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Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

25or6to4 — 2013-02-24 01:44:01Z

John's brother William is my great-grandfather. I am the grandson of his youngest son Alvin J.H.

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

PatNelson17 — 2013-02-23 23:27:42Z

Amy is my niece- who responded to you earlier. We do have somewhat of a family tree- do you know who your great grand father was?

My Father's parents and family

andieandieb2003 — 2013-02-22 09:17:52Z

Born David Francis Pough (sp) My father was in a orphanage in Omaha NE when he was adopted at the age of 18 months. He was adopted by Mary and Albert Hoffman (of Henery NE)and given the name Timothy Lee Hoffman. He was born 12-3-1945 his biological mother was a minor when he was born and her mother signed the certificate also.

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

amy_hruska — 2013-02-10 03:10:46Z

My grant grandfather is John Gnuse--my grandmother is Helen who was adopted from the orphanage in Fremont. You say you are the great-grand nephew of John? Who are your parents?

Re: Fremont Orphanage

brent_timko — 2012-11-09 02:50:01Z

You can request a report from the State of Nebraska if you can prove you are a direct descendant and both parents were born and died in Nebraska. I am facing the same issue you are.

Nebraska Orphanage-St. James Orphanage in Omaha

1_leedavidson — 2012-06-14 21:10:59Z

My father Eugene Melvin Smith was born in Nebraska January 21, 1914. His parent were H. Melvin & Angline E. Smith. They placed 5 children in the orphanage around 1919 - Eugene,Marvin, Elenor, Deloris and a baby that we do not have a name for. I am trying to find information on H. Melvin & Angline E. Smith.

lost sister

DanandsuzyG — 2012-06-09 14:55:16Z

Looking for information on a Theresa J Andersen, born about 1926-27 in Omaha NE

Re: Ridge Cemetery burals of children from Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

Stacey_WingBacigalupi — 2012-05-21 02:02:28Z

This is do very sweet of the two of you to do!

Re: Ridge Cemetery burals of children from Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

Stacey_WingBacigalupi — 2012-05-21 01:57:58Z

I am very interested in this orphanage as well. Does anyone know if it burned down? My Grandmother was supposedly baptized and adopted out of it in 1916 as an infant. I would love to find out more information. I'm waiting for my aunt to send me her birth certificate and baptismal papers.

ferguson genealogy

@@jrsg619@yahoo.com — 2012-05-15 16:28:36Z

Searching for information on Robert L Ferguson genealogy....Father Lloyd and mother Bernice. He was approx 9 yrs. old....Any and all information appreciated. Born in Omaha Nebraska, 1940's. May have had a stepbrother, Eddie.

Re: Chambers children, Omaha, NE Orphanage circa 1876

mannls77 — 2012-02-15 13:29:12Z

Was she catholic by chance?

Re: Mother's Jewels Home, Lincoln, NB

pmljnbrtt61 — 2012-02-02 19:42:49Z

I had family members Geneva and Mary Shepherd that lived there in 1910. I don't know how long they were there or what happened to them. Any help???

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

jgbring1 — 2012-01-29 22:58:42Z

Tom; My wife is the youngest daughter of Erna (Duensing} Wegener dob April 24, 1912. She was adopted shortly after birth by Frieda (Werner} Duensing and Louis Duensing from the Freemont orphanage. Iknow nothing of her birth parents. It is rumored she may have been the off-spring of a gypsy and a locals daughter. Her adopted mother and father lived in Arapahoe, Nebraska until 1925 when they moved to Norton Kansas. Erna married Werner August Wegener 06-08-1930, and in 1040 moved to Gresham Orega, She passed 06-17-1970.

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

jgbring1 — 2012-01-29 22:58:40Z

Re: Nebraska Orphanage-St. James Orphanage in Omaha

dookiecat — 2011-12-17 06:29:15Z

Get hold of Daniel E. Sheehan Archdiocesan Center 3300 North 60th Street Omaha,NE.They have all reconds of St. James Orhanage and by the way this is address for the old St. James Orhanage and the archiocesan is house in the old St. James Orhanage itself.They help me find my real mother and father and my sisters back in 1989,you have to get right person who realy cares to help you or it's real hard.I was lucky and found right person,who when out of their way to help.She was great. I was adotped from St. James Oranage in 1951. I hope this is helpful to you.

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

25or6to4 — 2011-10-10 00:24:51Z

I looked over the 1920 census records. Johann (John) Fred Gnuse was the head of the Lutheran Orphanage and Children's Home Finding Society in Fremont. In the 1920 records, there's a single page dedicated to the orphanage. It shows J.F. and Frieda had 4 children, a nurse, a servant, and 24 "wards". Their children were Walderman, 17, Esther, 14, Edmund, 11, and Helen, 7.

This helped me make a link, as J.F. is my great grand uncle.

Jason

St. Thomas Orphanage Lancaster Ne.

paulettebarnes42 — 2011-07-31 03:37:16Z

I am seeking information regarding children who were placed in St. Thomas Orphanage. Three boys were placed
Raymond Joseph Barnes, Willard Barnes and Austin Barnes.
Austin was born in approximately 1916. We know that Austin died very young and perhaps while at the ophanage. Need any help in finding a list of children placed there and where a list of children who died and where buried. Would appreicate any and all help.

Re: Mother's Jewels Home, Lincoln, NB

Berntline — 2011-07-26 18:57:58Z

This name sounds familiar when i am back looking at pictures will check it out and let you know

Re: Message from Epworth Village, formerly Mother's Jewels Home

Berntline — 2011-07-26 18:55:49Z

Do you hear from many of the families?

Re: Mother's Jewels Home, Lincoln, NB

Berntline — 2011-07-26 18:53:21Z

The Mumey children's names sound familiar so will check them out when I have pictures back out.

Nebraska Children's Home 1890's

shmebber — 2011-06-24 00:10:01Z

My grandfather, Charles Everritt Baker left at the Nebraska Children's Home in Falls City around 1896 by his father Jacob Sly(e) and adopted by Richard and Alice Baker around 1899. We know there were other siblings, but don't know what happened to them. Does anyone have any information about his biological family?

Finding Step-siblings & Orphanage Records

dhguenthner — 2011-05-22 17:17:29Z

In the early 1960's, from what I can determine from biological family, four children were taken by Nebraksa Child Protective Services from Carol Jean (Knocke) Fuller and an Edward L. Fuller. The mother is my biological mother. I was adopted put in the late 1950's and only have a vague memory of the oldest step-sibling.

I understand that they were taken as a family unit and placed in an Omaha area orphanage. The names that I have been given of the siblings are:

Timothy Mark Fuller
Stephen Paul Fuller
Bryan Lee Fuller
Shelley Christina Fuller

Any help in trying to locate the orphanage or these siblings would b greatly appreciated. I have two of the birth dates for the first two boys but not the last two.

info on grandmother needed

lizlindberg1 — 2011-04-27 15:44:53Z

I am looking for info on my paternal grandmother, Frances Rose Shanahan Parker who was adopted in NE at the age around 5 or 6. She was born in Belgium around 1916 and came to the US as an orphan. Apparently, she was adopted twice. The first from a family whose mother became ill and had to "return" her to the orphanage. WIlliam and Rose Shanahan then adopted her. They lived in Omaha, NE and Nebraska City, NE. Apparently, one of the orphanages burned down and her birth certificate was lost. I have heard she was in an orphanage out East and then came to the Midwest on an orphan train. If you have any info it would mean a great deal to me. Thank you!

Re: Mother's Jewels Home, Lincoln, NB

VirginiaTreacy — 2011-04-22 02:30:04Z

I'm replying to your query on the OLDS board. Two of the OLDS children (at least?) were here at the orphanage: "Myriel" (Muriel) and Levi.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Virginia Treacy

Re: Adopted boy about 1934, Nebraska

ginners42 — 2011-04-10 03:09:52Z

yes,frances mahalia jump was my aunt ,she was my dad's sister.

Re: Steepy children

maghebe — 2011-03-29 23:08:27Z

Thank you and i will try to locate him

Re: Steepy children

nebraskagal_1 — 2011-03-29 07:44:32Z

Also wanted to tell you that John Jr., John Richard's son, is divorced. I don't know where he's living--probably Omaha.

Re: Steepy children

nebraskagal_1 — 2011-03-29 07:37:22Z

My mom says she probably has my dad's birth certificate, and definitely has his death certificate, but doesn't know where they are. Same for family photos. I'll be out there in May, and if I'm able, I'll look for some family photos. I've had some luck finding info on the Moackler family, and when I'm in Nebr. and have the time, I want to stop at the courthouse in Dodge County, BC it seems my dad's grandfather was born there. I've also found the area in Ireland where they are from. Sorry I don't have any more info to share with you.

Re: Steepy children

maghebe — 2011-03-23 23:06:36Z

This is replying from an old email,but I've picked up on my geneaology and was wondering if you have or your mom has any pictures birth certificate, or marriage certificates or death certificates that would be willing to share. I will pay for any copies and mailing supplies. How have you been and what is going on in your life

Looking to find

safenton1 — 2011-01-04 20:07:42Z

My father was adopted from St James Orphanage in either 1940-1942. His name is Lawrence Andrew Ronspies and the couple that adopted him were Albert and Gladys Ronspies.

Please send any inquiries into any knowledge of his birth parents. Thanks

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

kkohout5824 — 2010-11-04 22:08:22Z

This orphanage burnt down in 1913.

Fremont Orphanage

HillsboroughHistorian — 2010-08-21 21:21:03Z

My grandmother was in the Fremont Orphanage(Lutheran Children's Home) and I was able to go to the Lutheran Family Services in Omaha, NE. They now hold the records for the then Lutheran Children's Home. The one kicker is that the orphan needs to be a least one hundred years old before they will release the records.

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

ljnestor — 2010-08-02 20:01:10Z

Sorry, no info here. I am actually trying to find out if my gf, Edgar Eugene Joiner, b 1888 was raised there. CAn you help?

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

PatNelson17 — 2010-07-29 16:14:27Z

Hi,
We have always been told that most of the records were burned when the orphanage did. We have never been able to find anything about my husbands mother. You can also check with the state. I think there was a post about this if you want to check. Will look myself and let you know when i get some fee time.
Pat

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

djustus165 — 2010-07-27 15:29:19Z

My father and his brother were placed in Fremont Luthern Orphange in Nebraska in early 1891. Do you know where I can find their records to validate my info

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

djustus165 — 2010-07-27 15:25:37Z

My father and his brother were placed in Fremont Luthern Orphange in Nebraska in early 1891. Do you know where I can find their records to validate my info

Birth Parents

soccershooter3 — 2010-05-07 23:17:10Z

Hi my name is Cassie Blackmore. I have two younger sisters who I just recently found out are only my half sisters. I am turning 20 this year and think I am ready to meet my birth parents. I was born in Omaha Nebraska and went threw foster care until I was adopted when I was 5. I have no idea aything about my parents other than my dad's names is Collin and my moms name is Kristy. My adoptive parents changed my name as well as my sisters so I don't really know what our real names are. If you could help me in anyway I'd greatly appriciate it.

Looking for my father's bio parents

G_Tassemeyer — 2010-04-10 03:10:02Z

My father was born, being first named Johnny Urich, on March 24, 1946. We have been told that he was born in the Milford, NE orphanage and later adopted out of Lutheran Family Services in Omaha, NE. Also told that his parent were very young, with his father leaving for the military. It is my understanding that he was a couple of months old at adoption. We would greatly appreciate any help in locating his natural parents.
Thank you!

looking for my brother, Richard

rcccatsred — 2010-03-22 15:08:02Z

I was removed from the orphanage in 1958, my brother Richard
was left at St. James, I was about 12 close to 13. Richard was a few yrs. younger. I have been looking for a very long time and would like for anyone who may know of him to contact me. I'm hoping him remembers that he had a sister. If he wants no contact, I just want to know he is okay. I will be
66 at the end of March, so Richard would be in his 50's or
early 60's. I know is was adopted, but that all I know. I miss him even after all these yrs, Thanks to anyone who can help. Our last name at the time was Grover.

Re: Steepy children

maggee61 — 2010-03-08 23:24:09Z

I relize this is a long time since you put out your message, but I was with a Computor for a very long timel I am Francis R Steepy,s daughter. I,m trying to find info on my grandmother Henrietta Orton Steepy.s family. I have all the Steepy side.

Re: Nebraska Orphanage-St. James Orphanage in Omaha

cmsmithexec — 2010-02-25 08:11:57Z

Thank you very much!

Re: Nebraska Orphanage-St. James Orphanage in Omaha

alacrityrose — 2010-02-19 06:12:13Z

Actually, a lot has happened since I posted that query. I did contact Catholic Charities, and to make a long story short, I was able to get the name of my mother's birth mother. Fortunately, it was a distinctive name, and it wasn't difficult to locate other family members. They were shocked but welcoming, and I now have a set of cousins whom I've enjoyed getting to know!

Re: Nebraska Orphanage-St. James Orphanage in Omaha

ccomaha — 2010-02-18 22:01:47Z

You can contact Catholic Charities in Omaha. They have all the old records for St. James Orphanage, 402-554-0520 ask for Children's Services.

Re: Nebraska Orphanage-St. James Orphanage in Omaha

ccomaha — 2010-02-18 22:01:46Z

You can contact Catholic Charities in Omaha. They have all the old records for St. James Orphanage, 402-554-0520 ask for Children's Services.

Re: Steepy children

maggee61 — 2010-02-13 22:06:13Z

You are my cousin. My name is Margaret(Steepy)Hebert. I live in Marion Iowa.I was young when your dad passed away, but I remember going to the funeral.I was keeping in touch with Aunt Carolyn when she passed. I talked to John Jr. wife several years ago and she said that they had info and pictures. She said they had just moved and would have John look sometime when he was home.He drove semi cross country.They never did contact me. I often think about trying to contact them again.

Re: Steepy children

nebraskagal_1 — 2010-02-13 21:05:58Z

John Richard was my dad's brother! My sister and I called him "Uncle Rich," because Margaret Steepy's first husband was named John Dahmke, and we called him "Uncle John." My sister and I grew up very close to John Richard, Margaret Steepy (who had two other husbands after John Dahmke), and Ruth Steepy and her husband, Fred Gustason. Neither Margaret (who was called Marge) nor Ruth had children of their own, so my family meant a lot to them. My dad was Robert James, who was four years older than John Richard, I believe. Did you, or do you, live in Omaha? I grew up in Omaha. I did visit Joseph and his wife in Calif. once growing up, and kept in touch with his wife, Carolyn, after he died. My mom, Alma, remembers the younger Henrietta and her family. She thinks they lived in Lincoln, when she knew them. I have just started research on the Moackler name, etc. My Uncle Rich had some family history, he told me before he died, but he didn't have a chance to pass it on to me. I don't know if either of his sons has the information or not.

Re: Steepy children

maggee61 — 2010-02-13 20:45:07Z

Mary Moackler was my aunt on my dads side. I'm so glad to hear from someone regarding dad and his siblings. I was close to John Richard who was Mary's son and my cousin.

Re: Steepy children

nebraskagal_1 — 2010-02-13 03:16:58Z

My paternal grandmother was Mary C. Steepy Moackler. I am beginning to do research on both the Steepy and Moackler surnames. I do have some basic info on the Steepy family, done by Joseph E. Steepy's wife. Were all the children placed in the orphanage? I knew Ruth E. and Margaret K. very well growing up.

Re: Nebraska Orphanage-St. James Orphanage in Omaha

cmsmithexec — 2010-01-18 02:32:55Z

i am looking for info on this orphanage as well, i know this thread is very old, but i only rec'd this lead recently. looking for information for a friend who is a resident in the nursing home she works for. the same time period (1923-1924) would be my time frame. thanks for any help you can offer...

christine smith

Re: Lutheran Orphanage in Fremont Nebraska, early 1900's

ljnestor — 2009-12-14 03:28:54Z

Hi Tom,

My gf, Edgar Eugene Joiner may have lived at this orphanage around 1890-1914. His mother was Nora McCullough Joiner and his father was Hudson E. Joiner. I believe Nora died very young and my gf may have been placed in the orphanage. Can you tell me if I can verify this info anywhere?

thank you.

Lisa Nestor