Son of Marilla Griffin Goodenow (b.~1822 NY, d.~1844 IA)
M.B. GOODENOW, EARLY SETTLER, DIED SATURDAY
Prominent Citizen of Loup Valley Succumbs to Lung Congestion; Funeral held Monday.
Melville B. Goodenow, 86, a resident of the Loup Valley since 1872, passed away at his farm home six miles north of Elyria early last Saturday, death being caused by congestion of his lungs. The trouble developed last week while Mr. Goodenow was attending the national G.A.R. encampment at Denver.
Funeral services for the aged settler were held at 2 p.m. Monday from the home and interment was in Ord cemetery. Rev. Houser, pastor of the Burwell Congregational church had charge of he services, and the Ord and Burwell Masons gave the beautiful Masonic Burial service. Mr. Goodenow also was buried with military honors, as he was a member of the G.A.R. having served his country in a New York regiment during the Civil war.
Pallbearers Monday were Herman Grunkemeyer, F.A. Johnson, RP. Oliver, Tom Banks and Bert Cram, all friends of the deceased for several decades. Music was furnished by a quartet from the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Goodenow was born at French Mountain N.Y., on March 11, 1844. Four years later he went with his parents to Iowa and lived there for many years. In 1861 he enlisted with a New York regiment and served until discharged in 1866, when he was married to Miss Coffin and in 1871 they came to Nebraska to live, moving to the Loup valley in 1872.
Many legends of early pioneer life in North Loup country are built up around Mr. Goodenow. For an entire season he was the outstanding BROI Y L Y L Y LL outermost settler between the present site of Ord and the Black Hills. He went through the periods of Indian trouble, grasshoppers and drouths, undergoing many hardships, but survived and became successful as a farmer and as a banker. At the time of his death he was president of the Protective Savings & Loan association of Ord. And a director in the First National Bank.
Besides his wife, two daughters survive. Miss Maude Goodenow and Mrs. Irene Kennedy, who lives in Whitten S.D. Another daughter and son preceded their father in death.
In Mr. Goodenow's death the Loup valley loses a good citizen and people of Goodenow vicinity lose a good neighbor. Known to most people who live in the territory from Taylor to Grand Island, hundreds of acquaintances and friends will extend sincerest sympathy to Mrs. Goodenow and her daughters in the loss of their honored husband and father.
The Ord Quiz - Thur, Oct 4 1928, Pg l, Col 7
Provided by contributor Kathy Burr
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Served with Co. I of the 12th Infantry in Civil War per list of veteran burials in Nebraska.
M.B. GOODENOW, EARLY SETTLER, DIED SATURDAY
Prominent Citizen of Loup Valley Succumbs to Lung Congestion; Funeral held Monday.
Melville B. Goodenow, 86, a resident of the Loup Valley since 1872, passed away at his farm home six miles north of Elyria early last Saturday, death being caused by congestion of his lungs. The trouble developed last week while Mr. Goodenow was attending the national G.A.R. encampment at Denver.
Funeral services for the aged settler were held at 2 p.m. Monday from the home and interment was in Ord cemetery. Rev. Houser, pastor of the Burwell Congregational church had charge of he services, and the Ord and Burwell Masons gave the beautiful Masonic Burial service. Mr. Goodenow also was buried with military honors, as he was a member of the G.A.R. having served his country in a New York regiment during the Civil war.
Pallbearers Monday were Herman Grunkemeyer, F.A. Johnson, RP. Oliver, Tom Banks and Bert Cram, all friends of the deceased for several decades. Music was furnished by a quartet from the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Goodenow was born at French Mountain N.Y., on March 11, 1844. Four years later he went with his parents to Iowa and lived there for many years. In 1861 he enlisted with a New York regiment and served until discharged in 1866, when he was married to Miss Coffin and in 1871 they came to Nebraska to live, moving to the Loup valley in 1872.
Many legends of early pioneer life in North Loup country are built up around Mr. Goodenow. For an entire season he was the outstanding BROI Y L Y L Y LL outermost settler between the present site of Ord and the Black Hills. He went through the periods of Indian trouble, grasshoppers and drouths, undergoing many hardships, but survived and became successful as a farmer and as a banker. At the time of his death he was president of the Protective Savings & Loan association of Ord. And a director in the First National Bank.
Besides his wife, two daughters survive. Miss Maude Goodenow and Mrs. Irene Kennedy, who lives in Whitten S.D. Another daughter and son preceded their father in death.
In Mr. Goodenow's death the Loup valley loses a good citizen and people of Goodenow vicinity lose a good neighbor. Known to most people who live in the territory from Taylor to Grand Island, hundreds of acquaintances and friends will extend sincerest sympathy to Mrs. Goodenow and her daughters in the loss of their honored husband and father.
The Ord Quiz - Thur, Oct 4 1928, Pg l, Col 7
Provided by contributor Kathy Burr
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Served with Co. I of the 12th Infantry in Civil War per list of veteran burials in Nebraska.
Son of Marilla Griffin Goodenow (b.~1822 NY, d.~1844 IA)
M.B. GOODENOW, EARLY SETTLER, DIED SATURDAY
Prominent Citizen of Loup Valley Succumbs to Lung Congestion; Funeral held Monday.
Melville B. Goodenow, 86, a resident of the Loup Valley since 1872, passed away at his farm home six miles north of Elyria early last Saturday, death being caused by congestion of his lungs. The trouble developed last week while Mr. Goodenow was attending the national G.A.R. encampment at Denver.
Funeral services for the aged settler were held at 2 p.m. Monday from the home and interment was in Ord cemetery. Rev. Houser, pastor of the Burwell Congregational church had charge of he services, and the Ord and Burwell Masons gave the beautiful Masonic Burial service. Mr. Goodenow also was buried with military honors, as he was a member of the G.A.R. having served his country in a New York regiment during the Civil war.
Pallbearers Monday were Herman Grunkemeyer, F.A. Johnson, RP. Oliver, Tom Banks and Bert Cram, all friends of the deceased for several decades. Music was furnished by a quartet from the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Goodenow was born at French Mountain N.Y., on March 11, 1844. Four years later he went with his parents to Iowa and lived there for many years. In 1861 he enlisted with a New York regiment and served until discharged in 1866, when he was married to Miss Coffin and in 1871 they came to Nebraska to live, moving to the Loup valley in 1872.
Many legends of early pioneer life in North Loup country are built up around Mr. Goodenow. For an entire season he was the outstanding BROI Y L Y L Y LL outermost settler between the present site of Ord and the Black Hills. He went through the periods of Indian trouble, grasshoppers and drouths, undergoing many hardships, but survived and became successful as a farmer and as a banker. At the time of his death he was president of the Protective Savings & Loan association of Ord. And a director in the First National Bank.
Besides his wife, two daughters survive. Miss Maude Goodenow and Mrs. Irene Kennedy, who lives in Whitten S.D. Another daughter and son preceded their father in death.
In Mr. Goodenow's death the Loup valley loses a good citizen and people of Goodenow vicinity lose a good neighbor. Known to most people who live in the territory from Taylor to Grand Island, hundreds of acquaintances and friends will extend sincerest sympathy to Mrs. Goodenow and her daughters in the loss of their honored husband and father.
The Ord Quiz - Thur, Oct 4 1928, Pg l, Col 7
Provided by contributor Kathy Burr
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Served with Co. I of the 12th Infantry in Civil War per list of veteran burials in Nebraska.
M.B. GOODENOW, EARLY SETTLER, DIED SATURDAY
Prominent Citizen of Loup Valley Succumbs to Lung Congestion; Funeral held Monday.
Melville B. Goodenow, 86, a resident of the Loup Valley since 1872, passed away at his farm home six miles north of Elyria early last Saturday, death being caused by congestion of his lungs. The trouble developed last week while Mr. Goodenow was attending the national G.A.R. encampment at Denver.
Funeral services for the aged settler were held at 2 p.m. Monday from the home and interment was in Ord cemetery. Rev. Houser, pastor of the Burwell Congregational church had charge of he services, and the Ord and Burwell Masons gave the beautiful Masonic Burial service. Mr. Goodenow also was buried with military honors, as he was a member of the G.A.R. having served his country in a New York regiment during the Civil war.
Pallbearers Monday were Herman Grunkemeyer, F.A. Johnson, RP. Oliver, Tom Banks and Bert Cram, all friends of the deceased for several decades. Music was furnished by a quartet from the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Goodenow was born at French Mountain N.Y., on March 11, 1844. Four years later he went with his parents to Iowa and lived there for many years. In 1861 he enlisted with a New York regiment and served until discharged in 1866, when he was married to Miss Coffin and in 1871 they came to Nebraska to live, moving to the Loup valley in 1872.
Many legends of early pioneer life in North Loup country are built up around Mr. Goodenow. For an entire season he was the outstanding BROI Y L Y L Y LL outermost settler between the present site of Ord and the Black Hills. He went through the periods of Indian trouble, grasshoppers and drouths, undergoing many hardships, but survived and became successful as a farmer and as a banker. At the time of his death he was president of the Protective Savings & Loan association of Ord. And a director in the First National Bank.
Besides his wife, two daughters survive. Miss Maude Goodenow and Mrs. Irene Kennedy, who lives in Whitten S.D. Another daughter and son preceded their father in death.
In Mr. Goodenow's death the Loup valley loses a good citizen and people of Goodenow vicinity lose a good neighbor. Known to most people who live in the territory from Taylor to Grand Island, hundreds of acquaintances and friends will extend sincerest sympathy to Mrs. Goodenow and her daughters in the loss of their honored husband and father.
The Ord Quiz - Thur, Oct 4 1928, Pg l, Col 7
Provided by contributor Kathy Burr
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Served with Co. I of the 12th Infantry in Civil War per list of veteran burials in Nebraska.
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