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in which election Hoover carried the district by 18,653 votes, he was re-elected in 1930.
He has always been active in farm organizations and is a former president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation. He has attended many conferences and conventions on farming. He is also a Chautauqua and Lyceum lecturer. Residence: Polk. (Photograph on Page 890).
William Wendell Norton
William W. Norton was born in Polk County, Nebraska, December 24, 1900, the son of John Nathaniel and Selma Josephine (Flodman) Norton.
John N. Norton was born in Polk County, Nebraska, in May, 1878. In earlier years he was a farmer, and at the present time he is congressman from the fourth Nebraska district. His father, Charles O. Norton, who came to America, from Sweden, while a lad, was an early Nebraska pioneer and settler, who lived on a homestead in Polk County, until his death in September, 1929. Selma Norton was born in Polk County, Nebraska, in June, 1877.
William W. Norton attended a country school, and was graduated from Polk High School in 1918. He then attended the University of Nebraska and received his A. B. and LL. B. degrees in 1925. While in the university he was a member of the University Players, the Dramatic Club, Awgwan staff, the Cornhusker staff, the Senate Club, was Ivy Day orator, vice president of the senior class in 1925, and participated in interclass debate. He is a member of Phi Alpha Delta fraternity and was chief justice his senior year. He was active in basketball and baseball in high school, and in 1920 and 1921 he was a member of the University squad.
His marriage to Catherine Eleanor Hayden was solemnized at Council Bluff, Iowa, June 3, 1925. She was born at Bloomington, Nebraska, August 14, 1904. Their two children are: William, born March 29, 1926; and James, born May 7, 1930.
Mr. Norton was athletic director and instructor in Pierce High School 1925 and 1926, was appointed county judge of Polk County, in August, 1926, to fill a vacancy, and was elected in November, 1928, for a four year term. He is a Democrat.
Mr. Norton is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Osceola. He holds membership in the Polk County Bar Association; the County Judge's Association of Nebraska (president) ; is secretary of the Osceola chapter of the Red Cross, and is past president of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of Osceola Lodge No. 65, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, The Nebraskana Society, the University of Nebraska Alumni (board of directors), and is president of the Osceola Country Club. Golf is his favorite sport. Residence: Osceola.
Richard Sampson Norval
Richard Sampson Norval, lawyer and statesman, was born near London Mills, Fulton County, Illinois, October 18, 1849. He is the son of Oliver Johnson Washington and Mary Jane (Sampson) Norval, and has resided in Seward, Nebraska, since March 26, 1872. His father was born near Goldsboro, North Carolina, February 26, 1807, and left his native state when he became of age because he did not believe in human slavery, He moved to Indiana in a two-horse cart. There he remained for two years, locating at the end of that period in Fulton County, Illinois, and engaged in farming until his death on April 19, 1891.
The Norval family originated in the Highlands of Scotland, and emigrated to America long before the Revolution. Mary Jane Sampson, wife of Oliver J. W. Norval, was born in Somerset, Maryland, November 14, 1824. Of English origin, her family settled in America long prior to the Revolutionary War, and two of her ancestors served in it. She died at London Mills, Illinois, June 22, 1912.
Richard Sampson Norval attended public school in Illinois, and was a student at Hedding College at Abingdon, Illinois. He was later graduated from the University of Michigan, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws, and was admitted to practice at Detroit, in March, 1871. On May 6, 1872, shortly after his arrival in Nebraska, he was admitted to the bar of the state, and for fifty-nine years has been a member of the law firm of Norval Brothers, Attorneys.
A Republican, he has an enviable public record. He was a member of the state senate in 1889, and in 1919; was president protem of the 1919 session and acted as governor of the state during the absence of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor for a short period in that year. A member of the constitutional convention of 1919-20; he was delegate at large from Nebraska to the National Republican convention at Chicago, in 1888, which nominated Harrison for president, and Morton for vice president, and was a member of the notification committee, which notified them of their nomination, and was present at the ceremony.
During the World War he was a member of the Seward County Advisory Board, and the Council of Defense, and participated in various other civilian work. He is a member of the American and Nebraska State Bar Associations, a charter member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Nebraska State Historical Society, The Nebraskana Society and the Young Men's Christian Association.
A Mason, he is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons at Seward, Sesostris Temple of the Shrine at Lincoln, and Lincoln Consistory. His religious affiliation is with the Methodist Church.
Mr. Norval was married to Martha Ann Gray at Galesburg, Illinois, July 17, 1873. She was born near London Mills, April 28, 1850, and died at Seward, June 13, 1931. There are six children, Eva N., born February 14, 1879, whose husband, Bertrand S. Langworthy is now deceased; Oliver Gray, born March 31, 1881, who married Mae Norval; Ethel L., born October 19, 1883, who married Gustavus Babson; Leona B., born May 22, 1887, who married Julius V. Harpham; Richard Sampson, Jr., born December 1, 1889; and Mary Margaret, born March 29, 1893, who married Carl F. Holtz. Residence: Seward.
William Fred Novak
William Fred Novak, physician and surgeon, was born at Howells, Nebraska, September 9, 1897, son of Joseph and Mary (Prucha) Novak. Joseph Novak, who is a retired business man, was born in Bohemia, September 18, 1867, and immigrated to America in 1877. Mary, his wife, was born in Bohemia, September 6, 1868, and came to America in 1876.
Upon his graduation from the Howells public school in 1911, Dr. Novak entered Howells High School attending 3 years, and was graduated from Schuyler High School in 1915. From then until 1917 he was a student at Peru State Normal School. In 1923, he received his B. Sc. from the University of Nebraska, and in 1926 his M. D. He is a member of Omega Beta Pi and Phi Chi.
On June 12, 1926, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Mildred Oaks at Woodbine, Iowa. Mrs. Novak was born in Fremont, June 26, 1907. During 1917 and 1918, Dr. Novak taught in the Howells public schools and since July 31, 1926, has been engaged in the practice of medicine. He was a private in the 9th Field Artillery in the World War and is a member of the American Legion. A Catholic, he is a member of St. John's Church, and is a Knight of Columbus. He is president of the Howells Business Men's Club at the present time, and has served as a member of
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the board of education since 1929. His professional memberships include the American, Nebraska State and Colfax County Medical Associations. He is fond of reading, travel and sports. Residence: Leigh. (Photograph in Album).
Charles Novotny
Charles Novotny, retired farmer of Colfax County, has lived for the past 60 years on his original homestead in Nebraska. He was born at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, November 1, 1862, the son of John and Terezie (Zvacek) Novotny. His mother was born at Teleci, Bohemia, November, 19, 1825, and died at Clarkson, Colfax County, Nebraska, May 17, 1903; she was active in church affairs, and was a typical pioneer mother and homemaker. His father, who was born at Policka, Bohemia, April 9, 1805, and died at Clarkson, August 12, 1888, served for 13 years in the Austrian Army.
In 1869 John Novotny, father of Charles, sold his 30 acre farm in Linn County, Iowa, and moved with his family to the west. Preparatory to the trip two of his sons traveled in a covered wagon to Schuyler, Nebraska, where they located homesteads for their father and themselves. The following September the entire family set out for Nebraska with five other families, all of whom made the trip in covered wagons, crossing the Missouri River on ferry boats.
Some of their buildings on the new homestead were made of sod, and during the first year several families lived in their house. They knew all the privations of pioneers and had many terrifying experiences with the neighboring Indians who begged and stole food from them frequently. In 1874 and 1875 the grasshoppers destroyed their crops leaving them nothing but wild game and black bread for food, and many of the settlers moved back to their eastern homes. At times prairie fires swept out their entire stores and growing crops and destroyed their only source of fuel. Money was scarce and the mail was available sometimes only once in four weeks.
The Novotny children attended school in a two-room house, half of which was used as a home by some of the settlers; the school term was three months. Church services were held, in neighboring homes and were conducted by the villagers themselves.
Charles Novotny has been active in Colfax County for the past 60 years and is still living on his father's homestead. An old cottonwood tree which his father planted 59 years ago is the only landmark remaining to mark the early day history. He is a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church of Clarkson, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. He is a Democrat.
He was united in marriage with Emma Lorence at Ely, Linn County, Iowa, December 26, 1893. Mrs. Novotny was born at Ely, November 27, 1876. They have three children: Bozena, born October 31, 1895; Esther, born April 19, 1897, who married George Filinger; and George C., born February 22, 1901. Bozena is a voice teacher in the Sherwood Music School at Chicago; Esther lives at Wooster, Ohio; and George is a fur farmer at Clarkson. Residence: Clarkson. (Photograph in Album).
Berton Frank Noyes
Berton Frank Noyes, musician and musical educator, was born at Prophetstown, Illinois, August 18, 1901, son of Charles and Mary Taylor (Foote) Noyes. Charles Noyes, a florist, was born at Mystic, Connecticut, and was descended on the paternal side from John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. His wife, Mary Taylor Foote, a native of Oneida, New York, traces her ancestry to the first settlers of New York State.
Educated first in Groton Heights School, Mr. Noyes attended Norwich Free Academy of Norwich, Connecticut, and Mount Hermon School at Mt. Hermon, Massachusetts, and is now working on his Bachelor of Arts degree. He had served years of private instruction in music in New York City, with Max Bendix, Scipioni Guidi and Hans Letz, and was a scholarship student for a time at Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. He also has won prizes in music at Mount Hermon and a scholarship at Mannes School of New York.
Mr. Noyes has been a resident of Nebraska for the past six years, and is head of the violin department and conductor of the symphony orchestra at Hastings College, which was organized through the efforts of Mr. Noyes. He is married to Claire Jackson, who was born at Palmyra, New Jersey, November 15, 1897, and has one daughter, Priscilla Anne, born March 19, 1924. (See Nebraskana).
A Mason, Mr. Noyes is also a member of the Nebraskana Society, and is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church at Hastings. His hobby is flying, and his favorite sports are swimming, hiking and baseball. He is a Republican. Residence: Hastings. (Photograph in Album).
Charles Edward Noyes
At Beverly, Illinois, Charles E. Noyes, was born December 30, 1866, the son of Elijah and Priscilla (Ayers) Noyes. His father, the son of Isaac Noyes, who was born in New Hampshire, is a descendant of Nicholas Noyes who came to America from England in 1636. He was born at Cairo, Illinois, in October, 1838, and died at St. Louis, Missouri, in 1920.
His mother, of Scotch and English ancestry, was born in New Jersey, August 9, 1837, and died at Louisville, Cass County, Nebraska, February 12, 1916. During the Civil War she was a school teacher in Adams County. Illinois.
Mr. Noyes was educated in public and high school and later supplemented his education with a Chautauqua course of study. While in school he was active in athletics. For sixty-two years he has lived in Nebraska, and is now a retired farmer. A Republican, he served two terms in the Nebraska legislature, 1907-09, and in 1911 was defeated for the senate on the wet and dry issue. Mr. Noyes is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He was united in marriage with Florence Alma Glover at Gordon, Nebraska, January 21, 1905. Mrs. Noyes, who is of Scotch and English ancestry, was born at Lawrence, Kansas, August 17, 1866, and before her marriage was a teacher. (Deceased March 23, 1931).
Claire Jackson Noyes
Claire Jackson Noyes, educator, was born at Palmyra, New Jersey, November 15, 1897, daughter of George Ayres and Anne Eliza (Valentine) Jackson. Her father, born at Bethayres, Pennsylvania, August 2, 1867, died at Baltimore, April 14, 1931. Of Quaker ancestry on the maternal side, he traced to William Penn in America. His paternal ancestry was Welsh. Until his death he was for a number of years secretary of the Hanover Fire Insurance Company of New York.
Anne Eliza Valentine was born at Philadelphia, August 5, 1871. She also traces her ancestry to William Penn, but on the paternal side, while her maternal line is English. She is an active clubwoman and greatly interested in politics.
Educated in the public schools of Brooklyn, New York, until 1911, Mrs. Noyes was graduated from Girls' High School there in 1915. In 1919 she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Adelphi College, and in 1922 her Master's degree from Columbia University. From 1915-19 she held a Long Island scholarship to Adelphi as well as a New York State scholarship.
Mrs. Noyes is a member of Delta Tau Alpha, of Phi Beta Kappa rank, and while in college was president of the Adelphia Glee Club, and active in literary publications and language clubs. She attended the University of Pennsylvania 1927-28, Middlebury French School
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(Vermont) 1929, and Columbia University in 1930. She is married to Berton Frank Noyes (see Nebraskana).
The author of various articles on language study and French literature, Mrs. Noyes has taught French for a number of years. Part of her work was at Adelphi College, and she later taught at Mount Hermon School, Northfield, Massachusetts, the New York City High Schools and at Abington Friends' School at Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. At the present time she is head of the department of French at Hastings College.
Mrs. Noyes is a member of the National Association of University Women, the Nebraska State Teachers Association, the Nebraska Association of Church Colleges, the Young Men's Christian Association, the Young Women's Christian Association, the Parent Teachers Association, and the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. She is a Republican, a member of the Nebraskana Society and the Red Cross. Mrs. Noyes is fond of swimming, while her hobby is philology. Residence: Hastings.
William Wallace Noyes
William Wallace Noyes, physician for the past 23 years, was born at Blair, Nebraska, November 19, 1882, the son of William Webster and Joan (Carter) Noyes. His father, who is a railroad engineer, was born at Monroe, Michigan, June 3, 1853, of English descent, His mother, whose parents were West Virginians, was born in Ohio, and died at Lincoln, Nebraska, June 24, 1887.
Dr. Noyes, was graduated from the Lincoln High School in 1902, and in 1908 was graduated from the Lincoln Medical College. He was active in football during his college days. In 1908 he began the practice of medicine in Holt County, Nebraska, where he continued until 1923, when he moved to Ceresco.
He is a member of the National Geographic Society, the Nebraskana Society, the Saunders County Medical Society, Nebraska State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. His fraternal organizations include the Modern Woodmen of America, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is affiliated with the Methodist Church at Ceresco, and is a member of the Republican party. During the World War he served on the Medical Advisory Board in Holt County.
His marriage to Hattie May Lippencott was solemnized at Red Cloud, Nebraska, October 20, 1909: Mrs. Noyes, the granddaughter of early settlers in Nebraska, was born at Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, May 2, 1882. To this union five children were born: Hazel Eugenia, born August 4, 1910; Cecil Ruth, born March 24, 1912; Julia Marie, born November 10, 1915; Veva May, born November 30, 1917; and William Wallace, born March 9, 1920. Residence: Ceresco.
Andrew F. Nuquist
On January 27, 1872, at Moline, Illinois, Andrew F. Nuquist, was born. He is the son of Andrew and Gustava (Wenstrom) Nuquist, the former a merchant, who was born at Kalmar, Sweden, November 22, 1835. He came to this country in 1867, settling in Illinois, and coming to Stromburg, Nebraska, in 1882. He died at Stromsburg, March 16, 1898. Gustava Nuquist was also born at Kalmar, December 19, 1846, and died at Stromsburg, February 14, 1926.
Mr. Nuquist received his education in the public schools of Moline, Illinois, and was graduated from Stromsburg High School, June 9, 1887. He attended Omaha Commercial College in 1887 and 1888.
While a lad he clerked in his father's store. He was marshal of Stromsburg, from 1893 to 1897, sheriff from 1898 to 1901, assistant cashier and later vice president of the Osceola Bank from 1902 to 1912, and since 1912 he has been a cashier of the First National Bank. A Democrat, he was defeated for state senator in 1902. He was city treasurer of Osceola for several years, was treasurer and later president of Polk County Telephone Company, and was a member of the school board for six years, serving as president part of the time.
He was married to Maud Selby Edgerton at Lincoln, Nebraska, September 28, 1904. She was born at Stromsburg, and is an active clubwoman, and the mother of four children: Andrew E., who received his A. B. degree from Doane College of Crete, Nebraska, and has taught in China for three years; Irma, who received her A. B. degree from Doane College, and her M. A. degree from the University of Chicago. She is married to Leroy T. Laase, who is head of the Department of Speech at Hastings College. Joseph who is a student of the University of Nebraska; and Robert, a high school student, and winner in debate and extemporaneous speaking.
Mr. Nuquist holds membership in the Osceola Community Club of which he was president for several years, the Polk County Bankers Association, and The Nebraskana Society. He enjoys all sports, and is a member of the Osceola Country Club. Reading and collecting coins are his hobbies. Residence: Osceola.
Maud Edgerton Nuquist
Maud E. Nuquist, distinguished civic leader of Nebraska, has lived in this state all her life and is a nationally known clubwoman. She was born at Stromsburg, Nebraska, September 10, 1882, the daughter of Joseph W. and Sarah Jane (Shelby) (sic) Edgerton. Her father, who was a lawyer and pioneer statesman, was born at Chesterhill, Ohio, September 4, 1852. He was a Quaker and was identified with the Knights of Labor movement and the Populist Party, and was defeated for supreme judge in the campaign of 1890.
Her mother, who was born at Bartlett, Ohio, December 26, 1850, and died at Osceola, December 10, 1922, was an active club and church worker. Her English and Irish ancestors were farmers, business men, and physicians.
Mrs. Nuquist was graduated from the Grand Island High School in 1900 where she was a honor student and a member of the debating team. From 1901 to 1904 she was a public school teacher. She has devoted a great deal of time and effort to the Woman's Club and is today one of the leaders of this organization in Nebraska. She was president of the local Woman's Club for two years, was president of the Fourth District in 1926-27, was vice president of the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs from 1927 to 1929, and was president of the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs 1929-31.
Her marriage to Andrew F. Nuquist was solemnized at Lincoln, Nebraska, September 28, 1904. Mr. Nuquist, who is a banker, was born in Rock Island County, Illinois, January 27, 1872. They have four children Andrew Edgerton, who has taught in China for three years; Irma, who received her masters degree in religious education, and who is married to Leroy T. Laase; Joseph E., a student at the University of Nebraska; and Robert, who is a high school student. The latter has won various honors in debating and extemporaneous speaking.
Mrs. Nuquist took an active part in Red Cross work during the World War, and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She holds membership in the Nebraskana Society, the P. E. O., the Native Sons and Daughters, and the Osceola Country Club. Her favorite sport is hiking, while reading and welfare work are her hobbies. She is an active member of the Methodist Church at Osceola. Residence: Osceola.
Edmund Peter Nuss
A resident of Nebraska all his life, Edmund Peter Nuss has been engaged in the practice of law at Hast-
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ings since 1924, and is active in political affairs in Adams County. He was born at Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska, July 3. 1899, the son of John George and Margared (Criess) Nuss. His father, who was born at Odessa, Russia, November 15, 1852, and died at Sutton, October 26, 1930, was a farmer. His mother was born in Russia, June 27, 1863.
Mr. Nuss attended rural schools in Clay County, was graduated from the Sutton High School in 1918, and received the bachelor of law degree at the University of Nebraska in 1923. He was a member of the law firm Snell, Northup, & Nuss, at Grand Island, Nebraska, 1923-24, and is now a member of the firm Stiner & Boslaugh at Hastings. A Republican, he served as substitute county judge of Adams County in 1925, and has been police magistrate at Hastings since 1926.
He married Pearl Wanda Bauer at Lincoln, Nebraska, December 10, 1921. Mrs. Nuss, who was formerly a stenographer, was born at Sutton, December 4, 1900. Mr. Nuss is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Adams County Bar Association, The Nebraskana Society, Masons, Elks, and Knights of Pythias. He served as an apprentice seaman during the World War and is now a member of the American Legion. His favorite sport is swimming, and his hobby is mechanics. Residence: Hastings.
Joseph Carl Nuss
For the past twenty-five years Joseph C. Nuss has been engaged in the mercantile business in Nebraska. He was born in Mergentheim, Germany, April 2, 1873, the son of Carl and Marie (Hofman) Nuss; both his parents were born in Germany. His father died at Mergentheim, Germany, in 1916, while his mother died there June, 1915.
Mr. Nuss received his education at Wurzburg, Germany. He opened a small store at Wayne, Nebraska, in 1909, where he owned only a small stock of merchandise, and began business on a small scale. Today he owns and manages a modern and well-equipped establishment at Wayne. He is secretary of Wayne Country Club, was formerly president of the Kiwanis Club and the Commercial Club, and is now chairman of a committee to establish a Chamber of Commerce.
He holds membership in the Knights of Columbus, is affiliated with St. Mary's Catholic Church, and is a member of the Woodmen of the World. His sport is golfing. Politically, Mr. Nuss is a Democrat.
On April 28, 1906, he was married at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, to Marie Herdt, who was born in Dartmund, Germany, December 24, 1873. They have two children: Carl, born September 8, 1908; and Helen, born November 28, 1910. Both are graduates of Creighton University. Residence: Wayne. (Photograph on Page 895).
Fred Louis Nutzman
A resident of Nebraska for the past sixty-four years, Fred L. Nutzman came directly to the state from Germany in April, 1866. His parents, Christian and Louis Mary (Brandt) Nutzman were of German birth. His father was born May 25, 1809, and died in Otoe County, December 25, 1890. His mother was born June 22, 1821, and died in Otoe County, June 23, 1900. They were early pioneers in Nebraska, settling in 1866, when Fred L. Nutzman was about three years old.
Mr. Nutzman married Mary Ann Gruberin, Otoe County, April 25, 1882. She is a native of Germany and was born February 23, 1865. To their union the following children have been born: Amelia, on May 14, 1883, who married Carl Balfour; Irene, October 5, 1885, who married Henry Ross; Clara, November 7, 1888, who married William Ost; and Eugene, February 23, 1891, who married Emma St. John. All are engaged in farming; two are graduates from Doane College.
Always active in politics Mr. Nutzman served four terms in the Nebraska house of representatives. Aside from his farming interests he is a banker and now serves as director and president of the Nehawka Bank and vice president of the Murray State Bank. He is a Lutheran but attends the Methodist Church. For the past thirty-five years he has been affiliated with the Odd Fellows Lodge. His chief recreation is cards. His residence is in Otoe County. Residence: Nehawka.
Fred A. Nye
One of the leading lawyers at Kearney, Nebraska, is Fred A. Nye, who has taken a prominent part in the professional, political, and civic affairs of his community for the past 40 years. He was born in Muscatimie County, Iowa, June 26, 1862, the son of Alfred and Sarah Ribble (Silverthorn) Nye. His father, who was a farmer, was born in Vermont in 1812, and died at Iowa City, Iowa, in January, 1886. He settled in Muscatine County in 1835, he and his uncle erecting the first grist and saw mill in the county. He was descended from Benjamin Nye who settled at Sandwich, Massachussetts in 1635. His mother was born in Pennsylvania, in 1822, and died at Kearney in 1901.
Mr. Nye attended the University of Iowa where he received the Ph. B. degree in 1887 and the LL. B. degree in 1888. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi at the University of Iowa. He was a member of the law firm Nye, Worlock, & Nye, at Kearney for a number of years and is now a member of the firm Nye & Nye. A Democrat, he served as county attorney of Buffalo County from 1896 to 1900, was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1919 and 1920, and has held membership in various civic organizations at Kearney.
He was for six years a member of the Kearney Board of Education, for four years a member of the Kearney Library Board. He served on the Nebraska State Normal Board during 1909 and 1910, and is a member of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce. He holds membership in the Nebraskana Society.
His marriage to Helen M. Barlow was solemnized at Kenton, Ohio, May 17, 1893. Mrs. Nye, who was born at Kenton, Ohio, March 4, 1873, is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and is a descendant of Hugh Scott who came to America in 1667. Their children are: Lucile Elizabeth, born March 27, 1894, who married Horace J. Cary; M. Barlow, born April 29, 1896, who married Jeannette Cooke; John H., born February 27, 1898, who married Esther Edson; Mary N., born July 11, 1900, who married George P. Bristow; Sarah Gertrude, January 28, 1903, who married Frank B. Kemp; and Ben I., born June 18, 1909. Residence: Kearney. (Photograph in Album).
Julian Christopher Nyrop
The Reverend Julian Christopher Nyrop, clergyman, was born at Grand Island, Nebraska, June 12, 1886, son of Holger Ahlmann and Karan Marie (Hansen) Nyrop.
The father, born in Kjoge, Denmark, August 24, 1844, was a farmer. The family has contained a clergyman for six generations. He died at Grand Island, Nebraska, August 11, 1909. His wife, Karan, was born in Kjong, Denmark, April 27, 1858. She was of a family of blacksmiths and painters.
Mr. Nyrop attended the Omaha Public Schools and the academy of Grand Island College. He received the B. A. degree from Doane College in 1922, his Bachelor of Divinity Degree in 1925 from the Chicago Theological Seminary, and during 1923-25 attended the University of Chicago.
He was a stationary engineer for nine and a half
