Platte County, Nebraska

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APGAR posted by Sue Apgar on Wednesday, October 24, 2001

Trying to locate any info on a Mathias APGAR. He migrated to Platte County by 1880. He is living with his son Joseph Apgar. He also had a son in the area, Thomas Jefferson Apgar. Mathias was born 1813 in New Jersey and died in 1888. Has anyone heard of these Apgars?

BACH posted by Lisa Bartz on Sunday, October 28, 2001

I have a query about the surname BACH. I found where they came to Platte Center in 1892 after they came from Germany. Father's name was Johann Jakob Bach and wife was Marie Anna Bach. Their land was registered under John Bach in the 1900 census. That is where they have gone when they came from Prussia, Germany but that is where my dead end is. They actually had 6 children. Margaretha, Peter, Ludwig, Melanie, John, and Maria. Margaretha was my grandmother's mother. I am trying to find out more for her and would like to know what kind of records I can purchase from Platte County that might show the marriages, deaths, etc information. Thank you.

LUBKER posted by Carolyn Lubker on Wednesday, November 7, 2001

LUBKER, Henry b. May 25, 1855. in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, died June 18, 1928 in Columbus, NE. He was an implement dealer for many years in Columbus. His father Hinrich Frederick Lubker is listed in Deed Bk. K, Page 226 as being granted a Homestead Certificate June 19, 1880 in Creston, NE. Hinrich later used the name Henry Frederick Lubker. His wife, Elseba (Elsie) was with him in Creston, but no record of her maiden name. Would like more information, if possible. Would share what we know.

PRESTON posted by Kathleen Wright on Sunday, November 11, 2001

Looking for info on HC or Henry C Preston. He was a photographer in Columbus after 1888. Have a post card photograph with HC Preston - Columbus Neb. He was probably born between 1830 - 1840 in Maine. His parents were Nathan Preston and Hannah Garnett. Lived in Wisconsin prior to Neb. May have been in the Civil War.

ROACH posted by Debra Hellebust on Saturday, December 22, 2001

I am seeking information on the death of Michael ROACH, 1919, in Columbus, NE. He was buried in Will Co., IL. He was born in IL, abt 1885 to Patrick and Ellen Roach. If someone has access to the obits from 1919, I would appreciate it if you would see what you can find for me. Thank you.

DIETER posted by Adrian Coleman on Wednesday, January 9, 2002

My ggrandfather, Conrad DIETER, came from Humphrey, NE to Olney, TX in 1890. Any information about his family would be appreciated.

MOORE, WILLIAMS posted by Russ Czaplewski on Saturday, February 9, 2002

Searching for J. J. and Margaret ’Maggie’ (MOORE) WILLIAMS of Monroe. J. J. Williams advertised his general merchandise business regularly in the Monroe, NE Looking-Glass; advertisements appeared as early as June 26, 1902 and as late as December 1903; with the January 8, 1903 issue the business name was Williams and Dack; a notice carried in the issue of January 5, 1905 stated the firm was dissolved and that Dack retained the business; the January 19, 1905 issue carried: J. J. Williams expects to start for California next week where he has an opening. Mr. Williams has been here about fourteen years. J. J. and Maggie Williams moved to San Jose, CA.

MORTENSEN posted by James R Shimmin on Tuesday, February 12, 2002

I am looking for anything about MORTENSEN Family. Obituaries or anything. Thanks in advance.

WEBER posted by David Schroeder on Sunday, February 24, 2002

Query for the Peter and Mary Weber family which moved to Columbus before 1884. Peter Weber was a harnessmaker by trade. Mary Weber's maiden name was Knater. Her mother's was Schroeder.

FEREE, FERREE, FREE, MIDDLETON, WELLS posted by P. Woodward on Sunday, March 3, 2002

Always looking for FERREE researchers also WELLS both direct lines in my Family History. This family unit came out of PA. abt. 1840ish into OHIO where 2 {Uriah & Mary FERREE Children of Reuben and Nancy {WELLS} FERREE} married in Stark Co. OHIO then some moved on to IOWA by 1850's especially 2 more sons named Charles & James FERREE FREE FEREE , being brothers and sibling both married in Iowa 1850's to MIDDLETON sisters {Lucy and Minervia}, both Charles & James are 2 last sons of Reuben FERREE b. 1794 PA. and Nancy WELLS b. 1797.. this makes for 4 married children or their at least 7, but another of their daug. married in Iowa then came to NE. with her husband abt. 1860's by Civil War time line, he also fought in the Civil War and wrote letters home asking if James would have their house built for her and their/his children. I hoping to find out what happen to Reuben and Nancy {WELLS} FERREE .. where do they Rest in Peace? No one knows.. Reuben came to Mahaska Co. Iowa abt. 1856 less Nancy. The last and only notes for either of them.. Would appreciate any help with Obits, Cem., Wills, or what ever can be found on any of this. This next line was given or shared to me after I helped or shared to a researcher; as I then had 3 walls cracking within a few days of receiving this special way of saying Thanks for your sharing helping another researcher : "May kindness be returned ten fold" {It's now my lucky charm so to speak} GOOD LUCK to all that read

NAYLOR posted by Margaret Behnke on Wednesday, March 13, 2002

Are there any other descendants of James Naylor who moved near Columbus about 1869 from Ontario, Canada out there? He owned a blacksmith shop in Columbus, and farmed somewhere nearby. His wife was Nancy Mariah Outwater, also from Canada. Thanks, Margaret Behnke

BASHELL, BUSHELL, FAUBLE, MITCHELL posted by Linda Herd Henry on Thursday, March 21, 2002

Lillian or Lilly BUSHELL MITCHELL b. Oct 1874 NE married William MITCHELL b. Apr 1872 PA their children were: Arthur b. Feb 1896, Louisa b. Sept 1897, William b. March 1899. All children b. NE. Any info would be appreciated.

BASHELL, BUSHELL posted by Linda Herd Henry on Thursday, March 21, 2002

George BUSHELL or BASHELL b. Oct 1875-77 NE son of Hanna BUSHELL or BASHELL b. Apr 1850 England. George's father born in Wales. George m. Pauline and their children were: Edward P. b. 1906, Inez M. b. 1908, Harry C. b. 1910, Clarence B. b. 1914, Floyd or Lloyd G. b. 1917. All children b. NE. Any info would be appreciated. I have allot of info from England and Wales.

HOKUM, JOHNSON, OLSON, PETERSON posted by Jean Mejerle on Thursday, March 21, 2002

I am seeking information regarding Anna Sophia Emily Olson ( Lindahl ) who married Lars Alfred Johnson in 1887. They lived in Platte Co around 1905 and again around 1930's. They had five children, Wendell, Oliver, Minnie (m. Peterson?), Lillie (m.Peterson?) and Raymond. Emily died in 1932 survived by husband and children. The obituary also lists a sister, Mrs. Henry Hokum, although this does not match my information. Thanks for any help.

JONAK posted by Joyce Andrews on Monday, March 25, 2002

Seeking information for the following Josef JONAK, Jacob JONAK, Stanislaw JONAK. From the Humphrey, Tarnov, Columbus area from 1890 to 1920.

FLOYD, JAYMES, MCDONALD posted by Jeanne Schmunk on Tuesday, April 2, 2002

I am trying to find my great grandparents, WILLIAM FLOYD, b. circa 1840 in PA, and ANNA McDONALD FLOYD, b circa 1840 in Scotland. Their son, WILLIAM FLOYD (b 1862 in CLARINDA, IA) and his wife ANNA MAY JAYMES (b 1865 in Harrisburg, PA) were Quakers, and their first son, JOHN FLOYD, was born on 12/22/1884 in COLUMBUS, NE. On 9/20/1886, ARCHIE FLOYD, b circa 1862 in IA, was married in COLUMBUS and listed his parents as William Floyd and Anna McDonald Floyd, which leads me to believe Archie is William's brother and that the senior Floyds must still be living somewhere in the vicinity in 1886.

JONES, KUSEK posted by Jackie Manning on Sunday, April 7, 2002

I am looking for info or relatives for Viola KUSEK JONES. She lived most of he married life in Columbus Nebraska but I have not found out about her background or ancestors. thanks

THOMPSON posted by Paul E. Prine on Monday, April 15, 2002

Charles Madison THOMPSON (1869-1948) lived in Columbus, NE for several years before his death. He was married to Bertha Van Owen Berry (1872-1942) and Edna L. Baker, and had three children by the former. I am interested in sharing information with any of his descendants.

ECKHOLT, EMANUEL, ROTH posted by Jodi Sides on Monday, May 6, 2002

I am looking for Bernard Eckholt and Sophia Roth. Bernard immigrated from Germany and married Sophia in 1875. I believe they were married in Platte County. Bernard died in May 1911 possibly in Humphrey, Platte, Nebraska. His wife Sophia died April 1933 possibly in Humphrey, Platte, Nebraska. Both are buried in St. Francis Cemetery in Humphrey. Any information anyone has on this couple, including children, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

BORO, CZUBA posted by Don Nichols on Tuesday, May 7, 2002

Looking for relatives and descendants of Joseph and Katherine CZUBA BORO. They resided in several counties including Platte County, near Duncan.

posted by Carolyn Lubker on Monday, May 13, 2002

Sophia Maria Wilhelmina Schultz was born June 18, 1866 in Mecklenburg, Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz. She came to the United States with her parents in 1867. The family settled first in Middleton, Wisconsin. After a few years the family moved to Nebraska. On Sept. 1, 1884 Sophia Schultz was married in Columbus, NE to Henry Lubker. What happened to her parents, John and Fredericka Schultz, of Platte County, NE ? In THE HISTORY OF PLATTE COUNTY NEBRASKA By Margaret Curry, Page 828 there is a "write up" of a Patrick Murray. In the article it states that he married July 3, 1892 Fredericka Schultz, the dau. of John and Fredericka Schultz, of Platte County. The article also mentions the sister, Sophia, who married Henry Lubker. Does anyone have further information about this John Schultz family of Platte County?

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