from FAG member StaceyS:
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DAVID H. BERG
The true western spirit of progress and enterprise is strikingly exemplified in
the lives of such men as David H. Berg, whose energetic natures and laudable
ambitions have enabled them to conquer many adverse conditions and advance
steadily to leading positions in their respective vocations. David H. Berg is a
worthy representative of this class and is now a prominent figure in
agricultural circles of Whatcom county, having been successfully engaged in
farming, with its kindred lines, in Nooksack township for a number of years,
gaining an enviable reputation because of his up-to-date methods and his
farsightedness.
Mr. Berg is a native of Pennsylvania, born on the 16th of August, 1860, and is a
son of Samuel and Priscilla (Hostetler) Berg, who also were natives of the old
Keystone state, the father born November 12, 1827, and the mother January 27,
1832. They are both deceased, the father dying April 2, 1890, and the mother
June 16, 1914. Samuel Berg went to Minnesota in 1867 and bought a farm, which at
that time was covered with a fine growth of hardwood timber. He cleared most of
the land, which he cultivated until 1883, when he sold it and came to Whatcom
county, homesteading one hundred and sixty acres of land in Nooksack township,
one and a half miles east of Everson. This land was also densely wooded, but he
went to work and in the course of a few years had created a fine homestead. He
was an indomitable and untiring worker and gained the universal respect of his
neighbors and fellow citizens. To him and his wife were born nine children,
seven of whom are living, namely: John L.; Fred L., who lives in Idaho; David
H.; Benjamin, who died in infancy; Samuel, deceased; Mrs. Annie Germain; Mrs.
Mary Germain; J. H.; and Aaron L., who lives in California.
David H. Berg was a lad of seven years when the family moved to Minnesota and in
the public schools of that state he secured his education. He remained at home
until he had attained his majority, when he started out in life for himself,
following the lumber business there until the spring of 1890, when he came to
Whatcom county and took up a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres on the
29th of May 1883. The land was heavily covered with fir and cedar timber, and
one of his first acts was to build a small cabin of split cedar lumber. He then
entered upon the task of clearing the land and getting it under cultivation. He
also showed good judgment at that time in planting a two acre orchard, mainly of
apple and cherry trees, which is now one of the valuable features of the farm.
He has more recently planted a considerable number of filbert trees, having
demonstrated their adaptability to the soil and climate of this locality. He and
a neighbor, Mr. Altman, are the pioneers in this venture, and it is entirely
within the bounds of probability that they have led the way into what may prove
a very profitable and important industry. He raises grain and hay for feed,
keeping three good milk cows, and his place is well improved, its general
appearance indicating him to be a man of sound judgment and excellent taste.
Mr. Berg is a prohibitionist in his political creed and stands stanchly for
everything that is best in community life, being a man of positive and well
grounded opinions and the courage of his convictions. He is a member and
treasurer of the Grange at Nooksack. He is an earnest student and thoughtful
reader, possessing a splendid library of the best of the classics and current
literature, and is well and accurately informed on a wide range of subjects. His
library contains over five hundred well selected volumes of which he is justly
proud. He is an energetic man and in addition to the operation of his farm, he
had identified himself with other affairs, having, in company with his brother
Fred, Rufus Stearns and Manning Cudworth, run a sawmill and a grist mill for
about three years on Sumas creek. In 1921 the old cedar house he first built on
the place was replaced by a fine, modern home, convenient in arrangement and
attractive in appearance, and which has added greatly to the value of the
property. Because of his fine character, ability and friendliness, he is
deservedly popular throughout the community.
History of Whatcom County, Volume II, by Lottie Roeder Roth, 1926, pps. 526-529.
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DAVID H. BERG
The true western spirit of progress and enterprise is strikingly exemplified in
the lives of such men as David H. Berg, whose energetic natures and laudable
ambitions have enabled them to conquer many adverse conditions and advance
steadily to leading positions in their respective vocations. David H. Berg is a
worthy representative of this class and is now a prominent figure in
agricultural circles of Whatcom county, having been successfully engaged in
farming, with its kindred lines, in Nooksack township for a number of years,
gaining an enviable reputation because of his up-to-date methods and his
farsightedness.
Mr. Berg is a native of Pennsylvania, born on the 16th of August, 1860, and is a
son of Samuel and Priscilla (Hostetler) Berg, who also were natives of the old
Keystone state, the father born November 12, 1827, and the mother January 27,
1832. They are both deceased, the father dying April 2, 1890, and the mother
June 16, 1914. Samuel Berg went to Minnesota in 1867 and bought a farm, which at
that time was covered with a fine growth of hardwood timber. He cleared most of
the land, which he cultivated until 1883, when he sold it and came to Whatcom
county, homesteading one hundred and sixty acres of land in Nooksack township,
one and a half miles east of Everson. This land was also densely wooded, but he
went to work and in the course of a few years had created a fine homestead. He
was an indomitable and untiring worker and gained the universal respect of his
neighbors and fellow citizens. To him and his wife were born nine children,
seven of whom are living, namely: John L.; Fred L., who lives in Idaho; David
H.; Benjamin, who died in infancy; Samuel, deceased; Mrs. Annie Germain; Mrs.
Mary Germain; J. H.; and Aaron L., who lives in California.
David H. Berg was a lad of seven years when the family moved to Minnesota and in
the public schools of that state he secured his education. He remained at home
until he had attained his majority, when he started out in life for himself,
following the lumber business there until the spring of 1890, when he came to
Whatcom county and took up a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres on the
29th of May 1883. The land was heavily covered with fir and cedar timber, and
one of his first acts was to build a small cabin of split cedar lumber. He then
entered upon the task of clearing the land and getting it under cultivation. He
also showed good judgment at that time in planting a two acre orchard, mainly of
apple and cherry trees, which is now one of the valuable features of the farm.
He has more recently planted a considerable number of filbert trees, having
demonstrated their adaptability to the soil and climate of this locality. He and
a neighbor, Mr. Altman, are the pioneers in this venture, and it is entirely
within the bounds of probability that they have led the way into what may prove
a very profitable and important industry. He raises grain and hay for feed,
keeping three good milk cows, and his place is well improved, its general
appearance indicating him to be a man of sound judgment and excellent taste.
Mr. Berg is a prohibitionist in his political creed and stands stanchly for
everything that is best in community life, being a man of positive and well
grounded opinions and the courage of his convictions. He is a member and
treasurer of the Grange at Nooksack. He is an earnest student and thoughtful
reader, possessing a splendid library of the best of the classics and current
literature, and is well and accurately informed on a wide range of subjects. His
library contains over five hundred well selected volumes of which he is justly
proud. He is an energetic man and in addition to the operation of his farm, he
had identified himself with other affairs, having, in company with his brother
Fred, Rufus Stearns and Manning Cudworth, run a sawmill and a grist mill for
about three years on Sumas creek. In 1921 the old cedar house he first built on
the place was replaced by a fine, modern home, convenient in arrangement and
attractive in appearance, and which has added greatly to the value of the
property. Because of his fine character, ability and friendliness, he is
deservedly popular throughout the community.
History of Whatcom County, Volume II, by Lottie Roeder Roth, 1926, pps. 526-529.
from FAG member StaceyS:
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DAVID H. BERG
The true western spirit of progress and enterprise is strikingly exemplified in
the lives of such men as David H. Berg, whose energetic natures and laudable
ambitions have enabled them to conquer many adverse conditions and advance
steadily to leading positions in their respective vocations. David H. Berg is a
worthy representative of this class and is now a prominent figure in
agricultural circles of Whatcom county, having been successfully engaged in
farming, with its kindred lines, in Nooksack township for a number of years,
gaining an enviable reputation because of his up-to-date methods and his
farsightedness.
Mr. Berg is a native of Pennsylvania, born on the 16th of August, 1860, and is a
son of Samuel and Priscilla (Hostetler) Berg, who also were natives of the old
Keystone state, the father born November 12, 1827, and the mother January 27,
1832. They are both deceased, the father dying April 2, 1890, and the mother
June 16, 1914. Samuel Berg went to Minnesota in 1867 and bought a farm, which at
that time was covered with a fine growth of hardwood timber. He cleared most of
the land, which he cultivated until 1883, when he sold it and came to Whatcom
county, homesteading one hundred and sixty acres of land in Nooksack township,
one and a half miles east of Everson. This land was also densely wooded, but he
went to work and in the course of a few years had created a fine homestead. He
was an indomitable and untiring worker and gained the universal respect of his
neighbors and fellow citizens. To him and his wife were born nine children,
seven of whom are living, namely: John L.; Fred L., who lives in Idaho; David
H.; Benjamin, who died in infancy; Samuel, deceased; Mrs. Annie Germain; Mrs.
Mary Germain; J. H.; and Aaron L., who lives in California.
David H. Berg was a lad of seven years when the family moved to Minnesota and in
the public schools of that state he secured his education. He remained at home
until he had attained his majority, when he started out in life for himself,
following the lumber business there until the spring of 1890, when he came to
Whatcom county and took up a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres on the
29th of May 1883. The land was heavily covered with fir and cedar timber, and
one of his first acts was to build a small cabin of split cedar lumber. He then
entered upon the task of clearing the land and getting it under cultivation. He
also showed good judgment at that time in planting a two acre orchard, mainly of
apple and cherry trees, which is now one of the valuable features of the farm.
He has more recently planted a considerable number of filbert trees, having
demonstrated their adaptability to the soil and climate of this locality. He and
a neighbor, Mr. Altman, are the pioneers in this venture, and it is entirely
within the bounds of probability that they have led the way into what may prove
a very profitable and important industry. He raises grain and hay for feed,
keeping three good milk cows, and his place is well improved, its general
appearance indicating him to be a man of sound judgment and excellent taste.
Mr. Berg is a prohibitionist in his political creed and stands stanchly for
everything that is best in community life, being a man of positive and well
grounded opinions and the courage of his convictions. He is a member and
treasurer of the Grange at Nooksack. He is an earnest student and thoughtful
reader, possessing a splendid library of the best of the classics and current
literature, and is well and accurately informed on a wide range of subjects. His
library contains over five hundred well selected volumes of which he is justly
proud. He is an energetic man and in addition to the operation of his farm, he
had identified himself with other affairs, having, in company with his brother
Fred, Rufus Stearns and Manning Cudworth, run a sawmill and a grist mill for
about three years on Sumas creek. In 1921 the old cedar house he first built on
the place was replaced by a fine, modern home, convenient in arrangement and
attractive in appearance, and which has added greatly to the value of the
property. Because of his fine character, ability and friendliness, he is
deservedly popular throughout the community.
History of Whatcom County, Volume II, by Lottie Roeder Roth, 1926, pps. 526-529.
-------------------------
DAVID H. BERG
The true western spirit of progress and enterprise is strikingly exemplified in
the lives of such men as David H. Berg, whose energetic natures and laudable
ambitions have enabled them to conquer many adverse conditions and advance
steadily to leading positions in their respective vocations. David H. Berg is a
worthy representative of this class and is now a prominent figure in
agricultural circles of Whatcom county, having been successfully engaged in
farming, with its kindred lines, in Nooksack township for a number of years,
gaining an enviable reputation because of his up-to-date methods and his
farsightedness.
Mr. Berg is a native of Pennsylvania, born on the 16th of August, 1860, and is a
son of Samuel and Priscilla (Hostetler) Berg, who also were natives of the old
Keystone state, the father born November 12, 1827, and the mother January 27,
1832. They are both deceased, the father dying April 2, 1890, and the mother
June 16, 1914. Samuel Berg went to Minnesota in 1867 and bought a farm, which at
that time was covered with a fine growth of hardwood timber. He cleared most of
the land, which he cultivated until 1883, when he sold it and came to Whatcom
county, homesteading one hundred and sixty acres of land in Nooksack township,
one and a half miles east of Everson. This land was also densely wooded, but he
went to work and in the course of a few years had created a fine homestead. He
was an indomitable and untiring worker and gained the universal respect of his
neighbors and fellow citizens. To him and his wife were born nine children,
seven of whom are living, namely: John L.; Fred L., who lives in Idaho; David
H.; Benjamin, who died in infancy; Samuel, deceased; Mrs. Annie Germain; Mrs.
Mary Germain; J. H.; and Aaron L., who lives in California.
David H. Berg was a lad of seven years when the family moved to Minnesota and in
the public schools of that state he secured his education. He remained at home
until he had attained his majority, when he started out in life for himself,
following the lumber business there until the spring of 1890, when he came to
Whatcom county and took up a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres on the
29th of May 1883. The land was heavily covered with fir and cedar timber, and
one of his first acts was to build a small cabin of split cedar lumber. He then
entered upon the task of clearing the land and getting it under cultivation. He
also showed good judgment at that time in planting a two acre orchard, mainly of
apple and cherry trees, which is now one of the valuable features of the farm.
He has more recently planted a considerable number of filbert trees, having
demonstrated their adaptability to the soil and climate of this locality. He and
a neighbor, Mr. Altman, are the pioneers in this venture, and it is entirely
within the bounds of probability that they have led the way into what may prove
a very profitable and important industry. He raises grain and hay for feed,
keeping three good milk cows, and his place is well improved, its general
appearance indicating him to be a man of sound judgment and excellent taste.
Mr. Berg is a prohibitionist in his political creed and stands stanchly for
everything that is best in community life, being a man of positive and well
grounded opinions and the courage of his convictions. He is a member and
treasurer of the Grange at Nooksack. He is an earnest student and thoughtful
reader, possessing a splendid library of the best of the classics and current
literature, and is well and accurately informed on a wide range of subjects. His
library contains over five hundred well selected volumes of which he is justly
proud. He is an energetic man and in addition to the operation of his farm, he
had identified himself with other affairs, having, in company with his brother
Fred, Rufus Stearns and Manning Cudworth, run a sawmill and a grist mill for
about three years on Sumas creek. In 1921 the old cedar house he first built on
the place was replaced by a fine, modern home, convenient in arrangement and
attractive in appearance, and which has added greatly to the value of the
property. Because of his fine character, ability and friendliness, he is
deservedly popular throughout the community.
History of Whatcom County, Volume II, by Lottie Roeder Roth, 1926, pps. 526-529.
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