George Perry ⁸ BIGELOW

15337.118 George Perry ⁸ BIGELOW, son of Joseph ⁷ (also known as John)( Noah ⁶ , Noah ⁵, Cornelius ⁴, Samuel ³, Samuel ², John¹) and Statira (____) BIGELOW, was born at Chautauqua County, NY on 04 November 1832. In Strawberry Point, Clayton County, IA on 04 November 1860, he married Mary A. Sargent. Mary was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, 20 Sept 1842. They next called Cass County, Iowa home from 1868 to 1870 when there residence was taken up at DeKalb County, Missouri. With his family he moved into King City, Missouri, in 1876 where they resided for a number of years. In 1888 they went to Saint Joseph, Missouri, living there four years then going to Creston, Iowa. The family first came to Nebraska in 1909 having charge of a confectionary store for one season in Fort Calhoun. In the fall of the same year, he left Calhoun and came to Blair.

Children of George and Mary A. (Smith) Bigelow:

15337.1181 Frank Smith Bigelow, b 10 Aug 1861 Strawberry Point, Clayton County, IA; d 14 Mar 1931 Blair, Washington County, Neb; m (1) 09 Nov 1883 Mrs. Sarah Alice “Sadie” (Huffman) Johnstone;
m (2) 01 Feb 1913 he was married to Miss Minnie Carter at Des Moines, Iowa b. ~1889 Iowa

15337.1182 Perry D. Bigelow, b 1863 IA; d __1881 ;

15337.1183 Harman Bigelow, b 1864 IA; d ___1890 ;

15337.1184 Mina Bigelow, b 04 July 1865 Clayton co, IA; d 29 May 1904 Creston, IA; m 16 Sept 1884 Charles Stough;

Sources:
Bigelow Society, The Bigelow Family Genealogy, Vol II, pg;
Correspondence between family descendant and Bigelow Society;
various censuses;
also info from Phyllis T. Koch, Eminence, KY; Mary Schoolcraft; and Sharon Ahrens, Winona, MN

Pilot Tribune
11 September 1912
Blair, NE
George P. Bigelow
In last week’s Tribune we mentioned the death of Mr. Geo. P. Bigelow which occurred Wednesday morning.
On the fourth of November 1832, George P. Bigelow first opened his wandering eyes to the realities of this world in Chautauqua County, New York. Here he grew to manhood.
In 1866, he game to Indiana, remaining only a year, afterwards locating in Clayton County, Iowa.
At Strawberry Point, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Smith on November 4, 1860.
They next called Cass County, Iowa home from 1868 to 1870 when there residence was taken up at DeKalb County, Missouri. With his family he moved into King City, Missouri, in 1876 where they resided for a number of years. In 1888 they went to Saint Joseph, Missouri, living there four years then going to Creston, Iowa.
Mr. Bigelow first came to Nebraska in 1909 having charge of a confectionary store for one season in Fort Calhoun. In the fall of the same year, he left Calhoun and came to Blair.
The fourth of November, 1910, quite a celebration was held, the occasion being his seventy-eight birthday, golden wedding anniversary, and the birthday of their eldest great-grandchild Clifford Nemetz of this city.
Four children called Mr. Bigelow father, three sons and one daughter. Two of the sons, Perry D and Harman G. died in young manhood in the years of 1881 and 1890 respectively. The death of the only daughter, Mrs. Mina B. Stough, occurred in Creston, Iowa, in 1904.
George P. Bigelow is survived by his widow and one son, Frank S. of Blair, the district manager of the Woodman of the World, and grandchildren, Madame’s Erna Wolff, Mary Nemetz, Ethel Jones all of Blair, Jessie Bigelow of Lusk, Wyoming, and Attorney Dale P. Stough of Broken Bow. There are also six great-grandchildren.
This life that has passed away was a long eventful one, whose memory will live in the lives of the loved ones to mourn his loss.

Obituary #2
The Pilot
11 September 1912
George P. Bigelow died at the home of his son, Frank S., in this city last Wednesday, September 4th, after a long and painful illness. The funeral was held at the house last Thursday, Rev. A. E. Marsh officiating, and the remains taken to King City, Missouri for burial.
Mr. Bigelow was born in Chautauqua County, New York, November 4th 1832 and was therefore in his 80th year.
On November 4th, 1860, he was married to Miss Mary A. Smith at Strawberry Point, Iowa. In 1870 they moved to DeKalb County, Missouri, and later King City to give their children better school privileges. They moved to Fort Calhoun, in 1909 and to this city a few months later.
Four children were born to them, Harman G. and Perry D. died in 1881 and 1890 respectively; and an only daughter, Mrs. Mina B. Stough, died at Chester, Iowa in 1904. On November 4th 1810, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, Mr. Bigelow’s 78th birthday and the birthday of their oldest grandchild.
Mr. Bigelow is survived by his widow, one son, Frank S., a district manager of the W.O.W., and five grandchildren, Mrs. Erma Wolff, Mrs. Mary Nemetz, Mrs. Ethel Jones of this city, Jesse Bigelow of Lusk, Wyoming; and Dale B. Stough an attorney at Broken Bow, Nebraska, in partnership with Judge Dean, a former member of the state supreme court.

Obituary #3
Blair Democrat
12 September 1912
George P. Bigelow was born in Chautauqua County, New York, November 4, 1832, moved to Indiana in 1855, to Illinois one year later and located to Clayton County, Iowa in 1957.
On November 4, 1860, he was married to Miss Mary A. Smith at Strawberry Point, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow moved to Cass County, Iowa about 1869 and to DeKalb County in Missouri in 1870. After farming several years they moved into King City, Missouri, to give the children school advantages. In 1868 they moved to St. Joseph and in 1892to Creston, Iowa. In 1909 they moved to Washington County, living in Fort Calhoun for a few months then moving to Blair, where Mr. Bigelow died on September 4th 1912.
On November 4, 1910 this couple celebrated in Blair the 50th anniversary of their wedding, Mr. Bigelow’s 78th birthday, and the birthday of their eldest grandchild.
Mr. Bigelow is survived by his widow, one son, Frank S. Bigelow, district manager of Woodmen of the World, five grandchildren, Mrs. Erma Wolff, Mrs. Mary Nemetz, and Mrs. Ethel Jones of Blair; Jesse Bigelow of Lusk, Wyoming, and attorney Dale B. Stough of Broken Bow, Nebraska; and six great-grandchildren. Short funeral services were held last Thursday at the home of Frank Bigelow in this city, Rev. Marsh officiating. The remains were taken King City, Missouri for final resting.
~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

#1-Published in the August 24, 1927 Pilot, Blair, Nebraska
Mrs. Mary Ann Bigelow passed away at the home of her son, F. S. Bigelow at 1 o’clock Sunday morning of old age, she having been almost 85 years of age. Rev. Chas. D. Hering conducted a funeral service at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon and early Tuesday morning the body was taken to King City, Mo., for burial by the side of her husband whose death occurred here in 1912. Three sons and an only daughter are also buried there, Frank being the only survivor of a family of five children. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, Sept 20th, 1842. Her parents died and she was raised by her uncle, who brought her with him to Strawberry Point, Iowa, where she was married to George T. Bigelow. Their early married life was spent at King City, Mo., where Mr. Bigelow helped lay out the first cemetery and was a member of the board of trustees. There he picked out his lot and there he was buried with all his children but one. They removed to Creston, Iowa, coming to Blair in 1908 and making their home with their son, Frank. The funeral service in King City was held at the home of an old friend H. Danbury. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nemetz, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wolf and Dale P. Stough, of Lincoln, accompanied the body. Mrs. Bigelow was a member of the Episcopalian Church, also the W.R.C. There are three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

#2-Published in the August 25, 1927 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska
Mrs. Mary A. Bigelow, aged eighty-five years, mother of our townsman, F. S. Bigelow, passed away at the home of her son in this city at one o'clock Sunday morning of no special ailment. Old age the one enemy which no Human being can meet had taken her toll of a worthy life well spent in the service of others.
Mary A. Sargent was born at Bellville, Ontario, Sept. 20, 1842, and was married to George P. Bigelow Nov. 4, 1858. Of the family born to them only one son, F. S. Bigelow is left. Three grandchildren, Mrs. Erma Wulf, Mrs, Many Nemetz of this city, and Dale P. Stough of Lincoln and nine great-grandchildren are left to mourn the dearly departed one.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. Bigelow at three o'clock and the body was taken to Kings City, Mo., for many years her home, and a second service held at 3 o'clock in that city and interment was made in the King City Cemetery.

#3 Printed in the Thursday, August 25, 1927 Tribune, Blair, Nebraska
Mrs. Mary A. Bigelow was born at Belleville, Ontario, Canada September 20, 1842 and died at her home last Sunday following an illness of about three months duration. A short funeral service was held at the home on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning the body was taken to King City, Missouri, for burial. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, F. S. Bigelow, of this city.
~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

#1 March 19, 1931 - The Enterprise
FRANK SMITH BIGELOW
Frank Bigelow, well known and highly respected citizen of Blair, died suddenly at eight o’clock a.m. Saturday at his home in north Blair at the age of 69 years, 7 months and 4 days.
He had been about his usual duties on the day prior to his death, and in apparently normal health. When he awoke Saturday morning he complained of severe pains in his back, and Mrs. Bigelow asked him to remain in bed while she busied herself with her duties. On returning to him, she found him dead.
Deceased was born in Strawberry Point, Iowa August 10, 1861. He came to Blair forty three years ago, and has since then been a resident continually.
In the year 1883, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Sadie Huffman. To this union seven children were born, all of whom have passed on except two, Mrs. Ed Wolff and Mrs. Fred Nemetz, both of Blair. The mother of this family is still living in Blair. There are eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mr. Bigelow was the last of a family of five to pass on. A nephew, Dale Stough, resides in Lincoln, Neb.
In 1886 Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow moved from Missouri to Nebraska, which place has since been his home.
Deceased was always a good citizen, friend and neighbor. His work was never questioned, and among men he was held in high esteem. He took a great interest in civic affairs, and for a long term of years he has been identified with the city administration as councilman from his ward. In this capacity he served the city faithfully, and at all times in an honorable manner, looking always to the good of the city in the administration of his office.
He was a member of the W.O.W. and for twenty years held the office of Council Commander of his lodge; he also served as Grand Watchman for many years.
Feb. 1, 1913 he was married to Miss Minnie Carter at Des Moines, Iowa. Since then they have resided in Blair. Mrs. Bigelow survives him.
The news of his death came as a shock to the community, and from all sides sorrow was expressed. That he will be greatly missed in both civic and private life goes without saying. Always free to express his opinion is an honest. straight forward manner, his place will not be easily filled. The funeral services were held at the Christian church at two thirty p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Hargett officiating, and interment was made in the Blair cemetery. The Mayor and City Council, his colleagues in the administration of public affairs, attended the funeral in a body, thus expressing their sympathy to the sorrowing relatives who are left to mourn.

#2 Printed in the Thursday, March 19, 1931 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska

CITY COUNCILMAN IS STROKE VICTIM

F.S. BIGELOW BURIAL RITES HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Frank Smith Bigelow, city council man from the First Ward, was found dead at his home last Saturday morning. He had not been feeling good for a short time, but was apparently feeling improved Saturday early when Mrs. Bigelow set out to take care of the morning chores. Physicians stated that death was due to a stroke of apoplexy.

The deceased was born at Strawberry Point, Iowa, August 10, 1861, and 1883 was united in marriage to Mrs. Sadie Huffman. To this union seven children were born, only two of whom are living: Mrs. Ed Wulff and Mrs. Fred Nemetz of this city. The children preceding him in death are: Mina Bigelow, Mrs. Donald Jones, Jesse Bigelow, Bessie Bigelow and Adell Bigelow. The mother of this family lives in Blair. There are eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In 1886 Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow moved from Missouri to Nebraska and three years later they moved to Blair where they have since made their home.

Mr. Bigelow was an energetic man taking interest in various activities of life. In early life he farmed for a time but later became interested in the restaurant and hotel business, then in insurance, laundry, wholesale and retail feed and flour business. The death of Mr. Bigelow brought to a closing a very active career in the public affairs of the community. Mr. Bigelow served as a fireman, night watch, police judge and for numerous terms as a city council man. Last spring the citizens of the First Ward again expressed confidence in him by re-electing him as their representative on the city council. As councilman he was loyal to his constituents and everyone knew where he stood. He was a member of the order of Woodmen of the World and for twenty years held the office of council commander at his lodge; he also served as grand watchman for many years.

On February 1, 1913, Mr. Bigelow was married to Miss Minnie Carter at Des Moines, Iowa, and since that time they have resided in Blair.

Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, with Rev. A.J. Hargett officiating, after which interment was made in the Blair cemetery. His wife, Mrs. Minnie Bigelow, survives him.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

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