David Pickett was born 11 Feb 1791 in Rhode Island, being the eldest of eight sons of Job and Lydia (Munson) Pickett. As trail-blazing settlers in early New England, the Pickett family emigrated from England in 1648. In 1810 David married Amanda Bradley. She died shortly after the loss of an infant son. On 16 Nov 1812 David married young widow Marietta Cowan, mother of a … [Read more...]
James Riddle Zumbro Hill Cemetery
The Riddle/Ridell/Riedell/Ryedale lineage appears to descend from Celtic origin, the family having immigrated to New England prior to the mid-l700s. Riddle genealogy strongly suggests James Riddle’s father, John, served in the War of Independence. Documentation reveals the family settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and subsequently migrated to Hamilton and Jefferson counties … [Read more...]
Tyler Walker North Highland Cemetery
Tyler’s father, Gideon, is recorded in Military Burials of Croydon, New Hampshire, as a private in a Massachusetts unit during the Revolutionary War. His ancestral descent was thrice documented and approved in Sons of the American Revolution membership submissions. Born in Sutton, Massachusetts, in 1756 to Asa Walker and Abigail Hayden, Gideon married Mary Carriel (Carroll). … [Read more...]
Charles Williams Chatfield Cemetery
On a Saturday morning in June of 1889, Charles Williams reclined in a chair at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Levi Ober. In just half a year he would reach his 100th birthday. As talked with family members he suddenly asked for assistance in rising to his feet. His loved ones grabbed hold to help him up but found that he was too feeble to stand. Even up to recent days he’d … [Read more...]
William Woodard Chatfield Cemetery
William was born 28 May 1788 in Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts to Noah and Elizabeth Jackson Woodard. Noah served in the Revolutionary War as a fifer. He accompanied eighteen soldiers on a five-day march on an alarm to the Northward at Hadley and was discharged from service 23 Aug 1777. Son William volunteered at Hague, Warren County, New York, to serve as a private … [Read more...]
A View From The Woods
Restoration and degradation As cars pull in full of people dressed in sensible shoes and long sleeves, the annual wildflower walk of the Harmony Garden Club is about to commence. A warm, sunny morning welcomes us as the first tinge of green is visible in the surrounding forests. Our hosts, members of the group, welcome us to their several-hundred acre property. Everyone is … [Read more...]
Miller’s 125 years of Angus cattle
The motto at Miller’s Viewlawn Angus Farm seems to be, “Do one thing, and do it very well.” And since the Miller family has been doing the same thing for over a century, they obviously have a knack for raising quality Angus beef cattle. The farm of Larry and Margaret Miller, located a mile west of Prosper, actually straddles the border of Iowa and Minnesota. Larry said … [Read more...]
Oak Meadow tops in the nation
In 2017, Oak Meadow Farms won Reserve Champion Pen of Five at the National Western Stock Show (Denver, Colo.), showing five of their best Simmental bulls. So for an encore, they went back in 2018, and won the Grand Champion Pen of Five Percentage Simmental Bulls. And they’ve won numerous state and national awards going back many years. But that comes as no surprise to their … [Read more...]
Filing for SWCD supervisor candidates is May 22 – June 5, 2018
Minnesota citizens interested in influencing natural resources issues at the local level are encouraged to run for supervisor of the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). SWCD supervisor positions are filled through general elections which will take place on November 6, 2018. Those interested in running for Supervisor should file at the County Auditor’s … [Read more...]
Wheel through Whalan at the Stand Still Parade
The third weekend in May is fast approaching and that means it’s time to mark your calendars for the annual Whalan Stand Still Parade. This year you are invited to come “Wheeling Through Whalan” on Saturday, May 19. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. Of course, the highlight of the day is when the parade stands still from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. Walking … [Read more...]