William Henry Karr, the oldest son of George Phillip and Mary Catherine (Arter) Karr, was born April 1, 1867 at Manhatten, Illinois. In the spring of 1888, his parents moved to the Blue Hill, Nebraska area. February 18, 1890, he married Dora Baker in Hastings, Nebraska. Dora … [Read More...] about William Henry Karr
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1870 Census – Mt. Zion, Macon County, Illinois

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Ida Gilkey Birth Record
Note: Ida’s birth certificate shows her middle name spelled as “Catherine”, matching her mother’s name “Catherine Love”. However, most … [Read More...] about Ida Gilkey Birth Record

Timber Culture TC-0060-383
Names on Document: Skjelver, Otto Issue Date: June 30, 1892 Total Acres: 160 Land Description: E½NW¼ & E½SW¼ Section 6, T2N R12W, … [Read More...] about Timber Culture TC-0060-383

F.E. Payne Obituary
F.E. Payne was born in Frederick county, Virginia, September 23, 1850 and was aged 66 years, 8 months and 16 days. He received a common … [Read More...] about F.E. Payne Obituary
