John Wesley Sidner 1846–1923
Catalog ID p.1957 · Cite this page: njcoopers.com/p/1957/
John Wesley Sidner was probably born on 9 Apr 1846 in Middleville, Sussex Co., New Jersey, probably the son of Robert Seidner and Sarah J. (Cooper) Seidner. He probably married Martha Elizabeth Van Horn (1865). He died on 15 Aug 1923 in 1671 North H street, Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska and was buried at Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska. Seven children are recorded.
Facts
| Event | Date | Place / detail | Certainty | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| birth | 9 Apr 1846 | Middleville, Sussex Co., New Jersey | probable | G.530, L.133 |
| residence | 1850 | Independence Twp, Warren Co., New Jersey | certain | D.4 |
| residence | 1860 | Independence Twp, Warren Co., New Jersey | certain | D.470 |
| residence | 1870 | Andover, Sussex Co., New Jersey | certain | L.133 |
| residence | 1885 | Randolph, Morris Co., New Jersey | certain | |
| residence | 1886 | Newton, Sussex Co., New Jersey | certain | G.530 |
| residence | 1900 | Nickerson Township, Dodge Co., Nebraska | certain | |
| residence | 1910 | Nickerson, Dodge Co., Nebraska | certain | |
| death | 15 Aug 1923 | 1671 North H street, Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska | certain | J.323, G.530 |
| burial | Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co., Nebraska | certain | G.530 |
Family
Parents
- Father Robert Seidner 1813–1868 probable L.133
- Mother Sarah J. (Cooper) Seidner 1829–1846 probable L.133, L.132
Spouses
- Martha Elizabeth (Van Horn) Sidner 1846–1923 probablemarried 25 Dec 1865, Newton, Sussex Co., NJJ.323, G.530, L.133
Children
- Ida May Sidner 1870–1946 probable G.530
- Sadie Alice (Sidner) Lucas 1870–1944 probable G.530
- Kathryn L. (Sidner) Yoder 1873–1963 probable G.530
- Seymour Stephen Sidner 1875–1944 probable G.530
- Martha D. Sidner 1878–1976 probable G.530
- Harry John Sidner 1879–1949 probable G.530
- Clarence Cleveland Sidner 1886–1964 probable G.530
Family tree
Solid lines and outlines: certain. Dashed: probable or weaker. Open the full tree (four generations)
In the documents
Every published document that names John Wesley Sidner, in date order, with what that document itself records.
| Date | Document | Role | What it records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 1923 | J.323 obituary Fremont Evening Tribune (Fremont, Nebraska), Wednesday 15 August 1923, page 3 - "JOHN SIDNER, FOR MANY YEARS DODGE CO. RESIDENT, DIES"; newspapers.com image 500… |
deceased as "John Sidner" |
birth: 9 Apr 1846, Middleville, N. J. death: 15 Aug 1923, his home, 1671 North H street, Fremont burial: Ridge cemetery marriage: 25 Dec 1865, Newton, N. J. occupation: farmer (retired c. 1918) religion: First Methodist Episcopal church of Fremont |
| 21 May 1923 | J.379 obituary Fremont Evening Tribune (Fremont, Nebraska), Monday 21 May 1923, page 6 - "Mrs. Martha Sidner Dies at Her Home in Fremont Sunday"; newspapers.com image 50063175… |
spouse as "John Sidner" |
3 further documents not published (they may name living people).
Still unknown, and where we have looked
Searches recorded
findagrave 2026-10-03 · John Sidner, b. 1846 +/- 1, d. 1923 +/- 1, any location (2 matches).
Searched for: John Sidner, b. 1846 +/- 1, d. 1923 +/- 1, any location (2 matches). (link)
Result: His memorial 86907060 (John W Sidner, 9 Apr 1846 - 15 Aug 1923, Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Block 85 Lot 12 Grave 4) - already [G.530]. Nothing new.
familysearch tree 2026-10-03 · John Sidner, b. 1845-1847.
Searched for: John Sidner, b. 1845-1847.
Result: Profile KCNZ-2NB: b. 9 Apr 1846 Middleville; marriage 25 Dec 1867 Newark (conflicts with the obituary's 1865 Newton); d. 15 Aug 1923; parents Robert Sidner (1820-1868) and Sarah Cooper (1824-1846); spouse Martha Elizabeth Van Horn. Matches the catalog's parentage.
ancestry all 2026-10-03 · John Wesley Sidner, b. 1846 +/- 1 New Jersey, d. 1923 Nebraska, all collections (22 results).
Searched for: John Wesley Sidner, b. 1846 +/- 1 New Jersey, d. 1923 Nebraska, all collections (22 results).
Result: Tree 'CONNECTING THE DOTS' (parents Robert Seidner and Sarah Cooper; son Harry John; residence 1910 Nickerson). Records: Find a Grave index; 'U.S., Family History Books' (John Wesley Sidner, b. 9 Apr 1846 Middleville, marriage 1867 - a published genealogy, not opened; see to-do); a public member photo (not opened).
newspapers com 2026-10-03 · SIGNED IN. Sidner, Nebraska papers, 15 Aug - 30 Sep 1923 (94 matches).
Searched for: SIGNED IN. Sidner, Nebraska papers, 15 Aug - 30 Sep 1923 (94 matches). (link)
Result: FOUND: Fremont Tribune 15 Aug 1923 p. 3 'JOHN SIDNER, FOR MANY YEARS DODGE CO. RESIDENT, DIES' - downloaded and catalogued as [J.323] (born Middleville April 9, 1846; married Martha E. Van Horn at Newton Dec. 25, 1865; came to Dodge Co. 1888; seven children named). Later Fremont Tribune and North Bend Eagle hits (Aug-Sep 1923) not opened.
genealogybank 2026-10-03 · SIGNED IN (chris_2535). Surname Sidner, Nebraska papers, 15 Aug - 30 Sep 1923 (1 result).
Searched for: SIGNED IN (chris_2535). Surname Sidner, Nebraska papers, 15 Aug - 30 Sep 1923 (1 result).
Result: Omaha Morning Bee 4 Sep 1923 - not opened (likely a probate or social notice).
Documents
- D.470 1860 US Federal Census, Independence Twp, Warren Co., NJ - the John Cooper household (John 70 labourer, Ann 60, and 4 children).
- L.133 Ancestry CONNECTING THE DOTS tree (tree 8360255) — John Wesley Sidner (1846–1923) facts page [partial]
- D.4 1850 US Federal Census, Independence Township, Warren Co., NJ (enumerated Aug 1850) — the four-Cooper cluster in adjacent dwellings 236-239 (the Israel, John, Joseph, and Robert Cooper households, 18 persons).
- L.132 Ancestry Grimm Family Tree (tree 63528288) — Roderick Byanton Cooper (1838–1889) facts page [partial]
- J.323 Fremont Evening Tribune (Fremont, Nebraska), Wednesday 15 August 1923, page 3 - "JOHN SIDNER, FOR MANY YEARS DODGE CO. RESIDENT, DIES"; newspapers.com image 500632070.