Platte County, Nebraska

Posted Queries for December 1998 thru June 1999



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GILMORE, MARS posted by Robert Gilmore on Saturday, December 12, 1998

I am searching for information relating to my paternal grandmother, Anna Belle MARS GILMORE. She was living in or near Platte Center, Nebraska on November 14, 1906-the date of her marriage to my paternal grandfather, Francis C. GILMORE. Her maiden name was MARS. She lived in the J.R. Smith home. She was not related to that family but was taken in by Mrs. Smith. My grandmother's family did not have the resources necessary to satisfactorily provide for all members of the family. Thanks.

BLESSEN posted by Maude Ann Gilmore on Wednesday, December 16, 1998

I am searching for information on my grandfather, Henry Gerhard BLESSEN. He was born April, 1871 in Oldenburg, Germany; came to U.S. c1887; died Oct., 1939 in Crowley, Acadia Parish, LA. According to his obituary, he came to the states to go into business with his brother who lived in Platte Center, NE; however, the brother's name is not given. The article states that the brother died before 1939. I have found two Blessen families in the 1900 census for Platte County--both heads of family were born in Germany--1) John Blessen with wife Anna and children Henry, William, and John; and 2) Fredrick Blessen with wife Wilhemenia and children Wilhelm and George. Can anyone shed any light on the relationship between these two families? Does anyone know of descendents? Henry Gerhard went to LA with the older Loewer family of NE. Please contact me with any information on the BLESSENs. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

KUDRON, SOKOL posted by John on Monday, December 21, 1998

Looking for information on Jozef SOKOL, b. 1848, Poland. Married Victoria KUDRON and immigrated to the US. Would like to know names of parents, siblings, year of immigration, occupation, and place of residence in Platte County.

BROWN, CHINDBERG, KERST, LARSEN, ROWLAND, SCHRIEBER posted by Joe Phillips on Tuesday, December 29, 1998

Looking for descendants of Joseph S. ROWLAND and Christina Mary KERST ROWLAND. They died in 1919 and 1923 respectively in Cedar Rapids, Boone County, NE, having moved to Boone County from Washington County, KS via two years in Wheeler County. They had also lived in Wisconsin around Sheboygan prior to emmigrating to Kansas. Children include: daughters Ellen Mary (Nellie) born June 27, 1871 or '72; Charley Alfine (Alfine) born April 18, 1872 or '74; Clara Jennette (Clara) born August 29, 1975; Joseph Lou (Josie) born Feb 23, 1879-82; Anna Laura (Laura) born July 24, 1887; Sons: William Augustus? (Willie) born July 23, 1877-79; Charles Arthur Arthur Steel; born Sept 23, 1893. As of 1923 Christina was survived by: Mrs. George H. BROWN of Cedar Rapids, NE; Mrs. Ivan LARSEN, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Daniel F. (Josie) SCHRIEBER, Columbus, NE; Mrs. Ed CHINDBERG, Fullerton N.D.; C. A. ROWLAND of Cedar Rapids, NE; W.A. and Arthur S. ROWLAND of Merino, Colorado. Daniel Schrieber married Josephine (Josie) ROWLAND, b Kansas, was 35 years old in 1920. Daniel was 42 years old, born in Nebraska and came from parents who emigrated from Germany. Dan was a mechanic at a garage in Cedar Rapids, NE in 1920 and seems to have been his own boss. The 1920 census shows there were two daughters both born in Nebraska: Bonnie, an 11 year old girl (b. about 1909), and Marion (b. about 1919-20) who was 3 months old.

MARS posted by Robert Gilmore on Sunday, January 3, 1999

Seeking any info regarding John Henry Bell MARS (name changed from LE MARS). He moved to Platte County, Nebraska from Milton, Kentucky approximately 1880. His wife was Eliza Jane (McIntire) Mars and they had five children: Annie Bell (my paternal grandmother), James, Todd, Mary Olive, William J. and Charles Henry. John Henry Bell and Eliza MARS bought 40 acres near Platte Center after their arrival in Nebraska. John Henry Bell MARS died of typhoid fever 9-9-1886. Eliza Jane subsequently married William Jacobsen.

KELLER posted by Pam Keller on Wednesday, February 10, 1999

I am looking for information on Anthony KELLER who died in Platte Co. 31 May 1885. He was 68 years old and born in Germany. His death and Burial records are from Grace Church. He has been connected in a least 2 census records with a Maurice KELLER. Are these two brothers? Any information would be helpful.

APPLEGARTH, FULLER, MAGOON posted by Joanne Roth on Sunday, February 14, 1999

I am trying to find any reference to the surnames of MAGOON, and APPLEGARTH. I have a Harrison Clifton Magoon, and his family in the Platte Co., area in the mid 1800's, and also the surname Applegarth. Mabell APPLEGARTH, m. Pram FULLER, in Minnesota, and they migrated to Columbus NE. I was wondering if he was one of the sons of Randall Fuller who founder Fullerton, NE. Thanks.

KOLLMAN, KOLLMANN, STRAKA, VINCENZ posted by Bill and Ginger Kollman on Friday, March 19, 1999

I have a document, "Declaration of Intention," issued to my grandfather, Johann KOLLMANN (30), on November 1, 1880, wherein he declared under oath his intention to become a citizen of the United States and renounce any allegiance to The Emperor of Austria. This document was signed by John Stauffer, Clerk of the District Court for Platte County, Nebraska (by CN Newman, Deputy). Sometime thereafter, Johann KOLLMANN homesteaded land north of Stuart, Nebraska (in Holt County) where he remained until his death in 1925. If anyone could tell me anything more about Johann KOLLMANN (later changed to John KOLLMAN), I would appreciate it. Especially where in Austria he came, also did he have other brothers or sisters who came with him, or whom he may have left behind. His first wife was Mary STRAKA (dates and places unknown) and upon her death in 1886 he married Mary VINCENZ (no information on her either) except that on her tombstone which reads: 1855-1939. All three of these people are buried in the St Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Atkinson, Nebraska. Thanks for any help!

ERICSON, MICKELSON posted by Jerry Alfred on Monday, March 29, 1999

My grandfather John ERICSON farmed not far from the West Hill area. I was born just East of the West Hill Cemetery. John's wife was the former Mary MICKELSON, born in Norway 1859. John was born in Sweden in 1849. They immigrated to US in 1863 and had 10 children.

BERGER, SCHLINDER posted by Vesnelle Berger Rorris on Thursday, April 1, 1999

Peter John BERGER and Bertha SCHLINDER BERGER lived in this area from approximately 1879-1893. Their two children; Peter and Bertha Marie were born in or near Columbus. They had two other children John Peter (my grandfather) and Fred. They moved to Nebraska from Alabama. They were German speaking people and their name might be misspelled Barger.

GUNCHICK, KNAPIK, KNOPIK, LACOMA, SLIWA posted by Carolyn Vance on Monday, April 5, 1999

Paul LACOMA and Anna SLIWA had a son, John, in Tarnov, NE in 1880. I am interested in any information about this family -- other children, ancestry, anything. John married Victoria GUNCHICK and lived in Omaha from 1898 until his death in 1945. Victoria (Dora) Gunchick was the daughter of Stanislaus Gaciarz (Charles Gunchick) and Catherine KNAPIK (Katie KNOPIK). Dora was born in Duncan. I am interested in finding any descendants of this couple to share information with.

KUSH posted by Debi Kush Kucera on Wednesday, April 7, 1999

I am looking for descendants of Meikel KUSH b. 1842 in Poland d. 1912 in Platte Co, and Katarazyna KUSH b. 1850 in Poland d. 1917 in Platte Co. There are 15 children of theirs and many of their heirs still live in the area. One I've never found is Appolonia Micek married Audrzy Micek in 1881 in Duncan. Last known address was Burrows twsp. 1912.

JOHNSON, PEDERSEN posted by Debbie Howard on Thursday, April 15, 1999

I'm searching for information on the Hans A. PEDERSEN family. His parents were Peder Pedersen and Ane Else Sørensen, who immigrated to the area in 1889 with 5 children from Vejile county, Denmark. Their destination was Lindsay, Nebraska and we believe that Hans was born sometime after they arrived. Hans married Eliza "Lizzie' JOHNSON (daughter of Nels Johnson and Semnie Minnie Riis) in 1909. Hans and Lizzie had 4 children, all born in Rosenburg. Lizzie died in 1920. Three of their oldest children were sent to an orphange in Tyler, MN. We do not know anything more on Hans. Can anyone help me locate more about them? Thank you.

CHRISTENSEN, JENSDATTER, JENSEN, PEDERSEN, PETERSEN, PETERSON, SORENSEN, SORENSON, SORRENSON, SWANSON, SWENSON posted by Harry Christensen on Sunday, April 18, 1999

I'm looking for descendants after Kasper/Casper PEDERSEN/PETERSEN/PETERSON born Dec. 13 1851.He immigrated from Gadbjerg parish, Vejle county, Denmark 1889 with wife Mette Marie PEDERSEN/PETERSEN/PETERSON born abt. 1850, and three children: son Mads Peder P. born Sep. 13 1880, daughter Ane born 1884 and daughter Maren born 1886. According to the 1900, they lived in St. Bernard Twp. Only here the wife is called Ana Marie - but it states that they have been married for 20 years, so it must be the same) and the daughter Ane is now called Fredericka. Maren is not mentioned, so she possibly died before year 1900. Also looking for descendants of Andreas/Andrew PEDERSEN/PETERSEN/PETERSON born July 26 1856. He also immigrated from Gadbjerg parish, Vejle county, Denmark but in 1893 with wife Mette PEDERSEN/PETERSEN/PETERSON born Oct. 3 1858 (Mette was a sister to the above mentioned Kasper) and children: son Peter Andreas P. born Oct. 10 1881, son Niels Peter P. born Jan. 27 1885, son Marius P. born Jun. 3 1889 and son Christian P. born Oct. 1892. According to the 1900 census they lived in Walker Twp, - Peter Andreas and Niels Peter are not mentioned here. Marius is now called Morius, Christian is called Christianus, and a daughter Anna had been born June 1897 in Nebraska. And for descendants of Peder/Peter PEDERSEN/PETERSEN/PETERSON born November 8 1845 (a brother to the above mentioned Kasper and Mette). He also immigrated from Gadbjerg parish, Vejle county, Denmark but in 1889 with wife Ane Else Sorenson born abt. 1852 and children: daughter Marie/Maria Jorgine P. born Sep. 17 1878, son Soren Peder/Peter P. born Oc. 20 1880, son Peder/Peter Jensen P. born Jun. 26 1883, daughter Karen P. born Apr. 7 1885 and son Frederik/Fredrick Christian P. born Jun. 29 1887. According to the 1900 census they lived in Walker Twp. Wife must have died, and the two sons Soren Peder/Peter and Peder/Peter Jensen are not mentioned. Son Hans P. was born Feb. 1890 and daughter Johanna C. P. was born Dec. 1893. And for descendants of Jorgen/Jordon CHRISTENSEN born Dec. 26 1849. He also immigrated from Gadbjerg parish, Vejle county, Denmark but in 1888 with wife Margrethe/Maggie PEDERSEN/PETERSEN/PETERSON born Nov. 14 1853 (a sister to the above mentioned Kasper, Mette and Peter) and children: son Christen C. born abt. 1877, son Peder/Peter C. born abt. 1880, son Martin C. born abt. 1883, son Anton C born abt. 1885, daughter Marie/May Wilhelmina C. born May 28 1887. According to the 1900 census they lived in Joliet Twp. Christen, Peter, Martin and Anton are not mentioned.Son Magnes was born Dec. 1889, daughter Mathilde was born Feb. 1895 and daughter Anna/Annie (Dorthea) was born Oct. 11 1898. Marie Wilhelmina married Mar. 3 1903 Mads Henry Henricksen. Anna (Dorthea) married May 9 1916 in Rosenburg Herman Fredrik Sorensen. And for descendants of Jens/John SORENSEN/SORENSON/SORRENSON born June 3 1858. He immingrated 1879 with parents Michel/Mikkel SORENSEN/SORENSON/SORRENSON and Mette Margrethe JENSEN/JENSDATTER. He married Jan. 1885 in Rosenberg Josefina/Josephene SWENSON/SWANSON. According to the 1900 census they lived in Woodville and had the following children: son Carl N. S. born Dec. 1885, son Anton S. born Jul. 1887, son Albert M. S. born Jul. 1889, son Herman F. S. born Feb. 1892, daughter Fredericke Victoria S. born Fen 1894, son Harold A. S. born Sep. 1896, daughter Mettie M. S. born Apr. 1900. - Jens/John died Mar. 26 1926 Askov, Pine Co., MN and Josefina died Dec. 4 1910 Rosenburg, Platte Co. NE . Herman married, as mentioned above, Anna (Dorthea). Also looking for descendants after Peter Frederik PEDERSEN/PETERSEN/PETERSON born Oct. 27 1875. He was a nephew to above mentioned Kasper ,Mette, Peder and Margrethe (Maggie)) He immigrated 18 years old 1893 and according to the 1900 census he lived (single) in Walker Twp. as lodger by Eski & Gertie Peterson. I believe he married Jensena Johnson March 2 1905.

BRIXIUS, RIESS posted by Linda Walden on Tuesday, April 27, 1999

Peter BRIXIUS was born 1847 in Schlesweig/Hostein, Germany; Mary RIESS BRIXIUS was born 1851 in Elgin, Illinois. They lived on a farm between Creston and Leigh in Platte Co. and are buried in the Leigh Cemetery. They had eight children two girls and six boys. Mary Riess's mother, Annie Riess, and two sisters (Josephine Riess and Louisa Karthaus) lived in Humphrey and her two brothers (George and John) lived in Lindsay; all in Platte Co. All of these people are found on the 1900 census. Thank you, Linda Walden (great-granddaughter of Peter and Mary.)

BENJAMIN posted by Dave Shallenberger on Monday, May 3, 1999

I am looking for information on William and Pollie BENJAMIN. They immigrated from Wales in 1895 and are listed in the 1900 census as living in Joliet Township, Platte County. From there, I have lost them. One daughter, Mary, is listed in Boone County in 1920. Another daughter, Amy, was my grandmother.

WESTCOTT posted by Sue Peterson on Saturday, May 8, 1999

Does anyone have information on these WESTCOTT family members? Ada Westcott; Alva Westcott b. November 14, 1867; Arline Westcott b. February 9, 1866; Delbert Westcott b. November 7, 1870; Edward Westcott; Ethel Westcott; Fred E. Westcott b. June 3, 1878; George Westcott; Laywelland Westcott b. April 9, 1864 in NY; Lester P. Westcott b. December 3, 1890; Mabel Westcott; Maud Eva Westcott b. September 24, 1880 in Creston, NE; Myron Westcott; Newell Westcott; Ross Lewaland Westcott b. March 12, 1883. If you do, please get in touch with me at my email address. Thanks.

BLESSEN, MEYER posted by Maude Ann Gilmore on Thursday, May 20, 1999

If anyone is researching John Frederick BLESSEN, b. 1867 in Oldenburg, Germany; m. Minnie MEYER in 1896; d. 1919 in Platte Co., please contact me. Children of this couple were William, George, and Chris. I have information on ancestors dating back to 1676 that I will be glad to share.

BOWDGE, BOWERS, BURRETT, CLEMONS, REECE, SCANLON, STERMING, WALKER, WHEELER posted by Frank and Linda Berry on Tuesday, June 1, 1999

James WALKER: Cork Co., Ireland - Died: Near Sedro Woolley, Skagit Co. Wa. Marriage: Ann BURRETT; Freeport, Ill. - Stephenson Co. These are Great Great Great Grandparents. Son: Philip WALKER; Born: Aug. 18, 1851 - Ontario, Canada. Marriage: Catherine SCANLON; Born: 1852 - Platte Co. NE Son 1. James WALKER; Born: Mar. 22, 1874 - Platte Co. NE; Died: Jan. 20, 1953 - Monroe, Snohomish Co. WA; Bur Place: Elwood Cem. - Toppenish, Yakima Co. WA; Marriage: Clara WHEELER; Born: Dunn Co. WI; Died: July 16, 1918 - Yakima, Yakima Co. WA; Bur Place; Elwood Cem. - Toppenish, Yakima Co. WA; They had 10 children. Son: 2. Mike WALKER; Marriage: Leila; Daughter: 3. Mary WALKER; Marriage: Harry BOWERS; Daughter: 4. Kate WALKER; Marriage: Tom CLEMONS; Daughter: 5. Agnes WALKER; Marriage: Walter BOWDGE; Daughter: 6. Alice WALKER; Marriage: Tim STERMING; Son: 7. John WALKER; Marriage: Minnie; Son: 8. Edward WALKER; Marriage: Lillian; Son: 9. William WALKER; he never married; Daughter: 10. Josephine WALKER; Marriage: Robert REECE. We are looking for information on James WALKER's brothers and sisters. My great great grandfather Philip WALKER lost his hand and arm in saw mill accident in S.D.

BARNAS, CHOCHON, CHOHON, CYZAN, CZUBA, GRYZWA, JARIS, JAROSZ, KUSH, LASSEK, LESIAK, MATYA, OLSZOWKA, PAPROCKI, PIER, ROSENTHAL, SHEMEK, SIEMEK, SLIVA, SLIWA, SOBOL, STARZEC, SYSLO, TORCZON, WICHLACZ, ZOUCHA posted by Monica Zendejas on Friday, June 11, 1999

Looking for information on Bartlomeij BARNAS (1834-1901) who married MaryAnna LESIAK (1839-1902). They had 7 children: Stanislaus, Anna, John, Agnes, MaryAnna, Pauline, and Cecilia. Also looking for information on Jakub SYSLO (1847-1930) who married Anna SOBOL (1852-1926). They had 6 children: Joseph, Sophia, Stanislaus, Frank, Josephine, and MaryAnna.

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