Platte County, Nebraska

Posted Queries for April thru November 1998



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BORKE posted by Maggie Spetnagel on Friday, April 10, 1998

I am looking for information on Franz (Frank) BORKE. He was born July 28, 1840 in Austria and died May 07, 1921 in Columbus NE. I would be interested to find any of his siblings. He and his wife had 11 children and 8 were living in 1900. I heard that their passage was arranged by someone named Greisson in Columbus NE and that the fare from Austria to Columbus was $56. I am interested in this Greisson operation. I believe the BORKEs came through Ellis Island in 1893. I would also like information on cemeteries in Columbus that were in operation in 1921.

BOYLE, CAIN, FARRELL, FLYNN, SHEEHAN, SHEHAN posted by Nancy Boyle Bennett on Sunday, April 19, 1998

Desire to know what happened to the John Michael BOYLE family who were living in Walker Twp in 1920? John Michael Boyle born 1878 in WY and his wife May (surname ?) in 1920 had the following children; 1) Ruben (twin) born 1908, 2) Rosy (twin) born 1908, 3) Pearl born 1912, 4) Lester born 1918, 5) Clarence born Newman Grove, December 18, 1919, never married and was raised in an orphanage, Clarence died 1989 in Omaha. Were the other children also raised in an orphanage? What were the names of the orphanages in the Platte-Madison counties in use during the 1920-1935 time period? John Michael BOYLE is believed to have been the son of John Michael BOYLE and Maria FARRELL , who lived in the Columbus area during the 1880's. Maria FARRELL BOYLE was daughter of Mathew & Jane Ann FLYNN FARRELL. Other possible related surnames are CAIN & SHEEHAN (SHEHAN). I have info to share and exchange. Thank you.

ELY, SCHMIDT, SCHOLL posted by Cande on Monday, April 27, 1998

I'm looking for information on the following family. They appear on the 1920 NE Platte Co. Census. Jesse Marvin (N.) ELY b.1883 married to Lillie B. SCHMIDT. Their children: Merlin DeLoss b. abt 1915, Chester Ross b. abt 1917, Glen Dell b. 1918, Merceline Inabelle b. 1921 married to Frank Andrew SCHOLL. I would appreciate any information on any of these people. Thanks!

ODENTHAL posted by Don Harrison on Friday, May 15, 1998

I am looking for any information or relatives of Wilhelm ODENTHAL, who died in Columbus on March 4, 1922. He may have been the brother of Theodore ODENTHAL, who owned a farm in Humphrey in 1900.

MCDANIEL posted by Johnnie McDaniel Sr. on Saturday, May 16, 1998

I am Johnnie McDANIEL Sr., I am looking for any imformation or relatives of Clyde McDANIEL and William A. McDANIEL. Clyde was buried at Columbus, Neb. 1972. William was buried 1976 at Columbus, Neb.

BUMP, MCDONALD posted by Brent L. McDonald on Tuesday, June 2, 1998

I am trying to gather as much information on the parents and grandparents of William Charles McDONALD b. 23 Aug 1866. He moved from Columbus, NE to Deloit, NE in 1882. He was the adopted son of Atty James McDONALD and Lily Victoria BUMP (of Columbus?). I am interested in learning anything you might have on either William, James, or Lily. I am also interested on anything you might have on his "Natural" parents. Thank you. "William's - Great, Great, Grandson"

ARLT, JAXIEN posted by Randall R. Stevens on Saturday, June 6, 1998

I am looking for information on the ARLT and JAXIEN families in Platte/Boone County Nebraska. My mother's (Juliann Jaxien) father (J. JAXIEN) died before she was born and I am trying to see if any other family members still remain in the greater Platte/Boone County. Tarnov was where the families came from. Thank You.

REILLY posted by Fran on Saturday, June 6, 1998

REILLY: Seek info on the Michael O. & E. REILLY family. Moved from LaSalle/Buerau Co IL to NE about 1904. Eleven children born in IL. Known children that moved to Platte Co with parents are: Francis G.; Robert E; Edward; & Caroline 'Carrie' Reilly. Son Joseph stayed in La Salle Co., IL. Whereabouts of other children unknown.

HAZLITT, IRWIN, STEVENS, WHITLACH, WHITLATCH posted by Randall R. Stevens on Wednesday, June 10, 1998

STEVENS, WHITLATCH, IRWIN, HAZLITT families. I am looking to share family information with distant relatives for the Amos Scott and Vincent F. STEVENS family who moved to vic. Woodville, Platte County Nebraska March 12, 1882 along with John WHITLATCH/WHITLACH and William IRWIN and HAZLITT Families. William J. IRWIN (58th IL VOL.), Adam WHITLATCH (Co A. 13th IOWA), Amos S. STEVENS (Co H, 24th IOWA) and Vincent F. STEVENS (Co A/F, 13th IOWA) were all Civil War Veterans and related through marriages. Thank You.

COLTRIN, HOGE, KILMER, LINCOLN posted by L. Coltrin on Monday, June 15, 1998

Seeking LINCOLN/KILMER/HOGE/COLTRIN family who lived in Columbus area about 1865 to 1900. Definite Melissa HOGE and 4 children Edwin b. 1866, Clara b. 1871, Frank L. b. 1871 and Lewis b. 1878. We believe she was widowed about 1885 and went to live by 1900 in Chicago with our Elisha COLTRIN. Family members later moved to Silverton Oregon where Melissa dies in 1913 and son Edwin dies in 1918. Any help would be appreciated. Name KILMER is 1st marriage of Melissa Lincoln to a Kilmer son Fred A. born 1862 Michigan. One of her husbands was civil war vet. Again any help would be appreciated.

HAGEL posted by Marta Norton on Sunday, June 21, 1998

I am seeking more information on the following family: Paul HAGEL b. June 1848 Ulm, Germany; m. Emma 1875; d. ? Emma b. Oct 1856 Pheasent Branch, WI.

BEIER, BRANNER, BRAUNER, BYER, GRIFFEN, HANSON, LACHNIT, LOUGHMAN posted by Sandra Ragan on Monday, June 22, 1998

Looking for relatives and family history of the Franz LACHNIT and Maurice "Morris" GRIFFEN, Sr. families. Sunday, June 28th will be a suprize 90th birthday party for Ramona "Monty" LACHNIT HANSON LOUGHMAN. Franz LACHNIT Sep 1835, Austria - Feb 28, 1910, Columbus, NB, age: 74 spouses Amelia BEIER (BYER/BRAUNER) Mar 25, 1829 Austria - Apr 15, 1910, Columbus, NB, age: 81, & Josephine BEIER (BYER/BRANNER), May 28, 1841 Austria - Feb 2, 1910, Columbus, NB, age: 68, Burial (all three): St Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery.

GREER posted by Jamie L Duffy on Tuesday, July 7, 1998

GREER-I am looking for any information concerning John H. Greer and Nancy Inas Greer. They moved to Columbus, Nebraska around 1886 they had 3 children before moving to Columbus, Bert, Harry, and Sadie and they had 3 more children while living in Columbus Metta b. 1887, Raymond b. 1890, and James b. 1893. We would appreciate any information you might have on our family.

CHRISTENSEN, HANSON, NIMROD posted by Denise E. Sjogren-Startz on Monday, July 20, 1998

Am looking for any information as to my grandmother's family - CHRISTENSEN, NIMROD, HANSON. What little I know is that they came to the United States c.1876, but have not been able to identify when settled in Platte Co. All are buried in cemetery in Lindsay, Platte Co., NE. Would like to hear from anyone who has any tidbits. Thanks!

HANEY, SCHAAD posted by April Robbins on Saturday, August 22, 1998

Please advise if you have info on the parents of Mary HANEY (this is probably an anglized version of a German surname) b 1875/NE or Germany. Her fa was b 1840/unknown region Germany and d shortly after the family claims to have immigrated circa 1874-80; unknown HANEY was deceased by 1885 when Mary's mother is listed on the 1900 census with her new husband, Robert SCHAAD in Platte Co NE. Mary's mother's name was Mary surname unknown, b 1840/Austria.

BOYLE, FARRELL, FLYNN posted by Nancy Boyle Bennett on Sunday, August 30, 1998

John Michael BOYLE born 1878 in Wyoming, was living in Newman Grove, Platte County NE in 1918, where he registered for the military draft in 1918. John M. BOYLE lists his wifes name as "May" (maiden surname unknown), and lists his occupation as "Draftsman". What happened to this family? John Michael Boyle was the grandson of Matthew & Ann FLYNN FARRELL of the Columbus/Shell Creek area. Any clues to this family will be sincerely appreciated. I will exchange info on this family. Thank you!

ANDERSON, DAHLMAN posted by Donna Dahlman Cole on Friday, September 4, 1998

My grandfather Gustaf Alfred DAHLMAN, b. 10 Sep 1843, Vanersborg, Alvsborg lan, Sweden married Mary Martha ANDERSON, b. 25 Dec 1852, Chautauqua County, NY, on 25 Dec 1869, Swedish Mission Church, Jamestown, NY. They left Jamestown sometime before 1880 with their two children: Theresa Amelia "Jessie", b. 22 Dec 1870, Pennsylvania or New York, and Oscar Julius, b. 30 Nov 1872 in NY. They are listed in the 1880 U.S. Census in Walker Precinct. My father said that he was born in Looking Glass, NE (Walker Precinct). Six children were born in Looking Glass: Myrtle M., b. 26 Oct 1878, Martin "Robert", b. 22 Oct 1884, Earl, b. 20 Oct 1886, d. 14 Jul 1887, Laura Elfrida, b. 26 May 1888, Carl Gustaf (my father), b. 2 Sep 1890, Betsy Jeannette Amybelle, b. 25 Apr 1893. The entire family was in NY for the 1900 U.S.Census. Is it possible to find out about schools in the 1880s? Gustaf Alfred Dahlman is not listed as a farmer on the 1895 list of farmers. Is is possible to find records of farms or homesteads in 1880s? I am interested in finding out the history of this area in the 1880s. Any help will be appreciated.

GREER posted by Jamie Duffy on Thursday, October 22, 1998

GREER-I am looking for any information concerning John H. Greer and Nancy Inas Greer. They moved to Columbus, Nebraska around 1886, they had 3 children before moving to Columbus, Bert, Harry, and Sadie and they had 3 more children while living in Columus, Metta b. 1887, Raymond b. 1890, and James J. Greer b. 1893. We would appreciate any information you might have on the GREER family.

BUCKLEY, HEAD posted by Laura Buckley on Monday, October 26, 1998

Looking for information on Clarence BUCKLEY, married to Alice HEAD. They married and had their first child, Jesse James BUCKLEY in 1910, Monroe, PLatte Co. Nebraska. Thank you.

CAILTEUX, CALTE, CALTEAUX, CALTO, COLTEUX posted by Maribeth Schmit-Fuchs on Monday, November 2, 1998

Searching family CALTO/CALTEAUX/COLTEUX/CAILTEUX/CALTE. Found family living in Columbus, Platte Co., in 1900. Family heads Matthew and Anna Calto. Would like any other census data, earlier or later on the family. I don't know when they arrived from WI or whether they moved to another area after 1900. Appreciate any info available and willing to share info I do have when family was in WI.

JONES posted by Carroll J. Jones, Sr. on Wednesday, November 4, 1998

Seeking the date my father, Charles Clinton JONES, arrived in Columbus and opened a bakery & confectionary store, which was sometime prior to 1889. The store was located on 12th street in 1897, but, whether that was the original location I do not know.

FREY, HECHETE, HIKIDA, HITTNER, SCHMITZ posted by Carolyn Olson on Sunday, November 15, 1998

My Great Grandparents John Anthony FREY and Maria "Mary" HITTNER had lived and married in Humphrey, Platte Co, NE. They had left after a short time and lived in Crofton, NE and then to Martin, SD. They had 9 children. I'm looking for any information on their parents. Grandpa Frey's parents were John Bernard FREY and Elizabeth SCHMITZ. Mary's parents, I believe were Ferdinland or Ferdland HITTNER and Elizabeth HECHETE or HIKIDA. Can anyone help me out. Thank you for your time.

BOCKES, BULLOCK, DORGAN posted by Shirley Dorgan on Sunday, November 22, 1998

DORGAN, W.H. (born about 1854 in Fanieton?, Mass.) married: BOCKES, Anna (born about 1860 in Olean, NY). Marriage took place 8 Jan 1884 in Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska. W. H. DORGAN was living in Columbus, Nebraska at the time of his marriage. His parents were F. Dorgan and Mary Donovan. Anna BOCKES was born in Olean NY, but lived in Central City, Merrick, NE and was the daughter of E. BOCKES and Susan BULLOCK. Witnesses to the marriage were F. BOCKES and Robert DORGAN. If anyone has information about these names, I would truly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

GUNCHECK, GUNCHEK, GUNCHICK, GUNCHIK, KNOPICK, KOTLARYZ, KUDLARZY, LACOMA, SLIWA posted by Carolyn Vance on Saturday, November 28, 1998

Looking for Victoria GUNCHEK, GUNCHECK, GUNCHIK, or GUNCHICK, or something close. She is my great-grandmother, and was born on December 20, 1882 or 1883 (prayer card vs. death certificate). Victoria was known as Dora. She had brothers Frank and Jacob, that our family knows about. We only know the surname of her father, and her mother was a KNOPICK, who remarried a KOTLARYZ/KUDLARZY. Dora at some point moved to Omaha, where she married my great grandfather, also of Polish descent. My great-grandfather was John LACOMA, born in Tarnov, NE on June 24, 1880, and died in Omaha. His parents were immigrants from Poland, Paul LACOMA and Anna SLIWA.

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