Colfax County, Nebraska

Posted Queries for July thru December 1999



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FALTYS posted by David Flick on Thursday, July 1, 1999

I am looking for any information I can find on the ancestors and descendants of John FALTYS who died 1990-91. Any information on any part of this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

HEIMAN, KOESTER posted by Loretta Lee Yelverton on Thursday, July 8, 1999

My name is Loretta Lee Yelverton of Katy, Texas. I am searching for information on Frank and Sophia Bunde HEIMAN (sp? Heimann), their daughter Mary HEIMAN, and Mary's husband, John KOESTER. I have reason to believe that my grandfather, John J. KOESTER, born in 1874, may be Mary and John’s son. My mother once told me that my grandfather’s parents both died when he was a child, he grew up in Montary, and that he had two sisters, Mary Koester Fricke ? and Theresa Koester Pietzmeyer. My grandfather also had two step-brothers, J. C. and Conrad Kluthe. Other than circumstantial information, I have nothing concrete that John and Mary Koester were my grandfather's parents. I have not been able to find any information at all about, Mary's husband, John KOESTER. Thank you very much.

KAMPSCHNEIDER, PARR posted by Loretta Lee Yelverton on Thursday, July 8, 1999

My name is Loretta Lee Yelverton. I am searching for information on Adam PARR, John PARR and John Jacob PARR or it may be Jacob PARR. I think Adam was my maternal great-grandfather. The Parrs were among the earliest settlers in Olean but that is all I know. Finally, I would appreciate information on the Henry KAMPSCHNEIDER family. My grandmother Lena PARR KOESTER’S mother or her grandmother’s name was Katrina KAMPSCHNEIDER PARR who may be the daughter of Heinrich KAMPSCHNEIDER who came to the United States from Germany in the 1870’s. Thank you very much.

CIBULKA, HRUSKA, ROUBINEK posted by Susan on Thursday, July 8, 1999

My Name is Susan. I am searching for information on my great grandfathers and their families. Joseph CIBULKA and Lewis Joseph ROUBINEK. J. Cibulka married Helena HRUSKA; they had five children: Lewis Cibulka, Augusta Cibulka, Libbie Louise Cibulka, Mary (Mayme) Cibulka, and Adeline Cibulka. Lewis J. Roubinek married Josephine Dudek and they had four sons: Lambert H. Roubinek, Cloyd W. Roubinek, Raymond Roubinek, and Lawrence Joseph Roubinek. These sons were founding members of the Clarkson City Band. Libbie Cibulka and Lawrence J. Roubinek married June 9, 1919 and eventually moved to Buhl, Idaho. Any information on these family members and their activities, businesses, etc. would be appreciated.

BURGER, HEISE, PFAU, WEBER posted by Judy Burger Miller on Wednesday, July 28, 1999

I am looking for information on my great-grandparents who lived in the Leigh, Nebraska area. Benjamin BURGER (1-28-1859/4-20-1905) married to Ceilia PFAU (5-31-1863/1-7-1949). Also Conrad WEBER (6-19-1856/10-09-1939) married to Mathilde HEISE (11-15-1862/5-18-1934). Their children (my grandparents) were Emil A. BURGER (2-12-1884/12-12-1929) married to Louise WEBER (8-19-1886/10-14-1942). Emil and Louise had five children: Louise, Gladys, Edna, Earl (my father), and Eleanor. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

ANDREWS, ROBERTS posted by Lisa Villwok on Sunday, August 1, 1999

ANDREWS, ROBERTS - I'm looking for any information on Oscar Andrews and Grace (ROBERTS) Andrews. Oscar was born in Clarinda IA, Page Co., and Grace was born in Farragut IA, Fremont Co. Oscar and Grace had two children: Golda who was born in Farragut IA, Fremont Co., and Verna Nevada born in Schuyler, NE, Colfax Co. Verna was born Feb. 3, 1902. Golda married Charles Henry Whidden in Wahoo, NE, Saunders Co., on Feb. 11, 1914. That is all the information I have collected and I am interested in finding out more information on them.

TROUTT, WILSON posted by C Connor on Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Seeking information on WILSON family. My great grandfather lived in Colfax County for some time; he died in Schuyler. Martin David WILSON (b. August 8, 1872 in Ashland Nebraska, Saunders County) m. Susie Janet TROUTT. They had 1 child named Vonley Martin WILSON. d. October 19, 1953 - last resided at 403 East 9th Street Schuyler Nebraska, Colfax County. I believe the family moved to Schuyler in connection with the Railroad.

GRANT posted by Virginia Kim-Taylor on Sunday, August 8, 1999

Seeking information on Julius GRANT (born 25 Nov 1859-in Wisc). He married in Richland, Colfax County, Nebraska in 1886. After his mother Dalinda (Mevis) Grant died, Julius and his father, Walter, (born 1837 New Berlin , N.Y.) left Wisconsin for Nebraska.

BRIXIUS posted by Donna (Brixius) Smith on Saturday, August 14, 1999

My Grandfather, George BRIXIUS, was born 1889 in Leigh in Colfax County, Nebraska. His father was Peter BRIXIUS born in Germany and George's mother was Mary Reece born in Illinois. Many of George' sibling were born in Leigh as well. I am searching for information on Peter as well as any information on the BRIXIUS name. It would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

COMWELL, LEWIS, MILLER, WILCH posted by Carol Kay on Thursday, August 19, 1999

Looking for information on the following people who lived in Schuyler: Charles LEWIS, Jeanette (LEWIS) WILCH, Peter WILCH, Elizabeth (COMWELL) WILCH, Cecil MILLER, Hazel (WILCH) MILLER.

LEGLER, MATEJOVIC, OURADA, SCHINDLER posted by Phyllis Ourada Reiche on Friday, August 20, 1999

My great-grandparents, Adam OURADA and Maria MATEJOVIC, emigrated from Bohemia about 1877. Their son, John Ourada who was born in Bohemia, was my grandfather and married Carrie LEGLER about 1897. Carrie had been married in Colfax county to someone else, but I do not have his name. Her parents were David LEGLER and Rachel SCHINDLER. David had emigrated from Switzerland to New Glarus, WI and then come to NE after the Civil War. I believe that Adam, Maria, David and Rachel are all buried in Schuyler or nearby. I am hoping to find more information about them and also about their European roots locations.

CERNIN posted by Kenneth L. Cernin on Monday, September 27, 1999

John CERNIN was born in 1894 and died in 1963. His brothers were Adolph, Jerry, Ed and Emil. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

SPAIN, SPRAY posted by Robert C. Sollars on Friday, October 8, 1999

Elihu "King" SPAIN (5 Mar 1856, Iroquois Co., IL - 15 Feb 1919, Union Co., OR) and his wife, Sophia Josephine SPRAY SPAIN (29 Mar 1857, Shawnee Twp., Fountain Co., IN - 9 Mar 1886, Cottage Crove, Lane Co., OR) are both buried in the Schulyer Cemetery, Schuyler, Colfax Co., NE. They were married, 21 Jun 1876, in Iroquois Co., IL. It is not now clear as to why Elihu SPAIN chose to escort his wife's remains back to Schuyler, NE for burial in 1886, and why his remains were taken there for burial by his sons, Fred and John SPAIN for burial, except for the fact that his first wife, Sophia, was buried there. Trying to learn why they were drawn to Schuyler, NE for burial. It is reasonable to assume that there were family ties of some sort, however, Sophia's parents were in Union Co., OR and are buried there. Elihu SPAIN'S father, Hamilton SPAIN died in the first year of the Civil War in the Mississippi Campaign. Nothing further known of his mother, Lydia Belt SPAIN, who is supposed to have remained in Iroquois Co., IL. Elihu had a brother, George Washington SPAIN and James Calvin SPAIN. Will exchange with anyone interested.

WILSHUSEN posted by Harvey L. Wilshusen on Wednesday, October 13, 1999

Seeking information on Norman J. WILSHUSEN of Schuyler: parents of Norman; children, etc. Would be interested in contacting a family member. Thank you.

BONINE, PRESTON posted by Paul Gilbert on Friday, October 15, 1999

My father's name was Robert L. PRESTON and he was born in Howells, NE August 05, 1904. He went to U. Of Nebraska Medical School. His father's name was Dr. Sylvester A. Preston born in Canada circa 1867, wife Clara Ellen BONINE born in Iowa, circa 1876. They moved to Fremont for a number of years and then to New York City where my father practiced for some 40 years and was a professor at NYU Medical School as well as a private practice Orthopedic Surgeon. Any info would be gratefully appreciated.

PRUSA, SEBEK posted by Ann Sebek on Sunday, November 7, 1999

Hello, I am looking for ancestors in Howells, Nebraska for our family tree. Do you have any information on Frank SEBEK and Mary (Marie) Vnuk PRUSA SEBEK, who were married at Holy Trinity Church in 1903 (in Heun)? Marie was born 1865 in Bohemia, and Frank was born in 1875. I need any information you have about them or their parents. Thank you!!!!!

HAASE, STOLTENBERG posted by Mary K. Feeney on Sunday, November 21, 1999

Would appreciate hearing from descendants of Fritz (Frederich) HAASE and Lena (Magdalena) STOLTENBERG -- their son Hugo and daughter Bertha enumerated on 1900 census for Maple Creek, Colfax, NE.

LUSCHEI posted by Lynn Goins on Sunday, November 21, 1999

LUSCHEI, William, Bruno, Ernest, Olga or Louise. Looking for any relatives of my grandfather, William F. Luschei. He had two brothers, Bruno and Ernest. I can't find where in NE they were born. If you have any information, please contact me. Thank you so much.

MARTIN, ROUSE posted by Paula Ryan on Saturday, December 4, 1999

Seeking information on John Bunion ROUSE b. 1854 in Vermilion County Illinois. Possibly married Josephine Herrin. John was the son of Edward ROUSE and Minerva MARTIN. When he migrated to Nebraska is unknown. He did not return to Illinois until several years after his father's death in 1910. He petitioned the court for his share of inheritance that was being held in an account for him by Vermilion County court officials. I have alot of info on his family back to 1776 including wills, death/birth certificates, photos and some living relatives.

GRADY, LEE posted by Edward Pat Lee on Sunday, December 19, 1999

I am looking for information about my Grandfather and Grandmother. They lived on a homesteaded farm near Shell Creek. My father was born there on Dec. 25, 1887. He was a first child followed by one brother and two sisters. The marriage record would have been a year or more prior to my father's birth. My Grandfather's name was, Francis Patrick LEE. My Grandmother's name was Hannah GRADY LEE. GRADY was the maiden name. Francis was born in 1846. Hannah was born June 21, 1856 in Connecticut. Thank You!

GALLOWAY, HENKE, LENZE, MORRISON posted by S Morri on Sunday, December 19, 1999

August HENKE was born December 23, 1862 in Oldenburg, Germany, and died 1944 in Platte County NE. He married Gertrude LENZE March 03, 1887.Children are 1 Emma HENKE, b. 1888; d. 1893. 2. Minnie L HENKE, b. 1891; d. 1920. 3. Anna Helen HENKE, b. November 13, 1894; d. January 21, 1987, Fullerton, Nebraska; m. David Thomas GALLOWAY (lived in Fullerton). 4. . Lydia Rose3 HENKE (August2, Johann F Herman1) was born September 07, 1897 in Leigh, Nebraska, and died June 26, 1969 in Houston, Texas. She married Ralph K. MORRISON July 27, 1920 in Fullerton, Nebraska. 5. v. Otto S HENKE, b. 1905; d. 1935, Platte County NE. Believe that August will be a brother to John H Henke. Looking for any HENKE information.

RICHARDS posted by Leonard Mason Richards on Wednesday, December 29, 1999

I received added information of Mathew RICHARDS. [see query dated Jan. 17, 1999] My cousin (Jack Richards) said Mathew had one brother (Edward Richards 1854-1940) and two sisters (Phyllis-Phillipa Richards 1874-1941, and Ida May Richards 1877-1938). All are buried together in Purplecane Cemetery. Mathew and his wife are together in a different part of the same cemetery. Phyllis was killed in a car accident, while on a trip somewhere?? He didn't know what Ida or Ed died from. They lived in Schuyler, Neb. He (Jack) thinks they migrated from Canada, but isn't sure. Any added info would be appreciated. Thank you.

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