Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in wheeler county. The acrevalue wheeler county, ne plat map, sourced from the wheeler county, ne tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. Wheeler, longtime secretary of the nebraska state board of agriculture. Old historical city, county and state maps of nebraska. The first town to be located in wheeler county was cumminsville, named after frank cummins who homesteaded there in 1880. My great grandmother on my fathers and mothers side were wheelers, and so far as i know, not related. Wheeler county, nebraska simple english wikipedia, the. The wheeler county page is to help inform the public about notices and current events.
Wheeler county, nebraska simple english wikipedia, the free. Usa 1,015,348 nebraska 10,923 nebraska newspapers and obituaries 3,058 wheeler county newspapers and obituaries 6. It is the policy of the nebraska department of education not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or genetic information in its educational programs, admission policies, employment, or. In 1886 nine blocks were surveyed with the center block for the courthouse. The nebraska brand committee was created by the legislature in 1941 to inspect cattle and investigate missing andor stolen cattle. Including its history, the ashfall fossil beds, the schultz site, and more wilkins, sandra published by earth eyes travel guides 2012. View nebraska maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 93 counties in nebraska. Wheeler county is also aware that there is a lot of damage out there. It would be four years later, however, that the county would officially organize. The area offers beautiful scenery, clear rivers and lakes, good hunting and fishing, and some of. Clerk district court has divorce and court records from 1889. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free. Usa 1,015,348 nebraska 10,923 wheeler county 38 wheeler county newspapers and obituaries 6. Including its history, the ashfall fossil beds, the schultz site, and more.
In the nebraska license plate system, wheeler county is represented by the prefix 84 it had the eightyfourthlargest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922. The wheeler county community foundation fund was formed april 2004. Wheeler county is as rugged as any in oregon, with the terrain varying widely from deep river canyons edged in rimrock to high timbered mountains covered in pine and fir. The wheeler county historical society and museum an offsite link. The mission of the foundation is to perpetuate and enrich the quality of life in wheeler county and surrounding areas though the prudent investment and management of philanthropic donations. Bartlett and ericson are the two villages in the county. Wheeler county was founded on february 17, 1877 from unorganized area of the nebraska territory. Ericson wheeler county ericsons twostory depot, built 1888, became the first recorded conversion, conversion into a church, that is. Wheeler, long time secretary of the nebraska state board of agriculture. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 wheeler county, nebraska source. Thurston county, nebraska record dates edit edit source. Andreas history of the state of nebraska wheeler co. Wheeler county is part of nebraskas unique sandhill region. Genealogy search wheeler county, ne family history.
Cedar city now disbanded was the site of the first seat of government for the county, which covered an area of 48 miles west to east and 25 miles north to south. Nebraska maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully there is a collection of maps called the sanborn fire insurance maps, which can be found at the nebraska state historical society. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Biographical note william forester wheeler was born in brooklyn, iowa on november 8, 1858. The map, all associated data, and measurements are approximate and not to be used for any official purpose. Discover wheeler county like you have never seen it before. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. It was organized in 1881, following the establishment and rapid growth of the town of cumminsville, in anticipation of a union pacific railroad line through that town.
Wheeler county is on the eastern edge of the panhandle of texas, along the oklahoma border. Wheeler, a former commander of luke field on ford island who lost his life when his plane crashed during a demonstration exercise on july, 1921. Wheeler county outline map these antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Wheeler county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki. Wheeler county, nebraska article about wheeler county. Add or remove collections home history nebraska headquarters ranch in wheeler county, nebraska reference url. Wheeler, the county seat, is three miles northwest of the. No part of this book may be printed or published for commercial use. Buried away in nebraska courthouses and archives just about everywhere could be the aspirations and frustrations of the many nebraska citizens. Since the first two towns named as county seat had lasted only a few years, there was considerable contention over its actual construction. Find out information about wheeler county, nebraska. Wheeler county nebraska association of county officials. Wheeler county, ne birth, death, marriage, divorce records with a population of 886, wheeler county is the 10th least populated county in nebraska. Ne museums see listing for wheeler county historical society courthouse museum.
Wheeler county was named in honor of major daniel h. Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data. Local histories are available for wheeler county, nebraska genealogy. Pictures from the wheeler county historical museum. Genevafillmore county history geneva, ne official website.
Wheeler, a longtime secretary of the nebraska state board of agriculture. Lester fields sheffy, old mobeetiethe capital of the panhandle, west texas historical association year book 6 1930. Home history nebraska headquarters ranch in wheeler county, nebraska. Other municipal and nebraska state offices also maintain records that are useful for tracing lineage.
Its operating funds come solely from fees collected for brand recordings, brand inspections and registered feedlots and dairies. Discover the past of nebraska through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 150 years of growth. Genealogy records for wheeler county residents can sometimes be found in other counties. Wheeler county, nebraska public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Wheeler county, nebraska wheeler county education, geography, and history. Family history researching in wheeler county, nebraska. Including its history, the ashfall fossil beds, the schultz site, and more by sandra wilkins 20120802 on. Historical maps of nebraska are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. Soil productivity information is sourced from the web soil survey developed by the national cooperative soil survey and operated by the usda natural resources conservation service nrcs. Wheeler county court house, county clerk, bartlett, ne 68622 all marriages were recorded locally as soon as the county government formed write to the county courthouse. Wheeler county, nebraska wheeler county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi nebraska savezna drzava. The area offers beautiful scenery, clear rivers and lakes, good hunting and fishing, and some of the friendliest people in nebraska. The county seat of bartlett, ne, one of only two towns in the county, is home to the register of deeds and county clerk, the offices of which are combined and located at 301 3rd street in the county.
Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Thurston county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki. County courthouse edit edit source wheeler county courthouse 301 third street p. A post office was established at wheeler in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934. Whos who in nebraska, 1940wheeler county 1900 census partial ongoing transcription wheeler county negenweb archives older queries 1997 1999 2002. A narrative of the past with special emphasis upon the pioneer period of the countys history, and chronological presentation of its social, commercial, educational, religious, and civic development from the early days to the present time, and special analysis of its military and civil participation in the late world war. Andreas history of the state of nebraska 1882 wheeler county. We regret that we are unable to perform personal research. Wheeler county is part of nebraska s unique sandhill region. As all wheeler descendants know, wheeler is a common name.
Wheeler county history book committee, katie glasscock, chm. In the nebraska license plate system, wheeler county is represented by the prefix 84 it had the 84thlargest number of vehicles registered in the state when the license plate system was established in 1922. Wheeler county is a county located in the state of nebraska. It is also clear that william owned portions of land in nebraska as well as a. The former wheeler county courthouse in bartlett, nebraska was built in 1918. Wheeler county is situated a little northeast of the center of the state, and is in extent fortyeight miles from east to west and twentyfour miles north and south. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. My mother often spoke of this book and its being available at the new york public library.
Casde bartlett wheeler county virtual nebraska university of. Wheeler county is located in sunny north central oregon. Please stay home if possible here are a few photos and videos of damages of some of the roads. The county was formed in 1877 and later organized in 1881. Some of these may not be found at the county level. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler family in america. Join the wheeler county, ne mailing list or search the mailing list. It wasnt until i was in my late 20s over 30 years ago that i went and examined it. Wheeler county is situated a little northeast of the center of the state, and is in extent. Wheeler was originally called baird, but when it was discovered that another place called baird already existed, the town was renamed to avoid repetition. Including its history, the ashfall fossil beds, the schultz site, and more wilkins, sandra on. Major sheldon wheeler elementary school is situated on historic wheeler army airfield. Wheeler, a former commander of luke field on ford island who lost his life when his plane crashed during a.
Wheeler county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi nebraska. The town of bartlett, elected county seat in 1885, was named for ezra b. The genealogical and encyclopedic history of the wheeler. Usa 1,015,348 nebraska 10,923 nebraska newspapers and obituaries 3,058 wheeler county newspapers and obituaries 6 note. Wheeler county the handbook of texas online texas state. Headquarters ranch in wheeler county, nebraska history. For questions on displayed information contact wheeler county treasurer 308 6543236. It is bounded on the north by holt county, on the east by antelope and boone, on the south by greeley and valley, and on the west by the great extent of unorganized territory in. Wheeler county, nebraska free public records searches at black book online. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information.
Wheeler county genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in wheeler county, nebraska. He attended hastings college and worked as a farmer, banker, and rancher. Guide to wheeler county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Crop history information is sourced from the nass cropland data layer cdl. I have written a book, footprints west, which includes the history of john wheelers descendants. Researchers often fail to notice the great importance of wheeler county court, probate, and land records as a resource of family history and genealogy information. Wheeler county, ne birth, death, marriage, divorce records.
The history of wheeler county 18361986 taylor publishing co on. Wheeler county courthouse po box 127 bartlett, ne 68622 phone. Wheeler county is one of the 93 counties in nebraska. Old historical city, county and state maps of nebraska map geeks. Wheeler county is 575 square miles and was organized in 1877. Also there is a collection of about 500 plat books and county atlases from almost every nebraska county for the years of 1885 to around 1947. Currently the wheeler county seat is located in bartlett and also the county government website is wheelercounty. All assessment information was collected for the purpose of developing the annual property tax roll as provided for in chapter 77 of the nebraska revised statutes. Nance county marriage record book 3 includes the following. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section nebraska local histories. Statewide collections are found on the nebraska newspapers and obituaries page.
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