Notable People

Clark Devine military record card

Clark B. Devine

Clark Bailey Devine was a medical doctor who was born in Oregon, Wisconsin. He was born on January 12, 1879 to Margaret (Kellor) and Judson Bailey Devine.

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Jens Peter Paulson Family

Jens Peter Paulsen

JENS PETER PAULSEN WAS “sakritier” or Secretary of the first Council. He was born Nov. 12, 1860 in Hammel Sporup, Jylland, Denmark, baptized in Hammel Church, and confirmed 1st Sunday after Easter, 1875.

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