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Biography of George E. Dye

A Biographical and genealogical history of southeastern Nebraska

George E. Dye, born August 6, 1840, in Yates County, New York, was a farmer and merchant in Auburn, Nebraska. His father, William Dye, was a Baptist minister born around 1803 in Madison County, New York, and died in 1865 in Madison, Wisconsin. William’s father, John Dye, originated from Rhode Island and died in New York circa 1843. George served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and in 1869, he moved to Nebraska. In 1866, he married Mary E. Grant, and they had five children. George was active in the Grand Army of the Republic and various local organizations.

Biography of Henry Harmon

Henry Harmon, born February 4, 1823, in East Tennessee, was a retired farmer residing in Auburn, Nebraska. Moving to Illinois in 1828, he assisted his gunsmith father, Nathan Harmon, before marrying Margaret Handley in 1849. The couple initially farmed in Missouri, then relocated to Nemaha County, Nebraska, in 1855. There, they established a homestead and eventually owned extensive farmland. Harmon faced health challenges in later years, including the loss of his leg, yet remained active and devoted to his family and community. A Democrat, he held various township offices and was a member of the Christian church.

Biography of George L. Lore

George L. Lore, born October 25, 1869, in South Fork Township, Pawnee County, Nebraska, served as the county clerk since his election in 1901. Raised locally, Lore attended Iowa Normal College before spending ten years in DuBois, Nebraska. He moved to Pawnee City upon his election. Active in local politics, he was noted for his diligent and capable service. Lore married Katherine Atkinson, with whom he had two children, Eugene A. and Mildred T. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Methodist Church, embodying the best interests of Pawnee County.

Biography of Dr. Charles F. Stewart

Dr. Charles F. Stewart, born August 28, 1832, in Switzerland County, Indiana, is Nebraska’s longest-serving physician, active since 1857. He moved to Nemaha County in the Nebraska Territory, where he built a distinguished career. Dr. Stewart served as an acting assistant surgeon during the Civil War and was superintendent of the Nebraska Hospital for the Insane. He spent seven years on the state board of health and over twenty years as a U.S. examining surgeon for pensions. Despite his age, Dr. Stewart remained actively engaged in his medical practice past 1900.

Biography of Robert Wilkinson Furnas

Robert Wilkinson Furnas, born May 5, 1824, in Miami County, Ohio, was a distinguished figure in Nebraska’s history. Orphaned by cholera in 1832, he was raised by his grandfather. Furnas apprenticed in tinsmithing and printing before venturing into publishing, founding the Nebraska Advertiser in 1856. A Civil War veteran, he organized Indian regiments and served in key battles. Post-war, he engaged in politics, agriculture, and education, becoming Nebraska’s governor in 1872. Married to Mary E. McComas, they had eight children. Furnas contributed significantly to state agriculture, education, and veterans’ affairs.

Biography of John C. Haddan of Wymore

John C. Haddan, born on July 15, 1840, in Putnam County, Indiana, was a Civil War veteran and prominent resident of Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska. He enlisted in August 1861 in the 27th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged in February 1863. Haddan participated in key battles including Winchester and Cedar Mountain. He moved to Nebraska in 1872 after living in Iowa. Married to Mary I. Wymore, he became a notable local figure, owning multiple properties. Active in politics as a Republican, Haddan also served as past commander of Coleman Post No. 115, G.A.R.