Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/10117 Surname: Treon ------------------------- A copy of the obit is in the mail. Lyn Pastfinder Library

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ne/Saline/10116 Surname: FISCHER, SANTIN, BENESH, CARR, TICHY, CAHA, NESPAR, KALCIK ------------------------- I am looking for any info on Elizabeth "Fischer" Fridrich's parents (my grt grt grandparents). Her mothers name was Elizabeth Rose Santin and her dad was Joseph Fischer (both born in Austria Hungary). I don't have dates of birth for them or marriage date. They had 7 children - Elizabeth Fridrich, Mary Benesh, Agnes Carr, Henry, Willie, Otto, and Joe. Elizabeth Santin had 2 brothers Vaclav (Jim) Santin and John Santin and 3 sisters Mary who married Joe Caha, Mary who married Frank Nespar, and Anna who married Frank Tichy in 1873 in Wilber NE. I know Anna and Frank had 2 sons Fred and Robert both of Wilber, Ne and 1 daughter Rose who married a Kalcik. Would love DOB'S or any immigration info. I believe Elizbeth Rose Santin came to US in 1868 - lived in Chicago for a year then moved to Wilber NE in Saline County

These pages are on the Lancaster County, NEGenWeb site but may be helpful to all genealogy researchers: <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/oldtime.html"> Old-Time Medical Terminology</A> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/oldtime.html <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/censusabbrev.html"> Census and Soundex Abbreviations</A> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/censusabbrev.html <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/relation.html"> Relationship Chart</A> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/relation.html Have a great day! ~Kathie Harrison <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/lancindex.html"> Lancaster County, NEGenWeb Index</A> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/lancindex.html Lancaster County Coordinator ********************** Rootsweb List administrator for NELANCAS-L; NESAUNDE-L and NEDIXON-L genealogy mail lists.

Wilber Nebraska is the county seat of Saline County. They would have wills or estate papers at the Probate Court. Birth records were not kept until 1910 and deaths sporadically in 1904. Obituaries were in the Dorchester Star newspaper, and copies can be obtained from the Nebraska State Historical Socieity at 15th & R in Lincoln Nebraska. I believe the cost is $5.00 for the Historical Society and Wilbur charges 50 cents for marriages and $5.00 for wills and estates. These places are fantastic and of great help. donna

Greetings from Virginia! I've just subscribed to the list and am looking for information on a relative who has been very elusive. I would appreciate any help on this family or advise on sources. Are there death certificates or probate records available for 1893 in Saline Co.? Are there any newspaper obituaries available for this time period? Looking for family of Waldren Drew and his daughter Rachael Coates Brown. Waldron Drew, according to Dorchester Cemetery records online, was born 25 Jan 1819 and died 14 August 1893. He was born in Miami Co., Ohio, eldest child of Abraham W. Drew and Mary Voorhis. His father, Abraham Drew died in 1822 in Miami Co., OH and the family moved to Warren Co., Ohio.. He had two sisters, Margaret Drew (wife of John Clendenin) and Martha Drew (wife of Robert Batcheler). >From the 1850 Clinton Co., IN census, I found that Rachael was born about 1841. By 1860 the family was in Wisconsin and lastly, I found them in Saline Co., NE. I don't know the name of Rachael's husband. Other children of Waldron Drew are Jacob, Mary, Sarah, John and William Henry. Waldron Drew married at least 2 times. First to Sarah Statler 11 May 1840 in Clinton Co., IN and second to Mazy Ann Blake from Dorchester, Saline Co., NE. Sarah Statler Drew died in Wisconsin on 1 May 1855. Would love to find any descendents. Best regards to all, Mary Louise Townsend Potomac Falls, VA

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/10113 Surname: Talley, Rumsey, Adkins ------------------------- I am searching for more information on my great great grandparents Thomas TALLEY and Harriet (RUMSEY) TALLEY. I know that they we're married in 1873, but I am unsure of the exact date or location. I also found a reference to my G, G Grandfather on the 1890 business and famer directory for Pleasent Hill. One of their son's my Great Grandfather Othello was born in FRIEND, SALINE COUNTY on April 20th 1882 and I assume that his siblings we're also born at or around the same location. I found a record for my Great Grandfather Othello's marriage in Johnson County in April of 1905 to Watie Mae ADKINS and I know that all or most of the family immigrated to Cheyenne County Kansas shortly after. I am primarily searching for marriage dates and locations and also birth information if available. Any and all information would be greatly appriciated. Thank You Kathleen Tally (Tello)

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ne/SalineObits/10032 Surname: ZIMMERMAN ------------------------- >From page 5 of the Tuesday, 25 March 1941 Beatrice Daily Sun: Word has been received of the death of P. W. ZIMMERMAN at his home near Crete last Sunday. The deceased was a son of John ZIMMERMAN and lived many years on a farm west of DeWitt.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ne/SalineObits/10031 Surname: SMITH, MILLER, ZIMMERMAN, YOST ------------------------- Obituary of Mrs. Jerry SMITH The Methodist church of Swanton was filled Monday afternoon with relatives and friends who came to attend the funeral rites for Mrs. Jerry SMITH. Profuse floral offerings bore testimony of the love and esteem in which Mrs. SMITH was held by her family and friends. Lucie Clarinda MILLER was born in New York State, February 14, 1862, and died at the home of her daughter, April 22, 1932 at the age of 70 years, 2 months and 7 days. Moving with her parents to Indiana and Missouri and later to Kansas, finally coming to Saline county, living in Swanton for the past eighteen years. In 1879 she was married to Jeremiah SMITH. To this union seven children were born of whom six survive their mother. They are Charley and Myrtle of La Junta, Colorado, Carl of Western, Edgar of Fairbury, Mrs. Phillip ZIMMERMAN of Crete and Mrs. Mabel YOST of Oshkosh. One child died in infancy. Besides these she leaves 26 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many relatives and friends who knew her as a friend faithful and true. All these, together with her bereaved husband and children will sadly miss her as they continue their earthly pilgrimage. She was affiliated with the United Brethren church in which she learned to say in her afflictions “not my will but thine be done.” Rev. F.C. Weber of the Evangelical Church officiated. Interment was made in the Swanton cemetery.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ne/SalineObits/10030 Surname: SMITH, MILLER, GUILE, CHAPMAN, ZIMMERMAN, YOST ------------------------- Obituary Jeremiah SMITH was born October 8, 1862 in Illinois and passed away May 12, 1933 at the home of his son Carl near Western, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and four days. As a boy he came with his parents to Beatrice. February 16, 1879 he was married to Clarinda MILLER and settled on a farm near DeWitt. In 1914 they moved to Swanton and lived there until the death of Mrs. SMITH. Since that time he had been making his home with his children. The deceased was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. One sister, Mrs. Lydia GUILE, survives him. There were four sons and three daughters, one son who passed away in childhood. He is survived by six children, Charley SMITH and Mrs. Myrtle CHAPMAN of La Junta, Colorado, Carl SMITH of Western, Edgar SMITH of Fairbury, Mrs. Sarah ZIMMERMAN of Crete and Mrs. Mabel YOST of Oshkosh; 26 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. As a young man he united with the United Brethren church and remained with it until the end. Another good man has passed on and will be missed by many. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Swanton with Rev. Kennedy in charge. Burial was made in the Swanton cemetery. Pall-bearers were Jake Crom, Joe McArtor, Henry Clark, H.E. Force, Clark Nickles and J.S. Freeborn. CARD OF THANKS We want to express our heartfelt thanks to all the friends and neighbors who were kind and helpful during the sickness and after the death of our beloved father, Jeremiah SMITH. We also wish to thank all those who contributed the beautiful floral offerings. ---The Family---

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ne/SalineObits/10029 Surname: RUPERT, ONESS, SMITH, MILLER ------------------------- >From February, 1924 Saline County newspapers: DEATH OF MRS. E. RUPERT PIONEER OF SALINE COUNTY Succumbed to Long Siege of Ill Health on February 5 Mrs. Ephraim RUPERT passed away Tuesday morning, February 5, after an illness extending over a number of years. Her condition took a serious turn last week and it was feared that she could not long survive and members of her family were sent for. She suffered intensely until death came to her relief. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church Thursday afternoon of this week, being conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. W. Wagner. Obituary Rosa Ann ONESS was born in Como, Whiteside county, Ill., Febr. 28, 1867 and passed peacefully away at her home in Western, Nebr., on Febr. 5, 1924, at the age of 56 years, 11 months and 7 days. In 1875, when she was eight years old, she came to Nebraska with her parents, who located on a farm near Pleasant Hill in Saline county. Later her father moved his family to Beatrice, Nebr., where she was united in marriage to Ephraim RUPERT on April 10, 1882. To this union were born three sons, Daniel, Oliver and John Edgar, the latter passing away in infancy. Daniel and Oliver were at their mother’s bedside when the final summons came. With the exception of three years residence in Decatur county, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. RUPERT lived in Saline county, two years being spent on a farm near DeWitt and twenty-one years on a farm near Swanton. In December, 1911, they moved to Western where they have since made their home. At the age of 15, under the ministry of the Rev. H. T. Davis, in Beatrice, Mrs. RUPERT was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. When she, with her husband located in Western, she transferred her membership to the First Methodist church of which she remained an honored member until the end. For more than five years Mrs. RUPERT’s health did not permit her to attend any of the church services. She was confined to her home practically all of the time and it was a great sacrifice for her to have to give up all church associations and Christian fellowship with her friends. Much of the time she suffered greatly. Added to this she spent many lonely hours all alone at home because she was unable to walk any great distance. During her recent sickness her suffering was intense but she bore it all very patiently. A short time before the end came she expressed a desire to depart in order to be relieved of her misery. Mrs. RUPERT lived her religion. Her Christian life was beautiful and her character was made perfect through her suffering. She was kind conscientious and patient. Being resigned to the will of God she lived, she was ready to go when the summons came. Like Paul, “for her to live was Christ, to die was gain.” Mrs. RUPERT leaves to mourn, her beloved husband, Ephraim RUPERT, two sons, Daniel of Lodgepole, Nebr., and Oliver of Havelock. There remain also one brother, Jerry SMITH of Swanton, two sisters, Mrs. Henry NEVEL of Western and Mrs. W. A. MILLER of Beatrice, four grandchildren, many more distant relatives and many sorrowing neighbors and friends.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ne/SalineObits/10027 Surname: NEVEL, ONESS, SMITH, MILLER ------------------------- >From a December, 1927 Saline county, Nebraska newspaper: MRS. HENRY NEVEL PASSES AWAY THURS. Dies In Fairbury Hospital After Long Illness Mrs. Henry NEVEL passed away at a Fairbury hospital last Thursday, Dec. 15, after a long illness. Funeral services took place at the Western M. E. church Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20, at 2 o’clock. Rev. Wagner of Ohiowa, officiated at the funeral services and was assisted by Rev. Unvert of Western. Burial was at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mr. W. B. NEVEL of Ohio was an out of state attendant at the funeral. Ruth Derby O’NESS was born on September 12, 1873, at Merian, Illinois, and died at Fairbury, Neb., Dec. 15, 1927, at the age of 54 years, 3 months and 3 days. In 1875 she came with her father’s family to Nebraska, locating at Pleasant Hill. On May 23, 1900 she was united in marriage to H. S. NEVEL at Wilber, Nebr., and they located on a farm six miles northwest of Swanton. In 1912 they located on the Murphy farm where they have since made their home. Early in life she became a Christian and united with the U.B. church, of which she was a member until the end. Due to poor health, she was unable to attend the services regularly or to be active in the work of the Kingdom. She was for some years a great sufferer, but endured all of these “as seeing Him who is invisible.” She leaves to mourn her departure her devoted husband, one brother, Jerry SMITH, of Swanton, one sister, Mrs. Lydia MILLER of Beatrice, besides many other relatives and many old neighbors and friends among whom she was highly respected and loved. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my appreciation of the many kind deeds and words of Sisters and Brothers, friends and neighbors during the illness and death of my dear wife. Also the minister and undertakers. Henry NEVEL

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ne/Saline/10111 Surname: Fischer ------------------------- I am looking for the names of Elizabeth (Fischer) Fridrich's parents. Elizabeth was born 04/17/1885 in Wilber, NE Saline County. Would love to have any info on siblings too

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/SalineObits/10026 Surname: THORNBURG, GLASS, HICKS, PAGE, FROST, WARD ------------------------- >From Fairfield newspaper, Clay co., Nebraska dated March 10, 1927, front page, 2nd column: MRS. MARY GLASS Mary Rasetta THORNBURG, daughter of David and Susannah THORNBURG, was born Sept. 26, 1854, at Pilot Grove, Lee Co., Iowa. She passed away March 2nd, at her home in Fairfield, Nebr., age 72 years, 5 months and 4 days. She came with her parents to Nebraska in 1873, and was united in marriage to Jerennah GLASS Sept., 26, 1876. To this union were born six children, four boys, Fred, Elza and Albert of Fairfield and Perle of Lincoln, Nebr. Two girls died in infancy. Her husband preceded her in death twenty-one years. Besides her children she leaves eight grand children and four brothers, John, Henry and Albert THORNBURG of Western, Neb., Ephram THORNBURG of Loveland, Colo. Four sisters--Mrs. Lottie FROST of Fairbury, Nebr., Mrs. Emma HICKS of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Kate WARD of Casper, Wyoming, and Mrs. Rheira PAGE of Geneva, Nebr. Two brothers preceded her in death, Alanzo and Jacob. After the death of her husband, she moved to Fairfield, where she has made her home until death summoned her. She united with the M. E. church in her early girlhood days, and has been a faithful member ever since. She was a faithful and devoted mother and kind and loving neighbor. A large congregation of friends and relatives gathered at the Methodist church Friday afternoon to attend the funeral services. Her pastor conducted the services and a quartette composed of Mrs. Fred HILL, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. LEWIS and Mrs. C. L. LEWIS furnished the music. The body was laid to rest in the Fairfield cemetery. Mr. Henry and Albert GLASS of Western, Nebraska, were here Friday to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Mary GLASS. Mrs. and Mrs. FROST and daughter of Fairbury were called here by the sickness and death of Mrs. FROST’s sister,Mrs. Mary GLASS. Mrs. Emma HICKS of Des Moines, Iowa, was in Fairfield attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Mary GLASS. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. PAGE and sons of Geneva, Nebraska, were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. PAGE’s sister, Mrs. Mary GLASS. CARDS OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers, kindness and sympathy shown in the death and burial of our beloved mother.--Fred GLASS and family, E. L. GLASS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl GLASS and Albert GLASS and family.

I am looking for links to the Rychetsky, Vasicek, Duba families that came from the Opatov/ Strmechy area of Bohemia. If you come from that area we mostlikely link. Nancy Russell Anderson From SD At nrussell@itctel.com (NO CAPS) Searching Lomica/Mikeska From Zadverice,MOR -Ord, NE- St Louis -SD Dolejsi, Prague to St. Louis Washechek(Vasicek, Duba) from Opatov Boh.-Grant WI-Brule SD Wodraska(Vodraska) or Wodwaska Sobeslav-Minden, Mi-SD... http://www.itctel.com/~nrussell/

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/SalineObits/10025 Surname: THORNBURG, COSAND, HICKS, CUTLER ------------------------- >From “Western Wave”, Western, Saline co., Nebraska, dated March 18, 1937, page 1, column 2: Albert THORNBURG, son of David and Sussanne THORNBURG was born in Lee County, Iowa on October 14, 1866 and departed this life at his home in Western, Nebraska on March 13, 1937 at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 19 days. The family came to Nebraska in 1873 in a covered wagon and located at Western, Nebraska, which at that time was a frontier town having only a post-office, store and blacksmith shop. The family thus being numbered among the pioneers of this section of the country. Albert was one of eleven children, three of whom survive him, two brothers, Ephrian of Loveland, Colorado and Henry of Western, Nebraska and one sister, Mrs. Emma HICKS, of Des Moines, Iowa. In the year 1890, Mr. THORNBURG was married to Miss Luetta COSAND of Washington, Kansas and to this union three children were born, Mrs. Iva CUTLER of Bayard, Nebraska, V. _. THORNBURG of Western, Nebraska and Lenore who passed away in 1911 at the age of six years. Mr. THORNBURG is survived by the afor said mentioned, his faithful wife, also two grand-daughters, Verna Ruth THORNBURG and Dorothy Jean THORNBURG of Western, and many other relatives and friends. In his early life he united with the United Brethern Church and during the years of health he was active in Church and Lodge. Mr. THORNBURG has not been well for years but death came unexpectedly at the close of day. Rest for the toiling hand, Rest for the anxious brow; Rest for the weary, wayworn feet, Rest from all labor now. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, March 16 at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Western, Nebraska by Rev. Kent H. CLIFTON pastor. He was assisted in the service by the Male Quartet of the Church with Mrs. Frank MILLER at the piano. Interment was made in Plainview cemetery and was in charge of Winter Brothers.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/10110 Surname: BAIRD ------------------------- I am looking for any information on John Watson Baird in Western, Saline Co, NE. I don't know whether or not he is the brother of Saphronia Baird, but he married a Pierce and had twin daughters born in 1874 in Western - one died but don't know where she was buried. I do have a description of the land he owned.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/10109 Surname: Baird ------------------------- I am interested in Baird family , my grandmother was Sophronia Baird, married to William Kemper in Saline County. Born in IL. was an orphan, may have had a brother that returned to IL. Brother may have gone to Alaska to find gold, two different stories. She died in Saline County 1919.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/10107 Surname: Lightbody, Roach ------------------------- I believe both the Lightbody's and Roach's had farms near Western NE in Saline County in the early 1800's. What school would there children have gone to and is there a record of attendence for school that far back. I am looking to find Emma Lightbody, Martha Lightbody Helvey, Adella Lightbody Black, Frank , Lon, Harry Lightbody. Their father's name was Isaac and mother Susannah.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/10106 Surname: LITTEN, BRADWAY ------------------------- Seeking information re Silas and Margaret Bradway LITTEN who lived in Saline Co., in 1900. Margaret's mother, also named Margaret, was the youngest sister of my great grandmother, Nellie MOORE.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/10105 Surname: Cussins ------------------------- Looking for family information on William cussins. He died 10-24-1892 in Saline Co., Nebraska. He and his family had moved there from CA. His father offered him land if he came back. He worked the land but caught pneumonia, and died the first winter. His wife, pregnant with their last child, moved back to be with her parents in CA. Would like to find parents and siblings of his. If you ever happen to se any information could you please pass it on to me. We have not been able to find his family. Sharon