This comprehensive volume provides a wealth of information on the people and families who shaped the history of southeastern Nebraska. It includes biographical sketches, genealogical information, photographs, and historical context for figures such as businessmen, politicians, and community leaders. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in the history and culture of this region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.