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.
Ufen, G. F., Farmer, S. 30, T. Logan, P.O. Miller. Mr. Ufen was born in Germany in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1897. He is married to Katie Kruse; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Ufen served three years in the German Army. He has served as Township Clerk.
Van Talge, Chas., Farmer, S. 2, T. Rockdale, P.O. Miller. Mr. Van Talge was born in Nebraska in 1882 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Elizabeth Walton.
Van Zee, S. G., Farmer, S. 11, T. St. Lawrence, P.O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Van Zee was born in Iowa in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Jennie Van Rukel; they are the parents of twelve children.
Vayland Lumber Co., R. H. Jones, Manager, Lumber, Vayland.
Vogelgesang, Arthur, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 14, T. Spring Hill, P. O. Ree Heights. He has served as Road Overseer.
Vogelgesang, H., Farmer, S. 23, T. Spring Hill, P.O. Ree Heights. Mr. Vogelgesang was born in Germany in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Mary A. Bartlett; they are the parents of nine children. Mr. Vogelgesang has served as Road Overseer, Township Supervisor and Member of School Board.
Vollmer, Anton, Farmer, S. 27, T. Fairview, P.O. Orient. Mr. Vollmer was born in Germany in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1906.
Wade, A. W., Farmer, and Breeder of Registered Galloway Cattle, S. 10, T. Pleasant Valley, P.O. Miller. Mr. Wade was born in England in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1900. HE is married to Emma R. Nixon; they are the parents of eleven children.
Walsh, Dan., Farmer, Stockraiser, Breeder of Registered Percheron Horses, Hereford and Durham Cattle, Miller. Mr. Walsh was born in New York State in 1859 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Alzina Burke; they are the parents of five children. Mr. Walsh has served as Sheriff.
Walton, Chas., Farmer, S. 22, T. Alpha, P.O. Miller. Mr. Walton was born in Iowa in 1847 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Belle Cory; they are the parents of nine children. He has served as Township Supervisor.
Walton, William, Farmer and Breeder of High Grade Shorthorn Cattle, S. 10, T. Alpha, P.O. Miller. Mr. Walton was born in Iowa in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Martba* Carl; they are the parents of nine children. He has served as Township Supervisor.
Walz, A. J., Farmer, S. 27, T. Grand, P.O. Wessington. Mr. Walz was born in Germany in 1871 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Anna Herring.
Wangsness, Ole B., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T. Rockdale, P.O. Miller. Mr. Wangsness was born in Norway in 1854 and settled in Hand County in 1894. He is married to Rosa Anderson; they are the parents of eight children. Mr. Wangsness has served as Justice of Peace, School Treasurer, Assessor and Road Overseer.
Sprenger, John, Farmer, S. 29, T. Spring, P.O. Orient. Mr. Sprenger was born in Germany in 1866 and came to Hand County in 1887. He is married to Minnie Evers; they have two children.
Ward, W. E., Farmer, S. 12, T. Ohio, P.O. Miller. Mr. Ward was born in Illinois in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1900. He is married to Etta Anderson; they have two children.
Warren, W. A., Jr., Farmer, S. 8, T. Bates, P.O. Wessington. Mr. Warren was born in Massachusetts and settled in Hand County in 1886. He is married to May Fountain; they have four children.
Waters, J. O., Farmer, S. 29, T. Ohio, P.O. Miller. Mr. Waters was born in Wisconsin in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Sarah A. Crane; they have three children. Mr. Waters has served as Township Treasurer.
Waters, Wm. H., Investment Broken, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, Miller.
Watkins, M. C., Farmer, S. 33, T. Wheaton, P.O. Burdette. Mr. Watkins was born in Iowa in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1901. He is married to Olive McHone; they have three children.
Watkins, Peter, Farmer and Breeder of Registered Poland China Hogs; Ree Heights. Mr. Watkins was born in Wisconsin in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Ida Willet; they have three children. Mr. Watkins has served as Township Supervisor and Chairman of School Board.
Weber, F. J., Manager Laird Norton Yards, Miller.
Wedge, Herbert, Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Durham Cattle, S. 15, T. Grand, P.O. Wessington. Mr. Wedge was born in Minnesota in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Tillie Christenson; they are the parents of one child.
Weeks, D. N., Farmer, S. 19, T. Pearl, P.O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Weeks was born in the State of New York in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Carrie Danforth; they are the parents of five children.
Weiblen, C. M., Real Estate, Miller. Mr. Weiblen was born in Iowa in 1874 and settled in Hand Count in 1884. He is married to Mary E. Bellin; they have three children. He has served as Deputy Sheriff.
Weidenborner, F. S., Dealer in General Merchandise, Miller. Mr. Weidenborner was born in Ohio in 1864 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Josephine Friend; they are the parents of six children.
Wells, E. C., Farmer, S. 18, T. Hulbert, P.O. Wessington. Mr. Wells was born in Iowa in 1884 and settled in Hand County in 1904. He is married to Ella Coon; they are the parents of three children.
Wessels, John, Farmer, S. 7, T. Alpha, P.O. Miller. Mr. Wessels was born in Iowa in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1905. He is married to Maud Bowman; they are the parents of one child.
Wharton, A. A., Farmer, S. 3, T. Holden, P.O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Wharton was born in Iowa in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Effie Burlingame; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Wharton has served as Township Clerk and Township Supervisor.
Warton, R. E., Farmer, S. 11, T. Ree Heights, P.O. Ree Heights. Mr. Wharton was born in Iowa in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to May Gibson. Mr. Wharton has served as Township Clerk and Assessor.
Wharton, W. E., Farmer, S. 3, T. Riverside, P.O. Ree Heights. Mr. Wharton was born in Iowa in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He has served as Chairman of Township Board.
Wickey, Robert, Farmer, S. 21, T. Midland, P.O. Ree Heights. Mr. Wickey was born in Missouri in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Johanna Bunk; they have three children.
Wilcox, S. L., Automobile Garage and Livery, Miller.
Wilenberg, B., Farmer, S. 4, T. Plato, P.O. Rockham. Mr. Wilenberg was born in Germany in 1850 and settled in Hand County in 1902. He is married to Berdina Kramer; they are the parents of one child.
Willett, R. S., Real Estate Dealer, Miller.
Willett, S. C., Farmer and Auctioneer, S. 23, T. Florence, P.O. Miller. Mr. Willett was born in Illinois in 1884 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Edith Search; they are the parents of three children.
Willey, W. E., Farmer, S. 10, T. Rockdale, P.O. Miller. Mr. Willey was born in Illinois in 1887 and settled in Hand County in 1907. He is married to Edna Puerner. Mr. Willey has served as Township Clerk.
Williams, C., Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Precheron Horses, S. 15, T. Ohio, P.O. Miller. Mr. Williams was born in Wisconsin in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Cecelia Hobon; they are the parents of three children. Mr. Williams has served as Chairman School Board and Road Overseer.
Williams, C. H., Secretary and Manager of St. Lawrence Lumber Co., St. Lawrence. Mr. Williams was born in Wisconsin in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1883. HE is married to Flora Van Brunt; they are the parents of two children. Mr. Williams has held office of Mayor.
Williams, J. E., Farmer, S. 27, T. Burdette, P.O. Burdette. Mr. Williams was born in Connecticut in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1897. He is married to Carrie Shuster. He has served as Township Clerk.
Williamson, R. R., Farmer, S. 28, T. Glendale, P.O. Glendale. Mr. Williamson was born in Ohio in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1904.
Wilson Bros., Farmers and Breeders of Registered Hereford Cattle, S. 27, T. Howell, P.O. Howell.
Wilson, H. G., Farmer and Breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle, S. 27, T. Howell, P.O. Howell. Mr. Wilson was born in Illinois in 1879 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Bertha Rhoades.
Wilson, Jack, The Land Man, Miller.
Wilson, J. F., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 5, T. Greenleaf, P.O. Miller. Mr. Wilson was born in West Virginia in 1861 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Eva J. Woolworth; they are the parents of one child. Mr. Wilson has served as Assessor and Township Clerk.
Wilson, P., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 4, T. Greenleaf, P.O. Miller. Mr. Wilson was born in West Virginia in 1830 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Louisa Davis; they are the parents of eight children. Mr. Wilson has served as a Member of School and Township Board.
Wilson, R. M., Farmer, Stockraiser, Breeder of Thoroughbred Hereford Cattle and Shire Horses, S. 13, T. Greenleaf, P.O. Miller. Mr. Wilson was born in Scotland in 1848 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is married to Anna Ferguson. Mr. Wilson has served as a Member of the Township Board.
Wilson, T. W., Farmer, S. 18, T. York, P.O. St. Lawrence. Mr. Wilson was born in Illinois in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1908. He is married to Hattie Willey; they have three children.
Winn, Wm., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 21, T. Miller, P.O. Miller. Mr. Winn was born in Wisconsin in 1854, came to McCook County, So. Dak., in 1881 and to Hand County in 1901.
Wiren, John H., Farmer, S. 24, T. Ree Heights, P.O. Ree Heights. Mr. Wiren was born in Iowa in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1884. He is married to Jennie Nicholas; they have two children. Mr. Wiren has served as Assessor and Road Overseer.
Wirtz, Ferdinand, Farmer, S. 1, T. Howell, P. O. Howell. Mr. Wirtz was born in Switzerland in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1906. He is married to Anna Huber; they are the parents of two children. He has served as Township Supervisor.
Withee, C. H., Farmer and Carpenter, S. 18, T. Spring, P.O. Orient. Mr. Withee was born in Maine in 1852 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Nellie Drake; they have two children.
Woodruff, A. A., Farmer, S. 20, T. Rose Hill, P.O. Wessington. Mr. Woodruff was born in Illinois in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He has served as Justice of Peace and Township Clerk.
Woodruff, H. W., Farmer, and Stockraiser, S. 17, T. Rose Hill, P.O. Wessington. Mr. Woodruff was born in the State of New York in 1839 and settled in Hand County in 1883. He is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company K 139th Illinois. Mr. Woodruff has served as School Clerk.
Wright, E. H., Farmer, S. 13, T. Rose Hill, P.O. Wessington. Mr. Wright was born in Ohio in 1855 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Maggie Sears; they are the parents of one child.
Yeager, A. R., Farmer, S. 2, T. Logan, P.O. Miller. Mr. Yeager was born in Iowa in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1910. He is married to Murriel Andrews.
Yearous, Geo. A., Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs, S. 22, T. Logan, P.O. Miller. Mr. Yearous was born in Nebraska in 1887 and settled in Hand County in 1908. He is married to Myrtle Peterman; they are the parents of one child.
Yerdon, Ed., Farmer, S. 30, T. Logan, P.O. Miller. Mr. Yerdon was born in the State of New York in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1882. He is married to Anna Chadwick; they have six children. He has served as a Member of the Township Board, Chairman of School Board and Assessor.
York, A. C., Farmer, S. 23, T. Wheaton, P.O. Tulare. Mr. York was born in Illinois in 1853 and settled in Hand County in 1905. He is married to Alice Mortiboy; they are the parents of eight children. He has served as Chairman of School Board.
Zemlicka, Lloyd, Farmer, S. 31, T. Harrison, P.O. Ida. Mr. Zemlicka was born in Hand County in 1888.
Zuber, E. E., Farmer, S. 27, T. Glendale, P.O. Glendale. MR. Zuber was born in Germany in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1909. He is married to Anna Sinderhauf; they are the parents of four children.
Zuhlke, Levi F., Farmer, S. 26, T. Miller, P.O. Miller. Mr. Zuhlke was born in Nebraska in 1890 and settled in Hand County in 1909.
*transcribed as appeared in directory
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