BENJAMIN WAGONER MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Webster County, Nebraska =============================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Pauline A. Wagoner, 64 North Park Road, La Grange, IL 60525-5938, pudwag@aol.com Census taken: August 2000 ================================================================================= The Benjamin Wagoner Memorial Cemetery, Lot 1 NE4 Sec 28-1-10, is located on the original homestead 4 miles south and 3 1/2 miles east of Red Cloud. Benjamin Wagoner, wife Catharine Fouts, and nine of their ten children (eldest son John stayed to work off some debts, came the following year)left Clinton Co IN 23 Sept. 1869. Benjamin, sons Daniel and Noah and son-in-law, Edwin Mohler homesteaded in Webster Co. NE; sons John, David and Joseph a few miles south just over the line in Kansas. Benjamin died 27 Aug. 1880 and was buried in the northeast corner of his homestead. A few days later, a grandson, the infant son of Ed and Sarah Mohler was buried there. On 31 July 1882, the widow, Catharine Fouts Wagoner deeded 2 1/2 acres in the northeast corner of the homestead for a cemetery for the benefit of the community at large and the religious people known as Brethren or German Baptists for the purpose of a free burial ground. Through the years Noahs journal records many burials, for some he helped dig the grave or helped make the coffin. And at some he officiated. An entry for Fri. Oct. 21 1887 says Johns came and we pulled grass from graves and Joseph and I burned off the cemetery in the evening. Sat. 22 John came and we staked off cemetery p.m. The first trustees were Edwin Mohler, Henry C. Wolfe and James McCartney. In 1929, on 30 August. succeeding trustees, Ira B. Wagoner, Frank Lippincott and Charles Ailes gave a Warranty deed of this same property to the Benjamin Wagoner Memorial Association of Webster county for the purpose of continuing the control and uses of this same ground for cemetery purposes. For some years, through the efforts of Laban Wagoner, Leonard Barnes and others, the cemeteries of Webster county were taken care of through the Webster County Cemetery Board. That board found it increasingly difficult to finance the maintenance of the many cemeteries in the county and while continuing their support, encouraged efforts for as many as possible to become self-supporting. On 03 Oct. 1983, Leonard Barnes, Elizabeth Wagoner Rudd, Pauline and Daniel Wagoner met at the Wagoner Cemetery for the purpose of discussing the future care of the cemetery. On 10 Oct they met with the Webster County Cemetery Board and it was decided to raise funds and officially reorganize the Wagoner Cemetery Board and Association. Michael Offner set up a set of by-laws for us and an organizational meeting was held 29 May 1984. The Articles of Association were adopted and trustees elected to wit: President Daniel Wagoner, Vice President Elizabeth Rudd, Treasurer Kay Goll, Clerk to the Trustees Esther Emmons. A record of the meeting, the Articles of Association and an Affidavit of Publication were certified and recorded with the Webster County Clerk Funds were raised and put into a certificate of deposit with the interest being sufficient for three mowings per year. Much of the maintenance was done by by the board members and others, tree trimming, clearing out undesirable growth around the edge, planting new trees, putting in trash barrels,etc The tombstones have all been read and recorded. On 18 May 1991 a Nebraska State Historical plaque was placed at the cemetery. This was the culmination of more than a years effort by Esther Wagoner Emmons and the cemetery association during which they had the cemetery approved and designated as a historical site, raised the funds and set the sign in place. We have lost three of the original trustees, Elizabeth Rudd, Esther Emmons and Daniel Wagoner, all of whom are resting in the cemetery on the hill. The present Trustees are President Linda Wagoner Lygrisse, Vice President LaVaughn Richards, Treasurer Kay Wagoner Goll, Clerk to the Trustees Daniel Lygrisse, Superintendent of Mowing Dallas Rudd. Lot 1 RUDD-- Elizabeth b July 6, 1917 d June 28, 1995 married 03 Nov 1942 (spouse still living) on back of stone, our daughter, LaVaughn Annette Lot 2 EMMONS--Esther Lydia Wagoner 06 May 1920-05 Apr 1996 (ashes interred 24 May 1998) May 24, 1998) (spouse still living) married 17 Aug 1938 on back of stone Our Children Sue Kathryn Joseph Wagoner Lot 3 WAGONER-- Pauline Allen 05 May 1917 (still living) married 05 April 1936 Daniel Wichmann 23 Jan 1916-19 Jan 1998 (ashes interred 24 May 1998) May 1998) on back of stone Our Children Linda Lou Stephen Allen Thomas Wichmann John Daniel James Ira Lot 8 HICKS (homemade cement marker)(he was killed 03 July 1871, reinterred here 16 Jan 1884 (He was Webwster Co's first murder victim. He was buried on his homestead. Noah Wagoner bought the preemption from his widow and got permission from the coroner to move the body to the cemetery) here 16 Jan 1884) Lot 9 WAGONER-- Paul R. Infant son of J.E. & C.H. Wagoner 1919 WAGONER--In Memory of Jesse E. Wagoner 1882-1961 (buried in Bremerton, WA) WAGONER--Anna Ruth wife of J. E. Wagoner 1884-1914 WAGONER--Rev. Noah B. 1851-1938 WAGONER--Lydia 1861-1949 They rest from their labours. Their works do follow them. Lot 10 WAGONER--In Memory of Bertha Wichmann Wagoner 1883-1933 (buried in Guide Rock Cem) WAGONER--In Memory of Rev. Ira B. Wagoner 1883-1965 WAGONER--In Memory of Ruth Mary Wagoner 1889-1967 Lot 11 LIPPINCOTT--William J. 1855-1928 LIPPINCOTT--Julia 1861-1945 Lot 13 HASTY--Alice Marie Jan. 6, 1933 LOT 17 WAGONER--John Allen Jan. 27, 1914 April 16, 1998 In Loving Memory; interred Hugoton, KS HUBBARD--Marguerite Ruth Aug 4, 1906 Jan. 30, 2000 In Loving Memory (children of Jesse & Anna Ruth Wagoner) interred Hugoton, KS LOT 18 McNUTT--James 1846-1904 McNUTT--Aunt Lou (this is Louisa b 1848 wife of James)(homemade cement marker) Lot 19 ADAMS--Hobart 1917-1982 ADAMS--dedicated to the Memory of Gustav A. Adams 1860-1924 ADAMS--Edith M. 1879-1955 ADAMS--John 1910-1952 KAMINSKY--Phyllis Gertrude Aug 17, 1925-Aug 18, 1925 Lot 20 FOUTS--David April 11, 1833 July 31, 1906 Lot 21 WATT--Benjamin F. 1874-1939 WATT--Elizabeth 1874-1929 Lot 22 SHIPMAN--Nora M. Mother Nov. 20, 1882 Oct. 14, 1940 SHIPMAN--Sherman Father Mar. 4, 1878 Nov. 14, 1959 SMITH--J.J. (homemade cement marker) Lot 24 HARTMAN--infant daughter of Claude & Lela June 5, 1949 (homemade cement marker) Lot 25 SHELDON--Alfred J. Sept. 24, 1850 Sept. 22, 1897 at rest YOUNG--Ida C. 1865-1945 WAGONER--(living) (living) (living) son David Edward 1945-1972 Lot 26 WAGONER--Mary G. Mar. 23, 1895 Sept. 14, 1971 WAGONER--Laban A. Sept. 9, 1895 Dec. 22, 1986 Lot 27 MOHLER--Infant son of E. & S. Mohler died Sept. 7, 1880 MOHLER--Edwin 1849-1908 MOHLER--Sarah his wife 1859-1928 Lot 29 HOUCHIN--G.W. May 27, 1830 July 17, 1907 HOUCHIN--Eliza, his wife 1835-1910 HOUCHIN--James 1853-1934 Lot 30 SHIPMAN--Alfred James, son of A.W.& S. Shipman March 7, 1908 April 19, 1909 SHIPMAN--Susie Sept. 13, 1881 June 2, 1959 SHIPMAN--Arthur W. Jan.11, 1874 Aug. 11, 1954 The Lord is My Shepherd SHIPMAN--Aletha E. 1904-1962 SHIPMAN--Ruth I. 1918-1964 Lot 31 SHIPMAN--James J. 1838-1926 Father Co. B 99 Reg. Indiana Vol. Inft. SHIPMAN--Anna M. 1847-1931 Mother SHIPMAN--Ernest E. 1872-1947 SHIPMAN--Ella M. 1878-1968 Lot 32 AMACK--Luella M. 1887-1973 AMACK--Lloyd H. 1886-1946 Lot 33 WAGONER--Anna 1857-1906 Footstone Mother WAGONER--John S. 1847-1913 Footstone Father LONG--Lena M. 1890-1950 Footstone Mother LONG--Elmer L. 1890-1968 Footstone Father In My Fathers House are Many Mansions Lot 34 WAGONER--Lori Ellyn Our Darling daughter Aug. 1970 age 17 days WAGONER--Angela Kay Our Darling daughter Nov. 4, 1971 age 1 day WAGONER--Vyonne K. Oct. 9, 1929 Aug. 15, 1983 WAGONER--Kenneth F. Dec. 17, 1922 Dec. 19, 1983 Lot 35 YOUNG--Elder James S. died May 5, 1887 age 68 yrs (homemade cement marker made by Dan Wagoner 1992) Lot 35 S 1/2 McCARTNEY--Blanche 1882-1969 n Loving Memory McCARTNEY--Dora 1878-1959 Lot 36 KING--Infants of F.S. & Mabel died June 24, 1892 Lot 37 KING--Carrie May 24, 1872 Apr. 10, 1907 Blessed are they that die in the Lord Lot 38 KING--Alma J. Sept. 24, 1840 Oct. 7, 1899 KING--G.H. 1834-1918 (homemde cement marker) Lot 41 WAGONER--Joseph B. 1857-1912 WAGONER--Catharine died Sept. 9, 1893 aged 69 yrs 7m 20 days WAGONER--Benjamin died Aug. 27, 1880 aged 61 yrs 6m 15 days WAGONER--Anna 1865-1923 WAGONER--Danl F. died Oct. 14, 1882 aged 33 yrs & 7m Lot 42 WAGONER--Daniel F. son of D.F.& I.M. Mar.2, 1883-- lost July 28, 1884 remains found Oct. 15, 1884 WAGONER--Edith G. died July 23, 1893 aged 12 yrs 7 mos 18 days Lot 43 McCARTNEY--Willie S. 1871-1883 McCARTNEY--Laura M. 1880-1881 McCARTNEY--James 1841-1906 McCARTNEY--Catherine 1847-1930 JOHNSTON--Sara 1813-1891 Lot 44 AMACK--Infant daughter of James & Mary Amack died May 21, 1884 AMACK--James Born Jan. 6, 1846 Died Mar. 23, 1901 AMACK--Mary Ann Mar. 25, 1847 Jan. 5, 1914 PARRISH--Thomas C. Nov. 27, 1861 May 20, 1949 Lot 45 SMITH--Estella 1884 SMITH--daughter of Fred Smith Oct. 9, 1909 Dec. 6, 1909 (homemade cement marker) Lot 46 WHITE--Thomas F. died June 19, 1886 aged 33 yrs 1 m 3 days Gone But Not Forgotten WHITE--Catherine B. May 8, 1829 Apr. 10, 1909 n Memory of Our Mother Lot 47 WHITE--Matie July 8, 1885 Aug. 16, 1886 Dau of A.J.& R.A. Lot 48 S.P.FOX 6 ch (homemade cement marker) Lot 49 ABRAMES--Susannah wife of James Abrames Apr. 13, 1814 Dec. 18, 1892 WOLF--Infant son of H.C. & M. died Mar. 4, 1881 WOLF--Susannah daughter of H.C. & M. Wolf died Aug. 4, 1881 11 yrs 7 m 1 da WOLF--Ida J. daughter of H.C. & M. died Feb. 7, 1885 aged 2 yrs 7 m 25 d Lot 50 WOLF--H.C. Sept 25, 1844 Jan. 12, 1933 WOLF--Maria his wife May 25, 1850 Sept. 1, 1908 Lot 51 HERRICK--James Eli Nov. 24, 1880 Apr. 10, 1883 HERRICK--Charles Ralph Feb. 28, 1853 Apr. 8, 1889 Lot 52 THROCKMORTON--Elizabeth died Apr. 22, 1885 aged 61 yrs 6 m THROCKMORTON--Charles Feb. 27, 1860 June 13, 1907 Lot 53 CANFIELD--Frank died July 13, 1888 age 21 yrs 1 m 11 ds (Noah wrote in his diary 1887) WOLFE--Mildred dau Wm. & May Wolfe died Sept. 11, 1897 aged 8 yrs 6 m 26 ds Lot 54 SANDERSON--Charlie O. died May 28, 1889 aged 20 ys 10 m 4 ds SANDERSON--H. Co. B 138 Ill Inf Lot 55 FOX--Katie L. died Apr. 29, 1890 aged 27 ys 2 m 17 ds FOX--John born Apr. 5, 1829 died Feb. 17, 1905 FOX--Laura Delia Aug. 10, 1835 Sept. 1, 1922 Lot 56 AMACK--Little Mabel J. dau of G. & F.E. born Apr. 4, 1893 died Apr. 27, 1893 Lot 57 Wm RICHARDSON Ch (homemade cement marker) Lot 58 MEFFORD--Albert 1872-1958 MEFFORD--James M. 1849-1939 MEFFORD--Mary H. his wife 1850-1922 MEFFORD--Clara dau of J.M. & M. died June 24, 1888 age 3 days Lot 59 MEFFORD--A.J. Dec. 31, 1853 July 12, 1916 MEFFORD--Virgil 1914-1971 HASSELTINE (homemade cement marker) Lot 60 Frank DAUGHTERY children (homemade cement marker) Lot 61 SKAGGS--Ethel M. dau R.L.& A. died May 4, 1895 age 4m 2 wk 2 ds L.S. SKAGGS children (homemade cement marker) Lot 62 MUNGER--Nora E. Our baby dau L.C. & O.M. born Apr. 8, 1893 died May 10, 1893 MUNGER--Ollie May Sept. 13, 1870 Nov. 6, 1905 Mother MUNGER--Leonard C. Aug. 25, 1868 Nov. 26, 1945 Father Lot 64 AMACK--C.E. 1872-1934 AMACK--Charles E. 1872-1934 AMACK--Mary Frances 1875-1965 AMACK--Ernest T. !904-1956 Lot 65 W.M.COLLINS children (homemade cement marker) Lot 67 Thos. DOW (homemade cement marker) Lot 68 WOLFE--Henry son of Ira & Cora June 5 Sept, 1899 Ira WOLFE children (homemade cement marker) Lot 69 AMACK--Frank 1876-1933 Father AMACK--Clara 1875-1964 Mother Lot 70 FORDICE-- Lot 71 AILES--Louisa E. born Dec. 7, 1849 died Jan. 3, 1924 Mother AILES--Fletcher W. born May 12, 1835 died Jan. 12, 1899 Father Lot 72 STERNER--Christian died Apr. 2, 1894 age 1 yr 5 m Lot 73 CAMPBELL--Faye Alice 1896-1922 MOULTON--George W. 1858-1947 MOULTON--Emma J. 1866-1939 MOULTON--Theodore Mar. 30, 1888 Jan. 7, 1920 MOULTON-- Mae born 22 Dec 1893 d 18 Feb 1991 Lot 74 BLAIR--Mary A. 1849-1922 BLAIR--W.L. 1849-1915 Lot 75 SHIDLER--Duane 1935-1956 SHIDLER--Ruth E. dau of G. & A.E. Oct. 3, 1906 Aug. 28, 1907 SHIDLER--Elcie A. 1873-1945 SHIDLER--Grant 1874-1943 SHIDLER--Lucille L. 1905-1940 Lot 76 SMITH--Lucy Carter Sept. 29, 1847 Feb. 8, 1916 CARTER--Dorothy May 24, 1908 CARTER--Stella Feb. 24, 1903 Feb. 25, 1926 Lot 77 SMITH--Lilbern C. Dec. 3, 1887 Oct. 7, 1947 SMITH--Leora Mae Aig. 25, 1909 Nov.22, 1914 SMITH--Sarah A. 1868-1923 Lot 78 FISHER--Katie wife of W.H. Apr. 11, 1880 Mar. 7, 1909 FISHER--Wm. H. 1870-1923 Lot 79 SMITH--Winifred 1891-1979 (funeral home marker in cement) SMITH--Morton Oct. 4, 1888 Oct. 6, 1975 AILES--Pearl 1872-1949 AILES--Frank 1867-1966 Lot 80 AILES--Mayo M. Oct. 22, 1876 Mar. 3, 1932 AILES--Charles Aug. 17, 1871 July 6, 1951 Lot 83 THOMPSON--Clifford R. May 25, 1920 Sept. 15, 1934 T.A.THOMPSON child (homemade cement marker) Lot 87 Frank TAYLORs son (homemade cement marker) Lot 88 Child of K. AILES (homemade cement marker) Lot 96 Child of C. 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