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council of defense in Thurston County, and was morale officer in reconstruction service.
Mr. Keefe was a member of the Republican Party, and in 1919-20 acted as a member of the Nebraska Constitutional Convention. He secured the right of way for the Burlington Railway across the Omaha reservation, was instrumental in securing concession for the town sites of Winnebago, Walthill, and Rosalie, from the Indian Department. Perhaps his greatest claim to state recognition lies in the fact that he organized the counties of Nebraska into a federation which later became known as the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federationn (sic). At the time of his death he was president of the latter organization in which he was especially active, and was well-known in various Nebraska societies, including: Potato Growers Co-operative Association of Northwest Nebraska; and County Poultry Co-operatives.
He held membership in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was affiliated with the State Historical Society.
Mrs. Keefe served as a member of the Walthill School Board from 1907-20. Residence: Walthill.
Harry Leonard Keefe
Harry Leonard Keefe, lawyer, was born in Osage, Iowa, January 4, 1871. From 1896 until 1926 he was a prominent lawyer in Cuming and Thurston counties, and was also associated with the First National Bank of Walthill in the capacity of director. He was a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and the American Legion. During the World War Mr. Keefe served as hospital director for the American Red Cross at Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina, was acting chairman of the council of defense in Thurston County, and was morale officer in reconstruction service.
A leading Republican, in 1919-20 he acted as a member of the Nebraska Constitutional Convention, He secured the right-of-way for the Burlington Railway across the Omaha reservation, was instrumental in securing the consession for the townsites of Winnebago, Waithill, and Rosalie from the Indian Department. His greatest claim to recognition perhaps lies in the fact that he organized the counties of Nebraska into a federation which later became known as the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation.
At the time of his death on September 10, 1926, he was president of the latter organization and was well known in various Nebraska societies, among them the Potato Growers Co-operative Association of Northwest Nebraska and the County Poultry Co-operative.
He was married to Frances D. Davis at Springdale on November 22, 1898, (See Nebraskana). Mr. Keefe was a Catholic and a member of St. Joseph's Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Nebraska State Historical Society. Residence: Walthill. (Photograph in Album).
J. Jay Keegan
J. Jay Keegan, a physican at Omaha for the past 11 years, was born at Axtell, Kansas, January 8, 1889, the son of John A. and Agnes T. (Graney) Keegan. His father, who was born at Axtell, April 26, 1863, has been a farmer, publisher, real estate man, and county assessor; his ancestry is Irish. His mother was born at Seneca, Kansas, January 1, 1866, and died at Alliance, Nebraska, November 16, 1927; her ancestry was Irish. She was active in Woman's Christian Temperance Union affairs and served as delegate to conventions for this organization.
Dr. Keegan attended the public schools of Kansas and in 1907 was graduated from the Axtell High School. He was awarded his M. A. degree at the University of Nebraska in 1914 and his M. D. in 1915.There he was elected to membership in Sigma Xi, Alpha Omega Alpha, and Phi Rho Sigma.
Instructor of anatomy at the University of Nebraska, 1915-17; he was a lieutenant in the United States Navy Medical Corp, 1917-19, during the World War; and served his interneship at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital at Boston, Massachusetts, 1919-20. Dr. Keegau has taken an active part in educational affairs, and from 1920 to 1929 was professor of clinical pathology and dean of the college of medicine at the University of Nebraska. He is now professor of nenro-surgery at the University of Nebraska and is engaged in private practice of neurological surgery at Omaha.
Dr. Keegan is the author of articles dealing with neurology, pathology, neurological surgery, and medical education. He holds membership in the American Medical Association, Society of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Association of Anatomists. During the war he was in charge of laboratory work in the United States Naval Hospital at Boston, Massachusetts. Politically, he is an Independent.
His marriage to Grace Gillilland was solemnized at Boston, Massachusetts, January 8, 1918. Mrs. Keegan was born at Glenwood, Iowa; her ancestry is Scotch, Irish, and English. They have two children: Nancy Jane, born November 9,1924; and Norman Jay, born March 1, 1928. Residence: Omaha.
Emma Kees
Emma Kees was born in Nebraska City, on October 1, 1868, the daughter of Anton and Mary (Stohlnacker) Zimmerer. Her father, born in Germany, September 15, 1830, died at Nebraska City on June 15, 1912. An early settler, he was prominent among Nebraska's pioneers, and was a member of the state's first legislature. Her mother, Mary Stahlnacker, was of Pennsylvania Dutch descent, and was born at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Educated in the public and high schools at Nebraska City, Emma Zimmerer was married to Frederick Daniel Kees at Nebraska City on May 6, 1880. To this union were born three children, John A., on March 10, 1881, who married Sadie Green; Clara, born January 17, 1885, and Dan, born May 20, 1900, who is married to Miriam Fogg.
Frederick D. Kees was a pioneer Nebraska manufacturer and one of the first gunsmiths in Beatrice. He died on October 23, 1927. Mrs. Kees is a director of the K. D. Kees factory at Beatrice, one of her sons is a mechanical engineer there and and the other is president of the organization.
Mrs. Kees is independent in politics, is a member of the First Baptist Church, and a life member of the Nebranskana Society. She takes great pleasure in gardening, and enjoys her home in which she has lived continuously since she came to Beatrice. Residence: Beatrice.
Riley Lytton Keester
A pioneer contractor and building supply dealer in Nebraska, is Riley Lytton Keester, who was born at Peekesville, Missouri, September 3, 1863, the son of William and Julia (Dixon) Keester. His father, a farmer, was born at Columbus, Ohio, April 4, 1832, of Scotch and Dutch parentage, and died at Medill, Missouri, July 18, 1914. His mother was born at Lennox, Ohio, June 10, 1834, and died at Medill, Missouri, April 15, 1916. Her parents were natives of England.
Mr. Keester attended rural school near Peekesville, was a student at the State Normal School of Kirksville, Missouri, 1881-84, and attended Pierce's Commercial School at Keokuk, Iowa. Except for two years at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, he has been in Alma, Nebraska, continuously since.
He studied law in the office of Judge Sullivan, at Plattsmouth, for two years and was admitted to the prac-
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tice of law in 1908. In 1910, he moved to Alma, and formed a partnership with William Morning, remaining in that connection until Mr. Morning moved to Lincoln. He was later associated with various law firms at Alma, until 1920. He served as president and general manager of the Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company at Alma, from the time of its organization until 1927. At that time he owned the Wilsonville and Bloomington Telephone Company and a majority of the stock in the Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company.
Mr. Keester owns a number of farms and business buildings, and at this time devotes most of his time to managing them. He is a member of the First Christian Church of Alma, holds membership in the Red Cross and Lions Club there. He is a member of the Woodmen of the World, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Order of Eastern Star, and the Masons. He served as chairman of the Red Cross in Harlan County during the World War. His favorite sport is fishing.
His marriage to Nora M. Deans occurred at Alma, December 24, 1890. Mrs. Keester was a member of the first high school graduating class in Harlan County. She is the daughter of Dr. George Deans, pioneer physician in that county. Dr. Deans came to Harlan County in the spring of 1874, locating in Republican City. He was born in Durham County, England, coming to this country as a small boy. He died in Alma, May 4, 1888. Mrs. Keester's mother, Barbara Anna Stoddard, was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, November 24, 1853, and died in Alma, December 20, 1902.
Mrs. Keester was a teacher before her marriage. They have three adopted children: Opal, born November 10, 1903; Mildred, born March 21, 1904, and Carl, born March 14, 1908. Residence: Alma.
Joseph Warren Keifer, Jr.
Born at Springfield, Ohio, May 13, 1861, Joseph Warren Keifer, Jr., is the son of Joseph Warren and Eliza (Stout) Keifer. His father, born at Bethel Township, Ohio, January 30, 1836, was a lawyer. A major general by brevet, in the Civil War, he held the same rank in the Spanish American War, served in Congress fourteen years, as speaker of the 47th Congress, and was the author of Slavery and Four Years of War. His wife, Eliza Stout, was born in Springfield, July 11, 1834 and died there on March 12, 1899.
Joseph W. Keifer, Jr., was educated first in the public schools of Springfield, and attended Wittenberg College, Antioch College and Ohio State University. Coming to Nebraska in April, 1883, he has since engaged in stock farming.
Of his marriage to Julia Stevens Lowry, which was solemnized on October 20, 1886, four children were born: Joseph William, October 2, 1887. He married Thelma Amack, and served overseas in the World War. Lucy Stout, August 8, 1889, married John Ernest Bell; Margaret Eliza, April 1, 1891, married Joel E. McLafferty; and Oswin, July 26, 1893, was first married to Helen Kendall and second to Margaret Lang. He also served overseas, and served in the state legislature in 1923.
Mr. Keifer is a Republican. Chairman of the Republican state central committee in 1908, he was a member of the legislature in 1907. During the World War he was active in all civilian projects, and was chairman of his home district for the Council of Denfense (sic). He is a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, the First Presbyterian Church, the Elks and is a 32nd degree Mason, the Nebraska State Historical Society and The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Bostwick.
Oswin Keifer
Oswin Keifer, grain dealer and livestock raiser of Nuckolls County, Nebraska, has resided in this state all his life. He was born at Bostwick, Nebraska, July 26, 1893, the son of J. Warren Keifer and Julia Stevens (Lowry) Keifer. His father, who is a farmer and stockraiser, was born at Springfield, Ohio, May 13, 1861, and has served as a member of the Nebraska House of Representatives and chairman of the Republican State Committee. He is the son of General J. Warren Keifer of Ohio, a major general in the Civil War and Spanish-American War; the latter was a member of congress for 14 years, was speaker of the United States House of Representatives in 1881 and 1883, and was a prominent leader in national and state affairs.
Julia Stevens (Lowry) Keifer, mother of Oswin Keifer, was born at Ripley, Ohio, October 15, 1856. Her grandfather, Samuel Doak, founded the first college west of the Alleghenies at Tusculum, Tennessee, in 1778.
Mr. Keifer attended public schools at Lincoln, Nebraska, where he was graduated from the high school in 1910. He received the B. S. degree at the University of Nebraska in 1915. He was awarded a letter in basketball at the university. Since 1926 he has served as treasurer of the school board at Bostwick.
In 1917 Mr. Keifer enlisted as a private in the 110th Engineer Regiment, 35th Division of the United States Army, and served with this regiment in France throughout the duration of the war; he was discharged as a first lieutenant, May 19, 1919. In 1922 he served as commander of the American Legion Post at Superior, Nebraska. He holds membership in the Officers Reserve Corps, is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Superior, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. He is a Mason.
He married Helen Jane Kendall at Superior, July 19, 1919. The daughter of Wallace and Lillian (Bradshaw) Kendall. She was born at Superior, April 29, 1899, and died there, Septembeer (sic) 22, 1920. One child was born to them, Oswin, Jr., born September 13, 1920. Mr. Keifer was united in marriage with Margaret A. Lang at Gorn, Nebraska, March 17, 1928. Mrs. Keifer was born at Gorn, April 27, 1901, the daughter of John and Eva Leonard Lang.
A Republican, Mr. Keifer served as a member of the Nebraska house of representatives in 1923. Residence: Bostwick.
Baird Vinton Keister
Born at Essex, Iowa, August 13, 1895, Baird Yinton Keister is the son of William Edgar and Mary Ida (Baird) Keister. William Keister, who is a retired lumberman, was born of German parentage at McKeesport, Pennsylvania, April 2, 1855. Mary Keister, whose ancestry is Scotch Irish, was born at Nebraska City, Nebraska, July 26, 1857, and died at Essex, February 3, 1919.
Mr. Keister was graduated from the Essex High School in 1913, received the A. B. degree at Iowa State College in 1918, and was awarded the A. M. degree at the University of Chicago in 1928. He was a student at Coe College, 1913-14, and took post graduate work during the summer of 1920 at the University of Nebraska. He was active in the Iowa State College Band and Orchestra, and was a member of the Chicago Choir. His fraternity is Alpha Sigma Phi.
Since 1919 Mr. Keister has been prominent in educational activities in an executive capacity, holding the following positions: principal of the hgh (sic) school at Wagner, South Dakota, 1919-21; assistant principal of the senior high school at Norfolk, Nebraska, 1921-26; and superintendent of schools at Neligh, Nebraska since 1926. He is a member of the Nebraska Schoolmasters Club, is secretary of the Neligh Rotary Club, and is serving as a member of the state executive committee of the Nebraska State Teachers Association. He is a member of the National Educational Association, in 1930 was president of the Third District of the State Teachers Association, and is affiliated with the First Congregational Church of Neligh.
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ing month, and served throughout the World War. He now holds membership in the American Legion. His social club is the Neligh Country Club and his sports include tennis and golf.
His marriage to Emma Eleanor Lindberg was solemnized at Essex, August 25, 1919. Mrs. Keister was born at Essex, March 1, 1895. Two children were born to them: Jean, August 31, 1922; and Thomas, May 1, 1927. Mr. Keister is a member of the Republican Party and the Nebraskana Society, and is interested in music and reading. Residence: Neligh.
Estial Chapman Keister
Estial Chapman Keister was born at Blackburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, December 3, 1871, and for the past forty-five years has resided in Nebraska. His father, John Henry Keister, was born at Blacksburg, February 14, 1841. He was a farmer of German descent, who moved from Virginia to Kansas. He died at Sabetha, April 24, 1916. He married Nancy Heavener, who was also a native of Blacksburg. She was born July 8, 1843, and was descended from the early English settlers of Virginia. She died at Tonganoxie, Kansas, May 17, 1917.
Estial C. Keister graduated from Stella High School in 1898, and later attended Lincoln and Western Normal Schools. During his school life he took active part in debate, and was a member of the debating societies. He married Lola Virdie Gilliland, at Auburn, December 5, 1894. She was born at White City, Missouri, March 4, 1872 and was of German and Scotch descent. There are three children, Robert Overton, born June 16, 1900, a mechanic; Joseph Chapman, born February 18, 1903, a farmer and Don D., born September 18, 1910, a professor of manual training.
Mr. Keister is a Republican and is now state representative from district number four. With the exception of five years spent as a teacher in public schools he has been a farmer all his life, and at the present time is an extensive landowner. During the World War he was active in all loan drives. He is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, is a member of the Red Cross, the Kiwanis Club, and the Nebraskana Society. His home is at Auburn.
M. Allen Keith
The Reverend M. Allen Keith, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Alliance, was born at St. Louis, Missouri, February 6, 1885, the son of Menzo Harrison and Mary (Allen) Keith. Menzo Harrison Keith was born in Denver, Colorado, in 1839, and died in St. Louis in 1895. He held the rank of lieutenant in the Colorado Volunteers and was an insurance agent for the New York Life Company. His family came to America from Scotland about 1800. Mary Allen was born at Mt. Morris, Illinois, in 1846, and died at St. Louis, December 22, 1892. Her family was Spanish, coming to America about 1790.
Mr. Keith attended public school in St. Louis, Chicago and Mt. Morris, Illinois, graduating in 1898; he was graduated from the Academy of Taylor University at Upland, Indiana, in 1909; received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1916 and in 1921 was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Sacred Theology from Boston University School of Theology. During the year 1920-21 he was a student at Harvard University. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi at Nebraska Wesleyan where he was the winner of a medal in public speaking.
His marriage to Maude Mae Miller was solemnized at LaGrange, Indiana, June 3, 1921. Mrs. Keith was born at LaGrange March 21, 1882, and is of Pennsylvania Dutch, English and Irish descent. Two children were born to them, Allen, on July 14, 1922, who died the same day; Eleanor Elaine, on November 21, 1924.
Ordained to the ministry in September, 1911, from that date until 1914 he was minister at Salem, Nebraska, as he was from 1914 until 1917, at Alvo, Nebraska. From 1917 until 1920 he was pastor at Lawrence, Massachusetts, and from 1920 until 1921 at Lancaster, Massachusetts. Coming to Nebraska in 1921, he was for five years pastor at Omaha, removing in 1926 to Scottsbluff where he served two years. He has held his present pastorate since 1928. Politically he is a Republican.
Mr. Keith is a member of the Nebraska Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Alliance Chamber of Commerce, the Scottsbluff Lions Club, and the Alliance Rotary Club. He is a Mason. His favorite sport is golf. Residence: Alliance.
James B. Kelkenney
James B. Kelkenney has lived in Nebraska for 50 years and for nearly 40 years has been a leading Omaha lawyer. He was born at Toledo, Ohio, August 2, 1883, the son of Patrick and Mary (Moran) Kelkenney. His father, a captain in the United States Army, was born in Ireland and died at Chicago. His mother was born in Ireland and died at Omaha
Mr. Kelkenney attended the public and high schools of Nebraska, and in 1893 was admitted to the practice of law. He has been active in the civic affairs of Omaha since that time. He is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association and the Douglas County Bar Association, the Omaha Commercial Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the Omaha Athletic Club. He holds membership in the Elks, and is affiliated with the Catholic Church.
His marriage to Leah Marie Cox was solemnized at Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Kelkenney, who is an artist, was born at Grand Island, Nebraska. Residence: Omaha.
William Frank Keller
William Frank Keller, pioneer Nebraska farmer, has lived in this state for the past 50 years. He was born in Westphalia, Germany, March 15, 1867, the son of Henry J. and Johanna M. (Euwens) Keller. His father, who was a farmer, was born in Rhineland, Germany, November 28, 1835, and died at West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska, June 29, 1919. He served in the German Army before coming to America in 1881. His mother, whose ancestors were Holland Dutch, was born in Rhineland, Germany, June 8, 1845, and died at West Point, July 27, 1923. She was active in all religious affairs, and was an energetic farm woman.
Mr. Keller was graduated from the elementary school in Germany, May 15, 1881. He is now a retired farmer in Cuming County, and holds an interest in the Farmers & Merchants Bank at West Point. He is a member and supporter of the Red Cross; was a charter member of the West Point Community Club; and was formerly a member of the local school board. He has been an active member of the Fair Board for several years; is affiliated with St. Mary's Catholic Church; and holds membership in the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies are reading and farm problems. Mr. Keller has always endeavored to further and support public and community affairs, and during the World War was especially active as a member of the Minute Men, and in the sale of Liberty bonds.
His marriage to Dorothy von Ackeren was solemnized at Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska, May 22, 1900. Mrs. Keller was born in Westphalia, Germany, November 8. 1877. They have ten children: Anna, born March 10, 1901, who married Richard Johnson; Veronica, born June 17, 1902, who married Dale Kisling; John H., born January 17, 1904, who married Neva Robbins; Margaret, born March 16, 1906; Clara, born October 17, 1907, who married Anton Welding; Helen, born December 18, 1908;
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Elizabeth, born April 13, 1912; Mary Ann, born December 16, 1913; Josephine, born September 25, 1915; and Florence, born January 8, 1918.
Nearly all of the children attended college, some of them later teaching school. The two youngest children are now attending high school at West Point. Residence: West Point.
Ernest Kelley
Ernest Kelley, specialist in nervous and mental diseases, was born at Des Moines, Iowa, December 20, 1883, son of John and Alice Ann (Frazer) Kelley. Dr. Kelley received his medical degree from Creighton Medical College, and was a post graduate student at Columbia University. He was married to Laura Bernice Carson at Omaha on January 29, 1908.
Dr. Kelley served as a member of the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital, Nicholas Senn Hospital, Lord Ulster Hospital (chief of staff), and St. Bernard's Hospital, and also has been assistant professor of nervous and mental diseases at Creighton Medical College.
His professional organizations include the American Medical Association, the Nebraska State Medical Association, the Douglas County Medical Society, the Missouri Valley Society, and the Interstate Medical Society. Residence: Omaha.
Lee Kelligar
One of the eight children of William Henry Kelligar, one of Nemaha County's foremost lawyers and Democratic leaders, Lee Kelligar was born at Auburn, July 27, 1898. His father was born at Millstone, New Jersey, March 2, 1854, son of Nicholas and Ellen (Griffin) Kelligar. For almost fifty years he has resided in Nemaha County, where he has been an active member of the bar, served as district judge and been a political leader.
Mary Agnes Finn, mother of Lee, was born at St. Louis, March 12, 1862, and died at Auburn, December 11, 1923.
Lee Kelligar received his education in the public school of Auburn, and at St. Joseph's Parochial School. He was graduated from Auburn High School in 1917. During 1924 and 1925 he studied law at Creighton University, and was admitted to the practice of law at Lincoln, July 15, 1925.
On June 13, 1926, he was married to Irene Polsby at Omaha. Mrs. Kelligar was born at Wahoo, January 15, 1896, and at the time of her marriage was a teacher in the Omaha public schools. They have two children, William Lee, born March 1, 1927, and Robert Polsby, born March 14th, 1928.
A life time resident of Auburn, Mr. Kelligar, the year following his admission to the bar was elected county attorney of Nemaha County on the Democratic ticket for a term of four years; in November, 1930, he was re-elected for a second term. He is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus. He is also a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association. His chief recreation is reading. Residence: Auburn.
William Henry Kelligar
William H. Kelligar, distinguished lawyer and judge of Nemaha County, was born at Millstone, New Jersey, March 2, 1854. His father, Nicholas Kelligar, was a contractor who came from southern Ireland and settled in Illinois, in the early days. He was the builder of several of the old landmarks in Illinois, many of which are today in perfect condition because of the splendid workmanship put into them; the asylum for the insane at Anna, Illinois, was constructed by him. Some of his ancestors came to America from Ireland in the early 1800's. He died at Pana, Illinois, March 17, 1905.
Ellen (Griffin) Kelligar, mother of William, was born in Ireland in 1824, and died at Pana, Illinois, December 31, 1860. She was an active church worker and a devoted home-maker.
Judge Kelligar received his elementary education in Illinois. He was graduated from the Pana High School after which he entered the law office of John W. Kitchell, a noted Illinois lawyer, where he received his entire legal education. He was admitted to the bar in Illinois, June 18, 1878, and since that time has engaged in the practice of law in Nebraska, in the following partnerships: Kelligar & Stowell, 1882-88; Kelligar & Ferneau, 1901-28, except for his service on the bench; Kelligar & Kelligar, since 1928.
Judge Kelligar is a staunch Democrat and has been prominent in political circles in Nebraska for over 40 years. In a recent newspaper article written by Richard Metcalfe, he was named as one of the four remaining Democrats who were the original party men in this state. He was at one time chairman of the Democratic county committee of Nemaha County, and has attended scores of conferences and conventions held by his party over a period of years. In 1890 he was elected county attorney and served this county for two terms. From 1904 to 1908 he was district judge, covering an area of six counties, Nemaha, Pawnee, Johnson, Gage, Jefferson and Richardson. He was retained as lawyer for several large drainage companies who came into Nemaha County several years ago when the course of the river was changed.
At one time he was one of our members of a committee made up of lawyers and judges for the purpose of assisting ex-convicts in finding work upon their release from prison. Four times each year this committee, of which Judge Frost was chairman, met and studied the prison problem, and placed as many men as possible in positions. There was no remuneration, and this work involved a great deal of time, effort, and thought.
His marriage to Mary Agnes Finn was solemnized at St. Louis, Missouri, December 2, 1883. Mrs. Kelligar was born at St. Louis, March 12, 1862, and died at Auburn, December 11, 1923. To this union eight children were born, all of whom are living. They are: Nellie, Josephine, Susie, Ruth, Agnes, William Griffin, Lee, and Pat, all born in Auburn. Nellie and Susie are the home makers of the family. Josephine is the owner and manager of the Kelligar Goodyear Service Station at Auburn. Ruth has been a kindergarten instructor in Omaha for nine years. Agnes has been cashier of the Western Public Service Company in Auburn for the last eight years. William G., who is with the Hydraulic Press Brick Company of St. Louis, was in the 89th division in the World War and saw active service in France. Lee, who is now entering his second term as county attorney of Nemaha County, married Irene Polsby, a former Omaha school teacher. Pat is co-owner of Kelligar Goodyear Service Station, at Auburn.
During the late war Judge Kelligar devoted all his time and energy toward loan drives, Red Cross relief work, and was especially active in rural sections where he made speeches and appeals for funds.
He is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association; the Chamber of Commerce; and the Red Cross. He is an Elk, a Royal Highlander, and a member of the Nebraskana Society. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Auburn. His sports are hunting and fishing. He has always been a profound thinker and student, and is especially fond of reading. Residence: Auburn.
George Henry Kellogg
George Henry Kellogg, county extension agent of Lincoln County, was born at Cato, New York, April 28, 1881, son of Oscar Silas and Mary Jane (Shannon) Kellogg. The mother was born in Ira, New York, September 13, 1856, of Irish ancestry, and the father at Cato, February 8, 1842, his ancestors coming to America on the Mayflower.
In 1905 Mr. Kellogg was graduated from the Kansas State Agricultural College and at the present time is Nebraska county extension agent at North Platte. He
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is a member of the Nebraska Extension Agents Association, of which he was president in 1930, and Sigma Epsilon Phi.
On September 9, 1916, he was married to Wilma L. Lundt at Blair. She was born at Blair, April 18, 1892. Their three children are: George E., born April 4, 1920; Dean L., born April 14, 1922; and Kenneth H., born February 9, 1931, all of North Platte. Residence: North Platte.
Frank Kelly
Born at Ashkum, Illinois, September 28, 1881, Frank Kelly has been a resident of Nebraska since March, 1885. He is the son of Robert J. and Elizabeth C. (Carey) Kelly, the former a real estate and insurance man. Robert J. Kelly was born at La Salle, Illinois, October 27, 1856, his parents having come from Ireland about 1836. Elizabeth Carey was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 3, 1858, and died at Merna, Nebraska, January 21, 1920. Of Irish descent, she was a school teacher and a member of the Shakespeare Club.
Frank Kelly attended Merna High School, Lincoln Business College, and received his Bachelor of Laws degree from Creighton University in June, 1906. From that time until January 1, 1915 he was in practice at Merna, and from April 1919 until May 1928 was in partnership with Arthur P. Schnell at Broken Bow. The balance of the time he has been in individual practice. A Democrat, he has served as county attorney of Custer County (1915-19).
His marriage to Ella S. Snyder was solemnized at Chatsworth, Illinois, April 27, 1908. Mrs. Kelly, who is a music teacher, is of French and Irish descent. She was born at Chatsworth, January 11, 1883. There are five children: Mary Frances, born April 24, 1909; Helen Louise, December 15, 1911; Kathleen Yvonne, April 7, 1913; James R., March 10, 1915; and John P., November 7, 1917. Helen is completing her last year of nurse's training, while Kathleen is in her second year at Kearney State Teachers College. The boys are in high school.
Mr. Kelly was a member of the council of defense and a four minute speaker during the World War. He is president of the Public Service Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Modern Woodmen of America. Residence: Broken Bow.
Lloyd William Kelly
Born at Grand Island, Nebraska, November 10, 1901, Lloyd William Kelly is the son of William and Emma Rosetta (Gillming) Kelly. His father, who is an inventor and contractor, is serving as president of the Kelly Well Company, was born at DeSmet, South Dakota, November 17, 1880. His mother, who is active in the Woman's Club and the Civic League, was born at Ithaca, New York, May 18, 1878.
Mr. Kelly was graduated from the Grand Island High School in 1922, received the LL. B. degree at the University of Nebraska in 1927 where he was prominent in dramatic affairs and held membership in Kappa Sigma; Phi Delta Phi; and Pi Epsilon Pi. He served as bookkeeper for the William Kelly Company, 1927-29, was employed by the Kelly Well Company during the years 1922 to 1927, and is now engaged in the practice of law at Grand Island.
He is police judge of Grand Island courts, is associated in the practice of law with Edward F. Hannon, and is a director in the Kelly Well Company. He holds membership in the Hall County Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Cosmopolitan Club of Grand Island, the Parent Teachers Association, Civic League, and the City Improvement Association.
Mr. Kelly is affiliated with the following fraternal organizations: Elks; Masons; Eagles; Maccabees; and the DeMolay Alumni Association, He is a member of the Grand Island University Club, the Little Theatre Club, and the Nebraskana Society. His chief outside interests are the theatre and boxing.
On May 15, 1925, he was united in marriage with Vera Margaret Roberts at Wahoo, Nebraska. Mrs. Kelly, who is of German descent, was born at David City, Nebraska, June 29, 1903. They have two children: William L., born November 29, 1926; and James A., born February 27, 1929. Mr. Kelly, who is a Democrat, was elected police judge of Grand Island in 1931. Residence: Grand Island.
William Anthony Kelly
Director of education of Creighton University for the past two years, William Anthony Kelly was born at Harrison, New Jersey, August 9, 1900. He is the son of John Aloysius and Ellen Agnes (Brannin) Kelly, the former born at Newark, New Jersey, June 29, 1876, and the latter at Morristown, New Jersey, October 24, 1875.
He attended Holy Cross School at Harrison until June 1914, and was graduated from Harrison High School in June, 1918, whereupon he entered Seton Hall College at South Orange, New Jersey. He received his A. B. and A. M. from that college in 1923 and 1925 respectively, and his LL. B. from Fordham University in 1926. He was awarded a Ph. D. from New York University in 1929, and also attended Fordham Graduate School, Rutgers University and the College of the City of New York. He is a member of Phi Delta Kappa.
On August 6, 1927, he was married to Margaret Gertrude Reuther at Kearny, New Jersey. Mrs. Kelly was born at Harrison, New Jersey, July 4, 1902, and was a teacher prior to her marriage.
Mr. Kelly is a Democrat. He is the author of numerous educational articles in The High School Teacher, Catholic School Journal, Catholic School Interests, Omaha School Forum, etc. He attends St. Cecilia's Cathedral, and is a member of the National Educational Association and the Department of Superintendents. Residence: Omaha.
William J. Kelly
A leading business man of Wymore, Nebraska, William J. Kelly, was born April 21, 1876, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of John Edward Kelly and Esther Ann (Taylor) Kelly. John Kelly was born on the Isle of Man, on March 17, 1845, and was a tailor, he came to America in 1869, resided in Illinois for ten years and then came to Nebraska. Mrs. Kelly was born in England, July 31, 1851, and died at Monte Vesta, Colorado, October 18, 1929. Her parents came to America from England in 1871 and were very successful farmers.
William J. Kelly attended rural school and the Wymore, Nebraska, High School. He married Ida Rolena Paisley, (born in Dysert, Iowa, December 29, 1877) at Wymore, Nebraska, on February 8, 1899. To this union four children were born: Clarice, January 18, 1902, who is married to E. Lloyd Jones; Edna, July 14, 1903, now Mrs. Clifford Clark; Maude, June 26, 1908, the wife of T. Milton Lipscomb; and Harold, February 5, 1910, who died September 9, 1915. They have one adopted child, Billie, born May 10, 1920.
Since 1906 Mr. Kelly has been an implement dealer; formerly he was a farmer. For fifty-one years he has lived in Nebraska. His religious affiliation is with the First Baptist Church of Wymore.
He belongs to the Community Club, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Rebekah Lodge and the Knights and Ladies of Security. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society and has been a member of the school board for twelve years. Mechanics is his avocation. Residence: Wymore.
