DERBY, George A., husband of Miranda H. (BROWN). This biography is from W. W. Cox, History of Seward County Nebraska and Reminiscences of Territorial History, Part Two: Biographical, pages 46-47 (pp. 47+48 photo scans courtesy Pat Ryan White):
[Surnames: BROWN, CARTER, DERBY, STEWART, VANDERHOOF]

HON. GEORGE A. DERBY
Mrs. George A. Derby One of the very earliest settlers in "E" precinct, was born March 5, 1820, in Licking County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and married Miss Miranda H. Brown, March 1, 1843. She was a native of Vermont born in Orange County, January 1844. They were the parents [p. 47] of fourteen children, twelve of whom lived to be men and women, viz: Orin A., Emily E., died at eighteen, Marilla N., now Mrs. S. M. Brown, Alonzo F., Clara E., late Mrs. C. S. Stewart, Mercy A., now Mrs. H. Vanderhoof, George G., Frank N., Scott B., now deceased. The next two died in early infancy. William S., now dead, Minnie E., now Mrs. R. B. Carter, and Roderick, now dead. Mr. Derby came to the vicinity where Utica now stands and opened a farm in 1872. The reader is kindly referrd to the history of Utica for much of Mr. Derby's life work. Mrs. Derby died April 29, 1893, and Mr. Derby, full of years and full of labors, followed to the long home July 12, 1901. He was a faithful member for many years of the I. O. O. F.
The M. E. church was the family church home. Mr. Derby was a very valuable citizen of the county for nearly thirty years. The following obituary of George A. Derby was contributed by Dianne Harsh (Salem, Oregon), great-great granddaughter of George and Miranda Derby.
[Surnames: BROWN, CARTER, DERBY, PHINUERY, VANDERHOOF]

AT REST
The cold hand of death has again visited another home and this time it stamped its impression upon the brow of G. A. Derby, an old settler in this part of Nebraska and a highly respected citizen. He was called to that better land last Friday evening at twelve oíclock from his late home at University Place, Neb. The remains accompanied by relatives arrived in Utica Monday noon and were taken charge of by the I. O. O. F. lodge of this place, of which order the deceased had been a member for many years. The burial ceremony performed by this order was very beautiful and impressive. The funeral services occurred at 1:30 in the Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Phinuery, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Utica Cemetery.
George A. Derby was born in Licking County, Ohio, March 5, 1820. He was married to Merinda H. Brown 1843 and fourteen children were born to them as a result of this union, seven of whom survive him. He moved to Indiana in 1854 and then to Iowa in 1855, locating in Blakesburg, Wapello County. While in Blakesburg he followed the occupation of a contractor and builder. He was also sheriff of Wapello county in 1863 and served two terms. After retiring from the sheriffís office he engaged in the sale of agricultural implements until the spring of 1872, when he moved to Nebraska and settled on the homestead near where Utica now stands. The deceased had a wide acquaintance here and was well liked by all who knew him. He was an able leader in politics and for many years was quite prominent in the republican ranks. In 1895 he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. S. M. Brown of University Place and remained there until his death. The names of the children present at the funeral are: Mrs. S. M. Brown, Mrs. M. A. Vanderhoof, Geo. J. Derby, Mrs. R. B. Carter and A. F. Derby. Frank N and O.A. Derby were absent.

DERBY

4 generations:
George, Claude Arthur, Orin Alvin, Sr., and great-grandson.