On the night of September 18, 1986, a tornado struck the Wilson farm destroying their landmark red barn. This video was filmed primarily by Bill Hogeland and follows the cleanup effort for the next three days where 117 friends, family, and neighbors turned out to lend a hand. … [Read More...] about Wilson Farm Tornado Aftermath September 1986
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Pioneer Honored at 88
By Mrs. Joe Bader William Gibson, who was 88 Jan. 29, was honored guest at a birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gibson Sunday … [Read More...] about Pioneer Honored at 88

John A. Gibson, Jr. Masonic Member Profile
I wrote the Masonic Grand Lodge of Nebraska in Lincoln inquiring for any information pertaining to our family's history with Freemasonry. … [Read More...] about John A. Gibson, Jr. Masonic Member Profile

Five Gibson Sisters

Centennial Farm Family honored by Ak-Sar-Ben at 2008 Webster County Fair
Otto T. Skjelver SE1/4 28-3-12 Webster County, Neb. Otto Skjelver Sr., born in Norway in 1849, came to America as a young man. He … [Read More...] about Centennial Farm Family honored by Ak-Sar-Ben at 2008 Webster County Fair

Bonnie Skjelver Senior Picture
William Henry Karr
William Henry Karr, the oldest son of George Phillip and Mary Catherine (Arter) Karr, was born April 1, 1867 at Manhatten, Illinois. In … [Read More...] about William Henry Karr


