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Note N1946
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Rosier's parents were natives of England and of Normal ancestry. They removed from England with the Puritans becasue of religious persecution. It is difficult to trace events because records were not mandantory by the government and many times kept by the minister attending the event.
Family tradition of the remnants of the family at Gemen is that rosier and Elizabeth Van de Walle occupied the old Levering homestead at Gemena dn died there. Rosier's mother was from Wesel, near Holland.
jpatter gives birthplace as France.
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Note N1947
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Last residence was Kansas. SSN was 512-376-2931
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Note N1948
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Occupation was a stenographer at a creamry. About 50 people were boarding at that location.
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Note N1949
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She was a teacher, then a stenographer in Minneapolis. SSDI Index gives SS# as 512-36-2931.
Charles Leebrick and family of McDonald were summoned to Wayne, Neb., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Leebrick's mother, Mrs. O. C. Lewis, who dropped dead last Tuesday evening. They missed the train at Atwood and motored to the main line, reaching Trenton (Neb) in time to take the 8:30 train. R.R. Leebrick took them over and reports a very rough trip. -- The Square Deal, 3 Feb 1916.
The "Wayne Republican" of June 7, 1889 (Vol 6, No 17): "The regular yearly session of the Teachers Institute of this county is being held at the Presbyterian church this week. The lecturers are Prof. SAYLOR of Lancaster, and PILE and CONN of our own county. The attendance is good, the enrollment at noon yesterday being 104, as follows:....Minta Lewis..."
Minta would have been 20 years old at this time.
Age given as 61 in 1940 Census.
OBITUARY
Minta Lewis, daughter of Otis C. and Harriet Lewis, was born Dec. 24, 1878 at Hamburg, Iowa, and after a lingering illness passed away at Atwood on Sept 8, 1962 at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 14 days.
When she was seven years of age she moved with her parents to Red Oak, Iowa. Later the family moved to Wayne, Nebr. and here she attended Wayne Normal School.
At the age of 16, she began a teaching career, which lasted for 13 years. She then entered Fremont Business College and spent some time in Stenographic work at Minneapolis, Minn.
On Dec. 12, 1912, she was united in marriage with Charles Leebrick of McDonald. To this union five children were born.
He husband and an infant son, Robert, preceded her in death.
At an early age she confessed her faith in Christ, and throughout her life gave evidence that He was her Master. Her talents in teaching and music were used in Christian service. Her interest in children and in teaching never waned.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Denny, Mrs. Irene Kisling, and Mrs. Maxine Howard; and by one son, Wilbur.
There are nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She has one sister surviving, Mrs. Etta Jones, of Watertown, South Dakota.
A goodly number of friends also join in cherishing her memory.
Among her possessions were these lines by a poet:
Along the Golden Streets
A stranger walks tonight
With wonder in her heart
Faith blossomed into sight.
Along the golden streets
No stranger walks today
But one who, long homesick,
Is home at last, to stay.
Services were held from the Leinwetter Funeral Home with Rev. Gurtner and Rev. Swihart officiating. Burial was at the Grace Cemetery in McDonald.
Card of Thanks
We take this means of expressing our thanks to Dr. Henneberger, the Sisters, Nurses, nurses aides, and friends for the kindnesses shown during and after the last illness of our mother. Our special thanks go to Clara Dixson, Barbara Mays, Lula Minney, and Hazel McDougal. We also want to thank Rev. Gurtner, Rev. Swihart, and Rev. Tyler for their visits and words of comfort.
The Family of Mrs. Minta Leebrick
The Citizen Patriot
Atwood, Kansas
Published September 13, 1962, Page 9
"A Plan for Slavery? --Atwood, Kans.: Here is a question many of us are pondering: Why is John L. Lewis allowed to hinder so many operations? Shortage of coal is affecting steel output and we know the other industries suffer. This is the question: Did F. D. R. and our President plan to let these things get to the place that the Government can take over? And then, how happy will that army of miners be when some second Stalin will say: "You can do the work, we'll collect and allow you miners a meager living." We'll be slaves. Let us pray that Senators Taft and Byrd, and those who use common sense may be kept on the job. MRS. MINTA LEEBRICK" -- 12 February 1950, Omaha (NE) World-Herald
"The Stevens Chapel ladies prepared dinner for the children and their families of Mrs. Minta Leebrick, who passed away Saturday evening, at Mrs. Pearl Denny's in Atwood, after the services Monday. Those who served the dinner were Clara and Hazel Dixson, Lena Call and Pearl Roesch. We all extend our sympathy to the Leebrick children, and I, Pearl, want to thank all you ladies who prepared the food and brought in that I asked you as well as all the others I couldn't contact."--13 Sep 1962, the (Atwood KS) Citizen-Patriot