EXPLANATION: The date following a name indicates the length of time the party has been a resident in the county. The abbreviations are as follows: S. for Section; T. for Township; P.O. for Post-office address. When no Section Number or Township is given, it will be understood that the party resides within the limits of the village or city named, and, in such cases, the post-office address is the same as the place of residence, unless otherwise stated.

 

Eaton, S. P., Farmer, S. 9, T. Florence, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Eaton was born in Illinois in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1903.  He is married to Sallie Davenport; they have eight children.  He has served as Township Supervisor and Member of School Board.

Eddy, R. J., Farmer, S. 31, T. Hiland, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Eddy was born in the State of New York in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1902.  He is married to Gertrude Dunham; they are the parents of four children.  Mr. Eddy has served as Road Overseer.

Eggerling, Henry, Farmer, S. 5, T. Fairview, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Eggerling was born in Germany in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1885.  He is married to Elizabeth Klener; they are the parents of twelve children.  He has served as a member of the School Board.

Eggert, Wm. F., Farmer, S. 14, T. Carlton, P.O. Rockham.  Mr. Eggert was born in Germany in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Nellie Erwin; they have two children.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Ehrich, Christ, Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs, S. 20, T. Plato, P.O. Rockham.  Mr. Ehrich was born in Germany in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Lena Stefen; they are the parents of eleven children.

Ehrich, Fred, Farmer, S. 4, T. Linn, P.O. Rockham.  Mr. Ehrich was born in Germany in 1882 and settled in Hand County in 1905.  He is married to Maggie Abris; they are the parents of one child.

Ellis, Melvin E., Farmer, S. 29, T. Hiland, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Ellig* was born in Iowa in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1907.

Engleman, J. O., Farmer, S. 5, T. Ohio, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Engleman was born in Germany in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1887.  He is married to G. Escherhausen.  He has served as Township Supervisor and Township Treasurer.

Erion, Math., Farmer, Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Poland China Hogs, S. 6, T. St. Lawrence, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Erion was born in Wisconsin in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1909.  He is married to Hanna Curth; they are the parents of six children.

Ernesti, Martin, Farmer, S. 31, T. Spring, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Ernesti was born in Germany in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Mary Peters; they have five children.

Erwin, D. A., Farmer, S. 6, T. Bates, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Erwin was born in Indiana in 1861 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Emma R. Rice; they are the parents of one child.  Mr. Erwin has served as Assessor for a number of years.

Erwin, Stansel, Farmer, S. 12, T. Grand, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Erwin was born in Iowa in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1908.  He is married to Sarah Benson; they are the parents of one child.  Mr. Erwin has served as Road Overseer.

Eschenbaum, John, Farmer, S. 5, T. Harrison, P.O. Tennis.  Mr. Eschenbaum was born in Germany in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Josephine Schmidt; they are the parents of nine children.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Evans, Arthur, Farmer, S. 34, T. Pearl, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Evans was born in Hand County in 1889.

 

 

*as it appear in atlas

 

 

 

Falkenhainer, Chas., Farmer, S. 6, T. Campbell, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Falkenhainer was born in Germany in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1893.  He is married o Anna Suhn; they are the parents of two children.  He has served as Township Supervisor.

Falkenhainer, Wm., Farmer, S. 20, T. Campbell, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Falkenhainer was born in Germany in 1844 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Elizabeth Voeller; they are the parents of three children,.

Fallon, John H., Farmer, S. 34, T. Wheaton, P.O. Tulare.  Mr. Fallon was born in Wisconsin in 1848 and settled in Hand County in 1888.  He is married to Elizabeth Joyce; they are the parents of seven children.  Mr. Fallon has served as Road Overseer.

Farmers State Bank, General Banking, Rockham.

Faulstich, Seibert, Farmer, S. 19, T. Ontario, P.O. Ida.  Mr. Faulstich was born in Germany in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Ida Wiechel; they have six children.

Ferguson, S. R., Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Percheron Horses.  S. 2, T. Riverside, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Ferguson was born in Illinois in 1882 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He has served as Township Clerk and Constable.

Finch, R. J., Well Driller, Ree Heights.  Mr. Finch was born in Illinois in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1906.

Finder, Emil, Meat Market, St. Lawrence.  Mr. Finder was born in Wisconsin in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1905.  He is married to Jessie L. Chambers; they are the parents of two children.

First National Bank of Miller, General Banking, Miller.

First State Bank, General Banking, Ree Heights.

First State Bank, General Banking, St. Lawrence.

Fischer, Jacob, Farmer, S. 3, T. Bates, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Fischer was born in Germany in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Mary Hoopprez; they are the parents of seven children.  Mr. Fischer has served as Justice of Peace.

Fisher, Dell, Farmer, S. 17, T. Hulbert, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Fisher was born in Illinois in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1899.  He is married to Flora Reuter; they are the parents of one child.  Mr. Fisher is a Veteran of the Spanish-American War, having served in the 52nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry.

Fisher, I. J., Farmer, S. 31, T. Grand, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Fisher was born in Illinois in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1900.  He is married to Ida Brown; they have nine children.

Fisher, John E., Farmer, Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs.  S. 29, T. Holden, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Fisher was born in Iowa in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Ada Trover; they have six children.

Flesner, Weert, Farmer, S. 22, T. Spring, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Flesner was born in Illinois in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Ida Kiel; they are the parents of one child.

Flint, J. L., Publisher of Hand County News, St. Lawrence.  Mr. Flint was born in Illinois in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Ida M. Furman; they are the parents of six children.  Mr. Flint has served as Township Clerk.

Flint, S. V., Farmer, S. 28, T. Ree Heights, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Flint was born in the State of New York in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1908.  He is married to Helen Rathbun; they are the parents of four children.

Froning, Charles, Farmer, S. 26, T. Fairview, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Froning was born in Iowa in 1884 and settled in Hand County in 1909.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Fudge, J. K., Farmer, S. 8, T. Alden, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Fudge was born in Iowa in 1871 and settled in Hand County in 1909.  He has served as Township Supervisor.

Furman, E. E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20, T. Miller, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Furman was born in Iowa and settler in Hand County in 1882.

 

 

 

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