ALDERSON

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Mrs. Elizabeth Alderson, 1826-1897

March 5, 1897 
In Memoriam.

Elizabeth Alderson, the subject of this sketch was born in Reeth, Yorkshire, England, November 5, 1826, and died near Elgin, Nebraska on February 22nd, 1897, aged 70 years, 3 months and 17 days. She was married in her native town to John Alderson in 1847. Their five eldest children, Jonathan, Thomas, James, George and Alice were born there. In 1862 they bid farewell to their friends and their dear OLD ENGLAND home, and in the steamer Hiberniam sailed for the shores of America, landing at Quebec, taking the first train again started this time stopping at Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Here another daughter, Elizabeth, was born. After two years they moved to Nora, Illinois. Here two more sons, John and William were added to the family. After three years they moved again; this time to Argyle, Wisconsin, where they lived for 11 years. While there another daughter, Lucinda, came to bless the household. On December 27, 1876, the husband and father died, leaving Mrs. Alderson with nine children to fight life’s battles, and guide safely the nine life-boats on and through many a dangerous pass up to manhood and womanhood. God fitted the back for the burden and she succeeded nobly. Mrs. Alderson and her children left Argyle in 1879 moving to Seney, Iowa. In 1885 they came to Antelope County, Nebraska, and on the then wild and unbroken home making it to blossom like the rose.

Five years ago at Page, Nebraska, a daughter, Elizabeth Alderson Morissey, died leaving two little boys, George and Earl, who were immediately taken into Grandmother’s household, where they still live. The eight children, who survive their angel Mother were all by her bedside during her sickness and death and helped to care for the one who loved them most.

Her Christian life was beyond reproach. An hour and a half prior to her death she sang, “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” and then sang “I Am Washed in the Blood of the Lamb,” and so quietly and peacefully passed into the Beyond, that none but those nearest her could tell the exact moment of her demise.

Card of Thanks
To our neighbors and friends for your manifold acts of kindness during the sickness, death, and burial of our beloved  and revered mother. We tender you our thanks and pray God’s blessing on you all.
THE ALDERSON FAMILY.

*Local newspaper item: “Mr. Jonathan Alderson and his daughter, Sadie, and Mrs. Alice Alderson Lancaster of Seney, Iowa, were here in answer to a telegram during the sickness, death and burial, of their mother.”

*Youngest daughter Lucinda (Mrs. Benjamin Cooper) gave birth to their first child, a boy they named Wesley, at the same time that Lucinda's mother Elizabeth died. Wesley lived but a short time. Since he was born and died at the time of Elizabeth Alderson's death, he was buried at the foot of his maternal grandmother's casket.

~Submitter, Lin Ziemann (family researcher)

Fred G. Alderson, 1901-1932

Fred G. Alderson was born March 25, 1901, at the Alderson farm home four miles northeast of Elgin, Nebr., residing there until his sudden and untimely death Wednesday morning, November 23, 1932, making him at the time of his death, 31 years, 7 months, and 28 days of age.

He was married to Miss Ruth Ensminger of Brunswick, Nebr., August 31, 1925. To this union was born one son, James Richard. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his death his father and mother and two sisters, Miss Vera Alderson and Mrs. Chester Schuchardt of Elgin, also other relatives and a host of friends.

He attended school in Elgin and was a graduate of the Elgin high school.

He was a young man of sterling qualities and counted his friends by all who knew him. Honored and respected by all, a kind and loving son, husband and father, always willing to extend a helping hand to those in need and to the betterment of all good causes; Fred will be greatly missed.

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The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 25, 1932
FRACTURED LEG CAUSES DEATH
Blood Clot Form and Elgin Farmer Dies Suddenly.
Elgin, Neb., Nov 25—(AP)—Fred Alderson, 31, a farmer northeast of here, died Wednesday as the result of a logging accident last week. His leg was broken by a rolling log, but the injury did not appear serious until a blood clot developed suddenly.

~Submitter, Lin Ziemann (family researcher)

George H. Alderson, 1860-1948

GEORGE ALDERSON, 88, DIES AT HOME

George H. Alderson, 88, died early Tuesday morning, October 18th, at his farm home northeast of Elgin, Neb.

Funeral services were held Thursday (today) with short services at the house at 1:30 and at the Methodist church at 2:00 p.m. with burial to be made in West Cedar Valley cemetery. Rev. E.A. Kiel was in charge of the services.

Geo. H. Alderson was born at Reeth Yorkshire, England, May 20, 1860 and departed this life Oct. 18, 1948, at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 19 days.

While a very small child, he with his parents came to America and settled near Shullsburg, Wis. Later they moved to Illinois where they resided several years before moving to a farm near Seney, Iowa, where they made their home for 7 years.

In 1885, he with his mother, 2 brothers and one sister came to Antelope County, Neb., and located 2 miles east and two miles north of Elgin.

He was united in marriage November 12, 1894, to Ruth Etta Brown of New Diggins, Wisconsin. In 1895 he moved to his present home where he resided until the time of his death. To this union three children were born, Vera Lehmer and Leah Schuchardt both of Elgin, Neb., and one son, Fred, who passed away Nov. 23, 1932.  Mr. and Mrs. Alderson celebrated their Golden Anniversary in 1944.

Besides a host of friends, nieces and nephews, he leaves to mourn his death, his wife, 2 daughters and one sister, Mrs. Lucinda Cooper, Ewing, Nebr., and 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Delno Johnson, Clearwater, Nebr., and William Schuchardt at home.

Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Mr. Alderson was a devoted husband and father and friend of many.

~Submitter, Lin Ziemann (family researcher)

Link to George & Etta Alderson BIO page on this website

James Alderson, 1857-1929

COUNTY MOURNS LOSS OF GREAT LEADER

The death of James Alderson, which occurred early Sunday morning at his
home northeast of Elgin, was not only  a deep personal loss to the many
who enjoyed the privilege of his friendship, but it was an irreparable
loss to the agricultural interests of Antelope County.  Mr. Alderson had
all of the qualities of a leader and his unselfish devotion to the
public good, together with his indomitable courage, perseverance and
tact brought success to practically every enterprise in which he
interested himself.  Being relieved of much of his farm work in recent
years by his sons, Mr. Alderson was devoting himself unselfishly at the
time of his death to the upbuilding of those Antelope County enterprises
which he considered of benefit to the farm people.

Probably his most outstanding achievement was the building up of the
Antelope County Fair.  For weeks at a time, during the summer months, he
devoted his entire time to this work, never receiving any remuneration
for his work except the satisfaction one derives from unselfish service.
Last fall, following the most successful fair ever held, "Jim" Alderson
radiated happiness, and he began at once to make plans for even greater
things in 1929.  His death leaves a vacancy at the head of the fair
association which will be difficult to fill.

During the past two or three years, Mr. Alderson, devoted considerable
time to the organization of the Calf Clubs in Antelope county and the
successful work of these clubs is largely due to his untiring efforts.
At the time of his death, he was planning to assist in organizing Dairy
Calf and Pig Clubs.

At the time of the organization of the Elgin Co-Operative Creamery, Mr.
Alderson went out among the farmers and sold a majority of the stock
himself.  He believed that the creamery was essential to the development
of the dairy industry in this locality and he did not wait for someone
else to accomplish its organization, and headed a subscription paper and
went out to sell the new concern to his farmer friends.  The people had
great confidence in his judgment, his integrity and sincerity of
purpose, and within a short time the company was formed.  Naturally, the
stock holders looked to Mr. Alderson for leadership and he was placed at
the head of the concern.  In this position he served faithfully and - as
usual-without one cent of remuneration.  The Elgin Creamery is another
monument to the vision, unselfishness, and perseverance of "Jim"
Alderson.

About a year ago, when the Elgin Cemetery Association was re-organized,
Mr. Alderson was elected president of the governing board, and the past
year has seen the Elgin Cemetery transformed from an ill-kept
disorganized burying ground into a beautiful, systematically operated
cemetery in with the community may well take pride.  Again, Mr. Alderson
demonstrated his great constructive ability.

Pages might be written about the good works and the kind deed of "Jim"
Alderson;  kindly, genial personality, his modesty and self-effacement.
The high esteem in which he was held by the people of Antelope County
was indicated by the throng which assembled at the Methodist Church
Tuesday afternoon to attend the services in his memory.  The crowd could
not be accommodated within the church, and the church yard was well
filled during the services.  The sermon by Rev. W. A. Rominger, a former
pastor of the Elgin church and friend of the deceased.  The body was
laid at rest in the West Cedar Valley Cemetery.


OBITUARY

James Alderson was born in Reeth, Yorkshire, England on April 27, 1857, and died at his home near Elgin, Nebraska, on Jan. 6, 1929, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 9 days.

His parents immigrated to America when he was five years old and settled at Shullsburg, Wisc. When a lad of twelve his parents moved to Argyle, Wisconsin, and here he grew to manhood and received his education.

In 1879 he removed to Iowa and settled at Seney, Iowa, where he met and was united in marriage to Miss Nannie Knewstubb on December 23, 1882.

Eight children came to bless their home; three sons and five daughters, all of whom are still living. The daughters are Miss Myrtle, who is at home; Mrs. Ellen Koehler of Rosebud, S.D.; Mrs. Bessie Edwards of Portland, Ore; Mrs. Alydthe Carr of Elgin, Nebr.; Mrs. Mary Carpenter of Neleigh, Nebr. The sons are Irving and Clifford, who are at home and Leroy who lives at Pomona, Calif.

Mr. Alderson came to Antelope County in March 1888 and settled on the farm near Elgin, Nebr., where for the last 41 years he and his faithful wife have lived so happily. He has been identified with many public enterprises and has contributed in a very large measure to the up building of this community. A man of lofty ideals, high intellectual attainments and sterling integrity, he won and held the respect of the entire community.

Early in life he united with the Methodist church and lived a consistent Christian life. He was a member of the KPMWAAOUW and Highlander Fraternity and was active in support of many benevolent and charitable organizations. Besides his wife and children he is survived by one brother, George, who lives near his home and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Lancaster, of Seney, Iowa, and Mrs. Lucinda Cooper of Elgin, Nebr. Nineteen grandchildren and a host of friends who will sincerely mourn his loss.

~Submitter, Lin Ziemann (family researcher)

Link to James & Nannie Alderson Bio page on this website



John E. Alderson, 1865-1927

VALUED CITZEN LOST IN DEATH OF J. E. ALDERSON

The following obituary was taken from a Weiser ( Idaho ) newspaper:

John E. Alderson, well known Sunnyside farmer, orchardist, and prominent citizen of the Weiser section, died Sunday afternoon, July 17, [1927] at Payette Lakes where he had gone with his wife for rest and recreation. Heart disease was the cause of death.

It is reported that he was not feeling well Friday and on Saturday consulted a physician who advised him to return to lower altitude. While his condition was not deemed immediately serious a telephone message was sent here to his son and daughter to come for them. This was Sunday and they were on their way at the time of death.

It is seldom that a greater loss is felt by a community in the death of one of its citizens. As a member of the board of county commissioners several years ago and in other civic activities he had a general acquaintance throughout the county. Because they were inherent qualities of his heart and mind he was genial, kindly and upright in all his contacts in life, and won the sincerest friendships because his friendship was sincere. With young men, as well as those of his own age, he had the happy faculty of holding their confidence and esteem without apparent effort.

John Edward Alderson was born August 13, 1865 , at Warren , Illinois . At the age of sixteen he moved with his family to Seney, Iowa . In 1885 he moved to Elgin, Nebraska, where he engaged in farming. There he was married in 1896 to Kate Coupland, who survives him. They moved to Weiser in 1910. To them were born three children. They are: Arthur of San Francisco and Richard and Dorothy who are at home.

He also leaves two brothers, James and George, and a sister, Mrs. Cooper, whose homes are at Elgin, Nebr., and a brother Jonathan and a sister, Mrs. Lancaster, at Seney, Iowa.

~Submitter, Lin Ziemann (family researcher)



Nannie Alderson, 1862-1943

Mrs. Nannie Alderson Passes Away at Creswell, Ore. 

Mrs. Nannie Alderson, almost 81, former Elgin, Neb., pioneer resident, and who since 1936 has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Wetzel at Creswell, Ore., passed away there last Thursday morning, January 21, 1943.  Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Elgin on Wednesday of this week at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Samuel McKeown.  Burial was made beside her husband in West Cedar Valley cemetery. 

Nannie Knewstubb was born February 13, 1862, at Argyle, Wis., the daughter of William and Sarah Knewstubb.  She was married to James Alderson at LeMars, Ia., and they came to Nebraska in 1888.  She was preceded in death by her husband who died January 6, 1929.  Mrs. Alderson went to live with her daughter in Oregon in 1936. 

Mrs. Alderson is survived by five daughters and three sons.  They are: Myrtle Wetzel, Creswell, Ore.; Ellen Koehler, Lebanon, Ore.; Bessie Edwards, Portland, Ore.; Alydthe Carr, Elgin, Nebr.; LeRoy, Pomona, Calif.; Irvie of Ewing, Nebr.; and Clifford of Grand Island, Nebr.  She is also survived by two brothers, John Knewstubb of Dodgeville, Wis.; Robert Knewstubb of Ladysmith, Wis.; one sister, Mrs. John Sweeney of Argyle, Wis.; and 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 

Mrs. Alderson was a life time member of the Methodist church and a member of the Degree of Honor Lodge. 

CARD OF THANKS 
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends for their exceeding kindness, sympathy and helpfulness during our bereavement caused by the loss of our mother, Mrs. Nannie Alderson. 
     The Children and their Families 

~Submitter, Lin Ziemann (family researcher)

Link to James & Nannie Alderson Bio page on this website



Thomas Alderson, 1850-1920

The Elgin Review (Elgin, Nebraska) 
Friday, May 21, 1920

ALDERSON. 
Thomas Alderson was born at Reeth, Yorkshire, England, May 21, 1850. Died May 15, 1920, at Plainview, Nebraska, at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 16 days.

The deceased came to America with his parents at the age of 12 years and the family located at Shullsburg, Wisconsin, where they resided for 3 years. They then moved to Nora, Illinois, where they remained three years and then returned to Wisconsin and located at Argyle, and remained 11 years, from there Mr. Alderson and family moved to Seney, Iowa, where they made their home for 14 years. In 1898 they came to Antelope county and located on a farm northeast of Elgin, where they resided for 25 years.

He was married September 18, 1881 [sic: applied for license 07 Oct 1881 in Plymouth Co. Iowa] to Miss Martha Hutchens [sic Hitchens.] To this union three children were born, Mable, Nellie and Roy, all of which survive and are living at home near Plainview. July 25th, 1917 the faithful wife and mother was called to the great beyond.

In the spring of 1918 the deceased, his two daughters and son removed to his late home near Plainview, where he died.

Besides his three children, he leaves to mourn his death the following brothers and sisters: Jonathan Alderson and Mrs. Alice Lancaster, of Seney, Iowa; James and George Alderson, of Elgin; John E. Alderson, of Weiser, Idaho; Will Alderson of San Diego, California; and Mrs. Cynda Cooper, of Elgin; besides a large circle of relatives and friends.

The funeral was held Tuesday from the Methodist church in Plainview. Interment was at the Plainview cemetery. The brothers and sisters attending the funeral were: Jonathan Alderson and Mrs. Alice Lancaster, of Seney, Iowa; James and George Alderson and Mrs. Cynda Cooper, of Elgin. 
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NOTE the sic corrections in brackets in the obituary text.

~Submitter, Lin Ziemann (family researcher)




 

 

 

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