This book about czech immigrant settlers in nebraska and kansas is unique as it is not a history, nor a biography, but simply a list of czech settlers names, occupations, where they lived at the time, land they owned or rented, and their place of birth. Cuming, acting governor of nebraska territory from 1854 to 1855 and and from 1857 to 1858. Her past experiences include being a photographer, a bookseller, a journalist, a radio broadcaster, and a travel agent. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records. Mips inc is the technology services division of the nebraska association of county officials naco. Past and present of platte county nebraska vols i and ii. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in douglas county. Soapweeds, sandburrs, and sod, the memory book of thomas county. Thomas county, nebraska thomas county education, geography, and history. Thomas clark durant february 6, 1820 october 5, 1885 was an american physician, businessman, and financier. This listing was created on oct 6, 2005 and was last modified on aug 27. Lieutenant james william abert 182097 of the united states army topographical engineers received orders in 1845 to explore the canadian river region of the southern plainsan area covering presentday colorado, new mexico, texas, and oklahoma. Where can i find information about bookmobiles in nebraska. The purpose of this web site is to provide the people of thomas county with news and information.
Johnsons history of nebraska omaha, 1880, by harrison johnson. May 20, 2010 family maps of thomas county, nebraska gregory a. In the nebraska license plate system, thomas county is represented by the prefix 89. The cass county historical society was organized may 20, 1936, at weeping water, has had a desire to compile the history of cass county, different from that found in the histories of this kind. Discover the past of nebraska through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 150 years of growth. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories. Including its history, the spade ranch, the nebraska national forest, and more sam night on. Plat maps include information on property lines, lots, plot boundaries, streets, flood zones, public access, parcel numbers, lot dimensions, and easements. Contributor names bell, john thomas, 1842 from old catalog created published. View the gaston and humphrey, history book 1919, everyname index. As a result, the county s early history dates back only to the 1880s. Thedford is a village in thomas county, nebraska, united states.
Thomas yule and virginia florentine greene dorwart, was born on september 10, 1929. Also there is a collection of about 500 plat books and county atlases from almost every nebraska county for the years of 1885 to around 1947. Back to pennsylvania trails history and genealogy nebraska, forest county a lumber town of 250 people 18281940 now a favorite fishing spot by e. Thomas county, nebraska genealogy genealogy familysearch. Thomass descriptions of the battles in nebraska were very good. Early days in butler county and polk county, nebraska, are recalled through colorful tales, factual data and individual biographies in this new 41page spiral bound booklet excerpted from the rare 1882 book. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Nebraska county atlases and plat books history nebraska. He was selected as a 2016 john simon guggenheim memorial foundation fellow. The author covers a lot of history and details including that of my great great grandfather elish l. Currently the thomas county seat is located in thedford and also the county government website is. Guide to thomas county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth.
Local histories are available for thurston county, nebraska genealogy. History of butler county and polk county nebraska history of the state of nebraska. Index to early naturalization records compiled by delia robinson, pamphlet pub. Seneca has boasted of champion rodeo contestants, a state senator, state cattleman of the year, nationally known artist, and spelling bee contestant. Prior to the county being organized, this area in the heart of the nebraska sandhills was primarily open range pasture land used by cattlemen.
County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. Family maps of thomas county, nebraskaby gregory a. Book 30 register of deaths at the lancaster county poor and house of employment. Thomas county is en kreis inn usbundsstaat nebraska. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records and more. List of books and articles about nebraska history online.
This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. The trip to the woods gave us a glimpse into some of the activities of environmentalists, student riley jones said. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed. Boundaries were redefined february 12, 1857 and again january 10, 1862. Seneca has a womens fellowship group and the seneca quick response emergency team, with one of the few ems instructors in the state. Thomas county lies in the center of the nebraska sandhills region. Thurston county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki. Thomas county courthouse 503 main street thedford, ne 69166 phone. It was likely named after thedford, ontario, canada.
The honorable thomas henry dorwart, 89, passed away on april 28, 2019, in sidney, nebraska. Nebraska placenames of morrill county are mostly where there once was a station or depot were and all of the current township or city of morrill county. Experience thomas county on your atv or horse, hike, bike, canoe, tube or float a river in a stock tank. Thomas county, nebraska simple english wikipedia, the.
Douglas county, nebraska free public records searches at black book online. Aug 21, 2018 nebraska, which was admitted to the union as the 37th state on march 1, 1867, two years after the end of the american civil war, contains some of the nations shows this day in history. There is no index to the book, but there is a contents page. Thomas county was founded on march 31, 1887 from unorganized area of the nebraska territory. Discover thomas county like you have never seen it before. Thomas county, nebraska free public records searches at black book online. History of the state of nebraska, originally published by the western historical co. Explore the nebraska national forest bessey ranger district, the dismal and middle loup rivers and the sandhills. He was vicepresident of the union pacific railroad up in 1869 when it met with the central pacific railroad at promontory summit in utah territory. Whether you are a first time traveler or avid visitor of this region of the world. Entry t1 from the history of hooker county nebraska with permission. Thomas county central high school advanced placement environmental science class and envirothon team members recently spent two days completing field work at lost creek forest. Volume i table of contents volume ii table of contents. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 647.
A must for those who are interested in the history of nebraska. I grew up on nebraska, and it holds a special place in my heart. It would be seven years later before the nebraska legislature would create the county s boundaries and name the area after civil war gen. Buy natural history of thomas county, nebraska on free shipping on qualified orders. Thomas was living in brownville, nebraska, and working as a lawyer by 1860. Collection of maps on old time nebraska website among illustrations from history and stories of nebraska, by addison erwin sheldon, chicago and lincoln. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance. Thomas county, nebraska record dates edit edit source.
Many nebraskans are probably familiar with the blue and silver historical markers of various styles that stand along highways, on courthouse lawns, in front of historic buildings, and at many other locations across the state. On this site you can find information for many departments in the courthouse as well as offsite departments. Thomas county, nebraska simple english wikipedia, the free. This was from nebraska place names, 1925 university of nebraska, lilian linder fitzpatrick.
The history nebraska library has a collection of over 800 county atlases or plat books ranging from the approximately 1885 to the present. The county was formed in 1887 and named after general george h. Thomas county, nebraska genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Casde thedford thomas county virtual nebraska university. He was county coroner for two terms, beginning with 1886. Ne cass county nebraskaplattsmouthweeping water1882. When emailing me, be sure to be specific on your request as i do a lot of look ups for different counties. He served as chair of the department of history from 2010 to 2016. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools. A history of holt county, nebraska yost, nellie snyder on. According to the united states census bureau, the village has. Butcher took the bulk of his photographs in custer county where he lived most of his life and where he is buried. Available also through the library of congress web. Search for multiple counties or parishes in the form county a, county b, county c with counties or parishes separated by commas ex.
On loan from the edward hand medical heritage foundation, june 2000. The nebraska state historical society owns the existing butcher negatives and has made his work available to the american public. The microfilmed copies date mainly from 1885 to 1947, though not every county has an atlas for every year. Sometimes there are pictures and a directory of county residents at the end. The county atlasplat book name index database allows researchers to locate name references within nebraska atlasesplat books that are on microfilm see nebraska plat books on microfilm enter a familyperson name, county, andor year of publication and all matching name index entries are listed. In addition to writing, she organizes tours at arbor day farm and plays the piano for a local high school choir. Born february 15, 1833 in germany, where his parents still live, he came to america in 1852, locating in pennsylvania. Former chester and ida paxton home on ne hwy 2, 1 blk w. Thomas county is a county located in the state of nebraska. Douglas county, nebraska simple english wikipedia, the.
Cuming county was formed by a territorial act approved march 16, 1855. Professional sites, private sites or organization sites. With the passage of the kincaid act in 1904, thomas county had a boon period. He hett 647 inwahners stand zensus 2010 op en rebeet vun 1. The custer county historical society owns many original prints donated by the families pictured therein, families whoin. Best places to live in thomas county, nebraska june, august and september are the most pleasant months in thomas county, while december and january are the least comfortable months. Family maps of thomas county, nebraska arphax publishing co. Early days in the tri county area of dakota, dixon and wayne, ne, are recalled through colorful tales, factual data and individual biographies in this new 27page spiral bound booklet excerpted from the rare 1882 book.
Guide to thomas county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. I have stood on many of the battlefields at times not knowing that it was so, for instance in the opening battle near columbus. Kearney county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki. Clerk district court has divorce and court records. Small published by the forest press, first edition. Atlases of the united states, 5502 includes indexes, brief history of lancaster county, and brief biographies and portraits of early lancaster county residents. Early days in cass county, nebraska, including the city of plattsmouth, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet excerpted from the rare 1882 book. In 1920 the county s population reached an all time high of 1773 people. Visit our wide open spaces and enjoy the panoramic views. Nebraska public library founding dates compiled from resources located in the nebraska library commission archives towns highlighted in blue are carnegie buildings that.
Printed by the nehawka enterprise nehawka, nebraska. The first homestead claim in this area was filed in 1880. A more recent book called perkeys nebraska place names, which has many more locations listed and. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical.
Thomas county, nebraska map of thomas county, ne where is. Our czech heritage czech heritage project nebraska. A narrative of the past, with special emphasis upon the pioneer period of the countys history, its social, commercial, educational, religious, and civic development from the early days to the present time. Our new website was brought online in march 2008 with the help of mips inc.
Thomas county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki. Later he went to illinois and finally in 1857 removed to nebraska. Thomas county is a county equivalent area found in nebraska, usa. Thedford was established in 1887 when the chicago, burlington and quincy railroad was extended to that point, at which time the new town was designated county seat. The county government of thomas is found in the county seat of thedford. The following history and genealogy records are available in the wayne county clerks office. What cities and towns are in thomas county, nebraska and in this book. Photograph collection list the following is a list of photograph collections in the holdings of history nebraska. Leave all fields empty to search full list of brands.
Two items background note born in south carolina around 1830, edward w. Pictorial history of the sandhills, dorothea rogers, editor. Ellis who was the first person to record a parcel of land in. Battlefields of nebraska and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. We have tried to make this a comprehensive list, however, new collections, manuscript collections with photographs, and museum collections with photographs may not be reflected. View nebraska maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 93 counties in nebraska. The county was formed in 1887, and was named for general george h. Valid values are any county or parish in the united states and puerto rico counties or parishes should be spelled correctly, but case does not matter. Local histories are available for kearney county, nebraska genealogy. History of nebraska, forest county pa genealogy trails. An historical sketch of knox county, nebraska, by solomon draper page. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section nebraska local histories.
Thomas county, nebraska free public records black book online. Six generations of the haumann family attended the marker dedicaiton in thedford on sunday, may 1, 2016. Old historical city, county and state maps of nebraska. The current list of nebraska libraries with bookmobiles. A complete index of names found in the original arad thomas book. Lancaster county almshouse and hospital collection. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in thomas county. I highly recommend this book for anyone that if from seward county, ne and is trying to do research ontheir family origins.
It was organized march, 1887 and the first homestead claim was filed in 1880. Susan3 palmer william2, joshua1, born 23 jul 1817 in indiana. Thomas county library thedford, ne library technology guides. Thomas iii is the john and catherine angle chair in the humanities and professor of history at the university of nebraska.
Media in category thomas county, nebraska the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Individual biographies were typed and sent by carol britton thomas moore, nina clark john l. Old historical atlas maps of nebraska this historical nebraska map collection are from original copies. The following are web links to family history and genealogy, records and resources relating to thomas county. Discover librarianselected research resources on nebraska history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Douglas county, nebraska free public records black book online.
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