W. J. Barnes, a native of Dutchess County, New York, moved with his family to Columbus, Nebraska in 1866 and later settled in Madison County, where they were among the first 24 settlers. His brother established the town while their father and W. J. pre-empted land in the area. Barnes has primarily worked in farming and has recently opened the Madison Hotel.
Thomas H. Hogsett, a corporation lawyer born on May 17, 1858, in Highland County, Ohio, was educated in local schools and completed his legal studies at Cincinnati Law School in 1882. He began practicing law in 1883, first in Hillsboro, before moving to Cleveland in 1895. He served as the city’s director of law and practiced corporate law while being active in various associations and clubs. Hogsett was married to Rebecca Jones, and they had two children. His leisure activities included golf and horseback riding.
Adelyn W. Lord, 69, passed away due to injuries sustained in an auto accident near Burns, Oregon. Born on July 8, 1896, in Columbus, Nebraska, she trained as a nurse in California and worked in various hospitals, including Letterman General Hospital and a VA Hospital. After 32 years in California, she moved to Baker, Oregon. Services will be held at Beatty Chapel, with interment following at Hillcrest Cemetery. She is survived by her son, siblings, grandchildren, and other relatives.
Nebraska Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the Nebraska county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Nebraska Cemetery Transcriptions, Johnson to Sarpy