2004 Queries
Ann Koch Tuesday, 11/16/04, 5:37 PM
Francis Sylvester HUBBARD b: 1 Oct 1849 in Oswego, Fulton, NY m: Abt. 8 Jul 1870 in Hamilton Co., IA d: 29 May 1903 in Dixon, Dixon, NE Burial: Concord : Cemetery Father"Allen HUBBARD Mother: Julia BLOWERS Mary Louise CANTONWINE b: 9 Mar 1850 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA d: 11 Nov 1903 in Dixon, Dixon, NE Burial?? Father: David "Doc" CANTONWINE, Sr. b: Bet. 1819 - 1828 in Probably Woodbury Township, Bedford Co., PA Mother: Huldah WHITE b: Abt. 2 Oct 1832 in IL m: Bet. 1848 - 1849 in Black Hawk, Scott/Davis, IA d: Abt. 24 Jul 1858 in IA Father: Gideon Blackburn WHITE
E-mail: Leibldkoch
SURNAMES: HUBBARD, CANTONWINE
Jan Cunningham Monday, 11/15/04, 8:38 PM
I am interested in obituaries for Henry Butler, d. 7/19/1908 in Emerson and Mary Magdeline McCurdy d. 6/19/1918. They and several family members are buried in the Rosehill Cemetery. Any information would be appreciated.
E-mail: jancunningham11@msn.com
SURNAMES: Butler, Mccurdy
Brendan McGinn Friday, 10/29/04, 10:56 AM
I am working on my final undergraduate history paper and I am focusing on Dixon County in WWI. I am looking to track down some numbers as to the counties envolvement with the war effort. Maybe a total of who enlisted, were selected, and those in home guard and abroad. I know that some state militia groups have honor roll books and it might be possible to track down a muster roll at the state historical society if i had regimental #s. I have spoken with Sherrif Dean Chase of Ponca,- the veteran's officer, but he seems to think that the information in the county clerk's office would not provide the answers. Also I have contacted Bruce Curry - American legion - rep for Ponca, but - i still haven't found the answer. I have strong ties to the county as I spent many weekends camped out at palmer's landing by Ionia. My Grandfather was Russ Hanson, and I feel that I could assist the county in establishing a writen history. I already have a 17 page paper ( which I received an A on..) about the Cook family of Ionia, as well as some information about Henson Wiseman from Cedar county. - In any event I would like to share that report with the site here. please EMAIL with any ideas... Brendan McGInn
E-mail: bmcginn@herflyawaymanner.com
SURNAMES: Military History
Sabelle Thomas Monday, 10/18/04, 8:59 AM
E-mail: maingel@aol.com
SURNAMES: Beyeler, Martinsen
SARA HAYES SOMMER Wednesday, 10/6/04, 7:21 PM
Looking for info re: NORTHERN "CHUB" HINES b. 24 Feb 1852 Michigan d. 29 Sept 1922 Ponca NE Married to: MARY META MCLEAN 28 April 1881 Northern son of: HOSEA HAMILTON GROVER HINES & RUHAMA HEATH Sibling of: OREGON HINES, MIRANDER HINES, DANIEL ALEXANDER HINES, ALVA HINES, ORESTER HINES, NATHEN HINES, ALVESTER HINES, ALVERETTA HINES, MEDORA/MIDORA HINES, WELTHA HINES, SARAH L. HINES, HAMILTON H. HINES, ALTO W. HINES NORTHERN'S brother's DANIEL ALEXANDER AND ALVESTER also lived in NE. They are buried in Grimton Cemetery, Knox Co., NE HOSEA HAMILTON GROVER HINES was my GG Uncle - his brother THALES HINES was my Great Grandfather I have a lot of Hines history - happy to share Plz email me direct..sarsom@mninter.net
E-mail: sarsom@mninter.net
SURNAMES: HINES, MCLEAN
LaDonna Sansevero Friday, 9/3/04, 9:18 AM
I am researching the Meyers and Mendenhall families that lived around Ponca. I am the great- granddaughter of Ida Mendenhall who married Albert Meyers.
E-mail: LSansevero@msn.com
SURNAMES: Meyers and Mendenhall
LaDonna Sansevero Friday, 9/3/04, 9:16 AM
I am researching the Meyers and Mendenhall fa-milies that lived around Ponca. I am the great- granddaughter of Ida Mendenhall who married Albert Meyers.
E-mail: LSansevero@msn.com
SURNAMES: Meyers and Mendenhall
Barb Saturday, 8/28/04, 11:29 PM
Caffee | Heald 5/30/04 (old posting 1/27/02) I am looking for any information on great grandparents Thomas J. Caffee and Harriett L. Heald Caffee who resided in Ponca, NE around 1880-1900. Later reports of T.J.'s was as a stock buyer, but he may have had other vocations during his time in Ponca.
E-mail: barblasky@yahoo.com
SURNAMES: Caffee, Heald
Barb Saturday, 8/28/04, 11:25 PM
Just registering, will post later.
E-mail: barblasky@yahoo.com
SURNAMES: Caffee, Heald, Van Dusen
BAJONES Tuesday, 8/24/04, 12:23 PM
I am looking for anyone who might have information on David F. Armstrong and Jane Eliza/Elizabeth Brown in Dixon County. Jane Brown was born 22 Apr 1851 in Maquoketa, Jackson County, IA and died 30 Apr 1933 Ponca, Silvercreek Township, Dixon County, NE. Jane and David were married 26 Dec 1871 in Jackson County, IA. Jane and David had 12 children and one was Howard A. Armstrong. Jane Brown Father was William Brown and her Mother was Nancy Stewart. My grgrgrandfather Samuel Brown would have been a brother to William Brown. At one time I had corresponded with Sue Peterson from Kalispell, MT and she ws Howard A. Armstrong granddaughter. I would like to correspond with anyone connected to this family. Thank You in advance.
E-mail: bajones@lisco.com
SURNAMES: BROWN ARMSTRONG
Beverly Jones Tuesday, 8/24/04, 12:09 PM
E-mail: bajones@lisco.com
SURNAMES: BROWN ARMSTRONG
Judy Dawe Saturday, 8/14/04, 3:19 PM
My GGGF, John Belle Lisle, settled on the North Place, north of Hiway 20 in between 1860-1890 in Clark Twsp. Both he and his son, Frank (Gpa), were supervisors of the school. My mother, Florence, as ell as her brother, Everett, were teachers there in the 1930's. I'm interested in learning more about their lives. Gpa's nephew, Bryon, was engaged to Mildred Church who taught in Concord. I have many fond memories of the people and area.
E-mail: dawejudy@hotmal.com
SURNAMES: LISLE, HARTMAN, ROSS, DAVIDSON, ROBSON, BROWN, LUDLOW
Clyde R. Rice Tuesday, 8/10/04, 9:05 AM
Great site! I have news for any descendants of the Rice Family surname of Concord/Allen NE. area. For many years, we have been at a "brick wall", the birth of old Ira James Rice, b. 1808, Greene Co. NY. I have just found the "link" to an earlier name, Ira's father was a Royce and became a "Rice", in his lifetime. I can furnish another two hundred years of linage, since this break through. This came about through a Y-DNA, (male, father to son), test. Contact me at clideryce@starband.net or tenbore@yahoo.com. Clyde R. Rice Previously of Concord, NE. now in MO.
E-mail: clideryce@starband.net
SURNAMES: Rice/Royce & Coats
Perry Lund Saturday, 7/24/04, 8:17 PM
I am looking for additional information about Ole C. Lund and his wife Kristine Karlsgodt Lund who lived southwest of New Castle. Ole's father was Hans O. Lund and immigrated with his entire family to Vermillion SD in 1885 and settle in Dixon County shortly there after. I recently returned from Decorah Iowa and NordicFest. The Vesterheim gave me little info that could help. Anything new would be appreciated. Thank you.
E-mail: lundp@arrowquick.com
SURNAMES: Lund
Bryan Price Thursday, 7/22/04, 11:27 PM
I am trying to find the burial place of Leonard Flegg (or Fligg), born about 1840 and died August 18, 1891. He presumably died in or near Emerson. Is there anyone willing to go to a local library and check the old Dixon/ Dakota/ Emerson papers for an obit? I am coming to the area on a Sunday from Indiana in a couple weeks and wont be able to get to a library myself due to them being closed. Any help is greatly appreciated and I will return the favor if I can in any way. Thanks!!!
E-mail: bryanp58@aol.com
SURNAMES: FLEGG
Gloria oberg Saturday, 7/10/04, 11:06 AM
The Dixon County Museum at Allen has a picture of 15 men of the "Waterbury Cornet Band". Some of the other pictures in the book are from around 1907. It was mentioned some names of men were Murphy, Mason, Pierce, Dr. MacArthur, Herrick and Smith. Does anyone have that picture that could identify each person. We have 2 different pictures one with suits and coats and the other on steps of Depot at Waterbury with white shirts. It stated they played at the Sioux City Interstate Fair, any ideas on that? We would like to identify these people. Thank you
E-mail: gloriao@bloomnet.com
SURNAMES: WATERBURY NAMES
gloria oberg Saturday, 7/10/04, 10:57 AM
E-mail: gloriao@bloomnet.com
SURNAMES: waterbury names
Bradley Block Friday, 7/2/04, 6:02 AM
We are looking for history on a Samuel Harrison. He told his family he was born in approx. 1881 and died in 1982. He told family when he was married that he was born and raised in Dixon County in Nebraska. He was from a large family. We are looking for any tombstones relating to his family or if there are any living family members, can I get names and addresses so that I can further check into his history and find out more history about the Harrison family. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated.
E-mail: rbpuppys@bis.midco.net
SURNAMES: Harrison
Sabrina Koch Sunday, 6/27/04, 9:11 AM
I was just wondering if you had any information on any hotel,motels or bed and breakfast's in Ponca dating in the early 1900's if there were any before that, that would be helpful also. I am just doing personal research, and my family is from Cedar counties and I do have relatives in Ponca with the last name of Bevellhiemer. Thank you for your help. Sabrina Koch
E-mail: sabrinak81@yahoo.com
Rod Wilson Thursday, 6/17/04, 8:57 PM
My gggrandparents, Eli Defrain (b.1842)and Maria (Bombard)(b. 1844 in Goderich, Ont) lived in Dixon County in the 1880s. Two of their younger children, William Gilbert and John Frederick, were born in Martinsberg in 1883 and 1885. Their oldest daughter, Josephine (b. 1862 in Ontario)married Charles Gilmore (b. 1859 in Independence Iowa) in Dixon in 1885. Their first children were born in Martinsberg, Harry in 1886, Mary in 1887, Roy in 1888, and Clifford in 1890. They also may have lived there c. 1900, 1901.
E-mail: rodwil@shaw.ca
SURNAMES: Defrain, Bombard, Gilmore
Mitzie Smith Friday, 5/28/04, 6:22 PM
I am looking for any information on a Carrie Keene. She was to have lived in NewCastle and possibly died there but my family knows nothing on when she died or where she is buried. Thanks Mitzie
E-mail: ladeebiker04@yahoo.com
SURNAMES: Carrie Keene
joanna mcguirk lindberg Wednesday, 5/26/04, 8:20 PM
I am interested in learning more about James Gunn. He was the son of Mary McCluskey and Patrick Gunn. Patrick was from fermangh County, Ireland, he came over to the US in the 1880's. His mother died shortly after childbirth, his father remarried and had more children.
E-mail: jlindberg@tconl.com
SURNAMES: Mcguirk, Mannion, McDonald, Gunn, Smith Doyle, Burke, Burgess
Laura Monday, 5/24/04, 8:19 PM
My Mom was an Olson. Her dad was Albert Olson, mom was Minnie Anderson. They lived in Maskell and attended Maskell school. My Mom is now buried in Lime Creek Cemetery. I will be going to her grave in Aug 2004 and hope to take photos at that time of the area. Any info on my family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Laura
E-mail: lamoralez@hotmail.com
SURNAMES: Olson/Anderson
Julie Woydziak Monday, 5/24/04, 2:05 PM
E-mail: jwoydziak@usd394.com
SURNAMES: Money, Allen, Wells
Tom Fitzsimmons Thursday, 4/22/04, 1:53 PM
My Father had an aunt named Ida Fitzsimmons, born in Fayette County, Iowa in June 1870 of Irish parents. I know she lived in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa in March 1910 at the time of her brother's death and funeral. Ida was a schoolteacher. I have been unable to find anything about her until something turned up today in the 1910 U.S. Census. There was a Gertrude I. Fitzsimmons, a schoolteacher, age 38, born Iowa, both parents born Ireland. Something next that may connect with Dixon County is the name Gertrude Fitzsimmons as one of the teachers who served in Logan Valley School #77. Could this be the same Gertrude I. Fitzsimmons or Ida Fitzsimmons who I am seeking?
E-mail: tjfitz@iol.ie
SURNAMES: FITZSIMMONS
Kathie Harrison Tuesday, 4/20/04, 4:41 PM
I am seeking any information on the DONLEN family that were from Dixon Co., NE. Daniel DONLEN was married to the sister of my G-grandfather. Her name was Mary MCDONALD. Descendants of Mary Catherine McDONALD -------------------------------------- 1-Mary Catherine McDONALD b. 25 Apr 1860, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, d. 30 Dec 1944, Ponca Twp., Dixon County, Nebraska +Daniel Francis DONLEN b. 1855, Bear Creek, Iowa, d. 1938, Ponca Twp., Dixon County, Nebraska, m. 10 Aug 1885, Ponca, Dixon County, Nebraska, par. Daniel DONLEN and Mary Ann ? |--2-David DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown |--2-Daniel F DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown |--2-Michael DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown |--2-William DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown |--2-Thomas DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown |--2-James DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown |--2-John DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown |--2-Mary Ann DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown |--2-Catherine DONLEN b. Unknown, d. Unknown My home web site is HARRISON ROOTS & BRANCHES: http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/index .htm
E-mail: NelliBlu28@aol.com
SURNAMES: MCDONALD, DONLEN, DONLIN
Chris Huffman Monday, 4/19/04, 3:52 PM
E-mail: chrisandpam@cox.net
June jahn Wednesday, 4/7/04, 5:06 AM
E-mail: jjahn@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us
SURNAMES: Carlson/Gustafson
Patricia Miller Thursday, 3/25/04, 11:41 AM
I would like to purchase a copy of "A Century of Memories 1891-1991" and "Dixon Co Nebraska". Would anyone know where I might locate them? thanks
E-mail: patmil@tctwest.net
Leah Peck Monday, 3/15/04, 11:12 AM
All of these relatives lived in Dixon county late 1800'S to about 1940. Peter harry Blake was a traveling judge with a wooden leg married Mary Elizabeth Mann, they had a daughter georgia mae born 1880, mary had a son and I belive she dide from child birth in the next few years. Would love to know whne and where she is burried and what happen to Peter and who his parents are. There daughter Georgia mae married Phillip jonas Warnoch the Warnoch's ran the ferry in or near Maskell in early 1900's.
E-mail: willeah@ aol.com
SURNAMES: Blake or Mann or Warnoch
Lorraine Leslie Besmer Sunday, 3/14/04, 9:05 PM
I am looking for any descendents of James Barton Cornell and Adelia Ann Baker Cornell from the Newcastle NE area. I am he grandaughter of their daughter, Bertha Isabell "Bird" Cornell Leslie. I would like to correspond with other descendents and plan to be in the Newcastle area to take tombstone photos possibly in early April, 2004, weather permitting. If that doesn't work out, I will try to visit the area in late September, 2004. I know that J.B. and Adelia are buried at Newcastle and I am sure sone of their children and grandchildren may also be buried in the area. Contact me at besmerlk@gwtc.net, please put Cornell genealogy in the subject. Thanks!
E-mail: besmerlk@gwtc.net
SURNAMES: Cornell
Linda Treasure Sunday, 3/14/04, 2:25 PM
I'm interested in purchasing a copy of the book "A Century of Faith, St. Anne's Parrish, Dixon, NE. Centennial, 1893-1993. Does anyone know where there might be a copy of this book? My gr-grandparents are Herbert D. Hall (1862-1936), and his wife, Elizabeth J.(Mueller) Hall (1864-1945). They both died in Concord Twp., Dixon Co., Ne., They were the parents of 11 children. Most of the children eventually moved to the Kenosha, Wi. area. I would like to share info about this family.
E-mail: dtreasure@ameritech.net
SURNAMES: HALL
Cathy Bell Thursday, 3/11/04, 7:01 PM
I am looking for information on my g.g.g. grandfather, James Ross Tomason, born abt 1810, N.C. according to 1870 Dixon co NE census. He married Mary Sunderland in 1853 at Carroll co IN. The Tomasons and John Malone families moved by wagon to NE about 1870. George Tomason, son of James, married Louisa Chamberlain in 1878 at Ponca. He is my g.g. grandfather. The James Mann and Bert Williams families married into the Tomason family. Thank you for any help.
E-mail: cjbell@inebraska.com
SURNAMES: Thomason, Tomason, Mann, Williams
Rose Rathbun Wednesday, 3/10/04, 9:31 AM
On my last guery I spelled Charles Guy (Taylor wrong) married Ida May Kelly, Kelley, 15 January 1890 in Wayne, Dixon, NE
E-mail: roser72941@alltel.net
SURNAMES: Taylor
Rose Rathbun Wednesday, 3/10/04, 9:29 AM
I am looking for any information on: Jas. Kelly,Kelley who married Rachel Ann Husk Their daughter Ida Mary Kelly, ey married Charles Guy Tatlor 15 January 1890 in Wayne, Dixon county, NE. Thanks roser72941@alltel.net
E-mail: roser72941@alltel.net
SURNAMES: Kelly, Kelley, Husk, Taylor
Janice Saturday, 2/28/04, 4:56 PM
Looking for any information on my great grandparents: Claudia Ann WILBUR b. Sept 24, 1884 in Ponca,Dixon county, married David Riley CHRISTIAN b. July 3, 1879. Married on May 28, 1901 in Burwell, Garfield, Nebraska. I am particularly looking for the marriage information and ANY information on David CHRISTIAN (father David Christian, mother Ida) Thanks
E-mail: bassett_52@hotmail.com
SURNAMES: Wilbur/Christian
Helen Holden Friday, 2/27/04, 8:15 PM
I am looking for Elisha W. Pace b 1862 in Decatur Co. Ia. time frame 1900 and after.He was on the Madison Co. Iowa ceusus that year and last known to have come to Ponca, Neb. He was still living in 1922 when his brother John J.Pace died in Malvern Iowa. He had a daughter Merle who married a John Rook in Red Oak, Iowa and know she was in Neb. that may be why he came.His wife was Ollie Hester Loving(1st marriage Frank Murden)may have been with him,last known area for her was Omaha Neb. Have found all the other members of this family except Elisha and a sister Sarah. Thanks so much for any help.
E-mail: Ggma98@aol.com
Leni Gerhart Friday, 2/13/04, 8:48 PM
Schulte We are searching... Rev. Paul E Schulte and wife Minnie...children:Pauline, and Julia. His son Theodore Schulte was born and baptised in Martinsburg, NE. Reverend Paul Schulte, a candidate from Concordia Seminary in Springfield, Illinois, came in 1880. The records show George Remont, a Cherokee Indian, was baptised on June 18, 1880 by Reverend P. Schulte. Reverend Schulte left to serve a congregation in Colon, Nebraska in 1882-1885 (St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church)Saunders County. In 1885 he was called to a church in Martinsburg, Dixon County, Nebraska. Trinity Lutheran Church. This was the first Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in northeast Nebraska. From there we think he may have gone to NY but we are not sure. We do not know how long he was in Martinsburg area. We wouldlike to find some church records or anything that might tell us how long he was there and where he actually went next. St Pauls in Kingsville Maryland is where he ended up. Can anyone help us? Leni Gerhart
E-mail: xlostnfogx@netscape.net
Mary Ann Friday, 2/13/04, 8:46 PM
Maskell, Lime Creek and Lime Grove Would like stories and old photos of Maskell, Lime Creek and Lime Grove. My family lived in Maskell for a very long time and I have a fascination with the village. Thank you - Mary Ann Tapey
E-mail: cematapey@aol.com
Bev Jones Friday, 2/13/04, 8:44 PM
Armstrong In Ponca, Silvercreek Township, Dixon County, NE. David married Jane Eliza/Elizabeth Brown Dec 26, 1871 at Andrew, Jackson County, IA. I am connected to Jane Brown. David and Jane had 12 children around Silvercreek Township. On of their children was Howard A. Armstrong. I would like any information on David F. Armstrong. Jane Elizabeth Brown Father, William Brown was born 1816. Samuel Brown born 1812, my grgrgrandfather, would have been William Brown brother. Thank you in advance. Bev Jones
E-mail: bajones@lisco.com
Jack Gillespy Friday, 2/13/04, 8:42 PM
Francis In the Nebraska 1885 Census George B. Francis and his wife Sarah E. (Myer) Francis were living in the Village of Ponca in Dixon Co. with their children Austin B. Francis born NY Aug 1867 and Anne E. Francis born 1874/5 NY. Does anyone know where or when these parents died or were buried, or the fate of their daughter? In the 1900 Census the son Austin B. Francis was listed as a Lumber Merchant living in Ponca with his 1st wife Anna? born 1870 NY (as were her parents) and three sons born in Nebraska, George A. Francis born 19 Oct 1892, Carroll S. Francis born 2 Dec 1894 and John F. Francis born 18 June 1896. Does anyone have information about the marriage of Austin and Anna or know her maiden name or the identity of her parents? In the 1910 Census Austin B. Francis was living in Ponca with his three sons and his 2nd wife Isabel? born about 1869 in Iowa. Her father was born in England and her mother in Canada. In the 1930 Census Austin was living in Portland, Oregon with his 3rd wife Ruth S. ? born about 1883 in Nebraska. Her father was born Pa. and her mother in NY. Does anyone have any information about the fate of the 1st or 2nd wife, the date of the 2nd or 3rd marriage, the maiden names of the 2nd or 3rd wifes or the identity of their parents? Before 1930 Austin's oldest son George A. Francis had married Lois A. ? who was born in Carolina. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in Iowa. Does anyone have any information about their marriage, know her maiden name or the identity of her parents? In the 1920 Census Austin's 2nd son Carroll S. Francis was listed as a farmer living in Ponca, Dixon Co. Nebraska with his wife Irma A ?, who was born in Minn., son Carroll S. Jr. born about April 1918, and daughter Anne E. born about April 1920. Irma's father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Nebraska. Does anyone have any information about their marriage, know her maiden name, the identity of her parents or the fate of the daughter Anne E.? Austin's youngest son John F. Francis married about 1925 Anna or Anda born about 1901 in Nebraska. Her father was born in NY and her mother was born in Nebraska. Does anyone have information about their marriage, know her maiden name or the identity of her parents? By the time of the 1930 Census Austin and his three sons were all living in Portland, Oregon. Austin B. Francis, his mother, his sons and their children are all descendants of an ancestor of mine who fought in the French and Indian War and in the Revolution. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jack Gillespy, descendant of (Major) John Gillespy (1741-1810)
E-mail: GillespyJ@aol.com
We are searching...
Rev. Paul E Schulte and wife Minnie...children:Pauline, and Julia.
His son Theodore Schulte was born and baptised in Martinsburg, NE.
Reverend Paul Schulte, a candidate from Concordia Seminary in
Springfield, Illinois, came in 1880. The records show George Remont, a
Cherokee Indian, was baptised on June 18, 1880 by Reverend P. Schulte.
Reverend Schulte left to serve a congregation in Colon, Nebraska in
1882-1885 (St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church)Saunders County.
In 1885 he was called to a church in Martinsburg, Dixon County, Nebraska.
Trinity Lutheran Church. This was the first Missouri Synod Lutheran
Church in northeast Nebraska. From there we think he may have gone to
NY but we are not sure. We do not know how long he was in Martinsburg
area. We wouldlike to find some church records or anything that might
tell us how long he was there and where he actually went next.
St Pauls in Kingsville Maryland is where he ended up. Can anyone help us?
Leni Gerhart
Would like stories and old photos of Maskell, Lime Creek and Lime Grove. My family lived in Maskell for a very long time and I have a fascination with the village.
Thank you - Mary Ann Tapey
I am looking for David F. Armstrong who lived in Ponca, Silvercreek
Township, Dixon County, NE. David married Jane Eliza/Elizabeth Brown
Dec 26, 1871 at Andrew, Jackson County, IA. I am connected to Jane
Brown. David and Jane had 12 children around Silvercreek Township. On
of their children was Howard A. Armstrong. I would like any information
on David F. Armstrong. Jane Elizabeth Brown Father, William Brown was
born 1816. Samuel Brown born 1812, my grgrgrandfather, would have been
William Brown brother.
Thank you in advance.
Bev Jones
In the Nebraska 1885 Census George B. Francis and his wife Sarah E. (Myer) Francis were living in the Village of Ponca in Dixon Co. with their children Austin B. Francis born NY Aug 1867 and Anne E. Francis born 1874/5 NY. Does anyone know where or when these parents died or were buried, or the fate of their daughter?
In the 1900 Census the son Austin B. Francis was listed as a Lumber Merchant living in Ponca with his 1st wife Anna? born 1870 NY (as were her parents) and three sons born in Nebraska, George A. Francis born 19 Oct 1892, Carroll S. Francis born 2 Dec 1894 and John F. Francis born 18 June 1896. Does anyone have information about the marriage of Austin and Anna or know her maiden name or the identity of her parents?
In the 1910 Census Austin B. Francis was living in Ponca with his three sons and his 2nd wife Isabel? born about 1869 in Iowa. Her father was born in England and her mother in Canada. In the 1930 Census Austin was living in Portland, Oregon with his 3rd wife Ruth S. ? born about 1883 in Nebraska. Her father was born Pa. and her mother in NY. Does anyone have any information about the fate of the 1st or 2nd wife, the date of the 2nd or 3rd marriage, the maiden names of the 2nd or 3rd wifes or the identity of their parents?
Before 1930 Austin's oldest son George A. Francis had married Lois A. ? who was born in Carolina. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in Iowa. Does anyone have any information about their marriage, know her maiden name or the identity of her parents?
In the 1920 Census Austin's 2nd son Carroll S. Francis was listed as a farmer living in Ponca, Dixon Co. Nebraska with his wife Irma A ?, who was born in Minn., son Carroll S. Jr. born about April 1918, and daughter Anne E. born about April 1920. Irma's father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Nebraska. Does anyone have any information about their marriage, know her maiden name, the identity of her parents or the fate of the daughter Anne E.?
Austin's youngest son John F. Francis married about 1925 Anna or Anda born about 1901 in Nebraska. Her father was born in NY and her mother was born in Nebraska. Does anyone have information about their marriage, know her maiden name or the identity of her parents?
By the time of the 1930 Census Austin and his three sons were all living in Portland, Oregon. Austin B. Francis, his mother, his sons and their children are all descendants of an ancestor of mine who fought in the French and Indian War and in the Revolution. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jack Gillespy, descendant of (Major) John Gillespy (1741-1810)
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