BARTON, RINGER posted by Lyn Obuch on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Hi, My name is Lyn Obuch, I'm doing research into my grandmothers side of the house and it's says in my documentation (which is a word of mouth record from a deceased aunt) that my grandmother was born at Clay Center Nebraska..so I'm not certain if that was a place or township or what now that I get only Clay county when I put it in.. Her name was Alice Sevilla Barton born November 30,1892 and her father was Rozalvo DeLoss Barton and her mother was Lydia Catherine Ringer she was one of 8 children I know at least 2 of the others were born there and there was a set of twins Thomas and Harvey born on July 4, in 1889?? I think one died within 2 days and the other Thomas I think lived to be 8 but the one was buried at Fairfield Cemetary. If you have anything to offer me I would appreciate the help. Thanks

ALTINE, GUSTAFSON, SWANSON posted by Sue Davis on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information regarding my grandmother. She was born on 15 February 1897, "somewhere in Nebraska", according to her birth certificate. Her birth name was listed as Judith Mabel CLARK. She was adopted by Frank and Anna (SWANSON) ALTINE on 01 April 1900 in Clay County. According to family papers her biological mother's name was Mary C. GUSTAFSON.

ZIMBELMAN, ZIMMERLE posted by Janamcb@aol.com on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Searching for information on Elizabeth ZIMBELMAN, immigrated early 1900s from Russia with her parents, married John ZIMMERLE in NE.

WILKS, WOLFORD posted by Diane Wolford on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I'm researching descendents of John WOLFORD and Sarah WILKS, formerly of Tipton County, Indiana. John and Sarah moved their family near Clay Center in the 1870s.

PATTEN, SCHWERTFEGER, VAN, WALLACE posted by Lee Lansdown on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for Stella Mabel VAN PATTEN, b 29 Nov 1879 in IL, m Emil SCHWERTFEGER on 23 May 1901 in Clay Center, Clay co, NE. Stella was the dau of William VanPATTEN and Isabella WALLACE. It is believed that William had a brother, George VanPATTEN, who possibly was a Clay Co official. Seeking any information about the VanPATTEN families and descendants.

TAYLOR, THOMAS posted by Dad1037@aol.com on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Jones Taylor married Adaline Peugh/Pew/Pugh in 1835 in KY. Their daughter George Ann married Marcus Lafayette Thomas and they had at least four boys. The family moved to Edgar Nebraska about 1870. Would like to hear about their children and grandchildren. We are cousins. Grandpa talked about Ben and George Thomas from Edgar.

STAR posted by Chaplain Johnson on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am looking for birth records for Orrin Matteson Star, born 28 June 1880 in Glenvil. Also, I think he may be buried there....he died March 13, 1950. Possibly married there to Effie Belle Miller on March 21, 1905. I appreciate any assistance that you may be able to give me in this search.

SINNER posted by Marvin L. Standridge on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am looking for information on the name SINNER; My Grandfather: John J. SINNER Born; 1889 in Harvard, Clay, Neb. and GGrandfather Phillip SINNER Born; ?? in Wells....Russia

SILVER posted by Jim Loving on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information on the Richard Stuckey SILVER family. He moved his family from Bedford, PA to Clay county around 1880. The family included his wife, Mary Magdalene BERKHEIMER SILVER. At least two daughters, Carrie Bell SILVER and Binnie M SILVER came with them and other children were born in NE.

SHULTZ posted by Judy Berreth on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

My Greatgrandparents, Josiah and Magdalena Krieger Shultz, homesteaded on School Creek northeast of Sutton. They came to Clay Co. around 1873, from IN. They had several children who continued to live in and around Clay Co. for years. Josiah Shultz died 17 Nov. 1892, and Maggie died 25 Aug. 1911, both buried in Sutton, NE. I have more information on them and their children, should anyone be interested. Thanks.

SCHUSTER, WEBER, WENDT posted by Fran Zedney on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Seeking info on my greatgreat grandparents Evert Mennen (David) SCHUSTER and wife Antje (Anna) Rieken WEBER who settled in Clay County about 1892. Evert died 4 Jul 1897 and is buried near Glenville. Antje married Frederick C. WENDT Sr. in 1905 and died 3 Jul 1918 and is also buried near Glenville. Would like to find obituaries or causes of death for each and would like to correspond with anyone having family information. I have unidentified family photos circa 1900-1910 and will share copies in hopes of identifying family members.

SANDERS posted by Glen B. Sanders, Jr. on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Searching for information on John E. Sanders, lived in Glenvil, Nebraska about 1883. John was born in Holland about 1844. He immigrated to the US in 1848 along with his father, John (Jan) Sanders, his mother, Helena, brothers and sisters, Johanna, Hendrik, Arend, Steven (Stephen), Cornelius. He has two other brothers that were born in Wisconsin, Herman and Peter. John, Herman, Arend (I believe his name was changed to Arnold), and Cornelius all lived in Clay County, Nebraska. John, Arnold and Cornelius all farmed around the Glenvil area. Herman lived in the Sutton, Nebraska area and later moved to Iowa. Cornelius Sanders, my great grandfather, died in Hastings, Nebraska March 31, 1914. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

SAMUELSON posted by Hakan Asmundsson on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am looking for my grandfather's relatives who left for the USA in 1868-1878. They left the Swedish province of Ostergotland for Nebraska, where they settled in Clay County. Their names are Samuelson. Many of them are now burried on Saronville Methodist cemetery I have received valuable information from a person in Exeter.

RANSOM, SHORT posted by Bill Scholtes on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Ira RANSOM 1840-1906 & Sarah SHORT 1840-1915, both died Fairfield, NE. Ch: Ira, Clara, Thomas, Ellis, Jesse, Sarah, Elijah, Theresa, Martha, Eva, Mary, & Ida. Interested in exchanging information.

PHILLIPS posted by C. C. Alexander on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Dr. Charles Augustus Phillips (a dentist) married Elizabeth Mitchell (his second wife), perhaps in Sutton, Clay, NE. I know their eldest son, Charles Augustus Phillips, Jr., (b. 1905) and their second child, Elizabeth Phillips were born in Sutton. They moved to Hastings sometime after Elizabeth was born in 1906-07 where Dr. Phillips practiced dentistry. Dr. Phillips may have lived in Sutton with his first wife, Lucy (Brown?) Phillips and his first family of (I believe) 5 children. Elizabeth Mitchell's parents may have been Issac Newton Mitchell and her mother's given name may also have been Elizabeth. I believe she also had a brother named Smith Mitchell who lived there in Sutton. Any clues, starts in the right direction. (:>) for tracing this family would be ever so appreciated. Warm regards.

GREEN, PEUGH, SCOTT posted by Dad1037@aol.com on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Andrew David Peugh was married to Catherine Mildred Scott in Henry Co.,IL and they moved to Clay Co.,NE about 1895, living in Fairfield where he worked for the Railroad. Catherine's sister, Sarah Ellen (Ella) married Lew Green and they moved to Fairfield a couple years before David and Catherine. The Greens stayed until the family died out apparently in the mid 1900's. Almeda was a Librarian in Fairfield. Walter and Henry worked and lived in Fairfield all their lives. Walter was killed by a mugger while on night watchman duty in 1950's. David and Catherine divorced in 1904 and Catherine moved to Norfolk, NE where her brother Armistead (Amp) Scott lived and worked for the railroad there. Catherine and her three baby girls are buried in Fairfield Cemetary. John Peugh lived about a quarter mile from Fairfield on a large farm for many years as they raised their family. Then they sold the farm and retired back in Henry Co.,IL. Their daughters married Nebraska men, Gladys, Letty(Foster), Zelda (Sweney). Would like to share info with anyone working on these families.

EVANS, NALL, ROBERTS posted by Judy Bradley on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for informaion on my grandfather, Benjamin Franklin NALL b 5 Jan 1878, in Edgar, Ne. d 3 Dec 1958 in Clay Center. Marr Maude S ROBERTS. Ch: Max, Elwin and Naomi HALL. My great grandfather, B F NALL, came to Clay County Oct 1872 and homesteaded a farm 7 miles southeast of Clay Center. Blinded from brain fever he developed while serving in the Union Army. Marr Martha EVANS. Known of 7 dau and 2 sons: Will, May, Minnie and Benjamin Franklin NALL. B F NALL d in 1921. B F NALL and Martha EVANS were from Pleasant Hill, IL. Want to exchange info.

GOODMAN, MCPEAK posted by Rick Davis on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information on family McPEAK. James McPEAK (1813-1891) and his wife, Rebecca (1818-1899) died in Fairfield and buried there. The McPEAKs were cousins of the GOODMANs. Any help or direction would be very helpful.

MATTHEWS posted by Kay Matthews Davis on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Seeking information on the following Noble Shubal Matthews and Charles Phineas Matthews late 1800's.

MASTERSON, SMITH posted by Lori Howard on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information on Henry Clay MASTERSON and family. He and his wife, Adelaide SMITH Masterson, arrived in Clay Center between 1865 and 1867. Ch: Firnichie, Mittie, Viola Jane, Laura Ellen, Delila May, Sarah Etta, Joseph Roy, and Nettie Cordelia.

MAGERS, MAJORS posted by MonaNAriz@AOL.com on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

MAJORS, ELZA (Magers); wife Elizabeth Patterson Majors (Magers). Still searching for info on them, my great great grandparents. Eliza & Elizabeth had children: Saraj, Lou, Charles, Johnny, Noah, Mary, Frank, Elmer (my great grandfather) and Tilden. All census records indicate name was spelled MAJORS. Elmer used MAGERS as the spelling. I'm told they had relatives in Clay Co. Please e-mail me at if there is a connection. Will share other info.

LITTLE, LYTTLE posted by Ruby Edith Lyttle Davies on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information on family of Joseph Hance Lyttle [sometimes spelled Little], b. 29 Jan 1831 Chili, Coshocton Co., Ohio. He married Mary Ann Redford 25 Dec 1857 Geneva, Walworth Co., Wisconsin. They were in Knoxville, Marion Co., Ia in 1870. They moved to Clay County, Nebraska after 1871, and are counted there on 1880 and 1900 censuses there. He died 25 Jul 1910 [where?]; death date/place of Mary Ann are unknown. Nine children:1) Charles R. Lyttle/Little b. abt 1860/1 in Wisconsin, possibly died before 1900. 2) Joseph H. C. Lyttle/Little b. abt 1861/2 in Iowa, probably died between 1885-1900. 3) Louis/Lewis Kossuth Lyttle/Little b. Mar 1866 in Iowa, died after 1900 [where?], was in Minden, Lincoln Twp., Kearney Co., Nebraska on 1900 census. 4) N. E. (female) Lyttle/Little b. abt 1864/5 in Iowa, died in Iowa or Clay County, Nebraska between 1870-1880. 5) Sarah Lewis Lyttle/Little b. abt 1867/8 in Iowa, died possibly after 1900, may have married, no further record. 6) John S. A. Lyttle/Little b. Sep 1870 in Iowa, m. abt 1900, Lizzie (b. Jun 1872); they were on 1900 census in Lincoln Twp., Kearney Co., Nebraska. 7), 8), & 9) are known only from the number of children born to Joseph and Mary Ann which are given on the 1900 census. From the numbers still living, I assume they died young before 1900. It appears that this family resided in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska for thirty years or more. I would appreciate further information on this family, such as obituaries, cemetery, probate, land, church records, and the names and whereabouts of any descendents. Thank you very much.

LENTZ posted by Del Huffman on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Levi Lentz about 1880 at least one son Clemon William Lentz br 1/9/1881. Looking for birth place and years. Believe death was 7/23/1897. Believe wife was Martha Myers. Thanks for the help.

JOHNSON, STEELE posted by Noreen Donnal on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for family information on Gertrude JOHNSON who married Delbert STEELE. The information I have is that she was born in 1889 in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska. She died in Colorado. She would have married Delbert after 1906. Delbert died in 1931 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Definitely interested in knowing of their children. Thank you for your help.

JOHNSON, LILLIEDOLL, MCMAHON posted by Michelle Brown on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I feel that I could probably fill in a bunch of holes since the 1800’s for someone, but can’t seem to find the proof that would hook the families up. Would like help finding the family and ancestry of: Amy A. Johnsson-Lilliedoll b. Sept. 1878, Galesburg, Knox County, IL d. After 1905, date and location unknown, probably Sutton, Clay County,Nebraska Lived in Central City, Lawrence County, South Dakota after 1897 m. 1900 in Carbonate School District, Patrick Joseph McMahon, b. 1872, Ireland Parents of Amy both born in Sweden Had two daughters who were orphaned (or abandoned) between 1905 and 1915.In 1920, her youngest daughter was living with her brother in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska Her brother: Nels F. Johnsson-Lilliedoll b. about 1876, Missouri m. Gertrude ???, b. Nebraska Another possible brother: Lee Bennett Johnsson-Lilliedoll b. October 30, 1885, Shickley, Filmore County, Nebraska d. April 1966, Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Lee’s father, and possibly Amy’s: Frenne (Frank) John Johnsson-Lilliedoll m. 1968 Cecelia Peterson, Galesburg, Knox County, IL Next PROBABLE link (unproven, and possibly with a generation gap, because the dates don’t seem to match): John Frennesson (Jhon)(son of Frenne Pehrsson and Ingiar Tufvesson) m. October 28, 1827, Hastveda, Kristianstad, Sweden to Sissa Eriksson (Eriksdotter) b. 11/13/1802, Ostra Broby, Kristianstad, Sweden d. 7/13/1890, Horrod, Farstorp, Kristianstad, Sweden Their children: Frenne (Frank) Johnsson Lilliedoll b. 1827, Hastveda, Stenkerlycke, Kristianstad, Sweden d. 1902 in Ong, Clay County, Nebraska Ingar Johnsson b. March 30, 1829, Stenkerlycke, Hastveda, Kristianstad, Sweden Anna Johnsson b. Sept 2, 1831, Tottarp, Hastveda, Kristianstad, Sweden, christened Sept 4, 1831 Johanna Johnson b. April 7, 1834, Tottarp, Hastveda, Kristianstad, Sweden d. June 24, 1877, Upton, Summit County, Nebraska Pehr (Peter) Johnsson Liliedahl b. April 19, 1838, Harros, Fastorp, Kristianstad, Sweden d. January 17, 1896, Swedeburg, Nebraska Nils Johnsson Liliedahl b. May 1, 1844, Harrod, Farstorp, Kristianstad, Sweden d. May 7, 1936, Duluth Minnesota Please help me link these people (and their Swedish ancestry) with their American Family. I have a great deal more information, but decided to ask only the most immediate and obvious questions first. Thanks for your generous help, which I have seen so often.

JOHANSSON posted by Per Brandt on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Dear folks my name is Per Brandt I live in a little town here in Sweden. I often look at your nice web pages and trying to find some information about my great gandfather Carl Wilhelm Johansson(Johnson). And his brother John. I know that John lived in Edgar(RFD na3)and that Carl died 1895, from old letters maybe in Verona. Any information would be helpful

HUNT, RANSOM, SHORT posted by Bill Scholtes on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Wallace EP HUNT & Charlote SHORT 1838-1888 d Clay county, NE. Interested in possible children of this marriage.

HUGHES posted by Dorothy D. Wilson on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information on Hughes family from Jersey Co., IL: Thomas E. Hughes and wife Louisa M. Slaten and brothers Ezra, Ephraim Hugh, and Benjamin F. Hughes. This family moved to Clay Co about 1870 and lived at Clay Center where children Etta L. and Nell Rowena Hughes were born(possibly also Harold, Ruby and Claude). They returned to Jersey Co., Il probably before 1880. Would like to contact other researchers or anyone who recognizes this family. Many thanks!

HOEVET, RITTER posted by Philip Ritter on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information on the families of Charles HOEVET (b ca 1832 in Mechlinburg, Prussia) and Elizabeth RITTER , who were married in Lake Co, IN 26 Dec 1859 and were farming in Clay Co in the 1880's. They are apparently not in Clay Co in 1900, but their son, Charles is, married to Matilda ___??___, from Iowa. Especially seeking details of Elizabeth's ancestors and where her parents moved ca 1880. Hope to share information with their descendants.

GARDNER, HOWE, POWELL posted by Chris Morrell on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information re: Nathanial POWELL who married Mary GARDNER. Their daughter, Medora POWELL HOWE was known to have received mail in Fairfield, Clay County, Nebraska in 1893. Any information would be appreciated.

HEMPLE posted by Heidi Huenergardt on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am currently researching the surname Hemple. My great-great-great grandmother Anna Hemple settled in Sutton around 1870's with her son Phillip Hemple & daughter Margretha (Hemple) Hein. I am looking for information on Anna Hemple.

HEIN posted by Heidi Huenergardt on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am currently researching the surname Hein. My great great grandfather Adam Hein and his family settled in Sutton in 1870's. He died in September 1899. I am looking for information on my great-great grandmother Margreatha Hein.

HAYNES posted by Harley K. Haynes Jr. on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Am researching my greatgrand parents Alexander and Mollie Haynes they had a daughter Mary Haynes born Jan. 1 1888 in Edgar, Nebraska. Their son,my grandfather William D. Haynes, might have been with them in Edgar. Any suggestions on where to find information on Greatgrand Parents. They could have been traveling with Lewis A. Downtain.

HAMM posted by Anders Halling on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for information about Samuel Magnus HAMM, b 1835 in Svinhult, Ostergotland Sweden; emigrated w/wife Christina in 1869. First settled near Princetown, IL and then moved to Saronville, NE in 1875. Children in USA: Frank Alfred, b 1871 and Almeda Carolina, b 1876. Both ch married and had families in Saronville. Samuel Magnus d in 1914; interred Saronville Methodist Church Cemetery, w/wife. Interested in exchanging information.

GREEN, GRU, GRUEN, KILDOW, KUHLTHAU posted by C. J. Flin on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am researching my greatgrandfather GREEN (Gru"n, Gruen), Johann Peter and his spouse Katherine "Katie" Nee: Schleuning who lived in SUTTON, Clay County, Nebraska and my Great great grandfather Adrian GRU"N, GRUEN or GREEN, and his spouse Christina (Nee KUHLTHAU/ KILDOW) who I have been told died in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska. Any information will ge greatly appreciated. Thanks

GALLENTINE, HARTZELL, ROBACKS, ROSEBERRY posted by Thomas E. Gallentine on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Any information on the Gallentine's while living in Harvard and Inland Twp. Clay Co. NE please contact me. Their original homes when they came to this area was Soddie homes. They built their wood homes later when time and weather permitted. Some left the Soddie's up for friends and family that came to visit. William R Gallentine raised and bread horses. Other Families were ROSEBERRY, ROBACKS, and HARTZELL. I have pictures and some are other people that visited the Gallentine's. Thank you.

FRATES posted by Jean Lambert on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Seeking information about Joseph Franklin FRATES who was in the Clay County 1880 census with his wife, Ellizabeth and sons, Edward, Harry, Joseph and Charles. The boys were attending school. Any information would be appreciated. Many Thanks.

FARROW posted by Roz on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Thurman Grant FARROW of Hamilton Ave. in Harvard, Clay Co for the 1900 Census. I am looking for any and all info about his immediate family. Thurman was b. Mar 1865 in MI. His wife, Eliza K. Volkman was born in WI. They m. in 1889. (Eliza's family was living in Frontier Co in 1900). Thurman was widowed prior to 1910 Census. It looks as if the children were farmed out to relatives and friends ..at least for a short while. Does anyone know how many children Thurman had and where they boarded as kids? Thanks

ERICKSON posted by Kjell Nordqvist on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

This man b.1855 Jan. 2 moved to America with his family in 1894 from Varnum,Sweden. Before 1900 he settled in Marshall Pct in Clay County, Nebraska, and was still there in 1920. His wife was Sophia b. 1858 March 26, and the following children went with Andrew and Sophia to America: Hanna Sofia b. 1883, Einar b.1884 Nov. 28, Signe Teresia b. 1890 Feb. 15, Carl Axel b. 1892 May 9 and Gerda Erika b. 1894 May 10. Amelia was born in Clay county in June, 1897, Edith in 1899 (or 1900) and Ruth around 1904. I would be very pleased to hear from listers who recognize these names and could tell me where descendants of Andrew and Sophia are to be found. Sophia had a sister Ulrika, b. 1864 and emigrated to America in 1881, who seems to have lived somewhere in the vicinity of the Ericksons. She was married and had two daughters.

DULAIGH posted by David W. Dulaigh on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Hello, my name is David W Dulaigh, great grand son of Benjamin and Sarah E. Dulaigh. I have little to go on but a few letters indicateing that Sarah E. was a Denton, and Benjamin moved into Dorchester from some where in ohio, possably Daton. Benjiman had a son Dwight who was a dentist in Sutton and married Bessie Klienschmit. I would like to know any thing about the Dulaighs or the Klienschmits. Many thanks.

DOTY posted by Clarice Rhodes on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am researching the Doty family and it has led me to Fairfield,Neb. I don't know whether the info I have is correct or not. I'm looking for an obit for Wm. Doty who died in 1894 at Fairfield according to what news I have garnered. I'm particularly interested in his family as I believe he may have been my ggrandfather. If you can help I would appreciate it.

DAY posted by Bonny McDaniel on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Andrew DAY d. in Clay Co 21 May 1888. He had m. his wife Rebecca Harrison in 1846 in Fountain Co IN and had three children from a first marriage: Jacob Valentine, Abigail, and Hester. I have two children listed from Rebecca: Lucinda and Posey, were there more? Would like to exchange any DAY names from Clay Co.

CONLEY posted by Gerald Beach on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Seeking information on James and Sarah Conley died 1886 and 1884. Buried in Spring Ranch Cemetery. He was Civil War vet.

CARLSON posted by Shawn Corder on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

The Carl J. Carlson family that I am searching consisted of the following names: Carl J. Carlson (b. circa 1845 in Sweden), his wife Sophia (b. circa 1847 in Sweden), Frank W. Carlson (b. circa 1868 in Gennessee Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN), McAmmen Carlson (male), (b. circa 1870), Albert F Carlson (b. circa 1872), Isaac C. Carlson (b. circa 1875), Nathaniel Carlson (b. circa 1877), and Alma Carlson (b. circa 1879). We know that there were a few more children to this family, but those records have not been found as of yet. We have photos of Carl J. Carlson and his family, plus Albert F. and his wife, and Alma and her husband. Willing to share family information with relatives.

CARLSON posted by Jeannene Olson on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am look for anyone who is related to the following. John Andrew Carlson was born to Anna R. Newberg or Andreson and Andrew P. Carlson. John was born September 18, 1852 in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois. John had 2 other brothers Henry Alex Carlson born August 15, 1854 and David W. born September 8, 1856. Henry and David were probably born at Burlington, Iowa. John may have had 3 sisters that did not live to be adults. Augusta was the daughter of Johan and Britta Burgeson. Augusta was born at Skallared #3 Farm, Onsala Parish, Sweden on June 10, 1857. Augusta was the oldest of 5 children. Augusta, Born June 10, 1857; Johan Patrik Born November 12, 1859 and passed away June 14, 1861, Ida Pauline born June 5, 1862 married Andrew J. Peterson, Axel Albin born August 21, 1864 and passed away September 12, 1864. Bertha Nathaliz born January 11, 1866, married Charlie Rudd in 1883 and passed away in February 1885 in Filmore County Nebraska. Augusta and her parents and 2 sisters came to America in 1870 or 1871. Family think they first went to Memphis Tennessee and the moved to Burlington Iowa. John and Augusta Carlson were married on November 20, 1877 and Ida and Andrew Peterson were married March 7, 1883. Both couples were married in Burlington, Iowa. John and Augusta moved to this area in the 1882 - 1883 from Burlington, Iowa and first settled in Bryant township in Fillmore County. It is appears that John's parents and brothers Andrew and Anna Carlson, Henry Carlson and David Carlson and also Augusta's Family Johan and Britta Burgeson, Ida and Andrew Peterson and Bertha Burgeson also moved at the same time to Fillmore County Nebraska. It is unclear when John and Augusta did move into Ong, Clay County, Nebraska but was probably around the year 1894 as that was the year that Augusta joined the Methodist Church there. John and Augusta had 12 children Arthur, Lillie, Oren, Henry, Hattie, Clarence, David May, Roy, Bertha Eudora, Laura and Virgil. John was employed as a carpenter. He built many of the homes in the Ong area including the home that they last resided in which is still standing. The last I knew the Postmaster in Ong resided there. John Carlson passed away on March 14, 1928. Augusta continued to reside in Ong, Nebraska until her death on January 6, 1940. John and Augusta are interned in the Ong Cemetery. If anyone has any links to the above families please contact me.

BRIDENBAUGH, CAMPBELL posted by Judy Bradley on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Looking for info on my grandfather James Harrison CAMPBELL, b 30 Oct 1888, in Clay County. Died Sep 1950, in Clay Center. Marr Della Evelyn BRIDENBAUGH. Ch: Evelyn, Mildred, Lucile, Betty, Marjorie and Melvin Wayne CAMPBELL. Melvin still lives in Clay Center. James Harrison's known brother is John CAMPBELL. Need more info on more of the CAMPBELL and BRIDENBAUGH families.

BURGHART posted by WOOGIETX@aol.com on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

Hi! Glad to see there is construction going on in Clay County. Seeking info on the BURGHART Family of Fairfield if you have any contacts. MAURICE BURGHART, father of JOSEPHINE and I belive a younger brother LEO who may still be living in the area. Thanks

BOWMAN posted by Suzanne Nichelson on Tuesday, December 22, 1998

I am looking for information on my great grandmother and her husband BOWMAN, Elvira and Samuel. They moved to Fairfield in about 1901 with their children. Elvira died in 1973. Information on Samuel-death date and their children would be appreciated. Children were Jenny, Ada-married a Kempf, John Henry, Fitz, Ohra, Warren, Levi. I am also looking for Elvira's specific death date.

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