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 982 HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY cated 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 edu- cation in his native country and came to America with his par- ents. 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. Ingeborg is the wife of Ole Gunderson, of Red Wing. Mary is the wife of -John Johnson, of Red "Wing. Nels lives in Lac qui Parle county. Ole Jives with Andrew B. at home. Christine is the wife of Andrew Johnson, of Alexandria, .Mint!., and John Martin, An- ton and Carrie are all on a farm in Canada. The subject of this sketch is an honest, law-abiding citizen, veil esteemed in the com- munity where lie has made his home. Frank T. 'Gorman, one of the rising young practitioners of this county, is a native of Belle ('reek township, born August 27, 1874. He received his education in the schools of his neighbor- hood, and after completing the course taught in the grades, graduated from the high school a1 Cannon Falls in 1900. Like many other mm of his profession, he laid the foundation of his career by teaching school two years, and then entered the law department of the State University, from which he was gradu- ated in 1905. As a preliminary to starting out for himself, he practiced one year with the law iirm of ('. D. 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 lawyer 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 circles 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, was 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 re- turned to Wisconsin, and lived in Portage until 1865, when 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 wife died April 27. 1906. In the family were fourteen children: Catherine, now Mrs. William