1918 Patron’s Reference Directory of Madison County, Nebraska

The following list is from the Standard Atlas of Madison County, Nebraska 1918

EXPLANATION — The date following a name indicates the length of time the party has been a resident in the county. The abbreviations are as follows: S. for Section; P. for Precinct; P. O. for Post Office address. When no Section Number or Township is given, it will be understood that the party resides within the limits of the village or city named, and, in such cases, the post office address is the same as the place of residence, unless otherwise stated.

{ In the above Precinct and Township are the same thing, just different words are used. }

Ahlman, W. M. , Manager Rundschau Publishing Co., Norfolk. 1879.

Aldag, John , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Percheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and White Rock Chickens, Maple Lane Stock Farm,      S. 30, P. Battle Creek, P. O. Battle Creek. 1872. Born in Minnesota in 1870, and married to Ida Setzkorn.

Allberry, F. L. , Farmer, Stockraiser, Saw Mill Operator, Corn Sheller and Breeder of Shropshire Sheep and Poultry, Blue Grass Valley Stock Farm,   S. 10, P. Battle Creek,  P. O. Norfolk. Born in Madison County in 1891, and married to Belle Shelock, Mrs. Allberry was born in Nebraska in 1893.

Ambroz, John , Farmer, S. 15, P. Schoolcraft, P. O. Madison. 1894.

Ambroz, Thos. , Farmer, S. 27, P. Schoolcraft, P. O. Lindsay. 1888.

Amen, George , Farmer and Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs and Plymouth Rock Chickens, S. 10, P. Valley, P. O. Norfolk. 1904. Born in Russia in 1891, and married to Lena Schmir.  Mrs. Amen was born in Nebraska in 1894.

Anderson, Tony , Farmer, S. 4, P. Fairview, P. O. Madison 1903.

Anderson, Walter L. , Farmer, Stockraiser, Corn Sheller and Threshing Machine Operator,  Valley View Stock Farm, S. 23, P. Shell Creek, P. O. Newman Grove. 1885.

Austin, Fred , Farmer, S. 18, P. Emerick. P. O. Newman Grove 1892.

Avery, W. M. , Farmer and Stockraiser, Catalpa Grove Grain and Poultry Farm, S. 26, P. Warnerville, P. O. Norfolk. 1912. Born in ILLINOIS in 1867, and married to Dalley Hughes, who was born in Nebraska in 1875. Mr. Avery has served as School Director and Moderator.

Baker, C. G. , Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Shorthorn Cattle, Duroc Jersey Hogs and Plymouth Rock Chickens. Ash Grove Stock Farm,   S. 3, P. Meadow Grove, P. O. Tilden.

Baker, F. E. , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Persheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and Buff Orpington Chickens, Black Loam Stock Farm, S. 4, P. Jefferson, P. O. Tilden.

Baker, Walter , Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, Horses, Mules and Rhode Island Red Chickens, Wild Rose Hill Farm, S. 29. P. Battle Creek, P. O. Battle Creek. Born in Madison County in 1884, and married Minnie Pinsley. Mrs. Baker was born in ILLINOIS in 1882.

Bartee, J. R. and Sons , Farmers and Breeders of Shorthorn Cattle, Draft and Persheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and White Rock Chickens, American Stock and Poultry Farm.  S. 28, P. Battle Creek,    P. O. Battle Creek. Mr. J. R. Bartee was born in Virginia in 1845 and came to Madison County in 1916. He is married to Margaret Rimmer, who was born in Virginia in 1859. They are the parents of three sons, Earl, Dale and Flarn.

Besst, Clyde , Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, Duroc Jersey Hogs, Buff Orpington Chickens, Horses and Mules, S. 21, P. Valley,    P. O. Norfolk. Born in Madison County in 1879. Mr. Besst has served as School Moderator for fifteen years.

Bierman, Fred , Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, Draft Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs, Rhode Island Red and Plymouth Rock Chickens, Battle Creek Valley Stock Farm, S. 5, P. Battle Creek, P. O. Battle Creek. Born in Madison County in 1875, and married to Anna Praunar, who was born in Nebraska in 1879.

Bierman, H. J. , Farmer and Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs and Plymouth Rock Chickens, Sweet Clover Stock Farm, S. 29, P. Battle Creek, P. O. Battle Creek. Born in Madison County in 1889, and married Minnie Lambert, who was born in Nebraska in 1889.

Blank, Herman Jr. , Farmer, S. 12, P. Green Garden, P. O. Madison. 1888.

Bley, F. O. , Farmer, S. 19, P. Emerick, P. O. Newman Grove.

Bliss, D. W. , Farmer and Breeder of Shropshire Sheep, Stock Feeder, River Side Sheep Ranch, S. 7, P. Jefferson, P. O. Tilden. 1888. Born in Illinois in 1866.  Mrs. Bliss was born in Iowa in 1871.

Bliss, Alvin , S. 7, P. Jefferson. P. O. Tilden. Born in Madison County in 1893.  Mrs. Bliss was born in Nebraska in 1896.

Borchers, Carl , Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, Draft Horses, Poland China Hogs and Plymouth Rock Chickens, S. 5, P. Battle Creek, P. O. Battle Creek. Born in Madison County in 1884.

Bouton, Sam , Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, Draft Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs, Shropshire Sheep and Buff Orpington Chickens, Cedar Valley Farm, S. 27, P. Valley, P. O. Norfolk. 1910. Born in Nebraska in 1866, and married Alice Hoover.

Bowser, J. O. , Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, P. Grove, P. O. Meadow Grove. 1902. Born in ILLINOIS in 1888. Mrs. Bowser was born in Nebraska in 1892.

Boysen, August , Farmer and Breeder of Poland China Hogs, Shorthorn Cattle, Percheron Horses and White Rock Chickens, S. 1,   P. Green Garden, P. O. Madison. 1881.

Broberg, Magnus , Farmer, S. 30, P. Emerick, P. O. Newman Grove. 1910.

Brosh, V. J. , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Percheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and White Leghorn Chickens, Maple Grove Live Stock Farm, S. 25, P. Grove, P. O. Meadow Grove.

Brozek, John , Farmer, Stockraiser and Breeder of Chester White Hogs and Buff Orpington Chickens, Elm Grove Stock Farm, S. 28,
P. Highland, P. O. Meadow Grove. 1877. Born in Bohemia in 1868, and married Mary Kopach, who was born in Iowa in 1874.

Brozek, Joseph , Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, Percheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and Black Leghorn Chickens, Glen View Stock Farm,    S. 32, P. Highland, P. O. Meadow Grove. 1886. Born in Bohemia in 1864, and married Mary Prayma.  Mr. Brozek has served as School Moderator for six years.

Buettner, Herbert , Farmer and Director of School District No. 7,       S. 25, P. Green Garden, P. O. Madison. 1883.

Burton, A. W. , Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7, P. Highland, P. O. Battle Creek. 1908. Born in Virginia in 1881, and married Florence Testerman, who was born in Virginia in 1885.

Carlisle, J. A. , Farmer and Breeder of Aberdeen Angus Cattle, Percheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs, Shropshire Sheep and Rhode Island Red Chickens, Evergreen Stock Farm, S. 31, P. Jefferson, P. O. Tilden. 1902. Born in Ohio in 1868. Mrs. Carlisle was born in Iowa in 1867.

Carlson, G. L. , Retired Capitalist, Norfolk, 1871.

Carson, Geo. , Farmer and Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 16,
P. Fairview, P. O. Madison. 1884.

Chittenden, C. C. , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Duroc Jersey Hogs and Rhode Island Red Chickens, Maple Valley Stock Farm, S. 24, P. Grove, P. O. Meadow Grove.

Choutka, Jos. J. Jr. , Farmer and Breeder of Poland China Hogs and Rhode Island Red Chickens, Pleasant View Farm, S. 10, P. Kalamazoo, P. O. Lindsay. 1881.

Classen, Peter , Farmer, S. 10, P. Kalamazoo, P. O. Lindsay. 1873.

Claus, J. H., Farmer, S. 30, P. Green Garden, P. O. Humphrey. 1885.

Collins, Joe. R. , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Percheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and Brown Leghorn Chickens, S. 31,
P. Highland, P. O. Meadow Grove. 1911. Born in Virginia in 1883 and married Mamie Collins, who was born in Virginia in 1887.

Crawford, D. L. , Farmer and Breeder of Rhode Island Chickens, Cedar Hill Farm, S. 6, P. Grove, P. O. Tilden. 1879. Born in ILLINOIS in 1862. Mrs. Crawford was born in Nebraska in 1869.

Cropper, E. H. , Farmer and Breeder of Plymouth Rock Chickens, S. 7, P. Warnerville, P. O. Norfolk. 1873

Cropper, S. A. , S. 7, P. Warnerville, P. O. Norfolk. 1873. Born in Vermont in 1837.

Cunningham, A. E. , Farmer and Breeder of Polled Durham Cattle, Draft Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and Buff Orpington Chickens, S. 27, P. Battle Creek, P. O. Norfolk. Born in Madison County in 1873 and married Effie Smith who was born in Wisconsin in 1875.  Mr. Cunningham served as School Director for ten years.

Cunningham, W. O. , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Percheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs, Plymouth Rock Chickens and Percheron Stallion, Maple Grove Stock Farm, S. 34, P. Battle Creek,
P. O. Norfolk. 1871. He is married to Mary E. Nangle. Mr. Cunningham is a Veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted Sept. 1, 1862 in the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry and was discharged June 17, 1865. Mr. Cunningham served as School Treasurer for twelve years and Moderator for five years.

Cunningham, Harry, Norfolk. Born in Madison County in 1874 and married Myrtle McDonald, who was born in Kentucky in 1880.

Dahlstedt, Ed. , Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20, P. Shell Creek, P. O. Newman Grove. 1898.

Dahnke, W. M. , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Percheron Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and Plymouth Rock Chickens, Upland View Stock Farm, S. 5, P. Jefferson, P. O. Tilden. 1887. Born in Germany in 1868. Mrs. Dahnke was born in Nebraska in 1873.

Danes, F. L. , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Draft Horses, Duroc Jersey Hogs and Plymouth Rock Chickens, Valley View Stock Farm, S. 5, P. Jefferson, P. O. Tilden. 1900. Born in Nebraska in 1865. Mrs. Danes was born in Nebraska in 1871.

Daniel, Carl , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Brown Leghorn Chickens, Horses and Mules, Clear View Stock Farm, S. 30, P. Highland, P. O. Meadow Grove. 1887. Born in North Carolina in 1882 and married Willa Wright who was born in Missouri in 1884.

Daniel, J. Edgar , Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Draft Horses, Polled China Hogs and White Leghorn Chickens, Elmwood Stock Farm, S. 9, P. Highland, P. O. Meadow Grove. 1883. Born in North Carolina in 1878 and married Cynthia Crisman.

Degroat, Anton , Duncan-Mead Farm, Farmer and Breeder of High Grade Stock, S. 9, P. Union, P.O. Madison. 1886.

Dickey, J. W. , School Director, Farmer, ex-Assessor, S. 8, P. Madison, P.O. Madison. 1888.

Dieter, John , Farmer, S. 34, P. Union, P. O. Madison. 1870.

Dieter, Jos. , Farmer, S. 16, P. Green Garden, P. O. Madison. 1874.

Dietz, W., Farmer and Breeder of Buff Orpington Chickens, S. 33,
P. Warnerville, P. O. Norfolk. 1902. Born in Nebraska in 1896 and married Rose Rowlett who was born in Nebraska in 1896.

Dittberner, Otto , Farmer and Breeder of Graded Stock, S. 14,
P. Green Garden, P. O. Madison. 1873.

Dittberner, Theo. , Farmer, S. 15, P. Green Garden, P. O. Madison. 1874.

Dommer, L. , Farmer and Breeder of Plymouth Rock Chickens and Poland China Hogs, Glen Park Farm, S. 16, P. Norfolk, P. O. Norfolk. 1872. Born in Michigan in 1870 and married Sarah Raasch who was born in Nebraska in 1874.

Dvorak, A. J. , Farmer and Breeder of Pure Berkshire Hogs and White Rock Chickens, Iowa Valley Farm, S. 3, P. Kalamazoo, P. O. Madison. 1885.