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History of Leigh, (Colfax County) Nebraska

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Biographies:

A Short Biography of Elmer Jacob Burkett

Elmer Jacob Burkett, representative, was born in Mills county, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1867; son of H. W. Burkett. He was graduated at Tabor college, Tabor, Iowa, in 1890, and at the State university of Nebraska, LL. B., 1893; LL.M., 1895. He taught school at Leigh, Neb., 1890-92; was married Sept. 1, 1891, to Fannie F. Wright of Glenwood, Iowa, and after being admitted to the Nebraska bar, engaged in practice in Lincoln. He was a representative in the state legislature, 1896-98; and was elected to the 56th, 57th and 58th congresses from the first Nebraska district as a Republican.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Nebraska Facts:
Tree: cottonwood
Bird: western meadowlark
Flower: goldenrod
Nickname: Cornhusker State, Beef State
Motto: Equality Before the Law
Area (sq. mi.): 77,227
Capitol: Lincoln
Admitted: 1 Mar 1867

Colfax County Facts:

Leigh is situated 489 meters above sea level.