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.

 

Namanny, Peter C., Farmer, S. 10, T. Spring Hill, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Namanny was born in Germany in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1897.  He is married to Hattie Lilley; they are the parents of two children.  He has served as Township Supervisor.

Negus, W. O., Farmer, Breeder of Registered Aberdeen Angus Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 6, T. Alden, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Negus was born in Iowa in 1884 and settled in Hand County in 1908.  He is married to Tillie Denter; they have one child.

Nelson, David, Farmer, S. 30, T. Pearl, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Nelson was born in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Ethel Weeks.  Mr. Nelson has served as Road Overseer.

Nuendorf, Wm., Farmer, S. 4, T. Alpha, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Neuendorf was born in Wisconsin in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1909.  He is married to Caroline Walton; they are the parents of one child.

Newlin, G. A., Farmer, S. 17, T. Pearl, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Newlin was born in Iowa in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1907.

Nicholas, Percy, Farmer, S. 27, T. Midland, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Nicholas was born in Wisconsin in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Eva L. Davidson; they are the parents of one child.  Mr. Nicholas has served as Road Overseer, Constable and Township Treasurer.

Nickerson, E. W., Farmer, S. 27, T. Grand, P.O. Wessington. Mr. Nickerson was born in New York State in 1854 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Mary J. Bidwell.

Noel, A. E/B., Farmer, S. 4, T. Como, P.O. Valleyview.  Mr. Noel was born in Iowa in 1866 and settled in Hand County in 1908.  He is married to Jennie Freeman; they have one child.

Nothdurft, Peter N., Farmer, S. 6, T. Glendale, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Nothdurft was born in Germany in 1859 and settled in Hand County in 1884.

Null, J. A., Farmer, S. 22, T. Pearl, P.O. Miller.   Mr. Null was born in Illinois in 1867 and settled in Hand County in 1896.  He is married to Effie Curtis; they are the parents of three children.

 

Odle, Chas. I., County Auditor, Miller.  1883.

Oelrich, John J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 30, T. Plato, P. O. Rockham.  Mr. Oelrich was born in Iowa in 1885 and settled in Hand County in 1907.

Oleson, Gust, Farmer, S. 30, T. Grand, P.O. Vayland.  Mr. Oleson was born in Norway in 1854 and settled in Hand County in 1902.  He is married to Mary Paulson; they are the parents of five children.   He has served as Chairman of Township Board.

Oligmueller, H. J., Farmer, S. 34, T. Fairview, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Oligmueller was born in Nebraska in 1885 and settled in Hand County in 1906.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Olson, Alex, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28, T. Como, P.O. Bailey.  Mr. Olson was born in Norway in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1894.  He is married to Ellen M. Johnson; they are the parents of four children.  He has served as Township Supervisor and School Treasurer.

Olson, C. G., Livery and Feed Stable, City Dray Line, Vayland.  Mr. Olson was born in South Dakota in 1886 and settled in Hand County in 1902.  He is married to Mattie Fisher.

Olson, Peter, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 25, T. Alpha, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Olson was born in Norway in 1848 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Carrie E. Bingham; they are the parents of seven children.  Mr. Olson has held office of County Treasurer.

Olson, Peter E., Farmer, S. 22, T. Como, P.O. Ames.  Mr. Olson was born in Norway in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1891.  He is married to Emma M. Alloway; they are the parents of six children.  He has served as Assessor, Constable and Road Overseer.

Olson, Wm., Farmer, S. 26, T. Alpha, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Olson was born in Norway in 1848 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Emma E. Lawver; they are the parents of three children.  He has served as Assessor and Township Clerk.

Orris, W. E., Farmer, S. 21, T. Carlton, P.O. Howell.  Mr. Orris was born in Iowa in 1874 and settled in Hand County in 1906.  He is married to Estella M. Kerr; they are the parents of two children.

Ostrander Land Co., (C. L. Ostrander and C. R. Beals) Land and Insurance, Miller.

Otto, F. W., Farmer, S. 8, T. Grand, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Otto was born in Germany in 1865 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Lonisa Arends; they are the parents of seven children.  Mr. Otto has served as Township Supervisor, Assessor and School Treasurer.

 

 

 

 

 

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