George H. Alderson was
born in Yorkshire Reeth, England, May 29, 1860, the son of John and
Elizabeth Alderson. In 1862, his parents and five children bid
farewell to their friends and their dear old England house and in the
steamer, Hibernium, sailed for the shores of America, landing at
Quebec and taking the first train to Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Here,
another sister, Elizabeth was born. After two years, they moved to
Nora, Illinois. Here two more brothers, John and William, were added
to the family. Three years later the family moved to Argyle,
Wisconsin, where they lived for the next 11 years. Their last child,
Lucinda, was born here. On December 27, 1876, John Alderson died,
leaving Elizabeth with nine children. In 1879, the family left
Wisconsin and moved to Seney, Iowa for six years. They came to
Antelope County in 1885, settling on a farm near Elgin, Nebraska.
George purchased his farm at this time and in 1894 married Etta Brown of New Diggins, Wisconsin. George and Etta had three children, Vera
married Alfred Lehmer of Petersburg; Leah married Chester Schuchardt
of Oakdale; and Fred who died in 1932. Vera and Alfred had no
children. Leah and Chester had two. Fred married Ruth Ensminger and
they had one son. ~ Written by Leah Alderson Schuchardt
Source: The History of Antelope County Nebraska 1868-1985 by the Antelope County Historical Society, 1986
The children of George and Etta Alderson:
1. Vera Ann Alderson – born: 29 Jul 1895, Rural Elgin, Nebraska
2. Leah Elizabeth Alderson – born: 25 Jan 1897, Rural Elgin, Nebraska
3. George Fredrick Alderson – born: 25 Mar 1901, Rural Elgin, Nebraska
George & Etta Alderson's house -- Photo taken before the year 1913. The summer of 1912 is most likely the correct timeframe.
Identification (left to right)
Etta (Mrs. George H. Alderson)
Minnie Mae Morrissey** (Mrs. Earl Morrissey, nee’ Witt)
Fred Alderson, son of George & Etta Alderson
Leah Alderson, daughter of George & Etta Alderson
Vera Alderson, daughter of George & Etta Alderson
**Minnie Mae Witt Morrissey died young on 14 Feb 1913. Earl Morrissey was a nephew to George H. Alderson. Earl was the son of George's sister, Elizabeth Harriet Alderson (Mrs. James F. Morrissey)
An obituary article found in a LeMars, Iowa, local newsaper reads:
YOUNG MOTHER DIES
Mrs. Earl Morissey Succumbs to Pneumonia
Mrs. Morissey, wife of Earl Morissey, residing on Cedar street, died on Friday morning [Feb. 14, 1913] from pneumonia. She had been suffering from pneumonia. She had been suffering from an attack of measles and complications ensued developing pneumonia which proved fatal. The dead woman leaves a husband and a baby, Eldred, one year old, and other relatives to mourn her death.
Her maiden name was Minnie M. Witt and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Witt, residing north of town. She also leaves a brother, Lester, who lives with their parents.
Mrs. Morissey was born in Plymouth county on December 9, 1891 , and lived here all her life. The funeral was held on Sunday at the Methodist church in this city, Rev. T. L. Klutz, of Seney, officiating. ~LeMars, Iowa, February 1913
The Elgin Review
Thursday, June 12, 1947
West Cedar Valley:
The Alderson reunion picnic dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Alderson. Those attending the dinner were:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wetzel, of Creswell, Oregon;
Mrs. Ray Edwards and daughter of Portland, Oregon;
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alderson and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson & children of Pomona, California;
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Alderson & children of Grand Island;
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carpenter & family of Neligh;
Mr. and Mrs. Ora Carr & family, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lehmer, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Schuchardt, Mr. and Mrs. Delno Johnson, Miss Nan Lehmer, of Pittsburg;
Mrs. Lucinda Cooper, of Elgin;
Mrs. Elam Chapman, of Maurice, Iowa;
Orville Cooper, of Maurice, Iowa;
Mr. and Mrs. Irvie Alderson & family, of Ewing;
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buss, of LeMars, Iowa;
M. J. Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chapman & daughter, also of LeMars, Iowa;
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bos, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ewin & daughters, of Minden, Nebraska;
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter & children, of Park Center.
