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tary of the farm bureau of Washington County, took part in loan drives and was on the committee of military training camps, during the recent war. He is a member of the Woodmen of the World. His hobby is his home and garden.
He married Anna Olson at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska. Mrs. Rohwer was born in Norway, arid died at Fort Calhoun in 1926. Residence: Fort Calhoun. (Photograph in Album).
John Christen Romer
Descended from a large landholder of Bornholm, Denmark, John Christen Romer is the son of J. Christian Romer, who was born on the Island of Bornholm, Denmark, October 10, 1857. He came to the United States with his family in 1890, and has since engaged in farming. Hans Romer, the planter of the third largest grove in Denmark, is one of his ancestors. This grove is located on the Island of Bornholm, and is called Almindingen. Bornholm is the California of Denmark, and a resort for tourists. Petrea Christensen, wife of J. Christian Romer, was born in Jutland, April 26, 1854, daughter of a school teacher. She died at Minden, May 10, 1923.
John Christen Romer was born at Skjorping, Jutland, Denmark, February 9, 1886. He was educated first in the country grade schools of Freeborn County, Minnesota, and was graduated from the academy of Dana College at Blair, in 1913. Upon his graduation from the University of Nebraska, with the Bachelor of Arts degree in 1917, Mr. Romer entered Trinity Seminary at Blair, Nebraska, completing his course in 1920. He was president of his graduating class in 1920.
Since the spring of 1929, Mr. Romer has been and still is a member of the board of directors of Dana College and Trinity Seminary at Blair, and during the same period of time has been a member of the board of examiners of the seminary. For the past year and a half he has served on a debt retirement committee for the same institutions. He is pastor of the Fredericksburg Lutheran Church at Minden, at the present time.
Immediately after graduation in 1920, and continuously since, he has served as pastor in the United Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, the first five and a half years at Duluth, Minnesota, and the remainder in his present pastorate. His church synod is a member of the American Lutheran Conference which numbers approximately one third of all Lutherans in America.
On May 29, 1920, Mr. Romer was married to Agnes Larsen at Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Romer who was a milliner and music student prior to marriage, was born at Mitchell, South Dakota, September 28, 1894. Her mother was born in Denmark, and her father in the part of Germany which has since the world war been restored to Denmark.
Mr. and Mrs. Romer have five children, Dorothy Ann, born March 28, 1922, who has shown more than usual interest in reading and in her general school work; John Carlton, born January 9, 1924; Robert Fred, born November 11, 1925; Harold Luther, born August 31, 1929, and Howard Philip, born August 31, 1929, twins.
The author of sermons, Sermonettes and short articles published at various times in church papers, Mr. Romer is much interested in the development of the Nebraska District Pastors' Reading Circle of the United Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. This Reading Circle has a circulating library which at the present time contains the following volumes, in addition to seven religious publications, most of which are quarterlies:
Hvorledes Blev Nye Testemenfe Til; Guds Riges Vaar; The Story of The Church; If I Had Only One Ser mon to Preach; The Preachers His Life and Work; After Its Kind; Not Slothful in Business; The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel; All Quiet on the Western Front; The Successful Young People's Society; A Preface to Morals; The Christian Way of Liberty; Why I Am a Christian; Beacon Lights of Prophecy; The Hidden Life; Outfitting the Teacher of Religion; The Theology of Crisis; Elmer Gantry and The Word and The World. Mr. Romer is librarian at the present time.
Normally a Republican, Mr. Romer east his vote for Woodrow Wilson. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society, devotes much time to Bible study and Bible teaching, and enjoys reading books on general and religious psychology.
He was one of the promoters of the Lutheran Bible School, a summer Bible study conference which has been held annually for the past five years on the Young Men's Christian Association conference grounds at Estes Park, Colorado. Residence: Minden. (Photograph on Page 1027).
James Victor Romigh
James Victor Romigh, lawyer, was born at Rochester, Pennsylvania, June 28, 1881, the son of James Baker and Helen Sarah (Fezell) Romigh.
His father was born in Freedom, Pennsylvania, November 18, 1854, and died at Omaha, August 5, 1919. He was a construction foreman in the bridge department of the Union Pacific Railway Company. His father, Jacob Romigh, preceded by two other Jacob Romighs, settled in western Pennsylvania about 1770. The family was English and German.
Helen Sarah Fezell was born in Rochester, in March, 1854, and died in Omaha, Febrauary (sic) 4, 1906. She was graduated from Mount Union College in Ohio, and taught school before her marriage. She was French through the paternal line, and German and Scotch through the maternal line, the Goehrings and Stewarts. Colonel George Stewart was an officer in the Revolutionary War, and was descended from Sir James Stewart of Ireland.
Mr. Romigh attended public schools of Omaha, and was graduated from high school there in 1898. In 1903, he received the Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska, and while there was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. In 1906, he received the Bachelor of Laws degree from Harvard University.
On July 3, 1906, he was married to Viola May Lace at Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. Mrs. Romigh was born at Vineyard Haven, September 15, 1881, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution through 12 lines and belongs to the Mayflower Society. She is descended through the Dunhams from Governor Mayhew. To them were born three children, Victor Luce, June 5, 1907, who died November 22, 1922; Orin Lambert, born August 27, 1908, who is a student at the University of Nebraska; and Philip Stewart, born September 29, 1916, who is in school.
From 1906 until 1916, Mr. Romigh practiced law, at that time entering the automobile business, in which he continued until 1930. At the present time, he is engaged in the law and collection business. He is a very Independent Republican.
He is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of North Platte, is a member of various trade associations, and is president of the Great Plains (United States No. 83) Highway Association. He is an Elk, and a member of the Nebraskana Society. His hobbies are good roads, history and reading. Residence: North Platte.
Carey Addison Ronne
A resident of this state all his life, Carey Addison Ronne was born in York County, Nebraska, March 14, 1889, the son of Nelson Peter and Mary Jane (Kerr) Ronne. His father, a retired farmer, was born at Skive, Denmark, November 29, 1859, and came to this country in 1876. His mother was born in Scotland, December 18, 1856, and died at York, April 5, 1925.
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later was a student at York College for a year. For many years he has been a farmer and has been actively interested in various civic organizations. At this time he is justice of the peace and chairman of the township board at Henderson, is affiliated with the United Brethren Church, and holds membership in the Odd Fellows Lodge. On December 14, 1910, his marriage to Mable Esther Gross was solemnized at York, Nebraska. Mrs. Ronne was born at Waco, August 10, 1889.
There are three children: Wayne Addison, born April 26, 1913; Daniel Floyd, born December 8, 1916; and Wade LeRoy, born December 31, 1922. Residence: Lushton.
Lorenzen Peter Ronne
Lorenzen P. Ronne was born at Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, November 2, 1881, the son of Nelson Peter and Mary Jane (Kerr) Ronne. His father, a farmer, was born at Skieve, Denmark, September 29, 1857, and came to this country about 1875. His mother was born at Belfast, Ireland, December 18, 1853, and died at York, Nebraska, April 5, 1925.
Dr. Ronne attended the country schools in York County where he was graduated in 1894, and later was a student at the United Brethren College at York. For the next three years he taught school, and in 1905 he was awarded the D. D. S. degree at the University of Omaha. His fraternity is Xi Psi Phi. He was admitted to the practice of dentistry in Hamilton, York, and Otoe counties in 1905, and since May 3, 1909, has been in active practice at Lincoln, Nebraska.
On June 12, 1907, he was married to Mildred Olive Pratt; at Syracuse, Nebraska. Mrs. Ronne was born at Syracuse, May 22, 1888, and died at Lincoln, December 26; 1918. Five children were born to them, three of whom are living. They are: Kenneth, born February 25, 1910, who died July 10, 1911; David, born May 2, 1912; Mary Jane, born October 17, 1914, who died March 8, 1915; Robert, born December 17, 1916; and Mildred, born December 25, 1918. The children are all in school. On June 27, 1920, Dr. Ronne was united in marriage with Okolona Blanch Knerr, at Stromburg, Nebraska; she was born at Stromsburg, September 21, 1897. She was a business woman and teacher before her marriage.
Dr. Ronne served in the national guard from 1910 to 1915 with the rank of dental surgeon for the state of Nebraska. He is a member of the district, state, and national dental association, and is a member of the Hiram Club. A Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner, he is a Modern Woodman of America. He is affiliated with the Trinity Methodist Episcopal. Church of Lincoln. Residence: Lincoln.
Charles Henry Root
Charles Henry Root, physician, was born at Elgin, Illinois, December 25, 1875, son of Charles Marvin and Miranda E. (Burnidge) Root. His father, born in Connecticut April 27, 1837, died at Omaha, November 16, 1906. He was a gardener and farmer and descended from English settlers in New England, 1637.
His wife, Miranda, was born on Lake Huron, June 1, 1840, and died at Omaha, April 15, 1915. Her father was English and her mother New England Yankee.
Dr. Root attended the Beatrice grade school 1890, was graduated from the Beatrice High School in 1893; received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska in 1900, and his medical degree in 1903: He is a member of Phi Rho Sigma, and in 1899 received a letter in track.
On April 29, 1911, he was married to Lena Fike at Omaha. Mrs. Root was born at Newport, Nebraska, March 1, 1886, and died at Bassett, September 18, 1931. There are two children, Mildred, born November 29, 1912, and Charles, born October 16, 1920.
Dr. Root has been in the practice of medicine in Nebraska since May 13, 1903. He is a Republican. In the World War he was a member of the county exemption and examining board. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Holt County, Nebraska State, and American Medical Association and has served as president of the Holt County Association. He is a member of the Lions Club, Modern Woodmen of America, the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, the Royal Arch Masons and the Knights Templar. He is a member of the board of regents of the Rock County High School and past president of his local school board. Residence: Bassett.
Charles Henry Roper
Charles H. Roper was born at Exeter, Nebraska, August 16, 1874, the son of Scouler B. and Jennie S. (Abbott) Roper. His father, who was a farmer, was born at Lydd, St. Mary's Lincolnshire, England, December 15, 1849, and died at Exeter, October 28, 1885. His mother, who was a teacher before her marriage, was born at Jackson, Michigan, September 25, 1854; she is of English ancstry (sic).
Mr. Roper was graduated from the Exeter High School, and is a member of Phi Kappa Tau. He is now president of the firm, Castle, Roper & Matthews, Morticians, at Lincoln. During the World War he served in all drives. He is a life member of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce; is a charter member of the Rotary Club; and since 1929, has been president of the Nebraska State Funeral Directors Association.
He has been a member of the Detroit and Lincoln and Denver Highway Association for the past ten years, and is secretary of the Nebraska Good Roads Association. He served on the University School Board for 12 years; was a member of the official board of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Lincoln for over 20 years; and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. Mr. Roper is a member of the Eastridge Country Club; Shrine Country Club; and is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association; and the Republican party. He holds membership in: Scottish Rite, York Rite, of the Masons of which he is past master; is past patron of the Eastern Star, Lodge Number 94; and is a potentate of Sesostris Temple, and the Knights of Pythias. He is a member of the Woodmen of the orld (sic) and the Modern Woodmen of America. His sports include golf, hunting, and fishing.
He was married to Floy Elsie Clark at Lincoln, June 14, 1899. Mrs. Roper a teacher before her marriage was born at Woodburn, Iowa, December 18, 1873; she is the daughter of Daniel and Anna (Thomas) Clark. They have three children: Reginald C., born March 16, 1901, who married Esther McDowell; Marguerite H., born March 20, 1903, who married Earl G. Colton; and Max E,, born October 20, 1906; who married Katherine Arnsberg. Residence: Lincoln.
Benjamin Ira Rose
Born at Norfolk, New York, August 17, 1856, Benjamin Ira Rose has lived in this state for over 67 years and is now a retired farmer at Brunswick. His father, who was a tanner, was born at Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York, November 10, 1827, and died in Cass County, Nebraska, May 14, 1877; he was a Civil War veteran. His mother, who was born at Pottsdam, New Work, March 8, 1832, and died in Cass County, March 11, 1909.
Mr. Rose attended school in a typical pioneer log school house in Antelope County, Nebraska. He is a member of the Nebraska Territorial Pioneers and the Nebraskana Society. He served as a member of the board of supervisors of Brunswick School District, 1893-94, and has always held a position of some kind on the various school boards in his county.
He was united in marriage with Irene Elizabeth Kuhn, March 16, 1882; she was born in Wayne County, Iowa, October 18, 1860, and died at Brunswick, Nebraska, March 10, 1922. Three children were born to them: William H., July 24, 1884, who married Ellen Nelson; Jesse A.,
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November 14, 1885, who married Minnie Hansen; and David A., April 2, 1888, who married Esther Lundstrom. His marriage to Hulda Mohr occurred June 4, 1923. Mrs. Rose was born in Germany and spent most of her girlhood there. Residence: Brunswick.
Charles Danham Rose
Professor Charles Danham Rose, who has lived in Nebraska for the past 41 years, was born at Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana, June 9, 1859. His father, Aaron Rose, who was a farmer, died at Martinsville. Elvira (Wetty) Rose, his mother, died at Martinsville.
Professor Rose completed his elementary education at Martinsville in 1878, and later was graduated from De Pauw University with the B. P. degree. He was professor of mathematics at the Nebraska Wesleyan University from 1890 to 1927, and is now professor emeritus of the department. He is affiliated with the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Lincoln, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. He is a Republican.
His marriage to Cora Butler was solemnized at Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, October 2, 1887. Mrs. Rose died at University Place, Nebraska, May 10, 1910. Three children were born to this union: Elizabeth, born September 5, 1893; Walter Butler, born October 2, 1895; and Julia, born May 31, 1897. Residence: Lincoln.
George Francis Rose
Born at Clarks, Nebraska, November 10, 1875, George Francis Rose is the son of Henry and Sarah Jane (Thomas) Rose. His father, a pioneer farmer in Merrick County, Nebraska, in 1870, was born in St. Lawrence County, New York, July 2, 1826, and died at Fullerton, Nebraska, April 6, 1912; his English ancestors settled in Massachussetts between 1620 and 1630. His mother, whose ancestors also settled in Massachussetts in 1620, was born in St. Lawrence County, New York, October 15, 1840, and died at Genoa, October 16, 1925.
Mr. Rose attended the rural schools of Merrick County, was graduated from Clarks High School in 1897, and received the LL. B. degree at the University of Nebraska in 1901. He was admitted to the bar in 1900, and since 1902 has been engaged in the practice of law at Genoa, Nebraska. In 1931 he moved to Fullerton and now maintains a law office in that city in connection with his practice at Genoa.
He is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Commercial Club, Nebraska State Historical Society, and the Knights of Pythias. He served as a member of the Council of Defense during the World War, was prominent in the Red Cross, participated in loan drives and was a lieutenant in the home guard.
On November 1, 1909, he married Daisy Blanche Lamb at Genoa. Mrs. Rose was a music instructor. She was born in Fremont County, Iowa, October 9, 1878, and died at Genoa, May 9, 1915. Her parents were pioneers of Iowa. To this marriage were born the following children: Forrest I., November 21, 1910, who was graduated from the Genoa High School in 1927, and is now a medical student at the University of Nebraska; Bowen F., August 5, 1913, was graduated from the Genoa High School in 1931, and is now a law student; and George D., April 24, 1915, a student in high school.
On June 30, 1928, Mr. Rose was united in marriage with Lillian E. Bake, an instructor in the city schools of Omaha. Her ancestors settled in Virginia, in 1637. Residence: Fullerton.
Halleck F. Rose
Halleck F. Rose, lawyer, was born at Grove City, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1863, the son of James McKinley and Maria Catherine (Brandon) Rose. The father was born in Grove City, on March 30, 1820, and died thereon September 9, 1888. He was a farmer. His wife, Maria, was born in Grove City, May 2, 1830, and died there in September, 1919.
On July 28, 1902, Mr. Rose was married to Catherine Cameron at Omaha. She was born at Scotch Center, Iowa, July 28, 1875. Their children are Halleck Lovejoy, Homer Cameron, and Hudson McKinley.
Mr. Rose is a Republican. He was admitted to the practice of law in Nebraska in 1887, and continued in practice at Lincoln, until April, 1908. He came to Omaha as assistant general solicitor for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, resigning in 1910 to enter general practice. He is a member of the American, Nebraska state and Douglas County bar associations, the Chamber of Commerce, the Professional Men's and the University Club. Residence: Omaha.
William Brandon Rose
William Brandon Rose, distinguished lawyer and judge of the Supreme Court of Nebraska, has been prominent in state affairs for over 40 years. He was born at Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1862, the son of James McKinley and Maria Catherine (Brandon) Rose. His father, who was born at Grove City, February 24, 1821, and died there, September 3, 1889, was a scholar and a teacher, was a farmer for many years and served in the Union Army in the Civil War. His paternal great grandfather came to America from England; his grandfather, Andrew Rose, was a soldier in the Revolution; and his father, who served in the War of 1812, was a double cousin of President McKinley's father.
His mother was born at Grove City, May 2, 1830, and for many years was active in civic affairs and in Presbyterian Church work. One of her paternal ancestors went from Prussia to England with William, Prince of Orange, upon his accession to the throne. She died at Millbrook, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1919.
Judge Rose attended the grade schools of Mercer County; was a student at Pine Grove Normal Academy; and was awarded an honorary degree, LL. D., by the Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He was admitted to the bar at Mercer, December 26, 1888. He has been judge of the supreme court since 1908, his present term expiring in 1937.
Judge Rose taught in the public schools in Pennsylvania, 1878-80; and 1884-85; served as chief clerk to Prothonotary in Mercer County, 1885-88; was deputy state librarian and deputy clerk of the Nebraska Supreme Court, 1888-99; and was assistant attorney general of Nebraska, 1900 to 1908. He was editor of Supreme Court Reports, volumes 35 to 59, and is the author of Opinions Supreme Court Reports, volumes 83 to 120; Rules for Citation in Lawbooks; and James Rose, A Message to His Posterity, a pamphlet.
His marriage to Genevieve Stevens, widow of Charles Eaton, was solemnized at Kansas City, Missouri, November 18, 1893. Mrs. Rose, who was a pianist of some note, was born at New London, Connecticut, September 23, 1866, and died at Lincoln, Nebraska, July 6, 1914. She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants; was tenth in descent from Elder William Brewster, chief of the pilgrim band. They had one daughter: Genevieve, born June 20, 1896, who married Rev. David Earl Faust, Ph. D., of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
On June 21, 1919, Judge Rose was married to Lillian E. Trester at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mrs. Rose was born April 1, 1872, near Lincoln, where her parents who came from Indiana entered upon a homestead in 1869. She was a teacher, accountant and merchant before her marriage and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Order of Eastern Star, the Presbyterian Church and the Young Women's Christian Association. In the latter she was a member of the board of directors for seven years.
