Niobrara - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: William Rizor

rizorgranddaughter — 2013-04-23 14:06:35Z

Thank you so very much for your replys. This is the wrong William Rizor for me, but may be correct of a heide rizor. My William Rizor was in OH, MO, KS.

Everyone who has responded has been so helpful and kind. Again, Thank you!

Re: William Rizor

willj1111 — 2013-04-22 17:39:31Z

You can just post to this sight and it will get back to me. Let me know if I can help!

Re: William Rizor

rizorgranddaughter — 2013-04-21 16:08:25Z

If he was born in South Dakota, I don't think its the same Wm Rizor. I have noticed a Wm Rizor with a relation to a "Fivecoats". Lots of indian heritage in South Dakota maybe there's a connection. I am so new at this (2 wks)that I've been all over and getting better at understanding entries now, but still very challenged!!! I'll try to remember you and where I found you to notify you if I find something that might be useful.

Re: William Rizor

willj1111 — 2013-04-21 15:42:37Z

There is a William Rizor in Douglas Wyoming which is not far from Lusk in the 1930 census. He is married to a Stella Rizor. Since his age is 31 maybe he is a son to the one you are looking for. It also says he was born in South Dakota which is also not far from Lusk as the crow flies.

Re: William Rizor

rizorgranddaughter — 2013-04-20 15:40:35Z

William Rizor, Henry Rizor are names in our tree. They did live in Ohio

Re: William Rizor

RShryll — 2012-12-06 21:34:08Z

Are you still searching for info on William? Was doing some work on my tree today and think that I have added information of he and his family. They were in Nebraska, South Dakota and several places in Wyoming. You can access it by typing in his name in a search of the family trees. The name of my tree is Maindata.

If you have questions - please let me know.

Shryll shryllb@prodigy.net

Re: Hayden Butler

toniambutler — 2012-09-08 20:11:23Z

They were my grandparents what info are u looking for

Re: William Milne BRADLEY family

hymntoninkasi — 2012-04-20 14:03:39Z

I would love a copy of your photo. Isaac Thomas Reynolds is my GG Grandfather. You posted in 2003 if by chance you happen back on this post my email address is: kbgen@yahoo.com

Thank you!
Kirsten

Re: Gottlieb Family

allboysmom — 2012-03-17 19:23:36Z

Thank you for the links...I had found those but will call the library to see if there is anymore information regarding obituaries of Jacob Sr. and his wife Emma. Sounds like Jacob Jr did not leave any survivors so the line stopped there. Interestingly, from family history Jacob Sr went off to WWl and never contacted his family again. They thought he had died in the war.

Re: Gottlieb Family

tianapeters — 2012-03-17 18:17:52Z

You can find information on Jack at http://www.niobraracountylibrary.org/obituaries/index.php?id.... It has his obit and pictures of headstones. Herman's is http://www.niobraracountylibrary.org/obituaries/index.php?id.... I hope this helps you in your search. The genealogy librarians at the Niobrara County Library are really helpful. You can also contact the funeral home mentioned in Herman's obit to see if they have any info. Another good sources is the Wyoming State Archives at http://wyoarchives.state.wy.us/research/.

I also found his name on the U.S. Rosters Of World War II Dead, 1939-1945 here on ancestry.com

Gottlieb Family

allboysmom — 2012-03-11 18:14:16Z

Looking for information regarding Jack Moses Gottlieb, his wife Emma Kerstein Gottlieb, son Jack Gottlieb and Emma's father Herman Kerstein. Living and working as farmers in 1930 census in Niobrara, Wyoming. Any information would be wonderful and would love to share facts to anyone searching this line of my family.
Sherry

Re: turner family

tianapeters — 2012-02-09 18:34:32Z

The Lusk Herald
January 13, 1944

John Turner Services

The funeral of John Turner was held Wednesday afternoon from the Congregational church at Van Tassel, Rev. Clyde Hampton of Lusk was in charge of the services and burial was made in the Van Tassel cemetery.

Pall bearers were Leonard Seegrist, Ed McKelvey, Johack Magoon, Lawrence Haller, Lawrence Adams and Fred Langdon. Neomi Taylor and Betty Allender, accomapanied by Mrs. Lester Mead, furnished the music.

John Turner was born at Chilicothe, Missouri on June 7th, 1870, the son of Lee and Anna Turner. At the age of about four years he moved with the family to Carrol County, MIdssouri. On May 31st, 1891 he was united in marriage to Miss Jane Bell Rickett. To this union six children were born, three of whom died in infancy.

He is survived by one son, Lee Turner of Van Tassell, and two daughters, Mrs. Elsie West and Mrs. Ethel Seegrist also of Van Tassell. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and four great grand children. His wife preceded him in death on May 30th, 1907. Mr. Turner came to the vicinity of Van Tassell 23 years ago and has made his home here since that time. For the past two years he has been in failing health and passed from this life in the Lusk hospital on January 9th at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 2 days, leaving besides his family many friends and neighbors who held him in high esteem.

Re: "Completely Invalid" living in Lusk. Who would take care of him?

carla3701 — 2011-12-12 14:56:57Z

He shows up in the 1930 Census as residing In the community of Warren, Niobrara County, occupation listed as farmer.

There does not appear to be anyone living with him. That's about all that is available here on Ancestry. As far as what happened during the 1940s thru the 1950s I am *guessing* he may have given up his farm and moved into some type of care facility in Lusk. If he had no relatives or associates who might care for him, he would have become a ward of the Court so you might wish to get in touch with the District Court in Lusk. Lusk is a small community with great records at the local level. Good luck.

Re: Niobrara County Courthouse?

smk2smf — 2011-11-20 14:41:15Z

Hi,

There are photos of the courthouse-one from c.1920 and a more current one at http://www.wyomingtalesandtrails.com/lusk.html

Hope this helps

Re: Niobrara County Courthouse?

tianapeters — 2011-11-18 23:08:42Z

A couple of good people to ask is the librarians at the Niobrara County Public Library. The link to the website is http://www.niobraracountylibrary.org/obituaries/. They can tell you if it is a picture of the Niobrara County Courthouse.

Niobrara County Courthouse?

1975kmb — 2011-11-16 15:15:42Z

I found this photo in an album that belonged to my grandmother's half sister, Goldie Patterson Kuhns (1899-1944). There is no identification on the photo, but after comparing photos on line of places I know Goldie had lived, I think this is the Niobrara County Courthouse as it appeared in the early 1920's. Goldie lived in Lusk c. 1920 to 1922. Can anyone confirm this photo is of Lusk? Thank you.

Re: Stagecoach Picture

dbell196 — 2011-08-25 05:25:25Z

http://www.niobraracountylibrary.org

The library would probably like a scanned copy. The Stagecoach Museum on Main St. has an original stage and if I recall, the name on the side is Thorpe.

Re: Giles and Helen Mead

dbell196 — 2011-08-25 05:12:34Z

Pictures taken this week and uploaded to findagrave.com:
Helen Lightle Mead:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=75...
Giles Doty 'Dode' Mead:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=75...
Maria T. Doty Mead:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=75...

Re: Where to look for Criminal Records

tianapeters — 2011-03-22 06:20:32Z

Contact the Wyoming State Archives to see if they have any suggestions. You can also contact Debbie Rose at drose@niobraracountylibrary.org or Debbie Sturman at dsturman@niobraracountylibrary.org and they can give you suggestions.

Gormley/Gormly

msmarciesm70 — 2011-02-09 05:34:14Z

I am looking for information on the parents of my Great Grandfather's parents. My Great Grandfather was Hubert Leroy Gormley who was married to Laura Belle Cornell. I believe from bits of information I have tried to tie together his father's name according to Hubert's Obituary was John Bryson Gormley son of Robert Gormley and Mary Russell Gormley and his mother a Julia Ella A Brown Gormley, daughter of John Brown and Alzarah Archibald Brown.

I show both Julia Brown and a John Bryson Gormley individually in 1900 census records and then they disappear when I get to 1920 census and Hubert and what I am believing to be his siblings a Robert Elmer and Laura P. living with grandparents John and Alzarah Brown. I found a record of a rule of heirs on the estate of Isaac Archibald(Alzarah's possible brother) listing Ella Brown now Gormly. I found a record showing Hubert's mother listed on his baptism record, but without the 1910 census I have a huge hole.

Both were listed living around Blairsville, PA and possibly over just over the Westmoreland county line. I believe John B. Gormley is the sibling to Robert Clark Gormley who I can find a lot of information on in Blairsville as I believe he was a teacher.
Hubert's possible brother Robert Elmer Gormley,He went by Elmer, I show having gone to Conception Junction, Missouri around 1917 and worked with the Chicago Great Western railroad. Any info on that line would be greatly appreciated. I have searched the Blairsville cemetary records and also the Livermore cemetary, but don't find the names for either John or Julia.

Re: COLLINS, Florence A.

robineverett_1 — 2010-08-21 18:15:04Z

You may want to check out the Wyoming newspapers that are now offered on line at wyonewspapers.org . This is a free site, the historical newspapers were scanned from microfilm. They are in a PDF format and are searchable. There is a tutorial on the front page. I have used this to find several articles about my family. The newspapers run from late 1800s to 1920s.

Re: COLLINS, Florence A.

mcduffd — 2010-04-22 22:54:44Z

I would love to get a copy of the obits you have or you could direct me to where you got them. Florence Jenks Collins was my great grandmother. Wilkie Collins was my great grandfather's brother. I just posted photo on my family tree under Mcdonald Ravlin Collins of him, his sister and brother. Please contact me at your convenience either through this website or my email at mcduffd@comcast.net. Thank You, Dolores McCarthy-Duffy.

Re: 1890-1919 obituaries

mcduffd — 2010-04-22 06:15:18Z

Dear Aunt Ellie,
I just found your message and since I'm doing family research too, I thought you wouldn't mind sharing what you found. Do you have a tree on ancestors.com? Please contact me at mcduffd@comcast.net.
Your niece,
Dolly McCarthy
P.S. found some great letters from Uncle John to Dad way back when Dad was in Korea, WWII.

Re: William Milne BRADLEY family

billamiller — 2010-02-27 04:02:46Z

Cari:

It was most likely me, Bill Miller that you are thinking of regarding the Reynolds/Bradley family. My great grandfather William Reynolds was William Bradley's step-son. I would much like to hear from you. I can be reached off list at billamiller@juno.com

Bill Miller

Re: William Milne BRADLEY family

carigreen1 — 2010-02-25 09:53:35Z

Hi - I realise it is 10 years since you posted your message but was wondering if you are the researcher I was in touch with in regard to this family who helped me tremendously? If not, I would still love to hear from you in regard to your connection.
Many thanks
Cari Green

Re: Lizzie Johnson(maiden name)

Joyce1812va1 — 2010-02-14 19:27:23Z

Finding only two census for Lizzie's parents.
Some brothers listed, nothing for Lizzie or Elizabeth

1920 Ole and Mary in Mitchell Iowa
1930 in Humbolt iowa

two bros; gilbert and e. anton

Re: COLLINS, Florence A.

tommyjoe248 — 2009-10-22 22:41:53Z

Florence Adell Collins was my grandmother who died in 1950. She married John Thomas Peterson, my grandfather. I would be interested in knowing more of what you have discovered. My aunt Florence, named after her mother has passed away, but she did extensive geneolgy of Peterson-Collins family and one of my cousins has it. I believe we are related to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Please contact me.

"Completely Invalid" living in Lusk. Who would take care of him?

svalbert — 2009-09-25 02:13:49Z

I found the obituary of Lawrence G. Albertson d.1962:

The Lusk Herald
September 13, 1962

L.G. Albertson Dies Here Tues.

Lawrence G. Albertson, 68, died Tuesday in the Spencer Hospital. Funeral services will be today in the Peet Chapel, at 2:00 p.m. with Russell Simon officiating.

Mr. Albertson was born December 10, 1894 in Denmark. He came to the United States aboard the Lucitania in 1915. He has been a resident of this vicinity for 43 years. In his youth he was a sheep herder and unfortunately stricken with tick fever 35 years ago. Since then he has been completely invalid.

He has no known relatives in this country.
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I am trying to find information on where he lived and who took car of him during all those years. The family thought he was murdered some place, as they never could find him. Wonder if he was unable to communicate after he became "Completely invalid." Any information on this would be greatly appreaciated.

Seidi Albertsen

Re: Cemetery Records, Lusk & Torrington Wyoming now on-line

flaherty171 — 2009-04-22 23:07:45Z

Thank you VERY much for this service. It helped me
with specific grace locations so I can some find them myself!
Roberta Sawyer is my first cousin.
Linda Flaherty
Grand Island, Nebraska

Re: Cemetery Records, Lusk & Torrington Wyoming now on-line

Angelcosi1 — 2009-04-21 22:15:59Z

Not all of them are accurate :( Still searching for Mondelta Petty Shipley VanTassel

Re: Fact????

tdotwiegand — 2009-04-10 14:58:54Z

I have an Ira and Albert Shippen who's brother Cody married Daisey Howard.
Daisey,s sister Lillian married Charles Fielding Hitshew who is a 1st
cousin to me. Minnie Hitshew is a sister to Charles making her a 1st cousin
also. I would be more than interested in a copy of any photos that you may
have of them.
t.wiegand@comcast.net
Thank You

Re: Fact????

genealog1891 — 2009-04-10 05:16:50Z

* Grandmother was Besie Mae Bowen.
* Photo of May and Lois Wilson as young children.
* Photo of Ina and Albert Shippen as young children.
* Photo of unidentified girl w/ my grandmother-age about 15.
* Group Photo of teachers and students in spring of 1911: three girls seem to be wearing "graduation outfits" - History of Manville says that 1911 graduates were Minnie Heitshew, Mary Elizabeth Davin, Nathaniel Forest Card, Bertha Graciel Foster
* Various Photos of Manville, school, church, landscape (some identified) taken before 1915
* Photos of adults - most unidentified, but Harry Selfe is identified
* Bessie wrote interesting stories about her childhood (1891-1912) in Manville, Lance Creek, and surrounding area, people included in her stories (some barely mentioned and some in more detail): Addie Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Mrs. and Mrs. Brown, Miss Studley, Miss Wright, Miss Ada Brown, Mr. grant, Billy Gay, Addison Spaugh, Harry Selfe, Chuck Pearson, Mr. sheldon, Mr. Seffer, and Helen Cambell.
* Bessie's stories about life in Manville area are excellant.
* A relative has postcards written by Manville residents around 1912, but I forget the names on these postcards.
* Bessie's relatives in Manville were: Harry Bowen, Julia Bowen, Ellery "Jack" Bowen, Charlie Ryan, James Ryan, and Ethel Ryan. Ann

Re: Fact????

tdotwiegand — 2009-04-09 17:58:40Z

Ann- for Manville 1891:
Can you put names on for your
grandmother and friends/

Re: Lusk Wyoming

genealog1891 — 2009-04-01 07:05:11Z

I have photo of two children: May Wilson and Louis Wilson. If Annie Wilson Porter had sibleings named May and Louis, I can send copy of photo to you. Ann

Re: Fact????

genealog1891 — 2009-04-01 06:25:02Z

My grandmother was born in Manville in 1891. I have copies of photos of some of her childhood friends. Maybe your great aunt is in one of these childhood photos. Hope that you will contact me. Ann

Re: Van Tassel 1920's Business Info

Angelcosi1 — 2009-02-02 05:40:07Z

Do you have a mondelta Petty in your faimly tree I believe she married a Van Tassel
any help would be appreciated

Lizzie Johnson(maiden name)

DorisBornitz54 — 2008-01-25 06:52:25Z

Searching for any information on Lizzie Johnson(maiden name). She was born in Iowa abt 1887. I have been told that she was living on a ranch in the Lusk area in the late 30s and 40s. Don't know her married name. Her parents were Ole and Mary Johnson from Buena Vista county Iowa. Both parents were from Norway.

Re: Cemetery Records, Lusk & Torrington Wyoming now on-line

amyjens — 2007-09-29 04:53:14Z

Just glad to be of help. You are welcome. Thank goodness these townships decided to go online with their information.

Re: HERMANs in Niobrara County

wynn65 — 2007-09-25 00:57:56Z

Am currently doing research about Piceance Creek and the Nellie (herman) Reagle was a neighbor of ours. I recently visited with her only living daughter and would share info if you want to contact me.

Giles and Helen Mead

rejoicenm — 2007-08-12 23:47:56Z

I have discovered that Giles, Helen and Maria Mead are buried in the Lusk Cemetery, Section 1, Block 8, Lot 5, Grave 2, 3, and 4. I was wondering if some one out there would be willing to send me photos of the graves. I live in Texas and I don't think I will be getting up north any time soon. If you are willing to help me out, please email me at sharon78070@yahoo.com. Thanks so much.

Sharon Morgan

Re: Early 1900's Lewis Milburn

MidwestAncesTree — 2007-06-19 23:32:21Z

Still searching for information on this family.
My email has changed to: soytainly@gmail.com

Cemetery Records, Lusk & Torrington Wyoming now on-line

amyjens — 2007-03-27 15:58:42Z

I just wanted to let anyone researching ancesters in these locations to know that you can get information from both these areas.

http://www.niobraracountylibrary.org/ --Lusk

http://www.city-of-torrington.org/cemetery.htm --If your ancester was in the military, law enforcement, or fire department, they have them listed in that category as well.

Hopes this helps someone else as much as it did me.

Re: Leonard Christian family of Lusk, Wyoming

jonesc_1 — 2007-03-09 16:20:48Z

Neither Hans Christiansen nor his wife Nelsena came to America. I don't have birth years for either of them. Chris came first and was followed about two years later by Andrew. If you'd like, I can e-mail you a report of Nellie Mae's ancestors on both her mother's and her father's side. I don't have Chris Christian's children in my database, but I can also refer you to one of the Christian cousins who can provide that.
CJones

Re: Leonard Christian family of Lusk, Wyoming

wardrop173 — 2007-03-09 00:59:52Z

Hi C Jones

I am Paula's cousin on the Evans side of her family. I do family history as a hobby. I got alot of information from the Niobrara website, and I saw the Christian names there as well as Censuses from Iowa and Wyoming. I sent most of the material to Paula. I was curious about who Andrew's father was and if he came to America in the 1800's. I also did the Burke family for Paula. I will send that information to her. Thanks for that information, and I would appreciate those dates if you have them

Jim Evans

Re: Leonard Christian family of Lusk, Wyoming

jonesc_1 — 2007-03-08 23:56:51Z

I met Paula when she was in Wyoming for a Christian Cousins reunion. The reunion was held for years by the descendants of Chris Christian, Andrew's brother. Information they've provided shows Chris and Andrew's father's name was Hans; the family lived in or near Varde, Denmark. I know of one sister, Mehta, who married and stayed in Denmark. I'll check records tonight and see if I can find dates for you.

Re: 1890-1919 obituaries

Greywolf1886 — 2007-03-07 07:38:53Z

O.P. Goodwin was my g g grandfather. Anything you have on this would be so greatly appreciated. I only just recently found out that he had moved to Niobrara County from Laramie County. I was afraid that I had hit a dead end until I ran across the John Hunton Diaries and found out about the move.
Thank you so much.
Frankie D. Hudspeth Rocco

Re: Leonard Christian family of Lusk, Wyoming

wardrop173 — 2007-03-07 02:12:43Z

Hi Mr Jones

I am a relative of the Norma Jean Evans family of San Marino, Calif. Norma's mother was Nellie Mae ( Christian)
Burke. Nellie Mae's brother was Leonard Christian. I was looking for information on the Andrew Christian family and also what was the name of Andrew Christian's father. I knew they came from Denmark. I am doing family history work for Paula Jean Peterson. Any information would be great.
Thanks
James Evans

Re: Leonard Christian family of Lusk, Wyoming

jonesc_1 — 2007-03-06 22:51:46Z

Leonard and Flora were my grandparents. How can I help you?
C. Jones

Shroethe family abt. 1900, Lusk

kiminOhio500 — 2007-03-04 02:26:33Z

I am researching my family. In my ggg granda's obit. It said that his daughter, Mary Drexel Shroethe was living in Lusk, Wyoming as of 1900. I assume the spelling is correct, but I'm not sure. Is there a way that someone could check and see if a John and Mary Shroethe were living in Lusk in 1900? I would appreciate it.
Kim in Ohio

Keeline or Jireh cemetery for Gleason

wirefish — 2006-11-21 05:36:37Z

I am looking for information for cemeterty in Keeline or Jireh for Maria Hester Gleason. She was born March 1882 in Minnesota. She was listed with her daughter Gertrude and son in law Ernest H. Richards in the 1920 census in Niobrara Election District 10. In 1930 the Richards are listed in Keeline. Gertrude was a school teacher in 1920. Helen G. Richards their daughter was listed as a teacher in 1930. The family moved to Wyoming from Nance county, Nebraska. I do not know if Maria Gleason was living with her daughter or visiting her at the time of the census. Any information would be of great help.