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Looking for Mary Ann (Hanawalt) Steever obituary - Mar 17, 1912

rtoelle_1 — 2013-05-18 08:21:53Z

Hi - in the 1910 census Mary Ann was living in Stromsburg, and she was buried in Hoffer Cemetery. I'm looking for her obituary; I'm not sure which newspaper of that time is the most likely.

Mary Ann STEEVER - died March 17, 1912

Thanks!

Obit Request Jane Peterson d. 20 Jan 1927 Polk County

dakrebs44 — 2013-05-05 18:40:30Z

I would like to get a copy of an obituary for Jane (Murray) Peterson, wife of John Peterson, who died in Polk County on 20 Jan 1927. She was buried in the Osceola Cemetery.

Obit Request John Peterson d. 28 Dec 1906 Polk County

dakrebs44 — 2013-05-05 18:40:19Z

I would like someone to search for an obituary for John Peterson who died in Polk County, NE on 28 Dec 1906. John was born on 30 Apr 1832 in Denmark. He was buried in the Osceola Cemetery so most likely he lived near there.
Thanks!

Re: Obit Request John Peterson d. 28 Dec 1906 Polk County

dakrebs44 — 2013-03-28 23:03:24Z

Thanks a lot - I really appreciate your help!

Re: Obit Request Jane Peterson d. 20 Jan 1927 Polk County

bethj1973 — 2013-03-28 22:57:15Z

I can probably do this, or at least try. Hopefully I can check one library this Saturday.

Re: Obit Request John Peterson d. 28 Dec 1906 Polk County

bethj1973 — 2013-03-28 22:56:37Z

I can probably do this, or at least try. Hopefully I can check one library this Saturday.

Re: Beda Quick

kaitlinl_1 — 2013-03-18 15:34:19Z

Her married name is Calhoon. I am wanting to know about her parents/siblings and their descendants. If you are going to the courthouse and are willing to look for any type of records that would be awesome.

Re: birth of Arthur Grossnicklaus

bethj1973 — 2012-12-17 03:47:39Z

I agree with checking with the Polk county clerk for a birth record, but it is highly likely you won't find one. Let me know if you need help with that. I do live in Polk county.
Otherwise a baptism/christening record would be your next best chance. I don't think Arthur was buried in Polk county, at least not in the cemeteries I've photographed. Sometimes a burial will give you a clue as to what church or denomination they were a member. Hope that helps.

Re: birth of Arthur Grossnicklaus

RBestrom7380 — 2012-12-16 23:05:10Z

There isn't any doubt of his birth date as it is recorded on his WWI Draft Registration card.

The Bureau of Land Management land patent records show to patents issued to Grossnicklaus family.
1. To Christian on 7/10/1873 in POlk Co, Township 15N, Range 2 West, Section 10, the South West Quarter of the section.

2. To Edward on 5/17/1897, Township 15N, Range 2 West, Section 30, the West half of the South East quarter of Section 30.

There are a number of family trees holding Arthur. One shows his father John Grossnicklaus was son of Christian, Edward was a son born 1862, died 1901. There were no patents to Huggler. John was living in Valley, Polk County during the 1880 Census.

Here is a topo map of the land obtained by Christian:
http://msrmaps.com/image.aspx?T=2&S=12&Z=14&X=77...
The red colored "10" is Section 10. A Section is one square mile in size and contains 640 acres. Christian obtained the South West Quarter (the bottom left quarter of that square. By zooming out (top left corner of the map), you can see Columbus, the county lines of Polk, Butler and Platte. Note the South Creek (in light blue), below it is the Clear Creek. From Section 10, Clear Creek is just north.

--Not that this helps much, but the info indicates Arthur was born in this area. But, it shows this area is not well populated...even today. For a birth in 1883, it is highly likely there were no records within the government. However, there might be a church record recorded...depending on if any of those were maintained. AND, if there was a local church in that area. MANY "if's."

Re: birth of Arthur Grossnicklaus

judyartley53 — 2012-12-16 20:50:58Z

Hi,

The State of Nebraska didn't require birth certificates until 1904. Some counties have registers of births before that date. Contact the Polk County Clerk, www.polkcounty.ne.gov/clerk.html and ask about early records. Successful Searching!

Re: Maude (Roseberry) Calkins

GaryHonts5 — 2012-12-06 15:35:51Z

Hi Sheryl
Please e-mail me at garych5@mchsi.com

Re: Maude (Roseberry) Calkins

SherylPorter81 — 2012-12-05 20:38:52Z

I'm sorry but just found this post. Nellie Maude Rosenberry was married to Frederic Leonard Calkins. They had probably 6 children.
I have info on the Calkins side as his Mother would have been a great great aunt on my Father's side.
If you no longer need this info please disregard
Sheryl

Re: William P. Warnick Obit look-up

bethj1973 — 2012-11-29 20:15:15Z

Do you know where in Polk county did he die? Or where he is buried. Most local libraries have their local newspapers on microfilm, so that's usually where to look for an obituary.
Findagrave has a William P. Warnick listed in the Polk Cemetery, so try obits at the Polk Library. You could call and ask before making a trip if you want. Stromsburg has some other newspapers on microfilm, too, but I'm not sure which ones. Hope that helps.

William P. Warnick Obit look-up

april_beck0 — 2012-11-29 04:55:46Z

I am hoping to find an obituary for William P. Warnick or where in Polk Co I can go to find old obituaries. I live in Columbus, NE
Thank you!
April

Re: "Con" & Huldah Wortman and Ulysses Grant Ramage

angiestark77 — 2012-11-28 06:07:16Z

Im not sure if i have the people you are searching for but do have my Ramage family tree done pretty far back. hope this link works, if not email me at angiestark77@hotmail.com

here is the link to my tree: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2721663/family?fpid=685942963...

Re: Looking for info on Robert Axel Falk

BreonnaNB — 2012-07-20 14:39:20Z

Wow! That makes alot of sense. My grandma used to tell us he was raised by three sisters. I'm going to have to find those documents.

Re: Looking for info on Robert Axel Falk

bethj1973 — 2012-07-20 02:05:57Z

From the censuses (1910 & 1920), that looks like the correct Otto Falk. It looks like his first wife Selma preceded him in death, and sometime between 1910 and 1920 he remarried to a Clara Falk, who was some years younger than him. Selma died before 1910 as Otto is listed as widowed then.

Re: Looking for info on Robert Axel Falk

BreonnaNB — 2012-07-19 22:26:06Z

Actually that sounds really close, but I would have to ask my mom to know for sure. I know that they were long term residents of Stromsburg, having three children (Hilda b1890-?, Victoria Lora b1892-?, and Axel Robert b. 12/10/1896- 10/8/1983)all born in Stromsburg. The children stayed and married in the community, though I only know my grandpa Axel Robert's line because of his daughter (my grandmother) Bonnie Jean Falk.Any info would be amazing. I'm getting so overwhelmed by all the Falks that are named Axel and Otto. Thanks for all your help!

Re: Looking for info on Robert Axel Falk

bethj1973 — 2012-07-19 19:20:11Z

There is an Otto A. Falk born 3 Sep 1857 and died 26 July 1942 who is buried in the Stromsburg Cemetery. Is this the Otto Falk you are looking for? His memorial is posted on Findagrave.com; I have photographed that entire cemetery as well as some others in the county. I don't find a Selma Teegerstrom or Selma Falk listed on Findagrave, so it's possible she has an unmarked grave. I can check with the city clerk in Stromsburg. Hope that helps. Otherwise let me know what else I can check for you.

Looking for info on Robert Axel Falk

BreonnaNB — 2012-07-19 05:01:22Z

Hello!

I'm researching my family and came to my great grandfather Robert Axel Falk. He was born Nov 10, 1896 in Polk County, NE; and died Oct 8, 1983 in Garden Grove, Ca. I Can't seem to find any info on either of his parents Otto Falk and Selma Sofia Teegerstrom. Any info on any f them would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Re: Otto A. & Andrew Falk families, Stromsburg NE 1880-1895

BreonnaNB — 2012-07-18 17:27:19Z

I know this post is kind of old, but when I saw the names I had to write. Robert Axel Falk is my great grandfather, married to Hazel Anstrom here in the states. He passed in Garden Grove in 1983. I wasn't able to gather much info on this side of my family, so I was wondering if we may share. Thanks!

Re: Emil Peterson 1844-1887

bethj1973 — 2012-06-18 03:55:33Z

There is an Emil Peterson buried in the Stromsburg Cemetery, DOB on stone is May 18, 1844; DOD on stone is Feb. 8, 1887. There is also an Emil S. Peterson buried in this cemetery. Memorials are posted on findagrave.com. There is a Carrie B. Peterson in this cemetery, 1853-1929.
Hope that helps. Let me know how else I can help. I live in this county.

Emil Peterson 1844-1887

michael_patrick_peterson — 2012-06-17 22:40:46Z

Married to Carrie B? no maiden name
Kids
Emil S Peterson
Laurance S Peterson
Adelia V Peterson

Looking for any Marriage record or date of birth and death for Emil Peteson and Carrie B

Thanks for any help, this is my great, great uncle.

Michael Peterson

Re: Esther Harper Curtis

skippyangel — 2012-06-03 22:43:02Z

Yes, I sure Espy is Esther. People often go by nicknames.
And I could not find Esther in the 1900 census. It showed Albert as being widowed.

Thanks you, for your help. Albert & Esther are only in-laws to my relative. But I always try to keep in-laws in the tree.

Nancy

Re: Esther Harper Curtis

bethj1973 — 2012-06-03 22:28:18Z

Bellwood is 20 miles from Shelby. It's northeast of Shelby in the next county over. I noticed that death date too and thought it wasn't possible. The date is probably wrong, maybe it got typed wrong.
Do you think that Espy is your Esther? I would guess so, but I don't know the family.

Re: Esther Harper Curtis

skippyangel — 2012-06-03 20:31:47Z

Graceland Cemetery says that Henry R Curtis d Feb 29, 1907. Couldn't be the 29 of Feb in 1907. 1907 not being a leap year. Find-A-Grave lists Henry R Curtis DOD as 29 Jan 1908 and buried Bellwood, Butler County, NE. Is Bellwood close to Shelby?

Nancy Baker

Thanks for your help.

Re: Esther Harper Curtis

bethj1973 — 2012-06-03 19:38:57Z

The Polk County History book has been transcribed and has cemetery listings. Here is the online link:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/state/polk/Polk_Cem/gracland....
Graceland Cemetery in Shelby shows 4 people with surname Curtis. The one listed as Espy Curtis I believe may be your Esther. Espy A. Curtis b. 10-26-1873 d. 5-6-1899
That seems to fit the time period you are looking at, and seems to fit a likely age for Esther.
I can go to the cemetery some time and get a photo of the gravestone to double check. There were some errors in the transcriptions. Let me know if you want me to do this. It would probably be a week or two before I can go.

Hope this helps.
Beth Sparrow

Esther Harper Curtis

skippyangel — 2012-06-03 02:39:05Z

1900 Census shows Albert Ernest Curtis as widowed. Their daughter Hazel was born Feb 1897 at Shelby. Looking for death of Esther Harper Curtis.

birth of Arthur Grossnicklaus

shapaai — 2012-03-21 13:25:03Z

Grossnicklaus, Arthur A. was born to Johannes (John) Grossnicklaus and Susannah Huggler, supposedly in Polk, Nebraska in 1883. Looking for birth records. Thank you.

GROSVENOR, James McCurdy

WildDog1944 — 2012-01-08 04:40:05Z

GROSVENOR, James McCurdy and wife Mary Jane JONES Grosvenor resided in Polk Co, NE from 1872 to 1884. Looking for any documented information about the family in or near Osceola, Polk Co., particularly evidence of the birth of their children: Murnie Maude, Francis Harry, Elizabeth Ann, and James W.

Re: HELP: Putman family burials

WendyAllen544 — 2011-11-07 03:55:36Z

These are the ones. I think we have spoken before. Thanks for your help with find a grave.

Re: HELP: Putman family burials

bethj1973 — 2011-11-07 03:15:50Z

There are some Putmans buried in the Polk Cemetery, but not George and Rose. They are listed on Findagrave.com and I have posted gravestone photos. Perhaps they are relation.

Re: Bernard Siedel - St. Andrews Cemetery

bethj1973 — 2011-11-07 03:12:26Z

I believe we may have spoken already. I have photographed all of St. Andrew's Cemetery #2 and he has no gravestone. St. Andrew's Cemetery #1 is surrounded by a field and a fence, so I didn't want to trespass or make some cows mad by going to it. St. Andrew's #1 is very small and not used anymore; I think it only has 24 known burials and records have been lost. Not sure how else I can help.

Re: Charles Widga (1918-1993) US Army

bethj1973 — 2011-11-07 02:55:00Z

It looks like Charles is the son of Richard and Frances Widga. Richard and Frances are buried in the Stromsburg Cemetery, as is Donivan. I have photographed the entire Stromsburg Cemetery and put it on Findagrave.com.
I live in Polk county and am willing to help, but I need more info on what specifically you might be looking for. I could look for an obit, a marriage license, etc. This Charles Widga is not buried in Polk county, so he is probably buried in Arizona as you suspect. Good luck and let me know if you want me to look for something here.

Re: Charles Widga (1918-1993) US Army

gailgloe — 2011-11-07 02:24:52Z

Charles Widga is my uncle. My father was Donavin Widga, who was Charles' brother. My aunt did an extensive search of records for her brother, Charles. Another relative found the information through records in Salt Lake City, UT. They actually made a trip to Arizona to visit the cemetary and located his last known address. Charles lived in a trailer park and the next door neighbors were his friends. They met with my aunt and even had a box of keep sakes from Charles that they brought home. I don't have the information about that address but could try to find out.
Lissa, I met you when you were a very little girl. My husband and I visited your mom and dad when you lived in Whittier, CA.
I live in Omaha, NE
Gail

Re: Beda Quick

bethj1973 — 2011-05-01 23:03:46Z

There are Quicks buried in the Swede Home Cemetery and a few in Stromsburg. Specifically John Alfred Quick born 8 Dec 1849 and died 9 Dec 1917 and Ida C. (Branting) Quick born 20 Dec 1858 and died 19 Nov 1920 are buried in Swede Home Cemetery. These sound like your people. I have taken cemetery pics and they are on www.findagrave.com. Do you know Beda's married name? What kind of info do you want? I need to go to the courthouse this month anyway, so I could probably look for marriage licenses, etc. Hope that helps. Let me know if I can help more.

Beda Quick

kaitlinslong — 2011-05-01 20:37:21Z

Beda Quick is my great grandma who lived in Polk County. She was born in 1884. If you have any information on her or her family, please let me know. Her parents names were Ida and John. I believe they were born in Sweden.

Re: Looking for information on Ed and Belle Burges(s)

BethJorg — 2011-04-15 12:21:16Z

Ed & Belle Burgess are buried in the Osceola Cemetery. Ed was born 19 Apr 1872 and died 12 Aug 1940. Belle was born 6 Jul 1877 and died 30 Apr 1959. I assume these are your people. I am photographing this cemetery and will eventually get to them. Let me know if you need anything else.

Re: thomas skidmore

BethJorg — 2011-04-15 12:17:03Z

Polk County is 2 hours west of Omaha by car, not sure how many miles that is. Will see what I can do. I have to go to the courthouse in May anyway.
Beth Sparrow

Re: thomas skidmore

jw30060 — 2011-04-14 23:49:22Z

beth
photos would be great. if you can find anything at the courthouse would be great, just let me know if there is a charge for copies, i am in georgia and i want to come out there. how far is it from omaha? my email is jw_30060@yahoo.com thanks again john

Re: thomas skidmore

BethJorg — 2011-04-14 22:52:54Z

What kind of info do you want? Birth and death dates are online on Findagrave.com as well as in the directory on the Polk Co. GenWeb site (which seems to be temporarily down). Do you want a gravestone photo? I can do that. There may be death records at the courthouse, which I might be able to do. Just let me know.
Beth Sparrow

thomas skidmore

jw30060 — 2011-04-14 15:31:52Z

i'm looking for any info on thomas and rachel skidmore who are buried in union cemetery in shelby ne thanks

Re: Looking for information on Ed and Belle Burges(s)

ngh411 — 2010-06-19 23:55:59Z

You might consider posting her mother's obituary-what family relationships and names are found in the obit?

Re: Looking for information on Ed and Belle Burges(s)

ngh411 — 2010-06-19 14:04:53Z

1 June 1900 Census, Osceola Village, Polk Co, Nebraska
BURGESS, Edward 28y, head of house, b. April 1872, IL. Father b. Canada. Mother b. Ireland. Married 3y. Farmer
Mary B. 21y, b. July 1878 Iowa. Father b. PA. Mother b. Bohemia. Married 3y. Mother of 1/1 living.
Edward 2y, b. Nov 1897, Nebraska

Looking for information on Ed and Belle Burges(s)

hawkeye76_1 — 2010-06-17 20:38:39Z

I have very little information other than Belle's maiden name was Brown and she lived in Cedar Rapids IA. Their wedding date is listed as Jan 1, 1897.

Her mothers obituary (1898) states they live in Osceola, NE.

Stephen Bull/Margaret Baker Bull Photo

DHinkey8381 — 2009-05-30 15:22:50Z

Does anyone have a decent picture of Stephen Bull and wife Margaret Baker they are willing to share? The one I have is such poor quality.

McBeth, Brent

jlrasch1 — 2009-05-15 21:13:09Z

Brent Lemar McBeth
(June 17, 1915 - May 12, 2009)
Brent McBeth was born June 17, 1915 on a farm in Polk County, Nebraska near the town of Osceola to Robert and Mae Lewis McBeth. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school and later Osceola High School graduating in 1933. On August 2, 1936 he married his high school sweetheart, Edythe Johnson at the Swede Home Lutheran Church in Swede Home, NE. They started farming in 1936 during the depression years and Edythe taught in the country school. After a six-year drought, they decided there must be a better place to farm and as a result they moved to Minnesota. In 1942 they leased a farm near Avoca, MN and farmed there for four years, after which they leased a farm near Lake Wilson, MN, which they later purchased. While on the farm they raised and showed Pinzgauer cattle. In 1977 they retired and moved to a acreage near the farm. Their son, Leo and grandson, Chad, continued to farm the family farm. Brent passed away on May 12, 2009 at his home in Lake Wilson, MN at the age of 93. Brent was active as a 4-H leader, and also active in the Farm Bureau. He served on the Lake Wilson Elevator Board and the Murray County Fair Board. He was an active member of Sillerud Lutheran Church in rural Balaton, MN. He taught Sunday school and served on a variety of church committees and on the church board. Brent enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, traveling, gardening and woodworking. Brent had a wonderful sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife, Edythe McBeth of Lake Wilson, MN, four children and their spouses, Annette McBeth of Madison Lake, MN, Anita and Garrett Mayer of Tracy, MN, Clair and Delores McBeth of Fergus Falls, MN, and Leo and Connie McBeth of Lake Wilson, MN, and special daughter and friend, Sue Frost of Madison Lake, MN. Six grandchildren, Leslie Anderstrom, Jackie and (Terry) Lider, Patty and (Trevor) Johnson, Lindsay McBeth, Wendy and (Paul) LeTendre, and Chad McBeth, six great-grandchildren, Morgan Lider, Grace Lider, Halie Johnson, Drew Johnson, Molly LeTendre, and Jack LeTendre, one brother, Robert McBeth of Newburg, OR. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Neal, Arden, and Glenn McBeth, and one sister, Vareane Foltz.
Funeral Services at Sillerud Lutheran Church rural Balaton, MN, on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Steven Quist officiating. Interment is at Sillerud Lutheran Cemetery, rural Balaton, MN.

Re: Surname: GAHN

dorisbinger35 — 2009-04-13 17:08:31Z

Patricia: Our Gahn's are from Germany and I am still searching for my female lines who came over here in differnt timespans..They did have relatives in MN,MICH.Calif.,for sure..from Baden+Hessen. I do have their
yrs.when they came over,names and so on. Thanks for responding Doris.

Re: Surname: GAHN

pwarner45 — 2009-04-13 06:41:34Z

Doris. My name is Patricia Warner. My Grandfather was Charles A. Gahn, immigrated from Sweden. He was the husband and father of the persons who are buried in Stromsberg, Nebraska. His wife died in childbirth along with their child. He remarried a woman from Hartford, my grandmother Lydia Anderson Gahn. Together they had one child, born in Polk, Nebraska, Ramona M. Gahn. Please feel free to contact me. I realize this message is 7 years after your posting. I was so suprised to see this. Sincerely, Patricia Warner

Bernard Siedel - St. Andrews Cemetary

Franz_Seidel — 2009-01-04 04:52:01Z

My great great grandfather was supposedly buried in St Andrews Cemetary, Polk County in 1908. Looking to confirm this information and any other information on him.