Mrs. Nancy L. (Kubicek) Hinrichs, age 82, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1941 in Milligan, NE. She is survived by her husband, Lee; and two daughters, Lori and Amy. She is preceded in death by her brother, Mick Kubicek. She received her Master's Degree in Education from University of Nebraska - Lincoln and taught in Lincoln Public Schools for 32 years.
From the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home website, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
In Loving Memory Of Ronald R. Kubicek
A family gathering with visitation for friends and relatives will be held from 5-8 pm on Thursday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. A private family service will be held at a later date with burial at the Beaver Crossing Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the Beaver Crossing Volunteer Fire Department.
Ronald R. Kubicek, 79, of Beaver Crossing, was born March 12, 1935 to Ralph and Libbie (Petracek) Kubicek and passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Exeter Care Center. He graduated from Cordova High School with the class of 1952 and served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. During his high school years he began a long career as a truck driver and later operated Kubicek and Sons Trucking for several years. Ron was united in marriage to Arlene Suchy on June 5, 1971 in Omaha.
He also worked with Ricenbaw and Noler trucking companies and farmed part time. Ron served for several years on the Beaver Crossing Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the American Legion Holmes Post #178. In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, fishing and participating in local parades with his antique tractors.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Kubicek, Beaver Crossing, daughter, Ronelle (Brian) Krenke and their children Nathan and Meghan, of Waverly, son, Jason (Jody) Kubicek and their children, Libbie Kubicek, Andrew and Kayla Ostendorf, of Waco, step-children, Kim (Pete) Koehler and their children, Mary and Robert, of Highland Village, TX, Karla (Don) Wullenwaber, of Waco and their children Kacie (Isaac) Lopez of Castle Rock, CO and Tyler Wullenwaber of Lincoln, Randal (Becky) Niewedde and their children, Spencer and Mariah, of York, step-great-granddaughter, Addison, sister-in-law, Carolyn Johnson, of Waverly, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Tom Johnson.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, obtained from Lauber Moore Funeral Home)
Ruby Lorraine Vodicka, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021. She was born on August 1, 1927 in Milligan, Nebraska to Fred and Anna Kubicek. She married Milo Edward Vodicka on March 13, 1948, who preceded her in death in 2008. Together they had nine children (two sets of twins).
Ruby loved her family. She stayed at home to raise the children until her youngest started kindergarten, which then she started working at Danny Dare Sewing Factory in Syracuse. She worked for a short time at Campbell's Soup in Tecumseh, and then went to work at Pendelton Woolen Mills in Nebraska City as a utility operator and instructor.
Ruby retired to take care of her husband when his health started to deteriorate. They spent many years living and enjoying life at Big Lake. They spent countless hours on their porch swing enjoying their lake view, and going out on the Pontoon boat. After his death, she spent her time making crafts.
Ruby was very artistic and loved to sew and quilt. Over the years, she made numerous wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses, afghan blankets, doilies and various other items. Through her passion for quilting, Ruby made quilts for her grandchildren and many others. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting and coloring, in which her talents were reflected in the countless pieces she created. She was still coloring up until her final days.
Ruby thoroughly enjoyed life and loved everyone she met.
Ruby is survived by her children: Sandra (Robert) Spevak, Dennis (Sandie) Vodicka, Diann (Dan) Clinkenbeard, Steven (Betty) Vodicka, Kenneth (Brenda) Vodicka, Robert (Julie) Vodicka, Donald (Denise) Vodicka, Ronald (Lori) Vodicka, David Vodicka, 30 grandchildren, 74 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved deeply.
She was preceded in death by her husband Milo, after 60 years of marriage; granddaughter Stacey Lynn Vodicka; parents Fred and Anna Kubicek; brother Mike Kubicek; and sisters Helen Kovanda, Mae Kotas and Alyce Janosek.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Nebraska City.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 5 with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Nebraska City.
Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church.
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE
Elvira Viola Schnakenberg
Elvira Viola Schnakenberg 65, Carleton, departed this life Sunday (1/11/09) in Lincoln. The daughter of Cecil and Viola (Kubicek)Kershner was born in rural Nuckolls County, Neb. Homemaker.
Survived by her husband, Harlan; sons, Lonnie, Ora Valley, Ariz.; Michael, Glenvil, Neb.; Bruce, Maxwell, Neb.; and Derek, Deshler; daughters, Kimberly Morales, Fort Worth, Texas; Robin Gallacher, Winterport, Maine; Barbara Drohman, Hastings; brother, Cecil Kershner, David City; 14 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday (1/15/09) at Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler. Visitation 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday (1/14/09) at Deshler Memorial Funeral Home, Deshler. Burial: Davenport Cemetery, Davenport, Neb. Memorials in care of the family. Deshler Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 1/14/2009, Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
Amos S. Kubik Amos S. Kubik, 90, of Duncan died Thursday, April 26, 2001, in Duncan. Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Assumption Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald J. Wolf officiating. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home in Duncan.
Amos was born Jan. 25, 1911, in Chickasha to Joe and Lottie Givens Kubik. He married Mary Pat Sparks on June 19, 1933, in El Reno and she preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 1983. Amos had a genius for making and keeping friends. His early life was very hard as the middle of three brothers whose mother left the family when they were quite young. He grew to manhood in the early depression years, completed high school and became a cross-country bus driver, taking the longest routes for maximum income to support his family of four daughters and a son, in addition to other family members and friends down on their luck. He retired from his job with 44 years of safe driving and many, many friends along the routes and in the towns where his buses made stops and among his fellow drivers.
Amos never allowed the frustrations and anxieties of this somewhat nomadic life, which kept him away from his beloved family many nights and most weeks, to overcome his basic good nature, deeply felt emotional ties to all kinds of people in all stations of life.
Amos was deeply committed to economic and racial justice and made his personal life an example in the Jim Crow days of Oklahoma and Texas, standing by his union and his belief in equalities in a region that was generally hostile both to minorities and to unions. He never apologized for his political and social beliefs but he never seemed to give offense with them either...people knew that his ideas and beliefs were from the highest of motives and a sensitive, caring personality.
Amos was an excellent woodworker, a very good mechanic and gifted with enormous common sense. He was never selfish with his money or goods or time and each of his children had a warm and affectionate relationship with him, although a very different one in each case.
Amos and Mary Pat, his wife of 51 years, remained a loving couple to the very end of her life and they were blessed in his post-retirement years with the time to travel, to shop for the collectibles and antiques which they both loved and to work on their lovely home, largely built from a smaller place by Amos himself. The very many close friends of Amos Kubik and his descendants, who include five children, Ireta Kubik Litton of Woodland Hills, Calif., James "Pete" Kubik of Houston, Texas, Mary Sue Sparkman of Exton, Pa., Martha Ann Lewis of Tujunga, Calif., and Jo Pat Kubik of Marlow; a half-brother, Art Red; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, will hold the memory of this gentle, honest and loving person and of his devoted wife who preceded him in death for their time on this earth.
Rest in peace. Bearers will be Robert Litton, Marc Litton, Joe Lewis, John Strong, Bill Strong and George Ausbrooks. Honorary bearer is Charles Strong.
(Note: Amos was married twice after the death of his first wife. His second marriage was brief. His third wife, Francis, predeceased him).
Nicknamed "Pete" at an early age. Met and married his wife, Sandi, while working in the Oil and Gas Industry in England. Spent the majority of his career in England, though they briefly lived in Houston. Shortly before his retirement in 1999, Pete was transferred to Abu Dhabi. After his retirement, Pete purchased a condo in Houston, and later a mobile home in Harlingen, Texas. He and Sandi continued to maintain their home in England as well.
Obit: The Duncan Banner December 20, 1957 Page 1
Joseph Kubik, 78, Dies This Morning
Joseph Kubik, 78, of 213 South 9th, died in a local hospital at 11:25 am today after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.
Kubik, who lived in Duncan 36 years, had been hospitalized for three days. He had worked at the Browder, Matt and Bill's, and Hutchison & Roundtree Hardware stores here before retiring about two years ago.
A native of Scottsbluff, Neb., he was a member of the First Baptist Church and International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge here.
Service will be at 2 pm Sunday in Grantham Funeral Home Chapel.
The Rev. J.Thurmond George, First Baptist pastor, will be assisted in the service by the Rev. V. A. Jones of Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery.
Survivors include the widow, Lottie; and three sons, William R of 9 South 12th; Amos S of 221 North 11th; and R. Dale of Kennewick. Washington.
Also two brothers, Ladd and Stanley, both of El Cajon, CA; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Fillipi of Pasadena, CA, and Mrs. Joe Sanders of Scottsdale, AZ.
Seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild also survive.
Bearers will be Matt Culp, Peter Sisler, Bill Hoard, Ed Wagnon, Marshalll Walters, and Dr. Wayne Odom.
Josephine Patricia Kubik, 60, of Exton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Chester County Hospital, West Chester.
Born in Duncan, Okla., she was the youngest daughter of the late Amos and Mary Pat Kubik.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Pete Kubik, on March 16, 2009.
She is survived by her three sisters, Rita Litton of Woodland Hills, Calif., Mary Sue Sparkman of Exton and Martha Lewis of Imperial Beach, Calif.; 11 nephews and nieces; and numerous great-nephews and great-nieces.
Jo was beloved by many people in Duncan and Marlow, Okla., and in Exton. Her large, extended family and many friends will miss her compassionate and giving spirit and her great sense of humor.
Jo Pat graduated from Duncan High School, was employed by the Duncan Credit Union, Halliburton, Security National Bank, Taco Bell, Bedrock Nursery in Lawton, Okla., and lately owning and running her own business, Jo's Smoked Meats. She was an active volunteer worker in the aftermath of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.
There will be a graveside service held at the Duncan Catholic Cemetery, Duncan, Okla., on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Center of Chester County, 440 E. Marshall St., Suite 201, West Chester, PA 19380.
Arrangements are being handled by Don Grantham Funeral Home, Duncan, Okla., 580-255-6666.
Koca--Emma A., 94, Lincoln, formerly of Milligan, widow of William E., died Saturday (10/9/99). Born, Milligan. Survivors: son, Verlyn, Lincoln; daughters, Darlene Jacobsen, Norma Jean Marquart, both Lincoln; sister, Helen Smith, Lincoln; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. No public visitation. Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva.
SSN 508-28-6794
(Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy, 12 Oct 1999 Lincoln Journal Star)
Funeral services were at 2 pm last Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend, for Ernest G. Kucera, 62, who died Monday, October 20 at his home in Fremont after a short illness.
Surviving are his widow; his mother, Mrs. Albie Beznoska Kucera, North Bend; and a sister, Mrs. Joe (Olga) Krepel, North Bend. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry R. Kucera.
Mr. Kucera was born at Brainard Sept. 15, 1913. He farmed in Dodge County before moving to Fremont. He was a 20-year employee of Lincoln Sand and Gravel.
He married Eugenia Barta on Aug. 31, 1943, at Hiawatha, Kansas.
The Rev. Audrey Scott officiated, and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Fremont.
Pallbearers were Robert Barta, Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Robert Allan, Raymond Beznoska, and Bill Lambrecht.
Mrs. Ralph Diffey was organist and Mrs. Richard Nott was vocalist.
(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska: 1975 handwritten on clipping)
Jaroslav Rudolph Kucera, son of Joseph Kucera and Mary (nee Milacek) was born on June 8, 1884 near Prague, Nebraska. He passed away on July 30, 1965 at the Birchwood Manor Home in North Bend.
Jerry, as he was commonly called, was baptized as in infant in the Church at Plasi, near Prague. He grew up in the Prague-Weston area. On August 2, 1904 he was united in Holy Matrimony to Albie Beznoska, who survives. Other survivors include a son Ernest of Fremont, a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Olga) Krepel of North Bend, two grandchildren and six great-children.
For approximately 40 years, Jerry was a farmer. In about 1945 he and Mrs. Kucera moved to North Bend where he operated a filling station for a few years, and then worked on road maintenance for the county until 1960 when he retired.
Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Monday at the Moser Funeral Home. Rev. Roy Beckmann officiated. Organist was Mrs. Ralph Wilshusen who accompanied soloist Miss LaDonna Wilshusen.
Pallbearers were Ray Beznoska, Melvin Beznoska, Leonard Tomasek, Leland Tomasek, Robert Allan and Duane Arthur. Honorary Pallbearers were Jim Philips, Jim Vojtech, Ed Borgelt, Louis Kracl, Lewis Racek and Albert Dvorak. Burial was at National Cemetery, Prague, Nebraska. Arrangements were by Moser Funeral Home.
(Undated, unreferenced clipping courtesy of Caroline Mastny, Schuyler, Nebraska: 1965 handwritten on clipping)
1930 Census
Nebraska, Polk County, Osceola Twp
Enumerated April 13, 1930
ED 82-7 SD 6 Sheet 7B
171-171
Kucera, Jerry R Hd M W 46 M 22 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Kucera, Albie M. Wife F W 44 M 19 Neb Boh Neb
Kucera, Ernest G Son M W 16 S Neb Neb Neb Farm Laborer
Butcher, Clarence A Son-in-law M W 25 M 22 Neb Neb Neb
Butcher, Olga A Dtr F W 23 M 19 Neb Neb Neb
Butcher, Dolores Jean Granddaughter F W 1 10/12 Neb Neb Neb
John James Kucera, of Herriman, Utah, passed away on May 10, 2015 at the age of 78. He was born on April 5, 1937 in Fillmore County, Nebraska to John J. Kucera and Alice M. (Svec) Kucera. He married Elaine Sharon Ackland on November 22, 1961 at Saint Mary's Cathedral in Lincoln. John served four years in the U.S. Navy and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1962. He retired from L-3 Communications in Salt Lake City in 1999. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Copperton, Utah for many years, where he served as an usher, member of the parish council, and as parish administrator for four years.
John was preceded in death by his parents, son Richard, and sisters Marilyn Zank and Joanne Vasina of Lincoln. He is survived by wife Elaine, sons David (Leslie Robinson) of Del Mar, Calif., James Kucera of Murray, Utah, and William Kucera of Herriman, grandson Matthew Kucera of Del Mar, and granddaughters Alyssa Kucera of Del Mar and Erica Webb of West Jordan, Utah.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Immaculate Conception Parish in Copperton, Utah, with a viewing at the church one hour prior to services. A private inurnment will be held at Murray City Cemetery, Murray, Utah. Please visit, www.goffmortuary.com
(Lincoln Journal Star, 14 May 2015, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
Husband: John James "Drake" Kucera, parents John F. Kucera and Cecelia Hamouz
Born: 8 May 1907, Milligan
Died: 16 Aug 1971, Milligan
Buried: 19 Aug 1971, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan
Brother: Alois
Sisters: Mrs. William (Emma) Koca; Mrs. Adolph (Rose) Korbelik; Mrs. Phil (Helene) Smith; Angeline Kucera
1st Wife: Alice Marie Svec, parents Joseph Svec and Anna Schultz
Born: 7 Jul 1907, Milligan
Died: 13 Apr 1953, Milligan
Buried: 15 Apr 1953, BNC, Milligan
Brother: Louis J.
Step-sisters: Mrs. Milo (Mildred) Buzek; Mrs. John (Julia) Kuska, Jr.
Married: 14 Aug 1928
Daughters: Mrs. Leonard (Joanne) Vasina; Mrs. Elmer (Marilyn) Zank
Son: John James
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Barbara Richardson Smith and maintained by Cheyl Rudolph, shows that he had been married first to Clementine Ginttard (1875-1910).
Taught music, Ohiowa Public School, taught piano lessons in her home. Retired after 26 years as field representative, US Census Bureau.
Preceded in death by her parents, Harm and Mary Kuiken; brother, Henry "Hank" Kuiken; and a stepbrother, Wilson McComb. She leaves to mourn her passing her sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Sharon; Bryan and Jackie; Brad and Pat, all of Geneva; Bill and Christy, Milford; her long-time companion and dear friend, Bob Brooke, Geneva; nine grandchildren, Bradley and his wife, Stacey; Phillip, Dana, Paden and Faith, all of Geneva; Whitney, Madison, Michael and Regan, all of Milford; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Jack Witmer, Phillipsburg, Kan.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, host of other relatives and friends.
Diane Lyle Barrette, 71, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. She was born in Valentine on January 7, 1940 to Lyle and Sophia (White) Kunselman. Diane helped many as a professional counselor. Her hobbies were photography, gardening and music. Diane was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed dearly.
Diane is survived by her daughters, Michelle Waite of Lincoln; Nicholle Soukup of Norfolk; grandchildren, Cody Waite of Fort Campbell, Ky., Logan Waite of Lincoln, Shaena Bauer of Lincoln, Seth Ford of Lincoln, Matthew Lautenschlager of North Aurora, Ill., Haleigh Kappel of Lincoln, Holden Soukup of Norfolk; great grandchildren, Peyton Ford, Kali Richardson, Reece Richardson, Grace Rademacher. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kellie Ford.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2011 at The Columns at Pioneers Park, South Coddington Avenue, Lincoln, with Deacon Christine Grosh officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Valentine. Memorials may be given to the family, designated to the Capital Humane Society. Condolences reflections may be sent at wadlowrozanek.com . Arrangements by Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Lincoln.
Lenora Hass was born on August 23, 1923, in Crete, NE to Anton and Helen Kupka. She went to dance with her husband, Renye, in Heaven on January 2, 2012, at the age of 88. Her growing up years were spent in Crete doing a variety of jobs. During high school and a year after graduation, she sold tickets at Lyrie and Isis theaters. Lenora taught school in Saline County from 1941-1946. In May of 1946, she was a bank teller for City National Bank. Being a teller at that time also involved typing, using the posting machines and anything else that needed to be done. In 1945, she worked at Stover Candy Co in Lincoln. Lenora also volunteered to make bandages at the Red Cross during WWII.
The Kupka family always loved music. Her Dad played many instruments and was in a band. The Kupka sisters sang together every chance they got. Lenora and Renye enjoyed their Saturday night dancing at Pla-Mor with family and friends.
On October 14, 1948, Lenora married Renye Hass. She taught school again at District 5 in Fillmore County from 1950-1952. Into this union, three children were born; Maribeth, Marsha and Bob. She worked side by side with Renye on the farm. This city girl learned to collect eggs, catch the chickens to butcher, make great sandwiches to take to the field, tend a mean garden and learn how to cook on a wood-burning stove. She was a great cook taking care of not only her family, but her neighbors and church family too.
When the children were old enough to fend for themselves after school, she went to work for Bethesda Care Center for 1 ? years in housekeeping in April 1971. Maribeth was their bookkeeper, but went off to college in 1971, so Lenora took over the bookkeeping job from Sept 1971 to 1984. Her teaching skills were called for again when she became Russell Clark's companion from 1986 to 1999, keeping his mind active with games and puzzles and encouraging him to go for walks down the hall.
Lenora was a fifty-plus year member of the United Methodist Church, a 75-year member of WFLA Lodge #3 and a 63-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by daughters Maribeth (David) Stone, St. Peters, MO; Marsha (David) Swanstrom, North Platte, NE; son Bob (Jackie) Hass, York, NE; granddaughters Michelle Stone, Indianapolis, IN; Angela Hass, Aurora, NE; sisters Dorothy Rejcha, Beatrice, NE; Leona (Ed) Jirak, Boise, ID; nephews Jim (Susie) Boise, ID; Tom (Susan) Layfette, CO; niece Jana Jirak, Lansing, MI; and many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Funeral services will be conducted from the United Methodist Church in Exeter, Nebraska on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Ray Underwood officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter. Leonard Krasser gave the Eulogy. Delores Bailey accompanied Jim Jirak who sang Just As I Am Without One Plea and Amazing Grace. Casket bearers were Anthony Nun, Matthew Nun, Alan Michl, Al Hosek, Bob Jungst and Kelly Homolka. Interment was in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family.
Lincoln Journal Star, 4 January 2012, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
Delmar John Kuska was born on February 10, 1932, in Milligan, Nebraska, to John Kuska, Jr. and Julia (Hines) Kuska. He had a younger brother, Verlyn (Butch), and a younger sister, Judy.
The family lived on the Kuska home place south of Exeter. Delmar attended country school Dist. #5 through the eighth grade and graduated from Milligan High School with the class of 1949. During his high school years, he and his cousin, Merle Buzek, stayed with their grandparents, Joe and Lizzie Svec, in Milligan.
Delmar enjoyed all outdoor sports - hunting, fishing, and ice skating - and playing with the Bob Chudly band. After graduation he worked with a crew putting up grain bins and helped farmers in the area. In March, 1951, Delmar enlisted in the United States Navy for four years. He received the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was stationed on Guam for 28 months, and received his discharge on March 9, 1955. He began to farm, and on May 24, 1956, he was married to Marjorie Langhorst at the South Lutheran Church by Ohiowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ohiowa, where the family still belongs. They were blessed with a daughter, Shelli, and a son, Galen.
Delmar farmed and raised livestock in the Milligan/Exeter area all of his married life. The first few winters Delmar worked at the Melton Issler Motor Co., Swede's Garage, and Tom's Place. Delmar served on the Milligan School Board, and the Church Council; he was Commander of Milligan Legion Post #240 for three years, and managed the Legion Bar for many years. He was a member of the Milligan Czech Brass Band since he came home from the service. He enjoyed meeting friends for coffee at Elaine's. He and Marge attended many dances, and the school and sports activities of their children and grandchildren, Casey, Allee, Megan, Steve, and Jake. They enjoyed some nice trips with family and friends. Delmar never quite retired from farming. He maintained his cow/calf operation until a couple of years ago, and helped Galen whenever he got the chance. Delmar passed away at the Friend Manor on Sunday, February 3, 2013, one week short of his 81st birthday.
Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents, and brother Butch.
Survivors include his wife, Marge; daughter and son-in-law, Shelli & Jeff Krupicka; son and daughter-in-law, Galen & Sharon Kuska; grandchildren, Steve Krupicka, Jake Krupicka, Casey Kuska & wife Kristina, Allee Kuska, Megan Kuska & fianc? Justin White; sister and brother-in-law, Judy & Jerry Ware, sister-in-law, Joan Kuska and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the Milligan Auditorium on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, with Pastor James Sells and Father Rand Langhorst officiating. Deb Brunkow accompanied Karen Filipi who sang "One Day At A Time". Casket bearers were John Becker, Roger Brandt, Marlon Buzek, Ronald Kuska, Russell Langhorst and John Kassik. Interment was in the Bohemian National Cemetery with Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials are directed to the Milligan American Legion.
Donald E. Kuska, 97, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Trinity Bettendorf.
A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Asbury United Methodist Church of Bettendorf where he was a longtime and faithful member. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf where a Masonic service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Farmer Funeral Home in Milligan, Nebraska. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 A.M. at the Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, the Iowa Masonic Health Facility of Bettendorf or the family for the great-grandchildren's education.
He was born June 12, 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska, the son of Emil Anton & Katherine (Becwar) Kuska and was a graduate of the University of Nebraska. On June 1, 1940, he was united in marriage to Camille M. Conger in Lincoln, Nebraska. She preceded him in death on July 15, 2009.
Don was employed as an engineer for the J.I. Case Company of Bettendorf from 1971 until his retirement in 1983. In earlier years, he was the Chief Engineer for the Oliver Corporation of South Bend, Indiana from 1950 to 1971.
In addition to the church, he was a member of Hamilton Masonic Lodge, #664 of Bettendorf, the Davenport Scottish Rite, the Hi-Twelve Club where he was past-president, the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Society of Agricultural engineers where he received an award for 75 years of membership.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Cindy Buchman of Bettendorf; his grandchildren, Dominick Marcott, Danielle (Brian) Temple, Aaron (Heather) Buchman and Jennifer Buchman; his great-grandchildren, Adelynn & Avery Temple, Charlie Camille Buchman and Kira & Maximus Marcott; along with other relatives and many wonderful friends. In addition to his wife, Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Potenzo in 1990 and his brothers, Melvin & William.
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 1B
18-18
Kuska, Emil A Head M W 49 M 30 NE Czech Czach Farmer
Kuska, Katherine Wf F W 38 M 21 Neb Czech Czech
Kuska, Donald Son M W 14 S Neb Neb Neb
Kuska, William Son M W 12 S Neb Neb Neb
Kuska, Melvin Son M W 10 S Neb Neb Neb
Mollie was active in the Women's Clubs, 4-H, and church. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. Cooking was a big thing to her. No one stopped by without having a cup of coffee and a kolache. (Milligan, p 195).
At the time of the 1860 census he was enumerated next door to his future wife, Volley Ann Chism, who was then married to Samuel Hibbs. Aaron was living with the widowed Tabitha Chism, age 50, Volley's mother.
A photo of his military marker can be seen on his FindAGrave memorial page, and it is engraved "Aaron Kuykendall, Co. I, 8, Kan. Inf." There is also a photo of him, added to the page by Mike Serpa.
1860 Census
Illinois, Rock Island County, Twp No. 18 NR 3 R 4 PN Canoe Creek Twp, PO Pt. Byron
Enumerated 28 July 1860
Page 449
611-3402
Tabitha Chism 50 F Widow 3000 600 Ill
Aaron Kuykendall 19 M Farm Laborer Ill
Tabitha Hembers 13 F Ill
612-3403
Saml Hibbs 24 M Farm Laborer $--- $100 O
Volley Hibbs 26 F Wf Ill
Louis Hibbs 5/12 Ill
Wesley L Chism 30 M Farmer 6645 1280 Ill
Philip Deringy 23 Farm Laborer Ind
1880 Federal Census:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Aaron KUYKENDALL Self M Male W 39 IL Farmer --- -
Volley A. KUYKENDALL Wife M Female W 40 IL Keeping House --- IL
William N. KUYKENDALL Son S Male W 8 IA IL IL
Alfred KUYKENDALL Son S Male W 6 IA At School
Lewis C. HIBBS SSon S Male W 20 IL Works On Farm OH IL
Marion S. HIBBS SSon S Male W 17 IL Works On Farm OH IL Source Information:
Census Place Prussia, Adair, Iowa
Family History Library Film 1254325
NA Film Number T9-0325
Page Number 19D
1900 Census:
Nebraska, Nance County, Limber Creek,
ED 143
Kuykendall, Aaron Hd W M Jan 1841 59 M 27 Ill Unknown Ill Farmer
Kuykendall, Volley Wife W F Oct 1832 67 M 27 2/2 Illinois Kentucky Illinois
Kuykendall, Alfred Son W M Feb 1874 26 S Iowa Illinois Illinois Farmer
Lippin, Willton Servant W M June 1855 44 S Indiana SC Indiana Farm Labor
APRIL, 1770: Andrew Hampton, Abraham Kuykendall, Henry Clark and Joseph Green presented their commissions as captains in the Tryon militia to the April Court. Tryon formed in 1769, from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina in its initial scope had boundaries almost undefinable. See, "The History of Old Tryon and Rutherford Counties," 1730-1936, by Clarance W. Griffin. The first Tryon Sheriff reported 1226 taxables in 1769. Erent Holcomb in his, "Deed Abstracts of Tryon, Lincoln and Rutherford Counties, North Carolina 1769-1786," shows that at the time of its formation, Tryon County, North Carolina included all of the South Carolina Counties of York, Chester, Union, Cherokee, Spartanburg, Greenville, Laurens and Newberry; and also included all or parts of the North Carolina Counties of Lincoln, Gaston, Cleveland, Rutherford, Henderson, Polk, Burke and McDowell
After his parents died, Alfred headed up the family, as can be seen from the 1850 census, in which three of his younger siblings lived with he and his wife.
This is confirmed in "...a matter of history..." Old Times, Old People and Old Buildings: Newspaper Accounts of Nineteenth Century Life in Carmi and White County, Illinois (The White County Historical Society, P.O. Box 121, Carmi, Illinois 62821: 1996). In an article reprinted from the White County Democrat Centennial Edition published on July 30, 1914 by William D. Hay, it is noted that "Alfred Kuykendall succeeded his father, Noah, and married a Miss Graham, daughter of George Graham, the cooper. To Alfred and his wife were born several children, none of whom grew to man or womanhood except George G., and I do not see much prospects of the family going any further, though you cannot tell---there is always room for hope.
Mr. Kuykendall's home being the largest in the settlement was for many years the meeting place for all gatherings. Religious services were held there, and many of the more or less and some of powerful preachers held their hearers in fear and trembling while they explained the love and teachings of the Lowely Nazarene. Not forgetting to tell something of the other fellow, hence the fear and trembling. All of Alfred's children were born in the three-story log house described above and he continued to occupy it until 1862. He then moved into his new frame home where he spent his last days, rounding out a long, useful and blameless life."
1850 Census
Illinois, White County, District 13
Enumerated 26 Aug 1850
107-107
Alfred Kuykendall 32 M Farmer 200 Ill
Clarissa " 27 F Ill
George G " 5 N Ill
Samuel " 22 N Farmer 50 Ill
Mary " 19 F 10 Ill
Franklin " 15 M Farmer 100 Ill
1860 Census
Illinois, White County, Town 5 S Range 10E
Enumerated 23 Aug 1860
P O Carmi
1498-1498
A Kuykendall 42 M Farmer 3000 3000 Ill
Susan Kuykendall 34 F Kentucky
Elvis " (sic) 17 M Kentucky
George " 15 N Ill
Lewisa " 9 F Ill
23 year old A.J. Keykendall, born in Ill, and married to 20 year old Ester. Living in Household 408-408 at the time of the 1850 White County, Illinois census.
The Application for his military headstone showed his name first as A. J. Kuykendall, then this was crossed through to show his given name as John. He enlisted on 8-14-1862 and was discharged on 6-16-1865, and served in Co H - 87th Ill. Inf. as a Corporal. U S Civil War Draft Registration Records, also on Ancestry.com, showed him as Andrew J. Kuykendall, a 36 year old Farm born in Illinois and living in French Creek at the time of his enlistment.
1870 Census
Illinois, Wabash County, Coffee Precinct, PO Rochester Mills
Enumerated 14 Jun 1870
Page 9
71-71
Kuykendall, Andrew J 43 M W Farmer $--- $300 Ills
Kuykendall, Esther 39 F W Keeping House Ills
Kuykendall, Frances 14 F W Ills
Brooks, Frank 12 m W Ills
Hildred McGuire, the youngest of Mamie's six children read a draft of the McGuire family history that her nephew, Keith McGuire, Jr was compiling.
In May 1978 she wrote him "When I read your sketch of the McGuire family, it didn't seem just right for some reason, and after I thought it over for awhile, I realized why. You were only 2 yrs. old when THE one who made us a family passed away, and you never knew her at all."
"Mom [Anna Mary Mamie Kuykendall McGuire] was not an average person (I'm a lot like her) and very few people ever really knew her except her kids, but there's not one of us who ever failed to love her and respect her. It was from her that we learned to love; she never talked about it, she just demonstrated it.
So no history of the McGuire family could even begin without Mamie....I'm sorry to say that I hardly know our dad until I was a grown woman. He operated the blacksmith shop during the spring and summer and then was gone from home most of the balance of the year, working on various construction jobs around the country and in Canada. He figures in my recollections something like Santa Claus-he came to us on occasion and usually bought lovely gifts, but Mom was the one who saw to our basic needs (and sometimes his as well!). It never occurred to me 'til years later how it happened that we got up on Sunday morning and our long-johns were freshly laundered (after our weekly bath the night before) and mended and ready to go. It must have taken quite awhile to wash and mend four sets.....maybe that's why Mom was later unable to sleep more than 3-5 hours a night! When she was old, she lost her sight, and couldn't read, and she nearly killed me keeping me from my '8 hours' to play bridge with her---because she was unable to sleep. ha!
In a follow up letter, in July 1979, she added "you didn't mention the divorce and I'm sure you must have heard somewhere that our parents were divorced in 1921. They later remarried (about 1925) but never were compatible and lived apart for the rest of their lives. This deep difference seems to have been present all during their married lives and was the cause of a lot of pain and suffering for both of them, but more for Mom than Dad. Men always have been able to find an antidote for their pains better than women and it was more so in the past than in the present----Mom spent her life like a mother bird without a mate.
Dad meant well and he never understood where he failed. He worked hard and long but he took no responsiblity for the nitty-gritty day-to-day needs of his family. His head was in the clouds with dreams of things 'way to too big for his ability to accomplish. He built buildings and thought up fancy names for the business he envisioned, but it was Mom who did the dirty work and kept on doing it after Dad gave up and turned to something else, because somebody had to keep the family going...
She tried to feed and clothe the family and finance Dad's operations from the the income from the store and she ended up with unpaid bills from merchandise ordered from the wholesale houses. She paid off hundreds of dollars after the store was closed following the divorce. Dad went off to a new life (chasing a married woman) and wouldn't even help support his minor children except when the woman learned of it and made him send us a few bucks. I think dad loved us, but he just didn't understand that he owed us anything. So I would like you to change "he operated the store in Trail" (to) he built the building but had nothing to do with the operation.....he borrowed $500 from a lawyer and gave the building as collateral....(causing Mom to borrow that amount from a relative to gain back the title to the building) which she held until her death. When her estate was settled, we opted to give it to Dad, and that's how it usually worked out. Mom sacrificed and went without things in order to pay the $500, Dad spent his money on women and ended up with the benefits of her sweat!
Mom was very young (about 4-5 yrs. old) when her mother died and her father remarried. She didn't like her stepmother and she left home when she was quite young and worked as a domestic in the homes of wealthy people. I don't know the extent of her formal education but probably 8th grade.
She was a tremendously capable person and had an inquiring active mind. She was way ahead of her time, and this is why she seemed strange to many people. She practiced religious and health ideas that are only recently becoming popular. [Note: her Death certificate shows she was attended to by a Christian Science practioner for the two years prior to her death].
She taught the first school on Red Creek, when Percy and Cecil were probably both to small to attend. I think she said she took them with her because she didn't have anyone to care from them in her absence.
She had a good voice and studied music (organ) when they were little but she said she had to give it up because it interfered with her family duties. (Percy poked several beans up his noise and nearly suffocated while she was having a lesson, so she never had another....and the organ was sold following her divorce).
The short story [written by Hildred] that I mentioned dealt with an incident concerning the store....it was so tantalizing to see all the goodies (which other people bought and we could not afford). Sometimes if something didn't sell we'd get it. [The story was about] some rubber balloons with different designs on them..we finally got....mine got away and I chased it 'till I was exhausted and finally it burst. I came back out of breath and heart and Mom was standing in the door with what looked like the one I had lost. She pretended that she'd found it---this is how she was---she didn't try to protect us from all pain and disappointment, but she knew when we were overwhelmed by events in our lives and and came to our rescue when it would have been disastrous if she had not. I think I would have been unable to believe in anything if I'd lost that small thing that day. I believe there is a Power operationg for good and that it uses us to carry out It's work, if we are loving, caring individuals
Christening Notes: (Child/Date of Christening/Parents/Sponsors)
Annetje,......................................................... Luir Jacobsen,.......................... Willem Van Vreedenburg, May 19, 1700................................................ Grietje Tack. ...........................Cornelia Swart.
From: Kuykendall, George Benson "History of The Kuykendall Family Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646 With Genealogy,etc" (Portland, OR, 1919)
Christening Notes: (Child/Date of Christening/Parents/Sponsors)
Arie,.............................................................. Leur Jacobs,.............................. Jan Van Etten, June 8, 1694.................................................. Grietie Tack.............................. Janette Rosa.
From: Kuykendall, George Benson "History of The Kuykendall Family Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646 With Genealogy,etc" (Portland, OR, 1919)
Keith McGuire shows her as being born in Linn County, Kansas, although census records seem to indicate she was born in Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, she and her husband, Joseph Jenkins, were living in Olivet, Kansas, next to her brother Fred. It was indicated that Joseph was born in Kansas, with both his parents being born in Wales. His date of birth was shown as Nov. 1871, with hers being listed as August 1876. She was shown as the mother of zero children.
Grace Gleason writes that she was shown as Catherine Keykendall at the time of her marriage. Said to have married Benjamin Mathews/Mathis on 8 Mar 1818 Howard County, Missouri, and they lived in Arkansas Territory.
There is a Benjamin Matthews on the 1840 Howard County, Missouri Federal census. Did they come back to Missouri, or did they never leave? They are neighbors of Richmond Gage. (Courtesy of Grace Gleason).
Ira Jean McCracken (rmccracken3@cox.net) writes that "Definitely back to Howard County, Missouri, where their son, Peter Kuykendall, married his first wife, Polly Hargis 20 Feb 1842. In June 1848 Peter again married. This time in Schuyler County, Missouri, to Amanda Fletcher. It looks as if both Polly and Amanda had a daughter and then died. In 1850 Peter 29, occupation mail carrier, is enumerated with a George Naylor family and a 6 month old Amanda Mathews and 4 year old Sarah Fletcher are living with 52 year old Elias Fletcher and his wife also in Schuyler County. Sarah most probably should be listed as Mathews for in the 1860 census of Denton Co., Tx. a 14 year old Sarah is enumated in the home of P. K. Mathis and wife, Missouri. This is Martha Missouri Lile who he married 28 Mar 1851 in Schuyler Co. MO. Amanda is also in Texas living with her mother's Fletcher family."
His obituary, below, was copied from his FindAGrave Memorial page. This page also contains a photo of Charles and his wife, Helen.
Charles A. "Bud" Kuykendall, 96, of rural Crossville, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at his home.
He was born Oct. 3, 1914, in Phillips Township, White County, Illinois, the son of Aaron Egbert and Laura Ellen (Treadway) Kuykendall. He was married to Helen Higginson, and she preceded him in death on March 13, 2001.
He was a farmer and enjoyed gardening and mowing around his home.
Survivors include three daughters, Lois (Ray) Stover of Enfield, and Doris and Linda Kuykendall, both of Crossville; five grandchildren, Allan Ray Stover of Ozana, Texas, LaDonna (Tom) Grunloh of Enfield, Cindy (Robert) Orrison of Kincaid, Jesse Charles Stover of Mill Shoals and Rajeanna (Mike) Rowe of Enfield; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Laura Kuykendall; wife, Helen Kuykendall; four brothers, Howard, Frank, Lloyd and Buck; and three sisters, Flora Kern, Wilma Barbre and Lenora Kuykendall.
Transcription of his death certificate, as copied from his FindAGrave memorial page created by Carmian:
Monroe Kuykendall
Birth Date: 19 Jun 1847
Birth Place: White Co
Death Date: 17 Feb 1922
Death Place: Crossville, White, Illinois
Burial Date: 18 Feb 1922
Burial Place: Stokes Chapel
Death Age: 74
Occupation: Retired Merchant
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Father Name: Henry Kuykendall
Father Birth Place: Illinois
Mother Name: Karenhoppench Greathouse
1930 Census
Kansas, Osage County, Barclay Township
Enumerated 2 Apr 1930
ED 70-4 SD 10 Sheet 1A Stamped 19
3-3
Kuykendall, Claude Head M W 33 M 21 Kansas Ill Wales Farmer
Kuykendall, Elizabeth Wf F W 31 M 19 Kansas Mich Kansas
Kuykendall, Wilma J Dtr F W 11 S Kansas Kansas Kansas
Kuykendall, Wayne M Son M W 8 S Kansas Kansas Kansas
Kuykendall, Dean C Son M W 2 3/12 S Kansas Kansas Kansas
Christening Notes: (Child/Date of Christening/Parents/Sponsors)
Cornelis,........................................................ Leur Jacobs, ...............................Johannes de Hooghes, May 30, 1686............................................... Grietje Tack................................ Jan Evers, Grietje Adriens.
From: Kuykendall, George Benson "History of The Kuykendall Family Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646 With Genealogy,etc" (Portland, OR, 1919)
Some of the descendants of Cornelius who migrated to PA/OH comprise most, if not all, of the Kikendall/Kirkendall/Kirkendale branches. In the Anglicized, frontier environment to which they moved, meticulous records of marriages and baptisms were not kept as they had been in the Dutch Reform Church.
from: Family History Our Dutch Heritage A Research Synopsis of the Kuykendall Family: Kuykendall, Kirkendall, Cuykendall, Coykendall, etc Compiled by Gene Kuykendall, 1997 http://w3.gorge.net/forest/FAMILY%20HISTORY%20BY%20GENE.htm
1850 Census
White County, Illinois
135-135
Daniel Keykendall 25 M Farmer 400 (Ill)
Sarah Keykendall 17 F
Frances Stewart 56 FN.C.
Phebe Stewart 90 F Va.
Could Frances be Sarah's mother, and Phebe her grandmother?. They are living next door to 20 year old Jeremiah Stewart and 16 year old Martha Stewart. The Carmi Sesquicentinnial book notes that one of Carmi's earliest pioneers was William Stewart, a Revolutionary War soldier who served in the company of his father, Capt. Matthew Stewart. The family left North Carolina and settled near Marion, Kentucky before coming to Carmi. William Stewart was the father of Dr. Josiah Stewart and grandfather of Dr. Elam L. Stewart, Carmi's first mayor. He died in 1856 at the age of 93 and is buried in the Old graveyard. Could Sarah be related to him? If so, why was he not listed on the 1850 census with Phebe, Frances, and Sarah?
1860 Census
White County, Illinois, Philippstown
#1604-1594
Daniel Kuykendall 36 M Farmer $5,000 $9,000 IL
Sarah " 26 F IL
John " 20 M IL
Noah E. " 8 M IL
Laura " 6 F IL
Daniel T? " 4 M IL
Mary F? " 2 F IL
Frances Stuart 66 F S.C.
Matilda " 12 F Il
1870 Census
Illinois, White County, Fox River Precinct, Phillipstown
3 August 1870
Page 8
55-54
Kuykendall, Daniel 45 M W Farmer 8,000 1,500 Ill
Kuykendall, Sarah 37 F W Keeping House Ill
Kuykendall, Franklin 18 M W Works of Farm Ill
Kuykendall, Laura 16 F W Ill
Kuykendall, Lawrence 14 M W Works on Farm Ill
Kuykendall, Mary 11 F W Ill
Kuykendall, Charles 5 M W Ill
Kuykendall, Henry 1 M W Ill
Stewart, Frances 76 F W Norht Carolina
At the time of the 1920 census, Ethyl was listed as single, and the head of her own household. She was working as a teacher, and was living next door to her parents.
1910 Census
Kansas, Osage County, Osage City
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 104 Sheet 7B
Market Street
147-149
Amish, Victoria Head F W 77 Wd 4/3 4/3 Bel French Hol Germany Bel French English Own Income
147-150
McGuire, Elizabeth Head F W 76 Wd 10/7 Ir English Ir English Ir English English Own Income
148-151
Kuykendall, Edgar head M W 43 m1 10 Iowa Ill Ill English None
Kuykendall, Katherine B Wf F W 43 M1 10 0/0 Maryland Ir English Ir English English Dressmaker At Home
I noticed on Ancestry.com that you listed the children of Samuel Young and wife Elizabeth Kuykendall [as John Young, Sr., Elizabeth Young, Catherine Young Hildebrand, Francis Young, Solomon Young, and Uknown Son Young]. I am a descendent of Samuel and have been researching this family for over 30 years.
There is an 1829 deed in Cleveland Co., NC where the heirs sell the land of Samuel Young deceased to Solomon Young also an heir. The heirs were John Young, Catherine Hildebran and Solomon Young. This also agrees with the census that they had 2 sons and only one daughter.
If you have information or proof that they had other children, I would like to hear from you about this.
There were 3 Samuel Youngs living in old Rutherford Co about the same time period. Some people get these families confused. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Terry Young (t_young@charter.net) Vale, NC
Email dated March 25, 2006
Information about this branch of the Kuykendall family was also provided by Linda Young.
In the HISTORY OF THE KUYKENDALL FAMILY book, Lee Kuykendall is quoted as saying: "My father's father, my grandfather's name was FRANKLIN KUYKENDALL; his wife's name was MARY JANE ELLIOTT....FRANKLIN KUYKENDALL, my father was born October 17, 1834."
Lee Kuykendall apparently was misquoted, as he was the son of Franklin and Mary Jane (Elliott) Kuykendall, not grandson..
In another section of the HISTORY OF THE KUYKENDALL FAMILY, both E.G. Kuykendall of Carmi, Illinois (p 240) and John Kuykendall (p 241) list Franklin as the son of NOAH KUYKENDALL.
At the time of the 1850 White County, Illinois census, Franklin had been orphaned and was living with his older brother, Alfred. In 1860, he was married and living with his wife and children, and 67 year old Lucinda Bradshaw from Kentucky. They were living next door to another Bradshaw family.
1860 Census
Illinois, White County, Town 5 S Range 10 E, PO Carmi
23 Aug 1860
Page 213
1513-1503
Franklin Kuykendall 24 M Farmer $2,000 $1,200 IL
May J. Kuykendall 22 F IL
Joseph Kuykendall 3 M IL
Sarah F Kuykendall 1 F IL
Lewcinda Bradshaw 67 F KY
1514-1504
Thomas Bradshaw 43 M Farmer $5,600 $2,000 KY
Sarah Bradshaw 31 F IL
Lewcinda Bradshaw 29 F IL
Fanny Bradshaw 5 F IL
Joseph Hardester? 23 M Farmer Laborer TN
The relationship of Lucinda Bradshaw to Franklin and Mary Jane is not known. Note at the time of the 1840 census that Lucinda was living in between Benj. Elliott and John Elliott. Perhaps the three of them were siblings?
1840 Benj Elliott 1-0-1-0-0-0-1-0//0-2-1-0-0-1
Lucinda Bradshaw 0-0-1-1-2-0-0-0//0-2-1-1-0-0-1
John Elliott 2-4-1-2-2-0-0-1//1-0-2-0-1-0-1-0
1870 Census
not located
1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Frank KERYKANDALL Self M Male W 46 IL Farm
Mary J. KERYKANDALL Wife M Female W 41 IL Keeping House MD VA
Lee KERYKANDALL Son S Male W 23 IL Farmer IL IL
James KERYKANDALL Son S Male W 19 IL At Ho
George KERYKANDALL Son S Male W 17 IL At Ho
Anjuline KERYKANDALL Dau S Female W 15 IL At School IL IL
Edger KERYKANDALL Son S Male W 12 IA At Scho
Ann M. KERYKANDALL Dau S Female W 10 KS At School IL IL
Fred KERYKANDALL Son S Male W 8 KS At Scho
Bell KERYKANDALL Dau S Female W 4 KS IL IL
Charles KERYKANDALL Son S Male W 2 KS IL IL
Source Information:
Census Place Dragoon, Osage, Kansas
Family History Library Film 1254391
NA Film Number T9-0391
Page Number 86B
1900 Census
Missouri, Vernon County, Lake Township
Enumerated 14 June 1900
Enumerated 14 Jun 1900
SD 13 ED 132 Sheet 5A Stamped 238
88-91
Kuykendall, Frank Head W M Oct 1835 64 M 18 Ill Va Ill Farmer
Kuykendall, Mary Wf W F Apr 1847 53 N 18 2/2 Ill Ill Ill (Second wife?)
Kuykendall, Charley Son W M Oct 1876 23 S Kansas Ill Ill
Keith McGuire shows him as being born in Williamsburg, Kansas. Census records seem to indicate he was born in Illinois, as were his older sibling
At the time of the 1900 census, he was married to Lottie, and living in Olivet, Kansas. Next door to his home lived Belle and Joseph JENKINS, his sister and brother-in-law. The census shows his DOB as June 1871, and his wife as being born in April, 1868, both being born in Illinois. Lottie was shown as being the mother of no children.
At the time of the 1900 census, he and Alice were living in Olivet, Kansas, with children Ethel, Hazel, Vernon, Lola and Olive. They had moved to Crawford Township, Kansas, prior to the 1910 census. The older children were all still at home, along with the younger Alice, Maude, George and Charles.
In 1920, they were in Wyoming. George was listed as a Laborer, General Farm. Seven of their twelve children were still at home: Vernon (23), Stella (17), Zelma (14), George (11), Charles (9), Loren (6), and Fern (4). Their eldest daughter, Ethel, was living next door.
In 1930, he was not listed in their home in Wilson County, Kansas. Orinda was shown as the head of household. Even though George was not present, she was shown as Married, and listed the age of her marriage as 16. Only her children Maude (24), Clinton (22), and Loren (16) were still living at home. She and her son Clinton were listed as being engaged in Farming.
1900 Census
Kansas, Osage County, Olivet Twp
Enumerated 19 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 122 Sheet 8B
170-172
Kuykendall, George Head W M Apr 1863 37 m19 Ill Ill Ill
Kuykendall, Alice Wf W F Jan 1872 28 m 19 5/5 Ks Ind Ind
Kuykendall, Ethel Dtr W F May 1889 11 S Ks Ill KS
Kuykendall, Hazel Dtr W F July 1891 8 S Ks Ill Ks
Kuykendall, Verner Son W M Oct 1895 4 S Ks Ill Ks
Kuykendall, Lola Dtr W F May 1897 3 S Ks Ill KS
Kuykendall, Olive Dtr W F Aug 1900 ?/12 S Ks Ill Ks
Linda Kuykendall, whose grandfather Aaron Egbert Kuykendall was a first cousin of George Graham wrote that:
"George Graham or G.G. as we called him was a small man, sometimes referred to as sickly. After Alfred's first wife died he wed Susan Britton Stinnett the widow with a child of Dabney K. Stinnett and his son Elvis Stinnett.
G.G. and Elvis became close When Elvis died of such a simple accident with a dog (fractured skull) G.G. began carrying a small gun when going into town and elimating loose dogs on the streets as told to me by my father. This can be backed up by the fines he paid off at the courthouse. He also had a habit of carrying quite a bit of money which I think probably also had something to do with the gun also since Elvis was gone.
After church G.G. would invite the different Kuykendall's to his house for dinner and would always enjoy the children. Dad said he would carve fish lures and give them to the boys for fishing.
In later years Dad's Aunt and Uncle were hired to stayed with him she taking care of the house and he taking care of the farm work."
A photo of his grave marker, on his FindAGrave memorial page created by Carmian, show that along with his name and years of birth and death, the marker was further engraved "In Memory of George G. Kuykendall who donated this ground for the original cemetery on or berfore the recorded date of 1/27/1891 and the first addition recorded date of 4/17/1911."
Grace Gleason notes that she was shown at time of marriage, on 18 Sep 1822 in Howard County, MO as Hannah Qurkendall. Said to have married Richman/Richard GAGE and they lived in Howard County, MO.
Velma Winn lists her as a daughter of Peter and Margaret. However, she was not listed with her mother and sisters at the time of the 1850 census (she would have been just a toddler)? However, a marriage record for a Harriet Kuykendall was located as follows: BRITTON, WILLIAM KUYKENDALL, HARRIET WHITE 08/23/1863 006/
Are there two Harriet's? Or might she be the daughter of someone other than Peter and Margaret.
1840 Census
White County, Illinois, p 285
Henry Kuykendall 0-0-1-1-1; 2-0-1-0-1-0-0-0-1
1850 Census
Illinois, White County, District 13
Enumerated 26 Aug 1850
137-137
Henry Kuykendall 36 M Farmer 1000 Ill
Karen H Kuykendall 34 F Ky
Emily Kuykendall 13 F Ill Attended School
Cerelda Kuykendall 10 F Ill Attended School
Francis Kuykendall 5 F Ill
Monrow Kuykendall 3 M Ill
Margarate Greathouse 78 F N C Blind
Samuel I Britton 31 M Laborer Ky
William W George 29 M Laborer Tenn
1860 Census
Illinois, White County, Phillipstown
Enumerated 29 Aug 1860
#1725-1715
Henry Kuykendall 46 M Farmer 10,000 3,000 IL
Karenhappuch "44 F KY
Monroe "13 M IL
Francis "15 F IL
Elvis " 9 M IL
Fredonia " 6 F IL
At the time of the 1860 Federal census, H. Kuykendall was the Asst Marshall for the Carmi census.
1870 Census
Illinois, White County, Fox River Precinct, Phillipstown
3 August 1870
Pages 7 and 8, Stamped 372
53-52
Kuykendall, Henry 56 M W Farmer 10,000 1,500 IL
Kuykendall, Karon 54 F W KY Keeping House KY
Kuykendall, Monroe 23 M W Works on Farm IL
Kuykendall, Elvis 19 M W IL Works on Farm
Kuykendall, Fredonia 15 F W IL
Christening Notes: (Child/Date of Christening/Parents/Sponsors)
Jacob, ............................................................Luyr Jacobs,............................... Annetie Arys, August 12, 1683............................................. Grietje Tack............................... Jacob Jans Van Etten.
From: Kuykendall, George Benson "History of The Kuykendall Family Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646 With Genealogy,etc" (Portland, OR, 1919)
He was reared to manhood in the region about Kingston, and married Adrientjen Tietsoort, who was the daughter of Abram Tietsoort of Kingston, and niece of William Tietsoort, the pioneer blacksmith. The Tietsoorts, (now spelled Tittsworth); and the Kuykendalls intermarried in several instances later, as when William, a son of Stephen Tittsworth, married Cath-crine Kuykendal, daughter of Hendrick Kuykendall and Elizabeth Cole. Jacob Kuykendall had Only one child, Margrita, by his first wife. She was baptized at Kingston, N. Y., September 11, 1709. This first wife, Adrientje Tietsoort, must have died soon after the birth of her daughter Margrita, for his second marriage is recorded as having taken place at Minisink, February 3, 1712. The record in the Church register reads: "Married, Jacob Van Kuykendaal, wid'r of Adrientjen Tietsoort, and Sara Westvaal, maiden, both residing in Mennissing, (Minisink).
Family record of Jacob Van Kuykendaal now follows: Margrita, baptized Sept. 11, 1709, by 1st wife Adrientje Tietsoort. Johannes, (John), baptized Jan. 19, 1713, by 2nd wife Sara Westphael. Jacobus, (James), baptized August 19, 1716, he and the others, by 2nd wife. Dina, baptized Jan.28, 1719. Marretjen, baptized Oct.22, 1721. Benjamin, baptized Sept. 1, 1723. Christina, baptized Feb.12, 1727. Nathaniel, baptized Oct. 6, 1728. Abraham, was probably born in Virginia, no record found.
The family of Jacob, with some of his brothers and their families, went to Virginia, as elsewhere related, and some of their descendants are found still farther west and south. Going out into the frontier so early, many of the descendants lost trace of their forefathers.
From: Kuykendall, George Benson "History of The Kuykendall Family Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646 With Genealogy,etc" (Portland, OR, 1919)
Jacob van Kuykendall was among the residents who granted land in Old Minisink Village (Sussex co, NJ) for a schoolhouse and a burying ground. That old cemetery can still be found, with some perseverance, back in the woods. There are fieldstone markers hand carved in old Dutch with some 1700's dates still decipherable.
Where did Jacob, Cornelius and Arie live out their lives? The evidence seems strongest for Warren and Hunterdon counties in NJ. Property granted to a Cornelius K at Northampton, PA in 1753 was believed to refer to Cornelius van Kuykendall, son of Luur. A later record of a Cornelius K improving that land makes it much more likely that this land was granted to his grandson, Cornelius Kuykendall.
The descendants of Jacob and Mattheus, most of whom migrated to VA/WV/NC tend to be found today with the original version of the last name, Kuykendall. Some of the earliest Kuykendall's in Texas were NC descendants who were Col. Austin's original 300 and played key roles in forming Austin's Colony. These have been documented by a Mr. Marshall Kuykendall of Austin, Texas for a History of Texas to be published in 1995/1996.
from: Family History Our Dutch Heritage A Research Synopsis of the Kuykendall Family: Kuykendall, Kirkendall, Cuykendall, Coykendall, etc Compiled by Gene Kuykendall, 1997 http://w3.gorge.net/forest/FAMILY%20HISTORY%20BY%20GENE.htm
Said to have married Sarah COBURN of South Carolina. Sometimes shown as dying in Anson, North Carolina. Shown as having five children, James, Samuel, Jonathan, Mary and Elizabeth.
1940 Census
Kansas, Osage County, Superior Twp
SD 4 ED 70-23 Sheet 5A
101-0-1000-Yes
Kuykendahl, James Head M W 79 M No 8 Ill R Osage Kansas
Kuykendahl, Mary Wf F W 80 M No 6 Wales Same Place
Mann, Joy Son-in-law M W 61 M No 8 Neb Same Place Farmer
Mann, Elsye Dau F W 51 No C-3 Kansas Same Place
At the time of the 1850 White County, Illinois census, he was living with his sister and brother-in-law, Louisa and Andrew J. Rudolph in Grayville, District 12. Shown as age 19.
In 1860 he was still in White County, but in Phillipstown. It appears he was living with his in-laws, the Whittings from England.
He was said to have died ca 1861 in Phillipstown, Illinois. Said to have been buried in the Whiting (Family) Cemetery in Phillipstown, which has since been abandoned.
Christening Notes: (Child/Date of Christening/Parents/Sponsors)
Johannes........................................................ Leur Jacobs, ...............................Cornelis Aartz Tack, April 20, 1685............................................... Grietje Tack................................. Sytie Van Etten.
From: Kuykendall, George Benson "History of The Kuykendall Family Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646 With Genealogy,etc" (Portland, OR, 1919)
Christening Notes: (Child/Date of Christening/Parents/Sponsors)
Johannes, .......................................................Lur Jacobs, ................................Johannes de Hooghes, September 30, 1688...................................... Grietje Tack............................... Johannes Evers, Grietje Adriens.
From: Kuykendall, George Benson "History of The Kuykendall Family Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646 With Genealogy,etc" (Portland, OR, 1919)
He during Queen Anne's war, as part of the Canadian Expeditonary Forces.
John wrote George Benson Kuykendall, the author, the following "I went into the army from Edwards county, Illinois, August 14, 1862, was corporal in Company H, 87th Regiment, Ilinois Volunteers. Was born in White county, Illinois. " John was a resident of the Soldier's Home in Los Angles in 1912.
Death Certificate information, below, copied from his FIndAGrave memorial page created by Carmian:
John Kuykendall
Birth Date: 12 Jan 1861
Birth Place: White Co , Ill
Death Date: 22 Dec 1927
Death Place: Hawthorne, White, Illinois
Burial Date: 23 Dec 1927
Burial Place: Hawthorne, White, Ill.
Cemetery Name: Kuykendall
Death Age: 66
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Residence: Hawthorne, White, Ill.
Father Name: Samuel Kuykendall
Father Birth Place: Illinois
Mother Name: Mary Jane Sanders
Mother Birth Place: Illinois
Spouse Name: Julia Kuykendall
1900 Census
Kansas, Osage County, Barclay Twp
Enumerated 21 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 112 Sheet 18A
137-142
Kirkendall, J Head W M Mar 1857 43 m 18 Ill Unk Unk Farmer
Kirkendall, Mary Wf W F Sept 1860 39 M 18 5/5 Mousera Egland Pa
Kirkendall, Laura Dtr W F Aug 1883 16 Kansas Ill Missouri At School
Kirkendall, Mary Dtr W F May 1885 15 Kansas Ill Missouri At School
Kirkendall, Ray Son W M Apr 1887 13 S Kansas Ill Mousera At School
Kirkendall, Ruth Dtr W F Apr 1892 8 S Kansas Ill Mousera At School
Kirkendall, Ester Dtr W F Aug 1897 2 S Kansas Ill Mousera
Land grant in Cooper County, Missouri finalized on 10 Jan 1840. His Texas land grant states he arrived in Texas in Dec 1840, and that he received a conditional certificate for 640 acres issued 5 July 1841 in Fannin County. He married Melissa Peveler in August 1841. Listed on the 1850 Williamson County, Texas census with three children. (Courtesy of Grace Gleason).
In 1920, she was newly married to Charles Adkins and living in Fannin County, Texas. Her younger sister, Olive "Ollie" was living next door to them, married to a Grant Adkins, also from Kentucky. Perhaps Charles and Grant were brothers? (George Benson Kuykendall shows, apparently in error, that Lola was married to Grant Adkins).
Texas, Fannin County, Precinct 6, ED 58
Adkins, Charles H Hd R M W 35 M Kntcky Kntcky Kntcky Driller Oil Well
Adkins, Lola M Wife F W 22 M Kansas Illinois Kansas
Adkins, Delorrris Niece F W 3 1/12 Oklahoma Kentucky Oklahoma
At the time of the 1930 census, she was living with her second husband, and their census listing was a follows:
Texas, Swisher County, Happy Town, JP 3 142-150
Slaughter, Ross H Hd R $40 M W 37 M 36 Tx Tx Tx Agent Sewing Machine Slaughter, Lola M Wife F W 32 M 22 Kansas Illinois Illinois Hotel Keeper
Adkins, Donald L. Stepson M W 9 S Tx Kentucky Kansas
Adkins, Ruth E StepDaughter F W 8 S Wyoming Kentucky Kansas
Adkins, Doris M. StepDaughter F W 5 S Tx Kentucky Kansas
Adkins, Billy C.H. Stepson M W 3 11/12 S Tx Kentucky Kansas
Bellos, Clifford Lodger M W 40 S Iowa Iowa Kentucky Laborer Odd Jobs
Keith McGuire notes that she later married a third time, to Drew O GRAHAM. Keith does not note any children born to them.
At the time of the 1850 census, she was living with her sister and brother-in-law, Louisa and Andrew J. Rudolph in Grayville, District 12. Shown as age 32.