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William Freeman Thompson was born in October 1844 in Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin.^2,3 He and Henrietta Kilmer were married about 1867 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.^1,4 He and Henrietta Kilmer were married about 1867 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.^1,4 He and Henrietta Kilmer were married about 1868 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.⁴ He died on 21 December 1911, at age 67, in Wadena, Otter Tail, Minnesota.⁵

William Freeman Thompson was a Dairy Farmer. Henrietta and William had a farm and dairy at Vernon Center, Minnesota in 1900.

Frederic Morrison was born in December 1849 in New York.¹ He was born in December 1849 in New York.¹ He was born in 1852 in New York.³ He and Ella Kilmer were married before 1880 in Minnesota.

Segar was born in Wisconsin.¹ He died before 1900.

Delphenia Coon was born on 26 February 1856 in Fulton, Rock, Minnesota.^1,2,3 She and Byron Olaska Kilmer were married on 1 December 1878.^4,5 She was married on 1 December 1878.^4,5 She died on 21 July 1954, at age 98, in St. Louis Park, Hennepin, Minnesota.²

Delphenia Coon was also known as Delphenia Coon. She was also known as Delphena Coon.⁵

Nellie Mabel Killmer was born on 10 July 1881 in Winnebago City, Fairbault, Minnesota.^3,4,2,5 She and William John Griffin were married on 25 December 1900 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.^4,6 She died on 17 April 1952, at age 70, in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.^4,7,5 She was buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Anthony, Hennepin, Minnesota.^6,5

Lora Belle Kilmer was born on 3 September 1887 in Minnesota.^3,4 She died on 12 June 1912, at age 24, in Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota.⁵

George Osmer Goddard was born on 6 March 1856 in Monona, Clayton, Iowa.¹ He and Harriet Ann (Hattie) Kilmer were married in 1878.² He died on 13 January 1907, at age 50, in Coulton, Minnehaha, South Dakota.¹ He was buried in Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, Minnehaha, South Dakota.³

George Osmer Goddard was a Farmer in Taopi, Minnehaha, South Dakota.¹
From: History of Minnehaha Co., SD, page 1072
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Goddard, George O., was born in Monona, Clayton county, Ia., March 6, 1856. He removed to Taopi, this county, in May 1878, and took up as a homestead the northwest quartr of section 29, and as a tree claim the southeast quarter of section 20, where he resides and has a very good farm. He is engaged in the mercantile business with his father, J.B. Goddard. He has been a member of the town board for several years, the greater part of which time he has been its chairman. He is public-spirited, a good business man, and a highly esteemed citizen.

Polk City directory for Sioux Falls, 1898, property value: George O. Goddard - $900.00
G.O. & J.B. Goddard - $1822.00

Timber-Culture Act of June 14, 1878
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Land Office at Sioux Falls, Dakota Territory
October 29, 1879

I, George O. Goddard, having filed my application, No 3985 for an entry under the provisions of an act entitled "An Act to amend an act entitled 'An Act to encourage the growth of timber on the western prairies,' " approved June 14, 1878, do solemnly swear that I am the head of a family, and a citizen of the United States, that the section of land specified in my said application is composed exclusively of prarie lands, or other lands devoid of timber; that this filing and entry is made for the cultivation of timber, and for my own exclusive use and benefit: that I have made the said application in good faith, and not for the purpose of speculation, or directly or indirectly for the use or benefit of any other person or persons whomsoever; that I intend to hold and cultivate the land, and to fully comply with the provisions of this said act; and that I have not heretofore made an entry under this act, or the acts of which this is amendatory.

George O. Goddard

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of october, 1879.

B.F. Campbell, Register of the Land Office

Obituary for George Osmer Goddard
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Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1907
Word reached Sioux Falls Monday evening of the death at Colton of George O. Goddard, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Goddard, pioneers of Taopi Township. Mr. Goddard was 53 years of age at the time of his death which was caused by tuberculosis of the brain. The illness extended over a period of 2 weeks. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock. (obituary provided by Reta Nielsen)

Cause of Death: Abscess of the brain caused by tuberculosis.
From: History of Minnehaha Co., SD, page 1072
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Goddard, George O., was born in Monona, Clayton county, Ia., March 6, 1856. He removed to Taopi, this county, in May 1878, and took up as a homestead the northwest quartr of section 29, and as a tree claim the southeast quarter of section 20, where he resides and has a very good farm. He is engaged in the mercantile business with his father, J.B. Goddard. He has been a member of the town board for several years, the greater part of which time he has been its chairman. He is public-spirited, a good business man, and a highly esteemed citizen.

Polk City directory for Sioux Falls, 1898, property value: George O. Goddard - $900.00
G.O. & J.B. Goddard - $1822.00

Timber-Culture Act of June 14, 1878
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Land Office at Sioux Falls, Dakota Territory
October 29, 1879

I, George O. Goddard, having filed my application, No 3985 for an entry under the provisions of an act entitled "An Act to amend an act entitled 'An Act to encourage the growth of timber on the western prairies,' " approved June 14, 1878, do solemnly swear that I am the head of a family, and a citizen of the United States, that the section of land specified in my said application is composed exclusively of prarie lands, or other lands devoid of timber; that this filing and entry is made for the cultivation of timber, and for my own exclusive use and benefit: that I have made the said application in good faith, and not for the purpose of speculation, or directly or indirectly for the use or benefit of any other person or persons whomsoever; that I intend to hold and cultivate the land, and to fully comply with the provisions of this said act; and that I have not heretofore made an entry under this act, or the acts of which this is amendatory.

George O. Goddard
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of october, 1879.
B.F. Campbell, Register of the Land Office
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Obituary for George Osmer Goddard
Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1907
Word reached Sioux Falls Monday evening of the death at Colton of George O. Goddard, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Goddard, pioneers of Taopi Township. Mr. Goddard was 53 years of age at the time of his death which was caused by tuberculosis of the brain. The illness extended over a period of 2 weeks. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock. (obituary provided by Reta Nielsen)

Cause of Death: Abscess of the brain caused by tuberculosis.

Charles Edmund Goddard was born on 28 October 1879 in Taopi, Minnehaha, Dakota Territory.^1,3,2 He and Carrie Elizabeth Aldrich were married on 9 January 1897 in Hartford County, South Dakota.⁴ He died on 24 July 1951, at age 71, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.^1,3 He was buried on 27 July 1951 in Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, Minnehaha, South Dakota.^1,3

Charles Edmund Goddard was a Mail Carrier.^1,4
Charles Edmund Goddard was a mail carrier. He died at Lees Nursing Home, 1019 So. Grange, Sioux Falls, SD. Burial was at Hartford on 27 Jul 1951.
Cause of Death: Asthmatic Heart Failure

Sources
13. Death Record for Goddard, Charles Edmund, (State of South Dakota, Minnehaha Co., Number 12400).
14. Goddard Bible.
Charles Edmund Goddard was a mail carrier. He died at Lees Nursing Home, 1019 So. Grange, Sioux Falls, SD. Burial was at Hartford on 27 Jul 1951.
Cause of Death: Asthmatic Heart Failure

Sources:
13. Death Record for Goddard, Charles Edmund, (State of South Dakota, Minnehaha Co., Number 12400).
14. Goddard Bible.

Clara May Goddard was born on 7 August 1889 in Taopi, Minnehaha, Dakota Territory.¹ She and Benjamin Harrison Jennings were married on 23 September 1908 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.^1,2 She died on 3 December 1932, at age 43.¹ She died on 4 December 1932, at age 43, in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.^3,4 She died on 4 December 1932, at age 43, in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.³ She was buried in Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, Minnehala, Minnesota.⁴

George Francis (Frank) Goddard was born on 11 January 1895 in Taopi, Minnehaha, Dakota Territory.^1,2,3 He and Minnie Ophellia Helgerson were married on 3 November 1915 in Soux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.^1,4,5 He died on 14 June 1948, at age 53, in Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin.¹

George and Minnie Goddard farmed in South Dakota for several years, moving to Esmond, South Dakota in 1925. Mr. Goddard managed a hardware store and lumber yard. In 1931 they moved to Pierson, Iowa and Mr. Goddard was manager of Joyce Lumber Co. Mr Goddard was public spirited, serving as treasurer to the W.P.A. when it was formed in 1934. He also served as president of the Community Club and as school board president in 1937 and 1940. During the time he served on the school board he was instrumental in bringing short hand, typing and bookkeeping to Pierson High School. The family was active in the Methodist Church and Sunday school. Mrs. Goddard belonged to the birthday club. The family moved to Three Lakes, Wisconsin in 1942 and Mr. Goddard managed a lumber yard. From here they moved to Rhinelander, Wisconsin where he was once again employed at a lumber yard. (Prepared for the Pierson, Iowa Centennial History Book, October 1982 by Fran Stevens)

Cause of Death: Acute coronary occlusion (1/2 hr.)
George and Minnie Goddard farmed in South Dakota for several years, moving to Esmond, South Dakota in 1925. Mr. Goddard managed a hardware store and lumber yard. In 1931 they moved to Pierson, Iowa and Mr. Goddard was manager of Joyce Lumber Co. Mr Goddard was public spirited, serving as treasurer to the W.P.A. when it was formed in 1934. He also served as president of the Community Club and as school board president in 1937 and 1940. During the time he served on the school board he was instrumental in bringing short hand, typing and bookkeeping to Pierson High School. The family was active in the Methodist Church and Sunday school. Mrs. Goddard belonged to the birthday club. The family moved to Three Lakes, Wisconsin in 1942 and Mr. Goddard managed a lumber yard. From here they moved to Rhinelander, Wisconsin where he was once again employed at a lumber yard. (Prepared for the Pierson, Iowa Centennial History Book, October 1982 by Fran Stevens).

Cause of Death: Acute coronary occlusion (1/2 hr.)

Sadie Evalyn Gunsolus was born on 17 January 1857 in Rutland, Dane, Wisconsin.¹ She and George Morton Kilmer were married on 3 July 1879 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.^2,3 She died on 22 November 1924, at age 67, in Alton Township, Waseca, Minnesota.¹ She was buried in Alma City Cemetery (S), Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota.¹

Sadie Evalyn Gunsolus was also known as Sarah Evelyn Gunsolus. She was also known as Evelyn Sarah Gunsalus.⁴

Lucy Maud Kilmer was born on 21 April 1880 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.^3,4,2 She and Bernard Peter Dagen were married on 30 June 1908 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.^3,4 She died on 16 November 1953, at age 73, in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa.^4,3,2 She was buried in Dayton Cemetery (Section A), Dayton, Webster, Iowa.²

Mable Viola Kilmer was born on 26 September 1883 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.^2,1 She and Nels Bernard Granat were married on 14 February 1903 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.^2,1 She died on 26 March 1913, at age 29, in Eagle Bend, Todd, Minnesota.^1,3

Mable Viola Kilmer was also known as Mable Viola Kilmer.¹ She was also known as Mabel Viola Kilmer.⁴

Charles William Kilmer was born on 4 July 1889 in Alma City, Waseca, Minnesota.^2,3,4 He and Emma Paulina Ottila Piske were married on 18 September 1924 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota.^2,4 He died on 2 October 1954, at age 65, in Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.^2,4

Charles William Kilmer was also known as Cliff. He was also known as Charles William "Cliff" Kilmer.²

Francis (Frank) Clyde Killmer was born on 29 November 1896 in Alton, Waseca, Minnesota.^1,2,3 He and Emma Wilhemine Franske were married about 1926.⁴ He died on 21 February 1946, at age 49, in Creston, Union, Iowa.^5,3 He was buried in Graceland Cemetery (Section E, Lot 48, Grave 1), Creston, Union, Iowa.³

Carrie Elizabeth Aldrich was born on 18 January 1877 in Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.^3,2 She and Charles Edmund Goddard were married on 9 January 1897 in Hartford County, South Dakota.⁴ She died on 25 February 1945, at age 68, in Hanson County, South Dakota.^1,5,3 She was buried in Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, Minnehaha, South Dakota.³

Carrie's father was born in Pennsylvania, her mother in Wisconsin

15. Census, 1905, SD, Minnehaha Co., P.O. Hartford, Card 139.
16. Goddard Bible.

Carrie and Ida Aldrich are descendants of William and Susannah White, who arrived in America on the Mayflower in 1620.
Carrie's father was born in Pennsylvania, her mother in Wisconsin
Carrie and Ida Aldrich are descendants of William and Susannah White, who arrived in America on the Mayflower in 1620.

Sources:
15. Census, 1905, SD, Minnehaha Co., P.O. Hartford, Card 139.
16. Goddard Bible.

Eunice Harriet Goddard was born on 27 May 1897 in Taopi, Minnehaha, Dakota Territory.^1,2,3 She and James Percy Doane were married on 12 May 1917 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.^4,4 She and James Percy Doane were divorced before 21 April 1930 Yes.⁵ She and Ervin Edwin Holzgraf were married on 21 February 1950 in Multnomah County, Oregon. She died on 26 July 1980, at age 83, in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.

Eunice Harriet Goddard was a Radio Shop Manager.⁵⁵

George Alvin Goddard was born on 7 February 1902 in Taopi, Minnehaha, Dakota Territory.^1,3,4,2,5,6 He and Charlotte Madeline Ruda were married on 22 July 1922 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.^3,7,7 He died on 6 November 1977, at age 75, in Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon.^8,4,6 He was buried in Williamette National Cemetery (N, 0, 3385), Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶⁶

GEORGE A GODDARD
PVT US ARMY
FEB 7 1902 NOV 6 1977
CHARLOTTE R
HIS WIFE
APR 25 1903 JUN 16 1994.

Vivian Loretta Goddard was born on 6 June 1913 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.^1,3,2,3 She and Albert De Vries were married on 12 April 1934 in Lincoln County, South Dakota.^4,4 She and Vernon Carl Pyeatt were married on 26 July 1958 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada. She died on 5 May 1981, at age 67, in Contra Costa County, California.³

Ida Delle Aldrich was born on 12 April 1879 in Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.^1,2 She and John Osmer Goddard were married on 11 November 1903.^3,1 She died in 1962, at age ~83, in South Dakota.^1,2 She was buried in Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, Minnehaha, South Dakota.²

Ida Delle Aldrich was also known as Ida Dell Aldrich.^3,1