and again engaged in business, continuing until 1868; was then re-appointed postmaster, which office he has since held. The mill was built in 1861 by S. Morse, and Mr. H. purchased an interest in 1867. He has served as justice of the peace three years, and also as county supervisor three years. In 1859 he was married to Mrs. Anna B. Meyer, and has one son, Charles, and a step-daughter, Bertha. He is a member of the Congregational Church at Ft. Atkinson.

K. I. Haugen, dealer in general merchandise, is a native of Norway; was born in 1850, and in 1869 came with his parents to the U. S. and settled in Minn. In 1870 he came to Decorah. Here he first served as clerk for C. Syverson, then worked in the county recorder's office a few months, at the end of which time he purchased the business of his former employer, and has since continued the same. He was married in 1876 to Miss Louisa Bergan, who died in 1880.

James Hoy is a son of Peter and Margaret McAnery Hoy, who settled in Decorah in 1854. He was born in 1856. At the age of 18 he commenced work at the the tinner's trade, and in the fall of 1880 engaged in business, and still continues the same. He is also a partner in the firm of P. S. Smout & Co. Mr. Hoy was married in January, 1882, to Miss Kate Hayes, daughter of Wm. Hayes.

Joseph Hutchinson, proprietor of Decorah Steam Bakery, was born in Ireland in 1834; came with his parents to the U. S. in 1849, and lived in the state of Penn. until 1853, during which time he learned the trade of brick-laying. He then removed to Elgin, Illinois, and in 1857 came to Decorah. Here he had the contract for the brick work of the court house, and subsequently made the first brick in Decorah, and laid the same in the walls of the pioneer drug store. He established his present business in 1871, and now manufactures about $25,000 worth per year-principally crackers. Mr. H. was married in 1856 to Miss Ellen Behan; they have nine children.

C. F. Hiller, the pioneer furniture dealer of Winneshiek Co., is a native of Germany, born in 1832. After learning his trade, cabinet making, he traveled over several of the German states, and in 1854 came to the U. S. He first stopped in Pennsylvania, but in 1855 came to Decorah and established his present business. He married in 1862 Miss Elizabeth Hinderman; they have seven children living, Carrie, Charley, Henry, John, Libbie, Edna and Maggie. Charles Hegner is a native of Germany; born in 1833, his parents being Carl and Mary Hegner. In 1849 the family emigrated to the United States and settled in the state of New York. Charles learned his trade, cabinet making, and in about 1858 removed to Wisconsin. In 1866 he came to Decorah, worked at the carpenter's trade a few years, when he again resumed cabinet making, and in 1876 engaged in business. He now carries a very

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large stock of the best furniture in the city. Mr. Hegner was married December 21, 1857, to Miss Minnie Bush, and they now have nine children, William, Carl, Herman, Earnst, Ida, Caroline, Minnie, Emma and Robt.

Fred Hencke is a native of Germany, born in 1832; came with his parents to the U. S. in 1850, and first settled at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Two years later the family came to Iowa and settled at Dubuque. In 1857 the subject of this sketch went to McGregor, where he was in the business of general merchandise until 1871, in which year he came to Decorah. Here he first engaged in the manufacture of soda water, and continued the same about five years, since which time he has given his entire attention to his grocery business, which he established in 1872. Mr. Hencke was married in 1857 to Miss Wilhelmini Puchert. The children

are Fred and Ida.

M. W. Hardin, Clerk of the Courts, is a son of H. J. and Ellen Hardin; was born in Clinton Co., N. Y., in 1851; came with his parents to Winneshiek Co. in 1857, and settled in Burr Oak tp. Here he was reared on a farm, and in 1877 entered the office of clerk of the courts and served as deputy 4 years, when he was elected to the office of deputy, which he now holds.

D. N. Hawley is a native of Conn.; born in 1831; learned the carpenter's trade, and in 1855 came to lowa and located at Freeport, Winneshiek Co. Here he formed a partnership with J. G. Tuttle, under the firm name of Tuttle & Hawley. This firm did the leading business in contracting and building for many years. It built the county court house at Decorah and many of the first business blocks in the city. Mr. Hawley has been twice married in the fall of 1856 to Miss Henriette Boothe, who died July 4th, 1865, and in the fall of 1866 to Franscillia Tuttle Burdick.

Peter E. Haugen, was born in Norway in 1833. In 1842 the family emigrated to the U. S. and first settled near Beloit, Wis. The now famous Idaho Mineral Springs are located on the farm they then owned, and from its waters they drank for several years without knowing of their excellent qualities. In 1850 the family came to Decorah and purchased the old Indian trading post then held by J. C. Rice. The subject of this sketch was married in 1855 to Miss Guniel Allen, of Beloit, Wis., but a native of Norway. In 1865 he commenced dealing in agricultural implements and machinery, and did a very extensive business in that line until 1882. In 1869 he built a warehouse and commenced dealing in grain. In 1876 he built elevator D. He now owns over 500 acres of land near Decorah, and nearly 1,000 acres in Minn. Mr. H. has four children living.

E. W. Hoyt, managing partner of the firm of Hoyt & Hinman, hardware dealers, is a son of D. N. and M. A. Shotwell Hoyt, who are among the early pioneers of Winneshiek Co. E. W. Hoyt was born in Winneshiek Co., and has always been a resident

of Winneshiek Co., with the exception of a few years when the family resided in Emmet Co. He was reared on a farm, received a good common school education and subsequently taught school several terms. In 1877 he commenced mercantile life as clerk. In Feb., 1880, he became associated with C. H. Hinman as partner, and established their present business, and as Mr. Hinman is a resident of Chicago, Mr. Hoyt has the entire management of the business. Mr. Hoyt was married Dec. 6, 1880 to Mrs. Alice Hoyt Bennett, daughter of T. M. Hoyt.

B. Holcomb, firm of B. Holcomb & Son, dealers in groceries, provisions, etc., is a native of New York, born June 10, 1811, He did not have very good opportunities for educating himself, but at the age of 21 he commenced teaching school, at the same time applying himself closely to his studies. This he continued for about twenty years, during which time he served as superintendent of Hamilton County, and subsequently as town superintendent in several different towns for a period of about ten years. He also served as local preacher in the M. E. Church for several years. In 1852 he removed to Illinois and joined the M. E. Conference. In 1854 he came to Iowa and continued preaching the gospel until 1864, when he was obliged to quit on account of a throat difficulty. He then lived four years on a farm, after which he came to Decorah, and for five years served as justice of the peace. In 1882 he engaged in his present business. Mr. Holcomb was married September 18, 1835, to Miss Elizabeth Weaver; they have two children living, Lewis and Charles L. Their second oldest son was killed at Atlanta, while in the U. S. service.

Lewis Holcomb was born in 1836, and is a carpenter by trade In 1861 he enlisted in Co. D, 16th Io., and served until August 1865. After the war he again resumed his trade. In 1874 he came to Decorah, and in 1879 engaged in mercantile business. He was married in 1865 to Miss Julia Remington, who died in 1874, leaving one daughter Della. In 1881 he married Mrs. Della McKay Hard, who has two children by her first marriage, Clara and Addie. Jacob Haas, farmer, section 5, Decorah; is a native of Germany, born in the state of Baden, July 16, 1834. He left his native country September 17, 1853, and arrived in N. Y. December 1st following. He immediately went to Maryland, and learned the blacksmith trade, near Baltimore. In 1855 he went to Kentucky and two years later to Iowa. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. D, 6th Io. Cav., and served as farrier in the U. S. service two years and ten months. Mr. Haas then returned to Decorah, and has since been engaged in farming and saloon-keeping. In 1876 he purchased a meat market, which business is now owned and conducted by his son Charles. Mr. Haas, in January, 1857, married Miss Margaret Rice, and they now have nine children living, Charles, Matilda, now Mrs. John Stortz; Jacob, Henry, Caroline, George, Maggie, Julius and Emma.

Moses Hostetler, farmer, was born in Ohio in 1825, and resided there with his parents on the farm until 21 years of age; then went to Wisconsin, and in 1849 left there and came to Iowa and settled first in Allamakee County, which was very lightly settled, Indians still being in the county. He took a Government claim, but only lived there about two years, and then came to Winneshiek Co. and purchased the home farm, where he now resides. He is one of the most extensive-if not the most extensive-farmers in the county. Operating about 740 acres in Frankville tp.; also owns 50 acres of timber in Bloomfield tp., and twenty-five acres of timber in Allamakee County. He has fitted his farms thoroughly for stock of all kinds; has generally about 150 head of cattle for dairy and stock purposes; uses eight teams on the farm, and employs four men the year round, in addition to a great deal of day help. Mr. Hostetler is president of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of Frankville, has filled several offices of public trust, and is one of the directors and active supporters of the county agricultural society; is a Master Mason and member of Lodge, No. 66, Frankville. He was married in 1847 in Wis., to Miss Mary Brant, and has one child.

Peter R. Hanson, farmer; owns 119 acres, principally timber; was born in Burgen Staft, Norway, 1830, and was engaged in farming there. In 1849 he came to America and lived two years in Wisconsin; then came to Iowa, settling in this county, worked out on farms for a year or two, then bought the land he now resides upon. He cleared a considerable portion for cropping purposes, has a fine herd of cattle of good grades, hogs and good teams; has filled the office of road supervisor for several years in the tp.

Anton O. Hegg, P. O. Decorah; farmer, sec. 35; son of Ole and Carrie Hanson; was born January 1, 1830, in Norway; emigrated to the United States in 1854, and the same year purchased his farm, it being then unimproved. He has since added to his first purchase, till he now has 231 acres in the home farm, all well improved, and valued at $35 per acre. He also owns 160 acres of land in Mower Co., Minn. He married Miss G. Nelson in Norway, April 10, 1854; their children are Charlotte, Henrietta, Frederick, Oscar and Adolph. Mr. H. is a member of the Lutheran church.

Lars Hoganson, P. O. Decorah, box 58; farmer, sec. 5, Madison tp.; owns 197 acres of land valued at $30 per acre; was born February 4, 1817, in Norway; emigrated to the U. S. in 1851, firststopping at Janesville, Wisconsin, about nine months; then went to Beloit, where he remained till in the spring of 1855 he came to Decorah and engaged in blacksmithing, which he continued till 1866, when he came on to his present farm. He was married to Miss Martine Gulbranson in 1854, by whom he has two sons,

Hans M., now in Trail Co., D. T., and Anton L., at home. Mr. H. has taken special care to give both his sons a good English education.

Jacob Headington, P. O. Decorah; farmer, sec. 29, Canoe tp.; son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Headington; was born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1833; came to this county in 1858, locating in this township, and to his present farm in 1869. He now owns 300 acres of land valued at $35 per acre. He was married to Miss Martha J. Powleson, a native of Ohio, in 1858; they have four children, William, John, Franklin and Elizabeth.

George Hall, P. O. Washington Prairie, farmer living on sec. 25, Glenwood tp.; owns a farm of 80 acres valued at $40 per acre; was born May 22, 1827, in Dutchess Co., N. Y. In the spring of 1858 he came to Iowa, first locating at Bradford, Chickasaw Co., where he was married to Miss Phoebe A. Hawes, Nov. 20, 1858. In 1863, after having the misfortune to have his house burned with all its contents. he came to this county on a visit, intending and designing to return east, but finally rented a farm near Waukon in Allamakee Co., and remained in that county till in 1866 he purchased his present farm, which is under first-class cultivation and with a fine orchard of the best varieties of fruit grown in this latitude.

Fosten O. Haugen, P. O. Decorah; farmer, sec. 36, Madison tp.; owns 210 acres of land valued at $35 per acre; was born Aug. 9, 1830, in Norway; emigrated to the U. S. in 1855, located in Decorah and engaged working at his trade, carpenter and joiner, till 1865, when he came on to his present farm. He was married to Miss Inger Evenson in Norway, in Jan., 1855; they have three children, Betsy, Isabell A. and Anna, having lost two, Mary and Gertrude. Mr. Haugen has taken special interest in educating his children, some of whom are teachers.

Öle O. Haugen, P. O. Decorah; farmer, sec. 24, Madison tp.; owns 200 acres of land valued at $35 per acre; was born November 26, 1826, Norway and emigrated to the U. S. in 1865, locating in Springfield township, this county, and came on to his present farm in 1868. He was married to Miss Mary Peterson in Norway in 1840; they have seven children, Ole, Peter, Nels, German, Thomas, Martin and Mary, and have lost two by death, both of whom were named Thomas.

James S. Hickey, railroad agent, was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., in 1833; is a son of James and Dorotha Hickey. When he was 12 years of age he removed with his parents to Cuba, N. Y., where he remained three years; he subsequently learned the trade of printer, which he followed for about fourteen years, during which time he was in many different places, a short time in Flint, Mich. Thence to McGregor, and from there to Postville, as clerk in the Milwaukee railroad offices. In 1868 he came to Ridgeway and took charge of the railroad depot, which position