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Comment on Gage County Museum – Beatrice, Nebraska by Samantha Morris

Samantha Morris — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:36:09 +0000

Growing up in Beatrice we often visited the museum for field trips and I always enjoyed going. It has been many years since then it may be time to go back and relearn what they have to offer.

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Edwin (Ed) Wilkinson

Edwin (Ed) Wilkinson — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:27:29 +0000

I ran across this article while looking for similar articles about bison kill sites in Alberta, Canada. As soon as I saw the title, I realized I had a modicum of first hand knowledge about the site. I clearly remember sitting in class listening to Dr Aggenbroad describing his find, and it’s potential significance. I never became a geologist, nor a paleontologist; but remember the many classes I took in Earth Sciences-probably because I found Dr. Aggenbroad to be an excellent teacher. With regard to the controversy, I certainly cannot speak from any factual standpoint. From a pejudicial standpoint, any theory advanced by Larry Aggenbroad deserves the attention and full consideration of the listener.

Two comments above also sparked my interest. Both Sterling Betts and Peggy Corman were my classmates. Sterling was actually one of my room mates in Rapid City SD, where we had been assigned for our student teaching rotation from Chadron State College. Sterling was an interesting and energetic guy. He was probably 35 years older than me, but wanted the formal scientific degree to match his lifetime of practical geological and archeological study. Its funny that just recently I remembered him and wondered what became of him. As for Peggy, I remember a bright and energetic beauty that made me wish I was not already a married man.

Comment on Frank House in Kearney, Nebraska by KrisAnn Sullivan

KrisAnn Sullivan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:23:54 +0000

KrisAnn Sullivan is the director of the Frank House, University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Comment on Burt County Museum – Tekamah, Nebraska by Susan Severson

Susan Severson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:39:48 +0000

My Grandfather’s name was Charles Eckley, he was married to Ila Frank. They had five sons and one daughter. My father was Richard Eckley. My father passed away about 40 years ago. I was wondering if you have any information on his parents? My father was a concert pianist and his mother was musically gifted also, I believe she played the Violin. Thank you for any info you can give me. Sincerely, Susan Severson

Comment on Dowse Riverview Homestead & Dowse Sod House – Comstock, Nebraska by Eric crook

Eric crook — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:54:12 +0000

My mom was born in that sod house, ive been their a couple of times. Its neat stuff.

Comment on Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park – Burwell, Nebraska by Jay O'Leary

Jay O'Leary — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:18:34 +0000

I believe that my great-grandfather, Andrew Hammond O’Leary, was born at Fort Hartsuff on December 20, 1874. Do you know of any records of births and deaths there?

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by Eric s. Wendelin

Eric s. Wendelin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:06:51 +0000

Mike Hill < My Grandfather Was Henery gillaspie he had two brother's Bob and George , I also have other relitive's at Valentine Shelborne and Hann , we use to have reunion's at Valentine ,but our family members are getting fewer and fewer all the time, my mother Graduated at the school which is now the little musium at springview.

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by Eric s. Wendelin

Eric s. Wendelin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:54:05 +0000

I am from Crete Nebraska , I work in the offshore oil feild’s of the gulf of mexico, Iam still a nebr. resident Robert F. Gillaspie is my great ,great Uncle , he was known as Arkansas Bob , I have some history on him and Bill America, one story was writter by the neileh county attourney I also have the story about the T.O ranch and the Spade ranch playing baseball , My family visit’s and has decorated Our relitive’ grave’s at Cody and Valentine ,myself included for year’s ( Arkansas monument is leaning Im probably going to have it reset) This message is directed to Jill Mackor. Eric S. Wendelin gulfwelder1@hotmail.com

Comment on Grant County Museum – Hyannis, Nebraska by Barb Gowlovech

Barb Gowlovech — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:16:01 +0000

Hi, My mother and her family lived around Hyannis area in the 20s and maybe 30s and maybe before that. Her parents were John and Theresa Rock Hoban. Do you have anything regarding them?

Comment on 6 Things to do in Lincoln, Nebraska by buzzy dog

buzzy dog — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:04:31 +0000

If you are lucky enough to be in town on the first friday of the month, the haymarket and the two art galleries on 9th and O have special gallery openings with the artists milling about. Great stuff that doesn’t have big city prices. Worth a visit to these galleries anytime you are in town.

Comment on Blackbird Hill – Decatur, Nebraska by mike McCullock

mike McCullock — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:00:02 +0000

And I camped out up there october 15 and as dark and noisy as that timber is at night made me want to go back home but stuck it out maybe next year I wont have to work the 17 th of october and will let you know if she screams later

Comment on Fort McPherson National Cemetery – Maxwell, Nebraska by Yvonne Stahmer

Yvonne Stahmer — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:06:00 +0000

I recently attended a funeral there & it being my first visit to a Natinal Cemetery, can’t begin to tell you how impressed I was at the services. The cemetery was absolutely beautiful and sent chills running down my spine. I would like to learn more about it. I live in Omaha.

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by Melissa Babcock

Melissa Babcock — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:41:08 +0000

Hello,
I am trying to locate my great grandmothers grave site. In her obituary it says that she was taken to Valentine, and then interned in the Valentine Cemetery. Her name was Christina Bunnell (maiden name Mannhalter) b. 1890 d. Dec 30,1910. Does anyone know where the cemetery is located?

Comment on Winnebago Pow-wow – Winnebago, Nebraska by John P.

John P. — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:45:11 +0000

The Winnebago powwow is always a good powwow. They now charge native peoples for entrance to the powwow. The Winnebago Powwow is not the oldest powwow for the record. The Omahas gave them the Haythushka society which is a public warrior/veteran society. The Winnebagos did have songs, dances, and customs for their warriors prior to moving to Nebraska but today they practice the formalities of the Omaha He’thushka He’ Dewachi(Dance of Giving Dance or The Harvest Dance) which itself gets more in depth and detailed why the songs are sung, dances are danced, and so forth.

Comment on Burt County Museum – Tekamah, Nebraska by Kathryn Colacicco

Kathryn Colacicco — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:27:20 +0000

I was told that my great grandparents worked at the Opera House in the 1880′s. I know that it was destroyed in 1904 by a tornado. I remember seeing pictures of the tornado that my grandmother had. If there is a way, please let me know if Jacob E. Cole and Sarah J Cole worked at the Opera house. I was told Sarah made costumes. Anything you might have would be wonderful. Thank you for your time.

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Eardley Ham

Eardley Ham — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:07:00 +0000

I heard (I don’t remember the circumstances) that the number of skulls located is significantly less than the probable number of animals found so far. That would seem to indicate human involvement in the removal of same from the kill site, perhaps for ceremonial reasons.

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by Linda Myers

Linda Myers — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:50:14 +0000

Hi I am interested in my family history. I have been told my family owned a livery stable in Valentine or around that area. Their name was Bullus (I think). My grandma was born January 10, 1902. Please let me know if you have any information that could be helpful.

Thanks

Comment on MONA – Museum Of Nebraska Art – Kearney, Nebraska by Patty K

Patty K — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:29:05 +0000

To the staff and members of Mona
I have a painting of a mountain, lakeside cabin scene, 18″ X 36″ painted in 1925 by a TL Kearney of Wood River Nebraska, does anyone know who this painter was, his work is actually quite good. I would appreciate any information you might be able to give me on this artist. Thanks Patty

Comment on Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center and Union Pacific’s Bailey Railroad Yard – North Platte, Nebraska by Harold Piggott

Harold Piggott — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:40:37 +0000

The visiitor’s tower would at the Bailey Yard wouldbe great to seeon the internet, prior to visiting this yard.

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by mike hill

mike hill — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:27:27 +0000

Jill we are cousins then. I have been to Valentine and have visited his grave site he has quite a tombstone, there is also a cherry county history book that has a pretty good write up on bob and his family,

Comment on Custer County Historical Museum – Broken Bow, Nebraska by Brian Lee Bratten-Almquist

Brian Lee Bratten-Almquist — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:47:15 +0000

Origin of the name “Rock Island Table”, Custer County, NE

“Parish records indicate that Nils moved in 1856 from Tullen to Brattforshyttan, Brattfors parish. In 1859 he moved to Forshyttan, Brattfors parish, and on October 24, 1861 he moved back to Brattforshyttan. On October 16, 1863 he moved to Yngshyttan, Färnebo parish, and in 1864 to Persbergs gruvor, Färnebo parish, where he worked in the Krangruvan iron mine with brother Anders. During his earlier years at Brattforshyttan and Forshyttan (1856-61), he had worked as a farmhand. Nils and family emigrated to America on April 4, 1880, and after living at Rock Island, Illinois, for awhile, they finally settled on Rock Island Table (named by Nils and Anders), Custer County, Nebraska. On September 7, 1883, Nils filed a homestead land claim on the SW 1/4 of Section 6, T13N R 24 W in Custer County, a part of Delight Township (later Wayne Township). After his wife Anna Lovisa Lekberg died in 1913, Nils returned that same year to Färnebo parish, Sweden. His brother Anders had died in 1905, and his son Anders Gustaf and family had returned to Sweden in 1910, leaving him no reason to remain in America.” (a quote from our family genealogy)

One of the graves on the LINSTEDT FARM CEMETERY is that of my great-aunt, Anna Lovisa Bratten, born in 1838 near Filipstad Sweden, and who died on the farm Febuary 1, 1913. Her husband Nils Bratten, a brother of my great-grandfather Anders Bratten, filed a homestead claim on the land September 7, 1883 (SW 1/4 of Section 6, T13N R 24 W in Custer County, a part of Delight Township, later Wayne Township). My understanding is that Nils sold the land to the Linstedt family in 1913, who subsequently used the site to bury their family members.

I saw the Society’s website listing the forgotten cemeteries in Custer County. The Linstedt Cemerery is the last one listed. I thougt the above information would be of interest. I visited the cemetery in 2008 and found Anna Lovisa’s grave, as a favor to my cousin in Sweden. recall the engraving on the stone said just “Bratten”.

Comment on Custer County Historical Museum – Broken Bow, Nebraska by Marlene

Marlene — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:09:38 +0000

My family (Dye, Matheson, Bresley and Campbell) is from Broken Bow, Comstock and surrounding area. I have a lot of photos to share. I also have a photo of Mrs. Dowse with her prize winning roses. She and my grandmother were friends.

Comment on Custer County Historical Museum – Broken Bow, Nebraska by john c muller

john c muller — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:48:43 +0000

I am trying to find information on Avalo P Vannice and his wife, Mabel A Vannice. I am also trying to find information on Julia M Burdeck, widow of George Dudley Burdeck, as shown on the 1910 Federal Census. At the time, they were all living in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska. Note: Avalo P Vannice was a Reverand in the United Brethren Church. Please contact me if you have any information. John C. Muller 15 Branbury Way Reno, NV 89506 775-971-1668 jmuller299@earthlink.net. Thanks for your help. jcm

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by Becky Wells

Becky Wells — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:32:34 +0000

I am looking for information on the ghost town of Dewitty and the cemetery associated with it. I cannot find it on any map. The only description of the location is: “Approximately 10 miles north and east of Brownlee.” I would like to visit the site, but would prefer to have coordinates or at least a road to be on before I venture all the way from Omaha! Do you have any more information you could share with me? Thank you!

Comment on Coleman House Museum – Ainsworth, Nebraska by Renee Hammon

Renee Hammon — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:49:36 +0000

I would like to know more about the museum there. My ansestors came from from there. Benjamin Lionel Coleman, Myrtle Coleman, Ella Coleman. they were living there and going to school in the census of 1900. Their step father was William Sarabee mother Martha Coleman Sarabee. Any information would be greatly apprieated.

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by Suzann Wolf

Suzann Wolf — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:10:50 +0000

I am looking for information on the MW Ranch which I understand became the Bachelor Ranch. My grandfther and his parents immigrated from Germany to NE and worked on the ranch, 1925-26. I am also interested in John H Bachelor. From my fmaily documents, it looks like my grandfather’s cousin, Emma Wolf, married John Bachelor prior to the 1930 census. I also have documents indicating some sort of court action between John and Emma’s father, Peter Wolf. I would love to close this gap in our family history! Thank you for your help!

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Graduate Student

Graduate Student — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:37:41 +0000

While the contributions of Todd and Rapson in the 1990′s are very valuable, current research strengthens the theory put forth by Aggenbroad that this was a single kill event consisting of 1 kill event or possibly several smaller events over a period of a month or so. In its 9,800 and some odd years of existance, smaller events during 1 month should be considered a “single” kill. No evidance of envirmental cause such as a flash fire or flood has been found.

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by carol king

carol king — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:10:37 +0000

I would like to know if this museum has been in Valentine since the early 1900′s. My sister, my sister in law are going to visit there in early July and would like to know what the procedure is to be able to visit the museum. Through the years we have always heard that our grandfather or great gandfather had given a set of spurs to the museum and wondering if we have the right one. Their names were Mecijah and Edmond Harris and were blacksmiths in that area. Any information you have would help. Thank you. Carol King

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Michele Bartlett

Michele Bartlett — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:05:10 +0000

I believe I know someone who can get you in touch with Peggy Corman. Bill Hudson was my grandfather. Send me your email or phone. Mom4js@hotmail.com.

Comment on Gage County Museum – Beatrice, Nebraska by Bob Clark

Bob Clark — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:33:18 +0000

Best county museum I’ve ever seen. The displays were professional, well organized and the “take it with you” flyers by many of the displays were a great idea! A wonderful addition to the community.

Comment on NEBRASKAland DAYS – North Platte, Nebraska by Daniel william Hudson

Daniel william Hudson — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 01:53:25 +0000

I am just looking for any info on william Hudson he had an exstrnaive collection of pottery and arrowheads and tools. I am his grandchild. I would just love to know the truth of the life and history of my grandfather. Thanks.

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Vicki Odell Freiberger

Vicki Odell Freiberger — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:11:08 +0000

This is a reach. As a freshman in high school, I got to dig at Hudson-Meng for the week-end! It was fantastic. I am trying to locate Peggy Corman, she mapped at that time, (and talked Dr. Agenbroad into letting me stay and dig). That was in 1973, or around there. Hopefully someone knows where I can reach her. Thanks!

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Daniel william Hudson

Daniel william Hudson — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:25:11 +0000

I would love to talk with any one who knew william Hudson of Hudson mengs. Site. Or any one who knew Frank o’rourke. They were taken out of my life before I knew anything of where I come from. My mother was Patricia Ann Hudson. Doughter of william Hudson and Ruth o’rourke Hudson e mail me @ doctor.d68@sprintblackbeery.net

Comment on Museum Of The Fur Trade – Chadron, Nebraska by Daniel william Hudson

Daniel william Hudson — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:13:42 +0000

I am also the grandson of Frank o’rourke. He was a sheep rancher to start then horses and cows but I have no family history on them at all no photos or anything would love any info on them. My e mail is doctor.d68@sprintblackbeery.net. Would be greatful for any help

Comment on Trailside Museum of Natural History – Crawford, Nebraska by Daniel william Hudson

Daniel william Hudson — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:05:39 +0000

I am the grandson of william Hudson of Hudson meng site he had arrowheads and pottery in national geographic and the Smithsonian and I can’t find any photos or info would love to have any info. If you know anything. E mail me please. Doctor.d68@sprintblackbeery.net. Thank you. William Hudson’s grandson Daniel william Hudson. And I have one photo of him and his collection in the Smithsonian

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Daniel william Hudson

Daniel william Hudson — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:40:05 +0000

Bill Hudson. Found or helped find or what ever but he also found several hundred arrowheads in and around the area would like to find any info on that I can. The collection was in the Smithsonian. Would love any info anyone knows lots of potrey to I have one photo in the Smithsonian but can’t find anything else.

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Daniel william Hudson

Daniel william Hudson — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:31:25 +0000

I was just wanting more info that’s all bill Hudson the mayor of Crawford is my grandfather and all I know is what I have been told. I just want info on my family. Thanks.

Comment on Agate Fossil Beds National Monument – Harrison, Nebraska by cc101842

cc101842 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:55:31 +0000

how many fossills are there do u think

Comment on Bowring Ranch – Merriman, Nebraska by Bobbie Jo Aerni

Bobbie Jo Aerni — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:11:23 +0000

Our friend who lives in Merriman took us to the Bowring Ranch one afternoon recently and I loved the place! There are soooo many things to see! If you like history, you will love this place too. It is peaceful there. Our tour guide’s name was Pat and she totally went out of her way to provide us with information regarding everything found there. THANK YOU PAT It was so cool to see old items and to learn about how people used them years ago! Mrs. Bowring’s invitations to luncheons with Presidents, Pictures with Presidents, dress/hat/glove collection and collectible dishes were just amazing! A MUST SEE!!!

Comment on Dowse Riverview Homestead & Dowse Sod House – Comstock, Nebraska by kent shepherd

kent shepherd — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:02:51 +0000

The Dowse sod homestead is part of my family heritage,I was just looking into the history of the family.Florence Dowse was my great aunt,her maiden name was Florence Murphy as well aunt eunice,s maiden name was Eunice Murphy,she also was my great aunt. I would dearly love to visit this homestead and part of my family history

Kent Shepherd

Comment on Dowse Riverview Homestead & Dowse Sod House – Comstock, Nebraska by Editor

Editor — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:25:17 +0000

Thank you for the information!

Comment on Dowse Riverview Homestead & Dowse Sod House – Comstock, Nebraska by Paul Alan Roth

Paul Alan Roth — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:12:04 +0000

My father, Arthur Melvin ROTH was born in Comstock. His father, Richard Edgar “Ed” ROTH, moved to Comstock in 1879 with his parents and two younger brothers, when he was a child. Ed’s sister Dora Alice ROTH, born in Comstock, married Samuel Pearl WALTON, later, she married Henry Ormand PIERCE.

The following account is from my cousin Margaret Mary WALDMANN_BADER:

“By the way our own Dora Roth’s daughter Dorothy Pierce married Curtis Dowse, the son of Wm Dowse who built the house. So Curt actually lived in the house before he married Dorothy. Dora, as you know, was a sister to W. B. and Edgar, and Mary, and Fred, and Hal.”

“W.B.” was grandpa ROTHs brother, William Bradley ROTH, Margaret Mary’s grandfather. “Hal” was their sister, Halycon ROTH.

I’ve visited the DOWSE Soddy with my family at least 5 times during my life.

Regards,
Paul Alan ROTH

Comment on Boot Hill Cemetery – Ogallala, Nebraska by Stewart Crozier

Stewart Crozier — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:06:19 +0000

Has anyone at any time, in any way attempted to generate a register showing any of the deceased there in Boot Hill. I believe my great, great, great grandfather, Samuel Monroe Crozier (Crosier) is there. He was killed by the Cheyenne after 1838.

Faiing this, is there any other record I could access that you might direct me to?
Thanks for any effort you make in this search

Stewart Crozier
573-408-0003
Keller, Tx

Comment on Nebraska Nature & Visitor Center (Crane Meadows Nature Center) – Alda, Nebraska by cassie

cassie — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:06:16 +0000

I was wondering, does anyone know if they are open to allowing weddings?

Comment on A&C Outfitters – Valentine, Nebraska by Jeff White

Jeff White — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:47:01 +0000

A&C Outfitters are an awesome crew. This will be our 5th year straight to use them. Absolutely no problems and nice to deal with.

Comment on Dowse Riverview Homestead & Dowse Sod House – Comstock, Nebraska by Nancy Lewis

Nancy Lewis — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:36:11 +0000

Visited the Dowse sod house and had very interesting experiences. The house was FULL of flies. Thousands of them. After letting them out, we went inside. It was a very hot Nebraska afternoon. When we entered the bedroom the temperature went down about 25 degrees. hhhmmm. We enjoyed the trip back into pioneer life very much! Got some nice pictures as well.

Comment on Cherry County Historical Society Museum – Valentine, Nebraska by Jill Mackor

Jill Mackor — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:40:34 +0000

I am wondering if the museum has anything about Robert “Arkansas Bob” Gillespie. I am one of his great-granddaughters.

Comment on Dobby’s Frontier Town – Alliance, Nebraska by Editor

Editor — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:48:19 +0000

We were in Alliance last summer (first time back home in about 20 years) were so looking forward to touring dobbys, , but was closed. will it be open in the summer of 2010?

“We are planning on having it open for the summer of 2010. It is a work in progress, but we have some great volunteers to help. ”

Thank you
Steve Sullivan

Comment on Cedar County Historical Museum – Hartington, Nebraska by Don Mosher

Don Mosher — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:42:38 +0000

I am looking for death records or certificates for James and Margaret Hay in the town of St. james in 1898 and 1899.
Do you have any idea where I might look?
They were members of the ME Church, is it still around.

Thanks,
Don mosher

Comment on Hudson Meng Bison Kill Site – Chadron, Nebraska by Sue

Sue — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:38:19 +0000

I was there the day they found the large point & 2 small ones. Whenever they made a significant find, whoever was close to the pond got thrown in. I think Mr. Meng was thrown in about 3 times that day. He was loving it.