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FRANK AND MARGARET CAIRNS SALLINGER
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FRANK SALLINGER     dob June 15, 1848      Died  December 6, 1928 

From an article found in the History of Hall County, Nebraska, a biography of Frank Sallinger states--- Frank Sallinger, one of Hall County's well known and respected citizens, now lives in comfortable retirement in Grand Island, Ne, after almost forty years of active life here as a farmer. He came to Hall County in 1879 and has never felt inclined to leave. (Note:  Another family researcher has found evidence that Frank and Margaret were in Howard County in 1900 and their farm assets were sold in Hamilton County in 1913)  Frank was born in Westmoreland County, Pa, June 15, 1848, the son of Alda (name not proven)Sallinger and Mary Cokenour Sallinger.  In the country schools near his fathers farm in Westmoreland County, Frank obtained the usual education of the farmer boy of that period, becoming useful on the farm home by the age of 12 and farming pursuits interested him ever since.  On December 31, 1871, Mr. Sallinger married Miss Margaret Cairns in McKeesport, Pa.  In 1879, he moved his family from his native state to Hall County, Ne settling in the Prarie Creek Community where he continued to farm until 1913.  He than retired and moved into Grand Island, locating in his comfortable home at No. 1836, Lafayette Avenue.  Mr. Sallinger is a member of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Grand Island.  He has never desired to hold public office but has been interested in the development of this section as a good citizen.  He votes with the Republican party.     Frank passed away December 6, 1928 and is buried in Grand Island Cemetery, Hall County, Nebraska 
 
 


Frank Sallinger
About December 1898





MARGARET CAIRNS SALLINGER   dob  December 11, 1851     Died March 14, 1916 

Margaret was born in Northumberland County, England December 11, 1851 and emigrated to the United States with her parents in July1854.  Her parents were natives of England. Her fathers name is John Cairns and reportedly in Frank's biography,  passed away during the voyage and was buried at sea.  (Note:  A family researcher has evidence that their toddler son James was burned with scalding hot coffee, died and was buried at sea--not John).  No ships record has been found to verify this as yet.  Her mothers name is Elizabeth Elliott who later married August Knittle in McKeesport, PA.  After Margaret's marriage to Frank Sallinger, they became the parents of seven children, two having preceded her in death. Mother Maggie Sallinger passed away at her home in West Lawn, Grand Island, Ne March 14, 1916 and is buried in Grand Island Cemetery, Hall County, Ne. 

Children of Frank and Margaret are: CharlesEdwardFrank EliotMary Jane (Jennie); and William. Preceding her in death were John Richard, age 1 yr and Cynthia Ann, age 1 month. 
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