Saunders County,
NEGenWeb Project

Posted Queries for November 2004 thru January 2005

BENTLEY posted by Dorothy Bentley on Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Hoping for info on WILLIAM G. BENTLEY found on 1885 State Census married to Sy with child M. He was in Ashland, Saunders cty. Ne. from 1879 thru 1889 then married In Tilden Saunders County Ne, Jan, 1889. He ran a lumber business in Ashland and in State legislature from 1887-1889. Was this two marriages?

SMITH, WOLFE posted by John Wolfe on Wednesday, November 3, 2004

I am looking for information on Walter and Florence (Wolfe) Smith. They were married on December 20, 1899 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders, NE. The family story says that Walter Smith was a very hard worker, but had spells when he was not "well". During one of his "spells" Florence kicked him out of the house. It is said that he went to work for a neighbor for room and board and everyone felt sorry for him because he was a gentle man and a hard worker, but when he had his spells he was hard to handle. He was supposedly finally sent to the Nebraska Institute for the Insane. Based on Florence's age at the time of her wedding, (17), I'm betting that Walter was probably in his 20's at the time. Since they had 3 children (no birthdates), I am making another assumption that they were born about a year apart so that all three children would have been born by 1905. With those assumptions in place, he would have been committed anytime after 1905.
I have information on Florence but absolutely nothing on her husband Walter except the story. And I hate making assumptions. If anyone has any information to share concerning this family, please contact me. I thank you ahead of time for your time.

ALBIN, LEIGHTY, MCCONAHAY posted by Cindy Combs on Monday, November 8, 2004

My surnames are ALBIN, LEIGHTY, MCCONAHAY. My ggrandmother is buried in the Valparaiso cemetery according to her death certificate (1903) There is no headstone. Her name was Almira Albin - daughter of John and Jane McConahay. I believe John is buried there also. Are there records of the cemetery if they do not have a headstone. I know that my ggrandfather Amos Leighty bought a couple of plots there and I am thinking she (Almira) would be buried close to these but I have know idea how to find out. He didn't use these plots - He is buried in Omaha.

ANDREWS, WARD posted by Sue Jackson on Monday, December 13, 2004

Does anyone have any information on Stephen Franklin Ward and his second wife Rosa? Thanks so much.

HOFFMAN, STOKES, WHITAKER, WORTMAN posted by Cindy Frankenberry on Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Hi list,
My g-grandparents lived in Ashland in the 1920's, possibly before then too. Has any one run across the name STOKES, James and Katherine? They came to America from England between the 1850's to 1900. Can't read the year on the census page. Also buried in the Ashland Cemetery.
Thanx a bunch, Cindy:>

BOWEN, ELDER posted by Karolyn Simpson on Sunday, January 2, 2005

I'm searching for family information, death dates, burial location and obituaries for Dr. Adrian ELDER (born October 1876), his wife Louise (Louie) Fay BOWEN (born March 1879), and marriage and family information for their 3 daughters: Margaret, Mary and Fay. The family appears on the 1920 census living at 310 N Broadway in Wahoo City, Saunders County, NE. Adrian, Louise and daughter, Mary, appear on the 1930 census living at 310 N Broadway in Wahoo City. Adrian was a physician in Wahoo. Adrian, Louise and their daughters were born in Iowa.

JONES, RACE, SWOBODA, VAVAK posted by Raymond Race on Tuesday, January 4, 2005

Seeking family info for Matej VAVAK and Katerina. Matej d. 29 Mar 1939 in Prague. His son Frank VAVAK married a Viktoria SWOBODA in Wahoo, NE, 22 Jan 1884.

RILEY posted by Anna Szatko on Friday, January 14, 2005

I am looking for information on John Riley, Elizabeth Riley, Jessie Riley and Linden Riley who lived in or around Ashland in 1870. I believe Elizabeth, and Jessie may be buried in the area. John was born in England, Elizabeth in Illinois. Any information appreciated.

JERABEK, NAVRKAL, NESLADEK posted by Erin Navrkal on Thursday, January 20, 2005

I would like to know if anyone has any information about the parents or family of Christine Navrkal (Jerabek) or her brother Anton Jerabek (Bessy Navrkal). Any information about the Nesladek's (Kristina and her parents Vaclav and Magdalena) would also be greatly appreciated. I would also like any information about the Navrkal's that lived around Morse Bluff.

JENSEN, JOHNSON posted by Jonna Kvist on Saturday, January 22, 2005

I am looking for Jens Christian Jensen/Johnson, born in Melholt, Dronninglund, Denmark 1823. Died 1893. Left Denmark about 1869, his adress 1882: (Wantroo) Wantoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, USA.
If You know about him or his daugther Mary born 20.12.1871, died oct. 1973.
Social Security Number: 578-60-9547 found in the Mormons register. I will be very greatfull, if You can help me.
Best regards.
Jonna Kvist
Solparken 77
DK-9330 Dronninglund

RUSSELL, TEETERS posted by Dorris on Monday, January 24, 2005

John K. Teeters married Mary Russell and lived in Saunders Co. Ne., 1880-1890, seeking any information of the parents or children, Willis, Wilson, Jefferson or Mary Teeters.

DALTON posted by Carrie Ann Vickers on Wednesday, January 26, 2005

I am looking for any information on a Frances (Frank) Dalton. He's my great grandfather and I'm told he lived in Ashland before moving to Omaha. I'm thinking it was around 1920. Just a guess. Thank you for your help. Carrie Ann Vickers

SMITH posted by Judy Mozingo on Monday, January 31, 2005

Looking for Pearl Smith, moving to Saunders County in about 1903 to 1906. His wife was Minnie and had one son, Gail. They are thought to have moved on from there to Casper Wyo.

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