Mabon named Nebraska Genealogist of Year for 2025

Phillips woman shares historical finds from family tree

  • Through the family trunk Terri and Dave Mabon had discovered on his family’s farm, they discovered ribbons and pins that Dave’s great-grandfather Joseph Littlefield earned during his service in the Civil War.
    Through the family trunk Terri and Dave Mabon had discovered on his family’s farm, they discovered ribbons and pins that Dave’s great-grandfather Joseph Littlefield earned during his service in the Civil War.
    Tracing the roots of her family tree became a fulfilling passion for Phillips resident Terri Mabon, who was named 2025 Nebraska Genealogist of the Year at the state Genealogical Society annual conference in late April.“I was honored and humbled to receive an award for doing something I love to do,” Mabon said. “Learning about our ancestors, connecting with distant relatives, connectio...

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