Including its history, fort mcpherson, the kingsley dam, and more wilkins, sandra on. Mcpherson county, nebraska simple english wikipedia, the. Miller cemetery is located near the center of section 26, township 19, range 31, four miles east and four and one half miles norht of tryon, nebraska. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 539, making it the thirdleast populous county in the state of nebraska and the eighthleast populous county in the united states. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Casde tryon mcpherson county virtual nebraska university. Local histories are available for thurston county, nebraska genealogy. Historic bank, sod house and area artifacts on display. They also must attend all meetings of the county board. An illustrated history of lincoln county, nebraska, and her. The county was named for the civil war general, james b. Locating original landowners in maps has never been an easy taskuntil now. Mips inc is the technology services division of the nebraska association of county officials naco.
As of the 2010 census, the county population was 29,180. Plat book of mcpherson county, kansas kansas memory. The tornado history project generates approximate paths through separate historical archives provided by the storm prediction center spc and the national climatic data center ncdc. Including its history, fort mcpherson, the kingsley dam, and more. Mcpherson county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki.
Thurston county, nebraska record dates edit edit source. A lack of money during the depression caused people to dream of wealth and riches. The following is a list of photograph collections in the holdings of history nebraska. Visit the history nebraska collections search for additional. Our new website was brought online in august 2017 with the help of mips inc.
The county of mcpherson provides this world wide web site to enhance public access to mcpherson county geographic information systems. Mcpherson county, nebraska article about mcpherson county. May 20, 2010 272 pages with 77 total maps locating original landowners in maps has never been an easy taskuntil now. Dec, 2015 mcpherson county had its first 4h club fair in 1936. Majorgeneral and commander of the army of the tennessee, he was the highestranking union officer to be killed in battle during the civil war, at the battle of atlanta. Verbal permission to use the book online for this purpose was given by betty neal rodewald schroeder, editor. It is served by the minister from hyannis and mullen. Facts, families, fiction has much information about early settlers in arthur county. Plat book of mcpherson county, kansas kansas memory this atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance. Applications and all information pertaining to ordering vital certificates can be found on their website. Family history researching in mcpherson county, nebraska.
Including its history, the fort mcpherson, the nebraska national forest, and more verne, violette on. The county of mcpherson makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of this site. Edwards historical atlas of mcpherson county, kansas. Mcpherson county, south dakota po box 248 leola, sd 57456 phone. The register of deeds is responsible for recording and maintaining records related to real property situated in in mcpherson county. Register of deeds mcpherson county official website. A narrative of the past, with special emphasis upon the pioneer period of the county s history, its social, commercial, educational, religious, and civic development from the early days to the present time. Miller cemetery is located near the center of section 26, township 19, range 31, four miles east and.
Mcpherson county courthouse and government records. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section nebraska local histories. Thurston county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki. An illustrated history of lincoln county, nebraska, and her people. Mcpherson county history, facts, family, and fiction by history book. A narrative of the past with special emphasis upon the pioneer period of the countys. Mcpherson county, organized in 1890 held its first meeting at the d. The register of deeds may appoint one or more deputies for whose acts the register will be responsible. Mcpherson county simple english wikipedia, the free. Old historical city, county and state maps of nebraska. Mcpherson county, nebraska article about mcpherson.
Mcpherson county history book the buggy axles a pastural burial, miller. The county clerks duties include recording all proceedings of the board and attending all its meetings. This county was the last to do this in the state of nebraska. The only records for this county at the state archives are the marriage records of the county, 18871994, microfilmed by the genealogical society of utah in 1995 with the cooperation of the nebraska state historical society and the county officials. What cities and towns are in mcpherson county, nebraska and in this book here are the counts for parcels of land mapped, by the decade in which the corresponding land patents were issued 3383 parcels of land. On february 17, 1865, peketon county was abolished, and mcpherson county was made a part of marion county, which extended from the west line of chase county to the present western boundary of kansas. It has a patrons directory and plats of towns as of the year of publication.
The county is located in west central area of the state. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Buried away in nebraska courthouses and archives just about everywhere could be the aspirations and frustrations of the many nebraska citizens. Although the drought was not as severe here as in other parts of the state, it caused great hardships to the ranchers of the county. Researchers often fail to notice the great importance of mcpherson county court, probate, and land records as a resource of family history and genealogy information. Mcpherson county history bibliography kansas historical society.
Mcpherson county, nebraska mcpherson county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi nebraska savezna drzava. Entz is a historian who previously taught at mcpherson college in kansas. Mcpherson county letter of continuity of education. County courthouse edit edit source mcpherson county courthouse 5th and anderson p. Switch to satellite image landsat tm of mcpherson county. Guide to mcpherson county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. The deputy may not be the county treasurer, sheriff, clerk or surveyor.
Mcpherson county, nebraska record dates edit edit source. Places adjoining mcpherson county are hooker county, thomas county, logan county, lincoln county, keith county, arthur county. Family maps of mcpherson county, nebraskaby gregory a. View nebraska maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road. Boyd, 1 book selma job lapp, 1 book mil penner, 1 book lists watch for edits or export all records. Dakota county historical society, taylor publishing co, 1982. Mcpherson county, ks birth, death, marriage, divorce records. Mcpherson county historic overview physical description mcpherson county. History of mcpherson county, kansas library of congress. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Particular attention also given to the social, commercial, educational, religious and civic development of the county from the early days to the present time, volume 2. Mcpherson county history bibliography kansas historical. This book is 284 pages of families, town info of cambridge, furnas, ne with lots of photos, covering the years 1874 to 1974. Including its history, the fort mcpherson, the nebraska national forest, and more. This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now mcpherson county, nebraska, glean. The first 4h clubs had been started in the early thirties and had grown large enough to merit having a fair by 1936. The following information was taken from mcpherson county history book, published in 1986. Published by the nebraska historical society, 1983. Mcpherson county, 2017 mcpherson county, 2016 mcpherson county, 2015. Clerk district court has divorce and court records from 1889. Elma holloway wrote a book, unsung heroes, in 1938 in which she told of the deeds of dr. About history historical nebraska assessor attorney. Holmberg were appointed justices of the peacethe first officers in what is now mcpherson county. Family maps of mcpherson county, nebraska arphax publishing co.
A journal of the central great plains and in edited volumes. Here are mcpherson county schools plan for online learning. Valid values are any county or parish in the united states and puerto rico counties or parishes should be spelled correctly, but case does not matter. He currently teaches at nicolet college in wisconsin. A narrative of the past with special emphasis upon the pioneer period of the county s history. Kahoe in 1978 and updated by the mcpherson county history book committee in 1984. This is a list of photo collections, not of individual photographs. If you can make a basic webpage and have a desire to transcribe data for this county, were looking for hosts.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title mcpherson county. Family maps mcpherson county nebraska genealogy ne plat ebay. Mcpherson county, ks birth, death, marriage, divorce records mcpherson county vital records like birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates can be found at the kansas department of health vital statics office. James birdseye mcpherson 182864, commander of the union army of the tennessee during the civil war area sq. 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. Mcpherson county, nebraska, and fort mcpherson national cemetery, located near maxwell, nebraska, were named in his honor, and the national cemetery was established on march 3, 1873. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. This atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. Facts, families, fictionhas much information about early settlers in arthur county. Click the city you wish to view historical pictures and information. 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. To advertise in the mcpherson county plat and directory book please contact our district manager. An illustrated history of lincoln county, nebraska, and. Mcpherson county was founded on march 31, 1887 from unorganized area of the nebraska territory.
This 20acre 81,000 m 2 cemetery is located two miles 3 km south of interstate 80, near exit 190. Mcpherson county has federal census schedules to assist in researching your family tree. This 20acre 81,000 m 2 cemetery is located two miles 3 km south of interstate 80. His articles have appeared in the journal of mormon history and kansas history. Biographical sketches of families of dundy county, nebraska. Actually, i own four such books, the one about sutherland, one about lincoln county, one about mcpherson county, and one about the sandhills community of arnold. I also own smaller pamphlets, one about the small rural school i attended, one about the community of brownville, and one about the ofallons community. There are still some copies 1035 available for purchase, contact. Map of mcpherson county negenweb was formed june 15, 1996, when dale schneider created the nebraska genealogy project as a part of the usgenweb genealogy project. Mcpherson county, kansas kansas historical society. Mcpherson county, nebraska genealogy the negenweb project.
Family maps of mcpherson county, nebraska by gregory a. Atlases of the united states, 4784 includes index and brief history of mcpherson county. Mcpherson and his hat also feature prominently in the book map of thieves, by michael karpovage. Mcpherson county schools po box 38 tryon, ne 69167 phone. This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now mcpherson county, nebraska, gleaned from the indexes of the u. Tryon, located near the southern border of the sandhills, would be named the county seat. Antelope county historical society, curtis media corp. The eclipse church was built in 1917 and is episcopal. We have tried to make this a comprehensive list, however, new collections, manuscript collections with photographs, and museum collections with photographs may not be reflected. At that time, there was very little available on the web for those who were researching genealogy in nebraska.
Mcpherson county, nebraska, and fort mcpherson national cemetery, located near maxwell, nebraska. Mcpherson elementary school in the ravenswood area of chicago, illinois, was named for mcpherson. The register of deeds must keep a book in which every instrument filed for record in his or her office is entered and an official seal. Search for multiple counties or parishes in the form county a, county b, county c with counties or parishes separated by commas ex. A narrative of the past with special emphasis upon the pioneer period of the countys history. Discover the past of nebraska through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 150 years of growth. An illustrated history of lincoln county, nebraska. We miss everyone and wish for your time with your families to be fun and productive. You are not on the mcpherson county official website, you are on, a private website that is not affiliated with any government agency. This was done, but in 1892 the name changed back to tryon.