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1920 Atlas of Knox County, Nebraska
Knox County, Nebraska


Farmer's Directory of Eastern Precinct
1920 Atlas, Knox County, Nebraska
(The Anderson Pub'l. Co., Page 6)

Transcribed by: Tom & Debra Risinger
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Abbreviations: Wf., wife; ch., children; O., owner; R., renter; ac., acres; sec., section; ( ), years in county.


Aegerter, Edwin. Wf. Nora; ch. Gerald. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 170.24 ac., sec. 19. (7.) Owner, John Hammerback.

Barkman, Chas. Wf. Dollie; ch. Lyle, Lucile. P. O. Crofton, R. 2 O. 248.02 ac., sec. 5. (8.) Bell, B. M. Wf. Estella; ch. Albert E. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 320 ac., sec. 2 (1.) Owner, Geo. M. Bly.

Bierbaum, Mike. P. O. Crofton, R. 240 ac., sec. 36. (12.) Owner, Geo. M. Bly.

Bierbaum, W. J. Wf. Emma; ch. Loretta, John, Arthur, Deloris. P. O. Crofton, R. 240 ac., sec. 36. (12.) Owner, Geo. M. Bly.

Bly, Geo. M. Wf. Mary M. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 400 ac., sec. 10; O 640 ac., sec. 11; O. 162.37 ac., sec. 1; O. 486.28 ac., sec. 2. (49.)

Boardman, Arch. Wf. Rose; ch. Opel. P. O. Crofton,, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 7; R. 40 ac., sec. 8. (3.) Owner, Anna Bleick.

Boecker, Frank. P. O. Crofton, R. 3 R. 207 ac., sec. 4. (3.) Owner, Brown Land Co.

Bogner, Bruno, wf. Olga; ch. Marcella. P. O. Crofton. O. 80 ac., sec. 36. (6.).

Bogner, Otto. Wf. Bernardina; ch. Ferdinand, Deloris, Othmer, Norbert, Wilfred. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 29. (10.) Breeder of Short Horn Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs. Real Estate and Insurance.

Brandfas, John D. Wf. Reca; ch. Annie, Albert, Walter, Sylvia, Esther, John. P. O. Crofton, O. 240 ac., sec. 13 (17.)

Brasfield, Arthur. Wf. May; ch. Rita, Reed, Lyle, Grace. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 22. (2.) Owner, John M. Meyer.

Brunseng, Max. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 168.22 ac., sec. 3. (3.) Owner, Warwick Land Company.

Buschkamp, Henry. Wf. Mary; ch. Francis, Mat. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 165.76 ac., sec. 2. (36.)

Buschkamp, Joe. Wf. Sophia; ch. Martin, Frank A., Irvin P. P. O. Crofton, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 26. Owner, M. Buschkamp.

Dreismeier, Frank. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec.14; R. 80 ac., sec 23. (5.) Owner, Beverly Land Co.

Dreismeier, Gotfrod. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 280 ac., sec. 3. (18) Owner, Hope Goddard.

Dunham, Roy. Wf. Edna; ch. Elizabeth, William. P.O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 320 ac., sec. 16. (3) Owner, Inatius Walter.

Eggers, C. C. Wf. Hettie; ch. Hazel, Alvin, Pearl, Louis, Lucile. P.O. Crofton, R. 2 R. 320 ac., sec. 20; R. 160 ac., sec. 17; R. 39 ac., sec.19, and in Frankfort Prec., R. 400 ac., sec. 29. (13.) Breeder of Hereford Cattle. Owner, Chas. Ruden.

Eggers, Will. Wf. Lillian. P.O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 320 ac., sec 20; R. 160 ac., sec. 17; R. 39 ac., sec. 19, and in Frankfort Prec., R. 400 ac., sec. 29. (13.) Owner, Chas Ruden.

Eichenseer, Mikel. Wf. Christena; ch. Isabell, Clara, Karoline, Alvera, George. P.O. Crofton, R. 1. O. 80 ac., sec. 13. (5.)

Evans, W. T. Wf. Agnes; ch. Nova, Ruby, Edith, George. P.O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 169.22 ac., sec. 18. (9.) Owners, C. H. and Edward Renard.

Filips, Ignatz. Wf. Martha; ch. Frank, John, Lillie, Otto, Mary, Thresia, Annie, Joe, Sallie. P.O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 36. (5.)

Filips, Fred. Wf. Clara; ch. Gladys, Bernice. Richard. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 80 ac., sec. 5; O. 80ac., sec. 8. (5.)

Foxhaven, Bertel. Wf. Mina; ch. Willie, Mary, Lizzie, Anton, Henry, John, Edward, Kathrina, Joe. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 14. (1.) Owner, Beverly Land Company.

Foxhaven, Will. Wf. Katherine. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec.14. (3.) Owner, Beverly Land Company.

Gentrup, H. B. Wf. Mary. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 84.05 ac., sec. 3. (5.)

Gregg, John E. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 160 ac., sec. 10; O. 40 ac., sec., 3; O. 120 ac., sec. 4. (21.) "Ash Grove Farm." Owners, Rebecca and John E Gregg.

Gregg, Rebecca. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 160 ac., sec.10; O. 40 ac., sec. 3; O. 80 ac., sec.4 (25) Owners, Rebecca and John E. Gregg.

Guenther, Casper. Wf. Anna; ch. Elmer, Arthur, Mildred. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 320 ac., sec. 12. (16.) Owner, Brown Land Company.

Guenther, Conrad. P.O. Crofton, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec.12. (12.) Owner, Brown Land Company.

Guenther, Ferdnand. Wf. Mary; ch. Fred, Katherine, Lizzie. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec., 15. (17.) Owner, Ferd. Guenther.

Guenther, Henry. P.O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 240 ac., sec., 23. (1.) Owner, Beverly Land Company.

Haas, F. Wf. Margaret; ch. Susan, Clarence, Dorah, Sadie, Mary, Florin, Daisy, Gladys. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 320 ac., sec. 15. (1.) Owner, Ferd Guenther.

Hall, D. M. Wf. Mary E.; ch Ada, Ralph, Gerald, Flaivan, Morris, Talmon, Flibert, Mary I., Alvena, Ambrose. P. O. Bloomfield, R. 4. O 171.25 ac., sec. 31, and in Dolphin Prec., O. 172.92 ac., sec. 6, and in Peoria Prec., O. 120 ac., sec. 14; O. 160 ac., sec 17. (30.)

Hamann, Carl. Wf. Jessie; ch. Edna. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 200 ac., sec. 18. (11.) Owner, Henry Gentrup.

Hansen, Mrs. Mary. Ch. Louis, Mabel, Lloyd, Marvel, Lyle. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 27. (16.)

Hatfield, Alfred. Wf. Etta; ch. Estella, Eva. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R 320 ac., sec. 2. (1.) Owner, Geo. M Bly.

Holder, J. C. Wf. Maggie; ch. Raymond, Walter, Ora, Opel, Marjorie, Jimmie. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 27; O. 160 ac., sec. 22. (20.) "Auto View Farm."

Housmann, J. H. Wf. Rose; ch. Lawrence, Katherine, Lloyd,. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 40 ac., sec. 32; R. 40 ac., sec. 31. (5.) Owner Andrew Carlson.

Huddleston, Fred. Wf. Hazel; ch. Delmar, Homer, Billie. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 8. (18.) Owner, Wm. Huddleston.

Huddleston, Glen. Wf. Elsie; ch. Bonnie. P. O. Crofton, R 2. R. 325.86 ac., sec. 7. (16.) Owner, Wm. Huddleston.

Huddleston, Wm. Ch. Harvey, Rachel, Mathews, May, Cora, Fred, Earl, Glen. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 325.86 ac., sec. 7; O. 160 ac., sec. 8. (18.)

Hydinger, Joseph. Wf. Mary A.; ch. Will, Clyde, Joe, Ruth, John, Jack, Andie, May, Paul, Lerth. P. O. Crofton, R. 1. O 140 ac., sec. 1. (1.)

Johnson, Clay. Wf. Violet; ch. Kenneth, Ether. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 4. (7.) Owner, Brown Land Company.

Johnson, H. I. Wf. Pearl; ch. Olive, Glen, Margaret, Gilbert. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 166.22 ac., sec. 4. (3.) Owner, Brown Land Company.

Johnson, Martin. Wf. Flora; ch. Ralph, Marvin. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 156.83 ac., sec. 30, and in Santee Prec., O. 160 ac., sec. 34, and in Union Prec., O. 130 ac., sec. (34.)

Jones, W. A. Wf. Dasie; ch. Mabel, Gladys, Eldo, Leona, Iona, Lottie, Orvil, Dorothy,. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 80 ac., sec. 10; 80 ac., sec. 15. (20.)

Jones, Wilbur. Wf. Laura; ch. Elizabeth, Richard, Wellington. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 320 ac., sec. 35. (38.) Breeder of Short Horn Cattle and Duroc Jersy Hogs.

Kalvelage, Ben. Wf. Anna; ch. Lawrence, Clarence, Alovise,, Violetta, Eugene. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 292.23 ac., sec. 31; R. 86.21 ac., sec. 30. (1.) Owner, E. J. Herbes.

Keck, Ed. A. Wf. Cora; ch. Roy, Howard, Thelma. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 160 ac., sec. 9. (14.) Owners, Ed Keck and Wm. Huddleston.

Kollars, Joe. Wf. Blanche; ch. Gail, Donald, Delpha, Gondlia. P. O. Crofton, Box 282. O. 159 ac., sec. 25. (3.)

Kramer, Joseph. Wf. Lizzie; ch. Joseph, Alphans, Lucile, Clarence, Herbert, Maurice, Henry. P. O Crofton, R. 2. O 160 ac., sec. 21. (13.)

Kruse, Chris. R. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac, sec. 22. (30.) Owner, Beverly Land Company.

Kruse, G. A. Wf. Anna A.; ch. Mildred, Milton, Marvin, Myron. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 90.90 ac., sec. 5. (33.)

Kruse, Paul. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 240 ac., sec. 5. (39.) "Cedar Valley Farm."

Kube, J. G. Wf. Ottilia; ch. Cleo, Alta, Arthur. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 33. (10.) Owner, Jos. Kube.

Kube, Joseph. Wf. Matilda; ch. Ida, Arthur, Emma, Joe, Matilda, Frank, Anna. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 520 ac., sec. 32; O. 160 ac., sec. 33. (10.)

Kuchler, Joe. Wf. Mary; ch. Margaret. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 27. (6.)

Lange, Joe. P. O. Crofton. O. 160 ac., sec. 29. (2.)

Lawrance, G. E. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 21. (4.) Owner, Beverly Land Company.

Leader, John. Wf. Mary; ch. Josie, Agnes, Martin, Henry, Alma, Edna, Clara, John, Robert. P. O. Crofton R. 1. O. 339.84 ac., sec. 1. (25.)

Merchen, Charles E. Wf. Matilda U.; ch. John, Josie, Susie, Ernest, Margaret. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 80 ac., sec. 19. (27.)

Merchen, C. H. Wf. Hazel; ch. Roy, Gladys. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 320 ac., sec. 11. (25.) Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs. Owner, Geo. M. Bly.

Merchen, Fred. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 140 ac., sec. 11. (21.) Owner, Geo. M. Bly.

Merchen, P. H. Wf. Dora; ch. Charles, Minnie, Fred, Otto, Guy, Annie, Mary, Phillip, Earl. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 240 ac., sec. 17; O. 80 ac., sec. 18. (28.) Owner, C. H. Rennard.

Meyer, John M. Wf. Anna; ch. Clarence J., Elizabeth, Martin, Fredolin, Clara, Lawrence, Daniel, Irene. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 26; O. 160 ac., sec. 22; O. 160 ac., sec. 33. (27.) "Elm Border Farm."

Meyer, Joseph. P. O. Crofton. O. 159 ac., sec. 26. (25.)

Michailis, Nic. Wf. Anna; ch. Rose, Hilda, Anna, Otillia, Eugene, Benno, Velira, Elizabeth. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 200 ac., sec. 35. (1.) Owner, J. E. Stafford.

Miller, Aug. Wf. Thresia. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 28. (1.) Owner, Christena Lange.

Nelson, Emil V. Wf. Mary; ch. Jennie F., Edward M. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 26; R. 80 ac., sec. 35. (11.) Owner, Edward Penard.

Noecker, Frank. Wf. Matilda; ch. Joe, Will, Mary, Frank, Albert, Thresia, Rosa, Zeno. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 35. (32.)

Pesk, Herny. Wf. Christina; P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 20. (5.) Owner, Bernard Rohe.

Peterson, Erick. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 19; O. 160 ac., sec. 31. (47.)

Peterson, Jos. Wf. Minnie M.; ch. Viola. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 30, and in Dolphin Prec., O. 83.91 ac., sec. 4. Owners, Jos. Oscar and Wm. Peterson.

Peterson, Oscar. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 19; O. 120 ac., sec. 30, and in Doipliin Pre., O. 83.91 ac., sec. 4. (47.) Owners, Erick, Oscar, Wm. and Jos. Peterson.

Peterson, Wm. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 120 ac., sec. 30, and in Dolphin Prec., O. 83.91 ac., sec. 4. (37.) Owners, Jos., Oscar and Wm. Peterson.

Plantenberg, Ferny . P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 166.54 ac., sec. 7. (1.) Owner, Brown Land Company.

Potter, O. A. Wf. Mary; ch. Erma, Orlando, Mildred, Ruth. P. O. Crofton, R. #. R. 160 ac., sec. 8. (20.) Owner, M. Parson.

Rissler, E. M. Wf. Frankie; ch. Lennie, Dwight, Chester, Edna, Ralph, Wilma, Miller. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 23; O. 80 ac., sec. 24. (16.)

Rohe, Henry. Wf. Mary; P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 20. (26.)

Roosendaal, John. Wf. Gertrude; ch. Andrew, Elizabeth, Mabel. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 29. (25.) Owner, Chas. Nelson Est.

Schiferl, A. C. Wf. Christina; ch. Dorothy, Callista, Mary, Edmund. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 14. (4.) Owner, Brown Land Co.

Schifferl, Joseph. Wf. Eleanor; ch. Loretta. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 160 ac., sec. 13. (4.) Owner, Wm. Goddard, (Trustee).

Schumacher, John. Wf. Annie; ch. Annie, Anton, John, Thresia, Herman, Katie, Henry, Bertha, Peter, Fred, Grager, Nick, Cartina, Francis. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 240 ac., sec. 33. (48.)

Shalberg, J. M. Wf. Alvida; ch. Pearl, Marvin, Melvin, Lawrence. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 153 ac., sec. 26. (30.) Owner, Chas. Shalberg Estate.

Smith, Harry. Wf. Mary; ch. Hattie, Loyce, Jennie, Millie, Clara, Gladys. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 120 ac., sec. 19; R. 40 ac., sec. 18. (20.) Owner, Alice B. Weigand.

Solomon, J. C. Ch. Blanche, Waymann. P. 0. Crofton, R. 3. R. 190 ac., sec. 10. (19.) Owner, Geo. M. Bly.

Southwick, D. G. Wf. Ida; ch. Herbert, Lillian, Pearl, Florence, Gilson, Mildred, Winston. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 200 a., sec. 34. (19.)

Spencer, L. E. Wf. Dasie; ch. Wayne, Charles. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 3. (4.)

Sprakel, Hubert. Ch. Mildred, Ejon. P. O. Crofton, R. 1. O. 160 ac., sec. 12. (6.)

Steffen, Anton. Wf. Kate; ch. Regina, Lawrence, Norbert, Arthur, Rosina, John, Marcella. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 159 ac., sec. 28; O. 80 ac., sec. 32. (9.)

Stewart, Thomas. Wf. Mary J.; ch. Arthur W., Elmer G., Robert, George A., Samuel. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 15 ac., sec. 24, and in Herrick Prec., O. 320 ac., sec. 26; O. 160 ac., sec. 34; O. 40 ac., sec. 1; O. 320 ac., sec. 27; O. 160 ac., sec. 35; O. 98.85 ac., sec. 3; O. 160 ac, sec. 21; O. 40 ac., sec. 16, and in Hill Prec., O. 114.24 ac., sec. 31. (27.)

Stocking, Clifford. Wf. Gladys. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 2 0 0 ac., sec. 8. (25.) Owner, Etta Stocking.

Suckstorf, Matt. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 167.66 ac., sec. 18. (1.) Owners, C. and H. B. Tyler.

Sudbeck, Frank. Wf. Anna; ch. Alphan F., John F. P. O. Crofton. O. 170 ac., sec. 25. (26.)

Thunker, Joe. Wf. Mary; ch. Irma, Virgil. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 28. (30.) Owner, Elizabeth Kemper.

Thunker, Wm. Wf. Elizabeth; ch. Willie, Alma, Raymond, Angela Lucile, Arthur. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 28. (30.) Owner, Elizabeth Kemper.

Vosholz, Herbert. Wf. Margrata; ch. Helmut. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. R. 160 ac., sec. 22. (3.) Owner, Beverly Land Co.

Walter, A. W. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 160 ac., sec. 9; O. 120.44 ac., sec. 30 in Frankfort Prec. (17.)

Walter, Frank J. Wf. Arley M.; ch. Frank L. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 160 ac., sec. 9. (17.)

Walter, Geo. L. Wf. Anna M.; ch. Liddy, Clara L. P. O. Crofton, R. 2. O. 160 ac., sec. 21; O. 79.50 ac., sec. 9. (31.)

Walter, Joe V. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. R. 320 ac., sec. 16. (26.) Owners, Klotilda and J. M. Walter Estate.

Walter, Krotflda. Ch. Fannie, Victor, George, Joe. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 160 ac., sec. 16. (35.)

Walter, Victor. Wf. Agatha. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 79.50 ac., sec. 9, and in Frankfort Prec., O. 120.44 ac., sec. 30. (35.)

West, W. D. Wf. Josie; ch. Mabel, Vera, Ed, Viola, Guy, Lester, May, Loran. P. O. Crofton, R. @. R. 160 ac., sec. 2; R. 162.37 ac., sec. 1 (2.) Owner, Geo. M. Bly.

Willenbring, Henry, Wf. Mary; P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O 160 ac., sec. 13. (18.) Breeder of Short Horn Cattle.

Zart, Herman. Wf. Rose; ch. Herman, Emiel, Harold. P. O. Crofton, R. 3. O. 365.83 ac., sec. 6. (30.)