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Obit or death record Dawson, Nebraska Flora Mabel Biddinger-Soper- Wellman

shar454 — 2013-03-27 13:18:38Z

Flora born: April 16 1859 Buchanan County, Iowa.
Parents: Henry Biddinger and Sarah M. McBee.
Married Adoniram R. Soper 1879 Buchanan, Iowa
Children: Eugene Harry Soper and Lowell William Soper.

Married Andrew Wellman, Nebraska

The last information I have on her is the 1940 census and an obit of her brother James William Biddinger 1941 that says she is in Lexington, Nebraska.

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15333851/person/1636847502

Re: DR. SWANCUTT

Molly_Nightingale — 2013-02-19 10:35:07Z

Is it possible that this story could actually be a combination of more than one incident? I have researched this murder as described and located two stories.

The first fits the name but not the incident. Lt. Beaufort Swancutt murdered his Long Beach, CA girlfriend and several others on March 5, 1944. (Search for "Swancutt, murder" to read newspaper articles about the incident. This is one example: http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19440708&... )

The other is a California murder involving a man by a different name, but otherwise fitting the description. Raymond “Rattlesnake James” Lisenba, also known as Robert S. James, stuck his pregnant wife's foot in a box containing two rattlesnakes. She didn't die from the bites, so he drowned her in the bathtub. This incident happened in 1935, but the murderer was executed in 1942. Here are two sites describing the murder: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattlesnake_James

http://murderrevisited.blogspot.com/

I realize this doesn't cover the description of the murderer being a chiropractor, but it is I all could find.

specific date of death Andrew Youngberg

jonelson65 — 2013-01-29 03:35:29Z

Andrew Youngberg (b. 13 Sep 1845, Sweden)died in Gothenburg in 1920. Only the year shows on his gravemarker (Findagrave.com. Trying to find specific date of death and possible obit.
Thanks.
Jon

Re: Levi, Scott, and Frederick Dunn

RBestrom7380 — 2012-12-13 04:52:58Z

Your posted family tree:
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/38883323/person/19352225781

Has a lot of information that volunteer "researchers" could use to fully identify who you seek and with other criteria information such as their date of birth, etc. Some volunteer "researchers" don't actually look for information that you might already have or suggest sites that clearly won't help you.

In this case, you identified Washington Dunn was born in New York, your search should begin there. The children also were born in NY.

Re: Levi, Scott, and Frederick Dunn

RBestrom7380 — 2012-12-13 04:33:34Z

This site Clearly identifies Birth Certificates ONLY from 1904...

Re: Levi, Scott, and Frederick Dunn

judyartley53 — 2012-12-13 00:42:50Z

Hi,

Have you tried getting copies of the birth certificates from the nebraska dept. health & human services, http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/pages/vitalrecords.aspx. Successful Searching!

Re: Identity of Old School Building two miles north of Cottonwood Cemetery, north-east of Cozad

judyartley53 — 2012-12-13 00:27:17Z

Hi,

I bet the Dawson County Historical Society, www.dchsmuseum.com/ can help you with this information. Successful Searching!

Obituary Look up for Lexington

debrawaggoner132 — 2012-10-28 19:38:06Z

Hi -

I need a couple of obituaries and I was wondering if anyone here does look ups or if they are online somewhere?

I am looking for :
Ezra Alonzo Good died 12-11-1994 buried in Lexington
Grace Duguay Good died 4-11-1992 buried in Lexington

Grace was from the Cozad area so I am hoping that the Lexington or Cozad paper had the obituaries.

Thanks-
deb

Re: Conroy-McDonnell-YorkCo.and Eddyville,NE

ampmmesser — 2012-08-07 06:01:50Z

Hi, my name is Paula Walters Messer. My grandmother was Cecilia Marguerite Conroy Walters. She married my grandfather, Clyde Clinton Walters in 1916.
On 11 Dec 1918, my father, Cecil Paul Walters was born. Cecilia died three days later on 14 Dec 1918, from the flu epidemic.
I hope this will help you know a little about Cecilia.

Re: Earhart & Brouillette of Farnam

dougbrouillette — 2012-07-05 17:52:01Z

Mother's maiden name Earhart

Levi, Scott, and Frederick Dunn

mBuffett60 — 2012-03-26 11:57:37Z

Washington Dunn had 3 sons who settled in Dawson County, Nebraska. Levi (b. 1850), Frederick (b. 1852) and Scott (b. 1861). Levi married Elizabeth Sherman, Frederick married Sarah Jane Virgil and Scott married Elizabeth Bruner.
I'm hoping that someone in this family knows the FATHER OF WASHINGTON DUNN.
If I can find the name of the grandfather of these three boys. We may have this Dunn family back to 1752. Please contact me if you have a connection to this family.

Re: Dunn, Levi and Washington

Rudnjack — 2012-03-14 07:08:49Z

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nedawson/cemetery/evergree...

Go here for the listing

Jackie

Dunn, Levi and Washington

mBuffett60 — 2012-03-13 19:35:38Z

Levi A. Dunn married to Elizabeth Sherman lived in Dawson county Nebraska and raised three children that I know of:
Pearl 1881, Forest Grover 1884 and Eva 1890.
there are lots in Evergreen Cemetery in Lexington, Dawson co., Nebraska that lists L.A. Dunn and #4 Washington E.

Washington Eugene Dunn was the father of Levi A.
Can anyone find the complete listing for this cemetery???
I've been hunting for these people for years!

Identity of Old School Building two miles north of Cottonwood Cemetery, north-east of Cozad

Molly_Nightingale — 2012-03-10 09:01:36Z

There is an old school building two miles north of Cottonwood Cemetery, on the east side of the road, in the middle of a farmstead.

The school my grandmother attended was just across the section line to north. This area is now a field, with some trees against the edge. I was hoping this building was originally my grandma's old school, but it's window and entrance formation doesn't match the photo I have from about 1920.

Does anyone one know the history of this building?

What happened to the Bethel Church building at Cottonwood Cemetery, north of Cozad?

Molly_Nightingale — 2012-03-10 08:50:27Z

After attending a recent burial at Cottonwood Cemetery, my Dad drove me past a farmstead two miles west of Cozad and pointed out a very long barn. He said he had been told that the north end of this barn is the old Bethel Church building that used to be on the east side of the Cottonwood (or Bethel) Cemetery. The area where the church used to stand is now part of the cemetery.

For anyone researching Cozad ancestors who came from Barren County, KY, this church was on the eastern edge of their settlement, and many attended there.

Does anyone know if any church records survived?

Re: Indian Raids mid 1880s

HeatherGutcher — 2012-01-04 03:09:19Z

Oh i dont know...maybe from my great grandfather himself who was born there? There were many renegade braves running around at that time who were part of the group under Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.It is entirely possible that they traveled as far south as Nebraska. There also used to be pages in my family bible that had recorded the incident so...i do not believe that it would be made up if was in the family bible.

Re: Indian Raids mid 1880s

Russ_Czaplewski — 2012-01-02 01:37:50Z

There were no "Indian Raids" in that area in that decade. Where on earth did you get such a story?

Re: Off-sibject

rmemazz — 2011-12-21 04:44:15Z

New email address:
margaretmesserquick@yahoo.com

American Lutheran Cemetery Pics or Records

brittblee — 2011-08-19 15:49:27Z

Does anyone have photos of those buried at the American Lutheran Cemetery in Gothenburg? Or does anyone know if records were kept of those who were buried there? I am looking specifically for pics, records or obits for Herman W Brade (Dec 1848-Dec 1902) and his father William H Brade (Jun 1818- May 1903). Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Brittaney
britt12277@aol.com

Atlas of Dawson County, 1976

havensmom — 2011-07-21 01:09:32Z

I have this Atlas of Dawson County, compiled 1976 by Midwest Atlas Co., Lincoln, NE. Contains maps, plats of the townships, rural directory, pictures of schools, churches, articles of history, advertising, etc. I will do lookups or I'd be glad to sell this to anyone interested. It's in very good condition, just a slight bit of water damage to the cover.

I will take tombstone pics

Rudnjack — 2011-07-07 03:37:13Z

Just a reminder that I will take tombstone pictures in Cozad and Hewitt cemeteries.
Jackie

Meehan Family Album - Nebraska Pictures

blountc — 2011-07-04 18:13:46Z

Lost Family Album: Surnames include Meehan, Freeman, vonOhlen, Speese, Brown, Boswell, Handsor, Prisby. Locations primarily Nebraska, Illinois, Canada but several others included. Period mid-1800’s to 1960’s. Primary family names are Meehan (front half of album) and Boswell (back half of album). Both families are racially mixed but primarily African American/Canadian. Most pictures are of family members, but there are some landscapes in Nebraska such as the North Loup River.

The album itself is about 14” X 14” in size and has a dark brown cover – the word Maywood may be visible on the front. Many pictures are labeled on the back but most, if not all, have a small hand written label underneath the picture (on ruled school paper).

The album was in a briefcase that was checked on an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Chicago in 1973. The briefcase could not be found when the plane landed at O’Hara Airport. Several months after the trip, someone called my brother and said they were in Ohio and that they had picked up a briefcase by mistake when flying from Los Angeles. The person was asked to return the bag to American Airlines. Unfortunately, my brother did not get the caller’s name or any other identifying information. The briefcase was never returned.

Although many years have passed and several family members are no longer alive, I continue to search for the album and family treasures it contains. I would be grateful for the album, individual pictures or any leads that would help locate this item. If you believe you have seen the album or any of the pictures please contact me.

The attached picture taken in front of sod house in Dawson County. It is similar to those in lost album.

Indian Raids mid 1880s

HeatherGutcher — 2011-06-21 21:36:49Z

Seeking any information on an indian raid that would have happened near Overton, Nebraska during the summer of 1884. Could possibly have been in another area of Dawson County. Sir name attached to search is Stevens. Land owner's name was Henry R. Stevens.

Clement Mulhair and son Clement

ljsma61 — 2011-04-19 13:22:26Z

I am loking for any info on this family. Would really like their obits.

Naturalization records

JudyOldziewski — 2011-03-19 18:56:48Z

I found several members of the Berger family listed in the naturalization records index for Dawson County. The index page states to obtain copies of the records see instructions on the USGenweb Archives page. I cannot seen to find those instructions. I would appreciate either the actual information or the site address where I can get the instructions.

Thanks Judy

William and Sarah Graves Gregg

MaggieJones24 — 2011-02-26 23:25:52Z

According to 1930 census and social security death indexed Sarah Graves Gregg died in August 1971 and last residence was Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska. I am trying to locate where she is buried. I have not been able to locate information on her husband, William Gregg. He was born on the 30th of July 1873 and still alive in the 1930 census. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

Cemetery Pictures

Rudnjack — 2011-02-16 21:40:39Z

I will take tombstone pictures in Cozad and Hewitt cemeteries.
Jackie

Re: Off-sibject

rmemazz — 2010-07-31 00:19:25Z

CORRECION:
The way the obit read gave the impression that Dwight Peterson's mother, Lourena Ethel Jones-Peterson, was still living.

Lourena Ethel Jones-Peterson passed 1983 CA.

Re: Off-sibject

rmemazz — 2010-06-19 03:02:29Z

Harold Peterson
Posted: Thursday, May 6th, 2010
BY: Staff
Harold Dwight Peterson, 91, born in Gothenburg, Neb. in September 1918, has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2010 with his wife, Marvelle Peterson, by his side.

Harold and Marvelle celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 20, 2009.

Harold moved to San Luis Obispo County in 1939 and is well known for his charitable work there. He became a successful businessman, in 1952 with his company, H.D. Peterson Contracting.

After Harold and Marvelle were married [2nd marriage for both] they developed H.D. Peterson Welding and Peterson UCart.

He was very proud of his projects in our community and of the seal-coating projects throughout the state of California.
He was a member of The Elks Lodge BPOE No. 322.

In 2002, Harold and Marvelle were crowned king and queen of Atascadero Colony Days of which they both were very proud.

Harold is survived by his loving wife, Marvelle; his son, Dwight & Joyce Peterson [Dwight's mother: Lourena Ethel Jones-Peterson] and grandsons, Shane Peterson (Shannon) and Jason Peterson.

He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great and great grandchildren.

As the oldest of nine children, he is survived by sister, Dorothy and brothers, Blane, Glen, Loyd, Brian, Doug and Larry.

He is preceded in death by brother, William Peterson and stepsons, Charles and Don Jones [Marvelle's sons by 1st marriage].

Harold will be dearly missed by family, friends and members of the community of Atascadero who cherish their memories of him.

At his request, there will be no services at this time.
A memorial service will be at Atascadero Elks Lodge on Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Re: Off-sibject

rmemazz — 2010-06-19 02:53:18Z

My half-brother is a grandson of Oscar Peterson.
My Brother's father was Harold D. Peterson, who has just passed.
I would like to contact any of the descendents of Oscar Peterson to be able to give my brother a bit of his ancestry.

I do not see how to contact you privately.
My Email : rmemazz@charter.net

Burgett/Gill Families

astevens128 — 2010-02-24 21:51:47Z

I am looking for information on Nora Gill Burgett and the Gills of Dawson county. I know she born in 1881 in West Virginia and she died in 1926. I know that her family migrated from West Virginia towrads the end of the 19th century.

Re: Livingston, NE

myrlnwilson — 2010-02-13 23:08:48Z

Hi,

If your looking for Nebraska is town is not Livingston
but Lexington,Nebraska...in Dawson Co. midway between
North Platte and Grand Island,Nebraska on highway
I.80
Its about 200 miles from where i live and have been
there many times while traveling to Lincoln,Nb.
Maybe that will help you get your information straighted
out....
Myrlene

Livingston, NE

mrewey — 2010-02-10 04:35:20Z

Was there a Livingston, NE in the 1870's. I have found reference to a birth during that time, but cannot find any such town, village, city or county.

Mike Rewey

Rude, Robert Hugh

blakekritzberg — 2010-01-04 05:49:37Z

I am looking for any information on Robert Hugh Rude, my paternal grandfather, who married Lucile Thompson (later Lucile Thompson Peterson) of Gothenburg in Dawson County sometime before 1938. I know nothing about him, it would be wonderful to see a picture or learn something about his family. Grateful for anyone who might have some knowledge and be so kind as to contact me.

Bassett/Stone family

123raym — 2009-10-03 03:55:44Z

I would like information on Adelia Stone who married John Henry Bassett. They lived around Cozad, NE. Thank you.

Re: Potter-Tillotson

jlmurray591 — 2009-09-11 02:37:47Z

Ralph E. Potter was the son of Melvin Ira Potter (1872-1944) and Elzina Boon. Melvin Ira was the son of Ira Melvin Potter (1840-1916) and Susan Curtis 1844-1930).
Ira Melvin was the son of John Ellis Potter and Sarah Gray.
See Sumner Cemetery at findagrave.com
Jean

Potter-Tillotson

traciebruns — 2009-09-08 16:26:47Z

I'm researching the Potter's that possibly have originated from the Sumner, Ne area. Ralph Potter was born June 28 1908 in Overton, Ne. He married Helen Marie Tillotson Dec 31, 1931. I've been unable to track down his parents or any family before Ralph.

William A. Pollock

Appaloosa2003 — 2009-09-03 01:22:03Z

Died in Buffalo, Dawson, Nebraska on 09 Jan 1908. Looking for where he was buried.

Obit Request, Gothenberg

cantrelldr1 — 2009-07-21 15:12:03Z

I'm looking for obits for :
Pauline (Hohnstein) Kniss died 8/3/1982
Paul H Kniss died 1/25/1984
Can someone help me
Thank you

US Army Air Force PVT. Robert L. Looney - World War II MIA

garyngina — 2009-05-12 00:22:02Z

I'm trying to find any information on the late Army Air Force PVT Robert L. Looney, or his family. PVT Looney was the radio operator on a C-87 military transport aircraft, when it disappeared on a flight between India and China, on April 9, 1943, over the "Hump". He and the other members of his crew were declared missing in action and presumed dead. On October 16, 2008, the wreckage of his aircraft was finally found in a remote, mountainous region of northeast India. I have been able to verify that his parents were the late William F. Looney and the late Thelma J. Marsh Looney. He was born about 1922 in Tennessee and was a graduate of the 1940 class of Lexington (Nebraska) High School, in Dawson County.

Gary Zaetz
Telephone: (919) 851-2242
email: garyngina@earthlink.net

Re: Off-sibject

sjobman — 2009-01-19 00:19:29Z

Oscar Peterson still has family living in Gothenburg. If you would like more information, please email me privately. Let me know what you would like to know and I'll talk to them. Some of his sons are living here.

Re: Off-sibject

sjobman — 2009-01-18 01:35:47Z

I knew an Oscar Peterson who lived in Gothenburg until he died a few years ago. This may be a different Oscar Peterson - and if it is, there was also another Oscar Peterson who lived in Gothenburg and some of his family still live here. Let me do a little checking around.

Re: Off-sibject

rmemazz — 2009-01-17 22:29:53Z

Sorry to jump in here with a question that is off-subject, please forgive....

Since I have read that you live in Gothenburg, NE could you tell me if you know of any Peterson family descendants whose ancestors have lived there since 1900?

I am looking for information for this family descendants:
Oscar Peterson 16 Apr 1897 died Oct 1986 Gothenburg, Dawson, Nebraska...perhaps an obit would list family members?

I have him listed in the 1900 census at 3 years old, son of William & Emma Peterson of Walker, Lincoln NE. But I know he continued to live there through the 1940's

Perhaps the 1910 & 1920 census may list him?
Any ideas or suggestions are welcome

obit in Lexington please

pjskelton919 — 2009-01-03 06:52:33Z

Would like to have a copy of the obit for
Robert Lee McReynolds - d. 17 May 1947 in Lexington, Dawson Co.
Thank you for your help.

Re: Burials in Evergreen Cemetery, Lexington

badrobin — 2008-10-14 00:36:11Z

I am not related to your line, but have family in Dawson County, Nebraska.

At this web address: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=...

You will find Amos Beecher, D. Beecher and David Beecher burial information. There is also a T. Hanna buried there, just search in that cemetery for Hanna.

Good luck.
Robin Rice Badley
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=badrobin

Always searching for any information on family names: BADLEY, RICE, GORE, ROBINSON, HANNA, BOBBITT, RIGBY, TAFT, FINCH, HENRY, CASTLEBERRY, MIZELL, HOPKINS, CROSBY, KERN, HUMMEL, HARNED, WEBB, WELLS, BOONE, HURST, PHILLIPS, HIRD, MC CRARY, GILLAN, MC MULLAN and many more ... please ask!

We live as long as we are remembered ... Old Russian Proverb

Re: Nels Lindberg (1866-?), Winnie (Vendla) Johnson Lindberg(1864-1951)

Debra_Ballantyne — 2008-10-12 15:45:32Z

Was Winnie a nickname? My gggrandfather was Gustaf Johanson Falk and Charlotte/ Chalottie Johanson and they lived in Stromsburg, NE. They had eight children: Emma, Jennie, Emil, Caroline, Selma, Agnes, Oscar, and Ralph. Most the children were born in Stromsburg. All the kids were born between the 1874- 1895 time frame and the family orginally was from Sweden. I have exact dates for some.

Please let me know if a connection is made.

Burials in Evergreen Cemetery, Lexington

jgladem1 — 2008-09-28 16:24:36Z

Looking for burial or any info on the Hanna or Beecher family buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Amos Benton Beecher, (b) 1804 CT and Harriet Wells Beecher (b)1818 NY moved from Cottage Grove, Dane Co., Wisconsin and lived with daughter and son in law Elizabeth Beecher and Thomas Hanna.

Branson and Stuckey - Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska

acannavo — 2008-09-17 13:32:09Z

Seeking information on Branson family living in Lexington, Nebraska in late 1800's - early 1900's. Calvin and Ella (Marsh) Branson, children: Minnie, Lelia, Verne. Lelia married John Stuckey. Ella is living with the Stuckey's in 1920 and 1930. Any leads appreciated.

Re: Powell family book +surnames

williamandrews11 — 2008-06-25 21:09:39Z

Gayle was killed in an auto accident in KS ca. 2005. She was not able to compile that book, though she had lots of information about those families. I've accumulated quite a bit of information too, particularly on the Rileys, Dorrances, and Ingles, if anyone is interested.
--Bill A.

Re: Plum Creek Pct. location? in 1885 NE census

tedidavis — 2008-06-25 02:04:22Z

I think that Plum Creek Pct. is the same as the current Lexington, NE. We had to change the name because Plum Creek was already taken.

Here is a link to the history of the town.

http://www.ci.lexington.ne.us/history.asp