Wanted: Effie Norlund who gave birth to a boy in Garrison, Butler Co. NE. on August 20, 1914. The boy was adopted October 19, 1914 by a couple in Garrison. ~from Rich Mather
I am interested in information
on the Henry J. and Mary (Bankhead) BROWNING family of Nebraska. Henry and Mary are my
wife's great grandparents. Family records indicate that they migrated to NE in 1870 and
settled on a farm some 5 miles north of Schuyler. When Henry's health failed (year
unknown), they moved to David City. Henry is said to have been born in Boston, MA (date
unknown) and Mary in Salt Lake City, UT on 10 Aug 1848. They reportedly had 8 children -
George (b.1870), Bert, Gladys, James, John Aaron, Ollie Edward, Lottie (b. 1888), and
Albert (b. 1892). Both Henry and Mary died in David City. Henry died first (date unknown)
and Mary died 24 April 1944. Both are buried at the St. Mary's cemetery.
My mailing address is
Ray Smith
340 County Road 1687
Cullman, AL 35058
Posted: Aug 26, 1998
Looking
for information about g-grandparents Harvey Smith BURGESS (b. 29 Dec 1819 in Greene Co,
NY; d. ca 1914 in Rising City, Butler Co, Nebr.) and his wife Harriett C. BREWER b. ?, d.
3 Oct 1878 in Rising City, Butler Co, Nebr.) and their children. Possibly they were in
Butler Co. as early as 1850. Know of one daughter, Sally Ann (or Anna) BURGESS (b. 11 Aug
1854 in Butler Co., Nebr.?; d. 16 Mar 1924 in Vinita, OK who m. John Lorenzo CATLIN.
CATLIN also lived in Butler Co. He was son of Wright Wilbur CATLIN and wife Mary Ann
REYNOLDS. Did Wright and Mary Ann CATLIN live there too? Any information on these family
members is appreciated. Sharon (CATLIN) Coleman
Posted: 3/2/1998
I am interested on any
information on John FITZSIMMONS, b. abt 1827 in Toome, Longford Co, Ireland d. unk. John
and his family moved to Butler Co. sometime between 1870 and 1880 from Muscatine, IA. On
the 1880 Fed Census he is listed in Bone Creek township. I have a letter from John to his
sister Eliza Jane Chesebrough that is dated May, 10 1898, otherwise I am not sure when he
died. John's wife's name was Nancy, and they had ten children; George P. died young,
Thomas, Tammy, Albert, Samuel became a doctor, Orlando, Jessie, George, Virginia, and
Catherine. I have lots of information on John's siblings. Thanks
~from Paul Rekow
Posted Aug. 21, 1998
KAMINSKA, William and
Minnie....lived in Rising City and perhaps David City in late 1800's. Immigrated from
Prussia with at least three children and six to eight more born in Butler and/or Gage
Counties.
~from Carolyn Ashford
Posted: Sept. 12, 1998
Vaclav (aka John) Kaspar, born in
Czechoslovakia 11/01/1869, Died, Prague, NE 01/30/1945. Immigrated to US ? Married
Magdelana (aka Mary) Rerucha, date unknown. Both are buried at Prague National Cemetery in
Prague, NE. Their children: Ludvik, Mary, Tom, Vincent, Frank, Rose, Kathie, Clara -
married individuals with surnames: Fencl, Novak, Churda, Volplensky, Hynek, Pacal. Other
descendents married names: Stara, Radford, Becher, Mahaffey. Particularly interested in
information regarding Vaclav and Magdelana Rerucha Kaspar, my great-grandparents and
Ludvik and Antonie , whose son, Raymond was my father. Any information would be
appreciated.
~from Carol Radford
Write to:
Carol Kaspar Radford
311 Armstrong Ave.
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Posted: Sept. 23, 1998
My great great grandfather was L.J. Kavalec, who emigrated to Nebraska in 1875 from
Bohemia. He lived in Brainard and was the city marshall. His wife's name was Caroline - I
do not know her maiden name. They had four children: Emil, Charlie, Lucile and Bessie.
Emil was my great grandfather, who married Sophia Horacek, who emigrated from Moravia and
was born in 1885. They had several children: Roy, Evangeline, Emil, Eileen, Norman, Dean
and Charles. Emil Jr. was my grandfather. I am seeking information on L.J. Kavalec's
ancestors in Bohemia, about which I know nothing. I am also interested in additional
information on Sophia Horacek's ancestors. I know she is the daughter of Frank C. Horacek
and Marie Jindrich, born in Moravia in 1844 and 1848 respectively. Frank C.'s parents were
Frank C. Horacek and Theresie Antonin and his grandparents were Frank Horacek and Marie
Kloskova, but I do not have birthdates.
~from Kathy Kavalec
Posted: June 7, 1998
I am looking for information about
Bernard and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kosse, brother & wife of my ggp, who spent their early
married years in Brainard. I believe that all their children were born there and they were
members of the Catholic church. Their children were John, Clara, Edward, William, Sophie,
Ben, George, (& Minnie Lucille). I would appreciate any help.
~from Jolene
Posted: April 19, 1998
I am
searching for any information concerning a Bob LATIMER that was my grandfather, John
Wilbur BONNELLs', uncle. He was living in David City, NE. Where he met my grandmother
Letis June MCLAIN. Letis was working in her uncle's laundry in David City NE. They were
married 26 Dec. 1919 I'm not sure if it was in Nebraska or not. I do know that her grandma
Ford died on Dec. 14 of that year. I believe that the Fords lived in David City because my
aunt told me that Letis lived with them there for a while as a girl. I also found out that
John and Letis lived in David City for a while after they were married. I would appreciate
any kind of information I can get. Thank You very much,
~fromMary Shackelford
Posted: April 17, 1998
I'm trying to find any info on
the Lawthers family that lived in Butler county. James Edward Lawthers was a farmer. He
was born in 1858 and died 6-15-1915. He had four sons, James, Clarence, Cecil and Oliver.
I would appreciate any help on the ancestors.
~from Delores Johnson
Posted: Sept. 4, 1998
In researching my family, I am at
an impasse concerning my grandfather's family. Frederick Earle Malone was born 3 Mar 1896
in Ulysses. He was the son of Minor McClellan Malone, born in Missouri, and Ella Viola
Leavitt, born in Minnesota. They married 25 Jun 1890 in Nebraska--perhaps in Ulysses? They
were doubtless farmers. Fred is buried in Waverly, but perhaps his parents rest in
Ulysses. If anyone has any info to share, I'd appreciate it greatly. Thanks.
~from Marilyn Williams
Or write:Marilyn Williams
1116 Highland
Montrose, CO 81401
Posted: Oct. 21, 1998
Researching
Cornelious and Lydia (Eshliman) Miller family. My grandfather, Roy Miller was born March
6, 1898 near Rising City in Butler Co. Also, researching the other side of the family --
Clarence H. Sheldon, (his father was Henry Sheldon) who lived around David City and
Bellwood.
Thanks. ~fromVicky (Sheldon) Childers
Posted: May 9, 1998
Seeking information on Dr. Thomas J. Murphy, born in Ireland in 1843, who established a practice in David City, Nebraska around 1870-80. Thomas enlisted in the 2nd Iowa Cavalry Co. M in 1862. He later transferred to the 2nd Tennessee Mounted Infantry, U.S. Vols. where he served as Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster until suffering a severe wound to his left arm, February 1865. I am seeking information about his post-military life and final resting place. I am also seeking information about his older brother, John.
John Murphy, born about 1837 in Abbeyfeld, Ireland, enlisted in the 1st U.S. Cavalry in
1855 at Dubuque, Iowa and was promptly sent west. At the opening of the Civil War he was a
Corporal and assigned as Acting Sergeant Major of the 4th U.S. Cavalry detachment attached
to the Army of the Ohio. He was detailed to assist in the organization of the 5th
Tennessee Cavalry Regiment U.S. Volunteers. in which he was commissioned as a Major in
early 1863. In 1864 he was commissioned the Colonel and Commanding Officer of the 2nd
Tennessee Mounted Infantry, U.S. Vols. In 1865, having been mustered out of Volunteer
Service, he received a Commission as a Lieutenant of the 4th U.S. Cavalry through
President Andrew Johnson and was posted in Texas. In 1867 he was placed in command of Ft.
Mason, TX. He resigned from regular army service July 31, 1869 and died February 26, 1871.
I am seeking information about his post-service life and final resting place.
~from William Morris
Posted March 19, 1998
My
great-grandfather and great-grandmother, John David McLEAN and Florence OHME, were married
in Brainard, Butler Co., NE January 1, 1898. Florence was the daughter of Adolf OHME and
Louise RICHTER. I would appreciate any information about the Ohme or McLean families.
Thank you.
~from Kim McLean Mayo
Or snail mail at: Kim McLean Mayo, 5408 Potomac Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Posted: May 26, 1998
I am looking
for any information on the PEEBLES , PEBBLES or PEBLES families from Butler County,
Nebraska. I would appreciate any help and also have some information to share. Thanks...
~from Mark Peebles
Posted Aug. 31, 1998
I am looking for
relatives and information on the Charles RABB, Carl PETERSON, and PIATT families. Most of
them are buried in the David City Cemetery. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks...
~from Jane Case
Posted July 7, 1998
I am looking for any
information about the Sedlak and Rech family history. So far I know that Antone John
Sedlak Sr. was born in Vesnice, Moldavia about May 1880 and came to Brainard NE and
married Josephine Rech born abt 1884 and died abt 1956. They had 8 children that I know
of. Any information is appreciated.
~from Jeff Sedlak
Posted: June 21, 1998
My great-grandfather, George
Zahler was a resident of David City from 1871 to ?. We have been attempting to find
anything on the Zahler family and came across Mary Jane Lapp Zahler's obituary in an old
family bible. It states she died at her home in David City February 17, 1915. She and
George Zahler moved from Freeport, Ill. to David City in 1871. There were 8 living
children at the time of her death: Elizabeth, John (or Joseph?), Anna, Grace, Charles,
Alfred, Francis, and Edward (my grandfather). My father also remembers a Theresa. Any
hints or directions would be greatly appreciated.
~from Paula Zahler Allerdyce
Posted: July 9, 1998
I'm
researching Joseph(Jos.)ZELENY and all known relatives. Joseph ZELENY was born near
Pohledec in the district of Jihlava, Moravia, 8-2-1859. His parents were Joseph ZELENY and
Anna SUTERA. Joseph ZELENY emigrated to the US in 1881. He purchased land in Butler County
in 1883, from William and Clarinda Hall. He married Anna HAVLIK in 1885. She was the dau.
of Joseph and Anna (KRONTIL)HAVLIK. Joseph Sr. and Anna ZELENY had one son, Joseph Jr.,
3-10-1886. Anna died before Jos. Jr. was 2yrs. old. Joseph ZELENY Sr. then married Mary
TUPY in 1888. He moved to Oklahoma in the late 1890's. He is buried at Artesia, NM. I
would appreciate any information pertaining to the above surnames.
~from Phyllis Zeleny
Posted: Sept. 29, 1998
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