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This section lists the societies of Nebraska, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer. Statewide and Regional Societies EasternState GenealogicalState HistoricalSouthwest County Societies Adams HistoricalBuffaloCassChaseCrawfordCusterGreater OmahaJeffersonMadisonPhelps Helps Holdrege AreaWashington Eastern Nebraska Genealogical Society The society was established in 1972. The Counties of Butler(Only Census and Marriages), Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Saunders and Washington are covered by the Society. Many archives are accessible in their library, located in the basement of Claire Mares Home at 1722 East 19 Fremont, NE, which include some Dodge County Church Records, Marriages, the IGI on Microfiche and Naturalisations. Many databases are available on the site, which include Tombstone Inscriptions, Early Marriages 1856-1877 and Declaration of Intent Requests. Databases also incorporate Naturalisations, which incorporate: Vol. A - DI 1880-1887Vol. B - DI 1882-1903Vol. C - DI & FP 1875; 1890-1903Vol. D - DI 1903-1906Vol. E - DI & FP 1904-1906 Back Issues of their Newsletter are also available covering 1998-2008.Website:http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/dodge/ENGS.HTM Nebraska State Genealogical Society The association has an extensive Book Collection which is located at the Beatrice Public Library, 100 North 16th St, Beatrice, NE 68310. Photographs of tombstones in some cemeteries are available. They are indexed by surname for each Cemetery and also by County. Publications available for sale include: Births, Marriages and deaths mentioned in newspapersDeath AbstractsEarly Pioneers of NebraskaHomesteadersMarriage RecordsNaturalisationsNewspaper Abstracts and ClippingsObituary IndexesProbate Index Website:http://nsgs.org Nebraska State Historical Society The association has an extensive collection of resources, which incorporate: Cemetery RecordsCity DirectoriesManuscriptsNewspapersPhotographsPlat BooksPrison RecordsTelephone DirectoriesTract Books An on-line catalogue is also available on the site.Website:http://www.nebraskahistory.org Southwest Nebraska Genealogical Society The association has a Library where an extensive collection of archives are available, including: CemeteriesCemetery Transcripts 1878-1978Land Owners in 1905Marriages 1872-1972McCook Daily Gazette RecordsMcCook's Business Directories 1886 and 1926-27Newspaper AbstractsPioneer FamiliesRed Willow Co. Atlas 1958School Census Many databases are accessible, which include: 1886-1900 School Census ReturnsCarpenter Funeral Home Index 1890-1910Cemetery IndexesCensus IndexesCivil War Soldier AncestorsCourt AbstractsHigh School GraduatesLandowners in 1905Marriages 1874-1900NewspapersPatriot AncestorsProbate Records Many publications are sold by the society, which incorporate: 1905 Red Willow Co. Farmland Owners1907 Hayes Co. Farmland OwnersBartley NE Cemetery BookMarriagesMcCook Funeral Home Register Records 1891-1910Red Willow Co. 1890 Census Military Veterans and Widows Website:http://www.swngs.org/index.html County Societies Adams County Historical Society The aim of the society is to preserve the heritage of Adams County, Nebraska. To this end, they collect photographs, artefacts and videos relating to the history of the area, maintain an archive, and educate young people learning about their heritage. The association has transcribed records of Adams Co. Cemeteries and the society is willing to check in their index following payment of a fee per surname. A list of Cemeteries is on the site. Records available in their Archive include: Census RecordsChurch RegistersHastings City DirectoriesMarriage Licences IndexNaturalisationsNewspaper IndexObituary IndexSchool RecordsTombstone Transcriptions from all Cemteries in the County Many publications are sold by the society, which include: Adams County: A Pictorial History (Jeff O'Donnell)Adams County: Historic Buildings SurveyConnections to the Past (Elizabeth Spilinek)The Life and Times of Mary Wikoff Oliver 1861-1896 (Julie Claydon)Roseland 1887-1987Tales from the Prairie (Dorothy Weyer Creigh)Then and Now: Hastings (Elizabeth Spilinek)U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot (Walt Miller) Website:http://www.adamshistory.org Buffalo County Historical Society Many resources are available in their Archives, which incorporate: AtlasesBirthsBuffalo Co. Register of Deaths 1917-1918Cemetery TranscriptsFamily HistoriesKearney Poll Books 1875, 1876 & 1878Kearney Register of Voters 1889Marriages from 1872NaturalisationsNewspapersProbate Records from 1872School Census Records Website:http://www.bchs.us/ Cass County Historical Society Many archives are available at their museum. The museum has resources relating to Cass Co. history from 1854, when it was first settled. These include: Biographical Album of Otoe and Cass County 1889Cass County Tribune October 1895 - April 1897Census ReturnsThe History of Plattsmouth 1853-1900Nehawka Enterprise 2 July 1931 - 26 June 1952Plattsmouth City DirectoriesPlattsmouth Daily Herald 9 March 1883 to 9 March 1888Telephone DirectoriesTown Histories Website:http://www.casscountynemuseum.org/ Chase County, Nebraska Historical Society The association was established in 1938. Numerous databases are available, which incorporate: Cemetery Lists(Some Indexed)Early SettlersList of ChurchesObituaries They also have Genealogical Information taken from Headstones, Newspapers and other Records which has been compiled by Kermit Karns of Imperial, Nebraska. A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also accessible. A Mailing List, hosted by Rootsweb, is also available. Website:https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~chasecountyne/genealogy/ Crawford Historical Society The aim of the association is to preserve the history of Crawford and surrounding rural area. An extensive collection of archives are held by the society, which include Photographs, Newspapers, Obituaries and Books relating to the area. Website:http://crawfordmuseum.org/about_us/society.php Custer County Historical Society Many resources are accessible in their research library, which incorporate: Census ReturnsEarly Probate Records IndexFamily Surname FilesFuneral RecordsMaps and AtlasesMilitary ListsNewspapersObituary IndexesPhotographsPicturesTown Centennial Books Some databases are on the site, including: Cemetery ListsIndex of the 1886 GazetteerIndex to Custer Co. HistoryObituaries Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~necuster/museum.html Greater Omaha Genealogical Society The aims of the association are to unite people interested in the study of genealogy and family history and to encourage people to preserve of public and private records. Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate: 365+1 Genealogy Tips Calendar1913 and 1924 Atlases: Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties in Nebraska; Mills and Pottawattamie Counties in IowaBack Issues of Westward into Nebraska, their Newsletter.Burials of Civil War Veterans in Forest Lawn Cemetery, OmahaDocumentation Guide: Companion to Federal Census HelperDouglas Co. 1886 Voter RegistrationDouglas Co. Marriages 1854-1881 Publications available for sale also include: Federal Census HelperNewspaper ClippingsOmaha Undertakers 1865-2006Omaha's Historic Prospect Hill CemeteryRemains to be Found: Special Publication of GOGSRural Douglas County CemeteriesWestward into Nebraska: GOGS Newsletter A list of surnames currently being researched by Members, and a list of links to sites you may find of use, are also accessible. Website:https://gogsmembers.wordpress.com/ Jefferson County Genealogical Society The association was founded in September 1996. The aim of the Society is to preserve the pioneer heritage of the county. There is an on-line person index and Tables of Contents for the Pioneer Trail, their Quarterly Publication. Back Issues of this publication are available for sale. A research service is offered by the society. Numerous other publications are also available for sale, including: Endicott High School Newspaper called The RedbirdEndicott, Our TownFuneral Home BooksHistory of Steele CityImmigrationsMarriages 1864-1903NaturalisationsSteele City High School Broadcast(Newspaper) Special EditionSteele City Newspapers 1919-1940 Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nejeffgs/ Madison County Genealogical Society The society was established in June 1973, its aims being to help people researching their genealogy and to promote and encourage the study of family history. Information and databases are available, which include: Cemetery ListingsChurch RegistersCity DirectoriesEarly Pioneers of NebraskaFamily FilesLand Records 1899 Plat BookLand Records 1918 Plat BookLand Records - 1918 Plat Book Maps Information and databases also incorporate: Marriage InformationMilitary RecordsNaturalisationsNewspaper AbstractsSchool RegistersTelephone DirectoriesTombstone Inscriptions Indexes for numerous Cemeteries Links to other sites you may find of use are also accessible. Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nemcgs/ Phelps Helps Holdrege Area Genealogical Club Back Issues of their Newsletter from 1996 are on the site. There are also Every Name Indexes of the Newsletters from 1992-1998. Many publications are available for sale, including: Cemetery BooksHarlan Co. Marriage Book 1873-1936Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Harlan CountyPhelps Co. Marriages 1877-1976Prisoners on the Plains: German POWs in America (Glenn Thompson) Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nephelps/phelpsgen.html Washington County Historical Association The association was established in 1919, with $1000 that was left over from the 1919 Centennial Celebration. It was incorporated in 1925, its purpose being to preserve the history of Washington County and surrounding area for future generations. Many archives are accessible in their museum, which include: AbstractsCemetery RecordsCensus RecordsFamily HistoriesLegal RecordsMarriage RecordsNewspapersObituaries Archives also incorporate: PhotographsPlat MapsReal-Estate RecordsQuit Claim DeedsSchool RecordsScrapbooksWritings of Edith NealeWritings of William H. "Grandpa" Woods Several databases are on the site, which include Biographies of Washington Co. Early Settlers pre 1867, Washington Co. Cemetery Records and Records of Blair Cemetery Plots. Website:http://www.wchamuseum.com IF YOU ARE VISITING THE SITE FROM THE EU, YOU MAY BE DENIED ACCESS DUE TO THEIR SECURITY POLICY, SO I HAVE DEACTIVATED THE LINK.