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George Washington Headrick

Birth	:	4 Oct 1829 Brown County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 1911 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Rosehill Cemetery, Waverly, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9144210, -96.5223810
Description	:	NEBRASKA STATE JOURNAL, 9 April 1911 George Washington HEADRICK, aged 81 years, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert BROADWATER, of Havelock, (now Lincoln) Neb., March 31, was born in Indiana and when yet a young man moved to Iowa. He was married in that state. The young couple then moved to Nebraska and homesteaded near Waverly. The country was entirely new and ther were no neighbors near by. They lived in a sod house for about 16 years. Mr. HEADRICK built a frame house hauling his lumber from... Read More	NEBRASKA STATE JOURNAL, 9 April 1911 George Washington HEADRICK, aged 81 years, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert BROADWATER, of Havelock, (now Lincoln) Neb., March 31, was born in Indiana and when yet a young man moved to Iowa. He was married in that state. The young couple then moved to Nebraska and homesteaded near Waverly. The country was entirely new and ther were no neighbors near by. They lived in a sod house for about 16 years. Mr. HEADRICK built a frame house hauling his lumber from Nebraska City. They lived on the farm about 25 years. Afterwards they moved to the little town of Waverly and lived ther for 10 years. During that time Mr. HEADRICK served as Justice of the Peace. His wife and he were members of the Christian Church for about 60 years. Mr. HEADRICK left a statement as a last request to be read. It follows: "That his body be held for 3 days after death; that his funeral to be held at the Christian Church of Havelock and preached by a Christian minister and then be laid to rest by the side of his deceased wife." His wife died 10 years ago. Five children , seventeen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren survive him. The children are James B. HEADRICK, of Havelock, Mrs. Sarah BROADWATER, of Havelock, Charles M., of Omaha, Mrs. Mary COLE, of Kansas City, Kas., and Frank S. HEADRICK, of Wyoming. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church in Havelock. The body was taken to Waverly for interment. !MISC: Portrait & Biographical Album of Lancaster County, Nebraska (1888), Page 395 George W. HEADRICK, a prominent farmer and representative citizen of Lancaster County, has resided within its borders since 1865. He secured his land under the Homestead Act, and located on section 10, Waverly Precinct, claiming the southeast quarter of said section. He has brought his land to a high degree of improvement, but he has reduced its area to 100 acres, having given the remainder to his son. He is now in the employment of a life of comfort as the result of well-directed effort, and has before him the prospect of a long and happy life. The subject of this biographical notice is a native of Brown County, Ind., where he was born Oct. 4, 1829, and is the son of Daniel and Mary (HARRIS) HEADRICK, natives of Kentucky. The parents were married about 1827, and migrating to Indiana, settled in Brown County and resided there until 1847. They then removed to Davis County, Iowa, and there passed the remainder of their days, and died esteemed and respected by all who knew them. Their family included ten children, all of whom attained their majority, and the following is their record: Nancy became the wife of James HILLMAN; John, George W., Charles; Sarah became the wife of Jacob BARNHART, and died in Illinois, while Lovina, Mrs, Amos BURTON, died in this State; Daniel; Joseph died in Iowa; Mary Ann is deceased; Elizabeth J. became the wife of James TARRENCE and is now deceased. The boyhood days of our subject were spent uneventfully, alternating between the district school and the farm, and he reached a vigorous manhood. He accompanied the family to Iowa, and there made the acquaintance, that finally ripened into more intimate relations, of Miss Diana BUNNELL, the ceremony that united their destiny taking place in 1849. Mrs. HEADRICK was born in Indiana, and is the daughter of Stephen and Lucinda (WARD) BUNNELL. She was reared to womanhood with her parents, and while receiving an education in the public schools of her township was instructed by her judicious mother in those duties which have made her such a valuable helpmate to her husband in their life work. During the first six years of married life Mr. HEADRICK engaged in the manufacture of brick, and for a short time acted in the capacity of "mine host," while he also operated a steam saw-mill, and was engaged in merchandising for one year. In 1865 our subject came to Nebraska, and has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits, with the exception of three years, during which he resided in Waverly and conducted a general store. In addition to his farm property Mr. HEADRICK also owns two houses and three lots in Waverly, and is classed among the solid men of Lancaster County. Our subject and his excellent wife have had born to them 6 children, one of whom died in infancy. The names of the survivors are as follows: Charles, James, Mary, Sarah and Frank. In Politics our subject was formally a Republican, but his feelings on the subject of temperance are of such a nature that he considers it should be made a National question, and following the dictates of his conscience he has had the courage to cut loose from his party and unite with the Prohibitionists. His upright life and good practical sense have not gone unnoticed by his fellow-townsmen, and he has been elected to several of the local offices, including that of Justice of the Peace, in which his decisions show good judicial ability. He and his good wife are consistent members of the Christian Church, and no movement looking toward the well-being of Waverly Precinct lacks the support and encouragement of this worthy family. Mr. HEADRICK is the father of the first twins born in this State; they are both young ladies and living at home.

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George Washington Headrick's memorial is located at: Rosehill Cemetery, Waverly, Lancaster County, USA.
When did George Washington Headrick death?
George Washington Headrick death on 31 Mar 1911 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.9144210
Longitude: -96.5223810

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Diana Bunnell Headrick

(1830 - 1906)

Siblings

Daniel Headrick Jr.

(1839 - 1934)

Children

Charles M Headrick

(1852 - 1936)

James Buchanan Headrick

(1856 - 1936)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Cemetery
Waverly, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9144210, -96.5223810

2. Pierce Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8843994, -96.5597000

3. Jordan Cemetery
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5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8566980, -96.4460150

6. Teachman Graveyard
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Coordinate: 40.8357400, -96.5823300

7. Bethlehem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9937515, -96.5851669

8. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8442001, -96.6069031

9. Belmont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9146385, -96.3880615

10. Saint Davids Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 40.8291404, -96.6002780

11. Rolling Acres Complex Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8101410, -96.5382790

12. Alvo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8774986, -96.3880997

13. Danish Cemetery
Davey, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9799995, -96.6430969

14. Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8561450, -96.3903280

15. Free Church Cemetery
Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0161663, -96.6023045

16. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0343809, -96.5026520

17. Sheffer Pioneer Cemetery
Greenwood, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0082730, -96.4182690

18. Wright Cemetery
Eagle, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8167000, -96.4067001

19. Tothill Cemetery
Davey, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9880981, -96.6819000

20. First Lutheran Church Columbarium
Lincoln, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7965500, -96.6254800

21. Unitarian Church of Lincoln Columbarium
Lincoln, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7994590, -96.6352980

22. Eagle Cemetery
Eagle, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8125000, -96.3871994

23. Wyuka Cemetery
Lincoln, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8175011, -96.6647034

24. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Lincoln, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7984750, -96.6388322