NEGenWeb Project
OLD Wheeler County Queries
arranged by surname, cross-indexed
ANDERSON - see JOHNSON
ANDERSON, STEVENS
I have ancestors who were on the 1880 Wheeler Census. I think
the children were all born while in Wheeler County. In reading
the obits for these ancestor children, they state they were born
in Clearwater which is in Antelope County. Is this a case where
Clearwater (where they did live later) is the closest town? The
family is as listed below:
1880 Census Wheeler Co. Twp 24 R 9
Linton ANDERSON 24 Farmer
+ Bell 22 wife
Cressey 3 son
Lizzie 1 dau
Linton ANDERSON (born John Linton ANDERSON) was born in Dubuque
Co. IA in 1856. He married Bell (Adabelle STEVENS) 13 Jul 1876
in Antelope Co. marriage records. Linton ANDERSON states he is
a resident of Clearwater in the Mill Precinct. Witness were Elias
STEVENS and Maggie Belle MUMMERT. Can anyone clarify which county
is correct and does Wheeler have land records for 1880?
Arlis Renfro <
arenfro@206.190.139.1 > 1999?
BAKER - see MEESE
BAUMGARDNER
I am currently search my father's family history and I seem
to be stuck. Ruben Davis Bumgardner and Justine Reynolds had
this kid named Preston L. Bumgardner. His last residence seemed
to be Ericson, Nebraska. I would not know where he would be buried
at either. I know that there is an Ericson Cemetery so I went
to Lincoln to the State Historical Society and looked for a Wheeler
County cemetery and I couldn't find any so what I am saying is
to help me find some information. Thank you so much!!!!
Kristin <
kgreger@megavision.com> 1999?
BERNEY
James BERNEY and his wife Mary HENDERSON and son William
appear in the Census in Bartlett Township. Daughters Mary m.
John CAVANAUGH, and Rose m. ------ JUDGE. Son, Simon farmed
in Boone Co. Son, Thomas
m. Edna B. Lapping. Son John b 1871-1953 was Wheeler county judge.
Any additional information of this family's descendants would
be appreciated.
Sheryl Curtis <
ontoolong@aol.com > 19 Feb 1998
BOOB
My ancestors homesteaded in Wheeler County. My father was
born in Bartlet, NE in 1942. His other brothers and sisters were
also born there. The surname is BOOB. I am having difficulty
obtaining a birth certificate for my father. I did have a search
done but it showed nothing. I do know that the courthouse where
his bireth was recorded burned down, but I am not sure when.
I anyone can give me this information, I would appreciate it.
Thank you.
DeeNise Wade
< dani166@earthlink.net > 20 Feb 1999
BROTHWELL, WILDMAN
My great grandfather, David Emery BROTHWELL and his wife,
Mary Irene WILDMAN lived in Homestead, Wheeler County, NE before
1917. David Emery died there on 5 Jun 1917. Mary Irene died there
on 1 Mar 1921. David Emery BROTHWELL was born 21 Oct 1833 in
Fairfield County, CT. Mary Irene WILDMAN was born 26 Jan 1836
in TX. They were married 8 Feb 1857 in Brighton, IN.
I know that David Emery served in the Union Army during the Civil
War. I believe he was granted a pension. I am wondering if I
can find land records in the local courthouse. Are there homestead
records in the local courthouse? I have been told that David
Emery taught school at one time and that he also ran for County
Clerk but was defeated. Can anyone tell me if there is a local
historical or genealogical society in this county? Can you tell
me how to obtain land records, death certificates, etc., and
what is the charge for them? I also need to know about the cemeteries
in the area.
Does anyone know of a community called Silver Creek? Is it in
Wheeler County? I would be so grateful for any help you can give
me. Lerneda Gaudino
< LGAUDINO@prodigy.net > 25 Apr 1999
BRUNER - see KITCHEN/KITCHIN
BUMGARDNER
I am currently research for Preston L. BUMGARDNER and I have
found nothing so far. Thank you for any help that you may give
me or my family.
Kristin <
kgreger@megavision.com > 10 Jul 1998
BUTCHER - see SHELTON
BYRNE, RYAN
I am currently working on my family history and have traced
my great great grandparents to the state of Nebraska...have yet
to locate exactly where. I just recently checked in Dixon County
and they informed me that there was a Frank BYRNE in Wheeler
County in 1917. My gg Grandfathers' name was Frank BYRNE and
his wife's name was Mary (RYAN) BYRNE. Up until 1870--I know
they were in DeWitt, Iowa. My grandfather was born sometime around
1840. I only know of one child Frank and Mary had--my great grandfather--John
Frances BYRNE--who was born in 1869. I know this Irish Catholic
couple had to have had several more children but until I find
them--I can not find out about any more of the children. The
state of Nebraska has been very helpful in my search.... Any
help you could be to me would be greatly appreciated. I am determined
to find my roots. Thanks.
Patty <
PAS3801@aol.com > 31 Oct 1998
CARMERON, GLASS, HAM, HARSIN, MOTT, PRATT, PROUTY, RANDAL
Looking for info on Arthur & Rhena Ham HARSIN. They were
living in Nebraska from 1896 until Rhena's death in 1950. They
lived in Thurston, Wheeler and ScottsBluff Counties. Children
were Edna PRATT, b. 1898; Glen; Opal CAMERON; Lloyd; Ruth Mott
GLASS, born 1905; Delbert; Alice PROUTY; Daley; Beulah PROUTY;
Tuttle and Alma RANDAL, born 1915. Any information would be appreciated.
Would love to share.
Debbie Haught <
skhaught@erols.com > 26 Dec 1997
CHEYNEY, SMITH
My great grandparents, William Buckley CHEYNEY and Laura
Miranda SMITH, lived in Ericson, NE. They homesteaded to Wheeler
County from Defiance County, OH. They are both buried in Barlett
Cemetery.
My great aunt Florence CHEYNEY had a cafe for years in Wheeler
County.
I found my grandfather's, Frank Harden CHEYNEY, birth records
on the Births web page. How would I go about getting the record?
Barbara <
Bhanshew@aol.com > 20 Mar 1999
DAGGETT - see WARNER
GLASS - see CARMERON
HAM - see CARMERON
HARRIS, HUCKINS
I am looking for more information on Mercy Elizabeth HARRIS
or Henry J. HUCKINS. Both people homesteaded in Wheeler County
in 1886.
Cindy Harris
< jamescindyh@yahoo.com > 06 Nov 1998
HARSIN - see CARMERON
HENRICHS - see MEESE
HINKLE - see ROCK
HUCKINS - see HARRIS
INGHRAM, RIDDLE
I am seeking any information on S. S. INGHRAM or W. J. RIDDLE,
both found in the 1890-1891 Farmers and Business List for Wheeler
County, and listed in Buffalo.
JoAnn Stephens
< jbis@worldnet.att.net > 30 Jul 1999
JOHNSON, ANDERSON
Am seeking info on Ole E. JOHNSON (1844-1929) and Carolina ANDERSON
(1864-1935) who were married in Bartlett, Wheeler, Nebraska on
28 Jan 1890. Both Ole and Carolina were born in Sweden. Believe
they were farming in Wheeler County from before 1890, but not
after 1906 (their last child was born in Oklahoma in 1906 and
they both lived the rest of their lives in Oklahoma). Their children
were:
Walter Julius, b. 04 Aug 1891 (presumably in Wheeler Co.)
Edith Lovice, a.k.a. Eda Louisa, b. 27 Jan 1893 in Bartlett
Earl and Pearl (twins), b. 26 Nov 1900 (presumably in Wheeler
Co.)
Selma, b. 08 Jan 1906 in Prue, Osage, Oklahoma.
Am particularly interested in naturalization records since both
Ole and Carolina were born in Sweden.
Robert Williams <
robwill@flex.net > 23 Jun 1998
KITCHEN/KITCHIN, BRUNER, ROWE
My great grandparents,Calvin and Mary (ROWE) KITCHEN/KITCHIN
homesteaded in Wheeler County. They are buried in the Bartlett,
NE Cemetery. My grandparents, Franklin "Frank" and
Nettie "Belle" (KITCHEN) BRUNER also were homesteaders.
They are also buried in the Bartlett, NE cemetery. I have compiled
the genealogy of the BRUNER & ROWE line, and am willing to
share data with any interested person.
Ed Bailey <
baileygen@thurston.com > 20 Nov 1998
MAILANDER
Looking for information on the following men and their descendants: Emil
MAILANDER (b. 19 Aug 1888), Paul P. MAILANDER (b. 21 Jun 1900),
Carl MAILANDER (b. 04 Apr 1897), Anton MAILANDER (b. 07 Jul 1890),
and Joseph S. MAILANDER (b. 10 Mar 1899). These men were
listed in the abstracted Nebraska civil registration cards for
1917-1918 by Raymond BANKS. They were said to have lived in Spalding,
Wheeler County. Thank you for your help.
Melissa Mailander Curristan
< doncur@connectnet.com >12 Jun 1999
MEESE, BAKER, HENRICHS
I am looking for information on the William MEESE family
of Ericson, NE. William Meese was married to a Ella Mae BAKER.
They had four daughters. Their daughter, Ella Wilma Meese married
John HENRICHS in St. Paul in 1933. Ella was born in, or near,
Ericson in 1910. I know the family homesteaded near Ericson.
Recently I heard of a dedication to pioneer families that is
done on Memorial Day, and was told the Meese family would be
honored at this year's dedication. Any information on this family?
Darin
< Haplothepatryn@email.msn.com > 27 Jun 1998
MOTT - see CARMERON
PRATT - see CARMERON
PROUTY - see CARMERON
RANDAL - see CARMERON
RAYMOND, VINSON
I found the listing for Sarah C. RAYMOND and Frank A. VINSON
on the Marriage Records pages. I would like to know if there
is other info I can obtain from these records. Could someone
from the area check on the records for me, and possibly obtain
the dates, parents names, and the place of birth? Any help is
appreciated. Thank you.
Joanne <
WMontgo370@aol.com > 15 Mar 1998
REILLY
I am looking for land records for my gg grandfather, William
REILLY. REILLY may also have been spelled RILEY. They moved to
Wheeler County in 1880. In the "State Gazetteer Farmers
List" he was listed with Bartlett as his hometown. Some
of the neighbors at the time were the GRIFFITHS and MIGNERY.
As the area was settled some of the other neighbors were: BURKES,
KIRKPATRICKS, MITCHELLS and DILTS. At one time they had a post
office at the house. The family moved in 1896 to St. Paul, ME
but two of the sons stayed at the ranch. I don't know when the
ranch was sold.
Lori Gothier <
gothlone@cpis.net > 13 Jul 1999
RIDDLE - see INGHRAM
ROCK, HINKLE
I am new at genealogy and am looking for information on the
following family. My father's name is Marvin Fredrick ROCK( I
think - I am starting to doubt, since I can't find his name listed
anywhere). He was born in Spalding,NE in 1919. I believe his
father was Fred N. ROCK, b. 08 Apr 1887. He was married to a
HINKLE. Fred ROCK's father was Henry ROCK. My father's sister,
Irene Eva ROCK, was found in the marriage records index for Wheeler
County,NE. She married Leonard R. McWILLIAMS
Jo Nelson <
Jnelson@sss.sungard.com > 03 Nov 1998
ROERICK
I am looking for ancestors of Alfred ROERICK, born 1895 in
Barlette, NE. Ancestors immigrated from Germany. The original
spelling of the name was ROERICH
Pwhit4379@aol.com
31 May 1999
ROWE - see KITCHEN/KITCHIN
RYAN - see BYRNE
SHAVLIK
I'm looking for any information on Joseph V. SHAVLIK (1854-?)
that came to Wheeler County from Saunders County.
Would like to know date of death and burial location and also
want to know when he came to Wheeler County. One source says
1915 and another indicates before 1907.
Especially interested in the family that came with him and if
it included his mother. Her first name believed to be Margaret
and she was born about 1828. Trying to find her burial location
but haven't had any luck. Her husband (Joseph's father) died
in 1875 in Saunders County and is buried there, but I can't find
records for her. Any help would be most appreciated.
Ken Chromy <
kchromy@navix.net > Route 1, Box 16 Ohiowa, NE 68416 - 15
Mar 1998
SHELTON, WARDEN, BUTCHER
My great grandparents, Thomas R. WARDEN and Amanda M. SHELTON
were married in Valley County on 17 May 1889. The marriage license
gives place of residence as Wheeler County. Eltie Amerber WARDEN,
their daughter was born in Burwell and married Jacob R. BUTCHER.
My mother was also born in Burwell. I have more information on
these families and would be happy to share.
Jeannie Tice
< ticej1@pioneer.nevada.edu >13 Jun 1999
SMITH - see CHEYNEY
SPRINGER
Anyone with information on the family of Jacob and Sophia
Springer, Wheeler Co, from approx. 1904 thru Jacob's death in
1915, please contact me.
Dean Springer <
desprin@hotmail.com > 26 Nov1997
STEVENS - see ANDERSON
THOENDEL
Has anyone researched the name THOENDEL? Thanks in advance.
Bill Thoendel <
Willthon@msn.com > RR#! Box 65, Hoskins, NE 68740 -13
Jul 1999
VINSON - see RAYMOND
WALSH
I am interested in the WALSH family from southern Wheeler
County (near Spaulding). Part of the details of this family can
be found at: http://www.personal.psu.edu/facult/j/w/jwd6/walsh.htm
(This link no longer works - 2/10/01) Thank you,
Jim Dunn < jwd6@psu.edu
> 212 E. Irvin State College, PA 16801 - 07 Jul 1998
WARDEN - see SHELTON
WARNER, DAGGETT
I am looking for any information on Adney or Adna? Warner.
Death date or place of burial or land records would be appreciated.
He homesteaded near Spalding prior to 1885. He died sometime
after his son Fred died early in 1919. He was married to Frances
Daggett and any leads to her or any of their children would be
helpful. Thanks.
Larry Warner <
lcwarner@completebbs.com > Box 386 Garfield, WA 99130 27
Dec 1999
WHEELER
I have some information about the man that Wheeler County
was named for, and I wonder if anyone could verify it for me.
I have not studied the site carefully, but I did not see any
information about it's origin. I have copies of some publications
that ascetain that the person Wheeler County was named for was
Major Daniel WHEELER. It says Wheeler County was created by an
act of the legislature, 1k7 Feb 1899. I have pictures of he and
his wife, his obituary, and several small articles. His father
was William WHEELER, who was a judge and a State Representative
in the 1840-60s in St. Joseph County, MI. Daniel's sister, Mary
WHEELER was my 3rd great grandmother. All 14 of the WHEELER's
children were born in MI, ten of whom outlived their parents.
If anyone would like transcripts of the articles I possess or
pictures, please let me know.
Jeni < jeni@bagpipe.com
> 20 Apr 1999
WILDMAN - see BROTHWELL
WINGENFIELD
Searching for WINGENFIELD, WINGINFIELD, WINGINGFIELD. First
nemes of Adam, Fred (b. 1875), Joseph (b. 1882). Not sure they
lived in this county or not but our research leads us to believe
they lived in the area at that time. We know they migrated to
American Fork, UT by 1910. Any information you can give us would
be appreciated. Thank you.
Bob and Sharon
Wingenfield < wbs-antiques@worldnet.att.net
> 08 Jul 1999
and then 11 Jan 2002