDEN, Peter J. (Civil War), farmer,
sec. 16, P.O. Belvidere Mills. Born in Norway on July 25, 1837.
Came to the US in 1857 and settled in Wisconsin. Came to this
county in August of 1859. Owns 80 acres of land. Was married
October 3, 1861 to Evaline Hanson; she was born in Norway in 1840.
Have for children living -- Caroline, Hannah E., Minnie J. and
Helma C. Lost two - John and Clara. Mr. Hilden enlisted on
February 2, 1865 in Co. I, 1st Minn Heavy Artillery; was
stationed at Chattanooga, Tenn, doing garrison duty until
September 1865, when they returned to Fort Snelling and were
mustered out. Has held important town offices. Family belongs to
the M.E. Church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HILL, Charles, physician,
Pine Island. Born in Gallatin County, Illinois in 1826. Commenced
his literary studies at McKendall College in 1850 and his medical
education at Ann Arbor, Michigan and Nashville in 1854-5-6, and
after one years' hospital practice in Chicago, graduated at Rush
Medical College in 1857. Same year came to this county and
settled in Roscoe, where he engaged in the practice of his
profession. Came to this village in 1859, was representative from
this county to the State Senate in 1869-1870. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HILL, D.C., plaining mill, sash, door and pump
manufacturer. Born in Hillsboro county, N.H. on May 7, 1830,
moved to Massachusetts in 1850, and from that State emigrated to
Red Wing May 15, 1855. Married Anna S. Hall on November 33, 1858.
She was born in Hanover, N.H. F. Elmer, Mary E., Elizabeth G. and
Arthur are their children. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing,
MN 1878.
HILL, W.W., farmer, sec. 8, P.O. Red Wing.
HILLSTROM, John, dealer in
agricultural implements, village. Cannon Falls.
HIMMELMAN, Charles, sewing
machines and organs. Born in Sweden April 16, 1827. Married
Pauline Brawall October 30, 1850. She was born in Sweden. They
emigrated to this county on June 19, 1953; settling in the town
of Vasa. Has been engaged in the grain trade in Red Wing and
commenced his present business in 1876. Charles F. is his only
living child. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, MN. 1878.
HIMMELMAN, Charles Jr., farmer,
sec. 2, P.O. Red Wing. Born in Sweden on May 4, 1853. Emigrated
to this county on June 29, 1865. Owns in this township 320 acres
of land, Has held office of school trustee. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HIMROD, T.B.(no other information)
HINE, William L, farmer, sec. 27, P.O. Cannon River
Falls, born in Cortland county, NY, April 11, 1822; 1840 moved to
Michigan; remained 18 months and moved to Indiana; thence in 1844
to Wisconsin; thence in 1858 to Cannon Falls, this county; thence
in 1860 to his present farm, 245 acres, worth $40 per acre.
Married Charity Morell, January 5, 1848. She was born in Canada
West on July 3, 1817. Their children are -- Daniel F., James H.,
Charles O. and Martha J. They had lost three children by death,
whose names were Wiliam, John I and Samuel. History of Goodhue
County, Red Wing, MN 1878.
HINNEN, Henry, farmer, sec. 29, P.O. Red Wing. Born
in Hadendorf, Hanover, Germany on July 15, 1832.
Came to this county in 1858. Remained in and about Red Wing three
months, then came to this farm - then wild land, now under a good
state of cultivation with substantial house, barn, etc., consists
of 160 acres. Mr. Hinnen was married August 4, 1861 to Mary
Lenkpiehl. She was born in Mecklenburg, Schwaren Germany, March
10, 1841. Have six children - Wilhelmina, Christina, Lydia,
Rudolph, John and Henry. Lost three - Willie, Frederick and Henry.
Mr. Hinnen was roadmaster for three years. Family attends the
Lutheran church. History of Goodhue County, Red Wing, 1878.
HISTAKR, Ole, N., farmer,
sec. 25, P.O. Wanamingo.
HJARTDAL, Halvard H., farmer,
sec. 1, P.O. Hader.