Merrick - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: County league baseball played at field in Chapman in 1920s-1930s

susanwmosey — 2013-03-02 20:38:07Z

Thank you! I'll send off a letter to the M.C.H.S. in Central City right away.

In the meantime, thank you for your efforts in looking at the M.C. historical books you have access to. Grandpa Sture moved to Illinois in about 1940 and that's where we are now, so it's a long way to Nebraska from here!

SWM

Re: County league baseball played at field in Chapman in 1920s-1930s

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2013-03-02 19:52:41Z

I'll check and see if he is in one of the two Merrick County Historical Books and if so will let you know but in the meantime you might contact the Merrick County Historical Society in Central City. Great people and very helpful. I used to have a couple of email addresses from them but they are old so won't send them.
Here's the information on the Historical Society below. Hope it helps, Gretchen

Merrick County Historical Society
211 E St
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-2757 or (308) 946-2867

County league baseball played at field in Chapman in 1920s-1930s

susanwmosey — 2013-03-02 18:35:40Z

Hello,
My grandfather, Sture Wallin of Hordville in Hamilton County, played county league baseball from about 1920-1936. He played third base and batted 'cleanup.' He may also have pitched. Photo attached is about 1925. My aunt says their home field was the one in Chapman, Nebraska. Does anyone know anything about these old county leagues, or where I could get more information, or rosters, or records, or clippings, or anything? I've looked as best I can but haven't found a thing.
Thanks,
Susan Wallin Mosey

? marriage and divorce 1927-40 for Charles KELLER

John_Himself — 2012-09-18 23:22:46Z

Charles Everett Keller, a son of Effa Lillian (Vandegrift) and James O. Keller, born on 26 Jan 1911, Palmer, Merrick, NE; d. 20 Sep 1977 , Palmer, Merrick, NE. He MARRIED– and DIVORCED - before 1940 when he was listed as divorced, age 29, and living with his parents.

Are there records that might show the marriage and/or divorce?

E12335

Re: Bacon

shelly0529 — 2012-07-27 16:05:22Z

Hello, I am a descendant of bezera bacon and have done research on ancestry.com. Would love any info you have on berena and your descendants.
Thank you, you may use any info I have as well.
Shelly

Leland Doolittle in Lone Tree in 1870

k8ren — 2012-05-30 13:41:29Z

Seeking info on Leland Doolittle who was listed as a 35 year old surgeon in the 1870 census, living in Lone Tree, Merrick County. I am trying to determine if he was the same Leland Doolittle who formed a regiment during the Civil War in upstate NY. That Leland was married first to Laverna Rawson, and second to Lou Blanchs.

Re: wanted: Cynthia Ann Watson Elliott

biancadove1 — 2012-05-04 21:11:49Z

Hi Sharon.
My name is Cheryl Ann Elliott- Fletcher. These family members came up on my family tree. I am now, Cheryl Ann Fletcher. I am trying to find out, about Cynthia, because I know a lot of Watson's, from Missouri. I am trying to figure out, if they are related to me?
Do you have anything on that?
Thank you!
402-217-1613

Re: Looking for an obit and/or death record, please?

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2012-03-22 18:36:44Z

Charles Layton is buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Merrick County, Nebraska (from Find A Grave) but there is no tombstone online. According to their records he did die July 29, 1929 (not 1949)

There are 10 Layton's buried in that cemetery. I checked both Merrick County Nebraska books and could find nothing on him.

If you don't get an answer on line you might try contacting the Merrick County Historical Society in Central City to see if they have anything. Also don't forget the library in Central City to check with them.

Hope this helps a little, Gretchen

Re: Looking for an obit ...1949, not 1929!!!

ladysecret — 2012-03-22 17:38:36Z

I'm sorry. I read the gravestone incorrectly. It is 1949, not 1929! Thank you.

Looking for an obit and/or death record, please?

ladysecret — 2012-03-22 06:28:28Z

Would someone have access to death records or obits for 1929? I am trying to help a friend find her great grandfather. The name and death date we are looking for are:

Charles C Layton died 7/29/1929

Thank you so much for any help.

Re: BERTHA BEYER ZILLMAN

audrie_evans1 — 2012-03-11 23:41:18Z

robert zillman was my grandfather, too. please contact me. who are you we need to compare notes

Lock/Locke families in Merrick County

hartnells — 2012-03-11 02:06:00Z

I'm looking for descendants of:

1) Thomas James and Mary Harriet (nee Smith) Lock/Locke. Thomas James immigrated from Dorset, England about 1873.

2) Charles and Martha Jane (nee Rendall) Lock/Locke. Charles immigrated about April 1872. Charles is brother of Thomas James.

3) John Francis and Ellen Ann (nee Chissell) Lock/Locke. John immigrated about April 1872. John is brother of Thomas James.

4) Frank Lock, brother of Thomas James. Unmarried. May have been in Merrick County a short (about 1889) while before settling in Sharon Springs, Wallace Co., Kansas.

Re: Archer Evangelical Cemetery, Captain STALKER family

skerfan11 — 2011-11-29 03:20:27Z

Send me an e-mail to skerfan at yahoo dot com and I will reply with scans of those obits. I only have obits for Captain Sr. and Nina, I don't have one for their son Captain.

Re: Archer Evangelical Cemetery, Captain STALKER family

oui_bee_speeds — 2011-11-29 02:38:14Z

I would be interested in those obits; those are my paternal grandmother's parents. The one that died in 1977 was my dad's beloved great uncle Cap.

Re: Obituary for Alfred Anderson

emd10 — 2011-07-22 17:11:02Z

Thank you so much for checking. You can email me at emdsarasota@gmail.com

Thanks, Ellen

Re: Obituary for Alfred Anderson

bbillcampbell — 2011-07-22 14:31:17Z

I'm sorry to report that the week of the Palmer newspaper was not recorded in the microfiche at the library. Saturday, May 22, 1909. I don't know why this would be. But I found two references to Alfred, 1 each in the two weeks preceding his death. Email me at bbillcampbell@gmail.com and I'll be happy to send them to you. - Bill

Re: Obituary for Alfred Anderson

bbillcampbell — 2011-07-17 21:25:58Z

I'll look for you tomorrow when the library is open.

Re: Marriage Certificate for Merrick County

TCMiller3237 — 2011-07-16 20:19:30Z

Their marriage record is: Marriage Records Book C p90 #985: Central City, Merrick, NE
Extract: 12 Apr 1892: Married by W. H. C. Rice, County Judge. Married at the house of the Co. Judge. Witnesses: J. B. Templin and Margaret A. Rice.
You can get a copy from the Merrick Co. County Clerk.

Marriage Certificate for Merrick County

emd10 — 2011-07-16 13:30:41Z

I would like to receive a copy of the marriage certificate detailed below. Can anyone assist?

Wagoner, Fred V. Anderson, Eva p90 #985 12 Apr 1892

Thank you.

Obituary for Alfred Anderson

emd10 — 2011-07-16 13:27:51Z

I am looking for an Obituary for Alfred Galen Anderson. He died 5-17-1909 in Palmer Nebraska. Any help is greatly appreciaged.

Re: I'm needing help in finding an obit and a death certificate look-up, please!

bbillcampbell — 2011-07-01 15:46:39Z

Hi Patricia, got some good stuff. Email me at bbillcampbell@gmail.com

Re: I'm needing help in finding an obit and a death certificate look-up, please!

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-30 17:32:45Z

That would be great if you don't mind. I'm told now that Ordo died 6 Apr 1936 Central City.

My luck it won't mention his parents or sibblings if he had an obit published.

Thank you!
Patricia from Illinois

Re: I'm needing help in finding an obit and a death certificate look-up, please!

bbillcampbell — 2011-06-30 17:24:35Z

I'll dig up the obit for you if it's there.

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-29 01:58:28Z

I'm sure it is Ordo. Of course he wouldn't be living in his parents home and make it easy for me! I believe his parents were Noah and Nancy Reynolds of Woodford Co., Ill. I haven't been able to locate Noah and Nancy in any 1870 census which should show Ordo living with them. Noah and Nancy are in 1860 Putnam Co., Mo. and in 1880 Tazewell Co., Ill. 1870 missing. They are buried in Woodford Co., Ill. Parents died before 1900 census. Sibblings Lucius, Lucion, Noah Jr., Eldo, Aldo and then Ordo. I have no idea what the parents were thinking when they named them!

Thanks!
Patricia

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

skerfan11 — 2011-06-29 01:46:38Z

Could this be him?

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&db=18...=

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2011-06-29 00:36:46Z

Patricia,
This obit for Ordo was in the tree I sent you.

It doesn't really say much and I don't know if it's the only one that got published.
Gretchen

ORDA REYNOLDS, 77 DISES TUESDAY A.M. - ONe of Best LIked Citizens of City - School Employee for 18 Years

A man helped by hundreds of school children with whom he came in contact during his many years as an employee of the Center City public schools, Orda Reynolds, 77, passwed away in his home in the city early Tuesday morning, following a long illness that had forced him to give up his poistion at North ward shortly after shccol started alst fall. During his many years as a resident of Central City he was everybody's friend, and everybody was his friend. He was interested in his work but always had time to help the youngsters he came in contact with and to watch them in their play, especially in sports. His passign is a distinct loss to the community and to every parent with children attending North ward as well as their children.

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-28 23:59:57Z

Thanks for the info.

Patricia

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-28 23:58:59Z

Yes, thank you!

Patricia

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-28 23:57:49Z

Thats a thought. If all else fails I'll try it. I've never ordered those records before.

Patricia

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

skerfan11 — 2011-06-28 22:45:24Z

Patricia

I may have some more information on Ordo and Emma's daughter Ethel. Please contact me at "skerfan at yahoo dot com"

Thanks

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2011-06-28 21:21:15Z

Patricia,
Another suggestion for trying to find the parents of Ordo.

I think it's about $30 (at least it was) but try to get his original "Social Security Application".

It will usually give the exact date of birth, where born and his parents names. Can't remember if it gives their places of birth or not.
Gretchen
EMAIL: dddarwin@aol.com

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2011-06-28 17:49:15Z

Patricia,
Did you see the "Post Card" in the one tree. You can enlarge it and it was addressed %Ordo Reynolds in Central City.
Gretchen

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2011-06-28 17:46:55Z

Patricia,
You should be able to get a death certificate from the state of Nebraska.

There are 3 places I would suggest for a possible obit.
1. The Central City Library
2. The Merrick County Historical Society in Central City.
3. The Grand Island Newspaper in bordering Hall County. (I think it's the Independent).

All three have been very helpful to me in the past.
Gretchen

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-28 17:04:23Z

Your not a snoop. Just a kind person trying to help. I do it also. Thank you for your reply and your help! I saw the same two trees but I believe they have the wrong parents listed for Ordo. I'm trying to obtain an obit or his death certificate to see if the parents are listed or any sibblings named in his obit. I'm pretty sure he is the person I'm searching for but I need more proof.

I appreciate your time!

Patricia in Illinois

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-28 16:59:16Z

Thats great! Thank you so much. Everything helps.

Patricia in Illinois

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

skerfan11 — 2011-06-28 15:14:08Z

Hello
Here is an obit for a grandson:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theindependent/obituary.asp...

Hope it helps.

Re: Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2011-06-28 14:51:17Z

Patrica,
No relation but I'm a "Snoop" and when I found nothing except 1 or 2 censuses for Ordo I simply typed in the first name of Ordo in Ancestry and went to the family trees. Have a feeling that was not really his first name, or at least the one used 99% of the time when he was younger.

There were only a couple of trees for Ordo Reynolds and this seemed like the best one. It gives his parents (didn't check on grandparents), his siblings, half siblings, wife, children, etc. Below is the URL for the tree.

If you have trouble opening it contact me directly.
Gretchen
EMAIL: dddarwin@aol.com.

URL...........
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/23752404/person/1508211011?ss...=

HYPERLINK....Probably doesn't work thru this method
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/23752404/person/1508211011?ss...=

Ordo & Emma (Sandeman) Reynolds

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-28 12:44:34Z

Searching for anyone related or researching the family of Ordo Reynolds (1858-1936) and wife Emma (Sandeman) (1862-1940). Known children: Ethel Pearl (Henry) Smith, Claude, Bessie (Ralph) Brown.

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinios

Re: I'm needing help in finding an obit and a death certificate look-up, please!

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-28 01:07:55Z

That helps alot! Thank you so much for the info. and your time.

Patricia in Illinois

Re: I'm needing help in finding an obit and a death certificate look-up, please!

skerfan11 — 2011-06-28 00:54:45Z

He died 4/6/1936 according to this:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/merrick/cemeteries/CCC...

Hope this helps.

I'm needing help in finding an obit and a death certificate look-up, please!

patriciastaley223 — 2011-06-27 22:11:28Z

I'm hoping someone will be able to help me with my problem! I'm trying to find the parents and or sibblings of the following and I am hoping that his obit or death certificate will give their names. I don't have a full death date for this person just the death yr. shown on his tombstone. Can anyone help me, please? I'd be happy to pay for the help.

Ordo Reynolds, died 1936. Buried Central City Cem.

Any help or info. would be greatly appreciated.

Patricia in Illinois

Carl Louis & Christena Wegner Family Photo

luellen00 — 2011-06-14 22:12:26Z

Wonder if anyone will recognize the people in this photo. Older lady is Christena Wegner. Her daughter, Ella Halm, is on her left. Christena lived in Greeley Nebraska but was in Milwaukee Wisconsin at the time of her death. Christena Anna Suck Wegner 1878-1955

Re: Uriah F. Clark

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2011-05-08 19:44:19Z

Unknown name,
You didn't say what type of information you were looking for, nor what you had but I checked "Find a Grave" and there is a Uriah F. Clark b. 1868 d. 1952 buried in Osceola Cemetery in Polk County, Nebraska.

There are 17 Clark's buried in that cemetery including a Mary Etta Clark 1868-1941. Doesn't seem to be a tombstone on line but you might request a photo of it if you'd like.

Considering the dates of death you could send for their death certificates and also contact the Oseola/Polk County Library and also the Historical Society and see if either has a copy of an obit for either of them.
Gretchen
Email: dddarwin@aol.com

Uriah F. Clark

jthorn7376 — 2011-05-08 18:45:05Z

I am looking for information on Uriah F. Clark, or any of his family. who was in the 1910 & 20 Nance Co, Census. he looks to be Merrick Co in 1900 & 1930. Though the 1930 census infor is goofy. There is also an Earl Clarke next door in the 1900 Census. Uriah's wife was named Marietta or Mary & had children Wayne, Beulah, Earl & Bertha. I have Uriah as born January 1, 1868 in Iowa, to George W. Clark & Rachel Roush. All of Uriah's children are born after 1901 in Nebraska.

Sarah Evans Lawrence

jengen731 — 2011-04-24 04:35:34Z

I am looking for any information on Sarah (Evans) Lawrence, who supposedly lived in Silver Creek around the late 1800's. According to family documents, she lived in a small house by herself and worked for the newspaper doing "all kinds of tasks" including proof reading and writing obituaries.
Her husband was John Horatio Lawrence, but they were seperated at the time.
She was born 7 Aug 1816 in NY and died 22 Feb 1892 at her son's home in Denver, Colo.
Thank you,
Jen

Look up, please

PGroup2222 — 2011-04-10 01:51:54Z

If anyone has access to any records for August of 1879 I am
looking for information regarding Isaac Myers. Civil War Pension records state that he died in this county Aug. 15, 1879. Before the Civil War he was living in Washington County, KS with an uncle. He and his cousin road horseback
to Des Moines to join the Union Army. Isaac was taken prisoner at the Parker's Cross Roads battle in TN. Any old
newspaper articles, cemetery records, etc. In Kansas before the war he was a Methodist. Any help would be so appreciated. Thanks for reading this. Penny

Re: Henry A. Giese - JOCHIM Giese

maryannehlers1 — 2011-01-27 02:35:11Z

my husband g grandmother was Bertha Giese wife of Henry Ehlers she a brother Henry Giese Their parents names were Eggert Giese who died in Germany in 1842 the Mother Bertha died in Neb 1879. They had a brother Jochim who came to the US about 1880 according to German records from germany. Mary Ann

Re: Ratulowski + surnames

avontammy — 2011-01-15 03:20:32Z

Not sure if you will get this message as it has been several years. My Ratulowski's are from the western NY area. Can you tell me where you line comes from?

Palmer, Nebraska High School Class of 1943 Photo

Not_A_Relative — 2010-11-14 08:05:08Z

Palmer, Nebraska High School Class of 1943

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/nebraska/22250/palmer-...

In the photograph: Maxine Anderson, Gwendolyn Rice, Joe O'Hare, Miss Kutcher, June Forbes, Roy Walling, Laura Christensen, Clarence Hodge, Lucille Robinson, Wayne Place, Everett Scott, Buren Brown, Bill O'Hare, Bill Greenway, Donald Whited, Barbara Power

More Nebraska Old Photos

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/category/united-states/nebra...

Re: Rose Hill Cem.

grace2te — 2010-10-23 03:05:59Z

Thank you so much. Dorothy