Samuel Reeson

West Point,Neb., Sept. 28. – Samuel Reeson, one of the early pioneers of Cuming County, died at the home of his son, Walter Reeson, and was buried by the side of his wife in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Mr. Reeson was in his eighty-fourth year, and was the father of thirteen children, of whom ten survive. He was a typical pioneer citizen, active and industrious, and performed a notable part in the upbuilding of Cuming County and this portion of Nebraska. He was a native of Yorkshire, England, coming toAmerica at the age of 16. Some years ago he retired from active life at that time being the owner of one of the largest bodies of fine farm land in the county. Funeral services were held from the Grace Lutheran Church, the Rev. L. J. Powell, pastor, officiating.

Omaha World Herald –29 Sept. 1918
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Rosalie Kafka 

Rosalie, the good wife of John Kafka, of Logan township, Cuming County, died suddenly at her home while washing dishes. She was apparently in perfect health up to the hour of her death.

Enterprise –19 June 1897

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Felix Gallagher

West Point – Felix Gallagher, 93, one of the oldest pioneers of Cuming County, died at the family home here Friday. He lived on a farm northeast of the city for many years until a decade ago, when he retired and moved here. He was a native of Ireland.

Omaha World Herald –23 Oct. 1921

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Mrs. Barbara Schuth

West Point – Mrs. Barbara Schuth, one of the first to settle in Cuming County, died Thursday at her home near here, after a short illness.

 Omaha World Herald –11 Sept. 1921

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John Kloke

John Kloke, 78 years old and former county treasurer of Cuming County, Nebraska, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Woods in Benson. A complication of diseases is given as the cause of death. Besides Mrs. Woods, two other daughters and three sons survive. Mr. Kloke was a brother of R. F. Kloke of Omaha. Two sisters and two brothers survive. Burial will be in West Point, Neb., this morning.

 Omaha World Herald –13 Jan. 1916

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Mrs. Caroline Sass

West Point, Neb., Sept. 21. – One of the oldest pioneer women in Cuming County, Mrs. Caroline Sass, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. J. Thompson – at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Sass came to Cuming County in the year 1868. She and her late husband, John Sass, were among the most noted of the home builders of Cuming County. She was the mother of fourteen children, of whom eleven survive. Funeral services were held at Grace Lutheran Church, the Rev. L. J. Powell, pastor, officiating.

Omaha World Herald –22 Sept. 1918

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