Hastings Minnesota

Biography of William A. Hayt

There is no man more deserving of mention among the representative citizens of Riverside than the gentleman whose name heads this sketch; nor is there a man in the community who has done more to promote the growth of the city than he. He is always alive to its interests, and his name is generally the first among the subscribers to any enterprise that is conducive to the welfare and prosperity of the community. Such facts as have been gathered regarding his life are of interest. Mr. Hayt was born in Putnam County, New York, in 1832. His father, Harry … Read more

Biographical Sketch of John A. Bommhardt

Bommhardt, John A.; patent and claim attorney, born, Hastings, Minn., Sept. 14, 1862; son of Jacob and Elizabeth Glock Bommhardt; educated, St. Paul’s German Parish School, May-flower School, and Business College, all of Cleveland; married, Cleveland, July 21, 1901, Catherine F. Kavanaugh; issue, two children; sec’y Cuyahoga County Republican Executive Committee, since 1909; Past State Commander Ohio Division of Sons of Veterans; sec’y of Cuyahoga County Memorial Day Committee since 1900; entered the law office of the late Milo B. Steven, in January, 1880, and was connected with the pension and patent business of this firm until 1908; being located … Read more

Irving Todd of Hastings MN

Irving Todd9, (Joseph N.8, Jonah7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 23, 1841, married July 13, 1865, Helen, daughter of Dr. John L. and Mary Lucas, who was born Oct. 9, 1836, in Branston, Northamptonshire, England, died April 13, 1865, in Hastings, Dakota County, Minn. Children: 2701. Irving, b. Aug. 27, 1866, m. Sept. 15, 1906, Bertha C. Harnisch. He is interested in the telephone business in Hastings, Minn., and also publishes a newspaper called The Gazette in the same town. They had no children. 2702. Louise, b. July 21, 1870, m. April 29, 1911, John H. Plum, … Read more