Dawson County,
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Posted Queries for January 1998

ADAMS posted by Frances Turner on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I have Jesse and Jayne Adams moving to Dawson Co., NE in 1915. If anyone has access to the 1920 Dawson Co., NE census, I would be eternally grateful for the info found there about them. Thanks! - Frances Turner Vancouver, WA

ARNOLD, DICKSON posted by Patti Horton on Thursday, January 1, 1998

-- I am searching for any information pertaining to my grandparents and/or their families: Cletis Elton ARNOLD b. 22 March 1906 in Sutherland, NE in 1929 m. Anna Mildred DICKSON b. 4 March 1904 resided most of their married life and are buried in Lagrange Wyoming. Cletis's parents: f.(unknown ARNOLD) m.(unknownSMITH?) Cletis's siblings: Dean, Leonard, Emmett, Wilda, (1 unknown?) Anna's parents: f. Henry Speed DICKSON m. Mina PERRIMAN Anna's siblings: Lial, Fern, Lucille, Ruth, Herman I am unsure whether Anna Dickson is from Custer Co. or even from NE, but it seems likely. It is rumored in our family that Arnold and Cozad, NE are named after my Arnold branch, so I would welcome any evidence to support this or help me in any way. A couple nice people, John Davis and Pam Reitsch are trying to find out what they can, but I'd certainly be pleased if anyone else has ANYTHING to contribute. Thanks, Patti Horton.

BJORK posted by Bobbi Rae Björk on Thursday, January 1, 1998

-- My name is Bobbi Rae Björk and I am researching my family roots. I am looking for my great-uncle whose name is JONAS ARON BJÖRK. Jonas Björk was born on July 25, 1886 in Ljusdal, Sweden. His parents were Lars Olsson Björk and Kerstin Ersdotter. Jonas emmigrated to USA in 1905 and the destination is thought to have been to Gothenburg, Nebraska. My grandfather Axel Björk is Jonas' brother. Please tell me anything about Jonas Aron Björk if you can. I can be reached at: Bobbi Björk, 722 Montgomery Street, Ogdensburg, New York 13669 -- (315) 394-9827

BROWN posted by Rob Brown on Thursday, January 1, 1998

-- Searching for BROWN. Daniel Jacob married Nancy Jewett, March 16, 1885. I don't know if their children or grandchildren remained in the area. Children names: Will, Goldie, Daniel, Lea, Mary, Fred, Lawrence, George Francis, Jessie. George Francis' children: Inan N. Velam L.,Geroge F., Estel D., Elmer L., Lloyd F, Lois Irene, Charles A., Dorothy Jean, Thelma L, Lester G., and Doris L. I would like to hear from anyone researching this line.

BUHMANN posted by Judy Buhmann on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am researching my Buhmann geneology. My ggrandfather was Edward W. BUHMANN. He along with my ggrandmother Margaretha Claussen Buhmann resided in Buffalo county in the NW quarter of Section 18 of the Aramada township from around 1882 until at least 1934.

CAMPBELL, WOOLLEY posted by Leita Spoto on Thursday, January 1, 1998

-- CAMPBELL, Jones Jackson and wife Lucy Roxanne WOOLLLEY. And children Dennis LeRoy, Jesse Ernest, and Sylvanis (Vanie) Jonas Jackson CAMPBELL had a blacksmith shop in Overton in early 1900's. Would like to share information on this family.

COMBS posted by Karen Combs Thomas on Thursday, January 1, 1998

-- Wilson H. COMBS - Searching for information on Wilson H. Combs or any Combs. Wilson was born in Ohio, but died in Lexington, Dawson County, NE. Wilson is a brother to my great grandfather William D. Combs. I have some info that I can share. Mostly about William D. Combs. Thanks.

CONLIN, DURYEE posted by Judy Arnold on Thursday, January 1, 1998

-- Understand that there are Conlin's buried in Highland Cemetery in Bertrand. My ggrandmother was Julia C. Conlin born in Canada to Timothy Conlin & Ellen Maloy both from Ireland and married Edward J. Duryee in Sidney and they lived in Lexington . Any information about Conlins would be appreciated. Jullia's brother Bert lived in Oxford at the time of her death.

CONLIN, DURYEA, DURYEE, MALOY, SMITH, WILEY posted by Judy Arnold on Thursday, January 1, 1998

-- in Sidney, Lexington, Bertrand, Oxford, Wood River. Oxford people may have owned a drugstore in the 1920's or 1930's.--Sarah WILEY SMITH was living in Cozad in 1912 and 1930. She was born in Cass Co. ca 1871 and was married to Albert J. SMITH, b. IL ca 1863. At least one of their children was born in St. Charles, IA; Mary Bertine was b. 2 Dec 1897. She married Raymond Vincent DURYEE (he later changed spelling to DURYEA) 2 Jun 1917 in Lexington, NE and they lived there until mid-1950's when they moved to CA. Am particularly interested in SMITHS as I have next to no info on them. The drug store in Oxford was owned by Edward DURYEE.

COOPER, WHEELOCK posted by Pam on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am looking for information on the following names: COOPER, Mark Terry, Died Nov 4 1919, Dawson County and Irene Adealine WHEELOCK, Died Feb 10, 1910 Dawson County. Thanks for any help.

CORKIN posted by Christy Logan Obermire on Thursday, January 1, 1998

CORKIN, Caroline Elisabeth (nee. Groves or Grove) b.14 July 1859 in Ohio d. 30 April 1935 in Lexington. We are looking for any info on her. We know she was first married to John Logan and had 3 children and lived in York Co. before marrying Jack Corkin after John's death. We would like to find information on "Carrie's" brother and any other info on Jack Corkin's family. Caroline was my great grandmother.

COZAD posted by John Hill on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am Looking For anyone related to John J Cozad Founder of Cozad, NE. his father was John Lewis Cozad. The first one of the line in Amer, was Jacques Cossart + wife Lydia Villems. They came over on a ship called "Du Pumerlander Krish" in1662 from Holland where his father was the burgermiester of Rotterdam. anyone who can help with this search I would greatly app. it. Thank you.

CROWDER posted by Sue Kissel on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Would like to contact IGI submitter for Amelia Crowder b 1876 Dawson, NE. Source states submitter's name and address not available.

CUDABACK posted by David A. Grierson on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Searching for Cudabacks & Allied family members persuing that family. Homer Herbert Cudaback, b. August 02, 1874, Overton, Dawson, NE; died September 13, 1909, his brother, Edy Guy Cudaback, b. May 09, 1873, Overton, Dawson, NE. Email me or send it to my home address: David A. Grierson, 37799 Apache Rd., Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622.

DALE posted by Paul Dale on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Willard DALE genealogy: Willard Edward Dale, b. 04/25/1861, Winnebeggo Co., Illinois, d. 12/02/1897; m. 12/06/1886, Sarah Lizzie Warner, b. 06/17/1864, Marshall Co., Illinois, d. 12/19/1912. Children: Myrtle Saphire Dale, b. 08/14/1887, Hitchcock Co., Trenton, Nebraska, d. 09/13/1892; Ernest Willard Dale, b. 12/30/1888, Hitchcock Co., Trenton, Nebraska; Truman Edward Dale, b. 09/24/1890, Fillmore Co., Grafton, Nebraska; Mable Catheren Dale/Sprott, b. 09/07/1882, Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska, d. 07/24/1936; Elmer Eugene Dale, b. 01/25/1895, Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska, d. 04/01/1959; Walter Washington Dale, b. 06/02/1897, Vanburnen Co., Iowa.

DAUGHERTY posted by Linda Dewey on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Hugh Franklin DAUGHERTY, b 1873, Coles County, Illinois to Cozad, Dawson County NE about 1900. Would like to know death date and information about descendants.

DEVINNY, KINNAN, STEAR, STIVERS posted by Judy Kay Roatcap-Haselwood on Thursday, January 1, 1998

My grandmother was Verna Viola DeVINNY(b: 7 March 1902). Her parents are Harry Meade DeVINNY (b: 3 December 1865 d:11 April 1945) and Lydia Jane STEAR (b: 22 January 1874 d: 22 January 1961). Lydia had the following brothers and sisters: Verna STEAR who married John WHITE; Lizzie STEAR who married ? STIVERS; Flo STEAR who married John KINNAN and had a daughter Ruth; Wilbur STEAR; John STEAR who married Lizzie; and Jake STEAR who married Mable and had a daughter Myrlte. I put together the information about Lydia's sisters and brothers from a box of photos and what is written on them. I believe most of these photos are of relatives from the STEAR family but am not sure. For more information on the photos, see the complete listing.

EARL, EARLL posted by Geneva Milligan Keinath on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am adding the EARLL name and I wonder if anyone would have an idea about how I could get more information. I have a lot of relatives in the Gothenburg/Cozad areas. Some I am familiar with, some not. After my mother died, my cousin and I decided to make a family tree that is as extensive as we can make it for our families and those who might be interested in the future. Any help you can give me, I would appreciate. My grandfather was Warren Earll.

EDWARDS posted by Cindy Yates on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am looking for any inf. on my gggrandmothers sister Mary F.(Jones) EDWARDS who lived in Sumner, Ne in 1908. She was 51 in 1908.

FLETCHER posted by Mark Fletcher on Thursday, January 1, 1998

FLETCHER. Samuel, Matilda Ann, and ?? Members of the party involved in the PLUM CREEK MASSACRE of 1864. I would like to locate a detailed description of the event and the names of all members of the party.

HALDEMAN, HOLDEMAN, HOLDERMAN posted by Gloria Motter on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am trying to find decendants of Jacob HOLDEMAN/HOLDERMAN (also could be HALDEMAN ).Migrated from Pa. to Darke Co. to Dawson Co. Ne.His wife's name was Mary Brickley.They moved to Ne. after 1850.also a Jacob or John Henry Holdeman had a wife that died in Dawson Co.10-15-1886.He was a farmer.

JOHNSON, MADDOX, MILLHOUSE posted by SJJansen@aol.com on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am researching Millhouse, Johnson, Maddox in Dawson Co.

JOHNSON, THOM, THOMS posted by Kay Diers on Thursday, January 1, 1998

William THOMS married Minnie JOHNSON (born 10/6/1901 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co. NE) before 1922 in Nebraska or South Dakota or Minnesota. Had children named Harold, Lorraine, Lucille, Clarence and Wesley.

BAILEY, JOHNSON, LARSON, LIERK, MILTON, SORENSEN, YOUNGBERG posted by Kay Diers on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Olaf JOHNSON and Kristinse SORENSEN. They lived in Dawson County for a short time and then moved to a farm south of Brady, Lincoln Co. NE. They had 11 Children: John H., an infant named Harry, Harry S., Mary Wihelmina, Louisa married Walfred Larson, Annie married George Bailey, Mayme married Charles Lierk, Benjamin, Milton, Leif married Sadie Youngberg and Ray. These children lived in Lincoln and Dawson Counties, Nebraska.

BOETTCHER, JOHNSON, SOLES, SOULES, SOWLES posted by Kay Diers on Thursday, January 1, 1998

John H. JOHNSON (born 12/31/1876 in North Platte) and Mary Ann (nickname Mamie) SOULES, born 2/25/1881 in Gothenburg, and died 4/19/1963. Married 8/15/1900. Minnie Almira born 10/6/1901, Ellsworth LeRoy born 11/3/1903, Melvin Harry born 10/19/1905 and Lois Viola Kristena born 2/3/1909. All born in Dawson Co. NE. They were divorced in August 1918. Searching for this couple/family in the 1900/1910 censuses. In 1920, John and the two boys are in Farnam Twp. Dawson Co. NE. On Jan. 4, 1919, Mary Ann Soules married William BOETTCHER. They had a son named Robert born 6/13/1921. Living in Watertown, S.D. in 1920.

JOHNSON posted by Randy G. Johnson on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am seeking any information on Christina JOHNSON and her 2 sons Hans and Oliver. They lived in the Blaine Precinct of Dawson County on the 1900 Census. Christina was born in Sweden in Dec of 1814. The sons also born in Sweden, Hans in Sept of 1840 and Oliver in Nov of 1855. Any information I could find to track this family would be greatly appreciated. Randy G. Johnson, 361 Municipal Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95838.

KEHR, MEYER posted by Robert Kehr on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Descendants of Henry KEHR and Elizabeth MEYER. - Robert Kehr, P.O. Box 746, Lakehead, CA. 96051, (phone: 916 926 0970h or 916 238 2400w)

KLECKNER posted by Charles Kleckner on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Would like info on William Bigley Kleckner in the counties of Dawson,Buffalo, or Custer during 1870 to 1930. Wife Mary Horne Kleckner, five sons Archie, Clyde, Joe, Lawrence, and Ray. One daughter Melissa. Would like any history or facts on DOB or place of origin.

KNAGGS posted by Barbara Liedtke on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am looking for any relatives of William Henry Knaggs, early mayor of Kearney, Buffalo County, NE, who died in 1921.

KNISPEL posted by Barbara Liedtke on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am looking for any information or relatives of Henry Knispel originally of Poland, first settled in Munson, PA before moving to Dawson County, NE.

KOPF posted by Barbara Liedtke on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am looking for any relatives/ancestors or descendants/ of Nick Kopf, early settler to Dawson County, NE.

KOSTMAN, LENZ posted by Bette Procknow on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Am looking for Lillian Kostman, my husband's mother. According to his birth certificate, she was born in Gothenburg, NE about 1914. Would like to know who her parents were. They moved to the Kallispell, MT area after leaving NE. He was born in Helena, MT. His father's name is Alfred J. LENZ. Would appreciate any info. Thank you.

LARSON, LOGAN posted by Christy Logan Obermire on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Looking for new info on John Larson, from Gothenburg; his brother, Andrew, from Ringold(?) and to see if a Jno Larson from Overton is related to John and Andrew. This data i got from the 1890 farmers list. John was my great grandfather from Sweden. I'm looking for any info on them that I can find.

LORENSEN, LORENTZEN posted by Kerry Lorentzen-Pritchard on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am looking for the LORENTZEN/LORENSEN families of Dawson County, Lexington, NE. I am trying to find my grandfather, Jack Emil LORENTZEN, b. 1885 and his family. We know nothing about him til he was 35 y.o. I really need help with this one!

LOYD, LYSTER posted by Ruby L. Ewart on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Seeking information on John T. LYSTER (Lister) found on the 1900 NE soundex in Dawson Co. Was he son of William LYSTER and Lucinda LOYD of Fillmore Co., NE, 1880, and formerly of Sullivan Co., IN.

EMBREE, MCCONNELL posted by Joe Priest on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Am looking for information concerning the McConnell and Embree who lived in Dawson County between about 1888 and 1896.

MCFEE posted by Chris Duclos on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Need any information on a listing for Dawson County found in the SOLDIERS/SAILORS/MARINES ROSTER, POST#69 of 1923 which consists of a Register of World War One veterans living in Dawson County. The entry I'm interested in is found on page 127 as follows:
McFee, Robt, British Subject, Co. A 6th s.F., Dundee, Scotland
Believe this man to be a relative of my grandfather, Gilbert McFee b. 1879 in Dundee. Does anyone know what the "Co. A 6th s.F." stands for? Does anyone know anything about Robert McFee, living in Dawson County in 1923?

MCGRATH posted by matingly@kdsi.net on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I'm looking for information on John H. MCGRATH and wife Rachel Jane who are buried in Grace Cemetery near Cozad. I can't find him listed on the 1900 census, yet she died in 1896. I believe he would have lived in the area in 1900. He died in 1912.

MCJILTON posted by Belinda Hudec on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am looking for information on Joseph William McJilton and his family who moved to Elm Creek in the early 1890's. There is a L.W. McJIlton listed in the Nebraska State Gazetter 1890-1891 Farmers List who is listed as living in Elm Creek with Buffalo County P.O. Could this be the same man? Does anyone have any information on the McJilton's. Two children were born there after the families arrival from Kansas.

MILLS posted by Saskia Mills on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am researching the MILLS family, early residents of Sumner, Dawson Co., NE.

MORGAN posted by Sharon McKenzie on Thursday, January 1, 1998

MORGAN, Thomas K. born January 17, 1828 in Canada, died October 04, 1877 in Milford, Seward County, Nebraska. Married, in Iowa in 1853, to Mary Jane HENDRICKS who was born in 1834 in Indiana, died in 1898 in Milford, Seward County, Nebraska. They had 10 children. After his death, at least 2 of the children, Lille Mae MORGAN and Cora Belle MORGAN, moved to the Farnam area. I have information about 2 branches of the family who are in California. I'm interested in contacting any other members of this family to share information.

MURRAY posted by James Murray on Thursday, January 1, 1998

My grandfather Phillip William Murray and family farmed near Eddyville 1910-1924. Would appreciate any information relating to them.

NICHOLS posted by Lyle Nichols on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Researching HIRAM CLINTON NICHOLS. Have obituary that states his home was in Gallagher's Canyon, south of Cozad. He and his wife, Euphemia, moved to this area in 1882. If you have any information, would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

PAYNE, SHELDON posted by Debbie Payne on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am researching my husband's family, especially his great-grandfather, William Harrison SHELDON, who was born in Plattsmouth, Cass County, NE on Mar 28, 1889, and died Aug 20, 1985 in Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, where he is buried. On Jul 31, 1918 he married Lelia Olive GALLIGAN (adopted BENNETT). in Sidney, NE. Harrison was the son of Joseph Martin SHELDON and Nellie MASON. At some point, Harrison and Lelia lived in Morrill Co. NE, because at least one child was born there.

ALLEN, PEARSON posted by Judy on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Searching for any info on DORA CATHERINE ALLEN PEARSON b. June 11, 1872 in Illinois d. March 16, 1958 in Cozad, Dawson County, NE. Dora married MAHLEN ELLSWORTH PEARSON in Broken Bow, NE on June 13, 1886. Will share lots of ALLEN genealogy.

HARDIN, PARKIN, PERRY posted by Gloria Lamm on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Ernest PERRY, b. 2/29/1880, was living in Cozad in 1917 when he married Mildred PARKIN. (He was born in Iowa but moved with his family to Kearney, NE about 1885. Mildred was b. in 1894 in Box Butte County but grew up in Eustis.) The couple raised 10 children in Cozad. Ernest died in 1940 and Mildred in 1954. Ernest was previously married to Eva HARDIN but was divorced in 1914.

PETERS posted by Kathy Story on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Francis C. Peters, Welthy and Ashley Peters, George Earl Peters.

PHELPS posted by David G. Phelps on Thursday, January 1, 1998

PHELPS, John G. - I am looking for information on the John G. Phelps family who lived in the Cozad area in the late 1800's. I have information that he died and was buried in the Cozad area. I have looked at the two cemetaries near Cozad (the one east of town and the one south of town)with no luck. He had children Daisy, Fred, Walter, and Lou. He was the brother of Frank P. Phelps who lived in the Logan county area. Any help would be much appreciated.

PHILLIPS posted by Mike Lammens on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Looking for birth and marriage info on Daniel Phillips, lived in Cozad around 1900 (moved to Los Angeles area around 1918, I think). He had four daughters, Fanchon, Ruth, Nellie and Pearl.

PHILLIPS posted by Lee Phillips on Thursday, January 1, 1998

PHILLIPS, Bert, in Dawson County, lived in Cozad and/or Lexington 1910 to 1915. Brother of Ernie Phillips(?) from Chicago, Ill. Will share information.

PICKERILL posted by Bart Popowski on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Benjamin F. Pickerill was in Wood River Precinct and a member of GAR Post 314 in Dawson. spelling variant PickerEll. Hope I can help and be helped.

RINE posted by WCRudy1058@aol.com on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am seeking information about the family and descendents of Wesley Rine who settled in Gothenburg in the early 1900's. He was originally from Snyder County, PA and had two twin brothers named William and Jacob Rine who lived in Northumberland County, PA and died there about 1947. I am a descendant of William Rine and would like to hear from any descendents of Wesley.

RINE posted by WCRudy1058@aol.com on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am seeking information about John W. Rine and his family who were living in Timber Creek Township in Nance County acoording to the 1900 census. John later went to Gothenburg, Nebraska where he still lived in 1946. Some of his children's names were Arvin George, Harry T., William V., Murray, Joseph, Jennie and Ruth. John W. was born in 1860 in PA as was his wife Agnes. Any help is appreciated.

SAGE, WALKER posted by LaDonna Young on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Looking for info on William E. SAGE & Lucy Mae WALKER married in Farnam, 1886. Three children born in Farnam.

MOORE, SLACK posted by David J. O'Connor on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Nimrod Ewell SLACK married Jennie F. MOORE in Lexington, Dawson County, 10/9/1889 (I have copy of marriage certificate). He was from Loudoun County, VA, and his parents were James Slack and Ann Marie Triplett. She was from Iowa, and her parents were John T. Moore and Emma Johnson. In 1900 census they were residing her parent's household in the Wood River Precinct of County. They had children Leslie (6 yrs) and Clifford (7 mos). Looking for additional info on them in Nebraska. Can provide good genealogy several generations back in Virginia. David J. O'Connor, Arlington, VA (Loudoun County, VA Slack researcher)

OWENS, STULL posted by Inez Jackson on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Ira Irwin STULL and his wife Alice Lue (OWENS) Stull. They lived in Gothenburg most of their lives. Would love to hear from anyone who has ties with this surname.

This email address is bouncing. Inez, Betty Collicutt has some information for you. Could you please contact me with your new email address?

SYDENHAM posted by Barbara Liedtke on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am looking for any relatives of Moses Sydenham, editor of the "Central Star of the Empire."

TICKLE posted by Dottie Delano on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Information in general on the surname TICKLE. Several cousins presently live in Custer County, some have moved to Dawson County. My father, Garland, was the son of Sam and Clara (Oberg) Tickle. Sam and Clara Tickle homesteaded at Talin Table then moved to Dawson Co. My father was married to Doris Ollendorf who presently resides in Dawson Co. (Gothenburg).

TYLER posted by Laura Clark on Thursday, January 1, 1998

I am trying to find out information on my Great Grandfather, Albert Nay Tyler. I have not even been able to find out who his parents were, or if he had any siblings. The only thing I know about him is that he married Lillie May Prichard in Dawson County, NE, on 16 Oct 1881, and they eventually ended up in the Washington/Oregon/Idaho area in the late 1800s or early 1900s. I believe there may be a possibility he is related to Joseph Tyler of Lexington. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

SPENCER, WILSON posted by Dale Wilson Castle on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Searching for info. regarding WILSON and SPENCER. My grandfather Albert M. WILSON is buried at Peckham Cemetery in Gothenberg, NE, born 1869, d.1935, married Sylvia Delcina SPENCER circa 1890. I think that others Wilsons and Spencers may be a buried at Peckham Cem. but not sure. Alberts father was Theodore Hurd WILSON born 1845 in Illinois, his father was James J. WILSON of Ontario, New York, born in 1814. Any information regarding these families would be appreciated.

WINTERS posted by Mary Lee Eckes Henson on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Am looking for information about Tom J. WINTERS b 1869 IN and wife Hannah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Eckes Winters b 1854 Lewis Co. VA/WV. Tom was listed as a farmer in 1900 Dawson Co.. census but couldn't find them in the 1910 census. There were 2 children living with them but not theirs. Did the Orphan train come through Lexington?

ECKES, WINTERS posted by William Sheridan Eckess, Jr. on Thursday, January 1, 1998

My great grandmother may have been living with her daughter Hannah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Eckes Winters when she died. Hannah was the wife of Thomas J. Winters who lived in Dawson County, Platte Township in the 1885 and 1900 census. We originally thought that Mary Catherine died in Falls River, KS, Greenwood County, where her husband Jacob Eckes died 5 August 1888. We would like to know if their was a 1895 census for Dawson Co.NE? Is their a way to find out if she was buried there and when she died?

WOLLEN posted by Kayfleming@aol.com on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Looking for information on children of Trustin H. and Opal WOLLEN who lived in Lexington and Gothenberg in the 1940s to 1970s. Known are two girls: Gloria Ann who was killed in a car accident 1946 at age 18 and Mary Lou b. 1924. Is Mary Lou still in the area? Whom did she marry?

DAWSON, YORK posted by Cheryl Wixon Gocken on Thursday, January 1, 1998

Looking for descendants of Cadet and Audrey May "Dot" DAWSON YORK. She was b 1 Sep 1883 Milford, Iroquois Co., IL; d 13 Aug 1965 Cozad, Dawson Co., NE. Would like info on them and their children for annual THOMAS reunion held in Iroquois Co., IL - Cheryl Wixon Gocken 2050E 1150N RD, Milford, IL 60953-6123.

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