ADELBERT B. STANLEY.

Adelbert B. Stanley has proved his ability as a stock-raiser and farmer and his place on section 35, Clear Creek precinct, is well improved and is kept in fine condition. He has also devoted considerable time to carpentering and is known as an excellent workman along that line. A native of Saunders county, he was born in Green precinct on the 5th of January, 1870, a son of Lucian and Elizabeth (Ballow) Stanley, who were born respectively in Ohio and New York. The father, who was a contractor by occupation, came to Saunders county, Nebraska, in 1867 and turned his attention to farming, taking up a homestead in Green precinct, which he cultivated and improved for two years. At the end of that time he returned to contracting, doing much work for the railroads and also being employed on the construction of sewers and waterworks systems. In 1898 he removed from Ashland, where he had lived for several years, to Cleveland, Ohio, where he now resides. His wife is also living.

Adelbert B. Stanley was reared at home and received good educational advantages. After finishing his schooling he kept books for a time, after which his health failed and he began farming, believing that an outdoor life would prove beneficial. He purchased land in the bottoms of Clear Creek precinct but after operating that place for four years sold and purchased his present farm on section 35, the same precinct. He has since farmed the place and has made a number of improvements thereon. He also has twenty acres of rented land and specializes in raising high grade stock. He divides his time between his agricultural operations and work at the carpenter's trade, which he learned under his father, and his labors have been well rewarded so that he is now in comfortable circumstances.

Mr. Stanley was united in marriage to Miss Rose M. Stambaugh, a daughter of Joseph and Catherine Stambaugh. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley have four children, namely: Catherine L., who was born April 13, 1896, and is now attending the State University of Nebraska; Adelbert D., born August 15, 1900; Elizabeth, born in January, 1904; and Lillian B., whose birth occurred April 11, 1908.

Mr. Stanley adheres to the republican party but does not take an active part in politics. His religious faith is that of the Christian church and his fraternal affiliation is with the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He has a wide circle of acquaintances, and his genuine worth has gained him the warm regard of many friends.

Source: "Past and Present of Saunders County, Nebraska : a record of settlement, organization, progress and achievement" ³⁵¹⁹