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was a soldier in the Union Army throughout the duration of the Civil War; he is a wagon maker and carpenter. The Parkins family is of English descent.
Mr. Parkin (sic) was graduated from the high school at Elgin, Nebraska, in 1896, attended Hutchinson's Watchmaker School, and was a student in the Meyer School of Optometry. He holds membership in the scientific sections of Beta Sigma Kappa, the international honorary fraternity of optometrists, and is the author of various articles on the functioning and care of the human eye and its preservation.
He is a member of the Rotary Club, the Knights of Pythias, American Association of Optometrist, Nebraska Association of Optometrists, and the Red Cross at Ord. He is chairman of the Educational Committee of Central Nebraska Optometrists Club. During the World War he served as organizer and chairman of the Valley County Red Cross. His hobby is the study of the origin and the correction of various eye disturbances, and his favorite sport is golf.
His marriage to Mary Ann Purdum took place at Columbus, Nebraska, December 25, 1902; she was born at Rockport, Missouri, August 31, 1881. Their children are: John, born November 19, 1903, who married Sylvia Shoemaker; Mary, born April 23, 1908, who married Merle J. Olson; and George, born July 6, 1912. John is a watchmaker and jeweler at Los Angeles, California. Residence: Ord.
Harry Collins Parmenter
A leading farmer and stockman at Yutan, Nebraska, Harry C. Parmenter was born December 10, 1879, the son of George W. and Lillie Belle (Grisham) Parmenter. His father, a pioneer farmer and stockman, was born of English parentage, at Honesdale, Pennsylvania, February 16, 1843, and died at Fairfield, Nebraska, December 13, 1915; he served in the Civil War. His mother, an educator, was born at Fulton, Illinois, December 9, 1856.
Mr. Parmenter received his high school work at the preparatory department of Cotner University. He was awarded the A. B. degree at Cotner University, 1901, and the B. O. degree at the Nebraska College of Oratory, 1902. In 1902 he took post graduate work at the University of Nebraska.
He has served as a member of the school board, the Nebraska Farmers Union, is secretary of the Farmers Union Legislative committee, is secretary of the Corn Belt Federation, is president of the Farmers Union Elevator Association at Yutan, Nebraska, secretary of the Farmers Union Elevator at Wann, Nebraska, is a director of the Farmers Union Commission Company at Omaha, and the Farmers Union Credit Association, and is a director of the National Grain Commission at Omaha.
Mr. Parmenter was senatorial candidate in 1917, and in 1922 was progressive candidate for governor of Nebraska. He has always taken a prominent part in the economic and civic affairs of his state and community. He holds membership in the Community Club, is affiliated with the Nebraskana. Society, and is a member of the Christian Church.
His hobbies are reading and economics. His marriage to Martha Dora Hulfish was solemnized at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, September 17, 1902. Mrs. Parmenter, who is a piano instructor, was born at Owensville, Indiana, November 10, 1876; her ancestry is English and German. They have one daughter, Annabelle, born January 14, 1914. Residence: Yutan.
James Milton Parrott
James Milton Parrott, prominent in Frontier County for the past quarter of a century, was born at Thurman, Iowa, June 7, 1860, son of Samuel and Anna (Tanner) Parrott. Samuel Parrott, born at Dayton, Ohio, February 16, 1835, was a music teacher, a farmer and a breeder of fine horses. His father was born in Maryland, and his paternal grand father in England. His father came to Nebraska in 1872, having traded a quarter section of land in Fremont County, Iowa, for a quarter section in Saline County, Nebraska, near Crete. When the family moved to Nebraska they made the trip in a covered wagon, camping along the way, stopping one night to camp along Salf (sic) Creek at Lincoln, which was a small village. Samuel Parrott died at Norton, Kansas, May 2, 1895.
Anna Tanner, wife of Samuel Parrott, was born in Lafayette, Indiana, August 16, 1841, daughter of Boyd Tanner, a farmer at Terre Haute, Indiana. She died at Norton, Kansas, June 5, 1908.
Dr. Parrott attended grade school at Nebraska City, and thereafter carried mail from Alma four years. Afterward he worked with Dr. M. L. Bancroft, of Alma, who taught him dentistry, and on December 2, 1895, he was registered in Nebraska. At that time Silas A. Holcomb was governor. Dr. Parrott has resided in Stockville forty years, and during sixteen years carried the rural mail out of Stockville. For the past seven years he has been a hotel operator and owner there.
Prominent in fraternal organizations, he was financier of the Ancient Order of United Workmen twenty years, and has occupied all chairs in the Odd Fellows Lodge. He was delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1928, helped to nominate Calvin Coolidge; served as justice of the peace ten years and as deputy sheriff four years. Dr. Parrott was mainly responsible for locating the body of Thomas Jensen of Stockville, in August 1898, and for the arrest of his murderer, Andrew Hawkins, who was sentenced to 99 years in prison by Judge George W. Norris, now U. S. Senator. In this connection he received a reward of $500.00 Recalling early experiences Dr. Parrott relates with pleasure his early associations when a boy with the Indians, many of whom became his friends.
During the World War Dr. Parrott was dental examiner for the government. He is a member of the Congregational Church, the American Dental Association, the Red Cross, Community Club, and The Nebraskana Society. For twelve years he was chairman of the local school board. His hobbies are reading, gardening and race horses.
On September 4, 1885, he was married to Cora May at Alma, Nebraska, from whom he is divorced. There are two children of this marriage, Carl, born at Alma, June 27, 1886; and Ethel, born at Alma, April 22, 1888, who married Wilbur Doughty of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
His marriage to Maggie Houghteling was solemnized at Stockville, January 23, 1898. Mrs. Parrott was born near Wilton, Wisconsin, October 26, 1875. They have four children: Anna, born October 26, 1898, who married Albert Covey; they reside at Farnam, Nebraska; Will, born July 17, 1900; James, born at Stockville, November 20, 1902; and Ella, born at Stockville, June 20, 1908, who married John Tinsman. They live at Reno, Nebraska. Residence: Stockville.
Antony Parsons
Born at Omaha, Nebraska, March 21, 1877, Anthony Parsons has been a physician since 1910. His father, Andrew Johan Parsons, was a native of Wenersborg, Elsborg, Sweden, born May 22, 1846, who came directly from Sweden to Omaha in 1869. Until his death at Valley on June 11, 1915, he was a farmer in Douglas County.
Martha Elizabeth Sword, wife of Andrew Parsons, immigrated to America in 1870, residing for a time in Southport, Connecticut before coming to Omaha. She was born at Wenersburg, July 24, 1842, and died at Valley on December 26, 1921. Essentially a homemaker, she was a true pioneer mother.
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County, was a student at Fremont and Grand Island Colleges during various periods between 1895 and 1902, and received his medical degree from Creighton University in 1910. After graduation he served a year's internship at the Omaha General Hospital, attended the London School of Tropical Medicine and spent 1912 and 1913 in England and Africa.
On December 16, 1911, he was married to Laura Schavland at Newman Grove. Mrs. Parsons, who was graduated as a nurse from Omaha General Hospital in 1910, was born Stavanger, Norway, April 13, 1879. She came from Norway to America in 1894. During the World War she was chairman of the local Red Cross organisation. There is one daughter, Helen Laurenze, born April 12, 1915.
Returning from abroad Dr. Parsons practiced one year in Uehling, and since that time has been in practice at Valley. In 1918 he was a member of the Nebraska Home Guard, and during 1917-18 was chairman of the rural department of the Douglas County Young Men's Christian Association drive, and assisted in the Red Cross.
A member of the First Baptist Church of Valley, he is chairman of the congregation and during 1912 was in medical mission service under the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society in Belgian Congo, West Africa. Dr. Parsons' professional and civic memberships include the American, Nebraska State and Omaha-Douglas County Medical Associations, the Welfare Board (chairman) the Commercial Club, the Valley School Board (member 17 years) and the Library board of which he is chairman. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society, and his hobby is amateur gardening. Residence: Valley.
Con Parsons
Con Parsons, prominent rancher, was born at Clearwater, Nebraska, October 6, 1880, son of Joseph Conrad and Martha Ann Parsons. His ancestors came to America from England in 1745.
Mr. Parsons attended grade and high schools at Harrison, Nebraska, graduating in 1897, and in 1899 was graduated from Chadron, Nebraska, Academy. He was graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1901.
His marriage to Susie Tupper was solemnized at Osmond, Nebraska, June 20, 1906 She was born at Grand Junction, Kansas, February 17, 1881. There are four children, Bruce Tupper, born September 28, 1908; Waldo Creg, born June 13, 1912; Charles Lowell, born October 1, 1916; and Susie Mae, born December 21, 1925.
A Republican, Mr. Parsons was county superintendent of public instruction, 1902, in Sioux County, Nebraska, and from 1903-1907 was deputy county clerk of Sioux County. He has always been a breeder of white face cattle. For 15 years until it closed in 1924, he was a director of the First National Bank at Harrison. He is a member of the Methodist Church. Residence: Harrison.
Fred C. Parsons
Fred C. Parsons, prominent executive, was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa, July 23, 1878, son of Asa A. and Ellen M. (Blaisdell) Parsons. The father was born in Parsonfield, Maine, October 13 1837 and died at Omaha December 25, 1912. He was an agricultural implement dealer of English ancestry. His wife, Ellen, was born in Wolfboro. New Hampshire, January 15, 1842, of Scotch and French ancestry.
On June 28, 1906, Mr. Parsons was married to Ruth Edwards. She was born at Kennard Nebraska and is a descendant of Jonathan Edwards. They have one daughter, Dorothy Ruth.
At the present time Mr. Parsons is president of the Kennedy Parsons Company. He is a Presbyterian, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Masons. His clubs are the Concord Club and the Happy Hollow Country Club. Residence: Omaha.
Grant Parsons
Grant Parsons, building contractor, was born in Holly Meadows, Tucker County, West Virginia, December 7, 1865. He is the son of Cornelius and Laverna A. Parsons, both natives of Virginia. Cornelius Parsons, a school master, was born at Parsons Plantation, Randolph, Virginia, on June 21, 1839, and died at Petersburg, West Virginia, in March, 1914. English, he was descended from John Parr of London. Laverna A. Parsons was born in Randolph County, Virginia, October 16, 1848, and died at Petersburg, September 13, 1870.
Mr. Parsons attended the public and normal schools of West Virginia, and in a few years came to Nebraska. He returned to West Virginia, and on February 12, 1889, was united in marriage to Frances Lavina Dietz. Mrs. Parsons was born at St. George, Tucker County, West Virginia, February 19, 1867. She is of English, Dutch and German descent. The Parsons came to Nebraska where their five children were born. They are Alice E., born August 2, 1890. She married Roy B. Tedrow, and died July 22, 1927. Marion L. was born April 28, 1892, married William J. DeWinter; Neal D., born March 16, 1894, died March 25, 1916. Marjorie I., born November 6, 1897, married W. Connor Gilbert; and Dorothy J. born February 8, 1900, married A. William Francis.
Since he first came to Nebraska, Mr. Parsons has been engaged in the construction business. He is president of the Parsons Construction Company at the present time, and is president of the Nebraska Master Builders and on the board of control of the National Association of Builders' Exchanges. He served as sergeant in the Nebraska National Guard for 9 years, and was chairman of the building committee in a loan drive during the World War.
In religion Mr. Parsons is a Unitarian and attends the Unitarian Church of Omaha. He is a director of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Hiram Club, a thirty-second degree Mason and member of the Modern Woodmen of America. His club is the Carter Lake Club, and his favorite diversions are gardening and automobile touring. Residence: Omaha.
William Curtis Parsons
William Curtis Parsons, veteran newspaper editor and publisher of Nebraska, was born in Wayne County, New York, May 16, 1873, the son of Henry Lewis and Mary A. (Beadle) Parsons. His father, who was a contractor and builder, was born in Wayne County, May 13, 1845, and died at Ord, Nebraska, August 5, 1911. His mother, whose ancestry was Scotch-Irish, was born in Wayne County, April 9, 1847, and died at Burwell, Nebraska, February 17, 1920.
Mr. Parsons was graduated from the high school at Papillion, Nebraska. He entered the newspaper field as an apprentice on the Papillion Times, under the direction of United States Congressman Edgar Howard, remaining there for five years. He was foreman of the Ord Quiz for 12 years, and since then has been editor and publisher of the Burwell Tribune.
He is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Wranglers Club of Burwell, and the Red Cross, formerly serving on the local school hoard. He has been a member of the Masons for 24 years.
On June 23, 1904, he was married to Eleanor Mutter at Ord. Mrs. Parsons, who is his assistant and bookkeeper, was born of German and French extraction at Creston, Iowa, September 28, 1878. They have one son, Kenneth, born November 20, 1905, who married Marie
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Katherine Spieth. Kenneth is an editor and publisher. Residence: Burwell.
Osborne Patterson
Osborne Patterson, retired farmer and politican (sic), was born in Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland, December 26, 1851, son of George and Isabella (Kinnier) Patterson.
The father a native of Monaghan, came to the United States in 1872, and engaged in contracting and building. His death occurred at Philadelphia, March 2, 1880. His wife, Isabella, also born in Monaghan, Ireland, died at Dublin, Nebraska, in September, 1881.
John Patterson attended school in Monaghan, and was the first of that family to leave the old home in Clontibrat, Corner Brady, Monaghan, Ireland, and came to America. He arrived in the United States, five or six years before the Civil War, his object being to complete a medical course in Lynchburg, Virginia. His favorable reports of America were the magnet, which finally attracted his father and mother, George and Isabella Patterson and seven of their eight children remaining in Ireland, to America. Dr. John Patterson, who was then practicing medicine in Philadelphia, sent his family attractive circulars headed by the words given above.
On the 17th of March, 1872, the family of George and Isabella Patterson, together with their children, Robert, his wife and their two children, Richard G., Osborne, Mary; Hannah, Bella, and Rachel, set sail for America in the steamboat, The City of Brussels, which at that time was considered as risky traveling, as traveling in an aeroplane is generally considered today. The trip was made in record time, eight days and four hours. The trip was made from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
George Patterson gave up his work, as a contractor and builder, to come to America. His son, Robert, also sold his farm, which adjoined his fathers; Richard gave up his position in Manchester, as one of the Queen's life guards; Osborne, who was a youth of 17 or 18, and his sisters, Mary, Hannah, Bella and Rachel, were under the parental roof. The only member of the family, remaining in the British Isles at this time, was Adam Patterson, who together with his wife, Jane Livingston Patterson, niece of the explorer Livingston, were living in Manchester, where he was a minister. The family spent about two weeks in Philadelphia with Dr. John Patterson before they left for Fremont, Nebraska. Here George and his family lived for about two years on what was known as the Sioux City farm site, to which the present city of Fremont has been extended. From here they moved to township 19, which is a few miles north of the town of Primrose, and to their homestead, which is now owned by Osborne Patterson, Jr., a gradson (sic) of George and a namesake of Osborne, Sr.
On December 26, 1879, Mr. Patterson was married to Carrie Casper in Boone County. She was born on the Island of Rugan, Germany, September 29, 1865. To Mr. and Mrs. Paterson six children were born, four of whom are living: Minnie, on July 25, 1880, married Allen J. Randall; Jo Henry, on September 23, 1886, married Beulah Lull; Lizzie Belle, on December 28, 1889, who married Ralph Antisdel; Frank B., born September 30, 1892, who married Ina Lemon; George, born November 3, 1882, who died December 10, 1884; and Mary Jane, born July 12, 1885, who died July 14, 1885. Mr. Randall is a commission merchant, a member of the firm Cox, Jones and Randall, Henry is a farmer, Lizzie Belle a teacher, and Frank a ranchman.
One of the early experiences, which Mr. Patterson recalls, is that of the planting of trees on the homestead. One spring, early in the history of Cedar Valley, James McClain and Osborne Patterson went down into the Pawnee reservation, near Fullerton to dig up some cottonwood trees for replanting. On the way home they gave Hubert Reed an armful, which he planted around his buildings, on the Reed farm across the road from where now stands district schoolhouse No. 14. James McClain planted some on his homestead, and Osborne helped his father plant a grove of them on his father's homestead. The Patterson grove came up so thick the next spring, that one afternoon, after a good morning's rain, the grandfather said to Osborne, "Come, let's do a job, that will last long after we are gone." They then planted a row of trees on the west and south sides of the homestead, many of which are standing to this day. Later on Osborne extended the row on the south, so that the south line of his claim, which was directly east of his father's, was also lined with a border of these cottonwoods. And to quote Mr. Patterson, "Thus they stand, those sturdy trees planted by those early settlers, and long after they are gone will live the spirit of those early pioneers."
Mr. Patterson was one of the first members of the Presbyterian Church at St. Edward, Nebraska. It had happened that he had gone to a service there when the church was organized, and the Presbytery had a ruling that no church could be organized with a membership less than seven. There being only six persons there, Osborne Patterson let the organization go on with himself as a charter member. Until the church was built, in 1880, all meetings of the church as well as public meetings; of the settlement, were held in the sod house, belonging to Osborne Patterson. This was located about 80 rods from the homestead, in which the organization was completed. The Rev. Hood brought his song books with him from Columbus, and George Patterson, with his snow white hair, stood before them and led the singing, his clear, musical voice being the only accompaniment they had for the time being.
In the early days of the settlement, the government sent out herds of cattle from Texas to the Indian reservation in the Dakotas. They reached the part of the country, where the Pattersons lived, on Saturday evening. When the thirsty cattle smelled water, they made a rush for Cedar River, making it a seething mass of cattle. The drivers decided to rest over Sunday before going on. Mrs. Maxwell said she would be glad to sell them bread if she had any, but she had neither flour nor bread in the house. They said they would be glad to furnish the flour, if she would make the bread, so they brought a couple of 50 pound sacks of flour, and she spent all day Sunday making bread for the herders. The next day, when they were ready to start, they told Mr. Maxwell that there were seven or eight young calves that they might as well have, as they were too young to make the trip. Although Mr. Maxwell had only one cow, from which he got milk, he was glad to accept the calves, and this is how Maxwell got a start in cattle.
From his earliest days in Nebraska, Osborne Patterson took an active interest in politics. He was always Independent, and in 1897-1901, served as sheriff of Boone County. For many years until his recent retirement, he has been one of the leading farmers of his locality.
During his early days, he was a private in the Cedar Valley Rangers, and during the World War, was active in bond and stamp sales. He is a member of Clontibrat Presbyterian Church at Primrose, Nebraska, and a former member of the Woodmen of the World, the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Knights of Pythias. Residence: Omaha.
Frederick Joseph Patz
Frederick Joseph Patz was born at Crete, Nebraska, March 7, 1893, son of Thomas and Sophia (Stone) Patz. His father was born at Wilwerdingen, Luxemburg, Germany, April 12, 1847, and died at Crete on April 2, 1930. An educator, he served as an interpreter in the Franco-Prussian War; his paternal ancester, Michael
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Patz, born in 1801 at Wilwerdingen, died in 1886; other ancestors are Magdalena Patz and Captain Lentz of Napoleon's Army, 1795.
Sophia Stone was a native of New York, born March 21, 1857. She also died at Crete. Coming from Switzerland in 1855, her parents lived for a time in New York Slate, and homesteaded near Denton, Nebraska in 1861.
A graduate of Crete High School in 1918, Mr. Patz attended Oberlin College 1918-15, and Ohio State University College of Law 1915-18, receiving his LL. B.; during the time he was at Ohio State he served as treasurer of Phi Kappa Psi, and as a member of the student council. He was married to Georgia Avery Sandusky at Sterling, Nebraska, August 30, 1922. Mrs. Patz was born at Sterling September 26, 1898.
During 1918-19 Mr. Patz served in the United States Navy on the U. S. S. DeKalb, a cruiser type of battleship, as seaman and radio operator, doing transport work between the United States and France. He was admitted to the bar in Columbus, Ohio on May 25, 1918, and at Lincoln, on October 6, 1919. Since his admission he has been in general practice beginning in 1924 with Sterling Mutz and Edward C. Fisher. He is now attorney for the following: Nebraska Radio Corporation, Conservative Mortgage Co., Zurich General Accident and Liability Insurance Co., U. S. Casualty Company, Constitution Indemnity Co., Yorkshire Insurance association State Auto Insurance Association; New York Indemnity Co.; Firemans Fund; Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; International Idemnity Co., Ocean Accident and Guarantee Association; Central Surety Insurance Co.; Continental Casualty Co.; Employer's Indemnity Corp.; Georgia Casualty Co.; Detroit Fidelity and Surety Company; Ohio Casualty Co.; National Casualty Co.; Hanover Fire Insurance Co.; Union Indemnity Company; Merchants Fire Assurance Corporation; and Merchants Indemnity Co. He is secretary and treasurer of the Arrow Aircraft Corporation of Havelock and treasurer of the Conservative Mortgage Co. of Lincoln.
He is a member of the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, the Nebraska State and Lancaster County Bar Associations, the Kiwanis Club, and the Masonic and Shrine bodies. He enjoys golf, and is a member of the Eastridge Country Club. Residence: Lincoln.
Mary Frances Paul
Born at St. Joseph, Missouri, April 20, 1849, Mary Frances Paul is the daughter of Samuel and Elmina (Mitchell) Paul. Her father, born at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, of a family of Scotch Presbyterian farmers, died at St. Paul, Nebraska. At the time of his death he was a retired farmer and stockraiser. The mother, who was born July 4, about 1815, at Indianapolis, died at Leanvenworth (sic), Kansas, in 1865. She was a devoted mother and homemaker.
Mary Frances Paul was educated in Loretto Convent at St. Louis, Missouri, finishing in 1866. She was married to J. N. Paul, December 22, 1866. He was born September 3, 1889, and died in St. Paul, Nebraska, March 9, 1922. He was a judge, and a prominent figure in his community. Four sons were born to them, Charles Howard, November 6, 1870, Herbert Jay, November 12, 1872; James Leonard, September 3, 1877, and Willard Samuel, January 24, 1880.
Howard was graduated from the University of Nebraska and from the law school at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was in the immigration service thirty-eight or forty years when he retired. Herbert held the rank of colonel in the World War, after which he was appointed adjutant general by Governor McKelvie. Leonard was in the automobile business for a number of years. Willard is vice president of the St. Paul National Bank, is a Mason and Shriner, and has been eminent commander.
He is president of the Community Club and very active along all lines of public service.
Mrs. Paul has been prominent in the work of the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs for some time, and was state president 1916-18. In 1919 she was state chairman of the War Victory Commission. In addition she has held many minor offices. She served as vice president of the First Club of State Presidents of the Biennial of 1916 at New York City, and was delegate to the first National Republican Convention in Washington, D. C. She is a member of the P. E. O. Sisterhood, and was recently made a life member of the Nebraskana Society. Residence: St. Paul.
Willard Samuel Paul
Willard Samuel Paul, a banker for the past 32 years, has lived at St. Paul, Nebraska, all his life and is prominent in community affairs there at this time. He was born at St. Paul, January 24, 1880, the son of James Ney and Mary Frances Paul, the former a distinguished editor, lawyer, and judge. His father, who was born at Beaver, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1839, and died at St. Paul, March 9, 1922, served as United States Government Surveyor, and judge of the 11th Judicial District for 17 years. His mother, who is past president of the Nebraska Federation of Woman's Clubs, past secretary of this organization, and president of the P. E. O., was born at St. Joseph, Missouri, April 20, 1849.
Mr. Paul attended the St. Paul High School. He is vice president of the St. Paul National Bank of which he is also a director, is president of the Community Club, and is treasurer of the Howard County Historical Society. A Mason, he holds membership in the following bodies: Blue Lodge; Royal Arch; Knight Templars; Shrine. He is a former member of the St. Paul School Board, and holds membership in the St. Paul Golf Club.
During the Spanish-American War he served as a private in Company B., 2nd Nebraska Volunteer Infantry, and is now a member of the Spanish War Veterans. He was active in all loan drives during the World War.
He was united in marriage with Susan Thomas Paul at St. Paul, September 16, 1908; she was born at Niobrara, Nebraska, June 6, 1881. They have two children: Robert T., born November 8, 1909; and Willard S., Jr., born November 14, 1918. Residence: St. Paul.
Conrad Pauley
Conrad Pauley has been a resident of Nebraska for the past 52 years, and is today one of Lincoln's outstanding business men. He was born in Russia, November 27, 1862, the son of Henry and Lisbeth (Ross) Pauley. His father, who was born in Russia, was a farmer. He died at Harvard, Nebraska, December, 1915. His mother, who was born in Russia, died at Harvard, February, 1896.
Mr. Pauley received his education in the public schools of Harvard, Nebraska. For over 50 years he has been prominent in the lumber business; he was for a time engaged in farming. He is now owner and manager of the Pauley Lumber Company; is manager of the Belvedere Apartments at Lincoln; and is connected with the Home Owners Investment Company.
He was married at Harvard, February 27, 1886, to Alice Yost, who was born in Russia. Eight children were born to their marriage, all of whom are living. They are: L. H. Pauley, born February 13, 1886, who married Alberteena Ryder; Will, born December 8, 1887, who married Bessie Cattle; Pearl, born January 25, 1890, who married Adam Yost; Ray, born, March 25, 1892, who married Lucile DeOgny; Ada, born July 16, 1901, who married Glen Crancer; Selma, born September 9, 1895, who married Joe Brehm; and Reon, born June 4, 1907, who married Helen Kulla.
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