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Fifty Years In The Northwest by William H. C. Folsom
1884. Mr. Stratton wrote for the Minneapolis papers many interesting
Fifty Years In The Northwest by William H. C. Folsom
1884. Mr. Stratton wrote for the Minneapolis papers many interesting
Chapter 55
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Chapters
Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Chapter 2: INTRODUCTION.
Chapter 3: INTRODUCTION.
Chapter 4: CHAPTER I.
Chapter 5: CHAPTER II.
Chapter 6: CHAPTER III.
Chapter 7: CHAPTER IV
Chapter 8: CHAPTER V.
Chapter 9: CHAPTER VI.
Chapter 10: CHAPTER VII
Chapter 11: CHAPTER VIII.
Chapter 12: CHAPTER IX.
Chapter 13: CHAPTER X.
Chapter 14: CHAPTER XI.
Chapter 15: CHAPTER XII.
Chapter 16: CHAPTER XIII.
Chapter 17: CHAPTER XIV.
Chapter 18: CHAPTER XV.
Chapter 19: CHAPTER XVI.
Chapter 20: CHAPTER XVII.
Chapter 21: CHAPTER XVIII.
Chapter 22: CHAPTER XIX.
Chapter 23: CHAPTER XX.
Chapter 24: CHAPTER XXI.
Chapter 25: CHAPTER XXII.
Chapter 26: CHAPTER XXIII.
Chapter 27: Chapter II, page 32, read Stillwater and St. Croix County, instead of
Chapter 28: CHAPTER I.
Chapter 29: 1781. Mr. Brisbois lived a stirring and eventful life. He died in
Chapter 30: CHAPTER II.
Chapter 31: 1845. Capt. Wm. Holcombe acted during this period as clerk of the
Chapter 32: CHAPTER III.
Chapter 33: 1857. From 1857 to 1869 he was also a heavy logger alone. Mr. Anderson
Chapter 34: 1777. He was married to Hannah Greely, a second cousin, at Hopkinton,
Chapter 35: 1882. His wife survived him but a few months. The bodies of both were
Chapter 36: 1885. She was the last of her family, husband and daughter having
Chapter 37: 1846. As a business man he is capable and shrewd, giving close
Chapter 38: 1838. In 1839 he drove the first herd of cattle through a wilderness
Chapter 39: 1847. He was appointed clerk of the first Minnesota territorial term
Chapter 40: 1848. He engaged in lumbering and scaling continuously. He was born in
Chapter 41: 1820. He spent his youth on his father's farm, and received a common
Chapter 42: 1843. He settled in Stillwater in 1844, and removed to his farm in
Chapter 43: 1844. He came to America in June, 1847, and to Stillwater in 1848. Mr.
Chapter 44: 1815. He was reared during his minority by an uncle, at Cambridge, New
Chapter 45: 1853. In 1852 Gov. Ramsey appointed him territorial auditor. He was a
Chapter 46: 1838. He became a great sufferer in the later years of his life. He
Chapter 47: 1826. He received a good common school education. At the age of
Chapter 48: 1857. Mrs. McPhail died in Stillwater in 1885. They left no children.
Chapter 49: 1845. He was married in 1860 to Miss Jackins. He made his home in
Chapter 50: CHAPTER IV.
Chapter 51: 1838. Polk county, originally a part of Crawford, in 1840 became a
Chapter 52: CHAPTER V.
Chapter 53: 1857. The name of Gov. Holcombe will long be remembered in the valley
Chapter 54: 1850. Through untiring industry and honorable dealing he has secured a
Chapter 55: 1884. Mr. Stratton wrote for the Minneapolis papers many interesting
Chapter 56: 1826. He settled on a farm near St. Croix Falls in 1856, where he
Chapter 57: 24. The first sermon in the town of Clayton was preached by Rev. W. W.
Chapter 58: 19. The west part is somewhat broken by the St. Croix bluffs; the
Chapter 59: 1866. Few men have been more active in the opening up of a new
Chapter 60: 1861. A. A. Heald, M. C. Lane and John Hurness were the first
Chapter 61: 1864. Their new house of worship was built in 1870. The first settlers
Chapter 62: 1867. It is situated on the same stream, a few rods above the first.
Chapter 63: 1856. These have been succeeded by Rice, Webb, Clark Brothers,
Chapter 64: 1853. The first white child born was John Francis, in 1847. The first
Chapter 65: 1858. In 1874 he removed to Ashland, Wisconsin, where he died in 1878,
Chapter 66: CHAPTER VI.
Chapter 67: 1849. James Hughes was appointed in 1850. The first district court was
Chapter 68: 1852. A day was fixed in 1852 to vote on the change of name, Willow
Chapter 69: 20. Wm. H. Phipps.
Chapter 70: 1838. Mr. Bouchea had been educated for the Catholic priesthood. He
Chapter 71: 24. He took a deep interest in the affairs of the pioneer settlement,
Chapter 72: 1847. Mr. Andrews was a carpenter and took some important building
Chapter 73: 1847. He was appointed receiver of the United States land office at
Chapter 74: 1812. His parents were George and Mary Hoyt. Both grandfathers were
Chapter 75: 1814. He removed to Harford, Pennsylvania, with his parents when six
Chapter 76: 1851. He was married to Clarissa A. Day in 1841, who with one son and
Chapter 77: 1850. Mr. Jones died in 1874. Mrs. Jones, five sons and two daughters
Chapter 78: 1827. At eighteen years of age, he went to Weston, New York, where he
Chapter 79: 1881. In 1887 he served again as a member of the assembly.
Chapter 80: 1833. He received a common school and academic education and attended
Chapter 81: 1884. He was a man of eccentric manners, but upright life.
Chapter 82: 14. By industry and perseverance they have become independent, and own
Chapter 83: 1848. In 1830 he was a member of the Maine legislature; in 1849 and
Chapter 84: 1867. He was married in 1867 to Mary J. Stewart, of Pennsylvania. He
Chapter 85: 1858. The North Wisconsin railroad passes through the southeast corner
Chapter 86: 1870. He left a widow and four sons, three of them farmers in Troy.
Chapter 87: CHAPTER VII.
Chapter 88: 1886. His home business is farming and real estate. He was married in
Chapter 89: 1854. A building for a graded school was erected in 1859. A high
Chapter 90: 19. Trimbelle river drains the eastern portion and the Kinnikinic the
Chapter 91: 1854. Charles Hutchinson was the first postmaster, and the office was
Chapter 92: 1814. He was liberally educated. He came to Edwardsville, Illinois, in
Chapter 93: 1830. He graduated at the Chicago Medical College in 1860, and in 1861
Chapter 94: 1810. He graduated at Yale College. He came to River Falls in 1858 and
Chapter 95: 1866. The first town meeting was held at the house of J. Prickett. The
Chapter 96: 1871. The first settlers in the order of their coming were James
Chapter 97: 6. It was organized Aug. 15, 1863. Among its first settlers were
Chapter 98: CHAPTER VIII.
Chapter 99: 19. He built a flour and saw mill, the first in the county, a good
Chapter 100: 1865. He subsequently became the first settler in the town of
Chapter 101: 1877. Millions of feet of pine timber have been gathered and marketed
Chapter 102: CHAPTER IX.
Chapter 103: 9. It has seventy-five miles of lake shore, with some fine harbors,
Chapter 104: 1855. It was the first newspaper published at the head of Lake
Chapter 105: CHAPTER X.
Chapter 106: 20. It contains about forty dwellings, three large boarding houses,
Chapter 107: 1874. His seat was contested by John Hallburg, of Centre City. The
Chapter 108: CHAPTER XI.
Chapter 109: 1883. The first supervisors were Eric Hokansen, John Rines and Haquin
Chapter 110: 1855. He lived there eight years and filled various responsible
Chapter 111: CHAPTER XII.
Chapter 112: 1703. This fort was in all probability erected on the plateau below
Chapter 113: 1884. There is also a good school house. The village was incorporated
Chapter 114: 1852. Henry married Margaret Smith, daughter of David Smith. During
Chapter 115: 1856. He died in 1874, leaving a widow, two sons and two daughters.
Chapter 116: 1873. They have three children. Elof, John, Elias and Hans are
Chapter 117: 1865. In 1868 he came to Taylor's Falls and engaged in teaching, which
Chapter 118: 1859. The first marriage was that of Peter Abear to Kittie Wickland.
Chapter 119: 26. Mr. and Mrs. Walmarson reared a fine family of children. Nelson
Chapter 120: CHAPTER XIII.
Chapter 121: 1863. At the close of the war, in 1865, he settled in St. Paul and
Chapter 122: 1865. He died in 1872. Edward H., his second son, for some years has
Chapter 123: 1823. He came to Marine Mills in 1844. For two years he was in the
Chapter 124: 1804. He graduated at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in
Chapter 125: 1822. In the spring of 1849 he came westward, and engaged in
Chapter 126: CHAPTER XIV.
Chapter 127: 1847. A military road was surveyed from Point Douglas to Superior
Chapter 128: 1840. In 1843 he opened a grindstone quarry in the soft, coarse
Chapter 129: 1854. The first child born was Nathan, son of John Atkinson, in 1846;
Chapter 130: 1867. In 1885 they removed to California.
Chapter 131: 1874. Four children survive him.
Chapter 132: 1858. In 1874 a large church 50 × 80 feet, ground plan, and with
Chapter 133: 1875. Rev. L. O. Lindh was the first pastor. Oakland Cemetery
Chapter 134: 1858. The Marine flour mill was built in 1856 by Gaskell & Co. The
Chapter 135: 1859. Henry F., a son by his first wife, enlisted in 1862, in the
Chapter 136: 1869. A plat of ten acres, beautifully situated in a natural grove
Chapter 137: 1855. They were followed by Dunn, Barnum, Hatch and Beecroft.
Chapter 138: 1819. He was married to Sarah Blanchard in 1848. Mr. Jackman, with his
Chapter 139: 1849. Their children are Daniel, Thomas, James, Elisabeth, Mary,
Chapter 140: 1826. In 1844 he came with his parents to St. Louis, Missouri, where
Chapter 141: 22. This fragment contains the famous painted rock, now included in
Chapter 142: 1841. He was married in 1846 to Jane Middleton.
Chapter 143: 1815. Mr. Gilbert settled in Woodbury in 1851. In company with Mr.
Chapter 144: CHAPTER XV.
Chapter 145: 1850. It was organized regularly in 1853 by Rev. T. M. Fullerton. The
Chapter 146: 1878. Two great fires occurred in the penitentiary in 1884. The
Chapter 147: 1850. He was educated at the high school in Bangor. With his brother
Chapter 148: 1829. Part of his early life he spent on a farm, but later he learned
Chapter 149: 1851. In 1858 he came to Stillwater, and in 1861 was awarded the
Chapter 150: 1824. Her parents emigrated to America in 1847 and settled in
Chapter 151: 1886. Mr. Butts was married to Augusta Miller in 1856. Mrs. Butts
Chapter 152: 1828. His parents were natives of Massachusetts, tracing their lineage
Chapter 153: 1836. He came to Osceola, Polk county, Wisconsin, in 1850. In 1859 he
Chapter 154: 1858. He was intrusted with the expenditure of public moneys from
Chapter 155: CHAPTER XVI.
Chapter 156: 1859. This bank, a private institution, was the beginning of the
Chapter 157: 1820. He came to Minnesota in 1851, locating at St. Anthony, but in
Chapter 158: 1877. The first supervisors were Moses Ripley, George Tisdale and
Chapter 159: CHAPTER XVII.
Chapter 160: 1854. The proprietors were J. Russell, G. M. Sweet and S. Van Nest.
Chapter 161: 1855. Asa White, D. Gilman, C. W. Borup, N. Myrick, Gen. Lowry, and
Chapter 162: 1827. He served an apprenticeship to a printer in Canada for five
Chapter 163: 1809. He received a common school and academic education, and learned
Chapter 164: 32. It derives its name from a rapid in the Mississippi river, formed
Chapter 165: 1853. One daughter lives in Alabama and his youngest son is a
Chapter 166: 1871. The name, Brainerd, was given to the new town in honor of Mrs.
Chapter 167: CHAPTER XVIII.
Chapter 168: 1884. The proprietors are the Minnesota Iron Company, of which
Chapter 169: CHAPTER XIX.
Chapter 170: 1849. A post office was established and Ard Godfrey was appointed
Chapter 171: 1871. Edwin S. Brown.
Chapter 172: 1871. Eli B. Ames.
Chapter 173: 1888. A. A. Ames.
Chapter 174: 1811. He received an academic education, and remained with his parents
Chapter 175: 1814. He was the oldest son of Billy and Phebe (Baker) Ames, whose
Chapter 176: 1818. In 1829 he removed with his parents to Lower Canada, where he
Chapter 177: 1860. In 1862 he enlisted in Company D, Sixth Minnesota Volunteers,
Chapter 178: 1809. He was educated at Princeton College and West Point, graduating
Chapter 179: 1844. He served as a soldier during the Mexican War. He was the first
Chapter 180: CHAPTER XX.
Chapter 181: 1865. Of Benoit little or nothing is known. The Freeman brothers were
Chapter 182: 1847. Its effects, however, were not greatly felt until toward the
Chapter 183: 1888. Robert A. Smith.
Chapter 184: 1857. The early settlers were much disturbed by roving bands of
Chapter 185: 1886. 1887.
Chapter 186: CHAPTER XXI.
Chapter 187: 1861. In 1863, before the expiration of his second term, he was
Chapter 188: 1806. He received a thorough classical and medical education. In 1828
Chapter 189: 1822. He came to La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1840. The writer first met
Chapter 190: 1820. His father, Otis Bigelow, was a Revolutionary patriot and
Chapter 191: 1842. In 1845 he came to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, remained at this
Chapter 192: 1820. He studied law with his father, Judge Samuel J. Wilkin, and
Chapter 193: 1858. He was married to Helen M. Olds, in New York, in 1840. Their two
Chapter 194: CHAPTER XXII.
Chapter 195: 1830. He received a common and high school education and spent one
Chapter 196: 1868. He served as state senator in 1866-67. He has been an
Chapter 197: CHAPTER XXIII.
Chapter 198: 1817. His early life was passed amongst the Ojibways in the employ of
Chapter 199: 1842. When he came to Gray Cloud island he was accompanied by a Mr.
Chapter 200: 1827. Mr. Berry received an excellent education at the Pittsfield
Chapter 201: 1879. He has been twice married. His first wife was Ellen Brady, of
Chapter 202: 1878. He married a second wife in 1880. His family consists of eight
Chapter 203: 1634. Jean Nicollet ventured into Wisconsin, and explored the country
Chapter 204: 1658. Two fur traders penetrated to Lake Superior and wintered there,
Chapter 205: 1660. Rev. M. Menard with eight companions came to La Pointe, Lake
Chapter 206: 1665. Claude Allouez, an eminent pioneer missionary, succeeded Menard,
Chapter 207: 1669. Father Allouez established a mission on the shores of Green bay,
Chapter 208: 1670. Father Allouez made a voyage of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers to
Chapter 209: 1671. In this year the French took formal possession of the whole
Chapter 210: 1673. Louis Joliet, accompanied by Father James Marquette, discovered
Chapter 211: 1674. Father Marquette coasted Lake Michigan, from Green Bay, by
Chapter 212: 1679. The Griffin, a schooner built by La Salle, and the first to make
Chapter 213: 1680. About the first of May Father Louis Hennepin arrived at Mille
Chapter 214: 1683. Le Sueur made a voyage of the Fog and Wisconsin rivers to the
Chapter 215: 1688. Nicholas Perrot first planted the cross and arms of France on
Chapter 216: 1695. Le Sueur built a fort on Isle Pelee, in the Mississippi, below
Chapter 217: 1700. Le Sueur established Fort L'Huillier, on the Blue Earth river
Chapter 218: 1719. Francis Renalt explored the Upper Mississippi with two hundred
Chapter 219: 1721. Previous to this date a French fort had been established at
Chapter 220: 1727. The French established a fort on Lake Pepin, with Sieur de
Chapter 221: 1728. There was a great flood in the Mississippi, and Fort Beauharnois
Chapter 222: 1751. Sieur Marin, in command at Green Bay, made a peace with the
Chapter 223: 1761. Capt. Balfour and Lieut. Gorrell, with English troops, took
Chapter 224: 1763. The English, under Lieut. Gorrell, abandoned Green Bay in
Chapter 225: 1766. Capt. Jonathan Carver visited St. Anthony falls and Minnesota
Chapter 226: 1774. A civil government was established over Canada and the
Chapter 227: 1786. Julian Dubuque explored the lead region of the Upper
Chapter 228: 1788. There was an Indian council at Green Bay. Permission to work the
Chapter 229: 1793. Lawrence Barth built a cabin at the portage of the Fog and
Chapter 230: 1796. The western posts were surrendered by the English to the United
Chapter 231: 1803. Antoine Barth settled at the portage of the Fog and Wisconsin
Chapter 232: 1809. Thomas Nuttall, the botanist, explored Wisconsin.
Chapter 233: 1814. Gov. Clark took possession of Prairie du Chien. Prairie du Chien
Chapter 234: 1816. Indian treaty confirming that of 1804.
Chapter 235: 1818. State of Illinois was organized; Wisconsin attached to Michigan.
Chapter 236: 1822. The New York Indians purchase lands east of Lake Winnebago.
Chapter 237: 1823. January. Counties of Brown, Crawford and Michillimackinac made a
Chapter 238: 1824. First term of United States court held at Green Bay, Judge Duane
Chapter 239: 1825. Great flood on the Red River of the North; a part of the colony
Chapter 240: 1827. Rush of speculators to lead mines.
Chapter 241: 1828. Fort Winnebago built. Indian treaty at Green Bay. Lead ore
Chapter 242: 1832. Black Hawk War.
Chapter 243: 1834. The portion of Minnesota west of the Mississippi attached to
Chapter 244: 1837. Gov. Dodge, of Wisconsin, made a treaty at Fort Snelling, with
Chapter 245: 1838. The treaty ratified by Congress. Frank Steele makes a claim at
Chapter 246: 1840. St. Croix county established.
Chapter 247: 1847. The Wisconsin constitutional convention meets. The town of St.
Chapter 248: 1848. May 29th, Wisconsin admitted. August 26th, the "Stillwater
Chapter 249: 1850. Great flood on the Mississippi. Minnesota river navigated by
Chapter 250: 1851. Permanent location of the capital of Minnesota at St Paul.
Chapter 251: 1852. President Pierce appoints Willis A. Gorman governor of
Chapter 252: 1854. Real estate mania commenced. Treaty with the Chippewas at La
Chapter 253: 1855. Treaty at Washington, District of Columbia, with the Chippewas,
Chapter 254: 1857. Enabling act to admit Minnesota passed Congress. President
Chapter 255: 1858. Minnesota admitted as a state. State loan of $250,000
Chapter 256: 1859. Hard times. Work on the land grant road ceases. Collapse of the
Chapter 257: 1861. April 13th. President's proclamation for troops received. The
Chapter 258: 1862. Call for 600,000 men. August 17th, massacre at Acton; 18th,
Chapter 259: 1863. Gen. Sibley's expedition to the Missouri river. July 3d, Little
Chapter 260: 1864. Large levies for troops. Expedition to Missouri river under
Chapter 261: 1865. Peace returns. Minnesota regiments return and are disbanded; in
Chapter 262: 1873. January 7th, 8th and 9th, polar wave sweeps over the State;
Chapter 263: 1876. September 7th, armed outlaws from Missouri attack a Northfield
Chapter 264: 1878. May 2d, three flouring mills at Minneapolis explode; eighteen
Chapter 265: 1880. November 15th, hospital for the insane at St. Peter partly
Chapter 266: 1886. Cyclone destroys Sauk Rapids. Wisconsin legislature adopts
Chapter 267: 1854. Several reservations were set aside in each purchase for the
Chapter 268: 1887. Alvah H. Heald, receiver; Wm. M. Blanding, register.
Chapter 269: 4. Albert Henry Judd, Orange Walker, Samuel Burkelo, Hiram Berkey,
Chapter 270: 5. Martin Mower, David B. Loomis; Lots 7 and 8, Sec. 29, T. 31, R. 19,
Chapter 271: 6. John Allen; Lots 4 and 5, Sec. 2, T. 29, R. 20, west of river; gold
Chapter 272: 7. Eleazer R. Steves; Lots 1 and 2, Sec. 14, T. 29, R. 20, east of
Chapter 273: 10. Himan W. Greely; E. 1/2 of N. E. 1/4, Sec. 22, T. 29, R. 20, gold.
Chapter 274: 21. Himan W. Greely; W. 1/2 of N. E. 1/4, Sec. 22, T. 29, R. 20, gold.
Chapter 275: 1832. This lake is really the source of the Mississippi, though from
Chapter 276: 1888. David Day.
Chapter 277: 1887. Morton S. Wilkinson.
Chapter 278: 1875. The _True Republican_ was established by M. A. Fulton in 1875,
Chapter 279: 1850. He is now a resident of Fleming, Cayuga county, New York.
reminiscences of pioneer life on the St. Croix. ELMA M. BLANDING.--Mr. Blanding was born in Harford, Susquehanna county, New York, Feb. 14, 1800. He was married to Eliza Tuttle in
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