"North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, May 29, 1903, p 1. Electa E. Larkin, wife of George W. Larkin, was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., July 23, 1841 and died at her home in North Loup, May 26, 1903. She was one of several children of Dea. James Brown, only four of whom now remain. When Electa was a young girl her parents settled at Dakota, Wis. At about the age of 14 years she made a public profession of religion and united with the S. D. B. church. Her first husband was Lucian Brace who lived but a few years after their marriage. Two children were left to the care of the widowed mother. These are E. J. Brace and Mrs. H. I. Greene of this place. July 27, 1865 she was married to George W. Larkin. One son, G. L. Larkin, who resides here was born to them. For 31 years this worthy couple have been residents of North Loup. Mrs. Larkin was a devout, sweet spirited, even tempered, consistent, Christian woman and a most valued member of the S. D. B. church. She was in usual health and was getting ready to attend the memorial service Sunday morning when she was suddenly stricken with apoplexy, becoming unconscious in a few moments in which condition she remained until Tuesday night when she peacefully passed to the home beyond. Mrs. Larkin was a constituent member of the S. D. B. church of this place and retained her membership until the time of her death. She came here from Missouri with her husband and was one of those who formed the small numbers that for several weeks camped near the river north east of town. Thus she passed through all the trials incident to pioneer life. It was 31 years ago yesterday that she and Mr. Larkin moved into their farm in the Big Bend, and began preparing to build a house, and it was in their home in March, the following year, 1873, that the organization of Valley county was effected and the first election held. It may well be said by those who knew her in those pioneering days as well as at a later date, "She did what she could." "North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, Feb. 25, 1921, p 1. George Larkin was born in Hopkinton, R. I., December 24, 1839. Died at the home of his son in Grand Island, February 15th, 1921, aged 81 years, 1 month and 21 days. He joined Company B 19th Wisconsin Vol. Inf. in 1861 and served until the end of the war. On July 27, 1865 he was married to Electa Brace at Eliota [Leota], Minnesota. Soon after removed to Missouri and lived there till the year 1872 when the family removed to North Loup and homesteaded a little north and east of the present station of Olean. The first election in Valley county was held at his residence, a dugout, he being one of the judges. He was one of the very earliest settlers in Valley county and endured all the hardships of pioneer life. He was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Baptist church. His wife died in 1903. He leaves to mourn his loss, a son, Leland of Grand Island; two step-children, E. J. Brace and Mrs. H. J. Green of North Loup; one brother, Frank Larkin of North Loup and one sister, Mrs. Manual of Kansas. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 20, No 11, p 43, Mar. 17, 1864. In Berlin, Wis., Jan 7th, 1864, Lucius H. Brace, son of Elisha and Jane Brace, aged 24 years. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn their loss. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders