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History. Julian was settled by French settlers. It was named for Julian Bahuaud, an early settler from France. The first name was chosen as no one seemed to be able to pronounce his last name. In June 1899, Julian Bahuaud was murdered for his money. He lived alone about 1/2 miles south of Julian. The murder went unsolved for 14 years.
By The Explore Nebraska History team. The first French people in this area were trappers and traders along the Missouri River. Permanent French settlers began to arrive during the 1850s. Among the early settlers were Julien Bahuaud and the Laurent Bernard, Jean Bize, and Jean Lavigne families.
French Settlement at Julian, Nebraska. American History and Genealogy Project website entry: The movement of French people into the Nebraska country began before the territory was opened for settlement, the first men coming from France being trappers, or Indian traders. For a hundred years or more
Julien Bahuaud was among the first settlers, and the new town which was established on the Missouri Pacific Railroad was named for him. The rich land in that vicinity attracted more French people until about forty families had settled there. For a time their trading centers were Glenrock, Brock, Peru, and Brownville.
The movement of French people into the Nebraska country began before the territory was opened for settlement, the first men coming from France being trappers, or Indian traders. For a hundred years or more they had roamed over this region, and to them it owes many geographic names.
Oct 30, 2019 · The community of Julian began with French settlers, and now people who live in town are working hard to preserve the town's past. We recently talked with a couple of people who have called...
On November 11 there was a reunion of the relatives at the old Carre home to celebrate the eighty-fourth anniversary of his birthday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cherry of Weeping Water celebrated the half century anniversary of their marriage on September 30. Mr. Cherry came to Nebraska in 1866 and Mrs. Cherry in 1854.
