Emilia Sophia Larson

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. was born May 14, 1882, in Lowell Twp., Kearney Co., NE, and died January 19, 1944, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, at age 61. Buried in Kenesaw Cemetery, Wanda Twp., Adams Co., NE. He is the son of Alexander A. Nephew Sr. (born 1851) of English Canada, and Susan Ann Brown of Bigelow, Holt Co., MO (born 1857). The parents were married June 1, 1873, in Otoe, NE. Alex Jr. and his parents are buried in Kenesaw Cemetery, Wanda Twp., Adams Co., NE.

Hazel E. Lapp Hill was born February 6, 1887, in the Village of Juniata, Juniata Twp., Adams Co., NE, and died October 13, 1916, at her home, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, at age 29. Buried in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams Co., NE. She is the daughter of John T. Hill of Illinois, and Anna Gross "Annie" Lapp of New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., PA.

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. (age 21), a bachelor, and Hazel E. Lapp Hill (age 16), a maiden, were married August 14, 1903, in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. and Hazel E. Lapp (Hill) Nephews had no children.

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. and Hazel E. Lapp (Hill) Nephews were divorced December 9, 1910, in Hastings, Adams Co., NE. Hazel then assumed her maiden last name of Hill.

Bessie Mae "Bess" Abbey was born August 21, 1890, in Edgar, Logan Precinct, Clay Co., NE, and died October 19, 1971, at a hospital, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, at age 81. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. She is the daughter of Francis Abbey of Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Durham Co., Canada West, and Mary Jane Murphy of Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL.

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. and Bessie Mae "Bess" (Abbey) Nephews were divorced March 10, 1932, in the District Court, Jefferson County, NE.

Oliver Lawrence Babcock was born July 26, 1893, in Hollenberg, Franklin Twp., Washington Co., KS, and died August 22, 1979, at the Veterans Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 86. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. He is the son of Charles H. "Charlie" Babcock of Franklin, Ripley Co., IN, and Ella Rhodes of Illinois. His parents are buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE.

Oliver Lawrence Babcock and Bessie Mae "Bess" (Abbey) (Nephews) Babcock are buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Charles H. "Charlie" Babcock and Ella (Rhodes) Babcock are buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. is buried in Kenesaw Cemetery, Wanda Twp., Adams Co., NE. Thanks to Donna Merkel of Nebraska for making this image available.

Alexander A. Nephew Sr. and Susan Ann (Brown) Nephew are buried in Kenesaw Cemetery, Wanda Twp., Adams Co., NE. Thanks to Donna Merkel of Nebraska for making this image available.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows Alexander Nephew (age 30) born in Canada to Canada-born parents, is a Farmer, and is living in Lowell Pct., Kearney Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Susan Nephew (age 21) born in Missouri to Tennessee and Kentucky-born parents, who is Keeping House; and his daughter, Maggie Nephew (age 1) born in Nebraska to Canadian and Missouri-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on July 2, 1880, shows John T. Hill (age 52) born January, 1848, in Illinois to Unknown-born parents, and who owns his home free of a mortgage, is does Draying, and is living in the Village of Juniata, Juniata Twp., Adams Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife of 21 years, Anna Hill (age 39) born May, 1861, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvanian-born parents, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried son, Charles E. Hill (age 18) born April, 1882, in Nebraska to Illinois and Pennsylvania-born parents; and his daughter, Hazel E. Hill (age 13) born February, 1887, in Nebraska to Illinois and Pennsylvania-born parents.

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. was born May 14, 1882, in Lowell Twp., Kearney Co., NE.

The 1885 Nebraska State Census taken on June 1, 1885, shows A. Nephew (age 36) born in Canada to French and Canada-born parents, is a married Farmer, and is living in Lowell Twp., Kearney Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Susan Nephew (age 27) born in Missouri to Tennessee and Kansas-born parents, who is Keeping House; his daughter, Maggie Nephew (age 6) born in Nebraska to Canada and Missouri-born parents; and his son, Alex Nephew (age 4) born in Nebraska to Canada and Missouri-born parents. A married Farmer and his wife also live in the same dwelling.

Hazel E. Lapp Hill was born February 6, 1887, in the Village of Juniata, Juniata Twp., Adams Co., NE.

Bessie Mae "Bess" Abbey was born August 21, 1890, in Edgar, Logan Precinct, Clay Co., NE.

Oliver Lawrence Babcock was born July 26, 1893, in Hollenberg, Franklin Twp., Washington Co., KS.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1900, shows Frank Abbey (age 52) born January, 1848, in French Canada, and having emigrated in 1851, and a Naturalized citizen, is a Farmer living in Red Cloud Twp., Webster Co., NE. Living with him is his wife of 23 years, Mary J. Abbey (age 44) born October 1855 in Illinois, with all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Nebraska to French Canadian and Illinois-born parents: Orrin R. Abbey (age 19) born December 1880, a Farm Laborer; John F. Abbey (age 15) born August 1884; Bessie M. Abbey (age 9) born August 1890; and Walter L. Abbey (age 4) born June 1895.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1900, shows Alexander Nephew (age 48) born February, 1852, in English Canada to English Canada-born parents, is a married Tavern Keeper, and who rents his house, and living at 609 First Street, 3rd Ward, City of Hastings, Hastings Twp., Adams Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife of 24 years, Susan Nephew (age 36) born July, 1863, in Missouri to Kentucky-born parents, and with 3 of the 9 children born to her still alive; his unmarried son, Alexander Nephew (age 19) born May, 1881, Nebraska to English Canada and Missouri-born parents; and his daughter, Bertha Nephew (age 7) born April, 1893, in Nebraska to English Canada and Missouri-born parents.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows Charlie H. Babcock (age 31) born October, 1868, in Indiana to Indiana and Ohio-born parents, is a married Stock Buyer, and who owns his home with a mortgage, and is living in Franklin Twp., Washington Co., KS. Living with him are: his wife of 9 years, Ella Babcock (age 27) born July, 1872, in Illinois to New York and English-born parents, with both of the children born to her still alive; his daughter, Hazel Babcock (age 8) born March, 1892, in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents; and his son, Lawrence Babcock (age 7) born July, 1892, in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents. Martha Rhodes is living nearby.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on July 2, 1900, shows John T. Hill (age 52) born January, 1848, in Illinois to Unknown-born parents, is a married Draying, and who owns his home free of a mortgage, and is living in the Village of Juniata, Juniata Twp., Adams Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife of 21 years, Anna Hill (age 39) born May, 1861, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried son, Charles E. Hill (age 18) born April, 1882, in Nebraska to Illinois and Nebraska-born parents; and his daughter, Hazel E. Hill (age 13) born February, 1887, in Nebraska to Illinois and Nebraska-born parents.

I sort of got interested in following the Nephew family as early as 1901 in the Hastings City Directory. I find Sarah Nephew running various Hastings Hotels while Alexander Sr. did maintenance and/or cooked. Alexander Jr. generally had a room in the hotel where he was known as pantorium or suitatorium. 1906-1907 his cleaners was known as Alexander Matthews.

1908 Jr. and Hazel are renting a room at the hotel at 609 W 2nd St and in 1910 Alex Jr. and Hazel are renting Rooms at 319 N St. Joe Ave. I never find Bessie living in Hastings with Alexander Jr. However, in 1917 the City Directory mentions Alex Jr. moved to Fairbury, Nebraska. I wonder if this is when he gets married to Bessie Abbey? There is a 1920 Census and 1930 Census for them in Fairbury, Nebraska. City Directories don't always list people even if they are in town so in 1932, there is no listing for Nephew. But in 1935 Alexander Jr. is back living with his parents at 2000 W 5th and is up until the last 1944 where he is listed as a Presser working for Hoff Brothers Cleaners.

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. (age 21), a bachelor, and Hazel E. Lapp Hill (age 16), a maiden, were married August 14, 1903, in Denver, Denver Co., CO.

The Hastings Daily Republican, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, Saturday, August 15, 1903

Hill - Nephews

Alexander Nephews jr., and Miss Hazel Hill, both of this city, who were married at Denver, Colorado, arrived here on B. & M train No. 2 this morning and will make their home in the rooms above the Eves grocery store.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Francis Abby (age 62) born in Canada to New York and Irish-born parents is a Farmer owing his own farm and living in Elm Creek Twp., Webster Co., NE. Living with him is his wife of 32 years, Mary J. Abby (age 54) born in Illinois to Indiana and England-born parents, who has all 5 of the children born to her still living. Also living there three unmarried children, all born in Nebraska to Canada and Illinois-born parents: Orin R. Abby (age 29) a Farmer; Bessie M. Abby (age 19); and Walter L. Abby (age 14).

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910, shows Alexander Nephews (age 23) born in Nebraska to Canadian and Missouri-born parents is unemployed and living in the Lillian (Unknown) household, a keeper of a rooming house at 319 North St. Joe Ave., 3rd Ward, City of Hastings, Adams Co., NE. Living with him is his childless wife of six years, Hazel Nephews (age 28) born in Nebraska to Illinois and Pennsylvania-born parents. Other roomers also lived there.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Alexander Nephews (age 54) born in French Canada to French Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1874 and a naturalized citizen is a Hotel Cook renting his home at 601 West 1st Street, 3rd Ward, City of Hastings, Adams Co., NE. Living with him is his wife of 35 years, Susie Nephews (age 48) born in Missouri to Tennessee and Kentucky-born parents, who is a Hotel Keeper with all 3 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are: his unmarried daughter, Bertha Nephews (age 17) born in Nebraska to Missouri and French Canadian-born parents, who is a Hotel Chamber Maid; unmarried niece Addie Green (age 18) born in Nebraska to Nebraska-born parents; and unmarried niece Minnie Brown (age 14) born in Nebraska to Nebraska and Missouri-born parents. Four roomers also live at this address.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910, shows Charles H. Babcock (age 42) born in Indiana to Ohio-born parents, and in his first marriage, is a married Laborer, and who is renting his home, and is living in Franklin Twp., Washington Co., KS. Living with him are: his wife of 19 years, Ella Babcock (age 38) born in Illinois to New York and English-born parents, and in her first marriage, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried daughter, Hazel Babcock (age 18) born in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents; his unmarried son, Lawrance Babcock (age 17) born in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents; his son, Delbert Babcock (age 2) born in Colorado to Indiana and Illinois-born parents; his son, Kenneth T. Babcock (age 2/12) born in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents; and his widowed mother, Martha Rhodes (age 75) born in England to English-born parents, with 6 of the 8 children born to her still alive.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 1, 1910, shows E. Hill (age 22) born in Indiana to Ohio-born parents, is an unmarried female Traveling Salesman, and is Boarding at 222 Seventh, 2nd Ward, City of Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.

Alexander "Alex" Nephews Jr. and Hazel E. Lapp (Hill) Nephews were divorced December 9, 1910, in Hastings, Adams Co., NE.

The Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Sunday, December 11, 1910

HASTINGS, Neb., June 16. - A marriage license was issued yesterday morning to J. H. Hazelton, of Lincoln and Miss Bertha Nephews of Hastings. They were married by Judge Button.

The World-Herald, Omaha, NE, Monday, December 12, 1910

Here and There in Nebraska

HASTINGS - Judge Corcoran, sitting for Judge Dungan, has granted divorces to Mrs. Hazel Nephews from Aleck Nephews, and George Martin from his wife.

James Harry Hazelton and Bertha C. Nephews were married June 15, 1915, in Hastings, Adams Co., NE.

The Lincoln Evening Journal, Lincoln, NE, June 16, 1915

HASTINGS, Neb., June 16. - A marriage license was issued yesterday morning to J. H. Hazelton, of Lincoln and Miss Bertha Nephews of Hastings. They were married by Judge Button.

Alexander A. "Alex" Nephews Jr. (age 33), a divorcee, and Bessie Mae "Bess" Abbey (age 25), a maiden, were married October 12, 1915, in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE.

The Grand Island Daily Independent, Grand Island, Hall Co., NE, Thursday, October 14, 1915

Alexander Nephews, of Hastings, and Miss Bessie Abby, of Cowles, were united in the bonds of wedlock Tuesday afternoon by Judge Mullin.

Alta Viletta "Altie" (Hill) Churchill died May 13, 1916, at her home, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, at age 36. Buried in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams Co., NE.

The Juniata Herald, Juniata, Adams Co., NE, Wednesday, October 18, 1916

DEATH OF MRS. CHURCHILL

Mrs. Alta Churchill died at her home in Hastings, Nebraska, Saturday, May 13, 1916, and was buried last Monday afternoon. Mrs. Churchill was Miss Alta Hill, daughter of John T. Hill, formerly of Juniata, and had many friends here where she grew up to womanhood. She was married to Leslie P. Churchill in 1900, who with a daughter, Margaret, survive to mourn the loss of a loved wife and mother. Mrs. Churchill was an active worker in club work in Hastings, and had a wide circle of friends. She was about 36 years of age. Death was the result of a tumor on the brain. The sympathy of many friends in Juniata is extended to the bereaved husband and daughter.

Hazel E. Lapp (Hill) Nephews died October 13, 1916, at her home, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, at age 29. Buried in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams Co., NE.

The Juniata Herald, Juniata, Adams Co., NE, Wednesday, October 18, 1916

Miss Hazel Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hill, died at her home in Hastings last Friday. She formerly lived in Juniata.

The Adams County Democrat, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, Friday, October 20, 1916

Hazel E. Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hill, East Third street, died Saturday last. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. B. P. Richardson and interment at Parkview. Deceased was twenty-eight years old and had been a sufferer from paralysis for some time. The parents and brothers and sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of friends.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows Oliver Lawrence Babcock (age 22) born July 26, 1895, in Holenbery, KS, is a Painter, and is living at 926 B, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE. He is unmarried.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 18, 1918, shows Alexander Nephews (age 36) born May 14, 1882, is a Tailor working for L. Lambert and is living at 1223 Maple Street, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE. His nearest relative is his wife, Bessie Nephews, living at the same address.

LAMBERT, CLAUDE L: Owner Laundry & Cleaning Establishment; b Endicott, Neb July 29, 1893; s of Chester T Lambert-Lucy E LeRoy; ed Fairbury; m Ida Rump Jan 7, 1914 Fairbury; 1911-15 with Hub Clothing Co, also with Frank E Tincher, clothier, Fairbury; 1915-35 org & opr own cleaning & dyeing estab, Fairbury; 1935 merged with Fairbury Laundry, became owner of Lambert's Launderers & Cleaners; 1937 helped org Fairbury Comm Chest; pres Fairbury C of C; past pres Rotary; past pres Booster's Club; ch mbr & past pres Country Club; BPOE, past exalted ruler; past pres Neb Assn of Cleaners & Dyers; Natl Assn of Dyers & Cleaners Assn; Cath Ch; res 1017 F, Fairbury.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Alex Nephews (age 37) born in Nebraska to Canadian and Missouri-born parents, is a married Tailor in a Cleaning Shop, and who rents his home, and is living at 803 A Street, City of Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Bessie Nephews (age 28) born in Nebraska to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Alex Nephews (age 80) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1875 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1885 is a Construction Laborer renting his home at 601 West 1st Street, 3rd Ward, City of Hastings, Adams Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Susie Nephews (age 62) born in Missouri to Tennessee and Kentucky-born parents, who is a Rooming House Manager.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows James H. Hazelton (age 26) born in Kansas to Indiana and Missouri-born parents, is a Laborer Laundryman, and is renting his home at 1604 Bushman Street, 2nd Ward, City of Hastings, Adams Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Bertha C. Hazelton (age 22) born in Nebraska to English Canadian and Nebraska-born parents; and his widower father, Roger S. Hazelton (age 60) born in Indiana to Pennsylvania and West Virginia-born parents, a Laborer on a Farm.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 14, 1920, shows Chas. Babcock (age 50) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, is a married Real Estate Salesman, and who is renting his home, and is living at 916 B Street, North Ward, City of Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Ella Babcock (age 47) born in Illinois to New York and English-born parents; his unmarried son, Oliver Babcock (age 25) born in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents, a Railroad Brakeman; his son, Delbert Babcock (age 11) born in Colorado to Indiana and Illinois-born parents; and his son, Kenneth Babcock (age 9) born in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents.

The Fairbury Journal-News, Fairbury, NE, Thursday, November 23, 1922

BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS

Alex Nephews, the east side cleaner, is in Omaha where he underwent an operation Sunday for tumor of the brain. His wife is with him and his recovery is doubtful.

Beatrice Daily Sun, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, Wednesday, December 26, 1928

More Filling Stations

Fairbury is to have more filling stations. The Sinclair Company has finished erecting storage tanks and is figuring on interesting some station now operating to handle Sinclair products or build a station for distribution purposes. The Mono Motor Company is opening a station at Fourteenth and C streets. Alex Nephews is constructing a station on West Fourteenth and this one is leased by the Home Oil Company. A company from Kansas has bought the location at the corner of Third and L streets for a station site and space for several tourist cabins. - Fairbury News.

Beatrice Daily Sun, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, Sunday, January 13, 1929

Given Sixty Days

Alex Nephews was found guilty of intoxication and sentenced to sixty days in jail. He was fined $50 and costs of the court for driving a car while intoxicated and forbidden by the court to drive a car in the state of Nebraska for a year. His case was bound over to the next term of district court and he was released on $250 bond on each count. - Fairbury News.

The Fairbury Daily News, Fairbury, NE, Thursday, April 25, 1929

ALEX NEPHEWS VERDICT IS NOT GUILTY

District court is in session here this week. The first case which occupied all of Tuesday after court opened was that of the State of Nebraska vs. Alex Nephews on the charge of intoxication. It was carried up from the lower courts and grew out of the arrest of Mr. Nephews after driving through a barricade placed to protect children while coasting this winter. After several hours of deliberation the jury decided that the defendant was not guilty.

The Fairbury Daily News, Fairbury, NE, Thursday, December 5, 1929

SEVERAL LIQUOR CASE

Alex Nephews was fined $50 and costs when he pleaded guilty to being intoxicated.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Alex Nephews (age 47) born in Nebraska to French Canadian and Missouri-born parents, and first married at age 21, is a married Dry Cleaning Shop Owner, and who owns his own home worth $5,000 and is living at 915 J Street, 4th Ward, City of Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife; Bessie Nephews (age 36) born in Nebraska to English Canadian and Illinois-born parents, and first married at age 21, a Presser in a Dry Cleaning Shop; and his widowed mother-in-law, Mary J. Abbey (age 74) born in Illinois to Indiana and English-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930, shows Alex Nephews (age 85) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1868 and a naturalized citizen, is a married Lodger living on West 1st Street, 3rd Ward, City of Hastings, Adams Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Susan Nephews (age 72) born in Missouri to Missouri-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Charles H, Babcock (age 61) born in Indiana to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents, and first married at age 22, is a married Real Estate Agent, and who owns his home worth $2,800 and is living at 1403 6th Street, 4th Ward, City of Fairbury, Fairbury Pct., Jefferson Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Ella Babcock (age 57) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and English-born parents, and first married at age 18; his unmarried son, O. Lawrence Babcock (age 36) born in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents, a Truck Driver for an Ice Cream Company; his unmarried son, Delbert F. Babcock (age 22) born in Colorado to Indiana and Illinois-born parents, a Grocery Store Clerk; and his unmarried son, Kenneth Babcock (age 20) born in Kansas to Indiana and Illinois-born parents, a Butcher Shop Clerk.

Bessie Mae "Bess" (Abbey) Nephews separated from her husband, Alexander Nephews, on June 19, 1931.

Bessie Mae "Bess" (Abbey) Nephews filed for a divorce from her husband, Alexander Nephews, on June 26, 1931, in the District Court, Jefferson County, NE.

Bessie Mae "Bess" (Abbey) Nephews was granted a divorce from her husband, Alexander "Alex" Nephews Jr., on March 10, 1932, in the District Court, Jefferson County, NE. The decree was not to become final or operative until six months after this date.

Alexander Nephew Sr. died at 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, December 25, 1935, at his home, 2000 West 5th Street, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, at age 87. Buried in Kenesaw Cemetery, Wanda Twp., Adams Co., NE.

The Hastings Daily Tribune, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, Thursday, December 26, 1935

NEPHEWS, Alexander - Died 2:05 p. m., December 25, 2000 west Fifth street, age 87; survived by his wife, Mrs. Susan Nephews; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Barr, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Bertha Hazelton, Hastings; one son, Alexander Nephews Jr.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral at the Livingston Chapel; burial Kenesaw.

The Blue Hill Leader, Blue Hill, Webster Co., NE, Friday, July 14, 1939

Mer. and Mrs. Lee Abbey accompanied by Mrs. Bess Babcock of Fairbury, left for Glendale, Wyoming, Tuesday evening to attend the funeral of Onnie Abbey, who passed away at a Wheatland hospital Monday night. The Abbeys went after Mrs. Babcock Tuesday afternoon. Onnie Abbey was a brother of Mrs. Babcock and Lee Abbey.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April, 1940, shows Lawrence O. Babcock (age 45) born in Kansas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 7 years of School, is a married Painter of Rail Road Rock Sealant, and who rents his home for $25/month, and is living at 612 4th, 1st Ward, City of Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE. Living with him is his wife, Bessie Babcock (age 45) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 7 years of School, a Retail Clothing Seamstress.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1940, shows Glenn Rockny (age 45) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is an unmarried Trucker with his Own Truck, who owns his home worth $4,000 and is living in the 2nd Ward, City of Hastings, Adams Co., NE. Living with him are: his widowed house keeper, Susan Nephews (age 82) born in Missouri, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 0 years of School; his house keeper's married daughter, Bertha Hazelton (age 43) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of High School; and his house keeper's divorced son, Alexander Nephews (age 57) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 5 years of School; a Bartender.

Susan Ann (Brown) Nephew died January 7, 1942, at her home, 2000 West 5th Street, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, at age 86. Buried in Kenesaw Cemetery, Wanda Twp., Adams Co., NE.

The Hastings Daily Tribune, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, Thursday, January 8, 1942

Susan Nephews Dies Wednesday

Mrs. Susan Nephews, 86, a resident here for 60 years, died Wednesday evening at her home, 2000 west Fifth. Born at Bigelow, Mo., she had operated a hotel here for 33 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Barr of Monmouth, Ill., and Mrs. Bertha Hazelton of this city, one son, Alexander of this city; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Livingston Brothers Funeral Home, beginning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be at Kenesaw. The Rev. D. S. Coad of the First Baptist Church will officiate.

The Hastings Morning Spotlight, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, Friday, January 9, 1942

Rites Saturday For Mrs. Susan Nephews

Final rites will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Livingston's Chapel for Mrs. Susan Nephews, 86, whose death occurred at 7:50 o'clock Wednesday evening at her home, 2000 west Fifth street. The Rev. D. S. Coad of the First Baptist Church will conduct the services and burial will be in the Kenesaw Cemetery. Mrs. Nephews was born July 22, 1855 at Bigelow, Mo., and had been a Hastings resident for the past 60 years. For 33 years she operated a hotel in Hastings. Born at Bigelow, Mo., she had operated a hotel here for 33 years. Surviving her are two daughters Mrs. Margaret Barr of Monmouth, Ill., and Mrs. Bertha Hazelton of this Hastings. Also surviving is one son, Alexander of Hastings, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The Hastings Daily Tribune, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, Saturday, January 10, 1942

News in Brief

Services for Mrs. Susan Nephews were held this morning at 10 a. m. in the Livingston chapel, with the Rev. D. S. Coad officiating. Burial was in Kenesaw. Singers were Miss Thelma Fergus and Miss Charla Onken, accompanied by Miss Fanabel Tripp. Pallbearers were Frank Bell, J. C. Gilmore, Robert Grim, Charles White, Howard Burt and R. O. Wiliams.

The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 27, 1942, shows Alexander Nephews (age 59) born May 14, 1882, in Kenesaw, NE, is a Tailor working for Hoff Brothers, and is living at 2000 W. 2nd, Hastings, Adams Co., NE. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Bertha Hazelton.

The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Monday, June 28, 1943

Roger S. Hazelton Called by Death

Roger Sherman Hazelton, 83, 425 North Tenth street, who died at a local hospital Sunday evening. He is survived by two sons, Harry, Denver, and J. H. of Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother, Robert Lee, Lincoln; three grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.

The Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Tuesday, June 29, 1943

Hazelton funeral to be held Thursday morning

Funeral services for Roger Sherman Hazelton, 425 No. 10th, who died Sunday, will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday at Browns mortuary. Mr. Hazelton was 83. Surviving are two sons, Harry of Denver, and J. H. of Las Vegas, Nev., brother, Robert Lee of Lincoln, three grandsons and several nieces and nephews.

The Hastings Daily Tribune, Hastings, Adams Co., NE, January 19, 1944

Alex Nephews, 61, Dies Early Today

Alex Nephews, 61, died at 1:05 this morning at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for four days. He had been ill for a month. He had lived in Hastings most of his life, coming here with his parents when he was a year old. He was born at Lowell, May 14, 1882. For 12 years Mr. Nephews operated a cleaning and dying establishment here and has been employed as a tailor since that time. Funeral services will be at Livingston Brothers Funeral Home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning with burial at Kenesaw. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hazelton of this city and Mrs. Margaret Barr of Monmouth, Ill.

Bessie Mae "Bess" (Abbey) (Nephews) Babcock died October 19, 1971, at a hospital, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, at age 81. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE.

The Beatrice Daily Sun, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, Wednesday, October 20, 1971

Babcock

Mrs. Bessie Babcock of 805 Elda St., died in a local hospital on Tuesday at the age of 81. She was a former resident of Fairbury. Surviving are her husband, Oliver, and a brother, John Abbey, North Platte. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Nuckolls-Meyer Chapel in Fairbury with Rev. James Balfour presiding. Burial will be at the Fairbury Cemetery. Nuckolls-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Fairbury Journal, Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, October, 1971

Obituary - Bessie Babcock

Mrs. O. L. Babcock of Beatrice, Neb., died in a hospital there Oct. 19, 1971 at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 28 days. Bessie Mae Abbey, one of the five children of Francis Abbey and Mary Murphy Abbey, was born Aug. 21, 1890 at Edgar, Neb. Bessie lived most of her life in Fairbury, where she was alteration lady for Livingston & Gates men's clothing store for 25 years. In 1934 she was married to Oliver Lawrence Babcock. Most recently the couple made their home in Wymore and Beatrice. She was preceded in death by her sister and two brothers. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence of Beatrice; brother, John Abbey of North Platte; brother-in-law, Delbert Babcock, two sisters-in-law, Merle Abbey and Helen Abbey, and two nieces. Funeral services were Oct. 22 in the Nickolls-Meyer chapel with Rev. James Balfour officiating. Mrs. Frank Hall was organist. Pallbearers were Alfred Boerner, Alvin Junker, John Smalldon, Joe Cropper, George Scoggin and Louis Likens. Interment was in the Fairbury cemetery.

Oliver Lawrence Babcock died August 22, 1979, at the Veterans Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 86. Buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Fairbury Twp., Jefferson Co., NE.

The Beatrice Daily Sun, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, Friday, August 24, 1979

BABCOCK

Oliver L. Babcock, 86, formerly of Beatrice, died Wednesday, Aug. 22 in the Veterans Hospital, Lincoln. Born July 26, 1893 at Hollenberg, Kan. Survivors: brother-in-law, Frank Oswald, Beatrice; sister-in-law, Helen Barnes, Fairbury. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nuckolls-Meyer Chapel, Fairbury. Burial: Fairbury Cemetery.

James Harry Hazelton was born January 5, 1894, in Goodland, KS, and died August 18, 1963, in Alameda Co., CA, at age 69. Buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA.