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has been a farmer near Norfolk, Nebraska for over 40 years.

His marriage to Grace Muffly was solemnized at Meadow Grove, December 20, 1891. Mrs. Crook, whose ancestry is English and Pennsylvania Dutch, was born at Red Oak, Iowa, February 25, 1872, and died at Meadow Grove, April 1, 1916. Three children were born to them. Ralph E., born December 9, 1892, who married Eunice Edwards; Ruth M., born March 11, 1900; and Jack M., born September 2, 1906, who married Frances Connaughton. Residence: Meadow Grove.

Charles Robert Cropp

For the past fourteen years Charles Robert Cropp has been manager of the Farmer's Cooperative Equity Union at Oxford. He was born in Orleans, Nebraska, January 28, 1898, son of George William and Georgia (Matheny) Cropp, the former a railroad man. The father was born in Romney, West Virginia, December 12, 1858, of a family of early English settlers, and died at Lincoln, Nebraska, December 19, 1911. Georgia Matheny was a native of Keyser, West Virginia, born January 19, 1856, who died at Oxford, Nebraska, July 18, 1900.

Charles Robert Cropp attended public school at Oxford and at Almena, Kansas, and was graduated from high school at Almena. Thereafter he attended Kansas State Agricultural College 1910-16. He has been a farmer and dairyman since maturity, and has held his present position, as stated above, for fourteen years. He has been a member of the school board since 1925 and its secretary since 1926, with the exception of one year.

On February 17, 1913, he was married to Lydia M. Kellner at Oxford. Mrs. Cropp, who was born in Alta Vista, Kansas, January 28, 1893, is of German parentage. There are five children, Lorena Mae, born November 23, 1913; James Hobart, February 19, 1918; Ruth Maxine, December 1, 1919; Benjamin Robert, August 20, 1921; and Barbara Beth, September 11, 1923.

Mr. Cropp is a Republican. He is a member of the Red Cross, the Lions Club, the Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America and the Nebraskana Society, and is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He enjoys baseball and basketball, while his hobbies are breeding tropical aquarium fish and collecting old coins. Residence: Oxford.

Joseph Marshall Crosby

Joseph Marshall Crosby, abstractor of title, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, July 20, 1875, son of Richard Madison and Nancy Husenstein (Stone) Crosby.

His father was born at Danville, Indiana, January 29, 1849, and was a mining and civil engineer, until his death at Imperial, October 19, 1918. His father was James Richard Crosby, born in Mason County, Kentucky, March 10, 1820. James Richard Crosby married Henrietta Boggs Daniel, and they had 15 children, 13 boys and two girls. He died November 30, 1899.

Nancy Husenstein Stone was born in Switzerland, and died at Kearney, in June, 1879. She was the daughter of Joseph and Franciska Husenstein (called Stone in America), and had only one sister, Sophia, who married Thomas Patz and lives in Crete, Nebraska.

Mr. Crosby attended Buffalo County public school, and finished at Fremont Normal in 1904. He lived on his father's farm from 1888 until 1892, and from 1897 until 1905, taught in the public schools. Since that time, he has been an abstractor of title, and is the sole owner at the present time of the Hayes County Abstract Company. A Republican, he served as county treasurer of Hayes County 1917-1922, and as county judge 1925-1928.

His marriage to Eva Leora West was solemnized at Hayes Center, December 25, 1906. Mrs. Crosby was born at Hayes Center, March 28, 1887, the daughter of William W. and Nora (Ratcliff) West. They have two children, Claire Izola, born February 5, 1908, who married Charles Alva Counce August 1, 1926; they have three children: Shirley May, Eugene Dwayne, and Richard Crosby; and Walter Floyd, born April 28, 1914.

During the World War, Mr. Crosby was chairman of the Hayes County Chapter of the American Red Cross, continuing until 1926. He was reared a Methodist, but as there was no church of that organization at Hayes Center, he is affiliated with the Congregational Church. He was a member of the Odd Fellows ten years, and from 1917 until 1922, was regent of Hayes County High School. His hobby is fishing. Residence: Hayes Center.

Leo Jay Crosby

Leo Jay Crosby, the subject of this sketch, is the son of Joseph and Emily Maude (Johnson) Crosby, pioneers in the Arizona Territory. Joseph Crosby was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, December 15, 1857, descended from English immigrants to America in 1632. His wife, Emily, was born at Spring Lake Villa, Utah, November 26, 1863. Together they went to Arizona Territory, where Leo Jay Crosby was born, March 3, 1884. His birth place was St. Johns, in Apache County. Emily Crosby was of Scotch-English descent; her grandfather, Joseph Ellis Johnson, published the first newspaper in Nebraska, the Arrow, in Omaha in 1854. Joseph Crosby returned to Salt Lake City, where he died on September 7, 1896.

Leo Jay Crosby was graduated from Panguitch High School in 1899, and attended Brigham Young University from 1900-02. He was active in track and basketball at the university. Prior to June, 1916, he was engaged in general sales work and studied in the law office of a practicing attorney. In May, 1919, he engaged in the title business, as secretary of the Kerr Title Guarantee and Abstract Company, and in September, 1922, he entered business for himself. He consolidated with the Midland Title Company in April, 1928, and is secretary and treasurer of that organization.

On May 26, 1913, he was married to Hazel M. Lucas of Creighton, Nebraska. Their marriage took place at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mr. Crosby has been prominent in political, fraternal and civic organizations for many years. A Republican, he was unsuccessful candidate for the position of clerk of the district court in 1924. He was president of the Nebraska Title Association in 1928, and a member of the legislative committee of the American Title Association in 1929. He is a member of the Red Cross, and was on the executive committee of the Boy Scouts organization 1929, 1980, and 1931. He is also a member of the council. He is at the present time president of the Ad-Sell League, and a member of the Concord Club.

His military record is extensive. He was enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard on March 23, 1914, and was promoted to sergeant on January 4, 1915. On August 14, 1915, he was honorably discharged to accept a commission as second lieutenant. He was promoted to first lieutenant on June 2, 1916, and to captain, Company D., 4th Infantry, April 9, 1917. He saw Mexican Border service under the call of the President, June 18, 1916, to January 15, 1917. On March 23, 1917, he was mustered into service of the United States under call of the president. On March 25, 1917, he reported for federal service, and served until his discharge on April 1, 1919, with rank of captain, Field Artillery. He accepted appointment as captain of Field Artillery in the Officer's Reserve Corps on May 30, 1919, and is now a colonel of Field Artillery.

From 1919 to 1929 he was a member of the executive committee of the Omaha Post No. 1, American Legion, and in 1930 was commander of the post. A member of the Reserve Officers Association, he was president in 1924. For the term 1930-32 he is a member of the state council, Nebraska department of the Reserve Officers Association. He is also a member of the Military Order of the World War. In 1927 he was president of the So-

journers, and in 1930 was appointed commander of the Heroes of '76.

His fraternal organizations include Omaha Lodge No. 39 of the Elks, Mizpah Lodge of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Delta Chapter No. 60, Royal Arch Masons, and the Scottish Rite body, of which he is a 32nd degree member. He is a member of the National Geographic Society and the Nebraskana Society. His social club is the Omaha Club. He is fond of golf and polo, and enjoys reading. Residence: Omaha.

Mainard Elery Crosby

Mainard Elery Crosby, lawyer, was born at Hastings, Nebraska, September 26, 1884, son of Elery Adelbert and Lucy Amelia (Powers) Crosby.

The father was born at Cherry Valley, Illinois, December 11, 1858, and is a farmer. He is the son of Sidney Asof and Julia Crosby. Lucy Amelia Powers was born in Adams County, Nebraska, September 24, 1862. She is the daughter of John H. Powers of the Populist Party and a candidate for governor at one time.

Mr. Crosby attended Sutherland High School until 1902, received his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nebraska in 1908. He is a member of Phi Delta Phi.

From 1902 until 1904, Mr. Crosby was superintendent of city schools at Bayard, Nebraska. From 1908 until 1913, he practiced law independently, and from 1913 until 1919, was a member of the firm of Beeler and Crosby. Since 1919 he has been a member of the firm Beeler, Crosby and Baskins.

A Republican, he has served as a member of the city council 1915-1919; city attorney 1919-1921; and mayor of North Platte 1923-1927.

On October 2, 1909, he was married to Cora May Berkey at Davenport. Mrs. Crosby was born at Davenport, Nebraska, June 16, 1883, daughter of James M. and Anna Berkey. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1908. She is a member of the Altrusa Club; the Federation of Women's Clubs (past president both local and county); the Travel and Study Club; the Chapter AK of the P. E. O. Sisterhood; a sponsor of the Campfire Girls and Girl Reserves; and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. They have three children, Robert B., born March 26, 1911, who is a student at Harvard Law School; Horace E., born March 25, 1916; and Lucy Ann, born, November 1, 1923.

During the World War, Mr. Crosby was a four minute speaker and a liberty loan speaker. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of North Platte, the American and Nebraska State Bar Associations, the Kiwanis Club, the Elks, Masons, and the Odd Fellows. He is a member of the University Club and the North Platte Country Club. He enjoys golf and hiking, while his hobby is reading. Residence: North Platte.

Raymond M. Crossman

On January 5, 1887, Raymond M. Crossman was born at Atkinson, Holt County, Nebraska, and has lived in this state all his life. His father, Arthur C. Crossman, who was a merchant and real estate dealer, was born at Burlington, Vermont, July 30, 1851, and died at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, October 18, 1918. Clara (Hart) Crossman, his mother, was born at Saltshurg, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She is the great granddaughter of John Hart a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Mr. Crossman was graduated from the Atkinson High School in 1903, where he was valedictorian of his class. He was graduated from Bellevue Academy in 1904; was awarded the B. S. degree at Bellevue College in 1908; and was granted his J. D. degree at the University of Michigan, 1911. He was a member of the baseball team at Bellevue College for four years, serving as captain one year; and was a member of the class baseball team at the University of Michigan for three years.

He became associated in law practice with the firm Brome, Ellick, & Brome, in 1911; was a member of the firm Morsman, Maxwell & Crossman, 1913-19; and in 1919 became a member of the firm Crossman & Munger. He is now senior member of the firm Crossman, Munger, & Barton.

His marriage to Leila Margaret Ostenberg was solemnized at Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska, April 15, 1914. Mrs. Crossman was born at Mead. They have two children: Raymond Jr., born August 3, 1918; and Margaret Joan, born October 27, 1925.

He is a member of the Omaha Bar Association; Nebraska State Bar Association, having served for many years as treasurer of this organization; Commercial Law League of America; and the American Bar Association. He holds membership in the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraskana Society.

He has been a member of the Kiwanis Club since 1920; was lieutenant governor of the Nebraska-Iowa district, 1922; and was governor, 1923; he served as chairman of the International Committee on Laws and Regulations, 1923; was an international trustee, 192427; was chair-man of the finance committee for six years; was international treasurer 1927-1920 (sic); and is now inmediate inter-national past president of this organization.

He holds membership in the Omaha Club; is a Mason. and is affiliated with Dundee Presbyterian Church of Omaha. He is a Republican. Residence: Omaha.

James Phillip Crouse

Born at Seward, Nebraska, April 3, 1872, James Phillip Crouse is the son of Daniel Webster and Sarah Matilda (Randall) Crouse. His grandfather was born in Germany, and came to America at the age of 18. His father, who was born in Maquan, Illinois, July 12, 1845, was a farmer. He enlisted for service in the Civil War with the 11th Illinois Cavalry, and later settled in Nebraska. He died at Seward, Nebraska, May 30, 1915. His mother was Scotch-Irish.

Sarah Matilda Randall was born at Lewiston, Illinois, January 16, 1850, and died at Seward, on December 10, 1927, survived by ten children. She was the daughter of James H. Randall, a native of Kentucky, who married a member of the Hull family. She was a cousin of Ed. Hull of Peoria, Illinois, and of the late Caroline Hull Doty.

James Phillip Crouse attended public school, in later years working in the summer on the farm and attending school in the winter. As a child he endured the hardships incident to pioneer life in the 1870's, and as a young farmer survived the terrible drowth of 1894 and 1895.

From 1894 until 1897 Mr. Crouse operated a farm and for three tears thereafter worked for Paul Herpolsheimer in the farm implement business. Then he entered the employ of the McCormick Harvester Company as a salesman and expert, being sent to Utah and Idaho in 1903 in connection with this work. During the year 1904 he was associated with F. N. Wullenwaker in the implement business at Seward, and in 1905 returned to the Herpolsheimer firm.

From 1906-11, inclusive, Mr. Crouse was blockman for the International Harvester Company at McCook, and during 1912-13 at Seward. He returned to McCook, in 1914, remaining there until be entered the implement business at Seward in connection with the Babson-Deckman Implement Company in 1916.

Continuing in this connection until June, 1919, he then became manager of a like business for the International Harvester Company at Seward. At the end of that year he purchased the company's interest and since that time has operated his own business.

On December 26, 1906, he was united in marriage to Stella May Cole at Seward. Mrs. Crouse, who is the

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mother of three children, was born at Moline, Illinois, May 23, 1869. The children are: Elizabeth, born August 7, 1908, who was graduated from Seward High School, taught school two years, attended Hastings College two years, and then taught in the Seward schools two years. She is married to Kenneth J. Freese, and resides at Franklin, where Mr. Freese is connected with the Exchange Bank.

Martha, the second daughter, was born February 22, 1911, and is employed by the Iowa-Nebraska Power Company at Seward. She attended Hastings College one year, and is a member of the Seward Municipal Band. Dorothy, born December 28, 1912, attended Hastings College one year and is now a student at the University of Nebraska.

A Republican, with independent tendencies, Mr. Crouse has served as a member of the Seward city council three years, and as a member of the Seward board of education. During the World War period he was a member of the Red Cross and the Welfare Board. At the present time he is a member of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, in which he has also served as vice president. As a 32nd degree, Scottish Rite Mason and member of the Shrine, he has held all of the appointive and elective offices of the local lodge, and is a member also of the Royal Highlanders and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is fond of baseball and football. During the years 1900-1901 he was a member of the Seward Fire Department, and for some time was a member of their running team in state tournaments. Residence: Seward. (Photograph on Page 288).

John Sebastian Crouse

John Sebastian Crouse, farmer and stockraiser, was born at Hartsburg, Illinois, January 9 1882, son of John and Kathrine Caroline (Rohrer) Crouse. John Crouse, Sr., was a native of Lucasville, Ohio, born December 19, 1848, whose parents migrated from Germany. Until his death at Chester on February 22, 1911, he was a prominent farmer there. His wife, who was born at Jacksonville, Illinois, August 24, 1858, was of German parentage. Her parents came to the United States in their youth and were married here.

Educated in the rural schools of Thayer County until June, 1899, Mr. Crouse was a student at Chester High School the winter months of 1899, 1900 and 1901. At the present time he is an outstanding farmer and stockraiser, and holds extensive agricultural interests.

Of his marriage to Alta Harriett Thomas there are four children living and one deceased: Paul D., born on August 14, 1920, died August 26, 1927; Wilbert Earl, born August 21, 1922; Ruth Fern, born December 27, 1924; John Eldon, born July 10, 1927; and Elmer Lewis, born April 20, 1929. Mrs. Crouse, who is the daughter of George H. and Rosa (Heckel) Thomas, was born at Dwight, Illinois, October 23, 1886.

Mr. Crouse is an independent Democrat. For a number of years he has been a member of the local Red Cross and a member of its committee. From 1917 to date he has been a member of the school board, and has served as its secretary since 1921. He is affiliated with the Church of Christ at Chester. Residence: Chester.

Samuel Thomas Crouse

Samuel Thomas Crouse, who has lived in Nebraska all his life, has been engaged in the drug business at Osceola, since 1915. He was born at Osceola, September 28, 1898, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Bennett) Crouse. His father was born at Wheeling, West Virginia, August 7, 1861, of German parentage, and died at Osceola, Nebraska, August 4, 1901. His mother was born at Wheeling, West Virginia, September 30, 1861.

Mr. Crouse attended Kearney State Normal School, and the University of Nebraska, and in 1915 received the degree Ph. G. He took part in football and baseball activities in high school and college. At this time he is a member of the firm Crouse-Tex Drug Company, is a member of the Osceola Community Club, and holds membership in the school board. He is a Mason and Odd Fellow, and is affailiated (sic) with the Methodist Church. His favorite sport is golf.

His marriage to Pearl Dora Humiston was solemnized at Shelby, Nebraska, September 5, 1918. Mrs. Crouse, who is a druggist, was born at Shelby, November 17, 1899. They have a son, Murray, born August 7, 1920. Mr. Crouse is a Democrat. Residence: Osceola.

Charles Felix Crowley

Charles Felix Crowley, educator and chemist, was born at Detroit, Michigan, May 17, 1869. His father, John Jerome Crowley, was born and died at Detroit. He was a pharmacist, and served as a hospital steward in the Civil War; his parents came from Ireland. He married Delphine Van Damme, a native of Ghent, Belgium, who was an organist and school teacher, and who died at Detroit.

Professor Crowley was educated first in the schools of Detroit; he received his A. B. from Detroit University in 1887; his A. M., from the same university; he received a Ph. C. from the University of Michigan, in 1889, an M. D. from Creighton University in 1901, and an LL. D. in 1925,

He was married to Marie Euphemia Blay, at Detroit, September 22, 1897. Mrs. Crowley was born at Detroit, October 15, 1870. There are three children: Creighton F., born December 30, 1901; Edward D., born September 19, 1903, and Charles B., born November 28, 1906. Edward is a graduate of Annapolis, and a lieutenant in the United States Navy.

Professor Crowley has been a resident of Omaha, since 1894, and has been city chemist since 1902. He is a Democrat. Since 1894, he has been associated with Creighton University as research professor of chemistry. He was Nebraska member of the Naval Consulting Board from the American Chemical Society during the World War, and holds membership in the American Chemical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He is a member of St. Cecilia's Cathedral, and the Knights of Columbus. His social clubs are the Omaha Athletic Club and the Happy Hollow Club. Residence: Omaha.

James Francis Crowley

Born at Ottumwa, Iowa, April 9, 1879, James Francis Crowley is the son of Jerome Joseph and Agnes (Carney) Crowley. His father, a wholesale grocer, was born at Ottumwa, May 1, 1853, and died in Berlin, Germany, January 18, 1905. He traced his ancestry to early settlers in Louisiana, a town in that state having been named for the family. Agnes Carney was born in Liverpool, England, April 21, 1856, and died at Hastings on December 18, 1928.

James Francis Crowley attended Hastings Public Schools and St. Marys, at St. Marys, Kansas. He has been in active practice in Nebraska since his admission to the bar on June 13, 1901; has served as justice of the peace at Hastings for about twenty years; and served as Adams County Judge in 1920. He is a Republican.

On June 10, 1915, he was united in marriage to Margaret Blanch Cantwell at Hastings, her birthplace. There are three children, John J., born August 9, 1916; James Francis, born October 18, 1917; and Mary Helen, born December 27, 1924.

During the late war Mr. Crowley was a four minute speaker, chairman of the registration board, and chairman of district loan drives. His professional organizations include the Adams County Bar Association, of which he is a former president, and the Nebraska State Bar Association. A Catholic, he is a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, a fourth degree Knight of Co-

lumbus, and during 1914-15 was district deputy of the latter organization.

For the past thirty years Mr. Crowley has been a member of the Elks, and he is at the present time president of the Adams County Humane Society. Mrs. Crowicy is very active in civic work, especially in the Parent Teachers Association. Residence: Hastings.

Forrest Newton Croxson

Forrest N. Croxson was born at Koleen, Green County, Indiana, December 10, 1876, the son of William Henry and Evalyn (Mitchell) Croxson. His father was born at Tarrytown, New York, December 9, 1843, and died at Texarkana, Arkansas, October 10, 1909. His mother was born near Bloomington, Indiana, March 28, 1857.

Mr. Croxson attended the public schools of Arkansas, where he was graduated in 1888. In 1899 he was employed by the M. M. Cohn Company at Little Rock, Arkansas. Later he was advanced to bookkeeper for this firm. In 1908, he became connected with the Equitable Life Assurance Society. At this time he is agency manager of the Omaha agency Equitable Life Assurance Society. A Republican, Mr. Croxson was elected commissioner for two years in Pulaski County, Arkansas, 1909-10.

His marriage to Kathryn Carpenter was solemnized at Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas, September 19, 1906. They have one daughter, Jane Croxson, who was born January 10, 1908.

During the late war Mr. Croxson was Y. M. C. A. secretary in France, attached to the 103rd infantry of the 26th division, was with them at Chateau Thierry, September 12, 1988; at San Mihiel, July 18, 1918, and the Argonne. He was active in Liberty loan drives and Red Cross affairs.

He is past president of the Life Underwriters Association and the Life Managers' Association of Omaha. He is a member of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the Red Cross, and Community Chest, National Geographical Society. He is a member of Ak-Sar-Ben. He is an Elk and a Mason. His clubs are: University Club; Happy Hollow Club; Omaha Club; and Athletic Club. He is affiliated with the First Central Congregational Church. His favorite sports are golf and football. Residence: Omaha.

Edwin Elijah Crue

Edwin Elijah Crue, who is now retired, was born in Cook County, Illinois, July 7, 1859. He is the son of Valentine and Cornelia (Smith) Crue, the former born in Worms, Hesse, Germany, in 1828. Valentine Crue came to America in 1837. His death occurred in Madison, Nebraska, July 5, 1906. His wife, Coruelia, was born at Morristown, New Jersey, April 16, 1826, and died at Madison, December 6, 1896. Her grandfather, Lieutenant Elijah Smith, served in the New Jersey militia in the Revolutionary War.

Mr. Crue attended country school near Elgin, Illinois, and was later a student at Elgin Academy. He has been a resident of Nebraska 51 years and from 1889 until 1911, was the owner of a grain and livestock company at Tilden.

On March 9, 1892, he was married to Ida Fanny Warren at Tilden. Mrs. Crue was born at Rutland, Dane County, Wisconsin, September 20, 1855, and died at Tilden, October 25, 1928. She was descended from Governor John Webster, fifth governor of the colony of Connecticut, and also David Landon and Captain Abner Baldwin, who served in the Connecticut militia in the Revolutionary War.

There are two children: Charlotte, and Margaret, who married M. L. Biggs. Both are members of the Daughters of the American Revolution they graduated from the Nebraska State University, where they were members of Phi Beta Kappa.

From 1892 until 1898, Mr. Crue served on the town board of Tilden. He is a former member of the Modem Woodmen of America and Royal Highlanders, is a life member of the Red Cross and the Nebraskana Society. and from 1892 until 1901, was a member of the Tilden school board. His club is the Tilden Country Club, and his favorite sports are golf and fishing. Residence: Tilden.

Hugh Marcus Crumbliss

Born near Kingston, Tennessee, March 6, 1863, Hugh Marcus Crumbliss was the son of George Washington and Cordelia Matilda (Luttrell) Crumbliss. George Crumbliss was born March 10, 1832, near Kingston, of English parentage and died in David City, Nebraska, September 1, 1908. His wife was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, September 1, 1828, and died March 27, 1903, in Tamora, Nebraska. She was of Scotch and English parentage and taught school before her marriage.

Hugh Marcus Crumbliss was educated in public school in Kingston and has studied much at home. On March 9, 1898, at Hillsdale, Iowa, he married Stella Ann Hodges. She was born November 18, 1868, in Hillsdale. To this union three children were born an infant child, October 7, 1901, who died October 10, 1901; Bernice, June 10, 1905; and Walter Marcus, August 3, 1906. Bernice is married to Howard Orin Matson and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Manhattan Bible College. Walter has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is engaged in farming.

Mr. Crumbhiss is manager of the Blue Mound stock farm and is a member of the Farmer's Grain and Supply Company. He is affiliated with the Ulysses Methodist Episcopal Church and the Republican party. He is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and is president of the Ulysses township library, a member of the Red Cross and of The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Ulysses.

John J. Cubbon

A farmer until about thirteen years ago, John J. Cubbon was born in Elizabeth, Illinois, March 25, 1862,

He is the son of Thomas and Margaret (Quey) Cubbon, the former born at Raby, near Peel on the Isle of Man. Captain of the ships Vixen and Elinor, sailing vessels, he later came to America and became a farmer in Illinois. His ancestry was Scotch-Irish. He died at Elizabeth, Illinois, August 15, 1906. Margaret Quey was born near Peel, Isle of Man, and died at Galena, August 10, 1893. Her ancestry was Scotch-Irish also.

Educated in public school, John J. Cubbon attended Mount Morris Seminary at Mount Morris, Illinois, one term. In March, 1890, he came to Nebraska, farming at Nora until the spring of 1918. Since that time he has been in the implement business at Nelson. He is a William Jennings Bryan Democrat, a member of the Nelson Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the Chamber of Commerce.

On March 28, 1888, he was united in marriage to Ida May Kevern at Elizabeth. Mrs. Cubbon, who was born at Elizabeth, January 28, 1872, is of English parentage. There is one daughter, Cora Alberta, born November 20, 1889, who is married to George D. Thayer. Residence: Nelson.

George Joseph Cullen

For the past 40 years George J. Cullen has lived in Nebraska and for the past several years has been president of the Grand Grocery Company. He was born at San Francisco, California, November 30, 1880, the son of Gerald James and Fannie (Gould) Cullen. His father, who was the son of Gerald Cullen, a shipbuilder of Sligo, Ireland, was a collector of customs at the Port of San Francisco.

Mr. Cullen was a student in the San Francisco public schools and was graduated from the high school at Lincoln, Nebraska. He is now president of the Grand Grocery Company there. He is a member of the Red

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