Great news has arrived from the Nebraska State Historical Society!
The library and archives in Lincoln has been closed doing the building renovation and will reopen March 9, 2010!
Check the society's website for updated Information. Regular Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-12 a.m., 1-4 p.m. & Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed on State Holidays)
The Library has the largest collection of Nebraska state and local histories including Nebraska atlases, plat books, flat maps, city directories and phonebooks. Most of these titles are not available on the Web.
They have over 3000 genealogies/family histories collected during our 131-year history. We have a general collection of non-Nebraska genealogy guides and histories from other states. Again, many may not be available on the Web and you can use them right here in Lincoln.
The microfilm collection includes the largest collection of Nebraska newspapers in the state. Check out the online Nebraska
Contact the staff about the Nebraska Statewide Cemetery Registry and cemetery tombstone transcriptions in the Library.
Government Records at the NSHS include various federal, state, and county records used in family research.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
George Washington Peight died after marching in parade - Named after the first President
Since today is President's Day, it seems fitting to share information about the death of a family member who was named for George Washington and who shared a birthday, February 22, with the father of the country.
Participant Dies Suddenly After Parade
One participant in Saturday afternoon's parade, George W. Peight, aged 71, of 419 Cherry avenue, a retired machinist of the Altoona works, died of a heart attack while watching the firemen's demonstration at the Cricket field following the parade.
Mr. Peight marched in the parade in a high silk hat, waving a policeman's night stick and handcuffs. He collapsed at the Cricket field and was removed to the Altoona hospital where it was found death had already ensued, Deputy Coroner Edgar G. Walls reported.
Mr. Peight was born in Altoona on Feb. 22, 1878, a son of Jacob and Elizabeth Peight, and retired from the railroad company service on Jan. 1, 1943 after more than 47 years employment.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary E. (Burns) Peight; one step-son, Calvin Baird of Mill Creek; an adopted daughter, Katherine Peight of Altoona; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Deshong and Mrs. Alice Beck, both of Altoona.
He was a member of the Fourth Street Church of God. Friends will be received at the Axe funeral home.
Altoona Mirror
Altoona, Pennsylvania
August 15, 1949
Participant Dies Suddenly After Parade
One participant in Saturday afternoon's parade, George W. Peight, aged 71, of 419 Cherry avenue, a retired machinist of the Altoona works, died of a heart attack while watching the firemen's demonstration at the Cricket field following the parade.
Mr. Peight marched in the parade in a high silk hat, waving a policeman's night stick and handcuffs. He collapsed at the Cricket field and was removed to the Altoona hospital where it was found death had already ensued, Deputy Coroner Edgar G. Walls reported.
Mr. Peight was born in Altoona on Feb. 22, 1878, a son of Jacob and Elizabeth Peight, and retired from the railroad company service on Jan. 1, 1943 after more than 47 years employment.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary E. (Burns) Peight; one step-son, Calvin Baird of Mill Creek; an adopted daughter, Katherine Peight of Altoona; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Deshong and Mrs. Alice Beck, both of Altoona.
He was a member of the Fourth Street Church of God. Friends will be received at the Axe funeral home.
Altoona Mirror
Altoona, Pennsylvania
August 15, 1949
Sunday, February 14, 2010
John Crispin Pecht and Amanda Melvina Stover
Valentine's Day seems like a good time to recognize the wedding of my great-great grandparents, John Crispin Pecht and Amanda Melvina Stover. They were married in Lena, Stephenson County, Illinois on September 6, 1859.
From Illinois, they moved their family to the area of Republic and Jewell counties in Kansas, across the state line from Hardy, in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day
Our ancestors must have loved exchanging Valentine's Day cards. Pictured above is one of several Valentines that were given to my grandfather. This one was given to Willie Kelly by his teacher when he was seven or eight years old, circa 1899.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Tired of Being Cooped Up Inside this Winter? Take a class!
If you're like me, you've had it with this winter weather and snow! Internet genealogy research can only take you so far. Brush up or add to your genealogy research skills with a class being offered at Southeast Community College in Lincoln next month.
Here's the course description:
Intermediate Genealogy: Research Your Family Tree
For those who have started work on their genealogy, this class will delve into the use of a variety of sources such as military, court, land and immigration/naturalization documents and newspapers. Learn to pick up on clues and break through your brick walls. We will discuss documenting, citing sources and how to use standards of proof. The class meets on two consecutive Saturday mornings beginning March 6.
Click here for a course catalog and registration form.
Here's the course description:
Intermediate Genealogy: Research Your Family Tree
For those who have started work on their genealogy, this class will delve into the use of a variety of sources such as military, court, land and immigration/naturalization documents and newspapers. Learn to pick up on clues and break through your brick walls. We will discuss documenting, citing sources and how to use standards of proof. The class meets on two consecutive Saturday mornings beginning March 6.
Click here for a course catalog and registration form.
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