Ronald William Harness [Parents] was born on 27 May 1917 in UNION TOWNSHIP, SHELBY COUNTY, IA. He died on 5 Apr 2002 in ALLEN CO, FORT WAYNE, IN. He was buried on 9 Apr 2002 in CLARENCE CEMETERY, CEDAR CO, CLARENCE, IA. He married Jean Roberta Brodersen on 13 May 1945 in FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CH, DODGE CITY, KS.
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Name: RONALD WILLIAM HARNESS Surname: HARNESS Given Name: RONALD WILLIAM _AKA: RON Sex: M Birth: 27 May 1917 in UNION TOWNSHIP, SHELBY COUNTY, IA 1 Death: 5 Apr 2002 in HOSPICE HOME NE IN, ALLEN CO, FORT WAYNE, IN 2 Burial: 9 Apr 2002 CLARENCE CEMETERY, CEDAR CO, CLARENCE, IA 3 _UID: 522BAF394F97D611828F98C274C30000D4AE Occupation: US AIR FORCE KANSAS CITY, MO 4 Event: AIR PLANE MECHANIC Military Service from 31 Oct 1942 to 13 Oct 1945 US AIR FORCE 4 Note:
SOURCE: Ron Harness -Ron's Grandfather & parents moved to Clarence, IA when Ron was aprox 3 years old. Thelma was about 1 year old. Ron Graduated from Clarence Consolidated High School, Clarence, IA with the class of 1934 and farmed with his father until 1942 on a grain and livestock farm. Ron took flying instruction with Cornell Airways in Lisbon, IA for two months in 1942. Ron entered the Army of the United States on 31 October 1942 and was discharged from Army/Air Force at Truax Field, Madison, WI on October 13, 1945. Ron & Jean farmed with Ron's father in Clarence, IA after his discharge from the Service. In 1956 they moved to Wichita, KS where Ron worked for the Air Force. In 1957 they moved to Kansas City, MO where Ron worked at the Richards Gebaur Air Base with the military until his retirement on 27 May 1977 as SMSGT (Senior Master Sergeant) Ron had 20 years 11 months and 09 days of military service. Ron was a member of The American Legion Post # 286 in Clarence, IA for over 58 years. Ron died at 84 yrs, 10 mo, 9 days SOURCE: Newspaper Clipping - Ft Wayne News Sentinel RONALD WILLIAM HARNESS - Grandview, MO Ronald William Harness, 84, of Grandview, Mo., a retired civil service employee, died Friday, April 5, 2002, at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne. The Shelby County, Iowa, native had farmed in Clarence, Iowa, and retired in 1977 from Richards Gebaur Air Force Base in Grandview as SMSGT after more than 20 years of service. He was a member of American Legion Post 286 in Clarence, Iowa, for more than 50 years and a World War 11 US Army Air Corps veteran. Surviving are a sister, Thelma Elijah of Clarence, Iowa; and nine nieces and nephews. His wife, Jean, preceded him in death. Military graveside services are 1:30 pm Tuesday at Clarence Cemetery, Clarence, Iowa. Memorials are to hospice of donor's choice. SOURCE: Newspaper Clipping - Sun-News - April 11, 2002 - Page 3 (Clarence-Louden, IA) Obituaries - Ronald Harness Graveside services, with military rites by the Clarence American Legion, for Ronald William Harness, 84, Ft Wayne, IN and formerly of Clarence and Grandview, MO., were held Tuesday April 9, 2002 at the Clarence cemetery with the Rev. David Wise officiating. Mr. Harness died April 5 at Hospice Home in Ft Wayne, IN. He was born May 27, 1917 in Defiance. He moved to Clarence at age 3. He graduated from Clarence high school in 1934. He married Jean Brodersen on May 13, 1945 in Dodge City, KS. He took flying instruction with Cornell Airways in Lisbon in 1942, prior to entering the Army/Air Force. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Harness was a member of American Legion Post No. 386 in Clarence for over 50 years. Mr. Harness farmed in the Clarence area prior to entering the civil service and working in Wichita, KS. In 1957 he moved to Richards Gebaur Air Force Base in Grandview, MO and worked there until his retirement on May 27, 1977 as SMSGT. He served nearly 21 years in the military. He is survived by his sister, Thelma Harness Elijah, Clarence: a sister-in-law, Frances Brodersen, Olin: 9 nieces and nephews: and numerous great nieces and nephews, and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents: his wife: 2 brothers-in-law, Robert (Bob) Elijah and William Brodersen: and a sister-in-law and her husband, Ruth Brodersen Betz and Ralph Betz. Memorials may be made to a Hospice Unit of the donor's choice.
Change Date: 11 Jul 2006 at 14:28:46 Father: WILLIAM HARRISON HARNESS </cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=slindbloom&id=I1504> b: 30 May 1893 in SHELBY CO, IA Mother: MABLE GLADYS CLEVELAND </cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=slindbloom&id=I1505> b: 2 Apr 1894 in WALNUT, IA Marriage 1 JEAN ROBERTA BRODERSEN </cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=slindbloom&id=I30> b: 25 Apr 1918 in WYOMING, JONES CO, IA
Married: 13 May 1945 in FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CH, DODGE CITY, KS 5
Note:
SOURCE: Copy of Marriage Certificate in the file: Witnesses to Ron & Jean's marriage were Sgt Warren Hopkins and his wife. Warren Hopkins was in the Service with Ron.* * * * * * * * * * SOURCE: Newspaper Clippings - No Name - No Dates IOWA COUPLE IS WED HERE Miss Jean Roberta Brodersen of Olin, Iowa, and Sgt. Ronald W. Harness of Clarence, Ia., were married Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Little Chapel of the Presbyterian church by Dr. Robert O. Thomas. They were attended by Sergeant and Mrs. Hopkins. Sergeant and Mrs. Harness will make their home here. He is stationed at the air field. * * * * * * * * * * * * Sergeant Ronald Harness and Miss Jean Brodersen, of Wyoming, were married on Mother's Day, May 13th, at the Presbyterian church in Dodge City, Kansas, where the sergeant has been located for some time. They will live in the Kansas town until foreseen orders arrive. Let the time be short when these worthy young people can take their place in the community where their presence will be appreciated. * * * * * * * * * * WYOMING - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brodersen of southwest of Wyoming announce the marriage of their daughter, Jean, to Sgt. Ronald W. Harness, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harness of Clarence. The ceremony was performed Sunday in the Presbyterian church at Dodge City, Kan., where Sgt. Harness is stationed.* * * * * * * * * * *
Sources:Title: CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH REGISTRATION Note: CERTIFIED COPY IN FILE
Title: CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Title: GRAVESTONE IN CEMETERY
Title: HIMSELF
Title: MARRIAGE LICENSE IN FILE (COPY)
Jean Roberta Brodersen [Parents] was born on 25 Apr 1918 in WYOMING, JONES CO, IA. She died on 22 Apr 1994 in BELTON, CASS CO, MO. She was buried on 27 Apr 1994 in CLARENCE, CEDAR CO, IA. She married Ronald William Harness on 13 May 1945 in FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CH, DODGE CITY, KS.
Other marriages:Miller, Dale L
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Name: JEAN ROBERTA BRODERSEN Surname: BRODERSEN Given Name: JEAN ROBERTA Sex: F Birth: 25 Apr 1918 in WYOMING, JONES CO, IA 1 Death: 22 Apr 1994 in BELTON, CASS CO, MO 2 of Heart Attack Burial: 27 Apr 1994 CLARENCE, CEDAR CO, IA 3 _UID: 3A2BAF394F97D611828F98C274C30000BC2E GRAD: High School Diploma 29 May 1935 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL, WYOMING, JONES CO, IA 4 Occupation: OFFICE WORKER/ACCOUNTING DIV: 22 Dec 1944 ANAMOSA, JONES CO, IA 5 Note:
SOURCE: Baby Book kept by Jean's mother - Elva Alden Brodersen: You were given to my arms Thursday April 25th, 1918 at 9:35 A.M. Summer Time by Dr. B.H. Chamberlain of Wyoming assisted by Miss Snyder of Anamosa. Mrs. Bess Snyder of Cedar Rapids came the evening of the 26th and cared for you till the evening of May 6th. She called you a good babe. On may eleventh I took you home for dinner. Alice Fuhrmeister was there. We heard from Uncle Robert that he was about to sail for France. First smile May 18th. Your first trip to Wyoming May 26th and again May 30th. You were greatly admired and all were suggesting names. On the evening of June 1st the name of Jean Roberta suggested its self to me and we all agreed to call you that. On June 7th you had your first sleep on the porch. On June 8th we received the card telling that Uncle Robert had landed "Over There". On June 9th, Childrens Day and perfect weather we had you baptized by the pastor Rev. Wilson assisted by Uncle Reynold Fishwild. The church was filled and you were perfect. You wore a long dress, the gift of Grandma and made by Aunt Ruth. Weight Record: Birth 7 lbs 8 oz Length 19" June 25 13 lbs 4 oz July 28 13 lbs 12 oz Oct 5 18 lbs 4 ozs. & Right lower central tooth showed. Dec 25 20 lbs 12 oz May 15 23 lbs April 12, 1919 - This envelope contains the results of Jean Roberta's first hair cutting - her Aunt Emma was the artist - result, if not quite pleasing to her manna was highly satisfactory to her dad. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1925 IA Census - Jones Co - Madison Twp. - Book 64 91 BRODERSEN THOMAS 44 GER H BRODERSEN, HENRY 79 GER CARTENSEN, ALENA GER GER92 BRODERSEN ELVA 37 IA W ALDEN, ALTON G 66 IA SAXON, ELIZABETH 61 IA IA 93 BRODERSEN RUTH H 11 IA D IA 94 BRODERSEN WILLIAM H 8 IA S IA 95 BRODERSEN JEAN R 6 IA D IA* * * * * * * * SOURCE: Helen Alden Riches - Jean & I rode her pony Starlight together a lot. Jean Graduated from Wyoming High School in May 1935 with 31 in her graduating class. WORKED IN POST OFFICE IN CLARENCE, IA, MOVED TO WICHITA, KS AND THEN JULY 4, 1957 MOVED TO GRANDVIEW, MO. WORKED FOR KANSAS CITY MORTGAGE COMPANY UNTIL RETIREMENT ON MAY 19, 1963. DIED OF HEART ATTACK AFTER SUFFERING FROM EMPHYSEMA FOR OVER A YEAR. * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * Jean died at 75 yrs, 11 mo, 28 days SOURCE: Sun-News April 28, 1994 Page 5 JEAN HARNESS Funeral services for Jean R. Harness, 75, Grandview, MO and formerly of Clarence, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 1994 at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence, with the Rev. Leila Blackburn officiating. Burial will be in the Clarence cemetery. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to service time April 27. Mrs. Harness died April 22 at Research Belton Medical Center in Belton, MO, following a long illness. The daughter of Thomas and Elva Alden Brodersen, she was born April 25, 1918 in Jones county. She married Ronald Harness May 13, 1945 in Dodge City, Kan. Mrs. Harness had been an accountant for K.C. Mortgage Co. in Kansas City, MO., retiring in 1975. She had lived in Grandview, MO since 1957. She was a member of St. Matthew Presbyterian church in Grandview, the Order of Eastern Star in Grandview and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Clarence. Mrs. Harness is survived by her husband; a brother, William Brodersen, Olin; a sister, Ruth Betz, Camarillo, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. * * * * * * * * * * * SOURCE: Newspaper Clipping - No Name - No Date JEAN R. HARNESS Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Chapman chapel in Clarence, Iowa, for Jean Roberta Harness, 75, of Grandview who died April 22, 1994, at Research Belton hospital.A native of Jones county in Iowa, she had lived in Grandview since 1957. She was an accountant for Kansas City Mortgage when she retired in 1975. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 286 in Clarence, and was a member of the Grandview Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of St. Matthew Presbyterian church. She leaves her husband, Ronald W. Harness of the home; a brother, William Brodersen, Olin, IA, and a sister, Ruth Betz, Camarillo, Calif. Burial was in the Clarence cemetery.
Change Date: 3 Sep 2006 at 12:52:06 Father: THOMAS BRODERSEN </cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=slindbloom&id=I27> b: 18 Oct 1880 in HOTTSTADT, SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, GERMANY Mother: ELVA THERESSA ALDEN </cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=slindbloom&id=I28> b: 9 Mar 1887 in MADISON TWP, JONES CO, IA Marriage 1 DALE L MILLER </cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=slindbloom&id=I41> b: 27 Nov 1910 in IOWA
Divorced: Y
Married: 2 Jul 1939 in ILLINOIS 6
Note: Divorced on 22 Dec 1944 in Anamosa, IA
Divorced: 22 Dec 1944 in ANAMOSA, JONES CO, IA 5
Marriage 2 RONALD WILLIAM HARNESS </cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=slindbloom&id=I42> b: 27 May 1917 in UNION TOWNSHIP, SHELBY COUNTY, IA
Married: 13 May 1945 in FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CH, DODGE CITY, KS 7
Note:
SOURCE: Copy of Marriage Certificate in the file: Witnesses to Ron & Jean's marriage were Sgt Warren Hopkins and his wife. Warren Hopkins was in the Service with Ron.* * * * * * * * * * SOURCE: Newspaper Clippings - No Name - No Dates IOWA COUPLE IS WED HERE Miss Jean Roberta Brodersen of Olin, Iowa, and Sgt. Ronald W. Harness of Clarence, Ia., were married Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Little Chapel of the Presbyterian church by Dr. Robert O. Thomas. They were attended by Sergeant and Mrs. Hopkins. Sergeant and Mrs. Harness will make their home here. He is stationed at the air field. * * * * * * * * * * * * Sergeant Ronald Harness and Miss Jean Brodersen, of Wyoming, were married on Mother's Day, May 13th, at the Presbyterian church in Dodge City, Kansas, where the sergeant has been located for some time. They will live in the Kansas town until foreseen orders arrive. Let the time be short when these worthy young people can take their place in the community where their presence will be appreciated. * * * * * * * * * * WYOMING - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brodersen of southwest of Wyoming announce the marriage of their daughter, Jean, to Sgt. Ronald W. Harness, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harness of Clarence. The ceremony was performed Sunday in the Presbyterian church at Dodge City, Kan., where Sgt. Harness is stationed.* * * * * * * * * * *
Sources:Title: CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH REGISTRATION Note: CERTIFIED COPY IN FILE Page: Book 5, Page 9 Jones Co Courthouse
Title: CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Title: GRAVESTONE IN CEMETERY
Title: Wyoming Sesquicentennial Book 1855 - 2005 Page: Page 209
Title: JONES CO COURT HOUSE, ANAMOSA, IA Note: Index Register 4196 page 32.....See Book F, page 594
Title: JONES CO COURT HOUSE, ANAMOSA, IA Note: Index Register 4196 page 32.....See Book F, page 594 Note: Wedding Date listed in with Divorce Info on File at Anamosa Court House, Jones Co IA - Frances Brodersen says they were married in IL
Title: MARRIAGE LICENSE IN FILE (COPY)
Colonel F Betz was born in 1868 in Kentucky. He married Hellen Nellie Curran on 8 Oct 1889 in LINCOLN, LANCASTER CO, NE.
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# Name: COLONEL F BETZ
# Surname: BETZ
# Given Name: COLONEL F
# Sex: M
# Birth: 1868 in KY
# Death: Apr 1944
# _UID: B533AF394F97D611828F98C274C300003F56
# Note:MY RECORD
Colonel F. Betz
1835, when I was 17 years old I fired an engine for the Sicke Valley Railroad from Ashland, Ky., to Columbus, O. and continued this until the next fall when I had a wreck running into a turntable which someone had left open. I quit then and came with my folks to Lincoln, Neb., and they rented a farm six miles east of town. I worked on a farm for a man named Finley and for two years managed it and raised corn, cattle and hogs. In 1890 I bought a team of horses and started to work grading for the Railroad which was building a road from Lincoln to Weeping Water and then went to Beatrice and worked there for the Rock Island. I finished that job in 1891. With my earnings I bought more teams and went to Great Bend, Kans. to work. The Rock Island was building a road from Pratt Center to the State line south and I got part of that line to build. I hired several teams and we camped near a country school near Cullison, Kans. That is where I met Nellie Curran. She was teacher in that school. During a terrible wind storm, the school door blew open and she was unable to close it. I saw her trouble and went to help her and then a courtship of Sunday night calls began. We were married in Lincoln October 8, l889. I moved back to Lincoln and then to Sioux City and took the construction of the road for the short line now called the Great Northern from Randolph, Neb., to Covington now called South Sioux City, then followed this with the building of the Sioux City Northern from Garretson to Merrill, Ia. I got as far as Doon that year and went to Lincoln to be married. We lived in Doon at the Bonney Doon hotel and Blanche was born June 27, 1890. When it froze up in the fall we moved to Sioux City. I bought a lot on West Second and built a five room cottage.
In 1892 I built the lead street car line up the first hollow West of Springdale over the hill down into Leeds and thru Krummans addition. After the company sold all the lots along this route they changed the tract to run parallel to the railroad track. During this year there was a big flood on the Floyd River and 10 people were drowned and nearly 200 houses washed away. In 1893 I built the street car line four miles from Moringside South through the A. S. Garretson addition. Again the company sold all the lots and then changed the track. Then I graded Fourth street and laid the car tracks and then I got orders from John Pierce, D. T. Hedges and A. S. Garretson to grade Fifth street and lay tracks there to Riverside along the Railroads tracks, which I did. I then had 60 mules to pull street cars up Jackson street on a cable line and an elevated line to Morningside.
Grading from Thirtieth street across from Water to Jennings was my next city work. The lots on both sides of thirtieth belonged to Pierce and Hedges and I graded them. They owned all of the Northside at that time from twentieth North to 42nd. I graded all the lots from 27th to 32nd street on both sides of Jackson up to 29th where John Pierce built his fine stone home now the Earle Martin residence. They had 200 teams grading in their additions at this time. In 1897 I shipped my outfit to Missouri and graded 15 miles of road for the Rock Island. That winter there was a heavy snow in S. D. and I hired out my teams to haul snow from the stockyards. In the spring I worked for the Illinois Central Railroad from Missouri Valley to Council Bluffs filling bridges. When this was finished I accepted a contract from the Hill Bros. and dug out a big reservoir for the Great Northern Railroad and then a similar contract for the Milwaukee at Mystic, Mo. I returned to Sioux City for the winter.
1895 I completed the road bed from Merrill to Sioux City. That year the railroad bought enough land for yards on the East bottoms. They built 160 houses on this property, sold them and moved them for the purchasers, The railroad let me contract for the moving since I had two house moving outfits. In the spring of 1896 I got the contract for grading out the Union depot basement located between Pierce and Douglas on Third. This dirt I hauled down to where I had moved the houses and filled up those old cellars. Then I shipped back to Doon and stripped a gravel pit. Finishing this I took a contract for the road bed for the railroad from Moville to Sergeant Bluffs. There is where I bought my first grading machine and wagons. This work was followed by the building of a new yards and grade for the Illinois Central Railroad at Fort Dodge. The Illinois Central had a washout between Cherokee and Onawa with one half the dump washed out. I filled this and then received a contract for the Milwaukee to build a road from Waukon, Ia, to the ore mines seven miles from there. Then filled a contract for the same railroad from Muscatine to Ottumwa and filled all the Bridges from Ottumwa to Kansas City, Mo. Then they shipped me to Marion, Ia. where I graded for a new yards. From there I went to Manning, Ia. and built a road to Harlan; thence to Yankton where I shouldered the Milwaukee roadbed to Elk Point. In 1902 I built the yards at North Riverside. I also graded for a new yards at Atkinson, Ia. and then built the grade for the Burlington Railroad from South Sioux City to Homer thru the Indian reservation South to Omaha.
In 1904 I went to Mitchell, S.D. and graded the land for a new stock yards then to Hawarden and shouldered and raised the grade and ditch to Elk Point. This was followed by a return to Yankton where I built the grade from town out to the asylum and the road from Yankton to Platte. The road from Chanberlain thru the Black Hills and Rapid City was my next work. Then we moved to Java 20 miles this side of Mobridge and built the coast line from Java to the Missouri and then the yards at Mobridge. I built the road to Lemon and in 1909 we graded the railroad to Mile City, Mont. We then shipped to Dewdel, S. D. and straightened the line and shoulders from the Railroad to Aberdeen leaving some of the towns a mile from the depot. In 1910 we graded 80 acres for a fair ground and race track for George Louren of LeMars. We then moved to Perry, Ia. and took some double track work from there to Marion and then Back to Sioux City to do some construction work.
This winter Helen and I went to California to the World's Fair. While there we visited the tractor factory to look at the implements. They demonstrated all the work the tractor would do and took a 60 cut and pulled out a tree nine inches in diameter and said it would pull as much as 24 head of mules. I was using 18 head of mules to pull the grading machine. They sold me one of their best tractors for $5500. The freight to Sioux City was $350 but the company paid the expense of shipping for the privilege of taking it to Kansas City for display at the fair. When it arrived here in Sioux City I put a short tongue on the grading machine and the tractor pulled it without any trouble. Then I bought nine more tractors and used them hauling dirt wagons and pulling out trees and other heavy work.
In 1912 there was a fire which covered three blocks from Jackson to Pierce on Fourth. I cleaned that out and pulled down the walls and the same for the Mondax in the fire at Fourth and Pieree in 1919. I built 162 miles of country roads and 126 miles of state roads among them the road 10 miles West of Dubuque to Clinton around the Mississippi Bluffs by way of Sabula, Ia. This was the heaviest grading work ever let by the State. There were 450 thousand yards of solid rock and 220 yards of loose rock to handle besides 980,000 yards of dirt. We had three years to complete the job and finished four month ahead of time. During this job I suffered a double fracture of the right arm in a filling station at Correctionville where we had stopped for gas - fell over the hose. I then shipped my outfit to Murphysboro, Mo. and took 12 miles of heavy work using two draglines and two grading machines and l0 tractors. We put that grade up in 20 months complete and cleared the right of way. It was heavy timber and had to be grubbed out ahead of the draglines and machines. I then shipped back to Dubuque and graded 12 miles of county work 14 miles of state work near Anamosa. I sold out in 1937.
I have never been sick except for various accidents. In 1926 I had an auto wreck West of Algona when passing a truck. I was forced off the road, turned over several times and the bow of the top broke and punctured ray chest going thru the left lung and out the back. A passerby took me to the Algona hospital, My family came immediately and brought Dr. P. E. Sawyer. Rather than interfere with the local Doctor he did nothing to relieve me and returned to Sioux City. Nellie then got Dr. P. B. McLaughlin. In just a few minutes he relieved the pressure from the accumulation of air in my body, strapped me tight and I was out of immediate danger. He had a small cigarette box. He tore the lid off and out it over the hole in my chest and the box over the hole in my back and had the nurse bandage them there. He then pumped out the air. The following evening I was able to sit up.
In 1942 in July I had a heart attack at Lake Okoboji, my first illness. During my life in Sioux City I built the first two garages and 29 houses and have had only one lawsuit in 54 years.
# Change Date: 13 Feb 2002 at 12:44:30
Marriage 1 HELEN NELLIE CURRAN b: in KS
* Married: 8 Oct 1889 in LINCOLN, LANCASTER CO, NE
Children
1. Has No Children BLANCH BETZ b: 27 Jun 1890 in DOON, NE
2. Has Children RALPH JOSEPH BETZ b: 29 Oct 1897 in SIOUX CITY, IA
3. Has Children LIVING
Hellen Nellie Curran was born in Kansas. She married Colonel F Betz on 8 Oct 1889 in LINCOLN, LANCASTER CO, NE.
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# Name: HELEN NELLIE CURRAN
# Surname: CURRAN
# Given Name: HELEN NELLIE
# Sex: F
# Birth: in KS
# Death: 1 Sep 1955 in IA 1
# _UID: B633AF394F97D611828F98C274C300004066
# Change Date: 26 Apr 2005 at 17:11:28Marriage 1 COLONEL F BETZ b: 1868 in KY
* Married: 8 Oct 1889 in LINCOLN, LANCASTER CO, NE
Children
1. Has No Children BLANCH BETZ b: 27 Jun 1890 in DOON, NE
2. Has Children RALPH JOSEPH BETZ b: 29 Oct 1897 in SIOUX CITY, IA
3. Has Children LIVING
Sources:1. Title: ELVA ALDEN BRODERSEN - 1955 DIARY
They had the following children:
M i Ralph Joseph Betz was born on 29 Oct 1897. F ii Blanch Betz was born on 27 Jun 1890 in DOON, NE.
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Danial Saxon JR [Parents] was born on 8 Jan 1829 in MANCHESTER, LANCASTER CO, ENGLAND. He died on 23 May 1891 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE. He was buried on 24 May 1891 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE. He married Elizabeth Phillips on 28 Dec 1862 in MERCER CO, IL.
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# Name: DANIEL SAXON JR
# Surname: SAXON
# Given Name: DANIEL
# Suffix: JR
# Sex: M
# Birth: 8 Jan 1829 in MANCHESTER, LANCASTER CO, ENGLAND 1
# Death: 23 May 1891 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE 2 of PER ELVA ALDEN BRODERSEN - DROPSY
# Burial: 24 May 1891 MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE 2
# _UID: AE2FAF394F97D611828F98C274C3000034AA
# Immigration: 1850 3
# Note:HAND WRITTEN NOTES FROM ELVA BRODERSEN LISTED AS GLEANINGS FROM DAD'S DIARY
"1891 - MAY 21 WORD GRANDPA SERIOUSLY ILL ..Could not go as Liz was ill. ..MAY 23 9:00PM GEORGE PHONED FATHER HAD DIED - DROPSEY. FUNERAL SERVICE SUNDAY 2PM." Age 62 years, 4 month 15 days.RUTH ALDEN'S RECORDS SHOW DATE OF DEATH FOR DANIEL SAXON AS 1892.
WHICH IS CORRECT?????1892 OR 1891? Verified on May 30, 2001 - Tombstone reads Died May 23, 1891. RUTH'S NOTES SAY DANIEL WAS ONE OF FIFTEEN BROTHERS TO COME TO AMERICA. WE WERE TOLD THAT HE HAD BEEN A PAGE OF SOME SORT - WHERE OR WHAT, I KNOW NOT.PER JOHN ALDEN (AUGUSTA, GA) DAN WAS A WEAVER IN ENGLAND. IN AMERICA HE LIVED
AT MATHERSVILLE, IL (SOUTH OF ROCK ISLAND) AND WAS A COAL MINER. SAID NONE OF HIS SONS WOULD BE MINORS SO MOVED TO NE.
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SAXON, DANIEL S (1860 U.S. Census) Illinois, MERCER, VIOLA P O Age 23, Male, Race: White, Born: ENGL Series: M653 Roll: 211 Page: 816 Occupation - Laborer NOTE: This is probably not the Daniel Saxon of our family- we show born in 08 Jan 1829 which should make him aprox 31 years old.* * * * * * * * * * *
1870 Census IL - Mercer Co - Preemption Twp - Series M593; Roll 260; Stamp No Page 343- All Daniel Saxon family listed.
1880 Census IL - Mercer Co. -Preemption Twp - Roll 236; Stamped No Page 424 - All Daniel Saxon family listed.
Saxon, Daniel 51
Elizabeth 41 M & F from Wayles
Tabitha 21 Mother birth listed as Maryland
Elizabeth 7 IL
Mary 5 IL
George 3 IL
Charles 1 IL* * * * * * * * * *
1885 Census NE - Frontier Co - Stockville Precinct - Page 8 Line 25-32 Daniel Saxon family listed - 8 members in household. 02 JUN 1885
Last First Name Col Sex Age Relation S M Profession Birth Pl FBP MBP
Saxon, Daniel Jr W M 56 x Farmer England Eng Eng
Elizabeth W F 45 Wife x Keeping House MD Wales Wales
Mary W F 19 Dau x IL England MD
George P W M 18 Son x
Charles W M 16 Son x
Jane W F 13 Dau x
Daniel Jr W M 11 Son x
James W M 06 Son x* * * * * * * * * * * *
SOURCE: History of Jones Co, IA, Past and Present, R.M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co, Chicago, 1910, p 120
Daniel and Elizabeth (Phillips) Saxon, who were natives of Lancashire, England, and Cumberland, Maryland, respectively. The father, who was born in the year 1829, was a young man of twenty-one when he crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1850. He spent some years in the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky and about 1860 located in Mercer county, Illinois, where he met the lady who afterward became his wife and who was residing with a sister at that time. Daniel Saxon prospected for coal and also took contracts for the sinking of coal shafts. In 1883 he left Mercer county and made his way to Frontier county, Nebraska, where he took up a homestead claim and carried on general agricultural pursuits until the time of his demise in May, 1891. His widow still survives and now makes her home with her children.
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SOURCE: Frontier Co Courthouse, Stockville, NE....copies of papers in file for Daniel's homestead grant for the South East Quarter of Section Eight in Township Eight, North of Range Twenty Seven, West of the Sixth principal Meridian containing 160 Acres. This document is granted by Benjamin Harrison, President of the United States of America dated Dec 28, 1891. Recorded in Deed Book 10, Page 393
* * * * * * * * *May 30, 2001 - Made trip to Moorefield, NE and visited the cemetery one mile straight south of Moorefield. All three Saxons are buried in Block 15, Row 3, lots 6,7 and 8.
One main stone with the front listing as follows:
Daniel Saxon
Born
Jan 8, 1829
Died
May 23, 1891
Aged
62 yr 4 ms 15 dsLeft Side of stone:
Elizabeth
Wife of Daniel
Aug 20, 1839
Mar 3, 1913Right Side of stone:
Mary S
Jun 24, 1865
Oct 08, 1908# Change Date: 24 May 2006 at 16:51:23
Father: DANIEL SAXON SR
Marriage 1 ELIZABETH PHILLIPS b: 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MD
* Married: 28 Dec 1862 in MERCER CO, IL BY A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 4
* Note:Per Elva Alden Brodersen's handwritten notes:
Daniel Saxon and Elizabeth Evans were married Dec 28, 1862 in Mercer County Ill by a JP - The certificate is in front of bible.
SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900
Groom Bride City Date Vol/Page
Saxon, Daniel Evans, Elizabeth (Mrs) Mercer 12/18/1862 00A/0084L/C #00001683
Mercer County Courthouse
PO Box 66
Aledo, IL 612312
Children
1. Has Children ELIZABETH SAXON b: 23 Oct 1863 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, IL
2. Has No Children MARY S SAXON b: 24 Jun 1865 in IL
3. Has Children GEORGE PLATT SAXON b: 15 Jun 1867 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, IL
4. Has Children CHARLES F SAXON b: 4 Aug 1869 in MATHERVILLE, MERCER CO, IL
5. Has Children JANE SAXON b: 20 Jan 1872 in MERCER CO, IL
6. Has Children DANIEL SAXON II b: 17 Feb 1874 in MERCER CO, IL
7. Has No Children JOHN SAXON b: 16 Jan 1876 in MERCER CO, IL
8. Has No Children JAMES SAXON b: 1 Oct 1878 in MERCER CO, IL
Sources:1. Title: ALDEN, RUTH - GENEALOGY
2. Title: ELVA ALDEN BRODERSEN - HAND WRITTEN NOTES
3. Title: History of Jones Co, Iowa, Past and Present
Author: R.M. Corbitt
Publication: SJ Clarke Publishing Co, Chicago 1910
4. Title: ORIGINAL HAND WRITTEN NOTE IN FILE
Note: Copy of Marriage License in file
Elizabeth Phillips [Parents] was born on 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MD. She died on 3 Mar 1913 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE. She was buried on 6 Mar 1913 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE. She married Danial Saxon JR on 28 Dec 1862 in MERCER CO, IL.
Other marriages:Evens, Benjamin
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# Name: ELIZABETH PHILLIPS
# Surname: PHILLIPS
# Given Name: ELIZABETH
# Sex: F
# Birth: 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MD 1
# Death: 3 Mar 1913 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE 2 of Pneumonia
# Burial: 6 Mar 1913 MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE 2
# _UID: B02FAF394F97D611828F98C274C3000036CA
# Note:Source: Family information that Elizabeth was born on the ship from Wales to America. Her place of birth on records is listed as Maryland. Probably where the ship landed.
The information listed below is to verify that Elizabeth's family landed in Baltimmore on the 11 Sep 1838
SOURCE:
Baltimore Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1872
about Thomas Phillips
Name: Thomas Phillips
Arrival Date: 11 Sep 1838
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Newport
Occupation: Collier
Ship: Liberia
Ship Type: Bark
Port of Arrival: Baltimore
National Archives' Series Number: M255
Microfilm Roll Number: 2
List Number: 49
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NOTE: This marriage was performed in the city of Sharon, Mercer Co, PASOURCE: Copy of Marriage Certificate in file:
This is to Certify that on the Eight day of October AD 1857 before me the subscribed a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mercer Mr. Benjamin Evans of Youngstown Ohio and Miss Elizabeth Philips of Brookfield Ohio were joined in Marriage. They declaring themselves free from prior engagements and taking each other for husband and wife according to law.
In witness, when of I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Sharon, the day and year above written.
M.L Uardont J.P.
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Mercer Co Courthouse...room 112 138 S Diamond Street, Mercer, PA 16137 724-662-3800
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PER JOHN ALDEN: EVENS FAMILY WAS FROM MINERAL RIDGE, OHIO
OUR GRANDMOTHERS MAIDEN NAME: ELIZABETH PHILIPSPER RUTH ALDEN-GRANDMA/GRANDPA SAXON MOVED FROM IL TO NE-WITH THEM WERE 4 SONS AND 2 DAUGHTERS. THEY HOMESTEADED JUST NORTH OF MCCOOK, NE WHERE BOTH LIVED UNTIL DEATH. THE BOYS BUILT A SOD HOUSE AND THE FAMILY CONTINUED LIVING OUT ON THE HOMESTEAD IN THE SOD HOUSE UNTIL ELIZABETH WAS LEFT ALONE.
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ONE KNOWN BROTHER NAMED BILL PHILLIPS (PICTURE OF BILL & ELIZABETH TAKEN SEPT 1912 IN MOOREFIELD, NE IN FILE)
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This is not our Elizabeth Evans as there is also four children per Joyce Fishwild
1860 CENSUS ILLINOIS > ROCK ISLAND CO > HAMPTON TWPSeries: M653 Roll: 222 Page: 643
Surname GivenName Age Sex Race Profession/Occ Birthplace State County Location Year
EVANS ELIZABETH 24 F W Widow IL IL ROCK ISLAND HAMPTON TWP 1860* * * * * * *
1870 Census IL - Mercer Co - Preemption Twp - Series M593; Roll 260; Stamp No Page 343- All Daniel Saxon family listed. Father Mother
Dwelling Family Name Age Sex Race Occupation Birth Foreign Birth Foreign Birth
159 153 Saxon, Daniel 41 M W Farmer Eng Yes Yes
Elizabeth 32 F W Keeping house MD Yes Yes
Tabitha 9 F W PA "
Elizabeth 7 F W IL "
Mary 5 F W IL "
George 3 M W IL "
Charles 1 M W IL "
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1880 Census IL - Mercer Co. -Preemption Twp - Roll 236; Stamped No Page 424 - All Daniel Saxon family listed.1885 Census NE - Frontier Co - Stockville Precinct - Daniel Saxon family listed - 8 members in household.
1900 Census NE - Frontier Co - Moorfield Twp - Roll #927 Page 41 & 42 (split)
Saxon, Elizabeth 61 Aug 1838
Mary 30 Jun 1869
James 21 Oct 1878
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SOURCE: Elva Alden Brodersen...Gleanings from Dad's diary...1892..Mar 14...Grandma Saxon very ill. Liz left on night train Mar 15. Mar 16, Etta & Ida called. Elva & Herbert at their Grandma's.* * * * * * * * *
SOURCE: Reynold Fishwild's Diary ......March 3, 1913....Tabitha Fishwild attended her mother's funeral at the Methodist Church in Moorfield, NE
* * * * * *NOTE: Copy of Death Certificate for Elizabeth Saxon - Register #2718 of Frontier Co, Moorfield NE shows Elizabeth's date of birth as August 20, 1913. The year has been entered in error. That is the year that she died. She was born on Aug 20, 1838.
* * * * * * * * *May 30, 2001 - Made trip to Moorefield, NE and visited the cemetery one mile straight south of Moorefield. All three Saxons are buried in Block 15, Row 3, lots 6,7 and 8.
One main stone with the front listing as follows:
Daniel Saxon
Born
Jan 8, 1829
Died
May 23, 1891
Aged
62 yr 4 ms 15 dsLeft Side of stone:
Elizabeth
Wife of Daniel
Aug 20, 1838
Mar 3, 1913Right Side of stone:
Mary S
Jun 24, 1865
Oct 08, 1908# Change Date: 5 Dec 2006 at 22:02:20
Father: THOMAS PHILLIPS b: 1812 in WALES
Mother: MARGARET [--?--] b: 1812 in WALESMarriage 1 BENJAMIN EVANS b: in MINERAL RIDGE, TRUMBULL CO, OH
* Married: 8 Oct 1857 in SHARON, MERCER CO, PA 3
* Note:NOTE: This marriage was performed in the city of Sharon, Mercer Co, PA
SOURCE: Copy of Marriage Certificate in file:
This is to Certify that on the Eight day of October AD 1857 before me the subscribed a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mercer Mr. Benjamin Evans of Youngstown Ohio and Miss Elizabeth Philips of Brookfield Ohio were joined in Marriage. They declaring themselves free from prior engagements and taking each other for husband and wife according to law.
In witness, when of I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Sharon, the day and year above written.
M.L Uardont J.P.
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1. Has Children TABITHA EVANS b: 23 Jan 1859 in Penn
Marriage 2 DANIEL SAXON JR b: 8 Jan 1829 in MANCHESTER, LANCASTER CO, ENGLAND* Married: 28 Dec 1862 in MERCER CO, IL BY A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 4
* Note:Per Elva Alden Brodersen's handwritten notes:
Daniel Saxon and Elizabeth Evans were married Dec 28, 1862 in Mercer County Ill by a JP - The certificate is in front of bible.
SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900
Groom Bride City Date Vol/Page
Saxon, Daniel Evans, Elizabeth (Mrs) Mercer 12/18/1862 00A/0084L/C #00001683
Mercer County Courthouse
PO Box 66
Aledo, IL 612315
Children
1. Has Children ELIZABETH SAXON b: 23 Oct 1863 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, IL
2. Has No Children MARY S SAXON b: 24 Jun 1865 in IL
3. Has Children GEORGE PLATT SAXON b: 15 Jun 1867 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, IL
4. Has Children CHARLES F SAXON b: 4 Aug 1869 in MATHERVILLE, MERCER CO, IL
5. Has Children JANE SAXON b: 20 Jan 1872 in MERCER CO, IL
6. Has Children DANIEL SAXON II b: 17 Feb 1874 in MERCER CO, IL
7. Has No Children JOHN SAXON b: 16 Jan 1876 in MERCER CO, IL
8. Has No Children JAMES SAXON b: 1 Oct 1878 in MERCER CO, IL
Sources:1. Title: JOHN ALDEN HAND WRITTEN LETTER OF OCT 9, 1994 & ACCOMPANING GENEALOGY SHEETS
2. Title: CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
3. Title: MARRIAGE LICENSE IN FILE (COPY)
4. Title: ORIGINAL HAND WRITTEN NOTE IN FILE
Note: Copy of Marriage License in file
5. Title: ELVA ALDEN BRODERSEN - HAND WRITTEN NOTES
They had the following children:
F i Elizabeth Saxon was born on 23 Oct 1863. She died on 30 Aug 1937. F ii Mary Saxon was born on 24 Jun 1865 in Illinois. She died on 8 Oct 1908 in NEBRASKA. She was buried in Oct 1908 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE.
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# Name: MARY S SAXON
# Surname: SAXON
# Given Name: MARY S
# Sex: F
# Birth: 24 Jun 1865 in IL 1
# Death: 8 Oct 1908 in NEBRASKA 2 of DROPSY
# Burial: Oct 1908 MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE 3
# _UID: B42FAF394F97D611828F98C274C300003A0A
# Note:
HAND WRITTEN NOTES: MARY BORN 7 A.M.
1870 Census IL - Mercer Co - Preemption Twp - Series M593; Roll 260; Stamp No Page 343- All Daniel Saxon family listed.
Father Mother
Dwelling Family Name Age Sex Race Occupation Birth Foreign Birth Foreign Birth
159 153 Saxon, Daniel 41 M W Farmer Eng Yes Yes
Elizabeth 32 F W Keeping house MD Yes Yes
Tabitha 9 F W PA "
Elizabeth 7 F W IL "
Mary 5 F W IL "
George 3 M W IL "
Charles 1 M W IL "
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1880 Census IL - Mercer Co. -Preemption Twp - Roll 236; Stamped No Page 424 - All Daniel Saxon family listed.
1885 Census NE - Frontier Co - Stockville Precinct - Daniel Saxon family listed - 8 members in household.
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SOURCE: Court house for Frontier County at Stockville, NE. Records show that Mary owned NW Quarter of Section 17, in township 8, north, of Range 27; there is 160 Acres.
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INFORMATION FROM RUTH ALDEN: MARY DIED OF DROPSY
Per Elva's handwritten notes: Mary died 1908 at age 43 years, 3 months and 8 days.
May 30, 2001 - Made trip to Moorefield, NE and visited the cemetery one mile straight south of Moorefield. All three Saxons are buried in Block 15, Row 3, lots 6,7 and 8.
One main stone with the front listing as follows:
Daniel Saxon
Born
Jan 8, 1829
Died
May 23, 1891
Aged
62 yr 4 ms 15 ds
Left Side of stone:
Elizabeth
Wife of Daniel
Aug 20, 1839
Mar 3, 1913
Right Side of stone:
Mary S
Jun 24, 1865
Oct 08, 1908
# Change Date: 21 Sep 2003 at 22:09:50
Father: DANIEL SAXON JR b: 8 Jan 1829 in MANCHESTER, LANCASTER CO, ENGLAND
Mother: ELIZABETH PHILLIPS b: 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MD
Sources:
1. Title: ALDEN, RUTH - GENEALOGY
2. Title: ELVA ALDEN BRODERSEN - HAND WRITTEN NOTES
3. Title: GRAVESTONE IN CEMETERYM iii George Platt Saxon was born on 15 Jun 1867. He died on 24 May 1940. M iv Charles F Saxon was born on 4 Aug 1869. He died on 28 Nov 1948. F v Jane Saxon was born on 20 Jan 1872. She died on 15 Jun 1926. M vi Danial Saxon II was born on 17 Feb 1874. He died on 15 Dec 1929. M vii John Saxon. M viii James Saxon.
William Herbert Alden [Parents] was born on 13 Dec 1888 in WYOMING, JONES CO, IA. He died on 23 Dec 1956 in ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND CO, IL. He was buried on 27 Dec 1956 in WYOMING CEMETERY, WYOMING, JONES CO, IA. He married Ethel Elizabeth Westbay on 18 Sep 1918 in ROCK ISLAND, IL.
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# Name: WILLIAM HERBERT ALDEN
# Surname: ALDEN
# Given Name: WILLIAM HERBERT
# Sex: M
# Birth: 13 Dec 1888 in WYOMING, JONES CO, IA 1
# Death: 23 Dec 1956 in ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND CO, IL 2 of CANCER & ENTHELITIS
# Burial: 27 Dec 1956 WYOMING CEMETERY, WYOMING, JONES CO, IA 3
# _UID: 8E2BAF394F97D611828F98C274C30000106E
# GRAD: High School Diploma 1906 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL, WYOMING, JONES CO, IA 4
# Note:1895 STATE CENSUS Hale Township
Hale township was transcribed by Joanne Wilken.
Ln=Line Number Dw=Dwelling number Fm=Family number Tw=Township Rn=Range Se=Section Loc=Location M=Marital status Fa=Father (Native/Foreign) Mo=Mother (Native/Foreign) Page 301
LN DW FM Surname Given Age Sex M Birthplace FA MO Occupation Religion20 81 81 Alden Alton G 36 M M Jones Co IA N N Farmer Presby Lizzie 31 F M Ill F N Keeping House
Elva T 7 F S Jones Co IA N N
William H 6 M S Jones Co IA N N
Ruth 3 F S Jones Co IA N N
Mary J 2 F S Jones Co IA N N
Robert G 0 M S Jones Co IA N N
27 Saxon Charles 25 M S Ill F N* * * * * * * *
1925 Iowa State Census....Town of Wyoming....Book #133107 ALDEN WM H 36 IA H ALDEN, ALTON G 66 IA SAXON, ELIZABETH 61 IL IA
108 ALDEN ELIZABETH 30 IL W WESTBAY, FRANK 61 IL KELL, KULLIE 58 IL IL
109 ALDEN WM G 3 IA S IL* * * * * * * * * *
Herbert and Elizabeth Alden operated the Williams Hotel in Wyoming for a short period of time... Back in March of 1884 the name of the hotel was Commercial Hotel, per information out on the internet.* * * * * * * * * * *
PER ELVA ALDEN BRODERSEN'S 1956 DIARY: DEATH TOOK HERBERT AT 7:55 A.M DEC 23.
DIED FOLLOWING A 5 WEEK ILLNESSINFO FROM RUTH ALDEN: HERBERT ATTENDED COE COLLEGE, RETURNED TO FARM W/FATHER UNTIL AFTER WW1 WHEN HE & ETHEL (BETTY) MOVED TO ROCK ISLAND, IL WHERE HE BECAME A PRECISSION MACHINIST. HERBERT HAD CANCER & HEALTH PROBLEMS FOR 13 YRS.
SOURCE: Newspaper Article - No Name, 24 December 1956
Services to be Wednesday for W.H. Alden, 68
Funeral services for William Herbert Alden, 68, of 1821 34th St., Rock Island, who died at 7:55 Saturday morning in St. Anthony's Hospital following a five-week illness, will be at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Knox-Larson Funeral Home. The Rev. Eugene Darling, pastor of Memorial Heights Methodist Church will officiate.
The body will then be taken to the Wallace Brothers Funeral Home in Wyoming, Iowa, where services will be held in the Wyoming Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. George Tjaden will officiate, and burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery. Masonic rites will be performed by Keystone Lodge, No. 206, Wyoming.
Mr. Alden was born in Wyoming, Dec. 13, 1888, a son of the late Alton G. and Elizabeth Saxon Alden. He married Ethel Elizabeth Westbay Sept. 18, 1918.
He was employed as a precision machinist at the Robert Rote Co. and was a member of the Milan Presbyterian Church.
An active Mason, Mr. Alden, was a member of Eureka Lodge, No. 69, AF & AM, Milan; Rock Island chapter No. 18, Royal Arch Masons; Rock Island Council No. 20, Royal and Select Masons; Mt. Olivet Commandery, No. 36, Knights Templar, Anamosa, Iowa; White Shrine of Jerusalem, Rock Island; and Amoo Grotto, Rock Island.
He was past master of Keystone Lodge, No. 206 Wyoming, and past patron of Milan chapter, No. 326, and Wyoming chapter, No. 397, Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are the widow; a son Sgt. John W. Alden of Augusta, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Elva Alden Brodersen of Los Angeles, Calif, and Miss Ruth V. Alden of Denver, Colo.; a brother, Robert G. Alden of Wyoming; two granddaughters, and a grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.# Change Date: 2 Aug 2005 at 11:58:58
Father: ALTON GHERSON (GERSON) ALDEN b: 19 Feb 1858 in WYOMING, JONES CO, IOWA
Mother: ELIZABETH SAXON b: 23 Oct 1863 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, ILMarriage 1 ETHEL ELIZABETH WESTBAY b: 6 Sep 1894 in IL
* Married: 18 Sep 1918 in ROCK ISLAND, IL 2
Children
1. Has Children JOHN WILLIAM ALDEN b: 22 Feb 1921 in JONES CO, IA
Sources:1. Title: Newspaper Clipping in File
Note: Jones Co Courthouse, Anamosa, IA...Birth Certificate Book 1, Page 144..mother's name spelled wrong as Saxton....Fathers name listed wrong as Alkin instead of Alton
2. Title: Newspaper Clipping in File
3. Title: Memorial Card in File
4. Title: Wyoming Sesquicentennial Book 1855 - 2005
Page: page 208
Ethel Elizabeth Westbay was born on 6 Sep 1894 in Illinois. She married William Herbert Alden on 18 Sep 1918 in ROCK ISLAND, IL.
They had the following children:
M i John William Alden was born on 22 Feb 1921.
John William Alden [Parents] was born on 22 Feb 1921 in JONES CO, IA. He married Bettie Jean Wickum on 25 Dec 1947 in MILAN, ROCK ISLAND CO, IL.
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# Name: JOHN WILLIAM ALDEN
# Surname: ALDEN
# Given Name: JOHN WILLIAM
# Sex: M
# Birth: 22 Feb 1921 in JONES CO, IA 1
# Death: 26 Dec 1996 in AUGUSTA, GA 1 of Lung Cancer
# Burial: 29 Dec 1996 HILLCREST MEMORIAL PARK, AUGUSTA, GA 1
# _UID: 262CAF394F97D611828F98C274C30000A9FD
# Occupation: ARMY CAREER
# Note:1925 Iowa State Census....Town of Wyoming....Book #133
107 ALDEN WM H 36 IA H ALDEN, ALTON G 66 IA SAXON, ELIZABETH 61 IL IA
108 ALDEN ELIZABETH 30 IL W WESTBAY, FRANK 61 IL KELL, KULLIE 58 IL IL
109 ALDEN WM G 3 IA S IL
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SOURCE: Notes from John Alden Dated 09 Oct 1994......AG was born at Wyoming just south of town on the east side of the road to Oxford and the south side Bear Creek, known as Cooks Pasture where we held school picnics when I was in Grade School. Aunt Harriet was born in IL. Mary, Emma & Edith were born at this old location on your farm, as was Elva & Herbert. The house was moved out to the road around 1909-1911. Ruth, Bill, Jean & I were born there.* * * * * * * * * * * * *
In memory of JOHN WILLIAM ALDEN, February 22, 1921 - December 26, 1996. Funeral Services 2:00 PM Sunday, December 29, 1996, Poteet Funeral Home, Peach Orchard Road Chapel, Rev. John Courson officiating. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park, Augusta, GA.
* * * * * * * * * * *SOURCE: Newspaper clipping....no name....no date.
Mr. John W. Alden, 75 of 3509 Richmond Hill Road, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Poteet Funeral Home, Peach Orchard Road, with the Rev. John Courson officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial park.
Mr. Alden, a native of Wyoming, Iowa, had lived in Augusta since 1954. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 17 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Milan Presbyterian Church, Milan, Ill., and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post no. 649.
Survivors include his wife, Bettie J. Alden; a son, John Richard Alden, Martinez; two daughters, Susan Elizabeth Alden, Rock Island, Ill., and Roaxann A. Church, Alta Vista, Va.; and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be members of the military.
Memorials may b e made to St. Joseph hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta 30904, or the American Diabetes Association, 3783 Presidential Parkway, Suite 102, Atlanta 30340.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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NOTE: John retired from the Army in 1968 after 26 years of service per his wife Bettie.# Change Date: 8 Jul 2004 at 10:28:08
Father: WILLIAM HERBERT ALDEN b: 13 Dec 1888 in WYOMING, JONES CO, IA
Mother: ETHEL ELIZABETH WESTBAY b: 6 Sep 1894 in ILMarriage 1 BETTIE JEAN WICKUM b: 17 Jun 1928 in KENYON, GODHUE CO, MN
* Married: 25 Dec 1947 in MILAN, ROCK ISLAND CO, IL 2
Children
1. Has No Children Living
2. Has Children Living
3. Has Children Living
Sources:1. Title: Memorial Card in File
2. Title: HARNESS, JEAN BRODERSEN, BIRTHDAY BOOK
Bettie Jean Wickum was born on 17 Jun 1928 in KENYON, GODHUE CO, MN. She married John William Alden on 25 Dec 1947 in MILAN, ROCK ISLAND CO, IL.
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# Name: DANIEL SAXON SR
# Surname: SAXON
# Given Name: DANIEL
# Suffix: SR
# Sex: M
# Death: DECEASED
# _UID: 5F34AF394F97D611828F98C274C30000EA05
# Change Date: 30 Jun 2002 at 17:15:02Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown
Children
1. Has Children DANIEL SAXON JR b: 8 Jan 1829 in MANCHESTER, LANCASTER CO, ENGLAND
He had the following children:
M i Danial Saxon JR was born on 8 Jan 1829. He died on 23 May 1891.
Benjamin Evens was born in MINERAL RIDGE, TRUMBULL CO, OH. He married Elizabeth Phillips on 8 Oct 1857 in SHARON, MERCER CO, PA.
Elizabeth Phillips [Parents] was born on 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MD. She died on 3 Mar 1913 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE. She was buried on 6 Mar 1913 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE. She married Benjamin Evens on 8 Oct 1857 in SHARON, MERCER CO, PA.
Other marriages:Saxon, Danial JR
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# Name: ELIZABETH PHILLIPS
# Surname: PHILLIPS
# Given Name: ELIZABETH
# Sex: F
# Birth: 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MD 1
# Death: 3 Mar 1913 in MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE 2 of Pneumonia
# Burial: 6 Mar 1913 MOOREFIELD, FRONTIER CO, NE 2
# _UID: B02FAF394F97D611828F98C274C3000036CA
# Note:Source: Family information that Elizabeth was born on the ship from Wales to America. Her place of birth on records is listed as Maryland. Probably where the ship landed.
The information listed below is to verify that Elizabeth's family landed in Baltimmore on the 11 Sep 1838
SOURCE:
Baltimore Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1872
about Thomas Phillips
Name: Thomas Phillips
Arrival Date: 11 Sep 1838
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Newport
Occupation: Collier
Ship: Liberia
Ship Type: Bark
Port of Arrival: Baltimore
National Archives' Series Number: M255
Microfilm Roll Number: 2
List Number: 49
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NOTE: This marriage was performed in the city of Sharon, Mercer Co, PASOURCE: Copy of Marriage Certificate in file:
This is to Certify that on the Eight day of October AD 1857 before me the subscribed a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mercer Mr. Benjamin Evans of Youngstown Ohio and Miss Elizabeth Philips of Brookfield Ohio were joined in Marriage. They declaring themselves free from prior engagements and taking each other for husband and wife according to law.
In witness, when of I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Sharon, the day and year above written.
M.L Uardont J.P.
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Mercer Co Courthouse...room 112 138 S Diamond Street, Mercer, PA 16137 724-662-3800
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PER JOHN ALDEN: EVENS FAMILY WAS FROM MINERAL RIDGE, OHIO
OUR GRANDMOTHERS MAIDEN NAME: ELIZABETH PHILIPSPER RUTH ALDEN-GRANDMA/GRANDPA SAXON MOVED FROM IL TO NE-WITH THEM WERE 4 SONS AND 2 DAUGHTERS. THEY HOMESTEADED JUST NORTH OF MCCOOK, NE WHERE BOTH LIVED UNTIL DEATH. THE BOYS BUILT A SOD HOUSE AND THE FAMILY CONTINUED LIVING OUT ON THE HOMESTEAD IN THE SOD HOUSE UNTIL ELIZABETH WAS LEFT ALONE.
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ONE KNOWN BROTHER NAMED BILL PHILLIPS (PICTURE OF BILL & ELIZABETH TAKEN SEPT 1912 IN MOOREFIELD, NE IN FILE)
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This is not our Elizabeth Evans as there is also four children per Joyce Fishwild
1860 CENSUS ILLINOIS > ROCK ISLAND CO > HAMPTON TWPSeries: M653 Roll: 222 Page: 643
Surname GivenName Age Sex Race Profession/Occ Birthplace State County Location Year
EVANS ELIZABETH 24 F W Widow IL IL ROCK ISLAND HAMPTON TWP 1860* * * * * * *
1870 Census IL - Mercer Co - Preemption Twp - Series M593; Roll 260; Stamp No Page 343- All Daniel Saxon family listed. Father Mother
Dwelling Family Name Age Sex Race Occupation Birth Foreign Birth Foreign Birth
159 153 Saxon, Daniel 41 M W Farmer Eng Yes Yes
Elizabeth 32 F W Keeping house MD Yes Yes
Tabitha 9 F W PA "
Elizabeth 7 F W IL "
Mary 5 F W IL "
George 3 M W IL "
Charles 1 M W IL "
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1880 Census IL - Mercer Co. -Preemption Twp - Roll 236; Stamped No Page 424 - All Daniel Saxon family listed.1885 Census NE - Frontier Co - Stockville Precinct - Daniel Saxon family listed - 8 members in household.
1900 Census NE - Frontier Co - Moorfield Twp - Roll #927 Page 41 & 42 (split)
Saxon, Elizabeth 61 Aug 1838
Mary 30 Jun 1869
James 21 Oct 1878
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SOURCE: Elva Alden Brodersen...Gleanings from Dad's diary...1892..Mar 14...Grandma Saxon very ill. Liz left on night train Mar 15. Mar 16, Etta & Ida called. Elva & Herbert at their Grandma's.* * * * * * * * *
SOURCE: Reynold Fishwild's Diary ......March 3, 1913....Tabitha Fishwild attended her mother's funeral at the Methodist Church in Moorfield, NE
* * * * * *NOTE: Copy of Death Certificate for Elizabeth Saxon - Register #2718 of Frontier Co, Moorfield NE shows Elizabeth's date of birth as August 20, 1913. The year has been entered in error. That is the year that she died. She was born on Aug 20, 1838.
* * * * * * * * *May 30, 2001 - Made trip to Moorefield, NE and visited the cemetery one mile straight south of Moorefield. All three Saxons are buried in Block 15, Row 3, lots 6,7 and 8.
One main stone with the front listing as follows:
Daniel Saxon
Born
Jan 8, 1829
Died
May 23, 1891
Aged
62 yr 4 ms 15 dsLeft Side of stone:
Elizabeth
Wife of Daniel
Aug 20, 1838
Mar 3, 1913Right Side of stone:
Mary S
Jun 24, 1865
Oct 08, 1908# Change Date: 5 Dec 2006 at 22:02:20
Father: THOMAS PHILLIPS b: 1812 in WALES
Mother: MARGARET [--?--] b: 1812 in WALESMarriage 1 BENJAMIN EVANS b: in MINERAL RIDGE, TRUMBULL CO, OH
* Married: 8 Oct 1857 in SHARON, MERCER CO, PA 3
* Note:NOTE: This marriage was performed in the city of Sharon, Mercer Co, PA
SOURCE: Copy of Marriage Certificate in file:
This is to Certify that on the Eight day of October AD 1857 before me the subscribed a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mercer Mr. Benjamin Evans of Youngstown Ohio and Miss Elizabeth Philips of Brookfield Ohio were joined in Marriage. They declaring themselves free from prior engagements and taking each other for husband and wife according to law.
In witness, when of I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Sharon, the day and year above written.
M.L Uardont J.P.
* * * * * * * * * * *Children
1. Has Children TABITHA EVANS b: 23 Jan 1859 in Penn
Marriage 2 DANIEL SAXON JR b: 8 Jan 1829 in MANCHESTER, LANCASTER CO, ENGLAND* Married: 28 Dec 1862 in MERCER CO, IL BY A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 4
* Note:Per Elva Alden Brodersen's handwritten notes:
Daniel Saxon and Elizabeth Evans were married Dec 28, 1862 in Mercer County Ill by a JP - The certificate is in front of bible.
SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900
Groom Bride City Date Vol/Page
Saxon, Daniel Evans, Elizabeth (Mrs) Mercer 12/18/1862 00A/0084L/C #00001683
Mercer County Courthouse
PO Box 66
Aledo, IL 612315
Children
1. Has Children ELIZABETH SAXON b: 23 Oct 1863 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, IL
2. Has No Children MARY S SAXON b: 24 Jun 1865 in IL
3. Has Children GEORGE PLATT SAXON b: 15 Jun 1867 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, IL
4. Has Children CHARLES F SAXON b: 4 Aug 1869 in MATHERVILLE, MERCER CO, IL
5. Has Children JANE SAXON b: 20 Jan 1872 in MERCER CO, IL
6. Has Children DANIEL SAXON II b: 17 Feb 1874 in MERCER CO, IL
7. Has No Children JOHN SAXON b: 16 Jan 1876 in MERCER CO, IL
8. Has No Children JAMES SAXON b: 1 Oct 1878 in MERCER CO, IL
Sources:1. Title: JOHN ALDEN HAND WRITTEN LETTER OF OCT 9, 1994 & ACCOMPANING GENEALOGY SHEETS
2. Title: CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
3. Title: MARRIAGE LICENSE IN FILE (COPY)
4. Title: ORIGINAL HAND WRITTEN NOTE IN FILE
Note: Copy of Marriage License in file
5. Title: ELVA ALDEN BRODERSEN - HAND WRITTEN NOTES
They had the following children:
Thomas Phillips was born in 1812 in Wales. He died . He married Margaret.
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# Name: THOMAS PHILLIPS
# Surname: PHILLIPS
# Given Name: THOMAS
# Sex: M
# Birth: 1812 in WALES 1
# Death: DECEASED 2
# _UID: D732AF394F97D611828F98C274C300006067
# Note:SOURCE:
Baltimore Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1872
about Thomas Phillips
Name: Thomas Phillips
Arrival Date: 11 Sep 1838
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Newport
Occupation: Collier
Ship: Liberia
Ship Type: Bark
Port of Arrival: Baltimore
National Archives' Series Number: M255
Microfilm Roll Number: 2
List Number: 49* * * * * * * *
In the 1840 census for Cumberland, Maryland...Allegany County, there is a Thomas Phillips family. It lists one male and one female under the age of 30. also listed are two girls under the age of 10, one boy and one girl who are five or under. This is probably the correct Thomas Phillips family.* * * * * * *
1860 CENSUS PENNSYLVANIA > WESTMORELAND CO > NORTH HUNTINGDON TWP
Series: M653 Roll: 1196 Page: 770
Surname GivenName Age Sex Race Birthplace State County Location YearPHILLIPS THOMAS 50 M W WALE PA WESTMORELAND NORTH HUNTINGDON TWP 1860
OCC
COAL MINER* * * * * * *
NOTE: Not sure if this fits....Birthplace right.....Ages match for parents....not for children
1870 CENSUS PENNSYLVANIA > ALLEGHENY CO > LINCOLN TWPSeries: M593 Roll: 1292 Page: 287
Surname GivenName Age Sex Race Birthplace State County Location Year OCCPHILLIPS THOMAS 57 M W WALES PA ALLEGHENY LINCOLN TWP 1870 COAL MINER
MARY 48 F W WALES KEEPINGHOUSE
CHARLES 16 M W PA
MARY 18 F W PA
ELIZABETH 12 F W PA# Change Date: 5 Dec 2006 at 13:26:25
Marriage 1 MARGARET [--?--] b: 1812 in WALES
Children
1. Has No Children MARY PHILLIPS b: 1833 in WALES
2. Has Children CECELIA PHILLIPS b: 28 Jul 1835 in WALES
3. Has Children WILLIAM JONES PHILLIPS SR b: Oct 1837 in WALES
4. Has Children ELIZABETH PHILLIPS b: 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MD
5. Has No Children THOMAS PHILLIPS b: 1842 in PA
6. Has No Children SUSANNAH PHILLIPS
Sources:1. Title: Ships Lists - Ancestry.com
2. Title: FISHWILD, JOYCE
Note:
Visit on June 20, 2002
Margaret was born in 1812 in Wales. She died . She married Thomas Phillips.
They had the following children:
F i Elizabeth Phillips was born on 20 Aug 1838. She died on 3 Mar 1913. F ii Mary Phillips was born in 1833 in Wales. She died .
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# Name: MARY PHILLIPS
# Surname: PHILLIPS
# Given Name: MARY
# Sex: F
# Birth: 1833 in WALES 1
# Death: DECEASED
# _UID: A22A240A6484DB1189F2000854D8890B1196
# Note:
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Baltimore Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1872
about Mary Phillips
Name: Mary Phillips
Arrival Date: 11 Sep 1838
Age: 5
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Newport
Ship: Liberia
Ship Type: Bark
Port of Arrival: Baltimore
National Archives' Series Number: M255
Microfilm Roll Number: 2
List Number: 49
# Change Date: 5 Dec 2006 at 15:27:27
Father: THOMAS PHILLIPS b: 1812 in WALES
Mother: MARGARET [--?--] b: 1812 in WALES
Sources:
1. Title: Ships Lists - Ancestry.comF iii Cecelia Phillips was born on 28 Jul 1835. She died on 8 Jul 1911. M iv William Jones Phillips SR was born in Oct 1837. He died on 26 Feb 1917. M v Thomas Phillips was born in 1842 in PA. F vi Susannah Phillips.
George Platt Saxon [Parents] was born on 15 Jun 1867 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, IL. He died on 24 May 1940 in AT PONCA, DIXON CO, NE. He was buried on 26 May 1940 in SILVER RIDGE CEMETERY, DIXON CO, NE. He married Rosalie Price on 12 Jun 1906.
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# Name: GEORGE PLATT SAXON
# Surname: SAXON
# Given Name: GEORGE PLATT
# Sex: M
# Birth: 15 Jun 1867 in PREEMPTION, MERCER CO, IL 1
# Christening: PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2
# Death: 24 May 1940 in Home AT PONCA, DIXON CO, NE 2
# Burial: 26 May 1940 SILVER RIDGE CEMETERY, DIXON CO, NE 2
# _UID: B62FAF394F97D611828F98C274C300003C2A
# Note:HANDWRITTEN NOTES: GEORGE BORN AT 5 A.M.
1870 Census IL - Mercer Co - Preemption Twp - Series M593; Roll 260; Stamp No Page 343- All Daniel Saxon family listed. Father Mother
Dwelling Family Name Age Sex Race Occupation Birth Foreign Birth Foreign Birth
159 153 Saxon, Daniel 41 M W Farmer Eng Yes Yes
Elizabeth 32 F W Keeping house MD Yes Yes
Tabitha 9 F W PA "
Elizabeth 7 F W IL "
Mary 5 F W IL "
George 3 M W IL "
Charles 1 M W IL "
* * * * * * * *1880 Census IL - Mercer Co. -Preemption Twp - Roll 236; Stamped No Page 424 - All Daniel Saxon family listed.
1885 Census NE - Frontier Co - Stockville Precinct - Daniel Saxon family listed - 8 members in household.
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SOURCE: Frontier Co Courthouse, Stockville, NE....Deed Book 12, Page 13....George P Saxon purchased the Southwest quarter of Section numbered eight (8) in Township Eight 8 North of Range twenty seven (27) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian for the sum of Two Thousand Dollars Dated April 27, 1892 at 4:00 PM. Containing 160 Acres more or less according to US Survey. (This land was sold to George by Lillie & W.L McCleary; husband & wife)* * * * * * * * * * *
INFORMATION FROM RUTH ALDEN: MOTHER'S OLDEST BROTHER REMAINED IN NE, MARRIED
AND HAD A LARGE FAMILYSOURCE: Newspaper Clipping 1940
GEORGE P. SAXON BURIED SUNDAY
Funeral services for George P. Saxon, 72, resident of Dixon County for 40 years, were held Sunday afternoon. Mr. Saxon passed away at his home Friday, May 24th. Rev George Bray conducted services at the home and from the Presbyterian church in Ponca. Rites at the grave were in charge of the Ponca Masonic lodge. Interment was made in Silver Ridge cemetery, under direction of Mohr's Mortuary.
The following obituary was read at the church service, by Rev. Bray:
George Platt Saxon, was born at Preemption, Ill., June 15th, 1867. During his youth his father moved his family to Moorefield, Neb., where he filed on a homestead and builded a house. When George was twenty-four years old his father died, leaving the responsibility of the farm to him and his younger brothers.
Years of drought and resultant crop failures were discouraging, and hearing glowing accounts of Dixon county, through a friend, he came to Newcastle in 1900. Several busy, happy years followed; then at the urgent request of his mother, married brothers, and sisters, he returned to the maternal home.
However the lure of Dixon county was upon him and the spring of 1906 found him again in Newcastle. He purchased a farm, and there has made his home; with the exception of a few years he lived in Montana.
June 12th, 1906, he was married to Rosalie Price. To this union four sons were born, George Everett, of Sheldon, Ia., Merle Eldon, and Clifford, both of Ponca, and Paul Buell who preceded him in death. He was baptized in infancy in the Presbyterian church, and believed in "what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with they God." He was a member of the Masonic lodge.
For many years he was an asthmatic, but never allowed his affliction to prevent him from helping a neighbor, or any person in need. May 24, 1940 he succumbed in peaceful sleep leaving to mourn his absence, his wife, three sons, five grandchildren, his brother Charles, of Wyoming, Ia., and other relatives and many friends. He was 72.# Change Date: 23 Jul 2006 at 22:00:35
Father: DANIEL SAXON JR b: 8 Jan 1829 in MANCHESTER, LANCASTER CO, ENGLAND
Mother: ELIZABETH PHILLIPS b: 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MDMarriage 1 ROSALIE PRICE b: 9 Jun 1879
* Married: 12 Jun 1906 3 2
Children
1. Has Children GEORGE EVERETT SAXON b: 22 May 1907 in NEBRASKA
2. Has Children MERLE ELDON SAXON b: 21 Apr 1909 in NE
3. Has Children PAUL BUELL SAXON b: 7 Sep 1911 in NEBRASKA
4. Has Children Living
Sources:1. Title: ALDEN, RUTH - GENEALOGY
2. Title: Newspaper Clipping in File
3. Title: FISHWILD, JOYCE
Note:
Visit on June 20, 2002
Rosalie Price was born on 9 Jun 1879. She married George Platt Saxon on 12 Jun 1906.
They had the following children:
M i George Everett Saxon was born on 22 May 1907 in NEBRASKA. M ii Merle Eldon Saxon was born on 21 Apr 1909 in NEBRASKA. M iii Paul Buell Saxon was born on 7 Sep 1911 in NEBRASKA.
Charles F Saxon [Parents] was born on 4 Aug 1869 in MATHERVILLE, MERCER CO, IL. He died on 28 Nov 1948 in MERCY HOSPITAL, ANAMOSA, JONES CO, IA. He was buried in WYOMING CEMETERY, WYOMING, JONES CO, IA. He married Lucy Ann Brunner on 6 Jun 1901.
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# Name: CHARLES F SAXON
# Surname: SAXON
# Given Name: CHARLES F
# Sex: M
# Birth: 4 Aug 1869 in MATHERVILLE, MERCER CO, IL 1
# Death: 28 Nov 1948 in MERCY HOSPITAL, ANAMOSA, JONES CO, IA 1
# Burial: 1948 WYOMING CEMETERY, WYOMING, JONES CO, IA 2
# _UID: B82FAF394F97D611828F98C274C300003E4A
# Occupation: Farmer Madison Twp, Jones Co, IA
# Note:HANDWRITTEN NOTES: CHARLES BORN 8 P.M.
1870 Census IL - Mercer Co - Preemption Twp - Series M593; Roll 260; Stamp No Page 343- All Daniel Saxon family listed. Father Mother
Dwelling Family Name Age Sex Race Occupation Birth Foreign Birth Foreign Birth
159 153 Saxon, Daniel 41 M W Farmer Eng Yes Yes
Elizabeth 32 F W Keeping house MD Yes Yes
Tabitha 9 F W PA "
Elizabeth 7 F W IL "
Mary 5 F W IL "
George 3 M W IL "
Charles 1 M W IL "
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1880 Census IL - Mercer Co. -Preemption Twp - Roll 236; Stamped No Page 424 - All Daniel Saxon family listed.1885 Census NE - Frontier Co - Stockville Precinct - Daniel Saxon family listed - 8 members in household.
SOURCE: 1895 Iowa State Census - Hale Township - Page 301- Charles Saxon listed as working as Farm Hand for Alton G Alden: Age 25, Father of foreign Birth, Mother listed as Native Birth, Religion - Presbyterian.
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SOURCE: 1910 - Thirteenth Census of the United States - Iowa, Jones Co, Madison Twp.
20 - 21 Apr 1910
Name Rel Sex R Age Mar Yr Mar PoB PBof F PBofM Cit OccSaxon, Charles F Head M W 40 M 9 Ill Eng Maryland Farmer
Lucy A Wife F W 40 M 9 Can Ger Ger
Carl B Son M W 3 S IA Ill Can
Dorothy Dau F W 7 S IA Ill Can
* * * * * * * * * *1925 Iowa State Census....Town of Wyoming....Book #132
99 SAXON CHAS F 55 IL H SAXON, DAN ENG PHILIPS, ELIZABETH MD IL
100 SAXON LUCY A 55 CAN W BRUNNER, JACOB FRA VOLKER, DORTHY L GER
101 SAXON CARL B 17 IA S IA
* * * * * * * *Charles F. Saxon
August 4, 1869Charles F. Saxon took up his abode on his present farm in Madison township in 1900 and here owns one hundred and sixty acres of rich and productive land which is the visible evidence of a well spent, active and honorable life. His birth occurred in Mercer county, Illinois, on the 4th of August, 1869, his parents being Daniel and Elizabeth (Phillips) Saxon, who were natives of Lancashire, England, and Cumberland, Maryland, respectively. The father, who was born in the year 1829, was a young man of twenty-one when he crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1850. He spent some years in the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky and about 1860 located in Mercer county, Illinois, where he met the lady who afterward became his wife and who was residing with a sister at that time. Daniel Saxon prospected for coal and also took contracts for the sinking of coal shafts. In 1883 he left Mercer county and made his way to Frontier county, Nebraska, where he took up a homestead claim and carried on general agricultural pursuits until the time of his demise in May, 1891. His widow still survives and now makes her home with her children.
Charles F. Saxon obtained his education in the common schools and remained under the parental roof until twenty-five years of age, when he came to Jones county, Iowa, and for five years was busily engaged in the cultivation of a tract of rented land. In 1899 he rented a place of one hundred and forty acres ;and a year later bought and located on the farm of one hundred and ten acres in Madison township on which he has since continued to reside. In the spring of 1909 he extended the boundaries of the place by the purchase of an adjoining tract of fifty acres, so that his farm now embraces a quarter section of land, all well improved and highly cultivated. In addition to raising the cereals best adapted to soil and climate he also deals in stock to some extent, feeding a carload of cattle annually, and in both branches of his business is meeting with a most gratifying and well merited measure of success.On the 6th of June, 1901, Mr. Saxon was united in marriage to Miss Lucy L. Brunner, of Marble Rock, Floyd county, Iowa, by whom he has two children, Dorothy E. and Carl B. He is a republican in his political views but does not consider himself bound by party ties and at local elections casts his ballot for the candidate whom he believes best qualified. He capably served as census enumerator for four years and at the present time is acting as a township committeeman. Fraternally he is identified with Elliott Lodge, No. 10, Highland Noblemen, and in religious faith is a Presbyterian, being a member of the board of trustees of the church. His wife holds membership in the Baptist church. Since starting out in life on his own account he has worked on persistently, year after year, and his diligence and perseverance constitute the basis of his present prosperity.
From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 120.
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NOTE: On March 1, 1919 Charlie & Lucy sold the above farm of aprox 160 acres to Thomas Brodersen for the sum of $32,000. See Deed Record #87 Jones County, IA
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NOTE: No Date....Charlie sold the west 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 29 and also one Acre in the NE corner of the SW Quarter of Section 29 to Joseph Dolezal for $12,000.
* * * * * * * * * *SOURCE: Newspaper Clipping-No Name or Date
CHARLES F. SAXON DIES HERE AT AGE OF 79 YEARS
Charles F. Saxon, son of Daniel and Elizabeth Saxon, was born August 4, 1869, at Mathersville, Illinois and passed away at Mercy hospital Anamosa, Iowa, on November 28, 1948, at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 24 days.
On June 6, 1906, Mr. Saxon was united in Marriage to Miss Lucy Ann Brunner of Marble Rock, Iowa, and to this union two children were born, Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson of Center Junction, Iowa, and Carl Brunner Saxon of DeWitt, Iowa.
As a young man Mr. Saxon moved with his parents who pioneered Frontier County, Nebraska, and in 1895 came to Jones County, Iowa, where he has resided ever since. In this community he has served as township committeeman, census enumerator and school board director. For years he has been a member of the Wyoming Presbyterian Church where he has served as Sunday School Superintendent, trustee and elder.
His life has been an active one and he is the last member of a family of 9 children being preceded in death by 4 brothers, George, John, Dan and James, and by 4 sisters Mary Saxon, Mrs. Jane Bowman, Mrs. A.G. Alden, and Mrs. Reynold Fishwild.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, his two children, two grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The Lord hath given and he Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.# Change Date: 10 May 2006 at 17:59:46
Father: DANIEL SAXON JR b: 8 Jan 1829 in MANCHESTER, LANCASTER CO, ENGLAND
Mother: ELIZABETH PHILLIPS b: 20 Aug 1838 in BALTIMORE, MDMarriage 1 LUCY ANN BRUNNER b: 11 Dec 1869 in QUEBEC, CANADA
* Married: 6 Jun 1901 1
Children
1. Has Children DOROTHY ELIZABETH SAXON b: 11 Jun 1902 in JONES CO, IA
2. Has Children CARL BRUNNER SAXON b: 25 Mar 1907 in JONES CO, IA
Sources:1. Title: Newspaper Clipping in File
2. Title: GRAVESTONE IN CEMETERY
Lucy Ann Brunner was born on 11 Dec 1869 in QUEBEC, CANADA. She died on 29 May 1953 in Iowa. She was buried on 1 Jun 1953 in WYOMING CEMETERY, WYOMING, JONES CO, IA. She married Charles F Saxon on 6 Jun 1901.
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# Name: LUCY ANN BRUNNER
# Surname: BRUNNER
# Given Name: LUCY ANN
# Sex: F
# Birth: 11 Dec 1869 in QUEBEC, CANADA 1
# Death: 29 May 1953 in IOWA 2
# Burial: 1 Jun 1953 WYOMING CEMETERY, JONES CO, IA 1
# _UID: C030AF394F97D611828F98C274C3000047D9
# Note:SOURCE: 1910 - Thirteenth Census of the United States - Iowa, Jones Co, Madison Twp.
20 - 21 Apr 1910
Name Rel Sex R Age Mar Yr Mar PoB PBof F PBofM Cit OccSaxon, Charles F Head M W 40 M 9 Ill Eng Maryland Farmer
Lucy A Wife F W 40 M 9 Can Ger Ger
Carl B Son M W 3 S IA Ill Can
Dorothy Dau F W 7 S IA Ill Can
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1925 Iowa State Census....Town of Wyoming....Book #13299 SAXON CHAS F 55 IL H SAXON, DAN ENG PHILIPS, ELIZABETH MD IL
100 SAXON LUCY A 55 CAN W BRUNNER, JACOB FRA VOLKER, DORTHY L GER
101 SAXON CARL B 17 IA S IA
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SOURCE: Newspaper Clipping- No Name or Date
SAXON FUNERAL HELD
Funeral service for Mrs. Charles F. Saxon, 83, who died Friday, May 29, was held Monday, June 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the Wallace funeral home.
Rev. F.E. Somerville, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated. Walter Sullivan sang two selections, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Beyond the Sunset," accompanied by Mrs. Sullivan. Casket bearers were Ronald Harness, Robert Alden, Allison Fishwild, Robert Alden, Allison Fishwild, Robert Fishwild, William Brodersen and Frank Riches. Burial was in the Wyoming cemetery.
BORN IN CANADA
The former Lucy Brunner was born Dec. 11, 1869, in Quebec, Canada. Family moved to Iowa when she was a small child.
June 6, 1901, she was united in marriage to Charles F. Saxon. Two children, Dorothy and Carl, were born to this union.
They lived in the Wyoming community and later in the town of Wyoming, all of their married life. Mr. Saxon died Nov. 28, 1948.
NAME SURVIVORS
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Norman Johnson, Center Junction; her son, Carl Saxon, Clinton; five sisters and two brothers. Five sisters and two brothers have preceded her in death.
Relatives and friends from a distance in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Airy, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brunner and son, Russell, Nora Springs; Mrs. Sadie Saxon, DeWitt; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Harness, Clarence.# Change Date: 26 Apr 2005 at 14:40:02
Marriage 1 CHARLES F SAXON b: 4 Aug 1869 in MATHERVILLE, MERCER CO, IL
* Married: 6 Jun 1901 1
Children
1. Has Children DOROTHY ELIZABETH SAXON b: 11 Jun 1902 in JONES CO, IA
2. Has Children CARL BRUNNER SAXON b: 25 Mar 1907 in JONES CO, IA
Sources:1. Title: Newspaper Clipping in File
2. Title: ELVA ALDEN BRODERSEN - 1953 DIARY
They had the following children: