Hill, James Jerome, 1838-1916.
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Humboldt and Northcote Farms Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 126
Abstract
Farms in Kittson County, Minn., established by James J. Hill. Son Walter managed parts of the farms, others were managed by the Lohr Brothers. Farm names are taken from Minnesota towns Humboldt and Northcote.
Dates:
1921-1922, 1953
James Florance Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 562
Abstract
Typed summary of interview (8 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning the Hill Farm at Northcote, Minn., family history article and newspaper clippings on the Florance Farm at Hallock, Minn., and a poem entitled "The pioneers" by his father Edward. Hill Farm (also known as Northcote Farm) was owned by James J. Hill, later by his son Walter. Most of the original Hill Farm was taken over by Edward Florance Jr. and son Maurice. Florance Farm was strictly grain farming, no livestock was owned.
Dates:
1935, 1955-1956