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J. Thomas Banning, 8 South 42 West
 


Thomas cash-claimed a quarter in section 34, 8 South 42 West, Kit Carson County in 1892.

Because J. T. Banning of Mason City, Nebraska married Mary Tufford, Emmet W. Tufford of section 22, 8S 42W, the Mason City Banning is almost certainly the one homesteading.



John Thomas Banning 5 Oct 1855 Tilghman, Talbot County, Maryland.

In 1870 Talbot County, James A. Banning is farming, 38, Mary A. Banning 31, John T. Banning 14, a farm laborer, Elisa E. Banning 12, Emily B. Banning 10, James A. Banning 8, William H. Banning 5/12, and John H. Pluharty 22 .

MARY'S FAMILY

"Isaiah's first wife, Harriet Nichols (the sister of Robert Nichols, husband to Isaiah's sister Barbara Catherine), died in 1854 and left Isaiah with two sons, Marvin and Elliott. He married his second wife Annie in 1856. Sometime around 1858-59, Isaiah moved his family to LaSalle County, Illinois, where his son Edwin was born. "

Harriett Nichols Tufford , born 1826 Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, , died 1854 Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, , buried First Presbyterian Church Cemetery Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, FindAGrave # 159905937 .


His second wife might be Ann Skeet English Age 20, departing London, England arriving 29 Apr 1853 in New York, Ship Name Southampton.

Isiah is in Custer County in 1900, with son Edwin Tafford 39, born in Illinois, married twelve years to Alice M. Tafford 28 Wife, Almetta A. Tafford 11 Daughter, Thomas C. Tafford 9 Son, Honor I. Tafford 7 Daughter, John I. Tafford 4 Son, and Isaiah Tafford 79 born in Canada.

Isaiah Tufford , born 12 Aug 1820 Canada , died 29 Aug 1904 Multnomah County, Oregon, , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 65894251.

Mary's brother Edwin died in 1932.
Relatives at Mason City received the sad message on Tuesday morning of last week that Edwin W. Tuff ord or
Mr. and, Mrs. R. J. Banning and parents and ? Banning, left immediately for Kearney.
The obituary follows:
Edwin W. Tufford was horn at LaSalle, I11., on July 9, 1860. At the age of nineteen years he came to Nebraska, where his father was one of the earliest homesteaders, Later Mr. Tufford also took a homestead on Elk Creek, where he was married and reared his family. Here he resided until 1903. He lived in Oregon for a number of years and after a great deal of traveling, he again came back to Nebraska and located three miles from Kearney, where he passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1932, at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 16 days, after a short illness.
Mr. Tufford was a quiet man, honest and industrious, and he was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the Mason City I. O. O. F. Lodge. The remains were brought to Mason City."

JOHN AND MARY

John and Mary Catherine Tufford married on 27 Nov 1878 in Tunis Mills, Talbot County.


In 1880 Talbot County, Annie Tufford is 49, Clara Tufford 17 Daughter, Mary C. Banning 22 Daughter, J. Thomas Banning 24 Son-in-law, and Edwin W. Banning 11/12 Son.

Annie Banning, born 7 May 1883 in Mason City, died of cholera 12 Sep 1884 in Mason City, buried next to parents in the Mason City cemetery, FindAGrave # 59058698,

Annie, age 52, born in England, died of typhoid fevr in Custer County in October 1884.

In 1885 Custer County, nebraska, John T. Banong 29, Mary Banong 27, Edwin V. Banong 5, and Brinthie Banong 2.

In 1900 Custer County, John "Benning" is 44, Mary C. Benning 42 Wife, Edwin W. Benning 10 Son, Bertha M. Benning 18 Daughter, Clara G. Benning 14 Daughter, and Isaiah R. Benning 8 Son. Edwin was born in Maryland, the younger three in Nebraska.

In 1910 Mason City, J. T. Banning 55 is an insurance agent, Mary Banning 53 Wife, E. W. Banning 29 Son, Roy Banning 18 Son, Gladys Banning 9 Daughter, and Ellwood Robertson 4 Grandson.
Robert Elwood Robertson was born December 3, 1905 in Nebraska to Fred W. Robertson and Clara Grace Banning Robertson.

John Thomas 'J.T.' Banning , born 5 Oct 1855 Tilghman Island, Talbot County, Maryland, , died 17 Mar 1947 Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59058702.
That FindAGrave memorial has two nice articles about Tom.
Upon their marriage, Tom and Mary made their home with Mary's parents, and in Sep 1880, moved with the Tuffords to Custer County, Nebraska. Tom and Mary homesteaded a farm on Elk Creek for many years. He was the first man appointed a notary public for Custer County and in 1908 Tom retired from farming and became an agent for the Columbia Insurance Company. He retired from the farm and established a home in Mason City.

Mary Catherine Tufford Banning , born Jul 1857 , died 14 Apr 1951 Nebraska, , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59058703.

EDWIN

Edwin W. Banning , born 1879 , died 1922 , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59058700.
" Edward W. Hanning, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hanning, was born in Tunis Mills, Maryland, July 29, 1879, and died at his home in Mason City April 13, 1922. At an early age he came with his parents to Custer county, Nebraska, locating on a farm south of town, which was family home for a number of years. In May 1913 he was united in marriage with Miss Dora Runyan, and the same spring moved to his homestead in Thomas county, where they resided for seven years.
In the fall of 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Banning returned to Maaon City, which has since been their home.
Mr. Rannlng was initiated into the order of Odd Fellowe, and Friendship, Love, and Truth were dally practices of hla life.
Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn hla, died hla father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hanning: two sisters, Mrs. G. M. Murrlah and Miss Gladys Banning; ona brother, Roy J. Rannlng: also other relatives end a host of frlands
Mr. Hannlcg was a good citlzen in every sense of tha word. He was a kind-hearted, generous man, diligent in everything he undertook, faithful in avery duty, and loyal in every relation of life. In his home relations he was a loving and devoted husband, and his example of loyalty to his family, his friends, his nalghbore and the community are worthy of emulation. He will be remembered with esteem, and the sorrowing family, to whom the sympathy of the community is extended, may find comfort in reflecting upon the record of hla life.
Funeral was held from the M. E. church, Saturday at two o'clock, under the service of the OddFellows."

Edwin's wife Dora Runyan Banning , born 1888 , died 1979 , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59058699.

BERTHA

In 1920 Algernon, Custer County, George M. Murrish is 42, Mary Bertha Murrish 37 Wife, George Durward Murrish 16 Son, Verla E. Murrish 14 Daughter, Orlo Leroy Murrish 10 Son, Walter H. Murrish 4 Son, and Katheryn Murrish 1 Daughter.

George Martin Murrish , born 17 Feb 1877 Wilcox, Kearney County, Nebraska, , died 15 Aug 1961 Kearney, Nebraska, , buried Kearney Cemetery, PLOT Lot 778A, Space 4, Field East FindAGrave # 46310953.

"George M. Murrish, 84, of 602 W. 29th St., died at his home Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy illness. He was born in Wilcox and had lived in the Kearney area all his life. He was owner and operator of the Murrish Riding Academy. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha; three sons, Durward of Hastings, Orlo L. of Kearney, Walter H. of Kansas City, Kan.; three daughters, Mrs. Verla Lapp, Mrs. Kathryn Rusmisell and Mrs. MaryElaine Cushing, all of Kearney; one brother, Elmer of Kearney; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Decker of Kearney and Mrs. Louise Kuhl of Rockford, Ill.; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Nielsen Mortuary, with the Rev. Ralph S. Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in the Kearney Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Harvey, Bernard Campbell, Arnold Tarrence, Dennis Gibbons, John Helleberg Jr. and Maynard Winslow.

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George was the son of John & Nora (Marzolf) Murrsh. He was united in marriage to Bertha Mary Banning on May 14, 1902 in Mason City, Nebraska. "

Bertha Mary Banning Murrish , born 12 Jul 1881 Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, , died 30 Jan 1965 Kearney, Nebraska, , buried Kearney Cemetery, PLOT Lot 778A, Space 3, Field East FindAGrave # 46310985 .

"Mrs. Bertha Murrish, 602 W. 29th St., died at a local hospital Saturday following an illness of about a week. Born in Mason City, she had lived in Kearney for 40 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Naomi Rebekah Lodge. Her husband, George, preceded her in, died in 1961.
She is survived by three sons, Durward of Hastings, Orlo of Kearney and Walter H. of Kansas City, MO.; three daughters, Mrs. Verla Lapp, Mrs. Kathryn Rusmisell and Mrs. MaryElaine Cushing, all of Kearney; two brothers, Roy Banning of Mason City, Elwood Robertson of Indio, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Boyd of LaCrosse, Wis.; 12 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Ralph Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in the Kearney Cemetery. Rebekah services will be in charge of Naomi Lodge.
Pallbearers will be Arnold Tarrance, Sidney Botsford, Sidney Murrish, Dennis Gibbons, Ralph Murrish and Clifford Murrish. The Nielsen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements"

CLARA

Clara Grace Banning Robertson , born 20 Sep 1885 Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, , died 16 Jan 1906 , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59059223.

ROY

In 1940 Mason City, "Ray" J. Banning 48 is a rural mail carrier, Ella Banning 39 Wife, G. Edwin Banning 16 Son, and Harlene Banning 14 Daughter .

Royden James 'Roy' Banning , born 10 Mar 1892 Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, , died 1988 , buried Mason City Cemetery, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59058704.

Ella Frances Reed Banning , born 1900 , died 1992 , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, FindAGrave # 59058701 .

Homer E. Cordell , born 11 Aug 1924 , died 31 Oct 1997 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59058792.
"Homer E. Cordell, 73, of Lincoln, died Friday, Oct. 31, 1997. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home in Lincoln with the Rev. John Smeltzer officiating. There will be no visitation. Additional services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mason City Baptist Church in Mason City.
Mr. Cordell was a past exalted ruler of the Elks BPOE Lodge 1688, American Legion 126 and VFW Post 3576, all in Broken Bow; a member of the Ravenna Masonic Lodge; and he was a World War II Army veteran and recipient of the Silver Star. He enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife, Harlene; two sons, Thomas Cordell and Michael Cordell; one daughter, Nanci Sherwood; one sister and three half siblings."

Harlene E. Cordell , born 6 Jan 1926 , died unknown , buried Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59058791.

GLADYS

In 1930 Chadron, Nebraska, Carey H. Boyd 29 is a salesman in a hardware store, Gladys I. Boyd 29 Wife.

Janice L. Boyd was born May 4, 1933 in Dawes County, Nebraska.

In 1940 Alliance, Nebraska, Cary H. Boyd 39 is a salesman, Gladys Boyd 39 Wife, and Janice Boyd 6 Daughter.

Clarence Carey Hill Boyd , born 12 Apr 1900 Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, , died 9 Dec 1969 La Crosse, Wisconsin, , buried Oak Grove Cemetery La Crosse, Wisconsin, PLOT Section 58 FindAGrave # 118872465.


Gladys I. Boyd , born 1900 , died 2000 , buried Oak Grove Cemetery La Crosse, Wisconsin, PLOT Section 58 FindAGrave # 118872504.

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