Sheridan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

PARKS, Dorsey and Florence Hattie Baker Parks, looking for descendants

schatz46 — 15 Oct 2006 11:31:02 GMT

Children of Dorsey and Forence:
Bertha G Parks born 1906 married James D Moody
Hazel E Parks born 1910 married Walter Russell
Joseph Paul Parks born 1917 married Ruby Cotton
Rose Irene Parks born 1920 married William Gardner

Would like to share family history.

Thanks, Carol Schatz

1900 Sheridan Co., Liberty Precinct location

davidewing44 — 3 Oct 2008 2:28:20 GMT

Does anyone know where the "Liberty Precinct" was in Sheridan County, Nebraska referenced in the 1900 census? I am seeking the burial place of a Mary Shefneer who died sometime between the 1900 census and 1910 census. In 1900, she and her husband William Sheffener (sp.) are found in Liberty Precinct, Sheridan Co., NE and by 1910, she is gone and he is living in Reeves Precinct, Cherry Co., NE. I have not been able to find her grave in the Mullen, NE cemetery where the rest of the family is buried, so it leaves me to wonder if maybe she is buried in Sheridan County.

There was a Sheffner family at Hay Springs that were cousins so possibly its up that direction?

Sarah Mabel "May Belle" Ellis Goslin Hockenberry

Sid264 — 14 Mar 2004 3:56:24 GMT

I would like to find the date and place of death of Sarah Mabel "May Belle" Ellis Gosling Hockenberry who resided in Gordon in 1984. Sarah was then 96 years of age. Sarah, who first married Percy GOSLIN, second married HOCKENBERRY, is the mother of Mrs. Allen PARKER (Helen Jean GOSLIN) who died 29 Jun 2000 Gordon and of Mrs. Cecil BUCHAN (Blanche GOSLIN who died 3 Apr 1989 Rushville. Sarah is a member of my ELLIS family tree, d/o Rasselas Ellis of Iowa and these daughters were cousins of mine..

Thank you,
Sid

Potash factory in Hoffland, Sheridan County

modonnell05 — 2 Mar 2008 12:52:41 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the potash factory that wa sin Sheridan County in 1920? Are there any references avaialble on the subject. I think my grandfather worked there as a vulcanizer but don't have much info on why he would have been there. Thanks in advance!

Looking for area of Germany Immigrants came from

solowookie — 28 Mar 2004 6:38:12 GMT

I am looking for the area of Germany that the following people came from; I am assuming that if anybody else has ancestors that migraged in the same time period that they very well may from the same area in Germany.

Charles Witt was born in Germany in 1876, and married Emma Kaiser who was born in Germany in 1881.

I did not know when the Kaisers immigrated, or anything else about the family except that Emma was born in 1881, and she had a child in 1900 with Charles in Sheridan County Nebraska, and they are listed in the Milan census.

The Charles Witt family migrated from Germany between 1877 and 1882. Charles Witts father was John Witt, and mother was Ricka. John was born 1850 in Germany, Ricka (mothers name may be incorrect) was born in 1855 in Germany, and Charles was born in 1876 in German also.

BAKER, Robert J Baker, 1843NY - 1899NE

schatz46 — 16 Oct 2006 12:04:04 GMT

Robert J Baker, born in NY and raised near Madison, WI with his parents Barney B Baker and Elsie Williams Baker, moved to Sheridan Co. NE in the 1880's with his wife Mary Thorton Baker and their children. Children were: John Waterman Baker and Florence Hattie Baker.

Looking for descendants and information on these families.

Thanks, Carol

Identity of 5 men in this photo, one believed to be Quartus M. Skinner (1869-1949)

lyndaturner72 — 7 Aug 2008 2:57:22 GMT

I found your name by visiting the Cherry County site on U.S. GenWeb and have enjoyed looking through the pages there. While attending a Skinner family reunion last summer in Cherry County, Nebraska, my first cousin and I came across this photo of 5 men. I believe the man in the upper right is my grandfather, Quartus Monroe Skinner (1869-1949), but no family members had any idea of the identities of the others. Do you have any idea what period of time this photograph came from or have any idea how I might find out who these men might be? Do you think they might be businessmen of some kind? Thanks for your time.

Lynda (Skinner) Turner
lynda_turner72@yahoo.com

Obit-Virgil Eugene Salisbury 1908/1910

tory1234 — 26 Mar 2002 4:05:20 GMT

Virgil Eugene Salisbury was born March 19, 1908. Died August 20, 1910 aged two years, five months, seven days, after a severe illness of 36 hours in which he had five spasms till all his strength was exhasted. And which the words "I can't Mamma Byb Bye" he became unconcious and at 2 o'clock Friday morning his little spirit departed from this earth to the Great Beyond. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kuhler at the home. Internment took place at Bethel Cemetery 21, 1910.

Lonely the house and sad the hours,
Since our dear babys gone.
But god has surely thought it best
to take him home to be at rest.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our darling baby. Mr. and Mrs. Gid Salisbury.

Submitted by Carol Salisbury Schatz. fcschatz@gorge.net

Marion R and brother Melvin O Osborn

ChuckPerry369 — 15 Jul 2008 5:03:05 GMT

Looking for any information about these brothers. Obituaries would be great as I have no family for either one.

MARION OSBORN 04 Mar 1917 Aug 1981 69343 (Gordon, Sheridan, NE) 69343 (Gordon, Sheridan, NE) 505-16-4726 Nebraska

MELVIN OSBORN 11 May 1918 Apr 1961 (not specified) (none specified) 505-14-6692 Nebraska

Thanks,
Chuck

HELLER - Rushville, Nebraska

KHenderson8916 — 4 Jan 2008 5:58:24 GMT

I am trying to find information about the Mac and Amelia HELLER family who lived in Rushville in the early 1900s.

John W. Estabrook

JaniceThompson3358 — 22 Jan 2004 4:15:22 GMT

Found an old obit in family Bible. However, part of it is missing. Maybe someone can help me with this. Obit reads:
John W. Estabrook was born Nov. 6, 1849 at Munson, Ind. He was married to Sarah Trout March 11, 1877. Together they came west in the year 1885 and settled near Gordon, Neb. being among the first people to come to that section of the tate. Later they moved with their family to the vicinity of Johnstown where they made their home until the time of writing. To this happy union were born 5 sons and 2 daughters, 2 sons of whom have preceded him to the Land of Rest. Deceased joined the Christian church at the early age of 15 years but in later life connected himself with the M.E. Church to which doctrine he was ever faithful unto the end. He passed out of this life Dec. 30, 1913 at 5:30 a.m. at the family home in Johnstown, aged 64 years, 1 month and 24 days. He was a kind father and faithful companion and held the highest respect of all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, three..........

and it ends there. Do now know where Johnstown is, what newspaper or nothing. Can anyone tell me if this Johnstown in near Gordon?? Cannot find Johnstown, Neb. on the map. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. You may e-mail me direct or post here. Thank you

Silas and Asentha

kskinner151 — 3 Mar 2008 12:32:06 GMT

They also had a son named Walter Pegg Mills who married Ida bell Moore and had my great grandmother Iva asenath Mills who Married John Crawford

Liebrecht Family from Brunnental, Russia

sherriestahl1 — 24 Feb 2008 8:43:51 GMT

Looking for Naturalization info on the following family....also births/deaths/marriages...or any info about them when they lived in Sheridan County NE. They went to Canada abt 1901....and lived up in Saskatchewan.

1900 FEDERAL CENSUS/ USA:
NE, Sheridan, Douglas Precinct
SD 6, ED 176, Sht 9B, 2/4 on ancestry.com
enumerated 20 June 1900
Lebrecht, Fred, head, b March 1858, age 42, m 18 yrs, b Germ, came to US 1882 15 NA, farmer
Lebrecht, Katrina, wife, b Oct 1874??, age 35, m 18 yrs, 9/8 children, b Germ, to US 1882
Lebrecht, Frederick, son, b Aug 1882, age 17, single, b NY,
Lebrecht, Jacob, son, b Dec 1887, age 12, single, b NE
Lebrecht, Adam, son, b Jan 1890, age 10, single, b NE
Lebrecht, George, son, b Apr 1892, age 8, single, b NE
Lebrecht, Katie, daughter, b Aug 1893, age 6, single, b NE
Lebrecht, William, son, b July 1894, age 5, single, b NE
Lebrecht, Daniel, son, b Feb 1896, age 4, b NE
Lebrecht, Meda, daughter, b Feb 1898, age 2 b NE

Pochon Family

DentonRldntn — 8 Sep 2003 3:10:52 GMT

I am looking for information on the children of Eugenie Forestier and Louis Pochon of Sheridan County, NE. I believe their names are:
Roger, Emma, Henrietta and Germaine.

Fate of Eddie C Lawrence, son of Wm H Lawrence

emercityxl — 20 Aug 2007 2:10:51 GMT

I am attempting to determine the fate of Eddie C Lawrence, son of William Howe Lawrence

I know that he [age 44] married Ruth B Seeley [age 32] in 1933 in Sheridan County and that they had at least one son (Kenneth, born ca. 1934).

CLUES:
*Ruth Lawrence was noted in the 1934 obit for her younger brother - "in Hay Springs, NE."

*Ruth Lawrence was noted in her half sister's 1940 obit - living in Harrison Co, Iowa

*Ruth was noted in her stepfather's 1944 obit with the name of her second husband and living in Wisconsin.

These clues suggests that either they divorced or Eddie died sometime between 1934 and 1943.

The only other thing I know about him is that according to a brief biography about his brother in the "Centenial History of Hay Springs" - Eddie had preceded him is death and his brother died in the 1970's.

He was not listed in the SSDI, which is not unusual since that index is date restricted and is not all inclusive.

If anyone knows what happened to him: his separation from his wife or his death, please advise.

Gary Kartchner
SLC, UT

Anna Christine (PETERSEN) JUNGCK (1871-1947) obit

James Hutchinson — 3 Apr 2002 3:33:10 GMT

Frederick C. Witt

nulf00 — 3 Sep 2007 12:24:34 GMT

Looking for information on Frederick C. Witt's mother, Christina Doss Witt and brother John Witt. Frederick came from Germany abt 1881-82 and lived in Danville, IL for a while, met his wife, Fredericka and moved to Brazil, IN in Clay Co. It is said that his brother John lived in Rushville, Sheridan Co. NE and that their mother also lived with John and died in Sheridan Co,NE in 1899. I hope that someone has info on this Sheridan family, as Christina (Elizabeth)Doss Witt is my gg-grandmother. Someone put the Clay Co., IN History of Frederick C. Witt on Linkpendium Web site and didn't leave a contact??

Hollowell Cem. Sheridan Co. NE

patticakeo1 — 28 Jul 2007 2:03:07 GMT

Hi,
Desperately looking for someone to take a photo at Hollowell Cemetery near Gordon in Sheridan Co. Have found online an inscription which reads "Crofutt, Henry's baby boy-1910" Henry was my grandfather, he was living there with his family at that time, but this would be a baby we have no record of. There is no death cert. for him.
Thank you.
Pat Owens-OH

Maler/Mahler Yockey--death notice

LindaS272 — 20 Jun 2006 4:57:23 GMT

Would appreciate any information on this family in Gordon, NE. I'm looking for a death notice of my g-grandfather, Maler Yockey, died about 1903 and left my g-grandmother with two sons and a daughter. They are in the 1900 census but then he disappears and she remarried in 1906.

SANDELL, Frank Otto 1859-1932 Obit

tory1234 — 11 Jul 2007 12:41:07 GMT

Frank Otto Sandell was born in Sweden Jan 15, 1859, and passed away at the home of his son-in-law, N. S. Tausan in Clinton February 4, 1932 at the age of 73 years and 19 days.
Mr. Sandell came to the United States in 1878 being at the time 19 years of age. He lived for a time in Connecticut, but in 1884 he came to Omaha, moving from that place to Sheridan County. He was married to Nellie Swanson in 1886, and settled on a homestead northwest of Gordon where he lived as a farmer over thirty years.
Shortly after his marriage, both he and his wife were converted to the Christian faith and were active and faithful in promoting the work of Christianity in their neighborhood. Mrs. Sandell preceded him in death, passing away in 1895. In the year 1901 he was married to Mrs. Susan Salisbury, a widow with five children, and proved himself afather indeed to the children, and solicitous for their welfare. The mother passed away in 1910.
Mr. Sandell lived a consistent Christian life and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the M.E. Church of Gordon but has passed on and is now a member of the Church Triumphant.
He leaves to mourn, the daughter, Mrs. N. S. Tausan (Hattie Salisbury Tausan) of Clinton, the boys, Vern Salisbury of Gordon, Clarence Salisbury of East Liverpool, Ohio, Earl Salisbury of Rushville, a sister Mrs. Minnie Walstron, two nieces, Mrs. Frank Peterson and Mrs. Henry Possehl of Broken Bow and a brother and a sister living in Sweden, besides a host of friends.
The deceased was laid to rest on Saturday afternoon, Febr. 6th, services being conducted by Rev. O. P. Bottom at the M. E. Church in Clinton
Thus another of the pioneers has gone to his reward.
THE GORDON JOURNAL, Feb. 11, 1932

Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

patticakeo1 — 7 Jul 2007 5:48:16 GMT

Hi,
Is there anyone who has a copy of "Retracing Old Trails", written by Frank O'Rourke? From what I understand, it contains the author's recollections working on the Spade Ranch in 1910. My Grandparents, Henry and Sophia CROFUTT lived and worked there about the same time and would love to know if my family name is mentioned in this book. Thank you.

Patricia Owens-OH

Hallowell (Hollowell) Cemetery

patticakeo1 — 3 Jul 2007 10:13:25 GMT

Hi,
Does anyone know if Hallowell Cemetery still exists? I found online at Find A Grave an inscription which said "Crofutt-Henry's baby boy-1910. The person who posted the inscription also said "He was born without eyes". Henry Crofutt was my grandfather, and lived in that area at the time. We have never seen any evidence of a baby boy born in 1910, and why is just Henry's name on the inscription and not my grandmother's? Am beginning to think maybe he fathered a child with another woman? If anyone lives near this cemetery would love to have a picture. Also, what are the odds of a death certificate existing for this child's death in 1910? We do have info from grandpa's Bible that they had a baby daughter who they named Esther who was born May 27, 1910 and died June 3, 1910 in that area, and where could she be buried?
Thanks for any help. I'm desperate!!!!!!!!

Patricia Owens-Wellington, OH

Daniel Edward Thomas-Rushville

PeggyThomas90 — 22 Aug 2006 2:07:49 GMT

Looking for information on Daniel Edward Thomas, Married to Edith Hattie Burtzloff, 7 children, Albert William,Danny Bernard, Lloyd Edward, William Lyle, Raymond Leroy, Ruth Fern, Joy Logan.
Daniel had another son Howard Edward Thomas b.1901 with his first wife Grace may Washburn, Howard was born in Humboldt SD

MARTHA "MATTIE" P OR BENNER SCHERTZBERG

w5cgh — 1 May 2007 2:15:41 GMT

Looking for any information on Martha "Mattie" P (Scull) SCHERTZBERG or her family. Mattie was born in 1870 in Iowa and can't be found in either the 1900 or 1910 US census. The 1920 US census shows her living with her husband Benner Schertzberg and daughter Augusta in Wolf Creek, Sheridan Co, NE. The 1930 census shows Mattie as widowed and living with her daughter in Rushville, Sheridan Co, NE. The census shows Benner living in Saunders County, NE in 1900 and Saline County, NE in 1910, and single both years.

After the 1930 census, the trail on Mattie is cold until a family letter in the 1940's where she's now married to Charles M Veach and living in Seattle, WA. He was born in NC and died in Seattle in 1951, and she died there in 1963. Her daughter Augusta also lived in Washington state as late as 2003, but the trail is cold on her as well and she is most likely deceased.

Questions:

1) What was the date (1920-30) of Benner Schertzberg's death and where is he buried? I'm assuming somehwere in Sheridan Co.

2) Where was Mattie between the 1930 census and her 1940's family letter?

3) Where and when did Mattie connect with Charles Veach and why or when did they move to Washington state? Does Charles Veach have a connection to Sheridan County or to Nebraska?

Lots of information and lots of questions. Any help there in Sheridan County??

Thanks in advance.

Brad Bradfield

Peggy Tausan - Rushville

tory1234 — 24 May 2007 10:13:55 GMT

I am trying to contact Peggy Tausan. Does any one have an email address for her.

Thanks, Carol Schatz

LOOKUP REQUEST

w5cgh — 10 May 2007 5:39:17 GMT

Is anyone available to do records research at the Sheridan County courthouse?? I'm looking for any or all of the following:

1) Any property records for the farm owned by Benner and Mattie Schertzberg. According to Mattie's daughter, this was "12 miles NW of Rushville," which I assume is still in Sheridan County. I don't need the formal or official records, but copies of the basic information on the original purchase, the legal description (twp, range, section, etc), and the ultimate disposition of the property would be most helpful. Benner died in 1924, and Mattie apparently owned the property for a number of years after that. My guess is that Mattie ultimately lost this property to taxes as so many others did back then. The name of the current owner of the property would be interesting as well, as I might try to visit the property some day.

2) A marriage record for Mattie Schertzberg's later marriage to a man named Veach, first name probably Charles. Mattie Schertzberg is still listed as widowed in the 1930 US census, so the marriage was after that, but the marriage didn't last long and in about 1938-39 Mattie moved to Washington state where she lived the rest of her life, dying in 1963. It's doubtful that Mattie ever divorced Veach.

If anyone is available to help me I would be very greatful.

Regards,

Brad

Nebraska Potash Factory

modonnell05 — 7 May 2007 1:06:49 GMT

Is there any record that anyone knows about that might have information about the people who worked at the Potash Factory in Hoffland, Sheridan County? I believe my grandfather George W. Hamilton may have worked there in 1920 and I would like to have more information about it and any possible existing documentation.

SANDERS, Samuel W. Obituary and/or photo

mrnursern1 — 28 Apr 2007 10:26:32 GMT

My gg grandfather, Samuel W. Sanders died June 11, 1914 in Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska. I know he is buried at Fairview Cemetery, and I have his death certificate. I would like to attain a copy of his obituary (if there is one). I would love to attain a copy of a photo of him and/or his wife, Georgia Ann (Pace) Sanders. They lived in Rushville from about 1890 until after Samuel's death (after a tornado). If anyone can help, I would be so greatful. I can also be reached at Mrnursern@aol.com
Alexander R. Fischer
Rock Island, Illinois

William Anthony NABINGER

remguyus — 15 Apr 2007 2:32:06 GMT

Searching for Information on William Anthony Nabinger; b. 2/11/1897, Davison Co., SD; son of William Nabinger & Jennie Any Closson/Clossen. Raised by mother & step-father James Farrell. Lived in Antelope Co. in 1900, Cherry Co. in 1918, & Sheridan Co. in 1930. Had sisters Inez and Iva Nabinger; Step-siblings Sarah & Wilford Farrell.

Who was the newspaper editor in 1903?

bluedode — 17 Mar 2007 9:54:49 GMT

Can you help me?
Who was the newspaper editor in 1903, as described in the exerpt below from webpage:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nesherid/echoes/oct08-2003.htm
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Echoes of the Past, Oct 8, 2003 by Helen Selee
100 Years Ago - 1903
Mrs. E.J. Ballengee and Mrs. C.C. Booth, from Don City, Iowa, the former being the mother and the latter a sister of the editor’s wife, arrived in Gordon Tuesday morning on a visit. We suppose a fellow has to be good when his mother-in-law is around.
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...I believe his last name was Ballengee.

Thanks for listening!

Dorothy Lueck

Laura E Bollinger

tigerlilysmama — 10 Mar 2007 7:27:54 GMT

Looking for the spouse of Laura E Bollinger born 1926 probably Reno,Sheridan County. Her parents were Benjamin Franklin Bollinger and Grace Jones. Laura may have moved to California later(only an assumption) or stayed in Nebraska.
Thak you

Lynn Dell Benson

Clara — 17 Jul 2005 6:45:19 GMT

Lynn Dell Benson was born Sept. 19,1935 at Martin, SD to Darrell and Grace (Provost) Parlasa. She died March 3, 1992 at her rural Gordon, NE home.
Lynn Dell grew up at Martin and was a graduate of Bennett County High School. She later moved to California.
On Feb. 26,1955 she was married to Don Benson in California. They lived there for a short time then moved back to Gordon. Five children were born to this union.
Lynn Dell was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church in Gordon and St. Leo's Altar Society.
Preceding her in death were her father and her father-in-law, Alfred Benson. She is survived by her husbnad, Don of Gordon; children: Donell and husband, Lonnie Tausan of Rushville, Jonett and husband, Kelly Morava of Torrington, WY. Travis and wife, Sherri Benson of Belle Fouche, SD, Daneen and husband Shelly Anderson of Alliance, and Kody Benson of Gordon. Also surviving are parents, Dewey and Grace Gonsalves of Crescent City, CA and mother-in-law, Margaret Benson of Gordon; sisters Sandra Mannina of San Jose, CA, Karyle and Bob Dickey of Crescent City, CA and brother, Darrell and Laura Parasca of Crescent City, CA, brother-in-law Blaine and Patsy Benson of Valentine and sister-in-law, Marlene Groves of Sioux Falll, SD, six granchildren and numberous nieces and nephews.
Lynn Dell's love and enjoyment of her children and grandchildren will always be remembered.
Funeral services were held March 7 at St. Leo's Catholic Church with interment in the Gordon Cemetery.
Valentine Republican 3-18-1992

cravath family

Dalmission — 31 Jan 2007 12:59:52 GMT

i would like any information on my family .i am m.d cravaths great grandson my mother is loretta faye cravath bayliss.my name is kenneth dale bayliss. thank you

Laura E Bolinger

tigerlilysmama — 26 Jan 2007 7:44:00 GMT

Need marriage date for Laura E Bolinger born 1926 in Sheridan County.Parents were Benjamin F and Grace V Bolinger. She married a man named Hayes. If there is a marriage list where all Bolinger marriages might be listed I would appreciate that site.
Thank you

need obit. please from Sheridan Co. Nebraska

LindleyWicks — 30 Oct 2006 8:52:59 GMT

July 1891, maybe june through August. But about the 10th to the 19th can't read date well that we have. Our grandfather, while working for a railroad fell off the train and was killed.

Some nice women a while ago sent me a copy. But someone took it from my collection

It was a nice long article written on his death. E. A. Newton or Ed Newton or Edgar Allen Newton had three children in Dawes Co. and a wife.. It read it body was taken to Wi. for burial. This article meant alot to us as a family. If any one can locate it. WE will reinburse your time and costs. Thank you

Candy
candymjacobson@netscape.net

BAKER, John Waterman born 1881NE - 1977NE

schatz46 — 16 Oct 2006 12:16:22 GMT

John Waterman Baker and his wife Anna Kohout Baker, married in 1907 in Rushville, NE and their children:
Robert 1909 died at birth
Evelyn M 1910 married Harold Thompson
Albert Ray 1912
Mildred E 1913 married Charles Wickwire
Ira John 1914 married Zelotes Beach
Lois M 1928 married Robert Abbott

Looking for descendants to share family history.

Thanks, Carol

James & Margaret Cook Andrews

Carol — 5 Oct 2006 8:21:53 GMT

Margaret was living in Hay Spring's in 1926. I believe her husband James had died - Does someone have access to the census for 1920 & 1930 to see if James is found living there in 1920 and if any children - also looking for cemetery and dates of death for both of them.

thank you for any help.

Obit look up please

geney4me — 2 Oct 2006 3:14:14 GMT

I need an obit look up for Ezra Elwood. He died July 11 1972

thank you

Mrs.James Andrews 1926 living in Hay Springs, Neb

carol — 4 Oct 2006 5:26:50 GMT

Does anyone have a city directory for 1926 ? Hay Springs Neb. I am looking for James Andrews - I have an obit here listing Mrs. James Andrews living there. Looking for her first name - and if the Andrews are buried there in Hay Springs.

thank you for your time and trouble.

Family History Center in Gordon

Carol Schatz — 28 Sep 2006 1:13:05 GMT

Is the family history center still running there? If so can someone send me the address and phone number? The phone number posted on this site is no longer valid.

Thanks, Carol

Bertha Woods, Hay Springs

Ed Van Horn — 28 Jun 2006 4:29:34 GMT

Recent information from obituaries for Bertha's parents, Byron Van Buskirk and Mattie Van Buskirk (Matilda Etta Van Horn), revealed that in 1952 and 1955 Bertha was living in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Any information regarding marriage, births or deaths associated with Bertha, her husband or children would be appreciated.

History of Hay Springs - Lookup request

ColleenLill76 — 11 Sep 2006 1:54:40 GMT

Hi,

I'm hoping someone on the list has access to the book "The History of Hay Springs, Nebraska and the surrounding area : the first 100 years, 1885-1985".

If so, I would like to request a lookup for the surnames Winsor, Getman, Canfield. I appreciate any help that anyone can give.

regars,

Colleen Lill
Canada

schools

shirley(walton)crone — 25 Jul 2006 12:03:23 GMT

was wanting to get school records back in the 40's the name of the schools attended . was not sure where I should go to with this can someone help me

Thanks

Obit: Esther Elvina Sandoz

EchoFisherRenner — 12 Sep 2006 7:53:56 GMT

From Hay Springs News / Star, Hay Springs, Sheridan Co., Nebraska, 4 July 1968. Plese contact me for further information on this family.
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- Esther Elvina Sandoz -
Esther Elvina Sandoz, the daughter of William Constant Sandoz and Susanne Moriter (Morier) was born Oct. 22, 1886, at Aigle Vaud Switzerland. She came to America in 1904, at the age of 18 years, and has been a long time resident of Sheridan County, having lived here for 63 years, in the Sandhills.

On June 25, Tuesday evening at 10:30 p.m., she died at the Parkview Nursing Home, in Rushville, Nebr., after a lingering illness. Her age was 81 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Esther was united in marriage to Felix Sandoz on April 10, 1907, at the Paul Sandoz home in Hay Springs. To this union were born 5 children. Esther and Felix had two great occasions in their lives; celebrating their golden wedding anniversary in April 1967 (1957), and the 60th, in April 1967.

Those who preceded her in death were her parents, and a son, Clarence Herman, in September 1921.

Those who mourn her passing are her beloved, faithful husband, Felix of Rushville; a son Ollie Felix Sandoz, of Storm Lake, IA.; three daughters, Blanche Hilda DeHaven, Evelyn Susanne Trenkle and Florence Anita Fisher, all of Hay Springs. There are eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and two great, great, grand-children, several relatives and a host of friends.

She was a member of WCTU, and the Methodist WSCS, and a member of the Morse Memorial Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Rushville, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Peter D. Trucano, officiating. Interment was at the Fairview Cemetery with Chamberlain Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Obit: William Constant Sandoz

EchoFisherRenner — 12 Sep 2006 7:17:30 GMT

Obit: Lena (Pochon) Sandoz

EchoFisherRenner — 12 Sep 2006 7:02:25 GMT

Newtons? in Haysprings, Nebraska

candymjacobson55 — 30 Oct 2006 8:53:44 GMT

Does anyone please, have access to records that might tell me, what these initals stood for.

It was wm. H. newton . Time frame 1891, I'd like to know who he was, profession etc.

Thank you for your time
candy
candymjacobson@netscape.net

Grandfather information

kdkasper — 1 Jul 2006 1:31:47 GMT

All I have been able to find is his birth in Hay Springs Ne. Sept 20, 1886. I have located his parents burial spot in Frontier co. Ne. Would like any info at all. Don't know where they came from, parentsss or such. I have hit a wall.

mcmahon photo

Moni Hourt — 12 Sep 2006 4:20:38 GMT

Several months ago I saw a photo on an Ellsworth site, that said something presidential train at Ellsworth It was apparently taken by Mcmahon, I tried to go back and find it but didn't. Does anyone know where it was taken and by whom?
Moni Hourt
rhourt@bbc.net

Forster/Trumbull families

mamasue9 — 8 Jul 2006 3:44:07 GMT

I am looking for any info on Susie E. Forster and/or Albert B. Trumbull. Susie is my Grandmother. Albert - I believe was her first husband. She married Alvin T. Groves in 1916. She died when my mother was a week old (1919).

Obit for Minnie Jane Hupp

Ellen Hupp — 7 Aug 2006 4:29:12 GMT

Photos of Andrew W. Hupp

Ellen Hupp — 31 Jul 2006 8:54:42 GMT

We are looking for any photos of Andrew W. Hupp who was Marshall/Police Chief in Gordon around the turn of the century (1900).

My Rye family

Debbi Rye — 29 Aug 2003 2:54:04 GMT

Have been told that some Rye's may have lived in Sheridan Co. My Rye line goes back to Solomom born 1755, probably in Richmond Co, NC. Would greatfully appreciate any help I can get. And will share my info. Thanks, Debbi

Edgar and Isabella Case Obituaries

sheriflandrick — 23 Feb 2006 4:52:36 GMT

I am interested in locating obituaries for Edgar Lewis Case and his wife Isabella Nelson Case. He died 29 Sept 1929 at Batesland, SD and she died 30 Nov 1942 at Angora, NE. Both are buried at the Gordon, NE cemetery. Thank you, Sheri Cox

Samuel T. Wallace

Clara — 4 Aug 2005 1:04:33 GMT

Samuel T. Wallace was born in Blair county, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10,1841 and died at Thermopolis, Wyo. May 15,1921. He was made an orphan when eight years of age and until the opening of the Civil War he made his home with Mr. Harnish, a farmer.
When Pres. Lincoln issued his first call for volunteers he enlisted in Co. M. of the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry and served for the duration of the war. At the close of the war he went to Tama County, Iowa, where on April 10 1861 he was married to Mary C. More. To this union were born twelve children, six of whom are living: E.A Wallace, of Gordon; S.A. Wallace of Oakland, Calif; Mrs. Irene G. Crittenden of Los Angeles; Mrs. Fannie M. Hull of Tracy, Calif; Miss Vene Wallace of Thermopolis, Wyo; Mrs. Ethel McNeal of Long Beach, Calif.
In 1886 he moved to Sheridan county, Ne and settled on a farm seven miles east of Gordon, which place he considered his home until the time of his death, although for the past few years he has spent his winters and part of his summers in California.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church at Gordon, Ne and he was buried in the Gordon cemetery, beside his wife who passed away 27 years ago.
Gordon Journal 5-26-1921

Seeking information on Pittullo ancestors

Melbatoast37 — 25 Feb 2006 10:33:22 GMT

I'm looking for information on my gr-gr-gr grandparents and my gr-gr grandparents. Records show that James Drysdale Pittullo, Francis Pittullo and Lorenzo Pittullo are buried in Sheridan. I'm hoping for any pictures or articles they may be in any stories. When they may have moved there? James Drysdale was in the Civil War if that helps.

Any information or advice on where I could search would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

black elk obit

hoerler — 28 Mar 2006 1:57:19 GMT

I am looking for an obit on Cynthia Maria Black Elk
died March 13 1998
In Rushville I think
Thanks for your help
Audrey

George W. and Sarah J. Hamilton

modonnell05 — 16 Mar 2006 9:13:22 GMT

I am trying to figure out where/when Sarah J. (Loudenback) Hamilton (b. 1853) died. She and her husband George lived in Colorado at the time of the 1910 census; in the 1920 census George was living in Sheridan County and was listed as a widower. I have not had luck from Colorado death records so think Sarah may have died in Nebraska between 1910 and 1920 in Nebraska. George was a minister so perhaps they moved to Nebraska for that reason. Thanks for any advice!

Ellwanger's Photo, Rushville, NE

schatz46 — 15 Mar 2004 11:46:44 GMT

Anybody know anything about this early 1900's photo studio? Were the plates saved and possibly stored with a historical society? Have an old photo of a lady taken there. Thanks, Carol

Edward D Higgens, born 1851 Iowa, married Ruth E. Bell, lived near Clinton

schatz46 — 11 Jan 2006 11:06:22 GMT

Looking for information on Edward Drake Higgens, born 3 Jun 1879 Iowa, married Ruth Evelyn Bell (born 21 Feb 1878), 14 July 1903 Rushville, NE. Edward died 27 Feb. 1951 NE?, Ruth died 29 July 1966 NE?. Their children were:Helen, Dorothy, Audry, Miles, all born in NE. Looking for obituaries and family members to share family history. My side stems from Ruth Evelyn Bell, her mother Helen Caroline Tracy, sister to my GG Grandmother Catherine J. Tracy Gleason.
Thanks for any help!
Carol

Phyllis Marlene (Brownlow) Rose obituary

dra49 — 18 Jan 2006 12:27:44 GMT

Obituary Lookup

dra49 — 18 Jan 2006 12:27:44 GMT

I am looking for the obituaries on my Gotheridge family. Thank you for your help.
GOTHRIDGE Ernest A. Jan 20 1920 Mar 28 1944
GOTHERIDEGE Edna Helen 1897 1934
GOTHERIDGE Ruth 24 Oct 1903 12 Oct 1986
GOTHERIDGE George Henry 23 Jun 1925 5 Jul 1927

Thank you,
Jo

Lucille Mae Colwell Crabb Obituary

dra49 — 18 Jan 2006 12:27:44 GMT

The News-Times, Newport, OR December 24, 2003

Lucille Crabb

Lucille Mae Colwell Crabb, 84, of Klamath Falls, formerly of Lincoln City, died at her home Dec. 13, 2003, following a battle with cancer.

She was born March 12, 1919, in Sheridan County, Neb., to Cora (Whitehead) and Benjamin Dexter.

She married Hubert "Pat" Colwell in 1939. They moved to Oregon in 1945 and settled in Vale in 1946. They divorced in 1966.

She married Claude Crabb in 1968. They traveled throughout the United States and settled in Lincoln City. He preceded her in death in 1980.

She lived on the Oregon coast for 25 years, and moved to Klamath Falls recently to be near her daughters.

She loved her terrier, Snooper.

She was a fan of the Portland TrailBlazers basketball team, enjoyed reading, and held an interest in flowers and hummingbirds.

Survivors include six children from her marriage to Hubert Colwell: sons and daughter-in-law, Benjamin and Nelda Colwell of Roy, Utah, and Edward Colwell of Lincoln City; daughters and sons-in-law Patricia "Trish" and Dick Brasket and Kathleen Long and Mike Ellis, all of Klamath Falls, Linda Colwell and Jim Kuoni of Lincoln City, and Tommi Colwell and Michael Cortopassi of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister and brother-in-law, Alpha Betts and her husband, Glen of Sylvia, Ill.; two brothers and sisters-in-law Gordon Dexter and his wife, Gloria, of Davenport, Iowa, and Laurence Dexter and his wife Linda of Crawford, Neb.; 38 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by eight siblings.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Ward's Klamath Funeral Home, 1945 Main Street, Klamath Falls. Disposition was by cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to a local hospice.

Brownlow Family

dra49 — 18 Jan 2006 12:27:44 GMT

US Census 1920, Pine Creek Pct., Sheridan Co., NE - M.D. & Minnie S. Cravath

echo001 — 26 Dec 2005 8:52:49 GMT

1920 US Census, Pine Creek Precinct, Sheridan County, Nebraska, enumerated Jan 12-15, 1920.

M. D. Cravath, head, white, male, age 64, married, born US, father born US, mother born US.

living with wife Minnie S. Cravath, white, female, age 45, married, born US, father born Unknown US, mother born Unknown US.

1900 US Census, Pine Creek Pct, Sheridan Co., NE - Myrtillus, Albert, Austin & Margaretta Cravath

echo001 — 26 Dec 2005 8:51:31 GMT

1900 US Census, Pine Creek Precinct, Sheridan County, Nebraska, enumerated 23 June 1900.

Myrtillus Cravath, head, white, male, born Aug 1857 in Minnesota, age 42, divorced, married 15 yrs ago, ranchman, owns farm free and clear, can read write and speak English, father born New York, mother born New York.

He is living with his son Albert Cravath, white, male, single, born Nov. 1886, age 13, born Minnesota, father born Minnesota, mother born New York, at school, can read, write and speak English.

Myrtillus is also living with his father Austin Cravath, white, male, married 46 years, born Dec 1832, 67 years old, ranchman, can read write and speak English, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York.

In same house in Myrtillus's mother Margretta Cravath, white, female, married 47 years, born Feb 1832, 68 years of age, 2 children born, 2 children living, no occupation, born Pennsylvania, father born Pennsylvania, mother born Ireland, can read write and speak English.

Observations Around Alliance: M.D. Cravath helps Al Speer family 1923

Echo — 26 Dec 2005 7:48:36 GMT

History of Bequests - M.D. & Minnie (Snethen) Cravath

Echo — 26 Dec 2005 7:37:30 GMT

Notice of Probate - Minnie Snethen Cravath, Dec 1938

Echo — 26 Dec 2005 7:09:10 GMT

Probably from The Sheridan County Star, Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska, Dec 1938.
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Notice of Probate
Estate No. 299 of Minnie Snethen Cravath, deceased in the County Court of Sheridan County, Nebraska.
The State of Nebraska, ss: To all persons interested in said estate, take notice that a petition has been filed for probate of the last Will and Testament and Codicil thereto of said deceased, and for the appointment of H. A. Dale as Executor thereof, which has been set for hearing at two o'clock P.M. January 10, 1938.
DATED December 19th, 1938. (SEAL) Clarence E. Benchoter, County Judge
Published Dec 22, 29, Jan. 5

Notice of Probate - Myrtillus D. Cravath, Aug 1927

Echo — 26 Dec 2005 7:03:19 GMT

From: The Sheridan County Star, date Aug 1937
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Notice of Probate
Estate No. 236 of Myrtillus D. Cravath, deceased, in the County Court of Sheridan County, Nebraska.
The State of Nebraska, ss: To all persons interested in said estate, take notice that a petition has been filed for probate of the last Will and Testament of said deceased, and for the appointment of Minnie Snethen Cravath as Executrix thereof, which has been set for hearing at ten o'clock a.m., September 13th, 1937.
Dated August 23, 1937.
(SEAL) Clarence E. Benchoter, 16-3t. County Judge

Obituary - Minnie (Snethen) Cravath, 12 Dec 1938

Echo — 26 Dec 2005 6:52:52 GMT

Article from the Sheridan County Star, Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska, Thursday, December 15, 1938, front page.
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Mrs. Cravath Rites Held Wednesday: Was Pioneer Resident of County

Mrs. M. D. Cravath, an early resident of western Nebraska and widow of a prominent Sheridan county rancher, passed away at her home in Alliance Monday. She had been ill almost two years.
Born near Humboldt, Nebr., on October 10, 1870, Mrs. Cravath, nee Minnie Snethen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Snethen, was educated in Richardson county schools and in the early part of this century came to western Nebraska where she homesteaded in Pine Creek precinct in Sheridan county. She later met Mr. Cravath, who also had homesteaded in Sheridan county, and they were married January 29, 1904.
Mr. and Mrs. Cravath engaged in ranching southwest of Rushville until three years ago when, because of the poor health of Mr. Cravath, they moved to Alliance. They often spent winters in Florida or California.
Mr. Cravath died in August, 1937. Surviving her are a stopson, Albert D. Cravath of Holtville, California, a brother Frank Snethen of Humbolt, Nebr. and two nieces, Dr. Esther Van Pelt of Willard, N.M. and Mrs. J.H. Vance of Alliance.
Funeral services were held at Baker funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Eastern Star in charge. Burial was made in the Rushville cemetery beside the grave of her husband. Mrs. Cravath was a member of Aloyah chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and the D.A.R. chapter at Frankfort, Ind.

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for copies of the article or for more information, contact me at echo00@tctwest.net

Obituary - M. D. Cravath, Aug 1937

Echo — 26 Dec 2005 6:41:21 GMT

Fannie Prucca Kuchera

Clara — 2 Aug 2005 11:51:08 GMT

Fannie Prucca was born in Prague, Bohemia, March 9,1849
and died at her home twelve miles south of Rushville on May 28,1929. She was united in marriage with Frank Kuchera in 1869. They emmigrated to the United States in 1875, and settled near Marshalltown, Iowa, where they resided for eleven years. In 1886 they moved to Omaha, Ne., where they resided two years. In 1889 they moved to Sheridan Co., Ne., and settled on a homestead twelve miles south of Rushville. Her husband died in 1893 leaving her with a family of eight children and 160 acres of land. She won out in the struggle with hardship that only settlers in that early day can recall. She died in peace and plenty and leaves to mourn the following children: Miss Mary Kuchera, Mrs. Albie Snyder, Jennie Kuchera, Mike H. Kuchera, Fred A. Kuchera, Harry J. Kuchera, Frank M. Kuchera, all of Rushville; besides twelve grand children and a host of friends.
Rushville Standard 6-7-1929

Joseph Masek obit

cindyanderson36 — 29 Jun 2001 2:56:13 GMT

Joseph Stanley Masek died July 15, 1967 at Chadron Community Hospital. He was a retired farmer. Joseph was born in Rushville, Sheridan Co, to Josef and Rosie Dobrava Masek on June 22,1888. He married Josie Vodicka Feb. 27. 1912 in Rushville. Survivors include his wife, four sons, Charles, James, Joe and Art all of Chadron. Three daughters, Mary Sager of White Clay, Alice Wheelock and Mildred Dawkins of Chadron. Brothers John and Elwin, sisters, Bessie Abold, Barbara Hanna, Emma Schildhauer, Agnes Brownlow and Kate Stoehr.

Albert L. BARNUM

KSimpson8841 — 27 Sep 2005 1:34:22 GMT

I'm searching for the death date, burial location & obituaries for Albert BARNUM and his wife Evelyn KIEFFE BARNUM. They were married about 1909, probably at Rushville, and were enumerated for the 1910, 1920, and 1930 census at Rushville, Sheridan County, NE. They were still living at Rushville in 1939. Albert and Evelyn had 4 children: Beulah, Emmett, Helen, and Leslie.

information on the Merriman family that the town was named after

Earl L, Merriman — 6 Aug 2005 8:45:29 GMT

I visited the town of Merriman NE. a few years ago and stopped at the Merriman Cafe for lunch, and was given a menue from the cafe, which I still have.
What I would like to know is the names of The Merriman family the town was named after and where they came from before setteling there, and if available, where they went to after leaving there,
I am sure that they are relatives of mine, also would like to contact some of their off spring (decendants)
Please reply to the above e-mail address
Thank you .
Earl L. Merriman

Thomas L. Trueax

Clara — 4 Aug 2005 2:08:03 GMT

Thomas L. Trueax was born in Indiana on the 6th day of March 1856 and died in Gordon on April 9, 1930.
When only four years old his parents moved to Florence, Ne and later he lived in the Black Hills. He was a long-time resident of Sheridan county, homesteading south of here many years ago. He was married twice, two sons being born to the first marriage and two daughters to the second. One of these daughters died when a child, while the other, Mrs. Carl Grover helped in caring for her father at the last.
"Tom" Trueax as he was always known was an honest, law-abiding citizen, who helped to develop this great western country. While never possessed of great wordly means, he always prided himself in the fact that he kept his credit good and he was known as a man whose word was good. There was nothing mean of spiteful about him, and he leaves behind a large circle who will always remember his friendship and kindly disposition.
The funeral service was held at the Church of God and interment made in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 4-17-1930

Isaac Ralph Otis

Clara — 4 Aug 2005 2:00:18 GMT

Isaac Ralph Otis son of Grant C. and Ella Otis was born on Aug. 25,1897 at Dunlap, Ia and died unexpectedly at the Gordon Memorial hospital Dec. 31,1967.
Ralph as he was known to his many friends, was united in marriage on Sept 7,1919 to Eva Green at Gordon. To this union three children were born; Grant Otis of Sorum, S.D; Lawrence Otis of Cody, Wyo. and Mrs. Harold Morgan of Van Nuys, Calif.
As a loving father and husband, he invested his life in ranching southeast of Gordon until 1950 at which time he moved to Gordon and operated the Otis motel until 1960. At this time he retired and he and his wife moved into their trailer home.
Educated in Clearwater, when Ralph moved to Gordon he became an active member of the First Methodist church and served the church as a trustee. A member of the IOOF for many years, he served his organization as noble grand. Always an encourager, he lived up to his motto to "Be a friend to man".
Survivors include his wife, Eva; three children, Grant, Larry, and Audrey; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; also three cousins, Fern Altrock of Omaha, Lawrence Otis of Costa Mesa, Calif, James Otis of Minneapolis, Minn. and many friends.
Memorial services were held at the First Methodist church of Gordon with burial in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 10,1968

Mrs. Melvin Green

Clara — 4 Aug 2005 1:52:12 GMT

Elliot Osin Crawford

Clara — 4 Aug 2005 1:37:57 GMT

Elliot Osin Crawford was born at Milton, Vermont, Aug 27,1843 and died at his home in Gordon on April 10,1930. Mr. Crawford spent his boyhood in Vermont and eastern Canada. In his early manhood he spent two years at sea when he visited several foreign countries.
In 1862 he answered the call of his country and enlisted in the Union Army in Co. D. 13th Vermont Volunteer Inf. and after 9 months service he was discharged on July 21,1863 at Bruttleboro, Vermont, having served from June 2nd to July 21st beyond his enlistment. He went through the famous and decisive Battle of Gettysburg, which pratically decided the ending of the war and the destiny of the nation.
After he came out of the army he started across the plains with a wagon train that was bound for California but was driven back by the Indians in S.D. From there he went to Omaha and finally settled on a homestead in Colfax County.
He was united in marriage to Mrs. Adeline Waltman in 1885. To this union three children were born: Osin Crawford, a son, who died in infancy; one daughter, Mrs. Edith R. Demmer of Gordon and Mr. Chauncey M. Crawford of Denby, S.D. He also leaves one granddaughter, Miss Eunice Demmer of Gordon.
In the passing of Mr. Crawford, is lost one of our earliest and most highly respected pioneer citizens of Western Nebraska. He came to Nebraska in 1865 and has been a resident of the state for 65 years, 43 of which was spent in Sheridan county.
Until a few years ago, Mr. Crawford made his home at Hay Springs but more recently, he invested near Gordon and both children made their homes here, so he came also. Mr. Crawford was a thrifty citizen of the type that develop a new country.
The funeral service was held from the home and interment made in the Hay Springs cemetery.
Gordon Journal 4-17-1930

Wayne Windom Walker

Clara — 4 Aug 2005 1:24:46 GMT

Wayne Windom Walker, son of John E. and Magdalene Elizabeth Walker was born Aug. 6,1881 at Rising City, in Butler county, Ne. and died Jan 21,1968 at the Gordon Memorial hospital.
When he was three years old he moved with his parents to Gordon in Sheridan county. The family settled on his father's homestead six miles northeast of Gordon arriving on May 10,1885. Here he grew to young manhood and attended the first country schools in that vicinity.
In 1900 he and his two brothers purchased a small piece of land three miles northeast of Eli in Cherry county. Here they built up a cattle ranch which they owned and operated in the name of Walker Brothers for 55 1/2 years. In 1955 they closed out the herd of cattle, sold the land and retired, moving into Gordon.
He was a good supporter of all projects for the betterment of the community. He served as treasurer of the school board of Eli for 40 years. Wayne was not a member of any particular church but he usually attended the Methodist church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by one brother, Ese L. Walker of Gordon; one sister, Mrs. Eva Dennison of Tuthill, S.D. and a number of nephews and nieces of Tuthill. He is also suvived by a number of cousins in other states.
Memorial services were held at the First Methodist church of Gordon with burial in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal Jan 31, 1968

Everett Waterman

Clara — 4 Aug 2005 1:10:37 GMT

Everett Waterman, for many years a resident of Gordon, passed away at a hospital in Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 18 1930 after an illness of three and one half years.
Mr Waterman was born in Chautauqua county, N.Y. April 4,1857 and for many years was a respected resident of Gordon, he being in the jewelry business. He was active in business circles during his residence here. He disposed of his affairs here and moved to Leavenworth, Kansas where he lived at the time of his death.
The services were conducted at the Gordon cemetery and
interment was made in the city cemetery.
Mr. Waterman is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laura Waterman, and a host of friends who will miss him.
Gordon Journal 8-21-1930

Elizabeth Waddill

Clara — 4 Aug 2005 12:55:40 GMT

Elizabeth Melvina Irwin was born on March 6,1856 in Fayette County, Texas and departed this life on Oct. 31,1930. She passed away at her home in Gordon.
She lived in Fayette county only a short time when the family moved to Lavace county, then back to Fayette county where she was married to Elias Marion Waddill, Dec. 15,1878. They moved to Lavaca county soon after and resided there five years. In 1901 they moved to Cherry county, Nebraska, from their Texas home. Later they made their home in Gordon for about twenty-five years.
Eight children were born to them, all except one of whom are still living. Joel R., who died Nov. 9, 1918. There are left to mourn her departure her husband, and the following children: Olga M. Wilhite of Rushville, Patrick H. of Gordon, Houston T. of Irwin, Spurgeon T. of Martin, S.D., Sydney I. of Norfolk, Olin B. of Gordon and Mrs. Von Morey of Godon. Three sisters, Mrs. Mary Volentine of Gordon, Mrs. Anna Riggs of Rushville and Mrs. Dell Alexander of Beaumont, Texas, one brother, Sidney Irwin of Cody; 14 grandchildren and a host of friends also mourn her passing.
All of the relatives except a brother and sister were at her bedside.
Mrs. Waddill united with the M.E. church when a young woman and lived a devoted Christian life. She united with the Church of God in 1908 and was a charter member of the Gordon church and a member of the W.C.T.U. She was a loving and devoted mother and a long and patient sufferer. Her church and her home came first in her life, and her one desire and prayer was that all her loved ones be Christians.
Funeral services were held at the Church of God and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 11-6-1930

Peter Thorsen

Clara — 3 Aug 2005 2:32:52 GMT

Angeline Gale Smith

Clara — 3 Aug 2005 2:18:38 GMT

Angeline Gale Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith was born at Lake View, S.D. on Jan. 8,1925 and died on August 25,1930 after she fell from a horse which she and a neighbor child were riding. Just how the accident occurred is not fully known as the little companion was so shocked that she was unable to remember just what happened.
She leaves to mourn her loss her parents, three small brothers, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith and her great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Skelton who were visiting here from San Diego, Calif.
Funeral services were held from St. Leo's Catholic church and the little body was laid to rest in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 8-28-1930

Samuel T. Seveland

Clara — 3 Aug 2005 2:12:45 GMT

Mamie Samuelson

Clara — 3 Aug 2005 1:57:16 GMT

Mamie Samuelson, daughter of Mahlon and Harriet McMullen was born on a farm and ranch near Gandy, Ne, Nov. 23,1893 and departed this life, Dec. 29,1963 at the Sandhills General Hospital in Valentine.
She moved with her parents to Madrid, Ne., where she grew to womanhood. She was a graduate of the Madrid High School. After graduation she was employed in the Vietz dry good and grocery store.
She was united in Holy Matrimony with Ernest Martin Samuelson, Aug. 26, 1915 at Grant, Ne. To this union were born Marjorie and John Martin Samuelson. Marjorie preceded her mother in death in 1927. Also two brothers preceded Mamie in death.
At the age of seventeen, Mamie was baptised and joined the Methodist Church at Madrid, Ne.
She was a Past Matron of Garnet Chapter No. 125 Order
of the Eastern Star of Rushville and a member of the Valentine Rebekah Lodge No. 168.
She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, Martin, and her son, John. Also a brother, Vernon, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were in the Methodist Church in Valentine with burial at Rushville.
Valentine News 1-9-1963

Eva Doyne Van Rossum

Clara — 3 Aug 2005 1:48:26 GMT

Eva Doyne Van Rossum was born on May 27,1917 in the vicinity of Gordon, Ne and departed this life at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George van Rossum Sr., in Valley Junction, Iowa on April 13,1930.
Eva Doyne was a bright and cheerful child, endearing herself to all with whom she came in contact. She was a lover of Jesus, taking great interest in the Sunday school, which told her of Jesus and the Way to Heaven. It was her heart's delight to study the Bible stories and to sit at Jesus
feet and listen to His lifegiving Word. About two years ago, she contracted a sickness which caused leakage of the heart. Since that time she had been a patient sufferer, willingly bearing her pains and weaknesses.
A little over a year ago she moved with her grandparents to Iowa, thinking that a change of climate would be of help to her weakened condition. For a time she seemed greatly improved until recently other ailments set in, and although all that medical science and loving hands could do to save her precious young life, the angel of death bore her to Him who sayeth "Suffer the little children to come unto me, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven".
She leaves to mourn her death, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Van Rossum, Jr., and one brother, David Van Rossum, all of Gordon. Also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Van Rossum, Sr., of Valley Junction, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Christie of Montrose, Colo.
The funeral services were held at the Lutheran church and her remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 4-24-1930

Mrs. Geo. Ross

Clara — 3 Aug 2005 1:38:29 GMT

Mrs. Geo. Ross died Monday and was laid to rest at Hay Springs on Wednesday. It is with sadness that we chronicle this event. The editor of this paper knew Mrs. Ross more than forty years ago when she was Miss Agnes Miller. She was married to Geo. Ross and they resided on a farm down in Dodge county and for a couple of years and we made our home with them. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ross were the finest kind of people and were highly respected by everybody who knew them. Mr. Ross passed away some three years ago and Mrs. Ross has been making her home with her son Don and family south of Hay Springs.
Russhville Standard 5-31-1929

Alvin Curtis Rash

Clara — 2 Aug 2005 12:53:27 GMT

Ernest C. Purdy

Clara — 2 Aug 2005 12:32:56 GMT

Ernest C. Purdy, son of George and Eliza Purdy was born March 4,1903 in Springview and died Jan. 24,1968 at the Gordon Memorial hospital.
He lived in Springview and Ainsworth and attended the University of Nebraska and Chadron college before coming to Gordon in 1925. He was then employed in the First National bank and at Versaw Drug, before purchasing the James Miller studio on Nov. 15,1927.
He was united in marriage to Dorothy P. Birdsall of Greenwood. To this union two children were born: Lois LaVerne (Mrs. Hugh Goodfellow) and Roger Ernest.
Active and interested in community and state affairs, Mr. Purdy was a member, choir director and elder of the First Presbayterian church, having united with the church by letter of transfer in 1927. He was a member and worshipful master of Arcana Lodge # 195, AF and AM. For 10 years he served as assistant custodian for the grand lodge of Nebraska and he was the representative of the grand lodge of Manitoba. He was a member and past patron of Royal chapater 184, Order of the Eastern Star and served as a grand officer of grand chapter for three years before becoming worthy grand patron of the Order of the Eastern Star of the state of Nebraska in 1956. Mr. Purdy was a member of the Professional Photographer's association, the Gordon chamber of commerce, the Good Samaritan board and for 12 years served on the school board. In 1956 he received the honor of being made an admiral in the Nebraska navy.
Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church of Gordon with burial in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 1-31-1968

William Alden Plantz

Clara — 2 Aug 2005 12:22:07 GMT

No pen can describe the sorrow that passed over Rushville Saturday morning, June 11,1921, when the word was passed around that William, only child of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Plantz had closed his eyes in that sleep from which there is no awakening except on the Golden Shore.
A few days previous to his death William received a wound on one of his fingers from the discharge of a blank cartridge. The wound was not deep and was properly treated, and every indication pointed to nothing more than a slight wound which would take only a few day to overcome. A few days after the unfortunate accident William began to experience an unusual feeling and called his mothers attention to it. A doctor was immediately summoned and the case was pronounced serious. Dr. Dwyer of Gordon was called into consultation and everything that was possible to do was done, but to no avail. Tetanus (lock-jaw) set in, from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning anxious watchers waited and hoped, and
medical assistance was ever present, yet, in spite of all skill could do the Spirit took flight at an early hour Saturday morning, June 11. The funeral was held from the home in the presence of a large gathering of sympatizing friends. Many beautiful flowers were brought by many friends and placed on the casket and in the room where the lifeless form of William Plantz lay in its last sleep.
William was born in Rushville on the 18th day of October, 1908, and would have reached his thirteenth birthday had he lived until that date this year. The sorrowing parents have the deep sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their dear child.
Rushville Standard Gordon Journal 6-23-1921

Lewis Peyton

Clara — 2 Aug 2005 12:08:30 GMT

Lewis Cyrus Peyton, son of Cyrus I. and Ella M. Peyton, who preceded him in death was born Feb. 19,1903 at Sutherland. He died unexpectedly at his home near Batesland, S.D. on Friday, Jan. 19, 1968.
"Slim" as he was known to his many friends was educated in Sedgwick, Colo. and spent most of his life in Nebraska, including Gordon, except for one year in the armed forces during World War II. Mr Peyton moved to Batesland to work for Shannon county as a patrol operator in 1960.
One son, Jim preceded him in death.
Survivors include three sons; Leroy and Kenneth of North Loup, Jerry of Linclon; a daughter, Margaret Danner of Casper, Wyo; five brothers, Walter, Fort Collins, Colo; Claude, Lewellen; Harry, San Francisco, Calif; Kenneth and Maniard of Long Beach, Calif; four sisters, Mrs. Gwen Harris, Sedgwick, Colo; Mrs. Eva Heil, Manteca, Calif; Mrs. Rosemarie Diefendorf, San Francisco and Mrs. Audrey Saddler of Prosser, Wash; 14 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church of Gordon with burial in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 1-24-1968

Joseph Parks

Clara — 2 Aug 2005 11:59:21 GMT

Joseph Paul Parks was born to Dorsey and Florence Parks on Dec. 22,1917 and died at his home Feb. 2, 1977. He was born nine miles northwest of Gordon where he lived until the family moved to Gordon in 1935 when his father opened a blacksmith shop.
On March 31,1937 he was united in marriage to Ruby Cotton. To this union were born four children, Joseph Parks, Jr (deceased), Mrs. Lewis Gardner (Marie) of Bremerton, Wash., Gary Parks, Savanna, Ill., Mrs. Jim Mihelich (Sally) Buffalo, Wyo. Also included in this union were two stepchildren, Mrs. Weldon Rawles (Mary) of Gordon and Mrs. Charles Matteson (Donna) of Edgerton, Wyo.
In 1948 Joseph moved to Igloo, S.D. where he was a mechanic until he retired in 1971 and moved back to Gordon (two miles west of town).
Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, Hazel Russell, one son, Joseph Parks, Jr., four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby, five living children, 30 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, many relatives and friends.
Services were held at the Wesleyan Gospel chapel.
Gordon Journal 2-9-1977

Carl Evertt Kinney

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Carl Evertt Kinney, small son of Mrs. and Mrs. Evertt Kinney was born on July 1,1928 and died at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krell Sept. 30, 1930.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 10-09-1930

Mary Martha Jones

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Mary Martha Lynch was born on Sept. 20, 1841 in Nelson County, Kentucky and passed from this life at the Crowell Memorial Home at Blair, Ne. on April 14, 1930.
At the age of fourteen years she with her parents, moved to Clarinda, Iowa, where she later met and married Mr. Marlow H. Jones on Dec. 13, 1861. To this union were born three children: Edward, Martha and Lauren, the first two passing from life in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones were among the earliest pioneer settlers in this country, braving all the hardships and sharing all the joys and sorrow of their friends who, like themselves had come to inhabit a new country.
Mrs. Jones was born of Catholic parents and was baptized into that church in infancy. When past middle life her husband was converted, she with him uniting with the Methodist Episcopal church of this place. She was a consistent member of tht church an died strong in the faith which her beloved church teaches.
After the death of her husband in 1914, she lived for a year with her grandsons in Wyoming; then she returned to Gordon where she remained until June 1920. when she went to Crowell Memorial Home, where she was satisfied and happy.
She was a quiet and unassuming woman, caring much more for home and family than for any interests outside the home circle. One son, Dr. Lauren Jones of Daytona Beach, Fla, and three grandsons: Howell Jones of New York City, Warren Jones of Jacksonville, Fla and Roger Jones of Casper, Wyo. survive her.
She went down into the shadow of death unafraid, comforted by the words of Isa 41;13: "For I, the Lord thy God, wil hold thy right hand, saying fear not, I will help thee" Go forth, oh Christian soul, from this world in the name of God the Father Almighty who created thee. Amen.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Gordon.
Gordon Journal 4-10-1930

George Wesley Johnson

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George Wesley Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Johnson of Hyannis, Ne was born on March 2,1889 at Omaha and died in the Rushville hospital on October 2,1930.
At the age of 9 he came with his parents to western Nebraska where he has since made his home. On March 31,1926 he was united in marriage to Miss Sally Berryman, daughter of W.H. Berryman. To this union one daughter, Betty Jean was born on Oct. 2,1927.
In sickness and in health he was always of a cheerful disposition and thoughtful first of others. He was a young man of fine character and sterling qualities and his passing is mourned not only by his relatives, but by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife and little daughter, his father and mother, three brothers and one sister, all of Hyannis; one sister in Salt Lake City, Utah, and one sister in Yankton, S.D., together with many other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church in Gordon and interment was made in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal Oct. 9, 1930

Carrie Gorder Johnson

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Ethel Clara Johnson

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Ethel Clara Fischer was born at Martell, Ne., Sept. 21,1900 and passed away in Gordon Sept. 16,1930.
She was united in marriage to Edward P. Johnson of Gordon on June 8,1920. To this union were born three children, Maynard Wendell, Edward Erwin and Winona Marie, who with her husband survive her. She is also survived by her father, Charles L. Fischer of Martell, Ne, one brother, Wesley and three sisters, Mrs. Viola Miller, Roca, Ne., Mrs. Wilhelmina Wittsruck, Martell and Miss Marie Fisher of Eagle, Ne., her mother and one sister having preceded her in death several years ago.
She was raised in the Christian faith with the Methodist Episcopal church and lived in that faith until the end. The funeral was held at the Methodist church with burial in the Gordon cemetery.
Gordon Journal 9-25-1930

Carrie Hutzel

Clara — 2 Aug 2005 3:29:17 GMT

Carrie Uldrikson Hutzel was born in Newport, Columbia county, Wis. on March 14,1872 and died in the Gordon Memorial hospital on Oct. 15,1967.
She grew to womanhood on the family farm and was bapatized in the Lutheran faith on April 21,1872 and was confirmed on Nov. 27,1887.
After attending country schools, she went to Baraboo, Wis. where she became a seamstress apprentice. After finishing her apprenticeship, she accepted a position as wardrobe mistress and seamstress for the Ringling Brothers circus. In 1962 she was honored by The Circus World Museum at Baraboo, Wis. as being Ringling Brothers first wardrobe mistress.
She established a dressmaking shop in Baraboo, which she conducted for a number of years.
When the railroad was completed to Rushville and passenger trains ran, she came west to Rushville. She lived the life of a true pioneer. She established a dressmaking shop in Rushville, filed on a homestead, had her own saddle horse, rode side-saddle among the homesteaders helping in times of sickness and death.
She was united in marriage to Enoch H. Hutzel, rancher at the World's Fair in Omaha on Sept. 26,1898. To this union were born three daughters, Marian (Mrs. Ralph Rose), Rushville; Lillian (Mrs. Jack Dohse) of Gordon and Claire (Mrs. Godfrey Eichenberger), Rushville. Mr. Hutzel preceded her in death on April 11,1934.
Mrs Hutzel was active in churach and civic affairs and was the oldest member of St. Paul's Lutheran church.
She is survived by her daughters, sons-in-law, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Services were held at St Paul's Lutheran church in Rushville and interment was in the Rushville cemetery.
Gordon Journal 10-18-1967