1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 3A Stamped 137
45-46
Uldrich, Edward Head M W 24 m10 Neb Aust Bohemian Aust Bohemian Farmer General Farm
Uldrich, Emma Wf F W 24 m1 0 0/0 Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia
Uldrich, Kathrine Mother F W 50 Wd 7/5 Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia 1870 Bohemian
Karas, Karl Servent M W 32 S Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia 1907 Al Bohemian Laborer Farm
Funeral services for Ron will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:30 AM at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva with Pastor Eldon Nicholson officiating.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan.
Military graveside services will take place in the Milligan North Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation.
Ronald D. Uldrich of Milligan, NE passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, NE. Ronald D. Uldrich was the son of Anton W. Uldrich and Mamie (Chudly) Uldrich and was born on the family farm, section 36 NW1/4 Glengary Township in Fillmore County, NE on April 7, 1933. Ronald attended rural school District #48 in Fillmore County for his first eight years of education; he then attended Milligan Public High School District #71 and graduated in 1950.
Ronald farmed with he father until May 12, 1958 when he was inducted into the army. His basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. From there he was sent to Korea the remainder of his time in active service and remained in the military reserves for six years following his duties in Korea. After his years with the military Ronald returned home and started farming with his father.
Ronald met Mary L. Engle in the summer of 1955 and they were married in the summer on June 2, 1957 at the First Congregational Church of Christ in Geneva, NE. Ronald was baptized and joined the church in 1956.
Ronald and Mary made their home in section 14 NW ? Glengary Township west of Milligan, NE. They still lived on the same farm for 58 years. Ronald and Mary just had their 58th Wedding Anniversary on June 2nd this year (2015). Together they had four children; Ronald Perry, David Rae, Janine Marie and Alex Dean.
Ronald is a member of the American Legion HSSK Post 240 of Milligan, a member of DAU, he served on the Milligan school board for five years, and Ronald also served on the Fillmore County ASCS board.
In 2010 Ronald helped his sons harvest their wheat crop. He was also honored on KOLN as the farmer of the week in 2006
Ronald's hobbies included going to farm sales, listening to Polka Party and dancing.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise (Engle) Uldrich; children, son, Ron and wife, Chris
Uldrich of Milligan, NE; son, Dave Uldrich of Allen, NE; daughter, Janine Uldrich and
husband, Rick Buchanan of Beatrice, NE; son, Alex and wife, Deb Uldrich of Milligan, NE;
grandchildren, Michael (Nina) Uldrich of Lincoln, NE; Kayla (Trent) Morrow of Elgin, NE;
Arich Uldrich of Arizona,; Clarisa (Brandan) Kattes of Milligan, NE; Michele (James) Kattes-Nesbitt of Exeter, NE; Ethan (Amy) Kattes of Lincoln, NE; Alyssa (Dana) Schuett of Gretna, NE; Corey (Traci) Uldrich of Hartington, NE; Devin, Parker, Morgan & Trevvor Uldrich of Milligan, NE; Zach Olson of Lincoln, NE; and Cierra & Paige Buchanan of Omaha, NE; great-grandchildren, Alexis Uldrich, Natalia Uldrich, Marcos, Alyssia, Gavin, Creighton, Jordyn Nesbitt, Carter Nesbitt, Katelyn Uldrich, Lauren Uldrich, Makenna, Riley Kelly, Alayna Schuett, and soon a great-grandson; sister, Marlene & husband, JoeAguilar of Denver, CO; George Engle of Geneva, NE; Ruth and Delbert Sorge of Geneva, NE; Eleanor and Arlan Becker of Exeter, NE; Joe Vnoucek of Friend, NE and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mamie (Chudly) Uldrich, Phyllis Engle, Willis and Beth Engle, Harold and Helen Engle, Frank Engle, Anna Vnoucek, Kristen Engle, Lawrence Engle and in-laws, Constantine and Emma (Svehla) Engle.
(Research):Obituary of his son-in-law, Rick A. Buchanan, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.
Rick A. Buchanan, 60 of Beatrice, NE, passed away at his home on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born June 16, 1959 in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Beatrice High School in 1977. Rick worked with his father as an electrician before going back to school to be a network analyst. He worked four years for Hoover MFG, then moved to the east coast and worked at several companies as a network engineer. After moving back to Beatrice, he worked for BSDC, Landmark Foods and Walmart until health issues forced him to retire. He married Janine Uldrich on April 10, 2014. Rick had been involved with the Community Players. He enjoyed playing drums and was the drummer for the band "Whizker Bizket". He enjoyed Husker football, North Carolina, his Scottish Heritage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra concerts and the trees in his yard. Rick was an excellent cook, enjoying smoking and barbecuing.
Survivors include his wife, Janine; daughters, Ciera Buchanan and Paige Buchanan both of Omaha, NE; granddaughters, Riley, Isabella, and Piper all of Omaha; 3 step-children, Clarisa Kattes of Milligan, NE, Michele Nesbitt (James) of Geneva, NE, Ethan Kattes (Amy Jo Baugh) of Hickman, NE; 3 step-grandchildren, Jordyn, Carter, and Rainie Nesbitt; mother-in-law, Mary L. Uldrich of Milligan; brothers-in-law, Ronald Uldrich (Chris) Milligan, David Uldrich of Allen, NE, and Alex Uldrich (Deborah) of Milligan; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar "Buck" and LaVerna Joann (Jaegar) Buchanan; father-in-law, Ronald D. Uldrich and aunt, Cora Kelly.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday May 22, 2020 at Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel in Beatrice. The family asks that Husker or casual attire be worn for the services. A memorial is suggested to Beatrice Educational Foundation with the mortuary in charge. A guestbook is available at www.harmanwrightmortuary.com Harman-Wright Mortuary of Beatrice in charge of arrangements.
She is listed, on her marriage record to Johann Jacob Binkelmann, as a daughter of Johann Georg ULMER, a weaver, and Catharina Barbara SCHULE (Jacobs, p. 94)
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Twp
ED 3-22 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 128
106-106
Urban, Edward Head M W 34 M 32 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Urban, Rose Wf F W 29 M 27 Neb Neb Neb
After her husband's death, Josephine made her home on the farm with a grandson, Cyril Bernasek. When she became ill, she went to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Vaclav Koca in Atlanta Township of Saline County. She died at the Koca home on April 25, 1914, at the age of 83. A "Card of Thanks" in the Milligan Times expresses the family's thanks to Charles Smrha for the impressive speech at the mourners home and cemetery, to Messrs. Frank Hrdy, Charles Smrha and Norbert Svatos for the beautiful song service, to Vaclav Koca for the religious ceremony, the undertakers Frank Rozanek and Joe Matejovsky for last service rendered, and to Mrs. Josephine Rohla for loving service in time of sickness and comfort in the final hours. (Milligan, p 202). Ken Chromy shows she was a daugheter of J. DUSKOVA and Mr. URBANEK, and that she was born in Bohy.
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, March 24, 1960
Page One
Final Rites Today for Len Urquhart
Funeral services for Leonard D. Urquhart, prominent Cass City businessman, will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m., at Little's Funeral Home.
Mr. Urquhart was stricken Friday morning with a stroke and died Monday evening at Cass City Hospital. He never regained consciousness. He had been suffering from the flu when stricken.
A master plumber contractor, Mr. Urquhart established the Ideal Plumbing and Heating in 1939 in Cass City and was a contractor for plumbing in many large buildings, including schools and hospitals.
He was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge F&AM, Tyler No. 317. He was a member of the Lions Club.
Born in Evergreen Township July 14, 1908, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Urquhart, he married the former Emiline Marks in Angola, Indiana, Oct. 23, 1933.
Surviving, besides his widow, are two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Czapla of Cass City and Miss Patricia Urquhart, at home, three sisters, Mrs. Fred Emight of Snover, Mrs. Oakley Phetteplace of Ypsilanti and Mrs. L.C. Sullivan of Northville, and one grandchild.
Rev. S.R. Wurtz, pastor of the Salem EUB Church, will officiate at the final rites. Commital services will be under the auspices of the Tyler Lodge No. 317.
Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)
1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 4 April 1930
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 2A Stamped 185
South Seeger
32-33
Urquhart, Daniel Hd M W 67 M 26 Canada Scotland Scotland English 1865 Carpenter Building
Urquhart, Ida G Wf F W 59 M 18 Mich England NY
Urquhart, Leonard D Son M W 21 S Mich Canada Mich Cement Mix Bridge Bldg
Whitfield, Albert E Nephew M W 43 D 26 Mich Canada Canada Dredge Operator Dredging
1940 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 2, 1940
SD 7 SE 79-11 Sheet 6A
S. Seeger St
4234-124-0-1500-No
Urquhart, Leonard D Head M W 31 M No H-4 Mich Same place plumber plumbing shop
Urquhart, Emmeline Wf F W 27 M No H-2 Mich Same place
Urquhart, Peggy Ann Dtr F W 5 S Mich Same place
Urquhart, Patty Jane Dtr F W 3 S Mich
Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Patty Urquhart graduated from Cass City High School and would be attending Michigan State College in Lansing in the Fall.
Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, March 12, 1997
Page Eight
Patricia Beecher
Patricia J. Beecher, 60, of Deford, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw.
She was born Nov. 12, 1936, in Evergreen Township, Sanilac County.
The former Patricia Urquhart, she and Herbert O. Beecher were married Nov. 12, 1961, in Caro. He died in 1992. She had been employed by General Cable Corporation for more than 30 years, currently as a quality control assurance superintendent. For years she actively helped her husband on their Hereford cattle farm near Deford. She bowled on leagues at Charmont in Cass City for many years.
Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Don HUNT of Webberville and Shelley and Mark NEWSOME of Otter Lake; one son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Kellie BEECHER of Cass City; son grandson, Bradley HUNT; her mother, Emeline URQUHART of Caseville; a sister, Peg CZAPLA of Caro; her mother-in-law, Helen BEECHER of Caro, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her father, Leonard Urquhart, and father-in-law, Leroy Beecher.
Funeral services were held at Collon Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 11, with Mr. Tim Willis officiating.
Burial was in Ellington Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2008)
Obituary (Copied from her Find A Grave Memorial page)
Decatur ~ Margaret Usry Williamson, 89, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in Decatur, Texas.
Graveside service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Oaklawn Cemetery with Reverend Brian Bosworth officiating. Family will receive friends 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Margaret was born on September 26, 1924 to H.S. and Viola (Douglas) Usry in Waxahachie, Texas.
She married Barney Williamson in February of 1979. They were married 30 years till his passing in 2009. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Decatur over 80 years.
Left behind to cherish her memory are 2 sons, John Tally and wife Cathy of Decatur and Rick Tally and wife Carol of Fort Worth; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Hoyt Tally and Barney Williamson; and daughter, Sharon Cartwright.
Earl Ussery, 63, of Henderson died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Tyler. He was born Sept. 3, 1943, in San Angelo. Earl grew up in the oilfields of Texas and Oklahoma. After graduating from Borger High School, his interest in forestry brought him to East Texas and Stephen F. Austin State University. He was employed as a forester for nine years before beginning work in the materials department of an oil company. He retired as a purchasing and warehouse manager for Arco. Earl loved his family and was proud of their accomplishments. He enjoyed playing with his grandsons and tried to be a good role model for them. He also enjoyed other children and worked in the three-year-old Sunday School class until his health declined. Hobbies included fishing, politics, and candle making. He spent many hours experimenting with different waxes and scents to develop candles to exact specifications. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Rosalie USSERY, and his brother, Wayne USSERY. Survivors: wife, Ann Adickes Ussery, of Henderson, daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Robbie HAIRSTON of Henderson and Melissa and Shannon GILLIS of Burleson, grandsons, Nickolas HAIRSTON, Tanner GILLIS, and Tyler GILLIS; and special uncle and aunt, Pete MELVIN ad Helen USSERY of Llano. Funeral services were held Nov. 14 at the Crawford-Crim-Bryan Chapel in Henderson with Rev. Mike Dietz and Rev. Carey PONDER officiating. Interment followed at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers: Stephen CROWELL, Darren CROWELL, Vic HAMILTON, Phil HIGGINS, Gene WARDEN, and Bill WILLIAMS. Memorial contributions may be amd to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701. Services were under the direction of Crawford-Crim-Bryan Funeral Home in Henderson.
The Texas Birth Index shows her as a dauther of Archie H UTLEY and Inez Virginia LUVAUL. The same parents names are listed on the Social Security Applications and Claims Index, which also shows the same DOB, with the birth location listed as Colorado City, Texas.
She was listes as Florence Faye Berberich on this index, and was shown to have also gone by the names Fay Taylor, Florence Taylor and Florence Faye Utley.
Her FindAGrave memorial page shows she shares a double headstone with Freddy Wilton Taylor. His DOD was not shown.
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Oc
cupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Merit UTLEY Self M Male W 62 NC Farmer NC NC
Sarah P. UTLEY Wife M Female W 39 TN Keeping House NC VA
Permelia F. UTLEY Dau S Female W 14 TN NC TN
Virginia UTLEY Dau S Female W 12 TN NC TN
John A. UTLEY Son S Male W 10 TN Works On Farm NC TN
Abram UTLEY Son S Male W 8 TN NC TN
Bettie C. UTLEY Dau S Female W 5 TN NC TN
William M. UTLEY Son S Male W 3 TN NC TN
Marthy UTLEY Sister S Female W 64 NC NC NC
J. A. BLAKE Other S Male W 25 TN Works On Farm TN TN
Source Information:
Census Place District 1, Carroll, Tennessee
Family History Library Film 1255246 NA Film Number T9-1246
Page Number 13B
Services were Tuesday at Moser Memorial Chapel at North Bend for Mrs. Agnes Racek, 78. The Rev. Audrey Scott officiated with burial in Kiliam Cemetery west of Morse Bluff. Mr. and Mrs. James Arneal furnished the music.
Pallbearers were Ed Virka, Ray Racek, Delvin Lorenzen, Ludwig Phillips, Stanley Vachal and William Brabec.
Mrs. Racek died Friday evening at the North Bend Nursing home.
She was born Oct. 6, 1898, in Prague and lived there until her marriage. She then lived at Morse Bluff until moving to Fremont in 1960. She was a member of the ZCBH Lodge at Morse Bluff.
She married William Racek Aug. 16, 1926. He died March 14, 1960.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. George (Wilma) Havlovec of North Bend; brothers, Adolph Vachal of North Bend and John Vachal of Morse Bluff; and three grandchildren.
SSN 508-56-9599
CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.
Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.
Betty J. Lorenzen, 87 years, of Cedar Bluffs, NE passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home.
Betty was born on July 7, 1936 to John and Julia (Racek) Vachal on the family farm in Saunders County Nebraska. She attended grade at District 54 and graduated from North Bend High School. After high school, Betty taught at a country school West of Morse Bluff, NE. On June 23, 1956, Betty married Delvin Lorenzen at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs. After marriage, she worked in the cafeteria at school and Marcy's Cafe in Fremont, NE. The job she loved the most was working at Camp Calvin Crest with her husband Delvin for many years.
Betty meticulously cared for her yard and had house painting skills that a professional could only dream of. Betty's family enjoyed many of her delicious Czech recipes which included dumplings and Kolaches. She also had a musical talent and played both the accordion and piano. Lastly, Betty always looked forward to spending time with her family and friends.
Betty was an auxiliary member in Cedar Bluffs. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs where she was part of the LWML for many years.
She was preceded by her parents; husband, Delvin; and infant sister.
She is survived by her sons, Larry Lorenzen (Jeanne Kiger), and Terry (Alice) Lorenzen; daughter, Sheryl (Corby) Martens; grandchildren, Madelyn (Ben) Ayers, Andrew Lorenzen, and Dylan (Kimberly) Martens; and great-grandchildren, Elliot and Audrey.
Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 15, 2024 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs, NE. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Cedar Bluffs.
Burial will take place at Johannes Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Moser Memorial Chapel, 200 West Main, Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015 402-628-3445
1900 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 129 Sheets 6A and
95-96
Waskal, Jan Head W M 1869 31 M 6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1888 18 Ta Farmer
Waskal, Anna Wf W F 1871 29 M 6 3/3 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1893 11
Wachal, Marie Dtr F W Jan 1895 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia 1895 5
Wachal, Jan Son M W May 1896 4 Neb Bohemia Bohemia 1896 4
Wachal, Aneska Dtr W F Ot 1898 2 Neb Bohemia Bohemia 1898 2
1910 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Elk Precinct
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 142 Sheet 6B
107-107
Vachal, John Head M W 40 m1 16 AusBohemia AusBohemia AusBohemia 1886 English Farmer
Vachal, Anna Wf F W 38 m1 16 4/4 AusBohemia AusBohemia AusBohemia 1876 English
Vachal, Mary Dtr F W 15 S Neb AusBohemia AusBohemia English
Vachal, John Son M W 12 S Neb AusBohemia AusBohemia English Farm Laborer
Vachal, Aneska Dtr F W 11 S Neb AusBohemia AusBohemia English
Vachal, Charles Son M W 9 S Neb AusBohemia AusBohemia
1920 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Elk Precinct Twp 15 Range 5
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 152 Sheet 4A
63-63
Vachal, John Head M W 49 M 1886 Na 1901 Czech. Czech. Czech. Farmer
Vachal, Anna Wf F W 48 M 1877 N1 1901 Czech. Czech. Czech.
Vachal, Marie Dtr F W 25 S Neb Czech. Czech.
Vachal, John Son M W 23 S Neb Czech. Czech. Laborer Home Farm
Vachal, Agnes Dtr F W 20 S Neb Czech. Czech.
Vachal, Charles Son M W 19 S Neb Czech. Czech. Laborer Home Farm
Vachal, Adolph Son M W 8 S Neb Czech. Czech.
Funeral services for John F. Vachal, 88, of Morse Bluff were held Friday afternoon at Moser Memorial Chapel.
Vachal, a retired farmer, died July 31 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend.
He was born May 10, 1896 at Prague, the son of John and Ann (Masek) Vachal. He farmed near Prague until 1930 then farmed near Morse Bluff. In 1965 he moved to Morse Bluff, and had been a resident of Birchwood for 4 1/2 years before his death. He was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge at Morse Bluff.
He married Julia Racek of Morse Bluff, Jan. 2, 1923 at Fremont. She survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Delvin (Betty) Lorenzen of Cedar Bluffs; a brother, Adolph V achal of Schuyler; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a brother, Charles; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Mary) Phillips and Mrs. William IAgnes) Racek.
Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo officiated at the funeral, with Adolph and James Nemec serving as vocalists. Pallbearers were Stanley Vachal, Joe Vachal, George Phillips, Jim Phillips, George Havlovec and Steve Brabec. Burial was at Killian Cemetery southwest of Morse Bluff.
Memorials have been suggested to the North Bend Rescue Squad.
(Unddated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, Courtesy of Caroline Mastny: 1984 handwritten on the clipping)
Mass of Christian Burial Directions
Thursday, December 29, 2022 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Memorials
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or Masses
Mary Ann Brabec, 91, of Colon, NE, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Saunders Care Center in Wahoo, NE. She was born August 8, 1931 in Colon, NE to Charles and Agnes (Hanis) Vachal. Mary Ann attended District 88 country school and graduated from wahoo High school in 1949. After graduation she worked for the Saunders County Attorney. On November 25, 1950, Mary Ann married William G. Brabec at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon, NE.
Mary Ann enjoyed working on the farm with her husband and tending to the livestock. She loved playing the piano as a volunteer for the Saunders County nursing homes for many years. Her other interests were gardening, flowers, word search books and embroidering. Mary Ann was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, St. Ludmilla's Guild and the Serenading Seniors of Wahoo.
She is survived by children, Steven (Carol) Brabec of Colon, NE, Sharon (George) Vrana of Linwood, NE and Diane (Greg) Bouc of Valparaiso, NE; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Beloyed of Omaha, NE; many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Brabec; parents, Charles and Agnes Vachal; sister, Marcella Stava; great-grandchild, Grace Vrana.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Svoboda Funeral Home)
A Memorial Service for Charley will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska with Pastor Greg Koehn presiding.
No Visitation - Cremation.
Private Family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.
Charley Frank Valda Jr. was born to Charles Frank Valda Sr. and Mary C. (Zajicek) Valda on March 16, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska, and passed away on October 1, 2021 at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 79 years. He was one of 4 children in the family.
Charley received his grade school and high school education in Milligan, Nebraska graduating from Milligan High School.
He started his working career for Kassik Milling Company in high school and continued working for the mill after graduating from high school where he ran their alfalfa mill making pellets for livestock. Charley then took a job as the Village Maintenance Man in Milligan for a short period of time.
Charley was married to Loris Virginia Heckman of Grafton, Nebraska, on June 7, 1975 at the Methodist Church in Geneva, Nebraska.
He and Loris began their life together on the farm 5 miles north of Grafton, Nebraska where they raised livestock and crops together as a team.
Charley is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Mary Valda and 2 infant siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Loris, and sister, Rose Valda and cousins.
A Funeral Service for Rose will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker presiding.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.
Graveside Services will be held following the funeral service in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.
Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.
Rose Marie Valda was born to Charles F. Valda Sr. and Mary (Zajicek) Valda on May 13, 1935 at home in Milligan, Nebraska and passed away on September 23, 2022 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 87 years.
Rose started first grade in 1940 and completed her high school education in 1953 graduating from Milligan High School. After high school she stayed home and worked for different families doing general work and continued this type of work throughout most of her life. In 1975, she began a career at the CO-OP in Milligan and aside from that began cleaning the Milligan American Legion in 1984 until retiring from both jobs in 2015. She also worked aside Elaine Korbelik for a number of years.
Some of her favorite things to do included playing BINGO, raising a garden, raising ducks, geese and chickens. Rose cleaned ducks and geese for numerous people around the Milligan area. She loved to bake and baked a lot of kolaches for events and people. Rose also helped at auction sales with the lunches where she worked beside Mary Uldrich.
Rose is survived by her sister-in-law, Loris Valda of Milligan, Nebraska and numerous cousins, special friend, Shirley Kaderabek of Ohiowa, Nebraska and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Valda; brother, Charles Valda, Jr.; infant sister, Mary Ann Valda and her grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, From Farmer and Son Funeral Son
In the September 3, 1945 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 8), it was reported that Archie Vallier, Jr. of the Ordance Dept. in Lansing had been promoted to Major.
In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, in a column titled "Our Service Men Who Have Returned Home", it was noted that Major A.E. Vallier "to East Lansing after five years' service."
The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, dated September 1, 1947, reported that he and his wife had purchased a home in Dearborn, where he was assistant to the Chief Engineer of Administration at Fords.
The 1964 issue of the same periodical reported he was a candidate for the State Senate in the 14th district. He was at the time with Ford Motor and a Supervisor for Wayne County.
The daughter of Everett F. VAN BUSKIRK and Mary H. PETERSON. She worked three years as a rural school teacher, and later attended the Lincoln School of Commerce. She worked for the Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Court, and as an executive secretary for a contractor in San Diego. (Milligan, p 360).
KOTAS, SUE A. Sue A. Kotas of San Diego passed away on February 28, 2010, at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her family surrounded her as she slipped away as she did everything with grace and dignity. Born in Nebraska on October 19, 1935. She was raised in Beatrice, NE, graduated from Beatrice High School, attended Doane College to teach country school for two years in the Beatrice area. Moved to Lincoln to attend Lincoln School of Commerce and became a secretary at the State Capital until marrying Reenlee Kotas of Milligan, NE on January 25, 1958. The family moved to San Diego in May of 1967 and has resided there since. Sue was active in PTA, Little League and the Model A Club. She enjoyed doing crafts and needlework. She worked for AO Reed Plumbing & Heating 10 years as an Executive Secretary and soon after she ran a home daycare for 12 years and touched the many lives that passed through her doors. She also enjoyed collecting teddy bears and traveling which included many trips to Nebraska to visit children and grandchildren. She actively took cruises and went camping with family and friends. Her parents, Mary and Everett Van Buskirk, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Reenlee H. Kotas Sr., children, Denise and (Scott) Worrell of Milligan, NE, Darcy and (Jason) Richtarik of Wilber, NE, Reenlee II and (Lynne) Kotas of Ramona, CA and Kevin and (Charito) Kotas of Bonita, CA, sister, Sheli and (Richard) Schwindt of Phoenix, AZ, 10 grandchildren: Brandon, Melissa, Allison, Molly, Bailey, Amanda, Shawn, Sharlene, Hunter and Ryan and two great-grandchildren: Cohen and Ensley. She was a loving and caring person and will truly be missed. Services will be at Clairemont Mortuary on Saturday, March 6th, 11 am.
Jacob Jansen was born in 1632 and baptized October 22, 1634, at Etten, North Brabant, Holland. The son of Johannes Marinessen and Wilhelimina Hoannes Adriense, he became the progenitor of the Van Etten/Van Atta family after he came to America.
In the mid-1600's, Dutch colonization in America was at a high level of interest, a circumstance that was to lead to Jacob's arrival in the colony at New Netherlands (New York). That story began with a man named Adriaen van der Donck, from Breda in North Brabant province. He first came to New Netherlands in 1641, and was initially involved with the development of a settlement colony at Yonkers. In early 1652, van der Donck was back in Holland. Prospective settlers for those Dutch colonies, or servants for those already established in New Netherlands, were hired or recruited in the mother country, generally in the area from which the colonial leader came -- in this case van der Donck from North Brabant.
Van der Donck at that time was seeking farmers for his Yonkers colony in the neighborhood of Breda, his birthplace. Among several he recruited were Aert Pieters Tack and Jacob Jansz/Jansen from nearby Etten, according to papers dated May 15, 1652. The two were contracted for six years. Such contracts ranged from two to six years. Passage money in these cases was usually paid by the employer. In New Netherlands, bed and board were furnished in addition to wages, which for farmhands ranged from 100 to 150 guilders a year, depending on age and experience.
Yonkers was just north of New Amsterdam (New York City). Jacob Jansen apparently made the crossing to America in the year 1652, but it is not clear whether he was at Yonkers or whether he was diverted to Esopus, first settled by the Dutch that year. Esopus, named for the Indian tribe in that area, was on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 75 miles north of Yonkers. Jacob worked as a farmhand for Aert Pieters/Petersen Tack at Esopus about 1658, and was referred to as "head farmer of Tack". Relations with the Indians were not good at that time, and the New Netherlands director-general, Petrus (Peter) Stuyvesant, urged an agreement which the settlers there signed, May 31, 1658, to erect a palisaded village and demolish their separate dwellings.
A brief war with the Indians, known as the First Esopus War, began after soldiers and settlers senselessly shot three Indians in September 1659. An uneasy peace treaty was signed in July 1660. Despite the tense situation, the community kept growing and was named Wiltwyck by Stuyvesant in 1661. Then, in June 1663, Indians attacked the village, massacred a number of residents, took others as prisoners, and burned many homes. The record states that Aert Tack was never seen again. A second peace treaty was concluded with the Indians in May 1664, and later that year an important step was taken by Jacob Jansen. But before that, English forces seized New Amsterdam, September 8, 1664, and 17 days later Wiltwyck came under the authority of the Duke of York. The state of New Netherlands and the city of New Amsterdam were both renamed New York. The name Wildwyck fell into disuse, and the town was again generally referred to as Esopus.
As was common in those days, Jacob assumed the name of his birthplace, and after the publishing of the banns, he was known as Jacob Jansen von Etten (from Etten) later, the von became Anglicized to "Van." His wife was Annetje Gelvins, interpretation of old Dutch records by experts reveals. Her name was written in several ways, including Annetje Adriantse Gelvins and Annetje Adriantse Kam. These led genealogists to say that her father's name, therefore, was Adrian and his last name Gelvins or Kam.
The nature of a number of difficulties involving her first husband, Aert Pietersen Tack, emerges through a sequence of court cases beginning in 1662. There were several problems with employees over wages, and that November (1662) he mortgaged the grain crop to be harvested the following year. Tack apparently left before the fall of 1663, either as the result of the Indian raid or under cover of it. His wife harvested the grain and was enjoined by creditors from using the harvest (except that which the court ordered her paid for her work in harvesting). In May 1664, further evidence of Tack's indebtedness, in this case, for cattle appeared. In July, the court took steps to condemn Tack's property for his absenting himself, and to sell it to satisfy a list of creditors.
In October of 1664, Jacob Jansen sued for wages due him. The following month, Jacob himself was sued to collect a debt of wheat which he admitted but explained that he couldn't pay due to being sick with fever. He was granted time until the Tack estate was settled, when he presumably could collect wages due him. In January 1665, Annetje Ariaens requested relief from her debts because her effects had been sold "on behalf of creditors of her absconded husband". That same month, Jacob again requested the court that he be paid his wages from the estate in the amount of "388 guilders heavy money in wheat". He was told he could be paid after prior preference creditors were satisfied. Jacob was still having some financial problems in March 1666, when he was sued for not having paid his house rent of one schepel (about ? of a bushel) of wheat per month for 13 months. As late as March 1668, when he was sued for wheat due on the purchase of a house and lot, he could not pay because his wife's estate had been sold to satisfy her former husband's creditors.
After that, his financial situation apparently improved. In 1670, there is mention of Jacob Jansen Van Etten as a resident of Horley (Hurley), near Kingston. In September 1669, along with some changes and new villages nearby, Esopus became Kingston, the name that has remained since except for a brief time in 1673-4 when the Dutch briefly regained control and the town was temporarily named Swaenenburgh. But things quieted down after that and ended a turbulent 23-year period from its founding that had included two Indian wars and three changes in national allegiance.
Jacob Jansen Van Etten, according to one old account, loved to tell his children about the narrow escape of his grandmother Maria from the Spanish soldiers in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1570, when she was five years old. The Catholic Spanish killed several thousand Protestant Dutch. Maria's father Erick had the rest of the family hide in a small cubbyhole closet in an attic corner farthest from its small window. Erick, it is said, killed pet cats and splattered the blood over a dummy corpse. When the Spanish soldiers saw this, they thought their associates had already been there, so they moved on.
Old records have disclosed that Jacob was a petitioner for a minister for the old church at Esopus in 1676. Jacob Jansen was one of those who signed a petition for control of local affairs, January 26, 1684, mentioned in Old Ulster II (257-262), which so angered Governor Thomas Donger that all the signers were arrested and fined. Jacob Jansen Van Etten took an oath of allegiance to England in 1689 in Ulster County, N. Y. by order of the governor .
He then resided. at the town of Hurley. Jacob Jansen Van Etten died in 1690 at Hurley, survived by his widow, five sons, and four daughters.
In 1718, the property of Jacob Jansen Van Etten was divided among his children by conveyance from his widow to each of them. About that time, the sons and their families were seeking new homes in the then sparsely settled Country along the Hudson River, and in the Delaware River valley, first in northwestern New Jersey and a little later on the Pennsylvania side.
The son of Louis Van Schoubroek and Mary Susan Shelburne. He married twice more after the death of his first wife, Matilda Dandy, once to Aimee Perot...they had several children and lived in Natchitoches Parish. He also married Alice Coleman and had issue with this marriage (Casagranda, 1850 Census, 98).
Maria was widowed at the time of the 1930 census, and living with her son, Van.
Cass City Chronicle
July 12, 1940
Local Items
Page 5
Mrs. Phillip Striffler, who has often visited in Cass City, died Saturday in the home of her son, Van Striffler, in Lockport, New York. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Striffler was 79 years of age and had been sick since April. Her husband, who passed away several years ago, was a cousin of the Strifflers in this vicinity.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
Lockport Sun & Journal, July 8, 1940: STRIFFLER. Maria J., age 80 years, passed away Sunday, July 7, at the residence of her son Van Striffler, Ertman Road, Town of Royalton. Survived by one son and five granchildren. Funeral will be held from her late residence Tuesday at 3 p.m. D.S.T. Burial in Bemans cemetery, Clarence.
1870 Census
New York, Niagara County, Town of Lockport
Enumerated 19 Aug 1870
Page No. 59, Stamped 138
445-439
Utley, George H 68 M W Farmer 3500 2000 Mass
Utley, Nancy 61 F W Keeping House Vermont
Van Valkenburg, Emily 35 F W No Occupation New York
Utley, Alma 21 F W Teacher New York Van Valkenburg, Mari
a 9 F W NY
1880 Census
Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Lafayette RIDDLE Self M Male W 55 NY Farmer MA NY
Emily RIDDLE Wife M Female W 45 NY Keeping House NY NY Lafayette RIDDLE Son S Male W 7 NY NY NY
Maria VAN VALKBURG S Dau S Female W 19 NY At Home NY NY
Winfield RANDOLPH Other S Male W 20 MI Servant NY NY
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?/b?Source Information:
Census Place Royalton, Niagara, New York
Family History Library Film 1254901
NA Film Number T9-0901
Page Number 326C
John W. Clark writes that Maude had been previously married to "Race" Black, and they were the parents of Roy Blakc, born ca 1900 in Erath County. Roy was killed at a country dance near Laverty, OK. He had been collecting asmission at the door when some boys picked a fight with him over their not paying. He was called outside and killed.
Asa Payne's second wife, Mrs. Offutt, was Miss Sallie Vance. (Kentucky Historical Society, "Genealogies of Kentucky Families: Vol. O-Y" (Baltimore Gen. Publ.-1981))
1880 Census
Lousiana, Sabine Parish, Many
Dan Vandegar Self M M W 34 Belgium Belgium Belgium
Laraine Vandegar Wf M F W 30 La Ala Ala
Francis N. Vandegar Son S M W 3 La Belgium La
Joseph Vandegar Son S M W 1 La Belgium La
Mrs. Matilda Van Dyne Cramer, died Tuesday morning at 6:25 o'clock in the home of her son, Lawrence Cramer, after an illness of several years. She had been bedfast for three weeks.
Mrs. Cramer was born June 30, 1860 in Urbana and had been a lifelong resident of Wabash county. She was the daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Dunphy) Van Dyne and was married to David F. Cramer, who died Aug. 26, 1938.
Mrs. Cramer was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include four sons: Bert Cramer, Lawrence Cramer, Edward Cramer and Homer Cramer, all of Wabash; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
The body was taken to the Wire Funeral Home where friends may call. Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the funeral home with the Rev. Mr. Brock, Peru, officiating. #Burial will be made in Falls Cemetery.
Adeline M. Hines, 97 years, of Morse Bluff, NE passed away Saturday, May 18. 2024 at Shalimar Gardens in Fremont, NE.
Adeline was born on October 6, 1926 to Frank and Anna (Mach) Vanek in Prague, NE. She graduated from Prague High School in 1944. Following high school, she attended college at the Lincoln Business School. On February 8, 1949, she married John Hines at the Prague Presbyterian Church in Prague, NE. After marriage, the couple moved to farm near Morse Bluff, NE.
Adeline was an avid Nebraska sports fan and loved to watch the Huskers on TV.
Adeline was a very faithful and devout Presbyterian for over 80 years, past elder, bible and Sunday school teacher at the Prague Presbyterian Church, and member of the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend, NE. She was a member of the Senior Bridge Club and Mariners in Prague.
She was preceded by her parents; husband, John; brother, Stanley Vanek, sisters, Albina Lanc and Martha Navrkal.
She is survived by sons, Jim (Diane), John (Nancy), and Mark (Patrice) Hines; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, May 24, 2024 at the United Presbyterian Church in North Bend, NE. The Rev. Connie Stone will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the church. Visitation will continue 1 hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff, NE.
Memorials may be directed to the Blessings Food Pantry and Senior Center in North Bend.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Moser Memorial Chapel, 1040 N. Main, North Bend, NE 68649 402-652-8159
1850 Census
Ohio, Highland County, Jackson Twp
Enumerated 12 Aug 1850
740-740
Johnathan Vanpelt 30 M Farmer O
Margaret J Vanpelt 18 F O
745-745
Joseph Vanpelt 66 M farmer 1200 Pa
Ellenor Vanpelt 63 F Md
Lucinda Vanpelt 25 F O
Harriet Vanpelt 22 F O
1860 Census
Ohio, Highland County, New Market Twp, PO New Market
Enumerated 2 Jun 1860
Page 9
45-45
Joseph Vanpelt 75 M $800 $100 Va
Eleanor Vanpelt 73 F Md
Lucinda Vanpelt 30 F Md
Joseph M Atsell 7 M O
Nelson T Atsell 5 M O
An image of her Texas Birth Certificate can be viewed on Ancestry.com. She is shown as a daughter of Jim Vanya of Liberty County, TX and Amie Kelly of Olive, TX. She was born at the Orange Oil Fields in Orange County, Texas.
In a letter to Melinda Strong dated 31 March 2000, J.H. Vardaman, the Vardaman Family Historian, wrote "according to my records, there is no doubt that Amaziah Vardeman who married Unity Carter was a son of William and Ann (maiden name unknown but possibly Ayers) Vardeman. You asked if I had proof and the answer to that question is no. However, all information that I have states that they were father and son and there is no evidence whatsoever that would lead us to any other conclusion." It appears that Amaziah, and his brother Jeremiah, lived near each other in Pike County, Mississippi at the time of the 1820 census.
The Pike County, MS 1820 census, page 6, shows an "Am. Vardemon." (Ronald Vern Jackson's Index to this census incorrectly lists him as Am Vardemore). His household compositon is as follows: 1 male 16-26 and 1 male 26 to 45 1 female under 10, 1 female 26 to 45
IF this is the home of Amaziah and Una Vardeman, the 16 to 26 year old male could not be a son of theirs, as they were only married 5 years previously. Perhaps a brother or nephew? The female under 10 could be a daughter, name unknown, who was born before Polly. It might even be Polly, although her birthdate is supposed to have been in September, 1820.
Several lines down, Jeremiah Vardeman is also listed on the 1820 Pike County census. The composition of his household is: 1 male age 16-26, 1 male age 26 to 45 4 females under age 10, 1 female age 26 to 45
Leatha Betts (777 West 1000 South Woods Cross, UT 84087 (jlabetts@burgoyne.com)) emailed me that on the BLM land patents page "she found Amaziah Vardeman buying land 10 June 1826, at the Washington land office, 80 acres on Lawrence Co. Miss. Block 29 township 5N Range 10 E. Uney Massey is listed as purchasing land 10 Nov 1840, Block 20, Township 5N Range 10E.."
Jeremiah is again listed in the 1830 Mississippi Index, but neither Amaziah or Una could be found. The only Vardeman's listed in the 1830 Census Index (Irene & Norman Gillis) were as follows: Vardaman, Jno. Adams 00110-23110 Vardeman, Elijah Copiah 10100-10100 Vardiman, JeremiahMadison21010-13100 Vardiman, Sarah Franklin13100-01210
Leatha Betts informs me that the 1830 Pike County, Census was destroyed. This would explain why they are not listed in the index.
At the time of the 1840 Mississippi census, Una appears to be remarried to a Mr. Massey. It appears that Amaziah MAY have died sometime after 1826, when he bought land in Lawrence County, but before 1840, when Una was remarried. There is, however, an A. Vardeman in Adams County, Mississippi in 1840, on page 31. This microfilm should be examined as well. It may be a different person entirely. However, it is possible that Amaziah and Una divorced, and that he moved to Adams County without her.
Kathy Casagranda's "Sabine Parish The 1850 Census With Added Family Information" has Amaziah Vardeman's date of death as circa 3 April 1849. She informed me that this was based on a succession petition filed in Sabine Parish on this date. Leatha Betts emailed me this transcription of the petition. It is from a typewritten copy that was originally given to Lily Carter Thurman by Marie Greer in May 1966.
Succession of A. Vardeman, Eunice Carter, pet. for administration, filed 3 Apr 1849. to the Honorable James Taylor, Judge of 16th Judicial Dist. of the State of La. and Parish of Sabine: Petition of Eunice Carter, of parish aforesaid, respecti. represents that as widow of her deceased husband, Amaziah Vardeman and tutrix of her children, she prays to be appointed adm. of such property of her deceased husaband as beforesaid-etc. C. Chaplin, atty. for petitioner. Appraiser: James Campbell and Wm. I. Herring (?) Oath by Eunice Carter signed by Uney Masse, as adminstratrix. Bond Eunice Carter as principle and Redmund Carter and W. L. White as security on the 14th Apr 1849, witnessed by James Campbell and Amon T. Morris. Property sold at house of Viney or Uney Vardeman, witt. by R.W. Campbell and John Davis on Oct 7 1849, Auctioneer Nathan H. Bray. Receipt: in Succession of Amazirah Vardeman, Uney massey, Adm. to Ann I. White Receipt: Succession of Amazrah Vardeman, Uney Massey to Henry S. White
Could it be that it simply took more that 10 years to probate the Estate of Amaziah? Note he is listed as "deceased of the State of Mississipppi" and not as a resident of Louisiana. Kathy noted that "sometime folks died and their estate or property wasn't dealt with until the widow remarried or was going to remarry or the children became of age and wanted a partition of the property that belonged in part to them."
It appears that Eunice Carter Vardeman and Una Massa are the same person. When did she remarry, however, and when did Amaziah die?
Per the Mississippi 1820 Census Index by Ronald Vern Jackson, Jeremiah Vardeman was listed on page 6 of the Pike County, Mississippi census.
His household composition was: one male age 16-26, one male age 26 to 45 four females under age 10, one female age 26 to 45
Leatha Betts (777 West 1000 South Woods Cross, UT 84087 (jlabetts@burgoyne.com)) emailed me that on the BLM land patents page she found "Jeremiah Vardeman purchased land in Jackson land office, 80.31 acres 1 Oct 1825 in Copiah Co. (just above Lawrence) Blck 26 Township 11 N Range 5 E.... as did...Elijah Vardeman who also purchased land 1 Oct 1825, in Jackson land office, 80.19 acres on Blk 35 11N township and 5E Range"
In the 1830 Index by Irene and Norman Gillis, a Jeremiah is shown in Madison County, Mississippi. His household composition at that time was: 2-1-0-1-0, 1-3-1-0-0
In 1840, a Jeremiah is listed in Holmes County, Mississippi, on page 26
J. Martin posted on Family Search that "Jeremiah served with a Mississippi militia company in the War of 1812 and afterward settled in the southwestern Mississippi County of Copiah, where a number of his relatives lived."
"The will left by John Vardeman in New Castle County, Delaware in 1714 is the earliest authentic or verifiable record of any Vardeman in America, and is assumed that this John was the original immigrant to America, apparently from Sweden although there are some other possibilities of where they may have come from." (Letter from J.H. Vardaman of Alpharetta, GA dated 31 March 2000)
John Verdeman is listed on Bedford Co. Virginia Order book 1-A, 19 Mar 1757, (book 975.5675 P28b p. 141, as having brought in 4 young Wolves heads (bounty on Wolves) and payment, as did William Verdeman.
John moved from Bedford County through the New River and Clinch River areas to the west and on into Kentucky. J.H. Spencer's HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS 1775-1885 includes a biography of Jeremiah Vardeman, the youngest son of John and Elizabeth Vardeman. This book DOES NOT HAVE A LIST of the children however. The only specifics are that (1) Jeremiah is the youngest of 12 children and (2) he had brothers named Amaziah and Morgan. J.H. Vardeman of Alpharetta, Georgia suggests that the reason they are cited is that they were also active in the Church at Crab Orchard. Most of the circulated lists name 12 children, including Peter and Thomas Vardeman, but this is in error. Peter is a brother of John's, and Thomas is his son. Some also list a son name Alexander, of whom there are absolutely no records, and "a child who died young." Alexander may be the child who died young.
On 14 July 2001, Leatha Betts emailed me that "The only Vardemans that was in Kentucky earlier than 1789, was John Vardeman and Elizabeth Morgan of Lincoln Co. Kentucky who came out of Bedford Co. Virginia. He arrived in Fayette Co. then to Lincoln Co. Kentucky 20 Jun 1787, where he received land for his Rev. War service. Lincoln Co. Kentucky Deeds Vol. 1 p. 18, 35, 36. book 976.9625 R28m
It looks like he had sons named Peter, Amaziah, Jeremiah, John Jr., Morgan and William Vardiman...(Vardeman/Vardaman/Verdeman/Vardiman are varient spellings found in various land deeds and tax records.) Book "Early Lincoln Co. Kentucky Householders", 1787-1811, 976.9625 R4s. Most of these Vardemans but one stayed in Lincoln Co. Kentucky, however, William Vardeman migrated to Mississippi....possibly with his brother John Vardeman Jr. They took the Oath of Alligence (film 1704224, 6401, p. 192, 1 Dec. 1798, in Miss. Territory Southern Dist. John Vardiman and William Vardaman.
A book called Lexington 1779, Pioneer Kentucky 976.947 H2m, p. 94, has the compiled notes of a Rev.. Shane who was interviewing older people in Kentucky for their memories of the making of Lexington Kentucky History, and he intereviewd a man named Josiah Collins, who had a memory, of traveling with General Clark from Kentucky to Ohio, chasing the Shawnee Indians, "The second night after we left Lexington, a gun went off accidently wounded one of our company. The third day, my captain (William McConnell) solicited me and Hugh Thompson to ride out and try to kill some meat. That night we lay out. The next morning we pursued on and came to the camp ground from behind. As we passed in, we came to a fresh grave at the camp. We were told that when they had stopped in the evening, several hunters had run out to kill game. One man had killed a deer, and was stooping down and gutting it when JOHN VARDEMAN took him for an indian and shot and killed him. They brought him in and buried him. So that there was one killed and one wounded before we got to the mouth of Licking. We there waited a day or so till the regulars and some militia came up in boats from the falls. While we were at now Cincinnati, we threw up a little sort of breast work and put up a sort of little cabin for Capt. Adams to stay in and take care of the invalids and wounded. Cabin right opposite the mouth of Licking. (I think he said left with him five soldiers to guard.) McCracken (Capt. William McCracken dead from what was thought to have been a poisoned arrow) was buried with the honors of war right by the cabin and a log heap burnt over it to conceal the place. McCracken had been out with us in the 1779 expedition. Maj. (George) Walls and his company of horse killed two when we came to the towns. Across the river for a small distance was a level bottom where the Indians attneded their corn. The prairie then extended considerably up the hill. The camp was drawn up in the form of a hollow square right on the bank of the river. The mess on the lower side (down the river) next to the river was right where (in) the yard of an Indian cabin had been. The first night, the Indians carried the opposite bank of the river in the night and fired on that mess and wounded a man. They then fell back and talked from off the top of that hill. John Sovereign that had formerly been a prisoner of the Shawnees and understood their language well talked for Clark (General George Rogers Clark)." (Courtesy of Leatha Betts)
Moved from Bedford County in 1779, at which time he also relocated to Kentucky. He and his wife left a will in Shelby County, Kentucky in 1808. He is often cited, incorrectly, as a son of John and Elizabeth Morgan Vardeman, when he is actually John's younger brother.
William Vardeman of Goochland Co. Virginia, who received 200 acres, on the South side of the Rivanna River near the Mountains, adjacent to Charles Lewis, rec. 27 Sep 1734, for one pound (stirling) p. 296, Patent Book 15, from the book Cavaliers and Pioneers 1732-1741, 975.5 R 2n, p. 52. (Courtesy of Leatha Betts)
Called "Old William." He relocated to an area of "up-country" South Carolina which became part of the old 96th District and, in 1782, Newberry County. It had only been open to settlement for about 30 years and was the frontier with the Cherokee Indians at the time of this arrival. He left a will dated in 1783--probated in 1789--in which he named his current wife and his four sons in order: John, William Jr, Peter and James. Unfortunately, he did not name any of his daughters. (Letter from J.H. Vardeman, Alpharetta, GA dated March 31, 2000)
William Verdeman is listed on Bedford Co. Virginia Order book 1-A, 19 Mar 1757, (book 975.5675 P28b p. 141, as having brought in 4 young Wolves heads (bounty on Wolves) and payment, as did John Verdeman.
Stayed in Virginia until 1779, at which time he relocated to Wilkes County, Georgia.
A William Vardeman is listed as being a resident of Natchez, Mississippi in 1789. (Feldman, ANGLO AMERICANS IN SPANISH ARCHIVES. p 199) It further indicates (p 216) that he was born in Kentucky.
According to Leatha Betts, William and brother (or son) John Vardeman took oath of Allegence 1 Dec. 1798 in Mississippi Territory, Southern Dist. William Vardeman and John Vardeman appear on 1810 Census Adams Co. Mississippi and William Vardiman appears on 1816 tax records, in Franklin Co. Mississippi
This appears to be the same William Vardimam (sic) listed in Franklin County, Mississippi (page 37) on the 1820 census index.
Household composition: 2 males under 10, one male 26-45 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, one female 26-45 no slaves
Richard (Dick) Vasak, 89 of Santa Monica, California passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Helen at his side on January 31, 2024.
He was born October 31, 1934, in Crete, Nebraska to parents Milton and Mary (Payer) Vasak. Dick had one sibling, a sister, Florence Chleboun.
Dick graduated from Crete High School in Nebraska. where he lettered in sports. He then went on to Doane University where he majored in Chemistry and Math. While attending Doane he met the love of his life Helen, the woman who would stand by his side through thick and thin for the next 67 years!
Dick and Helen came to California in 1957 where he attended USC and gained an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering. He went on to work as a Physicist for the Navy, followed by working at Honeywell, and then at West Amp. Later, he and Helen started their own electronics manufacturing company, Glentek Inc. Up until his passing Dick could be found at work every day and often singing classic songs in the hallways.
Dick was involved in many service organizations in Santa Monica over the years. YMCA, Kiwanis, and the Boys and Girls Club of America where he was deeply involved in coaching. Dick was also passionate about coaching his sons in baseball and football. Dick was a lifelong advocate of Doane University and served on the Doane University Board of Trustees in Crete for several years.
Dick was an avid golfer and won the Seniors Tournament at the Riveria Country Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, in California, back in his home state of Nebraska or anywhere in the world. But what he loved doing most was traveling with Helen. Together they have traveled near and far. Dick enjoyed going to Dodger games, cooking, watching Trojan and Cornhusker football, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events and activities. Dick was also very proud of his Czech heritage and made sure to pass that on to his son's and grandchildren. Both he and Helen were honored to serve as the King and Queen of the Wilbur Nebraska Czech festival.
Dick was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend.
He is survived by his beloved wife Helen, son's William, John, and Milton, daughter-in-law Nathalie, grandson's Richard and Brandon, granddaughters, Danielle, Nicole, Melissa, Briana, and Allison, great grandchildren, Ward, Wally, Colt and Juniper, nephews, Michael and Edward Pallesen, niece, Lisa Chelboun Joos, sister-in- law Lorainne Pallesen, and his faithful dog Alice.
He is predeceased by his parents Milton and Mary Vasak, his sister Florence Chleboun and his brother-in law, Charles Pallesen.
"I've lived a life that is full, I traveled each and every highway and more, much more, I did it, I did it my way" ? Frank Sinatra Dick lived his life much like this and will be dearly missed!
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 17th, 11:00 A.M. at Grace United Methodist Church, 1245 Juniper Ave, Crete Nebraska
A Celebration of Life will be planned in California at a later date.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete)
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/MM28-KRK/p1
Name: Nolen Edna Carrico
Death Date: 17 Mar 1939
Death Place: Harris, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 67 years 10 months 25 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1871
Birthplace: Miss.
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John A. Vaughn
Father's Birthplace: Miss.
Mother's Name: Martha G. Brown
Mother's Birthplace: Miss.
Occupation: Housework
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: South Park
Burial Place:
Burial Date: 18 Mar 1939
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117982
Digital Film Number: 4030423
Image Number: 3095
Reference Number: cn 13530
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Wm. R. VAUGHAN Self M Male W 57 VA Grocery VA VA
Sarah VAUGHAN Wife M Female W 37 IN Keeping House NC NC ?u?
?/u?Chas. M. VAUGHAN Son S Male W 26 KY Laborer VA IN
Elbert VAUGHAN Son M Male W 24 KY Laborer VA IN ?u?
?/u?Olive VAUGHAN DauL M Female W 17 IN Asst. House Keeper IN IN
Source Information:
Census Place Johnson, Gibson, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254279
NA Film Number T9-0279
Page Number 274D
Sarah Vaughan is likely William's third wife, and it is not known if 17 year old Olive Vaughan, listed as a daughter in law, was married to Charles or Elbert.
This listing is for the same family in 1870, with both Charles and Elbert away from home, working.
Indiana, Spencer County, Luce Twp
P.O. Enterprise
Enumerated 15 August 1870 by L.C Mason
Page 29, Stamped 555
214-214
Vaughan, Wm R. 47 M W Cabinet Workman $100 Va
Vaughan, Martha A 42 F W Keeping House $2650 $1100 Ind (Appears to be a second wife based on age and place of birth)
Vaughan, Cordie 8 F W At home Ky
Vaughan, Mack 6 M W At home Ky
Indiana, Spencer County, Luce Twp
P.O. Enterprise
Enumerated 4 August 1870 by L.C Mason
Page 9, Stamped 545
61-61
Hall, Randolph 49 M W Farmer $6300 $3080 Ky
Hall, Ann M 40 F W Keeping House Ind
Hall, Alfonza 22 M W School Teacher $300 Iy
Hall, Flora V 17 F W Ind
Hall, Eugene L 14 M W Farm Laborer Ind
Conner, Alice C 7 F W At Home Ind
Vaughan, Charles 14 M W Farm Laborer Ky
Indiana, Spencer County, Luce Twp
P.O. Enterprise
Enumerated 3 August 1870 by L.C Mason
Page 5, Stamped 543
30-30
Young, George 64 M W Farmer $2600 $760 NY
Young, Lettie 65 F W Keeping House NY
Allen, Louisa C 33 F W Without occupation $250 Ohio
Vaughan, Albert 13 M W Workd in Tobaco Factory KY (Can not read or write)
Also living in Luce Township was the family of Alvin and Manvera Vaughan. The relationship, if any, is not known.
Finally, the same family can be found in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky, in 1860:
Kentucky, Hopkins County, Madisonville
Enumerated 25 August 1860 by CC Hardwick
Page 245
1672-1676
W.R. Vaughan 35 M Cabinet Maker $650 $3000 Vir
Louiza Vaughan 33 F KY
Willis M Vaughan 9 M Ky
Charles Vaughan 6 M Ky
Albert Vaughan 4 M Ky
Cordie Vaughan 1 F Ky
Jas W Wicks 23 M Cabinent Maker Ky
Daniel Moore 43 M Day Laborer Ireland
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Ellen, has a photo of his military marker, and included the following biographical information as well:
Parents William Vaught (1813 ? 1883)
and Margaret George (1815 ? 1888)
Military: Civil War; 22 Sept 1862 in Company K Illinois 87th Regiment as captain and was in siege of Vicksburg, battle of Jackson, Mississippi, then went to Natchez, Mississippi, New Orleans, and Western Louisiana.
Helen M. Vyhlidal, 94, of Fremont, NE, passed away December 26, 2021, at her home.
Helen was born September 10, 1927, in Prague, NE, to Thomas and Bessie (Soukup) Vavak. Helen taught country school for several years prior to her marriage. She married Leonard Vyhlidal Sr., on December 29, 1951, at St. John's Catholic Church in Prague. They moved to Fremont before moving to North Bend in 1960. Helen and Leonard operated the Dairy Dream in North Bend until 1972. In 1976, they returned to Fremont and owned and operated Len's Liquor Store until 1982.
Helen was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, and VFW Post 8223 auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time crocheting, and working on puzzle books.
Helen is survived by her son, Leonard Vyhlidal Jr. of Fremont; daughters, Carol (Doug) Dale of Fremont, and JoAnn (Francis) Zakovec of Morse Bluff, NE; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard Sr.; 2 infant daughters; brothers, Tom, Ray, and Frank Vavak.
Private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Moser Memorial Chapel)
Anna Matejka, daughter of the late Katerina and Joseph Vavra, early pioneers in the Milligan community, was born on her parents farm northwest of Milligan, November 26, 1887. She grew up on the farm, attending school in District No. 6.
March 28, 1910, she was united in marriage to Charles Matejka, and this marriage was blessed with four daughters, and one son.
She devoted her entire life faithfully to her home and family. Her love for God's great outdoors was deep and even in declining years as health began failing, she spent much time taking care of trees, garden, flowers, and lawn.
In July, 1943, her husband preceded her in death. She continued living on the farm until her health began to fail and she entered warren Memorial hospital in Friend last January 27. She passed away early Wednesday morning April 9 1969. at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 13 days.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister, Mary Soukup, and two brothers, Joe and Louis.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mollie Nun, Mrs. Georgia Precheil, Mrs. Helene Romero, and Miss Rose Matejka; and one son Alfred. Also surviving are four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Goodding, and Mrs. Tena Kriener; and three brothers Jim, Fred, and Ed.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Geneva. Church cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Thursday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers.
A Memorial Service for Stu will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will officiate the service.
A private family committal of ashes will take place in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
Stuart Lee Vavra was born on April 11, 1941, on the family farm north of Milligan, Nebraska, to Edward and Lillian (Kohler) Vavra and passed away on December 28, 2018, at his home at the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 17 days. He was one of three children in the family.
He attended rural school District #6 and graduated from eighth grade. He then attended Milligan High School and graduated in 1958 with a class of seven. Stuart was united in marriage to Janet Ann Garrett, on March 8, 1963, in Geneva, Nebraska. To this union two daughters were born: Jana Marie and Jodene Renae. Together they made their home on the farm northwest of Milligan.
Stuart worked for Lincoln Prestress, Dobson Brothers, Maury Nichols, Fillmore County, and L.J. Webb from working in the oilfields of Wyoming as a roustabout, operating heavy equipment and later building bridges and boxed culverts. He farmed the 80 acres he lived on, but his true passion was fabricating race cars. "Super Stu" started his racing career in 1958 at the age of 17 at Capitol Beach in Lincoln. The first car he ever raced was a 1932 Ford Sedan with an Olds Rocket 88 engine with the #6X. In 1967 he raced and drove a 1936 Plymouth Coupe with the #35 and his last car he ever raced was a 1979 purple Chevy Camaro. He had a very devoted pit crew, sponsors and many fans which made his success possible. During his racing career, he placed in the top ten in season points every year from 1967-1982. He met many dear friends and racers traveling from racetrack to racetrack. In 1982 after 24 years of capturing the checkered flag and competing at 17 different race tracks throughout Nebraska and Kansas, he decided to hang up his racing helmet. Super Stu was inducted into the Beatrice Speedway Hall of Fame on November 1, 2003, was a long-time member of the Central Nebraska Racing Association, and a member of the Good Old Time Racing Association (GOTRA). After Stu retired from circling the racetracks, he spent his later years helping his twin grandsons work on their race cars and giving them advice in his shop over a beer or two. He drew great pride in watching them compete.
He also enjoyed attending his granddaughter's school events, fishing with them, and giving each of them driving lessons. He was extremely proud of all the grandchildren's' accomplishments.
After the passing of Janet, he reconnected with a dear life-long friend, Mary Drake. Their friendship started six decades ago with her late husband, Ike Drake. Stu, Janet, Ike, Mary and all their children shared many years of fun and memories. Over the past five years, Stu and Mary continued to enjoy each other's company and made many more memories.
Stu was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; his parents, Edward and Lillian Vavra; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pete and Edna Garrett; brother-in-law, Victor Hladky; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dean and Charlotte Garrett; and niece Shelby Lemke.
He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jana and Billy Slezak of Milligan; daughter and son-in-law, Jodene and Tom Lovegrove of Fairmont; grandchildren, Shane and wife Jasmine Slezak; Shawn and wife Jennifer Slezak; Taylor Slezak and fianc? Joey Gilmer all of Milligan; Whitney Lovegrove and Sydney Lovegrove of Fairmont; sister, Shirley Hladky of Seward; brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Beth Vavra of Milligan; special friend,
Mary Drake of Dorchester and family; great grandchildren Noah, Lily, Kaydence, Jade and Lennon; special furry companion, Zoie; nieces and nephew and a host of other relatives and friends.
Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer and Sons Funeral Home
Barbara Yancey Dore shows her as a daughter of Samuel Houston Veatch and Helen M. Bradshaw. She also shows that Ada's brother, Samuel, married a half-sister of Charley Berryman's, namely Nancy "Nannie" Berryman.
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 3
Enumerated 1 Jun 1900 by Fred Berryman Jr.
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 1A Stamped 118A
1-1
Berryman, Fred Head W M Nov 1827 72 M 38 Germany Sweden Germany 1851 49 Na Farmer
Berryman, Martha Wf W F Aug 1842 57 M 38 9/8 Tx Ky Ky
Berryman, Sarah A Dau W F Jan 1868 32 S Tx Germany Tx
Berryman, Fred Jr Son M M Jun 1869 31 M Tx Germany Tx Teacher P??
Berryman, Edward Son W M Sept 1873 26 S Tx Germany Tx Farm Laborer
Berryman, Martin L Son W M Nov 1875 24 S Tx Germany Tx Farm Laborer
Berryman, Allen Son W M Jan 1880 20 S Tx Germany Tx Farm Laborer
Berryman, Josephine Dtr W F Jan 1883 17 S Tx Germany Tx
Berryman, Ardalie DtrinLaw W F Oct 1878 21 m 0 Tx Ala Ala
2-3
Veatch, Samuel Head W M May 1833 67 M 45 La Ind La Farmer
Veatch, Helen M Wf W F Feb 1830 70 M 45 3/3 Tenn Va Va
Veatch, Andrew U Son M May 1866 34 S Tx La Tenn
Veatch, Samuel W. Son W M Mar 1869 31 M 7 Tx La Tenn Author?
Veatch, Nannie B Dau-in-law W F Oct 1878 31 m 7 2/2 Tx Germany Tx
Veatch, Martin Grandson W M Apr 1897 s S Tx Tx Tx
Veatch, Richmond L/S Grandson W M Nov 18991 S Tx Tx Tx
Veatch, Alice U Granddau W F Apr 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 3
Enumerated 1 Jun 1900 by Fred Berryman Jr.
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 1A Stamped 118A
1-1
Berryman, Fred Head W M Nov 1827 72 M 38 Germany Sweden Germany 1851 49 Na Farmer
Berryman, Martha Wf W F Aug 1842 57 M 38 9/8 Tx Ky Ky
Berryman, Sarah A Dau W F Jan 1868 32 S Tx Germany Tx
Berryman, Fred Jr Son M M Jun 1869 31 M Tx Germany Tx Teacher P??
Berryman, Edward Son W M Sept 1873 26 S Tx Germany Tx Farm Laborer
Berryman, Martin L Son W M Nov 1875 24 S Tx Germany Tx Farm Laborer
Berryman, Allen Son W M Jan 1880 20 S Tx Germany Tx Farm Laborer
Berryman, Josephine Dtr W F Jan 1883 17 S Tx Germany Tx
Berryman, Ardalie DtrinLaw W F Oct 1878 21 m 0 Tx Ala Ala
2-3
Veatch, Samuel Head W M May 1833 67 M 45 La Ind La Farmer
Veatch, Helen M Wf W F Feb 1830 70 M 45 3/3 Tenn Va Va
Veatch, Andrew U Son M May 1866 34 S Tx La Tenn
Veatch, Samuel W. Son W M Mar 1869 31 M 7 Tx La Tenn Author?
Veatch, Nannie B Dau-in-law W F Oct 1878 31 m 7 2/2 Tx Germany Tx
Veatch, Martin Grandson W M Apr 1897 s S Tx Tx Tx
Veatch, Richmond L/S Grandson W M Nov 18991 S Tx Tx Tx
Veatch, Alice U Granddau W F Apr 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx
3-5
Wm. and Maggie Berryman
As a child, Agnes was anxious to get more education but since this was denied to her she always hoped her children would be able to get the benefit of a much better education than she was privileged to acquire.(MILLIGAN, p. 187)
An exellent seamstress, she made her own patterns. She sewed for most of the families in the Milligan community. She also crochted, embroidered, and did drawn work. (Milligan, p 243).