Platte County, Nebraska

Posted Queries for August 2000 thru March 2001



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HEINTZ, NEILSEN, WINDOLPH posted by Louise Chism on Wednesday, August 9, 2000

John B. HEINTZ came to Platte Co. in 1872. His parents Nicholas and Barbara (NEILSEN), brother Peter, and sister Margaret came about 1889. In 1900 Nicholas was living in Shelby Co., IA. Peter HEINTZ married Elizabeth WINDOLPH and also went to Shelby Co., IA. Nicholas died 17 Nov 1903 and is buried at Harlan, Iowa. I am trying to find a death record for his wife Barbara. I believe she may have died in Columbus, Platte Co. just prior to 1900. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

TACZEK, TOCZEK posted by David Taczek on Sunday, September 10, 2000

My father was Anton TACZEK of Platte Center. I am looking for info on John TOCZEK of Platte Center. I know that he was an aide to a Prussian General in Prussia. He came to the U.S. and was or worked as a farmer near Platte Center. He passed away somewhere around 1914 from heat stroke. I would also like to know how our name got changed. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

KENNELLY, LANGAN posted by Kerrie Collins on Friday, September 22, 2000

I am searching for any and all information on Maurice LANGAN (both Jr and Sr), Margaret KENNELLY-LANGAN, and Lawrence LANGAN.

HEANY posted by Mary E. Hunt on Thursday, September 28, 2000

I am looking for descendants of George, John and Jeff HEANY, who are listed on the 1890 Platte Co. Gazetteer. I have reason to believe they are half brothers of my grandmother Elizabeth Sanders/ Saunders....who lived in Pawnee City from 1866 to 1889 and then moved to Phillipsburg KS. I would like to find out who Elizabeth's mother was and also her stepfather (Heany) name. Thank you.

ADEN posted by Bernice Aden on Thursday, October 5, 2000

I am researching the ADEN families that lived in Platte County in 1900. I know that Heyo and Anna ADEN lived there at that time. Heyo had three brothers, Mimke, John and Habbo or Habben, John lived in Garrison area. If I could find some information on any of the families I would appreciate to hear from you.

WITT posted by Jackie on Thursday, October 19, 2000

I am interested in August Fred WITT of Platte county. He died 4-22-1901. Any connection?

BOYLE, FARRELL, MCININCH, SHEEHAN posted by Nancy Boyle Bennett on Saturday, October 21, 2000

Researching the John Michael "Mike" BOYLE family of Columbus, Looking Glass and Shell Creek areas. John Michael BOYLE married Maria "Mary" FARRELL at St Bonaventure's in 1871, daughter of Matthew FARRELL, also of Columbus and later Hall and Polk Counties. A son of Mike Boyle's also named John Michael born in 1878 in Rawlins, Wyoming married May or Georgia M.? A grandson Ruben BOYLE married Lillian McININCH of Omaha NE in 1943. Anyone know of these families? Have info to exchange.

HALL posted by Linda Hedlund on Monday, October 30, 2000

Jasper & Samantha HALL moved to Platte County from Nance County sometime after 1900. Jasper was listed on the 1914 Oconee Twp. personal property list. They had three children that I know of: Bertha who married Lincoln Rollf, Lloyd who married Marguerite Unknown and Leo. I found Lloyd listed in the 1914, personal property list in Monroe Twp., the 1917 draft list and the 1923 Columbus Twp. Farmers directory. I would like to know if there is anymore information out there on this family. Thank You.

MIELAK posted by Shirley Becker on Friday, November 3, 2000

John MIELAK m. to Anna Martica child Joseph m. to Teresa GROGERT Jan. 2, 1923 looking for any information.

NYFFELER posted by Sally Furuiye on Monday, November 6, 2000

Searching for information about the NYFFELER family, known to be in Columbus and Butler townships in 1923. First names are Arnold & Fred from Switzerland, Their father was Jacob. Arnolds sons were: John, William, Ernest, Paul and Julius. Thank you.

HOBBENSIEFKEN posted by H Hobbensiefken on Tuesday, November 7, 2000

I am looking for information on the family tree of Friedrich and Sophie HOBBENSIEFKEN, who moved from Germany to Platte Center about 1884.

LUCID, NEIL posted by Carolyn Olson on Wednesday, November 8, 2000

I am looking for any information concerning my Great Great Grandparents John "Jack" LUCID and Bridgit Agnes M O'NEIL LUCID. They had settled in Platte Center, Platte Co in the late 1800's. I am unsure of dates. They had 14 children. I have found a son Michael Lucid who was baptized at St. Bonaventure in Columbus 1877. The folk lore is that Jack died with his wagon falling on him. Any information, newspaper clippings, etc. would be helpful. Thank you.

SCALPH posted by Cookie Schuerg on Wednesday, November 8, 2000

I am researching the SCALPH family. They were to known to have been in the Humphrey Township area around 1900. Any and all links and information welcome.

PARNELL posted by Gail Holdeman on Saturday, November 25, 2000

Edward PARNELL was born February 13, 1866 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois. He lived in Linwood, Butler County, and Wisner, Cummings County before he came to Monroe, Platte County, NE. He died in the Columbus Hospital in Columbus on July 16, 1912 and buried in Edholm Cemetery near Linwood, Butler County, next to his mother and step-father, Catherine and Suel P. COVEY. Edward came to NE with his mother and siblings when he was about three years old. He never married and had no children. He was the tenth child of Thomas and Catherine (BEST) PARNELL.

BLANK, LYON, SWANEY posted by Harold Swaney on Saturday, December 30, 2000

I have been searching for my lost family history. Most of my family settled in Neb. so I have been searching the counties in Neb. I found some surnames of mine in Platte Co. Neb. Because of a divorce many years ago, the only information that I have on my family is from an old birth certificate. My father:: Kenneth Gordon BLANK, b. Feb. 10, 1914 in Gordon, Neb. his father: William John BLANK, b. Marion, Wis. mother: Georgia LYON, b. Gordon, Neb. William and Georgia had two children, my father Kenneth and his sister Loreen. William and Georgia got a divorce and Georgia married 2nd husband Frank SWANEY, The two children used the SWANEY name but there was no adoption. I found the BLANK and the LYON name in the Platte county under mariages and cemeteries, deaths in the 1997 Columbus Telegram. Also the farmers list 1890. I thank anyone that might be able to connect me with some of these families with the ones I have on this birth certificate. I know none of my BLANK, LYON or SWANEY families. Thank you

COX posted by Lynn Goins on Saturday, January 20, 2001

William Henry COX b. 4/4/1847, England, married Elsie OLSON b. 3/22/1860, Sweden. I am looking for immigration information. He married in Columbus and lived in Looking Glass, Platte County, NE and died there in 1928. If anyone has this information, please contact me.

MAUSBACH posted by Nelda Van Ness on Tuesday, January 30, 2001

I am searching for info. about my grandmother Rosa (or Rose) Mausbach born 1876 or 1877 In Wisc. She moved with her family to Humphrey, Neb. in the late 1800's. Her brothers were Henry John, Jacob and Olaf. Sisters were Sophie (mar. Bahm), Agnes, Gertrude, and Anna. Any information about the family would be greatly appreciated

REINKE posted by Bonnie Starman on Wednesday, February 14, 2001

I am working on the Samuel REINKE family tree. He had 2 children from his first wife, Samuel and Unknown ( I think it is Charles that everyone else has listed as child of his second marrriage to Rosa Heinz-Thoendel). She had 4 sons that she brought to America with her from Prussia, from her first marriage. She and Samuel got married Jan 17, 1880. Charles was born 11-7-1878 and married Louisa Benning . Would like futher info on their family also. Anyone that can help or is researching this same line would be glad to share what I have . Thanks ahead of time.

CHIOCHON, MARFICA, MARFICE, MARFICIE, MIELAK, RODAK, SHELTON, STANEK, STANIEC posted by Deborah Matthews on Sunday, March 11, 2001

My great-grandfather (George MARFICA) and his second wife (Eva or Ewa RODAK??) came to America and settled in the Columbus area. My grandfather was the youngest of their 5 children. He was born John MARFICA (?) December 10, 1892. He and his older brother Frank changed their last name to MARFICIE and my grandfather John later changed it again to MARFICE. George died fairly soon after my grandfather John's birth, perhaps in 1893 or 4. Eva remarried in October 1896 to Charles CHIOCHON (Chichon) and moved to Holt County. Am interested in anyone having information about George MARFICA (such as death date or where buried as well as where the family immigrated from). Other children from his first marriage include Anna MARFICA MIELAK, Mary ANTONIA MIELAK, and Charles MARFICA. John and Frank's other full siblings include: Rose MARFICA SHELTON, Julia MARFICA STANIEC, and Mary MARFICA STANEK. Have found limited information on many of these people, although no information in of ancestors. Am also interested in Eva's background. Family history indicates that Paul RODAK of Columbus was her brother. I have been in contact with Mike Korgie (from the RODAK line), and he has provided some information, although Eva's attachment to the family is not documented in any records he has seen either. Thanks in advance for any information or items you may wish to share.

MIERAU, MIREAU posted by Maureen Green on Sunday, March 11, 2001

I am researching the MIERAU/MIREAU family. Most of the family, (that I knew of) were from the Minnesota and Wisconsin area however, it appears that there may a branch of the family in Newman Grove, Nebraska. The only real clues I have are some unmarked photos, and several references to Mierau's in Nebraska, especially in this area. The pictures appear to be quite old, late 1890' - early 1900's guessing from the style. Apparently my grandmother marked the album rather than the photos. The pictures are attached to cardboard "frames" which have Olson (studio?) Newman Grove Neb embossed on them. There are 4 pictures of two young men at various ages. We are pretty certain that my great grandfather, Gustav Mierau, had some siblings who came to the US after he did (around 1879), but no-one remembers hearing when they came or where they ended up. In researching on the internet I have found several references to Mierau's - primarily obituaries and SSDI which list Newman Grove and Nebraska. There are also a number of references in the Metz Mortuary Index which is from York county, Nebraska (I think!) The other family surnames are Seekamp, Neeb, Aulenbacher, and Ehlert. I would be very appreciative of any information, and will certainly share whatever I may have to offer. Thank you, Maureen Green

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