Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Clarence M. Roseth, a well-to-do farmer of Sections 5 and 6, Oak Grove Township, was born in Norway March 8, 1865, the son of Martin and Carrie (Lee) Roseth, who spent the span of their years in that country. He was reared and educated in his native land and became a farm helper. In 1884 he came to America and, after landing at Quebec, came directly to St. Paul, Minn., from which place he later went to Madison, Wis. Then he went to Blanchardville, in Fayette County, Wis., and there learned the plumbing and tinsmith trade. In 1899 he came to Rice Lake and for a short time worked at his trade. Then he bought 160 acres in Section 9, Rice Lake Township, which he conducted while still working at his trade. In 1907 he sold the farm and bought 210 acres in Sections 5 and 6, Oak Grove Township. To this farm he has since devoted his entire attention. He has put up a good set of buildings, has constructed fences, and cleared 80 acres of the land. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. His herd is of graded Holsteins, with a full blooded sire at the head. Mr. Roseth is a believer in education, and for six years has been a member of the school board of District 4. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Roseth was married at Blanchardville, Wis., Oct. 9, 1891, to Caroline Johnson, who was born in that place Jan. 27, 1873, the daughter of John and Anna (Gorden) Johnson. Her parents were born in Norway, came to America as children, and spent their lives in Blanchardville, the father dying in 1915 and the mother in 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Roseth have four children: John M., Alma, Clifford and Morris. John M. was born July 4, 1892. He is a veteran of the World War, having served nine months in France with the 316th Field Hospital of the 304th Sanitary Train. He was inducted into the United States service July 23, 1918, trained at Camp Georgia, Greenleaf, Ga., and was discharged at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., June 14, 1919. Alma was born Jan. 11, 1898, and is the wife of Edward Wick, of Washburn County. Clifford was born Oct. 9, 1899, and died Dec. 15, 1918. Morris was born May 15, 1909. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 352-353.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Andrew D. Rewey, architect, and formerly contractor and builder, is a man who has achieved success in life entirely due to his own efforts. Starting with no resources save those inherent in himself-health, courage, ability and a capacity for hard work-he has forged ahead, and now occupies an enviable position among his fellow men. He was born in Herkimer County, New York, March 14, 1852, the son of Wilber and Laura (Mallery) Rewey. In 1857 the family came West to Walworth County, Wisconsin and settled on a farm near Delevan, In the early seventies the family moved to a farm in Emmett County, Iowa, where the parents died. Andrew D. came to Barron County in 1874 and took up his residence on 160 acres of wild land in Maple Grove Township. Building at first a small log cabin, he gradually improved and developed the place into a good farm. In 1880 he moved to Chetek, this county, and took up carpenter work for Knapp, Stout & Co. About 1883 he took up building and contracting for himself, and in 1886 moved to Barron City where he continued in the same line. He remained in business until 1912, when he engaged in architectural work. He has designed many of the best buildings erected in Barron County since that time, including nearly all the modern rural schools. His pleasant home is located on First street. Fraternally he is a member of the Maccabees. Mr. Rewey was married Dec. 3, 1873, to Ellen Larson, who was born in Muskego, Waukesha county, Wis., June 11, 1854, daughter of George and Anna (Hastings) Larson, both of whom died in Waukesha county, the former in 1861 and the latter in 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Rewey are the parents of six children: Frank A., Ora May, George W., Onney M., Frances 0. and Reynold X. Frank A. was born June 16, 1876, is district manager for the De Laval Cream Separator Co., and lives at Windom, Minn. He married Etta Whitterman, and has two children, Bernice and Fayetta. Ora May was born June 1, 1879, and died March 20, 1888. George W. was born June 28, 1886, and died Nov. 30, 1890. Onney M. was born July 3, 1889, and is the wife of William Torgeson, of Barron City. Frances 0. was born Sept. 24, 1896, and is the wife of Frank Falkner, of Stanfold Township, this county. Reynold X., born Sept. 30, 1898, is at home. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 106-107.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Thomas Parks, now deceased, was a well known figure in Barron County life for more than thirty years. He was one of the real leaders of the township in which he lived, his judgment was always to be relied upon, and he was one of those thorough-going steady men upon whom rests the stability of agricultural life in the Northwest. In his home he was all that a husband and father should be, and his death was sincerely mourned. He was born June 6, 1842, in Burgess, Ontario, Canada, and was there reared and educated. In 1873 he came to the United States and settled in Pierce County, this state, where he bought 80 acres of land and carried on general farming. In 1881 he sold out and came to Barron County, where he took a homestead of 80 acres in section 13, Oak Grove Township, and devoted sixteen years to its development. He cleared 40 acres, erected a set of buildings and bought suitable equipment. In 1897 he sold out and purchased 240 acres in section 35 in the same township. There he cleared 120 acres of land. He put up a good set of buildings, which, when they were destroyed, he replaced with another set. He was at the height of a successful career when he died Aug. 19, 1913. He was a valued member of the county board, and also served for many years on the town board and on the school board of his district. Fraternally he was a member of the Catholic Knights. He and his family were communicants of the Roman Catholic church. Mr. Parks was married Aug. 23, 1869, to Bridget Darcy, born Feb. 2, 1847, in Canada, daughter of Michael and Bridget (Donley) Darcy, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Parks have had four children: Andy, Thomas, George and Frank. The last mentioned died Feb. 13, 1918. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 355.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm John Mullen, an enterprising and prosperous farmer of Section 22, Oak Grove Township, is one of the most popular men in his community. He has lived here all his life, and his record through all these years has been without blemish. He is a hard working man, he believes in helping in every good cause, and, like his father before him, has done much in the development of this vicinity. Born in the county when it was little more than a wilderness, he is naturally interested in the story of its beginnings and progress, and he is especially proud of the part which his parents took in its upbuilding. He first saw the light of day on the place where he still lives Jan. 23, 1875, the son of Frank and Margaret (McGough) Mullen, the early settlers. He was reared on the homestead and attended school as the neighborhood then afforded. He was in his early teens when he was first taken on logging drives to help his father in cooking for the crew, and thereafter he was employed in the woods for several years, logging in the winter and working on the river drives in the spring. In the meantime he helped his father on the home place. In 1918 he took over 80 acres of the farm, including the home site. He has fixed up the buildings and has further developed the place. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is a popular and representative citizen. Mr. Mullen greatly honors his parents, and has made possible the appearance of their portrait as one of the illustrations of this work. He was married at Dobie, in this township, June 24, 1903, by Rev. Father A. P. Bourbe, to Rosanna Forrest, who was born on the homestead of her parents, Camille and Mary Ann (Armond) Forrest, Section 6, Doyle Township, this county, May 15, 1882. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 346-347.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Frank Mullen, a worthy and hardworking man, whose early career is a part of the history of the development of Oak Grove Township, came to Seetion 22 in 1871, and thereafter had much to do with the upbuilding of this region. He built himself a cabin of logs in the woods, with a straw shed for his animals, and the next year brought his bride to the place. Some of his furniture was made from trees cut on the place and the household equipment and farming tools were few indeed. For a number of years he worked in the lumber woods in the winter and on the river drives in the spring to get a little money with which to support his family while the farm was being made profitable. His wife stayed in the little cabin, looking after the place and caring for the children. In time Mr. Mullen became a "cookee" on lumber drives, assisted, as soon as they became old enough, by his sons, John and Michael. As a pioneer in the wilderness he underwent many interesting experiences. He often brought provisions on his back from far away Menomonie or Chippewa Falls. In the summers he worked early and late to develop his farm. When he first came here there were no roads. The path to his homestead was an old Indian trail which the savages had trodden for generations. Mr. Mullen realized that if the country was ever to develop that there must be better means of transportation and communication. He, therefore, became an advocate of good roads, and not only did he constantly encourage his neighbors along that line, but he also cut through many roads with his own hands. When he started farming his domestic animals consisted of a yoke of oxen and one cow. His wife had a spinning wheel, and on this she spun yarn with which to knit socks and mittens for the family. The toil, the labor, the hard work, the sacrifices, the lack of comforts, and the heart breaking discouragements of those days are hard for the present generation to realize. But they had strength and courage, and in time their efforts resulted, not only in the building up of a good place for themselves, but also in the development of the neighborhood. The Mullen home was always open to all. It was the center of many of the social events of the neighborhood, some of the settlers were invited to live there while they were getting their own places started, no traveler was ever refused hospitality, and in times of misfortune and illness in the neighborhood, Mrs. Mullen was an angel of mercy. Aside from being a leader in material things, Mr. Mullen was deeply interested in church affairs. He helped to establish the Church of Our Lady of Lords at Dobie and continued loyal and unswerving in his support. After a long and useful life he died Jan. 28, 1918, at the good old age of 82 years. His good wife died Feb. 1, 1910, at the age of 68 years. Frank Mullen was born in Armouth, in northern Ireland, Dec. 15, 1836, the son of Michael Mullen and his good wife. The family came to Canada in 1870, and it was a year later that the subject of this sketch came to Barron County. He was married June 11, 1872, to Margaret McGough, who was born in Canada, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen McGough, natives of Ireland. She died in Barron County in 1909 at the age of 68 years. Mr. and Mrs. Mullen had four children. Michael farms in Oak Grove Township, this county, on part of the old homestead. John farms on the old homestead. Bridget-Ann is the wife of Thomas Dorsey, of Oak Grove Township. Hannah is the wife of Louis Napolean Forrest, of Campia, in this county. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 345-346.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Charles E. Moseng, a leading farmer of Section 32, Arland Township, was born in Perry, Wis., Jan. 23, 1873, the son of Ole and Bertha (Troan) Moseng, who brought him to his present place in 1875. He was reared here, attended the district school, and learned farming from his father. He took over the place in 1896, and has since conducted it, carrying on general farming and dairying. He has rebuilt the house, put up buildings, and made general improvements. His herd consists of mixed Guernseys and Jerseys. He is interested in everything that has for its object the betterment of the community, and he has been especially active in school affairs, serving his school district as director and being the present school clerk. He is well liked throughout the community, and stands well with all who know him. Mr. Moseng was married May 4, 1900, to Emma Aker, who was born in Arland Township on Sept. 30, 1884, the daughter of John and Bertha (Erlien) Aker, natives of Norway, and for some time farmers of Arland Township, the former of whom died in September, 1895, and the latter of whom died Dec. 31, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Moseng have a fine family of six children: Ole J., born Aug. 6, 1901; Adolph B., born May 31, 1905; Orvel B., born Feb. 12, 1906; Clarence E., born Sept. 26, 1909; Selmer O., born Dec. 1, 1912, and Sigurd M., born March 5, 1916. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 899-900.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Ole Moseng, for over forty-three years a resident of Section 32, Arland Township, was born in Norway, attended school there, grew to manhood, and married Bertha Troan. They came to America in 1871, landed at Quebec, and found their way to Perry, Wis. where they remained for over a year. From there they came to Menomonie where he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co., working in the lumber camps and on the river drives. In 1875, he came to Barron County, and took a homestead of 80 acres in Section 32, Arland Township. This was all wild land. He blazed a trail to his place, through the woods, built a log cabin, and there established his family. For many seasons he continued to work in the woods to get a little money to keep things going while he could get things well started on the farm. Gradually he built up a good place, and he and his wife became respected and substantial people. In 1896 he turned the place over to his son, Charles E., but continued to live there until his death. He died Dec. 15, 1918, and his wife June 12, 1916. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 899.

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Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Sofus Moe, manager of the Northern Supply Company warehouse of Dallas, was born June 21, 1873, in Norway, son of Iver and Dorothea (Iverson) Moe. He came to America with his parents in 1884 and after attending school in Eau Claire, graduated from the business department of Valparaiso University at Valparaiso, Ind. In 1900 he and Harry Halverson started a general mercantile store of which, six years later, Mr. Moe became the sole owner. In 1912 he sold out and for a while operated a general store at Eliston, Mont. Then he returned and took up his present employment. In 1915 he bought 95 acres in Sections 14 and 15, Dallas Township, erected a fine set of buildings and established a dairy farm. He owns all the stock and machinery but rents the place to others. For three years he was secretary and treasurer of the Dallas Co-operative Creamery. In public life he has been town clerk three years and village clerk three years. Mr. Moe was married January 15, 1913, to Anna Granum, who was born May 19, 1884, daughter of Anton and Regneld (Berg) Granum. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 833.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Bernard Moe, now deceased, early settler of what is now Chetek Township, extensive land owner, one of the organizers and first cashier of the State Bank of Chetek, postmaster at Chetek Village, for a long period secretary of the Barron County Fire Insurance Co., and for some thirty-three years town treasurer, was a man who exercised a real influence over the affairs of his community, being one of the best known men in this region and well liked by all who knew him. He was born near Lillehammer, Norway, Dec. 8, 1849, and was there reared and educated. In 1873 he came to the United States and located at Chicago. He was married there in 1876 and a little later came to Barron County and settled on 160 acres in what is now Chetek Township. Here he erected a log cabin, 16 by 20, and started farming with a cow, a pig and a few chickens. In time he got a yoke of oxen, which he still later traded for a team of horses. The furniture was made from poles cut from the place. The floor was made from rough boards, through which the snakes often stuck their heads. For several years Mr. Moe worked in the woods during the winter seasons, as the farm was not then sufficiently developed to be operated on a profitable basis. Mrs. Moe had brought her spinning wheel with her, and she spun yarn from which she knitted socks, not only for her family, but to sell to neighbors, and thus help out the family funds. Thus they worked together, and in time won success. They erected a good set of buildings and added to their holdings until they owned 300 acres. Much of Mr. Moe's activity centered in the village, where clerked in a store, and, as noted, served as postmaster and as cashier of the State Bank of Chetek. After a long and useful life, he died April 10, 1917, in the faith of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, in the local congregation of which he had held a number of offices. Mr. Moe was married at Chicago, July 10, 1876, to Anna Martin, who was born in Norway, Oct. 14, 1850. the daughter of Martin Olson and his wife, Ingeborg Torgerson, and came to America when she was nineteen. This union was blessed with five children: Inga, who died at the age of 24 years; Jerome, who died at the age of thirty years; George and Arthur; and Bessie, now the wife of Leroy Lockwood of Glasgow, Mont. The son, George, now operates a half of the home farm, and he and his good mother live together. He is a hard-working, energetic man, who thoroughly understands farming, and is doing his duty as a good citizen in every respect. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 978.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Joseph J. Kust, an energetic farmer of Section 5, Oak Grove Township, was born in Bohemia Dec. 7, 1886, the son of Joseph and Anna (Kovrick) Kust, also natives of that country. The father died in Bohemia in 1894. In 1901 the mother and Joseph J. came to this country and located in Ashland County, this state. There she married Thomas Kvalovec, who brought the family to Barron County in 1905 and located in Oak Grove Township. Joseph J. worked with his stepfather for some years and thoroughly mastered farming. In 1908 he bought 120 acres in Section 5, Oak Grove Township. He has continued the improvements, has fixed over the buildings, and cleared more of the land. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is well liked for his genial temperament and is already well along the road to success. Mr. Kust was married April 30, 1917, to Cecilia Hrdlicka, who was born Nov. 15, 1902, in Ledgewood, N. D., the daughter of Alois and Anna (Tomek) Hrdlicka, natives of Bohemia, who now live in Woodburn, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Kust have two children: Joseph B., born July 30, 1918, and Anna C., born April 4, 1920. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 357-358.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Joseph J. Kust, an energetic farmer of Section 5, Oak Grove Township, was born in Bohemia Dec. 7, 1886, the son of Joseph and Anna (Kovrick) Kust, also natives of that country. The father died in Bohemia in 1894. In 1901 the mother and Joseph J. came to this country and located in Ashland County, this state. There she married Thomas Kvalovec, who brought the family to Barron County in 1905 and located in Oak Grove Township. Joseph J. worked with his stepfather for some years and thoroughly mastered farming. In 1908 he bought 120 acres in Section 5, Oak Grove Township. He has continued the improvements, has fixed over the buildings, and cleared more of the land. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is well liked for his genial temperament and is already well along the road to success. Mr. Kust was married April 30, 1917, to Cecilia Hrdlicka, who was born Nov. 15, 1902, in Ledgewood, N. D., the daughter of Alois and Anna (Tomek) Hrdlicka, natives of Bohemia, who now live in Woodburn, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Kust have two children: Joseph B., born July 30, 1918, and Anna C., born April 4, 1920. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 812-813.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Joseph Kringle, who owns a good farm of 60 acres in Section 16, Cedar Lake Township, is one of the leaders in his part of the township. He has been clerk of his township since 1917 and clerk of the Mikana Dairy Produce Association, operating the cheese factory at Mikana, since 1919. He is local overseer of state highway work, and in 1920 supervised the putting of some 8,000 loads of gravel on six miles of roadway. He is a native of this county, born in Maple Grove Township Oct. 25, 1891, son of Gabriel and Barbara (Huseth) Kringle. He was educated in the schools of his neighborhood, and in 1908 received a diploma testifying to his completion of a grammar school course of study. For a time thereafter he continued on the farm with his parents. In 1910 he went into the woods where he was employed in the commissary department of a lumber camp. The next year he did farm work for Oskar Bergen in Dallas Township. He went to North Dakota in 1912 and worked for two years on a farm in Foster County. In 1914 he came back to Barron County and became clerk in the general store of George Kringle, at Mikana, for a year. Then from 1915 to 1917 he rented his father's farm. But he had conceived a liking for the Mikana locality, so in 1917 he came here and purchased his present place. It was then improved to some extent. He put up a house and a large basement barn which is modernly equipped with Hudson stanchions, running water, litter carrier and other conveniences. On this place he conducts general farming and dairying. His holdings include stock in the Mikana Dairy Products Association and the Mikana Feed Mill Company. Mr. Kringle is likewise prominent in church affairs. He is a man of good clerical ability and his records are well kept. He is also a man of good judgment and his opinions are highly regarded. Mr. Kringle was married Sept. 25, 1913, at St. Paul, Minn., to Goldie Edgett, daughter of David and Rachael (Chute) Edgett, now living at Mikana. Mr. and Mrs. Kringle have three bright boys: Glen J., born July 27, 1914; Lloyd L., born March 27, 1916, and Howard D., born March 17, 1918. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 359.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Joseph P. Kohel, an industrious farmer of Section 5, Oak Grove Township, came to Barron County in 1910 and purchased 80 acres of his present farm. In 1919 he bought another 80 acres in Section 4, thus making a good place of 160 acres. On this tract he has erected a good set of buildings, cleared 65 acres, and broken some of it, so that the farm is now well developed and improved. He carries on general farming and dairying on a successful scale, and is regarded as one of the prosperous men of the township. He was born in Bohemia Aug. 24, 1872, the son of Frank and Julia (Wagner) Kohel, natives of that country, both of whom are now deceased. He received his education in Bohemia and farmed with his parents until 1890. In that year he came to America. He worked a while in Kewaunee County, this state, then in Marinette, also in this state, then in the upper peninsula of Michigan, then in the mines near Duluth and then in Marinette County, Wisconsin, getting out posts and ties. In 1903 he went to Ashland, in this state, and worked in the sawmills there. Next he went to Virginia, Minn., and was employed in the mines. From there he came to Barron County. Mr. Kohel was married April 15, 1903, to Dora Kust, who was born in Bohemia Dec. 4, 1880, the daughter of Mathiew and Anna (Kovrick) Kust. This union has been blessed with nine children: John, born Sept. 12, 1906; Mary, born Sept. 8, 1907; Rose, born March 12, 1910; Thomas, born June 6, 1911; James, born Sept. 12, 1912; Anna, born Dec. 15, 1913; Edward, born May 29, 1915; Helen, born May 24, 1916, and William, born Nov. 2, 1920. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 357.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm John Jancisin, a solid and substantial citizen of Section 6, Oak Grove Township, now deceased, was an earnest, hard working, industrious man, who did his duty in life as he saw it and maintained an excellent reputation for probity and worth. He was born in Austria Dec. 8, 1863, the son of John and Barbara (Shedlock) Jancisin. He was reared in his native land, attended the government schools there, and became a farmer. In 1888 he came to the United States and for many years was employed in the mines in upper Michigan. He still retained his fondness for farming, however. So in 1905 he bought 160 acres in Section 6, Oak Grove Township. To this tract he moved in 1909. He erected a good set of buildings, cleared about 40 acres, and carried on mixed farming and dairying. His career was cut short by his death Oct. 7, 1916. Since that time the sons, James and Anton, operate the farm for their mother. These young men are active, energetic youths who understand their business thoroughly, are among the most popular of the younger people of the community, and have an interesting future ahead of them. Mr. Jancisin was married Feb. 18, 1886, to Elizabeth Krawich, who was born in Austria June 24, 1866, the daughter of Matt and Anna Krawich, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jancisin had six children. William was born Feb, 18, 1889, and is now in Virginia, Minn. John was born Nov. 6, 1890, and lives in Rice Lake. Rose was born March 5, 1897, and helps her mother at home. James was born April 4, 1902, and Anton, June 12, 1903. Since their father's death they have erected a modern barn, 36 by 90 feet, furnished with Libby barn equipment. Rudolph was born Dec. 8, 1906. He is a bright boy who is doing well with his studies and helping out at home when he can. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 352.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm John J. Hopman, a prominent farmer of Section 17, Oak Grove Township, was born in Libertyville, Ill., March 17, 1882, the son of John and Johanna (Brownberg) Hopman, natives of Holland, who came to America in the early seventies. Having settled in Illinois they farmed there until 1888 when they moved to Renville County, Minnesota, and there farmed the remainder of their lives, the father dying Feb. 10, 1919, and the mother June 6, 1913. In the family there, were nine children: Anna, Henry, Mary, Elizabeth, Jennie (deceased), Della, Bertha (deceased), John J. and James. John J. was a small child when the family moved to Renville County and there he was reared and educated. He worked with his father until 1905 and then rented a farm. In 1911 he bought 200 acres in Bird Island Township, in that county. There he successfully farmed for four years. He was one of the leaders in public affairs, and served for several terms as one of the supervisors of that township. In 1916 he came to Barron County and bought 160 acres, which constitutes his present farm. He stumped 60 acres, put up fences and improved and developed the land. In 1910 he built a sightly ten-room house, built a machine shed and silo, repaired the granary and fixed up the barn. He carries on mixed farming and dairying. He is well liked by all who know him, and is now serving acceptably as constable of his township. Mr. Hopman was married Sept. 25, 1906, to Helena Rauenhorst, who was born in Walnut Township, Faribault County, Minnesota, Aug. 1, 1884, daughter of Theodore and Francis (Koonze) Rauenhorst. This union has been blessed with five children: Levina, born Dec. 15, 1908; Marie, born May 8, 1910; Marsellia, born April 26, 1912; Leona, born Nov. 24, 1916, and Bernard, born Feb. 6, 1919. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 351.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Richard G. Hocking, a modern farmer of section 4, Oak Grove Township, was born at Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1881, the son of Hugh and Millie (Willard) Hocking, natives respectively of England and Illinois. Hugh Hocking came to America as a boy with his parents in 1839 and located with them in Grant County, this state, where he remained for thirty years. As a young man he learned the trades of carpenter and wagon maker, vocations which he followed throughout his adult years. In 1869 he went to Wagner, South Dakota, and worked at his trade until 1916 when he took up his home with his son, the subject of this sketch. His wife died March 11, 1920. In the family there were ten children: Charles (deceased), Hugh (deceased), George (deceased), Nathan (deceasd), John, of Turtle Lake, this county; May, wife of Edward Hyde, of South Dakota; Olive, of Wagner, South Dakota; Richard G., of Oak Grove Township, this county; Theodore, of Lynch, Nebraska; and Frank, who lives with Richard G. Richard G. received his education in his native town, and has devoted his life to farming since early youth. From Iowa in 1900 he first came to Barron County. Later he went to South Dakota and in 1913 from that state to Nebraska, and rented a farm which he operated for five years. In 1918 he bought his present farm of eighty acres. Here he carries on general farming and dairying, his cattle being of the Holstein breed. Mr. Hocking was married April 16, 1904, to Lucille Guibord, born in Oak Grove, Barron County, in 1888, the daughter of Tusant Guibord. This union has been blessed with one child: Bernice, born Jan. 11, 1907. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 356.

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Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Louis W. Steltzner, a hard-working farmer of Section 4, Stanley Township, is a native of this county, born on the place where he still resides, Aug. 22, 1889, the son of Henry and Mary (Becker) Steltzner, the pioneers. He was reared here, attended school in the neighborhood and was graduated from the Rice Lake High School. He lost his father when he was a small boy, and accordingly he early took over the responsibilities of the home farm and now conducts it and makes a home for his mother. He carries on general farming and stock raising and makes a specialty of Jersey cows and Duroc swine. Like his father before him he stands well in the community and is well liked by all who know him. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 764-765.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Henry Heinze, energetic and prosperous farmer, business man, public official, and soldier of the World War, was born on a farm at Bloomer, Wis., March 26, 1887, son of Frank and Anna (Puhl) Heinze, who brought him to this county in 1894. He attended district school here and as a young man worked on the home farm, spent his falls in the wheat fields of the Dakotas harvesting and threshing, and worked on the roads in Oak Grove Township. When his father died he purchased the rights of the other heirs and now operates the place successfully carrying on general farming and dairying. For several years he was in business in Haugen. At one time he bought and shipped stock, potatoes, cordwood, hay, grain and other farm produce. He also operated a livery barn and dray line and handled the local agency for the Ford cars in connection therewith. As a business man he was active in village affairs and was made treasurer of the Haugen Commercial Club, in which position he is still serving. His business holdings include stock in the Haugen State Bank. In the township he has been a member of the board of supervisors for two years. He was inducted into the United States service July 23, 1918, and trained with the 134th Infantry, 86th Division, at Camp Grant. After arriving in France on Sept. 21, 1918, he was transferred to the 110th Infantry, 78th Division. He was returned to the States in June, 1919, and was discharged June 19 at Camp Grant. He is a member of the American Legion and also of the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Heinze was married July 8, 1919, to Margaret Votruba, who was born June 21, 1898, at Menomonie, Wis., daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Forest) Votruba, natives of Austria, who now live in Washburn County, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Heinze have one son, Robert, born April 11, 1920. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 348-349.