Abbey, Charles S. 'Charlie' b. October 14, 1866 d. April 27, 1926 Major League Baseball Player. He made his debut as an outfielder for the National League Washington Senators on August 16, 1893, and was the first person from Nebraska to play in the Major Leagues. He played his whole five year career, 1893 to 1897, with the Washington Senators, ending with a .281 batting average, 492 hits, 19 homeruns, 280 runs batted in, 307 runs scored and 93 stolen bases. He also umpired first base for 2 games in the National League in the 1897 season. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Steele Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Lohnes, Francis W. b. 1840 d. September 18, 1889 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Private in Company H, 1st Nebraska Veteran Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Gilmans Ranch, Nebraska on May 12, 1865. His citation reads simply "Gallantry in defending Government property against Indians". His Medal was awarded to him on July 24, 1865. Maple Grove Cemetery, Verdon, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Morehead, John Henry b. December 3, 1861 d. May 31, 1942 US Congressman, Nebraska Governor. Elected to represent Nebraska's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1923 to 1935. Also served as the Governor of Nebraska from 1913 to 1917, and Member of the Nebraska State Senate in 1911. (Bio by: K) Steele Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Weaver, Archibald Jerard b. April 15, 1843 d. April 18, 1887 US Congressman. Elected to represent Nebraska's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1883 until his death in 1887. Also served as a Delegate to the Nebraska State Constitutional Convention in 1871 and 1875, and District Judge from 1875 to 1883. Steele Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Weaver, Phillip Hart b. April 9, 1919 d. 1989 US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War II. Elected to represent Nebraska's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1955 to 1963. He was defeated in 1962. Steele Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
b. October 14, 1866 d. April 27, 1926