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HON. BORGER C. HALLUM, a prominent business man and extensive land owner of Richland County, makes his home in Abercrombie, and has been a resident of North Dakota since the early settlement of that section. He is a gentleman of broad and enlightened views, and at all times works for the better interests of the village and community. Mr. Hallum was born in Norway, September 18. I853 and when but six months of age came to America with his parents and settled in Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa. Three years later the family removed to Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota, and there our subject was reared to manhood. He received a common school education and remained there until twenty-three years of age, following the occupation of a farmer. He went to Dakota in the spring of 1876, and engaged in farming in Cass County for three years, removing from thence to what is now Abercrombie township, Richland County. He followed farming there until 1884, when he engaged in the mercantile business in Abercrombie, and now carries one of the largest stocks in the County and is doing a correspondingly large business. He is the owner of fifteen hundred acres of land, most of which is in Eagle township, Richland County.
Mr. Hallum was married in Houston County, Minnesota, in November, 1876, to Miss Sarah J. Bakken, a native of Spring Grove, Minnesota. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hallum as follows: Clara. Carl, John, Christena. Sophia, Arthur. Odelie and Benjamin. Mr. Hallum is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church of Abercrombie. and has filled various important offices in that denomination, and takes an active part in church work. He was elected to the North Dakota legislature in the fall of 1892. on the Democratic ticket, and served one term. All matters of a public nature are of special interest to Mr. Hallum, and as one of the earliest settlers of Richland County he took an active part in its advancement, and was among the organizers of Eagle township, and chairman of the town board until he removed to his present location.
 HON. RICHARD H. HANKINSON. As an all around prominent man of North Dakota, no one of its citizens more justly deserves the title than Mr. Hankinson. He has been identified with the development and progress of the state, and particularly Richland county, from the early settlement of that region, and is now extensively engaged in farming in Brightwood township, and also conducts a real estate and loan business in the town of Hankinson, making his home on his elegant estate on section twenty-two, but is found at his office in Hankinson daily. He owns about two thousand acres of land, and his home farm is beautifully located on the banks of Lake Elsie, a fine body of water, named for his daughter, Elsie. Every comfort and even the luxuries of life are afforded on his estate, and the buildings thereon are among the finest in the state of North Dakota.
Mr. Hankinson was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 7, 1841. He was reared in Grand Rapids, where he lived until the breaking out of the Civil war, when he enlisted, in August, 1861, in Company D, Eighth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and was with them until January 30, 1863, when he was discharged on account of wounds received at the battle of Wilmington Island, Georgia.
He returned to Grand Rapids and re-enlisted in the Thirteenth Michigan Light Artillery and served to the close of the war. He participated in the battles at Pocotaligo, Port Royal, Fort Pulaski and Wilmington Island, and later at Antietam, South Mountain, Fredericksburg and minor engagements until the close of the struggle. He received a wound in the left wrist at Wilmington Island, which caused his discharge, and upon his re-enlistment in the Thirteenth Michigan Light Artillery was commissioned first sergeant. He was a loyal and true soldier, and served for the preservation of his country.
After his return from the war our subject went to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he entered the service of the Northwestern Telegraph Company, and was with them in the capacity of superintendent of construction and assistant general superintendent of the company, until 1881. He organized the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company in 1878, and was elected general manager of the same, serving until March, 1880. After leaving the service of the Northwestern Telegraph Company in 1881, he settled in Brightwood township, Richland county. North Dakota. He has a fine estate with excellent improvements, and engages extensively in farming. He has divided his time between that line of work and the contracting for construction of telegraph lines, and has built the following lines: From Chicago to Minneapolis; from Louisiana, Missouri, to Kansas City, Missouri; the line for the bankers and merchants from Chicago to Minneapolis. These have been absorbed by the Western Union Telegraph Company. He also built the telegraph line for the Soo railroad and all their branches west of the Red river. He constructed the first telegraph line built in North Dakota, or British North America, in 1871, and personally superintended the construction from Moorhead to Winnipeg, and also from Fargo to Valley Center, and from thence to Bismarck. He has engaged in the real estate business in Minneapolis since locating on his farm and at his office in Hankinson now conducts the real estate and loan business and contracting. He engaged in the mercantile business from 1880 to the fall of 1897.
Our subject was married at Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 20, 1868, to Miss Sarah E. Martin, a native of Michigan. Mrs. Hankinson died in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in March. 1874, leaving one son, Herbert L., who is now in the grain business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our subject married Miss Etta M. Wilson, a native of Minnesota, September 27, 1876, at Minneapolis. One daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hankinson. named Elsie E. Mr. Hankinson is a prominent member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Knights of Pythias and the Masonic fraternity, and has passed the Knights Templar degree in the last named order. He was elected to the first state legislature in 1889, and served one term, and was again elected in the fall of 1896. He takes an active part in local affairs, and the town of Hankinson was named for him in appreciation of his services.
ANTON O. HANSON, residing on section 23, in Dwight township, Richland county, is proprietor of a fine farm, and has devoted the greater part of his career to the pursuit of agriculture, in which he has been remarkably successful. He has acquired a knowledge of times and seasons which makes him a worthy counselor and he has used his judgment to his own advantage as well.
Our subject was born in Norway, May 29, 1856. His parents, Ole and Bertha (Abrahamson) Hanson, reside in. Rice county, Minnesota, and are natives of Norway. They have five children, as follows: Anna, Anton O., our subject, Nels P., Lena and Christ O.
Anton O. Hanson came to America in 1872. landing at Quebec, the last of May, and at Faribault, Minnesota, June 2, of that year. He engaged in farming in Rice county, Minnesota, and continued to reside there until the spring of 1883, when he went to Richland county. North Dakota, and purchased one hundred and sixty acres on section 23, in Dwight township, where he has since made his home. He has erected a complete set of farm buildings and owns three quarter-sections of land, which he operates to the best advantage.
Mr. Hanson was married, in Rice county. Minnesota. April 27,, 1878. to Miss Anna Elstad. who was also a native of Norway . Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hanson, as follows: Alice M., now Mrs. Arthur Case: Belle: Olive C.: William O.; Fred L.: Ida J. and Clara M. The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church and are well known in Dwight township and are highly respected. The community in which Mr. Hanson resides is settled largely by his countrymen and the thrift, thoroughness and honesty of his native land are everywhere apparent in the well-kept farms of Dwight township.
 REV. R. A. HEINZMANN. There is no position held by man more important than that of a pastor of a church, nor is there a position that has attached to it greater importance or responsibility, when properly conceived and conscientiously discharged. This is more especially the case with a clergyman of the Catholic faith, for he is held more as an instructor and guide, not only in religious matters, but in moral and social conduct, by his congregation. There are few men by character and education better fitted to preside over a people in all these relations than the reverend gentleman whose name stands at the head of this biography.
The subject of this memoir and pastor of St. John's German Catholic church of Wahpeton, North Dakota, was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and his early education was acquired at Bruzhsal. In 1891 he came to America and began his education for at the priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was ordained at Fargo, North Dakota, August 15, 1895, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Shanley, and his first pastorate was at Valley City, this state, where he remained until coming to Wahpeton, July I, 1898. the first pastor of the church at Wahpeton was Father A. Bergmann, who was succeeded by Father George Hepperle. In turn he was succeeded by Father Philip Albrezht, who was pastor of the church for about ten years, dying while in charge in April, 1898. The following July Father Heinzmann was installed as pastor, and has since devoted his energies to the building up of the church and congregation, which now numbers about one hundred and twenty families. The present beautiful church edifice was erected in 1896, at a cost of $25,000. In connection with it there is a school with a membership of one hundred and fifty scholars, under the charge of the Sisters of St. Benedict. There are also five different societies with the church, these being the St. John's .Men's Society, the Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Elizabeth's Society, the Young Girl's Society, and Young Men's Society, all in a flourishing condition.
HON. ANDREW O. HEGLIE, a pioneer settler of North Dakota, has been closely identified with the development and advancement of that region. He is public-spirited and progressive, and as a worthy citizen is well-known throughout Richland County. He has been a resident of Walcott township since his settling in Dakota, and is now a resident of section 32, wherein he has lived fur over ten years, spending the first ten years in Dakota on section 20 of Walcott township. He has improved his farm, and enjoys the comforts of rural life. Our subject was born in Norway, November 28, 1852. He came with his parents to America in 1866. at the age of fourteen years, and the family settled in Filmore County, Minnesota. Our subject remained with his parents there until 1878, when, in the spring of that year, he went to Dakota, with his wife and two children, and entered claim as a homestead to one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 20 of Walcott township, Richland County. After ten years he removed to his present home on section 32, and is now the owner of four hundred and forty acres of well-improved land. His buildings are substantial and afford the conveniences and comforts of modem farming.
Our subject was married, in Filmore County, Minnesota, November 19, 1873, to Miss Carrie Thompson, who was born in Norway. Seven children have been born to 'Mr. and Mrs. Heglie, as follows: Emma, Tilla. Julia, Alma, Randie, Ole and Albert. Mr. Heglie was elected to the first state legislature in the fall of 1889 on the Republican ticket, and did very efficient work during his term of office. He has held several of the offices of trust in his township, and was chosen County commissioner to fill a vacancy. He is an active member of the Norwegian Lutheran church.
PETER O. HEGLIE, an enterprising and influential farmer, residing on section 32 of Walcott township, is one of the early settlers of Richland County. He now has a well-improved estate, and is the fortunate possessor of six hundred acres of land. His labors since taking up his residence in Dakota have been crowned with success, and he is regarded as one of the substantial and public-spirited men of that locality.
Our subject was born in Norway, January 5, 1850. He came to America with his parents when he was sixteen years of age. and the family settled in Filmore County, Minnesota, where our subject lived at home, on his father's farm, until April, 1878. He then went to Dakota with his wife and three children, and entered a homestead claim to one hundred and sixty acres of land. He also took a tree claim, on which is his present home. He has erected substantial buildings, and made such improvements as are to be found on a model farm. He engages in general farming, and his estate evidences the careful labors expended on every detail.
Our subject was married in Filmore County, Minnesota, in November, 1874. to Miss Bertha Thompson, a native of Norway. Ten children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Heglie, seven of whom are living, and bear the following names: Ole, Randine, Tina, Oscar. Pauline. Ella and Josephine. Two sons and one daughter are deceased; a son, Julius, died at the age of nineteen years. Mr. Heglie was elected County commissioner in the fall of 1896 on the Republican ticket, and his popularity is best evidenced by the fact that he was elected in the same capacity in 1898. He has held the different township offices in Walcott township, and takes an active part in local affairs. He is an earnest member of the Norwegian Lutheran church.
CHARLES HEIN, one of the trustworthy public officials of Richland county, makes his home in the village of Hankinson, near which place he owns four hundred acres of land. For many years he was identified with the business interests of that thriving village and is well known as a man of excellent characteristics.
Mr. Hein was born in Germany, March 5, 1856, where he lived until twelve years of age, when he came to America with his parents, Gottleib and Amalie Hein. They landed in New York City, in June, 1868, and at once proceeded to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where they resided three years and then returned to New York City, remaining there one year. The family then went to Dakota and settled in Belford township, Richland county, where the father died in February, 1895.
Our subject was engaged in farming in Belford township until 1890, when he removed to Hankinson and engaged in the mercantile business and also stock buying until the fall of 1898, when he disposed of his business. He has erected a substantial dwelling in the village and has gained a comfortable competence.
Mr. Hein was married, in Richland county. North Dakota, November 10, 1882, to Miss Fredericka Schroder, who was born in Dodge county, Wisconsin , March 27, 1860. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hein, named as follows: Louisa E., Emma A., Louis C, Charles G., Richard H., Alfred A., Lora M and Mina A. Mr. Hein was elected county commissioner in the fall of 1897 on the Democratic ticket. He has held numerous school offices in Belford township and also in Hankinson and is an earnest worker for the raising of the educational standard.
HENRY J. HELLEKSON, manager of the mercantile establishment of Ole H. Hellekson, at Fairmount, Richland county. is a young man of marked business ability, as has been demonstrated in the success attendant on the above named general store. He is thorough and practical and has had extensive experience in handling financial affairs. He has won a high reputation among his associates in Richland county.
Our subject was born in Iowa county. Wisconsin. March 11. 1871. and was reared in his native county, attending the common schools and later the normal school at Valparaiso, Indiana. He completed his studies in 1891 and was then employed as clerk in a general store at Wheaton, Minnesota, for three years and was assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank at Wheaton for about three years. He went to Fairmount, North Dakota, in the spring of 1896 and assumed the management of the store which he has since conducted. The firm carries a large stock of hardware, lumber, furniture, farm machinery and undertaking goods.
Our subject was married, at Wheaton, Minnesota, April 30, 1893, to Miss Hulda M. Lundberg, a native of Sweden. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hellekson, named as follows: Irvin L. and Violet N. Mr. Hellekson is a member of the Masonic fraternity and Modern Woodmen of America. He is one of the rising young men of that locality and his honesty and business integrity are never questioned.
FRANK HERMAN. The estates of Mooreton township, Richland county, have given to that vicinity the name of a thriving agricultural district, and that on which the subject of this review makes his home is among the first of the township. He has resided in North Dakota several years, and has displayed a knowledge of his calling which entitles him to a foremost rank among the agriculturists of his community. He has conducted a farm in section 18 since taking up his work in the western state and has met with success, and is surrounded by all the comforts of a country home.
Mr. Herman was born at Grass Lake, Lake county, Illinois, August 14, 1871, and was the son of Andrew and Mary (Scholl) Herman. His parents were natives of Germany.
Our subject was reared in his native county and educated in the common schools, and assisted his father with the farm work. He remained in Lake county until taking up his residence in North Dakota in 1893. He settled on the farm where he now lives in Mooreton township, and operates three quarter-sections of land which he rents of his brother A. F. Herman. While not one of the largest estates in the vicinity, he has made it equal to any in point of yield in proportion to size, and the appearance of the entire estate is one of thrift and evidences the painstaking care exercised in the work.
Mr. Herman was married at Wilmot, Wisconsin, December 8, 1892, to Miss Ella Bartling daughter of Fred Bartling, of Lake county, Illinois. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman, as follows: Frank, Clarence, Edward, and Leo. They are an intelligent group of boys and complete a pleasant family circle.
Mr. Herman is a gentleman of good education and practical business methods, and has gained an enviable reputation for his honesty and industry. He is one of the rising young men of North Dakota, and well merits his success and good name. The vocation to which he has devoted his life is one of which he has a thorough knowledge, having received a rich heritage, his father following that occupation before him, and instilling into his son the essential qualifications for success. The young men of a community are the ones to whom the men of declining years must look for impetus to the work, and in such a gentleman as the subject of this review is to be found every trait of character desired. To such can safely be entrusted the future of the state and nation.
FRANKLIN HERRICK, an ex-soldier and prominent farmer of Richland County, enjoys the distinction of being the second white man to take up his residence in North Dakota. M. F. Rich, deceased, has preceded him but a short time. He is now the owner of a fine estate in Eagle township, and makes his home on section 20.
Our subject was born in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, April 16, 1843. When he was but one year of age he moved with his parents to New York, and when he was twelve years of age the family returned to Tioga County, Pennsylvania, where our subject remained until he enlisted, in August, 1861, in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served two years and eight months. He then re-enlisted in tile Second New York veteran Cavalry and served until the close of the war. After the service he returned to Tioga, County and engaged chiefly in lumbering until 1867. when he went to Minnesota and engaged two years in farming in Faribault County, after which he removed to Dakota territory and took a squatter's claim to the land which is now his home farm, where he has since continued to reside. He is the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of land in section 29 and section 20, of Eagle township, and has made a success of farming.
Our subject was married, in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1866, to Miss Eliza Knuppenburg, a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Herrick are the parents of two living children, as follows : John and Albert. Mr. Herrick is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Sumner Post, No. 7, G. A. R. He has always taken an active interest in the welfare of his township and County, and has served as supervisor of Eagle township eight years, and as school director. He is well known throughout the locality and is highly esteemed by his fellowmen.
OLE J. HESTDALEN, is a striking example of a self-made man. He has acquired wealth single-handed, and had nothing on which to depend upon for a start aside from his own efforts, but by constant and systematic labor has become one of the substantial men of Richland County, North Dakota. He is the owner of a fine estate in Eagle township, comprising one thousand two hundred acres of well-improved land, and his home farm is in section 24.
Mr. Hestdalen was born in Norway, May 13, 1846. He was reared on a farm and remained in his native County until 1870. He left for America in April of that year, and landed at Quebec in May, and from thence went to Wisconsin. For the greater part of eight years he was employed at farm labor and in the pineries, and in May, 1878, went to Richland County, North Dakota, and entered a claim to one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 24 of Eagle township where he still resides. He has improved his property with a complete set of farm buildings, and uses modern machinery and methods in his farm work, and is supplied with all the adjuncts of a model country home.
Our subject was married in Trempeleau County, Wisconsin, to Miss Martha Lawson, a native of Norway. Mrs. Hestdalen died in Eagle township, September 12, 1897. She was the mother of eight children, three of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are named as follows: Lars, Eda, Guast, George and Helen. Mr. Hestdalen married Eda Olson Vik, in Eagle township, in July. 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Hestdalen are the parents of one child, who bears the name of Rudolph. Mr. Hestdalen takes an active part in local affairs and has been a member of the board of supervisors and school director.
AUGUST HOEFS. Among the gentlemen who are engaged in agriculture in Brandenburg township, Richland county, none are more useful in sustaining and extending its farming interests than Mr. Hoefs. He is well versed in the best and most approved methods of operating a farm, and has pleasant surroundings on section 29. and is the owner of six hundred and forty acres of land. He is one of the first settlers of that region and enjoys the respect of his associates.
Our subject was born in Germany, February 4. 1855. He remained in his native land until 1872, when he emigrated to America and settled in Dodge county, Wisconsin, residing there two years. He went to Dakota in April, 1874, and was engaged in different occupations for two years, when he entered claim to one hundred and sixty acres of land as a homestead, on section 29, in Brandenburg township, where he has since resided. He now owns nine hundred and sixty acres of fine farming land. He has added useful and substantial improvements to his farm, and has made a success of general farming, adding to his possessions until he is now the owner of six hundred and forty acres of tillable land.
Our subject was married in Brandenburg township, Richland county. North Dakota, in November, 1877, to Miss Amelia Tews, a native of Germany . Mr. and Mrs. Hoefs are the parents of the following children: Emma, Alvena, Robert, Albert, Minnie, Rudolph and Otilge. Mrs. Hoefs has been closely identified with the public interests of Richland county's since the early settlement of that region, and has held numerous important commissions in his township and county. He has been assessor and school treasurer for the past eighteen years, and was elected county commissioner in the fall of 1890, and served two successive terms. He was re-elected in 1896 and again in 1898, and was a candidate on the Democratic ticket as a member of the state legislature in 1894. He is an efficient officer and has gained the confidence of the people of his community.
JOHN HOFFMAN. Among the men who are gaining a good support by tilling the soil of Summit township, Richland county, and incidentally laying aside a competence to tide them through their declining years, the gentleman whose name introduces this history is an able representative. He makes his home on section 28, and has erected substantial and commodious buildings and otherwise demonstrated the pleasing results of well-directed labor.
Our subject was born in Calumet county, Wisconsin, March 5. 1861. He was reared in his native county and assisted his father on his farm until about twenty years of age, when he went to Dakota. He entered a homestead claim to one hundred and sixty acres of land in section 28 and has engaged in farming that tract since. His improvements are above the average in construction and design and modern machinery and methods are used to lessen the labors incident to farm life. He has added to his possessions from time to time and is now the fortunate possessor of four hundred and ninety acres of land and is engaged in general farming.
Our subject was married in Wahpeton, North Dakota, June 17, 1884, to Miss Anna Tryba, a native of Winona, Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman are the parents of four children, as follows: John, William, Paulina and Anna. The family are members of the St. John Catholic church of Wahpeton and are well known and highly respected.
CHRIST HOFFMANN. Among the sturdy and stalwart citizens of Richland county, whose place of birth was in the far-away German Father and. who, with the industry and thrift so natural to the people of their native land, are rapidly progressing toward that financial condition so much coveted by all, is the subject of this personal history-a well-to-do agriculturist living on section 12, Mooreton township.
Mr. Hoffmann was born in Germany, January 5, 1849. and was reared upon a farm in his native land. In 1873 he emigrated to America, landing in Baltimore, Maryland, in the spring of that year. He first located in Chicago, Illinois, where he was employed as a baker for three years, and then went to St. Croix county, Wisconsin, where he worked on a farm for the same length of time. In the spring of 1878 he came to what is now North Dakota, and took up one hundred and sixty acres of government land on section 12, Mooreton township, Richland county, but which at that time formed a part of Centre township. To his original tract he has added from time to time as his financial resources have increased until he now has a fine farm of four hundred acres, which he has placed under a high state of cultivation and improved with good buildings. He has taken quite an active and commendable interest in public affairs and is now most efficiently serving as township supervisor.
On the 25th of November, 1880, in Richland county, Mr. Hoffmann was united in marriage with Miss Mary Zech, who was born in Germany , October 11, 1852, and came to the United States in 1879. They have become the parents of two children, namely: Paulina and Carl.
MYRON J. HOLLEY, a well-known farmer of Fairmount township, Richland county, has followed that calling in Dakota with success, and now has one of the first farms of the vicinity. He also follows the carpenter's trade more or less, and many of the buildings of that region are his work. He makes his home on section 19. and good management and industry are apparent in the general condition of the place as well as every detail.
Our subject was born in Columbia, Jackson county, Michigan, April 3, 1847, and was reared on his father's farm in that county. His father was a carpenter and farmer, and our subject learned the former trade, which he followed many years. He remained at home until he reached his majority, and then went to Washington county. New York, where he was engaged at carpenter work until the fall of 1873, when he went to Wabash county, Indiana. Here he was employed in a grain elevator two years, and then entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company, as bridge builder, and was thus employed about four years, until he went to Dakota in the spring of 1881. He entered a homestead claim to one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 19, in Fairmount township, southwest of the village of Fairmount. He has since made that farm his home, and divides his attention between farming and following his trade.
Our subject was married in Washington county. New York, January 7, 1875, to Miss Alice Wiltse, who was born in Adamsville, Washington county. New York, May 8, 1851. Mrs. Holley died at the residence in Fairmount township, Richland county, January 14, 1896, leaving one child. Harold J. Mr. Holley is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was the first master of Fairmount Lodge, No. 37. He takes an active interest in all matters of local importance, and is the present chairman of the board of supervisors of Fairmount township, of which body he has been a member for the past five years. As a member of the school board for six years he has advanced the educational interests of that locality, and is a man respected wherever he is known.
ZADOK S. HOWE, an ex-soldier and prominent citizen of Richland county. North Dakota, has successfully engaged in farming in Center township since the pioneer days of that region. He now has a well-improved farm, and makes his home on section 10, the location which he chose so many years ago.
Mr. Howe was the eldest in a family of five children, and was born in Alexandria, Jefferson county, New York, April 27, 1837, a son of Washington and Jeanette (Davis) Howe. His father was a native of Herkimer county. New York, and his mother was. born in Cortland county, of the same state.
When eleven years of age our subject went with his parents to Ionia county, Michigan, where the family settled on a farm in Keene township. He remained there until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company B, twenty-fifth Volunteer Infantry, as a musician. He served until June 19, 1865. and after being mustered out of the service returned to his home in Ionia county, Michigan, remaining there until 1873. In June of that year he went to Dakota and took the homestead where he now resides in Center township. He has one hundred and sixty acres of land and is one of the substantial men of the community.
Our subject was married, in Keene township, Ionia county, Michigan, April 18, 1862, to Miss Nancy McCarty. Mrs. Howe was the third in a family of eleven children born to John and Sarah (Van Decor) McCarty, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Canada. Mrs. Howe was born in Blenham, Ontario, January 25, 1841, and at the age of ten years moved with her parents to Ionia county, Michigan. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Howe, as follows: Ella S., now Mrs. Charles Voss; Harry H., who died at the age of sixteen years; Charles M., Ora E., now Mrs. D. C. Fuller, and Muriel A. Mr. and Mrs. Howe are earnest workers for the church, and Mr. Howe is a member of Sumner Post, No. 7, Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs. Howe is a member of the Relief Corps. He has held various township offices and is an interested worker for education. He i'-well-known and highly respected as a worthy citizen.
HERMAN HOYT. Industry is one of the essentials of success, and labor together with judicious management reaches the highest point almost without exception. The gentleman above named is one of the industrious and intelligent agriculturists of Richland county, and his pleasant home on section 24, in Antelope township, bears evidence of the dominant traits of character he possesses.
Mr. Hoyt was born in Fond du Lac county, Wisconsin, March 24, 1857. He was reared and educated in his native place and remained there until he attained his majority, when he went to Minnesota and was employed in a saw-mill and at farming until the spring of 1886, when he decided to try his fortunes in the new country which was then being developed into the fine agricultural district which is the pride of the West at the present day. He accordingly went to Richland county and located on land in Antelope township. He has made his home on section 24 since that date, and now operates three quarter-sections of land, and is one of the substantial men of his calling in the vicinity.
Mr. Hoyt was married in Ottertail county, Minnesota, December 25, 1884, to Miss Kittie Bryan, who was born in Fayette county, Iowa, March 2, 1869. Mrs. Hoyt was the eldest in a family of three children, two sons and one daughter, born to Henry and Mary (Grant) Bryan, natives respectively of England and New York. Mr. Hoyt's parents, Frank and Sarah (Williams) Hoyt were both natives of New York and were the parents of six children, three sons and three daughters, of whom our subject was the eldest. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt are the parents of seven children, as follows: Frank, Charles, Nora, George, Ida, Fred and Royce. Mr. Hoyt is a prominent citizen of Antelope township, and has been called upon to serve in various offices of local importance. He has been township clerk for several years, and was also school director.
 EDWARD HUNGER. This name will be readily recognized as that of one of the leading merchants of Hankinson and extensive land owners of Richland County. Mr. Hunger was engaged in agricultural pursuits many years in that region and in every business venture has met with unbounded success. He has acquired a good property and an enviable reputation.
Our subject was born in Rosenaw, Province Schlerien. Germany. March 13. 1849. He was reared in his native country and remained there until 1878. when he emigrated to .America. After residing in St. Paul. Minnesota, for a few months, he went to Dakota territory in . February. 1879, and entered claim to a homestead farm in Bedford township. Richland County, where he engaged in farming nine years. He then removed to Hankinson and engaged in the mercantile business, at which occupation he has been engaged since. His store is equipped with a complete line of general merchandise and he enjoys an extensive patronage. He also possesses twenty-seven hundred and twenty acres of land in Richland County and has acquired a fortune since taking up his residence in Dakota.
Our subject was married, in his native land, to Anna Hochhausler. Mrs. Hunger died in Hankinson, North Dakota, June 28, 1892, leaving one son, Fred O., who is now in business with his father. Mr. Hunger was married to Miss Anna Jansen, a native of Norway, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He has served as a member of the Hankinson school board for the past eight years and for five years has been a member of the village board of Hankinson. He is an earnest worker, for the better interests of his adopted land and is one of the wide-awake and highly esteemed men of that community. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
GEORGE W. HUTCHINSON, a prominent and reliable young business man of Farmington, Richland county. North Dakota, who is now a grain buyer for the Monarch Elevator Company at that place, was born in Waterloo, Wisconsin, October 6, 1868, and is a son of M. V. B. and Mary (Babcock) Hutchinson, the former a native of Vermont, the latter of New York. In 1887 they came to North Dakota and for about seven years the father engaged in grain buying at Farmington. He died September 10. 1897, having only survived his wife a few days, her death having occurred August 30, 1897. To this worthy couple were born six children, namely: Harris W., Fred G., Edith H., George W.. Seth B. and Sereota.
In the city of his birth George W. Hutchinson passed the first thirteen years of his life and then removed with the family to Villard, Minnesota, where he made his home until coming to North Dakota in 1887. He now resides in Farmington and meeting with good success in business. He has became quite widely known and is highly respected.
In Richland county. December 3. 1897, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Hutchinson and Miss Johanna Hanson, who was born in Norway. in 1872, and is a daughter of Mathew Hanson, of Richland county. A daughter. Josephine, was born of this union, but died in infancy, and a son, George W, born September 17, 1899.
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