Scanned Ledgers from the Yarbrough Dry Goods Store
Original images, and index, of Thomas B. Yarbrough’s store ledger which he kept while conducting business in Honey Grove, Texas. Volume 1 covers the years of 1 Jan 1883-Jul 1884.
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Gallery of Western Nebraska’s People
143 full page photographs of families, couples, group photographs, individual people, and homesteads found within the manuscript History Of Western Nebraska & It’s People, Volume 3.
Biographies of Western Nebraska
A historical overview of western Nebraska and its pioneer settlers, this volume highlights the men who helped build counties across the Nebraska Panhandle, including Cheyenne, Box Butte, Deuel, Garden, Sioux, Kimball, Morrill, Sheridan, Scotts Bluff, Banner, and Dawes. It also points readers to biographies, history volumes, and a gallery of 143 photographs.
Biography of Benjamin S. Halley
Benjamin S. Halley, born December 12, 1835, in Macon County, Missouri, was a significant pioneer and citizen in Union County. He successfully established a homestead upon moving to Grande Ronde Valley in 1864, cultivating 500 acres of land for crops and livestock. Halley was active in local politics and dedicated to the community’s welfare. He married Elizabeth Halley, with whom he had five children, and later wed Kate Henderson. His death on October 23, 1898, evoked deep mourning, reflecting his integrity and contributions.
Halley, Infant – Obituary
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. B.S. Halley passed away due to croup at the Union County Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, September 27, 1877. This sad news was reported in The Mountain Sentinel on September 29, 1877.
Halley, Sarah C. Mrs. – Obituary
Mrs. Sarah C. Halley passed away on February 8, 1905, in Island City, Oregon, at the age of 47, due to paralysis. Born on October 4, 1857, in Laplata, Missouri, she had a devoted faith since childhood and was a lifelong member of the Protestant Methodist church. Her funeral, led by Rev. Gillilan, drew a large attendance, reflecting her deep connections within the community. She is survived by numerous relatives, including her grandmother and sons, who mourn her passing.