General Information

Birth
20 MAR 1862
Speiser Precinct, Richardson County, Nebraska
Death
11 MAR 1948
Speiser Precinct, Richardson County, Nebraska
Burial
Four Mile Cemetery - Speiser Precinct, Richardson County NE, nearHumboldt, NE

Notes

History of Richardson County, Spicer Township, NE

Julianna Elizabeth Lizzie Luginbill was the second daughter born to John and Elizabeth Welti Luginbill. She was born in a log cabin March 20, 1862, almost 8 years after her parents established their home along the banks of the Four Mile after leaving thier home in Andrew County, Missouri.

She received her education at a school near her home. She was baptized on was a member of the Four Mile Reformed Church, which she attended faithfully throughout her life.

She married Christian Christ Ast. They selected a homestead three quarters of a mile from her parents' home.

Following the death of her husband, she chose to remain on the farm to reaise her children. Elizabeth was known for her hard work, homemade bread and cheese sandwiches, and love of family and friends.

Her son Bill lived with his mother and when old enough helped with the farming. He passed away on April 12, 1974.

Parents

John Thomas Johanncs Luginbill
- Father
1824 - 1897
Birth
18 NOV 1824
Bowil, Bern, Switzerland
Death
29 JUN 1897
Speiser Precinct, Richardson County, Nebraska
Burial
30 JUN 1897
Four Mile Cemetery - Humboldt, NE
Anna Elizabeth Welte
- Mother
1825 - 1904
Birth
28 OCT 1825
Walkrintgen, Bern, Switzerland
Death
8 FEB 1904
Speiser Precinct, Richardson County, Nebraska
Burial
Four Mile Cemetery - Humboldt, NE

Spouse

Christian Christ Ast
- Husband
1862 - 1899
Birth
8 NOV 1862
Married
27 JUN 1890
Humboldt, Richardson, NE
Death
24 MAY 1899
Speiser Precinct, Richardson County, Nebraska

Children

William Bill Ast
- Son
1890 - 1974
Birth
21 SEP 1890
Speiser Precinct, Richardson County, Nebraska
Death
12 APR 1974
Burial
Four Mile Cemetery - Speiser Precinct, Richardson County NE, nearHumboldt, NE
Christina Ast
- Daughter
1899 - 1983
Birth
9 AUG 1899
Speiser Precinct, Richardson Co, Nebraska
Death
16 JUN 1983