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descendant of John Hayes, a British army captain. After the death of her parents she was reared by her English uncles who were barristers in London.
Mr. Madgett attended the public and high schools at Hastings, and in 1895 was graduated from Hastings Business College. He played baseball in high school and college, was tennis champion of Hastings in 1897, and was semi-finalist in the state tournament, in 1898. He was accountant in the First National Bank of Hastings for nine years, and for more than 25 years has been engaged in the real estate, loan, and insurance business there. For the past 15 years he has been interested in the development of Oklahoma oil lands.
A progressive Republican, Mr. Madget was elected mayor of Hastings in 1915, 1917, and 1931. He is past president and director of the Nebraska League of Municipalities, is vice president of the Public Ownership League of America. He is also a member of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce of which he was formerly director. He holds membership in the Red Cross, Salvation Army, the Young Men's Christian Association, the Elks, and the Knight of Pythias. He was a charter member of the Hastings Country Club, and is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, holding membership in the Tehama Temple of the Mystic Shrine. Reading and political science are his hobbies.
His marriage to Pauline Edith Nance occurred at Savannah, Missouri. She is the daughter of Frank Nance, a banker. They have a daughter, Pauline Helen, who was graduated from Hastings High School, attended Hastings College, and was graduated from Grinnell College.
Mr. Madgett was active in all local patriotic affairs during the World War. He is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church at Hastings. Residence: Hastings.
Martin Madison
Martin Madison, son of Martin and Carrie (Peterson) Madison, Sr., was born on his father's homestead near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, on January 9, 1880. His father was born at Frejlev, Holland, Denmark, on September 29, 1847, and came to this country in 1867. He was on the first passenger train that came to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he worked on the first university building that was constructed there. He also worked on the state penitentiary building. He homesteaded near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, in 1869, and later became president of the State Bank of Goehner, Nebraska. His death occurred December 28, 1921, at Lincoln. His wife was born at Frejlev, Denmark, August 21, 1846, and died at Lincoln, April 8, 1921.
Martin Madison, Jr., attended public school near Beaver Crossing and Goehner, Nebraska. In 1898-99, he was a student at the Lincoln Business College. He was united in marriage with Bertha Wussler at Boise City, Idaho, January 20, 1903. She was born at Paxton, Illinois, January 30, 1881, of German parentage. To this union five children were born: Velma M., December 12, 1909, Bernidene L., November 13, 1911; F. Lee, September 12, 1913, Marguerite H., August 23, 1915, and Stanley, December 21, 1918, who died May 11, 1919. Velma and Bernidene are graduated from the Wesleyan University; the former is assistant cashier in the Goehner State Bank, and the latter teaches school. F. Lee was valedictorian of the 1930 Goehner High School class. He also received the distinction of attending the 12 years without being absent or tardy. At the present time he is attending the Lincoln School of Commerce.
Mr. Madison is the cashier at the Goehner State Bank, which position he has held for fifteen years. He is connected with the First Trust Company of Seward, Nebraska, and holds the position of director and secretary.
During the World War he was a food administrator, chairman of a liberty loan, and treasurer of the Red Cross.
He is now chairman of the Village Board, and the Board of Education.
Mr. Madison is a Scottish Rite, and Royal Arch Mason, and is a member of the Shrine at Lincoln. Golf is his favorite sport, and he is interested in landscaping and mechanics. Residence: Goehner. (Photograph in Album).
Peter R. Madison
Peter R. Madison, leading farmer in Dakota County, was born at Sioux City, Iowa, July 10, 1887. He is the son of Rasmus and Kirsten Madison, both of whom were born in Denmark, and who came to America when young. Rasmus Madison was born at Langeland, Denmark, April 15, 1847, and died at South Sioux City on September 27, 1927. His wife, who was also born in Langeland, April 15, 1847, died at South Sioux City on November 28, 1928.
Educated to the seventh grade in the rural schools of Woodbury County, Iowa, Peter R. Madison afterward completed a commercial course at Sioux City, Iowa. He has been a resident of Nebraska for the past 19 years, and has engaged in farming during all that time.
On December 15, 1913, he was united in marriage to Olga Christine Petersen at Omaha. Mrs. Madison was born in New York City on September 1, 1894. To them were born the following children: P. Raymond, born November 17, 1914: Virginia, born November 29, 1916; Roy, born January 29, 1919; Doris, born April 27, 1921; Fern, born September 16, 1923; Wilbur, born November 3, 1925; Howard, born May 5, 1927, and Carol, born February 21, 1929,
Mr. Madison is Republican in politics, and is an attendant of the Lutheran Church. His fraternal organizations include the Masons, Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen of America, his sports are hunting and fishing, and his hobby is mechanics. Residence: South Sioux City.
Albert Frederick Magdanz
Albert Frederick Magdanz was born at Pierce, Nebraska, March 8, 1880, the son of Albert Friederich and Maria Dorothea (Strelow) Magdanz. His father, who was a farmer, was born at Braunsberg, Germany, in 1843, and died at Pierce, in 1910. His mother was born at Braunsberg, in 1845, and died at Pierce, in 1912.
Mr. Magdanz attended rural schools until 1893 and in 1899 was graduated from the high school at Pierce. He was graduated from the University of Nebraska with the A. B. degree in 1904. He became instructor in animal husbandry at the University of Nebraska in 1904, was given a promotion in rank each succeeding year until 1908 when he resigned as associate professor of animal husbandry.
He served as cashier of the Pierce State Bank until 1914 and from 1914 until 1930 was cashier of the newly organized Citizens State Bank of Pierce. He is now president and manager of Alsidon Farms, Incorporated at Pierce. He is a member of the Pierce Community Club, has been chairman of the Pierce Public Library board since 1910, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. He is affiliated with the Congregational Church of Pierce and holds membership in the Masonic Lodge. His favorite sports are hunting and fishing, and his hobby is reading.
His marriage to Anna May Fowler was solemnized at Omaha, Nebraska, January 22, 1908. Mrs. Magdanz was born at Carrolltown, Missouri, September 23, 1880, the daughter of the late Judge James M. Fowler of Omaha. Their three children are: Donald F., born April 24, 1915; Albert Sidney, born March 8, 1919; and Elizabeth Ann, born April 7, 1920. Residence: Pierce.
Nellie Throop Magee
A leader in civic and club work in Lincoln, Nellie Throop Magee is also an outstanding figure in its business life. She was born near Valparaiso, Nebraska, December 21, 1874, daughter of Henry E. and Ellen M. (Johnson) Throop. Her father, who was a native of Warsaw, New York, born May 26, 1828, was a successful farmer and cattleman, a carpenter and cabinet maker. He followed diversified farming, kept bees and had a fine orchard. After coming to Nebraska to make his home he helped to build its first capitol. He was descended from English ancestors who came to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1640. His death occurred at Valparaiso, July 27, 1896.
Ellen Johnson Throop was born in Maine, October 12, 1843, and died at Lincoln September 12, 1927. Before her marriage she was a teacher; as president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union she led in the erection of a reading room and the establishment of a library in Valparaiso. She was a leader in church and educational work. Her ancestry was English, the first members of her family in America settling at Hampton, New Hampshire, in 1635.
Nellie Throop Magee was graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1890; prior to that her entire education had been in country schools. She was valedictorian of her class and editor of a school column in the weekly paper. Her marriage to Oliver Nathan Magee took place at Valparaiso on June 20, 1894. Mr. Magee, who was born at Bloomfield, September 4, 1863, died at Lincoln, March 14, 1918. At the time of his death he was president of Magee's Clothing Company, which he founded. He was the son of John L. and Ann Magee, Nebraska pioneers. There are five sons and daughters, Oliver Harold, born June 23, 1895, who married Hazel Clemmons. He is manager of the shoe department of Magee's. Ethel, born January 24, 1897, married Alwin G. Amos. Elmer E., born November 3, 1900, married Evelyn Hegert. He is advertising man and secretary of Magee's. Helen, born January 8, 1911, and Woodrow R., born March 4, 1913, are still in school.
Mrs. Magee has lived all her life in Nebraska with the exception of six years of early married life spent in Seneca, Kansas. Since her husband's death she has been president of Magee's Clothing Company and of Magee's Shoe Company. She is the author of Profitable Play Bible Games (1905-31), and editor of Various Bible Helps.
Her welfare and civic endeavors are varied. As a member of the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Community Chest, Tuberculosis Association, Foundation for the Blind and in probation work her activities have been wide-spread. She is treasurer of Bryan Memorial Hospital, and a member of the Anti-Saloon League, the League of Women Voters, the Chautauqua Circle, a life member of the Young Women's Christian Association and a member of the Lincoln Woman's Club of which last she is treasurer at the present time.
The cultural and educational organizations to which she belongs include the Art Association, the P. E. O. Sisterhood, the Needlework Guild, the American Bible Association, the Wesleyan Educational Council in which she holds the position of first vice president of the state organization, and various others. She is a member of Deborah Avery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her religious affiliation is with the Warren Methodist Episcopal Church of Lincoln, and she is a member of the home and foreign missionary societies of that church. She is a member of the Nebraska State Historical Society, the Native Sons and Daughters, Territorial Association and the Nebraskana Society. She enjoys reading, writing, historical work and gardening, and is a member of the Lincoln Garden Club. She is a leader in the Early Nebraska History class connected with the Wesleyan Educational Council.
Perhaps her most profound interest is in her camp for boys on her father's farm at Valparaiso, which is called Camp KinniKinnik. The farm was purchased in 1866 with college scrip, and is a prized possession. Mrs. Magee at the present time is establishing a memorial to her pioneer parents on this farm. It has picnic grounds, swimming pool, fish ponds, tennis courts, a museum, cabins, and an old settlers' organization. Residence: Lincoln.
Jay L. Magill
Born at Woodlawn, Kansas, January 26, 1880, Jay L. Magill has been engaged in the practice of medicine for the past 32 years in Nebraska. He is the son of Samuel and Jane (Hooper) Magill, the former a stock feeder and, farmer. His ancestry is Scotch and Welsh.
Dr. Magill was graduated from the high school at Seneca, Kansas, in 1896, was a student at the Kansas City University in 1900, and studied medicine in New York City, 1913-14. He engaged in medical practice at Gilead, Nebraska, from 1900 to 1912, and since 1912 has been prominent in his profession at Holdrege, Nebraska.
He holds membership in the Phelps County Medical Society, the Nebraska State Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the Republican Valley Medical Society. He is a member of the American Red Cross, the Holdrege Chamber of Commerce, the Holdrege Rotary Club, and the Holdrege Country Club. He is a Mason. Dr. Magill served as secretary of the Medical Advisory Board, 10th Nebraska District, during the World War. His favorite sport is golfing.
He was united in marriage with Ethel Latimer, who was born at Bern, Kansas, June 6, 1880, and died at Gilead, September 5, 1910. Two children were born to that marriage: Grace, July 29, 1901; and Bernice Beth, July 11, 1904. Of his marriage to Orra A. Craft, which took place October 26, 1912, one daughter was born: Jean Lillian, August 14, 1912. Lucille is a professional singer, Bernice is a teacher, and Jean is a student at the University of Nebraska. Residence: Holdrege.
Robert Francis Magirl
Robert Francis Magirl, physician and surgeon at Jackson, Nebraska, has lived in this state for the past 47 years. He was born at Ryan, Iowa, July 3, 1885, the son of Bridget (McKenna) and Robert Emmett Magirl. His father was of Irish descent. His mother, who was also Irish, was born at Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Magirl was graduated from the O'Neill High School in 1905. He received the A. B. degree, 1908, and the M. D. degree, 1913, at Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, where he was a member of Phi Rho Sigma. He was a member of the Creighton football team, 1907-08-09-10, and served as captain of the team in 1910.
He was admitted to the practice of medicine and surgery at Omaha, December 10, 1913, and has been engaged in that profession since that date. He is affiliated with St. Patrick's Catholic Church and holds membership in The Nebraskana Society and the Modern Woodmen of America. His favorite sport is football. During the World War Dr. Magirl served as a member of the Medical Advisory Board at Jackson. He is a Democrat.
On September 29, 1915, he was married to Mildred Mary Sutton at Omaha. Mrs. Magirl who. is Irish, was born at LeMars, Plymouth County, Iowa, February 23, 1890. Seven children were born to this union: Robert, born October 3, 1917; Elizabeth, born March 9, 1920; Mary Helen, and Ann Marie, born November 27, 1921; Catherine, born February 7, 1926; John Jo, born October 13, 1924; and Thercse, born January 21, 1931. Anna Marie died in 1925. Residence: Jackson.
George A. Magney
George A. Magney, lawyer, was born in Scioto County, Ohio, September 29, 1857, and has been a resident of
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Nebraska since 1865. His father, John Magney, was born in Scioto County in 1836 and died in Cass County, Nebraska, May 10, 1895. He was a farmer of French descent. His wife, Mary (Searl) Magney was born in Scioto County in 1837, and died at Omaha, December 14, 1895. Her ancestry was English.
Educated in the country schools of Cass County, Mr. Magney was admitted to the bar of Nebraska at Plattsmouth in June, 1881. A Democrat, he was municipal judge of Omaha 1894-95, chief deputy county attorney of Douglas County 1902-12, county attorney 1913-19, and member of the constitutional convention 1920-21. From 1883-85 he was editor of the Papillion Times.
His marriage to Dora L. Ayer took place at Papillion, April 9, 1885. Mrs. Magney was born in New York State January 25, 1863, and died at Omaha, August 13, 1928. There are three, children, Lloyd A,, born July 11, 1890; Vernon P., born April 22, 1892 and Ethel G., born January 12, 1895. Vernon held the rank of first sergeant in the truck department at Camp Dodge in the World War.
Mr. Magney is a member of the Second Church of Christ, Scientist, of Omaha, and of the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Woodmen of the World. He is a former member of the Chamber of Commerce. His favorite sport is baseball. Residence: Omaha. (Photograph on Page 752).
Thomas Ross Magowan
Thomas Ross Magowan, prominent grain dealer, was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota, January 31, 1899, son of William J. and Jennie (Coleman) Magowan. His father and morther (sic) are both living, the former of Scotch Irish descent, and the later of Irish descent.
Mr. Magowan attended public and high schools at Hot Springs, graduating in 1916, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Washington, at Seattle. He was business administrator of Beta Gamma Sigma, and a member of the Oval Club and Sigma Chi. A resident of Nebraska for nine years he is now manager and a member of the firm of the Farmers Grain Company of Gordon, and is associated with the Merriman Grain Company of Merriman, Nebraska. He is a Republican.
On May 10, 1922, he was married to Catharyn Cochran at Seattle. Mrs. Magowan was born at Seattle, August 30, 1898, of English descent. She is a member of the Woman's Club and the P. E. O.; is a graduate of the University of Washington, and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. They have one son, Donald, born February 26, 1926.
Mr. Magowan served as a private in the United States Army during the World War, and is a member of the American Legion. At the present time he is roll call chairman of the Red Cross, and since 1929, has been a director of the Nebraska Grain Dealers' Association. He is a Mason, and in 1930, served as president of the Kiwanis Club. His favorite sport is golf. Residence: Gordon.
John Arthur Maguire
John A. Maguire, lawyer and Demcratic leader, and a resident of Lincoln 34 years, was born near Elizabeth, Jo Davies County, Illinois, November 29, 1870. He is the son of Francis and Margaret (Bough) Maguire, the former of whom was born near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland, October 30, 1845. Educated in the country schools of Illinois and the state normal school at Platteville, Wisconsin, Francis Maguire was a teacher and educator, holding school and other local offices. His wife, Margaret, was born in County Cavan, Ireland, April 15, 1847, and with her and their family settled on a government homestead near Mitchell, Dakota Territory (now South Dakota) in 1882. He was a pioneer in its early settlement, development and civic growth and helped to shape the early school system of the state. Of Irish ancestry, he came from Ireland with his parents in 1850 and settled near Elizabeth, Illinois. He died at Mitchell, October 8, 1925. His wife was educated in the public schools of Illinois and the Galena, Illinois, High School. A teacher prior to marriage she was, aside from her duties as a wife and mother, interested in school, church and charitable work in her community. She died at Mitchell, July 6, 1911.
Educated first in the country schools of South Dakota, Mr. Maguire was graduated from the Plankinton, South Datkota (sic), High School in 1889, and attended South Dakota State College three years. He was awarded a B. Sc. from Iowa State College in 1893, an A. M. at the University of Nebraska in 1898, and his LL. B. from the latter in 1899. From 1891 to 1892 he was assistant at South Dakota State College. He taught in country schools in South Dakota during college vacations from 1900 to 1904 to earn his way through college. He served as superintendent of schools at Salem, South Dakota, in 1895, and taught in teachers normal institutes in South Dakota 1904-07. He was president of the South Dakota State Oratorical Association in 1893, vice president of the Inter-state Oratorical Association in 1898; president of the Union Boys Debating Club at the University of Nebraska in 1897; president of the University of Nebraska Alumni Association in 1904. In 1914 he was president of the University of Nebraska Alumni Association in Washington, D. C.
On June 6, 1918, Mr. Maguire was married to Nellie Murphy at Omaha. Mrs. Maguire was born at Schuyler, Nebraska. Outside of her duties as a home-builder, she is interested and active in school, church and welfare work. She is diocesan director in Nebraska of the National Council of Catholic Women. Both she and Mr. Maguire are members of $t. Theresa's Church and he is a member of the board of trustees. There are three children, John Francis, born February 12, 1921, died February 15, 1921; Mary and Margaret who are in school.
In addition to the practice of law Mr. Maguire has served in various public offices and positions of public trust. He was elected on the Democratic ticket to Congress on November 4, 1908, and was re-elected in 1910 and 1912; he was deputy county treasurer of Lancaster County during 1900 and 1901; delegate from Nebraska to the Democratic, National Convention at St. Louis in 1904; secretary of the Nebraska Democratic state committee in 1905; delegate to city, county and state Democratic conventions 1908-1930; secretary or chairman of city and county Democratic committees 1899-1905; member of the National Democratic Congressional Committee for Nebraska 1914, etc.
He has been a member of the American, Nebraska State and Lancaster County Bar Associations, the Nebraska State Historical Society at various times, and was a member of the board of directors of the Social Welfare Society of Lincoln from 1918 to 1928.
Since 1904 he has been a member of the Knights of Columbus, and during 1904 and 1905 was grand knight of Fitzgerald Council, and from 1905-09 was district deputy for Nebraska. In 1918 he was president of the Catholic Educational Association, and in 1922 was president of the Lincoln branch of the National Council of Catholic Men. During the World War he was active in Liberty loan drives, Red Cross work, and other wartime activities. Residence: Lincoln. (Photograph in Album).
Andrew DeWitt Mahaffy
Born at Orland, Cook County, Illinois, March 2, 1865, Andrew DeWitt Mahaffey is the son of John and Mary Ann (Grange) Mahaffay. His father who was born at Orland, in November 1836, was a farmer of Irish descent, who died at Kirksville, Missouri. His mother, born in England, March 19, 1838, died at Kirksville, April 15, 1899. Her death occurred from a cyclone. She
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