Alamosa - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Pedro C Martinez

TeresaMartinez81 — 15 Jul 2008 1:01:47 GMT

Hi my name is Tracy and I am researching my husbands family in Alamosa. Pedro Celestino Martinez married Carmelita they had 6 girls- Ida, Amelia, Petra, Arlene, Libby, Helen. 2 sons Frank & Ben. They adopted 3 children that Helen had - Jackie (my husband), Frieda, Gino. I have Jacks adoption papers, and Pedro C. military record. If you could find anything-marriage, obits anything would be greatly appreciated. Let me know the cost and I will send it.

Thank You
Tracy Martinez

Rudolfo Lawrence Ruybal (Obituary Tooele Transcript 03 Jun 2008)

yostorm1 — 4 Jun 2008 2:56:29 GMT

Rudolfo Lawrence Ruybal (Herm), 74, of Tooele, passed away June 2, 2008. He was born in Alamosa, Colo. He served in the United States Marine Corp and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Tooele Army Depot after 37 years of service.

Rudy is preceded in death by his parents Daniel Sr. and Tina, brother Daniel Jr., Son Paul and grandson Jeremy. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Lily and children, Stephanie, Lonny, Larry, Albert, Annette; and brothers Bernie, Roger, Benji, and sister Louisa Paddock.

He was the proud grandfather (Papa) of 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was loved and respected by so many family members, friends and people in the community.

The celebration of his life will be held Thursday, June 5, 2008, at St. Marguerite's Catholic Church, viewing at 9 a.m. with a mass at 10 a.m. He will be missed by many.

George W. Bardsley Information

kbardsley06 — 23 May 2008 1:47:13 GMT

I had recently inquired about the Surname Bardsley. Many people inquired to my giving more information in order to see if they could help. Here is the information that I have.

George W. Bardsley Born 1844 in Maysville, KY and died in Antonito, CO in 1928.
Sarah Bardsley Born 1850 in OH and died in Antonito, CO in 1889.

Their Children were:
Harry G. Bardsley Born 1871 in Hays, KS and died 1944 in MT.
Agnes J. Bardsley (Jordan) born 1874 in Hays, KS and died 1965 in CA
Elsie May Bardsley (Konkle) born 1877 in Hays, KS and died in 1964 in CA
Emma Bardsley born 1880 in Hays, KS
Gertrude Bardsley - Born in 1880 and died in 1884 in Antonito, CO
Myrtle Bardsley - Born in 1884 in Antonito, CO and died in 1892 in Antonito
Benjamine Bardsley - Only information that I have is died in 1889 in Antonito, CO

If anyone has any information on any of these people, I would be very grateful. If there is any information on births or deaths.

I am also looking for any information regarding the businesses that George owned. He had a Hotel, Moving Picture House (Movie Theater) and a Saloon (named Bardsley). Any information on where in Antonito or Manassas these may have been would be really wonderful as I am headed to that area this summer.

Thank you for any information that anyone may have.
Kristin

Lucero Murder 1944

bigwave916 — 7 May 2008 4:08:34 GMT

Family is interested in unsolved mystery or at least any information that might be had.

Grandfather Alex Lucero was hit on the head with a bottle sometime in 1944, int the city of Alamosa. The family rembembers that he lived for 11 days before passing. It is said the sidewalk was stained with blood for years after.

Does anyone here know anything about this? I've tried online newspaper searches but have found nothing.

Grandfather was born 1902 in Alamosa.

Regards,
Dave

School Records for Hooper Elementary School

J. Klaumann — 28 Nov 2006 8:12:19 GMT

I was born in Hooper, Co 1947, and attended school from 1953 til 1958. I am looking for school records and/or yearbooks.

Klaumann Family

klaumann2 — 5 May 2008 9:11:37 GMT

Hello, I am doing some research on my family, I was wondering if any one remembers Paul and Rita Klaumann? My father James Klaumann attended school in Hooper and had a brother Bernard that was a year older than him. Bernard was put in a State home when he was 12 I think. The home burned down and all records were lost. If anyone knows anything I would appreciate it very much.

Seek others working on my line

HelenBattleson41 — 12 Jan 2003 9:42:16 GMT

Seek others working on my line:
Descendants of Leah May HEBBLE:
1 Lea May Hebble b: 03 Jul 1901 in Dublin, Wayne, IN d: 26 Oct 1979 in Tucson, Pima, AZ
. +William Joseph WHITE b: 19 Aug 1891 in Tomahawk, Lincoln, WI d: 14 Sep 1966 in Tucson, Pima, AZ
... 2 William Hebble WHITE b: 16 Sep 1918 in Alamosa, Alamosa, CO d: 29 Dec 1976 in San Diego, San Diego, CA
....... +Mallie Frances CARTER b: 15 Nov 1916 in Hedley, Donley, TX
... *2nd Wife of Richard Virgil NICHOLS:
....... +Patricia Annette Wheeler CAMPBELL b: 22 Jul 1933 in Detroit,Wayne, MI
... 2 Billy WHITE b: 28 Sep 1920 in Alamosa, Alamosa, CO d: 25 Mar 1921 in Alamosa, Alamosa, CO
... 2 Betty WHITE b: 03 Mar 1924 in Alamosa, Alamosa, CO
....... +Lawrence Allen AKEY b: 29 Aug 1919 in Junction City, Portage Co, WI
... 2 Robert Norman WHITE b: 24 Mar 1933 in Wisc. Rpds., Wood, WI
....... +Marjorie L. FISCHER b: Abt. 1937
... *2nd Wife of Robert Norman WHITE:
....... +Marjorie L. FISCHER b: Abt. 1937
Look forward to hearing from you.
Helen Nichols Battleson

Borden/Hewes

@@rhborden@accesswave.ca — 12 Feb 2003 7:01:41 GMT

Looking for information or descendants of the following.
The Journal of Alamosa, (Conejos County?) Colorado of Sept. 6th, 1907, listed a marriage between P.D. Borden (nickname "Dick")& Amanda J. Hewes of Alamosa.

The bridegroom was listed as a son of the late Mr. Josiah Borden, of Berwick West, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

In my Nova Scotia Borden records, I have 2 Josiah's & 3 Joshua's. I have no record of any of these having a son with the initials P.D.

Any help with this matter would be appreciated.

Hugh Borden

walter miles acheson

jujufruit99 — 20 Mar 2006 6:27:34 GMT

Hi looking for family of walter miles acheson and his wife Alice Acheson, I understand they might live in Alamosa Colorado.
His grandmother Melvina (lena) fountaine slavin and my ggg grandmother Victoria fountaine were sisters and lived in Leadville Colorado together. Melvina hooked up with George Acheson and Victoria married George Pecher and moved to Montana where Walter Miles was born. I am looking for Melvina and Victoria's family line to quebec canada, also for Lena acheson's and george L acheson's marriage certificate.

Hospital records in Alamosa in 1927

dennischap_1 — 1 Mar 2008 11:39:20 GMT

I was wondering where a person might look for Hospital records in Alamosa in 1927?

I am looking for a Burt Eugene Johnson b.5 Oct 1927 (this is the name on my father's adoptions papers). I have been unable to find anything on his birth parents & hoped there might be some hospital records.

Thanks for any help
Dennis

Seeking Maude Tallon Obituary

GeraldJones72 — 28 Feb 2008 8:55:04 GMT

Seeking information on Maude Tallon she died October 1983 in Alamoas, Alamosa Co., Colorado. Looking for an obituary and any other information. In the obituary for her brother Claude E Jones's she was last known to be living in Alamosa in 1969.

Thanks
Gerald Jones in Illinois

Seeking Mary T Tallon

GeraldJones72 — 21 Feb 2008 3:35:03 GMT

Seeking information on Mary T (Jones) Tallon. Looking for an obituary and any other info. Was known to be living in Alamosa in 1969.

Thanks
Gerald in Illinois

CONLEY

jamiller37 — 9 Feb 2008 1:45:18 GMT

Looking for any info about any of the following CONLEYs Wilma(my mother),Vern and Essner (her father and mother), Charles Chester and Ola (her grandfather and grandmother), Virgil and Lottie (her Aunt and Uncle). The family was originally from MO. Lived in CO from the late 20's and most of the 30s, eventually going back to MO. Mom was born in Center Co.(1930) and started school in Hooper. Grandad worked on a ranch, and for the city/county of Alamosa. Great grandad ran a saw mill.

Hooper - recollections

David Woodard — 9 Aug 2004 2:04:18 GMT

I have some "recollections" of Hooper since I used to spend my summers there. Also some names e.g. Slim Borns who was the "black smith", John Mishak, Herbert Norvell (my grandfather), Orville and Nina Wright (neighbors), Mr. Christmas (Christmann?) the telephone company.
let me know if you would like some codification.
regards
dw

Joseph Martinez

10jmartinez1 — 21 Jan 2008 6:17:10 GMT

I'm looking for information about one of my ancestors JOSEPH MARTINEZ. He probably lived during the late to mid 19th century. His son was Joseph Arthur MARTINEZ and his son was Arthur Joseph MARTINEZ. They all lived in California around the Sonoma area. If anyone can supply any information it would be greatly appreciated.

MASSEY & NOLAN or NOLEN in Alamosa

lorischulze — 4 Jan 2008 8:50:22 GMT

I am seeking Fred James MASSEY and wife Allie NOLAN or NOLEN who were in Alamosa in 1910 and 1930 census. Fred was born about 1883 in Colorado, Allie in 1891.

They had 2 daughters known - Marguerite G Massey born about 1911 and Helen F Massey born about 1912. Helen married Philip Graves and had 2 known children - Carol Jean Graves and Larry Graves.

Any info welcome but especially would like to connect with another researcher. Fred Massey's family (parents and siblings) were

1 James Massey 1850 - 1920
. +Laura Menger 1859 - 1904

...... 2 Fred Massey 1881 - 1941
.......... +Alice Nolan 1891 - 1944

...... 2 Roy Massey 1884 - 1944
.......... +Alice Ericsen 1891 -

...... 2 Clarence Massey 1886 - 1946
.......... +Celia Grantham 1894 -

...... 2 Rita Massey 1889 - 1970
.......... +Clyde Gabbey 1883 - 1967

...... 2 Oscar Massey 1893 - 1949
.......... +Goldie
...... *2nd Wife of Oscar Massey:
.......... +Lillian P. 1902 - 1975

...... 2 Ralph Massey 1894 - 1930
.......... +Marion Fay
...... *2nd Wife of Ralph Massey:
.......... +Georgia 1892 -

*2nd Wife of James Massey:
. +Mary 1871 -

Henry Harry Kaddatz obituary or cemetery information

hennye — 5 Oct 2007 8:35:13 GMT

I am looking for Harry Henry Kaddatz burial informaion. He may be buried in Alamosa Cemetery near his in-laws Edward Elze.

Wife's name is Lydia Fredericka (Elze) Kaddatz, died 9 Dec. 1946 in Alamosa, Colorado. Children of Harry Henry Kaddatz are William Peter (Bill) Kaddatz and Rose Emilie (Kaddatz) Gibson Puschel.

I believe in the U.S. Federal Census' he went by Henry Kaddatz. Any help on what cemetery he is buried in would help me narrow down his date of death and help me to obtain an obituary.

Thanks,
Henny Elze
Hennye@comcast.net

Pedro Jose Lucero, trying to find my great grandfathers 1903 marriage information

michelejustin1 — 9 Oct 2007 4:56:23 GMT

Pedro Jose Lucero was married in 1903 in Alamosa, I am tring to find any information on this, can anyone help?

Cates

chandlerfamilyreunion — 9 Oct 2007 10:25:40 GMT

My gg grandfather supposedly died March, 1913 in Alamosa. Trying to find any information available, James Robert Cates was his name. Thanks

Native American reseach in the San Luis Valley

dennischap_1 — 18 Aug 2007 6:37:14 GMT

I am trying to identify pictures in my grandmother's trunk. One picture is of a native american woman & something my father had said leads me to think she could be his birth mother:
http://picasaweb.google.com/quartzsite.gen/GrandmaSTrunk/pho...

What resource are there for research Native American San Luis Valley?

I am not done scanning but if anyone wants to help me identify these picture I keep them Here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/quartzsite.gen/GrandmaSTrunk

They are probably friends or related to James D Chapman & Sadie Nielson.

(John) Clabe JONES

GeraldJones72 — 31 Jul 2007 9:54:47 GMT

(John) Clabe Jones and family were in Baldy, Alamosa, Colorado in the 1930 census. I am looking for information as to what happened to the family. The members are (John) Clabe and Mary Jones their children, S C Jones, Oletha M Jones and Bobby Joe Jones.
Has anyone run across this family?

Thanks
Jerry in Illinois

CHATSON family in Hooper c. 1900

lanarman — 22 Jul 2007 8:51:25 GMT

Looking for information on the W.A. CHATSON family from Hooper who were noted in the Hooper Tribune Oct. 4, 1901 as attending the Pueblo State Fair along with some other families. ANY help appreciated. Thank you.

Gilbert Anderson & Harriett Garland Anderson Descendents

sharlenesexton — 27 Mar 2007 5:08:54 GMT

I am looking for any descendents of Harriet Garland from Knox co. KY and Gilbert Anderson's children Hilt Anderson and Georgia (Anderson) Monter. Gilbert and Harriett lived in Hooper CO. Please email me. SharleneSexton1@aol.com Thanks

Alamosa HS Class of 1935

dave woodard — 19 Jul 2002 1:29:57 GMT

I have the complete roster of graduates of 1935 if anyone needs a name.

Miguel Antonio Salazar/Abelina Maria Garcia

CSalazar1709 — 24 Jan 2002 12:10:54 GMT

I am looking for any information on Miguel Antonio Salazar and Abelina Maria Garcia Salazar. They lived in the San Luis Valley and are my great Grandparents. Miguel is listed as being buried in the Los Cerritos Cemetery. Does any one have any information on them??

Roger Moreland

ladygirl145 — 20 Mar 2006 6:00:12 GMT

I am looking for info on Roger Moreland. He and my mother lived there for a while.her name was Judy McKenzie Moreland.Anyone with info please let me know.Thanks

Rhonda M. KOVAC

vikkigray — 27 Jun 2001 2:28:18 GMT

Rhonda M. Kovac, 38, of Littleton died 27 Sept 1999. She was born in Alamosa on 10 Dec 1960. She married William Kovac in 1981.....published in Denver Rocky Mtn News on 2 Oct 1999.

Martinez

shelldeleo — 23 Jun 2006 3:17:26 GMT

hi im looking for any info on a Martinez that was in Alamosa in 1919......their daughter Emma was born in nov 1919
any info would be greatly appreciated thanks
Michele
ShellDeLeo@yahoo.com

Family Information

tommyandelena — 29 Jan 2007 3:17:01 GMT

My name is Tommy Martinez
My father was Jose Martinez
Hade an Uncle Ben Martinez
was wondering more information on family who their parents were born and died.

Hooper, Colorado

J. Klaumann — 29 Nov 2006 5:56:47 GMT

I would like purchase a copy of the CD and/or book,
please advise how to proceed.
Thank You

Klaumann Family History

Andrea Klaumann — 28 Nov 2006 9:00:43 GMT

I am looking for any information on my family, My Grandparents (Paul and Rita Klaumann) lived in Hooper,Co for sometime then moved to Center,Co. My father went to school in hooper from 53 to 58. I would like to know as much about them as possible. If anyone knew them please contact me at akrobynhood@yahoo.com

Searching for Ruybals from Alamosa, CO

EdieAchee — 2 Mar 2005 8:29:54 GMT

I am trying to research my father's family surname Ruybal. I know he and his nine siblings were born in Alamosa, CO and it is believed that his parents Augestine Ruybal and Ernesta "Laura" Duran were also born in Colorado. It is suspected that Augestine had a brother named Samuel Ruybal but this has not been confirmed. He was born between 1902 and 1908. I believe my grandmother was born around 1915. If anyone out there has any information please contact me. As you can see this is in the very early stages so any info would be helpful.

Joseph Begue

john_neven — 13 Jan 2005 8:11:08 GMT

Joseph Begue was married to Angela McQuade in Chicago. They had three children: Reverend Joseph Begue, John and Jeanne. Any information of the Begue family would be appreciated for family records.

Looking for Jimmy Akers that worked at the Strand Theatre in Prestonsburg,Ky

Jim and Anna — 11 Sep 2006 2:00:37 GMT

in the late 60's > Remember the Halloween Show

Remember the Strand Theatre?

Jim and Anna — 11 Sep 2006 1:53:57 GMT

Looking for Jimmy Akers that worked at the Strand Theatre in Prestonsburg, Ky. Remember the Halloween Show

Looking for info on Mable E Johnson

dennischap_1 — 1 Aug 2006 4:44:36 GMT

I am looking for info on Mable E Johnson, she was living with her grandmother Sadie Hill & uncle John Hill on the 1930 Alamosa census. She was born about 1910 in Colorado.

I would also like to find out when her mother Dora (Hill) Johnson died (wife of Alex Johnson). There is a chance she died in Alamosa between 1926-1930, Alex is listed as a widow on the 1930 Alamosa census. Does anyone have access to cemetery records in Alamosa?

Thanks for any help
Dennis

TADAICHI KIYONAGA

arthur adams — 25 Jul 2006 9:06:31 GMT

looking for any info about tadaichi kiyonaga, born in japan died and buried in Alamosa

OLIVER SHATTIO

Billie Crump — 4 Jul 2006 3:16:53 GMT

Living in Alamosa in 1930. Looking for information on death date and possible children born there, maybe son named Oliver.

Looking for ancestors of the VAUGHN and MCCOY family

Neil Wesley Pierce — 30 Jun 2006 10:42:35 GMT

My grandfather John Chester VAUGHN,b.1883 homesteded land in Alamosa Co.around 1920 m. Rose Lee MCCOY 1925 from Pacen Az.

martinez 1900

shelldeleo — 23 Jun 2006 3:17:26 GMT

1900 Census San Luis, Costilla (Alamosa) Colorado
Rumaldo Martinez bn Feb 1852, New Mexico Head of Household, md 15 yrs, occ: laborer cement works
Guadalupe bn May 1867, New Mexico, wife, 7 out of 8 children living
Jose Hilario bn Oct 1885, Colorado, son
Juan Jose bn Mar 1887, Colorado, son
Ramon, bn Aug 1888, Colorado, son
Timeteo bn Jan 1892, Colorado, son
Fedelina bn July 1894, Colorado, daughter
Lucinda bn Mar 1897, Colorado, daughter
Clarita, bn Aug 1898, Colorado, daughter

hi im lookin for info on this ppl any info would be appreciated thanks michele
ShellDeLeo@yahoo.com

sierra/truijillo

shelldeleo — 23 Jun 2006 3:17:26 GMT

im searching a catalina maria sierra
born 1883
dau of santos sierra and romona truijillo
thanks Michele
ShellDeLeo@yahoo.com

obit. lookup

lallen844 — 30 Jun 2006 11:29:46 GMT

I am trying to find 2 obits.
1. Margaret Hedlund Prince died 1-14-1926 in Alamosa
2. Mary o. Prince Bergman died 11-12-1935 in Alamosa
Thanks for any help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Linda

Henry Bergman and Mary Prince Bergman

scj2737 — 22 May 2006 1:06:29 GMT

We are trying to find any info. on Henry and Mary. They had 4 children ; Carl, Helen, Margaret, Vivan. Henry was from Sweden, born 1874 and Mary was born in Kansas 1883. Mary was the daughter of Andrew Prince and Margaret Hedlund.
If anyone has any info. please e-mail Linda at
lallen844@kc.rr.com
Thank you for any help, we have been looking for this family for years.

William A. "Hurricane Bill" Martin

SharonCunningham150 — 12 May 2006 8:02:32 GMT

I am searching for ANYTHING anyone can provide on the above person. He should have been in Alamosa in 1879-1880, and is said to have been city marshal there.
He is also said to have died and is buried there.
If anyone has information on this man, would you please email me directy at: sharon.cunningham@dixiegunworks.com
Posting to the email address listed above will NOT reach me; that address has a block, and since I don't know who might send a message...
Thanks in advance.
Sharon Cunningham

Looking for the birth parents of Bert Eugene Johnson

dennischap_1 — 6 May 2006 1:20:32 GMT

My father was adopted & never talked about his birth mother, but I hear she did keep in touch with his adopted parents, James & Rosetta “Sadie” Chapman of Conejos County.

My father James was born on 5 Oct 1927, birth name Bert Eugene Johnson, probably in Alamosa County. Family story says his mother was unable to take care of him. The paper is dated April 1929, but it says it was done in open court on 1 June 1929 by Judge James Hyndman & a complete copy of this order is on file in this office.

Does anyone have any suggestion of where I can look for his birth parents? Any help would be appreciated.

Dennis

Stanley Knapp/Pearl Betts---descendants needed

DiannaJoCsikos — 17 Apr 2006 12:19:19 GMT

Hello: I am researching the Betts family & found that Pearl Betts married Stanley Knapp; they were in Alamosa County when they died. Does anyone know them and/or their descendants?
Stanley was born in RioGrandeCnty--s/o of Edmond & Olive from census, siblings were Pauline & Ray
Early 1990's-Stanley lived at 8854 SRiverRd, Alamosa CO

Stanley O Knapp 15 Jul 1910-06 May 1996
Pearl Betts 19 Mar 1911-25 Jun 1990
they wed 20 Nov 1935-AlamosaCnty

Pearl was d/o Martin Clyde Betts & Myrtle Eliza Harris of RioGrandeCnty in the 1930's
Would like to know cemetery, get obits & find children. Willing to share Betts Ancestry
Dianna

Trujillo / Sanchez

Kathryn — 5 Mar 2006 7:52:20 GMT

Is anyone familiar with this family?

Max Sanchez, born in New Mexico. We believe was married and had children with a Mary (Trujillo) of Colorado. It looks like they spent some time in Alamosa, Colorado.
Census for 1920 lists Mary at age 35 as a widow with 4 children living in Alamosa, Colorado.
The children listed were:
George age 12; Fred age 9; John age 7; and Amelia age 4. Amelia was also known as Molly. All born in Colorado.

There has been some speculation in the family of Max Sanchez dying in WWI. Can't prove it yet.
I did find a military registration card for a Max Sanchez living in Albuquerque in 1918. His age fits plus the nearest relative, Carmel is a family name.
But where is his wife Mary and children?

Any help or insight on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Kathryn

Margaret Etherton dau of John A and Laura Wilcox Stephens

jujuwilloughby — 20 Feb 2006 4:23:57 GMT

I would like any info or to get in touch with descendants of Margaret and WIlliam J Etherton and/or Margaret's siblings.
Margaret was b 1882 to John/Jack A (Andrew) Stephens b 1847 in KY and Laura (A or B) Wilcox b 1862 in Ky. On 1900 Carbondale, Illinois census, Margaret is shown in household with parents and the following siblings... James R Stephens b 1890, Newton b 1892 and Marcus b 1895. Cannot find parents in 1910 but Margaret is married 4 years to William Etherton and living in Costilla Co, Mosca, Colorado. In 1920, parents of Margaret are living beside her, William, and family. But siblings are missing. Margaret and William show up again in 1930 without parents.
ANY info would be greatly appreciated.

Obit lookup needed please...BETTS KANPP family

DiannaJoCsikos — 19 Feb 2006 2:51:04 GMT

Hello: Would like an obit for these 2 people if anyone is going to the library. Hard copy or email would be wonderful. Thank you so much in advance. Would like cemetery name, their activities & family info-- am hoping that the obits have this info.
Dianna

Pearl Betts Knapp died 25 Jun 1990---in Alamosa per ssdi
Stanley O Knapp died 6 May 1996

mining accident

sarah — 5 Feb 2006 7:43:40 GMT

Lee R REED died in mining accident 25 June 1886 in Alamosa, CO. He born 22 Mar 1855 and was married to Fredonia White. Does anyone know anything about this mining accident. Cannot find burial site or were the bodies retrieved from mine?
Thanks for your help.
sarah

Garza and Madril families

Rick Garza — 2 Dec 2005 11:46:43 GMT

My grandmother Teresina nee Newton was married to Melaquias Madril he died @1932 she remarried to Jesus Garza. She was killed in an auto accident, Feb.14, 1970 nearWalsenburg, CO. She had a step-son Joe Garza who was killed in an accidential hunting accdent @1944? No relatives left who can help. Some say he was also call Pifanio Garza. He was perhaps 30 yrs. old can any one help The Madril also spelled Madrill, family lived in East Alamosa.

Hughes, Robert & Elsie

ColleenNickerson — 21 Oct 2005 6:24:09 GMT

I found Robert & Elsie Hughes in the 1930 Almosa co., CO census. He is the brother of my great grandfather Henry Stone. Robert was adoped by an aunt, Hughes family. Robert was a Stone or Smith in St. Joseph, Buchanan co., MO. He also had a sister Stella Smith that lived with the Whitson family in same county. We think their mother was a Pryor.

I would like to find his death date and obit, if he died in Almosa co. CO. I have a copy of an letter written by Robert to his sister in law in 1932 from Hooper, CO. He was age 65. A daughter Vera is listed in the census. Thanks for any help possible.

Eagan burials, 1930+

wacougars — 21 Nov 2005 4:34:21 GMT

I am wondering if the following individuals are buried in Alamosa County as they are shown in the 1920 and 1930 census for Alamosa City:

Gustin L. EAGAN, b. 1857 d. after 1930 census taken (9 April 1930)
Jennie (DAMEY) EAGAN, b. 1866 d. after 1930 census taken (9 April 1930)

Thanks for your help.

Elsie B (Culp) Hughes 1876 - 1955

judigalpin — 16 Nov 2005 5:48:27 GMT

The Monte Vista Journal
Friday 04 November 1955

ELSIE HUGHES SUCCUMBS THURSDAY A.M.

Mrs. Elsie B Hughes succumbed at her home at 1361 Newcomb Ave. at 3 a.m. Thursday, November 3, following a prolonged illness. She had been hospitalized several times in the past two years and was released from her latest internment ten days ago and moved to her home where her daughter and nurse's aides remained at her bedside.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, November 5, at two o'clock in the Woods Memorial Chapel with burial to take place in the Monte Vista Cemetery beside the grave of her husband R.L. Hughes, who died about ten years ago.

Mrs. Hughes was born April 16, 1876 in Falls City, Nebr., where she grew to womanhood. With her husband she moved to the Hooper community 40 years ago where the family resided and Mr. Hughes was engaged in ranching interests. Six years ago Mrs. Hughes moved to Monte Vista.

Survivors include her daughther, Mrs. V.P. Crenshaw; a grandson, Robert Crenshaw, of Monte Vista and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Moor and Mrs. Martha Dockhorn of San Francisco, Calif.

Robert L Hughes 1867 - 1945

judigalpin — 16 Nov 2005 5:37:23 GMT

Alamosa Daily Courier
Tuesday 23 October 1945

HOOPER MAN DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS FARM HOME

Monte Vista - Robert L Hughes, 78, who made his home in Hooper for the last thirty years, died suddenly at his farm home there Monday afternoon.

A brick contractor for many years, he had retired to devote his time to farming several years ago. He was born in Missouri Sept. 21, 1867.

Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Price Crenshaw of Monte Vista and a sister, Stella George, of St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Paul Leisure of Hooper at the Woods Chapel at 2 o'clocl Thursday afternoon and burial will be in Monte Vista Cemetery.

Nichols-Brophy 1880-1900

cllampshire — 6 Nov 2005 4:40:59 GMT

Seek information on Eliza & Charles Nichols (and daugther Estella) who lived in Alamosa during the 1880 federal census.

Charles died between 1880 and 1885. When? Where?

Eliza remarried James Brophy by 1885 and lived in Alamosa on the 1885 CO state census. When married?

Freight Drivers in 1880

cllampshire — 6 Nov 2005 4:35:48 GMT

What would freight drivers have been doing in Alamosa in the 1880's ? What type of work was there that might have needed them?

Zebulon Clark

JoeAPearce — 4 Jul 2005 3:38:04 GMT

Zebulon Clark, b. 3/23/1879, MS, born to Amanda Pearce, b. 1857 @ MS, and Zebulon Clark, b. 1855 @ MS. Amanda divorced, moved to Conejos Co., CO, and remarried to Salvador Chavez, in 1880. Zebulon, b. 1879, married on 3/15/1906, at Alamosa, CO, to Vera Etta Harper.

Anyone have any information on this family?

Please respond to japis@sbcglobal.net

Thanks

Robert Lee Smith

WD640ROD — 3 Sep 2005 7:53:26 GMT

Enginer on D&RGW 1920. Married Fay Hazel Bates about 1917. Seeking any information! Believe had 3 children: Robert Lee Smith Jr., Albert Smith, and Ethel Smith.

McGinty Colorado

Kathy (McGinty) Stoneberg — 3 Jul 2002 12:59:13 GMT

Can you tell me how McGinty, Colorado got it's name? I have been researching our McGinty lineage and have located ancestors in Arapahoe, Jefferson and Denver Counties but none in Alamosa. Maybe some of our ancestors may have moved there. I do have a William Cornelius McGinty who is unaccounted for after 1863 as well as siblings of his father John McGinty.

Our Family Heritage (kstoneberg, wORntLacy, users.freepages.rootsweb.com

Van Haitsma

Maria Martinez — 20 Jul 2005 9:33:35 GMT

My fathers name was Donald Van Haitsma. We owned the Bel-Air Cafe which was next to the Rialto Theatre. We also owned the Dutch Oven Bakery where the Vacuum Shop is now next to St.Ives Pub. I would like to talk to people who knew Don.

Roscoe and Greta Taylor

joking140 — 17 Jul 2005 2:52:26 GMT

I am hopeful that someone can help me with a deadend in family history research.
I have very little information on a great uncle of mine named Roscoe D.Taylor. His wife was named Greta. My very limited data is that he was born in Jefferson County, Iowa around 1890 and lived in Monte Vista, CO. They had a daughter named Josephine and I think he was a doctor.
Any help or information would be appreciated.
Joe King

Edmund F. & Beulah Evans

d09m07d42 — 12 Jul 2003 1:32:23 GMT

I am seeking info on the following:
Edmund F. Evans, b. 5 Jun 1888 in MI, married to Beulah ?, died in Alamosa, CO 15 Dec 1970.
He was in Pontiac Twp., MI in 1900 and in 1910 was in Curdsville, Oakland Co., MI.
He was the son of Wellesley & Arabella Evans.
I will gladly exchange info on his siblings, parents and grandparents

Thomas Lee Cook

Bea Pitts — 24 Nov 2002 2:38:58 GMT

Thomas Lee Cook was my grandfather. He died 31 Mar. 1923 in Almosa CO. He moved from Paducah TX to Almosa in 1915 by covered wagon. He worked in the Round House in Almosa. He was from a large family and I am researching it. Any information would be appreciated

Bea Cook Pitts

Looking for Joseph (Aurora) Espinoza Kawaha (Juarez Mexico)

maylieni — 3 Jul 2005 6:04:14 GMT

Joseph Kawaha born In Hi, moved to the U.S., married Aurora Espinoza, had five children, Flora, Joseph, David, Jesus, Robert. I am in search of ANYONE that would have any information about the son Joseph a former resident of El Paso Texas. PLEASE REPLY! E-mail me maylieni@yahoo.com

Wiedeman surname

Sue Snider — 14 Jun 2005 2:34:02 GMT

I am taking a long shot here, hoping some one who may be local to this area can help.
I am looking for any information on William (Bill) H. Wiedeman. He was born in 1892 in Nebraska and died in 1967 in Alamosa, Colorado. He was buried in Lakeside Cemetary in Canon City, Colorado.
His wife's name was Amanda (possibly Mandy) Estel. No dates for her.
They had at least two sons named Haskell and Harrison who may have moved to California but not sure of that.
Any information on any of these people would be most welcome. William H. Wiedeman was my grandfather's brother. The name may be spelled Wiedemann, Weideman, Wiedeman, etc.
Thank you, Sue

Benjamin F Barber

Patricia Carlson — 3 Jun 2005 1:01:16 GMT

My grandfather lived in Alamosa for a great number of years.
He had the Allis Chalmers Dealership there. I am not sure when he retired and moved to Alpine California. I know he died there in 1977 he was 89. . My Grandmother Edna raised Orchards in their home. She sent me one for my wedding in 1951. I would like any information you might have about them.

Lucy Nafus

judigalpin — 28 May 2005 1:19:48 GMT

My ggg grandmother, Lucy Nafus is buried in Speiser cemetery. According to a transcription that I found, she died in 1912. Do the cemetery records list anything more specific on her birth or death dates? Any other info? Thank you for your help!

Nafus, Sisemore

Lisa Sisemore — 30 May 2005 9:29:02 GMT

Please exuse 2 errors:

Whipple David Sisemore is correct spelling.

Also Missouri is incorrect in my posting of 5/30/05.

Thanks!

Janneys in Colorado

Yvonne — 17 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for infomation on William Thomas Janney born 19 Nov 1908 in Zapato Ranch, Alamosa, Conejos, Colorado. Also any one related.

LANE, WILLIAM

June Robinson — 27 Apr 2005 10:02:22 GMT

Looking for great grandfather, William Lane who owned a saloon in Alamosa, Co in 1883. He married Mellissa Jane Bridges abt 1882, probably in Alamosa, Co. He was Irish. They had a daughter, Lizzie b: August 5, 1883 in Alamosa, Co. Can anyone help me?
June Robinson
Denver, Co
violetjune@comcast.net

Nelson

BurtonNelson — 27 Jul 2001 11:06:39 GMT

I am looking for living family members decended from John and Mary Nelson who emmigrated to Colorado from Sweden in 1881. Any one with related or with information please contact me. Thanks.

Prince family

scj2737 — 11 Oct 2003 9:47:40 GMT

looking for any info. on Andrew and Margaret Prince. born in Sweden, lived in Colo. Had alot of children, I have a picture of the family when they were in Kansas but no other information. Please contact my daughter-in-law at:
lindaa@everestkc.net.
Margaret was a Hedlund before she married Andrew.
Thanks for any help!!!!!!!

Chet Gibson (need obituary plz) Alamosa, Alamosa, CO

hennye — 9 Mar 2005 4:40:41 GMT

I am in need of an obituary for

Chet Gibson
b. 4 Jul 1899 Kentucky
d. 7 Nov 1944 in Alamosa, Alamosa, CO

He was married to Rose Emilie Kaddatz

email me at Hennye@adelphia.net

Thanks in advance for your time and effort.
Henny Elze

Benjamin F. Adams-Civil War Veteran

LolineF — 25 Mar 2005 4:21:50 GMT

Adams was one of the early-day pioneers of Gunnison, Colorado. He is listed in the Colorado State Archives Veterans Index with a birthdate of 24 Dec 1844 in Pennsylvania, and the index lists his burial in Alamosa.. Could anyone verify his burial place, and date? He may have a civil war military stone. We are doing a history of the original soldiers in the G.A.R. Post, here in Gunnison, CO. I appreciate any help that can be provided. Thanks, Loline

Belinda Stevens

Marilyn Freeman — 13 Jan 2005 3:41:14 GMT

I need information on Belinda Stevens d. 19 Sep 1898 Hooper, Costilla Co., CO. I am looking for her place of burial and obituary. Her husband was Carlos Stevens.

Carlos and Belinda Stevens came to Costilla Co., CO to be with their daughter and family Jennie and John Milton Brown. The Browns were still there in 1900. Later moved to Fremont Co., CO.

SOPHIE ALLAN /GEORGE YOUNG IN EDITH, 1903-1910

KathleenLeveroni — 9 Jan 2005 7:16:01 GMT

I am seeking information for Sophie Young, nee Allan, born in Scotland in 1867. I believe she married George Young approx 1895 after immigrating in 1888. He is listed as widower in 1910 and re-married shortly after. I am looking for information on her death and burial. Does anyone know what funeral homes were in that area during that time? George was an engineer on the railroad and continued to live in Edith at least until the 1930s.

Kathleen

Martinez.

Nanc patton — 4 Nov 2004 11:41:11 GMT

Searching for information on a Tivie CMartinez B. 1916 in Pagosa Springs, Co. Her father was Alford Martinez and the mother Amelia Loucero...The grandfather Frank Martinez and Josophine Salazar Thank You Nancy

Summit House 1870s and Summit G Sterne

Yaakov Holansky — 19 Oct 2004 9:14:32 GMT

Looking for any information or pictures for the above.

ROPER/ LYNN

ringlet — 29 Sep 2003 6:16:06 GMT

I am looking for any info on any Ropers in ALamosa about 1880. I had a great grandmother that lived in Alamosa by the name of Mary Lynn her mother died at birth and I am looking for the family that she was raised by. The Ropers were witness couple to the marriage of her and my great grandfather Thomas Murphy on June 5, 1880 or 1882. Thanks so much. Roberta

looking for obituray for David W. Aragon

Yolanda M.Roe — 28 Aug 2002 3:06:42 GMT

I would like a copy of my Step father's Obiturary. If possible
you can fax it to me at 317-433-5580. or mail it to me at
Yolanda M. Roe
9040 Camby Road
Camby, IN 46113

Looking for T.P.Walsh

Bill Mitchell — 18 Sep 2004 3:13:01 GMT

I found an old medal inscribed with T.P.Walsh 1917, Alamosa,Co. Looks like it might have been used for a key chain. If anyone is familiar with this person and would like to have the medal please contact me.
Bill Mitchell
Tularosa,NM

Elze, Edward Sidney (looking for descendants)

Henny Elze — 16 Aug 2004 1:51:06 GMT

Looking for any descendants of Edward Sidney Elze.
b: October 24, 1882 in WestcliffE, Custer Co., CO d: December 12, 1941 in Denver, Denver, CO

parents were Edward Walter Elze and Lydia Dyer Weston of Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado.

Elze, Edward Walter Obituary (Alamosa, CO)

Henny Elze — 16 Aug 2004 1:48:19 GMT

Obituary
Valley Courier March 22, 1928
Alamosa, CO

Thursday, March 22, 1928
Death of Colorado Pioneer Tuesday Evening at Waverly

William Edward Elze, (Actually Edward Walter Elze) A resident of the Waverly district, left this earthly world Tuesday, March 20th, at 9:45 in the evening. Mr. Elze was a pioneer of Colorado having arrived in this state some years before his marriage in 1878 in Leadville, Colorado, to Lydia D. Weston, who has been his loving helpmate until death. They had hoped to enjoy their distinctive Golden wedding anniversary the 23rd of July, this year.
The deceased was born August 4, 1853, in Wusterwitz, Germany, and came to this country in 1867, and in his boyhood days lived in Wisconsin. He spent several years in Wyoming, Denver, Pueblo and La Veta and thence to Leadville, where he was married. There were twelve children born, four of which are surviving. Mr. Elze, with his family, has resided at their farm home in Waverly for the past twelve years, and will be greatly missed in this community as well as through out the Valley. In addition to his wife, Lydia F. Kaddatz of Alamosa, Edward S. Elze of Ophir, Colorado, Mrs. L.T. West of Alamosa and Mrs. Grace D. Goetzcke of Coarse Gold, California, are the four children surviving him. His sister Mrs. Therese Manz is living in the home town in Germany, and a brother Robert resides in Westcliffe, Colorado. Four grandchildren and one great grandchild are also left to mourn. Mr. Elze has been a devout member of the Lutheran church since childhood and was associated with the Woodmen of the World lodge. The funeral will be held at Seven Gables, either Friday or Saturday, with Rev. Gilbert Traveller officiating.

Manuel C.Garcia/ Olympia Gutierres

Anna Gates — 16 Apr 2004 2:14:39 GMT

I am looking for any information on Manuel Garcia who was born in 1911 and died in 1970 .He was born in Los Brazos, NM and married in Alamosa to Olympia Gutierres. They had a daughter named Mary Lou Garcia. She was born in 1941 in Alamosa,CO. Mary Lou Garcia married Louis Franklin Erb Sr. in Colorado Springs. Any info would be appreciated.

Anna Gates

The Erb Family

Anna Gates — 7 Aug 2004 3:23:28 GMT

Teresa,
I don't think that the Erb family knows about your son.
Do you live in Alamosa ? I live in Trinidad, CO which is not to far from Alamosa. Both Erb children, with their grandmother live here in Trinidad. My son and Amanda are now divorced.
Manuel will be a senior at Trinidad High School this year.
He moved here from Arizona this last year and was living with his sister and my son , but when they separated he went his own way.

looking for the parents of Bert Eugene Johnson

dennischap_1 — 31 Jul 2004 5:11:09 GMT

I am looking for the birth parent's of my father. I found his adoption papers & his name was Bert Eugene Johnson, he was born on 5 Oct 1927. I am not sure if his birth mother from Conejos Co. or if it was referring to my grandparents.

Does anyone have access to any records or suggetions that could help? If anyone knows any living desendants, please contact me off list.

Dennis

WALTER CLARK 1880"s

charlott jones — 20 Jul 2003 12:54:02 GMT

Looking for information on Walter Clark who lived in Alamosa area in the 1880's. He was born 14 Sept. 1858 in Illinois. Parents Willard and Mary Caroline (Berrian) Clark. Had a daughter born in Colorado on 5 June 1887, Think he is buried in this area.

Victoria Hotel - early 1900's in Alamosa

JackieAyersBerry — 4 Jan 2004 6:11:05 GMT

Looking for history, pictures and current status of this hotel.
My grandmother (Angela BREZNIK b. 1900-1990) and 2 gr-aunts worked in the restaurant of this hotel between 1917 - 1920. This is where she met my grandfather ( E. Merle CADWALLADER b. 1899-1965). He worked in the Silent Movie theatre "just around the corner."
Thanks for any info you can offer.
Jackjo4274@aol.com

Colorado Coal Mining Families Sought

Professor Vernon L. Williams — 31 May 2004 3:11:43 GMT

Southern Colorado Coal Mining Families Sought
History Project Focuses on Miner’s Children and Camp Schools

An oral history interview team will be in southern Colorado during July this year interviewing children who grew up in the mining camps in Las Animas and Huerfano counties. The team of university professors and students will be working to preserve the history of the family in early 20th Century southern Colorado and the impact that life in the camps had on children. Dr. Vernon L. Williams, professor of history at Abilene Christian University, and Dr. Lynn M. Burlbaw, professor of history education at Texas A&M University, will direct the project.

If you lived in one of the camps or attended one of the many mining town schools which operated in Las Animas or Huerfano counties between 1900 and 1945, please contact Dr. Vernon L. Williams, ACU Box 28130, Abilene, Texas 79699 or email him at vwilliams@acu.edu.

Edward Elze (Germany/Colorado) descendants

hee9853 — 19 May 2004 3:00:51 GMT

Looking for descendants or relatives of Edward Walter Elze born in 1853 in Germany and died in 1928 in Alamosa, Colorado. He married Lydia Dyer Weston. Anyone having any info on either of these two people please contact me.

I am willing to share family tree info.

Thanks,
Henny Elze

Frances WILSON

lrbrant — 16 May 2004 9:48:45 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for my elderly mother's cousin and Alamosa native Frances Ekyn Wilson who passed away in November 2003. Her husband was Wayne Wilson and her parents Cyril and Caroline Montgomery Ekyn. I believe Frances was a school teacher.

I'd like to be able to tell my mother some kind of detail. If you have any suggestions, please contact me.

PHYLLIS JOY MAYFIELD - OBITUARY

BarbaraDobbinsTitle — 12 Jun 2004 4:48:17 GMT

The Sun, San Bernardino, CA - Tuesday, May 4, 2004

PHYLLIS JOY MAYFIELD of Palm Desert passed away on Friday, April 30, 2004, after a long illness. Phyllis was born in Alamosa, Colorado on October 28, 1927. She moved to California in 1942 where she married Henry L. Roghmans on May 20, 1946.

During the Second World War Phyllis worked at Ryan's as a riverter. Subsequently, Hank and Phyllis owned several restaurants in San Bernardino. Their daughter Jomina was born in May of 1948.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 57 years, Hank, who now resides in Palm Desert, CA; their daughter Jomina and son-in-law Horst Engel of Indio, CA, and Robert Mayfield and family of Las Vegas, NV.

Donations can be made to the VNA Hospice of the Inland Counties.

NOTE: Submitter is not related in any way to deceased. This posting is for genealogical purposes only.

WEEDEN MARRIED TO JANE ALLAN PAUL

KathleenLeveroni — 21 Mar 2004 3:51:11 GMT

I am looking for any information about Jane Allan Paul who was a school teacher in Alamosa in the 1920 census. She married Alfred Herman Weeden on the 26th of November 1920 and he died on March 28,1928. We have lost all tract of her after that. She was a young woman when he died. May very well have remarried. she had two sisters, Bertha Scarlett Paul and Sophie Paul. They came from Scotland in 1903 with their mother Jane Paul following the death of their father, John Paul, in Scotland. I would like to find any information at all regarding this family. My permanent e-mail address is kllleadore@aol.com.

Sincerley,

Kathleen Leveroni

looking for MARTINES OR MARTINEZ...

Michele — 11 Aug 2003 1:28:34 GMT

HI im searching a Emma Maria Martinez and according to her obit her parents were Juan Jose and Catherine Sierra Martinez
Emma was born in 1919 at Alamosa Colorado.
any help with this family would be greatly appreciated thanks michele
seawitch62@hotmail.com
ive been having probs locating any info on this family so any help would be greatly appreciated thanking you Michele

Branson

SusanCrow511 — 28 Sep 2003 4:40:53 GMT

I am looking for info on an Andrew Branson who filed a land grant in Alamosa Co., Colorado. I am trying to find if he is the missing child of Thomas Jefferson Branson and Ann Kirkling of Cumberland Co., Illinois. Any info would be appreciated.
Susan

New Branson Genealogy Web Site

oregongal8 — 14 Nov 2004 3:37:47 GMT

Please visit the new Branson genealogy web site at:
http://bransoncook.systemaxonline.com

Thanks!

Branson

Patrick Powell — 29 Feb 2004 9:15:50 GMT

I am researching my wife's ancestor Andrew Jackson Branson, farmer, Berlin Township, Ionia County, MI, app 1880- 1920. Don't know if there is a connection.

William Green's 1st wife???

Steve Green — 1 May 2004 4:40:02 GMT

William Green, bn.1889 in El Paso Co. worked for DRGW in Alamosa shops ca.1922 married "unknown" woman who left him around 1924. He sent for a housekeeper, eventually married Florence Dunlap Trueblood, possibly in Alamosa 1928. William died in Canon City 1960. He was my Grandfather. Any records, newspapers ect would help.
Thanks for your help.

Francisco and Celsa Gutierrez Marriage Look Up

T_Newton65 — 3 Dec 2005 10:15:26 GMT

Hello,
I am searching for someone that would have Catholic Church marriage records access and would do a look up for me. The names I am searching for are Francisco and Celsa Gutierrez. I think they were married between 1890 and 1900 in Conejos or Alamosa county. They lived in or aroud Alamosa. I think, but am not sure, that Celsa's maiden name was Lujan. Francisco was born around 1864 in New Mexico and Celsa was born around 1875 in Colorado. Thank you.

Tonya