James Kenneth Little
1931 - 1995 (63 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. James Kenneth Little was born on 19 Mar 1931 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas (son of James Kenneth Little and Faye Abigail Nelson); died on 21 Feb 1995 in Auburn, Placer County, California; was buried in New Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Placer County, California. Notes:
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2. James Kenneth Little was born on 1 Sep 1906 in Alden, Rice County, Kansas; died on 12 Mar 2000 in Davis, Yolo County, California; was buried in Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California. Notes:
Little, James Kenneth
Madison/Walnut Creek, California/Davis, California.
Dr. James Kenneth Little, age 93, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2000, at his home in Davis, California, after a short illness. He was born in Alden, Kansas, on September 1, 1906. Dr. Little’s professional career was devoted to teaching, research, and public service in education. Beginning as a high school teacher in Pawnee Rock, Kansas, he rose to become a professor and vice president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he spent 37 years before retiring to California in 1971. Dr. Little was a man of varied achievements. He received an A.B. degree from Sterling College (Kansas) in 1928, a M.S. degree from Emporia State University (Kansas) in 1931, and a Ph.D. degree from Ohio State University in 1934. In 1950, Sterling College awarded him an honorary LL.D. degree. In 1954-55, while on leave from University duties, Dr. Little served as U.S. Deputy Commissioner of Education, under the then Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He returned in 1960-61, to direct a research project on federal programs in high education that had been authorized by the U.S. Congress as part of the National Education Defense Act. Dr. Little also was appointed to task forces named by the U.S. Department of Defense to review and make recommendation on their education-related programs. These assignments took him to stations in Europe, Ethiopia, and South Vietnam. In Wisconsin, his activities included: appointments by the Governor to the staffs of the Coordination Council on Higher Education, and the Governor’s Commission on Education; the Community Welfare Council of the City of Madison, and chairman of its committee on Needs and Priorities. He was the faculty representative of the University of Wisconsin to the Big Ten Athletic Conference, and participated in the arrangements for the Rose Bowl Pact with the Pacific Athletic Conference (PAC-10). He was president of the University of Wisconsin YMCA board of directors, and was co-director of the Center for Studies in Vocational Education. Immediately before his retirement, he was senior fellow at the American College Testing Program, Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Little was a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Association of Educational Research, and the American Association of High Education, of which he was president 1951-52. Dr. Little is survived by his wife, Faye, to whom he was married for 69 years; a son, Philip (Colleen), of DeForest; a daughter, Connie (Roger) Sebek, Vancouver, Washington; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ken (Elaine), of Auburn, California. Memorial contributions to the University of Wisconsin Foundation are suggested. Interment will occur at Lafayette, California. There is no memorial service planned.
Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Wisconsin. Tuesday, 14 March 2000.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147557073/j-kenneth-littleJames married Faye Abigail Nelson. Faye (daughter of James Calvin Nelson and Emma Rosetta Dugan) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Faye Abigail Nelson was born on 1 Nov 1906 in Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska (daughter of James Calvin Nelson and Emma Rosetta Dugan); died on 26 Sep 2007 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; was buried in Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California. Notes:
Faye Abigail Nelson Little
Faye Little, 100, passed away Sept. 26, 2007. She was born to James Calvin and Emma Rosetta Nelson, in Liberty, NE, November 1, 1906. Faye graduated from Sterling College, Sterling, KS, in 1930, and did post graduate work at the University of Nebraska, earning her a teaching certificate. She met her husband of 69 years, the late Professor J. Kenneth Little, while attending Sterling College, and was married June 14, 1930. Faye taught elementary and junior high school classes in Madison, WI, where she resided for 35 years. Faye was active in many civic functions in Madison, including serving as President of the Madison Civics Club, West Side Garden Club, and PTA. She was also very active in voluntary work with the American Red Cross, and participated in many University of Wisconsin faculty wives' functions and church activities. Faye's interests included flower arranging (a long-term member of Ikebana) and sewing. She was also an avid Bridge player. Faye and her husband retired to Walnut Creek, CA in 1970, where she became very active teaching sewing to members of the Rossmoor Retirement Community. During her retirement years, she cultivated her interest in swimming, managing to swim fifty miles for the American Red Cross. After her husband passed on, Faye moved to Vancouver, WA, where she resided at the Bedford for three years, and Highgate Senior Living for four years. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, and her son, Kenneth (Elaine) of Davis, CA. She is survived by her son, Philip (Colleen) Little of Lyons, KS; daughter, Connie Sebek of Vancouver, WA; grandchildren: Kristin Little (Tore Olsen) of Washington D.C., James B. Little of Madison, WI, Christina (Craig) Minten of Wichita, KS, Todd (Rachael) Sebek of Lacey, WA, Dan Lintz of Napa, CA, and Sharon Lintz of Fort Meyers, FL; and four great-grandchildren. A service will be held Monday, October 1, 2007, 12:30pm, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA. Donations may be made to the American Red Cross.
Published by The Columbian on Sep. 30, 2007.
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- 1. James Kenneth Little was born on 19 Mar 1931 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas; died on 21 Feb 1995 in Auburn, Placer County, California; was buried in New Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Placer County, California.
Generation: 3
6. 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.
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Row 12James 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]
7. 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. Notes:
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.
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Row 12Children:
- 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.
- 3. 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.
- 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: 4
14. 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
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69693652/william-wilison-duganWilliam 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]
15. 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:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69693719/rose-ann-duganChildren:
- 7. 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.