Posted by Ann Luedtka on July 04, 19101 at 22:58:43:
Seeking information on Thomas STUART, b 1834 Ireland, d 1927 NE & his parents, David STUART and JANE NORRIS (b Scotland). Jane was the daughter of ____ and Mary (Huey) Norris. David’s parents are unknown. The six children of David and Jane (Norris) Stuart were Thomas b 17 Dec 1834, Linda b ___, d Feb 1941, Emily, Matilda b ___ , d 1 Jul 1942, Lizzie b ___, d ___, m ___ McClister, and Mary b ___, d ____
Thomas was born 17 Dec 1834 in Alanbye, Coleraine, Derry, Ireland. (not sure of the correct order). There was an “Aunt Emily” who ran a bookstore in town, according to family history. (Not sure what town that refers to.) Thomas died 28 Oct 1927 in Central City, Merrick, NE, and was buried 29 Oct 1927 in Central City. A published history says that Thomas came to America at the age of 21.
Thomas m Agnes STEWART. The two children of Thomas and Agnes (Stewart) Stuart were Lizzie Carson and David. After Agnes’ death, Thomas m Mary Alethia Gezen {b 2 Sep 1853 and d 19 Jan 1920}
Dau. LIZZIE CARSON STUART, b 1875 NE, d 1948 NE. She m Edmond Thomas REEVES b 1867 KY, d 1957 NE. Their dau. Flora Jane REEVES was my grandma.
Information sought: When was David born? When were Thomas and Agnes married? When & where did Agnes die? Dates and parent for Mary HUEY NORRIS.
What is Alanbye - area, town , name of a house?
Thanks, any help will be appreciated. Please reply directly to aluedtka@jmbest.net