Topic: Yeomen

Biography of C. Loran Robertson, M. D.

History of South Dakota vol 1 title page

Dr. C. Loran Robertson, born on April 11, 1867, in Zaleski, Ohio, is a respected physician practicing in Delmont, Douglas County, South Dakota. Son of Henry and Avaline (Smith) Robertson, he grew up in Ohio, where his father was a notable carpenter, contractor, and Civil War veteran. Dr. Robertson financed his medical education by teaching and graduated from the American Medical College in St. Louis in 1899. He established his practice in Delmont and has since gained recognition in the medical community. In 1897, he married Edith W. Vaughn of Olivet, South Dakota.

Biography of Hon. Edgar Kelley

History of South Dakota vol 1 title page

Hon. Edgar Kelley, a native of Wisconsin, was born in 1851 and raised on a farm. He became an accomplished farmer in Minnesota before settling in South Dakota. With a vast landholding of nearly 486 acres, his farm stands as a model in the state, complete with modern facilities and efficient methods. Kelley’s contributions extend beyond farming, as he plays an active role in the co-operative creamery and Farmers’ Co-operative Elevator Company, exemplifying the value of collective efforts. Despite his reluctance for political office, he served as a representative and gained recognition for his wise decisions. Kelley’s progressive mindset and dedication to community welfare make him a respected citizen.