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Birth	:	29 May 1851 Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	17 Jan 1920 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial	:	Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3510017, -97.9796524
Description	:	Biography from Compendium of History, Reminiscence and Biography of Nebraska (Chicago: Alden Publishing, 1912), p. 215 HON. J. H. UMSTEAD. Hon J. H. Umstead, a prominent early settler of Nance county, is proprietor of an extensive farm, and has large business interests in that region. He is a genuine pioneer of that section and has for many years past figured prominently in the political career of that section of Nebraska, filling various offices in his county, and is a leading member of the republican party. Mr. Umstead and his wife occupy a fine residence in Fullerton, where they are popular members of... Read More	Biography from Compendium of History, Reminiscence and Biography of Nebraska (Chicago: Alden Publishing, 1912), p. 215 HON. J. H. UMSTEAD. Hon J. H. Umstead, a prominent early settler of Nance county, is proprietor of an extensive farm, and has large business interests in that region. He is a genuine pioneer of that section and has for many years past figured prominently in the political career of that section of Nebraska, filling various offices in his county, and is a leading member of the republican party. Mr. Umstead and his wife occupy a fine residence in Fullerton, where they are popular members of a large social circle. J. H. Umstead was born near Salem, Columbian county, Ohio, May 29, 1851. He is a son of Jonas and Sarah Umstead, who were the parents of six children, and our subject is the only surviving member of his family. His early education was, obtained in the common schools of his home vicinity. Later he learned the printer's trade. which he followed for eight years, remaining in Ohio until 1879, when he came west, locating in Nance county, Nebraska, where he purchased a farm on Cedar Creek, and established a stock and grain farm. He still owns this property which consists of four hundred and eighty acres of fine land. During the first years of his residence in Nance county, Mr. Umstead experienced many difficulties in getting his farm in good shape, but has made a decided success. He has devoted much attention and time to stock feeding and has shipped extensively to tthe markets nearby. In the spring of 1905 he retired from active management of his farm and moved to Fullerton, where he owns a pleasant residence and enjoys many friends. He is one of the best known pioneers of Nance county, and takes a prominent place among its leading citizens, at the present time serving as a member of the county board of supervisors, being chairman of the board. Previous to his present term he had served for seven years on the same board. In the fall of 1902 Mr. Umstead was elected state senator from the eighteenth district, on the republican ticket. He has always been active in politics, in 1903, being appointed as a delegate to the National Road Commission which met at St. Louis, Missouri. On March 27, 1883, Mr. Umstead was married to Mary E. Lamb, at the home of her parents who are well known old settlers of the county and reside near Fullerton. Mr. Umstead is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Woodmen of the World. ```````````` News-Journal (Fullerton, Nebr.), January 23, 1920, p. 1, col. 1 J.H. UMSTEAD PASSES AWAY Nance County Pioneer Answers Final Summons at Long Beach, Cal. J.H. Umstead passed away suddenly at Long Beach, California, Saturday night, January 17, 1920, where, for several years, he spent his winters. When he left Fullerton a few weeks ago, every one thought him in usual health, and the news of his death was unexpected to his friends. As an old time pioneer, Mr. Umstead was one of the best known men in Nance county. He came to Nebraska from Ohio and settled on a farm some five miles northwest of Fullerton and was a near neighbor, in an early day, of A.L. Bixby of the State Journal. Mr. Umstead had much to do with the early political history of the County. He was a Republican and a strong party man. He served two terms in the State Senate and was very well known and liked for many sterling traits of character. Later in life he left the farm and moved to Fullerton. He married Miss Mary Lamb at Nance county, who survives him. He left no children. The body was brought to Fullerton Wednesday accompanied by Mrs. Umstead and Frank Lamb. A host of friends extend sympathy to the family in their bereavement. The body of Mr. Umstead was brot to Fullerton Wednesday evening and the funeral services will be conducted from the Catholic church on Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock. A more extended account will be given next week. `````````` January 30, 1920, p. 1, col. 5 & 6 J.H. UMSTEAD, PIONEER, LAID TO REST After spending here nearly half a century, Mr. J.H. Umstead, whose death at Long Beach, California, January the 17th, we recorded last week, was laid to rest last Saturday January the 24th, amid the gathering of his many relatives and a host of friends. The interment took place in the family plot at the Catholic cemetery. The religious services were held at 10 o'clock in the morning in St. Peter's church, Fullerton. The Rev. Gebauer assisted by the Rev. Vermullen of Cedar Rapids and Rev. Schoake of Kraukau, chanted the solemn requiem high Mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased, also pronouncing the last absolution. Father John, the late over-seas regular army chaplain and friend of the family delivered a touching and inspiring eulogy at the cemetery. Mr. Umstead was born in Salem, Ohio May the 29th, 1851, and spent his youthful days in the Buckeye state where he acquired his common and high school education. Upon graduation he learned the printers trade working upon the metropolitan newspapers. In 1877, at the age of 26 he sought the opportunities of the growing west, and settled as he was often wont to say in the garden spot of Nebraska, the Cedar Valley in Nance County. Five years later, March 27, 1882 he married happily Miss Mary Lamb, his now surviving widow. To this union no children were born, but Mr. Umstead in want of his own took, raised and educated the two Lamb boys, Frank and William, and a gril now the wife of Mr. A. Douthit. Mr. Umstead even as he was solicitous for the welfare and happiness of his own family sought the development and welfare of the town, state and nation. He lived, thought, and breathed Democracy as exemplified in the great Republican party, and we doubt if a truer man lived to its ideals. In his love he did not shirk his duty when called upon to perform it. In consequence he served faithfully and with prudence two terms as Nebraska's State Senator, and later as chairman of the County Republican Central Committee. His counsel and service in matters political and otherwise were sought for a quarter of a century. Now that he is gone to rest, we all shall miss him. Mr. Umstead was one of the grand picturesque characters of the old school. In every storm of life he was strong. He was the friend of all. He climbed the heights and left error far below. He loved the good and the beautiful. He sided with the weak and the poor, and with a willing hand and generous soul contributed to charity and supported the institutions, relgious and civic that labored for good, law and order. In his public life as citizen and officer with the purest hand he faithfully discharged all public trusts. He was a worshiper of his God according to the dictates of his conscience. He added to the sum of human joy, as his countless friends young and old all attest. He was a patron of education, irrespective whence it came whether from the school room or the chautauqua rostrum, he himself was a student and a master of American history. There was no gentler, stronger, manlier man. May he rest in peace, and eternal light shine upon his Soul.

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Jacob H. Umstead's memorial is located at: Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA.
When did Jacob H. Umstead death?
Jacob H. Umstead death on 17 Jan 1920 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Latitude: 41.3510017
Longitude: -97.9796524

Family Members:

Parent

Jonas Umstead

(1811 - 1855)

Sarah D Walton Umstead

(1817 - 1898)

Spouse

Mary Ellen Lamb Umstead

(1861 - 1938)

Siblings

William Henry Umstead

(1842 - 1878)

Daniel Walton Umstead

(1844 - 1863)

Maggie Umstead

(1847 - 1908)

Mary Harriett “Mallie” Umstead

(1855 - 1904)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9796524

2. Fullerton Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9813995

3. Nance County Rural Grave Site
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -98.0790000

4. Morning Star Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3229750, -98.0977170

5. Bureau Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2639008, -97.9344025

6. Sunnyside Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

7. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

8. Fairview Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2920000, -97.8006000

9. Redwing Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

10. Main Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4947014, -98.0425034

11. Skeedee Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5038986, -97.8850021

12. Burke Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1833420, -98.0398407

13. Naomi Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5245200, -97.9907000

14. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Krakow, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3908157, -97.7522888

15. Calvary Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

16. Glenwood Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

17. Lingle Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5108000, -97.8384000

18. Valley View Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4317017, -97.7319031

19. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942009, -97.7052994

20. Central City Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369019, -97.9944000

21. Genoa Indian Industrial School Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4471700, -97.7218400

22. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -97.6830978

23. Fairview Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2357500, -97.7052000

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5677986, -97.8411026