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     Magdalen Agnes Rupprecht was born on 27 February 1914 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ She graduated on 7 June 1934 from Creighton University, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.^2,3 She delivered Adolphine Euteneuer and had an inflamed appendix at the same time on 20 January 1936 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.² She and Magdelena Mathilda Mayberger moved to Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, in 1943 ;remaining with Magdalen Agnes until her marriage, after which she returned to Nebraska; where she lived with the Mark Rupprecht family.⁴ Magdalen Agnes Rupprecht married Lewis E Norman, son of Albert Norman and Minnie Lou Tartar, in 1943 at California. Magdalen Agnes Rupprecht and Lewis E Norman resided between 27 December 1943 and 21 February 1944 at 6th and S Main St, PO Box 48, Blackstone, Virginia.⁵ Magdalen Agnes Rupprecht resided circa 1963 at King County, Washington.⁶ She died on 8 May 1982 at Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 68.^7,8,1 She was buried on 11 May 1982 at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, Renton, King County, Washington.⁹

     Agnes Martha Rupprecht was born on 26 March 1916 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ She died on 29 March 1918 at family home east of the city, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, at age 2; She died of pneumonia.^2,1

     Mark Leo Rupprecht was born on 21 December 1907 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. He resided circa 1930 at 1814 14th St, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ He married Florence Mary Sheridan, daughter of Charles Sheridan and Josephine Mary Moran, on 9 August 1930 at St Bonaventure Church, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.² Mark Leo Rupprecht began military service on 28 January 1944 at Fort Crook, Sarpy County, Nebraska; He served overseas with the 5th division. Mark's serial number was 37-489-625.³ He ended military service on 4 May 1945 at Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas; Mark was a private with the 5th infantry division.³ After 4 May 1945 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, he was a platform clerk for Railway Express.³ He died on 26 January 1970 at St. Mary's Hospital, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, at age 62.^3,4,5 He was buried on 28 January 1970 at St Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.^6,7 He was a member of St Bonaventure Holy Name Society and Cemetery Board at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.⁵

     James Franklin Armstrong was born on 19 July 1854 at Green, Missouri. He was a member of the masonic lodge. The masonic symbol is engraved on his tombstone.¹ He resided at Twp 21, Range 32, McDonald County, Missouri. This is shown on the McDonald County 1876 Census -A- (104), line number 184, page number 27.² He married Juda Matilda Mason on 24 March 1880 at residence of Lavina Mason, McDonald County, Missouri. John A. Swift, MG officiated at the marriage.^3,4 James Franklin Armstrong married Eliza (?) after 1 January 1897.¹ James Franklin Armstrong died on 8 February 1907 at Big Cabin, Craig County, Oklahoma, at age 52. He was buried in 1907 at Glormey Cemetery, Pensacola, Mayes County, Oklahoma; "Though Lost to Sight, To Memory Dear" is engraved on his tombstone.^5,1

     Juda Matilda Mason was born at Green, Missouri. She married James Franklin Armstrong on 24 March 1880 at residence of Lavina Mason, McDonald County, Missouri. John A. Swift, MG officiated at the marriage.^1,2 Juda Matilda Mason was buried in 1897; according to grandmother Armstrong's notes Juda Matilda Mason was buried at Pineville, MO. She died on 1 January 1897 at home just east of town, McDonald County, Missouri; according to grandmother Armstrong's note Juda Matilda MASON died when she was 36 years old. She died of typhoid fever.^3,4

     Ray Walter Armstrong was born on 16 May 1892 at Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.^1,2 He was a truck driver for a motor company before 10 January 1920.³ He died on 19 July 1972 at VA Hospital, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, at 80.^4,5,2

     Nellie May Armstrong was born on 10 January 1881 at Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.¹ She married Samuel Allison Gurney in 1897 at Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri.¹ Nellie May Armstrong died in July 1944 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 63.¹

     Bertha Maude Armstrong was born on 17 April 1888 at White Rock, Carroll County, Missouri.² She married Tura Gabriel Levene. Bertha Maude Armstrong died on 8 April 1963 at Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, at age 74.² She was buried on 11 April 1963 at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Los Angeles County, California.³

     John Reeves was born on 10 September 1824 at Green County, Kentucky.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Rachel Harriet Morrison, daughter of James M Morrison and Nancy Bell, on 15 December 1851 at Osseold, Taylor County, Kentucky; Taylor County Marriages-Book 2, 1851-1856, John Reeves and Rachael H. Morrison, bond-James Morrison-15 Dec 1851.^7,8 John Reeves and Rachel Harriet Morrison were land transactors in the Taylor County KY, Deed Book 3, page 548. Indenture made 9 April 1858 by John and Rachel Reeves to John Wood for 90 3/4 acres on Little Brush Creek for sum of $350.00. Following the deed, Catherine Reeves signed a statement relinquishing all the interest in the dower of this piece of land on 9 April 1858. John Reeves and Catherine Perry were land transactors in the Taylor County KY, Deed book 4, page 197. John Reeves and Catherine Reeves, his mother, of Taylor County KY sold land to John Wood for sum of $350.00, this land was on Little Brush Creek, and contained 91 acres. William Linville: Wit: William Bau. on 18 February 1859. John Reeves appeared on the federal census of 1860; John Reaves, 31, male, farmer, born KY, wife RachelH., 33, female, Born KY, Isim, 8, male, KY, George R., 6, male, KY,Elizabeth, 3, female, KY, Sibily, 2, female, KY. Taylor County. He married Sarah J Swigler, daughter of Joseph Srygler Jr and Sarah Sidebottom, on 29 July 1861 at Green County, Kentucky; Green County Marriages-1853-1863, Bond signed by John Reaves and James M. Morrison, marriage to be solemnized between; John Reaves and F.C. Swigley, 29 Jul 1861.⁷ John Reeves resided on 8 June 1863 in Taylor County, Kentucky.⁹ He married Margaret White Lee, daughter of Jonathan Lee and Sarah Brewer, on 10 June 1863 at the Jonathan Lee home, LaRue County, Kentucky; Green County Marriages 1863-1866, page 3, Marriage Bond, The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Be it known, that we, John Reeves as principal, and Johathan Lee as surety, are jointly and severally bound to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of One Hundred Dollars. The condition of this bond is as follows: That, whereas marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Reeves and Margaret Lee, Now, if there is no lawful cause to obstruct said marriage, this bond shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Dated at Greensbury, Green County, this 8 day of June 1863. John Blurls Attest: D. L. Loeles Clerk, Green County Court, Jonathan Lee his mark. John Reeves and Jonathan Lee signed bond 8 June 1863. Date of marriage-8 Jun 1863, Groom-John Reaves, Residence-Taylor County, Age-33, # of Marriage-3rd, Groom Born-Green County, KY, Father born-North Carolina, Mother born-North Carolina;Bride-Margaret Lee, Residence-Green County, Age-20, # of Marriage-1st, Bride born-Green County, Father born-Monroe County, KY, Mother Born-Virginia., To be married at Jonathans Lees on 8 day of June 1863. I certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand, this 8 day of June 1863. John Biarls attest: D.L.Lowius. COPY ON FILE. Taylor County, Kentucky, Attendants Jonathan and Sarah Lee-brother and sister of Margaret. Minister Rev. Tom Underwood. Heirloom Memorial, This is to Certify that John Reeves and Margaret Lee Were Slemnly united by me in Holy Matrimony at --- on the Tenth Day of June for year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three, comformably to the ordinance of God and the terms of the Lord for presence of Jonathan Lee, Sarah Lee, Rev. Tom Underwood.^10,11,9,1,12 John Reeves bought 40 acres joining the Coakly land from John Lee, Margaret's brother, John Reeves from John and Susan Coakly Book 28, page 408, 106 acres, circa 15 September 1870. John Reeves and Margaret White Lee moved to a farm NE of Central City, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, in 1887. They continued residence on the farm until their death.¹³ John Reeves and Margaret White Lee were land transactors, Green County Index to Deeds, 5 Nov 1887, John Reeves and wife to Isham Reeves, Book 32, page 543. on 5 November 1887 at Green County, Kentucky.¹⁴ John Reeves died on 21 December 1914 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, at age 90; he died at his home a few miles northeast from Central City on Monday. His wife and 12 children survive him. Certificate of Death: Registered No. 10354, Age 90 years, 2 months, 21 days. Occupation Farmer, Born KY, Father John Reeves born in NC, Mother Katy Perry born NC. COPY ON FILE.^11,1 He was buried on 24 December 1914 at Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; Reverend Stansbury, pastor of the Baptist Church, assisted by Reverend Brown of Chapman, conducted the last sad rites and spoke feelingly on the life of the loved one.^1,15

     Margaret White Lee was born on 22 September 1843 at Green County, Kentucky.^1,2,3 She married John Reeves, son of John Reeves and Catherine Perry, on 10 June 1863 at Jonathan Lee home, LaRue County, Kentucky; Green County Marriages 1863-1866, page 3, Marriage Bond, The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Be it known, that we, John Reeves as principal, and Johathan Lee as surety, are jointly and severally bound to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of One Hundred Dollars. The condition of this bond is as follows: That, whereas marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Reeves and Margaret Lee, Now, if there is no lawful cause to obstruct said marriage, this bond shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Dated at Greensbury, Green County, this 8 day of June 1863. John Blurls Attest: D. L. Loeles Clerk, Green County Court, Jonathan Lee his mark. John Reeves and Jonathan Lee signed bond 8 June 1863. Date of marriage-8 Jun 1863, Groom-John Reaves, Residence-Taylor County, Age-33, # of Marriage-3rd, Groom Born-Green County, KY, Father born-North Carolina, Mother born-North Carolina;Bride-Margaret Lee, Residence-Green County, Age-20, # of Marriage-1st, Bride born-Green County, Father born-Monroe County, KY, Mother Born-Virginia., To be married at Jonathans Lees on 8 day of June 1863. I certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand, this 8 day of June 1863. John Biarls attest: D.L.Lowius. COPY ON FILE. Taylor County, Kentucky, Attendants Jonathan and Sarah Lee-brother and sister of Margaret. Minister Rev. Tom Underwood. Heirloom Memorial, This is to Certify that John Reeves and Margaret Lee Were Slemnly united by me in Holy Matrimony at --- on the Tenth Day of June for year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three, comformably to the ordinance of God and the terms of the Lord for presence of Jonathan Lee, Sarah Lee, Rev. Tom Underwood.^4,1,2,5,6 Margaret White Lee and John Reeves were land transactors, Green County Index to Deeds, 1 Dec 1874, John Reeves and wife-Margaret W. to Thomas Coakley, Book 28, page 605, 17 acres on 1 December 1874. Margaret White Lee and John Reeves moved to a farm NE of Central City, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, in 1887. They continued residence on the farm until their death.⁷ Margaret White Lee and John Reeves moved circa 17 April 1887 to Thompson place, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; the farm was purchased here before coming to this county. The actual move was made sometime in the fall.^1,5 Margaret White Lee died on 10 April 1919 at Home NE of town, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, at age 75; Margaret White Reeves, Died 10 April 1919 at 12:30 PM, Certificate of Death No. 4528. Parents John Lee born Virginia, mother Sarah Brewer born TN. COPY ON FILE.CHECK BIRTHPLACE OF PARENTS.^1,8 She was buried on 14 April 1919 at Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon.^1,9 When but a young girl she united with the Baptist church and became a devout Christian.¹

     John Coakley Reeves was born on 5 January 1869 at Taylor County, Kentucky; In citation number 271, Opal Peck states that John Coakley was born on 8 Jan 1869.^1,2,3,4,5 He was educated at rural District # 37, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; he attended here for parts of two school years.⁶ He and Helena Matilda Louise Troh moved to a farm 8 mile SW, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, in February 1898,the 35 mile move was made in an open wagon, on an extremely cold winter day, and Helena was pregnant with her first child. A new born calf, sheltered from the weather in one of the wagons, perished on the journey.⁷ John Coakley Reeves married Helena Matilda Louise Troh on 27 April 1898 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.^1,2,3,8 John Coakley Reeves had all five of his children educated here at rural District # 39, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁶ He died on 30 August 1909 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, at age 40; He died in a rail road accident.^1,9,3 He was buried after 30 August 1909 at North Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.

     Edmund Thomas Reeves was born on 2 September 1867 at Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky.^3,4,5,6 He married Elizabeth Carson Stuart on 24 March 1896 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; Certificate of Marriage on File.^3,4 Edmund Thomas Reeves moved on 17 April 1919 to Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska.¹ He died on 19 September 1957 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, at age 90; Certificate of Death: 57-009794, Central City, Merrick, NE. 19 Sep 1957, Lindemann Nursing Home. Length of stay 7 months, usual residence 5505 University, Des Moines, IA. Retired farmer. SS # 506-28-8456.COPY ON FILE.^3,5 He was buried on 23 September 1957 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.

     Shively Lee Reeves was born on 15 March 1878 at Green County, Kentucky.^1,2,3,4 He resided on 31 December 1914 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁵ He was a carpenter and millwright after 1931 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.³ He was a member of Topeka Masonic Lodge # 17 before 13 November 1971 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.³ He died on 13 November 1971 at home, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, at age 93.^1,3,4 He was buried on 16 November 1971 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; Funeral services were held at the Penwell-Gabel Chapel.³ He.¹

     Grover Clevland Reeves was born on 19 August 1884 at Hodgenville, Larue County, Kentucky.^1,2,3,4 He married Anna Philomena Mcmahon, daughter of Peter Mcmahon and Mary Dennighen, on 27 October 1909 at Central City, Merrrick County, Nebraska; Witnesses to this marriage were James McMahon and Marie McMahon.^1,2,3,5 Grover Clevland Reeves resided on 31 December 1914 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁶ He died on 27 April 1951 at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, at age 66.^1,3,4 He was buried at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.

     Fanny Empress Reeves was born on 20 March 1864 at Taylor County, Kentucky.^1,2,3,4 She moved on 17 April 1919 to Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.⁵ She died on 6 June 1952 at age 88.^1,3 She was buried at Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.

     Mary Logan Reeves was born on 22 January 1866 at Pitman, Taylor County, Kentucky.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Frank Roland Berry on 18 September 1889 at Merrick County, Nebraska.^1,6,7 Mary Logan Reeves resided on 31 December 1914 at Henry, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.⁸ She died on 25 August 1947 at age 81.^1,4

     Nancy Jane Reeves was born on 6 February 1876 at Green County, Kentucky.^1,2,3 She married George E Everett on 1 August 1895 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.^4,1,5,6 Nancy Jane Reeves resided on 31 December 1914 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁴ She reportedly died before 1919.^7,8 She was buried at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.

     Lullie Emma Reeves was born on 10 January 1877 at Green County, Kentucky.^1,2,3 She was affiliated with the Methodist church during her childhood before 1887.⁴ She was educated in rural district # 37 in Merrick County, where four generations of the family have attended school after 1887.⁴ She married Elmer James Jewell, son of Alva Franklin Jewell and Mary Ann Wild, on 23 September 1896 at Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska.¹ Lullie Emma Reeves and Elmer James Jewell resided after 23 September 1896 at Madison County, Nebraska.⁴ Lullie Emma Reeves and Elmer James Jewell resided after 1899 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁴ Lullie Emma Reeves enjoyed landscaping around the farmhouse with shrubbery, formal and informal flower gardens, rock walls, and an original design lily pond.⁵ She died on 19 March 1961 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, at age 84.^4,2 She was buried on 23 March 1961 at Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; funeral services were held at Solt Chapel at 2:30 P.M.⁴

     Lilly Ethel Reeves was born on 18 May 1880 at Green County, Kentucky.^1,3,4 She married George Rice on 20 February 1902 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.^1,3,5 Lilly Ethel Reeves moved on 17 April 1919 to Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁶

     Andrew V Reeves was born on 10 March 1887 at Green County, Kentucky.^1,2,3 He died on 2 May 1894 at age 7.^4,1,5,3 He was buried after 2 May 1894 at Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.

     Mary Kathleen Kaveney was born on 14 May 1915 at Minnesota. She died on 7 June 1981 at Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 66.

     Robert Warren Lidstrom was born on 11 May 1921 at Crosby, Crow Wing County, Minnesota.¹ He married Betty Lou Armstrong, daughter of Roscoe Leonard Armstrong and Lullia Fern Reeves, on 20 September 1948. Robert Warren Lidstrom died on 23 November 1990 at Gleneden Beach, Lincoln County, Oregon, at age 69.¹

     Betty Lou Armstrong was born on 2 May 1928 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ She married Robert Warren Lidstrom on 20 September 1948. Betty Lou Armstrong died on 18 June 1992 at Portland, Clackamas County, Oregon, at age 64.¹

     Linda Marie Lidstrom was born on 27 February 1950 at Seattle, King County, Washington. She died on 12 July 1995 at Portland, Clackamas County, Oregon, at age 45.¹

     Alfred Thomas Everett was born on 6 September 1838 at Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.^1,2,3 He married an unknown person in 1855.⁴ He resided on 1867 at Warm Slough, Merrick County, Nebraska; He homesteaded in Nebraska in 1867. He lived on this homestead as long as he was able to farm. He then moved to Central City.^5,3 He appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 at Lone Tree Precint 2, Merrick County, Nebraska. He married Martha Millicent Phelps, daughter of Elnathan Phelps and Lucinda (?), in 1875 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; twelve children were the issue of this marriage. Four died in infancy and two sons, Charles and James died at the age of 21 years.¹ Alfred Thomas Everett was land transactor on 10 March 1876 at General Land Office, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, this is what the homestead certificate stated. The claim of Alfred T. Everett has been established and duly consummated in conformity to law, for the south half of the NW quater of section 28, in township 14 north of range five west. The application number was 2466.⁶ He died on 14 December 1918 at home of Mrs. Grant Reeves, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, at age 80; he had been bothered considerably with heart trouble and had been quite ill until Wednesday of last last week. He felt so much improved that he came to town. He had an attack Friday of last week that he was unable to resist.^1,7 He was buried on 15 December 1918 at Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G.M. Reeves.¹ Since childhood he had been a faithful member and energetic worker in the Episcopal church.¹