Queries N - Z of Hall County, Nebraska

Hall County Queries N - Z

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Neligh

Eugene Watson on 12/17/2003.

Seeking info on a John Neligh who, in the 1920's, was a Motorcycle officer with the Grand Island Police Department.

NORTH

Kaylynn Loveland (dec'd) on 11/12/2000.

John HARPER and Lucinda GANO were married at Lane, DeWitt County, IL in 1868. All their children were born in DeWitt County before the family moved to Nebraska in 1893. They first settled in Cameron Township, then in Wood River. John drove the hearse at Wood River for about 18 years. Children were: Emma, m. Gotlieb RIESLAND; Samuel, m. Fanny NORTH; Nora, m. Ira BRUNNER; Bertha, m. Andrew STONE; John Edward, m. Hester HOON.

O'NEILL

Eugene Watson on 12/17/2003.

Seeking descendants of Richard P. O'Neill, b. 1861 Kentucky, d. 1915 in Utah., m. Mary Ellen O'Brien, children, Ella, Besse, Lillian, Gerldine. Richard O'Neill was Gand Island, Nebraska Police Chief 1887-1889.

PATTERSON

Eileen Cloud on 00/00/0000.

John PATTERSON, an African American male who died in 1927, was employed by the Bradstreet Sale Barn which later became the 3rd City Livestock. He was employed as a horse dealer. Any information would be appreciated and if he is in any pics - that would be a true gift.

OTLEWSKI

Joe Otlewski on 12/31/2000.

Hello, I am looking for information on a OTLEWSKI, Frank he died Grand Island, Hall, NE Jan. 1976 he was born 15 Dec. 1907. I found out that he lived in Loup City, Sherman Cty.I am looking for any information at all on him. The only OTLEWSKI's that I can trace came from Germany to the US in 1881-1882. They went to Detroit, Mi. in 1883-1884. The two brothers were the only people with that surname to come to the USA as far as I know. Could you do a lookup of the death notice, or anything else for that matter?

PARTRIDGE

Eugene Watson on 10/23/2003.

Seeking descendants of Zelotes B. Partridge, b. 1845 Illinois, d. 1917 Grand Island, Nebraska, m. Hanna M. Depue, children, Carrie, Guy, Bingham, Everett, William. Zelotes Partridge was Grand Island Poalice Chief 1899-1901.

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PASSMORE

Eugene Watson on 10/25/2003.

Seeking descendants of Floyd W. Passmore, wife Jennie LNU..Children unknown. Floyd was a Grand Island, Nebraska police officer in 1915. He also worked for the railroad at one time.

PATTON

Ruth Harrah on 10/28/2003.

Seeking information on Samuel and Harriet CLAUSON PATTON. They were known to have resided in Doniphan, Hall, NE in the late 1880 and 1890's. Belle PATTON married Stephen STURM son of John T. and Lucinda VAN TASSELL STURM. Harriet died in 1933 but do not know where. Any help would be appreciated.

PETERSON

Rob & Mary Marra on 07/23/2003.

I am seeking information on Charles and Kate Peterson, Emma Peterson, and William C. Schroeder. Peter and Catarina Siek Schroeder were their parents. Peter was born in Germany 3/17/1842 and died in Grand Island, NE 3/26/1905. The children were probably born in Iowa after 1870.

POWERS

Eugene Watson on 10/22/2003.

Seeking descendats of Martin V. Powers, b. 1850 Illinois, m. Anna LNU (Last Name Unknown), children, lloy and Minna. Martin Powers ws Grand Island, Nebrsaka Police Chief 1921-1924.

RICKARDS

M. D. Hiatt on 00/00/0000.

I am looking for information on the RICKARDS & FELLOWS families. Lewis A. RICKARDS & Maria Antoinette FELLOWS RICKARDS.

ROSE

Eugene Watson on 10/22/2003.

Seeking descendants of Henry A. Rose, b. 1832 in Ohio. Died 1908 in Omaha, NE, buried in Grand Island, Nebraska city cemetery. Wife Minnie Wiggins. Had at least one son Augustus Henry Rose. Henry A. Rose was Hall County Sheriff 1866 -1867.

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RUPLE

J. Thomas Collins on 7/9/2003.

Looking for information and contacts for: Paul M RUPLE b. Fremont, IA in 1895, the son of William D. and Emma B. (MELL) RUPLE of Colorado Springs, CO as listed in the Hall GenWeb site listing of WWI Veterans. He married about Feb 1919 Opal HANSEN, the daughter of Hans P. HANSEN and Etta McCLENITHAN described in the Web site's Hall County Biographies. They had children Paul W. RUPLE, Phillis RUPLE and perhaps others (Raul and Lynn??). Opal apparently died about 1926 because Paul RUPLE re-married a Grace? about 1928 and had daughters Janet and Connie. Janet married a Heimbuch and Connie married a CARNEY. Any obits or other information on these people and their descendants would be greatly appreciated. I have research on the Mell line that I would be happy to share.

SCHNORF

Nancy Felton on 9/09/2001.

Looking for info on my great grand parents, John and Nancy Ruth SCHNORF, and some of their children: Inez m LAWREY, Minnie m LOWERY, Maurice m Cora CLARK, Goin m Alice SAMWAY. Any help appreciated. Posted: 5/02/2001. --- UPDATE: I am looking for an obituary and burial place of my g grandfather John SCHNORF, he was buried in Grand Island in 1930, Feb 7, also my g grandmother Nancy Ruth SCHNORF d there abt 1912. John SCHNORF was in the Salvation Army abt 1927-1930 in Grand Island and I would like to know about that and his second wife Cora WHITLEY of the Salvation Army. Any help appreciated.

SCHRITT

Kaylynn Loveland (dec'd) on 11/12/2000.

Frederich and Mary Magdalina KOCH SCHRITT came to America about 1900-1905. The family came to Hall County about 1910. Their children were: Martin, Gustov, John W., Gus, Fred, Tillie (Matilda?), and Pauline. Any information on these SCHRITT's would be appreciated.

SHERWOOD

Victoria Sherwood on 7/29/2003.

Trying to find names of ancestors of Donald Wayne Sherwood, son of Walker Sherwood, born in Hall County NE (Grand Island) around 1930.

SIEK

Jackie Little on 4/20/2018.

I am looking for pictures of my great grandfather, Hans Siek's siblings. His siblings are Catherine (m. Peter Schroeder), Anna (m. Charles Rief), Elsie/Elsabe (m. Mattheus Rauert), Carsten, Margaretha (m. Charles Guenther), Marie (m. Henry Lotz), Lena (m. Hans Sievers, Dick Koenig, and unknown), and Christina (m. Dick Koenig). I would really appreciate hearing from anyone that has any pictures of them that would be kind enough to send me an email of the picture. (Posted 4/18/2003).

Posted 4/20/2018. --- UPDATED: I have all the information from this query now. And some pictures too. Since then, we made contact with a German relative in Germany and he was the one who sent me a bunch of pictures that the family in Hall County sent to Germany. I have had some great results with this line. I'll be glad to share with others. Just send me a message. Thank you.

SNODGRASS

Eugene Watson on 10/22/2003.

Seeking info and descendants of James SNODGRASS, wife Matilda LNU, (Last Name Unknown). James SNODGRASS with Grand Island Police Chief 1915-1917. Was born Kansas about 1883.

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STANDLEY

Thomas Knapp on 4/8/2003.

I am researching the surnames of STANDLEY AND WORKMAN AND SIMMONS. Eldon workman STANDLEY was born 1892, June 1. His mothers' maiden name was WORKMAN. He married Sarah Janeamelia SIMMONS dob 1901 April 4. Eldon went to Reservation 1/2 of his life, and his daughter, Betty Lea STANDLEY, was born in Grand Island , Nebraska about 1928 +/- 4 years. Any help will be appreciated. Trying to find out where, when he went to reservation what his parents full names were...EITHER ELIC OR ALEC OR ALIC was his fathers' name..Eldon was in WW2.** and he ended up in Kansas.

STEELE

Pat Marshall on 00/00/0000.

Looking for verification of place of death for Fielding STEELE, who was presumably living with his daughter in Grand Island, Nebr, and died there in 1902. Body was taken to Neola, Iowa for burial. Looking for an obituary, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

STRAUB

Matthew D. Friend on 2/25/2018.

I am looking for any family history information on the widower George STRAUB (1831 PA), who came to Hall County, Nebraska sometime after 1870 with his children, Ellen (1859 PA), A. Etta (Sep 1860 PA), Ida M. (2 Jan 1862 PA), Gordon (1867 PA), Ann (1868 PA), and J. Allen (Oct 1869 PA) STRAUB. A. Etta STRAUB married to J. A. WEST (Jan 1855 MI) abt 1877 in Hall County, Nebraska and had the following children: Viola (1878 NE), Floyd (1879 NE), Infant child (1880 NE), and Earl (1888 NE) WEST. Ida M. STRAUB married to John F. FRIEND (27 Feb 1841 IN) on 1 Aug 1880 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska and had the following children: Laura E., John Franklin, Hattie Maud, James Floyd, Alicinons S., George H., Joseph Allen, Wilber Levie, Lawrence H., Emma Belle, Mable May, and Wray FRIEND. Anyone who has more information on any individuals in this query, please email me. Let’s exchange information.

STURM

Ruth Harrah on 10/28/2003.

Seeking information on the burial place of John T. and Lucinda VAN TASSELL STURM. They owned a 160 acre farm in the Doniphan, Hall, NE area. He worked as an assessor, enumerator, and had written many articles signed "Independent" or "X". They moved to the Doniphan area from Peoria IL in 1871. John died Sept. 4, 1904 and Lucinda died May 29, 1915. Thanks for your help in advance.

SWEENEY

Joe Newhouse on 6/14/2003.

Looking for the burial place of Paul SWEENEY. b. 10-3-1911 Greeley Co., NE. d. 11-7-1996 in Grand Island, NE. Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you.

TAYLOR

Eugene Watson on 10/22/2003.

Seeking descendants of Samuel Newton Taylor, b. 1864 Illinois, d. 1929 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, m. Octavia Alice Winn. Children Ira, and Franklin. Samuel Newton Taylor was Hall County Sheriff 1898-1905.

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THOMPSON

Revae on 11/2003.

Seeking birth record and information for James THOMPSON b. ca 1877, prob. Grand Island, Hall co. His family was listed in this location in 1880 census. W. W. THOMPSON, W, M, 56, Teamster, b. PA; IRE; Scot; Dora THOMPSON, W, F, 32, wife, IL; parents b. NY; Frank P. THOMPSON, M, W, 13, son, b. OR/ James W. THOMPSON, 3, son, b. Neb. Any record of James' birth or information on his parents would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

THORSPECKEN

Eugene Watson on 10/22/2003.

Seeking descendants of Augustus Thorspecken, b. 1831 Germany, d. 1876 Grand Island, NE,,m. Lucinda Hepner, Children Julia m. John Humberston, Augustus M. Theresa Hay, Hattie m. Jospehn Humberston, George. Augustus Thorspecken was a doctor and surgeon and served as Hall County sheriff 1868-1869.

TREBILCOCK

Susan Nokes on 3/2/2001.

Seeking contact with anyone researching the Trebilcock name in Douglas County. Have found in the 1900 California Census--Edna May TREBILCOCK, aged 10 (born March 12, 1909 in Grand Island, Nebraska--died October 28, 1990 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington) and Isabella TREBILCOCK, aged 14...died in 2000 in Washington State. They are enumerated with Eva RYAN (mother of Edna and Isabella) and Howard P. RYAN. Edna married Roscoe Virgil JONES April 02, 1926 in California. Isabella married Stanley MADISON and lived in Lakebay, Washington until her death 5 months ago, [Sept. 2000]. Seeking contact with anyone researching this family. Thank you, Susan.

VAN WIE

Eugene Watson on 10/23/2003.

Seeking info and descendants of John Van Wie, b. 1855 Illinois. m. Kate LNU. Children UNK. John was Grand Island, Nebraska City Marshal, 1881-1882 and again 1884-1887.

WESCOATT

Jennifer Wescoatt Jensen on 00/00/0000.

Wondering if anyone has info on Allen WESCOATT, born abt 1894 in Hall Co. Not sure what town, but his siblings were born and raised in Wood River. Allen is the son of Harry D Wescoatt and Florence SCHOOLEY. His siblings were Jay H Wescoatt and Riley Oscar Wescoatt.

WIESE

Norman Hjelmeland on 4/21/2003.

Seeking information regarding the family of Hans WIESE (b. 1843) and wife, Catherine (b. abt 1850). They lived in Wood River Township. Children were; Emma, John William, Charles Martin, Matilda M and August Paul Wiese.

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WHITE

Pam on 1/06/5001.

I am looking for information on Robert Frederick White who was born in Doniphan, Nebraska, November 15, 1890.

WILLIAMS

Bobby Goggins on 10/27/2001.

I would like information or research advice on my gg grandfather, John Hiram WILLIAMS, who is buried in the Wood River Cemetery. He was b. 05-18-1819; d. 03-22-1897. His wife was Virginia KERR WILLIAMS. They were married 10- 30-1851. Their children were James K. Williams; Ellen Isadora Williams; Charles M. Williams; *John Webster Williams (my great grandfather) who married *Cora Belle DONALDSON; Wilkinson Burk Williams; Oliver Perry Morton Williams; Maria Williams (GRIFFIS); and Cora Williams (WADDINGTON). I would love to go a little further back on his line, but I am stuck here. Please respond. Thank you!

WILLIAMSON

Eugene Watson on 1/17/2004.

Seeking info and descendants of a early Hall County resident. George WILLIAMSON. He was in Hall County in 1871. His wife was Sylvia and they had at least one dau., Alice. George died in Denver 2-27-1897. Was a Civil War Veteran.

WORTH

Dick Worth on 12/2/2001.

My Uncle ElmerWORTH was born in 1908 and lived part time with the Browns until 1917. The Browns lived next to Liberty Knoll School in Nance Co. I understand Elmer was born in Grand Island. My Grandmother was Bertha Mae BLACKWELL, married George Walter WORTH. My father, Walter Albert WORTH was born in 1904 in Oketo, Ka, but also lived with the Browns, as did his older sister Georgia who was adopted by the Browns. I would like to find a birth certificate and any other information for Elmer Monroe WORTH.

WOODARD

Mary Kay Ward on 1/13/2001.

Joel C. ASH married 2 Nov 1902 Phoebe WOODARD at Grand Island, Hall Co, Nebraska. Joel Clark ASH was born 9 Jun 1873 in Nebraska or Iowa and he died sometime after 1912 in Toppenish, Yakima Co, Washington. He was the son of Adam C. ASH and Mary Elizabeth RADABAUGH-CLARK [Adam ASH's 2nd marriage]. Joel C. ASH m 2 Nov 1902 in Grand Island, Hall Co, Nebraska, Carrie "Phoebe" WOODARD, dau. of Silas WOODARD and Carrie Bell KELLOGG. Joel C. and "Phoebe" WOODARD-ASH had 4 children: 1. Everett Allen ASH b 15 Sep 1905; 2. Perry E. ASH b 27 Oct 1910 m 1st Eileen STEARNS m 2nd Zola W. ANDERSON-STANTON; 3. Phoebe Rose ASH b 1912 died 10 days after birth. Associated names: ANDERSON, ASHLEMAN, BEDWELL, BOXLUTNER, FARRIS, FORBES, HATFIELD, HIGGENBOTHAM, KELLOGG, PEPPERD, POTTER, STANTON, STEARNS, RADABAUGH, RUFF. Please contact with info: Mary Kay Ward, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23225-2906. Thanks.

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