Shelly Cassidy on Wednesday, January 1, 1997
Knute ANDERSON (1844-1933) and Margit MYRAN (1844-1911) married in Norway in 1864. They had 9 kids: Andrew 1865, Veel 1867-1872, Katie 1871, Lena 1873, Emma 1875, Henry 1878, Julia 1880, John 1885 and Minnie 1889. They came to Boone Co., NE in 1873. Veel died on the trip across the ocean and was buried at sea. The family was Lutheran and lived in Plum Creek Pct. in Boone Co.
Jamie Lynn Qualls on Wednesday, January 1, 1997
Looking for any information on the CUNNINGHAM, LIBBY families of Albion, NE Boone County. Please email me.
Buzz E. Reynoldson Wednesday, January 1, 1997
WATTS First name Unk B.abt 1840, D. abt 1910.
Earl Rook Wednesday, January 1, 1997
Looking for information on the family of Stephen Louis BROWN, b. 4 February, 1856 in Crawford County, Illinois.
Linda Slott Wednesday, January 1, 1997
Looking for family of Martin Warren ALLEN. Believe Martin may be the brother of Eugene Monroe ALLEN and Thomas ALLEN all born NY, possibly Watertown area. All three were living in WI at the same time and all came to NE at the same time. Martin died in Albion 11, F4, F1875. His wife Mercy Maria NICHOLS was on the 1880 Boone county census with her children Nathan 20, Alice 18, Rosa 12, Carrie 9 and Jennie 5. Jennie was born in Albion. Rosa married Samuel Rishling EDGAR in Albion 10/19/1887. Alice married Joseph Henry FISHER in Albion 7/27/1881. Would like to contact anyone researching this family.
Tom Cain Saturday, February 1, 1997
My grandfather Thomas Charles CAIN was born 9/17/1889 in Genoa, Nance Co., NE to Thomas Charles and Helen (IRWIN) CAIN. I would appreciate any information on either the CAIN's or the IRWIN's. Helen was the daughter of William J. and Elizabeth IRWIN who moved to Nebraska from Galena, IL. William and Elizabeth both died in 1898 in West Hill, NE, which I am assuming were either in Nance, Boone, or a neighboring county. Thanks for any help.
Jim Farris Saturday, February 1, 1997
I am seeking the location of the Jim RAE homestead in Boone County, Nebraska. Any kind of information including plot maps, deed registrations, cemetary records, etc. would be helpful.
Ruth Hesterly Saturday, February 1, 1997
Searching for ancestors and siblings of John KOCH and Antonie LANGE. Antonie's father's name was Antone LANGE. There were ten children from this union including Hubert Henry, Nicholas, and Leo, but I do not have any of the other names. The only dates that I have I can not to post here. Please contact me for possible information exchange.
Mary Kirkpatrick Montgomery Saturday, February 1, 1997
Looking for information on John S. KIRKPATRICK and Anna KIRKPATRICK who lived in Albion in the late 1800‚s and early 1900‚s. Also looking for Anna KIRKPATRICK‚s parents Herman and Hanna STRATE. Does anyone know if the town of Greenwood, NE still exist‚s? What county would it be in now? I understand there are some STRATEs living there now but cannot locate on any map. Would also appreciate if anyone knows where the Historical Society is located for Albion and Greenwood. Thank You.
Buzz E. Reynoldson Saturday, February 1, 1997
Looking for a GIBBS First Name unk, Who married my G. Aunt Mary (WEST) REYNOLDSON in Albion, Boone County, Ne.
Earl Rook Saturday, February 1, 1997
I am looking for information on the family of Charles Henry WEST, b. 4 April, 1851 in Groveland, Tazewell County, Ill.
Paul Wells Saturday, February 1, 1997
I have a little info on my Great Great Grandfather who was John McDonough WALKER. He was involved with local politics in nearby Lindsay, Nebraska. In fact he named this small town. He had the first homestead at the north end of Shell Creek. I know this is in Platte County but I thought you may have some records that show he was also involved in the history of Boone County. He came to this part of Nebraska in 1870 from McGregor, Iowa. I know he was originally born in Fermandugh County, Ireland - March 6, 1826 and moved to Canada with his father in 1830. At age 20 he came to U.S. and fought in Mexican-American war in U.S. Army. His wife‚s maiden name was Catherine McCARTHY. He was very much involved with the politics of the local area serving as a County Commissioner as well as some sort of state legislater. He retired to Humphrey, Neb. in 1888 and died there Oct. 8, 1907 or possibly 1904. Again, I know most of his life was lived out in nearby Lindsay and Humphrey but I was hoping you might have some additional info next door in Boone County. I also know he was close to the Franciscan Monks in the area possibly near Columbus. He was Catholic and worked closely with the Franciscans, perhaps they may have some info on him. Anything please would be helpful. Please email me asap.
Jamie Lynn Qualls Saturday, March 1, 1997
I am currently seeking information on the CUNNINGHAM family from Albion, NE. Listed below is what I have so far. I have some blanks that need filled in before I can proceed any further. CUNNINGHAM, Alfred b.__ d.__ b.__, Missouri or Nebraska, d.__, Occupation Farmer m. Margret COTTER b.__ d.__. CUNNINGHAM, Stephen Madison b.04 Aug, 1860 d.22 Apr, 1953 b.__, Mo d.Albion, Nebraska-Boone County at age 92.Occupation Farmer m. Julia PETTY b.08 Jun, 1870 d.26 Jul, 1945 at age 75. Julia‚s parents were John PETTY of England and Elizabeth COLEMAN of Ireland. Nine Children were born to this union:
George Cunningham Albion, NE Pleasant Francis Cunningham ***My Grandfather*** Lincoln, NE John Cunningham Omaha, NE Elmer Cunningham Omaha, NE Vernie Cunningham Omaha, NE Glen Cunningham Spaulding, NY Ollie Cunningham Bently Glens Falls, NY Lottie Cunningham Smith Wendell, ID Lillie Cunningham Smith Wenatchee, WAMy Grandfathers Family Information listed below: CUNNINGHAM, Pleasant Francis b.13 Aug, 1903 d.26 May, 1974 of Colon Cancer. b.Gretna, NE - Sarpy County d.Lincoln, NE., Lancaster County. Occupation Professor of Agriculture University of Nebraska, Swine Division. Married Fern Marie LIBBY in Bartlett, NE on 19 Dec, 1927. Occupation Practical Nurse-Private Duty. Six Children were born to this union as follows:
Donald Eugene Cunningham b. 1929 currently of Rising Sun, MD ***My Mother*** LaDonna Jean Cunningham (Qualls) b. 06 Jun, 1932 - Petersburg, NE, Boone County Occupation: Nurse-Private Duty d. 07 Mar, 1992 - Merrillville, IN, Lake County Danna Jean Cunningham (Dakan) b. 1934 currently of Lincoln, NE Patsy Jean Cunningham (Bailey) b. 1947 currently of Lincoln, NE Eugene Francis Cunningham b. 1950 currently of Texas Jeannie Eudine Cunningham b. 1950 - Cedar Rapids, NE Greely County d. 13 Apr, 1968 - Princeton, Missoursi after having an auto accidentIf anyone knows my family from Albion and the outskirts please email me if you can fill in some of these blanks. Thank You.
Lisa Humrich Saturday, December 20, 1997
I am searching the surname of FOLAND. My husbands grandmother, Opal Irene (FOLAND) SCHWENSEN and all her brothers and sisters.
Maxine Gingell Monday, December 8, 1997
I am searching for information on the WILSON family. Most of the family, if not all, were in Boone Co., NE by 1896. Isabel (McNAIR) WILSON was a widow. Her husband, John WILSON, died in Mahaska Co., IA in 1878. The family was as follows; Amos - born about 1859 - Iowa Ammi - born about 1860 - Iowa Commodore Perry - born 1863 - Iowa - died Albion, Boone Co. NE in 1910 These first three children were from John's first marriage to ?? WARNER. Edgar - born 1865 - Iowa - Isabel's son from her first marriage to John's brother, William WILSON. John WILSON and ISABEL McNAIR married about 1869. the next three children were from this marriage. William - born 1870 - Missouri -married Jane (CROOKS) CARTER in Boone Co. Clara - born 1874 - Iowa - married John COLE in Boone Co., NE Ellen - born 1878 - Iowa - married William HAVENS in Boone Co., NE - died 1960 - Penticton, B.C., Canada Isabel died in 1909 in Loretto, Boone Co. Any information on any member of this family would be appreciated.
Lucinda K. Moench Tuesday, December 2, 1997
CROZIER, George, Henry, and J.B. - Looking for any information on these people. Listed as farmers in Genoa. Looking for any and all info on the CROZIER line. Thank you.
Jan Sanford Tuesday, January 6, 1998
I am researching the Wm. & Mary A. (COFFIN) SULLIVAN families. They came from Jay Co, IN ca. ? This family is also connected to the IREY family of Jay Co, IN. Need death dates & burial cemeteries. Would like to correspond with other people researching these large families. Thank you.
Jan Sanford Tuesday, January 6, 1998
I am interested in exchanging data on Lenora A. (SULLIVAN) HENRY, who was a widow with 6 children listed in the 1900 Petersburg, Oakland Pct, Boone Co, NE Census. She is listed with one child, (Mary J.) and is listed as a widow. Any info on any of her other children? Will exchange data... Thank You.
Mark Nicholson Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I am searching for POINTER family. Daniel J., mayor of Albion about 1900; and William, governor of Nebraska about 1904. I would appreciate any information about these family members to add to my original photo collection. Thank you.
Alva L. Van Houten Tuesday, July 7, 1998
GRIGGS, Elizabeth. She died in Boone County, Ne, 1 Jan 1904 and was born in NY in 1827. Does any one know who her parents were?
Shane Courtney Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I am looking for some genology on my family name. My folks were from Albion NE or around the area. My grandad was born in 1919. He was Charles Eldon COURTNEY. His dad was Charles Francis COURTNEY. Any leads in this would be greatly appreciated.
Alan E. McAdams Tuesday, July 7, 1998
My Great grandmother, Isabella (Andrew) WOOD is said to have died in St. Edward, Boone County, on 8 March 1904. I would like to know where she is buried and tombstone information. Her husband was Francis Marion WOOD. Any information appreciated.
DLB56@aol.com Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I am trying to find out more about a distant relative who died in Petersburg, Boone Co, NE on July 17, 1902. His name is Theodore Franklin ALLEN and he was born Aug. 30, 1854 in Spring Grove, Green Co., WI. He is the son of Eliza (Woodling) and Eliakim Allen.
Randall R. Stevens Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I am looking to correspond with families connected with the STEVENS, WHITLATCH/WHITLACH, IRWIN, JUSTUS, CRUISE and CONDREAY families in Boone County, Nebraska. Primary interest is with the Amos Scott Stevens and Vincent F. Stevens families who moved to Woodville from Linn County Iowa March 12, 1882. Both were Civil War Veterans. Thank You
Sam Lawson Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I would like to know if there is anyone out there who knows of the Henry C. MEISNER and Susan BARGER family. Is he listed in a "BOONE COUNTY ATLAS"? I know that they occassionally did short biographies of early people of the county. Is there one for him or one of his sons? Henry C. MEISNER was born in Holzthaleben, Germany, in February, 1827. He immigrated to the U.S. about 1845. He became a naturalized citizen in 1851 while in Harrison Co., Indiana. He and Susan had 8 children. The family moved to Sheridan Co., Nebraska, to homestead in 1890, (near Gordon). He had left Indiana for Nebraska in 1884. He later, after homesteading in Sheridan Co., left there and went to Elgin, Nebraska about 1899-1900. He returned to Indiana (Harrison Co.) about 1905. He died there on 16 November, 1914. Susan returned to Nebraska to live near her sons and died in Petersburg, Boone Co., in 1916. The children were:
Sarah E. MEISNER born 27 November, 1856. Married Joel F. RUSSELL.
Mary D. MEISNER born 18 January, 1858. Married John H. CONRAD.
John Edward MEISNER born in 1859. Married Elizabeth E. NEELY (2) Maria WERNER.
Martin Henry MEISNER born 2 November, 1861. Married Geneva BYRUM.
Elizabeth C. MEISNER born 16 October, 1863. Married Perry M. DAVIS.
George Benjamin MEISNER born 29 July, 1865. Married Alice FICKLE.
Phillip Barger MEISNER born in 1867. Married Effie FICKLE.
Lucy C. MEISNER born in 1868. She died young.
Those traveling in 1884 to Nebraska (from Indiana) with Henry C. MEISNER were: Mary D. MEISNER and husband, John H. CONRAD; John Edward MEISNER and wife, Elizabeth E. NEELY; Martin Henry MEISNER; Elizabeth C. MEISNER and husband, Perry Morton DAVIS; George Benjamin MEISNER; and Phillip Barger MEISNER.
Please writeSam D. Lawson
1929 Hiker Trace
Columbus, Indiana, 47203-3541
or E-mail me
Michelle Cunningham Tuesday, July 7, 1998
Looking for information on Joseph CUNNINGHAM b. Dec 7, 1848 in Iowa. He resided in Boone Co. in 1880 (age 32). He was a single farmer, Catholic and lived with another gentleman. Believe he passed away in Boone Co. between 1884 and 1888. Also, information on his sister Sarah (nee CUNNINGHAM) CORCORAN. Husband William CORCORAN who was a farmer. They had ten children 8 born in Iowa and Daniel CORCORAN and David CORCORAN who were born in 1878 and 1880 respectively in BOONE CO. Also Catholic. Any information: ie. obituaries or cemetary plats listing them is appreciated.
Dee McLaughlin Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I am searching for any information about the ESSY family. Charles ESSY and Edith Myrtle PORTER lived in Newcasle and Albion. Edith PORTER was born in Exeter, Fillmore Co. in 1883. Charles and Edith married 1090 in Burwell, Garfield Co. They had 5 children Robert, Victor, Harold Earl and Geneva.
Marianne Iiams Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I am seeking info on my great-grandparents, Orville & Annie (or Alta) IIAMS. Orville passed away in Albion, NE. in 1960 and Annie (or Alta) passed away in Albion, NE. in 1975. Any information regarding this family is deeply appreciated.
Joy Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I am trying to find any information about my grandfathers family. His name was George Leonard BROUWERS, born in Cedar Rapids on Sept 2 1895. His parents names were William and Nellie BROUWERE. I believe William came over from Holland through Canada and Michigan then to Nebraska. If you know of any information please contact barb4416@aol.com or joyiz40@aol.com. Thank you.
Jeff Wallick Tuesday, July 7, 1998
Jacob W WALLICK (b 1875/6 IL, r Albion Boone Co NE 1920) =2 Iness (b 1895/6 NE). Need info on them, their ancestors and descendants.
Lynne Rhodes Tuesday, July 7, 1998
I'm looking for my lost ancestors . My great grandmothers maiden name was Mary HENN and she was born in 1875 . She married August BEHRNS later and had two childred, John Nicklaus and Deloris . I know very little history as I am just starting to look. I do know that Mary's husband deserted her and her children and that she died in 1927 in Butler County. I believe there were relatives by the last name of Lucebrock, and Brinkman. I would be very happy to get any information or to assist anyone with their search.
Thank you.
Susan J. Williams Wednesday, 15 Jul 1998
My husbands paternal grandparents were married in Boone County Nebraska in 1878 (they had eleven children, all born and raised in Boone County). Helge I. BERG b.1857 in Valdres, Norway, d. May 1938 in Newman Grove and Ragnild FUGLEI b. March 1860 in Valdres, Norway and d. Dec. 1940 in Newman Grove NE. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Jan James Sunday, August 2, 1998
Wondering if some kind soul can help me. Looking for the gravesite, obit, etc. on OLIVER PERRY HARPER, d. July 18, 1877 Cedar Rapids, Nebraska and also for PRICILLA JANE BUKER, d. June 2, 1880 Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Also looking for Birth info. on several of their children. Any help would be appreciated.