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33. RUSHIA ANNA3 MINDER (DAVID AUSTIN2, JOHN1) was born 17 February 1870 in Pepin, Pepin County, Wisconsin, and died 09 May 1936 in Joplin, Montana. She married OLE JACOB HANSON189 18 December 1889 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of OLE HANSON and MARIE OLESDATTER. He was born in Norway, and died 23 August 1943 in Montana.

Notes for RUSHIA ANNA MINDER:
Rushia Anna was a twin and the boy (Elmiry or Emiry) died at birth. Rushia attended a convent for music lessons but did not stay with it long enough to teach. Instead she went to work for her brother Jim as a typesetter. After this she went to Minneapolis and stayed with a Mrs. Mullin, where she lived until her marriage.

Obit from The Liberty County Farmer, Thursday, 14 May 1936. Mrs. O.J. Hanson, beloved and respected pioner matron dead.

The people of this section of the Hi-Line were grieved at the word Saturday that Mrs. O.J. Hanson, respected and loved pioneer matron had answered the call of her Maker, and passed quietly on. The end was not unexpected as Mrs. Hanson had been ill for many months, having suffered a stroke over a year ago, from which she had never rallied. She bore her physical suffering patiently and meekly; just as she had lived her everday life - sweetly sparing others and not thinking of herself. Her childrens' great adoration of her told plainer than words, what a wonderful mother she truly was. And while she has gone on, the beautiful memory she has left to her family and friends will ever be a blessing and an inspiration to higher and better things.

She died at her home in Joplin, Montana after a long illness. After mariage she and O.J. lived in Herman, Minnesota, moving then to Sherwood, North Dakota. They came to Montana in 1908 settling first at Chester, later moving to Joplin, where she resided until her death.

Rushia was a member of the Inverness Methodist Congregation, a member of the Lutheran Ladies Aid of Joplin, and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America at Whitefish, Montana.



Notes for OLE JACOB HANSON:
Ole (better known as O.J.) belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America, Camp 3311 located at Herman, Minnesota in 1898.

He and Rushia first settled in Clifton Township, Traverse County, Minnesota on a farm near Wheaton in the spring of 1890. They then moved to Herman, Minnesota where Ole threshed and was a well digger. They later moved to Sherwood, North Dakota, where Ole had a livery barn. In 1908 they went to Montana, first settling at Chester, where Ole was in the real estate business and then on to Joplin where the family homesteaded. The family homeplace is located two miles north and two miles east of Joplin.

He is buried in the Highland Cemetery in Havre, Montana.

     
Children of RUSHIA MINDER and OLE HANSON are:
  i.   DORSEY4 HANSON, b. 13 September 1890, Clifton Township, Traverse County, Minnesota; d. 09 October 1890, Herman, Minnesota.
  Notes for DORSEY HANSON:
Dorsey E. Hanson, first born of Ole and Rushia (Minder) Hanson, was born on 13 September 1890, in Clifton Township, Traverse County, Minnesota. He died twenty-six days later and is buried at the Lakeside Cemetery in Herman, Minnesota.

71. ii.   GEORGE RAYMOND HANSON, b. 19 September 1891, Clifton Township, Traverse County, Minnesota; d. Unknown.
  iii.   MILES EDWARD HANSON, b. 19 September 1892, Minnesota; d. 19 September 1892, Minnesota.
  iv.   IDA HANSON, b. 18 October 1894, Minnesota; d. 23 January 1895, Minnesota.
  Notes for IDA HANSON:
Ida Hanson, the fourth child born to Ole Jacob and Rushia Ann (Minder) Hanson, died of whooping cough at the age of three months. She is buried at the Lakeside Cemetery in Herman, Minnesota.

72. v.   RICHARD EDWARD HANSON, SR., b. 11 May 1895, Herman, Minnesota; d. Unknown.
  vi.   CLIFFORD HANSON, b. November 1899, Herman, Minnesota; d. February 1900, Herman, Minnesota.
73. vii.   ELLA NORA MAY HANSON, b. 13 August 1902, Herman, Minnesota; d. Unknown.
74. viii.   GRACE MARIE HANSON, b. 13 December 1903, Herman, Minnesota; d. Unknown.
75. ix.   ESTHER RUTH HANSON, b. 31 March 1907, Sherwood, North Dakota; d. Unknown.
76. x.   MARY LOUISE HANSON, b. 13 April 1911, Chester, Montana; d. Unknown.


34. SARAH DELL3 MINDER (DAVID AUSTIN2, JOHN1) was born 06 September 1876 in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota, and died 23 September 1951 in Seattle, Washington. She married DICK BROWER 25 June 1895 in Herman, Minnesota. He died 05 July 1938 in Seattle, Washington.

Notes for SARAH DELL MINDER:
Sarah Dell (Sadie) Minder, died in Seattle, Washington and is buried in the Washetter Mausoleum. Her death was very sudden.
     
Children of SARAH MINDER and DICK BROWER are:
  i.   HAZEL GLADYS4 BROWER, b. 03 November 1897, Box Elder, Nebraska; d. 31 March 1911, Spokane, Washington.
  ii.   JONE RALPH BROWER, b. 15 February 1898, Box Elder, Nebraska; d. Unknown; m. VIRGINIA NAOMI SUTTON, 15 July 1933, Seattle, King County, Washington; b. 20 December 1908, Seattle, King County, Washington; d. Unknown.
  Notes for JONE RALPH BROWER:
Jone Ralph Brower was in the electric business in Oregon.

  Marriage Notes for JONE BROWER and VIRGINIA SUTTON:
Jone Ralph Brower married Virginia Naomi Sutton, on 15 July 1933 in Seattle, Washington. They did not have any children of their own, but raised a blind boy named Dickie from the Welfare.

  iii.   JOHN EDWARD BROWER, b. 03 April 1903, Sherman, Wyoming; d. 10 December 1908, Livingston, Montana.
  iv.   MARY RUTH BROWER, b. 17 February 1907, Livingston, Montana; d. Unknown; m. (1) HARVEY HOWARD HINES, 10 June 1926, Seattle, King County, Washington; m. (2) ALVIN JOHN CARLSON, Abt. 1937; b. 04 May 1904, Algona, Washington; d. 29 November 1954, Laytonville, California.
77. v.   ISABELLE ROSALIE BROWER, b. 27 June 1912, Spokane, Washington; d. Unknown.


35. JESSIE ESTHER3 MINDER (ELI2, JOHN1)190 was born 07 December 1872 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Wisconsin, and died 06 February 1964 in California. She married FRANK ELIJAH ROBINSON 28 February 1897 in Ella, Pepin County, Wisconsin191, son of EDWARD ROBINSON and EUNICE BURROWS. He was born 28 August 1869 in Wisconsin, and died 02 May 1950 in Waconia, Wisconsin.

Notes for JESSIE ESTHER MINDER:
Jessie Esther Minder, the daughter of Eli and Mary Henrietta (Milliren) Minder was born 7 December 1872.

Jessie's dad, Eli, was strict about school lessons. She had to redo a lot of copy work - but it paid off, as she became a school teacher in Minneapolis, and even in her advanced age, had a beautiful handwriting.

According to the Minder Story (author unknown) the Eli Minder family home burned when Jessie was 23 years of age and a teacher in Minneapolis. Her mother was working the garden of their 70 acre farm and her father, Eli, was on the river. They had a lot of Minder family treasures but nothing was saved from the fire.

Marriage Notes for JESSIE MINDER and FRANK ROBINSON:
From the Pepin County Courier, Durand, Wisconsin, Friday, 5 March 1897--The beautiful and impressive wedding ceremony which united in matrimony Miss Jessie Esther Minder of this place and Frank Robinson of Verdi, Minnesota, was conducted by Rev. W.H. Stone of Lake Benton, Minnesota at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Minder, on Sunday February 28th, the occasion also being the 28th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Minder's marriage. Promptly at 4 o'clock p.m., the bridal party summoned by strains of music decended to the parlor, the bride being attended by Miss Gussie Olson of Chicago,and her sister Miss Nellie Minder and the groom by Dr. A.E. Crum and Delbert Minder. The bride was becomingly attired in cream silk and henrietta trimed in chiffon, the groom wore the conventional black dress suit. The maids of honor were prettily and appropriately dressed. After congratulations the guests retired to the dining room and partook of a bountiful wedding feast. The presents were many and beautiful, but our space will not permit the full list. The wedding was followed by a reception Monday evening which was enjoyed by the young people. Music and games were followed by refreshments. The guests departed at a late hour. All join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Robinson happiness and prosperity in their future home in Verdi.
     
Children of JESSIE MINDER and FRANK ROBINSON are:
78. i.   RICHARD RUPERT4 ROBINSON, b. 30 March 1898; d. Unknown.
79. ii.   CYRIL MINDER ROBINSON, b. 24 December 1899; d. 20 August 1966.
  iii.   IVAN PAUL ROBINSON, b. 14 October 1901; d. 03 March 1927; m. ROGANA SCARBEAU, December 1926.
  iv.   ESTHER NELLIE ROBINSON, b. 09 December 1902; d. Unknown; m. (1) HARLEY CHRISMAN, 26 January 1924; d. 12 November 1946; m. (2) PAUL BOERNER, 04 April 1959; b. 20 January 1904, Germany; d. Unknown.
80. v.   JERRY MARK ROBINSON, b. 07 February 1905.
81. vi.   WALLACE MARVIN ROBINSON, b. 24 March 1907.
82. vii.   CLIFFORD CHARLIE ROBINSON, b. 14 June 1908; d. Unknown.
  viii.   EDWARD MILO ROBINSON, b. 09 December 1910; d. 06 November 1949.


36. NELLIE BLANCHE3 MINDER (ELI2, JOHN1)192 was born 29 July 1877 in Pepin County, Wisconsin, and died 11 January 1966 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married WALTER HENRY BILES193 10 June 1908 in Ella, Pepin County, Wisconsin194, son of THOMAS BILES and OLIVA SPROUT. He was born 28 April 1865 in Pierce County, Wisconsin, and died 03 November 1945 in Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin195.

Notes for WALTER HENRY BILES:
Walter Henry Biles was born 28 April 1865, at Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin and died at Stockholm 3 November 1945. He was the son of Thomas and Olivia (Sprout) Biles. The family went to Iowa for a few years, but returned to settle on the homestead in Porcupine, Wisconsin. He worked on the Mississippi River and in a mill at Pepin and there in 1890 he married Fanny Holden who died in 1897. One child, Mrs. Wallace (Myrtle) Knight was born to them. She died in 1923. For a few years Biles had a store in Porcupine. In 1907 he went to Durand, and stayed until 1933 when he moved to Stockholm where his son was in business with him. In 1908 he married Nellie Minder. They had four children; Vaughn Walter, Stockholm; Claire Minder, died in infancy, Mrs. Gilbert (Calista) Bechthold, Minneapolis; Mrs. Frank (Helen) Holcer, Kansas City, Missouri. There are five grandchildren. Following are the names of those from away who atended the services; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Demby, Madison; D.B. Minder and the Cyril Robinsons, LaCrosse; Mrs. Mary Milliren, Mrs. Nellie Hoffman, Everett Paulson, Eau Claire; Mrs. Geo Milliren, C.H. Donleys, Menomonie; Harry Wilhelms, Mrs. Ray Kusilek, Mrs. Mary Milliren, River Falls; the Ralph Saureessins, Elmwood; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bechthold and sons, Miss Mary Miles, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Holcer and sons, Kansas City, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. John Harding, Mondovi; Mark Kinney, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Mary Blager, North Branch; Russell Milliren, Chicago. Rev. Gustafson, Stockholm, had charge of services at the house. Rev. J.W. Harris, assisted by W.H. Nulton and Rev. Gustafson at the Methodist church, Pepin. The Masonic burial services were given by W.H. Smith, Mondovi. He was laid to rest in the Oakwood Cemetery, Pepin, Wisconsin.

Marriage Notes for NELLIE MINDER and WALTER BILES:
Pepin County Courier, Durand, Wisconsin, Friday, June 12, 1908--At twelve o'clock on Wednesday of this week at the home of the bride's parents home at Ella a very pretty and quiet wedding was solemized, Rev. Frank Bell of this city performing the ceremony.

The contracting parties are Miss Nellie Blanche Minder of Ella, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Minder and Walter Henry Biles of this city, manager of the Pepin County Co-operative Store here. They are both very well and favorably known throughout the county and especially in this city.

The wedding was a very quiet affair, only near relatives and friends being present. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Miles of Arkansaw and best man was Mr. Alex Johnson of Ella.

The newly wedded couple left after the ceremony for a short wedding trip and will make their home in this city.

They have the best wishes of many friends for their future happiness and The Courier extends congratulations.

Walter had been married before and was a widower.
     
Children of NELLIE MINDER and WALTER BILES are:
  i.   VAUGHN WALTER4 BILES, b. 27 August 1910, Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin196; d. 22 April 1992, Wabasha, Wabasha County, Wisconsin; m. EDNA LOUISE KAKUSCHKE, 30 September 1942, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota197; b. 02 October 1907.
  Notes for VAUGHN WALTER BILES:
Vaughn Walter Biles, son of Walter and Nellie (Minder) Biles, was born 27 August 1910 in Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin. He attended Durand schools and graduated from Durand High School in 1928. He then went to Minneapolis where he graduated from Business College.

He returned to Durand to work with his father in the People's Store on Main Street and Fourth Avenue West. In 1933 he moved to Stockholm where he owned and operated a General Store.

30 September 1942 he married Edna Louise Kakuschke in Red Wing, Minnesota. They made their home in Stockholm. He was Postmaster at Stockholm from 1957 until his retirement in 1980. Vaughn and Edna moved to Nelson in 1986. In April of 1990 he became a resident of Pepin Manor Care Center in Pepin, Wisconsin.

He was a member of Calvary Covenant Church in Stockholm, Durand-Pepin Masonic Lodge # 149 and National Association of Postmasters of the United States.

He died at the age of eighty-one on Wednesday, 22 April 1992 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Wabasha, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Edna; sister and brother-in-law Calista and Harold Sullivan of Minneapolis; brother-in-law Frank Holcer of Kansas City, Missouri; three nephews James Bechthold of Minneapolis, Charles Holcer of Denver and Vaughn Holcer of Oklahoma City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Clair and one sister Helen Holcer.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m Saturday, 25 April 1992 at Calvary Covenant Church in Stockholm. Rev. Eldor Langager officiated. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Stockholm. Masonic services were held at 7:15 p.m. Friday at Goodrich Funeral Home in Durand.

Honorary Casket bearers: Orlin Anderson, Lyndon Carpenter, Clarence Clausen, Charles Ecelberger, Glen Haglund, Dorance Johnson, James Larkin and Jerome Peterson.

Casket bearers were James Bechtohold, Everett Biles, Thomas Biles, Glenn Ebensperger, Lyle Peters and Vernon Wallin.

Eldor and Nettie Langager sang. Organist was Dennis Wahlstrom.

  Marriage Notes for VAUGHN BILES and EDNA KAKUSCHKE:
Edna Louise Kakuschke of Pepin, Wisconsin, married Vaughn Walter Biles on 30 September 1942 in Red Wing, Minnesota, by Rev. J. Wilbert Lillico, Methodist minister. Witnesses were Leila M. Stickles and Annie E. Lillico. They did not have children.

  ii.   CLAIRE MINDER BILES, b. 20 January 1912, Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin; d. 25 January 1912, Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin198.
83. iii.   CALISTA ADA BILES, b. 10 November 1914, Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin.
84. iv.   HELEN MAJORIE BILES, b. 24 May 1916, Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin; d. 26 April 1981, Sheffield, Missouri.

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