Alfred Lindsey and Mary F. Barton were married February 15, 1876 in Tazewell County, Illinois. (Source: Illinois, County Marriage Records)
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The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR), Tuesday, May 4, 1926; pg. 7
Mrs. Ketels' Father Dies in Nebraska
SPRINGFIELD, May 4 - (Special) - Alfred Lindsey, father of Mrs. John F. Ketels of this city, died Sunday at his home at Hebron, Nebraska, according to word received by his daughter. Mr. Lindsey was well known here, where he has visited.
Mrs. Ketels visited a Hebron a few months ago, when her parents celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Thursday, May 6, 1926; pg. 1
A. LINDSEY DIED SUNDAY
HAD BEEN FAILING IN HEALTH FOR SOME TIME
Was a Resident of Hebron and Had Lived in County Since 1871 — Celebrated Golden Wedding in February
Alfred Lindsey who has been in failing health for some time, passed away Sunday night, May 2, aged 79 years, 2 months and 27 day. Mr. Lindsey has lived in Hebron since 1894, and and (sic) has many friends in Hebron as well as throughout the county, who regret his passing.
A. Lindsey was born February 5, 1847, near Mackinaw, Ill., where he grew to manhood spending his younger days in this community, until the time he came to Nebraska.
Mr. Lindsey first came to Nebraska in 1868, spending some time in Gage county (sic), but returning to Illinois to cast his vote for General Grant for president. He returned to Nebraska in 1871, coming directly to to this part of the state, though Thayer county (sic) was not as yet organized, and this was still a part of Jefferson county (sic). He taught school in Pawnee county (sic) and at Hubbell, staying here nearly four years before going back to Illinois. In the fall of 1875 he went back home and on February 15, 1876 at Mackinaw, Tazewell county (sic), Ill., he was united in marriage to Miss Mary F. Burton and came to Fairmont on the train, teaming from that station to their future home two miles east of the present site of Chester.
To this union six children were born John B., W. H. of Omaha, R.M. of Oakley, Kas., A. L. of Mayfield, Ky., Mrs. Jane Ketels of Springfield, Ore., and a daughter who died in infancy.
He and his wife settled on a homestead living there nine years, proved up and received their patent from the government. He was active in the community interest and helped secure a school for his district. After that Mr. Lindsey served in practically every capacity on the board of education in this district, No. 20. The district was much larger than at present and every resident in the district was a homesteader.
He was still on the farm when the Burlington railway was laid to Chester, in 1880, and Mr. Lindsey went out and raised a sufficient sum by subscription to dig a well at Chester and put up a windmill. This well was in use until about twelve years ago.
In 1884, Mr. Lindsey and his family moved to Chester, and ten years later, he was elected Sheriff of the county, after which he moved to Hebron in 1894. He served two terms as county sheriff and after the term expired he retired to private life becoming interested in real estate business. He has made his home in Hebron continuously since that time.
Early in life he confessed his faith in Christ and was charter member of the Christian church (sic) at Chester, from which church his membership was never transferred. He was a strong believer in the principles of the church of Christ, and his faith was firm to the end of his life, which came last Sunday evening.
Mr. Lindsey was an honest, upright, and respected citizen of the community, which fact was vividly demonstrated when he and his wife observed their golden wedding anniversary, February 15, 1926, when one hundred eighty friends and neighbors dropped in to congratulate them on their splendid journey through life. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, five children, five grandchildren and one sister, besides many friends and neighbors.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church (sic) Wednesday afternoon, conducted by his friend and pastor of the church, Rev. J.J. Ruppert. The floral offering was abundant and beautiful and the music especially impressive.
His sons, Horace, with his wife and daughter of Omaha, and Leslie of Mayfield, Ky., came to be with him during his last days, and for the funeral. Two nephews, Roscoe Hill of Nicaragua, and Ivan Revel of Bloomington, Ill., were also present.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in the death of this respected citizen.
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The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR), Tuesday, May 4, 1926; pg. 7
Mrs. Ketels' Father Dies in Nebraska
SPRINGFIELD, May 4 - (Special) - Alfred Lindsey, father of Mrs. John F. Ketels of this city, died Sunday at his home at Hebron, Nebraska, according to word received by his daughter. Mr. Lindsey was well known here, where he has visited.
Mrs. Ketels visited a Hebron a few months ago, when her parents celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Thursday, May 6, 1926; pg. 1
A. LINDSEY DIED SUNDAY
HAD BEEN FAILING IN HEALTH FOR SOME TIME
Was a Resident of Hebron and Had Lived in County Since 1871 — Celebrated Golden Wedding in February
Alfred Lindsey who has been in failing health for some time, passed away Sunday night, May 2, aged 79 years, 2 months and 27 day. Mr. Lindsey has lived in Hebron since 1894, and and (sic) has many friends in Hebron as well as throughout the county, who regret his passing.
A. Lindsey was born February 5, 1847, near Mackinaw, Ill., where he grew to manhood spending his younger days in this community, until the time he came to Nebraska.
Mr. Lindsey first came to Nebraska in 1868, spending some time in Gage county (sic), but returning to Illinois to cast his vote for General Grant for president. He returned to Nebraska in 1871, coming directly to to this part of the state, though Thayer county (sic) was not as yet organized, and this was still a part of Jefferson county (sic). He taught school in Pawnee county (sic) and at Hubbell, staying here nearly four years before going back to Illinois. In the fall of 1875 he went back home and on February 15, 1876 at Mackinaw, Tazewell county (sic), Ill., he was united in marriage to Miss Mary F. Burton and came to Fairmont on the train, teaming from that station to their future home two miles east of the present site of Chester.
To this union six children were born John B., W. H. of Omaha, R.M. of Oakley, Kas., A. L. of Mayfield, Ky., Mrs. Jane Ketels of Springfield, Ore., and a daughter who died in infancy.
He and his wife settled on a homestead living there nine years, proved up and received their patent from the government. He was active in the community interest and helped secure a school for his district. After that Mr. Lindsey served in practically every capacity on the board of education in this district, No. 20. The district was much larger than at present and every resident in the district was a homesteader.
He was still on the farm when the Burlington railway was laid to Chester, in 1880, and Mr. Lindsey went out and raised a sufficient sum by subscription to dig a well at Chester and put up a windmill. This well was in use until about twelve years ago.
In 1884, Mr. Lindsey and his family moved to Chester, and ten years later, he was elected Sheriff of the county, after which he moved to Hebron in 1894. He served two terms as county sheriff and after the term expired he retired to private life becoming interested in real estate business. He has made his home in Hebron continuously since that time.
Early in life he confessed his faith in Christ and was charter member of the Christian church (sic) at Chester, from which church his membership was never transferred. He was a strong believer in the principles of the church of Christ, and his faith was firm to the end of his life, which came last Sunday evening.
Mr. Lindsey was an honest, upright, and respected citizen of the community, which fact was vividly demonstrated when he and his wife observed their golden wedding anniversary, February 15, 1926, when one hundred eighty friends and neighbors dropped in to congratulate them on their splendid journey through life. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, five children, five grandchildren and one sister, besides many friends and neighbors.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church (sic) Wednesday afternoon, conducted by his friend and pastor of the church, Rev. J.J. Ruppert. The floral offering was abundant and beautiful and the music especially impressive.
His sons, Horace, with his wife and daughter of Omaha, and Leslie of Mayfield, Ky., came to be with him during his last days, and for the funeral. Two nephews, Roscoe Hill of Nicaragua, and Ivan Revel of Bloomington, Ill., were also present.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in the death of this respected citizen.
Alfred Lindsey and Mary F. Barton were married February 15, 1876 in Tazewell County, Illinois. (Source: Illinois, County Marriage Records)
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The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR), Tuesday, May 4, 1926; pg. 7
Mrs. Ketels' Father Dies in Nebraska
SPRINGFIELD, May 4 - (Special) - Alfred Lindsey, father of Mrs. John F. Ketels of this city, died Sunday at his home at Hebron, Nebraska, according to word received by his daughter. Mr. Lindsey was well known here, where he has visited.
Mrs. Ketels visited a Hebron a few months ago, when her parents celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Thursday, May 6, 1926; pg. 1
A. LINDSEY DIED SUNDAY
HAD BEEN FAILING IN HEALTH FOR SOME TIME
Was a Resident of Hebron and Had Lived in County Since 1871 — Celebrated Golden Wedding in February
Alfred Lindsey who has been in failing health for some time, passed away Sunday night, May 2, aged 79 years, 2 months and 27 day. Mr. Lindsey has lived in Hebron since 1894, and and (sic) has many friends in Hebron as well as throughout the county, who regret his passing.
A. Lindsey was born February 5, 1847, near Mackinaw, Ill., where he grew to manhood spending his younger days in this community, until the time he came to Nebraska.
Mr. Lindsey first came to Nebraska in 1868, spending some time in Gage county (sic), but returning to Illinois to cast his vote for General Grant for president. He returned to Nebraska in 1871, coming directly to to this part of the state, though Thayer county (sic) was not as yet organized, and this was still a part of Jefferson county (sic). He taught school in Pawnee county (sic) and at Hubbell, staying here nearly four years before going back to Illinois. In the fall of 1875 he went back home and on February 15, 1876 at Mackinaw, Tazewell county (sic), Ill., he was united in marriage to Miss Mary F. Burton and came to Fairmont on the train, teaming from that station to their future home two miles east of the present site of Chester.
To this union six children were born John B., W. H. of Omaha, R.M. of Oakley, Kas., A. L. of Mayfield, Ky., Mrs. Jane Ketels of Springfield, Ore., and a daughter who died in infancy.
He and his wife settled on a homestead living there nine years, proved up and received their patent from the government. He was active in the community interest and helped secure a school for his district. After that Mr. Lindsey served in practically every capacity on the board of education in this district, No. 20. The district was much larger than at present and every resident in the district was a homesteader.
He was still on the farm when the Burlington railway was laid to Chester, in 1880, and Mr. Lindsey went out and raised a sufficient sum by subscription to dig a well at Chester and put up a windmill. This well was in use until about twelve years ago.
In 1884, Mr. Lindsey and his family moved to Chester, and ten years later, he was elected Sheriff of the county, after which he moved to Hebron in 1894. He served two terms as county sheriff and after the term expired he retired to private life becoming interested in real estate business. He has made his home in Hebron continuously since that time.
Early in life he confessed his faith in Christ and was charter member of the Christian church (sic) at Chester, from which church his membership was never transferred. He was a strong believer in the principles of the church of Christ, and his faith was firm to the end of his life, which came last Sunday evening.
Mr. Lindsey was an honest, upright, and respected citizen of the community, which fact was vividly demonstrated when he and his wife observed their golden wedding anniversary, February 15, 1926, when one hundred eighty friends and neighbors dropped in to congratulate them on their splendid journey through life. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, five children, five grandchildren and one sister, besides many friends and neighbors.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church (sic) Wednesday afternoon, conducted by his friend and pastor of the church, Rev. J.J. Ruppert. The floral offering was abundant and beautiful and the music especially impressive.
His sons, Horace, with his wife and daughter of Omaha, and Leslie of Mayfield, Ky., came to be with him during his last days, and for the funeral. Two nephews, Roscoe Hill of Nicaragua, and Ivan Revel of Bloomington, Ill., were also present.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in the death of this respected citizen.
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The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR), Tuesday, May 4, 1926; pg. 7
Mrs. Ketels' Father Dies in Nebraska
SPRINGFIELD, May 4 - (Special) - Alfred Lindsey, father of Mrs. John F. Ketels of this city, died Sunday at his home at Hebron, Nebraska, according to word received by his daughter. Mr. Lindsey was well known here, where he has visited.
Mrs. Ketels visited a Hebron a few months ago, when her parents celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
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The Hebron Journal-Register (Hebron, NE), Thursday, May 6, 1926; pg. 1
A. LINDSEY DIED SUNDAY
HAD BEEN FAILING IN HEALTH FOR SOME TIME
Was a Resident of Hebron and Had Lived in County Since 1871 — Celebrated Golden Wedding in February
Alfred Lindsey who has been in failing health for some time, passed away Sunday night, May 2, aged 79 years, 2 months and 27 day. Mr. Lindsey has lived in Hebron since 1894, and and (sic) has many friends in Hebron as well as throughout the county, who regret his passing.
A. Lindsey was born February 5, 1847, near Mackinaw, Ill., where he grew to manhood spending his younger days in this community, until the time he came to Nebraska.
Mr. Lindsey first came to Nebraska in 1868, spending some time in Gage county (sic), but returning to Illinois to cast his vote for General Grant for president. He returned to Nebraska in 1871, coming directly to to this part of the state, though Thayer county (sic) was not as yet organized, and this was still a part of Jefferson county (sic). He taught school in Pawnee county (sic) and at Hubbell, staying here nearly four years before going back to Illinois. In the fall of 1875 he went back home and on February 15, 1876 at Mackinaw, Tazewell county (sic), Ill., he was united in marriage to Miss Mary F. Burton and came to Fairmont on the train, teaming from that station to their future home two miles east of the present site of Chester.
To this union six children were born John B., W. H. of Omaha, R.M. of Oakley, Kas., A. L. of Mayfield, Ky., Mrs. Jane Ketels of Springfield, Ore., and a daughter who died in infancy.
He and his wife settled on a homestead living there nine years, proved up and received their patent from the government. He was active in the community interest and helped secure a school for his district. After that Mr. Lindsey served in practically every capacity on the board of education in this district, No. 20. The district was much larger than at present and every resident in the district was a homesteader.
He was still on the farm when the Burlington railway was laid to Chester, in 1880, and Mr. Lindsey went out and raised a sufficient sum by subscription to dig a well at Chester and put up a windmill. This well was in use until about twelve years ago.
In 1884, Mr. Lindsey and his family moved to Chester, and ten years later, he was elected Sheriff of the county, after which he moved to Hebron in 1894. He served two terms as county sheriff and after the term expired he retired to private life becoming interested in real estate business. He has made his home in Hebron continuously since that time.
Early in life he confessed his faith in Christ and was charter member of the Christian church (sic) at Chester, from which church his membership was never transferred. He was a strong believer in the principles of the church of Christ, and his faith was firm to the end of his life, which came last Sunday evening.
Mr. Lindsey was an honest, upright, and respected citizen of the community, which fact was vividly demonstrated when he and his wife observed their golden wedding anniversary, February 15, 1926, when one hundred eighty friends and neighbors dropped in to congratulate them on their splendid journey through life. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, five children, five grandchildren and one sister, besides many friends and neighbors.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church (sic) Wednesday afternoon, conducted by his friend and pastor of the church, Rev. J.J. Ruppert. The floral offering was abundant and beautiful and the music especially impressive.
His sons, Horace, with his wife and daughter of Omaha, and Leslie of Mayfield, Ky., came to be with him during his last days, and for the funeral. Two nephews, Roscoe Hill of Nicaragua, and Ivan Revel of Bloomington, Ill., were also present.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in the death of this respected citizen.
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