Albert served with the Base Unit Hospital in France during World War I. He married Emma Schultz after returning from the service, and they farmed near Huron, South Dakota, later moving to Belle Plaine, Minnesota. He farmed all of his life, and was also in partnership with Emil SCHMIDT in a sand and gravel pit business. (Milligan, p 304).
Her date of birth on the SSDI contradicts the date shown in "MILLIGAN NEBRASKA 1888*1988," which was instead shown as January 6, 1905, and appears to have been in error, as she was shown as age 5 on the 1900 Saline County Census.
Arlene graduated from Belle Plaine High School. After graduation, she worked for the Belle Plaine County Attorney. In 1964, she started working for Carver County as County Deputy Treasurer, a position she held until her retirement in 1983. (Milligan, p 304).
James was a member of Company B, 4th Infantry Division and was killed in action by machine gun fire during the First World War. He died in a wheat field several kilometers east of Chateau Thierry in France, and is buried at a cemetery in Oisne-Aisne-American-at Seringes-et-Nesles. (Milligan, p 304).
His biography on his FindAGrave memorial page reads:
US Congressman. Elected to represent Tennessee's 5th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1905 to 1919. Also served as a Member of the Tennessee State Legislature in 1876 and 1880, and State Court Judge in 1894.
She was the oldest child of John and Mary (Preston) HOWARD, m. Oct. 1794. John Howard was b. 22 Feb 1733.4 and d. 1824, a veteran of the Revolution, in which he lost one eye and had his nose cut off by a British soldier at the Battle of Guilford C.H. His wife was the dau. of John and Elizabeth (Patton) PRESTON. Mrs. Howard d. 1814, aged 72, and was buried near her daughter; her grave is marked. John Howard was for many years the companion of Daniel BOONE; his son General Benjamin HOWARD (@1760-1814) was Governor of 8th Military District including territory West of the Mississippi River. (Payne, p. 257).
This MIGHT to be the family, with some of the information recorded incorrectly, at the time of the 1910 census.
Kansas, Shawnee County, 2-Wd Topeka, ED 157
Howard, G.C. Hd M W 26 M 2yrs Kansas Iowa Iowa Mattress Maker Howard, Mary Wife F W 19 W M 2 yrs 1/1 Missouri Missouri Missouri Howard, Elmer Son M W 6/12 S Kansas Kansas Missouri
Nancy lived with the Murphy family in Meriwether County, Georgia in 1850. The census listing is as follows:
31 799 799 Murphy Malichi 48 M F 1,000 SC
32 799 799 Murphy Nancy 52 F
33 799 799 Murphy Morris D. 22 M F GA
34 799 799 Murphy William16 M F GA
35 799 799 Murphy MalichiM. 14 M GA
36 799 799 Murphy Needum A. J. 9 M GA
37 799 799 Murphy Ady D.7 F GA
38 799 799 Howard Nancy 23 F GA
See also the notes for John Brooks Fuller. Nancy Howard lived with the orphaned children of John and Mary (Watson) Fuller in Sabine County per the 1880 census, listed simply as a "family member." She was living with the family of Fannie Fuller Burkhalter in Sabine County in 1900. And according to the 1920 Sabine County census, when Nancy was age 95, the widowed Mary R. Fuller, age 60, was living with her as a companion. Blanche Finley Toole wrote me that Nancy and Ruth Howard were sisters, and that Nancy's fiancee was killed in the Civil War. Nancy never married, and was buried holding his picture and her bible.
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 15 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 15A
291-291
Howard, Nancy A Head F W 95 S Ga SC SC
Fuller, Mary B Companion F W 60 Wd Tx Tx Tx Farmer
1860 Census
Mississippi, Smith County, Page 1121
Enumerated 29th Aug 1860 by Jas. Mangum
HH 710-710 Mikel & Joicy Burkhalter
HH 711-711
William Howell 53 M Farmer $1500 $2415 Ky
Elizabeth Howell 50 F Tenn
John T. Howell 18 M Miss
Stephen M Howell 15 M Miss
Sarah E Howell 12 F Miss
Christianna L. Howell 8 F Miss
Christopher C Howell 6 M Miss
Jeriah C Howell 4 F Miss
Equilla Tiner 98 F S.C.
HH 712-712
F.M Howell 23 m Farmer $1200 $250 Miss
Mary J. Howell 18 F Miss
The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 11, published September 6, 1948, reported that he was the vice-president of his local camp of Gideons. Previous to this, he served three years as Secretary.
Patricia A. (Hraban) Zenisek, 63 years, of Boulder, Colo., formerly of Seward, died June 2, 2011. Born June 16, 1947 in Seward, Neb. to Rayfiel and Dorothy (Mazour) Hraban. 1965 graduate of Seward High School; received license in cosmetology; Patricia and husband, Alan owned a family electronic business for 40 years, retiring in 2010.
Preceded: father, Rayfiel Hraban; sister, Betty Jane Hraban; father-in-law, Vencil Zenisek. Survivors: husband, Alan Zenisek, Boulder, Colo.; children, Joe Zenisek, Erie Colo., Ann Zenisek, Aurora, Colo.; grandchildren, Emilye, Ryan; mother, Dorothy Hraban, Seward; brother, Ken Hraban and wife Sue, Lincoln; brother-in-law, David Zenisek and wife Coleen of Eagle.
Signing of Remembrance Book: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, June 30 and 9-11 a.m. on Friday, July 1 all at Zabka Funeral Home. Memorial Service 11 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2011, at Zabka Funeral Home Chapel, Seward; officiant, Father Rand Langhorst. Graveside Service and Inurnment: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Neb. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Family of Patricia Zenisek, c/o Zabka Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. Condolences @ www.zabkafuneralhome.com
Sharon Nemeth writes that Emma was married Emil Yeck on 8 April 1907. Their marriage license is at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Geneva, NE. Book 4, Page 24. He was born 27 July 1882. Parents of Emil Yeck were Joseph and Julia Ondrak Yeck
Nebraska Signal
Geneva, Nebraska
Mrs. Emma Yeck
Emma Janda was born October 1, 1882 in Czechoslovakia. She came to America at the age of four and spent most of her girlhood in a sod-house near Hemingford, Neb. where her parents were homesteading. After the father and younger sister were killed by lightining, the family came to Fillmore county. When a young girl, she united with a Methodist Church at Fairbury.
Miss Janda married Emil Yeck in September 1903, and lived on a farm near Tobias. Two daughters were born to this union, Hildegarde Margaret and Helen Marie.
On April 8, 1907, her husband died from blood poisoning, the result of an accident. The bereaved wife moved her family to Tobias. A few years later, she kept house for her two brothers, who were farming near Geneva. In 1915, she made a permanant home for her girls at Peru. The home was not broken up until both girls were graduated from the normal school.
In 1924 Mrs. Yeck went to DeWitt, and for five years made her home with her daughter Hildegarde and her son-in-law, Samuel Rowley. After 1929, she made her home with both daughters, living part of her time with her daughter Helen and her son-in-law, Edwin Roessler, at Wilcox and the rest of the time with her daughter Hildegarde at Detroit, Michigan.
Recently after she had visited with friends and relatives at Geneva, Milligan and DeWitt, she went to Detroit and submitted to a major operation. Her progress was satisfactory and complete recovery was confidently expected. Wednesday evening, June 26, 1935, she suddenly breathed her last and passed on to her heavely home. A blood clot in her lungs was the immediate cause of her death.
Always a devoted and loving mother, she leaves to mourn her sudden departure her daughters Hildegarde Rowley of Detroit and Helen Roessler of Wilcox, Neb. She leaves three little grandsons, Raymond Kent Rowley and Larry Dean and Dennis Lee Roessler of Wilcox. She leaves her aged mother Mrs. Rousy Matejovsky of Geneva, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Sluka of Lincoln, Mrs. Joseph Posvar of Pender, and Mrs. Burton Redmond of Vetal, S.D., three brothers, Gust Janda of Fairmont, Vincent Janda of Rapid City, S.D. and Edward Matejovsky of Milligan. Besides these immediate relatives there are her husband's relatives, her nephews and nieces, and a large circle of friends.
(Transcribed from a clipping provided by Sharon Nemeth)
Milligan Centennial History Book Committee, HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988, reported that she was " The daughter of Vencil HRANAC and Anna BURES. She had a three-year-old daughter Emma when she married Joseph in 1885." (Milligan, p 315). Sharon Nemeth indicated she was actually the daughter Vaclav Hranac and Marie Buresova.
Mrs. Rousy Matejovsky Passes Away
Rousy Hranac was born in Cernice, County of Pisek, Czechoslovakia, on September 3, 1858. She came to America in 1883 and made her home in Fillmore County. She was married to Joseph Janda to which union were born 6 children. For several years they homesteaded in western Nebraska in the vicinity of Hemingford. While there her husband was killed by lightning. Later she was united in marriage to Joseph Matehovsky to which union there were born three children. They made their home in Fillmore county. He also preceded her in death in 1924.
She passed away at 4:25 Saturday afternoon, March 13, 1937 at the age of 78 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Four children preceded her in death, Mrs. Emma YECK, Alice JANDA, Joe JANDA, Stanley MATEJOVSKY. Those remaining to mourn her loss are five children, Gust JANDA, Mrs. Estalla POSVAR, Vincent JANDA, Agnes REDMOND and Edward MATEJOVSKY; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary SLUKA and one brother, Charles HRANAC of Twin Falls, Idaho and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at the Milligan Auditorium on Wednesday, March 17 with burial at the south cemetery. Rev. Zavadil of Wilber spoke words of consolation and the Pasek quartette sang.
1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp, Village of Milligan,
Enumerated 2 Jun 1900 by Anton E Wanek
SD 14 ED 26 Sheet 3A Stamped 135
46-47
Matyovsky, Joseph Hd W M Mar 1854 46 M 15 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Day Laborer
______, Rosa Wife W F Sept 1860 39 M 15 8/7 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
_____, (s/b JANDA) Joseph Son W M May 1886 14 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
_____, (s/b JANDA) August Son W M Apr 1888 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
_____, (s/b JANDA) Staza Dtr W F Aug 1889 10 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
_____, (s/b JANDA) Vincent Son W M Jan 1894 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
_____, Agnes Dtr W F Apr 1896 4 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
_____, Stanley Son W M Nov 1898 2 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore, Geneva Twp, Ward 3
Enumerated 3 May 1910 W E Harrison
SD 4 ED 28 Sheet 20
428-429
Matejovsky, Rose Head F W 57 Wd 8/8 Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia Bohemian Laundress At Home
Janda, Vincent G Son M W 16 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia English Clerk Bakery
Matejovsky, Eddie Son M W 9 S Neb Aust Bohemia Aust Bohemia
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Geneva City
Enumerated April 1930 by Maude M. Liegebaum
ED 20-13 SD 11 Sheet 15B
425-446-462
Matejosky, Rose Head O $500 F W 70 Wd Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Bohemian 1874 Na no occupation
Frank finished business school in Bohemia when he was just 14. He worked in stores in Bohemia as an apprentice in Novy Bydzov, Horni, Jeleni and Holici. To avoid being drafted into the military, he moved to American in 1882, and worked as a clerk in Chicago for two years. Deciding the town was too small and too slow, he and a friend spent some seven weeks walking to New York. He worked as a clerk in a grocery store, eventually buying the business and running it himself for another 10 years. He married, and moved in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1893, and on to Milligan in 1895. Here he purchased the mercantile business of A.V. Kouba. (Milligan, p 306).
A 1943 graduate of Milligan High School, he attended business college in Lincoln before serving in the military. After his discharge, he attended the University of Nebraska. He and wife JoAnn live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and have three children: Paul, Mary (Mrs. Norman Kaczmarek), and Susan (Mrs. Mark Oppegard). (Milligan, p 305).
Frank E. Hrdy 82, passed away Friday (2/27/09) in Lincoln. Hrdy was born in Milligan, Neb. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BA in accounting and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served in WWII and later lived with his wife, Joan, in Sioux Falls, S.D. for over 50 years where they raised their family. In Sioux Falls he was a member of First United Methodist church and was honored by achieving the Worshipful Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of Minnehaha County. Frank was a golfer, loved to travel, an avid reader, and an accomplished bridge player. He shall always be remembered for his sense of humor, infectious laugh, and the multiple stories and jokes that he would tell over and over again. Frank was a devoted and faithful fan of all Nebraska sport teams. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 year, Joan Maxon Hrdy; his parents, Mary Holpuch Hrdy and Frank L. Hrdy; his sister, Eleanor Hrdy Vavra; and Irma Hrdy Larsen. Frank is survived by his children, Paul Hrdy and wife, Helen; Mary Kaczmarek and husband, Norman; and Susan Oppegard and husband, Mark. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kari Caddell and spouse, Beau; Kristin Livers and spouse, Josh; Tom Kaczmarek and wife, Vanessa; and Beth Kaczmarek; and his sister, Jo Ann Hrdy Keller. Also surviving are multiple nieces and nephews.
Private burial. No visitation. Frank had requested that memorials be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1345 S. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 or charity of choice. Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home.
(Lincoln Journal Star Online, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
After graduation, Anna attended school at Peru and became a school teacher, teaching as District #6, #33 and Milligan Public School. (Milligan, p 307).
Attended Fremont Normal college, and briefly taught in his hometown of Milligan. He moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from Highland Park College with a degree in pharmacy, later moving to Chicago and graduating from Northwestern with a Medical Degree. He practiced medicine in the Imperial Valley and Bay area of California. He served as a Captain in the Medical Corps during the First World War, being attached to an evacuation hospital at American European Forces, France. In 1925, he did post graduate work in Vienna. Both of his sons entered the medical field. (Milligan, p 306-307).
Frank and his father were certified members of the Red Polled Cattle Club. They operated a dairy, delivering fresh bottled milk and cream to Milligan residents and businesses. Cows were hand-milked, and glass bottles were washed and sterilized by hand. The dairy was closed during World War II when the children were no longer there to help run it. (Milligan, p 307).
Hromadka -- Frank Jr., 83, Friend, died Thursday (6/22/00) in Exeter. Born, Friend (10/16/16). Retired farmer, used implement dealer, seed dealer for Producers Hybrid Seed Co. Member, Saline Center ZCBJ Lodge 389.
Survivors: wife, Elsie; daughters, sons-in-law, Pamela Hromadka, York, Patricia and Dennis Carpenter, York, Connie and Mark Strouf, Wilber; granddaughter, Lindsay Strouf; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Frank and Florine Stetina, Lincoln, Evelyn and Ed Hyland, Prairie Village, Kan.; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death: parents, Frank and Marie (Filip) Hromadka Sr.; brother, Leo.
Services: 9:30 a.m., Saturday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Father Ken Borowiak. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan, ZCBJ services by Saline Center Lodge 389. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Visitation: today, 2-9 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to Exeter Care Center and Saline Center ZCBJ Lodge 389.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
Helen attended nurses training at Lincoln General Hospital, and was also employed there. She served with the Women's Army Corps during World War II and was at Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver, Colorado as a medical and surigical tech. After her discharge, she when to work for Dr. Vincent S. Lynn of Geneva. She enjoys bowling, ceramics and gardening (Milligan, p 307 & 309).
?b?Hromadka-- Helen H., 86, Geneva, died Tuesday (10/23/01). Born, Milligan.
Survivors: brother, sister-in-law, Milo and Lorene Hromadka, Milligan; nieces; nephews; great-nieces and -nephews; great-great-nieces and -nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation; beginning 1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Geneva Rescue Unit or Milligan Rescue Unit.
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from the Lincoln Journal Star Archives)
James attended public school in Tobias through the eighth grade. He was much happier helping his dad with the farm work than with school, therefore he chose not to continue his education any further. He and his wife farmed through 1947, at which time the moved into Milligan. James drove the school bus for many years, as well as working for the Bors-Bulin Garage and for the Kassik Feed Mills. (Milligan, p 309).
John learned his father's trade of blacksmith. He served in the army in Europe, and came to America at age 22, leaving his family behind. When he arrived in Exeter, Nebraska, he was met by Mr. SLUKA, who he had known in the old country. John practiced the trade of blacksmith and horticulturist while in the army. Neighbors helped him put up a blacksmith shop and purchase tools. His parents were Tomas HROMADKA and Josephine HALOCH. His two sisters were Mary Hromadka, wife of Emil FRANTA of Omaha. His other sister, Rose Hromadka, married Emanuel HAVELKA of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. (Milligan, p 309-310).
The son of Joseph HROMADKA and Katirna HLAVOTA. He was orphaned at the age of six, and cared for by relatives. He was conscripted into the Austrian-Hungarian army, and moved to America 1902 to avoid further service in that army. He worked in the coal mines in Moravia. (Milligan, p 311).
Sluka-- Mayme, 92, rural Fairmont, widow of Gus J., died Wednesday (11/3/ 99) in Geneva. Born, Milligan (9/28/07) to Charles and Marie (Cudly) Hromadka.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Donald and Lorene, Fairmont, James and Annabelle, Milligan; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. The Rev. Brian Kottas. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning 1 p.m. Friday, funeral home. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit.
Being the youngest son, Milo was home during the War to help his parents on the farm. (Milligan, p 307).
Milo J. Hromadka
Milo J. Hromadka 83, Milligan, Neb., died Thursday (6/19/08) in Exeter. Born to Frank & Anna (Herynk) Hromadka on September 28, 1924 at Milligan.
Survivors: wife, Lorene, Milligan; daughter & son-in-law, Jane & Sam Antholz, York; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Felix Bedlan & Jean, Fairbury; granddaughters, Jessica Antholz & fiancee, Tucker Reed, Lincoln; Jenna Antholz & fiancee, Zack Adamson, Lincoln; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (6/24/08) at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Father David Bourek officiating. Graveside services Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Monday (6/23/08) from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers. Farmer & Son Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 6/21/2008. Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy.
Ralph was a hospital administrator. He was also a veteran of World War II, being involved in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He had two sons: Robert and William. (Milligan, p 307).
Graduated from Milligan Public School in 1940, after which he was employed by James SIMKOVSKY and Ernest CHUDLEY at their service station. He was inducted into the military service, and trained as a radio and telephone repairman. He served in North Africa and the European theatre during the war. After the war, Ralph worked for the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company in Hastings, Nebraska for some 40 years. (Milligan, p 307, 312).
Sandra K. Wood, 69 of Lincoln, passed away June 14, 2024.
Sandy was born on October 22, 1954 in Lincoln to Wayne and Neola (Linden) Hromadka. She graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School. She worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles for nearly 40 years.
Sandy is survived by her mother Neola Hromadka; daughter Jamie (Larry Cushing) Wood; son Jason (wife Laurie) Wood; three grandchildren: Jameson Cushing, Damien Anngello and Easton Wood; sister Jackie (husband Jim) Sturm; nephew Justin (wife Heather) Harris and their son Reece.
She is preceded in death by her father Wayne Hromadka, grandparents James and Rose Hromadka and Orville and Florence "Gram" Linden.
There will be a Memorial Service held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Butherus Maser and Love funeral home, 4040 A St, Lincoln.
From Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home website, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
1860 Wisconsin Census, Outagamie County, Dale 957-929 Wm A HUBBARD 32 M Farmer NY Susan HUBBARD 31 F Pa Ellen HUBBARD 10 F Wisc Anne E HUBBARD 8 F Wisc Frank HUBBARD 7 M Wisc Delia 5 F Wisc
1930 Census
Texas, Karnes County, Kenedy town
Enumerated April 5, 1930
ED 128-8 SD 23 Sheet 6B
114-121
Huckman, R.E. Head M W 40 M 21 Tx England Tx Brakeman Railroad
Huckman, Letty Wife F W 36 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
Huckman, Edward Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Huckman, Florence Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Huckman, Margarite Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Huckman, John Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Huckman, Josephine Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Huckman, Cassie Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Huckman, Ruthven Son M W 3 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 8 and 9 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheets 6A and 6B
Hemphill and Yellowpine
110-110
Low, Jaco G Head M W 40 M Tx Tx La Farmer
Low, Hattie F F W 39 M Tx La Tx
Low, J. Herbert Son m W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, H. Odis Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Novie Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Verdis Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Madie Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Doris Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Vessie Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
111-111
Low, Susan A Head F W 76 Wd La La La Farmer
Low, Myrtie Grdtr F W 19 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Bradie Grdtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Sudie Grdtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Drucilla Dtr F W 52 S Tx Tx Tx
According to her application for a social security number, she was the daughter of Tempie BAKER and Charlie HUDSON. At the time of her application, in November 1963, she was living at Route 3, Athens, Alabama.
1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
Enumerated 20 and 21 Nov 1850
Stamped 327
259-259
Jackson Hudson 31 M Farmer 160 Tn
Sarah A A Hudson 26 F Miss
Lucinda E Hudson 7 F Tx
Thomas Hudson 5 M Tx
Eliza J Hudson 3 F Tx
Salina Hudson 1 F Tx
Surry County, NC Court Minutes Vol I & II 1768-1789 - 13 Aug 1785 - page 74 - 1785 - Ordered James Sanders, Junr., John Wright, Airs Hudspeth, John Williams (l.T.), Valentine Reese, Peter Sprinkle, Thomas Callion, little John Williams, Thomas Williams, Nicholas Hutchins view road from James Sanders on Hunting Creek to Yellow Bank Ford on Yadkin River near Richmond.
1799 May 10 Bk(I-336) Sheriff, Surry Co, to Richard Gentry 80 ac S. side Deep Creek. Deed for sale by Marmaduke Kimbrough, sheriff, on behalf of the County of Surry to satisfy a judgment in Superior Court against Airs Hudspeth and wife Sarah and William Meredith of 36 pounds 16 shillings...property seized 2 March by the sheriff, bought at public sale by Richard Gentry for sum of 10 pounds 10 shillings
1801 Sep 5 Bk(K-223)Richard Gentry formerly of Surry County to John Martin 80 ac S. side Deep Creek ... being part of 400 acres surveyed for Gibson Wooldridge and conveyed to Airs Hudspeth, then to Richard Gentry by sheriff's deed. Wit: L. H. Holcomb, Nicholas Jacks.
Washington Ancestry Vol. 2 page 230 "Isaac Elsberry and his family remained in Surry Co.until after the 1800 census was taken. What happened to his sister and brother in law Hudspeth has never been traced. Elizabeth Elsberry and her husband Alexander Latham went with or followed her father to Ashe County"
Vol. 2 page 239 "It would seem that every man not a Tory in the State capable of bearing arms was at one time or another called into active service, although it might be for one tour of duty" "Zachariah Riley son of Gerard and Frances ( Wright) Riley was born 1791 on a farm adjoining Isaac's in Surry Co." "Zachariah Riley was a son of Gerard and Frances ( Wright) Riley of Surry County, North Carolina. Frances was a daughter of Capt.John Wright and Ann ( Williams) Wright and a sister to Isaac Elsberrys's wife, Agatha Wright. Both of these Riley and Elsberry families moved to the immediate vicinity of Bethel in Clermont County, Ohio where Zachariah was a wheelwright and died March 1877- so states Rockey and Bancroft's Hitory of Clermont Co. on page 316."
Page 240 excerpts from an interview with Zach Riley "John Elsberry located on a farm in Surry Co. N.C....he had but one son Isaac and two daughters . One of these married a man named Hedspath who became a Tory Captain" "KInship had to be disregarded in those trying times. Isaac was a patriot and on hearing on that Capt. Hedspath had returned from his command to viist his family, Isaac planned to capture or kill him. Hedspath was warned of his damger and fled for refuge into one of those dismal swamps, being hard pressed one moonlight night by Isaac and his little squad of patriots, he law down on his back in shallow wateer simply leaving his nose above the water.After the war was over he told of the night of terror and his narrow escape. He said he saw Isaac and his party pass within a few feet of him and he was so frightened that his black hair turned gray" "Isaac Elsberry married Agaha Wright( dau. of John Wright who had married Ann Williams"
Page 244 Isaac Elsberry's father died prior to 1803. " The two deeds are of gemealogical interest in that when Isaac sold the land in Ashe County, North Carolina they were signed by John Elsberry's two son in laws in behalf of their wives". Ayres Hudsepth being one of the son in laws. Page 245
(Collections of Dubie Hudspeth: http://www.geocities.com/blsa44/Ralphhudspethjr.html)