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Carl Matthew Lux

Birth	:	6 Feb 1852 Germany
Death	:	4 Aug 1934 Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint John Cemetery, Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6680984, -103.3964005
Description	:	From the Compendium of History Reminiscence and Biography of Western Nebraska written 1909 Page 815-816 Carl M. Lux Carl M. Lux, one of the foremost residents of Sioux County, Nebraska, is a well-to-do ranchman and progressive agriculturist of section 6, township 32, range 53, where he has a pleasant home and is surrounded by all the comforts of rual life and many luxuries. Mr. Lux is one of the old timers of this region and has taken an active part in the agricultural and commercial development here, and his name deserves prominent mention in the history of the... Read More	From the Compendium of History Reminiscence and Biography of Western Nebraska written 1909 Page 815-816 Carl M. Lux Carl M. Lux, one of the foremost residents of Sioux County, Nebraska, is a well-to-do ranchman and progressive agriculturist of section 6, township 32, range 53, where he has a pleasant home and is surrounded by all the comforts of rual life and many luxuries. Mr. Lux is one of the old timers of this region and has taken an active part in the agricultural and commercial development here, and his name deserves prominent mention in the history of the growth of western Nebraska. Mr. Lux was born in Rhine province, Germany, in 1852, and grew up there. His father, Conrad, was a farmer, and lived and died in that country, as also did his wife, whose maiden name was Gertrude Kaymer. After reaching young manhood Carl served for two years in the German army and at the end of that time returned to his home and entered the employ of a brewing company, remaining at that work for several years. In 1883 he came to the United States, and after landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, immediately struck out for the west, settling in Kansas, where he spent one year, then came to Sioux county. When he arrived here this region was simply a wild prarie with very few settlers, who were scattered at wide intervals throughout the country. The Chicago & Northwestern railway was built after he came here, and he helped in its construction. He filed on the land he now occupies as a homestead, also took up a pre-emption adjoing. Mr. Lux's ranch is located on Cottonwood creek, and during the early years his nearest railroad point was Chadron, from which he was obliged to haul all supplies. He freighted over the rough country from Chadron to the Black Hills and into Wyoming, following the life of the typical frontiersman during the first few years, and many nights he camped out on the ground under his wagon while on these trips. He lived all alone in his log shanty which he erected on his homestead, "batching it" for the first two years, working hard to get his farm in good shape and saving every dollar he was able to earn by working for others in the vicinity and constantly adding improvments to his home. He met with sever losses in the way of failure of crops and saw hard times, often becoming sadly discouraged , but determined not to leave the place, and finally was able to save a little money as the years grew better and is now very glad he stuck to it, as he has been well repaid for his labors and perseverance. His ranch contains eight hundred acres of good land, fitted with good substantial buildings, fences, etc., and he has about one hundred and twenty acres devoted to diversified farming. There is plenty of clear running water for all purposes, timber for fuel, also many shade and fruit trees which he planted himself and are growing beautifully, making a very pretty place. In 1887 Mr. Lux was married to Rena Feller. Mrs. Lux is the daughter of Frank Feller, who is one of the old settlers of Sioux county and is well and favorably known throughout this section of the state. Nine children have been born to our subject and Mrs. Lux , eight of whom are living, named as follows: Robert, Annie, Martha, Christina, Celia, Carl, Theresa, and Sophia. The family form a most interesting group, and all are well liked by their associates. Mr. Lux has always taken an active part in local affairs, and has served as county treasurer for two terms, also as justice of the peace. He is a Democrat and has the courage of his convictions.

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Carl Matthew Lux's memorial is located at: Saint John Cemetery, Crawford, Dawes County, USA.
When did Carl Matthew Lux death?
Carl Matthew Lux death on 4 Aug 1934 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Carl Matthew Lux's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6680984
Longitude: -103.3964005

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Syrena Elizabeth “Rena” Feller Lux

(1869 - 1922)

Siblings

Children

Mary Theresa Lux

(1887 - 1902)

Robert Philip Lux

(1889 - 1937)

Anna Magedelena Lux Miller

(1891 - 1968)

Martha E. Lux Murphy

(1893 - 1959)

Christene Henrette Lux Peterson

(1895 - 1984)

Charles Jacob Lux

(1900 - 1944)

Theresa Regina Lux Saxton

(1903 - 1990)

Sophia Ida Lux Dewey

(1905 - 1950)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint John Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6680984, -103.3964005

2. Harvey Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6455994, -103.3625031

3. Crawford Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7181015, -103.4052963

4. Fort Robinson Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6594850, -103.4680050

5. Wanda Highway Gravesite
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6535800, -103.2655800

6. Parrish Family Cemetery
Crawford, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5633000, -103.3703500

7. Glendale Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6130981, -103.5389023

8. Belmont Cemetery
Belmont, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5527992, -103.2964020

9. Whitney Cemetery
Whitney, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7705994, -103.2564011

10. Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery
Glen, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6054210, -103.5839530

11. Bethel Cemetery
Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6850014, -103.1841965

12. Union Star Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -103.5597000

13. Highland Center Cemetery
Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6100006, -103.1258011

14. Marsland Cemetery
Marsland, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4660988, -103.2838974

15. Bannan Family Cemetery
Harrison, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7196700, -103.6857000

16. Andrews Cemetery
Andrews, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7196700, -103.6857000

17. Evergreen Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6646710, -103.0608510

18. Shisler Cemetery
Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7930984, -103.0875015

19. Bodarc Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7994700, -103.7784500

20. Greenwood Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8272018, -103.0239029

21. Calvary Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224983, -103.0085983

22. Grace Episcopal Cemetery
Chadron, Dawes County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8267000, -102.9996000

23. Saint Mary Cemetery
Harrison, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6869011, -103.8735962

24. Lawn Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3224630, -103.3083830