The Family of Jens and Engel Maria (PAULSEN) PEDERSEN
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16__Jens PEDERSEN
     b.  c1799, Probably N. Snede, Skanderborg Co, Denmark     See Maps
     child of:  Peter (Peder) ? & ? (?) ?
     d.  14 Oct 1858, Uldum, Vejle Co, Denmark
     Buried:  Probably Denmark

     m.  Probably Denmark

 17__Inger Marie PAULSEN (PAULSDATTER)
     b.  Baptized 19 Jun 1808, Uldum, Vejle Co, Denmark     See Maps
     child of:  Paul & Maren (CHRISTENSDATTER) HYRUP
     d.  11 Feb 1846, Uldum, Vejle Co, Denmark
     Buried:  Probably Denmark

Other Marriages:
Jens m2.  1846     Ane JORGENSDATTER

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1930 U.S. Census, Washington Co, NE, Blair Twp, Enum Dist 89-3, Sheet 11A, Supervisor's Dist 3, Enumerated on 5-6, 10 May 1930 by Nellie Brumbaugh,  Dwelling 234/Family 235.
JENSEN, Peter   Head   Owns, Read/Write? Y  Speak English? Y  Veteran?  No
                       M  W  84  Widower  b.  Den Father/Mother:  Den State 07  Country 07  Nativity V
                       Language:  Danish  Immigrated 1884  Naturalized

1885 Washington County Census.  Blair.
     Christ JENSEN, 41
     Elsey, 44
     Peter, 10
     Mary, 8
     Annie, 5
     Emma, 3

1885 Washington County Census.  Lincoln Township.
     Peter JENSEN, 56
     Sophia, 38
     Herman, 7
     Henry, 5
     John, 3

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Source:  The Family of Soren and Anne Sine (PETERSEN) JENSEN 1842-1974; Washington County Marriage Records, Blair, Washington County, NE Court House.

Children (with Inger) (Order is probable but uncertain due to unknown birthdates of children):
16.1  Johanna JENSEN (JENSDOTTER)     b.  10 Aug 1833
16.2  Poline "Lena" JENSEN (JENSDOTTER)     b.  16 Feb 1838     d.  30 Apr 1909    Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot: Blk 2, Lot 33, Sp 3)
         m.  Peter JEPPESEN     b.  31 Jan 1831     d.  14 Dec 1918     Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot: Blk 2, Lot 33, Sp 4)
         Children:  James JEPPESEN    b.  20 Oct 1873    d.  16 Mar 1891     Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot: Blk 2, Lot 33, Sp 1)
                        Andrew E. JEPPESEN    b.  1 Oct 1878, NE     d.  17 Oct 1908    Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot: Blk 3, Lot 43, Sp 5) (obituary)
                        m1.  Jan 1898, Washington Co, NE     Anna H. ROSENBAUM     b.  30 Jan 1879, Orum, Washington Co, NE     d.  13 May 1966, Fremont, Dodge Co, NE   (obituary)
                                Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot: Blk 3, Lot 43, Sp 3)
                                child of:  Wilhelm Bernhardt (1838-1885) & Helene Berthilda (1842-1914) (WEINBRANDT) ROSENBAUM
                        Children:   James William JEPPESEN     b.  12 Apr 1900, Kennard, Washington Co, NE    d.  12 Feb 1919, Seward, Seward Co, NE  (obituary)
                                        Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Blk 3, Sec 43, Sp 1)
                                        Inez JEPPESEN     b.  5 Apr 1902    d.  29 Dec 1996    Buried:  Arlington Cemetery, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Sec 1B, Lot 2)
                                        m.  10 Jun 1925, Blair, Washington Co, NE      Leslie M. FRENCH    b.  18 Jul 1903, Arlington, Washington Co, NE    
                                              d.  20 Oct 1988, Arlington, Washington Co, NE  (obituary)      Buried:  Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Sec 1B, Lot 2) 
                                              child of:  Clarence & Lena (MENKING) FRENCH
                                        Children:  Ina Deane FRENCH    b.  11 Oct 1930, Arlington, Washington Co, NE    d.  22 Sep 2008, Fremont, Dodge Co, NE
                                                       Buried:  Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Washington Co, NE
                                                       m.  10 Jun 1951, Arlington, Washington Co, NE     Loran G. ROGERS     b.  24 Nov 1930    d.  29 Sep 2005
                                                             Buried:  Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Sec 1B, Lot 2)
                                        Opal Loraine JEPPESEN     b.  21 Feb 1904, Washington Co, NE      d.  3 May 1986, Washington Co, NE  (obituary)
                                        Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Blk 3, Lot 43, Sp 2)
                                        Irma JEPPESEN     b.  19 Jan 1906, Kennard, Washington Co, NE     d.  28 May 1989, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (obituary)
                                        Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Blk 3, Lot 44, Sp 3)
                                        m.  2 Jun 1934, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE     Harold MISFELDT     b.  7 Apr 1909, Washington, Washington Co, NE   
                                              d.  8 May 1986, Blair, Washington Co, NE   (obituary)    Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Blk 3, Lot 44, Sp 4)
                                              child of:  Henry & Maggie (?) MISFELDT
                                        Children:  Sue Ann MISFELDT    b.  22 Aug 1942    d.  22 Aug 1942    Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Blk 3, Lot 44, Sp 5)
                                        Milo JEPPESEN     b.  5 Feb 1908, Washington Co, NE     d.  30 Jan 1995, Blair, Washington Co, NE    Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Washington Co, NE
                                        m.  Velma A. RUWE     b.  22 Feb 1911, Washington Co, NE     d.  10 Sep 2010, Blair, Washington Co, NE    Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Washington Co, NE   (obituary)
                                              child of:  Otto (1883-1959) & Anna (1888-1973) (LALLMAN) RUWE
                                        Children:  Milo V. JEPPESEN
                                                        m.  Marian ?
                                                        Janice JEPPESEN
                                                        m.  Robert BECK
                                                        Children  Robert BECK      d.  <2010
                                                                       Rodney BECK     d.  <2010
                                m2.  16 Jun 1919      Hans JORGENSEN     b.  12 Dec 1881, Stroby Prafte, Denmark    d.  7 Jun 1958, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (obituary)
                                        Buried:  Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington Co, NE  (Plot: Blk 3, Lot 43, Sp 4)
16.3  Else Christine JENSEN (JENSDOTTER)   b.  3 Jul 1842 (?)  Can't be correct - see 16.4
16.4  Soren JENSEN     b.  3 Aug 1842, Vejle Co, Denmark     d.  23 Jun 1917, Blair Twp, Washington Co, NE     (see #8/9)

Maren Marie JENSEN (JENSEDOTTER)     b.  4 Jul 1835
16.5  George JOHNSON (?)  [either it should be JENSEN or it might be a brother-in-law]
Children (with Ane):
16.6  Inger Marie JENSEN (JENSDOTTER)
16.7  Jorgen JENSEN
16.8  Peter JENSEN (Twin)
16.9  Anton JENSEN (Twin)

Synopsis:

• Obituary.  Blair Tribune.  Andrew E. JEPPESEN.  14 Oct 1908.  Andrew JASPERSEN [sic] was taken to the hospital at Omaha to undergo an operation for pus on the brain.  We heard on the streets yesterday that the operation had been performed and that the doctors found water on the brain and that Mr. JASPERSON [sic] would soon be home with his family and everybody will be glad.     21 Oct 1908  A.E. JEPPERSON [sic] of Kennard, who was operated on at an Omaha hospital, died Saturday evening.  The body was taken to Kennard Sunday for burial.  Mr. JEPPERSON [sic] was thirty years old and married.     23 Oct 1908.  Andrew JEEPESEN Answered Call.  It is with hearts subdued, and feelings of profoundest sympathy for the bereaved family that we are gathered here this afternoon, to give Christian burial to the mortal remains of our well-known and highly esteemed fellow citizen, Andrew E. JEPPESEN, who entered upon this life October 1st, 1878, and fell asleep in death in St. Joseph's hospital, Omaha October 17th, 1908, aged 30 years and 16 days.  A man of splendid physique, robust constitution; excellent health with apparently a strong hold on life, up to the beginning of July this year, when it became known that he was seriously afflicted.  Since then everything the best medical skill could advise, or loving hearts and hands do, has been done against the disease a hard battle was fought.  But today a loving wife, five children, an aged father and mother, one sister, with many relatives, friends, and neighbors mourn and weep his early translation to the life beyond the tomb.  In early life Mr. JEPPERSEN [sic] was baptized and confirmed in the faith and privileges of the gospel of Jesus Christ, by the Lutheran church; and from that ever precious gospel we today draw that comfort and consolation; and rest our hopes for the better life which enables us to sorrow not, even as others who have no hope for Jesus Christ, the world's Redeemer has spoken saying, I am the Resurrection and the Life, whosoever believeth in me shall never die.  To the home under the shadow of this sore bereavement of husband and father.  This aged father and mother with the sister under the sense of great personal loss of only son and brother, we extend our profoundest sympathy and pray that in this dark hour, the light of God's love may beam upon your hearts, and that your souls may be filled with sweet, sufficient, sustaining grace.  Multitudes which none can number, Like the stars in glory stand, Clothed in white apparel, holding Palms of victory in their hands.  A.J.W.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A.J. WARNE officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased.  The casket was covered with the most beautiful floral designs loving fingers ever wrought.  The music rendered was such as to soften all hearts and moisten all eyes.  At the close of the services one of the largest funeral processions ever witnessed in Kennard followed the funeral car to our silent city.  Cark to Thanks - Words cannot express the sense of gratitude we have for Dr. PRUNER, Mr. A.F. SCHAFE, M.E. choir, the pastor and many friends for floral offerings and all those to tendered so freely their valuable aid and sympathy in the sickness and death of our dear one.  Mrs. A.E. JEPPESEN and family.  Infor provided by Dixie LAMBERT, Sextion at Kennard Cemetery - Aug. 22, 2015.

• Obituary.  Blair Pilot.  1 Mar 1916.  Mrs. Joanna JENSEN FROM died at the home of George ELIASSEN, where she was boarding, at noon Sunday, Feb. 27th and the funeral was held at the Adventist church at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  Elder W. H. SHERRIG, of Omaha, officiating.  Burial was in the Blair cemetery.  She was born in Uldom, Denmark, August 10th, 1833 and was therefore 82 years, 6 months and 17 days old at the time of death.  She came to this country in 1891 and settled near Orum, where she was married to John FROM a year later.  Owing to her condition from asthma she came to this city about ten years ago and Mr. FROM  went to make his home with his son, Knute, of Newman Grove where he died about a year ago.  Death came to her while sitting in her chair, but it was not unwelcome, owing to her condition, her age and her faith in a future life.  She accepted the Adventist faith in 1880 and has lived a devoted Christian life ever since.  She leaves one full brother, Soren JENSEN, of this city, one half sister, Mrs. Jorgen JORGENSEN, of Omaha, and two half brothers, Anton JENSEN, of Magnolia, Ia., and George JOHNSON, of Waterloo, Neb.

• Obituary.  Blair Enterprise.  3 Mar 1916.  Mrs. Hannah FROM Dead.  Mrs. Hannah FROM departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 27, at noon, aged 83 years.  She had been a great sufferer from asthma for a number of years a sudden attack of this trouble caused her death.  She had been in her usual health until a few hours preceding dissolution.  Deceased had been a resident of Washington county for 46 years, coming here with her husband in 1870 and locating on a farm near where the Orum store is not located.  Her husband, John FROM, died a number of years ago and since that time she has boarded with different friends, making her home with Mrs. ELLISEN, in Dexterville, at the time of her death.  She has one son, Peter, his whereabouts not known, but when his mother last heard of him, he was in the state of Wyowing [sic].  Beside this son, she leaves a sister, Jurgensen, of Omaha; two brothers, Soren JENSEN of Blair, Anton JENSEN of Modale, Ia., and one half brother, George JOHNSON, of Waterloo, Nebr.  Funeral services were held at the Adventist hcurch [sic], Tuesday afternoon, the sermon being preached in both the Danish and the English languages, by Elder W.H. SHARRIG, of Omaha.  A large number of friends from Kennard and Oruum [sic] and Blair were present.  Interment was made in Blair cemetery.  J.P. JENSEN, guardian of Mrs. FROM, has instituted a search for the son by sending advertisements for him to several western newspapers.  There is a twenty acre farm at Orum and some other property belonging to her estate.

• Obituary.  Find-A-Grave.  Feb 1919.  James William JEPPESEN was born April 12, 1900 at the farm home 2 miles west of Kennard.  Died at the home of Henry GRAFF at Seward, Neb. Feb 12, 1919, at 11:10 of spinal meningitis, age 18 yrs 10 mo.  He was baptized in infancy and confirmed at the age of 14 in Danish Lutheran Church of Kennard.  James was attending the University State Farm at Lincoln and going to visit a friend at Seward on Saturday and was suddenly taken ill in the evening.  He became unconscious on the following day and remained so until death.  He leaves to mourn his death, his mother, a step-father, three sisters and one brother.  All were at his bedside at the time of his death.  His father preceded him 10 years ago last October.  So many have spoken words of praise of this young man that we scarcely know what virtues or tributes here to pay him.  The gorgeous display of the floral designs contributed from the school children and his many, many friends speak louder than words.  The funeral services were conducted from the M.E. Church, scripture was found in St. Luke 22:42--"Not my will, but thine be done."  It was a large funeral considering it was while the worst snow storm in 20 years.  Card of Thanks.  We wish in this way to extend our deepest thanks to our friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother.  Thanks to the? and comforting words, the choir and for the many beautiful floral offerings.  We expecially wish to thank those who helped clear the roads of snow.  Mr. & Mrs. Hans JORGENSEN and family.

• Obituary.  Blair Newspaper, Jun 1958.  Hans JORGENSEN.  Funeral services for 76 year old Hans JORGENSEN, Kennard, who died at his home Saturday morning, will be held Tuesday at ? o'clock at the Kennard Methodist Church, the Rev. Henry KLEINERT, Fremont, officiating.  Interment to follow in Kennard Cemetery.  Mr. JORGENSEN is survived by his wife, Anna; three daughters, Mrs. Leslie FRENCH (Inez), Arlington; Mrs. Harold MISFELDT (Irma) Kennard, and Opal JEPPESEN, Kennard; one son, Milo JEPPESEN, Blair; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one brother, Jens JORGENSEN, Denmark; half-brother, Pete PETERSEN, Harrison, Nebraska.  Mr. JORGENSEN was born December 12, 1881, at Stroby Prafte, Denmark and came to America at the age of 19 years.  He attended Dana College.  On January 16, 1919, he married Mrs. Anna JEPPESEN.  They farmed two miles west of Kennard until they retired in 1944 and moved in Kennard.  Pallbearers:  Harry LARSEN, Fred and Elmer ANDREASEN, Albert SWANSON, Gustav KAHNK and Andrew SORENSEN.  The Bendorf Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

• Obituary.  Blair Pilot, 16 May 1966.  Mrs. Anna JORGENSEN, 86 years of age of Kennard, died Friday evening at the Dodge County Hospital.  The Bendorf Funeral Home states that services have been tentatively set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kennard Methodist Church.  Mrs. JORGENSEN is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Leslie FRENCH of Kennard, Miss Opal JEPPESEN of Kennard and Mrs. Harold MISFELDT of Kennard; and a son, Milo JEPPESEN, of Blair.  A complete obituary will appear in The Enterprise.  Blair Enterprise, 19 May 1966.  Kennard - Services for Mrs. Anna JEPPESEN JORGENSEN, 86, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church in Kennard.  Rev. Elvin H. BRATTON officiated.  Mrs. JORGENSEN died at the Dodge County Community Hospital Friday evening.  She was born July 30, 1879, northwest of Blair, near Orum, Nebraska.  She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Woman's Society of Christian Service.  She was married to Andrew E. JEPPESEN January, 1898, and located on a farm west of Kennard.  A son, James passed away in 1919 at the age of 18.  Other survivors are (Inex [sic]) Mrs. Leslie FRENCH, Arlington; Opal JEPPESEN at home; (Irma) Mrs. Harold MISFELDT, Kennard; Milo JEPPESEN of Blair; 4 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  Mr. JEPPESEN passed away October 17, 1908.  She married Hans JORGENSEN January 16, 1919.  They retired from the farm in 1945 and moved to Kennard.  Mr. JORGENSEN passed away June 7, 1958.  Interment was in the Kennard Cemetery.

• Obituary.  Blair Newspaper.  May 1986.  Harold MISFELDT.  Funeral services for Harold MISFELDT, 77, who died May 8, 1986, at the Blair Memorial Community Hospital, were held Saturday, May 10, at Grace United Methodist Church in Kennard.  Rev. Debra TOMPSETT officiated and burial was in the Kennard Cemetery.  MISFELDT was born April 7, 1909, the son of Henry and Maggie MISFELDT of Washington.  He attended Mattes School.  He married Irma JEEPESEN on June 2, 1934, in Omaha.  The couple lived in Washington for nine years while MISFELDT was a truck driver.  In 1944 he and his wife moved to a farm north west of Kennard, where they lived until his death.  He retired from farming in 1974 and in 1980 he suffered the first of two strokes.  On April 2, 1986, he suffered another stroke before his death.  Survivors include his wife Irma, of Kennard; two brothers, George of Fremont and Howard of Billings, Montana; and three sisters, Ellen RICHTER of Lomita, California, Helen MISFELDT of Long Beach, California, and Mrs. Richard (Mae) ANDREWS of Omaha.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Dale and Henrietta.  Pallbearers were Jack LORSCH, John LORSCH, George LUND, Howard CHRISTENSEN, Henry KROEGER and LeRoy McCANN.  Organist was Sheri MATZEN and vocalist was Melvin MISFELDT.  Campbell Funeral Home of Blair was in charge of arrangements.

• Obituary.  Find-A-Grave.  May 1986.  Opal JEPPESEN.  Services for Opal Loraine JEPPESEN, 82, who died Saturday, May 3, 1986, will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Kennard.  Rev. Debra TOMPSETT will officiate and burial will be in the Kennard Cemetery.  Miss JEPPESEN was born February 21, 1904, the daughter of Andrew and Anna JEPPESEN on a farm two miles west of Kennard.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.  She moved from the farm into Kennard with her mother and step-father in September, 1945.  Miss JEPPESEN attended Kennard Public School and later worked in Denver.  She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.  Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Leslie (Inez) FRENCH of Arlington and Mrs. Harold (Irma) MISFELDT of Kennard; one brother, Milo L. JEPPESEN of Blair; three nieces and one nephew and many cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James; and her stepfather, Hans JORGENSEN.  Pallbearers will be Londo AUCH, Larry ROGERS, Lane ROGERS, Rollie JEPPESEN, Russell JEPPESEN and Richard BECK.  Organist will be Clare COWING and vocalist will be Melvin MISFELDT.  Campbell Funeral Home of Blair is in charge of arrangements.  Information provided by Dixie LAMBERT, Sexton, Kennard Cemetery, on Aug. 22, 2015.

• Obituary.  Blair Newspaper, Oct 1988.  Leslie M. FRENCH, 85, died on Oct. 20, 1988, at his home in Arlington.  Mr. FRENCH was the former owner and operator of the French Service Station and Oil Company at Arlington.  Leslie FRENCH was born on July 18, 1908, in the rural Arlington Area where he lived his entire life.  On June 10, 1925, Leslie FRENCH was united in marriage to Inez JEPPESEN, formerly of Kennard, in a ceremony held in Blair.  Mr. FRENCH was a member of the Arlington Community Church and the Hiram Masonic Lodge Number 52 A.F. and A.M. at Arlington.  He received his 50 year pin in 1985.  Mr. FRENCH was a Washington County Supervisor for 22 years as well as serving on the Arlington Town Board.  He also was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Arlington School Board and a former member of the Arlington Volunteer Fire Department.  Mr. FRENCH was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lena (MENKING) FRENCH; sisters, Hazel LUDWIG, Cora PLUGGE, Myrtle MARTSON, Edith JOHNSON, and Emma NONEMAKER; brothers, Clarence, Helley, Everett and Harley FRENCH.  Leslie FRENCH is survived by his wife Inez, two daughters, Mrs. Duane (Nila) CHAPPELEAR and Mrs. Loren (Ina Deane) ROGERS both of Arlington; a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Viola) NORSKOV of Papillion; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  Services for Leslie FRENCH were held on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Arlington Community church.  The Rev. Robert B. SAUNDERS officiated.  Masonic graveside services were conducted by members of Hiram Masonic Lodge Number 52 A.F. and A.M. of Arlington.  Pallbearers were his grandsons, Douglas, Mark, and Tom CHAPPELEAR, Larry, Lynn and Lane ROGERS and Londo AUCH.  Burial was at the Arlington Cemetery.  Memorials have been established in his name at the Arlington Community Church.  Funeral arrangements were handled by Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington.  Funeral leaflet:  In Memory of Leslie M. FRENCH:  July 18, 1903, Arlington, Nebraska; October 20, 1988, Arlington, Nebraska.  Funeral Services 2 p.m. Monday, October 24, 1988 Arlington Community Church, Arlington, Nebraska.  Officiating:  The Rev. Robert SAUNDERS; Organist:  Mrs. Ruby HOUSE; Soloist:  Mr. Dennis PAULSEN; Selections:  "How Great Thou Art"; "Amazing Grace"; Pallbearers:  Douglas CHAPPELEAR, Larry ROGERS, Mark CHAPPELEAR, Lynn ROGERS, Tom CHAPPELEAR, Lane ROGERS, Londo AUCH: Masonic graveside services conducted by Hiram Lodge #52 A.F.&A.M.:  Interment:  Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Nebraska.  Arrangements by Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, Arlington, Nebraska.

• Obituary.  Blair Newspaper, May 1989.  Irma MISFELDT.  Funeral services for Irma MISFELDT will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at the Kennard Methodist Church with burial in the Kennard Cemetery.  Irma JEPPESEN MISFELDT, 83, died at her farm home northwest of Kennard on May 28, 1989, the same farm home where she was born on January 19, 1906.  She attended Kennard School, graduating in 1924.  She also attended Midland College, Omaha University and the University of Colorado.  She taught school for ten years at Brewster, Washington, and Underwood (near Peony Park) schools.  Irma married Harold MISFELDT on Jun 2, 1934.  They celebrated their Golden Anniversary in 1984.  Harold preceded her in death on May 8, 1986.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Kennard.  After she was married she became a member of the Kennard Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women for 40 years.  They lived in Washington, Nebraska for nine years before moving to the family farm northwest of Kennard in 1944.  She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Leslie FRENCH, Arlington, a brother Milo JEPPESEN of Blair; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; mother Mrs. Anna ROSENBAUM JORGENSEN; father, Andrew JEPPESEN; step father, Hans JORGENSEN; a brother, James; and a sister, Opal.

• Obituary.  Blair Pilot Tribune, 12 Sep 2010.  Velma A. (RUWE) JEPPESEN, 99, of Blair, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair with burial in the Blair Cemetery.  Velma RUWE was born Feb. 22, 1911, in rural Washington County to Otto and Anna (LALLMAN) RUWE.  She attended Summer Grade School and graduated from Blair High School.  On Feb. 23, 1933, she married Milo L. JEPPESEN in Blair.  They farmed west of Kennard and moved into Blair in 1948.  Mrs. JEPPESEN spent many years doing interior decorating in homes throughout the area.  She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.  She taught Sunday School for several years, was a member of the Ladies Aide and wrote the old history of the church for their Centennial Celebration.  She was an active participant in both the Washington County and State Fairs, where she won several ribbons for her exhibits in clothing and flowers.  She was the oldest exhibitor at the State Fair in 2009 and oldest exhibitor at the Washington County Fair in 2009 and 2010.  She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Milo V. and Marian JEPPESEN of Decatur; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Robert BECK of Louisville; seven grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Milo L.; two grandchildren, Robert and Rodney BECK; sister, Dorothy RUWE; and brother Raymond RUWE.  Campbell-Aman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

• 1885 Washington County Census, Lincoln Township:
       George JOHNSON, 35  Richland 22 Township
       Lillie, 14
       Dolee (Dolce?), 12
       Lucinda, 9
       Elley, 7
       Mack, 5
       Frank CALDWELL, 30, hired hand

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16.1__Johanna "Hannah" Maria JENSEN (JENSDOTTER)     
     b.  10 Aug 1833, Uldom, Denmark     See Maps
     child of:  Jens & Engel Maria (PAULSEN) JENSEN  
     d.  27 Feb 1916, Blair, Washington County, NE
     Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (4/3/7)  Go to Tombstones       

     m.  1 Mar 1872, Lincoln Precinct, Washington County, NE 

16.1s__John A. FROM
     b.  13 Oct 1833, Isle of Fyer, Denmark
     child of: Andros Hansen and Maria (JENSEN) FROM
     d.  26 Jan 1914, Newman Grove, Platte County, NE
     Buried:  Hope Cemetery, Newman Grove, Platte Co, NE (Plot: R-2)

Other Marriages:  None

Children:
16.1a  Mary FROM     b.  1 May 1873, NE    d.  17 Nov, 1910   Buried:  Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery, Orum, Washington Co, NE (Plot:  Row G, #17)
           m.  20 Feb 1891, Washington Co, NE      Ole "Ollie" CORNELIUS     b.  3 Mar 1869, Norway    d.  30 Mar 1958, Petaluma, Sonoma Co, CA
                 child of:  Martin & ? (?) CORNELIUS
           Children:  Jens "James" CORNELIUS    b.  4 Dec 1892, NE     d.  15 Feb 1956, Sonoma, Sonoma Co, CA
                          Buried:  Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co, CA  (Plot:  Sec V, Site 227)  (Insc:  ELEC 2C  US NAVY  WWI)  (see Find-A-Grave info)
                           m.  6 June 1923, Washington Co, NE      Kathryn Caroline MEYER     b.  18 Feb 1899, NE    d.  12 Jul 1982, Sonoma, Sonoma Co, CA
                                 Buried:  Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co, CA  (Plot:  Sec V, Site 227)
                                 child of:  Paul (1866-1945) & Emma (1868-1929) (KELLERMAN) MEYER
                          Children:  Mary Katherine CORNELIUS    b.  5 Jun 1928, Sonoma Co, CA     d.  31 Mar 1998, Sonoma Co, CA
                                         m.   (div Mar 1971)      Donald D. ARNETT
                          Niels CORNELIUS    b. 19 Jul 1895, NE    d.  3 Apr 1950    Buried:  Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co, NE
                          m.  8 May 1919, Washington Co, NE    Jessie Jean HURLBURT      b.  20 Jan 1899    d.  20 Oct 1979    
                                Buried:  Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co, NE
                          Children:  Marion O. CORNELIUS    b.  28 Nov 1919, Orum, Washington Co, NE    d.  4 Nov 2005,  Fremont, Dodge Co, NE
                                         Buried:  Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co, NE
                                         m.  Edwin W. NELSON Sr.     b.  1 Dec 1915, NE    d.  29 Dec 1983, Fremont, Dodge Co, NE
                                               Buried:  Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co, NE
                                         Children:  Edwin W. NELSON Jr
                                         Elmer W. CORNELIUS     b.  c1922, NE
                                         Dorothy Jane CORNELIUS    b.  c1924, NE
                                         m.  Oct 1944      John J. BEDNARZ    b.  c1924
                                         Maxine Avis CORNELIUS     b.  c1926, NE
                                         Alfred Wayne (Wayne A.) CORNELIUS    b.  c1928, NE
                                         Vernon James CORNELIUS    b.  27 Feb 1931, Wahoo, Saunders Co, NE     d.  12 May 2004, Escondido, San Diego Co, CA
                                         Buried:  Fort Rosencrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Deigo Co, CA  (Insc:  SFC US ARMY, Korea, Vietnam)
                          Martin CORNELIUS     b.  Apr 1898, NE    d.  11 Sep 1900 
                          Buried:  Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery, Orum, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Row G, #17)
                          Merton CORNELIUS    b.  23 Dec 1902, NE     d.  Nov 1999    
                          Buried:  24 Nov 1999  Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE  (Plot:  Sec GS, Lot 289, Gr 1)
                          m.  Pearl Mae RASMUSSEN     b.  10 Dec 1899, Washington Co, NE    d.  2 Mar 1993, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE   
                                Buried:  Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE  (Plot:  Sec GS, Lot 289, Gr 2)
                                child of:  Chris (1866-1950) & Emma Zetta (1874-1859) (NEFF) RASMUSSEN
                          Children:  Marilyn CORNELIUS     b.  c1930, Washington Co, NE
                                         Mary CORNELIUS    b.  c1932, NE
                                         Donna CORNELIUS    b.  c1935, NE
                                         Ruth CORNELIUS    b.  c1940, CA
                         August CORNELIUS   b/d. 1901  Buried:  Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery, Orum, Washington Co, NE  (Plot:  Row G)
                m2.  Kittie LYNES MILLER    d.  17 Nov 1944, Petaluma, Sonoma Co, CA
                        child of:  ? & ? (HUBBEL) LYNES
                        m1.  ? LYNES
                       Children:  Percy L. MILLER    b.  14 Dec 1901, NY    d  16 Jun 1971, Sonoma Co, CA

Synopsis:

• Marriage record:  License 30 Apr 1872, married 1 Mar 1872 in Lincoln Precinct, Washington County, NE.  Witnesses were Jens PEDERSEN, Elder of the Latter the Society Church.  [Note:  It should probably be Church of the Latter Day Saints; however, what is recorded is what was written in the marriage record.]

• John From purchased a land claim for $4.  A copy of the original 15-page document can be found in the original documents.  (Go to Original Documents)

• Find-A-Grave.  Jens "James" CORNELIUS was born in Nebraska to Ole (Ollie) and Mary FROM (FROHM).  Ole, a Norwegian immigrant, and Mary, a native Nebraskan, were married in Washington County, Nebraska the year before he was born, he being their oldest known child.  Jens' mother died in 1910 when he was but a teen, and it seems he remained in Nebraska long enough to win the heart of Katherine Caroline MEYER, who was the daughter of German immigrants Paul MEYER and Emma KELLERMAN.  Thus, the two of them were wed on June 6, 1923 in Washington County, Nebraska.  Sometime prior to 1930, James and Katherine relocated to Sonoma, California.  Their daughter, Mary Katherine, was born in Sonoma, California on June 5, 1928, and she appears to have been their only child.  The CORNELIUS family permanently made their home in the city of Sonoma.  Katherine's father apparently relocated with them sometime after the death of his wife, Emma, and seems to have lived out his days with his daughter and her family.  James' father, Ole, was also living in Sonoma with his new wife, Kittie, where the two of them remained until their deaths.  Younger brother, Merton and his family also moved to the area at a later date, though it seems that Merton and his wife, Pearl, returned to Nebraska, both having passed away in the 1990's and interred together in Omaha.

• 1880 U.S. Census, Lincoln Twp, Washington Co, NE
  From, John A  W M 46 Denmark Denmark Denmark  Farmer
             Hanna   W  F  46 Denmark Denmark Denmark  Keeping House
             Mary     W  F   7  Nebraska Denmark Denmark

• 1885 Washington County Census, Lincoln Township
       John A. FROM(M) or FRAUM, 51
       Hannah, 51
       KNUD, Mary, 12 (adopted)
  
       Hans FROUM or FRAMM, 34

• 1885 Washington County Census, Blair
  August FRAHM, 18

• 1900 U.S. Census, Lincoln Twp, Washington Co, NE
  Cornelius, Ole     W  M  Head     Mar 1869   31   M  9y     Norway   Norway   Norway   1871 Na PA   Farmer
                    Mary  W  F   Wife      May 1873   27   M 9y      Nebraska Denmark Denmark  4ch/3living
                    Jens    W  M  Son       Dec 1892     7     S            Nebraska Norway  Nebraska 
                   Niels    W  M  Son       Jul 1895       4     S            Nebraska Norway  Nebraska
                 Martin   W  M  Son       Apr 1898      2     S           Nebraska Norway  Nebraska
  From      John A. W M F-in-law  Oct 1833    66   M 28y    Denmark   Denmark Denmark 1866 34 Na
  From     Hannah  W F  M-in-law Aug 1833 66   M 28y     Denmark   Denmark Denmark  1871 28   0ch/0living [makes no sense since they are living with her daughter]

• 1910, Ole and Mary living in Rown, Tripp Co, SD

Source:  The Family of Soren and Anne Sine (PETERSEN) JENSEN 1842-1974; Washington County Marriage Records, Blair, Washington County, NE Court House.

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16.3__Elsie Christine JENSEN (JENSDOTTER)
         b.  30 Jun 1840
         child of:  Jens & Engel Maria (PAULSEN(PAULSDOTTER)) JENSEN
         d.  15 Aug 1934, Washington County, NE  aged 94y 1m 15d
         Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (4/3/9)  Go to Tombstones       

         m1.  before 1870

16.3s__Peter Christ(ian) JENSEN
         b.  19 May 1843
         child of:
         d.  1 Aug 1890, Washington County, NE  aged 47y 2m 12d
         Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (4/3/10)  Go to Tombstones       

Other Marriages:  
Elsie Christine JENSEN of Blair, Washington County, NE, age 55y (b. Denmark)
     m2. 12 Mar 1896  Peter B. NEILSEN of Dodge County, NE, age 65y (b. Denmark)
     child of:  Nels & Johanna PETERSEN
Witnesses were N.M. OSTERLUND and Soren JENSEN.  They were married by Edward C. JACKSEN, C.J., Blair, Washington Co, NE

Elsie K. NEILSEN, Fremont, Dodge Co, NE, age 62, b. Denmark
child of:  Jens & Enne M. (PAULSON) PETERSEN
m3. 9 Nov 1904, by A.H. BRIGGS, C.J., Fremont, Dodge Co, NE
Jorgen C. JORGENSON, Fremont, age 60, b. Denmark     d.  1918
child of:  Jorgen & Elsie (ANDERSEN) PETERSEN
Witnesses:  Edna E. MORSE and Josie CAREY

Children:
16.3a  James Peter JENSEN     b.  1875
16.3b  Mary JENSEN     b.  1876     d.  18 May 1961
16.3c  Anna JENSEN     b.  Nov 1879     d.  10 Jul 1965
16.3d  Emma C. JENSEN     b. 19 Mar 1882     d.  18 Apr 1964

Synopsis:

• Obituary.  Blair Newspaper.  Aug 1934.  Mrs. Elsie K. JORGENSEN Dies.  Mrs. Elsie K.JORGENSEN, one of the original band of Danish pioneers who settled in the Orum community of Washington county 65 years ago, staked out homesteads and turned sod in what is now one of Nebraska's most fertile agricultural regions, died suddenly early Wednesday morning at her home on West Colfax street.  Ninety-four years old, Mrs. JORGENSEN had been particularly active this summer and on Monday had visited her daughter, Mrs. Chester R. SUTTON, on their farm north of Blair.  Feeling slightly ill upon her return to town, a doctor had been summoned by her daughter, Mrs. Anna SUTTON, with whom she lived, but at that time her condition was not considered serious.  She was apparently resting comfortably at six o'clock Wednesday morning, Mrs. SUTTON says, and at seven o'clock she was found dead in bed.  As a girl in Denmark, Mrs. JORGENSEN, from time to time, bid farewell to relatives and friends as they set out for the new world.  Glowing reports of Washington county's farming region came back to the old country, so in 1870, Mrs. JORGENSEN, then Mrs. Peter JENSEN, and her husband joined the procession of JENSENs, LARSENs, HANSENs, RASMUSSENs and other imigrants [sic].  Times in Denmark were hard then.  There was a constant depression among the peasants, but it was fortunate, Mrs. JORGENSEN always said, that the immigrants had been steeled from childhood to adversity, for upon their arrival in Lincoln township few had proper equipment to farm, few had any livestock and those who could afford houses even reasonably windproof were plutocrats.  Her first house Mrs. JORGENSEN recalls, measured 12x13 feet, consisted of one room and was built of rough cottonwood lumber.  Mrs. JORGENSEN's first husband died 43 years ago, while her second husband died in 1918.  She is said to have had only one serious spell of sickness in her life.  Surviving are four children, Mrs. C.R. SUTTON and Mrs. Anna SUTTON, both of Blair, Peter JENSEN, of Hennesey, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mary BAKER of Cleveland, Ohio.  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bendorf Funeral home and interment will be made in the Blair cemetery.

• 1930 U.S. Census, Washington Co, NE, Blair Twp, Blair City, Enum Dist 89-4, Sheet 19A, Supervisor's Dist 3, Enumerated on 17 Apr 1930 by Paulina E Sutherland,  409 South Center Street, Dwelling 352/Family 354.
  JORGENSON, Elsie K  Head   Owns, Value 1200, Read/Write? Y  Speak English? Y  Language:  Danish
                               M  W  89 Widow  b.  Den  Father/Mother:  Den   State 07  Country 07  Nativity V
                               Immigrated 1875  Naturalized
  SUTTON, Anna  Dau   F  W  50  Divorced  Read/Write? Y Speak English? Y b. NE Father/Mother: Den

• 1880 U.S. Census, Blair Pct, Washington Co, NE, 16 Jun 1880
  JENSEN, Chris, aged 36   Farmer   b.  Den   Father/Mother b. Den
                   Elsie C,  aged 39, Wife   b. Den   Father/Mother b. Den
                   James L? C?, aged 4   b.  NE
                   Mary, aged 3   b.  NE
                   Annie, aged ?/12   b.  NE
                   Jens P, aged 60 (Father), b.  Denmark
                   Hans, aged 24, Hired Hand,   b.  Denmark

• Petition from Soren JENSEN to handle estate of brother Chris(t).  Elsie JENSEN JORGENSON, widow
  J. Peter, Mary PARKER, Anna SUTTON and Emma C. SUTTON, his children

Source:  The Family of Soren and Anne Sine (PETERSEN) JENSEN 1842-1974; Washington County Marriage Records, Blair, Washington County, NE Court House; Blair Library: Cemetery Records.

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16.3a__James Peter JENSEN     
     b.  1875 (age 26 at marriage)
     child of:  Christ(ian) & Else (JENSEN) JENSEN
     d.
     Buried:

     m.  10 Aug 1901, Nickerson, Dodge County, NE, by James P. OGARD, Elder, LDS Church
           Witnesses:  Andrew E. NELSON and Hannah E. NELSON

16.3as__Bertha OGARD
     b.  c. 1881 (age 20 at marriage)
     child of:  James & Mary (ANDERSON) OGARD
     d.

Other Marriages:

Children:

Synopsis:

• Married by James P. OGARD, Elder, LDS Church, Nickerson, NE

• Witnesses at the wedding:  Andrew E. NELSON and Hannah E. NELSON

• ??1930 U.S. Census, Washington Co, NE, Blair Twp, Enum Dist 89-3, Sheet 1B, Supervisor's Dist 3, Enumerated on 2-5 Apr 1930 by Nellie Brumbaugh,  Dwelling 27/Family 27.
  JENSEN, J. Peter  Head   Owns  Read/Write? Y  Speak English? Y  Veteran?  No
                               M  W  53  Married 38   b.  Den  Father/Mother:  Den  State 07  Country 07  Nativity V
                               General Farmer, vvvv, Class or Worker O  Farm Schedule #25  Language:  Danish
                               Immigrated 1898 [NOTE:  Doesn't match with mother - may be wrong J. Peter]
                   Alice  Wife   F  W  43  Married 28  Read/Write? Y Speak English? Y b. KS Father:  Eng Mother: Scot

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16.3b__Mary M. JENSEN
     b.  Jun 1876, near Kennard, Washington County, NE
     child of:  Christ(ian) & Else (JENSEN) JENSEN
     d.  18 May 1961, Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, Douglas County, NE
     Buried:  Mount Hope Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, NE

     m.  1 Dec 1892, Blair, Washington County, NE   (Go to Original Documents)

16.3bs__Kirby R. PARKER (Initial "R" in social security claims and 1910 Census, "B" in 1900 Census)
      b.  Jun 1866, NE
      child of:  John & Mary (EMMICK) PARKER
      d.  c1959
      Buried:

Other Marriages:  None

Children:
16.3b1  Ruth E. PARKER       b.  Aug 1893, NE
             m.  Roy Jeffery     b.  c1891, IA
16.3b2  Irene Inez PARKER           b.  Sep 1895, NE            Resided St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO  1961
             m.  Harold M. JENKINS
             Children:  Rosemary JENKINS    b.  c1925
                            Robert M. JENKINS    b.  c1928
16.3b3  Pheobe Catherine "Kate" PARKER     b.  Sep 1896, NE
             m.  George H. Nelson

Synopsis:

• Note:  Her mother's obituary in 1934 lists her as Mary Baker and living in Cleveland, Ohio.

• Mary and Kirby lived near Kennard after their marriage, then moved to Denver, CO about 1910.

• Witnesses to the marriage were Peter and Kate THERKELSON and they were married by Peter HAMMANA, C.J., Blair, Washington County, NE.

• Obituary, Blair Enterprise, 13 Jul 1961:  Mrs. Mary PARKER, 85, died Tuesday.  Mrs. Mary PARKER, 85, a one-time Kennard resident and a sister of Mrs. Emma SUTTON of Blair, died Tuesday at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha.  She had been visiting here a short time prior to her death.  Mrs. PARKER's home was in Denver.  Mrs. PARKER was born in Washington county in 1876 near Kennard.  She grew to womanhood there and was married to Kirby PARKER.  For a time the couple made the Kennard vicinity their home.  Mr. PARKER died about two years ago.  After leaving Kennard, about 50 years ago, the couple moved to Denver.  She became ill and was taken to Memorial Community Hospital here Monday and transferred to Immanuel Hospital in Omaha Tuesday.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Irene JENKINS of St. Louis, Mo. and by two sisters, Mrs. SUTTON of Blair and Anna SUTTON, of Denver, and by two grandchildren.  She is an aunt of John and Chester SUTTON of Blair and Mrs. Elsie LUNDT of Omaha.  Funeral arrangements are being made by the Kramer Mortuary in Benson and burial will be made in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Omaha.

• 1900 U.S. Census, Blair Twp, 11 Jun 1900, Dwelling/Family 90:
  Parker, Kirby B.     head   W   M   34   M/7yrs   b.  Jan 1866, NE   Father/Mother b. OH              Able to read/write/speak   Own/Mort/Farm/Sched 90
               Mary M.      wife    W   F     23   M/7yrs   b.  Jun 1876, NE   Father/Mother b. Denmark   Able to read/write/speak
               Ruth E.       dau     W   F      6   Single     b.  Aug 1893, NE  Father/Mother b. NE             At School/9mos
               Irine I.         dau     W   F     4   Single      b.  Sep 1895, NE   Father/Mother b. NE
               Pheobe C.  dau     W   F     3   Single      b.  Sep, 1896, NE  Father/Mother b. NE

• 1910 U.S. Census, they are living in Benson, Douglas Co, NE (now Benson is part of Omaha).  Kirby is a "wagon driver" for a transfer company.  He was farming in 1900.

• 1920 U.S. Census, Omaha Ward 11, Douglas Co, NE
  Parker, Kirby R      Head   M  W  54  M  Owns Free   Nebraska   Illinois      Illinois         Janitor - Walnut Telephone
               Mary M     Wife    F   W  44  M                        Nebraska   Denmark   Denmark
               Irene           Dau     F   W  24  S                          Nebraska   Nebraska  Nebraska    Office Clerk - Telephone Company
  Nelson George H  S-in-law M W 27 M                        Nebraska   Denmark   Denmark     Auditor - Standard Oil Company
  Nelson Phoebe Kate Dau   F  W 23 M                         Nebraska   Nebraska  Nebraska
  Jeffery  Roy          S-in-law M W 29  Wd                     Iowa            Iowa          Iowa           Office Clerk - Telephone Company

• 1930 U.S. Census, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE
  Parker, Kirby R     Head    64     Machine Switching - Telephone Company
               Mary M    Wife     54

• 1940 U.S. Census, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH
  Jenkins, Harold M     Head   M  W  49  M  Owns Mort  Kansas         Electrical Engineer - Public Utilities
                 Irene I.          Wife    F   W  44  M                         Nebraska
                 Rosemary     Dau     F   W  15  S                          Ohio
                 Robert M      Son     M  W 12  S                          Ohio
  Parker    Kirby R     F-in-law  M  W  73 M                        Nebraska

Source:  The Family of Soren and Anne Sine (PETERSEN) JENSEN 1842-1974; Washington County Marriage Records, Blair, Washington County, NE Court House; Blair Library: Cemetery Records; Obituary, Blair Enterprise, 13 Jul 1961

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16.3c__Anna JENSEN
     b.  20 Nov 1879
     child of:  Christ(ian) & Else (JENSEN) JENSEN
     d.  9 Jul 1965, a hospital in Denver, Douglas County, CO (Obituary says 10 Jul 1965)
     Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (55/3/4)  Go to Tombstones       

     m.  17 Oct 1896, Blair, Washington County, NE

16.3cs__Walter S. "Shep" SUTTON
     b.  14 Apr 1874, VA
     child of:  John & Mary (JOHNSON) SUTTON     Go to Tombstones       
     d.  19 Feb 1942
     Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (55/31/7)   Go to Tombstones       

Other Marriages:  None

Children: 
16.3c1  Hazel SUTTON        Resided Denver, Douglas County, CO
             m. Benton MARSH

Synopsis:

• Anna lived in Denver, Douglas County, CO for over 50 years, along with her only daughter.

• Witnesses to the marriage were Walt GAULDRIN(?), Mabel SAINE, and Emma JENSEN.  They were married by Edward C. JACKSON, C.J., Blair, Washington County, NE.

• 1910 U.S. Census, Ward 1, Blair, Washington Co, NE, 15 Apr 1910, Walker Avenue, Dwelling 25/Family 26:
  Sutton, Walter   head   M   W   35   M/13yrs   b.  VA  Father/Mother b. VA             Able to read/write  Nat Lang: Eng  Rent/House/Laborer/Farm/W
                Anna     wife    F     W   30   M/13yrs   b.  NE   Father/Mother b. Denmark   Able to read/write  Nat Lang: Eng  1ch/1 living
                Hazel R. dau    F     W   13   Single       b.  NE   Father b. VA  Mother b. NE  Able to read/write  Nat Lang: Eng  At School

• 1930 U.S. Census, Washington Co, NE, Arlington Twp (pt), Enum Dist 89-2, Sheet 3B, Supervisor's Dist 3, Enumerated 1930 by Mrs. John Cook,  Dwelling 64/Family 68.
  SUTTON, Walter S   Head   Rents, Read/Write? Y  Speak English? Y  Veteran?  No
                               M  W  55  Married 54   b.  VA  Father/Mother:  KY  State 74  
                               General Farmer, vvvv, Class or Worker O  Farm Schedule #59
                    Emma  Wife F W 36 Married 35 Read/Write? Y Speak English? Y b. KS Father: IN Mother: MO

• Obituary, Blair Paper, 15 July 1965.  Anna SUTTON Dies in Denver.  Mrs. Anna SUTTON passed away Saturday morning, July 10th, at a Denver hospital.  She had been in failing health for several months.  She was born in November, 1879 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian and Elsie JENSEN in Blair.  For the past 50 years she and her only daughter, Mrs. Hazel MARSH, have lived in Denver.  Her husband, Walter S. "Shep" SUTTON died many years ago.  Besides her daughter, she is survived by two nephews, John SUTTON of Reeds Psrings, Missouri and Chester Neil SUTTON of Blair; and a niece, Mrs. Theodore (Elsie) LUNDT, Omaha.  Also several great nieces and nephews.  Memorial services wer eheld in Denver before services held at the St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Blair on Tuesday, July 13th, at 2 p.m.  Father Wm. SHATTUCK officiated.  The Campbell Mortuary was in charge and burial was in the Blair Cemetery.  Pallbearers were:  H. Lyle GUYER, Fred GUYER, Clark LIPPINCOTT, Donald LIPPINCOTT, B.F. LUNDT and Andrew NIELSEN.

Source:  The Family of Soren and Anne Sine (PETERSEN) JENSEN 1842-1974; Washington County Marriage Records, Blair, Washington County, NE Court House; Blair Library: Cemetery Records.

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16.3d__Emma C. JENSEN
     b.  19 Mar 1882, Kennard, Washington County, NE
     child of:  Christ(ian) & Else (JENSEN) JENSEN
     d.  18 Apr 1964, Memorial Community Hospital, Blair, Washington County, NE
     Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (100/5/5)  Go to Tombstones       

     m.  22 Feb 1898, Fremont, Dodge County, NE by Waldo WINTERSTEES, C.J.  (Go to Original Documents)

16.3ds__Chester R. SUTTON
     b.  9 Jun 1870, Abington, Washington County, VA
     child of:  John & Mary (JOHNSON) SUTTON
     d.  7 Mar 1945, Memorial Community Hospital, Blair, Washington County, NE
     Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (100/5/4)  Go to Tombstones       

Other Marriages:  None

Children:
16.3d1  John William SUTTON     b.  7 Jun 1903, Blair, Washington Co, NE (WWII Reg)    
             d.  14 Jun 1984  (Obituary says 7 Jun 1984), Lincoln, Lancaster Co, NE     Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (100/5/8)  Go to Tombstones       
             m.  23 Dec 1924, Council Bluffs, Pottawatomie Co, IA by Frederick F. Case, Minister  (Go to Original Documents)    
                   Agnes Adaline WEST     b.  23 Mar 1906, Herman, Washington County, NE     d.  24 Apr 1981, Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE  
                   Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (100/5/7)  Go to Tombstones         child of:  Jess Martin & Louise Jeanette (JOHNSON) WEST    
             Children: Stephen SUTTON      b.  c1935, MO        Resided Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE  1981
                            Children:  Tyler BRAMMIER
                                            Mark BRAMMIER
                                            Suzanne BRAMMIER
                                            [Note:  Possibly Steve's children adopted by wife's second husband] 
16.3d2  Chester Neil SUTTON     b.  12 Jun 1916, Blair, Washington County, NE     d.  18 Feb 1981, Blair, Washington County, NE
             Buried:  Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, NE  (101/17/5)  Go to Tombstones       
             m.  Joyce EIFFERT
             Children:  Chester SUTTON Jr.
                             John Irwin SUTTON     b.  1954, Larned, Pawnee County, KS
                             m.  20 Nov 1981, Blair, Washington County, NE
                                   Barbara Ann LOHMEIER     b.  1951, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY
                                   child of:  Robert C. and Sabina (CZARKOWSKI) LOHEMIER
                             Jennifer SUTTON
                             Belinda SUTTON  
                             m.  Dennis CHAVEZ
             Grandchild:  Maurice ?
16.3d3  Elsie SUTTON
             m.  Theodore H. LUNDT, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE     b.  c1903, Blair, Washington Co, NE
                   child of:  Gustav G. & Marie (?) LUNDT
             Children:  Emma Lou LUNDT
                             Mary Sue LUNDT
                             Judith Mae LUNDT

Synopsis:

• John William SUTTON registered for the WWII draft on 14 Feb 1942.  Occupation:  Dept. of Roads & Irrigation.  Height:  5'7"  Weight:  172 lbs  Eyes: Blue  Hair: Brown.

• Chester Neil SUTTON registered for the WWII draft on 16 Oct 1940.  Occupation:  Creighton University (Omaha, Douglas Co, NE).  Height: 5'10"  Weight:  132 lbs  Eyes: Gray  Hair: Brown.

• Marriage record for Chester R. SUTTON and Elsie C. JENSEN states they were married by Waldo WINTERSTEES, C.J., at Fremont, Dodge County, NE.  Witnesses were Elsie C. NELSON, Peter B. NELSON, and Hannah NELSON.

• Marriage record for John Irwin SUTTON reads:  John Irwin SUTTON, 27, Omaha, attorney, son of Chester N. and Joyce EIFFERT, b. Larned, KS, m. Barbara Ann LOHMEIER, 30, Omaha, daughter of Robert C. LOHMEIER, Sutton, NE and Sabina CZARKOWSKI, b. Brooklyn, NY, married 20 November 1981.  Witnesses Chester Neil SUTTON III, Blair and Joyce SUTTON, Blair.

• Obituary.  Blair Pilot-Tribune, 8 Mar 1945.  C.R. SUTTON Dies at Hospital.  74-YEAR-OLD RETIRED FARMER HAD LIVED HERE 55 YEARS.  C.R. SUTTON, 74, who had been confined to Blair hospital for a week and was in failing health since Sept., died at Blair hospital, at 1 p.m., Wednesday.  Well-known as one of the county's most progressive farmers, Mr. SUTTON had lived in the vicinity of Blair for approximately 55 years.  He and Mrs. SUTTON had retired from active farm work just a month ago, moving to 511 west Washington street, Blair, on Feb. 10.  Mr. SUTTON  was born at Abbington, Washington county, VA., on June 9, 1870.  He came to Washington county, Nebraska, at the age of 19 years, and on Feb. 22, 1898, he and Mrs. SUTTON were married at Fremont.  Besides the widow, three children survive.  They are Neil of Tucson, Ariz.; John SUTTON and Mrs. Theodore H. (Elsie) LUNDT of Blair.  Also left to mourn Mr. SUTTON  are two brothers, Charles and Robert SUTTON of Hennessy, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Robert STALCUP, and a niece, Mrs. Jesse COULTER of Blair; and five grandchildren, Stephen SUTTON, Emma Lou, Mary Sue and Judith Mae LUNDT of Blair, and Chester SUTTON of Tucson.  Funeral rites will be held at Bendorf Funeral Home, Saturday afternoon, at 2 p.m.  Interment will be in Blair Cemetery.

• Obituary.  Blair Pilot-Tribune, 20 Apr 1964.  Mrs. Emma SUTTON Died Saturday, Services Monday.  Mrs. Emma SUTTON, 82 years of age, died early Saturday morning at Memorial Community Hospital.  Services were held today (Monday) at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, the Rev. Ray SCHAUMBURG officiating with interment in Blair Cemetery.  Mrs. SUTTON is survived by two sons, John and Chester Neil, both of Blair; a daughter, Mrs. Theodore LUNDT (Elsie) of Omaha; and a sister, Mrs. Anna SUTTON, of Denver, Colo.  Mrs. SUTTON was born March 19, 1882 at Kennard, the daughter of Christian and Elsie JENSEN.  Her husband, Chester R. SUTTON, died in 1945.  Mrs. SUTTON  has been a lifetime resident of Washington County.  She was a member of the Royal Neighbors.  Pallbearers were Fred GUYER, Andrew NIELSEN, William CHRISTENSEN, George BADGEROW, E. Clark LIPPINCOTT and Bernie LUNDT.  Campbell Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

• Obituary.  Blair Pilot-Tribune, 27 Apr 1981.  Services Held on Monday for Agnes SUTTON.  Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, at First Methodist Church in Blair for Agnes SUTTON, 75, who died April 24, 1981, at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.  Rev. Gordon PATTERSON conducted the services.  Burial was in the Blair Cemetery.  Agnes SUTTON was born March 23, 1906 to Jesse Martin and Louise JOHNSON WEST in Herman, Nebraska.  She was married to John SUTTON of Blair.  He survives.  She was a homemaker and a past president of P.E.O.  She was a member of First Methodist Church and was also a former school board member.  She is survived by her husband; and one son, Steve SUTTON, of Lincoln, Nebraska.  Three grandchildren; one sister, June NELSON, Blair; and two brothers, Melvern WEST, Herman, Nebraska, and Ernest WEST, Ottertail, Minnesota, also survive her.  Pallbearers were Hugh HUNT, Richard HUNT, David WEST, Ernest M. WEST, Gary WEST, Jack WEST, Neal WEST and Warren WEST.  Katy FLYNN was organist.  The vocalist was Homer NIELSEN.  Campbell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for the services.

• Source newspaper unknown.  Funeral services are pending for District County Judge Chester N. SUTTON who died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his home at 2049 Colfax Street in Blair.  Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the services.  As this newspaper went to press, the tentative time of the funeral was Friday afternoon, February 20th.  The exact time and location will be announced on KBWH.  Final plans are pending the return of Mrs. SUTTON Wednesday evening.  Mrs. SUTTON  was in Kansas visiting with her mother at the time Mr. SUTTON died.  The Washington County Court will be closed Friday afternoon in honor of Judge SUTTON.  All Friday cases have been continued to future dates.  Judge SUTTON had attended the Washington County Bar Association supper and meeting Tuesday evening.  Judge SUTTON and his son had reportedly talked for a time after he returned home from the meeting.  Then the two went to bed.  Wednesday morning it was found that Judge SUTTON had died in his sleep.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Blair; two sons, Chester SUTTON and John SUTTON, both of Omaha; two daughters, Jennifer SUTTON, Blair, and Balinda CHAVEZ of New Mexico; one brother, John SUTTON of Blair; and one sister, Mrs. T.H. LUNDT of Lincoln.  Chester N. SUTTON was born in Washington County in 1916.  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. SUTTON, were pioneers in Washington County.  He attended Dana College and Creighton Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 1941.  In 1946, he was elected Washington County Attorney and served one term in that position.  He practiced law in the Blair area until he was elected District Court Judge and assumed that position in January of 1973.  In 1976, he was re-elected to a six year term in that position.  He served in the Armed Forces, worked with the Boy Scouts for several years and was Chairman of the Washington County Democratic Party for several years.  He was also a member of the Washington County Bar Association.  Judge SUTTON has been active in civic organizations of the community.  He was a former District Governor of the Lions Club in Nebraska.

• Obituary.  Blair Pilot-Tribune, 23 Feb 1981.  Services Are Held Friday for Judge SUTTON.  Funeral services were Friday, February 20, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Blair for District County Judge Chester Neil SUTTON, who died at his home, 2049 Colfax, in Blair, on February 18, 1981, at the age of 64.  Rev. Jess HANSEN conducted the services.  Burial was in the Blair Cemetery.  Chester Neil SUTTON was born June 12, 1916 in Blair to C.R. and Emma JENSEN SUTTON.  He was married to Joyce EIFFERT.  She survives him.  He resided most of his adult life in Blair.  he was a graduate of Blair High School, Dana College and Creighton University School of Law.  He practiced law in Blair for 28 years and was elected District County Judge in 1972, serving in that capacity until his death.  He served four years as a Special Agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps and was a World Ward [sic] veteran, serving from November 14, 1941, to November 17, 1945.  He was past District Governor of Lions Club, a member of Hain-Flynn Legion Post #154, a member of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church and a life-long Democrat.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Blair; two sons, Chester SUTTON, Jr., and John SUTTON, both of Omaha; Jennifer SUTTON of Blair; and Mrs. Dennis (Belinda) CHAVEZ of Houston, Texas.  One brother, John SUTTON, of Blair; one sister, Elsie LUNDT of Lincoln; one grandchild, Maurice; and a cousin, Mrs. Benton (Hazel) MARSH of Denver, Colorado.  Miss Iris FREY was organist.  Pallbearers were Lou SEMINARA, Melio A. TONINI, Emmett ROGERT, Daryl MILLER, J.B. LONG and Gale OLESON.  Honorary Pallbearers were Harvey McINTOSH, Wendell KLANDERUD, Frank RYBIN, Joe McMANIGAL, John ANDREASEN, Jon STEWART, Frank GABBY, and Jim SCHEFFLER.  Campbell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for the services.

• Obituary.  Blair newspaper, 1984.  Services held Saturday.  John W. SUTTON, the son of Chester R. and Emma JENSEN SUTTON, was buried at the Blair Cemetery Saturday, June 16.  He was 81.  SUTTON, a stat highway engineer, operated the Blair Redi-Mix for 15 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes WEST.  Survivors include sister Mrs. Elsie LUNDT, son Steve SUTTON and grandchildren Tyler, Mark and Suzanne BRAMMIER, all of Lincoln.  SUTTON died Thursday, June 7, at the Madonna Care Center in Lincoln.  Pallbearers for Saturday's service at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Blair were Mark SUTTON, John SUTTON, Chester SUTTON, Hugh HUNT, Richard HUNT, and Warren WEST.  Father Jess HANSEN delivered the eulogy.

• 1910 U.S. Census, Washington County, NE, 26 Apr 1910, W. South Street, Dwelling 267, Family 268:
  LUNDT, Gustav G.     head   M   W   66   M2-22yrs   b.  Germany   Father/Mother b. Germany   Nat Lang Eng Read/write   Immigrated 1867, Naturalized   O/F/H
                  Marie            wife    F     W   43   M1-22yrs   b.  Germany   Father/Mother b. Germany   Nat Lang Eng Read/write   Immigrated 1887                        4ch/4 living
                  Wilma L.       dau    F     W   18    S                 b.  NE             Father/Mother b. Germany   Nat Lang Eng  Read/write
                  Gustav W.    son    M   W   14    S                 b.  NE             Father/Mother b. Germany   Nat Lang Eng  Read/write   At school
                  Bernhard F.  son    M   W    12   S                 b.  NE             Father/Mother b. Germany   Nat Lang Eng  Read/write   At school
                  Theodore H. son    M    W   7     S                 b.  NE              Father/Mother b. Germany  Nat Lang Eng   Read/write   At school 

• 1920 U.S. Census, Blair, Washington Co, NE, 204 W. South Street, Dwelling 35, Family 36:
  LUNDT, Gustav G.     head   M   W   75   Married  Able to read/write/speak   Immig 1867/Na 1875   b.  Hamburg   Father/Mother b. Hamburg
                  Mary L.         wife     F    W   57   Married  Able to read/write/speak   Immig 1887/Na            b.  Kiel, Germany   Father/Mother b. Kiel, Germany
                  Barnhard F.   son    M   W   22  Single    Able to read/write/speak                                  b.  NE   Father/Mother b. Germany   Agent/Insurance/OA/Schedule 718
                  Theodore H.  son   M    W  16   Single     Able to read/write/speak    At school                    b.  NE   Father/Mother b. Germany

• 1900 U.S. Census, Blair, Washington Co, NE, Dwelling/Family 89:
  SUTTON, Chester R    head   W   M   31   M/2yrs   b. Jun 1868, NE   Father/Mother b. VA             Able to read/write/speak   Own/Mort/Farmer
                     Emma           wife    W   F     18   M/2yrs   b. Mar 1882, NE  Father/Mother b. Denmark   Able to read/write/speak    0ch/0 living

• 1910 U.S. Census, Hennessy City, Kingfisher Co, OK, Enum Dist 83, Sheet 10B, Supervisor's Dist 1, Enumerated on 30 Apr-2 May 1910 by Benton States, Dwelling 234, Family 241.
  SUTTON, Robert L     head    M   W  43   M/18y   Virginia   Virginia   Virginia
                     Ida F           wife      F    W  39   M/18y    Ohio        Ohio        Ohio       1ch/1living
                     Stewart S    son     M   W  17   S              Nebraska Virginia  Ohio
                    Chester R  brother M  W   42   M/12y    Virginia    Virginia   Virginia
                    Emma C     sis/in/law F W  28   M/12y    Nebraska  Denmark Denmark  2ch/2living 
                    John W     nephew M  W   6    S              Nebraska Virginia   Nebraska
                    Elsie M       niece    F    W   4    S              Nebraska Virginia   Nebraska

• 1920 U.S. Census, Washington Co, NE, Cuming City Twp, Farm, Family 99:
  SUTTON, Chester R.     head   M   W   48   Married   Able to read/write/speak English  Own/free   b.  VA  Father b. NC   Mother b. VA
                     Emma             wife    F     W   37   Married   Able to read/write/speak English                      b.  NE  Father/Mother b. Denmark
                     Johnie           son     M   W   16    Single      Able to read/write/speak English  At School  b.  NE  Father b. VA   Mother b. NE
                     Elsie       daughter   F     W   14    Single      Able to read/write/speak English  At School  b.  NE  Father b. VA   Mother b. NE
                     Neil                son     M   W 3 7/12 Single                                                                                     b.  NE  Father b. VA   Mother b. NE 

• 1930 U.S. Census, Washington Co, NE, Cuming City Twp, Enum Dist 89-6, Sheet 4B, Supervisor's Dist 3, Enumerated on 14-15 Apr 1930 by Ira G. Baxter,  Dwelling 77/Family 77.
  SUTTON, Chester  Head   Own/Rent? G  Read/Write? Y  Speak English? Y  Veteran?  No   M  W  58  Married 26   b.  VA  Father/Mother:  VA  State 74 
                               General Farmer, vvvv, Class or Worker G  Farm Schedule #67
                     Emma    Wife   F  W  48  Married 16  Read/Write? Y Speak English? Y b. NE Father/Mother: Den
                     Neal       Son    M W 13

• 1940 U.S. Census, Washington Co, NE, Cuming City Twp, Enum Dist 89-8, Sheet 5B, Supervisor's Dist 2, Enumerated on 20 Apr 1940 by Clara Elizabeth Jensen, Dwelling 124/Family 124.
  SUTTON, Chester R.   Head    M  W  69  M  Virginia      Farmer
                     Emma C       Wife     F    W  58  M  Nebraska
                     C Neil           Son      M   W  23  S    Nebraska  Student NUA-Law Library

• 1940 U.S. Census, Blair City, Washington Co, NE, 701 South Street, Dwelling 30:
  SUTTON, John     Head   M  W  36  M   R   Nebraska  1935: Trenton, Hitchcock Co, NE   Civil Engineer-State
                     Agnes  Wife   F    W  34  M        Nebraska             Trenton, Hitchcock Co, NE
                  Stephen  Son    M   W   5   S          Missouri              Trenton, Hitchcock Co, NE   

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Source:  The Family of Soren and Anne Sine (PETERSEN) JENSEN 1842-1974; Washington County Marriage Records, Blair, Washington County, NE Court House; Blair Library: Cemetery Records; Blair Enterprise and Pilot Tribune newspapers.

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