Simon Peter Slack. Born About 1852 in IL.
We don't know who Simon Peter Slack's parents were or any of his siblings. He was a Minister in Brownville, NE. and Argra, Kansas area. He abandoned his wife and children in Brownville, NE in the mid 1890's and never returned to Nebraska and they never saw him again. We would like to know more about him.
He married Mary Lowman Ferguson, daughter of William Ferguson & Sara Margaret Lowman, Dec 23, 1875 in Deer Creek, IL (Tazewell County). Mary was born Feb 5, 1855 in Washington, IL.(Tazewell County) Died Jul 11, 1937 in Brownville, NE. Buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Brownville,Nemaha Co., NE.
Mary's Obit. says they moved to Fremont, NE in 1877 and several years later went to Brownville, NE. where she lived for 42 years. She was survived by three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Ellen Shreves, Deer Creek, IL. Mrs. Laura Kepcha, LaPorte, IN. and Mrs Elizabeth Whitaker, Auburn, NE. and J.L. Ferguson of Bagley, IA.
They had the following children: James William Slack, Laura May Slack, George Washington 'June' Slack, Maude Julia Slack, Bessie Francis Slack, Blanche Fern Slack, Flossie May Slack, Alta Estelle Slack.
Any information would be appreciated.