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David Pangburn
David Pangburn, brick manufacturer, lived in Sauk Centre, he was born in Scotland, New York, August 27, 1832, son of James D. and Polly (Houck) Pangburn. He received his education in his native state, and there grew to manhood. It was in 1856 that he came to Minnesota, and located at Nininger, in Dakota county. In 1861 he came to Stearns county, and took a claim in Sauk Centre township. In 1864 he located here permanently, and engaged in farming. Soon afterward, he went into making brick. Later he bought the large farm on which the plant was located. It is on the shore of Sauk Lake, just over the line in Todd county. Here he carried on general farming and done a large business in brickmaking. Being on the shore of the lake he has been able to raft his bricks, and then tow the rafts to Sauk Centre with his barge. The bricks, both red and gray are in wide favor, and nearly all the buildings in Sauk Centre and Melrose are constructed from them. After dividing his farm among his sons, Mr. Pangburn purchased a home in Sauk Centre, where he spent his declining years in well deserved rest after a busy life filled with successful endeavor. He was active in everything that had for its object the progress and betterment of the community, and for several years he served as supervisor of Sauk Centre township. Every fall he went on hunting expeditions to the pine woods, and never failed to bring home a good bag of game.

David Pangburn was married May 9, 1854, to Hattie Permilia Davenport, born in Saratoga county, New York, January 25, 1835. They had eleven children. David Pangburn died September 3, 1920.

Harriet Pangburn
Miss Harriet Permilia Davenport was born Jan. 25, 1835, in Herkermer county, New York. She grew to womanhood in her native state and on May 9, 1854, was united in marriage to David J. Pangburn. Following their marriage they immigrated to Minnesota first settling on a farm near Hastings. They lived in that locality for nearly eight years and in the early part of ’62 they moved to Sauk Centre taking a homestead 3 ½ miles south of town. This place is now mentioned as the “Old Pangburn Homestead.”

After retiring from the brick yard the family moved into Sauk Centre and moved to a brick home on the north side of the river which Mr. Pangburn purchased of Mr. Doolittle. Here they resided until in August, 1920, when Mr. Pangburn was taken from this earth.

In July 1921 an attractive little home was erected on Pine street near the Caughren residence, into which Mrs. Pangburn moved to spend the sunset of her life.

The venerable lady was a member of the Congregational church of this city for many years. She was veritably a pioneer of this state and especially Sauk Centre. Her life was one of service and devotion to her family. Her circle of friends was large and wide spread due to her ever willing hands.

Harriet Permila Pangburn died December 26, 1928 at 93 years of age. She was survived by many grand children and great grand children. Interment was at the Oakland cemetery in the family plot beside her husband.

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