August Francis Blakely, a prosperous farmer living in Paynesville Village, was born in Roseville township, Kandiyohi county, April 12, 1870, son of Hugh and Justina Wilhelmina (Schmidt) Blakely, the pioneers. He received a good education and has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits. In addition to the usual stock and crops, he makes a specialty of Shorthorn cattle, and a good grade of swine. Mr, Blakely is a Democrat and a member of Paynesville Lodge, No. 71, A. F. & A. M., Paynesville. He married Carrie Burr, a native of this part of the state. They have three children : Beatrice Lillian, Bernice Minnie and Margaret B.
August Francis Blakely, a prosperous farmer living in Paynesville Village, was born in Roseville township, Kandiyohi county, April 12, 1870, son of Hugh and Justina Wilhelmina (Schmidt) Blakely, the pioneers. He received a good education and has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits. In addition to the usual stock and crops, he makes a specialty of Shorthorn cattle, and a good grade of swine. Mr, Blakely is a Democrat and a member of Paynesville Lodge, No. 71, A. F. & A. M., Paynesville. He married Carrie Burr, a native of this part of the state. They have three children : Beatrice Lillian, Bernice Minnie and Margaret B.
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