My Mother was the daughter of Victor ABRAHAMSON, who was the nephew (I think) of Otto ABRAHAMSON. I am sure I have numerous relatives in that area and would like to know more about them, but have lost contact since the older generation died. I would also like to learn something of Charles J. ANDERSON, Victor's wife's brother. Victor and wife Ida ANDERSON were married at Charles's home.

I am looking for information on Henry ALLEN b. August 1, 1839. He married Ann E. SLAUGHTER October 9, 1879 in Butler County, Neb. and soon moved to Kearney County Nebraska, near Minden and Hildreth. They had 4 chldren, Samuel, Georgie, Willie and Bessie. I believe he and his wife may have died in Kearney County Nebraska. Any information will be most appreciated. Thank you. Email Sandy Carter at sandy@jbntelco.com

ANDERSEN and JENSEN

We have family that homesteaded in Minden,Kearney County Nebraska. They were there from 1889-1910?. They were Danish from Allborg, Denmark. Lauritz JENSEN and Annie Christine ANDERSEN. They had 9 children. Lauritz is buried in the Minden area. Annie Christine moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and then on to Glendale, CA where she is buried. Tracking any decendants of them or their siblings. We have alot of information on Annie Christine ANDERSEN siblings and decendants. We have no contact with Lauritz's siblings and decendants, who also immigrated to Omaha, Nebraska. Evenually putting a book together on this family.

ANTONSEN and GRANDE

I am searching for information about the two brothers Johan Alfred and Ingebrigt (ANTONSEN?) GRANDE who emigrated from Norway to the US, probably to Nebraska in the 20th century.
Here is the information I have for the moment:
Parents:
Anton Kristian GRANDE. Born 11 October 1863.
Married to Bridt VANGEN. Born 9 September 1855. (It is said that Anton abandoned his wife.)
Children:
1) Johan Alfred (ANTONSEN?) GRANDE. Born 19 September 1882 in Sunndal, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
2) Bertine Kristine* (ANTONSDATTER? GRANDE). Born 1887.
3) Ingebrigt (ANTONSEN?) GRANDE. Born abt. 1890 possibly "at Ørlandet" (which probably means in the township of Ørland, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway).
Ingebrigt and his brother Johan Alfred emigrated to the US. Photographs were sent back to Norway, stamped in Minden, Nebraska and Kearney, Nebraska.
I would greatly appreciate a lookup in the Kearney county records for these two brothers.
Knut E. SPARRE ksparre@sn.no
Address: Åsdalsveien 28 A, N-1166 Oslo, Norway
Telephone: +47 22 28 65 32; email: ksparre@sn.no
Member number 3404 of DIS-Norge

I am researching the family of Andrew P. and Anna R.(ANDERSON) CARLSON. Andrew and Anna were married in Sweden in abt 1850. Abt 1851 they immigrated to USA to Princeton, IL. In 1852 their first child John Andrew was born. By 1854 this family was in or near Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa. The rest of their children were born here Henry Alexander, David W., Alma, Sophie, and Amy. By 1880 this family all moved to Fillmore County, Nebraska - near Shickely except John Andrew. John stayed in Burlington. By 1885 John moved to Fillmore County and Andrew and Anna and their family had moved to Kearney Co., Mirage Township, Axtell, Nebraska. Sometime between 1885 and 1900 Andrew P CARLSON died. Anna and her son David and his wife Emma (FREEBERG) family moved to Phoenix, Arizona and Henry Alexander and his 2nd wife Hilda (OLSON) CARLSON moved to Boulder, Colorado and then on to Venice, California. The 3 daughters Alma, Sophie and amy I have no information on except that they all had died by 1918. Anna died April 7, 1918 in Phoenix or Buckeye Arizona. If anyone has any information on this family please Email Jeannene Olson at Barney@gtmc.net

I'm trying to find info about my father Howard Wayne CARTER born 1902 Kearney Co., NE. My mother's maiden name CAMPBELL My mother's information married Arrie-Menta GILSTRAP August 23, 1927 at Golden CO; living in Pikeview, CO.(Near Colorado Springs) in1928,29. Worked for PP Fuel Co.(From city directery 1928,29) My mother was teacher, princpal at Easton HighSchool in that time period. Looking for father's family, my CARTER grandparents, etc. Thanks Bill Carter Email Bill Carter at gabby@snowline.net

Surnames: CARLSON
Submitter: jeff anderson (Jscotand@aol.com)
Date: 30 Apr 2001

Looking for information on Alfred Carlson, born 1850s, with son Harvey W. Carlson born 1885, Wilcox, Kearney Co., NE, and Harvey with son Virgil, born 1917, also in Wilcox. An old photo of Alfred shows a glass eye, and the family story is that he was a sheriff or marshall in the early days, and lost it when shot in ambush.

I am looking for the descendents of Carl Peter LYNN of Kearney Co., NE. He married Hasina Korlena Jorgena ESPERSEN in 1878 in Kearney Co., NE. Email Spencer Laird at spencerl@cts.com

F Surnames

G Surnames

Am looking for information on the GALLAGHER family in the Heartwell and surrounding area. Phyllis was born 1914 in Heartwell and married William James O'ROURKE. Her father was John P. GALLAGHER and he was married to Martha HOBAN. John died in 1952 in Holdrege and buried in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. His wife Martha was born 1885 in Heartwell and died 1947 in Heartwell. Her father, John P. HOBAN who was married to Bridget KILTHY died 1914 in Heartwell. Laura Montel 248 Davie Drive Security, Colorado 80911 E mail: G.MONTEL@worldnet.att.net

GRANDE and ANTONSEN

I am searching for information about the two brothers Johan Alfred and Ingebrigt (ANTONSEN?) GRANDE who emigrated from Norway to the US, probably to Nebraska in the 20th century. Here is the information I have for the moment:
Parents:
Anton Kristian GRANDE. Born 11 October 1863.
Married to Bridt VANGEN. Born 9 September 1855. (It is said that Anton abandoned his wife.)
Children:
1) Johan Alfred (ANTONSEN?) GRANDE. Born 19 September 1882 in Sunndal, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
2) Bertine Kristine* (ANTONSDATTER? GRANDE). Born 1887.
3) Ingebrigt (ANTONSEN?) GRANDE. Born abt. 1890 possibly "at Ørlandet" (which probably means in the township of Ørland, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway).
Ingebrigt and his brother Johan Alfred emigrated to the US. Photographs were sent back to Norway, stamped in Minden, Nebraska and Kearney, Nebraska.
I would greatly appreciate a lookup in the Kearney county records for these two brothers.
Knut E. SPARRE ksparre@sn.no

Milton Jerome GUY b. 1853 Indiana, son of Silas GUY and Nancy MAY GUY, married Malissa/Melissa TARKINGTON b. 1863 Indiana, daughter of Joesph TARKINGTON and Minerva PADDOCK of Indiana. Milton and Malissa lived in Kearney County, NB and may have married there. I have lots of information to share...both past and present. Have both lines researched back to early 1800. These are my missing years I am trying to put together. Please contact me at Zueus423@aol.com or Sharon R GUY 2292 Caravelle St. Las Vegas, NV 89122.

JACOBSEN and NIELSEN

I am looking for any of the descendents of Chresten "Chris"JACOBSEN and Marianna "Annie/Anna" NIELSEN. The family lived in Minden, from the 1880's until present. They had the following children:
1. Celia JACOBSEN b. 26 Nov.1875 IL d.1957 CA /m. Rasmus LARSEN b. 25Apr.1974 d.1972 CA (children; Leonard, Edna, Raymus, Elma, Erma,Eula)
2. Jacob Kirk JACOBSEN b. 6 Aug.1877 IL d.12 Sept. 1947 Montrose,CO /m.Phena PEDERSEN b. 15 Aug.1878 DNMK d.15 Oct.1941 Montrose,CO(children; Clifford, Eugene, Ralph, Ingle)
3. Christina JACOBSEN b. 26 Sept.1881 Minden, NE d.1954 /m.PeterB.ANDERSON b.25 Nov.1878 d.1919(children; Verlin, Daisy, Grace)
4. Dora JACOBSEN b.28 May 1883 Minden, NE d.1970 /m. Andrew R.CHRISTENSENB. 12 July 1870 d. 1954(children; Vinita, Roy, Lester, Etta, Edna, Velda, Glenn)
5. Nels William JACOBSEN b. 17 May 1885 Minden, NE d.16 Aug.1979 Montrose, Co /m.Clarissa H.CARKHUFF b. 27 Apr.1888 d.10 May 1977 Montrose,CO (children; Donald, Betty)
6. James George JACOBSEN b. 5 Dec.1887 Minden, NE d.20 Feb.1975CO/m.Maggie ZUNICH b.11 June 1895 d.CO(children; Arthur, Mildred)
7. Arthur Chris JACOBSEN b.5 Dec.1890 Denver, CO d.1 Mar.1947 CO/m.Kathryn G.ZUNICH b.18 Nov.1897 d.30 July 1975 TX(children; James, Merle, William)
8. Carrie Marie JACOBSEN b.20 Apr.1892 Minden, NE d.Sept 1965 NE/m.Peter Chris/Chris P. PETERSEN b.22 Dec.1885 Minden, NE d.2 Mar.1954 NE(children; Norris, Helen, Wilber, Ardelle, Gorden, Wilma, Gene,DelRay)
9. Inger Marie JACOBSEN b.15 Nov.1893 Minden, NE d.23 Apr.1965Montrose,CO /m.Ernest E.Gardner b.1 Oct.1887 d.11 May 1976 Montrose, CO (children; Ernestine, Ella, Ralph)
I am the granddaughter of Jacob Kirk. I am trying to update the family tree, and fill in the blanks. I have a lot more info and I am willing to share. I would love to hear from any of our cousins! Email Patti Bulick Sherrill at gramapati@webtv.com

JENSEN and ANDERSEN

We have family that homesteaded in Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska. They were there from 1889-1910?. They were Danish from Allborg, Denmark. Lauritz JENSEN and Annie Christine ANDERSEN. They had 9 children. Lauritz is buried in the Minden area. Annie Christine moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and then on to Glendale, CA where she is buried. Tracking any decendants of them or their siblings. We have alot of information on Annie Christine ANDERSEN siblings and decendants. We have no contact with Lauritz's siblings and decendants, who also immigrated to Omaha, Nebraska. Evenually putting book together on family. Email MJ Reynolds at tigress@i-link-2.net

I am looking for the descendents of August Ludvig VICTOR of Kearney Co., NE. He married Emma Augusta JOHNSON in 1880 in Kearney Co., NE. Email Spencer Laird at spencerl@cts.com

Looking for descendants of Michael or Levi KARSCHNER came to Jefferson Co., NE in 1860's, moved to Kearney Co., NE in 1882. Cindy Haase.

Surnames: KINNEY MCKINNEY
Submitter: Robert Burke (burke@intplsrv.net)
Date: 19 May 2001

Need Death and burial info about KINNEY or MCKINNEY in or near East Lowell twsp.

L Surnames

Seeking info on family of Johnson P. LINDSAY b. Miami Co. OH 1 Oct 1850; d. Kearney, NE 1935. Married Sarah Belle SIMMONS 12 Jun 1884 in York Co. NE. She had married first Eli BOYER. She died at her daughter's home in Wichita KS 2 May 1944 but is likely buried in Kearney area. Cemetery and obituary info on both would be greatly appreciated. Email Rich Lowe, Keosauqua, IA at richlowe@netins.net

I am looking for the descendents of Carl Peter LYNN of Kearney Co., NE. He married Hasina Korlena Jorgena ESPERSEN in 1878 in Kearney Co., NE. Email Spencer Laird at spencerl@cts.com

Looking for a birth in vital stats for a James R. MANSIER born in Minden, Kearney Co., NE in 1910-11 to parents J.R and Julia MANSIER. Any information on this family would be greatly appriciated. Email: Darren Shapley at shapley@hurricane.net

Seeking info on the MOTT surname in Kearney, Buffalo County, after 1893. Also looking for information on Alex, Burt, Ina & Curtis MOTT living in Council Bluff, IA @ 1895 and Omaha Nebraska @ 1920. Are the Sadie Monet and Emma MITCHELL living together in Omaha, Nebraska in 1920 Sadie & Emma MOTT, daughters of Darius & Mary MOTT? Email: Debbie Haught at skhaught@microserve.net

Surnames: MCINTYRE
Submitter: Robert McIntyre (intyre@sprintmail.com)
Date: 20 Apr 2001

Looking for information on John B McIntyre. Found in 1900 census for Minden County, Logan Township Nebraska. He is about 86 years old and married to a woman by the name of Jane. He died in 1906 and is burried in Minden somewhere. Also, does anyone know who McIntyre Avenue in the town of Minden Nebraska is named After? Any information is appreciated. Thank you. Bob McIntyre.

I am interested in the surnames of OLINEE, OMAN, NELSON.

I am interested in the surnames of OLINEE, OMAN, NELSON.

P Surnames

Looking for any information on Otto PEDERSEN b.2 Dec 1857 Skonnerup, Denmark d.8 Sep1935 Minden, NE (buried: Fredericksburg cemetery). Married 1878 in Denmark to Christine b.1855 Denmark d.27 Nov.1922 at Minden, NE.
Children of this union:
1. Adolphena PEDERSEN b.15 Aug 1878 Denmark m. 14 Aug 1906 Minden, NE to Jacob Kirk JACOBSEN b. 6 Aug 1877.
2. Chris P PEDERSEN b. 22 Dec 1885 NE m. 11 Oct 1911 in Minden, Carrie Marie JACOBSEN b.20 Apr1892
3. Edward M. PEDERSEN b.1889 NE.
4. Mary PEDERSEN b. 1891 NE.
5. Petra PEDERSEN b. 1893 NE.
6. Lillie b.1896 NE.
7. Katie PEDERSEN
8. Lizzie PEDERSEN.
Birth years are approx., according to 1910 census info., Kearney Co., NE.. In 1910 the family was living in Lincoln Township, Kearney Co., NE.. I have them living in Minden, Kearney Co., NE, from at least 1921 to 1935. The family came to the US in 1884. Spouses of the females: Willie NELSON (Arnold, NE); Anton ESTERGAARD (Cambridge, NE); Willie ANDERSON (Minden, NE); Harry YOUNGSON (Minden, NE) Albert RUNDQUIST (Minden, NE). This info is taken from Otto's obituary, the places are where they were living at that time (8 Sep 1935). Other than Chris and Phena, do not know what spouse belongs to who? Thank you for any help. Email Patti Bulick Sherrill at gramapati@webtv.com

I'm interested in anything about the PETTEYS family of Wilcox, NE especially Willard A PETTEYS Thanks!!!!!!! Email Kurt Kenley at: petteys@webtv.net

Am looking for information on John Henry PLANK who married Rowena MONROE. John PLANK was a union soldier during the Civil War and they moved to a homestead in Logan Township of Kearney County in 1877. So far I know of three children born to them: James Monroe PLANK, Orin Harvey PLANK and Elanor Lucretia (CARRINGTON) PLANK. Any information on the Plank family in Kearney County would be appreciated. Email Tom Hanson at: tlhanson@az.com

Surnames: RETHMEIER SCHWEMM
Submitter: Pattie Schultz (patties@compuserve.com)
Date: 07 Jun 2001

RETHMEIER- I'm looking for descendents of HENRY RETHMEIER. I know very little about him. I am the great granddaughter of his sister Emma Rethmeier Schwemm. In his father's Fred obit it mentions that:
...Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rethmeier, of Minden, Neb., came to attend the funeral of his father and will spend some time visiting friends before returning to their home...........
About the family I know this......
Fred Rethmeier was born at Leppe, Detmouldt, Germany, Nov.8, 1822; married Dorothy Dellmeier, Mar. 28, 1854.
About HENRY RETHMEIER of Minden I know his wife's name was MARY. They had a Daughter JULIA and one other child. I've learned this from Census Records.
Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Surnames: RUNYAN PINKHAM
Submitter: Michael Runyan (mikeyr8973@aol.com)
Date: 15 May 2001

We are looking for information on Milton J. SPRY. He is shown on the 1893 Military Roster for Ne. Rank: Pvt Company: E, 22 Infantry Residence in 1893: Kearney
This, we hope, is the same as the Milton J. SPRY that we have in our Family Tree. If so, he would have been born 27 Jul 1841 and died 30 Jun 1908. Place of birth(?) was in IA. Place of death ?. He was married to Charlotte MORRISON, and they had at least four children; Minnie A, Frank U., Darom (who died young), and Leroy. Any help appreciated. You may Email Lynn at: cestus3@inetnebr.com

Surnames: SMITH HOBAN GALLAGHER
Submitter: Betty Smith (betty292@webtv.net)
Date: 16 Jun 2001
URL: Smith/Hoban

Smith-Hoban 1860-1900-1950

Surnames: Strand Johnson
Submitter: Jill Buck (jillian_buck@yahoo.com)
Date: 14 Jun 2001

David Strand married Lillian Johnson in Minden, NE
Child-Gwendola born in September, 1901. Lillian died between 1907-1910.
David Strand's brother--Joe Strand married Minnie.

Surnames: SANFORD
Submitter: John F. Campbell (jacarole@laguna.com.mx)
Date: 05 Jun 2001

Seeking info on Noble Sanford of Mirage Township, Kearney County, late 1800's and early 1900's.

1900 Census Lookup Please.
Kearney County, Mirage Township, Axtell.
Noble Sanford

I am researching records in Kearney County, Nebraska for the surname TICKEL/TICKLE. Email Judith Tickel Need at:

I am looking for the descendents of August Ludvig VICTOR of Kearney Co., NE. He married Emma Augusta JOHNSON in 1880 in Kearney Co., NE. Spencer Laird

I'm looking for descendants of my great-grand-aunt Clara Blue WATERHOUSE, I'm unsure of her married name. She was last known to be living in Lowell, Kearny County, NB.
WATERHOUSE, AUSTIN, VINCENT, FRINK
1) Edmund WATERHOUSE b Mar 1837, Yorkshire, England m date?, place? Alvira Elizabeth AUSTIN b Jun 1841 New York, USA
2)children: Ethel V (WATERHOUSE) VINCENT b c1880's; Edna J "Aunt Babe" (WATERHOUSE) FRINK b c1800's; Clara Blue (WATERHOUSE) ? b c1800's.
2)daughter: Maude Eva (WATERHOUSE) VINCENT b May 1881 Kenasaw, Adams County, NE m Dec 1912 Arnaold VINCENT b Nov 1872 CA Email Nathan Craig at JustNate@aol.com

I am looking for information on Mary HEID who died in Minden on February 17, 1897. She may be buried at White Hill Cemetery with her Husband Francis Joseph WIRTNER. I would like confirmation that they are both buried there and the dates on their tombstone. Also if there was an obituary for either in the Minden paper that would be greatly appreciated. Email James Heid at jheid@villagegeek.com

Surnames: WEBB
Submitter: Clifford Thomas (Cdubth@cs.com)
Date: 04 Jun 2001

Am looking for the burial site in Kearny County of George Washington Webb (1 May 1825-18 May 1904) and his wife Catherine (chr 17-Jun-1827-bef 1900). Also would like any data on other Webb family members. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your effort.