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George B. Webb , Vernon



POSSIBLY

In 1880 Harrison County, Ohio, Jacob W. Webb is 47, Sarah Webb 45 Wife, George B. Webb 17 Son, Emit E. Webb 15 Son, Joseph G. Webb 13 Son, Claton Webb 11 Son, Mattie Webb 9 Daughter, Samuel Webb 7 Son, and Anna E. Webb 2 Daughter.

HUNSBERGER FAMILY

In 1871 Normanby, Grey, Ontario, Benjamin Hunsberger is 39, born in Ontario, Elizabeth 41, Germany, Abram 12, Valentine 10, Mary 9, Elizabeth 7, Moses 6, and Katharine 5, Salomo newborn daughter. All kids were born in Ontario

In 1880 Jefferson County, Nebraska, Benj. "Hainsberger" is farming, 48, Elizabeth 50, Valentin 20, Mary 18, Elizabeth 16, Moses 15, Katie 13, Sallie 10, and Daniel 7.

MARY

In 1900 Jefferson County, Nebraska, Daniel Dippel is 38, Mary Dippel 38 Wife, both born in Canada, Elizebeth A. Dippel 12 Daughter, George B. Dippel 8 Son, and Louisa Dippel 4 Daughter.

Mary Hunsperger Dippel BIRTH 19 Dec 1861 Clifford, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada DEATH 31 Mar 1937 Didsbury, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada BURIAL Didsbury Cemetery Didsbury, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada MEMORIAL ID 118401952.
"Mrs. Dippel (nee Mary Hunsberger) was born at Clifford, Ontario on December 19, 1861. She was married to Mr. Dan Dippel at DeWitt, Nebraska, on April 27, 1886. They lived in Nebraska until 1906, when they moved with their family to Didsbury, and have lived on their farm west of town since that time.
She was a member of the Evangelical church and had taken a very active part in the work of the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Dippel celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in April of last year.
She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three sons and one daughter: George, Mose and Ezra of Didsbury and Mrs. Verne Shantz of Olds."

SALOME

Husband Jacob R. Loewen Event Date 12 Oct 1902 Event Place Plymouth, Jefferson, Nebraska, United States Age 31, born in Russia to David Loewen and Anna Reimer, married Salome Hunsberger, Age 32, born in Canada to Benjamin Hunsberger and Elizabeth Ballard.

DANIEL

Daniel Hunsperger BIRTH 29 JUL 1873 Clifford, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Daniel Hunsberger BIRTH 29 Jul 1873 DEATH 23 Apr 1952 BURIAL Fairview Cemetery La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, PLOT M-33-5 MEMORIAL ID 22333767.
" Daniel, youngest son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Hunsberger, was born July 29, 1873, at Clifford, Ont., Canada; passed away April 23, 1952; aged 78 y. 8 m 25 d.
Daniel moved with his parents from Canada to Jefferson Co., Nebr., in 1879. Later he moved to Kansas, then back to Nebraska, and then to Colorado where he resided at the time of his death.
June 6, 1901, he was married to Minnie Tonny. To this union were born six children.
Daniel and Minnie gave their hearts to the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church at Peabody, Kans. He was a faithful Christian in the La Junta, Colo., Mennonite Church at the time of his death. His wife died in 1927. In 1940 he was married to Nettie Weaver. Surviving are his companion, 4 children (Mrs. Elsie Bohlen, Bradford, Ill.; Mrs. Louise Kistler, Hastings, Nebr.; Mrs. Louanna Fisher, Glen Elder, Kans.; and Elton, Phoenix, Ariz.), and grandchildren. A son (Harold) and a daughter (Lavina) preceded him in death."

Elsie Hunsburger Bohlen BIRTH 1902 DEATH 1972 BURIAL Swan Lake Memory Gardens Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, PLOT Ascension MEMORIAL ID 204045270.

Louise B. Kistler BIRTH 23 May 1904 DEATH Nov 1981 BURIAL Juniata Cemetery Juniata, Adams County, Nebraska, PLOT Block 1, Lot 46 MEMORIAL ID 65927480,

Louanna E. Hunsberger Fisher BIRTH 2 Nov 1907 Peabody, Marion County, Kansas, DEATH 17 Apr 1991 Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, BURIAL Willow Springs Cemetery Tiskilwa, Bureau County, Illinois, MEMORIAL ID 91663225.

In 1940 Whiteside County, Illinois, Elton Hunsberger is a driver, 28, born in Kansas, Reta Hunsberger 17 Wife, born in Tennessee (she was in Nashville in 1935), Arthur Dyer 28 Lodger, and Paul Dyer 23 Lodger.

June 25, 1970 Phoenix, Arizona "Services for Elton D. Hunsberger, 58, who moved to Phoenix 11 years ago from Elkhart, Ind., will be Held at 2 p.m. today at Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri. Burial will be in Meiftory Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Hunaberger, 3323 N. 65th Ave., Phoenix, died Monday st Maryvale Hospital. He worked as an automotive mechanic at the Charlie C. Jones garage and was a native of Peabody, Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of Phoenix; one daughter, Linda Sue Hunsberger, and one son, Bill, both of Phoenix; and three sisters, Mrs. Dan Bohlen of Peoria and two out of state. "

MOSES


Moses Hunsberger cash-claimed a quarter in section 9, 2S 44@, near Vernon, in 1892.

In 1920 Buffalo County, Nebraska, Alfred I. Hunsberger is 26, Lidy E. Hunsberger 27 Wife, Harland A. Hunsberger 1 Son, and Mose Hunsberger 56 Uncle, born in Canada, farm superintendent.

Moses Hunsberger BIRTH 15 Sep 1864 DEATH 4 Jul 1936 BURIAL Roseland Mennonite Cemetery Roseland, Adams County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 24425185.


ABRAHAM

In 1885 Jefferson County, Nebraska, Abe Hunsberger is farming, 26, born in Canada, wife Kat 17 also in Canada.

Katie Ann Boeckner Hunsburger BIRTH 16 Apr 1867 Canada DEATH 15 Apr 1888 Colorado, BURIAL Glendale Cemetery Vernon, Colorado, PLOT 11W MEMORIAL ID 47647473.

Mamie Belzer Marriage Date: 23 Jun 1892 Marriage Place: Arapahoe, Colorado, Spouse: Abraham Hunsberger.

1899

In 1900 Glendale precinct, Abraham Hunsberger is 41, born in Canada, Mary G. Hunsberger 26 Wife, Edwin Hunsberger 13 Son, Katie Hunsberger 11 Daughter, Alfred J. Hunsberger 7 Son, Alma R. Hunsberger 3 Daughter, Luella B. Hunsberger 2 Daughter, Allen W. Hunsberger 1 Son, and Susana Ruby 22 Employee.

In 1910 Buffalo County, Nebraska, Abraham Hunsberger is 50, Mary G. Hunsberger 36 Wife, Alford I. Hunsberger 16 Son, Alma R. Hunsberger 13 Daughter, Luella B. Hunsberger 12 Daughter, Allen W. Hunsberger 10 Son, Morris E. Hunsberger 9 Son, Ira W. Hunsberger 7 Son, Ethel M. Hunsberger 5 Daughter, and Victor L. Hunsberger 3 Son.

"Abraham Hunsberger was born near Clifford, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 30, 1858 and died near Ravenna, Nebraska, August 16th, 1914.
In his 23rd year, the deceased moved with his parents to Jefferson oounty, this state. In 1884 he was married to Miss Kate Ann Beckner. This union waa bleeaed with two children - Mr. Edwin Hunsaberger and Mrs. Hermann Bpahr. In 1888 he moved with his family to Colorado, looatlng near Wray. Here his first wife entered the Valley of Death. In 1898 Mr. Hunsberger entered into marriage with Mary Belzer. This union was blessed with eight ohildren.
In 1908 he moved with his family to Buffalo county, Nebr., locating near Ravenna. The departed was converted in 1896, under the labor of Rev. A. Hanbo and joined the Evangelical Association. He was a true and netlvn member until his death, and he was a loving father and n true hnaband, which makes the loss so much greater to the bereaved. Tha cause of his death, after nearly two years of suffering, was pernicious anemia. He leaves a sorrowing wife, ten children, three brothers, five sisters, and many friends who mourn his departure. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at tha German Evangelical church Rev. Sohl presiding elder officiated."

March 8, 1951 Ravenna, Nebraska "Mrs. Mary G. Hunsberger, 77, died Monday evening of this week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles KnerL. She had been ill for several weeks. Mrs. Hunsberger had lived at her farm home south of Ravenna for almost 50 years, having moved here from Colorado in 1902. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1914, and one son Edwin.
Surviving are five sons: Alfred Hunsberger, Shelton, Ira Hunsbergee, Grand Island, Victor Hunsberger of Albuquerque, N. M., Maurice Hunsberger of Phoenix, Ariz., Allen Hunsberger of Ravenna, and four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Knerl of Ravenna, Mrs. Katie Spahr, Shelton, Mrs. Luella Boeckner of Plymouth, and Mrs. Alma Glebe, of Gaines, Mich.
Mrs. Hunsberger was a devout Christian woman, and devoted a great deal of her time and talents to church work. Her day-to-day life was a testimony to her Christian faith, as her kindnesses and helpfulness to others.
Funeral services will be held at the Love Mortuary oh Friday afternoon March 9 at 2 pm, with Rev. Unger and Rev. Sohl in charge of the services. Burial will be at the Sodtown cemetery."

Maurice E. Hunsberger Age: 24 Birth Place: Wray Colorado to Abraham Hunsberger and Mary E. Belzer, Residence Place: Ravenna Neb Marriage Date: 30 Dec 1924 Marriage Place: Logan, Harrison, Iowa, Father: Spouse: Pluma M. Wagers.

Elizabeth Hunsberger was born to Benjamin Hunsberger 1831-1895, who married Elizabeth Berlet in July 1858.
Benjamin Hunsberger BIRTH 7 Dec 1831 DEATH 14 Oct 1895 BURIAL Plummers Branch Cemetery Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 110491997.

Elizabeth Hunsberger BIRTH 15 Dec 1829 DEATH 24 Jan 1891 BURIAL Plummers Branch Cemetery Swanton, Saline County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 110492137.


GEORGE AND ELIZABETH

George Webb and Elizabeth Hunsberger married on 29 Oct 1891 in Colorado.

August 1887 land transfers "U. S. to G. B. Webb, for southwest one fourth 31-1-44."

June 27, 1894 land transfers "H. Jennings to G. B. Webb, south half of the southeast quarter of section 24, 1, 45."
George proved up 160 acres in 24, 1S 45W and 19, 1S 44W in 1894.

In 1900 Glendale precinct, George is farming, born June 1863 in Ohio, married nine years to Elizabeth, born July 1863 in Canada, with Charles Crouse 23 and employee.

January 1902 "Geo. Webb and wife left Tuesday night for a visit in Ohio."

In 1905 they are in Peabody, Kansas.

In 1910 George 46 and Elizabeth 46 are in Caddo County, Oklahoma, farming.

May 1918 "George Webb of Wichita, Kansas, an early settler near Vernon, where he homesteaded, is back in the county visiting old friends. Mr. Webb is talking of again returning to Yuma county to make his home."

July 11, 1918 "Judge I. L. Barker of Wray, O. W. Kohlman of Vernon, and George Webb of Kansas, who is visiting old friends in Yuma county, will leave Saturday for northern Wyoming where they will look over the country and where Mr . Barker will visit a brother for a few days."

George is widowed in 1920 Osage County, Oklahoma, farming.

July 1934 Vernon items "Mr. Huntsborger of La Junta was a Vernon caller one day last week, While here he visited a few hours with brother-in-law George Webb, and also called at the D. B. Ward home, Mr. Huntsborger is a brother of Abe Huntsborger who formerly owned thu D. B. Ward place."

George B. Webb, born June 20, 1863 in Ohio to Jacob Webb and Sarah Dickerson, both of Ohio, died June 17, 1936 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. He was buried in New Athana, Ohio. The death certificate said he was widowed, but husband of Lizzie Webb, and served in the service at Vernon, Colorado. The informant was Sherman Webb of Cadiz.

WHICH ONE IS THIS? July 1900 "G. B. Webb has applied for a discharge from his indebtedness under the United States bankrupt laws. Final hearing to be at Denver July, 30."

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