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1996 - 1997 Queries  - Seeking Your Assistance

AINSWORTH, BEERS, WILCOX
Looking for Eli BEERS (a NE miller) who married Mary nee WILCOX AINSWORTH - the widow of George AINSWORTH. Possible an adopted daughter or his daughter may have gone to NE with them. Need where they settled and died.
Barbara Johnson <bjohnson@wctc.net> USA Sat 28 Dec 1996

BEERS - see AINSWORTHBOBENMOYER, VANDERBURG
I am researching my roots to the Civil War and beyond. I am the grandson of Ethel May VANDERBURG born in NE, but I do not have the date or county. It is also possible that other relatives exist related to Hattie Adel BOBENMOYER, born 1883, in Manning, Iowa.
Robert N. Masterson <bmasterson@juno.com> fax: 310-494-5892 Long Beach, CA USA Thurs 9 Jan 1997

BRANDFAS, GOINGS, PROSSER *** Redirected to Johnson Co.
Looking for BRANDFAS, Joseph Henry, dob 11 Nov. 1886. pob "Decumpsy", NE. I am unable to determine a county because I am unable to find a city with a similar name. Joseph married Myrtle Lenora GOINGS in Kansas. Died in New Plymouth, Idaho on 01 Feb. 1930. Parents were Henry BRANDFAS and Margaret PROSSER. Any help with county or ancestors will be much appreciated.
Linda Flotto, Port Angeles, WA Saturday Sept 20 1997 at 7:14 (PDT)

BRAY, LOGAN *** Redirected to Seward Co.
Looking for information on JOHN and Mary (LOGAN) BRAY. They moved to NE in about 1873-1874 with at least two children, John L. Bray and D.W.Bray, from Allamakee Co., Iowa. We have a marriage certificate from a 3rd son, Walter E. Bray, which states he was born in NE (about 1874). Any information on John and Mary would be most appreciated.
Cindy Lovell, 1107 B ave west, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 52577
Cindy Lovell Sun Sep 28 14:07 1997

BUCK, MEIER, PIETERSEN, TRACY
Louise BUCK b 29 May 1849 d. 8 Dec 1922. Father was John PIETERSEN b.28 May 1839. Where was he born & where was he buried? Children: Wilhelmina (Minnie) Mary PIETERSEN m. August MEIER. Annie b. 14 May 1875 d. 22 Jun, 1891. Louise Lena b. 8 Oct 1881 d. 9 Feb 1970, m. William TRACY.
CLSmith <clsmith@gwtc.net> Edgemont, SD USA - Tues 10 June 1997

BULLOCK, CHAMBERS, GREEN
My G-grandfather Thomas BULLOCK married Mary CHAMBERS, then Martha CHAMBERS. The 1870 census showed their mother as being from Ireland. I have not established what her maiden name was or if she married THOMAS CHAMBERS in the U.S. Apparently Thomas had brothers Samuel, John, Joseph. I have a paper dated May 17, 1864 saying Thomas Bullock, Coitsville, Ohio was to report for duty in Warren, Ohio. My Grandparents (Rosamond GREEN & Thomas BULLOCK) were both born in NE. Any information on any of these names would be greatly appreciated.
Beth Patrick <Tymlet@aol.com> Thu 8 May 1997

CHAMBERS - see BULLOCK

CHESTERFIELD
Researching CHESTERFIELD family who were supposed to be in Nebraska about 1870 -1880.
EVW <nn20@gte.net> Wed 7 Jan 1997

CLARK, WRIGHT
Looking for information on Myrtle Gay CLARK b.August 9, 1891 in Sam's Valley, NE to George Washington CLARK & Mary Elizabeth WRIGHT. They moved out to the Oregon Territory in 1893 by covered wagon... Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Marcy Ugstad Hayward <ugstad@coinet.com> Mon 8 Dec 1997

COLTMEYER/KAULTMEYER, STRUBBE
I am looking for any information on any STRUBBE that settled in Nebraska. Most settled in IN after coming from Germany ..... except for Henry STRUBBE Sr., who left Indiana around 1874 & headed for NE. Henry STRUBBE was married to Sarah COLTMEYER (or KAULTMEYER) and they had Laney, Louis, Elizabeth, Frank, Amelia, and Ida. Louis STRUBBE was the youngest, born in the fall of 1872 in Indiana, but his obituary was seen years ago by a relative in a Nebraska paper. Last year, a letter from a STRUBBE from California arrived & was inquiring about family history. Her mother was adopted by a Louis and Ollie STRUBBE along with other children (Frances, Jack O., and Edna Marie) ... she went on to state that her mother married her adopted cousin Floyd William STRUBBE, son of Harold & Anna STRUBBE. Interesting .... so I am trying to find anything on any STRUBBE in NE. Would appreciate any info!
Lydia (Strubbe) Gardner <lgardner@seidata.com> Mon 17 Feb 1997

DAHARSH
I have recently begun looking. I know that my grandfather's parents migrated from Nebraska to Colorado in the early 1900's, but I don't know where from. They homesteaded in Elbert, CO; the homestead site is still standing there in Elbert. My Grandfather's name is Ira DAHARSH. Any information would be helpful and meaningful.
Kim Daharsh <DAHARSHK@letu.edu> Thu 11 Dec 1997

DIEKMAN, GOETSCH
DIEKMAN, Helena Mary married Heinrich GOETTSCH, she died June 1948 in Fairburn, SD (Custer County). Don't know where she was born or past info on her. Any help?
Wilma Eileen Goettsch Morgel <wmorgel@cjm.com> Wed 24 Sep 1997

DOTY, BADE *** Redirected to Colfax Co.
I am trying to track down information about Joseph Ellsworth DOTY, also called Joe E., or Little Joe DOTY. He died and was buried in Schulyer, Colfax Co., NE sometime in the mid 1960's. He had a daughter, Grace Doty BAADE, who lived in California at the time of his death. I am searching for his date of death, wife's name and birth and death dates, his daughter or perhaps grandchildren's present location, or any other info on the DOTY name in Nebraska. Any and all help is appreciated. Am willing to trade info on persons from Greene County, PA. Thank You.
Roger G. Doty Fri Oct 10 08:55:08 1997

DOUGLASS, BROWN *** Redirected to Harlan Co.
Seeking any information on the person, family or descendants of T. H. DOUGLASS, born to Dr. Jacob S. DOUGLASS and Eliza BROWN c. 1845 in Iowa. He may have grown up in Bell County, Texas. By 1893 he was a stock-raiser in NE. A lost line for our family!
Mary Ann Hanson - Sun 28 Sep 1997 at 9:44 AM

EARNEST
Seeking grave site of a EARNEST family; particularly the names of couple who died of smallpox in approx. 1873. They were encamped somewhere in NE waiting to join a wagon train. Surviving was a boy child born on June 10, 1871 in Tuscaloosa Co. AL. The boy was taken back to St. Louis MO and placed in a orphanage until his 18th birthday. He was my g-grandfather. Will share with interested parties.
Steve Jacobson <sjacobso@bmi.net> Tues 26 Aug 1997

ERICKSON - Anders Eriksson (Andrew Erickson) family *** to Clay Co.
Anders Eriksson b. 1855 Jan. 2, wife Kristina Sofia b. 1858 March 26. children Hanna Sofia b. 1883, Einar b. 1884 Nov. 28, Signe Teresia b. 1890 Feb. 15, Karl Axel b. 1892 May 9 and Gerda Erika b. 1894 May 10. They left Varnum, Sweden, in 1894 and probably joined
Kristina Sofia's sister Ulrika who lived somewhere in Nebraska before and after 1913 with her husband (name unknown) and two daughters. If you recognize the names, please contact
Kjell Nordqvist <kjell.nordqvist@karlskoga.mail.telia.com> Sun 20 Jul 1998
To view site of a Swedish Genealogy Society, see <http://w1.586.telia.com/~u58601239/> (Note: this link no longer works!)
25 Jul 1998 Reply from Bill:
1900 NE Census - Andrew Erickson, white male, bn Jan. 1857 in Sweden has filed Naturalization papers. Emigrated 1894, was living in Marshall Pct of Clay County, NE with Sophia (wife, bn March 1858 Sweden), Sigma (dau, bn Feb 1890 Sweden), Carl (son, bn May 1892 Sweden), Jarda (son, bn May 1894 Sweden), Amelia (dau, bn Jun 1897 NE), Edith (dau, age 6/12 NE).
1920 NE census - Same as above only 20 yrs older ... Children at home were Edith and and there was added a 16 yr old Ruth.
A check of the 1910 census had them as a farm family. Took a look at the precinct to see if I could find somebody who might be the sister...& Ruth who should have been six years old was not on it.

FARMS, LAMBERGS
I'm researching my wife's ancestors from Nebraska. The FARMS and LAMBERGS arrived from Sweden around 1880. Would like to converse with anyone with information.
Wes Campbell <wes@texas.net> Austin, Tx USA - Mon 13 Jan 1997

FARRANDS
Any FARRANDS in NE
Joseph F Dunten <jfdunten@wt.net> La Marque, TXTXF USA - Sun 8 June 1997 (address change Jun 2003)

FECHER / EGGERT *** Redirected to Saunders Co, then to Atchison Co, MO.
Looking for information on George M. FECHER (b.1837, IN). He farmed somewhere in NE from approximately 1875 to 1884 when he moved to Atchison Co., MO. In 1876, he married Mary EGGERT (b.1857), PA, daughter of Jacob and Jennie EGGERT. While living in NE the couple had three children: Charles (b.1878), Dollie (b.1880), and Daisy (b.1882).
Allan Childers Sun 27 July 1997 at 06:58 PM (PDT)

FLEMING
Barton FLEMING moved to NE c1884. His wife's estate papers state he was living in NE in 1888, address unknown. Would appreciate any help with location.
Ken Gibbons <kengib@toolcity.net> Wed 13 May 1997

GALLENTINE
Looking for any members of the GALLENTINES's. Willing to share what I have, starting with Abraham who immigrated to Salt Lick, PA. in the year of 1801. Some families moved to NE.
Thomas E Gallentine <tgallent@ix.netcom.com> Fairfield, Ca USA - Fri 20 June 1997

GARVER, MADDEN *** Redirected to Custer Co.
Bessie Allice MADDEN, born 1901, in Davy, NE to parents Lewis Butler MADDEN (b 1859) and Mary McDonald GARVER. She was born in 1875 in Plymouth, Indiana. I hope to find out what county Davy was in, possibly the SE corner of Neb. I hope to obtain any information that would help me trace these great grandparents. I haven't found them on a 1900 census. They were in Idaho by 1910. Help is very appreciated.
Barbara Leachman Lewiston, ID USA - Thurs 16 Jan 1997 at 18:30:13 (GMT)
I have recently had a great deal of success with searching my MADDEN line from NE. Because of my query, a very helpful person located and sent to me, a copy of the Davy marriage record of Louis Butler Madden and Mary McDonald Garver. This record gave me the names of his parents and her father. I have since been given information on Louis' maternal grandparents and all four Great Grandparents back to 1755. I also found out that my husband's grandmother, Bessie Alice Madden was not born in Davy, Nebraska, but probably in Comstock, NE, in 1901. I suspect that her mother -in-law may be buried in Comstock. Her name was Clara Clarissa Wait(e) Conkle Madden. Thank you for the help that you provide to those of us searching for our roots. - Barbara, 14 Oct 1997.

GISSIN
Looking for GISSIN family from old Soviet Union. Any information on GISSIN family history appreciated
Stewart A Gissin <sgissin@isdb.state.id.us> Gooding, ID USA - Sun 22 Dec 1996

GOETSCH - see DIEKMAN
GREEN - see BULLOCK

GUTHERLESS
I have photos of a GUTHERLESS family related to GRIFFIN and PADDLEFORD in Austin MN, but the GUTHERLESS branch was from elsewhere, perhaps Nebraska or the Pacific Northwest. I am anxious to get these photos to descendants if I can find them, please write with clues.
Jo <JLNewkirk@aol.com> Fri 26 Sep 1997

HARVEY, UNLAND
I am seeking information on Cyrus W. HARVEY (b: 11/11/1861, IN - d: 11/15/1951, Los Angeles, CA) and his spouse Caroline UNLAND (b: 7/18/1867, MN - d: 3/4/1940, Los Angeles, CA). Married in 1886, somewhere in Nebraska. I am seeking their marriage place and date. Children of this union: Ethyl - b: 2/1887; John, b: 11/24/1889 in Dewitt; Clarence, b 10/16/1892 in Dewitt; Eleanor, b 6/5/1899, Nebraska; Amelia b 8/15/1902. This family resided in Lincoln, Plymouth and Superior. Cyrus was a banker. I would like to share information.
Barbara Harvey <bharvey@sonnet.com> Mon 10 Feb 1997

JOHNS, PILGRIM
I'm trying to locate the information on parents/ancestors/descendants of John JOHNS who was born abt 1842 in OH. He married Cinthia PILGRIM (born abt 1847 in IN). Their children: James (born 1866 in NE), Josephine (born 1869 in NE), Jaspher (born 1871 in NE), Mary (born 1874 in NE), Hattie (born 1876 in NE), and Robert (born 1879 in SD). Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Diane Manley <manley@claim.goldrush.com> Thurs 25 Sep 1997 at 10:03 pm

KAULTMEYER - see COLTMEYER

KLEBE, MILLER
I am looking for information on William KLEBE b. 1876 in NE. He married Ida Guldenpfennig in IA in 1899. They may have lived somewhere between Waco (York Co.) and Seward. They had 4 children Leonard, Bernard, Alice, and Lillian. Ida had a sister Hermina (Minnie) that married William MILLER. This couple had two sons, Harold and Alfred. I am looking for death dates for both sisters and their husbands.
Avis Paskey <aapaskey@aol.com> Sat 4 Oct 1997

LAMBERGS - see FARMS

LASHER
I'm looking for information on the family of my grandmother, Gertrude LASHER... All I know is that she was born in NE about 1890 and I think her father's name was David.
B. Thomas Martin <bmartin7@bellsouth.net> Thurs 2 Oct 1997

MARRS
I need information on the MARRS family that lived in Richardson, Platte, Dodge, Steward, & Cass Co's. in the 1800's and later. Thank You!
JVasseur <jvasseur@train.missouri.org> Wed 13 Aug 1997

McCREADY, FLEAHORDY *** 6/98 Redirected to Merrick Co.
McCREADY, William A.; migrated through NE from PA after 1860, before 1886. Married Elizabeth A. FLEAHORDY(?) before 1886. 1895 Graham County Census, Kansas said he came from NE to KS. Wife died 1887. FLEAHORDY comes from registration of child, Sarah Agnes, born 1/8/1886. Any info on William or wife wanted. Willing to share info.
Marveen McCready Fri 17 Oct 1997 11:44 PM

McGRATH, McKENZIE, McPHERSON
Searching for any NE (or non CA) info on my great grandparents. John Thomas? McGRATH was b.Jul 12 1864 in NY; his parents were Michael and Margaret. John was married in NE to Annie McPHERSON born Prince Edward Island? She may be the daughter of Nicol McPHERSON and Mary McKENZIE (unconfirmed). John and Annie lived in Casper,WY; he was a Constable. They had about 10 children: Mamie, Frank, Margaret, Edward, Elizabeth, Joe, Jessie, John, Christie, and George. Sons, John and George lived in San Francisco,CA areas. thx.
C.Wright <CWrightOn@aol.com> Thu. 9 Oct 1997

MEIER - see BUCK

MILLER - see KLEBE

NAUMAN
I am seeking descendants of Daniel NAUMAN who went to NE from the Paradise Valley of Monroe County, PA sometime in the middle of the nineteenth century. Daniel's parents were Michael (1794-18??) and Katie NAUMAN. I have information about the families of Daniel's brothers, George and Reuben NAUMAN. Reuben NAUMAN was my great-grandfather.
Robert V. Nauman <BAJNAUMAN@postoffice.worldnet.att.net> Sun 21 Sep 1997

NEWTON
Seeking info on Marion and Mary NEWTON (b Feb 1858 and Mar 1859), living in NE in 1881 and again between 1891 and 1894 when the following children were born: Myra - Nov 1881, Cora - Aug 1891, and Floyd - Jun 1894. (1884 to 1886 were in state of Kansas where 2 other children were born: Roy F and Cora). A search of the surname database for NE revealed the NEWTON surname to be in 15 counties (from various sources), have no idea which county to start in.
Kim Foltz <KimFoltz2@aol.com> Sat 6 Dec 1997
Additional note: Family returned to IA before 1900 Census. Bill W. couldn't find anything to narrow the search.

NUTTING
Seeking information of Simion & Allie NUTTING. Thank you,
Tracy Nutting <tnutt@iswt.com> Fri 19 Sep 1997

OPYDKE, GRAY
I'm looking for any information about David OPYDKE b.1810 d.? He is the son of Peter & Hannah Opydke. He married a Susan GRAY. And also any info about their daughter Rebecca Opydke b.Oct.18, 1841 d.1921
Bill Ingram <wingram1@ix.netcom.com> Downey,CA - Tues 29 July 1997

PIETERSEN - see BUCK

PILGRIM - see JOHNS

RIFE, HARTMAN
I am seeking any information on an Eddie RIFE born 1885 in Nebraska (county unknown). Occupation plumber. He was married to Louise HARTMAN born in Iowa. Last known address was E. St. Louis, IL in 1917. At that time a male child was born but the mother gave it to foster parents. Any information appreciated.
Marvin Neal <n17@webtv.net> 30 Sep 1997

STEPHENS, TREMBLEY
Thaddeus J. STEPHENS dob unknown -mid to late 1800's - married May TREMBLEY also of NE (dob unknown). Moved to Montana and died in the 1950's, buried in Sheridan, WY. Was in Youngstown, OH before coming to Montana. Children: Morton Stephens, Irwin Stephens, Mark Stephens. Looking for exact date of birth, parents names, dob and place of origin, and any siblings names. May died in Ventura CA around 1950, looking for dob, parents names, place of origin, any siblings.
JM Stephens <TRTHPAINTR@sprintmail.com> Mon 25 Aug 1997

STRUBBE - see COLTMEYER

THEER
I am looking for relatives of my father Joseph Frank THEER, who was born in NE & later moved to Centralia, WA. I know that my great, great grandfather moved to Nebraska from Austria, which is now Poland.
Douglas S. Theer <douglas.s.theer@boeing.com> Everett, WA USA - Tues 7 Jan 1997

TOBLER
Searching for descendants of Alfred S. TOBLER, or any other TOBLERs who came to Nebraska around 1900 from Wyhte County, Virginia. I am willing to share my data with anyone. Thank you very much.
Joe Cameron - <cameronnet@naxs.com> Mon, 25 Aug 1997

TRACY - see BUCK

TREMBLEY - see STEPHENS

VANDELL
I am researching my family on my deceased father's side. As there are only 2 direct descendants, myself and my sister, I am starting from scratch. The only clue I have regarding my paternal grandfather is that it states Nebraska as his state of birth on my father's birth certificate. I am looking for relatives in the state. Grandad was involved with the early Ford Motor Company. My father and aunt were born in Bothell area of Washington state around 1914-1917. VANDELL, Gregory DOB unknown (1890's perhaps) married Lena May Connelly of Lewistown, Montana.
lynda purvis <lynda_purvis@chugachelectric.com> Sun, 14 Sep 1997

VANDERBURG - see BOBENMOYER

VENNEMAN
I am researching the name VENNEMAN. There was a John Martin VENNEMON who moved to Kansas in the late 1800's. He had at least one daughter who married & moved to NE. I would appreciate any information on the descendants and/or ancestors of John Martin Vennemon. The spelling of this name is varied and can be found as: VENEMON, VENNIMAN, VENIMAN,VENAMAN, ETC.
Bill Payne <bpayne@netusa1.net> - Fri 28 Aug 1997

WALKER
I am looking for the daughters of a David WALKER. They were born in NE, but may have ended up in CO. Their names were Gertrude and Lillian. Thanks, Mary.
Mary Johnson <Maryjozy@aol.com > CA USA - Fri 20 June 1997

WIGHT
Seeking info on my grandfather Frank Howard WIGHT. I am told he was born 31 Jul 1873 in NE. His parents were Oliver and Anne WIGHT. I have no further info. Can someone please help! Thanks!
Judy Wight Branson <bran@northlink.com> - Tues 9 Dec 1997 at 4:51 PM

WILCOX - see AINSWORTH

WILKINSON
Looking for information, surname WILKINSON that may have moved to NE between 1825 & 1875 from New York State. The family had a son, John H WILKINSON, that resided in Dutchess Co, New York.We have been told that some family members moved to NE and were never heard from again. Relatives could be siblings, parents of John H WILKINSON b 20 March 1827 d Aug 2, 1879 Dutchess CO, NY. If anyone has any information or connection , would like to hear from you. Thanks so much.Please reply JBSX19@aol.com
Garry Wilkinson <JBSX19@aol.com> Thurs 16 Oct 1997 at 9:33pm

WRIGHT - see CLARK

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