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1864. His wife, Ellen, was born in England and died at Minniska, Minnesota, in 1920.

Mr. Abbott has engaged in cattle raising for a number of years, recently retiring. In August, 1891, he was married to Mary Bergerson at Hyannis. Mrs. Abbott was born in Christiania, Norway, May 31, 1866. There are four children, Maud, born August 3, 1892, who married Floyd R. Taylor; Harry, born December 6, 1893, who married Jeanette V. Abbott; Willard, born June 28, 1898, who married Frances G. Gadient; and Lola, born January 21, 1900, who married Edward L. Rasmussen. Harry served in the World War. He is in the garage business at the present time. Willard is the owner of general store.

Mr. Abbott is a Republican. During 1925 and 1926 he served as county commissioner of Grant County. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, and a former member of the Whitman School Board. Residence: Whitman.

Frank Abegg

Frank Abegg, prominent Alliance broker, was born in Blakesburg, Iowa, April 7, 1895, son of Walter and Kate (Smith) Abegg. His father, who was a banker, died August 28, 1928.

Mr. Abegg has been a resident of Nebraska since May 25, 1912. On November 16, 1915, he was married to Mary Anna Abegg, at Alliance. Mrs. Abegg was born at Alliance, on July 27, 1895. They have ten children.

Mr. Abegg is a Republican. He is president of the Alliance Loan & Investment Company, president of the First National Bank of Minatare, Nebraska, and a director of the Alliance Building & Loan Association. Residence: Alliance.

George P. Abel

George P. Abel, president of the Abel Construction Company of Lincoln, was born at Etna Mills, California, July 6, 1882, son of James and Leasie (Baker) Abel.

His father, born at Peoria, Illinois, was a construction and coal mining engineer in his younger days, but later applied himself to contracting. He is now deceased. His wife was born at Clinton, Iowa, and resides at Lincoln.

The Abel family moved to Nebraska from California while George P. Abel was still a boy, settling at Fremont. Upon leaving high school, Mr. Abel entered the University of Nebraska where he received his degree of Bachelor of Science in civil engineering in 1906. He then entered the employ of the Burlington railroad in the engineering department, where he continued until 1908. At that time he and Charles W. Roberts entered into a business partnership and founded the Abel-Roberts Construction Company. In 1915 the partnership was dissolved, and at that time Mr. Abel became president of the Abel Construction Company, which engages in work all over Nebraska. Mr. Abel has been prominent in civic and business activities for many years, and has served as a director of the First National Bank, as president of the Buffalo Paving Brick Company of Buffalo, Kansas. He is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Shrine, and a member of the Elks, he is a Republican, and a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church.

He is married to Hazel Hempel of Omaha, daughter of Charles Hempel, railroad official of the Union Pacific lines. Mrs. Abel attended Omaha High School and received the Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska in 1908. She taught school for a short time prior to her marriage, and since that time as been active in social and club work. She is a member of the Eastern Star and the American Association of University Women. There are five children, Helen, George, Hazel, Alice and Annette Lee. Residence: Lincoln.

Dell Abraham

Born at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, September 12, 1894, Dell Abraham is the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Abdellah) Abraham. Charles Abraham, who is a merchant, was born at Beruth, Syria, January 10, 1866, came to this country 40 years ago, was a farmer for over 10 years, and has been engaged in business since then. Elizabeth (Abdellah) Abraham was born at Beruth, Syria, June 10, 1876.

Mr. Abraham has been a merchant at Ainsworth, for the past 20 years, and is a member of the Ainsworth Commercial Club of which he was secretary for one term and director for two terms. He is affiliated with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of America. His recreations are fishing, hunting, and reading.

He was united in marriage with Genevieve Saba, at Mankato, Minnesota, April 5, 1919. Mrs. Abraham was born at Mankato, June 5, 1897. They have two children: Dolores, born February 19, 1921; and Ramona, born October 27, 1929. Residence: Ainsworth.

Carl Alfred Abrahamson

C. Alfred Abrahamson was born at Omaha, Nebraska, November 1, 1892, and has lived there all his life. His father, John Alfred Abrahamson, was born at Karlskrona, Sweden, June 21, 1861. His mother, Hanna Mathilda (Nelson) Abrahamson was born at Gothenburg, Sweden, November 22, 1860; her ancestry was Swedish and French.

Mr. Abrahamson was graduated from Central High School in 1911. In 1910 he was mailboy for the United States National Bank; from 1911 to 1917 he held various positions in the Corn Exchange National Bank at Omaha; was manager of the Sioux City office for the Universal Finance Corporation, 1917-20; assistant cashier of the Corn Exchange National Bank, 192124; new-business solicitor for the Omaha National Bank, 1924-25; manager of the insurance department of the Omaha National Company, 1925-30; and is now its vice president.

He married Helen Sturgess at Omaha, April 12, 1923. Mrs. Abrahamson was born at Omaha, May 29, 1896. They have one son, John, born July 29, 1925. Mr. Abrahamson served as first lieutenant of the 813th Pioneer Infantry during the World War, and saw active service in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He is a member of the American Legion, and former vice commander of Omaha Post Number 1, of this organization; a member of the Forty and Eight in which he has held various local offices, and of which he was sergeant-at-arms in 1925.

A member of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Happy Hollow Country Club, he is a Mason and Knight Templar, a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Omaha. Residence: Omaha.

Ellen Ackerman

Ellen Ackerman, home maker and club woman, was born at Stillwater, Minnesota, May 13, 1868, daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth (Burden) Murphy.

Her father was born at Bradford, Pennsylvania, September 24, 1842, and died at Ainsworth July 9, 1927. He was a ranchman, a farmer, and politician, whose family came to America from Ireland about 1840. His wife, Elizabeth, was born at Chatham, New Brunswick, February 4, 1844, and died at Ainsworth, January 28, 1919. She was of English descent, and a leader in all civic and cultural movements.

On May 8, 1887, Mrs. Ackerman was married to James George Ackerman at Ainsworth. Mr. Ackerman was born at Ramseys, New Jersey, August 26, 1855, and is a prominent banker and merchant at Ainsworth. (See Nebraskana). Mrs. Ackerman is a Democrat and has served as a member of the board of education. She is author of numerous articles for publication, and for two years was a teacher in the public schools. At the

present time she is state director of the General Federation of Women's Clubs for Nebraska.

During the late war she worked on all Red Cross activities and made speeches on Liberty Loan drives, She is a member of the Women's Relief Corps, and from 1912 to 1918 was department president. She is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ainsworth Woman's Club, and a member of the board of the Alder Free Library of Ainsworth, having held this position since its organization in 1911. She is a member of the Christian Science Church. Her hobby is reading. Residence: Ainsworth. (Photograph in Album).

James George Ackerman

James George Ackerman, retired merchant, broker and banker, of Ainsworth, Nebraska, was born at Ramseys, Bergen County, New Jersey, August 26, 1855, the son of Jacob J. and Elizabeth (Young) Ackerman. His father, a contractor and builder, was born at Crystal Lake, Bergen County, New Jersey, December 28, 1827, and died at Ramseys, September 30, 1868. His ancestors, who moved to Holland from England many centuries ago, came to this country in 1662 and settled in what is now Bergen County, New Jersey; members of the family served in the Revolution and the Civil War.

Elizabeth (Young) Ackerman, wife of Jacob, was born at Ramseys, April 4, 1830, and died at Paterson, New Jersey, October 22, 1896. Her Scotch ancestors settled in America in 1700, and members of the Young family were active in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

Mr. Ackerman has been a resident of Brown County for nearly 50 years, and was for many years prominent as a merchant, broker, and banker at Ainsworth. A Democrat, he was a frequent delegate to state conventions, and served as delegate to the Free Silver national convention at Kansas City, Missouri.

During the World War Mr. Ackerman worked for the Red Cross and took an active part in all Liberty loan drives. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, is affiliated with the Episcopal Church, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. His hobby is gardening.

His marriage to Ellen Murphy occurred at Ainsworth, May 8, 1887. Mrs. Ackerman, who was formerly a teacher, is now prominent in club work. At the present time she is General Federation director of Nebraska. She was born of English and Irish parents at Stillwater, Minnesota, May 13, 1868. They have two children: George M., born July 3, 1891, who married Edith May Merten; and Dorothy E., born Aplir (sic) 19, 1899, who is married to Kent C. Hartung. George was graduated from the University of Nebraska, and is now state bank examiner at Burlingame, California, while Dorothy was a student at the University of Nebraska for two years before her marriage. Mr. Ackerman has been a Mason fifty-five years, and has held all offices. He holds a fifty year emblem from the grand lodge of Nebraska. He is a Knight Templar, also. Residence Ainsworth. (Photograph in Album).

Franklin George Adams

Franklin George Adams, farmer in Merrick County, Nebraska, has lived in the state all his life. He was born at Clarks, Nebraska, August 18, 1873, the son of William and Amanda May (Cosner) Adams. His father, who was born in West Virginia, was a pioneer homesteader in Merrick County, and served during the Civil War with General Sherman on his famous march to the sea; he died at Clarks in 1897. His mother was born of Pennsylvania Dutch parents at Bureau, Illinois, and died at Clarks in 1903.

Mr. Adams received his education in rural schools. He is a member of the Nebraskans. Society, is a Mason, and for the past 20 years has served on the school board at Clarks. His hobbies are reading and coin collecting and his favorite sport is baseball. He is a Democrat.

His marriage to Lulu Estella Fox occurred at Washougal, Washington, January 2, 1901. Mrs. Adams, who is of Pennsylvania Dutch and Scotch descent, was born at Silver Creek, Nebraska, January 11, 1879. To this marriage the following children were born: Roderick E., October 2, 1901, who died September 13, 1906; Clifford William, March 21, 1906; Audrey Sybil, March 21, 1909, who married George Towman; and Idona Dee, March 2, 1922. Residence: Clarks.

James Henry Adams

James Henry Adams, lawyer, was born in Brighton, Illinois, April 3, 1868, the only son of Reverend William R. Adams. The father was born in New Hampshire, was a graduate of Dartmouth College, and received the degrees of Master of Arts and Bachelor of Theology from Blackburn University. He was ordained a minister of the Presbyterian Church in 1861 and from 1888 to 1900 preached at various points in Nebraska.

James Henry Adams moved with the family to Blairstown, Iowa, at about the age of eleven. In 1888 he was graduated from Cue College with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi, national honorary scholarship society. Thereafter he taught at Hardy, Nebraska, as principal of schools for two years. In 1892 he received the degree of LL. B. from the University of Michigan and has been engaged in the practice of law ever since in the city of Omaha. He has been general counsel of the Bankers Reserve Life Company since 1906.

Mr. Adams is a member of the American, the Nebraska State, and the Omaha Bar Associations. He is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, being a member of the Permanent Judicial Commission of the General Assembly of that church. He is a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Shrine. He was married in 1898 to Clara L. Wigton, who died in 1900. Mr. Adams was married again to Jessie L. Witwer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1909.

He has three children: Reverend Clarence W. Adams, born in 1900, who was graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1922, and is now a missionary of the Presbyterian Church in northern India; Robert K. Adams, born in 1911, now a junior at Grinnell College; Elizabeth W. Adams, born in 1913, now a sophomore at Grinnell College. Residence: Omaha.

Roy Bennett Adams

Roy B. Adams, one of Nebraska's leading physicians and educators at Lincoln, was born at Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana, January 10, 1880. George Andrew Adams, his father, was a distinguished lawyer; was a member of the Indiana Legislature, 1883-85-89; and was a member of the board of education at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 1900-03. He served as mayor of Lincoln, 1903-05. His Irish and German ancestors came to America just after the Revolution.

Martha (Bennett) Adams, his mother, who was born at Cory, Clay County, Indiana, February 9, 1853, is descended from Scotch-Irish ancestors who came to America before the French and Indian War.

Dr. Adams attended the public schools of Martinsville, Indiana, and Lincoln, and in 1896 was graduated from Worthington Military Academy. He received his A. B. degree at the University of Nebraska and his M. D. from Rush Medical College. In 1928 he was a student at Columbia University. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Alpha Omega Alpha.

Admitted to the practice of medicine at Lincoln, August, 1908, from that date until 1925 he was engaged in general practice there. Since 1925 he has been school

physician at Lincoln. He has been secretary-treasurer of the Nebraska State Medical Association since 1919, and has lived in Nebraska for over 40 years.

During the World War, Dr. Adams served as a member of the draft board. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Nebraska State Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society, and the American Public Health Association. He holds membership in the National Educational Association, American Association of School Physicians, and the Lincoln Red Cross. He is a Scottish Rite Mason, and belongs to the Lincoln University Club. He likes to fish and hike, and his hobbies are reading, gardening, and studying mechanics. He is a Republican. Residence: Lincoln.

Thomas Edward Adams

For the past twenty years Thomas Edward Adams has successfully managed and operated the Beatrice Steel Tank Manufacturing Company at Beatrice. He was born at Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, August 25, 1871, and for the past 40 years has lived in Nebraska. His father, Thomas Adams, who was a farmer, was born in Kentucky and died in Iowa; his ancestry was Scotch-English and German, and he is a descendant of the distinguished early American Adams family. Martha Ann (Bell) Adams, mother of Thomas Edward Adams, was born in the south, and was descended from Scotch and English farmers.

Mr. Adams was apprenticed to a trade at the age of twelve years and had several years experience in various parts of the country. For twenty years he was connected with a manufacturing company at Beatrice, in several capacities, and in 1911 he organized the Beatrice Steel Tank Manufacturing Company of which he is now president and general manager. Aside from his activities in the latter organization Mr. Adams has a financial interest in industry and real estate.

A Democrat, he has never held public office, but has always taken an interest in public affairs in his community and state. During the World War, Mr. Adams was chairman of war activities in connection with finance in Gage County. He holds membership in the Nebraskana Society.

On June 25, 1899, he was united in marriage with OkoIona Miller at Beatrice. Mrs. Adams, who was an educator before her marriage, was born in Illinois, November 9, 1878; her ancestry is Scotch. To this marriage three children were born: Ruth Ann, born April 19, 1901, who married M. E. Dole, superintendent of the Beatrice Steel Tank Manufacturing Company; Thomas Earl, born July 20, 1905, secretary of the Beatrice Steel Tank Manufacturing Company; and James Clifford, born November 3, 1911, who is a student at the University of Nebraska. Mr. Adams is vitally interested in his children's progress and has always maintained a close association with them. Residence: Beatrice.

James Edmund Addie

James E. Addie, prominent lawyer of Hastings, Nebraska, has lived in this state for the past 26 years and as taken an active part in the civic and political affairs of his community. He was born at Cresco, Howard County, lowa. January 15, 1875, the son of John and Christina (Beveridge) Addie. His father, a farmer, was born in Scotland, February 12, 1843, and died at Cumberland, Wisconsin, May 17, 1920. His mother, whose family came to this country in 1854, was born in Scotland, May 17, 1843, and died at Cumberland, March 2, 1921.

Mr. Addie attended rural school in South Dakota, was a student at Redfield College, at Redfield, South Dakota, and attended Milton College in Wisconsin for two years. In 1902 he was graduated from Valparaiso University with the Bachelor of Arts degree and was awarded highest honors in debating. He received his legal education at what is now the Benjamin Harrison Law School at Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating in 1904.

From 1913 to 1924 Mr. Addie was a law partner of John M. Ragan, and since that date has been engaged in practice alone. He is attorney for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company, the Nebraska National Bank of Hastings, and the State Bank of Juniata, Nebraska. A Republican, he served as county attorney of Adams County from 1919 to 1923, and for four year previous to 1919 he was United States Commissioner at Hastings. he served as president of the School Board at Friend for three years, and has always been interested in the educational welfare of the community. He is a member of the Adams County Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association, and the American Bas Association, is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church holds membership in the Nebraska State Historical Society, and is a member of the Red Cross. His fraternal organizations include the Elks, Knights of Pythias, and the Odd Fellows. During the World War Mr. Addie was a four minute speaker, and was a member of the questionnaire board at Hastings. He is a member of the Inter-Church Reserve.

Mr. Addie was united in marriage with Ethel Jessie Riggle at Callaway, Nebraska, October 17, 1907. Mrs, Addie, who was a teacher before her marriage, was born in Lucas County, Iowa, August 14, 1880. They had one son, Dwight, born July 5, 1909, who died November 18, 1925. Mr. Addie's recreations are hiking and reading, Residence: Hastings.

Huber Dudley Addison

H. D. Addison, son of John D. and Anna (Wyant) Addison, was born at New Castle, Nebraska, January 17 1901. His father is a farmer and insurance man and, before her marriage, his mother was a school teacher.

Upon the completion of his elementary education in the New Castle grade school in 1915, Huber D. Addison entered the New Castle High School from which he was graduated in 1919. In June, 1923, he received his LL. B. from the University of Nebraska, where he is a member of Phi Delta Phi.

Since his admission to the bar he has been engaged in active practice, and was recently elected on the Republican ticket as county attorney of Wayne County, now serving. He is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the First Presbyterian Church.

In February, 1928, he was united in marriage to Alma Lammli, at Lincoln. Mrs. Addison was born at Stanton Nebraska, in 1901, and before her marriage was a teacher in the public schools. They have a son, John, born November 16, 1929.

Mr. and Mrs. Addison are members of the Wayne Country Club. Residence: Wayne.

John Aden

John Aden, retired farmer and banker, was born at Blumberg, Germany, February 4, 1864, the son of Heye J. and Sente (Habben) Aden. Coming to America at the age of four he was raised in Woodford County, Illinois, and moved to Nebraska in 1890. He lived in Butler County until 1907, and then came to Thayer County. Here he has been active in all civic and educational projects.

He was united in marriage with Katie Doorn, March 12, 1888, at Benson, Illinois. She was born at Wittmund, Germany, May 1, 1867. There are seven children: Etta, born January 5, 1889, who is married to Oscar K. Bauer; Anna, born January 18.1890, who is married to I. J. Voss; Margaret, born March 5, 1891, who is married to J. H. Swanson; Sente, born October 23, 1892, who is married to Joe Schroeder; John, born September 27, 1894, who is married to Ella Damrow; Sena, born September 27, 1894, and Rose, born September 29, 1904. Sente, Sena, and Rose are all graduates of Nebraska State Teachers

College at Kearney, Nebraska. Sena is teaching at Upland, Nebraska, and Rose is a teacher in Brownell, Kansas.

Mr. Aden was vice president of the Carleton State Bank in 1920 and director in 1921. The Carleton State Bank is now consolidated with the Citizens State Bank During the World War he was a participant in all civilian war work. His son, John, served in the Army but did not go across. Mr. Aden is affiliated with the Zion Lutheran Church of Carleton. He is director of the Carleton Cemetery Association, a member of The Nebraskana Society, and was a member of the school board from 1897 to 1907, and from 1916 to 1923. Mr. Aden is a Republican. Residence: Carleton (Photograph in Album)

Stuart Elijah Adkins

Stuart Elijah Adkins, farmer and stockbreeder who has been county treasurer of Arthur County for the past nine years, was born at Salt Rock, West Virginia September 28, 1875. He has resided in Nebraska for the past 18 years.

His father, Elijah Mortimer Adkins, was a native of Wayne County, West Virginia, born March 29, 1828 who died at Salt Rock, March 30, 1908. He was a farmer, descended from early settlers in West Virginia His wife, Margaret Price, was born in North Carolina in 1844 and died in Salt Rock, in April, 1903.

On January 6, 1898, Mr. Adkins was married to Eva Leona Rowsey at Salt Rock. She was born on March 12, 1875.

They have nine children, Arlie, born November 30, 1898, who married Mollie Boggs; Emma, born May 28, 1901, who married Charles H. Thompson; Olive, born April 8, 1903, who married Lake M. Crouse; Della, born August 2, 1905, who married Orval W. Meth; Seward, born July 11, 1907, who married Pauline Hurlburt; Zola, born February 22, 1909, who married Arthur Wilson; Oda, born February 6, 1911, who married Marguerite Meth; Eva, born May 28, 1914; and Keith, born November 8, 1916.

Mr. Adkins is a Democrat, a Mason, and a member of the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Arthur.

Joseph Adolphus

Joseph Adolphus, physician and surgeon, was born at Atlanta, Georgia, August 24, 1878, son of Joseph and Emma (Gifford) Adolphus.

His father was a native of Virginia, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he received his degree of Doctor of Medicine. He served in the Mexican War and was later engaged in the practice of medicine at Des Moines, Iowa, and Lansing, Michigan, and Atlanta. He was a founder of the Georgia College of Medicine and Surgery, and was its president for 25 years. He died on December 2, 1902.

Dr. Adolphus received his education in the public and high schools of Atlanta, and afterward entered the Georgia College of Medicine and Surgery from which he was graduated in 1899. He continued his studies in Creighton University, and was graduated in 1908 with a degree of Doctor of Medicine. He served as interne with the St. Joseph Hospital, and during 1909 took post graduate work from the University of New York.

Dr. Adolphus is a member of the Masons, the Odd-fellows, the Elks, the Owls, Moose, Woodmen of the World, Woodmen Circle, The Puritan Union of America, and the Brotherhood of American Yeoman.

He has written for numerous medical journals, and is also the author of articles on medical subjects and some poetry. Among his contributions to literature are the following, Fickle Love; No Time for Prejudice; An Unsuccessful Politician; Father-Time; Flowers To the Living; and Air Castles. Residence: Lincoln.

George Simon Agnes

George Simon Agnes, prominent lumberman, was born at Akron, Iowa, November 11, 1882, and in August, 1911 took up his residence in Nebraska. His father, Henry Michael Agnes, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 25, 1850, and for many years was engaged as a farmer am real estate dealer. He died at Plankinton, South Dakota, July 15, 1916.

Bridget Agnes Mclnerny, wife of Henry Agnes, was born in County Kilrush, Ireland, and died at Plankinton, on December 9, 1924.

George S. Agnes attended the public schools at Plankinton, and was graduated from high school there in June 1908. The following year he attended Highland Park College at Des Moines. On June 30, 1909, he was married to Cora Isabelle Hasbrouek, at Plankinton. She was born at Burlington Iowa, and died at Mitchell, South Dakota, August 15, 1917. Three children were born to them, George Harlan on January 21, 1911; Mildred Genevieve, on November 11, 1913; and Mary Virginia, on May 10, 1917.

George is in his second year of pre-medical work at Dubuque, Iowa, while Mildred is attending a school of dress design in Chicago. Mary Virginia is in her first year in high school. On January 16, 1926, Mr. Agnes was married to Margaret Donohue, at Omaha. She was born at O'Neill, on October 8, 1887, and before her marriage was a teacher of English in the Omaha public schools. They have one daughter, Margaret Lorraine, born November 9, 1926, who has just started to school. At the present time Mr. Agnes is manager and copartner in the Seth Noble Lumber Company. He is a member of the Nebraska Lumberman's Association, the Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, the Red Cross and Salvation Army, the Parent-Teachers' Association, and the O'Neill Country Club. He is a life member of the Nebraskana Society. His favorite sport is baseball and his hobby is gardening. He is a Democrat. Residence: O'Neill. (Photograph in Album).

Hayden William Ahmanson

Hayden W. Ahmanson is a life resident of Omaha, and for the past 11 years has been engaged in the insurance business. Born March 16, 1898, he is the son of William H. and Florence May (Hayden) Ahmanson. His father was born at Omaha, December 16, 1872, and died there May 22, 1925. He was president of the National American Fire Insurance Company at the time of his death.

Mr. Ahmanson attended Omaha High School and Kemper Military Academy, and received his A. B. from the University of Nebraska in 1919. He was awarded an LL. B. from Creighton University College of Law in 1922. From 1912 to 1917 he was employed with the Columbia Fire Underwriters, and during 1919-20, with the Western Adjustment and Inspection Company. Since 1921 he has been associated with the National America Fire Insurance Company, of which he is secretary.

On September 4, 1924, he was married to Aimee Elizabeth Talbod, at Omaha. There are two children, William Hayden, born October 12, 1925, and Robert Howard, born February 14, 1927.

Mr. Ahmanson is a Republican, and a member of Dundee Presbyterian Church. During 1926, he was president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and at the present time he is president of the Omaha Kiwanis Club, and a member of his majesty's council, Ak-Sar-Ben. He is a Mason and member of the Blue Goose. His social clubs are the Omaha Athletic and the Happy Hollow Country Club. Residence: Omaha.

Malcolm M. Akin

For the past 29 years Malcolm M. Akin has been engaged in the practice of dentistry at Fairmont, Nebraska, and has been especially prominent in civic af-

fairs there. He was born at Meridian, Nebraska, Jun 9, 1874, the son of Almon M. and Mary (Mavar) Akin His father, born at Allens Ferry, New York, August 25, 1833, died at Fairbury, Nebraska, October 15, 1906 He was a pioneer homesteader in Jefferson County Nebraska, in 1871; he served as county commissioner for several terms, and was a member of the school board for many years; his English ancestors came to America before the Revolution.

His mother, who was born at Aberdeen, Scotland December 25, 1840, and died at Fairbury, December 25, 1928, was a pioneer home builder; she was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church at Fairbury, and held membership in this Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

Dr. Akin attended the public schools of Jefferson County, was a student at Lincoln Normal University 1897-98 and at Cotner University, 1895, and in 1902 received the D. D. S. degree at the University of Omaha He took an active part in debating at Lincoln, was vice president of his graduating class at Omaha Dental College, and was historian of the senior class in the latter institution.

He is interested in farming projects in Jefferson and Fillmore counties. A Republican, he has held the following positions: chairman of the Republican County Committee, 1907-08; member of the Republican State Committee, 1912-13; and presidential elector, 1928.

Dr. Akin is a member of the State Dental Society, secretary of the Central Nebraska District Dental Society, and is past secretary of the Red Cross. He holds membership in the Young Men's Christian Association, the Fairmont Commercial Club of which he was once secretary, the Nebraskana Society, Masons, and Odd Fellows. He served as secretary of the board of education at Fairmont, 1912-30, was a teacher in the public schools of Jefferson County, 1895-97, and is affiliated with the Federated Congregational Church of Fairmont.

During the World War Dr. Akin served as treasurer of the Red Cross, and was active in the council of defense and in Liberty loan drives. He was a private in Company 1, 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish American War; he is now a member of the United Spanish War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

On December 22, 1903, he married Harriet Althea Chapen at Fairmont. Mrs. Akin, who was at one time secretary and cashier of the Fairmont Creamery, was born at Fairmont, August 23, 1878. Her English ancestors were prominent in the Massachusetts Colony. Their three children are: Frederick M., born December 8, 1904, who is a dentist at Lincoln; Maurice C., born November 6, 1908, who was graduated in journalism at the University of Nebraska; and Jean, born November 12, 1913. Residence: Fairmont.

Bohumil William Aksamit

Bohumil W. Aksamit, pioneer farmer of Nebraska, has lived in Nuckolls County most of his life. He was born at Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, January 1, 1874, the son of Vincent and Mary (Wolesensky) Aksamit. His father, who was born at Pavlov, Czechoslovakia, March 22, 1848, and died at Crete, June 12, 1923, was a farmer; a Republican, he served several terms as county commissioner. His mother was born at Albertstal, Czechoslovakia, in 1854, and died at Crete, January 3, 1903,

Mr. Aksamit has been a director of rural school boards for file past 16 years, and is now a member of the Nebraskana Society and the Modern Woodmen of America. and is banker of the local camp. For four years he acted as precinct assessor, and is secretary of the Community Club at Deweese His sports are hunting and fishing while his hobby is mechanics. His politics is Republican.

He was united in marriage with Bessie A. Koci at Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska, February 14, 1899. Mrs. Aksamit was born in Bohemia, February 25, 1877. Four children were born to this marriage, three of whom are living: Mary, born March 18, 1900, who died January 26, 1917; Longin, born September 23, 1901; Lillie, born February 23, 1905, who married Perry Kith, May 15, 1928; and William, born November 2, 1906. Lillie and William are graduates of Edgar High School. Residence: Deweese. (Photograph in Album).

Francis Asbury Alabaster

One of Nebraska's most distinguished educators, Francis A. Alabaster has been a resident of the state since 1893. He was born at Rochester, New York, June 10, 1866, the son of John and Harriet Ann (Bemish) Alabaster. His father, who was of English descent, was born at Geneva, New York, January 2, 1836, and died at Canandaigua, New York, September 7, 1887.

He was a noted clergyman in the Methodist Episcopal Church; was awarded the A. B. and D. D. degrees at Syracuse University; was a lecturer and traveler; and at the time of his death, was pastor of the Trinity Methodist Church in Chicago. His wife, who was of English, Irish, and French descent, was born at Rochester, August 17, 1838, and died at Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 17, 1881.

Dr. Alabaster attended the public schools of New York, and Michigan; and in 1886 was graduated from the Northwestern University Academy. He received the A. B. degree from Northwestern University in 1890, and the A. M. degree, 1898, from the University of Nebraska; and in 1918 was awarded the degree of Doctor of Literature, at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. During the summers of 1901 and 1902, he was a student at the University of Chicago, and in 1898 to 1900, took post graduate work at the University of Nebraska. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi, at Northwestern, and Pi Gamma Mu, at Nebraska Wesleyan. He was the first president of the Young Men's Christian Association at Northwestern; and served as president of the Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi there.

Since 1893, he has been professor of classical languages at Nebraska Wesleyan University, and for over 20 years has been dean of the college of liberal arts there. He has been the editor of University Bulletins since 1909. He holds membership in the American Philological Association; the American Classical League; the Archaelogical Institute of America; Lion's International; The Symposium; and the Nebraskana Society. He is a life member of the Nebraska State Teachers' Association; is affiliated with the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Lincoln; and is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association.

His marriage to Mary Blanche Robinson was solemnized at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, June 27, 1895. Mrs. Alabaster, who is of French and English descent, was born at West Mansfield, Logan County, Ohio, May 2, 1875. Their children are: Wendell, born April 3, 1900, who married Virginia Hardin; Francis T., born November 11, 1903, who married Ellen Rubottom; and Ruth, born November 27, 1907, who married Clair F; Weatherhogg. All of them hold A. B. degrees, granted by the Nebraska Wesleyan University, and Wendell holds an LL. B. degree from the University of Nebraska.

Dr. Alabaster is a Republican. His sports include golfing, hunting and fishing. During the World War he served as a member of the local civic committee. His hobbies are bird study, philately, the cornet, and collecting epitaphs. He is a Mason. Residence: Lincoln.

I. L. Albert

I. L. Albert, lawyer, was born in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, December 28, 1866, son of Daniel and Barbara (Kethart) Albert, who were born in Clearfield County. They are both deceased.

Mr. Albert attended public school in Pennsylvania,

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