Falls City Nebraska

Biographical Sketch of Fred A. Cunningham

Fred A. Cunningham is a prominent figure in South San Francisco, known for his civic engagement and leadership in the community. A real estate dealer and trustee, he served as mayor and is a member of the Board of Governors of the San Mateo County Development Association. He was instrumental in various local initiatives, including a significant bond campaign for road improvements. Born in Nebraska in 1872, Cunningham has a military background in the Spanish-American War and has contributed extensively to local commerce and infrastructure.

Biographical Sketch of J. E. Faidley

J. E. Faidley, born on October 9, 1840, in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, moved through Ohio and Iowa before settling in Jewell County, Kansas, in 1870. He acquired a homestead and became a significant landowner, with 2,000 acres and various business interests in Burr Oak, where he played a key role in its development. A member of the German Baptist Church, he married Joanna Ives in June 1870 and had five children. Faidley also held interests in Cambridge, Nebraska.