AFFOLTER - see WILKEN
ALDRICH - see BANISTER
ARCHER - see SLONECKER
ATKINS - seeking information on Robert Atkins who lived in either Seward
or Utica, NE. I have information suggesting he lived in the region at
least in 1910 if not longer. Any info is appreciated.
Contact: Steve Travers
ATTEBERRY - Elijah S. ATTEBERRY married Marinda C. FINCH Oct. 1887 in Seward Co.
Their daughter Dorothy Darlene ATTEBERRY was born 17 Mar 1888 in Beaver Crossing,
Seward Co, NE. Would like to correspond with anyone connected to ATTEBERRY and FINCH
families.
Thank you. (1 July 1997)
Contact: Sharon Foree
BADGLEY - seeking information on Frank BADGLEY and his brother John and wife Cora who
migrated to Seward County from Pike County, Illinois about 1880. Also a nephew,
Lee Willis BADGLEY. Will share info.
Contact: Wanda Peal
BAGLEY - Laura M. BAGLEY was born at Lyons, Michigan 8 Dec 1872. She married Alfred H.
NELSON at Lyons - had four children, Jessie, Harriet, Claude and Marion
Nelson. Arrived in Seward County in the 1870's. Jesse, unmarried;
Harriet married Orestus V. BOONE; Claude married Nancy HURLBURT; Marion Alfred Nelson
married Albertina Christiansen Hanson. Slightest clue appreciated.
Contact: C. C. Alexander
BANISTER - Seeking information about William B. BANISTER, b: 14 Aug 1845,
McHenry Co., IL, d: 5 Feb 1917, Seward Co., NE, m: 15 May 1870, Ft. Calhoun,
NE, Sarah Jane ALDRICH, b: 1847, Loraine, OH, d: 23 Jul 1889, Washington,
NE. Children born in Ft Calhoun area were: Elisha Oney, b. 14 Mar 1881;
William Frank, b: 1 Dec 1872; Luther M., b: 19 Aug 1874; James Edward, b: 6 Apr 1877;
and Lina Trypenia, b: 22 Aug 1879. (1 May 1997)
Contact: Steven Williams
BARROW - looking for any references 1850-1910. Of special concern, information about
James Monroe BARROW, my grandfather, and Vernie BARROW, Sr., my father. My
father's sister Catherine BARROW was born in Seward, Nebraska, around
1884. Have information to share about this line of BARROWS in Illinois, Ohio and Virginia.
Contact: Vernie Barrow, Jr.
BAXTER - My husband's father, Harold G. BAXTER, was born in Seward, Nebraska to
Horace S. BAXTER amd Mary Elizabeth STATES. Horace S. Baxter was born in Ellison, IL
15 Aug 1856. Mary Elizabeth STATES was born in Sandusky, Ohio in 1859.
I am looking for any information regarding these two people and their ancestors.
Contact: Clara Baxter
BECKLER - I have a picture from my great grandmother's collection that says Mr. &
Mrs. William Beckler. I have reason to believe that they may have resided
in Milford, Seward County. If anyone is researching the Becklers and
would like to see this picture,
Contact: Stacy Moorhead
BEDFORD - looking for information on either or both: Clara WALTER (born in
Seward, 1895). Her mother was Martha BEDFORD Walter. I'm willing to share what I have.
Contact: Lauren Green
BEDFORD - Henry BEDFORD, died in early 1910. His will was contested. On May 6, 1910,
Judge Colman declared the will void in Seward county court. Does anyone have more
information on this?
Contact: Suzy Giannoble
BEEK - Looking for info on Claus and Othelia (Apolius) BEEK, Sr. who moved from
Wilton, Iowa (where they were married on February 21, 1883 and had son,
Claus, Jr. on January 4, 1884) to Staplehurst, Nebraska in 1885 and rented
land and farmed. The family is interested in knowing if the house is
still there, if any pictures are available, if there is other info. Two
sons were born there: Fred on January 21, 1886 and Herman on January 4,
1888. They moved the Cheyenne Wells, CO later in 1888. Othelia was my
grandmother's sister.
Contact: Barbara McCullough Hendrickson
BENNINGHOVEN - Looking for information on Gottlieb and Hennretta BENNINGHOVEN
who came from Germany and settled in Seward in about 1877, with their eight children
and a ninth son was born in 1878. (30 Mar 1998)
Contact: Benni
BERGS - doing research into several families who first settled in Seward County around
1880. The BERGS and the SCHNOORS moved to Seward County from Missouri and the KAPLES
and KLUGS moved there from Wisconsin. The families intermarried. They were all of
the Lutheran Faith. Most settled in Pleasant Dale and married into other families
such as the Shaws and Thomas'. Any information will be helpful.
Contact: Lenora R. Dowden
BERRY - Searching for info on the BERRY family: the father was Thomas BERRY (1823-1905),
mother Mary WINSOR (1825-1906). Children: Naomi (1856-1890), married James SWALLOW;
Wilson H. (1860-1945) married Minnie Belle SMITH; James b. 1845;
Jabez b. 1862 married Mary REYNOLDS; Anna b. 1863, married James CALLAHAN;
Jennie married Alfred A. SMITH; Charles; George; Walter (1867-1906) married Amaretta STREAM,
Zachariah b. 1870 married Katherine ?; Elizabeth; Thomas BERRY was a farmer in Seward.
His son Wilson was a farmer in Beaver Crossing. His children were Jessie, George, Lee,
Edythe, Marion and Ralph. Any info on descendants much appreciated.
(26 Oct 1998)
Contact: C A Georgen
BILA - looking for any references to the surname BILA in Seward County.
Joe and Emme (SWOBODA) BILA moved from Dwight to Bee in about 1917 to 1920.
Contact: Mary Ann Bila
BLANCHARD - Families farmed north of Beaver Crossing PO, in Precinct L, Seward Co, before 1880 Census
and after 1890. Parents Alfred (b1804) & Lucinda Blanchard, and married oldest son Edmund Lewis Blanchard
(b1836) & wife Anna, from Dodge Co, WI, settled between 1870 and 1880 on adjacent farms in Precinct L.
Edmund's family included WI-born young sons Howard, William, Merritt, and Perry (b 1865, 1872, 1875. 1877).
The NE State Gazetteer, 1890 Farmers List, mentions only the E.L. Blanchard household. The elder Blanchards,
Alfred & Lucinda, must have died in Seward Co, before 1890; (-living with them in 1880 was a WI-born
granddaughter Cloraminda 'Minnie' Minnick, 13). However, by 1900, only William Blanchard, now a jeweler,
with his mother Anna Blanchard were back in WI, at Fondulac, and William's brother Howard, now a druggist,
with his NE-born wife were also in WI, at Milwaukee. The MYSTERY is: What happened to their Blanchard kin
in Seward Co, NE, whom I do not find anywhere in the indexed 1900 Census? Between 1880 and 1890 in Seward
Co, William's grandparents Alfred & Lucinda Blanchard must have died. What local cemetery might hold these
and other Blanchard graves? -And between 1890 and 1899 what must have happened to William's father Edmund,
and his sons, Merritt and Perry? What were the Section-Township-Range locations of the Alfred & Edmund
Blanchard farms in Precinct L? What calamity might have befallen Edmund Blanchard and sons Merritt & Perry
between 1890 and 1900? (-Edmund's son William Blanchard later named HIS three sons Merritt, Howard, and
Perry after his brothers, their uncles.)
Contact: James R. Wray
BOESE - Heinrich Friedrich E. BOESE b. 11 Oct 1873, Seward Precinct, Seward Co.,NE.
On 20 May 1897 he married Anna Wilhemina MARTENS, b. 17 Jun 1871, Cedarburg, WI. They
had two children, Arnold Friedrich b. 4 Sep 1900 and Leona Lydia. Arnold died in Jan 1978
in Milwaukee, WI. I am looking for information on both Arnold and Leona, and any family
they may have had.
Contact: Gary Martens
BOICOURT - John Charles and Sarah (WARNER) BOICOURT moved to Seward Co from Columbus, IN in 1873.
They lived in L Precinct. Children were: Jane, married James TRIMBLE;
Mary Catherine married Wm KELSO; Albin, Alfred N. married Huldah CHAPIN;
and Effie, married William RUMSEY. Sarah died in 1882, is buried in Beaver Crossing,
Seward Co. John Charles second wife was Isabel DONAPHEN, and his third wife was Octavia M. CASSIDAY.
Grandchildren were: Halet and Eve TRIMBLE, Ada Mae, Azariah, Clearence and Delours KELSO,
Hazel, Kenneth, Lillian, Alfred and Robert BOICOURT and Odell C., Kenneth S., and Velma G. RUMSEY.
I would like to know who these grandchildren married. (6 sep 1997)
Contact: Jean Boicourt
BOICOURT - John Wesley RUMSEY, b. 1876 in Beaaver Crossing, Seward County married
Effie BOICOURT in December 1899 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska. Their
children were: Odell C. b. 1901 in NE, d. 1974, Kenneth S. b. 1903 in NE, Velma G.
b. 1907 in Nebraska. I would like information on these children and their families. (21 Sep 1998)
Contact: Jean Boicourt
BRADY - see BROWN
BRAY - Looking for information on John and Mary Ann Logan BRAY, moved to Seward, Nebraska
around 1872. They had at least two sons born in Seward, Walter E. in 1875 and Charles E. in 1878.
Looking for confirmation that they lived in the area and other children. (3 Oct 1997)
Contact: Cindy Bray Lovell
BRANT - see CASTLE
BROWN - Hiram H. BROWN b. ca 1840, NY, married Elizabeth ?, b abt 1840, in Wales.
Their known children: Walter b. 1860 WI, Elnora (Ida Mae) b. 1866 NE, Frank b. 1868, NE,
Stephen b. 1870 in NE. They appear in the 1870 Milford Precinct, Seward Co. Census,
were in Nebraska at least by 1866. Moved on to Pueblo, CO by 1880. Would like to
hear from any relation. (24 Nov 1998)
Contact: Denise Gibson
BROWN - Margaret (Brady) BROWN, (b.1814, d. 1898); Seeking any person(s) that
might have any information or related to, Margaret Brady Brown. She was
born in Westmoreland Co. Pa., migrated to Ohio as a child, married
Alexander Brown, 1846 (Ohio). Moved to Iowa, then to Seward Co., 1871
after the death of Alexander. Trying to establish the given name of her
father to determine a direct relationship. (14 Oct 1999)
Contact: Edgar Brady
BRYM - Hraban & Brym families in Seward County Nebraska. We are looking for family
members of the Jarvis or James & Anna Hraban
family that came to Seward County NB in 1870 from Bohemia/Austria. We
have the information forward, just looking to tie up the loose ends and
connect this family to the other known Hrabans from NB that later went to
MN & WI. Anna is listed as being born in Nebraska with her parents having
been born in Austria/Bohemia. We have some conflicting informatin
regarding the first name of the head of
household. The 1900 census transcription shows the name as being Jervis or
Jarvis, and the same name for the one son, however, if you look it hard
enough, it could be James. The 1910 census is clearly James as well as the
son's name. So either the first census is incorrect or the names were
changed upon naturalization. The immigration date is 1870, and place of
birth is listed Bohemia and later
as Austria...which were pretty interchangable terms we are finding. This
head of household James/Jervis died sometime after 1900 and before 1910
as his wife Anna is remarried to a neighbor by the name of Anton Brym, also
from Bohemia. The Brym's are later listed has Bryan....so I really have no
idea which one is correct. This line is a new one for us to be working on.
James/Jervis and Anna had the following children:
James Hraban b. 1892
Frank J. Hraban b 1894/1895
Anna Hraban b. 1896/1897
Mary Hraban b 1901
We would love to hear from you, even if you are not sure. Everything has to
start somewhere, don't be shy or worry about being wrong, we are wrong lots
of times in our genealogy. We just keep trying.
Contact: Lori Callaway
BUCK - Edith BUCK/PERRY/DAVIS was born in 1912 at Bucklin, MO, to Samuel Buck and Pearl Hensley.
She was raised in Martin, SD.
She was married to Harland (Jake) Perry, later she married his nephew ? Davis, who lived
in Tamora around the 1960's. She passed away in the 1980's while living in Tamora.
Edith and her husband ? Davis owned a Store/Bar/Cafe on mainstreet in Tamora.
Any information would be appreciated.
Contact: Debra Hicks
BURKEY - looking for information about my husband's great-grandfather's family, surname
BURKEY. They settled in the Milford area in the 1880's. We have found a tombstone
for Andrew BURKEY and his wife Magdalena in Milford, and are trying to identify
siblings of Joseph BURKEY, their son. The whole family moved to Nebraska
(Crete-Milford area) from Illinois sometime around 1880.
Contact: Virginia Peter
BURNETT - see HICKMAN
BUTZKE - Looking for descendants of Rev. William BUTZKE, b. 7 Jan 1872 WI, d. 24 March 1956 NE.
He was a retired pastor of St John's Lutheran Church, Seward, NE. His wife, Anna DEGNER,
was born 1874 in Norfolk, NE and died 1940 WI. Their children are Mathilda Wasserman, Seward
Esther Grosswiler, Renton, WA, Adela, Julesburg, CO, Meta Zwick, Staplehurst, NE, sons Walter BUTZKE, Utica,
and Ruben BUTZKE, Whittemore, IA. (31 May 1998)
Contact: Barbara Klein
CARL - looking for information on Stanley Lowell CARL. He was born 16 Sep
1921 but orphaned as a baby. He was adopted by Clair and Lena Craft of
Lincoln. His adopted name was Willard Craft. This is my uncle and I'm working on
his family line especially health problems in mind.
Contact: Rayma Shrader
CARMAN (CARMON) - Searching for info on the CARMAN/CARMON family of Seward. Henry
Clay CARMAN (1845-1929) born in Madison Co, NY, died in Beaver Crossing, 1929.
Married Martha DURKEE, also died in Beaver Crossing, 1929. Six children: Mary Carman b. 1871,
married Albert SANDLEY in Seward Co in 1895. Irvin (1874-1895); Neva (1880-1959);
married George PERKINS in 1897 in Seward Co, married George HUGHES in Beaver Crossing in 1901;
Hattie; George Henry (1881-1951); married Jessie BERRY in Seward in 1904; Ruth Maude
(1889-1948) married Lee Englehaupt in 1907 in Beaver Crossing.
Any info on descendents of any of the above would be much appreciated. (26 Oct 1998)
Contact: C A Georgen
CARPENTER - see REMY
CASTLE - Seeking information about any CASTLE or BRANT families who lived in Seward County
from about 1880 to 1920. Thanks for any help. (11 Dec 1997)
Contact: J Stubbs
CHENEY - Searching for information on Melvina CHENEY. Melvina was born on 24 Apr 1834 in Erie, PA and died
in Garland, NE on 12 Nov 1925. She was married to John RITTER, born 10 Mar 1815 in Indiana
and died 14 Jan 1862, location unknown. They had at least one daughter, Harriett Susanne
Ritter, born 6 Apr 1854 in Michigan City, Indiana, died 19 Oct 1912 in Lincoln, NE. (6 Jul 1998)
Contact: Jerry Bryceson
CHRISTIANSON - Looking for more about the families of Harriet (Hattie) CHRISTIANSON
born 7 Aug 1891 in Utica or Seward (Seward county) Nebraska. She was married to Dr.
Milton MORROW (no definite dates) also of Seward County. She died 9 Dec 1969 in Muskogee, OK
but is buried in Seward, NE. Just beginning our search, but willing to share info. (24 Jan 2001)
Contant: Kathleen Aldrich
CLARK - researching George CLARK and Ella LIGHTEY. Their son was
Clarance CLARK. He married Clara Zimmerman on November 17, 1915 in Seward County,
Nebraska. Clara was born 1895 Utica, Nebraska.
Contact: Vicki Charles
COLEMAN - I am seeking information about Charles E. COLEMAN and his wife
Lulu M. Darrow Taylor COLEMAN who lived in Precinct B in the 1900 census.
Charles had children from a previous marriage, Ralph, Grace, Stephan and
Diana. Charles and Lulu had a daughter Zuella born in 1900 or 1901.
Contact: Don Darrow
COMER - Searching for any information on Thelma COMER b. 1917, died 1984, her residence
at time of death is listed as being Seward, Seward, NE. She married Herbert IHDE.
Would like to know their parents, siblings, and any additional information that can be
shared with me. (10 Jun 1999)
Contact: Robert Hewlett
COURTRIGHT - Will share information on Abram COURTRIGHT b. 1819 in PA, married
Satfrine GAUNT of PA, had at least 2 children in Illinois, Elisha b. 1851, and Edith M., b. 1854.
They appear in the 1870 Federal Census for Seward Co. Satfrine Gaunt's mother's maiden name was
COOK.
(8 Oct 1998) Contact: Jennifer
COVERT - I am seeking any information regarding my grandmother and grandfather,
George Washington Wesley COVERT and Ada (HEMPHIL) COVERT. They lived in Utica, NE from early 1900 until
their deaths in 1975 and 1971 respectively. George was born 25 Dec 1881, in
Olivet, Hutchison Co, SD. Ada was born in June 1890 in PA, and died in 1971.
George was the town marshall in Utica for some time.
Believed to have retired in 1960's and died in April 1975.
They had three children, Gladys, Gertrude, and Floyd, who all attended school in Utica.
I would like to talk to anyone who had any info or stories about my grandparents or the children.
Gertrude (COVERT) WESTWOOD is my mother.
(28 Mar 1997)
Contact: Carmen Luellman
COX - seeking information on Jefferson COX who migrated to Seward County in 1872.
His first wife was Eliza REEVES, his second wife was M. REEVES, and his third wife
was Emma E. HILL. Searching for info about his ancestors and descendants.
Contact: Wanda Peal
CUDA - Seeking information on the CUDA family of Bee, Seward Co, NE.
Frank CUDA b. 12 Jan 1872, d. 18 May 1948, and Marie (JANKY) CUDA b. 1878?, d. 1916,
married 17 Sep 1895 at David City, NE, and are buried in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery near Bee.
Frank owned a hardware store and saloon in Bee. Parents were James CUDA and
Katherine (KRIVANKEK) CUDA, who's children were Charles, John and William, perhaps Antone.
Children of FRANK and MARIE CUDA: Joseph; Frank (1898-1925); Minnie (1899-1979), m. SULLIVAN;
Adolph Albert Albin (1904-1993); Emil (1906-1911); Theodore Martin b. 1909; Helen b. 1911;
and Merle James (1916-1944).
(31 Mar 1997)
Contact: James Cuda
CUDA. Seeking information on WWII Combat veteran Merle James CUDA, US
Navy (1916-1944) born in Seward County, NE. He died in combat around
June 8th, 1944 aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Glennon in post D-Day
operations off the Normandy beaches in France. I would like to see him
memorialized at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. I am seeking
photographs or any other information that can ensure his sacrifice is
not forgotten. I am Merle's nephew and would be happy to be in contact
with any of my relatives in Seward Co., NE or with any relation of Merle.
Contact: Don Cuda
CUNNINGHAM - Will share information on James D. CUNNINGHAM b. 1816 PA. His parents were
Thomas and Catherin (COOK) CUNNINGHAM, and they moved to Wisconsin when James was a child.
Married Lucinda JONES and had at least 4 children in WI: Warren D, 1851, Lydia 1854, James 1856,
and Ellen 1858. Appear in the Milford Pct of the 1870 Federal Census for Seward Co.
Is the son James, the James Doran CUNNINGHAM that married Elizabeth PALMER and
had daughter Leota Ellen Cunningham in Enid, Garfield Co., OK in Jul 1898? (8 Oct 1998)
Contact: Jennifer
DAVES -- I am looking for any/all members of any DAVES family. They lived in
Seward at least as early as the 1880's. I do not know how long they stayed in this area.
Any help would be very much appreciated. (19 Aug 1997)
Contact: Laura Greene
DAVIDSON - Looking for information on James Henry DAVIDSON, last surviving member
of the GAR Post #56 in Seward. Married Emma F. JOBES. They appear in 1870 Census.
(12 Jan 1999)
Contact: Steven Griffith
DETWEILER - I am searching for any information about these Amish Mennonite families who
came from Illinois in the late 1860's and settled in and around Milford.
The heads of the SPRINGER family were Nicholas, Christian and Valentine.
Nicholas had two daughters, Lena married Albert FISSON, and Louise married Samuel STAHL.
The head of the DETWEILER family was Christian - his sons were Christian, Peter,
and Valentine, and his daughters were Lena (who married Valentine SPRINGER), and Mary
who married Daniel SCHRAG. (28 Mar 1997)
Contact: Katharine
DONELSON - Amos DONELSON and Sarah DUNAWAY had sons Clarence, Jared, William,
Oscar, Henderson and Arthur. Arthur Ernest DONELSON b. 6 Dec 1871, near Seward,
married Emma Jennie SWARTZ, daughter of Francis and Amy SWARTZ.
Arthur and Emma had 3 daughters, Cora Mae b. 1897, Daisy and Ruby.
Seeking any information on parents or families of Arthur and Emma.
(26 Oct 1998)
Contact: Lee Marlin
ELLSWORTH - Francis (Frank) M. ELLSWORTH born 1844 Pennsylvania reared in
Mahaska co, Iowa opened a law office in Seward co in 1869. He is listed in
1870 Seward census in house with Eliza ELLSWORTH and child. Married
Emmaline Mary SMITH b. 1854 Ontario, Canada in Seward on 01 March 1871.
Emmaline Mary SMITH the daughter of David SMITH b. 1824 Canada and Rachel
MILLICK b. 1830 Canada, and most likely the granddaughter of Mary MILLICK
living in Milford, Oak Grove Precinct 1870. Children born in Seward to
Frank and Emmaline are Minnie ELLSWORTH 1873 and Carrie ELLSWORTH 1878.
Who was Eliza ELLSWORTH? Did the David SMITH family live in Seward (they
appear in Mill co, Iowa 1870 census)? Any information on these families
most welcome.
Contact: Gene Oleson
ENSIGN - seeking information about Almon Webster ENSIGN, Born 14 Dec 1829 in Charleston, SC,
died 2 Dec 1892 in Pleasant Dale, Seward County, buried probably near Pleasant Dale.
He was married twice: 1) Julia Barkwell, 2) Harriett (Hattie) Coulter.
He and his family migrated from Lancaster County between 1880 and 1883.
He is listed as a justice in Seward County, in the 1890-91 NE State Gazeteer.
Any information about him and/or his family would be greatly appreciated.
Contact: Linda Hirst
FINCH - see ATTEBERRY
FOSTER - I am wishing to correspond with descendants of Hiram and Sarah Ann (ROARK)
FOSTER. They homesteaded at Beaver Crossing around the 1850's. Their children
are: William, John W., Carroll, James M. married Lydia Ann DRAPER, Jasper Allen
married Mary Jane DRAPER, Francis Marion married (1)Elvitia PURDUE, (2)Sarah EVANS,
Thomas Jefferson married Rebecca CUMMINGS, Phebe Lafayette, Minyard Wright married Addie SCOTT,
Sarah Angeline married Frank HORTON, Isaiah S, Franklin H. married Mary WILDER,
Leander Roark married Jennie Page. Some of the older children homesteaded near Hamilton
County, NE but the younger ones are buried around Beaver Crossing and Seward.
I believe there are still descendants around this area. I have a lot of
info regarding this family I would like to share. (1 Mar 1998)
Contact: Bernie Foster/McCall
FRANKLIN - see McDERMID
FRAVEL - see WATSON
FUNKHAUSER - Looking for ancestry information for Rosetta
Elvira June funkhauser who was living in the Utica area around 1866. She married
William F. OWENS and moved to St. Edward, Nebraska. She died in 1959 in Lincoln,
Nebraska. FUNKHAUSER may have been spelled FUNKHOWSER at an earlier time. Would
appreciate information and will trade mine.
Contact: Barbara Ellis Andrews
GALVIN - I am looking for descendants or antecedents or information on Elmer
S. GALVIN (my grandfather), born 1874, in Lincoln, son of Ed Galvin (farmer).
Mother's maiden name, SAWLEY. Elmer married Myrtle May BETZ, child Arnold Harold Galvin b 1897,
my father. Arnold married Dorothy Vivian Walter of Seward in 1918. As Arnold was an
active flyer in early Lincoln, and an avid photo buff, he had many photos
of early aviation and scenes around Lincoln. I have contributed over 200 of his photos to
NSHS at Lincoln, cataloged under the A.H.Galvin collection. (7 Jul 1997)
Contact: Wayne Galvin
GEIST - seeking information on the Timothy GEIST family who lived near Beaver
Crossing, Seward County at least from August 1881 to 1908. His three
oldest sons, Frank P. Geist, his brothers Willis and John would surely
have been in school there between the years of 1885 and 1895. The mother of
these three died, perhaps in about 1881 at Beaver Crossing. Her name may
have been Issabell Straw Geist. I'm hoping to find out more about her as
well. Later Timothy married Ella Moser and she gave birth to fifteen children
at Beaver Corssing between 1881 and 1908. Their names were Emma, Lawrence, Persis, Katie,
Carlina, Olive, Samuel, Earl, Gertrude, Carrie, Glenn, Timothy, Ella, and
others.
Contact: Phyllis Rowland
GLEISBURG / GLEISBERG - Looking for the birthplace of Herman F. Gleisburg who was living in
E Precinct, Seward Co in 1880, age 35. Had children Loesia, John, Louis, and twins, Herman
and Christian. (Jul 1997)
Contact: Virginia Astorian
GODCHEN - see WILKEN
GOEPFERT - see SCHULTZ
GRAHAM - Looking for information on Albert H. GRAHAM who is listed in the 1870
census of Seward County at age 13. (8 Oct 1998)
Contact: Magi
HAMILTON - looking for information on Alexander HAMILTON, who moved to Beaver Crossing
or Utica in about 1883. They lived
in Utica, NE between 1883 and about 1910. Alexander Hamilton was born in Ohio in 1816.
His wife Nancy HILTON was born in 1831 in Virginia. Their children were
James Hamilton b. 1858 in Ohio, John B Hamilton born 1861 in Ohio,
Jonathan M Hamilton b. 1865 in Ohio, Mary Alice Hamilton b. 1870 in ohio,
and Cora Belle Hamilton b. 1872 in Ohio. Cora Belle married Robert Eversole in 1888 in
Beaver Crossing. I am trying to locate all of these
people except Cora Belle and she is the ancestor of which I have knowledge.
Contact: Flora K Roberts
HAMILTON - Seeking information on Dr. Warren B. Hamilton. I have information connecting him
with Cotner Medical University in Lincoln, NE. in 1892. He was friends with Dr. H.H. Schultz.
Contact: Jenni Knutson
HEIDBREDER - looking for information on August Heidbreder, who was a business man in Utica
starting in the late 1880s and early 1890s, marrying Wilhelmina (Minnie)
Ackermann in nearby York County at Waco on 22 Feb 1893.
Contact: Betty Heidbreder Dunn
HEMPHIL - see COVERT
HENDERSON - see MUSE
HICKERSON - Looking for information on Paschal Tucker Hickerson b: 6 Sept 1842 in
Madison Co, KY, died 8 March 1915 in Milford. Pareents were Arrington and Martha Hickerson
Contact: Nancy McDaniel
HICKERSON - Looking for any information about Ora Leslie Hickerson who was
born on 8 August 1884 in Milford, Nebraska. By 1922 he was living in
Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska and had married Helen Grace Silcott. They had four
children - Zona Dee, Bernice, Marcetta and Duane. They moved to Southern
California where Ora died on Feb 6, 1972. Any information about his
ancestors would be appreciated.
Contact: Shirley Zschokke
HICKMAN - I am seeking information on my great grandfather, Fred Curtis HICKMAN
b. 21 Oct 1880, in Seward, Seward Co, NE. He married Amy Metatabelle BURNETT ca 1901, in
Broken Bow, Custer Co, NE. His father was William Jeff HICKMAN, d 3 Nov 1891. His
mother was Eva St. Clair LITTLER (no further info). They lived in Seward
for many years from what I know. William was a farmer and so was Fred until he moved to
Corvallis, OR. Thanks for any help. (21 Apr 1998)
Contact: Becky Hickman Thompson
HIGHLAND - looking for information on Samuel Highland(s). He
had a harness shop, worked as a harness maker in Tamora in 1890. He
married Anna Lyon 24 Dec 1890 in Gage County, was listed in the 1880
year census for Gage county as a farmer. He obviously moved from the
Beatrice area to Tamora to open up his shop. He is not listed in any
other listing I can find in Seward County, not even in cemetary
records. My family history would place him being born in Pennsylvania sometime in
the early 1830s. I suspect he is the brother of Robert Highland born near or in
Harrisburg, PA, whom is my g-grandfather.
Contact: Robert R. Highland
HOLTER - Looking for information on a Grace HOLTER, born in Milford, Nebraska on 8 August 1903.
Don't know her parents names or siblings. Any information is
appreciated.
Contact: Shirley Russell
HOUCHEN - I'm looking for descendants of Dr. Paul C. Houchen, he is the author
of "History of the Houchin Family in the United States." He resided in Beaver
Crossing, NE. His son is Francis Edward Houchen born 1933. (28 Jun 1998)
Dennis Houchin
HOWELL - Looking for burial and death record or a cemetery listing for ELIZABETH
(HOWELL) WOOD b. 1848, d. 1890, Seward, NE. She was married to GEORGE A. WOOD. Will
gladly reimburse anyone that could find anything about these two people
in Seward county (census, obits, births of children, anything. (7 May 1997)
Contact: Sharon A.Chambers
HRABAN - see BRYM
HUFFMAN - looking for any information on Lemuel Austin HUFFMAN who is shown on the 1910
and 1920 census for Seward County, NE. I am trying to find out if he died in Nebraska, if so
where is he buried. I believe he is the son of John Huffman and Perilla Budd.
Contact: Janet Whitney Duffield
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Janet Whitney Duffield
HUMPHREY - Charles HUMPHREY (b.Canada) m. Irene ORCHARD (b.Canada), date/place of marriage
unknown. There is a Charles Humphrey listed in Seward County 1890 Veterans Schedule who may
or may not be the one I'm looking for. Had several children, one born 1889, another born 1902
in Ansonia, CT. Any help appreciated. (24 Apr 1997)
Contact: Whitney Waters
IHDE - see COMER
IRMER - see STECKS
JANKY - see CUDA
JOBES - see DAVIDSON
JONES - See TIPTON
JOHNSON/JANNSEN - Researching John M. Johnson/Jannsen b. 1840 Hannover, Germany,
died 23 Feb 1892 at Seward, NE, married Margaretta ?, b ?, d. 15 Feb 1938 at Seward.
Children: Justus, Everett b. 1874, Danforth, Iroquois Co, IL married Rebecca SHAW on 4 Sep 1899,
d 1935, Herman A married Katherine Agnes KENNEY in Feb 1897, Mary married L.M. SMITH;
Emma; Milton (Tony) lived at Raton, NM; Tena; Annetta (Nettie), b 26 Aug 1878,
married John UNGER on 14 June 1897 in Denver; Dora/Doris, b 8 July 1886, Seward, married
Richard FORNEY, d 2 Apr 1924. Any information welcome. (1 Sep 1998)
Contact: Pam Smith
KAPLES - see BERGS
KLAWITTER - looking for all information about the KLAWITTER surname in Nebraska.
Emil KLAWITTER, a Lutheran pastor, born in 1854, emmigrated to Nebraska and
lived his last year in Seward. His son Paul KLAWITTER was born 1888 and
died in Seward, Nebraska 1979. Paul was a teacher. (Dec 2001)
Contact: Inga Karlsson
KLUGS - see BERGS
KLUG - Seeking info on Johan David Jonathan Klug, his wife Hennrietta (Wiskow),
one son Franz or Frank, 4 daughters Roselina Martha Mathilda, Hanna
Mathilda, Dorathea Wilhelmine Louise, and Bertha Wilhelmina Gesina. Gesina
married William Nissen on 17 Oct 1917 at Emerald, NE. Jonathan and
Henrietta lived at Pleasant Dale. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
Contact: Avis Wiskow
KNOBBS - Researching KNOBBS, John KNOBBS and Sarah CAREW moved to Seward NE in the mid 1870s.
I'm looking for their ancestors. (11 May 1997)
Contact: Mary M. Scott
KONITZ - see SCHNASE
KORANDA - Looking for information on the following members of the KORANDA family: Frances,
Frank, Louis, Ludvik, Rose and Stanley. I have Frances as living in Seward, NE up until her
death in 1983. Other members of the family may have lived in surrounding counties. (5 Jun 1997)
Contact: Brian F. Cap
KUBE - seeking information on the KUBE family. My grandfather, whose
full name was Frederick Christian August Ludwig
KUBE, came to Nebraka in June 1885 and settled in Staplehurst with his
wife Maria and five children: Maria Louisa, Anna, Carl Christian, Lena and
Augusta. I'm sure these children all attended school there as they became
old enough. My father, Carl C. Kube left Staplehurst in 1899 at age 19.
The father was often called "Louis" and sometimes "Ludwig". I believe he
was a mason by trade and was natualized 2 Nov 1890. He and his wife
continued to live in Staplehurst until their deaths: 2 Sept 1911 and 10
Sept.1924. They are both buried in the Staplehurst Cemetary.
Contact: Robert B. Kube
LEFFEL - Seeking any information on George W. LEFFEL and his wife Nancy LEFFEL.
He is on the 1900 census for Seward, Nebraska. (1 Apr 1998)
Contact: Phil Clark
LEHMAN - Jacob LEHMAN, b: 20 Nov 1860, Scalp Level, PA, Son of Levi N. LEHMAN and
Magdalena MARNER. Married Magdalena STUTZMAN in Seward Co., NE. Mattie died in
Chappel, NE. Children: Aaron b: 1882, Seward Co., NE; David , b: 28 Nov 1883, Milford, NE;
Mary Ellen, b: 19 Oct 1884, Seward Co., NE; and Joseph or Urias b: 12 Mar 1886, Seward Co., NE.
The second wife of Jacob LEHMAN was Emma ROTH, b: 18 Oct 1875, LaGrange, IN,
daughter of Rev. Nicholas ROTH and Polly MILLER, married 3 Mar 1891 in Chappell,
NE. Emma and Jacob had 11 children, Winnie, b: 26 Jul 1892, Chappell, NE; Polly,
b: 12 Oct 1893, Chappell, NE; Nannie (as above); Essie, b: 1897, Minnesota; Emma,
b: 1899, Minnesota; Alvin, b: 1901, Minnesota; Alice, b: 1903, Chappell, NE; Abby Joy b: 1903,
Lexington, NE; Ina, b: 29 Oct 1906, Lexington, NE; Beatrice (lived 12 hours) unk location;
Theodore b: 1912, Kearney NE.
Seldon Demming MADDUX, b: 28 Jun 1895, Buffalo Co., NE. married to Nannie Florence LEHMAN,
b: Apr 1896, on 7 Apr 1913. Both died in California.
Samuel Clawson MADDUX, b: 11 Aug 1879, Frankfort, Ross Co., OH. married 11 Aug 1879 to
Dayton, Mary Eliza, b: 01-30-1859, Pickaway Co., OH. Both died in Dennison
TX, and were buried in Kearney, NE.
Seeking additional information on the LEHMAN and MADDUX families.
Contact: L
LESSMEIER - see McDANIEL
LINDNER - Looking for information on the family of John Barton LINDNER
b 1856 Clayton Co, IA, married Dorothea Anna HELLBERG, b 1863 in Hanover, Germany.
They were married about 1882 in Seward County. Their children: John Henry Edward, b 1883,
married Clara Mattie Maude; Christine FAUTH, b 1889. Carolina (Lena), b 1885
married a STOCKTON. Wilhelmine (Minnie), b 1887 married Henry SCHILDT.
Marie (Mary), b 1890 married Herman IHDE. Herman, b 1892 married Pauline (Lena),
maiden name unknown. Johannes (Hans), b 1897. Martin W., b 1899 married Alma ?.
Frieda, b 1903 married ? SCHNEBERGER. Further information is needed on these families,
any help greatly appreciated. (2 Feb 1999)
Contact: P Leamons,
LOGAN - Looking for information on Alexander Logan, born about 1808, died about 1879,
possibly in Seward County.
Contact:
LONG - Daniel Wright LONG took up residence on a homestead in Seward County
in Nov 1867. His wife, Mary Rogers Long, d 1872, burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Ruby.
Daniel, d 1923. Samuel LONG received patent on homestead in 1870. Samuel was instrumental
in platting the village of Ruby. Samuel's wife, Permelia Rogers Long (sister to Mary) and
Samuel are buried in Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Please feel free to contact me for other detailed
information on LONG family members. (26 Apr 1998)
Contact: Janet Rosenbach
LUFT- Seeking information on the descendants of Jakob LUFT, b: 1801 in Germany, and Anna Catharina LUFT,
b: 1802 in Germany, came to Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois where some children stayed. Others in Seward,
Seward County. Johann Dieter b: 1827 and Magdalina Rasp, George and Agnes Fisher, and sister Kate b: 1848
in Three Rivers, Kentucky (John C Thomas). Other known children are Maria Schmitt, Johann Adam b: 1831,
Mary Sack, Anton b: 1833, Leonhart and Johann George. (16 Jan 2000)
Contact: Bryce Butler
MADDUX - see LEHMAN
MARK - Looking for information on Melba MARK, born 14 Feb 1926. I have her
"Cradle Roll Certificate", dated 16 Feb 1926, from the M.E. Sunday School,
found in an old Bible. Other names on the certificate are Lulu BOLTON, Superintendent of
the Cradle Roll Dept., and Paul SWEARINGEN, Superintendent of School. Also
in the Bible was a business card from W.G. Haselwood, General Merchandise of
Milford. Please contact me if you recognize these names. (19 Feb 1998)
Contact: Kaylynn
MARR - I'm looking for information on the MARR's family that lived in Richardson, Platte, Dodge,
SEWARD and Cass Counties in the 1800's and later. )19 Aug 1997)
Contact: J Vasseur
MARSHALL - Looking for descendants of Henry Henderson MARSHALL, b 19 Jan 1842, in Marion
Co, IL, d 16 Feb 1917, Seward Co, NE, married (3) Angeline (Anna/Angie/Annie) D. HOUSER,
b 1867-68, DeKalb Co, IN, d 1953 Lincoln, Lancaster Co, NE.
Children: Clara, b 1885 MO, married ? HOWDEN; Clyde H., b 1892, d 1971 Wright Co, MO,
married Edith RINK; Howard Henry, b 1894, Lancasster Co, NE, d 1977 Monroe Co, FL,
married Ida ?; Fred Nathan, b 1895, NE, d Nov 1959 married (1) Alice ?, (2) Irene ?;
Lawrence Marshall, b 1897 NE, married Mary ?; Ethel, b 1900, d bef 1903;
Ruby Pearl, b 1901, d May 1974 in Whitman Co, WA, married (1) Joseph LOWDER,
(2) ? ATTEBERRY, (3) ? TICE, (4) ? TEEPEN; Elmer Leroy, b 1902 Lancaster Co., NE,
d 1968 Jackson Co, MO, married (1) Lorena TOLLE, (2) Edna Mae COWAN;
Floyd Marion, b 1907, NE, d Jan 1978 Goshen Co, WY, married Jennie ?;
William b 1908 (may have been adopted or raised by an ALEXANDER family).
Trying to get in touch with any cousins out there. Have information on Henry's
parents and other marriages. (18 Apr 1998)
Contact: Judy Arnold
McCLELLAN - Esther McCLELLAN, born in Ohio, married first to Fenton McGee. Married second to
Frank McClellan. Emigrated from Illinois to Nebraska about 1880. L.
Precinct, Seward, NE. Died in Beetown, NE 1889. I have photos and info to share on this family.
Contact: Sharon McGee
McDANIEL - Looking for information or relatives of Frieda (LESSMEIER) McDANIEL.
Frieda was born in Goehner, Neb ON 23 Aug 1891. Her father was William LESSMEIER,
her mother was Ehegattin B. (GRAB) LESSMEIRER. Frieda Lessmeier married Perry David McDaniel
in Seward, Ne on 19 Jun 1910. William and Butch Lessmeier owned a Grocery and Meat Market
in Goehner, NE from 1902 to 1915. Frieda had 3 sisters that finished school in Goenher,
Ida in 1928, Minnie in 1932, and Elsie in 1934. (16 May 1998)
Contact: Johnnie McDaniel
McDERMID - Looking for a Sarah E. FRANKLIN who married Alexander McDERMID,
date and place unknown. They had a daughter, Mary Leanna McDERMID, born in Seward on
10 May 1894. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone researching the FRANKLIN name.
(31 Dec 1997)
McGREW - My mother, Blanche Marie McGREW, was born in Seward on 11 Apr 1902.
Her mother was Laura (MOORE) BELLE, and her father was James McGREW. I would appreciate
hearing from anyone researching these family names. (11 Aug 1998)
Contact: Geraldine McDonald
McLAIN - Charles Shrader found on 1900 Census in Seward Co, Tamora, NE. Charles McLAIN is his grandson
who was 4 years old living with them at that time. Would like to find out where Charles Shrader lived
and died and if there are any living relatives left.
Contact: Gayle Moyle
McMULLEN - Looking for information on Rebecca McMULLEN. Her husband Patrick McMULLEN
died around 13 Nov 1883 and is buried in the Seward Cemetery. At the time that Patrick
died they had 8 children still at home; Jennie b. 1864, married to George W. LOWLEY in
1892; Alice b. 1866; Sara b. 1868; Carrie b. 24 Oct 1870, married ? Jones, died
about 15 Jul 1942; Grace b. 1872, Robert b. 1874, Maud b. 1876; and Anna b. 1878.
The McMULLEN's also lived in Cass County, Eight Mile Grove Precinct in 1880.
I would like to know what happened to Rebecca and the rest of the family after Patrick died.
(10 Jul 1998)
Contact: Heather Houle
MERRILL -- looking for information on John MERRILL and wife Catherine SHIELDS in
Nebraska. I have an oral history placing them in Pleasant Dale, Seward, NE.
The only firm date I have is that their son Wilbur was born in 1880.
(23 Mar 2000)
Contact: Paula Slater
MEYER (MEIER) - Searching for MEYER (MEIER) family in Seward Co, NE. They came
in the 1880's to Seward Co. Some families moved to Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
Want to hear from anyone researching this surname. (13 Aug 1997, Jun 1999)
Contact: Kay Diers
MIDDLETON - Searching for biological parents of my mother. Her birth certificate
shows her name is: Helen Marie MIDDLETON. Father: Francis MIDDLETON. Mother: Inez Wyze.
Birth was 18 mAR 1912, and the family lived in Bee. Birth was at home 8 miles
SE of Ulysses and 8 miles NW of Seward. Placed for adoption 20 Apr 1912. (18 Jan 1998)
Contact: Susan Rae
MIKKELSEN - Seeking contact with descendants of Anna Bothilde and Jens L
MIKKELSEN who died 1922 and 1927 respectively. Children were Casper,
Michel and John, all of Utica; William of Omaha, Mrs John Bjerrum of
Staplehurst and Mrs Chas. W. Burns of Seward. Also, daughter Mrs
Dorathea Landenberger died 1908.
Contact: Terry Stock MILLER - Wish to contact others researching James A. MILLER, born 1860 Illinois.
Was in Seward County in 1911.
First wife Ella M. BARTLETT (1861-1895), Mercer Co. IL.
Second wife: Alice DAVISON. Children of James & Ella: (1) Stella m. Clint WITHERSPOON,
(2) Clinton m. Effie ?, (3) Charles H. married Merle FOSTER (my grandchildren's line);
(4) Nellie m. Charles PARSONS; (5) Pearl m. Earl MOORE. (6) Blanche m. Leigh ROBBINS
Contact: Georgene Sones
MILLICK - see ELLSWORTH
MILLSPAW - looking for information on Matthew J Millspaw (1831-1892) and
Deliliah Virginia Miller (1834 - ?). They moved from Michigan and located in Seward, Nebraska,
in about 1865. They had a family, one son I know of, my Grandfather, Corneilous Millspaw,
born 1865. Any other siblings?
Contact: Peggy Bullers
MINER - looking for information on William Miner born in Lynville, Illinois in 1844.
William served in the Civil War for Illinois as a 2nd LT. in G Company, 44th Illinois
Infantry. The last known address was Cordova, Nebraska according his Civil War
Pension File. His wife's name was Mary E. If anyone has any information
about William Miner please contact me.
Contact: Marlene Urben
MITCHELL - Looking for information on Moses Henry MITCHELL, born: 20 Dec 1834,
died: 20 Dec 1909 at Staplehurst, and Mary E. (Shidler) Mitchell, born 30 Mar 1832 in Ohio,
died: 24 June 1919 at Staplehurst, may be buried in the Staplehurst or Seward area.
Any help would be appreciated.
Contact: Ron Van Cleve
MONROE - Looking for any information on Robert H. MONROE and his wife Katherine. Robert
died in 1939, Katherine died in 1899. He was the station agent in Utica,
for several years. They had two children: Addis, who died in 1938 and Verelee, who
died in 1943. They are all buried in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, just outside of Utica.
Contact: Ed & Judy Berreth
MOORE - looking for information on Henry Harrison MOORE and family of
Seward, Seward Co. NE. Henry b: 20 Sept. 1840 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co.
Ind. m. Charity E. Richardson (b: 9 Nov. 1841 in Bird's Point, MO) 14 May
1861 in Knoxville, Knox Co. IL. Moved to Seward County, NE between 1875 and
1877. Had seven children: Henry H. (b abt. 1863), Laura Belle (b abt 1868),
Albert Everett (b. 14 April 1870, d 19 April 1939 in Omaha), Herman W. (b.
19 Dec 1874), Rosa and Rhoda (b Feb. 1877) and John E. (b Dec 1879). Henry
died at the Sailors and Soldiers home in Milford, NE on 28 Jan 1914; Charity
died in Lincoln, NE on 6 Sept. 1919. Will share information.
Contact: Cindy Smith
MORGAN - see REMINGTON
MORROW - see CHRISTIANSON
MUNN - Asa MUNN, born in 1822 (shown in 1870 Fed. Census, Seward County, Oak Grove Pct. as
Nunn/Mun). Wife, Matilda, born abt 1842. Children: Andrew, born abt 1865, Loretta
(Mary Loretta) born 1867, Christy born 1869. Looking for Info about any menber of this family.
Contact: Bob Munn
MUSE - Looking for information on the MUSE family of Tamora, Seward Co, NE. David Warner MUSE (1851-1921)
and wife Almeda HENDERSON (1854-1930) lived there from 1882 to 1912. Their daughter,
Grace Mae MUSE was born there in 1893. (19 Jun 1997)
Contact: Wendy
NELSON - Laura M. BAGLEY was born at Lyons, Michigan 8 Dec 1872. She married Alfred H.
NELSON at Lyons - had four children, Jessie, Harriet, Claude and Marion
Nelson. Arrived in Seward County in the 1870's. Jesse, unmarried;
Harriet married Orestus V. BOONE; Claude married Nancy HURLBURT; Marion Alfred Nelson
married Albertina Christiansen Hanson. Slightest clue appreciated.
Contact: C. C. Alexander
NOAKES - My grandmother Ethel Claire NOAKES was born in Milford in 1885. Her parents were
Robert (or James) and Lida/Lyda NOAKES. Would like to contact anyone researching the NOAKES.
(9 Feb 1999)
Contact: Jacqueline
NIEBUHR - seeking information on the descendants of Louis NIEBUHR born 3 Dec 1866, Hardissen, Heiden
Parish, Lippe Germany, immigrated circa 1884, married Anna Ottilia SCHROEDER
6 March 1891 ub Seward County, Nebraska. When Louis received his permission
to emigrate from the Lippe government, the document states that "brother
is there" [meaning U.S.]. Children of Louis and Anna NIEBUHR, all born Seward Nebraska:
Louis Jr., Olga married Arthur BALDERSON, Alvin married Mary Alice JOHNSON,
Emma married Mr. HANS, daughter Donna married Mr. BAACK. Also seek descendants of
his brother Friedrich Gustav Heinrich NIEBUHR born 28 Jan 1863, who received
permission to emigrate from Lippe in 1881.
Contact: Lila Niemann Garner
O'BANNON - Searching for information on Oscar F. O'BANNON, resident of Seward County
in the 1900 Census. He was born about 1840 in Kentucky, and apparently moved to Nebraska
in about 1884. His wife, Sarah E. COLSTON, was born about 1846. They married in 1867 in
Coles Co, Illinois. Their children include Nellie b: ca 1870, Henry F. b: ca 1872,
Oscar b: ca 1876, Dick b: ca 1882, Eva b: ca 1884, and Fred b: ca 1891. Any information on
this family would be greatly appreciated. (9 Sep 1998)
Contact: Patrick O'Bannon
OLSON - Looking for descendents of Reier OLSON who came to Seward as a child in about 1890.
Contact: Jane Kelley
ORGAN - see ZIEGLER
OSBORN(E) - Looking for info on Hazel OSBORN(E), born 1899 living in Milford. She had a son
who was born 10 Aug 1917. (27 Apr 1998)
Contact: Carolyn Bryant
OWENS - see FUNKHAUSER
PALMER - see CUNNINGHAM
PATRICK - Lewis PATRICK or James Burton PATRICK moved to Idaho area in 1900.
Lewis was born 1873, James was born 1877. Father: Thomas PATRICK, Mother: Susan
OAKS. Thomas' father: Bernard PATRICK appears in 1880 US Census as living
with the family in DeKalb Co., MO Lewis shows Seward, NE as birthplace
in 1873. Will share info.
Contact: Jeannette Courtain
PATTERSON - Seeking information on Henry and Sarah PATTERSON who were living in Seward County
at the time of the 1900 census. Their children were: Silas, Sarah Jane, Mary Emma and Edward.
There were also stepsons: Ireal P. RAMSEY and Thomas L. RAMSEY. (10 Jun 1997)
Contact: Tom Belton
PHINNEY - Looking for information on Julian E. PHINNEY and May PHINNEY, children of
Rev. Calvin E. Phinney, postmaster and grocer at Utica in 1881. Calvin Phinney
married Sarah Olp in 1856 in Walworth Co, Wisconsin. Looking for more information on Sarah.
Contact: Peter Batek
PIERCE - Looking for information on William Pierce and family of Milford. William
Pierce died in 1900.
Contact: Lehmuth
PRIEST - Looking for info on my Grandfather Charly Priest who was born in Lake Erie
NY on 2 Jan 1861 and was killed in a horse accident in Seward NE on 30 Oct 1899. He was
married to Dollie Adell Howard b: 9 May 1867 in New York. They had a daughter, Cora Priest
born in or around Seward on 18 Sep 1899. (2 Jul 1999)
Contact: Mike Priest
PIPER - Robert Stewart PIPER, born 1820 in Virginia, and wife Debrah, settled in Seward
in 1870, coming from Iowa. They brought children, Elmer, Delbert, Robert, Martin, Jonathan,
all who married and resided in Seward. Daughter Harriet PIPER married ? ELLIS.
One of her children married an ELLSWORTH. Heard there was a lot of them still around.
Wanting to know what happened to these families. (24 Nov 1998)
Contact: Steven Piper
PRANGE - My grandfather, Adolph Richard PRANGE, was born in Staplehurst in 1891. His
parents moved to the Staplehurst area from Indiana in approx 1880. They had
arrived in Indiana from Germany in 1857. In 1894 some of the family moved
to Arkansas and the rest stayed in Seward County. I understand that there
are a fair amount of Prange records at the local church (Zion?) and cemetery
(Marysville?) My great great grandfather, Heinrich Friedrich Christian
PRANGE, and his wife are buried, I believe, in the Marysville cemetery. Are
there still Pranges in the area and would you know what records are
available. (11 Apr 1999)
Contact: Jim Prange
PRESTON / PLUM - Looking for information on the family of Harry C. PRESTON and his wife Leah PLUM.
and their children: Sylvia, Roy, Ory, Goldie and Imo. This family lived in Seward in the 1880's
and all of the children were born in Seward County. Sylvia was born in 1894 in Seward.
Contact: Elaine Bodenburg
PURBAUGH - Interested in family and descendents of Maurice Alvin PURBAUGH, born: 18 Jul 1914,
Eagle, Cass Co., NE; doed: 17 Nov 1988 at Cordova, Seward Co., NE, and Libby PURBAUGH
late of 1415 Hawthorne Ave, Crete, NE.
Contact: Janice A. Studly
RITTER - see CHENEY
RIDGWAY - Looking for information on Ellen Irene RIDGWAY born Sept 18, 1932. Her
mother as listed on the birth certificate is Nora Ridgway. Ellen is now
deceased. The birth certificate listed her as white but she was American
Indian. She was put up for adoption at Seward. Any information on her or
her mother would be appreciated.
Contact: Thomas Corey
ROARK - see FOSTER
ROTH - see LEHMAN
REICHWALDT - Looking for additional information on my gr-grandparents Franz and Margaretha (Dickman)
Reichwalt who moved to Milford about 1930's. He died in Milford on 2 Jun 1949 and
she died 23 Aug1952. I think they are buried in a cemetery in Milford, name unknown.
Contact: Jan Stofferan
REMY - Trying to find information on David REMY married to Lydia. They were parents of
Emma REMY. They raised their grandson (my grandfather) Chester CARPENTER. Their other children
included Cyrus. I find them on the 1900 census of Utica, NE. Any information will be appreciated.
Contact: Beverly Bowhall
REMINGTON - Looking for information on D.D. REMINGTON b: 1849 in Wisconsin,
married in Clarinda, Iowa to Florence MORGAN, b: 1849 in Illinois, parents of
Guy Amos b: 1880 near Shambaugh, IA, Darlie b: 1882 Shambaugh, IA, Fay b: 1883 Shambaugh,
and Wilma b: Feb 1886 in Seward, NE. Guy married Josephine Hill from Page Co, IA.
All of the children migrated to Idaho. I have very little information on D.D. (Delesone,
Delavan?) and Florence. Did they die in Seward? What date? Any help greatly appreciated. (6 Nov 1998)
Contact: William S. Remington
RODMAN - My father, Howard Smith Rodman, was born in Tamora, NE., on 29 Jun 1911.
I am searching for any data on his parents or siblings. I have no other data on his birth
other than this date and place. Thanks for any help and information you have find. (26 May 1998)
Contact: Chuck Rodman
ROGERS - Thomas J. ROGERS arrived in Seward County, NE in 1862, receiving patent to his
homestead in 1872. His wife Mary (Bivens) Rogers died during the flood of 1867 at Milford,
burial Mt. Pleasant in Ruby. Son A. J.ROGERS and daughters Mary Rogers Long, husband Daniel
Long, and Permelia Rogers Long (married to Samuel Long, uncle of Daniel) are
also buried at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Additional info available upon request. (26 Apr 1998)
Contact: Janet Rosenbach
RUMSEY - see BOICOURT
SCHERER - Searching for SCHERER family in Seward Co, NE. They came
in the 1880's to Seward Co. Some families moved to Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
Want to hear from anyone researching this surname. (13 Aug 1997, Jun 1999)
Contact: Kay Diers
SCHNASE - Would like to contact other researchers of Johann SCHNASE, b: 1 Mar 1836 in
West Prussia, d: 14 Sep 1908 in Cordova, Seward County, married Fredricka Guse KONITZ
b: 20 Jan 1838, in West Prussia, married in Prussia 1861. She died 14 Apr 1917. Both buried
in Cordova. (29 Jan 1998)
Contact: Kathy Cowan
SCHNOORS - see BERGS
SCRADER - Charles Shrader found on 1900 Census in Seward Co, Tamora, NE. Charles McLAIN is his grandson
who was 4 years old living with them at that time. Would like to find out where Charles Shrader lived
and died and if there are any living relatives left.
Contact: Gayle Moyle
SCHULTZ - Looking for information on Herman SCHULTZ and his family. They lived in the Seward
area in the 1890's. Herman was born on 26 Aug 1866 in Clayton Co, IA. He died 18 Feb 1952 in
Glendale, CA. He married Caroline Rebecca GOEPFERT. She was born 14 Jan 1869 in Wurttemburg,
Germany, died 28 Feb 1946 in Glendale. They had three children: Carl, Caroline and Leroy.
LeRoy and Carl were medical doctors. Anyone with information on this family, please contact me.
(20 Nov 1997)
Contact: Danella
SCHULTZ - Dr. H.H. Schultz. I have found letters postdated 1892 addressed to a Dr. H.H. Schultz,
in Seward, NE. The first H could be an A. Handwriting is hard to tell. I have information on
Dr. Schultz attending Cotner Medical University in Lincoln, NE. in 1892. If you have any info
on this doctor or his relatives, Please contact me.
Contact: Jenni Knutson
SHEEHAN - Looking for any descendants of Timothy SHEEHAN who died in 1925 and is buried in
Seward. Timothy was born in Ontario, and moved to Richardson County, before moving
to Seward County in 1890's. (18 Oct 1998)
Contact: Jim Ray
SLONECKER - Seeking information about and/or living descendants of John T. SLONECKER,
b: 1876 at Rapotee, Illinois, and Nettie F. ARCHER, b: 1876 at Seward Co, NE,
d: 1902 Seward Co, NE, and their son Frank, born at 1900.
John later married Sophia Anna NELSON after his wife's death and relocated to Idaho.
Unknown if any children resulted from this second union but would be interested in any
descendants from that marriage as well. Also willing to share info on any related SLONECKERs.
(2 Aug 1999) Contact:
Ina Bohannon
SMITH - Seeking information on William SMITH of Seward County. He was a state official and
publisher in the early 1900's. I would like to contact a descendent pertaining to his
grandparents in Iowa.
Contact: Le Anne Boynton
SMITH - looking for information on my great grandfather, Manliff Carter
Smith. I believe he lived in Utica for a while and possibly served as a Methodist
minister. He was married to Minerva Ann Bryan. He is buried in a Utica cemetery.
Contact: Rayma Shrader
SMITH - Charles SMITH was born at sea coming from Germany with parents
(unknown) came to Seward area married Mary Ann Morgan and had a son Frank
L. Smith born in 1885 in Milford, Ne. Looking for information on this
family and willing to share any information I have.
Contact: Donna Stueve
SMITH - see ELLSWORTH
SPRINGER - see DETWEILER
STATES - see BAXTER
STECKS - I am interested in knowing more about Frederick Carl Stecks of Schleswig-Holstein,
born 4 Apr 1850, married Anna Rosaline Irmer who was born 3 Jun 1862. They were married on
11 Jun 1881. I believe they lived in Seward, NE. When and through which port did they arrive?
I would appreciate any information available.
Contact: Donald W. Stecks
STEPHENS - seeking information on Jefferson Coval STEPHENS, farmer in Goehner, Seward
Co. Jefferson was born on 25 Feb 1851, place unknown, and died 21 April 1919 in Lexngton, Dawson Co.
He married Rosa May OVERSTAKE, born 14 Dec 1860, died 25 Nov 1940. These were the parents of Martin
H. STEPHENS, born 14 Jan 1883, Seward Co., married Olive Aletha MONROE ON 31 Oct 1904 in
Minden, Kearney County. Martin died on 21 Dec 1954 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.
Contact: Julie Guiles
STOLZENBERG - Friedrich STOLZENBURG was in the 1900 Seward Co, NE census. Friedrich was born
in Germany in 1843, came to America with his parents in 1857. Married Charlotte WINTER in 1871
in Effingham Co. IL. They moved to Nebraska after the death of his parents. (20 Feb 1997)
Contact: Nelda Thompson
STONE - looking for info on John STONE and family. They lived in the
Seward area in 1877. His wife died three days after giving birth to a son
Otto. She gave him to Mr. & Mrs. Clevish to raise. John Stone and sons left
for California where he started a church. Trying to find his wives name
and burial site. John Stone died in Chico California in 1927.
Contact: Wayne Osborn
STORMER - looking for information on Charles E. STORMER, born 7 Nov 1858 in Tazwell County, IL,
died 11 Oct 1937 in Milford, Nebraska, and his wife MARY KAUFFMAN, born 1 Dec 1859,
died 4 Aug 1930 in Milford, Nebraska. Any and all information would be appreciated.
Contact: Paul Stormer
STROUD - Earnest C. STROUD and Minnie (McVey) STROUD had two children, Richard (Dick) Stroud,
and Helen Katherine Stroud. Helen Stroud my grandmother was born 1 Oct 1909 in Seward. The
Stroud's lived in Seward, Lincoln, and North Platte. Helen died when my father was 25.
His dad had moved them away from the rest of the family when he was about 12. They never kept
in contact with Helen's parents. We know nothing of the Stroud family, but think that Earnest
and Minnie are buried in Nebraska. Helen Stroud married Cecil Harvey Jennings, and they moved
to Rockport, MO after their marriage. They had 8 children, my father being the second oldest.
Helen is buried in Rockport, alone, with one infant son. (21 Apr 2000)
Contact: Brenda Huddleston
STRUPPERT - see VIETS
STULTS - searching for information about William STUTLS who died 11 July 1894 and Mary
Jane Morgan Stults b: 1834, d: 1898. They were married by Judge Williams in
Seward, Nebraska on 13 February 1882. Any information will be appreciated.
Contact: Sharon McKenzie
SWARTZ - see DONELSON
SWITZER - Looking for information on the SWITZER family that came to Seward
County from PA -- not sure when - perhaps after 1870. (26 May 1998)
Contact: C. Pettit
TARBET - looking for information regarding a TARBET family known to have resided in Seward County
(as close as I can nail it) in the early and mid 1890's. Specific known data: David Tarbet died
April 1892 and Otto Tarbet born October 1894. I do know that the family was back in Ohio by 1900.
I have a transcribed notice of an auction, posted in the Utica Sun Print. It was held Feb 24 (year
unknown) with G.W. Middaugh, Auctioneer. I will sell at Public Sale to the highest bidder, four
and a half miles north and three-fourths mile west of Utica , and one mile south and one-half mile
west of the German church , on Lincoln creek, on Wednesday, Feb' y 24, commencing at 10:00 clock a.m.
the following property:
Contact: Jim Tarbet
THATCHER - interested in communicating with anyone researching the THATCHER
surname. My g-grandfather was Isaac C. THATCHER, born in Hunterdon Co.,
NJ 28 Dec 1835 and died in Milford, Seward Co., NE on 11 Sep 1914.
His first wife, Sarah Mitchell Thatcher died in 1899 and she is buried
in Oak Creek Cemetery in Raymond, NE. Isaac remarried in 1904. The
family was probably Germans, and most probably Lutheran. There's no
evidence he is buried with his first wife, so perhaps he is buried in
the county of his death.
Contact: Virginia Chastain
TINDALL - Seeking information on the descendants of Henry C. TINDALL (1867-1941) and his wife
Eva A. WEBB (1868-1964) through their two sons Oscar and Sidney.
Oscar F Tindall (1902-1978) and his two wives Myrtle W. Rutledge (dates unknown) and
Genevieve H. Coleman (1908-1996), and Sidney E. Tindall (1906-1979), who's marriage data I have not
determined. (9 Jul 1998)
Contact: David L. McMonigle
TIPTON - Seeking information on Harriette (Jones) TIPTON, married Frank TIPTON,
died in Seward County, NE early 1900s. Children: Frank B. Tipton, Claude
Tipton, Harriette Tipton.
Contact: Corinne Mitchell
TOBIN - seeking information on William Henry Tobin, born 1845 in Ireland, died 1906 in
Seward, NE, and Sarrah P. (Farnsworth) TOBIN, born about 1845, maybe in Vermont,
Died 1882 in Greenwood, NE. William's second wife was Elizabeth Goodrich and they
lived in Milford.
Contact: Charlene Rodriguez
TURNER - researching the family of Christopher Turner, a member of the 99th Reg. Illinois Infantry in 1880.
Christopher was the husband of Tilley [Matilda] Robertson from County Cork, Ireland.
They had 4 sons: George, Henry, Thomas, Fred, and 1 daughter Maye. George was born 2 Jul 1893 around
Springfield, IL. George married Maye Viola (McCord) Turner, born 12 Sep 1897. They had two children,
Fred my father and 1 daughter Ruth Vivian (Turner) Davoll. Would appreciated any additional information that could tie the family back to Ireland & more information on Christopher's children.
Contact: Morris Turner
VAN SKIKE - Looking for any information on the A. E. VAN SKIKE family living in
Beaver Crossing in 1896. Their infant son, Benton Van Skike died 9 Oct 1896 and is buried
there. Mrs. Van Skike ran a business dealing in pianos, organs and musical instruments.
Our only other information is that they had a nephew or cousin named Benton STEELE who
attended Doane College in 1883/84. (17 Spe 1998)
Contact: Robert White
VIETS - Seeking information on John Henry VIETS, born in Germany in 1852,
married Hulda STRUPPERT in 1878, died in Pleasant Dale, Seward Co in 1930. Sister
Margaret Caroline VIETS b: 1840, married John FICKE in Wisconsin in 1862, and moved to
Nebraska in 1888, died in Pleasant Dale in 1921. Will share information. (14 Jan 1998)
Contact: Marge Fougeron Bryan
VINEZ - looking for the family of Joseph VINEZ and his wife Ellen McCORMICK and
children: Mithilda, Ellen, Joseph, Gertrude, Margaret, Henry, Andrew and Francis Leo.
In the 1880's, they were probably farmers in the Utica area. Joseph was from
France and Ellen from Ireland. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Contact: Shirly Dawson-Myers
WALLICK - Looking for information on the descendants of Wilson Shannon WALLICK and
Mary Ellen YATES WALLICK. Moved to Seward/Tamora area in about 1876. Wilson was born in 1841
in Ohio, died in 1914 in Seward County. (13 Apr 1998)
Contact: Jim Prange
WALTER - looking for information on either or both: Clara WALTER (born in
Seward, 1895). Her mother was Martha (Bedford) WALTER. I'm willing to share what I have.
Contact: Lauren Green
WARD - Looking for information from cemetery records or obituary for Sarah Farley WARD, wife
of John WARD who homesteaded in northern Seward County. Sarah died 24 May 1891. Also
would like information on Catherine Ward JUDGE, sister of John Ward, who emigrated to
Seward County with her daughter Jane and a son.
Contact: Pat Rinn
WARNER - see BOICOURT
WATSON - Looking for descendants of Jesse SHIELDS WATSON and ALICE M. FRAVEL.
Jesse was born 14 Mar 1824, Harrison Co. IN, died 17 Dec 1901, Utica, Seward Co, NE.
Alice was born about 1824 in Virginia, death date and place unknown. Married
22 June 1848, Harrison Co, IN. Known children; Rachel, Mark H, Benjamine H., Jesse E., Emmi.
Any help given will be appreciated. (15 Nov 1997)
Contact: Joe Edwards
WEBB - see TINDALL
WERTMAN - Seeking information on the descendants of Charles H. WERTMAN (b. 1852/53) & Sarah C. WERTMAN.
They farmed near Milford, coming from Lee County. Children were- Henry "Harry" Jacob WERTMAN,
Herbert Thomas WERTMAN, and Mary WERTMAN. (31 Aug 1999)
Contact: Terence Buckaloo
WEST - Am researching the WEST family of Seward Co, NE. My gr gr grandfather
was James WEST. He and his brother Thomas settled in the Seward area about
1860. I have read several books on Seward Co, that mention them. I have
them traced back to Ogle Co, IL and Washington Co. MD. James West went on
to Sherman County, Kansas. But I am not sure what happened to Thomas and family.
Will share information. (8 Mar 1997)
Contact: Theresa Hixon
WESTERHOFF - Seeking information on families of Jacob and Maria Margaretta Beiter
WESTERHOFF, John and Elizabeth Klingenmuller WESTERHOFF, Maria Cathrina
WESTERHOFF and John C THOMAS, and William and Hannah WESTERHOFF. Any comments
appreciated. (16 Jan 2000)
Contact: Bryce Butler
WIEGMAN (WIEGMANN) -
Searching for WIEGMAN (WIEGMANN) family in Seward Co, NE. They came
in the 1880's to Seward Co. Some families moved to Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
Want to hear from anyone researching this surname. (13 Aug 1997, Jun 1999)
Contact: Kay Diers
WILKEN - August WILKEN b: 25 Oct 1854 in Oldenberg, Germany, son of John Wilken
and Margaret GODCHEN, married Anna WYSSMAN 23 Feb 1882 in Seward, NE. Anna was the daughter
of Rudolph WYSSMANN and Barbara AFFOLTER, born in Switzerland. John and Margaret Wilken's
children were August, Richard, John and Henry. Rudolph and Barbara WYSSMANN's
children were Fred, Mary, Elizabeth and Anna. August and Anna Wilken had the following
children all born in Seward County: Henry J. b: 4 Jan 1883,
Lena b: 4 Sep 1884 married Carl Luebbe, John b: 6 Apr 1886,
Margaret b: 30 Nov 1887 married Wm John Mueller; August, b: about 1888,
Clara b: about 1890 married Fred Busboom, Rudolph William b: 11 Jan 1893,
Anna b: about 1894 married Jess Cole, Ida b: May 1897 married Raymond VanHuekelon;
Emanuel August b: 7 Dec 1898 married Fanny Alberta Cady, Dorothy Adele b: about 1900.
August and many of this family went to California in 1912. (25 Nov 1998)
Contact: Ted Pack
WINTER - see STOLZENBERG
WISE - looking for information on Birney S. WISE who moved to Seward with wife Ida
Green Wise in 1875. They lived in Seward until 1915. Also seeking information on Victor W. WISE,
born in Seward 1875. Will share info on the WISE family.
Contact: Jean Nipps
WOLFF - looking for John Wolff born about 1815 in Schleswig-Holstein,
Germany. He bought Seward County land in about 1873. His wife was
Margaret Bokeman. They are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery. Their children
were Anna Magdelena, August, Frederick, Amelia Marguerite,
JoAnna or Annie, and Caroline. Can anyone tell us more about this
family and where in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany that they came from?
Contact: Carole Tucker
WOOLLEY - Searching for information on Stites WOOLLEY (1807-1887), buried in Seward,
and his descendants, also his brothers and sisters. John Victor WOOLLEY, Omaha, and
Mary WOOLLEY OLSON, wife of Howard Olson are descendants, children of Victor and Frieda WOOLLEY.
Especially interested in their whereabouts to contact them for family information. (2 Aug 1997)
Contact: Sheri Iamele
WYSSMAN - see WILKEN
YATES - see WALLICK
YOUNG - Trying to locate my YOUNG ancestors living in Nebraska during 1870s
to 1900s. W. T. and Cynthia YOUNG (Could be William Thomas). My tree as I understand it right now is:
ME Joy Kirk Little > James Franklin Kirk > Cora May Young Kirk > Joseph R.
YOUNG > W.T. YOUNG & Jane.
William A. YOUNG is a relative; not certain just how, but his address of
Giltner was in my aunt's address book.
Siblings of Cora May YOUNG were: Ed 1873, Barney 1880, Charley, William R
1871, Aley 1888 and Adah 1884. Aley and May married brothers Jess and (#2
husb for May) Gene Warner, respectively. All were born in Nebraska except
Barnard who was born in MO. My grandmother was born in Nebraska City in
1882. These folks moved often covering midwestern states IL, NE, IA, MO,
KS, OK, and AR. Heard they had Indian blood.
Would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks.
Contact: Joy Kirk Little
ZIEGLER - Ralph George ZIEGLER, b: Nov 4 1889, Beaver Crossing, Seward County,
married Edyth L BERRY. Son John W Ziegler, b: 1924 Sheridan, Wyoming, d: 1997, in Idaho.
Ralph was the son of John W Ziegler and Mary ORGAN. The 1890 Gazetteer for Seward County
indicates there was a ORGAN, ZIEGLER, and FOSTER business in Agricultural Implements.
Seeking information for cousin who was wife of John Ziegler of Idaho.
Need to validate these tentative connections. (1 Mar 1999)
Contact: Dwayne D Peterson,
ZIMMERER - Looking for information on the marriage and family of John Fridolin
ZIMMERER, born 15 Jan 1884 in York, Nebraska and died in Seward, Nebraska
1 Dec 1943. His wife was Helene Zimmerer, married 6 Apr 1921.
They had a daughter, Johanna Mary Zimmerer born 18 Dec 1922. I would
appreciate any information on this family, especially Johanna's marriage and family. (11 Aug 1998)
Contact: James Anadale
ZIMMERMAN - Searching for information on George ZIMMERMAN and Amelia BLASING. They had a daughter
Clara ZIMMERMAN. I am also, researching George CLARK and Ella LIGHTEY. Their son was
Clarance CLARK. He married Clara Zimmerman on November 17, 1915 in Seward County,
Nebraska. Clara was born 1895 Utica, Nebraska.
Contact: Vicki Charles
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