Families of richardson county, ne biography of samuel d. Baker history of idaho, the gem of the mountains source. Information about the history of richardson county nebraska. Excerpt from history of richardson county, nebraska. Richardson county is found in extreme southeast nebraska and is bordered by. The county accepted mullens offer, but only on the condition that it not have to pay for construction. History of the state of nebraska, originally published by the western historical co. History of pawnee and richardson counties nebraska history. Richardson is a principal city in dallas and collin counties in the u.
Although believed to be correct as presented, if you note any corrections, changes, additions, or find that any links provided on this page are not functioning properly please contact the bwo webmaster for prompt attention to the matter. The nebraska territory, including richardson county, was opened for settlement by the passage of the kansas nebraska bill, signed by president pierce on may 30, 1854. Richardson county ne city directories lds genealogy. Its people, industries and institutions volume i contents. Find my past richardson county historical museum and the richardson county military history museum falls city, nebraska. Richardson, of illinois, who was the third territorial governor. County historical museum and the richardson county military history museum falls city, nebraska.
Early in the citys history, it won a prolonged process to become the county seat of richardson county. History of richardson county, nebraska its people, industries and institutions 1917, volume 2 source. Finally in a third election in 1860, falls city was declared. Richardson county historic bridges of nebraska nebraska. Richardson county is one of the principal hog raising counties in the state. Richardson county is found in extreme southeast nebraska and is bordered by nemaha county on the north, pawnee county on the west, brown county, ks and nemaha county,ks on the south and across the missouri river by holt county, mo on the east. Upon the assembling of the first territorial legislature, in 1855, the county was reorganized in due form. He was a capable man and one who manifested an interest in politics and county affairs. Falls city, nebraska project gutenberg selfpublishing. The nebraska territory, including this county, was opened for settlement through the kansasnebraska act on may 30, 1854.
Media in category richardson county, nebraska the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Mips inc is the technology services division of the nebraska association of county officials naco. Usa 1,012,695 nebraska 10,919 nebraska city directories 115 richardson county city directories note. Its people, industries and institutions classic reprint lewis c. National register of historic places listings in richardson. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds.
Richardson county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi nebraska. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Old historical city, county and state maps of nebraska. The richardson county historical society, located in falls, ne, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of falls. The first indians in this territory were the pawnees, having been. Published by the nebraska historical society, 1983. Our new website was brought online in october 2009 with the help of mips inc. Catalog record electronic resource available legear. History of richardson county, nebraska its people, industries and institutions 1917 14596752720. Every entry provides the legislators name, body served in and dates of service. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history.
List of books and articles about nebraska history online. Guide to richardson county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records. Atlas of richardson county, nebraska, 1896 family history library. Nebraska board war games in the collection of the navy department library british admiralty prize. As of the 2018 american community survey, the city had a total population of 120,981. In 1859, at the age of twentyseven, he came to nebraska and located in richardson county, was actively connected with farming and stock raising, until 1882, when he retired from it and engaged in the present business, which he very ably represents. Illustrated history of nebraska, volume 1 illustrated history of nebraska, julius sterling morton volume 1 of illustrated history of nebraska. Richardson county is located on the missouri river in the southeast corner of nebraska. Internet archive richardson county nebraska association of. Our fulltext nebraska county histories form the cornerstone of local, civil war. Andreas history of the state of nebraska 1882 nemaha. Given that nebraska political boundaries often changed, historic maps tend to be significant in helping you find out the precise specific location of your ancestors hometown, exactly what.
They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets. An illustrated history great plains photography by frederick c. History of richardson county, nebraska 1917 edition. This county was opened for settlement by the passing of the kansasnebraska act in 1854 and took its name from william a. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance. The nebraska legislators, past and present database provides an easy way to locate legislators starting with the territorial house and council in 1855 through the present day unicameral. Compendium of history, reminiscence and biography of western nebraska. Richardson county also boasts of many oil wells that are actively engaged in pumping oil. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of.
County ought to be regarded as one of the most interesting in the book, for. One of the sturdy pioneers who saw richardson county develop from its wild, untamed state to that of a good farming and fruit producing county, was isaac crook, who was distinguished by serving as the first county treasurer of richardson county. Search 21,729 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. It is home to the university of texas at dallas and the telecom corridor, with a high concentration of telecommunications companies. The first indians in this territory were the pawnees, having been here about three or four hundred years. Richardson county historical society falls, ne address. Full text of history of richardson county, nebraska. Family history researching in richardson cunty, nebraska. Discover the past of nebraska through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 150 years of growth. History and biographies of richardson county, nebraska rootsweb. I found it extremely helpful, an interesting combination of statistics and stories.
Overman, the father of james harvev overman, was an old and esteemed citizen of richardson county, nebraska. Map, available online, 1900 to 1999, nebraska library of. He was born in clark county, indiana, february 15, 1824, and died at his home in stella, nebraska, december 28, 1894, aged seventy years, ten months and thirteen days. Nebraska state genealogy network richardson county, nebraska message boards boards. Written by william cutler and published by andreas in 1882, this extraordinary book provides a detailed and comprehensive history of nebraska. Richardson county, nebraska genealogy forum genforum.
Oct 05, 2011 history of richardson county, nebraska by lewis c. Written by william cutler and published by andreas in 1882, this extraordinary book provides a detailed and comprehensive history of. History of richardson county, nebraska 1917 edition open. Oilfield discovered in 1940 after 57 years of expensive dry holes. Atlases of the united states, 5418 includes index and portraits of early clay county residents. Pawnee royalty company drilled the first nebraska oil well on may 29, 1940, in richardson countyafter desperate state legislators offered a. Each has its own sources and thusly may not be in 100% agreement. The county originally selected salem, nebraska to be the county seat, but due to salems lack of a suitable building site, a new election was held which falls city tied in the vote.
Andreas history of the state of nebraska richardson co. A history of nebraska from the earliest explorations of the transmississippi region, with steel engravings, photogravures, copper plates, maps, and tables, julius sterling morton. Andreas history of the state of nebraska 1882 nemaha county. Genealogy links a few personal favorite sites for research. A pictorial history by jeff odonnell out of print try used books. View nebraska maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 93 counties in nebraska. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in richardson county, nebraska this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in richardson county, nebraska, united states. History and biographies of richardson county, nebraska.
Early days in pawnee county and richardson in southeastern nebraska are recalled through colorful tales, factual data and individual biographies in this 56page spiral bound booklet excerpted from the rare 1882 book. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Compendium of history, reminiscence and biography of. A narrative of the past, with special emphasis upon the pioneer period of the countys history, its social, commercial, educational, religious, and civic development from the early days to the present time. The winter of 185556 was a very severe one and bore hard on the new comers. The organization of the county bears the date of 1854, when it was created by proclamation of acting gov. A detailed history of richardson county, including its natural features, native american history, exploration and settlement, townships, transportation, agriculture, and commerce. History of butler county and polk county nebraska history of the state of nebraska. Nebraska maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully there is a collection of maps called the sanborn fire insurance maps, which can be found at the nebraska state historical society. Keep the records, books, and papers pertaining to the court, and record its proceedings. History of richardson county, nebraska internet archive. Andreas history of the state of nebraska 1882 richardson county.
These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. This book about czech immigrant settlers in nebraska and kansas is unique as it is not a history, nor a biography, but simply a list of czech settlers names, occupations, where they lived at the time, land they owned or rented, and their place of birth. A list of richardson county historical and genealogical societies, forums, message boards, libraries, archives. The war department approved the bridge in may, but several months later mullen approached the richardson county board with an offer to assign the county all rights to the bridge. These are located in the vicinity of barada and falls city areas. Richardson county was created that same year and reorganized in 1855 by the first territorial legislature. It is very helpful to find actual textnot just a summaryof this old book. This legislation, long the subject of struggle between the antislave and proslave forces in congress. This web page is sponsored on behalf of the books we own project by rootsweb. Richardson county society and family history resources. The plains indians were descendants of succeeding cultures of. In 1855, his parents removed to nebraska stopping en route in missouri a short time, and settled in richardson county, where they preempted a claim. The county underwent temporary organization as one of the eight original counties on november 23, 1854, by.
Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. History richardson county, nebraska, volume ii, reprint of. Discover librarianselected research resources on nebraska history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Richardson county, nebraska genealogy familysearch. A history local history genealogy family history book. Early days in butler county and polk county, nebraska, are recalled through colorful tales, factual data and individual biographies in this new 41page spiral bound booklet excerpted from the rare 1882 book. Antelope county historical society, curtis media corp. Nebraskaatlas nebraska richardson county, nebraska people quickfactsrichardson countynebraska population, 2005 estimate 8,7321,758,787 population, percent change. Our czech heritage czech heritage project nebraska. The nebraska territory was settled extensively under the homestead act of 1862 during the 1860s, and in 1867 was admitted to the union as the 37th u. Statewide collections are found on the nebraska city directories page. On january 27, 1882, stephen story passed over to what is, even in the young state of nebraska, the great majority, and with him passed away forever much of the unwritten preterritorial history of richardson county. Living history demonstratins are held at the barn in october, and special group tours are also available.
History of pawnee and richardson counties nebraska. Also there is a collection of about 500 plat books and county. Maps of nebraska tend to be an important area of ancestors and family history research, especially if you live faraway from where your ancestor was living. Periodical source index search richardson county, nebraska source. At one time, this was the largest oil field in nebraska.