Thayer, Gen. John Milton b. January 24, 1820 d. March 19, 1906 Civil War Union Brigadier General, US Senator, Nebraska Governor. Born in Bellingham, Massachusetts, he briefly taught school before graduating from Brown University in 1841. Studying law, he opened an office in Worcester, Massachusetts, and in 1854 moved to Nebraska Territory, where he farmed near Omaha. A former Lieutenant of a militia company in Worcester, he was appointed the territory's first Brigadier General of militia when the Pawnees staged an uprising. He performed capably in that...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway) Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Williams, Bobby Ray b. February 28, 1942 d. August 5, 2012 Professional Football Player. For five seasons (1966 to 1967, 1969 to 1971), he played at the defensive back position in the National Football League with the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Lions. Raised in Nebraska, he attended Lincoln High School and played collegiate football at the University of Central Oklahoma. While with the Bronchos, Williams lettered in track and was a prominent member of their football squad which captured the 1962 NAIA National Championship. In addition, he earned...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
b. January 24, 1820 d. March 19, 1906
b. 1874 d. 1951
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