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     Harold Roberts DeCourcy was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^7,5 His Social Security Number was 579-30-8944.⁸ He was born on March 11, 1928 at Washington, D.C..^{1,8,7,2,4,5,6,9} He married Phyllis Drummond "Pod" Schaffer, daughter of Lt. Col. Dr. Philip Frebush Schaffer and Irma Carlysle Williams, on March 18, 1954 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,10 Harold Roberts DeCourcy died on May 4, 2003 at Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 75.^8,7,3,5,9

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4628.¹¹ William Bruffie "Billy" Connor II was buried at Brown Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 78 Brown Springs Lane, Mosheim, Greene Co., Tennessee.⁶ He was born on July 11, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4,6,8 He married Annette Marie Butler on June 29, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia.^9,5,7 William Bruffie "Billy" Connor II died on September 28, 1999 at Mosheim, Greene Co., Tennessee, at age 82.^11,9,6 He Bruffie Connor, widely known minister and professor, of Big Spring Drive in Mosheim, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Va., received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Richmond in Virginia, received a master of divinity degree from the Colgate Rochester Seminary in Rochester, N.Y., and a master of fine arts from the University of Chicago in Illinois, where his thesis, “Modern Skeptical Literature,” was published and used as a text at the university. Mr. Connor was head of the speech and drama department at Tusculum College from 1952-62. In 1962, he became pastor of Salem Presbyterian Church at Washington College, where he served until 1974. During the time he was pastor at Salem, he taught classes in the English department at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, which led to his being named director of the ETSU Greeneville Center. He also taught speech, English, and American and Biblical literature, and also taught classes at the Kingsport Center of ETSU. He was director until the center closed in 1981. Mr. Connor began his ministry in Riga, N.Y., while a student at Colgate Rochester. He had served as pastor in Richmond, and in Alabama, as well as serving as supply minister in a number of Greene County churches, including Cross Anchor Presbyterian Church where, after his retirement in 1982, he was a stated supply minister for 17 years until his health failed last year. From 1956-1957, he was interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Greeneville, and also supplied there on numerous occasions, as well as Jonesborough Presbyterian Church and Watauga Presbyterian Church in Johnson City. Survivors include his wife of 53 years: Marie Butler Connor; and a daughter: Elizabeth Jane “Janie” Connor of Knoxville. He was a son of the late W. Bruffie and Berdie Dews Connor and was preceded in death by two brothers: Jack Connor and Aubrey Connor. A memorial service will be held at 7 o’clock Friday evening, Oct. 8, at First Presbyterian Church in Greeneville. Those taking part in the service will be the Rev. Dr. Daniel Donaldson, Edwin Van Woert, Dr. F. Stanley Lusby, and Dr. Walter “Skip” Mason. on September 28, 1999.⁹

     Henry Washington Light was buried at Light Cemetery, Wilson Cemetery Road, off Goff Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 29, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Nancy Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, on January 20, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Henry Washington Light died on February 4, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,2

     Cora Anna Ginora Oldham was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.³ She was born on November 27, 1861 at Eddyville, Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,4 She married John J. Furnish on September 20, 1877 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.⁴ As of September 20, 1877,her married name was Furnish.⁴ Cora Anna Ginora Oldham married Thomas Jefferson Whited on October 22, 1894 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,4,5 As of October 22, 1894,her married name was Whited. Cora Anna Ginora Oldham died on October 30, 1932 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 70.^1,4,5 She Cora A., eldest daughter of James and Charlotte Oldham, was born on November 27, 1861, near Eddyville, Iowa. She came in a covered wagon with her parents to Nebraska and settled on Ox Bow, near Nelson, in 1875. She united with the Ox Bow Christian church at the age of fifteen years. She was married to John Furnish on September 20, 1877. Five children were born to this union, three of which are still living: Carson of Wellfleet, Nebraska, Lottie Dobson of Lincoln, and Maggie Kinney of Colfax, Washington. Her husband died March 12, 1894. She was united in marriage to T.J. Whited October 22, 1894, and moved to Kirwin, Kansas; later moving to Orleans, Nebr. They returned to Nuckolls county in the spring of 1900. Since that time they have lived in Nelson. To this union four children were born of which three are living: Hattie Bennett of Nelson, Ruby Kastner of Enderlin, N.D., and Hugh of Edgar, Nebr. She also leaves four sisters surviving: Mrs. W.H. Norwood, Mrs. N.L. Adamson, Mrs. M.S. Grossman and Mrs. O.E. Renick all of Nelson. She passed away Sunday morning, October 30, 1932, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 3 days. The funeral was held in the Christian church at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C.R. Brooks.

CARD OF THANKS.
The many kindnesses shown us by our neighbors and friends in our time of deep sorrow are greatly appreciated and we want to thank one and all very sincerely for this consideration. T.J. Whited, Grover Bennett and family, Ruby Kestner and family, Hugh Whited and family. on November 3, 1932.⁶

     Rosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^5,6 She was born on October 8, 1863 at Eddyville, Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa.⁶ She married William Henry Norwood on December 5, 1880 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,6 As of December 5, 1880,her married name was Norwood. Rosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham died on October 7, 1941 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 77.⁶ She NORWOOD - Rosinea R. Norwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Oldham, was born October 8, 1863, in Mahaska County, Eddyville, Iowa, and departed from this life on October 7, 1941, in Nelson, Nebraska, at the age of 78 years. With her parents; she moved to Nelson, Nebr., at the age of twelve years. Except for eight years of her life after coming to Nelson she lived in and near Nelson. Those eight years were spent, in California. She was united in marriage to W. H. Norwood December 5, 1880. To this union were born three children: Mrs. Nellie Cloud of Cozad; Mrs. Lenore Sohowski of Kansas City; and Dan of Bostwick. Her husband preceded her in death March 10, 1935. At an early age she became a member, of the Christian Church. During her several years of illness she exercised Christian patience. She leaves to mourn her passing, her three children, a grand-daughter, Miss Lila Norwood of Bostwick; her two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Adamson and Mrs. Pearl Rennick; and many friends. Burial in Nelson cemetery. on October 16, 1941.⁶

     Jennie Delphia Oldham was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^4,5,6 She was born on October 21, 1865 at Eddyville, Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,4,5 She married Noah Lewis Adamson on September 24, 1890 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,4,5,7 As of September 24, 1890,her married name was Adamson. Jennie Delphia Oldham died on August 8, 1958 at Nebraska at age 92.^1,5 She Jennie D. Oldham was born at Eddyville, Ia., Oct. 21, 1865, and passed away at the home of her daughter Aug. 8, 1958, at the age of 92 years, 0 months and 18 days. She came to Nebraska at the age of ten years in a covered wagon with her parents and settled on the Oxbow. She was united in marriage to Noah L. Adamson on Sept. 24, 1890. To this union were born one son and two daughters. One daughter passed away at the age of three and one-half years. Her husband preceded her in death on May 13, 1939. She is survived by her son, Vernie and daughter-in-law, Berneice, of Hudson, Colo; her daughter, Lola and son-in-law, Glen Skinner of Edgar; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Pearl Rennick and brother-in-law, O.E. Rennick of Nelson; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was united with the Christian church at Oxbow at an early age and remained faithful to that church to the end. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Aug. 11, at 2:30 in the Christian church at Edgar. Burial was in the Nelson cemetery. Relatives and friends from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. V.A. Adamson, Hudson, Colo; Mrs. Woodrow Stiles, Miss Shirley Chamn, Brighton, Colo; Miss Bonnie Adamson, Lincoln; Mrs. Mary Screen, Mrs. Harry Counter, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Morford, Mr. Elbert Adamson, Mr. Everett Adamson, Miss Lucille Adamson, Oberlin, Kans; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Peters and Delores, Wauneta; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Norwood, Bostwic; Mrs. Alta Adamson, Miss Jeanne McMullen, Lamar, Colo; Mrs. Lena Bennett, Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. John Herman, Oak; Mr. Irvin Oldham, Miss Lulu Norwood, Fairfield; Mrs. Cecil Williams, Davenport; and Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Adamson, Mrs. Hazel Statz, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Adamson, Mrs. Verda Hauser, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dillman and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Adamson, all of Nelson. on August 14, 1958.⁵

     Frank L. Oldham was buried at Highland Cemetery, Eddyville, Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on September 13, 1867 at Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa.¹ He died on July 26, 1871 at Eddyville, Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 3.¹

     Robert C. Oldham was buried at Oxbow Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² He was born on March 25, 1871 at Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,2 He died on August 18, 1887 at age 16; Killed by gunshot wound.^1,2

     Mary E. Oldham was buried at Oxbow Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on May 24, 1873 at Harrison Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa.² She died on January 9, 1877 at near Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 3.²

     Florence J. Oldham was buried at Oxbow Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She was born on July 17, 1875 at Oxbow, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She died on February 3, 1877 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 1.^1,2

     Alpha Nevada Oldham was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^4,5 She was born on April 23, 1878 at Oxbow, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,4 She married Morgan Francis/Frances Grossman on January 18, 1900 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,4,2 As of January 18, 1900,her married name was Grossman. Alpha Nevada Oldham died on February 8, 1937 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 58.^1,4,2 She Mrs. Alpha N. Grossman, daughter of James and Charlotte Oldham, was born near Nelson, Nebraska, April 23, 1878, and died at her home on February 8, 1937, age 58 years, 9 months and 15 days. She was married to Morgan Frances Grossman January 18, 1900. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Lena Bennett, Edgar, Nebr., Mrs. Beulah Bone, New York City, Warren and Kenneth of Angus, Nebr.
She joined the Christian church at an early age and was a faithful worker in the church as long as her health permitted. She leaves to mourn her going, besides her immediate family, three sisters: Mrs. W.H. Norwood, Nelson, Mrs. N.L. Adamson, Nora, Mrs. O.E. Rennick of Nelson. Her parents and three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Interment was made in Edgar cemetery, Rev. W.J. Etherton officiating. on February 18, 1937.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 505-58-0038.⁴ Pearl Adell Oldham was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² She was born on April 9, 1881 at Oxbow, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,5,4 She married Onslow Eugene "Onnie" Rennick on March 19, 1907 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2 As of March 19, 1907,her married name was Rennick. Pearl Adell Oldham died on October 4, 1964 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 83.^5,6 She Pearl Adella Oldham, daughter of James and Charlotte Oldham was born April 9, 1881 on a farm near Nelson, Nebraska and departed this life October 4, 1964 at the Good Samaritan Home in Nelson at the age of 83 years 5 months and 25 days. On March 19, 1907 she was united in marriage to Onnie E. Rennick. In 1899 she became a member of the Oxbow Christian Church, transferring her membership to the Nelson Christian church in 1918. She was preceeded in death by her husband, parents, six sisters and two brothers. She was the last remaining member of the family. She leaves to mourn her passing her nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A memorial service was conducted from the Klawitter Mortuary Tuesday, October 6, 1964 at 2 o'clock with Mr. Loren Daly of the Church of Christ at Superior officiating and burial was in the Nelson cemetery. Ward Chapman was soloist, singing, "In The Garden" and "Beyond the Sunset" accompanied by Mrs. Bert Worley. Pallbearers were Warren and Kenneth Grossman, Glen Skinner, Davis Smith, Wilbur Wilson and Earl Schufeldt. on October 15, 1964.⁵

     Anna A. L. "Lottie" Furnish was buried at Oxbow Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² She was born on July 18, 1880 at Oxbow, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She died on April 5, 1886 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 5.²

     Lydia Cole Buried Near Laurel Creek Church half way between Cole Cemetery and Pleasant Cole Cemetery in Pilot, on Coles Knob Road, N 37 deg. 1 min. 50.2 sec by W 80 deg. 16 min. 21.4 sec.² She was born in July, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She married James L. Wilson, son of Elijah Wilson and Hannah Light, on April 24, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of April 24, 1845,her married name was Wilson. Lydia Cole died on May 28, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 43.¹

     George W. R. Furnish was buried at Oxbow Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3 He was born on May 9, 1883 at Oxbow, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on April 15, 1907 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska, at age 23.^1,3 He Grand Island, Neb., April 16 – George Furnish, a baer (sic) of Lexington, whose relatives live near Edgar, was instantly killed yesterday by a Union Pacific train in the yards east of the city. He was unmarried. Furnish had been seen by several people about town in the morning, and from these it had been learned he had not been drinking. He intended going back to Lexington and it was quite probable that he went down to the lower yards with the intention of getting a train out for the west. He was walking along the tracks westward when passenger train No. 11 came in from the east. He was walking alongside of the track when the fireman blew the signal, and then walked squarely to the center of the track, evidently believing that he was going from the track. He was thrown forward and before railroad men could reach him he was dead, death resulting instantly. Both of his legs and his skull was crushed. The above extract was taken from the Lincoln Star, and the news it conveys is sad indeed. Carson Furnish, a brother of the deceased went to Grand Island and brought the body to Edgar arriving there Tuesday night about midnight. The funeral occurred yesterday from the Ox Bow Church, the Edgar minister, Rev. Branic, conducting the ceremony. It was as large a funeral as had been held at this church for a number of years. Deceased leaves a mother, Mrs. T.J. Whited, a brother, Carson Furnish, and two sisters, Lottie and Maggie Furnish, besides many other near relatives. His body was laid to rest in the Ox Bow Cemetery. on April 18, 1907.³

     Lila E. J. Furnish was buried at Oxbow Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She was born on March 17, 1886 at Oxbow, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She died on April 5, 1886 at Oxbow, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2

     Margaret E. M. "Maggie" Furnish was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7200 N Wall Street, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.⁵ She was born on September 10, 1891 at Oxbow, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She married Lawrence Clifford Kinney on November 2, 1910 at Fairbury, Jefferson Co., Nebraska.¹ As of November 2, 1910,her married name was Kinney. Margaret E. M. "Maggie" Furnish died on December 24, 1937 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 46.^1,4

     Thomas Jefferson Whited was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² He was born on January 1, 1850 at Marion Township, Shelby Co., Indiana.^1,3 He married Cora Anna Ginora Oldham, daughter of James Oldham and Charlotte Whited, on October 22, 1894 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,4,3 Thomas Jefferson Whited died on May 11, 1937 at Ulysses, Butler Co., Nebraska, at age 87.^1,3 He Thomas J. Whited was born in Shelbyville, Shelby county, Indiana, January 1st, 1850, and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grover Bennett, at Ulysses, Nebr., May 11, 1937, age 87 years, 4 months, and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Cynthia Ann Thompson February 27, 1873, at Eddyville, Iowa. To this union seven children were born: Willis E. Whited of Kirwin, Kansas, Mrs. Clara Stowell of Omaha, Benjamin T. of Portland, Oregon, Rollin T. of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, Mrs. Elizabeth Scott of Kearney, Mrs. Attie Bartholomew of Lebanon, and Arthur H. Whited who died in 1889. His wife Cynthia Ann passed away January 4, 1890, at Orleans, Nebr. He was again united in marriage to Mrs. Cora A. Furnish October 22, 1894. To this union four children were born: Mrs. Hattie Bennett of Ulysses, Maud who died in 1899, Mrs. Ruby Kastner, Forman, N.D., and Hugh O. Whited of Edgar, Nebr. His wife Cora passed away October 30, 1932. At the age of 23 he united with the Christian church and during his life served as Deacon and Elder, and was always ready to give a helping hand where ever needed. He was a kind and loving father. Besides the nine sons and daughters, he leaves 28 grand children, 32 great grand children, and a host of other relatives and many friends to mourn his departure. He came to Nuckolls county in 1900 and was a resident of the county continuously since that time, except the last four years while visiting with his children. He was engaged in farming until 1907 when he moved into Nelson. The children attending the funeral were: Willis Whited, Kerwin, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scott, Kearney, Mrs. W.S. Bartholomew, Lebanon, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Whited and son Howard and wife of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., Mr. and Mrs. Grover Bennett and family of Ulysses, Mrs. and Mrs. Hugh Whited and family of Edgar, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Drenon, a Rev. W.H. Brooks of Wymore, a grand daughter of Nehawka, Nebr. former pastor here in Nelson, officiated at the funeral held from the Christian church Thursday. on May 20, 1937.³

     Her Social Security Number was 505-80-5588.⁵ Hattie Evelina Whited was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.⁶ She was born on April 24, 1896 at Orleans, Harlan Co., Nebraska.^5,1 She married Grover Columbus Bennett on September 8, 1915 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,7 As of September 8, 1915,her married name was Bennett. Hattie Evelina Whited died on December 3, 1986 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, at age 90.¹

     Maud Virginia Whited was born on March 11, 1898 at Orleans, Harlan Co., Nebraska.¹ She died on August 9, 1899 at Orleans, Harlan Co., Nebraska, at age 1.¹

     Ruby Mae Fern Whited married Olaf Nundahl.¹ Her married name was Nundahl. Ruby Mae Fern Whited was born on March 10, 1900 at Orleans, Harlan Co., Nebraska.¹ She married Walter William Kastner on July 19, 1920 at Lewistown, Fergus Co., Montana.⁶ As of July 19, 1920,her married name was Kastner.⁶ Ruby Mae Fern Whited died on May 12, 1985 at Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado, at age 85.¹

     Hugh Oliver Whited was buried at High Valley Memorial Park, Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington.³ His Social Security Number was 539-30-7385.⁸ He was born on March 13, 1905 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^8,2,3 He married Gladys Enola Drohman on December 28, 1926 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.^1,9 Hugh Oliver Whited died on October 2, 1990 at Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington, at age 85.^10,3

     William Henry Norwood was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.⁶ He was born on January 16, 1862 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^4,5,7 He married Rosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham, daughter of James Oldham and Charlotte Whited, on December 5, 1880 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,7,8 William Henry Norwood died on March 11, 1935 at East Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 73.⁷ He W. H. Norwood, son of Wm. Wesley and Adessia Norwood, was born in Iowa, January 16, 1862, and departed this life March 11, 1938, at his home in East Nelson. When a young boy he came with his parents to Nebraska and has lived near Nelson most of the time. He was united in marriage to Rosinea R. Oldham, December 5, 1880. To this union were born three children ; Mrs. Nellie Cloud of Cozad, James Daniel Norwood of Bostwick, and Lenora Jane Sohowski of Kansas City. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife; three children, one granddaughter, one sister, two brothers, and a host of friends. on March 14, 1935.⁷

     Nellie M. Norwood was buried at Cozad City Cemetery, Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska.^5,6 She married Henry D. Cloud.⁶ Her married name was Cloud.⁶ Nellie M. Norwood was born on February 19, 1882 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ As of circa 1903,her married name was Walker.⁷ She married Elmer Watson Walker circa 1903.^1,7 Nellie M. Norwood died on December 20, 1964 at Cozad, Dawson Co., Nebraska, at age 82.¹

     James L. Wilson Killed in the Civil War.³ He was born circa 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Lydia Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, on April 24, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

     James Daniel "Dan" Norwood was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^10,5 His Social Security Number was 508-44-6657.² He was born on August 25, 1883 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,4,6 He married Mary A. Shaw on August 25, 1909 at Mt. Clare, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^10,5 James Daniel "Dan" Norwood died in February, 1971 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 87.^10,2

     His Social Security Number was 555-03-3609.⁶ Roy Ringer was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.^3,4 He was born on May 15, 1884 at Detroit, Crawford Co., Iowa.^3,4,6,5 He married Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood, daughter of William Henry Norwood and Rosinea Rice "Sina" Oldham, on June 8, 1905 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.⁷ Roy Ringer and Lenore Jane "Lennie" "Lenora" Norwood were divorced before August, 1919.⁸ Roy Ringer died on August 10, 1950 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 66.^2,3,4,6

     Noah Lewis Adamson was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,3 He was born on April 21, 1862 at Numa, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,2,4 He married Jennie Delphia Oldham, daughter of James Oldham and Charlotte Whited, on September 24, 1890 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,5,4 Noah Lewis Adamson died on May 13, 1939 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 77.^1,2,5,4 He Noah L. Adamson was born in Appanoose county, Iowa, April 21, 1862 and passed away at his home in Nelson, Nebraska, May 13, 1939, at the age of 77 years and 22 days. He came to Nebraska in the year of 1882. He was married to Jennie Oldham September 24, 1890. to this union were born one son and two daughters, one daughter dying at the age of three and one-half years.
He accepted Christ as his Savior when a young man and had lived a Christian life. He liked to read and study the Bible to find the true meaning of God's word. He was a good husband, father, and neighbor, and ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, his son and wife, one daughter and husband, five grandchildren and one great grandchild; three brothers, a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. The funeral service was conducted in the Christian church Monday afternoon at two o'clock, by Rev. C.M. Foust. Burial in Nelson. on May 18, 1939.⁴

     Vernie Albertis Adamson was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 521-40-9001.¹¹ He was born on December 4, 1895 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^{1,2,3,4,5,11,6} He married Berneice Mildred Kinneson on July 12, 1916 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,4,12,13 Vernie Albertis Adamson died on April 26, 1971 at Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado, at age 75.^1,2,4,6 He Vernie Albertis Adamson was born December 4, 1895, at Nelson, Nebraska. He passed away April 26, 1971, at his home east of Brighton, Colorado, at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 26 days. He joined the Christian Church at Angus, Nebraska, at an early age, later transferring his membership to the First Christian Church at Brighton, Colorado. He was married July 12, 1916, to Berneice Kinnison at Nelson, Nebraska. Most of their married life was spent farming around Nelson and Nora, Nebraska. In 1949 they moved to their present home at Hudson, Colorado, where he farmed until his retirement. He then took up working with wood which he enjoyed very much. Survivors include his wife Berneice; daughters, Mrs. Woodrow Stiles (Ardis) of Brighton, Colorado; Mrs. Archie Chinn (Wilma Jean) of Hudson, Colorado and Mrs. Richard Sandborn (Bonnie) of LaHabra, California; one sister, Mrs. Glen Skinner of Edgar, Nebraska; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Gene Nordbrock (Betty) on August 12, 1967, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Adamson and a sister, Laura. He also leaves a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 1, 1971 at 2:00 p.m. in the Church of Christ at Angus, Nebraska. Rev. Victor Schwarz officiated. Casket bearers were Byron Kinnison, Warren Grossman, Kenneth Grossman, Garth Melvin, Gene Kinnison and Duane Skinner. Interment was in the Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Nebraska. Arrangments were by Klawitter Funeral Home, Nelson, Nebraska. on May 6, 1971.⁴

     Lora Winona Adamson was buried at Oxbow Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,3 She was born on September 19, 1898 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,3 She died on March 27, 1902 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 3.^1,3