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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.c. Discussion of Name for LibraryAGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Name for Library AGENDA SECTION: ,D i s u.(SS i r )nJ PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director AGENDA NO. 2.C. ATTACHMENTS: Excerpt from "History of Dakota County and the City of Hastings, including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota and Outlines of the History of Minnesota DAC meeting Handout Library Names APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide Staff Direction 9 ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL City Council Work Session. November 1, 2006 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ISSUE The Design Advisory Committee previously discussed potential names for the new library. They provided a handout of potential names that revolved around three different topics: Apple Valley /Rosemount derivatives, name or place options, thematic options. At the last work session, there was some discussion about using a Celtic theme and the Council asked if additional research could be undertaken. Alan Cox has reviewed numerous websites in trying to obtain options that provide a name which includes the Celtic theme and perhaps a connection to Rosemount's history. Some of the information has been provided or reviewed by our local historian, Maureen Geraghty Bouchard. Mr. Cox also found reference to a leaflet about Rosemount Ireland, and has requested a copy to see if we can cull some language that would be appropnate for the library name For now staff would like the Council to review options that are listed below. Mr Cox and I tend to favor one of the Rosemount histonc figures, the first three hsted all being of Irish descent. Rosemount, Minnesota historical figures DERHAM Hugh Derham was a wealthy farmer who owned more than one square mile of Rosemount Township and supported education with donations to the College of St. Catherine for Derham Hall (home of a girls' high school that later merged at Cretin Derham). MURPHY John Murphy was the original European owner of the library site who donated the land to the parish KEARNEY "Mrs Kearney" is identified as the wife of Andrew Keegan, who named the City, according to a county history published in 1881 (see attached). Other names from that book Butler, Cahill, Caron, Clark, Cunniff, Davis, Diffley, Doyle, Ennis, Flanagan, Geiger, Geraghty, Geilland, Gilman, Hilderd, Hogan, Holle, Keeffe, Kelley, Kloepping, Warweg, Merrill, McGinley, Mulrooney, Murphy, O'Brien, Pettingill, Quinn, Rea, O'Rourke, Russell, Schmid, Sprute, Strathern, Sommerfield, Thompson, Tompkins, Velie, Volkert, Wiley, Woodfill Other early names Dowd (host of first town meeting), Ryan, Carr, Woodworth, Blew (chairmen of Board of Supervisors); Washburn (constable in 1881), McDonough, Harrington (board members in 1881) Irish place names WESTMEATH The county in Ireland that contains the village that is our namesake, In the opinion of the historical society Several cities in Westmeath are also possible names. (Rosemount does not appear on the map but is near Moate s- 5' ounce" 'Nitwit 1 (Mty GlassontEla Ballykeeran 9 Mount Tein Q C lone NitSate r Longford t Castie roll4rd �f°rfl 'ten 8rrav r. Rat�taJten Jrrghl 'Lane. oC oJititstowrre Bnitinalac \MultyfatnRam 0 crookedwood i "t f it ..Ballynac..n r� 1 cr RAutfinger, ir�;i li y o re Killlaare Cin, Castlet4Ft Llll{L pie Geo9be -gan0 BaJlip'agorp orseleapt? r" indhowPn Offaly 9Finea IAA No* pass hf oi,�.i..igc Meath n a»ar Killucan n ey h Wire •kr Kintt� -ld ..P Literary figures YEATS (pronunciation challenge) SWIFT JOYCE BECKETT SHAW WILDE Gaelic words These are problematic because they are not pronounced in a way that an American would expect based on spelling. FAILTE Welcome LEBHARLANNA Library (also redundant: "The Library Library") 3 The following biographies are from "History of Dakota County and the City of Hastings, including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota and Outlines of the History of Minnesota By Rev. Edward D. Neill and J. Fletcher Williams. Published in Minneapolis by North Star Publishing Company, 1881. Page 465 Patrick Kelley was born in Mayo county, Ireland, March 15th, 1823. Came to America in 1847, landing at Quebec, then spent a few years traveling through from Maine to Virginia In 1868 he came to Minnesota and bought a farm of one hundred and twenty acres in section 16, where he has since resided Married in 1843. to Miss Margaret Twelleyn, who died in July, 1879, leaving five children: Michael, William, Patrick, John and Edward. Page 465 Frederick Kloepping was born in Germany, May 27tb, 1845. He learned and worked at the carpenter's trade, and in 1870, came across to America. Locating in Rosemount he began the business of contracting and building, which he followed three years. He then purchased the hardware business of Mr. Merrill and entered into partnership with Louis Warweg, under the firm name of Kloepping and Company. They carry a stock of $3,000, and their annual sales are from seven to eight thousand dollars. In 1875 he received the appointment of postmaster, which position he has since hold. November 17th, 1874, he was married to Johanna Sprute, daughter of Fred Sprute of this township. Page 465 Daniel McGinley was born in Donegal county, Ireland, in 1836. Came to America in 1851, and lived two years in New Yorlc city with his parents. Removing to St. Louis, he remained three years, then came to Minnesota, settled in this township, and made a claim of 160 acres in section 22. In 1878, he purchased his present farm, consisting of 160 acres, it having been pre empted by his father in 1866. Miss Sarah Devlin, a native of Liverpool, England, became his wife May 14th, 1866. Elizabeth, John, Margaret, James and Mary are their children. Page 466 Mrs. Anastasia Mulrooney was born in Queen's county, Ireland, January 27th, 1825. Came to America in 1850, and located in Patterson, New Jersey, where she lived five years. Was married to Dennis Mulrooney, a native of Queen's county, Ireland, in 1853. During the spring of 1855, they came to Minnesota, and the following fall located in Rosemount township. Her husband purchased 160 acres. and has since added until the farm now comprises 306 acres. Mr. Mulrooney passed away April 20th, 1879, leaving his widow and five children to mourn their loss. Mary, James, Sarah, Joseph, and Anastasia are the children. The eldest son, James, completed his education at St. John's college, and is now employed as clerk in Mr. Geraghty's store in Rosemount. Page 466 James Murphy was born in Kilkenny county, Ireland, in 1820. His childhood days were passed in his native country, and in 1848, came to America, and lived some time in Patterson, New Jersey, employed as clerk in a locomotive establishment. In 1853,went to Chicago and the next year to Rosemount. Here he made a claim of 160 acres, which he still owns. Miss Bridget Burns became his wife in 1861. She has borne him seven children, four of whom are living. Joseph E., John C Mary E. and Bridget A. Mr. Murphy has been town clerk, town treasurer and chairman of the board of supervisors. Page 466 William Murphy was born in Queen's county, Ireland, in April, 1822. Coming to this continent in 1849, helocated at Patterson, New Jersey, where he was employed as weigh master and time- keeper in the Ivanhoe paper mills four years. In 1854, came to Minnesota, located in St. Paul, and engaged as clerk for the firm of Nicols and Burke, iron merchants. Was messenger in the territorial legislature, and was twice elected assessor of the city of St. Paul; was also clerk for the register of deeds. In 1861, he carne to Rosemount and purchased 160 acres in section 28, which he sold for 53,000, then returned to St. Paul, in order to advance the education of his children. He now owns 466 acres. and moved his family to his farm in 1870, where he has since resided His attention is now given principally to stock raising, in which he dealt quite extensively. In 1852, he married Miss Charlotte Mulholland, a native of Ireland. Kegan M., Bridget M., Jennie, Sarah and William are the living children. Page 466 James O'Brien merchant, was born in Kilkenny county, Ireland, August 20th, 1841. Here he lived until twenty -four years of age, then came to America and settled in Lakeville, Minnesota, remaining two years in agricultural pursuits. In 1867, he went to Arkansas, and two years later to Renville county, Minnesota, and made a claim of one hundred and sixty acres, which he still owns He clerked in a store for Mrs McMenomy, remaining until he purchased her interests in 1880. Married Miss Kate McMenomy, February 14th, 1876, by whom he has two children: Stephen J. and Annie Page 466 B. H. Pettingill, Jr. mail carrier and farmer was born in Boston, Massachusetts, May 4th, 1858. When a lad of ten years, he came to Minnesota, and in 1878, made a beef visit to Dakota territory. He has been mail carrier between Rich Valley and Hastings for the past two years. His home is with his father in section 19, Rosemount township. Page 466 Rev. Father Michael Quinn pastor of Rosemount and Farmington parishes, was born at Lockford, Ireland, April 6th, 1855. After receiving such instruction as his native place afforded, he went to Dublin and finished his theological studies in All Hallows college, and was there ordained in June, 1878. During September of that year. he was sent to America, arriving at Rosemount after a short voyage, and assumed charge of the parish. Page 466 J. C. Rea was born on the Atlantic ocean, December 1st, 1846, while his parents were on their way to America, and is of Scottish descent In 1848. his parents went to Canada, and two years later returned to the United States and located near Milwaukee for five years. Their son J. C. enlisted in the First Chicago Board of Trade Company in 1864, and went south; was detailed as clerk in the quarter master's department with Colonel S H. Stephen. Received his discharge in 1866, and went to Madison, Wisconsin, where he embarked in the contracting and building business. In 1873, came to Minnesota, and settled at Blooming Prairie, engaged in wheat speculation. Came to Dakota county, in 1878, and was placed in charge of the elevator in Rosemount, which position he still holds. March, 1876, he married Miss Carrie Fuller, a native of Vermont. Page 467 Michael O'Rourke was born in Ireland, in September 1828. Came to America in 1848, and lived in New York nearly two years, removing thence to Ohio. He came to Minnesota in 1855, and settled in Rosemount township, where he made a claim of one hundred and sixty acres in section 21. He has subsequently added to it until he now has four hundred and eighty three acres. Married in 1852, Miss Mary McKinney Twelve children have been born to them: Thomas, Margaret, John B.. Patrick S., Francis J., Mary T., Annie J Bridget E., Eliza J., Monica A. and Felix J. Mr. O'Rourke has held all the town offices of trust. Page 467 John Russell is a native of Limerick county, Ireland, born in 1820. Coming to America in 1849, he landed at New Orleans, and for two years made his home in St. Louis, removing at that time to Alton, Illinois, and engaged while there, in railroad work. He came to Minnesota, and became a resident of Rosemount in 1861, and has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. His farm now comprises four hundred acres, all under good cultivation. At St. Louis, October 26th, 1857, he was united in marriage with Margaret McMahon, a native of Ireland, by whom he has had even children. The living are, William, Mary A., John and Ann J Page 467 Gottlieb Schmid a native of Germany, was born January 28th, 1843. Here helearned the boot and shoe trade, and served five years in the German army. Came to America, in 1869, and for one and one -half years lived in Philadelphia, then in 1870, proceeded to Minnesota. and embarked in the boot and shoe trade at Rosemount, which business he still continues. Married June 22d, 1871, to Miss Anna Kachel. a native of Germany. Henry, Edward, Samuel, George and William are their children. Page 467 Frederick Sprute was born in Germany, September I lth,1824. He lived in his native country until 1870, and was a tiller of the soil. Coming to America, and to Minnesota in 1870, he settled in Rosemount township, where he has since followed agricultural pursuits, owning a farm of one hundred and sixty acres. Miss Sophie Warweg became his wife in 1850, and has borne him five children, four of whom now survive: Johanna, Frederick, Caroline and August. Page 467 Walter Strathern was born in Scotland, February 21st, 1832. He crossed the waters to this continent in 1851 and worked as a sawyer two years in New York. Came to Minnesota in 1853 and settled in Rosemount township, he and his brother being the oldest living settlers. The next year he made a claim of one hundred and sixty acres, where he now resides, having since added to it by purchase. Enlisted in August, 1862, in Company P, Eighth Minnesota Volunteers, and first served on the frontier against the Indians, under Gen. Sibley He participated in the skirmishes and battles in which his regiment engaged; was wounded and disabled for further service at the battle of the "Cedars." Received his discharge at Fort Snelling and returned to this township, where he has since lived Married to Miss Mary Tracey, March 2d, 1860. Seven children are living., John, Walter, Paul, Thomas, Moses; Roland and Rose May, who are twins. Page 467 William Strathern was born in Scotland, April 5th, 1829 He learned the trade of sawyer, and after attaining majority came to America. He visited New Jersey, Elmira, New York, and the principal cities of Canada, in the pursuit of his trade. In 180 he came to Minnesota and settled in Rosemount township, in company with W Senescall, making a claim of one hundred and sixty acres. They were among the earliest, if not the earliest settlers in the township The farm now occupied by him, he purchased in 1861, his sister Mrs Wallace owning his former farm. He has held all the offices of trust and has been town treasurer about nine years. Marred in New Jersey, to Miss Margaret Hastie, a native of Scotland James, Maggie B., Sarah M., Agnes H., Samuel W., Charles R. and Willis J are their children. Page 467 W M Sommerfield was born at Watertown, Wisconsin, July 21st, 1859. After receiving a common school education in his native place, he completed his studies at Racine college. When eighteen years of age, he began learning telegraphy„ and in 1878 was employed as night operator at Austin, Mimtesota, for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railway In April, 1880, he took charge of the station at Rosemount, where he still remains. Page 468 James Thompson was born August 29th, 1815. He served as an apprentice in the dry -goods trade five years, then went to Dublin, and for twelve years engaged, in that business. Coming to America in 1846, he lived in New York city until 1866, and that spring came west to Iowa. He opened a large dry -goods store in Davenport, which was totally destroyed by fire the next year. Making a prospecting tour through Mim he finally located on a farm in Burnsville township, Dakota county, which he occupied only one year, but retained until 1876. Settling in Rosemount in 1876, he was appointed justice of the peace and recorder, which office he still holds. Married in Dublin, in 1836, to Miss Dalton, of that city. Ten children have been born to them, five of whom are living. Four sons took active part in the late war, two of them being killed. His wife departed this life February 14th, 1876. Page 468 Elias Tompkins was born in Saratoga county, New York, January 22d, 1835. Coming to Minnesota in 1857. He remained a short time in Glencoe, McLeod county, and during the summer removed to this township He purchased forty acres of his present farm at that time, having since added eighty more Enlisted in the First Minnesota Regiment,Company A, in March, 1865, serving six months. Was discharged at Fort Snelling. He has held all the offices of trust in the township, and was elected representative in 1878 -79 Married Miss Sarah A. Woodworth in 1858. Their living children are: Fred., Sydney J., Mary F., Alfred and Florence. Page 468 Obadiah B. Velie is a native of New York state, born March 28th, 1834. He grew to manhood in his native place, and there learned die carpenters' trade. Came to If Minnesota in 1855, and settled in Dakota county. Enlisted, in 1862, in the Seventh Minnesota Volunteers, Company F, and was engaged in the campaign against the Indians, then went south in 1863. Received his discharge in 1865, after a three years' service. On his return, he came to Rosemount and located on the farm he had purchased previous to the war, and on which he has since lived. Married in Northampton county, Pennsylvania, to Annie E. Cook, in 1859. Nine children have been born to them, three of whom are living: Charles H Sarah E. and Minnie 0. Page 468 John Volkert a native of Missouri, was born in Cook county, December 15th, 1855. When he was eight or nine years old, was brought by his parents to Minnesota, and until the age of fifteen years lived in Corcoran township, and while there attended the district schools. In 1879, he came to Dakota county, and, in company with George Franzmeier, purchased of George Senescall his present farm, which he has since operated. On the 15th of October, 1879, Mr. Volkert married Miss Christiana Franzmeier, a native of Minnesota They have one child. Margaret M. Page 468 Louis Warweg of the firm of Kloepping and Company, was born in Jefferson county, Wisconsin, April 8th, 1851. When seventeen years old he left the parental roof and after prospecting through Illinois, settled in Rosemount township, where his parents bought a farm of one hundred and sixty acres. His father died December 22d, 1872. He purchased the hardware business of H. G. Merrill in 1875, m company with his present partner. Mr. Kloepping received the appointment of postmaster with Mr. Warweg as assistant. He is also a member of the village council. Page 468 William T. Wiley was born in Maine, October 28th, 1823. His home was in his native state until 1868, then coming to Minnesota. settled in Rosemount. He invested in a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, with only forty acres under cultivation. Married in Washington county, Maine, in 1847, to Miss Harriet A Coulton. They have bad eight children, five of whom are living. George, Oscar, Charles, Alice and Laura. Page 468 Mary J. Woodfill is a native of Warwickshire, England, born January 13th, 1825. She married Thomas Wood fill, a native of Leicestershire, England. in her native place. In 1855 they came to America, landing in Philadelphia, where they lived one year. Removing to Minnesota they settled in Pine Bend, and in 1866, purchased a farm m Rosemount Her husband died in 1871, leaving his widow eight children: Sarah, William, George, Joseph, Thomas, Joshua, Mary and Leonard G 76 C O U N T Y Committee Members: Roxanne Mindeman (Chair) Anita Kes Barry Pogatchrnk Kim Shoe Corrigan (City of Rosemount) General Rules for naming libraries O The name can reflect the area or place, history or be named for adjacent streets or intersecting streets o The name can not include the full City name Potential library names collected to date O Apple Valley Rosemount Derivatives Rose Valley Valley Rose Apple Rose Rose Apple Apple Mount o Name Place Options Roberts Trail Robert Dodd Trail Cameo Hyland Hill(s) Rolling Green(s) Kylemore o Thematic Options Legacy Library Frontier Library Pioneer Library Celtic Library Zodiac Library Rosemount Library License Center Design Advisory Committee Meeting Handout Thursday October 5, 2006 Rose Haven South Roberts Trail Robert Way Crossroads Erickson Shannon Hill(s) Rolling Meadows Emerald Hill(s) Freedom or Freedom Hill