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.

 

St. Lawrence Lumber Co., Lumber, St. Lawrence.

Salome, Adolph, Farmer, S. 21, T. Spring, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Salome was born in Germany in 1842 and settled in Hand County in 1885.  He is married to Marie Hartman; they have two children.

Schaefers, Aug., Farmer, S. 35, T. Spring, P.O. Orient.  Mr. Schaefers was born in Germany in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1889.  He is married to Anna Schmieding; they are the parents of eight children.  He has served as Township Supervisor.

Schaefers, Conrad, Farmer, S. 12, T. Fairview, P.O. Howell.  Mr. Schaefers was born in Germany in 1857 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Tresia Schwartz; they are the parents of seven children.  He has served as Supervisor.

Schaefers, Xaver, Farmer, S. 15, T. Fairview, P.O. Howell.  Mr. Schaefers was born in Germany in 1862 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Fraciska Schlechter; they are the parents of ten children.

Schlechter, Conrad, Farmer, S. 14, T. Fairview, P.O. Howell.  Mr. Schlechter was born in Germany in 1858 and settled in Hand County in 1886.  He has served as Township Supervisor and Member of School Board.

Schmidt, Charles, Farmer and Owner of Registered English Shire Stallion.  S. 4, T. Harrison, P.O. Tennis.  Mr. Schmidt was born in Germany in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1895.

Schmidt, Chris, Farmer, S. 25, T. Glendale, P.O. Glendale.  Mr. Schmidt was born in Germany in 1869 and settled in Hand County in 1883.

Schmidt, Edward, Farmer, S. 4, T. Harrison, P.O. Tennis.  Mr. Schmidt was born in Germany in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1895.   He is married to Anna L. Vopet; they are the parents of one child.

Schmidt, Henry, Farmer, S. 19, T. Plato, P.O. Rockham.  Mr. Schmidt was born in Wisconsin in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1905.  He is married to Anna Ehrich; they are the parents of three children.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Schmul, W. F., Farmer, S. 17, T. Grand, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Schmul was born in Wisconsin in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1908.

Schnoor, Henry, Farmer, S. 24, T. Park, P.O. Rockham.  Mr. Schnoor was born in Germany in 1851 and settled in Hand County in 1909.

Schultz, W. A., Farmer, S. 7, T. Harrison, P.O. Tennis.  Mr. Schultz was born in Illinois in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1894.  He is married to Julia Staufer; they are the parents of nine children.  Mr. Schultz has served as County Assessor.

Schwartz, Louis, Farmer, S. 8, T. Florence, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Schwartz was born in Germany in 1863 and settled in Hand County in 1910.  He is married to Emma Webber; they are the parents of seven children.

Scott, Geo. A., Farmer, S. 9, T. Como, P.O. Valleyview.  Mr. Scott was born in Wisconsin in 1881 and settled in Hand County in 1908.  He is married to Mattie Comstock; they have four children.

Scott, Henry, Farmer, Stockraiser and Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle, S. 21, T. Spring Hill, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Scott was born in Scotland in 1864 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He is married to Belle Taylor; they are the parents of five children.  He has served as County Commissioner.

Scott, John F., Liver, Feed and Sale Stable, Miller.

Scott, Robert, Farmer and Breeder of Registered Poland China Hogs, S. 33, T. Rockdale, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Scott was born in New York in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1885.  He is married to Phebe Molyneux; they are the parents of six children.  He has served as Township Supervisor and Member of School Board.

Scott, W. A., Farmer, S. 6, T. Glendale, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Scott was born in New York State in 1849 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He has served as Township Supervisor.

Secora, Jacob, Farmer, Miller.  Mr. Secora was born in Wisconsin in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1910.

Sedam, R. B., Farmer, S. 32, T. Gilbert, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Sedam was born in Illinois in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Carrie A. Spatch; they are the parents of six children.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Sharp, W. C., Stockraiser and Breeder of Registered Percheron Horses, S. 4, T. Riverside, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Sharp was born in Ohio in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1905.  He has served as Township Supervisor.

Shaul, J. B., Retired Farmer, St. Lawrence.  Mr. Shaul was born in Illinois in 1861 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He has served as Road Overseer and Township Supervisor.

Shea, Frank, Farmer, S. 23, T. Bates, P.O. Bates.  Mr. Shea was born in Hand County in 1888.

Shephard, R. S., Livery and Dray Line, St. Lawrence.  Mr. Shephard was born in Canada in 1868 and settled in Hand County in 1880.  He is married to Ethel A. Mathews; they are the parents of five children.  Mr. Shephard has served as Chairman of School Board.

Shoop, B. F., Farmer, S. 12, T. Carlton, P.O. Rockham.  Mr. Shoop was born in Ohio in 1852 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Claire Walker; they have four children.  He has served as School Treasurer and Chairman of Township Board.

Shreffler, C. C., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 21, T. Riverside, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Shreffler was born in Pennsylvania in 1861 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Julia A. Bussel; they are the parents of eight children.  Mr. Shreffler has served as Township Clerk, Assessor, School Clerk and Township Treasurer.

Siefken, Ed., President State Bank of Rockham and Dealer in Real Estate, Rockham.  Mr. Siefken was born in Iowa in 1872 and settled in Hand County in 1903.  He is married to Kate Wessels; they are the parents of four children.  Mr. Siefken has served as School Treasurer.

Siegling, Charles, Farmer, S. 9, T. Burdette, P.O. Burdette.  Mr. Siegling was born in Germany in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1902.  He is married to Bertha Schmidt; they have eight children.

Siegling, Henry, Farmer, S. 14, T. Burdette, P.O. Burdette.  Mr. Siegling was born in Iowa in 1880 and settled in Hand County in 1902.

Siemen, Fred, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20, T. Mondamin, P.O. Ames.  Mr. Siemen was born in Illinois in 1877 and settled in Hand County in 1900.  He is married to Bessie Wenrick; they are the parents of two children.  He has served as Township Treasurer and School Clerk.

Simons, E. H., Farmer, S. 28, T. Grand, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Simons was born in Iowa in 181 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Anna Dietz; they have three children.  He has served as Township Supervisor.

Sisk, C. W., Farmer and Breeder of Registered Poland China Hogs, S. 11, T. Greenleaf, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Sisk was born in Indiana in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1902.  He is married to Maud Haefs; they have two children.  He has served as Road Overseer.

Sivertsen, Emret, Farmer, S. 33, T. Como, P.O. Bailey.  Mr. Sivertsen was born in Norway in 1849 and settled in Hand County in 1891.  He is married to Emma Holm; they are the parents of twelve children.  He has served as Township Supervisor and School Treasurer.

Skinner, M. T., Farmer, S. 27, T. St. Lawrence, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Skinner was born in Iowa in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1908.  He is married to Emma Oakley; they have six children.

Smith, E. W., Farmer, Breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle and Poland China Hogs; S. 11, T. Holden, P.O. Burdette.  Mr. Smith was born in Pennsylvania in 1876 and settled in Hand County in 1884.  He is married to Lottie Ross; they are the parents of one child.

Smith, H. E., Farmer, S. 19, T. Grand, P.O. Vayland.  Mr. Smith was born in the State of New York in 1846 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Bernice Riekelfs; they have three children.  Mr. Smith has served as Justice of Peace and Member of School Board.

Smith, John F., Farmer, S. 4, T. St. Lawrence, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Smith was born in Wisconsin in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1910.

Smith, O. F., Farmer, S. 32, T. Hiland, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Smith was born in Canada in 1878 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Nora B. King; they are the parents of two children.  He has served as Chairman of Township Board and Justice of Peace.

Snyder, A., Farmer, S. 34, T. Carlton, P.O. Howell.  Mr. Snyder was born in Pennsylvania in 1852 and settled in Hand County in 1882.  He is married to Eliza Walton; they are the parents of eight children.  He has served as Township Supervisor.

Somers & Tompson, Real Estate, Ree Heights.

Sommer, Joseph, Farmer, S. 17, T. Midland, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Sommer was born in Germany in 1871 and settled in Hand County in 1903.  He is married to Hedyeg Koeck; they have five children.  Mr. Sommer served three years in the Germany Army.

Southworth, H., Farmer, S. 15, T. Wheaton, P.O. Rockham.  Mr. Southworth was born in Indiana in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Minnie B. Thomas; they are the parents of one child.

Spain, H. C., Well Driller, S. 17, T. Logan, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Spain was born in Wisconsin in 1865 and settled in Hand County in 1890.  He is married to Carrie Anderson; they have three children.

Speirs, J. R., Farmer, Breeder of Registered Aberdeen Angus Cattle and Poland China Hogs, S. 14, T. Midland, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Speirs was born in Iowa in 1856 and settled in Hand County in 1903.  He is married to Mary E. Zepp; they have seven children.  Mr. Speirs has served as School Treasurer.

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.

Springer, Anton, Farmer, S. 4, T. Plato, P. O. Rockham.  Mr. Springer was born in Germany in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1909.  He is married to Mary Mootz; they are the parents of five children.

State Bank of Rockham, General Banking, Rockham.

Steinleitner, Henry, Farmer, S. 29, T. Greenleaf, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Steinleitner was born in Hand County in 1882.  He has served as Assessor.

Stewart, S. D., Farmer, Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle and Percheron Horses, S. 14, T. Hulbert, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Stewart was born in Minnesota in 1865 and settled in Hand County in 1883.  He is married to Maude Rowen; they have five children.  Mr. Stewart has served as Chairman of Township Board and Member of School Board.

Struif, J. J., Retired Farmer, Miller.  Mr. Struif was born in New York City in 1851 and settled in Hand County in 1885.  He has served as Sheriff and Chief of Police in Miller.

Sutfin, John L., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 19, T. Campbell, P.O. Afton.  Mr. Sutfin was born in Illinois in 1859.  He is married to Mary Campbell; they have five children.  Mr. Sutfin has served as Township Supervisor, Township Treasurer and Township Clerk.

Sutton, E., Farmer, S. 24, T. Bates, P.O. Bates.  Mr. Sutton was born in the State of New York in 1859 and settled in Hand County in 1897.  He has served as Township Clerk and Township Supervisor.

Swab, L. A., Proprietor of Pearl Valley Farm, Breeder of Registered Percheron Horses and Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs, S. 28, T. St. Lawrence, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Swab was born in Minnesota in 1865 and settled in Hand County in 1881.  He is married to Addie I. Imlay; they are the parents of six children.  He has served as Township Treasurer and Township Supervisor.

Swanson, E. T., Farmer, S. 2, T. Ohio, P.O. Miller.  Mr. Swanson was born in Nebraska in 1885 and settled in Hand County in 1910.  He is married to Mamie Safstrom; they are the parents of one child.

Sweesy, Wm., Farmer, S. 1, T. Cedar, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Sweesy was born in Iowa in 1880 and settled in Hand County in 1908.  He is married to Glendora Kolp; they have four children.

Sweet, T. A., Farmer, S. 1, T. St. Lawrence, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Sweet was born in Iowa in 1873 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Myrtle Shew.

 

 

Taylor, G. C., Farmer, S. 11, T. Glendale, P.O. Glendale.  Mr. Taylor was born in Iowa in 1875 and settled in Hand County in 1907.  He is married to Blanche Cox; they have four children.

Thomas, W. S., County Treasurer, Miller.

Thompson, Albert, Farmer, Breeder of Registered Duroc Jersey Hogs and Buff Oreffin Chickens, S. 4, T. St. Lawrence, P.O. St. Lawrence.  Mr. Thompson was born in Nebraska in 1883 and settled in Hand County in 1909.  He is married to Kate Rohly; they are the parents of two children.

Thompson, F. W., Real Estate, Ree Heights.  Mr. Thompson was born in Iowa in 1874 and settled in Hand County in 1909.

Thronson, R., Farmer, S. 8, T. Cedar, P.O. Ree Heights.  Mr. Thronson was born in Iowa in 1870 and settled in Hand County in 1908.  He is married to Matilda Troland.

Todd, F. R., Farmer, S. 7, T. Bates, P.O. Wessington.  Mr. Todd was born in Iowa in 1860 and settled in Hand County in 1909.  He is married to Addie Triplett; they have four children.

Tucker, T. A., Farmer, Stockraiser, Breeder of Registered Belgium and Thoroughbred Morgan Horses, S. 10, T. Rose Hill, P.O. Wessington.  He has served as Chairman of School Board and Road Overseer.

 

 

 

 

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