Hi All, I haven't sent an official welcome yet, so here it is. Welcome everyone, and thanks for joining the list! As of this morning there are 59 people subscribed. I encourage everyone to post a message about your search for your Gage, Jefferson and Thayer ancestors. What problems have you encountered, and what success have you had in your search. Also, if you have historical tidbits to share please feel free to do so. Don't be afraid to post or respond to any messages. I'm sending this to the list to show that our ancestors were human too! And because if minor children were involved there can be a wealth of information in these files. Happy hunting! Brenda Busing Listowner: NEJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com The following Jefferson Co. divorces were listed in the Fairbury Gazette, Saturday February 18, 1893: (Gage county list is at the bottom.) Gertrude A. Busic vs Charles H. Busic, divorce; decree of divorce granted Agnes G. Jackson vs Albert L. Jackson, divorce; decree of divorce granted. Mattie Mitchum vs Jasper E. Mitchum, divorce; continued Minnie N. Mosher vs George M. Mosher, divorce; decree of divorce granted and maiden name restored to plaintiff. Phoeby M Quain vs John M. Quain, divorce; decree of divorce granted Howard M. Ryburn vs Armintie Ryburn, divorce; taken under advisement. Albert Shepherd vs Hattie Shepherd, divorce; decree of divorce granted And these Gage County divorces appeared in THE BEATRICE EXPRESS, Oct. 23, 1873. Trial docket, District court Gage county, term to commence Nov. 4, 1873. Ellen Applebee vs. John Applebee, Div. Sarah Crossly vs. Edmison Crossly, Div. Lema Edwards vs. Archibald Edwards, Div. Mary Jackson vs. Geo. W. Jackson, Div. Milton Lester, Jr. vs. Genevra E. Lester, Div. Kate Maxson vs. Porter L. Maxson, Div. Oliver P. McGinnis vs. Ellen McGinnis, Div.