Sheridan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Liebrecht Family from Brunnental, Russia

tppedersen — 2009-12-19 18:40:02Z

Hi there,

William Liebrecht is my greatgrandfather so I am also working on this tree. I live about 20 miles from where William and Elizabeth lived (and died)in Rhein, Saskatchewan. Perhaps we could help each other with this search? Please email me at tppedersen@accesscomm.ca.

Terri Pedersen

Re: MARTHA "MATTIE" P OR BENNER SCHERTZBERG

cschertzberg — 2009-11-22 04:51:15Z

Hi
I have been looking for any information on Benner that i can get.
I'm in the Schertzberg tree and had no information on him.Like, when he died where he lived.
Could you send me any info you have on him.
THANKS it would be greatly appreciated my mail address is
cpenzes@rogers.com

OBIT: Mary Frances (Swanger) Bomar (1865 - 1929)

Echo9232 — 2009-11-17 18:08:23Z

Obituary: Mary Frances (Swanger) Bomar

"AN OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY

Mary Swanger was born in Persia, Iowa in 1865. At the age of 17, she was united in marriage to Wm. Bomar. To this union were born 22 children, nine surviving her death.

Mrs. Bomar's health has been failing for several months. Last April, her daughter, Mrs. Laura Schmidt was called to Montana to be with her, where she remained until the 8th of September, when she brought her mother back to the old home about 20 miles northwest of Rushville (Nebraska). She seemed to have made a change for the better, but the morning of September 11th, she suddenly took worse. Dr. Crawford of Rushville was summoned and everything was done that love and money could do, but to no avail. Her spirit departed this life at 12:40. Mrs. Bomar was a kind, loving wife and mother, loved by all who knew her.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, William Bomar, nine children and 30 grandchildren. Three of the children were at her bedside when the end came, Mr. Jim Bomar, Mrs. Lila Hawkins (misspelled - should be Hankins), and Mrs. Laura Schmidt.

The children are as follows:
William Bomar of Helena, Montana;
Jim Bomar of White Clay, Nebr.;
Jinks Bomar of Radersburg, Mont.;
Scott Bomar of Radersburg, Mont.;
Johnny Bomar..."

The rest of the obit is missing, but should say:
"...of Radersburg, Mont;
Mrs. Lila Hankins of White Clay, Nebr.;
Mrs. Laura Schmidt of Rushville, Nebr.;
Mrs. Alice Smith of Ollala, Washington; and
Mrs. Eunice Smith of Radersburg, Mont."

Unfortunately, like so many early newspaper clippings, this one does not have a date or the name of the paper. It was probably printed in September 1929 in a Sheridan County, Nebraska newspaper. (Copy of clipping attached.)

Mary F. (Swanger) Bomar had lived at Radersburg, MT for several years, and she was buried in the Radersburg, Cemetery. Her headstone reads, "Mary F. Bomar, Born Apr. 15, 1865, Died Sept. 11, 1929, Wife of Wm Bomar." (Headstone photo attached.)

Mary F. (Swanger) Bomar was my great great grandmother, and I'm seeking other BOMAR cousins. I have info and photos to share. Please email me at echo00@tctwest.net.

Re: Rushville General Store and Fire

LaurelPaulsonPierce — 2009-11-10 23:22:51Z

Frank Wallace EIGHMY
born: Aug. 28,1860 died: March 11, 1938 near Red Bluff, CA
buried in Tehema County, CA, The road near Cottonwood,
off of Bowman rd. is named after Frank Wallace Eighmy

His wife was Minnie Alberta Norton - born 1860 Michigan

Nellie H., born Oct. 1891, Nebraska
Ferman N., born Oct. 1892, Nebraska

1890 envelope sent by Peter ZAUGG of Gordon, Nebraska to Langnau, Switzerland

JimMiller599 — 2009-11-07 15:30:13Z

I recently found a photograph of an old envelope that was sent by Peter ZAUGG (or ZANGG) of Gordon, Nebraska to Langnau, Switzerland in 1890. You can see the envelope on http://philgen.org (search on ZAUGG, click on View, and scroll to the bottom of the page), or click on the link below. I am unable to find Peter ZAUGG in Sheridan County and wondered if someone more familiar with the can find him. I believe that Langnau may be his or his parents' birthplace and this envelope will be helpful to someone in their genealogical research. The reason I have a photo of the envelope is because of my interest in using old envelopes and postcards in genealogical research. I have an article in the spring 2009 issue of New England Ancestors entitled Philatelic Genealogy (viewable at the philgen website) and have started the philgen website.

Here is a direct link to the photo of the envelope: http://philgen.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&c=form&am...

Re: Lost relative

shellkiwi72 — 2009-08-17 04:19:50Z

Ronald,

I don't have any information on Jacob, but he is also my husband's grandfather. I do have some information on the family. I would like to put our heads together and share notes.

Shellie Karol-Chik
www.onebigfamilytree.com

Re: EIGHMY in Rushville -- Sheridan county

LaurelPaulsonPierce — 2009-07-11 03:33:21Z

I have traced these people to California.

Laurel
veraloe@gotsky.com

Re: Need help with Cyrus Franklin McDowell

Ghee10 — 2009-06-23 17:41:11Z

Hi Jean,

Omg I can't believe it. I have been searching for weeks for this info. Would you mind telling me how you found it. You have found a very important missing link. Do you have any info on when and where wife Ellen "Ella" Berlin McDowell died and where she is buried? I see you live in Ceresco, so good job fellow Nebraskan. I can't thank you enough. My email is lstanard@neb.rr.com if you want to email me. Small l, not the number 1.

Re: Need help with Cyrus Franklin McDowell

jlmurray591 — 2009-06-23 17:18:32Z

Cyrus Franklin McDowell, died Aug. 7, 1928. Buried Lot 41, Section Palm, Grave 4, Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles co., California.
Jean

Re: Need help with Cyrus Franklin McDowell

Ghee10 — 2009-06-23 17:15:25Z

Hi Marion,

Thanks so much for your reply. Steve North is a friend that I am helping with his tree, so I do know him. I have all the info you have mentioned. Since I did this Sheridan County post I have learned that Cyrus sold his farm in Gordon, Ne. and he and wife Ellen "Ella" moved to Los Angeles abt. 1921 to probably be with son Anson. He is in the voter registration through 1926. Ella is living alone with a boarder in the 1930 LA census and is in the Long Beach phone book through 1936. Then the trail ends. I can't find any further info on either of them. I am going to visit a Family History Center. Maybe I can find out info about his Navy pension. I live in Lincoln, Ne. and Steve North was born and grew up in Nebraska. That is the connection.

Thank you so much.

Re: Need help with Cyrus Franklin McDowell

MarionParker99 — 2009-06-22 22:29:34Z

The California death records have the Anson B McDowell died in Los Angeles County, Ca 2 Dec 1960. He was born 19 June 1871 in Pa. His mother's name was Berlin.

Have you contacted Steve North? His mother was Betty May McDowell North. She was born in 1916 and died in 2000 in Chadron, Neb. Betty was the daughter of Dr. Milton and Pearl Peacock McDowell. I believe Steve lives in Australia. You might try to contact him by "googling" "Dr Milton McDowell" or you can go to the Dawes County, Neb. message board. He is asking about Dr. McDowell in connection with a train wreck in 1921.

Perhaps Steve would know when and where Cyrus Franklin McDowell died.

By the way, Anson B. McDowell married Miss Ginevea Bresee in Gordon, Nebraska in 1902.

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

ShirleyCrone58 — 2009-05-19 23:43:34Z

Did you ever find anything on George & Nell Youel?
Just checking

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

upjammin2 — 2009-05-19 21:08:34Z

Saw your message. Frank O'Rourke's wife, Jerene was the daughter of Charles Rebbeck. Charles was the brother of my grandmother Amelia Morlock. Charles was born in Berlin, Germany and moved with the family to Hillsdale Michigan. He moved from Hillsdale to Ch;icago then to Gordon Nebraska. He provided the monumemt to the relatives of the Indians who died in the Battle of Wounded knee. He was a scout for the Nebraska National Guards and was present when the Wounded Knee battle occurred.

Need help with Cyrus Franklin McDowell

Ghee10 — 2009-05-16 03:56:58Z

Hello,

I am looking for the date and place of death for Cyrus Franklin McDowell b. 1841 or 1842 in Wolf Creek Mercer Pennslyvania. After serving in the 169th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War, he moved to Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska and married Ellen Berlin, b.July 12, 1849, Pennsylvania d. June 3, 1849 possibly Gordon, Nebraska. The last census he was in was 1920 Gordon, Sheridan , Nebraska, age 78. I have searched many places for date and place of death for both Cyrus and Ellen. Since he was a veteran of the civil war, could he be buried in a veterans cemetary somewhere? I don't know very much about that. There were also many McDowells in Dawes County including his son Milton Berlin McDowell, b. 1875, d. 1949. I am stumped. I can't find Cyrus in any Nebraska cemetary.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Quartus M. Skinner and four unknown men

lyndaturner72 — 2009-05-02 19:02:14Z

How interesting! Yes, I do have some information on Quartus B. Skinner who was the first cousin of my grandfather, Quartus Monroe Skinner. Quartus Monroe Skinner was the son of Alva Green Skinner, Sr., and Margaret Emily Baker Skinner. Alva's younger half brother was a man named Orange Skinner, born about 1850, the son of Juliana Sweet Skinner and Quartus Brown Skinner, Sr., born in NY about 1827. Orange married a widow named Evaline Simerly Smith; to that union was born one son--your Uncle Quartus Brown Skinner. Both your Uncle Quartus B. Skinner (the younger Q.B. Skinner) and my grandfather Quartus M. Skinner lived in the Gordon area at the same time and were the grandsons of the first Quartus Brown Skinner.

I actually have a newspaper photo of your uncle Quartus B. Skinner from the Gordon Journal around 1916. If you would like me to email you more information, send it to lynda_turner72@yahoo.com

I look forward to exchanging information. Thanks!

Re: Quartus M. Skinner and four unknown men

huskerglenn — 2009-04-30 17:09:31Z

I am sorry that I can't help with any information about Quartus M. Skinner. However he must be related to my mother's uncle, Quartus B. Skinner (July 24, 1874-August, 1964). He married my mother's widowed aunt, (Bessie) Mae Bell Hardy Skinner between 1927 and 1930. Uncle Quartus and Aunt Mae spent some of their married lives at Gordon, and some at Tabor, Iowa. Aunt Mae's younger sister and family also lived/still live in the Gordon area: Wesley and Lillie Bell Ruse. If you have any information about Quartus B. Skinner that you could share, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

Quartus M. Skinner and four unknown men

lyndaturner72 — 2009-03-15 05:58:28Z

My cousin and I found the original of this photo in my late Uncle Byron Skinner's things after his death. I believe that the man on the upper right is Quartus Monroe Skinner, father of Byron Skinner, but does anyone know who the other men might be? There was no writing on the back of the photo. Thanks.

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

patticakeo1 — 2009-03-14 23:15:14Z

Hi Cy
Were you ever able to find anything on my Crofutts? Thanks.

Pat

Re: 1900 Sheridan Co., Liberty Precinct location

roylbe — 2009-03-10 16:00:46Z

Reference to Tony Hindman name research for Peters and Van Doren, am related to the Peters from Sheridan County, and the Van Doren's were friends of my Grand Parents have some limited information on both families.
Good Luck,
Roy English

Pochon gravestones

jddrake26 — 2009-03-03 19:40:43Z

Here are a few more headstone photos from the Fairview Cemetery, Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska.

The large Pochon monument rests behind the smaller headstones of Roger Pochon & Hattie Pochon (attached), and Louis Pochon & Eugenie Pochon

Re: John and Fannie Smith/Alfred and Carrie Lund

roylbe — 2009-02-16 22:33:12Z

Spade Ranch owners, In reading some of the E-Mails on your
ranch area information. My Family's (KOLLER, JAHN and ZLABINGER) settled in Sheridan County in the late 1800's
and it was said that the Koller boys Joe (Joesph) and William (Bill)worked at the Spade Ranch at one time in the early 1900's. In your records would you by chance have any information on the listed families

BURKI

Lmb321 — 2009-02-16 01:33:54Z

anyone with information on the BURKI name in and around NE please contact. Interested in Roy C. Burki and family and Otto Burki; may be related to my mother's family??

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

marshadillon42 — 2009-02-11 05:06:53Z

The records that I got from the state said Rushville but it may not be. I know that it is the county seat. I do know that she died of a self inflicted abortion. She said they couldn't afford a child. I don't know if they had any other children. She is a mystery to me.

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-11 04:41:47Z

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spade_Ranch_(Nebraska) - this link gives some info on our location

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-11 04:39:05Z

Not problem at all, I should have everything gone through in a week or two. I will also make a few calls to a couple people that know some of the more unknown cemetery's in the county as well. Do you know approximately what part of the county she might be buried in by any chance? Thanks

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

marshadillon42 — 2009-02-11 04:00:03Z

I'm am sorry to interrupt your correspondance. I am not sure where your
ranch is located. I am looking for a family member that died in Sheridan
County in 1920. Her name was Margaret Luella Dillon Grier. She usually
went by "Ella." She was born 1882 and died in 1920. I am not sure about
her husband's first name. Her married name, Grier, may have been spelled
differently. As you are checking your records, could you check for her name
or her husband's.

My husband and I visited Sheridan County, 4 years ago. We spoke with a lady
from Gordon who has walked all of the cemeteries in Sheridan County. She
has documented the name in those cemeteries. She didn't find "Ella Grier."
I am hoping that your small cemetey might be the correct one. As you check
your records, could you look for her also or for her husbands.

Thanks so much,

Marsha

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-10 22:10:20Z

I will search the records and find out any info I can. I'm pretty confident that I'll turn something up so I'll let you know what I find. Thanks

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

ShirleyCrone58 — 2009-02-10 18:29:30Z

I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THE YEARS I would guess late 1920's or 1930's they were my Aunt & Uncle
So nice of you to help people.

Shirley WaltonCrone

Thank You

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-10 16:41:22Z

It's no big deal, all of us here at the Spade really enjoy helping someone retrace there roots. Usually about every week someone stops in who either use to work here, had a family member that did or has a connection with the area. I believe the stone is still readable, I will run over there soon and it'll get a picture of it. The cemetery is somewhat abandoned but we keep a fence maintained around it as to keep cattle out.

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-10 15:35:28Z

The name sounds familiar, approximately what year(s) do you think they would of been here? I will go though the archives today to see what I can find and I will let you know.

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

patticakeo1 — 2009-02-10 10:53:44Z

Do you know if the stone is still readable? Sounds like it is an abandoned cemetery. Anything you can give me on my family is appreciated. Will gladly pay for copies and your time. I did enjoy reading the book. Thank you so much.

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

ShirleyCrone58 — 2009-02-10 04:18:38Z

I know this is a different name but you said you had old records
did George & Nell Youel ever work there

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-10 02:58:35Z

The are three Crofutt children buried in the cemetery. You are correct about the headstone, the two others have been lost in time but I know the location of the graves in the cemetery. I believe I may have info on all of the children so if you would like I can sent you what info I have. We are there owners of the Spade Ranch and have records for most of the past employees at the ranch since 1888. If their is anything else you are wondering about don't be afraid to ask.- Thanks

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

patticakeo1 — 2009-02-10 02:16:49Z

Thank you. I appreciate it. THe main reason I am asking about the cemetery is that supposedly there is a stone that reads" Henry's baby boy born and died 1910" and according to what it says on findagrave.com this baby was born without eyes. Henry was my grandfather and it's a real mystery, because we have no record of this baby's birth or death. We do however have info that they had a baby girl named Esther who was born May 27,1910 and died June 3, 1910 while they lived there. I've tried to get birth or death records for these babies, but they don't exist.
I didn't know there was a Crofutt homestead there. I live in Ohio.
Thanks

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-10 02:00:30Z

Yes it does, there are still a few headstones still standing including a Crofutt headstone. I do believe there is info pertaining to the Crofutt family in our archives so I will see what all we have. Have you been to the location of the Crofutt homestead? If not I know the location. -Thanks

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

patticakeo1 — 2009-02-10 01:37:00Z

Hi,
I was able to obtain a copy of the book, thanks. Is there anything else you have that might have information on my Crofutts? Do you know if Hallowell Cemetery still exists?

Thanks.

Re: John and Fannie Smith/Alfred and Carrie Lund

cybixby — 2009-02-09 20:35:08Z

Hi my name is Clay Bixby, we have been the owners of the Spade Ranch since the 1920's, so we have a large collection of info on the area. I have a 1913 atlas of the area and it my very well be on there.

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-09 20:26:18Z

Hi Patricia,
I do have a copy of the book. I also have some pictures, books, etc. that would probably contain info on the Crofutt's the time they were out here at the Spade. Thanks C.Y. Bixby

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-09 20:25:51Z

Hi Patricia,
I do have a copy of the book. I also have some pictures, books, etc. that would probably contain info on the Crofutt's the time they were out here at the Spade. Thanks C.Y. Bixby

Re: Spade Ranch/"Retracing Old Trails"

cybixby — 2009-02-09 20:24:59Z

Hi Patricia,
I do have a copy of the book. I also have some pictures, books, etc. that would probably contain info on the Crowfutt's the time they were out here at the Spade. Thanks C.Y. Bixby

Charles Sundstrom Railroad accident

cbresley — 2009-01-04 05:28:51Z

I am looking for help in getting a copy of an article about a railroad accident that was in the Alliance Herald on Feb 20, 1913.
Thank you for your help,
Crystal

Re: John W. Estabrook

rjacobs169 — 2008-11-30 22:04:26Z

I am interested in any info you may have on the Smiley line and can be contacted at r.jacobs@live.com

Re: Sydney Smith Davis

ShirleyCrone58 — 2008-11-15 19:54:32Z

I ALSO REMEMBER GRANDPA MOSS WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF HIS FAMILY

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

tory1234 — 2008-10-03 21:19:47Z

I tried to reply and somehow this message was sent back to myself and I am hoping to hear from you.

Carol
fcschatz@embarqmail.com

Re: 1900 Sheridan Co., Liberty Precinct location

homesteadcustom1 — 2008-10-03 11:45:39Z

Hi there!

For the 1900 Federal Census, Liberty Precinct in Sheridan County, Nebraska was located northeast of Hay Springs. My great-grandfather's (Joseph Warren Hindman) farm was located in Liberty Precinct and appears in the Census. I'm not sure of the geographical limits of the precinct, but can try to give you some more detail about the area if you would like. Reply back if you would like any more information.

Happy hunting!
Tony Hindman
Hay Springs, Nebraska
Researching surnames: Hindman, Nadobny, Peters, Wibberding, VanDoren

1900 Sheridan Co., Liberty Precinct location

davidewing44 — 2008-10-03 02:28:20Z

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?

Re: Sarah Mabel "May Belle" Ellis Goslin Hockenberry

dottiegnyc1 — 2008-09-24 15:31:06Z

Hi, I saw your post today while poking around on this site.....here is part of your answer 4 years later ;-). Your cousin Sarah Mabel 'May Belle' Ellis-Goslin-Hockenbary, my Grandmother and her first husband Percy Goslin, my Grandfather are buried together in Gordon, Nebraska. She went by May Belle. I am sure my Dad would have copies of both obits, but he has confirmed the dates you have are correct. You might be able to find out more about May Belle through county records in Gordon. During her life she was a school teacher and taught the local 'Indians' most of her life in a little school house. One of her students was Russell Means a famous Oglala/Lakota Sioux Indian. May Belle was quite well known in her region. She wrote a few books one titled "Sands of Time". You might be able to find a copy somewhere in Gordon if you are interested. She writes about her life and family in it and would most likely be your best source if you want to know more about her. She was sharp until the end and recited poetry, cooked and read the paper everyday. No alcohol and No cursing!! :-) Let me know what you find out!!

Re: Potash factory in Hoffland, Sheridan County

angelicpets — 2008-09-06 17:27:49Z

I live in Eastern NE now, and the ranch is no longer in our family. The ruins still stand--have you ever had the chance to visit? We played there as kids and took people on tours through the "city". My dad told me there was a grave yard, but there were not markers, and I don't think there are any signs remaining. Kathy

Re: Potash factory in Hoffland, Sheridan County

modonnell05 — 2008-09-06 12:03:45Z

Hi, Well, I dropped the ball on this as I got too busy. I did find the book online and read the section on the potash business there - very interesting. I believe I got in touch with the library or historical society but never resolved anything so gave up temporarily. It really required writing to them for the specific information about my great grandparents, George W. and Sarah J. Hamilton. My quandary is that my gr grandmother died sometime/somewhere between the 1910 and 1920 census. In 1910, they lived in Colorado; in 1920, my gr grandfather was on the census as a widower working at the potash factory in NE. Sarah doesn't show up on death records in Colorado or Nebraska (at least not through the state records). The flu pandemic may explain her death but I'm not sure if George went there before or after her death. One of these days, I will follow up on all the info, hopeful sooner than later. I will be happy to share with you when I find out things - do you still live in NE? Thanks. Marilee, modonnell05@comcast.net

Re: Potash factory in Hoffland, Sheridan County

angelicpets — 2008-09-06 03:29:08Z

Hoffland was on the ranch owned by my parents. I'm interested to hear what you've learned. I've heard that the flu pandemic caused many deaths in the little town.