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.

 

Page, W. S., Farmer, Stockraiser and Breeder of Thoroughbred Percheron Horses, S. 32, T. Cedar, P.O. Valleyview.  Mr. Page was born in New Hampshire in 1864 and settled in Hand County in 1903.   He is married to Ida Carpenter.  He has served as Postmaster.

Parkhurst, Daniel, Farmer, S. 22, T. Midland, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Parkhurst was born in New York State in 1843 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Sarah Brooks; they are the parents to nine children.  Mr. Parkhurst is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company H., 6th Wisconsin Infantry.  He enlisted in 1863 and was discharged in 1865.  He has served as Township Supervisor, Assessor, Township Clerk and School Clerk.

Parmely, A. G., Farmer, S. 27, T. Pleasant Valley, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Parmely was born in Iowa in 1883 and came to Hand County in 1884.  He is married to Sylva Forbes; they have one child.

Parmely, B. F., Farmer, S. 22, T. Pleasant Valley, P.O. Miller, 1884.

Patridge, H. H., Farmer and Breeder of Registered Percheron Horses, S. 6, T. Rose Hill, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Patridge was born in New York State in 1867 and settled in Hand County in 1886.  He is married to Nellie M. Rowen; they are the parents of eight children.  Mr. Patridge has served as Township Supervisor, Township Treasurer and Township Clerk.

Pautsch, W. F., Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs, S. 15, T. Gilbert, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Pautsch was born in Wisconsin in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He has served as Township Supervisor and Road Overseer.

Pearson, J. A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 22, T. Greenleaf, P. O. Miller.  Mr. Pearson was born in Sweden in 1859 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He has served as a member of the Township Board.

Perry, L., Farmer, S. 13, T. Hiland, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Perry was born in New York State about 1851 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Sarah Holland; they have two children.  Mr. Perry has served as Justice of Peace, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer and Township Supervisor.

Peterka, Joseph, Farmer, S. 8, T. Ontario, P.O. Ida.  Mr. Peterka was born in Bohemia in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1900.  He is married to Anna Menhrt; they are the parents of twelve children.

Peterson, August, Farmer, S. 20, T. Pearl, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Peterson was born in Sweden in 1838 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Julia Shaul; they are the parents of three children.  Mr. Peterson has served as Township Supervisor and Member of the School Board.

Peterson, John F., Farmer, S. 10, T. Pearl, P.O. Vayland.  Mr. Petersen was born in Iowa in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1906.. He is married to Annie M. Appel; they have two children.

Pierce, Chas., Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 28, T. Greenleaf, P. O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Pierce was born in Wisconsin in 1882 and settled in Hand County in 1909.  He is married to Lillie Aymar; they are the parents of six children.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Ping, L. F., Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 1, T. Greenleaf, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Ping was born in Indiana in 1880 and settled in Hand Count y in 1906.  He is married to Dena Rosgaard; they are the parents of two children.  He has served as Township Clerk.

Pitzer & Blackmer, Real Estate, St. Lawrence.

Porter, C. F., Farmer, Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Berkshire Hogs, S. 28, T. Wheaton, P.O. Burdette.  Mr. Porter was born in Wisconsin in 1881 and came to Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Bessie Lambden.  He has served as School Clerk.

Porter, G. C., Real Estate, Vayland.  Mr. Porter was born in Iowa in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1910.  He is married to Nora L. Larson; they are the parents of four children.

Porter, L. L., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 34, T. Glendale, P.O. Glendale.  Mr. Porter was born in Wisconsin in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He is married to Bessie Fassette; they are the parents of three children.

Post, D. J., Farmer, S. 33, T. Cedar, P. O. Valleyview.  Mr. Post was born in Iowa in 1883  and settled in Hand County in 1901.  He is  married to Lois McMurtry.  He has served as Postmaster.

Price, Wm. H., Farmer, S. 2,  T. Ree Heights, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Price was born in Wisconsin in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Mary Bohanan; they are the parents of two children.  He has served as Township Clerk.

Puffer, James S., Farmer, S. 1, T. Como, P. O. Bailey.  Mr. Puffer was born in Bohemia in 1880 and settled in Hand County in 1887.  He has served as Township Clerk, Assessor and Township Supervisor.

Puffer, Thos., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 25, T. Como, P.O. Bailey.  Mr. Puffer was born in Bohemia in 1850 and settled in Hand County in 1888.  He is married to Anna Rinda; they are the parents of nine children.  Mr. Puffer has served as Township Supervisor and School Treasurer.

Purath, Aug., Farmer, S. 25, T. Spring, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Purath was born in Wisconsin in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Pusey, John, Attorney-at-Law, Miller.

 

Rafferty, W. T., Ice Dealer, Miller

Ramey, J. E., Livery and Feed Stable and Dealer in Farm Implements, Ree Heights.  Mr. Ramey was born in New York State in 1854 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Christie Taylor; they are the parents of four children.

Ranft, Wilhelm T., Farmer, S. 5, T. Rose Hill, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Ranft was born in Germany in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1910.  He is married to Lizzie Schafenberg; they are the parents of three children.

Rock, C. H., Contractor and Builder, St. Lawrence.  Mr. Rock was born in Indiana in 1866 and settled in Hand County in 1903.   He is married to May Cook; they have five children.

Roehrs, H. F., Farmer, S. 27, T. Ree Heights, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Roehrs was born in Illinois in 1866 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Lettie Halstad.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Ross, E. S., Farmer, Stockraiser, Breeder of Percheron Horses and Hereford Cattle, S. 14, T. Holden, P.O. Burdette.  Mr. Ross was born in Illinois in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Lila Freimark.  He has served as Assessor.

Ross & Foley, Dealers in Farm Implements, Autos, Buggies, Paints and Repairs, Miller.

Ross, John, Farmer, S. 21, T. Rose Hill, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Ross was born in Nova Scotia in 1836 and settled in Hand County in 1899.  He is married to Elizabeth McLauchan; they are the parents of ten children.

Ross, J. B., Farmer, S. 20, T. Glendale, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Ross was born in Iowa in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1906.  He is married to Fannie Sedan; they have one child.

Ross, W. B., Farmer, S. 31, T. Glendale, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Ross was born in Iowa in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1910.

Rowen, A. M., Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Chester White Hogs, S. 8, T. Hulbert, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Rowen was born in Indiana in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He is married to Rosa Reuter; they are the parents of seven children.  Mr. Rowen has served as School Treasurer, School Clerk and Township Supervisor.

Rowen, A. P., Farmer, S. 32, T. Hulbert, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Rowen was born in Indiana in 1842 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He is married to Priscilla Harris; they are the parents of six children.  He has served as Township Supervisor and Member of the School Board.

Rowen, W. A., Farmer, S. 4, T. Rose Hill, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Rowen was born in Indiana in 1871 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He is married to Lella Stephens; they are the parents of six children.  He has served as Township Clerk.

Rudd, W. J., Farmer, S. 23, T. Spring, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Rudd was born in Michigan in 1866 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He is married to Caroline McCormick; they are the parents of six children.  He has served as Township Clerk.

Ruggenberg, J. A., Farmer, S. 17, T. Midland, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Ruggenberg was born in Iowa in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1886.  He is married to Welthia Parkhurst; they are the parents of three children.  He has served as Township Clerk and Member of the School Board.

Ruth, E. D., Farmer, S. 15, T. Spring Hill, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Ruth was born in Iowa in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to May Giles; they are the parents of four children.

 

 

 

 

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