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beth, born August 21, 1915; Jeanne, born September 6, 1917; and Eleanor, born July 24, 1921.
During the World War, Mr. Wallace served on all Liberty loan and Savings Stamps drives. He is a member of the Omaha Life Underwriters Association, of which he was president in 1928; and the Chamber of Commerce, of which he was director in 1928 and 1929. He was secretary of the Concord Club in 1920, and president, 1922; was director of the Camp Fire Girls, 1922-31: and is a member of the Dundee and Benson High School Parent-Teachers' Association. He has served as state treasurer of the Young Men's Christian Association.
Mr. Wallace is affiliated with Dundee Presbyterian Church of Omaha, and has served as music director of the choir for many years. He is a 32nd degree Mason, and in 1931 was made assistant director of the Shrine. He is a Republican. Residence: Omaha.
Stanley Paul Wallin
Stanley P. Wallin, physician and surgeon of Snyder, Dodge County, Nebraska, was born at Chicago, Illinois, March 15, 1899. His father, Charley Fredrie Wallin, who was born in Sweden, October, 1870, is a licensed airplane mechanic; his ancestry is Scandinavian; he came to this country in 1890. His mother, Matilda (Swanson) Wallin was born in Sweden, July 7, 1873.
Dr. Wallin received his early education in the Beals Public School at Omaha, and in 1917 was graduated from Omaha Central High School. He was a student at the University of Minnesota, 1922, and in 1926 was awarded the M. D. and B. Sc. degrees at the University of Nebraska. He was a member of Upsilon Nu Chapter of Phi Chi at the University of Nebraska and Omega Beta Pi.
He was an airplane mechanic, 1919-20, at Omaha; was chief mechanic for Bellanca on the construction of auxiliary kings for mail ships, 1925. He is now physician and surgeon at Snyder, Nebraska. He is the co-author of, Gall Bladder--Stomach Anastomosis, published in Surgery and Gynecology, December, 1927. During the World War he was a member of the 266th Aero Pursuit Squad, First Division of the American Expeditionery Forces.
He is a member of the American Medical Association; the Dodge County Medical Society; and the Chamber of Commerce. He is a director of the Dodge County Red Cross; and of the Community Pavillion. He is a member of the Omaha Happy Hollow Club, and is affiliated with the Kountz Memorial Lutheran Church of Omaha. He is a member of the American Legion and the Disabled Veterans, and Scribner Lodge Number 132 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He likes golf and mechanics. Politically, he is a Republican.
Dr. Wallin was married to Kathleen McCrann in 1922. One son was born to them, Jerry, born on October 30, 1923. Mrs. Wallin died in 1924, On September 14, 1926, he was united in marriage with Virginia LeVeren Franklin at Omaha. A registered nurse before her marriage, she was born at Blue Hill, Nebraska, December 7, 1903, the daughter of Dr. W. A. Franklin who came from Illinois. They have one daughter, Jean, born April 7, 1928. Residence: Snyder. (Photograph in Album).
Eugene Artemas Walrath
Eugene Artemas Walrath, pioneer newspaper man in Nebraska, was born at Rochelle, Illinois, November 26, 1867, the son Jeremiah and Jennie Elizabeth (Fell) Walrath. His father, who was an engineer, was born at Sandy Creek, New York, September 2, 1831, the son of Anthony and Catherine Davis Walrath, and died at Osceola, August 11, 1920. Anthony Walrath was born August 20, 1796, and died April 25, 1870, and his wife was born May 29, 1802, and died October 31, 1881.
Mr. Walrath attended the high school at Rochelle, and in 1883 came to Nebraska where he has been prominent in political and civic affairs. He is now editor and publisher of the Polk County Democrat at Osceola, and holds membership in the Osceola Community Club. A Democrat, he served as secretary of the Nebraska state senate for three terms and was state printer for two years. His fraternal organizations include the Modern Woodmen of America and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He is affiliated with the First, Presbyterian Church of Osceola.
On August 14, 1890, he was united in marriage at Payson, Utah, with Birdie Lorena Pulver. Mrs. Walrath was born at Springville, Wisconsin, June 16, 1868, the daughter of O. H. and Hannah Ann (Bixby) Pulver. They have two children: Maurine, born November 3, 1895; and Geralyn, born December 9, 1898. Residence: Osceola.
William Frederick Waltemath
William Frederick Waltemath, executive, was born at North Platte, Nebraska, July 19, 1889, son of Henry and Marie (Brant) Waltemath.
The father, who was born in Hanover, Germany, December 7, 1865, was an early settler in Nebraska coming to North Platte in 1882. He is president of the Waltemath Lumber and Coal Company. His wife, Marie, was born in Hanover, Germany, March 4, 1866. Both are still living.
Mr. Waltemath attended the public schools and high school of North Platte, graduating from the latter in 1907. From that time until 1911 he was a student at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.
At the present time Mr. Waltemath is vice-president of the Waltemath Lumber and Coal Company of North Platte and the Home Lumber and Supply Company of Hershey, Nebraska. He has resided in Nebraska all his life.
His marriage to Margaret Dorothy Ware was solemnized at Blair, on November 28, 1916. Mrs. Waltemath was born at Ogallala, Nebraska, August 1, 1890, and is the daughter of James Ware and a niece of the late W. A. Paxton, capitalist of Omaha. There are four children, Betty Marie, born September 26, 1917; William Ware, born March 11, 1919; Helen Louise, born September 14, 1923; and Mary Margaret, born January 5, 1925. Residence: North Platte.
Joe Walter
Joe Walter has been a farmer in Fillmore County, near Shickley, Nebraska, for the past 41 years, and has taken an active part in the religious and civic affairs of his community. He was born at Ohio, Illinois, August 25, 1876, the son of John and Otilda (Mueller) Walter. His father, who was born in Germany, December 11, 1843, and died at Grafton, Nebraska, February 5, 1923, was a farmer. His mother was born in Germany and died at Grafton, September 19, 1910.
Mr. Walter attended rural school in Illinois. He was elected county commissioner at Fillmore County on the Democratic ticket and is still serving in that capacity. He is affiliated with St. Mary's Catholic Church, holds membership in the Knights of Columbus, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. During the World War he was prominent in all drives, especially those of the Red Cross.
His marriage to Anna Bartol occurred at Turkey Creek, Nebraska, April 27, 1904. Mrs. Walter was born at Shickley, Nebraska, October 28, 1881. Their children: Norma, born May 7, 1905, who married Harry Becker; Louetta, born March 5, 1907; Eugene, born February 28,1910; and Linas, born September 22, 1915. Residence: Shickley.
Victor Walter
Victor Walter, son of Joseph Martin and Kiotilda Marie (Hampl) Walter, was born at Crofton, Nebraska, February 14, 1884. His father, born in Zbirov, Bohemia, October 9, 1851, was, as a boy, apprenticed to the painter's trade there. After coming to America he engaged in farming until shortly before his death at Blyville (now Crofton). Joseph Walter, father of Joseph Martin Walter, was born in Cerovice, Bohemia, and was game warden of fisheries in Bohemia. Klotilda Marie Hampl was born in Seslove, Orkes, Kralovice, Bohemia, June 8, 1852, and resides in Knox County. Her mother was Marie Triner, born in Cerveny Zamek, Bohemia. She married at the age of seventeen and had twelve children. Her husband was a miller in Bohemia.
Educated in the rural schools near Blyville, Victor Walter has been a breeder of Hereford cattle, as well as a farmer for many years. When a boy he herded cattle over the unfenced prairies, and still recalls the devastating prairie fires and the roaming Indians. He remembers also something of the terrible blizzard of 1888.
On February 26, 1918, Mr. Walter was married to Agatha Evadna Svetc at West Point. She was born at Snyder, Nebraska, February 5, 1898. The Svetcs have been farmers for more than one hundred years and her mother's family includes many doctors and nurses. The family name is Brazda.
To Mr. and Mrs. Walter were born five children, Beatrice, born August 12, 1920; Stanley, born December 12, 1921; Milada, born August 5, 1923; Carol, born July 31, 1926; and Sterling, born March 5, 1928.
Mr. Walter is an independent voter. For many years he was a member of the board of directors of the Farmers Union in Crofton. In 1910, he was elected a member of the West Blyville School Board, and has since held that office continuously. On December 2, 1931, he was made a life member of the Nebraskana Society. He is affiliated with the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. His hobbies are reading, and collecting scenic cards and old coins. Residence: Crofton.
George Lawrence Walters
Born at North Manchester, Indiana, March 18, 1861, George Lawrence Walters has engaged in farming in Nebraska for the past forty-six years.
He is the son of Henry and Maria (Helm) Walters, the former born at Shippings, Pennsylvania, October 8, 1827. Henry Walters was a farmer, and faithful worker in the United Brethren Church, whose great-grandmother came from Hesse-Cassel, Germany, in the 1790's. His wife, Maria, was born at Shippings on July 4, 1829, and died at North Manchester on December 26, 1873. Her husband survived her until August 11, 1907.
George Lawrence Walters was graduated from public school in Wabash County, Indiana, in 1878. An independent in polities, he has held various township offices. He is affiliated with the Grace Evangelical Church at Hastings and is a member of the Nebraskana Society.
Of his marriage to Emma Coblenz there are eight children, all of whom are living: Blanche, born May 15, 1885, married Leonard F. Furgeson; Grace, born October 27, 1887, married William P. Sulzer; Rilla, born May 19, 1889, married J. Wyman Markin; Ralph H., born January 15, 1891, married Allameda Terhune; Carl J., born August 9, 1892, married Bernice Schmidt; Francis F., born April 21, 1894, married Florence Smith; Hazel, born August 9, 1897, married Merl McCoy; and Lawrence H., born November 2, 1899, is unmarried. Mrs. Walters was born at Springfield, Ohio, September 27, 1861.
Mr. Walters is fond of hiking, while his hobbies are gardening and fruitgrowing. Residence: Hastings.
William Ballou Wanner
On September 23, 1892, William B. Wanner was born at Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska. His father, Albert Gottlieb Wanner, who was born at Woodland, St. Joseph County, Indiana, December 2, 1865, and died at Falls City, June 1917, was a pharmacist. His ancestry was German.
Sarah Elizabeth (Easley) Wanner, his mother, was born in Halifax County, Virginia, May 3, 1867. She has been president of the Falls City Woman's Club at nine different times; is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Sorosis; the Rebekahs; and the Eastern Star.
His elementary education was received in the Falls City public schools, and later was a student for three years at the University of Nebraska, leaving school because of the illness of his father. At the present time he is owner and manager of Warmer's Drug Store at Falls City.
Mr. Wanner was first lieutenant in the home guards during the World War, and drilled, drafted and enlisted men over all of Richardson County. He is a member of the Nebraska State Pharmacists Association; the Red Cross; Chamber of Commerce; and the Rotary Club. He is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge No. 9, of which he has twice been Master; he has three times been High Priest of Eureka Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Masons. He was twice eminent commander of Mount Sinai Commandery No. 8, and is at the present time grand generalissimo of the Nebraska Grand Commandery. He was for five years local patron of Falls City Chapter No. 225 Order of Eastern Star, and is grand sentinel of the Grand Chapter of the order. He is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church, and the state V. M. C. A. His hobby is mechanics. Residence: Falls City.
Leroy Emmette Wantz
Leroy Emmette Wants, merchant and dairyman, was born at Elliot, Illinois, September 5, 1879, the son of Peter E. and Emma Elizabeth (Hall) Wantz. His father, a rancher, was born of German parentage at South Whitley, Indiana, November 20, 1854. His mother, whose American ancestry dates to the Revolution, was born at Anthens, Illinois, August 26, 1854.
Mr. Wantz attended the Johnstown High School and studied at business college for a year. He came to Nebraska more than 30 years ago and settled on a homestead claim where he built a sod house typical of that period in the middlewest. He owns a dairy and store at Johnstown, Nebraska, where he is active in all community affairs. He holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of America, the Odd Fellows, I. W. L. A., and the Rebekah Lodge. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society, is affiliated with the United Brethren Church of Johnstown, and for two terms has served as chairman of the village hoard.
Mr. Wantz held membership in the Indiana State Militia, Company F, Third Regiment, at one time, and later was a member of the Johnstown Home Guard. His favorite sport is baseball.
His marriage to Clara Elaine Martin occurred at Johnstown, October 12, 1907. Mrs. Wantz, who was a teacher before her marriage, was born at Delphos, Ohio, September 28, 1882. She is descended from the famed Green family of Revolutionary times. They have a daughter, Lois Elaine, born October 6, 1911, who has taught in the same school in Cherry County for the past three years. Residence: Johnstown.
Charles Ward
Charles Ward, a resident of Nebraska forty-seven years, was born in Woodford County, Illinois, January 29, 1856. He was the son of Charles and Catherine (Bainbridge) Ward, both natives of England, who came to
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America in 1851. Charles Ward, Sr., was born on March 3, 1823, and farmed for many years prior to his death at Western, Nebraska, December 8, 1900. Catherine Ward was born June 2, 1828 and died at Helvey, February 19, 1908.
Educated in public schools, Charles Ward, Jr., farmed for many years, and is now retired. He was married to Caroline Heinrich on February 10, 1881, in Woodford County, Illinois. Mrs. Ward, who was born in Henry County, Illinois, September 17, 1858, is of German descent.
In March, 1884, Mr. Ward started farming 2 miles north of Helvey, and at the present time the farm of 16 acres is in charge of George Ward, a son. George Ward, born February 5, 1884, is married to Louisa Ridder, they live on the home farm, and Roy Ward, born November 9, 1886, who is married to Jessie Olson, who lives on one of his fathers farms near Helvey, in Jefferson County. Myrtle Olive, born January 13, 1882, is married to Charles Beetley and they live in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Mr. Ward is independent in politics. He has been assessor in his ward for the past 6 years. He is not a member of any church, but is a firm believer in an hereafter. He enjoys smoking and visiting with his neighbors. Residence: Helvey.
Nellie Marguerite Ward
Born at Lincoln, Nebraska, April 28, 1890, Nellie Marguerite Ward is the daughter of Arthur William and Mary Jane (Kelly) Ward, the former of whom was born at Markesan, Wisconsin, January 30, 1855, and died at Omaha, May 11, 1926. Arthur William Ward was an architect and contractor of English descent. His wife, Mary Jane Kelly, was born at Goldburn, Canada, May 1, 1856, of Scotch, English and Irish ancestry. She is still living.
Nellie Marguerite Ward was educated in the public and high schools of Lincoln, received her B. Sc. in 1913, and her M. A. in 1915, from the University of Nebraska. Her scholastic honors include membership in Iota Sigma Pi, and she is the organizer of Gamma Pi Sigma.
During 1915-16 she was high school principal, and from 1916-18 was professor of science at Central College. From 1918-28 she was professor of science at Central College. From 191828 she was professor of chemistry at the University of Omaha, and since 1928, she has been head of the department of chemistry.
She is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, and a member of the Red Cross. Her professional organizations are the American Chemical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She is a member of the Nebraskana Society. Her favorite sports are golf and riding. Her hobbies are principally her home and mother. Residence: Lincoln.
Wylie Ray Ward
Wylie Ray Ward, educator and farmer of Nebraska, has been a lifelong resident of this state. He was born near Overton, Nebraska, December 28, 1892, the son of William Eddy and Martha Alice (Ray) Ward. His father, who was born at Eureka, Illinois, August 16, 1859, was a member of the county board for three years and served on the local school board for 13 years. His mother was born at Washington, Illinois, January 22, 1862. They are now residing at Overton, Nebraska.
Mr. Ward was graduated from the Overton High School in 1911, was graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in 1916, and studied at Nebraska Wesleyan University for a year. His fraternity in college was Alpha Zeta. He served as instructor in agronomy at the University of Nebraska, 1916-17, was engaged in government agricultural work as general organizer over the state, 1917, was district agriculture agent at Grand Island, 1918, and served as county agricultural agent, 1919-20 at Holdrege, Nebraska. He is now a farmer, hog raiser, and alfalfa grower near Overton.
He is a member of the Red Cross, is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Overton of which he has been Sunday school superintendent for six years. and holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Masonic Lodge.
On September 2, 1920, he was married at York, Nebraska, to Helen Mary Plumb. Mrs. Ward, who is a registered nurse, is a graduate of the Methodist Hospital at Omaha. She was born at Fairmont, Nebraska, February 11, 1894, and is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church and holds membership in the Order of Eastern Star. Residence: Overton.
Ellen Kinney Ware
Ellen Kinney Ware was born at Mount Vernon, Ohio, on July 25, 1841. John Fitch Kinney, her father, who was born at New Haven, Oswego County, New York, April 2, 1816, and died at Salt Lake City, Utah, August 16, 1902, was a lawyer and distinguished statesman in Utah. He served as county attorney in Iowa; was associate justice of the Supreme Court of Iowa; was chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court; and served as congressman from Utah. He was the son of Dr. Stephen Fitch Kinney and Abbey (Brockway) Kinney. His mother was the daughter of Rev. Thomas Clark Brockway, noted author, minister and poet. Eunice Lathrop, grandmother of John Fitch Kinney, was descended from Colonel Simon Lathrop who came to America from England in 1660, and settled in Virginia, where he was an outstanding figure in the colonial wars.
Hannah Dorothy (Hall) Kinney, mother of Ellen Kinney Ware, was born at Batavia, Genesee County, New York, November 12, 1816, and died at San Diego, California, May 1, 1895. She was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Chapin) Hall whose ancestry was English. Samuel Hall was captain of the Militia during the War of 1812.
Mrs. Ware was educated in the private schools of the south, and was graduated with honors from Virginia Female Institute, now called Stewart's Hall, in 1858. Since that date she has lived in Nebraska with the exception of several winters spent in California. She has always been an enthusiastic admirer of Nebraska, and has written articles on the early history of the state and various biographical papers for numerous societies and newspapers.
Her marriage to Jasper Anderson Ware was solemnized at Nebraska City, on October 10, 1861. Mr. Ware, who was born at Trenton, Kentucky, March 5, 1831, was a merchant, broker, and banker. He was the son of Edmond and Louisa Virginia (Anderson) Ware, and was descended from Nicholas Merriwether. Major Anderson of Fort Sumter fame, was also an ancestor. He died at Nebraska City, November 20, 1900. Four children were born to this union, three of whom are living. They are: Florence, who married Richard Smith Hall, was a student at Brownell Hall where she was awarded the scholarship medal and made the valedictory address. She died October 26, 1924. Ellen became a prominent teacher, and married Martin Schmaus. Grace Louise, was a teacher and studied music abroad. Norton, who is a civil engineer, was graduated from the University of Nebraska where he was made a member of Sigma Xi, honorary fraternity. He married Lola Wilson.
Mrs. Ware is a charter member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Otoe Chapter, and during the World War was active in the work of the Red Cross. She is vitally interested in child welfare; is a member of the Associated Charities; and has been active in Woman's Club work. She has been a life member of the St. Mary's Episcopal Church at Nebraska City, where she has always taken part in all church affairs.
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Republican. Her hobbies are reading, and the study of astronomy and history. As a girl her favorite sport was horseback riding. Residence: Nebraska City.
Samuel Delno Wareham
A pioneer farmer in Nebraska, Samuel Delno Wareham was born at Lowden, Iowa, November 12, 1871, the son of James and Sarah Melinda (Clayton) Wareham. He moved to Plum Creek, Nebraska, at the age of three. His father, who was a farmer and a soldier in the Civil War, was born in Pennsylvania, December 18, 1843, and died at Cozud, Nebraska, February 11, 1923; his ancestry was Irish.
Mr. Wareham attended a country school near Cozad. He was a farmer in Dawson County, near Cozad for many years, is an inventor and owns a blacksmith shop at Cozad. He has been chief and assistant fire chief for the past 20 years, is a member of the Cozad Chamber of Commerce, is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Cozad, and holds membership in the Woodmen of the World. His favorite sport is hunting.
Of his marriage to Nellie Lewis three children were born: Glenn, who married Mary Kinnan; Elton; and George. He is now married to Carrie Elizabeth Boyd, who was at Pomona, Missouri, and attended school at Kansas City, Missouri. The following children were born to the second marriage: Deino, January 7, 1922; Boyd, October 27, 1925; and David, April 12, 1930. Mr. Wareham is a Democrat. Residence: Cozad.
Fred C. Warnemunde
Born at Plau, Germany, March 13, 1891, Fred C. Warnemunde is the son of Fred C. and Ida M. (Sellman) Warnemunde. His father who was a farmer, was born at Stettin, Germany, October 12, 1861. His mother was born at Plau, February 17, 1863.
Mr. Warnemunde attended grade and parochial school, and from 1910 to 1912 was a student at Fremont Normal School. He was a manager for the Nye Schneider & Fowler Company of Fremont, Nebraska, from 1912-15 at Clinton & Washington, Nebraska, and was manager of the F. H. Gilchrist Lumber Company at Oconto, Nebraska, 1915-18. From 1918-20 he was assistant cashier of the Oconto State Bank and of the Lexington State Bank. Since May, 1920, he has been owner of an insurance, real estate and loan business at Lexington, Nebraska.
He is a member of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, is a director of the Red Cross, and is president of the board of education. He served as mayor of Lexington, Nebraska, 1925-26, and is past president and past secretary of the Kiwanis Club of Lexington. He is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church, serving as elder 10 years and holding membership in its various service branches; and holds membership in the Nebraska State Association of Insurance Agents and the National Association of Insurance Agents. His fraternal organizations are: Thistle Lodge Number 61 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, (master in 1928); Tyrian Chapter No. 29 Royal Arch Masons; Mt. Hebron Commandery No. 12, Knights Templar; Tehama Temple of the Shrine of Hastings, Nebraska; and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of which he is a past noble grand.
On December 2, 1914, he was married to Olga Marie Rohwer at Rushville, Nebraska. Mrs. Warnemunde was born at Rushville, August 19, 1890. They have three children: Fred, born November 30, 1916; Ruth, born August 1, 1919; and Helen, born March 11, 1927.
Mr. Warnemunde's social club is the Lexington Country Club and his sports include golfing, football, and baseball. His hobby is reading. Residence: Lexington. (Photograph in Album).
Charles Joseph Warner
Charles Joseph Warner, prominent Lancaster County farmer, was born at Waverly, Nebraska, March 29, 1875, son of John and Christine (Magnuson) Warner. His father, born at Kisa, Sweden, December 21, 1842, died at Waverly on July 17, 1930. His mother, born at Ingatorp, Sweden, on June 16, 1838, died at Waverly on January 21, 1913.
Mr. Warner attended school in district No. 92 of Lancaster County until June, 1891, was a student at Luther College, Wahoo, 1892 and 1893, and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska in 1899. In 1900 he studied law at the University of Nebraska, and in 1902 at Columbia University, Washington, D. C.
A Republican, Mr. Warner served ten terms in the Nebraska legislature, an unequalled record in Nebraska. During 1901, 1903 and 1906 he was state representative from Lancaster County, and 1919, 1921, 1923, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1931 served as state senator.
An extensive landowner and farmer, he is president also of the Lancaster County Bank and of the Prairie Home Co-operative Elevator Company, president of the Board of Education of Waverly Consolidated Schools and a member of the Parent Teachers Association.
On December 9, 1914, Mr. Warner was united in mar-mariage (sic) to Esther Anderson at Lincoln. Mrs. Warner, a student at Nebraska Wesleyan, was a teacher prior to marriage. She was born at Virginia, Illinois, January 12, 1891, and is a former president of the Havelock Woman's Club. There are two children, Charles Leland, born January 14, 1922; and Phillip Jerome, born November 23, 1927.
Mr. Warner participated in all civilian projects during the World War. He is a member of the Congregational Church, the Red Cross, the Lincoln Kiwanis and University Clubs. He is a Scottish Rite Mason and Knight Templar, a Modern Woodman of America, and Odd Fellow and a member of the Vikings, and The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Waverly. (Photograph in Album).
Edwin Carlos Warner
Edwin Carlos Warner was born at Tremont, Illinois, May 8, 1863, the son of pioneer settlers of Madison County, Nebraska. His father, Hiram Warner, who was prominent in the early history of his community, was born at Canton, New York, August 4, 1839, and died at Warnerville, Nebraska, October 8, 1912; he was a farmer and merchant, and served for three years in the Union Army during the Civil War; he was descended from ancestors who came to America in the Mayflower in 1620. Rosalthe Lydia (Amsbary) Warner, mother of Edwin Warner, was born at Longs Landing, Virginia, June 6, 1839, and died at Warnerville, March 14, 1931; her ancestors were among the original English settlers of Virginia.
Mr. Warner attended the public schools and was graduated from the Illinois State Normal School in 1886. He was a public school teacher for five years, was cashier of the Tremont Bank at Tremont, Illinois for two years, and in 1887 helped to found the town of Warnerville. He engaged in a general merchandise business at Warnerville until 1894, was in the Railway Mail Service from 1891 to 1918, and since 1918 has farmed near Warnerville. At this time he is a member of the local school board. His chief recreations are golf and reading.
He was united in marriage with Lillie Belle Ashby at Onarga, Illinois, October 19, 1887. Mrs. Warner, who was a descendant of John RoIf and Pocahontas of colonial fame, was born at Indianola, Illinois, August 30, 1865, and died at Norfolk, June 17, 1929. Five children were born to their marriage: Edward H., November 3, 1888, who married Hazel Head; Marilla, June 2, 1890, who mar-
