Martin Swee

Martin Swee was born in Pine Island township, February 9, 1881, son of Arnt and Relia Swee, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1874, located in Pine Island township and engaged in farming. Later they purchased 160 acres of improved land in Cherry Grove township, where they still reside. Martin received his education in the Pine Island high school, then took a two years’ course in the Austin business college, after which he attended the Minnesota State Agricultural college at Minneapolis. He then came to Wanamingo, and for two years worked at drawing. In 1904 he entered the employ of the creamery, where he is now engaged as assistant manager and chief butter maker. Mr. Swee was married November 14. 1908, to Cora H. Haller, daughter of Ole and Mary ‘(Thompson) Haller, the former a native of Sweden and the latter of Norwegian descent. They live in Wanamingo township, doing general farming. The subject of this sketch is a Republican in politics and is a member of the Lutheran church. Fraternally he belongs to the Modern Samaritans of his village. He is a good citizen and has made all by his own efforts.

Andrew B. Haller, of Wanamingo township, is a native of Wernland, Sweden, born April 2, 1850, son of Bjorn and Martha Anderson, who brought their family to America in 1868 and located in Wanamingo township, living for the first five years in a dugout. They then purchased forty acres in section 13 from Henry Brown, and followed general farming many years, the father also practicing his trade as a tailor. He died June 15, 1899, and the mother June 7, 1901. Andrew B. Haller received his education in his native country and came to America with his parents. He assisted in purchasing and developing the homestead and upon the death of his father came into possession of the home place, which he has since conducted, carrying on general farming. He is a Republican in politics, and although a faithful adherent of that party, has never cared to seek public office. In the family, aside from Andrew B., there were nine brothers and sisters. Inge.borg is the wife of Ole Gunderson, of Red Wing. Mary is the Avife of John Johnson, of Red Wing. Nels lives in Lac qui Parle county. Ole lives Avith Andrerv B. at home. Christine is the wife of Andrew Johnson, of Alexandria, Minn., and John Martin, Anton and Carrie are all on a farm in Canada. The subject of this sketch is an honest, law-abiding citizen, Avell esteemed in the community where he has made his home.

Frank T. O’Gorman, one of the rising young practitioners of this county, is a native of Belle Creek township, born August 27, 1874. He received his education in the schools of his neighborhood, and after completing the course taught in the grades, graduated from the high school at Cannon Falls in 1900. Like many other men of his profession, he laid the foundation of his career by teaching school tavo years, and then entered the law department of the State University, from which he Avas graduated in 1905. As a preliminary to starting out for himself, he practiced one year Avith the la.Av firm of C. I). and Thomas D. O’Brien, of St. Paul. April 1, 1906, he came to Goodhue, and opened an office, entering at once upon a legal career of success and prosperity. He is honest, able and fluent, an ideal country laAvyer in every respect. A Democrat in politics, he has served as justice of the peace and has been a candidate for the office of county attorney. In fraternal eireles he has affiliated himself with the Knights of Columbus, the Yeomen, the Catholic Foresters and the Commercial Club, in all of which he has taken an active part. John O’Gorman, father of Attorney O’Gorman, Avas born in Ireland and came to America in 1841, and engaged in the livery business in Racine, Wis., until 1849, when he went to California, with the gold rush, and prospected five years. In 1854 he returned to Wisconsin, and lived in Portage until 1865, Avhen he located in Belle Creek township and purchased 160 acres of land, which he later increased to 480 acres, managing this large farm until his death, July 7, 1890. His Avife died April 27, 1906. In the family Avere fourteen children: Catherine, now Mrs. William

Loftus, of Minneapolis; Elizabeth, wife of John O’Neal; William, a farmer of Belle Creek township; John, who died in infancy; Sarah, now Mrs. Thomas 0 'Reilly, of Goodhue township; Charles, living on the old homestead; George M., a railroad agent, who died July 18, 1904; Henry, a railroad agent at Bowman, N. D.; Anna, now Mrs. Thomas McHugh, of Litchfield, Minn.; Edward, a farmer of Belle Creek; Theresa, now Mrs. Fred Hutchinson, of Featherstone; Frank T., the subject of this sketch; Joseph, who lives at home, and Benjamin, who also lives at home. All the members of the family are highly regarded in the respective communities wherein they reside.

As printed in History of Dakota and Goodhue counties, Minnesota / (1910). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.