William Wilson Matheny
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WILLIAM WILSON MATHENY
William Wilson Matheny was born in Adams county, Ohio Oct. 15th, 1820, and died at his home near Williams, Nebr., December 10th, 1902, with paralysis after an illness of one week, aged 82 years, 1 month, and 25 days.
He was married on the 18th of June 1844, to Miss Ethalinda Leedom, who still survives him. To this union was born eleven children, nine of them are still living. He moved with his family to Illinois in 1868, residing there 12 years. He came to Nebraska in 1880 where he has since resided. He was converted and joined the U.B. church in 1850 and lived a devoted Christian till the Lord said: "It is enough come up higher." He was conscious to the last and bade them all good bye.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Hubbell Dec. 12th at one o’clock and were conducted by Rev. C. Burns after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hubbell cemetery to await the Resurection Morn.
He has joined them that have gone before him to the land of rest. With all those that knew him he was always pleasant and cheerful. Good bye father, good bye grandpa till the Lord shall call us one by one to join the throng above. And I heard the angles say right blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, sayeth the spirit that they may rest from their labors and their work to follow them.
Belle (Wetmore) Martin
BELLE (WETMORE) MARTIN: Born June 11, 1831, at Leyden, Lewis County, New York. At age 27 removed to Berlin, Wisconsin, where her sister, Mrs. Hannah Hubbard, then lived. She married Joseph C. Martin on May 1, 1861. In October 1874 she came with her husband to Alexandria, Nebraska, where they have since lived. Mrs. Martin, also known as "Aunt Belle," united with the Congregational Church soon after her marriage; she joined the Methodist church when she came to Alexandria.
Mrs. Martin was one of a family of seven children and survived them all. She leaves a husband, nieces, nephews and many friends. She passed away Monday evening Feb. 6, 1905, at the age of 73 yrs., 7 months and 25 days. The funeral took place at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. H. F. Huntington, and the remains were laid at rest in the Alexandria cemetery.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler
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Michael N. Miller
Source: The Hebron Register, September 16, 1910, p. 6
Mr. Michael N. Miller, a former resident of this county died at his late home in Franklin, Nebraska, Thurday, September 8, 1910 and the remains, accompanied by his wife and son James, son-in-law Arthur Waterman and a Mr. Robinson, were brought to Hebron for burial. The funeral was held at Rose Hill Cemetery Friday afternoon, the service being conducted by the members of Morton Post G.A.R. of which deceased was a member. The ritualistic service was used. Mr. Miller enlisted June 22, 1862 in the 45th Illinois infantry and was discharged in July 1863 and was about 91 years of age at the time of his death. He first came to Nebraska and to Thayer county in 1866 but with the other few settlers here at that time was driven out by the Indians in 1867, returning in 1869 he took as a homestead what is now the present county farm four miles east of Hebron. He sold this farm to the county and purchased a farm a few miles south on Dry Creek which he improved and upon which he continued to reside up to 1904 when he sold out and with his wife went to Grand Island to try life in the Soldier's home. He was not contented there howeve and later moved to Franklin where he bought a comfortable home for himself and wife in which he continued to reside up to the time of his death.
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Yvonne Jean Moore
Source: The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon
Maiden name: Yvonne Jean Mongar
Born born on Nov. 9, 1936, Hebron, Nebrasa.
Died: Sept. 7, 2004
Parents: Vincent and Maxine Mongar
Married Larry L. Moore in 1955
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home in Portland
Willard W. Morgan
WILLARD W. MORGAN, one of the oldest and most esteemed citizens of Belvidere, Neb., died at his home, after a long and painful sickness of three or four years, May 5, 1899.
Willard W. Morgan was born in the state of New York, March 6, 1821. He was married to Sarah Russell, of Gainesville, N. Y., March 9, 1840. To this union a son and a daughter were born. Seven years after their marriage the wife of the recently deceased died.
On January 1, 1848, Mr. Morgan was married to Maranda Lyon of Portageville, N. Y. To them were born nine children -- three girls and six boys.
In 1853, Mr. Morgan moved to Burr Oak, Michigan, where they lived for twelve years. In 1863 he enlisted in the 9th cavalry and fought for the preservation and full freedom of his country in the Civil War, being mustered out in June 1865.
Mr. Morgan moved to Illinois in the fall of 1865. In 1871 he moved to Belvidere, Neb., where he has since lived, until his death, aged 78 years 1 month and 29 days. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, uniting with that church about 30 years ago. Mr. Morgan had been an extreme sufferer for more than three years, but in the time which we have known him he exhibited a spirit of patience and kindness, and was fully resigned to his condition, although at times he said that death would be a relief, and for which he was prepared.
Brother Morgan leaves a wife, nine children, nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren to mourn his death.
His funeral services were held at the M. E. church of this place, Sunday, May 7. Rev. Frank H. Winter, pastor, preached the funeral sermon. The great number of friends and neighbors who were present at the funeral spoke of the respect they had for Mr. Morgan and his family.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler
Jessie Elizabeth (Howard) Morrow
JESSIE ELIZABETH (Howard) MORROW. Born at Washburn Ill., June 17th, 1856; was the youngest child of Tilton and Temperance Howard. Has four sisters, three of whom now live in the vicinity of Alexandria; one in Cherryvale, Kansas; and two brothers Peleg and Warren Howard, both of whom have passed from works to rewards, having labored for many years in prominent positions in the Baptist Church.
Married to Dr. Samuel Morrow at Weston, Ill. in 1875. Joined the Baptist Church at Fairbury, Ill. in the fall of 1873; came to this state in 1879 where she at once united with the Alexandria Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church on the 20th conducted by Rev. J. Lewelling of Daykin, Nebr. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn the loss, the youngest a tender infant, thus doubling the father's care and responsibility.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler
Eliza A. Mosier
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Eliza A. Palmer, daughter of Sarah Ellen and Millard Palmer, was born Oct. 16, 1878, in Wisconsin and came to Nebraska as an infant.
Baptized into the Baptist faith at Oak, Nebr., in 1897. She spent her youth in the Oak vicinity.
Married to D. W. Ensley (Billy), Sept. 23, 1894. To this union were born four daughters and one son. Mr. Ensley passed away in May 1904.
On August 22, 1907, Mrs. Ensley was married to Wesley Mosier. Four sons were born to this union.
She became a member of the Methodist Church of Davenport Feb 24, 1918, with the Rev. A. D. Davis as pastor.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Wesley Mosier; an infant son, Melvin Mosier; one son, L. W. Ensley; and three stepsons, Edwin, Arthur and Oscar Mosier.
She is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Mr and Mrs Ernie (Ida) Moxham, Mr and Mrs Harley (Anna) Sherwood, Mr and Mrs Harry (Lucy J.) and Mr and Mrs Joe (Fern) Mitchell; a daughter-in-law, Mrs Edna Ensley; three sons, Kenneth and wife, Marian, and Charley and wife, Ethel and Marvin and wife, Margie; 33 grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren, besides 5 step grandchildren, 15 step great grandchildren and 7 step great great grandchildren, also the stepsons' wives, Beulah and Margaret, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Davenport Methodist Church. Burial was in Davenport Cemetery.
THE DESHLER RUSTLER --July 15, 1970 --page 5 Col 1
Contributed by Helen Wilson
Dale E. Moxham
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Dale Earnest Moxham, son of Earnest A. and Ida Ensley Moxham, was born January 7, 1921, at Chester, Nebraska, and died February 10, 1998, at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Kansas, at the age of 77 years, one month and three days.
Graduated from Chester High School and had a four year electrical apprenticeship. Served with the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Married to Ester J. Rieke on January 27, 1940 - six children.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Lincoln, Nebraska, IBEW, former American Legion Post # 3 member, Past member of Civil Air Patrol, and Lancaster County Civil Defenses.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Joyce, and a sister, LaVene.
He is survived by his wife, Esther, two sons, Robert Moxham and James Moxham, three daughters, Beverly Olson, Jeannene Kennett, and Peggy Schafer, 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Betty Eickman, Bonnie Case.Services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 1998, at the Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, Kansas, with Rev. Robert Hovorka officiating.
Cremated - private internment.
Contributed by Helen Wilson
Mrs. Ida Eldorthy Moxham
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MRS. ERNEST MOXHAM
Mrs. Ida Eldorthy Moxham, died Sunday, Nov. 12, following a sudden illness, at Longmont United Hospital. She was 77.
Born in Canada, Aug 12, 1895, Mrs. Moxham came to Longmont in 1969.
The former Ida Ensley married Ernest A. Moxham in Republic County, Kan., Jan. 16, 1916.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Longmont.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Dale; two daughters, Mrs. Betty J. Erickman, and Mrs. Bonnie J. Case; three brothers, Charlie, Kenneth and Marvin Mosier; three sisters, Mrs. Anne Sherwood, Mrs. Fern Mitchell and Mrs. Lucy Miller.
Burial in Chester, Neb.
Received from "DAILY TIMES", Monday, Nov 13, 1972 page 3
Contributed by Helen Wilson