History of the Bench and Bar of Minnesota
[Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN: Legal
Publishing and Engraving Company, 1904]
Publishing and Engraving Company, 1904]
Volume II: Pages 193-194
James E. Child, of Waseca, was born in De Kalb, St. Lawrence county. New York, December 19, 1833. His father, Zabina Child, was a carpenter and joiner by trade and also operated a farm. In 1834 the family moved to Medina county, Ohio, but soon afterwards returned to the old home and remained there until 1844, when they again moved west; this time to Dodge county, Wisconsin, where they were among the early settlers of that region.
When Mr. Child was twenty-two years old he was offered the management of a large farm in Waseca county, and went there to take charge. Soon after, however, he took advantage of the homestead law and secured a farm of his own. In the meantime he had so advanced his education that prior to 1863 he was a ble to seek and obtain admission to the bar, and in 1863 he moved to Wilton and began practice. Shortly afterwards he was appointed a deputy United States marshal. In 1863 Mr. Child also began journalistic work in the capacity of editor and publisher of the Waseca News. Later he held the same positions with the Waseca Radical, and in 1885 he purchased the Waseca Herald and has since conducted that journal as well as engaged in the practice of law.
Mr. Child has served Minnesota long and well in legis1ative capacity. As early as i860 he was sent to the lower house of the state legislature: in 1872 was advanced to the state senate; in 1874 was again a member of the assembly; and in 1883 he represented Martin and Jackson counties in the same capacity.
In 1886 the prohibition partv named him for its candidate for governor.
April 19, 1836, Mr. Child was married to Justina Krassin. to whom have been born: Walter, Annie, Orilla, Dora M., George E., and Marcia.
Mr. Child is recognized as a citizen who has been largely instrumental in the development and prosperity of Minnesota.
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