Colfax County, Nebraska

Posted Queries for October 1996 thru February 1998



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GERRIETS posted by Michael Webb on Friday, October 11, 1996

Looking for Lubbe GERRIETS from Schuyler.

BARADA, HRUSKA, KELLEY, KELLY, KONICEK, KUHN, RUTLEDGE, SOUSEK, SWANEY, SWEENEY posted by Cindy Shaw on Friday, December 27, 1996

I am researching the names KUHN, KONICEK, HRUSKA, RUTLEDGE, SWEENEY/SWANEY,BARADA, KELLEY/KELLY, SOUSEK in the counties of Cuming, Thurston, Richardson, Colfax, Washington counties. Would love to hear from anyone doing these families or these counties. There isn't a whole lot of information available from Nebraska.

BACEK, HUSAK posted by Tom Corkal on Monday, December 30, 1996

My grandfather immigrated to Nebraska from Bohemia around 1910. He was married in Schuyler to Vinci BACEK. He had a sister (name unknown) living in Schuyler, who married a HUSAK (?) and had a daughter, Anna Marie born 3 Feb 1920. My grandfather emmigrated to Manitoba in about 1914 with his brother.

ALLEN posted by Linda Slott on Sunday, March 2, 1997

Seeking info on the ALLEN family of Schuyler. My great grand-father Leon Harry ALLEN was born here 12/27/1876. This is all the information I have at this time.

BROCK, FENDER, GEARN, HOARN, LAWRENCE, SKINNER, SMITH posted by Kenny Smith on Wednesday, March 5, 1997

I'm looking for any information about my ancestors who were born,raised,and died in and Schulyer, Colfax, Nebraska. They include Henry W. SMITH,wife Elizabeth M. (GEARN) SMITH.Henry's brother Jacob SMITH and his wife Sarah (FENDER) SMITH--they all came from Pennsyvania in 1865- 66.Henry and Elizabeth had several children 1 of which was Charles H. SMITH -who was at 1 time a city councilman in Schulyer (probably around 1907) and married Adelaide E. LAWRENCE who was born,raised and died in Colfax County and was the daughter of George LAWRENCE and Charlotte SKINNER. Also,any information about my grandad George W. SMITH who was born in Schuyler in 1893 would be appreciated. I would also ask for any information anyone might have on Mrs. John BROCK, Jacob SMITH & Mrs. J.J. HOARN who I believe are the children of Henry W. SMITH as they are mentioned in his obit. In 1918 as his survivors and living in Columbus. Thanks!

ALLEN, FARNSWORTH, HAMM posted by Linda Slott on Thursday, March 20, 1997

This is an update to my previous posting. Seeking info on Eugene Monroe ALLEN. Believe he was the publisher/owner of the Schuyler Sun/Register c 1875. Married to Bessie FARNSWORTH. His son Leon Harry ALLEN was my ggrandfather. Leon was born in Schuyler 12/17/1876. Leon was married 10/01/1899 to Addie Lizetta HAMM in TX. Would like any info on the ALLEN family. Thanks

MAURER posted by Scott A. Maurer on Sunday, March 23, 1997

Am in need of information on Grover MAURER, my grandfather who I believe was born in Schuyler. Anything would be of help. Thanks.

EBY, PENN posted by Wendy Kor on Friday, April 4, 1997

Researching Levi EBY (b. 1835) and his wife Harriet PENN (b. 1845). Levi and Harriet had 11 children. Looking for others rearching this family.

CROW, KIRKLAND posted by Richard Nissen on Wednesday, April 9, 1997

I'm looking for information on my grandfather and mother. His name was William Alexander KIRKLAND and his wife's maiden name was Amanda CROW. They were married in Howells, I think on 9 Mar 1895. I would appreciate any information you could provide me on thier families at that time as i cannot trace williams father or or any brothers or sisters. Thanking you in advance.

DOLLARD, FITZGERALD posted by Peggy Shock on Sunday, May 4, 1997

Patrick FITZGERALD & his wife Catharine 'Kitty' DOLLARD FITZGERALD were in Schuyler, Colfax Co. by 1870 & probably by 1868. Patrick was a railroad worker. They migrated from Ireland thru Canada then Chicago then Nebraska.

ARMSTRONG posted by Armstrong on Monday, May 5, 1997

I am looking for any information on my family. Either the ARMSTRONG familiy or the Avery familiy from the Oakdale area. My great grandmother, great grandfather, and grand father have been buried in the Oakdale cemetery. My grandfathers name was Everit Orvil Armstrong. My great GrandMothers family was to have been one settlers from Oklahoma that were the founders of Oakdale. Any information would be appreciated.

HALL, INOS, MILLER, PLUMMER posted by Alberta Bassignani Carter on Monday, June 2, 1997

I am seeking info on Lewis Wesley INOS b 1850-1851 Jefferson Co, OH; married 22 Feb 1877 Schuyler, Colfax, NE Ruth Amanda MILLER b 1856-1858 Hancock Co. OH. I'm missing both Lewis and Ruth's birthdate, death date and place. Lewis's father is Andrew INOS b: PA; his mother is Sarah PLUMMER b: OH exact dates and places unknown. Ruth's father is Nelson MILLER b: PA exact dates and place unknown. Ruth's mother is Hannah HALL b: OH date and place unknown. Ruth parents married 5 Jan 1846 in Hancock Co, OH. I have list of their children. Lewis and Ruth had 2 dau Lilla Myrtle INOS SORUM and Florence INOS CARTER. I have info on their families. Lewis, Ruth daughters and Hannah MILLER listed in 1880 Census for Schuyler,Colfax,NE. I have copy of Lewis and Ruth marriage license. There is another Lewis INOS marriage license to Nellie Gray but the first names of Lewis' parents are difference. Is this same Lewis? Ruth died about 1883 possibily in Schuyler. Lewis married again. On 1 Aug 1895 Lewis attended his dau Lilla's marriage in Los Angeles, CA. His second wife and 2 sons were with him. Second wife and sons' names are unknown. I would appreciate any info on this family. Florence INOS is my husband's grandmother. Thanks, Alberta BASSIGNANI CARTER

BRENEK, CASTEK, HOBZA posted by Mary Anne Florence on Thursday, July 3, 1997

Looking for anyone researching the HOBZA families of Colfax county. Matej and Antonia had three children. Karl (married Rose BRENEK), Rudolph and Anna ( who married Prokop CASTEK). They all emigrated from Moravia about 1879. Matej and Antonia are buried in Dry Creek Cemetery.

DOTY posted by Roger G. Doty on Friday, October 10, 1997

I am trying to track down information about Joseph Ellsworth DOTY, also called Joe E., or Little Joe DOTY. He died and was buried in Schulyer, Colfax Co., NE sometime in the mid 1960's. He had a daughter, Grace Doty Baade, who lived in California at the time of his death. I am searching for his date of death, wife's name and birth and death dates, his daughter or perhaps grandchildren's present location, or any other info on the DOTY name in Nebraska. Any and all help is appreciated. Am willing to trade info on persons from Greene County, PA. Thank You.

HEMPLEMAN posted by Kara Knox on Sunday, November 23, 1997

Dear Fellow Family History Researchers, I am seeking information on the HEMPLEMAN family of Colfax Co. from 1880's. My husband's grandmother: Alice Mable HEMPLEMAN, b. abt. 1883 (f. John HEMPLEMAN; m. Martha Gray) Alice's siblings-Fred b. abt. 1876 had daughter, Ruby; Jim b. abt. 1878; Myra b. abt. 1880; and Robert b. abt. 1881. dknox@ptialaska.net

RANDALL, SUMNER posted by Lisa Olsen on Friday, January 9, 1998

I am looking for any information on my great, great grandfather George Washington SUMNER. He was born in Illinois, in 1859 but moved to Rogers, Nebraska. He married Victoria RANDALL. I believe he died in 1895 in Rogers. I would be very interested in how he died and who his parents were. Thanks.

MARKHAM, MASON, SWART posted by Phil Anderson on Sunday, January 11, 1998

Willis George (or George Willis) MARKHAM was living with his mother & step-father [David B. & Eunice E. (MASON) (MARKHAM) SWART] in Schuyler (Colfax Co.) NE at the time of the 1880 federal census. His father, Norman G. MARKHAM died 14 Apr 1864 at Nashville TN while serving in Company G, 18th MI Infantry. His half-brothers & half sisters living with the family at time of 1880 federal census were: Menzo P. SWART, b circa 1866 in MI; Adalbert M. SWART, b 1867 in MI; George W. "Oliver" SWART, b 4 Feb 1868 in Litchfield (Hillsdale) MI; Herman K. SWART, b 20 Oct 1869 in Litchfield (Hillsdale) MI; Bertha Lee SWART. Am trying to locate descendants, if any, of Willis George (or George Willis) MARKHAM. Any assistance will be appreciated.

BINDER, GILLMAN posted by John Hasstedt on Thursday, January 22, 1998

I am descended from Henry BINDER, who lived in Richland Township. He settled there shortly before Colfax County was formed. His wife was Charlotte GILLMAN; they had 12 children: Peter, Jacob, Henry, John, Anna, Elizabeth, William, George, Franklin, Frederick, Charlotte, and Mary. Franklin was my grandfather. Henry's brother John BINDER also lived there. Thank-you.

BOOTH posted by Freida (Booth) Crabtree on Wednesday, January 28, 1998

We are looking for information about my grandfather, Clinton Howard BOOTH. Born Feb. 6, 1888 in Schuyler, NE (we think). Father was Joe BOOTH, mother's name is unknown. Only other known family member is a brother named Dan. He left home at an early age and joined the service. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

BECKWITH, DOLPH, RIDDELL posted by Connie Fulkerson on Tuesday, February 3, 1998

Would like information about Samuel T. RIDDELL (1819-1899); Lucy Ann BECKWITH RIDDELL (1824-1916); Josiah DOLPH (1848-1914); Susan Lavina RIDDELL DOLPH (1850-1928). They farmed in Colfax County in the late 1800s. All died in Colfax County and are buried in Schuyler Cemetery. Can anyone tell me about the Innis Ranch?

CAMERON, CURRY, MATHESON, POOLE, WELLS, WOODS posted by Jay Wade on Saturday, February 7, 1998

Looking for information on and descendants of Jacob & Mary (POOLE) WOODS. They are buried in Schuyler Cemetery. They had a daughter Mrs. Frank Boren. Also information on Jennie (CAMERON) daughter of Wallen & Sarah (WOODS) CAMERON who married the Rev. W. W. WELLS. Jennie lived in Schuyler in 1927. Also information on Joseph F. Woods who married Maria (CURRY) MATHESON and they may have had 3 children. Thank you for any help.

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