Bertha Louise Nelson: McKeown Genealogy

1909 - 2006 (97 years)

Generation: 1

Bertha Louise Nelson was born on 6 Feb 1909 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska (daughter of James Calvin Nelson and Emma Rosetta Dugan); died on 22 Jul 2006 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, Pawnee County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Born near Liberty, NE to James & Emma (Dugan) Nelson.
Graduated from Liberty High School in 1927, and received an Associate Degree from Sterling College in Kansas. She began teaching elementary school in the fall of 1929, and in 1965 she received her BSE in elementary education from Peru State College. Her career spanned 35 years, 30 of which were at Lewiston Consolidated Schools.
Married June 7, 1934 to Ormal Kenneth "Bud" Richardson in Pawnee, Nebraska.
Mother of Patricia & James.

Bertha L. Richardson, 97, Lincoln Neb., formerly Crab Orchard, Neb., passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, Neb.

She was born Feb. 2, 1909, near Liberty, Neb., graduated from Liberty High School in 1927, and received an Associate Degree from Sterling College in Kansas in 1929. She began teaching elementary school in the fall of 1929, and in 1965 she received her BSE in elementary education from Peru State College. Her career spanned 35 years, 30 of which were at Lewiston Consolidated Schools. She married Ormal “Bud" Richardson on June 7, 1934. They lived and farmed in the Lewiston area their entire married life. In 2002, Bertha relocated to Lincoln. She was active for many years in Order of the Eastern Star, Legion Auxiliary, United Methodist Church, and many other community activities.

She is survived by two children, her daughter Patricia and son-in-law Marvin Frank of Lincoln; son James of Ripon, Calif.; five grandchildren, Teresa of Gretna; Kenneth of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Pamela of Lincoln, Stacey and Andrew of Ripon, Calif.; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Isabelle Trent of Dayton, Ore., and Faye Little of Vancouver, Wash.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Emma Nelson; husband; four sisters and two brothers.

Inurnment Services: 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, at the Lewiston Cemetery. Memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 190 N. Fourth St., Tecumseh, NE 68450. A register book will be available to sign from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25. Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Children's Home, Omaha, or donor's choice. Condolences can be sent to 4611 S. 85th Ct., Lincoln, NE 68526. Wherry Mortuary, 202 N. Third St., Tecumseh, is in charge of arrangements. (Paid)

Published by Beatrice Daily Sun on Jul. 24, 2006.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/beatricedailysun/name/bertha-richardson-obituary?pid=197853209

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53923586/bertha-louise-richardson

Family/Spouse: Ormal Kenneth Richardson. Ormal was born on 20 Jul 1907 in Lewiston, Pawnee County, Nebraska; died on 14 Aug 1985 in Crab Orchard, Johnson County, Nebraska; was buried in Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, Pawnee County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

James Calvin Nelson was born on 22 Mar 1877 in Page County, Iowa; died on 3 Sep 1933 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska; was buried in Mission Creek Cemetery, Pawnee County, Nebraska.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Harlan Township, Page County, Iowa
Census: 1910, Mission Creek, Pawnee County, Nebraska
Census: 1920, Mission Creek, Pawnee County, Nebraska

Notes:

J.C. Nelson, father of Mrs. Elmer Hunzeker passed away at his home near Liberty Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
The DeBois Press, Du Bois, Nebraska. Thursday, 7 September 1933.

James Calvin Nelson
James Calvin Nelson was born March 22, 1877, in Page County, Iowa, and died September 3, 1933, at his home near Liberty, Nebr.
On the 21 of June 1899 he was united in marriage to Emma R. Dugan, of College Springs, Iowa, and there come to bless and brighten the home these children: Marie Morrill of Fort Morgan, Colo., Reva Hunzeker of DuBois, Nebr.; Waldo, of Summerfield, Kans., Fay Little of Columbus, Ohio, Barbara Hood of Liberty, Nebr., and Bertha, Nelva, Cassie, Isabelle and James Wallace of the home.
These, with the beloved wife and mother, together with the brothers, John, Will Fred and George, and three sisters, Alice Earhart, Rose Dugan, Cassie Dugan, with other relatives and multitude of friends sorrow this day because of his untimely death.
His youngest brother, Hugh G. died nine years ago.
He became a member of the United Presbyterian Church at Page Center, Iowa, at the age of 20, and when he established his home in Nebraska in 1902, he transferred his church membership to the Mission Creek United Presbyterian Church, of which he has been a faithful member ever since.
Funeral services were held at the Mission Creek United Presbyterian Church Tuesday, at 2:30, with Rev. Dinsmore, officiating. Interment mad in the Mission Creek cemetery.
The Summerfield Sun, Summerfield, Kansas. Thursday, 7 September 1933.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25554892/james-c-nelson

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James married Emma Rosetta Dugan on 21 Jun 1899 in Page County, Iowa. Emma (daughter of William Wilison Dugan and Rose Ann Andrews) was born on 16 Jun 1878 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa; died on 15 Dec 1969 in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska; was buried in Mission Creek Cemetery, Pawnee County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma Rosetta Dugan was born on 16 Jun 1878 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa (daughter of William Wilison Dugan and Rose Ann Andrews); died on 15 Dec 1969 in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska; was buried in Mission Creek Cemetery, Pawnee County, Nebraska.

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Mrs. Emma Nelson Dies
Emma Rosetta Dugan, daughter of William and Rose Ann Dugan, was born June 16, 1878 at Page Center, Iowa. She died at Pawnee City, Nebraska, December 15, 1969 at the age of 91 years and 6 months.
When quite young, she professed her faith in Christ and joined the United Presbyterian Church.
She was united in marriage to James C. Nelson on June 21, 1899. To this union were born seven daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. Wallace Morrill (Maie), Fort Morgan, Colorado; Mrs. Reva Henzeker, DuBois, Nebraska; Waldo Nelson, Summerfield, Kansas; Mrs. Kenneth Little (Faye), Madison, Wisconsin; Mrs. O.K. Richardson (Bertha), Crab Orchard, Nebraska; Mrs. Harold Hood (Barbara), Grand Island, Nebraska; Mrs. Alvin Tegtmeier (Nelva), Battle Lake, Minnesota; Mrs. Clayton Trent (Isabelle), Dayton, Oregon and Wallace Nelson, Denver, Colorado.
In January 1902, they moved to a farm near Liberty, Nebraska. At this time she transferred her membership to the Mission Creek United Presbyterian Church, where she has been a faithful member until the time of her death.
She enjoyed good health until this past year.
She was preceded in death by her husband on September 3, 1933, her parents, two brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Survivors include her nine children, a brother, Emmerson Dugan, College Springs, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Christina Bearce and Mrs. Jeanette MacDougall of Kansas City, Missouri and Mrs. Bertha Reed, Morrill, Nebraska; 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends, who will always remember her love and kindness.
The Summerfield Sun, Summerfield, Kansas. Thursday, 25 December 1969.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37006292/emma-roseetta-nelson

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Children:

Rosa May Nelson was born on 18 Apr 1900 in iowa; died in Jan 1992; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado.
Reva Elvira Nelson was born on 24 May 1902 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jun 1995 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
William Waldo Nelson was born on 5 Aug 1904 in Pawnee County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 1989 in Fresno County, California; was buried in Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska.
Faye Abigail Nelson was born on 1 Nov 1906 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska; died on 26 Sep 2007 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; was buried in Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California.
1. Bertha Louise Nelson was born on 6 Feb 1909 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jul 2006 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, Pawnee County, Nebraska.
Barbara B. Nelson was born on 18 Feb 1912 in Pawnee County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jul 2002 in Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska; was buried in Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska.
Nelva E. Nelson was born on 20 Apr 1914 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska; died on 22 May 1999 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in First Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Lake, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Cassie Isabelle Nelson was born on 1 May 1916 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska; died on 16 Oct 2009 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon.
James Wallace Nelson was born on 13 Jul 1922 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska; died on 25 May 2002 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Generation: 3

William Wilison Dugan was born on 22 Dec 1845 in Harrisville, Butler County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Apr 1929; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Page County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1880, Harlan Township, Page County, Iowa
Census: 1900, Harlan Township, Page County, Iowa

Notes:

A Man Past 80 Falls From Mow
Injuries of W.W. Dugan of College Springs Are Serious
Blame Urge of Spring
Special to The Nonpariel
College Springs, Ia., April 6 – W.W. Dugan, past eighty years of age, who was seriously injured when he fell from the hay mow about two weeks ago, is much worse since Wednesday. His dislocated shoulder is much better, but apparently other injuries received by the fall, are proving more serious.
Mr. Dugan had not been in the hay mow for many months, but when the weather warmed up, he enjoyed getting out in the fresh open air and sunshine and was feeling better than usual. No one was around so he decided he would throw down some hay for the sheep. Evidently he missed his footing and fell to the lower floor, about fifteen feet. Mrs. Emerson Dugan, his son’s wife, was in the house some distance from the barn. She thought she heard him calling, so went to hunt him, and found him where he had fallen. His shoulder was dislocated but otherwise he did not seem seriously injured.
The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Sunday, 7 April 1929.

Name:
son of James Dugan and Catherine Curry

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69693652/william-wilison-dugan

William married Rose Ann Andrews on 21 Feb 1877 in Page County, Iowa. Rose (daughter of Samuel Andrews and Mary Jane McKeown) was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Iowa; died on 18 Nov 1898 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Page County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose Ann Andrews was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Iowa (daughter of Samuel Andrews and Mary Jane McKeown); died on 18 Nov 1898 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Page County, Iowa.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69693719/rose-ann-dugan

Children:

3. Emma Rosetta Dugan was born on 16 Jun 1878 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa; died on 15 Dec 1969 in Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska; was buried in Mission Creek Cemetery, Pawnee County, Nebraska.
Ida Isabelle Dugan was born on 21 Aug 1880 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa; died on 26 Jan 1949 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska; was buried in Mission Creek Cemetery, Pawnee County, Nebraska.
James Elmer Dugan was born on 28 Dec 1882 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa; died on 14 Aug 1962 in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon; was buried on 17 Aug 1962 in Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
Lois Alice Dugan was born on 3 Apr 1885 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa; died on 16 Oct 1886 in Page County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Oct 1887 in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Page County, Iowa.
Christina Mary Dugan was born on 14 May 1887 in Page County, Iowa; died on 30 Jun 1985 in Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
Elizabeth Jeanette Dugan was born on 11 Sep 1889 in Page Center, Page County, Iowa; died on 8 Feb 1992 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Lind Memorial Cemetery, Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.
Samuel William Emerson Dugan was born on 22 Jan 1892 in Page County, Iowa; died in May 1980 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
Bertha Ada Dugan was born on 29 Jun 1895 in College Springs, Page County, Iowa; died on 23 Oct 1982; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

Generation: 4

14.

Samuel Andrews was born on 23 Oct 1827 in Chester County, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Apr 1898 in Blanchard, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1856, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1880, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
Census: 1885, Colfax, Page County, Iowa

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64359030/samuel-andrews

Samuel married Mary Jane McKeown on 24 Nov 1853 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow) was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Ohio; died on 18 Jan 1922 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

15.

Mary Jane McKeown was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Ohio (daughter of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow); died on 18 Jan 1922 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1910, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
Census: 1920, Pleasant Valley, Weld County, Colorado
Census: 1920, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado

Notes:

Mary J. is included in the list of siblings in her brother Alexander's biography in Biographical History of Page County, Iowa [Lewis & Dunbar Publishers, 1890). "Mary J., wife of Samuel Andress" [Andrews]

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114421113/mary-jane-andrews

Children:

Nancy Eleanor Andrews was born on 24 Sep 1854 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Oct 1919 in Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in Billings Union Cemetery, Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma.
7. Rose Ann Andrews was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Iowa; died on 18 Nov 1898 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Page County, Iowa.
Alexander McKeown Andrews was born on 29 Dec 1857 in Iowa; died on 23 Dec 1958; was buried in Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas.
Mary Andrews was born on 19 Feb 1860 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 1 Jul 1960 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 5 Jul 1960 in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Magaret Andrews was born in Jan 1862 in Iowa; died on 31 Dec 1930 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
Rachel Andrews was born in 1868 in Iowa; died in 1943; was buried in Quinter Cemetery, Quinter, Gove County, Kansas.
Rebecca Andrews was born on 7 Nov 1868 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 Jul 1950 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
Charlotte Andrews was born in Mar 1875 in Iowa.

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