Erwin Dodge was born in Johnston, Vermont, September 30, 1846, where he lived with his parents until the age of 21 years. He then came west to Ringwood, Ill., remaining there two years. After which he returned to his parental home in Vermont for one year.
Then he with his brother, Will came back to Ringwood, Ill., and purchased a farm on which they lived for a period of ten years.
He then, in company with his brother Will, came to Nebraska, in the year of 1880 and purchased Gracy Creek ranch in Loup county. In the year 1884 the Dodge brothers purchased a farm of the late Jackson Keown in Valley county, near the town-site of Elyria, where they remained in partnership for one year. After which Erwin purchased his brother's interest, and the following winter was united in marriage to Alice Adamson. To this union five children were born. Two of which have passed to the other shore. During the past few years he turned his farm over to the care of his sons and located in the town of Elyria, where he resided until his death on March 29, 1920, at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 29 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two sons, Jackson and William Everette, one daughter, Lottie Agnes, all of Elyria, also two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Lawson of Parkridge, Ill., and Mrs. H.E. Potter of Fairfield, Nebr., and one brother, Will Dodge of Ringwood, Ill. All of whom were present.
My first introduction to Erwin Dodge was in May, 1884, at the Gracy Creek ranch where, in partnership with his brother Will, he was doing a thriving business. Their herd consisted principally of Shorthorn cattle. In those days this was an ideal range and location for the ranchmen. Having access to the Calamus river valley for a distance of more than fifty miles, and on the north in connection with the entire Gracy creek flats was that ever flowing stream Gracy creek. Mr. Dodge was a born stockman. At home in the saddle and branding pen, and ever alert to recognize and point out the good qualities and value of live stock.
During the summers of 1883 and 1884 there was a great flow of immigration to the White river country. The trail passed by the Gracy Creek ranch, which afforded a fine camping place for the immigrants. Travelers here always found a welcome and a helping hand in need. A trait inherent that has followed all these years. Mr. Dodge was a member of the board of directors of the Elyria State bank, and also a stockholder in the Elyria Gain and Coal company. He was a man near to the hearts of his neighbors; kind, generous, hospitable, and always ready to lend a helping hand.
He was a kind husband, a loving father and a true friend of humanity.
Then he with his brother, Will came back to Ringwood, Ill., and purchased a farm on which they lived for a period of ten years.
He then, in company with his brother Will, came to Nebraska, in the year of 1880 and purchased Gracy Creek ranch in Loup county. In the year 1884 the Dodge brothers purchased a farm of the late Jackson Keown in Valley county, near the town-site of Elyria, where they remained in partnership for one year. After which Erwin purchased his brother's interest, and the following winter was united in marriage to Alice Adamson. To this union five children were born. Two of which have passed to the other shore. During the past few years he turned his farm over to the care of his sons and located in the town of Elyria, where he resided until his death on March 29, 1920, at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 29 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two sons, Jackson and William Everette, one daughter, Lottie Agnes, all of Elyria, also two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Lawson of Parkridge, Ill., and Mrs. H.E. Potter of Fairfield, Nebr., and one brother, Will Dodge of Ringwood, Ill. All of whom were present.
My first introduction to Erwin Dodge was in May, 1884, at the Gracy Creek ranch where, in partnership with his brother Will, he was doing a thriving business. Their herd consisted principally of Shorthorn cattle. In those days this was an ideal range and location for the ranchmen. Having access to the Calamus river valley for a distance of more than fifty miles, and on the north in connection with the entire Gracy creek flats was that ever flowing stream Gracy creek. Mr. Dodge was a born stockman. At home in the saddle and branding pen, and ever alert to recognize and point out the good qualities and value of live stock.
During the summers of 1883 and 1884 there was a great flow of immigration to the White river country. The trail passed by the Gracy Creek ranch, which afforded a fine camping place for the immigrants. Travelers here always found a welcome and a helping hand in need. A trait inherent that has followed all these years. Mr. Dodge was a member of the board of directors of the Elyria State bank, and also a stockholder in the Elyria Gain and Coal company. He was a man near to the hearts of his neighbors; kind, generous, hospitable, and always ready to lend a helping hand.
He was a kind husband, a loving father and a true friend of humanity.
Erwin Dodge was born in Johnston, Vermont, September 30, 1846, where he lived with his parents until the age of 21 years. He then came west to Ringwood, Ill., remaining there two years. After which he returned to his parental home in Vermont for one year.
Then he with his brother, Will came back to Ringwood, Ill., and purchased a farm on which they lived for a period of ten years.
He then, in company with his brother Will, came to Nebraska, in the year of 1880 and purchased Gracy Creek ranch in Loup county. In the year 1884 the Dodge brothers purchased a farm of the late Jackson Keown in Valley county, near the town-site of Elyria, where they remained in partnership for one year. After which Erwin purchased his brother's interest, and the following winter was united in marriage to Alice Adamson. To this union five children were born. Two of which have passed to the other shore. During the past few years he turned his farm over to the care of his sons and located in the town of Elyria, where he resided until his death on March 29, 1920, at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 29 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two sons, Jackson and William Everette, one daughter, Lottie Agnes, all of Elyria, also two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Lawson of Parkridge, Ill., and Mrs. H.E. Potter of Fairfield, Nebr., and one brother, Will Dodge of Ringwood, Ill. All of whom were present.
My first introduction to Erwin Dodge was in May, 1884, at the Gracy Creek ranch where, in partnership with his brother Will, he was doing a thriving business. Their herd consisted principally of Shorthorn cattle. In those days this was an ideal range and location for the ranchmen. Having access to the Calamus river valley for a distance of more than fifty miles, and on the north in connection with the entire Gracy creek flats was that ever flowing stream Gracy creek. Mr. Dodge was a born stockman. At home in the saddle and branding pen, and ever alert to recognize and point out the good qualities and value of live stock.
During the summers of 1883 and 1884 there was a great flow of immigration to the White river country. The trail passed by the Gracy Creek ranch, which afforded a fine camping place for the immigrants. Travelers here always found a welcome and a helping hand in need. A trait inherent that has followed all these years. Mr. Dodge was a member of the board of directors of the Elyria State bank, and also a stockholder in the Elyria Gain and Coal company. He was a man near to the hearts of his neighbors; kind, generous, hospitable, and always ready to lend a helping hand.
He was a kind husband, a loving father and a true friend of humanity.
Then he with his brother, Will came back to Ringwood, Ill., and purchased a farm on which they lived for a period of ten years.
He then, in company with his brother Will, came to Nebraska, in the year of 1880 and purchased Gracy Creek ranch in Loup county. In the year 1884 the Dodge brothers purchased a farm of the late Jackson Keown in Valley county, near the town-site of Elyria, where they remained in partnership for one year. After which Erwin purchased his brother's interest, and the following winter was united in marriage to Alice Adamson. To this union five children were born. Two of which have passed to the other shore. During the past few years he turned his farm over to the care of his sons and located in the town of Elyria, where he resided until his death on March 29, 1920, at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 29 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two sons, Jackson and William Everette, one daughter, Lottie Agnes, all of Elyria, also two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Lawson of Parkridge, Ill., and Mrs. H.E. Potter of Fairfield, Nebr., and one brother, Will Dodge of Ringwood, Ill. All of whom were present.
My first introduction to Erwin Dodge was in May, 1884, at the Gracy Creek ranch where, in partnership with his brother Will, he was doing a thriving business. Their herd consisted principally of Shorthorn cattle. In those days this was an ideal range and location for the ranchmen. Having access to the Calamus river valley for a distance of more than fifty miles, and on the north in connection with the entire Gracy creek flats was that ever flowing stream Gracy creek. Mr. Dodge was a born stockman. At home in the saddle and branding pen, and ever alert to recognize and point out the good qualities and value of live stock.
During the summers of 1883 and 1884 there was a great flow of immigration to the White river country. The trail passed by the Gracy Creek ranch, which afforded a fine camping place for the immigrants. Travelers here always found a welcome and a helping hand in need. A trait inherent that has followed all these years. Mr. Dodge was a member of the board of directors of the Elyria State bank, and also a stockholder in the Elyria Gain and Coal company. He was a man near to the hearts of his neighbors; kind, generous, hospitable, and always ready to lend a helping hand.
He was a kind husband, a loving father and a true friend of humanity.
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