ANDERSON -- Looking for the descendents of George
W. Anderson and Etta
Gay Smith Anderson. The settled in Lisco about 1907.
Their children were Edna, Clarence, Myrtle, Mildred, Doris, George,
Floyd, Helen and Ruth.
Jane Becksted jmbecksted@qwest.net |
KOPPEN -- I am looking for graves of Bernard
Koeppen died 1990 and Grace
Hosford Koeppen - died 2002.
Annis Kemper, ANNISK7@aol.com |
ALBEE -- I'm looking for any infomation on the
Albee family. I know my great-grandfather was Charles
Isreal Albee and that my grandfather Charles
Edward Albee was born there. He later married Inza
Viola Schultz if anyone has info please let me know.
Elizabeth Mount, Ejmount@aol.com
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MANNING-DUFFIN - If any one has access to the
newspapers for Garden County in 1933 and 1935 and would do two obituary
lookups, I would appreciate it. I am seeking the obituaries of Daniel
Manning, who died 5 Oct 1935 in Lisco and was buried
7 Oct 1935 in Oshkosh, and of his wife Margaret
Jane Duffin Manning, who died 7 Sep 1933 in Lisco
and was buried 9 Sep 1933 in Oshkosh. I would be happy to pay for
copies.
manningtj@aol.com |
O'CONNOR - KYNE -- Looking for the O'Connor
or the Kyne family who
lived in St. Michael, Nebraska and in Garden County, NE. Both of these
families came over from Ireland.
Theresa Judd, Tandie@email.msn.com |
| MASON -- I am interested in early homesteaders of
Garden County. In particular a homestead in the name of Charles
E. Mason. I believe this homestead would be located
south of Bingham, NE. If you could offer me any information that would
help in this search, I would be grateful.
Lee Mason, lepeallm@bbc.net |
CROSS -- I'm looking for a Frank
Cross, that is buried in Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska,
and any other Cross's who might be buried by him. He was born about
1855.
Christy, GeneologyMom1@cs.com |
| DUCELLO-MALOY -- Am looking for information on Mary
Maloy Ducello, my great, great grandmother. When her husband,
Daniel S. Ducello, died in 1919, she moved from Ogallala to Oshkosh
to live with her brother, whose name I do not know. Would like to
know when she passed away and anything else. Many thanks,
Fred South, fsouth@cin.net, 311
Tree Lane Prophetstown, IL 61277 |
| SIMPSON -- I know pretty much about their personal statistics,
what I'm looking for is people related to them and maybe some stories,
etc:
George Mathew SIMPSON
- b. Jan 21,1875 Guide Rock, Webster, NE
- mar. Nov 25, 1908 Rosalie Helen von KLEIST
- d. Apr 30,1938, Oshkosh, Garden, NE
Their Children:
- Evelyn "Pat" Simpson MADISON
- George Mathew d.inft. bur. Oshkosh
- Beatrice Rhoda d.inft. bur. Oshkosh
- Oral Lois "Sallie"Simpson KOBERSTEIN
- Eunice "Snooks" Simpson MIZELL STROH
- James Charles Simpson
Terri Beck, Simpsontbeck2@aol.com |
| MATTHEWS -- I am looking for ancestors of Earl
Matthews. Specifically, I am looking for
Edwin Lewis Matthews, Edward Lee Matthews, Pernisa Rice Matthews, Francess
Mannon. Thanks!
MaryAnn, MM062764@aol.com |
EVEY -- I am seeking information on Mary
Eliza Carpenter Evey and her husband David
Crockett Evey. Mary Eliza died in Lisco in 1937. Any
information on this
family would be greatly appreciated.
Ann Carter Dennis, ADennis100@aol.com
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| STACKHOUSE -- Looking for families of Earl
and Ralph Stackhouse who
lived in Garden County, NE in 1920. Thanks!
Jan Meeker, jmeeker@jeffco.k12.co.us
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| FRAHM -- Looking for newspaper articles regarding the murder
of John D. Frahm November 9, 1928.
Also for the trial of Fred J. Frahm
in November, 1934. Both in Garden County. Thanks,
David Frahm, dfrahm@trib.com
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| NICKLE -- I am looking for any information on Ambrose
Nickle of Garden County. Could also be listed as Clarence
Ambrose or Ambrose Clarence. catsrus3, catsrus3@mciworld.com
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| SCOTT -- Seeking information on a Garry
T. Scott, who was living in Lewellen 1890 to 1900.
He was born 1837 in Connecticut. His wife's name was Sarah McNeil,
also from Connecticut. He was a Civil War veteran and was a cattle
rancher. He moved to Nebraska in the 1880's. He had 5 known children.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Joe
Kelly, irish9@adelphia.net
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| PEDVIN -- Seeking information on family of Daniel
Pedvin, b. 1852 in England, came to the United States to
Minnesota in 1860, shown in Nebraska STATE GAZETTEER Business Directory
and Farmer List 1890-1891 as living in Ramsay. Any information
about him or his family (wife, children) would be greatly appreciated.
John Mathiason, mathiason@intlmgt.com
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APPLEGATE -- I am looking for any information on Leo
Applegate, born in 1908
is Oshkosh. I am looking for parent and sibling information if
available. He married Victoria Grella. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Rose Martin, Swedish96@Earthlink.net
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BROOKS -- I am searching for information
on Charlie Curry Brooks, listed
in the Garden County Census of 1920. His wife Martha G. Birth state
Virginia in 1876. Charlie was born in Tennessee in 1871. Children:
- Harry C. Born in 1897 (Birth State Tennessee)
- Fern E Daughter In law Born in 1904 ( Birth State Iowa)
- Gale Brooks Son Born in 1901 ( Birth State Tennessee)
- Nola M Born in 1904 ( Birth State Tennessee)
- John P Born in 1906 ( Birth State Tennessee)
- Cassie L Born in 1908 (Birth State MO)
- Roy Born in 1910 ( Birth State MO)
- Burton Born in 1915 ( Birth State New Mexico)
- Alfred Born in 1917 ( Birth State Nebraska)
- Babe Born in 1919 ( Birth State Nebraska.
Any info will be appreciated. Thank You.
Roger Wilson, rwilson@intermediatn.net
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JORDAN -- David
Jordan (b. 1897 or 1898 in Russia), his family settled in
South Dakota at some point. His parents names are unknown. Also, apparently
the name
"Jordan" was taken when the family came to the US.
He went on to marry Pauline Rohbauck [daughter of Jacob Rohbauch
and Justine Fisher, from South Dakota] (various spellings, incl. Roebuck),
and they settled in Garden county Nebraska. They had five children
incuding Jake (served in Navy WWII), Harry, Roy, Laura, and Lena.
David passed away in 1938, and Pauline died in 1985, after living
in Roscoe, Keith County, Nebraska for several years with her second
husband, Ernie Boyle. David, Pauline, and Ernie are buried at
Ash Hollow Cemetary in Garden County, Nebraska.
Susan (Jordan) Anderson, NvyBlue@aol.com
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| SHEPERD -- I am researching the ancestry of all Shepherd family
related to Benjamin Harrison Shepherd
who resided in Garden County and elsewhere.
Doug Shepherd, dougshepherd@hotmail.com
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| HOYLMAN -- My greatgrandfather was John
Jordan Hoylman , born 21 April 1818 in Botetourt, VA.
He has been reported to have died in Lewellan NE 31 Aug. 1891. Does
anyone have conformation on this? Is the Lewellen United Methodist
Church still in existance, if so what is the address, if not where would
their records be kept? Who would have the burial records of Ash
Creek Cemetery? Any help would be appreciated.
e-mail velmagl@concentric.net
Russell Lodes
403 Glenn Street
Trenton, OH 45067-1601 |
| SHAHEEN -- Looking for information on Marguerite
Shaheen born March 23, 1922? in Osh Kosh, Garden County,
NE and is the daughter of Mabel Shaheen. This family is of Lebanese
descent. Danny L. Ball, dlball@hit.net
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| BISS -- My grandfather Richard
Loraine Biss, born 16 December 1906, Oshkosh, Garden County,
NE. His parents are Abner Allen Biss,
born 6 February 1883, mother Bernice May Ramsey,
born 18 February 1894, Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska. Any information
would be of great help.
Tamera Lien, tamlien@ucinet.com
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FOX -- I am searching for information on Reuben
Henry Fox, born 1836, Pennsylvania, died 7 December, 1895
Lewellen (?), Garden County, Nebraska;
married Mary Katherine Redman 1
January 1865, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. They had a daughter
Fanny Elizabeth Fox, born 9 September,
1867, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, married Alfred
Francis Ramsey, October 1890 (?) Any information on these
lines would be great.
Tamera Lien, tamlien@ucinet.com
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KAPS -- I am trying to find information about the Kaps
family who lived in Lisco
Nebraska. Adolph James Kaps was
born in 1878 and immigrated from Germany. He
married Francis Marie Kaps (Weaver also spelled Weber) on 1-11-1905.
They had eleven children most of which should have been born in Lisco
Nebraska. John Kaps who was Adolph's father married Mary Kaps
(Weaver also spelled Weber). Mary Kaps (Weaver) was the sister
of Francis Kaps (Weaver). The Weaver girls father was Joseph
Weaver of Buffalo County Nebraska. Their mother was Katherine
Weaver (Kennedy) also of Buffalo County Nebraska. Any information
concerning the Kaps family will be greatly appreciated. Thank
You
Rose and Lethia Kaps, rose1@medscape.com
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| HARRIS -- I have a bible left on consignment in my store
that originally belonged to a Donald C. Harris
of Oshkosh, Nebraska. It is the most beautiful bible I have ever seen
and am concerned that a family member may miss it. He was born on October
13, 1911 and had a sister, Anna May, born on June 16, 1914. He married
Rena May Drake on May 13th, 1933 and I think they had a daughter Donna
May who was born on March 10, 1934. If you recognize this name, please
let me know. Lorenda, lorenda3@yahoo.com
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HOLMES -- Robert Holmes,
born in Crab Orchard, KY on July 3, 1888 was married and ranching in
1917-18 near Blue Ellen in Garden County, NB. Looking for
information on his family and descendents. Supposedly a daughter became
Superintendent of Schools in another state, maybe a Dakota, in the 1920s
or 30s. Will share information on his family in KY. Thanks, Dick
Richard E. Hills, Sr., rhills@westol.com
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| BRAND -- Seek contact with descendants of : George
Brand 19 Jul 1888-Dec1970 69154 (Oshkosh, Garden, NE)
Nebraska. Seek to determine if same George Brand b.JUL1888NE-
and appearing in 1900 Grand Island, Hall, NE Census with parents: William/Wilhelm
Brand 1856IA- and Minnie Lembke1855IA.
H. Andrew Brown, habraun@pacbell.net
or habraun@usa.net |
| CARHOLM -- Looking for year that David
Albin Carlholm arrived in Nebraska. He is my grandfather
on my fathers side. My fathers name was Roy Albin Carlholm.
My Grandfather on my mothers side was Leslie Everett Truscott.
Thank You Dianna Sewell (Carlholm), sewelldi@pilot.msu.edu
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| STEPHEN -- Looking for information on Harry
Scofield Stephen, Myrt Hall Stephen,
William Albert Stephen. The era
is 1906-1913 in the Lewellen area. Many thanks; Vincent
E. Falter, VinceF2343@aol.com
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| WHITE -- Am seeking information regarding William
Wylie White who was living in Oshkosh in November of 1937.
Have family information that I would be willing to share. Carolyn
Wilkerson, honey@rr1.net |
| RUSSELL -- An obituary states that my g-g-grandfather,
Arthur Russell, in 1847 started
out from Dubuque, Iowa with some emigrants for Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Traveling my wagon they could go no further so settled in Blue Creek,
what is now known as Garden County, Nebraska. At this point he gave
his 18 year old son who was suffering from rheumatism to Chief Red Cloud
to take on into South Dakota. I am looking for an obituary, death
certificate, anything on Arthur. Can you give me any information
on "Blue Creek"? Thank you. Kathie Mattoon, dmaton1@gte.net
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| BILLINGS -- In the late 1960's I was in contact with Adelia
Rodgers Billings who lived in Oshkosh. Her husband's name
was Newell Billings. She had a daughter Alma Oretha born 23 Sep 1907
and a daughter Janie Marie born 24 Dec 1917. I would very much like
to get in touch with any members of this family. Pat O'Dell,
genpat@netins.net |
| PAYNE / SHELDON -- I am researching my husband's family, especially
his great-grandfather, William Harrison SHELDON,
who was born in Plattsmouth, Cass County, NE on Mar 28, 1889, and died
Aug 20, 1985 in Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, where he is buried. On Jul
31, 1918 he married Lelia Olive GALLIGAN (adopted BENNETT). in Sidney,
NE. Harrison was the son of Joseph Martin SHELDON and Nellie MASON.
At some point, Harrison and Lelia lived in Morrill Co. NE, because at
least one child was born there. Debbie Payne, payne4@ali.intop.net
Mick and Debbie Payne
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