Person:Robert Gale (1)

came to Nebraska City ca. 1860, arr. Seward 1864, died spring, 1867 per Cox also son died in infancy,. first election in Seward co was held at their farm per Seward newspaper. Robert and amelia were the first homesteaders in Seward Co. he died of consumption before their homestead was "proved up" Family homesteaded on Plum Creek

2010-found 1850 census-MI-Eaton-Delta-11 Sep 1850-George & Margaret Gale; both age 22; both born in NY; personal estate $8,000; next household is Phebe Gale; 47; [probably George's mother]; living with her is Albert; 17; farmer; both Phebe and Alfred born NY; Robert Gale; 14; born CT as are the rest of the siblings: Rachel; 11; Phebe; 8; Caroline; 6;

1860 census-Otoe, NE Territory-10 July 1860-Robert Gale, 24, born CT [1836]; laborer; living with Nelson E Hyde and family

2010-from google books-History of Seward County, Nebraska..... by William Wallace Cox, 1888 ROBERT T. GALE.

It pains us to be unable to learn anything of the early life of our departed friend. We first became acquainted with him at Nebraska City, in 1860. We had the pleasure of his acquaintance for seven years, or until his death in the early spring of 1867. We learned to appreciate him for his unusual intelligence and worthy Christian character. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church. Was a surveyor by trade. Took up the first homestead in Seward county on the 2d day of January, 1863, which was the seventh in the South Platte land district. Made his residence in this county in the spring of 1864. Was elected justice of the peace in the following fall, and in 1865 was elected county surveyor, which office he held until his death.

He married Miss Amelia Wooley, daughter of Stites Wooley, of Seward, now deceased, in the spring of 1861. There were two children born to them, Miss Clara, now of Oregon, and the younger a son who died in infancy. Mr. Gale did much in the early days to help develop Seward county, and is remembered by all the older citizens with affectionate regard. His homestead comprised the land just east of the Presbyterian church in Seward. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. L. Clark, and his remains were followed to the grave by all the neighbors as mourners.