Dawson County,
NEGenWeb Project

Posted Queries for February thru April 2001

BALL, HUNT, KNAPP, ORCUTT, SPRAGUE posted by Penny Orcutt on Thursday, February 8, 2001

ORCUTT any info on Orcutt family history in Dawson Co would be appreciated. If you know of a Fred L. Orcutt or family members please contact me. Penny ORcutt at jgilp@webtv.net

NOICE posted by Bev J Stone on Sunday, February 11, 2001

Mary C. Noice is my grandmother, I was told she was buried in Gothenburg, Nebr. grandfater is buried in Prosser, Wash. I would like some proof she is buried there. She also went by the name of Christina Maria (Nicoloi) maiden name. But papers show she went by Mary. She died in Dec 12,1928. Any info would help.

GRAFTON, NELSON, STANFORD posted by Bill Nelson on Wednesday, February 14, 2001

I am looking for all the help I can get on the Daniel Grafton family (came to Platte precinct in 1872); the Angeline Stanford family (came to Lex in 1884-5); and especially details about my father, Albert (Dick) Nelson, who farmed in the area for about 50 years before his death in Lex in 1959. Thanks for your help. Bill Nelson

BEVER, JOHNSON posted by Tracy Summerville on Saturday, March 3, 2001

I am in need of my Great Great Grandfathers birth certificate. He was born to Jessie/Jesse Addison Johnson and Mary Frances/Francis Bever Johnson in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska on 25 August 1883. Could someone please do a lookup for me and get a uncertified copy if possible, or let me know where to send for this record if it is available? Thanks in advance for your generousity! Smile! Tracy Summerville

POHLENZ posted by sandy holcomb on Wednesday, March 7, 2001

Looking for any POHLENZ family members in Dawson Co., NB year 1880 and up. Thanks, Sandy Holcomb

FELLOWS, KIDDER, TWILEGAR posted by gordon twilegar on Wednesday, March 21, 2001

Looking for descendants of Thomas Fellows and his wife May Ethel Twilegar who were living at Cozad, NB in 1945. May Twilegar was a daughter of Leona Kidder Twilegar and was born in Oxford, NB in 1899.

JANSSEN, JUNJE, JUNKER, MARK, VON posted by Connie Newtson on Saturday, March 31, 2001

I am looking for information regarding Roelf C. JUNKER born in Germany. He died in 1898 in Dawson County, NE. He married Ahrends VON MARK who died in April of 1872, but I don't know where. I only know of one daughter, Hilkalena who was born on December 10, 1853 in Germany. This was my great grandmother. Hilkalena married Cornelius F. JANSSEN or JOHNSON on October 17, 1874. Both Roelf JUNKER and Cornelius JANSSEN were listed in the plat book for Level, Nebraska. I did not know until looking at that book that Cornelius ever lived in Nebraska and still don't know if that is actually him. They may have met and married there. Cornelius' father was Frink F. JANSSEN. His mother was Jantze JUNJE JANSSEN. Cornelius and Hilkalena ended up settling in central Illinois which is where they both died.

BROWNING, DECKER posted by Bob Decker on Monday, April 2, 2001

I AM INTERESTED IN FINDING THE GRAVE OF ELIZABETH" BETSY DECKER , MAIDEN NAME BROWNING. SHE WAS BORN ABT 1880 AND DIED ABT 1909 IN COZAD DAWSON CO NE. SHE WAS MARRIED TO ELLIS B. DECKER FROM ELM CREEK. SHE MAY HAVE BEEN THE DAUGHTER OF DWIGHT AND LIVONIA BROWNING OF LOGAN TWONSHIP ,BUFFALO CO NE. SEVERAL OF THE DECKERS ARE BURIED IN OVERTON AND SEVERAL IN ELM CREEK. THANKS FOR ANY ASSISTANCE. BOB DECKER , FIVEDECKS@AOL.COM

MILLER, MULLER posted by Kim Roth on Thursday, April 5, 2001

I am looking for relatives that I were told that were buried in Cozad, NE. Actually, I was told the first(lydia) died in Cozad, and I am guessing on Dorothy. The first: Lydia (may have been Lidia) Miller (may have been Muller). Born and died the same day in 1925. Parents were Henry Miller and Pauline Ulman.
the Second: Dorothy (or dorothea) Miller (or Muller) born in 1919. Died prior to 1925. Parents are the same.
If you would have any information regarding these relatives please forward it to:
Kim Roth
roth@inebraska.com
134 E. 4th st.
Hastings, Ne 68901 phone 402-462-4475
I appreciate any info or help you can give me. Kim Roth

ANDERSON, OLSEN, WESTLUND posted by Robert Anderson on Monday, April 9, 2001

I am looking for any information about John Westlund, wifes name Mary (Olsen) {1890's-1900's}. Became foster parents to Mary's sister Christine Anderson's 3 children, after her demise, the result of a prairie fire at homestead just across the Lincoln Co. line. One of John & Mary's son's Johnny also perished. (1899) (ref: my query 21 Apr. 2000 Anderson/Olsen)

WULF posted by Pauline Parsons on Wednesday, April 11, 2001

Looking for information about the WULF family: John, Frank, Thedore, Leroy, Louise, Sarah Caroline and Charles (middle name is either A. or W.)

ANDERSON, LARSON, LEKBERG, NELSON, VERLANDER posted by Larry A. Anderson on Wednesday, April 18, 2001

I have a prior post that needs updating:
ANDERSON, SWAN P. born 11/12/1828 Sweden; died 7/8/1914 Gothenburg, Dawson Co., NE, age 85. Will probated in Dawson Co., NE. Buried prob. Gothenburg
Parents: ANDREW NELSON (b. Sweden) MATTY ANDERSON (b. Sweden) Married: ? before 1883 probably not in NE.
Married #2: MRS. EMMA C. LEKBERG LARSON 9/17/1909 Gothenburg, Dawson Co. NE b. abt 1855 Parents: ANDREAS LEKBERG & CHRISTINA NELSON
Children of SWAN & ?:
JOSEPH/JOSEF EDWARD ANDERSON (b. 8/13/185 prob. Gothenburg; d. 4/3/1902 Crosby, TX) m. LYDIA VERLANDER bef 1883 (b. 5/17/1858; d. 2/13/1905 Crosby, TX
Children: THEODORE LEROY ANDERSON (b. 11/23/1883Gothenburg?, NE; d. 2/16/1940 Crosby, TX.
HENRY W. ANDERSON
ALBERT LEONARD ANDERSON
OSCAR ANDERSON
ARTHUR ANDERSON
JOHN P. ANDERSON (alive in 1917, St.Joseph MO m. ISABEL ?)
FRANK ANDERSON (alive 1914; d. bef. 1917 in Gothenburg, NE - no marriage/children)
ALECK ANDERSON (d. 5/24/1913 St. Louis, MO, No wife/child
PETE H. ANDERSON (d. bef. 1910, prob. NE - he owned the 160 farm Swan P. Anderson had owned - letter in probate file) Child: IRA J. ANDERSON (1917 in Sapulpa OK) "IRA J. ANDERSON OIL PROPERTIES" (There was a Peter H. Anderson who lived in Cozad, NE; but appears not the same one.)
Most of Swan P. Anderson's children migrated to other states (MO, OK, TX). Would love to know where Swan is buried, obtain copy of obituary, prior deed records (rural acreage and then lots in Gothenburg).
LARRY ANDERSON, CROSBY, TEXAS 4/18/01

BROOKS, RHOADS posted by Blair Kuntz on Tuesday, April 24, 2001

In search of any member of the Rhoads families who lived in Cozad at one time. Harvey Rhoads and John Rhoads would be the brothers of my gr grand mother Sarah Rhoads Weiss from here in Jefferson Co. Pa.
Her sister Harriet Rhoads died in Johnsonburg, Neb on 8-5-1926 I think was the date. She was living with her sister Clara Brooks. Any info on the Rhoads or Brooks families would be great. Have info will share. Thank You, Blair Kuntz

DOWERS posted by Mary Jane Bloom on Saturday, April 28, 2001

Searching for any information on DOWERS family. Raymond DOWERS b. date and place unknown; married Fern Irene Sill December 31, 1938; d. November 17, 1939 and was buried in Gothenburg, NE on November 19, 1939. Will share information.

BAHM, BOEHM, MAUSBACH posted by Jim Bahm on Sunday, April 29, 2001

I am looking for information about Jacob and Sophie (MAUSBACH) BAHM. Jacob Jr. died at Cozad in 1908 and is burried at Cozad. They came to Cozad from Madison, Ne, but I am not sure what year. Shortly after Jacob's death, Sophie and her eight children returned to Madison. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

BROWNFIELD, JOHNSON posted by S K Marshall on Monday, April 30, 2001

Trying to link Nathaniel Brownfield to who lived in Dawson County to possible parents Thomas Brownfield and Mon-Eliza Johnson Uniontown, PA.

HIRSCHMILLER, MESSENGER, PUHERING posted by S K Marshall on Monday, April 30, 2001

Looking for information on John Hirschmiller and both his wives Elizabeth Messenger and Laura Ann, last name possibly Puhering. They lived in the Farnam area. Children included Josephine, Rosa Belle, Cora, Henry and a few others. John is my great great grandfather, Rosa my great grandmother.

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