Ireland in 1837 and married Sarah Campbell. They have six children, Robert, Mary, Hamilton, John, Sarah and Matilda. Hamilton Campbell, Jr., resides at home, and was married to Miss Abbie Angier in 1881. They have one son, J. Walter Campbell. William Creamer, Ossian, was born in Prussia in 1827; came to America in 1847, and settled in Wis.; thence to Winneshiek Co. in 1852. He was married in 1867 to Pauline Hemker, of Wis. They have five children, John, William, Frank, Mary and Angus. James Cameron, Sec. 4, town 96, range 8, P. O. Ossian; was born in New York City in 1832; came to Wis. in 1843 with his parents; thence to Io. in 1854, and settled in Winneshiek Co. He married Emma E. Sawyer in 1860; they have two children-Florence, the eldest, is the wife of Fred C. Clark. The son, J. Grant, lives with his parents.

C. L. Daubersmith, miller, P. O. Ridgeway; was born in Germany in 1845; is the second son of Charles and Margrette Daubersmith. When he was nine years of age he came to America with his parents and settled in Dodge Co., Wis. After a residence of two years there he came to Howard Co., Io., and lived there seven years; then spent some time in Canoe tp., but in 1868 settled in Lincoln tp., Winneshiek Co., built what is known as the Ridgeway mill, and has lived there since. He was married in 1867 to Miss Margaret Whiteman, a native of Mo., and has seven children, Charles, Emma, William, Amelia S., Gustive, Amanda A., and Lucy.

Hon. J. DeCow, farmer. residing on Sec. 1 in Military tp., was born in Canada in 1824. He attended school until eighteen years of age, when he began teaching, which he continued for six years; then attended a University in Canada for two years. He then married Miss Mary DeCow, and in 1850 emigrated to Io., settled in Bloomfield tp., remained there until 1854, and in that year came to where he now resides. In 1855 he became a voter. He was elected justice of the peace in 1856, and in 1861 was elected county judge, which position he held several years. He has also filled many other county offices. In 1873 he was elected to the state legislature and served one term. The Judge has a fine farm situated two miles northeast of Ossian, and is assisted in operating it by his youngest son, Walker. His other son, Ever is also a thrifty farmer in this tp.

Hover Evenson Hoyme was born in Norway in 1818; came to America in 1848, located in Dane Co., Wis., and engaged in blacksmithing; remained there three years, then came to Winneshiek Co., and engaged in blacksmithing and farming. He owned 330 acres of land in Secs. 5 and 8, Pleasant tp. Mr. H. died in 1882, leaving a wife and five children.

Henry Funke, farmer, Sec. 31, P. O. Calmar; owns 98 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; was born in Prussia in 1853; is the oldest son of Clements and Gertrude Funke: left Prussia in 1853

with his parents, came to America, and settled in Winneshiek Co., where he still resides. He was married in 1878 to Miss Margaret Eggspuchler, a native of Io., and has three children, Maggie, Anna and Barbara.

Michael Farrell, farmer, Sec. 4, P. O. Cresco: owns 147 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre; was born in Ireland in 1816; is the oldest son of Richard and Elizabeth Farrell; came to America in 1848, settled in Boston, Mass., where he lived until 1865; then came to Winneshiek Co., and has been a resident of the Co. ever since. He was married in 1854 to Miss Julia Heegan, a native of Ireland, and has nine chiidren, William, Edward, Richard, Julia D., Eliza M., Nellie C., Lilly M., Jennie D. and Edna M.

Lorenz Falck, farmer, Sec. 20, P. O. Calmar; owns 169 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; was born in France in 1846; is the oldest son of Lorenz and Sally Falck; left France with his parents in 1853, came to America and settled in Winneshiek Co., of which county he has been a resident ever since. He was married in 1870 to Miss Molly Silox, a native of Pa., by whom he had five children, William, Caroline, Emma, Ida and Lizzie. His wife died in 1878, and he was married in 1879 to Miss Anna Falck, a native of Io. They have two children, Sophia and Fred.

Herman Frerick, of Ossian, was born in Germany in 1822, emigrated to America in 1847, and settled in Wis., thence in 1854 to Io., settling where he now resides, in Military tp. He was married in 1851 to Kate Pieper; their children are, Herman, Louisa, Henry, Lewis, Clement, Kate, William, Joseph and Emma. C. Funk, farmer, of Military tp., was born in Prussia, in 1830, came to America in 1853 and settled in Winneshiek Co. in the spring of 1854. In 1852 he was married in Germany to Gertrude Fellerman, and they have nine children. Henry and William reside in Springfield tp.; C. A. lives in Woodbury Co., Io.; Mary is the wife of Frank Dessel, of Ida Grove, Ida Co., Io.; Lizzie is married to Joseph Fusch, of Ida Grove, and the rest are living with their parents.

John Fisher, P. O. Ossian; was born in Rhode Island in 1812. He remained in New England until he was 21 years of age, when he moved to N. Y. and engaged in farming. In 1850 he moved to Wis., thence to Io. in 1856, and settled in this Co. and tp., and in 1867 settled in the town of Ossian. Mr. Fisher has been married three times, and has had three sons. John Jr., the only one that arrived at manhood, was born July 4th, 1837, and died in California a few years ago. Mr. Fisher is the only member of the family living. He is a man of integrity, whose word is never questioned, and has many friends. He is a man of abundant means, and his declining years are made pleasant by the fruits of

his labor.

Jacob Gesell, farmer, section 29, P. O. Ridgeway; owns 291 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre; was born in Germany in

1818; is the second son of Philip L. and Abalona Gesell. When he was 18 years of age he left Germany with his parents, came to America and settled in Franklin Co., Ind., where he lived 27 years; then moved to Winneshiek Co., Io., and settled on the farm in Lincoln tp., where he now resides. He was married in 1845 to Miss Magalena Juck, a native of Germany, and has nine children, Charles F., Christian L., John F., Philip J., Theodore J., Wm. A., Phillipene, Abbie, and Mary A. Mr. Gesell has been tp. trustee four years.

Fred Glass, farmer, section 29, P. O. Fort Atkinson; owns 320 acres of land valued at $25 per acre; was born in 1858, in Io. Is the second son of Lawrence and Elizabeth Glass. Mr. Glass has lived on the farm where he now is since the spring of 1882.

Ole Garden, farmer, section 21, P. O. Calmar; owns 180 acres of land valued at $30 per acre; was born in Norway in 1835; is the second son of Haldor and Gertrude Garden; left Norway in 1852, came to America and settled in Winneshiek Co., where he has resided ever since. He was married in 1861 to Miss Anna Alven, a native of Norway, and has five children, Gertrude, Dena, Mary, Anna and Sophia.

Erick Guttormson, farmer, section 21, P. O. Decorah; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; was born in Norway in 1822; is the eldest son of Guttorm and Anna Guttormson; came to America in 1857, located in Winneshiek Co., and has resided. there since. He was married in 1856, to Miss Sarah Johnson, a native of Norway, and has six children, John, Andrew, Anna, Knudt, Mary and Julia.

Peter A. Gunderson, farmer, Sec. 23, P. O. Calmar; owns 160 acres of land valued at $40 per acre; was born in Norway in 1842; is the oldest son of Gunder and Helena Mathison; left Norway in 1866, came to America, settled in Winneshiek Co., and has resided there since. He was married in 1867 to Miss Margret Hanson, a native of Norway, and has five children, Henrietta, Gena, Adolph, Matilda and Ida.

Halvor Garden, farmer, Sec. 3, P. O. Decorah; owns 120 acres of land valued at $25 per acre; was born in Norway in 1828; is the oldest son of Haldor and Gertrude Garden; left Norway in 1848, came to America and settled in Dane Co., Wis.; lived there two years, then moved to Winneshiek Co. He was married in 1854 to Miss Ingebor Opdahl, a native of Norway, and has nine children, William H., Evan A., Jeanetta A., Emma C., Mary A., Anna E., Lilly E., Edward L. and Halvor B. He has held the offices of trustee and sub-director, and is local deacon in the Norwegian M. E. church.

Edwin Hover, farmer, Sec. 5, P. O. Locust Lane; owns 973 acres of land valued at $30 per acre; was born in Norway in 1845; is the oldest son of Hover and Bertha Evenson; left Norway in 1848, came to America with his parents, and settled in Wis.;

stayed there three years, then came to Pleasant tp., Winneshiek Co., Io. and has resided there since. He was married in 1868 to Miss Bertha Christianson, a native of Norway, and has five children, Matilda B., Clara H., Henry E., Elmer C. and Alice. He has held the offices of assessor eight years, justice of the peace six years, and treasurer of the school board three years.

Hendrick Hendrickson, farmer, Sec. 22, P. Ŏ. Highlandville; owns 487 acres of land valued at $15 per acre; was born in Norway in 1816; is the fourth son of Hendrick and Carrie Oleson; left Norway in 1845, came to America and settled in Wis.; remained there eight years, then came to Winneshiek Co., and has resided there since. He was married in 1843 to Miss Carrie Oleson, a native of Norway, by whom he had two children, Ole and Hendrick. His wife died in 1845, and he was married again in 1850 to Miss Anna Knudson, a native of Norway; they have six childred, Knudt, Jacob, Nels, Carrie, Ole and Sarah.

Henry Halverson, farmer, Sec. 33, P. O. Ridgeway; owns 120 acres of land valued at $25 per acre; was born in Norway in 1845; is the only son of Halver and Asteri Helgason; left Norway when quite young, came with his parents to America, and after a iesidence of seventeen years in Wis., moved to Winneshiek Co., Io. He was married in 1876 to Miss Therbor Thirel, a native of Norway, and has three children, Anna J., Minnie L. and Henry M.

Bernard Herold, farmer, Sec. 14, P. O. Spillville; owns 315 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre; was born in Germany in 1819; is the fifth son of Nick and Dorothy Herold. When he was 30 years of age he left Germany, came to America, and lived for a short time in Erie Co., N. Y., but soon left that place, and settled in Winneshiek Co., where he has lived ever since. He was married in 1842 to Miss Mary Seabold, a native of Germany, and has eleven children, Ragene, Henry, Lizabeth, Andrew, John, Katie, George, Joseph, Mena, Clemens and Anthony. Mr. Herold has been trustee and supervisor.

John Herold, farmer, Sec. 14, P. O. Spillville; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre; was born in Io. in 1857; is the sixth son of Michael and Maggie Herold. The farm which Mr. Herold owns has been in the possession of the family for 29 years.

John Huber, farmer, Sec. 22, P. O. Spillville; owns 360 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; was born in Ind. in 1837; is the sixth son of Michael and Vursula Huber. When he was 18 years of age he left Ind., came to Io., and settled in Winneshiek Co., and has been a resident of the Co. since. He was married in 1863 to Miss Lany Hercoy, a native of Ind., and has nine children, Anthony, Joseph, William, Henry, Rosey, Johanna, Francis, John and Matilda. Mr. Huber has been township clerk, collector and trustee.

D. M. Hoyt, farmer, Sec. 20, P. O. Ridgeway; owns 250 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; was born in 1831 in Conn.; is the

fifth son of Warren and Elizabeth Hoyt. When 22 years of age he came to Winneshiek Co., and after a residence of some years at Freeport and Decorah, moved to Lincoln tp., and settled on the farm where he now resides. He was married in 1855 to Miss Maria A. Shotwell, a native of Pa., and has eight children, Eugene W., Walter and Warren (twins), Effie, Ernest A., Fred A., Agnes and Alice (twins.)

Adolph Ferdinand John Hillberg, proprietor of Ridgeway billiard hall, was born in Norway in 1827; is the fourth son of John and Andrena Hillberg. When he was 22 years of age he left Norway and traveled in Sweden, Denmark and Finland. He also visited Russia, and from there took passage for New Orleans; went from New Orleans to St. Louis, and after staying there five years went to Burlington, Io., where he lived two years; then went to Chicago, and made that city his home till the war of the rebellion broke out. He was married in 1873 to a Miss Buggea, a native of Norway, and has two children, Adelphina and Dorothy. He has been back to Norway three times, and the last time brought his wife with him. Mr. H. owns 85 acres of land in Howard Co., valued at $25 per acre. Capt. Hillberg served in the free corps in Norway for one year, having enlisted in 1848. He enlisted as a private in 1862, at Chicago, in the 82d Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., Col. Hecker commanding; went to Springfield, Ill., and then to Washington, and took the field in Va.; was appointed first lieut. in Oct., 1862, by Gov. Yates, and in the following year was made capt. of the same Co.; served under Gen. Seigel until after the battle of Gettysburg, when he was transferred to the western department, and accompanied Sherman in his march to the sea. He was honorably discharged at Chicago in 1865.

G. R. Humphrey, farmer, Sec. 4., P. O. Cresco; owns 160 acres of land valued at $25 per acre; was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in Dec., 1837; is the oldest son of J. W. and Lydia Humphrey. When 18 years of age he moved to Io., and settled in Winneshiek Co., where he has lived ever since. He was married in 1866 to Miss Belle R. Murray, a native of Ind., and has six children, Effie, Giles, Frank, Arthur, May and Fred. Mr. Humphrey enlisted in 1862 in the 38th Io., Vol. Inf.; went to St. Louis, and after the capture of New Madrid was ordered to Vicksburg. He participated in the siege of Vicksburg, was at Yazoo City and Black River, then back to Vicksburg, then up to Port Hudson and Carrolton; the winter of 1863 and 1864 he stayed at Brownsville, Texas; then was at the siege of Ft. Morgan; thence to New Orleans, and from there to Donaldsonville, La. The regiment was finally consolidated with the 34th Io. Inf.; was at Kendallsville, and then in the spring of 1865 went to Pensacola. He was at the siege of Ft. Blakeley, participated in the charge on the 9th, was at Selma, Alabama and at Mobile and was discharged at Houston, Tex., Aug. 15th, 1865.