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• Boyd, James E.  
  Mayor of Omaha, Neb., 1881-1883, 1885-1887; Governor of Nebraska, 1891, 1892-1893.
  Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Briggs, Clinton    b. October 17, 1828  d. December 19, 1882
  Omaha Mayor. He served as Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, from 1860 to 1861. (Bio by: K)
  Prospect Hill Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Brock, Lawrence  b. August 16, 1906  d. August 28, 1968
  US Congressman. A Democrat, he was elected to represent Nebraska's 3rd District in the US House or Representatives and served one term, from 1959 to 1961. Brock was born near Columbus, Nebraska, and graduated from the College of Pharmacy of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1929. He was a practicing pharmacist for several years before venturing into farming and raising cattle, ultimately becoming president of several state associations (livestock, agriculture, and electricity)...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
  Wakefield Cemetery, Wakefield, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Brooks, Ralph Gilmour  b. July 6, 1898  d. September 9, 1960
  Nebraska Governor. Served as Governor of Nebraska from 1959 until his death in 1960.
  Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Brown, Norris    b. May 2, 1863  d. January 5, 1960
  Senator from Nebraska; attended the common schools; was graduated from the law department of the University of Iowa at Iowa City in 1883; was admitted to the bar in 1884 and commenced practice in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; moved to Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebr., in 1888 and continued the practice of law; prosecuting attorney of Buffalo County 1892-1896; deputy attorney general of Nebraska 1900-1904; attorney general of Nebraska 1904-1906; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate...[Read More]
  Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Bruneteau, Edward H. 'Eddy'    b. August 1, 1919  d. July 30, 2002
  Professional Hockey Player. A native of St. Boniface, Manitoba, Bruneteau played for teams in the AHL, QSHL, Al-Cup, NHL, USHL, IHL, and the QHL hockey leagues. At 5'08", and 172lbs, Bruneteau played the position of Right Wing for the Winnipeg Rangers from 1936 to 1937, Duluth Zephyrs from 1937 to 1939, Omaha Knights from 1939 to 1941, Detroit Red Wings from 1940 to 1941, 1943 to 1949, Indianapolis Capitols from 1940 to 1941, 1947 to 1949, Quebec Aces from 1941 to 1945, Milwaukee Clarks from...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
  Resurrection Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
  Plot: Section I, Row 30, Lot 3, Grave 1
   
• Bryan, Charles Wayland    b. February 10, 1867  d. March 4, 1945
  Nebraska Governor. Served as Governor of Nebraska from 1923 to 1925, and 1931 to 1935. Also served as a Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska from 1915 to 1917, and 1935 to 1937, he was defeated in 1926, 1928, and 1938, and Democratic Candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1924. He was the brother of William Jennings Bryan. (Bio by: K)
  Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Buffett, Howard    b. August 13, 1903  d. April 30, 1964
  US Congressman. The father of billionaire Warren Buffett.
  Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Burkett, Elmer Jacob    b. December 1, 1867  d. May 23, 1935
  US Congressman, US Senator. Elected to represent Nebraska's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1899 to 1905. Also served as a United States Senator from Nebraska from 1905 to 1911, Member of the Nebraska State Legislature, and Candidate for Republican Nomination for Vice-President in 1916.
  Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Burney, Dwight Willard  b. January 7, 1892  d. March 10, 1987
  Nebraska Governor. Served as the Governor of Nebraska from 1960 to 1961. Also served as a Member of the Nebraska Unicamerial Legislature from 1945 to 1957, and Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska from 1957 to 1960, and 1961 to 1965. (Bio by: K)
  Hartington Cemetery, Hartington, Cedar County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Butler, David C.    b. December 15, 1829  d. May 25, 1891
  Nebraska Governor. Served as Governor of Nebraska from 1867 to 1871. Also served as a Member of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature in 1861, and Member of the Nebraska Territorial Senate in 1863. (Bio by: K)
  Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Butler, Edmond    d. August 21, 1895
  Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. 5th U.S. Infantry and was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Wolf Mountain, Montana. Official Citation: Most distinguished gallantry in action with hostile Indians. Rank and Organization: Captain, 5th U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: At Wolf Mountain, Montana, 8 January 1877. Entered Service At: Brooklyn N.Y. Birth: Ireland. Date of Issue: 27 November 1894. Captain, 5th U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: At Wolf Mountain, Montana, 8 January...[Read More]
  Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Butler, Hugh Alfred    b. February 28, 1878  d. July 1, 1954
  US Senator.
  Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Caffrey, Raymond J.    b. May 15, 1902  d. June 17, 1933
  FBI Special Agent. He was born in McCook, Nebraska. Prior to joining the FBI, Caffrey attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and was admitted to the Nebraska Bar. Before being assigned to Kansas City, Caffrey worked in FBI field offices in Boston and Charlotte. He was killed during the Kansas City Massacre (Union Station Massacre) on June 17,1933 while returning escaped felon Frank Nash to the Federal Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. After getting off of the train in Kansas City...[Read More]
  Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Caldwell, Smith Samuel    b. September 4, 1834  d. June 26, 1884
  Omaha Mayor. He served as Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, from 1871 to 1872. (Bio by: K)
  Prospect Hill Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Callan, Clair Armstrong  b. March 20, 1920  d. May 28, 2005
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Nebraska's 1st District in the United States House of Representative, serving from 1965 to 1967. He also served in the United States Navy during World War II. (Bio by: K)
  Odell Cemetery, Odell, Gage County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Carpenter, Terry McGovern    b. March 28, 1900  d. April 27, 1978
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Nebraska's 5th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1933 to 1935. Also served as a Candidate for Governor of Nebraska in 1934, 1950, and 1960, Candidate for United States Senator from Nebraska in 1942, 1948, 1954, and 1972, as Democratic, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska in 1974, and Member of the Nebraska Unicamerial Legislature in 1953. (Bio by: K)
  Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Chase, Jackson Burton  b. August 19, 1890  d. May 4, 1974
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Nebraska's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1955 to 1957. Also served as a Member of the Nebraska State Legislature in 1933, and State Court Judge in 1944. (Bio by: K)
  Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Clark, Ken   b. June 11, 1966  d. February 16, 2013
  Professional Football Player. Born Kenneth R. Clark, he attended Bryan High School in Omaha, Nebraska and played collegiate football at the University of Nebraska. While with the Huskers under Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne, Clark became one of the school's all-time greats. He topped the 1,000 rushing yardage mark twice and earned All-Big Eight honor two-times. In 1989, Clark set a single-season rushing yardage record for a junior with 256 in a game against Oklahoma State University. Selected...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
  Graceland Park Cemetery, South Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
   
• Coates, Jefferson    b. August 24, 1843  d. January 27, 1880
  Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company H, 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, which was part of the Army of the Potomac’s famous “Iron Brigade”. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the First Day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, (July 1, 1863). His citation reads “Unsurpassed courage in battle, where he had both eyes shot out”. His Medal was awarded to him on June 29, 1866. Sergeant Coates was blinded for life from his...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
  Dorchester Cemetery, Dorchester, Saline County, Nebraska, USA
   

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