Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/30 Surname: DOLANSKY, BRABEC, TERNECEK, SPIRK, ARON, HERMAN, KIND ------------------------- I am seeking information about Joseph DOLANSKY. Joseph DOLANSKY was born 5 Mar 1823 in Bohemia. He married Anna BRABEC (born 26 Mar 1830 in Vlci, Plzen, Bohemia) on 24 Jul 1848. They immigrated to the United States in 1866, first to Dayton, Ohio, then to Chicago. At least four of their children: Joseph Jr. (who married Sophie TERNECEK), Anna (Mrs. John TERNECEK), Barbara (Mrs. Charles ARON), and Netti (Mrs. Charles HERMAN) were born in Bohemia. I do not know where their daughters Minni and Vlasta were born. The family moved to Crete, Saline County, Nebraska in 1876. Anna died 24 Feb 1887. All six of her children, her husband, her brother Josef BRABEC, and her sister Barbora SPIRK were alive and living in Crete at the time of her death. After Anna's death, Joseph married Mary KIND (born 7 Nov 1853) and they had a son E. Carl DOLANSKY. Mary died in Crete on 23 Dec 1945. I am looking for information about Joseph's death. I do not know the date of death or the place of burial. He is not buried in Crete Riverside Cemetery next to Anna or Mary. Please contact me at pamwill@nwlink.com Thank you, Pam Williams

To All; I redid the Saline co index page to find the automated query section much easier: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nesaline/ For those of you that have sent queries, please check and try posting again. Fred Dethlefsen Saline co CC

I sent a message a few minutes ago about the Harry Grothe family of Crete. Forgot to say I would like to be contacted directly at jrfranklin@earthlink.net Audrey

I am seeking information on the Harry GROTHE family. He was born about 1880 and his wife was Mae KNOELL b march 27, 1882 in Mladkov, Bohemia, Austria. They had two sons that remained farming there at least into the 1970s. The third, Harry, became a contractor in Omaha, Douglas Cty, NE.

I am seeking information about Joseph DOLANSKY. Joseph DOLANSKY was born 5 Mar 1823 in Bohemia. He married Anna BRABEC (born 26 Mar 1830 in Vlci, Plzen, Bohemia) on 24 Jul 1848. They immigrated to the United States in 1866, first to Dayton, Ohio, then to Chicago. At least four of their children: Joseph Jr. (who married Sophie TERNECEK), Anna (Mrs. John TERNECEK), Barbara (Mrs. Charles ARON) , and Netti (Mrs. Charles HERMAN) were born in Bohemia. I do not know where their daughters Minni and Vlasta were born. The family moved to Crete, Nebraska in 1876. Anna died 24 Feb 1887. All six of her children, her husband, her brother Josef BRABEC and her sister Barbora SPIRKwere alive and living in Crete at the time of her death. After Anna’s death, Joseph married Mary KIND (born 7 Nov 1853) and they had a son E. Carl DOLANSKY. Mary died in Crete on 23 Dec 1945. I am looking for information about Joseph’s death. I do not know the date of death or the place of burial. He is not buried in Crete Riverside Cemetery next to Anna or Mary. Please contact me at pamwill@nwlink.com Thank you, Pam Williams

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/28 Surname: BAIRD ------------------------- Am interested in finding information on the John Watson BAIRD family which was in Western, Saline, NE in 1874, leaving shortly thereafter for Illinois. My husband's gggrandmother was a twin, born there in 1874. The twin did not survive, and I have not been able to find where she might be buried. I don't believe she was given a name, however, her sister's name was Carrie BAIRD. Any information on Western or a point to more information would be greatly appreciated. Have checked a few of the histories available through Salt Lake City, but no mention of this Baird nor a cemetery listing of those transcribed was found. I did find a Saphronia Baird during that time, however, cannot find a connection at this time. Thanks in advance for any help.

I am interested in finding information on the John Watson BAIRD family which was in Western, Saline, NE in 1874, leaving shortly thereafter for Illinois. My husband's gggrandmother was a twin born there in 1874. The twin did not survive, and I have not been able to find where she might be buried. I don't believe she was given a name, however, her sister's name was Carrie Baird. Any information on Western or a point to more information would be greatly appreciated. Have checked a few of the histories available through Salt Lake City, but no mention of this Baird nor a cemetery listing of those transcribed was found. I did find a Saphronia Baird during that time, however, cannot find a connection at this time. Thanks in advance for any help. Connie Siverly Ferguson cferguson@gwis.com

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline/27 Surname: PURBAUGH ------------------------- Interested in Libby PURBAUGH, 1906-1995 late of 1415 HAWTHORNE AVE, CRETE, NE 68333, 402-826-3671 possibly wife of Maurice PURBAUGH, 1914-1988, b Eagle Cass Co., NE Maurice PURBAUGH is part of the following and I am interested in all Descendants of Alvin Peter (5.542) Poorbaugh\ PURBAUGH - 16 Aug 2000 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-Alvin Peter (5.542) Poorbaugh\ PURBAUGH b: 13 Feb 1883 in Northampton Twp., Somerset Co., PA d: 5 May 1955 sp: Winifred TRUMBLE b: 14 Aug 1883 in Eagle, Cass Co., NE m: 19 Jan 1907 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE d: 23 Sep 1926 in NE? 2-Homer Marvin (6.x) PURBAUGH b: 23 Feb 1911 in Alvo /Alva, Cass Co., NE d: abt 1 Mar 1913 in Eagle, Cass Co., NE - ? 2-Maurice Alvin (6.x) PURBAUGH b: 18 Jul 1914 in Eagle, Cass Co., NE d: 17 Nov 1988 in 68330 (Cordova, Seward, NE) 2-Mildred Clara (6.849) PURBAUGH b: 12 Mar 1916 in Eagle, Cass Co., NE sp: Ernest Henry CUNNINGHAM b: 28 Jan 1905 in Alexandria, Thayer Co., NE m: 1 Jun 1940 in Las Vegas, Nev. 3-Myrna Joan (7.1176) CUNNINGHAM b: 21 Jan 1942 in Los Angeles, CA sp: George Vernon LAY b: 27 Mar 1939 in Los Angeles, CA m: 4 May 1959 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA 4-Karol Joan (8.468) LAY b: 12 Feb 1961 in South Gate, Los Angeles Co., CA 4-Kimberly Ann (8.469) LAY b: 9 May 1962 in South Gate, Los Angeles Co., CA 4-Kathy Lynn (8.470) LAY b: 31 Mar 1964 in Bellflower, Los Angeles Co., CA 3-Ernest Alvin (7.1177) CUNNINGHAM b: 14 May 1943 in South Gate, Los Angeles Co., CA 2-Maxine Winifred (6.850) PURBAUGH b: 29 Jun 1923 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE 2-Vernon Artimis (6.851) PURBAUGH b: 6 Mar 1925 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE sp: Anna Margaret LUDDEN b: 1 Jan 1909 in Emerald, Lancaster Co., NE m: 27 Oct 1927 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA d: 14 Apr 1999 in Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ 2-Donna Jean (6.852) PURBAUGH b: 12 Dec 1935 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE sp: unkn STILES 2-Bonnie May (6.853) PURBAUGH b: 18 Jul 1944 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE sp: unkn WILLIAMS b: est 1940s 2-Lee Melvin / R. (6.854) PURBAUGH b: 12 Aug 1948 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE 2-Anna Margaret (6.855) PURBAUGH b: 22 Feb 1951 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE sp: unkn COLSTON b: est 1950s Prepared by: Paul Studly Janice A. Studly (Mrs Paul A.) (7.x) E-mail paulstudly@compuserve.com 12911 Lynn Dr, Chesterland, OH 44026 440-729-7317

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/SalineObits/13 Surname: Sloan, Alvord ------------------------- My great-great grandparents, John (Jack) Sloan and Sarah Alvord-Sloan were married in Wilber on July 3, 1879. I would like any information possible about them and any of their family members. Any help provided would be greatly appreciated. Dick Riggins

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ne/Saline/26 Surname: ------------------------- There may be more than one spelling for the surnames: Vjetrovec, or Vetrovec, Nespory or Nespor, Kruzek or Pruzek.

Am looking for records in the 1870's of the United Bretheran Church of Pleasant Hill in Saline County. Searching for Rose's - McKinzey's that would have went there. Supposedly the church records were microfilmed and in the Saline County Museum at Dorchester. Is there a booklet or anything that exists regarding this?? donna

Does anyone know if the Episcopal Church of Dewitt is still in operation, or where I could see old church records of members who went there in the very early years of it's existence? Am looking for records of the Kinzie family who settled in that area, back in 1861. Mention of the family attending that church, is found in the 1888 book called PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM of GAGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA. The Kinzie's owned land in Saline and across the border from Dewitt, in Gage Co. Any help in locating these records would be greatly appreciated.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/SalineObits?read=12 Surname: THORNBURG, DENNEY, COOK, GLASS, FROST, HICKS, WARD, PAGE, HAROLD, COWGILL ------------------------- >From "Western Wave", Western, Saline co., Nebraska dated 9 Feb. 1912, page 1, column 3: THE OBITUARY OF MRS. sUSANNAH THORNBURG Susannah DENNEY was born in Prible County, Ohio, April 29, 1833. At the age of 14, she with her parents, John and Sarah DENNEY, removed to Lee County, Iowa. In 1850 she was married to David THORNBURG. To this union were given eleven children, all of whom are living and all were present, except Mrs. Emma HICKS. In 1873 she with her husband and family came to Western, which has been her home every since. Her husband preceeded her to the better land October 28, 1880. This brought to her a still larger share of the responsibilities of the home and the added care of the family. She was converted and united with the Methodist Church in Iowa in 1869. Through these years she has lived a devoted christian life. During the last six years her health has been poor, almost an invalid the most of the time. Last Sunday night she became worse, her strength failed slowly and on Thursday morning February 1, 1812, she peacefully passed away. Her christian experience was clear; two well worn Bibles in her home testify to the faith and comfort she found in the Book of life. She met life's cares and responsibilities with as unfaltering trust in God. Her last prayer was "that the Lord might bless all of her children" Thus she passed from her home here to her home beyond at the ripe age of 78 years, 9 months and 3 days. She leaves to mourn her departure all of her children: Rev. Jon THORNBURG, Western; Mrs. Rosetta GLASS, Fairfield; Eph. THORNBURG, Loveland, Col; Alonzo THORNBURG, Fairfield; Albert THORNBURG, Western; Mrs. Charlotte FROST, Fairbury; Mrs. Emma HICKS, Keokuk, Iowa; Mrs. Kate WARD, St. Paul, Neb; Mrs. Rheua PAGE, Geneva; Jacob THORNBURG, Western; Henry Thornburg, Western. The two latter have made their home with their mother. She also leaves 37 grand-children and 14 great grand children besides two brothers, Frank DENNEY and Eli DENNEY, of Lee Co., Iowa; also two sisters, Mrs. Ellen HAROLD, Beividere, and Mrs. Mary COWGILL, Clarks, Neb. That which was written of her mother when she died may likewise be said of her: "She has gone to be with Jesus And her loved ones on the other shore. Oh, how happy she must be, Since her sorrows all are o'er. She has gone to dwell with Jesus We cannot see her more, Unless we walk the narraw path That leads to the golden shore." Funeral services in charge of Rev. Charles BURNS were held in the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, after which the body was laid tenderly away in Plainview Cemetery. ------------ Those from out of town and not mentioned above were-- Mrs. E. THORNBURG, and daughter, Mrs. Vena APGAR and daughter Hazel, of Loveland, Colorado. Mr. H. S. PAGE and daughter, Faye, of Geneva, Neb. E. D. FROST and daughters, Leva, Bessie and Hazel, of Fairbury. David C. WARD, St. Paul, Neb. Mrs. Geo. COWGILL, Clarks, Neb. Joseph DENNEY and Frank COOK of Dewese, Neb.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/SalineObits?read=10 Surname: SMITH, TRIMMER, MATHER ------------------------- >From "Friend Sentinel", Friend, Saline co., Nebraska dated Thursday, April 15, 1926, page 1, column 3: OBITUARY Margaret Flora SMITH, daughter of Asbury and Hannah SMITH, was born August 28th, 1856, in Hocking county, Ohio, and departed this life April 10, 1926, at the age of 69 years, 8 months and twelve days. She died quietly at her home in Friend, Nebr., where she has lived a true Christian life. She was united in marriage on Oct. 9, 1895 to Samuel TRIMMER, who departed this life nearly eight years ago. Very early in life she gave her heart to God and her name to the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Friend, Nebraska. On August 10, 1925, she suffered a stroke of paralysis, and since that time had been confined to her bed. She has been a very patient sufferer and always tried to have a smile for everyone. She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, Ira TRIMMER, of Friend, Nebr., and Enos TRIMMER, of Regina, Sask, Canada, and a daughter, Mrs. Harvery MATHER, of Imperial, Nebr., a sister, Mrs. M. E. MORGAN, of Houston, Texas; Three half brothers, James SMITH, of Stroud, Okla., Bert SMITH of Calif, and Sam SMITH of Vona, Colo., a brother, Joseph SMITH of Chicago, Ill., departed this life only two weeks ago. Through all the experiences of life, she remained anchored to the "Rock of Ages", and today as we strike her name from the records of our Church Militant, we are assured that is has been transferred to the Great Church Triumphant. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church at Friend conducted by the Rev. H. F. SCHENCK, and interrrment was made at Exeter, Nebr.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/SalineObits?read=8 Surname: SMITH, TRUESDAIL, MORGAN, TRIMMER ------------------------- >From "Saline County Gazette", Tobias, Saline co., Nebraska dated 6 Oct. 1899, page 1, column 4: DIED--At his farm northeast of town, Saturday, Sept. 29, 1899 Asbury SMITH, aged 78 years, 9 months and 15 days. He was buried Sunday in the Atlanta cemetery and the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. TRACE of Dorchester in the Atlanta Center church. Mr. SMITH was born in Ohio and came to this state fifteeh years ago last June, and has lived on his farm near Tobias ever since. He was converted at 18 years of age and has been an active christian ever since, and was a member of the United Brethern church when he died. Mr. Smith was well know in this community and was respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and seven children, who were all at home when he died. The entire community sympathize with them in their bereavement. >From "Saline County Gazette", Tobias, Saline co., Nebraska dated Oct. 6, 1899, page 1, column 2: W. R. and J. A. SMITH of Claremont, Colorado; Mrs. M. E. MORGAN, of Oregon, Mo., and Mrs. M. F. TRIMMER, of Sceneca, Kansas, were here to attend the funeral of their father Asbury SMITH. Card of Thanks We wish to return thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. Hannah J. SMITH and children

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline?read=23 Surname: KINZIE, PITTS, HATCH ------------------------- I am looking for descendants of the KINZIE families who settled near Wilber Ne. in the 1860's, coming from Indiana, and more Kinzies following, in the 1880's. I am particularly interested in JAMES KINZIE and his wife LYDIA HATCH KINZIE, who are buried at the Oak Grove Cemetery, at Dewitt Ne., Saline Co. James Kinzie b. 1816 d. 1910, was a brother to my great great grandfather DAVID HALL KINZIE, who with his wife, DIDAMIE ALCINDA PITTS KINZIE, are listed as 1890 Jefferson Co. Ne. farmers. They are 2, of at least 9 children of WILLIAM and REBECCA KINZIE, who were from the states of Ill., Va., Mich., and Ind. The names of the children that I do have are: MARGARET, b. 1812; MARY JANE b. 1814; JAMES b. 1816; ELIZABETH JANE b. 1821; DANIEL b. 1823; ISSAC b. 1825; DAVID HALL b. 1827; HENRY C. b. 1830; & ERMINTA b. 1831. Am interested in locating as many descendants of the extended families as possible. Looking for the burial sites of David, Didamie, and David's father William Kinzie. William was born 1791, Chicago, and came along to Ne. with them, losing his horses along the way, and having to hitch up his cow to finish the trip. William is supposedly buried in Ne., but there are many arguments about that, saying he is buried elsewhere. Any help would be appreciated.

Am looking for descendants of the Kinzie families who settled near Wilber Ne. back in the 1860's, coming from Indiana. I am particularly interested in James Kinzie, and his wife Lydia Hatch Kinzie, who are buried at the Dewitt Oak Grove Cem. James Kinzie was a brother to my great- great grandfather David Kinzie, who with his wife Didamie Alcinda Pitts Kinzie, are listed as farmers in Jefferson Co. Ne. in 1890. They were two, of at least 9 children of William and Rebecca Kinzie, who were from the area's of Ill., Virginia, Michigan, and Indiana. Am interested in locating as many descendants of the extended families, as possible. Looking for the burial sites of David, Didamie, and David's father William. William was born 1791, Chicago, came to Ne. with them, and supposedly is buried in Ne., though there seems to be many arguments about that. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline?read=22 Surname: ------------------------- Looking for information on the Alonzo Stephens family who lived in the Friend, Saline Co, NE area 1880-1890. Before Nebraska, the family lived in Wisconsin. I don't think Alonzo worked for the railroad, but the family settled in cities where railroad work was going on. Later moved to Albuquerque, NM and is listed on the 1911 census there. This census shows Alonzo was born in Maine and wife Ester (Hester) was born in Ohio.

Posted on: Saline Co. Ne Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ne/Saline?read=21 Surname: Gilbert ------------------------- I have been doin' a lot of reseach lately, and I found out that I might be related in a distant way to Jonas W. Gilbert. My friends were tellin' me weird storys about how he was a satanist, and how he murdered a bunch of people. I don't know what to believe. I've been doin' research, and all that I know is that he was one of the founders for the county of saline. I've been to his grave by turkey creek, and seen that it has been broken. There was a wierd poem on the back of it that made no sence to me. If you could help me with any of my research on Jonas W. Gilbert, it would be greatly appreciated. He was burried in the Gilbert-Hulse cemetary

Hi to all; Just checking to see how may folks are subscribed to Saline mail. Mostly to see if anyone is available and would like to document the North Fork cemetery. We have a person going to start in Aug could use some help. Fred Dethlefsen Saline co CC