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WILLIAM C. MACFADDEN, ex-treasurer of Cass county. North Dakota, and the present cashier of the Fargo National Bank, is one of the prominent citizens of the state and has been a potent factor in the financial and social development of that part of the country.
Mr. MacFadden was born in Mount Vernon, Knox county, Ohio, March 17, 1857, and was the only son born to William and Emma B. (Wood) MacFadden, both of whom were natives of Ohio. His father was formerly engaged in the mercantile business but is now retired from active business life. He was a major of the Fifty-ninth New York Volunteer Infantry, and served three years and six months, and during his service was held a prisoner six months. He was with the army of the Potomac, and was at Gettysburg, Wilderness, Petersburg, Fredericksburg, and many other engagements, but received no wounds. He enlisted as a sergeant and rose to the rank of major. He spent some years in California during the gold mine time in 1849. His father, Henry MacFadden. was a farmer by occupation and died in Ohio.
Our subject was the only son in a family of three children, and was reared and educated in the schools of Ohio. He then entered the Knox National Bank of Mount Vernon. Ohio, and rose in the position of assistant cashier. He went to Everest, Cass county. North Dakota, in 1885, where he purchased land and followed farming and grain buying, in which he continued until 1891, when he was appointed deputy county treasurer, and served one and a half years. He was chosen cashier of Cass County State Bank of Casselton, and remained there until he was elected county treasurer in 1894. He was re-elected in 1896, which office he held until the Fargo National Bank was organized, when he was chosen cashier, which office he still holds, he is secretary of the Fargo Linseed Mills, and president of the Northwestern Mutual Savings & Loan Association.
Our subject was married, in 1894. to Jennie B. Semple, a native of Ohio. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. MacFadden, as follows: William S. and an infant, unnamed. Mr. MacFadden is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, being captain general of Auvergne Commandry Knights Templar. He takes an active part in public affairs. and politically is a Republican, and was secretary of the county central committee for six years. He is successful in his business, a man of excellent character, and respected wherever he is known.
DAVID G. MACLAY Among the younger professional men who are rapidly gaining an assured position in their respective lines, this gentleman is entitled to special mention. He is a member of the firm of Ball, Watson & Maclay, attorneys of Fargo, Cass county, North Dakota, and is a man of progressive ideas thoroughly versed in the law and earnest in his convictions.
Our subject was born in Newark, New Jersey, December 21, 1860, and was a son of William and Elizabeth (McNeil) Maclay, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of New York City. His father came to the United States in 1845, and now resides in New York.
David G. .Maclay was reared and educated in the public and high schools of Newark, and completed his schooling in Columbia University, graduating in 1882. He then took a course in the law department of the same institution, graduating in 1885, and was admitted to the bar in New Jersey during the same year. He immediately went to South Dakota, and remained in Charles Mix county three years, and then removed to Mitchell, Davison county, and formed a partnership with Hon. A. J. Edgerton. Mr. Edgerton was chief justice of the supreme court of the territory, and was later appointed to the federal bench. He died in 1897.
Mr. Maclay removed to St. Paul in 1891, where he remained one and a half years, and January 1, 1893, went to Fargo, North Dakota. He acted as clerk for some time and in 1895 became associated with the law firm of which he is now a member.
Our subject was married, in 1893, to Miss Annie Ogden Hoppaugh, of New Jersey . Mr. Maclay is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has passed the Knights Templar and Mystic Shrine. He is a member of the State Bar Association, and is classed among the prosperous and highly esteemed men of his profession.
CHARLES J. MAHNKEN. Among the able and successful lawyers of Fargo, North Dakota, none stand higher in public esteem than the gentleman whose name introduces this sketch. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, November 8, 1860, a son of Charles H. and Mary (Miller) Mahnken, natives of Germany, who came to the United States when children and spent most of their lives in Maryland. The father is now deceased, but the mother is still living.
Our subject was reared and educated in New York City, where he attended the public schools. At the age of fourteen he entered a law office as errand boy and clerk, and later spent a year or two at sea as a sailor, during which time he visited many European ports. When eighteen years of age he began the study of law and took a course in the New York City University. He was admitted to practice at the metropolis in 1881 and had an office there for two years. In 1882 he again visited Europe on legal business, spending six months abroad.
In July, 1883, Mr. :Mahnken took up his residence in Fargo. North Dakota, and formed a law partnership with H. D. Hobson, which connection existed until 1885, when Mr. Hobson retired. From 1891 until 1893 our subject was engaged in practice with J. E. Greene, but since then has been alone. He is now at the head of a large and prosperous business and ranks high among his brethren of the legal fraternity. He was elected city attorney in 1.596 and again in 1898, and in that capacity served his fellow citizens ably and well. Politically he is a stanch Republican, but has never taken a very active part in political affairs, and socially is a prominent Mason, a member of the Mystic Shrine.
On the 26th of June, 1886. Mr. Mahnken led to the marriage altar Miss Alice E. Johnson, daughter of Mayor Johnson, of Fargo, and they have a family of three children, namely: Alice, Edith and Charles.
COL. SAMUEL G. MAGILL, deceased, who was one of the most prominent men of Fargo and of North Dakota, was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1832. He was reared and educated in Pennsylvania, and began life on his own account as a clerk in a general store in the city of New York. After a few years he went to Chicago, and then to Lyons, Iowa, where he engaged in the lumber and building business. In 1871 he went to Clinton, Iowa, and engaged in the same line of business up to 1879. In that year he went to Glyndon, Minnesota, where he began his career as a grain dealer, operating an elevator at that place. Two years later, in 1881-82, Colonel Magill came to Fargo as a member of the firm of Barnes & Magill, G. S. Barnes being the other member, and they operated a line of elevators on the Union Pacific Railroad. This connection existed two years, when Colonel Magill retired from the co-partnership, and with his son, Henry E., began business under the firm name of Magill & Company, establishing and developing the large business now conducted under that firm name.
Colonel Magill was married in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Miss Harriet Riddle, who was a native of Erie. They became the parents of the following children, namely: Thomas W., Henry E., Helen D., John R., Samuel G., Jr., and Harriet E. Colonel Magill was a field officer of an Illinois regiment, and did valuable and gallant service during the Civil war. On coming to Fargo he became an honored member of John F. Reynolds Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of that city. He was also a member in good standing of the Masonic fraternity, and was held in universally high esteem by all who knew him. His death occurred at Chicago, December 21, 1899.
 CHARLES A. MALETTE, a prosperous and influential farmer of Casselton township, Cass county, is a pioneer of that locality, and has labored earnestly for its up building and financial and social growth. He has been rewarded by the acquisition of a fine estate, and the highest esteem of his associates, and he now enjoys a happy home amid the comforts and many of the luxuries of life.
Our subject was born in Montgomery county. New York, December 2, 1857, and was a son of William W. and Isabella (Heath) Malette, the former a native of New York. His father was a merchant and a farmer by occupation, and is now a resident of Otsego county, New York. The grandfather of our subject, Philo Malette, was a planter and lived and died in New York state, and the family Malette, were prominent in Revolutionary times, and were of French Huguenot stock. The mother of our subject was a native of England.
Charles A. Malette was reared and educated in New York and followed farming there until 1878, when he went to North Dakota and located in section 33, of Casselton township, purchasing land there. He has fully improved this property and made it one of the best farms in the Red River valley. He owns and controls six sections of land, all well improved, and is also interested in property in the village of Wheatland, and is also a director in the Cass County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He has witnessed the growth of that locality and has seen every building in Casselton erected.
Our subject was married October 27, 1880, to Ann E. Hadwen, a native of Ontario, Canada. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Malette, as follows : Edna G., now attending Hamline University; Leroy, George H. and Frank L. Mr. Malette has served several years as town clerk and is active in public affairs. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Casselton, and is a lifelong member of that denomination. He was the first superintendent of the Sunday school of Casselton, in 1879, which he still occupies that position. He assisted in the erection of the edifice in that city, and has been a trustee of the church since its organization. Politically, he is a Democrat, and is a stanch advocate of party principles.
JOSEPH MALLOUGH, deceased. This gentleman was associated with the farming interests of Howes township, Cass county, for many years prior to his demise, and was an exemplary citizen and industrious and energetic man. He was one of the first settlers of that township, and was widely known and held in highest esteem by all with whom he came in contact. His estate is now conducted by his widow and children, and the farm is pleasantly situated and well improved.
Mr. Mallough was born in county Tyrone, Ireland, May 19, 1829, and was a son of Benjamin Elinor (Hasty) Mallough, both of whom were natives of Ireland. His father was a linen weaver and also followed farming, and emigrated to Canada about 1839, where he remained until his death. Our subject had one brother and two sisters, one sister, Sarah Kennett, residing in San Francisco, California.
Mr. Mallough was reared and educated in Canada, and was a sailor on the great lakes in his early life for some years, and was captain of a vessel before leaving that work. He then began farming in Canada, which he followed there until 1881. and then went to Cass county, North Dakota, and entered a homestead claim on section 14, in Howes township, and later removed his residence to section 12, where he resided until his death. He was successful in his farming pursuits, and his property was carefully managed, and the soil tilled to the best advantage.
Mr. Mallough was married in Canada , in 1856, to Rebecca Shannon. Two children were born to this union, of whom one son is now living, Benjamin H., residing in Walburg township, Cass county, North Dakota . Mr. Mallough married Christina Smith, a native of Scotland , in 1863. Mrs. Mallough came to America in 1848 at the age of ten years, and resided in Canada . Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mallough, named as follows: Mary J., now Mrs. M. Morris; Elinor, John. Malcolm S., David M, Annie L., George W. and Janus W. Mr. Mallough died in North Dakota in 1893, leaving his wife and children to mourn for him. He was prominent in public affairs of his township and had filled numerous offices in the town and school boards. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and in political sentiment was a Democrat.
WILLIAM MANN. Among the better class of agriculturists of Cass county. North Dakota, whose intelligence and true citizenship are recognized throughout the country, the gentleman above named is entitled to a prominent position. He has resided in Gardner township many years and has rendered liberal aid in the advancement of the financial and social interests of his community, and his home in section 7 is one of comfort and pleasant surroundings and extends charitable hospitality.
Mr. Mann was born in the southern part of Devonshire, England, September 19, 1852, where he was reared and educated and continued his residence till 1885. He followed farming in his native country and in February, 1885, emigrated to America with his family and went direct to North Dakota. He settled at once on the farm in Cass county. where he still resides, and has followed general farming with great success. His farm is known as "the Stidston farm," and is now in possession of nine hundred and sixty acres of land in Gardner and Webster townships. He has erected a complete set of good buildings and made every arrangement by which the labor of farm life may be lessened and the produce of the same be more easily disposed of. and the appearance of the estate evidences of care and modern methods.
Our subject was married, in Devonshire, England, April 15, 1878, to Miss Mary Heath, a native of Devonshire. Ten children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mann, named as follows: Annie Blanche. Percival W., Gertrude Mary, Ethel Heath. Kate Andrews, Edith Hilda, Florence Geraldine. Harold Wesley. Esther Ann and Ruth Cleife. Mr. Mann has served as notary public and justice of the peace for many years and has taken an active interest in public matters. He is a member of the school board and works for a Higher educational standard. He is a member of the Free Methodist church and takes a prominent part in the affairs of that denomination. The community owes such men a debt of gratitude for their labors in North
Dakota.
ERNEST MARES. Although this gentleman is actively engaged in the pursuit of agriculture in Howe township and is recognized as an early settler of that locality, who is now conducting an extensive farm, he is also well known as the president of the State Bank of Wheatland. He has resided in Cass county for over twenty years and his active participation in public affairs and excellent business qualifications have placed him among the favorably known citizens of the locality.
Our subject was born in Marquette county, Wisconsin, April 24, 1862. His parents, Robert and Hattie (Mason) Mares, were natives of Toronto, Canada, and New York, respectively. His father was born in 1835 and when three years of age went with his parents to Kalamazoo, Michigan, and grew to manhood in that state and about 1849 moved to Wisconsin, and in 1862 to Winona county, Minnesota. He remained there until 1882 and then went to Cass county. North Dakota, and entered a pre-emption to a quarter-section of land on section 12, of Howe township, where he now resides. Two sons, Richard, and our subject, and one daughter, now Mrs, Boyd, of North Dakota, were born to this worthy couple. The father is prominent in affairs of a public nature and has filled numerous local offices.
Our subject was reared and educated in Minnesota and learned the blacksmith's trade. He went to Cass county. North Dakota, in 1880 and located in Howe township, on section 12, and purchased section 13. He has followed farming successfully since his settling in North Dakota.
Mr. Mares was married, in 1894, to Lena Lenz, a native of Wisconsin. The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mares: Grace L, Fred and Robert. Mr. Mares is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is grand marshal of the Grand Lodge of that order. Politically, he is a Democrat and an earnest worker for the principles of his party and has served as secretary of the eleventh district.
RICHARD A. MARES, cashier of the State Bank of Wheatland, has ably managed the affairs of the institution, and is a gentleman of excellent ability, and connected with various financial interests in that locality.
Mr. Mares was born in Marquette county, Wisconsin, February 23, 1857, and was one of three children, two sons and one daughter, born to Robert and Hattie (Mason) Mares, natives, respectively, of Michigan and New York. His father was a farmer by occupation, and settled in Wisconsin in an early day, and in 1863 removed to Winona county, Minnesota, and in 1883 located in Cass county, North Dakota, and is at present a resident of Wheatland.
Our subject was reared and educated in Minnesota, and there learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed in Minnesota some time, and in March, 1879, went to Fargo, North Dakota, and from thence soon afterward to Bismarck, where he worked for the Bismarck Transportation Company. He returned to Cass county and located on a claim in Homes township, which he still owns, and farms two and a half sections of land. He is also interested in the general merchandise business and the Wheatland Implement Company, both of Wheatland, and in every enterprise in which he has engaged success has met his efforts, and he is now one of the solid men of North Dakota.
Mr. Mares was married in Ionia county, Michigan, in 1890, to Miss Alice Spaulding, a native of Michigan. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mares, as follows: Montie and Edna. Mr. Mares is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Ancient Order of United Workmen. Politically, he is a Democrat, and is firm in his convictions. He is highly esteemed by his fellow men, and deservedly so.
PETER MASTERSON. One of the carefully cultivated tracts of land in Ayr township is owned and operated by the gentleman above named and in his development of the place e has aided materially in extending the agricultural interests of that locality and is regarded as one of the substantial citizens of Cass county. He was one of the early settlers of Ayr township and has since devoted himself to the cultivation and improvement of his estate and is now the owner of an excellent farm.
Our subject was born in Lower Canada, July 18, 1849, he was a son of Patrick and Mary (Smith) Masterson, who were natives of Ireland. His parents emigrated to Canada about 1825 and his father was a cooper by trade and also followed farming. They removed to Michigan in 1868, where the mother died in 1887, and the father died in North Dakota at the home of our subject, in November, 1891. They were the parents of ten children, five sons and five daughters, and our subject has one sister now living in North
Dakota in Cass county.
Mr. Masterson was reared and educated in Canada and the United
States, and spent about fifteen years in Allegan county. Michigan, where he followed farming. He went to Cass county. North Dakota, in 1880, and entered a homestead claim to the southwest quarter of section eighteen in Ayr township, and was among the first to settle there. His labors has been successful and he is now the owner of a good farm and enjoys the conveniences and comforts of country life.
Our subject was married, in 1871, to Nancy J. Wiley, a native of Allegan county, Michigan . Mrs. Masterson's father was a native of Ireland and her mother was born in Canada . Mr. and Mrs. Masterson are the parents of two children, Edward M. and Carrie E. Mr. Masterson was one of the organizers of his township and has served as chairman of the board and also justice of the peace. He is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and is popular with the people among whom he resides.
JOSEPH MATTERS. Among the foremost agriculturists of Empire township, Cass county, the gentleman above mentioned occupies a leading position. He went to Dakota while a young man and has gained a fortune and an enviable reputation by his earnest labor and honorable principles, and his estate is one of the best in the township.
Our subject was born in Keweenaw county, Michigan, December 13, 1862, and was a son of William and Mari (Gribbins) Matters, both of whom were natives of Devonshire, England. His father was a copper miner and came to the United States about 1850, and first settled in Pennsylvania, where he followed mining, and later moved to upper Michigan where he worked in the copper mines until 1879, when he went to Cass county. He homesteaded the northeast quarter of section 20 in Empire township and began at once to improve the farm, and remained there until his death, in 1889, aged sixty-three years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and gave material aid to the up building of that denomination in his neighborhood. The mother still survives, and three brothers and sisters of our subject live m North Dakota. Mr. Matters was one of a family of six children, four sons and two daughters, and was reared in Michigan and went to North. Dakota with his father and has followed farming there continuously since that time. He now owns a half-section of land in Empire township and has prospered m his chosen calling.
Our subject was married, in 1886, to Lizzie Burnham. Mr. and Mrs. Matters have one adopted son, named Fay. Mr. Matters is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He is public-spirited and progressive and has served on the township board and as clerk of the school board, and takes an active interest in affairs of local importance. In political faith he is a Republican and is earnest in his convictions.
JOHN MATTHEWS. This gentleman has been identified with the farming interests of Cass county since the earliest days of the settlement of Erie township, and has a well improved tract, and has made a success of general farming. He is well known as an old settler and highly esteemed as a citizen.
Our subject was born in Mecklenburg Schwerin, Germany, January 2, 1837, and was a son of David and Mary Matthews, both of whom were natives of Germany. The family emigrated to the United States in 1871, and settled near Detroit, Michigan, where the father died in 1884. He was twice married, and three sons and one daughter survive him.
Mr. Matthews was reared and educated in Germany, and came with the family to America, and resided at home until 1880, when he went to Cass county and entered claim to land as a homestead in Erie township, where he has since resided. He was among the very first settlers of that section of the country, and he now possesses a fine farm of one quarter-section, which he has fully improved.
Our subject was married in his native land, in 1866, to Hannah Tisman, also a native of Germany. Four children have been born to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, as follows: Henry I.; Annie M.. now Mrs. Wild; Mary, now Mrs. Wilson ; and Emma M.. all of whom are living. Mr. Matthews has always labored to advance the interests of those for whom he worked, as well as his personal interests, and is possessed of those characteristics which place him among the prominent and deservedly popular men of his township. He has never sought or filled public office, and devotes his entire attention to his farm duties, and has acquired a comfortable competence since taking up his residence in Dakota. The first six months of his life in Dakota was spent in the employ of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, on the section at Bismarck, but he soon took up his agricultural pursuits, since which time he has met with success.
EDWIN E. MAY, an enterprising and progressive member of the farming community of Cass county, stands among the foremost men of his calling. He has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits almost exclusively, and is proprietor of a fine estate in Berlin township, on which he conducts general farming on an extensive scale, and makes his home in section 1.
Our subject was born near Berlin, Wisconsin, on a farm June 11, 1849, and was the third in a family of four sons born to Amasa and Eunice (Burnell) May, both of whom are still living. He spent his boyhood days till sixteen years of age on his father's .farm and assisted with the farm work, and then spent about four years in other places, after which he returned to his native place and followed farming there for himself, and remained until April, 1881, when he removed to North
Dakota. He settled in Berlin township, Cass county, and his original possessions amounted to six hundred and forty acres of land. He is now the owner of one thousand one hundred and thirty-three acres of well-improved land, and has built a good residence and outbuildings, and made other valuable improvements on the place. He has devoted himself to his work, and is one of the best informed men as regards his calling and is truly classed among the substantial citizens of Berlin township.
Our subject was married near Berlin, Wisconsin , January 21, 1874, to Miss Edna Tusten, a native of that place. Mr. May is determined and loyal and his adherence to the right and to his friends, and is one of the most important factors in the development and growth of the financial and social interests of his community.
JOHN DeWITT McCONNELL, M. D., is engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in Fargo, North Dakota, and has that love for and devotion to his profession which has brought to him success and won him a place among the ablest representatives of the medical fraternity in this locality. He was born in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio, November 23, 1848, and is one of the four sons of John R. and Mary (Hofsteater) McConnell, also natives of Ohio. The father, who was a farmer and hotel man, served for a year and a half in the Civil war as a member of Company K, Sixty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, being discharged at the end of that time on account of disability. He died in Ohio in 1891.
The Doctor passed his boyhood and youth in Williams County. Ohio, and completed his literary education in the Bryan Academy. Subsequently he engaged in teaching school, being an instructor in the higher branches of learning. At the age of twenty-five he commenced reading medicine under Dr. J. G. Cameron, of Edon, Ohio, and devoted three years to preparation for the medical profession, in the meantime attending lectures at the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati, from which he was graduated in 1877. He first engaged in practice at his old home in Ohio, but on account of failing health came west and settled at Clearwater, Minnesota, where he made his home for two years. In 1881 he came to Fargo, North Dakota, where he has since successfully engaged in general practice. In 1891 he took a post-graduate course in New York City, remaining there nine months, and constant study and close application have made him one of the best Physicians of his adopted city. He is a member of the State Medical Society, has been connected with the American Medical Association since 1888, and is a Knight Templar Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine. He has met with success financially as well as professionally during his residence in North Dakota, and is now a stockholder and director of the Merchants State Bank of Fargo. Politically his support is always given the men and measures of the Republican party. In 1892 Dr. McConnell was united in marriage with Miss Sarah A. Brockett, a native of Iowa. They occupy an enviable position in social circles and have a large circle of friends in the community where they make their home.
HUGH A. McCONVILLE, one of the early settlers of Cass county, has gained the esteem of his fellow men by his earnest labors and sound business methods and he is successfully conducting the affairs of the Beidler Robinson Lumber Company, of Wheatland, as their manager. He has resided in Wheatland nearly fifteen years, and is well known as a capable business man and exemplary citizen.
Our subject was born at Barrie Mills, La Crosse county, Wisconsin, September 12, 1858. His parents were Terrence and Margaret (Collins) McConville, the former a native of County Down, Ireland, and the latter of Toledo, Ohio. His father was a youth of fourteen years when he came to America in 1845, and he located first in New York city and from there went to Wisconsin, where he engaged in business and is now a resident of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Four sons and three daughters constituted the family of children, and our subject is the only one in North Dakota.
Hugh A. McConville was reared and educated in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and there began life as a newsboy. He worked through the east in 1876 and finally engaged as a clerk in Michigan and later went into the pineries of Michigan. He came to Casselton, North Dakota, in 1881, and entered the employ of Wallace Grosvenor in his lumber yard and in 1884 went to Wheatland as manager of a branch yard, and later, when the business was sold to the Beidler Robinson Lumber Company, he assumed the position of manager, in which office he still remains.
Our subject was married in Cass county, North Dakota, in 1883, to Julia B. Henderson, a native of New York. Mr. and Mrs. McConville are the parents of two children, as follows: George T. and Margarette. Mr. McConville was town clerk seven years and is a member of the school board, and is active in public affairs of his community. He holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was grand master of North Dakota in 1895-96. He is a Republican in political faith and stands stanchly for the principles of his party.
DR. ALEXANDER D. J. McDONALD, who has gained his way to the front rank in his profession by judicious work and skilled labor, is one of the worthy citizens of the state of North
Dakota. He has practiced medicine in Grand Forks comparatively few years, and is one of the rising young men of the locality. He is a native of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and was born August 2, 1867.
The parents of our subject, Ronald G. and Ellen (McDonald) McDonald, were natives of Canada, and the family was of Scotch extraction. The father was a ship builder and lived and died in Canada. Six sons were born to this worthy couple, of whom our subject is the only one in North
Dakota.
Mr. McDonald was raised in Canada, and received his early schooling there, and attended St. Dunstan's College, of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Isle, graduating from the institution in 1889. He came to the United
States the same year, and began the study of medicine in New
York in the University of New York. He graduated in 1894, and spent a year and a half in hospital work in New York city. He went to Grand Forks, North Dakota, in November, 1895, and has continued his practice there since that date, and now enjoys a liberal and ever-increasing patronage.
Mr. Mc Donald is a member of the State Medical Society, and is well known in his profession, and enjoys an enviable reputation as a skillful and conscientious practitioner and a worthy citizen.
WILLIAM H. McDONOUGH. Strict attention to business and integrity of word and deed have placed the gentleman above named among the foremost farmers of Gill township, of which he is a pioneer settler. He has been useful in sustaining and up building the financial and social interests of the community in which he resides and his name is closely connected with the early history of Cass county.
Our subject was born in the state of New York, September 21, 1848. His parents, Peter and Mary (Welch) McDonough, were natives, respectively, of Ireland and New York. His father was born in county Meath, Ireland, in 1818 and came to America in 1838. settling in New York. He moved to Wabasha county. Minnesota, in 1860, and was a tailor by trade and also followed farming. He served in Company I, Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served two years. He was in the eastern army and saw hard service. He now resides in Becker county, Minnesota. The mother of our subject died in 1893, leaving three sons and four daughters, and two sons and two daughters are still living.
Our subject is the only member of the family in North Dakota. He was reared and educated in New York and Minnesota and enlisted in 1863, in Company I, Second Minnesota Cavalry, and served two years in the West, fighting Indians in Dakota and Montana and saw active service at Big Hill, Buffalo Lake and Stormy Lake, serving under General Sibley and later under General Sully. After his discharge from the service he returned to Minnesota and remained there until 1879, when he went to Cass county. North
Dakota, and entered claim to land in section 28. in Gill township. He was among the first settlers of that region and experienced the privations of pioneer life. He has followed farming in that township continuously since that date and is now the owner of three quarter-sections of fine land, all of which is well improved and under cultivation and he is among the substantial men of his community.
Our subject was married, in 1876, to Elizabeth Corbett, a native of Rhode Island . Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. McDonough, as follows: Lillian, Edward H., Charles A., Fremont T., Raymond C, Edith, Lawrence H. and William H. Mr. McDonough is a member of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Politically, he is a Republican and is a man who keeps pace with the times and well merits his success.
JOHN C. McGREGOR, one of the early settlers of Cass county. North Dakota, is well known as an agriculturist who is doing an extensive business. He is thorough, practical and industrious and has gained the highest regard of his associates. He developed a good farm in Empire township, sold it and purchased his present valuable tract of land-a quarter-section in Ayr township.
Our subject was born in Huron county. Ontario, Canada, May 30, 1855, and was a son of John and Mary (McKenzie) McGregor. His parents were natives of Scotland, the father of Invernesshire, and the mother of Rosshire. They were farmers and the father died in Canada in 1890. The paternal grandfather, John McGregor, came to America with his family and located in Canada in 1844, and died there. Our subject has three brothers and three sisters, one brother. Dr. McGregor, of Fessenden, Wells county. North Dakota, and one sister being in North
Dakota.
Our subject was reared in Canada, and in 1877 entered the employ of the Canada Pacific Railroad Company, and in 1878 went to Wheatland, North Dakota, locating land on section 22 in Empire township. He remained there a year and a half and then entered a homestead claim to land in section 8 of the same township and lived in that township until 1899. He then spent one year in Minnesota, and has resided in Ayr township since that time. He owns a quarter-section of choice land, and operates one section annually with success.
Our subject was married, in 1886, to Isabella Aitchison, a native of Scotland, who came to the United States when fifteen years of age. Five children have been born to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. McGregor, as follows: Esther H., Mary K., Alexander W., John M., and Jessie I. Mr. McGregor assisted in the organization of Empire township, and was one of its first settlers. He has filled all the township and school offices, and is a man of active public spirit, and deservedly popular with the people. He holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America and Ancient Order of United Workmen.
MURDO McGREGOR, proprietor of one of the finest farms of Wheatland township, Cass county, is a pioneer settler of that locality, and has prospered in his chosen calling. He went to Dakota during the days when perseverance, energy, industry and ability were called forth in the acquisition of a home, and his present comfortable circumstances evidence the degree in which these traits were found in the character of the gentleman above named. He has devoted himself to his work, and given every detail careful attention, and is recognized as one of the leading men of his locality.
Our subject was born in Rosshire, Scotland, September 1, 1824, and was a son of John and Ann (Morrison) McGregor, both natives of the same shire. His parents emigrated to America in 1844, and spent the remainder of their lives in Canada. His father was a farmer and stockman. Our subject had three brothers, all of whom are now deceased. Mr. McGregor was reared and educated in Scotland, and went to Canada with his parents, where he stayed until 1863, and then removed to Winona county, Minnesota, where he purchased land and followed farming until 1879. In that year he went to North Dakota and entered claim to the northeast quarter of section 14, in Wheatland township, Cass county, as a pre-emption, and has made his home there since that date. He has added modern improvements, and conducts a model farm in every particular, and has provided all conveniences and comforts.
Our subject was married in Canada, in 1856, to Margaret McKenzie. The following; children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. McGregor: Donald, Farquhart, John ; Kenzie, deceased ; Alexander, Duncan, Kenzie, Rebecca and Ann. Mrs. McGregor died in 1891, leaving many friends to mourn her demise. Mr. McGregor is a man who keeps pace with the times, and in political sentiment is a Democrat.
WILLIAM McGUIGAN, proprietor of one of the fine farms of Maple River township, Cass County, is one of the energetic and well-to-do citizens of his locality. He went to Dakota without means, and by persistent effort and economical methods has placed himself in comfortable circumstances, and is accorded a prominent place among those of his calling.
He was born in County Down, Ireland, August 2, 1857, and was a son of Bernard and Susanna (Allister) McGuigan, both of whom were natives of County Down. His father was a farmer by occupation and remained in his native land until his death, which occurred February 22, 1899. The mother came to the United States in May, 1899, and now resides with our subject. He has six brothers and one sister, all in North Dakota with the exception of one brother now residing in Oregon.
Mr. McGuigan was reared in Ireland and educated there and later followed farming in his native isle until 1883, when he emigrated to America and went to Cass County direct, where he has since followed agricultural pursuits. He had but one dollar when he arrived there, and is now the fortunate possessor of three quarter-sections of land, all of which is well improved and furnishes a comfortable income. He was married, April 2, 1891, to Miss Maggie Ross, a native of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. McGuigan are the parents of three children, named as follows: James E., Melvin B. and Mildred A. The family are members of the Presbyterian church and are highly respected in the community in which they reside. Mr. McGuigan has filled some of the township offices, and is actively interested in the welfare of his adopted land. Politically he is independent, and is a man of progressive ideas and is deservedly popular with his associates.
JAMES McGURREN, one of the oldest settlers of Cass County, has prospered as an agriculturist and is now residing on his fine farm in section 20, Casselton township. His possessions have been acquired by dint of honest efforts, and he has gained an enviable station as a citizen of intelligence and enterprise.
Our subject is a native of Ireland, and was born in County Tyrone, November 1, 1836. His parents, John and Margaret (Murphy) McGurren, were natives of Ireland, and the father died there when our subject was but three years of age. The mother and stepfather came to America and died in this country.
James McGurren was reared in Ireland as a farmer until 1857. when he emigrated to the United States and settled in Herkimer County. New York, and remained there until 1861. He then enlisted in the Ninety-seventh New York Volunteer Infantry as a member of Company G, and served in that company and regiment four years, participating in the following battles: Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Antietam, Wilderness, thirty days siege of Petersburg, Weldon's Road, and in the latter engagement he was captured and held a prisoner six months in Libby, Salsbury, North Carolina, and Danville, Virginia. He was wounded at Gettysburg and Weldon's Road and in front of Petersburg, and soon after his release from prison was mustered out of the service, after a brave and loyal service. He was promoted three times while in active service, first to be sergeant, second, orderly or first sergeant, third, first lieutenant, and was commissioned captain, but did not muster in. He then returned to New York and lived there until taking up his residence in North Dakota, in 1878. He settled on the farm where he now resides in that year, taking one quarter section of land as a homestead. He now owns an entire section, and is among the substantial men of his calling.
Our subject was married, in New York, in 1868, to Julia Drum, a native of that state. Eleven children, six sons and five daughters, have been born to Mr. and Mrs. McGurren, all of whom are living, Mr. McGurren has served as school and town treasurer, and is active in local public affairs. He is a member of the Catholic church. In political sentiment he is a Democrat, and is strong in his convictions.
HON. ELI D. McINTYRE. This gentleman is; one of the leading and influential farmers of Gardner township, Cass county. His residence is located on section 31, where he has lived since 1890 and has gathered together a competence for his declining years. He is a man of broad mind and active public spirit and in all matters pertaining to the civil government or in any way relating to the welfare of his community he has taken an active and leading part.
Our subject was born in Welland county. Ontario, March 25, 1851. His father, Malcolm Mclntyre, was a farmer by occupation and our subject was reared on his father's estate and received a common-school education. He remained at home till the spring of 1880, when he went to North Dakota and entered claim to one hundred and sixty acres of land in Raymond township, Cass county, which he sold a few years later and then purchased his present farm in section 31, of Gardner township. He has resided thereon since 1890 and has followed general farming, he was engaged in the machinery business at Mapleton, North Dakota, for about three years, but aside from this has devoted his attention entirely to farming. He has a complete set of good buildings on his place and modem methods and machinery are used in the work incident to farm life.
Mr. Mclntyre was married, in Welland county, Ontario, March 5, 1893, to Miss Margaret Sherk, a native of that county. One child has been born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mclntyre, upon whom they have bestowed the name of Malcolm. Mr. Mclntyre was elected to the first North Dakota legislature and served one term, during which time he did very efficient work for the better interests of his community. He is a man of strong convictions and adheres to the right and to his friends and enjoys the confidence of the people among whom he resides. He affiliates with the Republican party and is stanch in the defense of party principles. He holds membership in the Masonic fraternity.
JOHN McINTYRE, a well-to-do and energetic farmer of Casselton township, Cass county, is one of the old settlers of that locality, and is well and favorably known. Mr. Mclntyre was born in Buffalo, New York, March 6, 1845.
The parents of our subject, William and Marion (Rainey) Mclntyre. were natives of Scotland and were born near Edinburgh. They came to America about 1841, and settled at Buffalo, New York. The father was a mechanic by trade and followed the same in various parts of the United
States. He settled on section 17 in Casselton township, Cass county, in 1877, and opened a farm and lived there until 1890, when he removed to Washington, and his death occurred at Seattle, that state, in 1899. Four sons and three daughters were born to this worthy couple, of whom one son is deceased. James and our subject live in Cass county, North
Dakota.
Mr. Mclntyre was reared mostly in Canada and followed saw milling there until 1878, when he went to Cass county, North Dakota, and entered a homestead claim to land in section 20, where he now lives. He owns and operates three quarter-sections of land, and has prospered in his chosen calling.
Our subject was married, in 1870, to Miss Maria Spencer, a native of Ireland . Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mclntyre, named in order of birth as follows: William; John A.; Minnie: Annie, now Mrs. Callahan, of Casselton: Elizabeth ; George and Clifford, all of whom are living.
JOSEPH J. McINTYRE, a prosperous and intelligent member of the farming community of Cass county, has devoted the greater part of his career to agriculture, in the pursuit of which he has been very fortunate. He is now the owner of a fine farm in Mapleton township, Cass county, and has resided on section 8 many years and also owns one section of land in La Moure county. North Dakota. He has placed upon his farm such improvements and buildings as are found on a model farm and he conducts general farming in the most approved methods.
Our subject was born in Welland county, Ontario, May 24, 1847, and was of Scotch parentage and was a son of Malcolm and Hulda (Doane) McIntyre. He was reared in his native county on his father's farm and received a common-school education and resided there till 1876, in which year he went to North Dakota. He soon after purchased a half-section of land in Durbin township, but made his home in the village of Mapleton for some three years and then purchased a tract of land in Mapleton township, Cass county, where he settled permanently and has since resided. His farm consists of one and a half sections of land in Mapleton township, Cass county, and one section in La Moure county. His buildings are commodious and substantial structures and he is surrounded by all that goes to make farm life enjoyable and has met with inbounded success.
Our subject was married in Welland county, Ontario, January 21, 1878, to Miss Henrietta Sherk, a native of that county. One son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mclntyre, upon whom they have bestowed the name of William Francis. Mr. Mclntyre is a potent factor in the prosperity enjoyed by Cass county and has been of great assistance in developing and extending its agriculture. He casts his influence for good in his community, with whose higher interests his name is associated and his public spirit has never been called in question. He has served as a member of the board of supervisors of Mapleton township for several years.
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