Nathan Brown

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Here is a biographical sketch on Nathan Brown that was published in the Portrait and Biographical Record of Winona County, Minnesota, in 1895:

Nathan Brown, who follows farming on section 1, New Hartford Township, was born on the 24th of April, 1820, in Clinton County, N.Y., and is a son of Charles and Sarah (Newton) Brown. The father was a native of Rhode Island, and a farmer by occupation. In the family were eight children: Renolds, now of Dakota, this county; Mrs. Mary Guynarup, now deceased; Nathan, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker and Mrs. Mercy Boyington, both deceased; Leonard, who is living on the old homestead in Washington, N.Y., which belonged to his grandfather; Jared, now of Dakota, Winona County; and Sarah, wife of James Wilson. The father of this family was a successful man of business. He had no educational privileges in his youth of any importance, but was a great Bible student, and was a member of the "Iron-Jacket" Baptists. He served in the War of 1812, and his father was one of the heroes of the Revolution (Jonathan). The latter lived to the advanced age of ninety-two years, and Charles Brown passed way in 1870, at the age of seventy-nine. He had a strong constitution and death came very suddenly. He several times visited his children in Winona County, and while at the home of his daughter, Mary, he passed away. His wife, who was a native of Vermont, died at the age of about fifty-eight years.

Nathan Brown enjoyed no special advantages in his youth, and from early life has been inured to hard labor. His school privileges were indeed limited. After attaining to man's estate, however, he began to realize the need of an education, and through his own efforts has obtained a practical business knowledge. He has also read quite extensively, and is now well informed on the leading questions of the day. He was still a young man when he determined to come West. He had left home on attaining his majority, and began work for himself, scorning no labor which would yield him an honest living. He was industrious and enterprising, and by economy and perseverance, he had secured a capital of about $8,000 at the time of his removal to the West.

It was in 1849 that Mr. Brown started for Minnesota, and on the 29th of September arrived in Winona County. He had obtained a permit to engage in business as an Indian trader. Land had been entered by a company for a town site, and Mr. Brown was entitled to a homestead. He also secured one hundred and sixty acres of land on the same section, and afterward bought another one hundred and sixty acres of a company, paying $1,900 for the entire amount. He has here since made his home, and is now the owner of four hundred acres of valuable land, situated on sections 1, 7, and 12 of New Hartford Township. He was the second white settler in the county, and during all the years which have passed since his arrival he has lived upon the old homestead, where he yet resides. In his business he has prospered. He made judicious investments in land, which he sold when a favorable opportunity presented itself, and when he thirty-six years of age, had he sold out, he could have realized $20,000 in cash.

In 1852 Mr. Brown started for Milwaukee. He went by boat to Galena, and thence by stage to within thirty miles of Chicago, where he took a train upon the first railroad which ever ran out of Chicago. The road was built upon the old flat-bar system, and now forms a part of the Illinois Central. After going about ten miles the train was ditched, plunging down a bank about fifteen feet. Mr. Brown thought the railroad very treacherous, but at length safely reached Chicago, where he boarded a boat for Milwaukee. The object of the journey was made known when he returned with a bride. On the 3rd of October, 1852, he married Eliza A. Bartholomew, daughter of Isaac and Tirza (Houghton) Bartholomew, the former a native of Vermont, and the latter of New Hampshire. In their family were twelve children, six of whom are yet living. The father was a farmer, and both he and his wife died in New York.

Mr. Brown would not risk his bride upon a railroad train, but took a stage across the country from Milwaukee to Galena, and thence proceeded by boat to his home in Dakota. On the 21st of July, 1854, Mrs. Brown was called to the home beyond, and on the 9th of April, 1856, Mr. Brown married Julia E. Bartholomew, a sister of his first wife. They became the parents of ten children, eight of whom are now living. Isaac C., born April 16, 1857, died September 23, 1864. Leslie L., born November 5, 1858, is one of the leading lawyers of Winona. Hoyt N., born January 4, 1861, is now engaged in railroading in Arkansas. Carlos H., born April 16, 1863, carries on farming at home. Gile H., born January 23, 1865, is a farmer. Cora, born December 15, 1867, is at home. Mrs Gracie Cass was born April 19, 1869. Dora, born December 16, 1870, is attending school in Milwaukee. Arthur J., born February 11, 1874, is at home. Evelyn, born February 3, 1876, died January 18, 1889.

When Mr. Brown was first married, he returned with his wife to Dakota; here he had a two-story house and a store, where he sold goods to the few pioneer settlers of the neighborhood, and to the Indians, who were his principal customers. When Mr. Brown arrived here, Winona had not yet sprung into existence. It was laid out in the fall of 1850, and the first house was built by a Mr. Johnson, and furnished by Capt. Orin Smith, an old steamboat captain. Mr. Brown has therefore witnessed the entire growth and development of the county, and is one of its most honored pioneers. The land which was in possession of the Government at the time of his arrival, and which was the home of Indians, has been transformed into highly cultivated farms; towns and villages have sprung up, and the work of progress and civilization has been carried forward, until not Winona County occupies a leading place in the state. Mr. Brown has ever borne his part in the work of improvement, and none are more familiar with pioneer history in this community than he. In his business he has prospered, and is now in very comfortable circumstances.

In his social relations Mr. Brown is a Mason, and in his political affiliations is a Democrat. He was one of the first County Commissioners. At the first election there were three chosen for the office. The one who received the most number of votes was to serve for five years, the second for three years, and the third for two years, and when the ballots were counted it was found that Mr. Brown had the largest number. He served from 1853 until 1859, and in 1874 was again elected County Commissioner. He has never sought office, but his fitness for his position was recognized by his fellow townsmen, and he therefore received the election.

The following is an unsolicited tribute from a gentleman who is fully competent to judge of Mr Brown's many qualities:
"Mr. Brown has been from the first a most rugged and conspicuous figure in our history, distinguished for his manly courage, his fidelity to friends, as well as to truth and principle. He does not seek contention, yet, when thrust upon him, he does not retire from the ordeal. He can be depended upon to stand by the right as he understands it, without counting the cost. He has met and unflinchingly faced many dangers incident to frontier life, and if his environment should ever be such as to require the qualities of real greatness, he would not be found wanting in the hour of trial."

Nathan married Eliza A. Bartholomew on 3 Oct 1852 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. Eliza was born on 4 Jan 1835 in New York City, New York County, New York, USA; died on 21 Jul 1854 in New Hartford Township, Winona County, Minnesota, USA, Dakota Village. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathan married Julia Edsall B. Bartholomew on 9 Apr 1856. Julia was born on 11 Sep 1832 in New York City, New York County, New York, USA; died on 25 Feb 1911; was buried in New Hartford Township, Winona County, Minnesota, USA, Dakota Village, Dakota "Brown" Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact 1: Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA
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• Degree: 1882, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
• Fact 4: 1884, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA
• Fact 3: 1900
• Residence: 1900, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA

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Became Mayor Of Winona

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BA, University Of Wisconsin

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Admitted To The Bar, Winona

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Democratic Candidate For Congress

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Lived In 3Rd Ward

Leslie married Lulu G. Gilliland about 1887. Lulu was born on 23 Aug 1864 in Battle Ground, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA; died on 3 Dec 1934 in , Winona County, Minnesota, USA; was buried in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA, Woodlawn Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Resided: 1910-1921, Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA

Hoyt married Minnie E. Goodwin on 23 Jan 1895 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA. Minnie was born about 1874 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 30 Sep 1966 in , , Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Giles married Lula Maude Murray about 1895. Lula was born in Dec 1871 in , , Minnesota, USA; died on 14 Mar 1954 in , Winona County, Minnesota, USA; was buried in New Hartford Township, Winona County, Minnesota, USA, Dakota Village, Dakota "Brown" Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grace married Harry Albert Cass on 15 Oct 1891 in New Hartford Township, Winona County, Minnesota, USA, Dakota Village. Harry was born on 6 Apr 1867 in Wilson, Winona County, Minnesota, USA; died on 10 Oct 1941 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Resided: 1920, Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
• Occupation: 1920, Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA; coppersmith in a lumber mill

Family/Spouse: Anna M. Perry. Anna was born about 1896 in , , Wisconsin, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Bessie L. (Brown). Bessie was born about 1891 in , , Minnesota, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1920, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA

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Captain, U.S. Army

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Was Still Living At Father's home For 1920 Census

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• Resided: 1920, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA

Family/Spouse: Edith M. (Brown). Edith died on 10 Jan 1954 in , Clatsop County, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tech 4 Us Army WWI And WWII

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Family/Spouse: Mildred Christine Knutson. Mildred was born on 7 Nov 1908 in , , Minnesota, USA; died on 25 Apr 1996 in , Houston County, Minnesota, USA; was buried in New Hartford Township, Winona County, Minnesota, USA, Dakota Village, Dakota "Brown" Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Fort Wayne, Allen County , Indiana, USA; Electrical Engineer
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Hoyt married Lydia Theresa Soderstrom about 1928. Lydia was born on 21 Mar 1899 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; died on 20 Mar 1943 in , , Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Delores Elsie Louise Hinz. Delores was born on 7 Dec 1915 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; died on 29 Oct 1995 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grace Irene Trenky, a former resident of Aberdeen and retired employee of the State of Washington died on June 23, 2007, in Aberdeen. She was born on Aug. 17, 1923, in Aberdeen.

She is survived by her children, Carol (Jack) Adams, Betty (Aubrey) Williams, Daniel (Tracy) Freeland, Johanna Rodriguez, Lori (David) Newell; her grandchildren, Joshua, Samuel, and Tiffany Adams, Misty (Tony) Shaw, Brittany Katztorn-Freeland and Candace Freeland, Naomi, Aaron and Nolan Newell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo Trenky; and a son, Thomas Freeland.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at 11 a.m., at Holyrood Cemetery Chapel, 205 NE 205th St, Shoreline, WA. (From I-5, take Exit 177, head West 1/4 Mile)

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Leo J. Trenky on 30 Oct 1980 in , King County, Washington, USA. Leo was born on 22 Jul 1924; died on 1 Feb 1988 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA; was buried in Shoreline, King County, Washington, USA, Holyrood Catholic Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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