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Re: 1996 obit help please

paigefrank77 — 2009-12-17 23:53:54Z

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO) - December 8, 1996
Deceased Name: SGT. SAMUEL C. SMITH
SGT. SAMUEL C. SMITH, 73, died Dec. 6, 1996, at a local care center. He retired from the Army after 20 years of service.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses, with the Rev. Andy Hornbaker officiating. Entombment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Garden of Angels Mausoleum.

Mr. Smith was born March 17, 1923, in Komosdale, Ky., to John C. and Barbara (Mangin) Smith, who are deceased.

He was married Feb. 23, 1946, in New Albany, Ind., to Dorothy L. Frakes, who lives in Colorado Springs.

He is survived by a daughter, Cathy L. Creapo of Colorado Springs; two brothers, Tim B. of Hollywood, Fla., and Francis of Belleview, Ill.; three sisters, Belva Creech of Seffner, Fla., Berdie Breedlove of Jacksonville, Fla., and Fritz Scally of Louisville, Ky.; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and a grandson.

Mr. Smith received two overseas bars while in the Army. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of Fountain Valley Baptist Church. He had lived in Colorado Springs since 1967, previously living in New Albany.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1600 Race St., Denver 80206; or the American Diabetes Association, 19 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs 80903.

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date: December 8, 1996
Page: 4
Record Number: 172625
Copyright, 1996, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO)

1996 obit help please

litl1997 — 2009-12-17 07:38:46Z

Sammuel Connie Smith Death Dec 6,1996 in
Colorado Springs,El Paso,Colorado
thanks and god bless

Re: Request Obituary Lookup, Please

EliseAdams15 — 2009-11-23 13:52:00Z

Hi! Thanks so much for your efforts. I think his name originally was Martin, but in all census records and other documents as an adult he called himself Mart. (I have never seen a middle name or inital for him) I am just so curious to know where he was buried. I don't know if qualify for a copy of his death certificate under CO law, where I am not a direct relative, but I believe he is distant cousin.

Maybe I can at least send for his SSDI record, that may help a little bit. Even his SS is under Mart! You would think that would have been under Martin if that was his true legal name.

Thanks again!

Elise

Re: Need obituary information for Caroline Davis

hlstamper1 — 2009-11-23 05:24:23Z

Thank you for checking! I was aware of those two memorials on FindaGrave. Angus in the memorial you found is my g-g-grandfather Angus. However, I cannot verify whether the Caroline Davis is my g-g-grandmother. I don't have any information on her middle name. I suspect that the Caroline Phyllis Davis in the FindaGrave memorial is my g-g-grandmother, but am puzzled as to why she would be in a different cemetery. Anyway, thank you so much for you efforts!

Re: Request Obituary Lookup, Please

Jayson684 — 2009-11-23 03:40:24Z

in looking online thru our local library, it came up empty under that name up for any articles...
is there a complete full name, or is that all you have to work with?

Re: Need obituary information for Caroline Davis

Jayson684 — 2009-11-23 03:30:42Z

hi -- in looking omline thru our local library for either of those two names, it came up, nothing...
however, some interesting viewing for you might be these:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=da...;

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=da...;

ANY info re:John R. Morris b1898,Ks..in El Paso Co. in 1930

msterpaul — 2009-11-07 03:13:36Z

Lost family branch....1930 information wall:
John Robert Morris was born to John Adam Morris and Cora Alice (Temple) Morris in Marshall county, Ks. in 1898. Mother died within days, father died in 1904, so John was raised by his mother's brother, John Temple. John lived in Marshall county, Ks through 1920, but is in El Paso county, Co. with wife Iva, and three children in 1930.
Children of John R. and Iva were Eugene R. b1924 in Ks....Maxine b1925 in Ks.,and Keith, b1928 in Colorado.
Would dearly love to contact living descendent(s) to fill in this lost branch...much info to share....ANY information would be helpful, as I have no clues to finding them.

Re: Obit Look up for Colorado Springs Mar 1982

Chesham54 — 2009-11-03 23:08:15Z

Ah, it could be. We orignally heard he was in AZ, but then it looked like he was in Colorado. It looks as though he fell ill or had an accident in Colorado. I'll head off to the Phoenix Obits and see if I can find him there. Thank you for all your help!

Re: Obit Look up for Colorado Springs Mar 1982

Jayson684 — 2009-11-03 22:26:47Z

i am sorry -- it is not an obit, but a death notice only.
on tues 11 jul 1967 it states "mr. alfred carter, phoenix, ariz., passed away monday at a local hospital. arrangements later."
the next day, wed the 12th, it shows that "services and interment for mr. carter will be at phoenix, ariz."
is this correct?

Re: ANY info re:John R. Morris b1898,Ks..in El Paso Co. in 1930

susandesessa — 2009-11-02 23:59:44Z

i have an awesome line back on cora temple, and a generation or two back on John R Morris if you still need it, email me - susan_desessa@hotmail.com (descended through Eugene Morris)

Re: Obit Look up for Colorado Springs Mar 1982

Chesham54 — 2009-11-02 23:54:56Z

Yes! Yes! and Yes! It is indeed the prior generation. Thank you SO much!

Kathryn

Re: Obit Look up for Colorado Springs Mar 1982

Jayson684 — 2009-11-02 21:24:55Z

i take that as a "yes"...
is it the generation prior, to the one you asked about?
is it wanted?
i can look it up on my next trip to the library, if so...

Re: Obit Look up for Colorado Springs Mar 1982

Chesham54 — 2009-11-02 21:11:25Z

OMG! Yes! How did you find it? This is wonderful news!

Re: Obit Look up for Colorado Springs Mar 1982

Jayson684 — 2009-11-02 21:08:05Z

hello - i noticed that there is no obit listed as you gave. however, there is one for alfred carter jul of 1967. any relation?

Re: marriage record

paigefrank77 — 2009-10-28 20:16:56Z

Sure, you can always request!!!!!!!
One thing that would help others helping you.
When you post a message like this, why not include a name? That way people that have those records, can help you.
Your welcome

marriage record

seinalem — 2009-10-28 19:23:57Z

Hello. I am trying to find a marriage record from 1923. Does anyone know if I can request a copy?

Thank you so much for your time.

Obit Look up for Colorado Springs Mar 1982

Chesham54 — 2009-10-28 01:06:22Z

Hello, I'm seeking the obit for Alfred W Carter who died in Colorado Springs in Mar of 1982. I'd appreciate any help or direction you can offer.
Thank you.

Re: William Ralph & Lydia Elizabeth PRACHT CHAMBERS

mustang37778 — 2009-10-26 17:38:04Z

I just got involved with my genealogy recently to help out my cousin. I just read your post and the name Lawrence Pracht in Camp Point, IL really caught my attention
I have a copy of the Husemann family that my grandmother gave me quite a few years ago, and it lists that Lawrence B. Pracht of Camp Point, IL was married to Elsie (Husemann) and they only had 2 sons, Roger L. and Marion E.

The Pracht and Husemann family trees really became intertwined when 2 Pracht brothers Lawrence and Charles, married sisters Elsie and Freda Husemann. I know this for a fact cause I remember as a child visiting the 3 of them in Camp Point, IL--Charles, my grandfather died before I was born. ‘Aunt Elsie’ ALWAYS had mints for us kids :)

So, my question is, if Lawrence B. Pracht of Camp Point, IL is your grandfather, are you child from Roger's or Marion's 2nd marriage?

Martin Family in the Bijou Basin area of El Paso County, CO

Jayson684 — 2009-10-23 12:39:03Z

Looking for anyone who knows of this family.
They have been found in the 1910 - 1930 Census records.
They are John Martin and Nan (nee Marshall) and their children: Ida, Lorena, Bijou, Laura and Etta.
Nan re-married a Robert L.D. Martin, shown on the 1920 and 1930 Censuses.
Willing to swap info...

Re: Need Obituary for Ada E. Whitney

Jayson684 — 2009-10-23 12:19:39Z

Taken from the Colorado Springs (CO) Free Press newspaper, dated Jun 5, 1966:

"Ada (Mom) Whitney
Services for Mrs. Ada (Mom) Whitney, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Law Drawing Room (Law Funeral Home), the Rev. Wayne Williams officiating.
Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

Mrs. Whitney died friday at her home. She was born in Kansas City, KS., on Feb 23, 1884, and came to Colorado Springs in 1928.
Mrs. Whitney was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lucy L. Rice of Colorado springs, a granddaughter, Mrs. Alice Conant of Ft. Collins (CO), three brothers, Mike Flannery of Mesa, AR., and Frank and Richard Bressman of Kansas City, KS, and three grandchildren."

Evergreen Cemeteryrecords show she and her husband are buried in lot/section #237. It doesn't list a space...

Re: William Ralph & Lydia Elizabeth PRACHT CHAMBERS

lininger9279 — 2009-10-22 04:33:36Z

HI my name is stephanie lininger my great grandfathers name was lawrenc pracht his daughter marylin is my grandmother not sure if this is the same pracht or not I don't know much about my family history. Thought it was worth a try

Re: Need Obituary for Ada E. Whitney

mjdeforest — 2009-10-13 19:23:05Z

Thank you so much!! I was hoping it would list her parents, but I guess I will have to try her actual death certificate. But this does give me several other names of people I can try to track down.

Thanks again!

Re: Need Obituary for Ada E. Whitney

Jayson684 — 2009-10-13 16:07:25Z

i'll be going to day to our library - will add yours to my list...

Need obituary information for Caroline Davis

hlstamper1 — 2009-10-12 21:08:51Z

I believe that a Caroline Phyllis Davis, buried in Fairview Cemetery in Colorado Springs, is my g-g-grandmother, but am unable to verify that my g-g-grandmother's middle name was Phyllis. All I know is that her name was Caroline Davis, wife of Angus Davis, my g-g-grandfather. Caroline Phyllis Davis was buried in 1902, which was about the time I believe my g-g-grandmother died.

Angus Davis and some of the Davis children are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, but there is no listing for Caroline in Evergreen Cem.

If I can verify that Caroline Phyllis Davis, in Fairview Cem., is the wife of Angus Davis, buried in Evergreen Cem., my next mystery will be to figure out why she is buried separately from the rest of the family.

Can anyone help me with any obituary information on any Caroline Davis who died shortly after 1900? Thank you for your help!

Harry

Harry H Stein marries Chatta Fenn

ssmith0942 — 2009-10-09 03:32:52Z

I am looking for Chatta Fenn who married Harry H Stein in El Paso County 12 Sept 1922. Any help is appreciated, thanks. Sheila

Re: Need obituary info on Anna B. Bacon

d11175 — 2009-09-28 21:32:26Z

I could not find Anna Bacon, but I found Chauncey Bacon's obit and a Lucinda Bacon here:

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wyalbany/obits/1900b.htm

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wyalbany/obits/index.htm

Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, CO 80903

gracielousmama — 2009-09-28 19:26:33Z

Hoping I can a ancestry hunter who might live in the area of Evergreen Cemetery. I need a look up for Roy Curtis, 1888-1956 buried with May. I have tried to find info from the cemetery and was told for any info they had, I would have to come to the cemetery. I live in California and can't do that. Please let me know if anyone has any other idea's how I could find out any info on Roy, Children, sisters, brothers, if there was an obit Place of birth?

Thanks everyone who has helped me, everything you have already done has meant more than you will ever know.

You cant put the puzzle of your life together,until you have all the pieces :)

Re: looking for funeral records or mortuaries for DUQUETTE

paigefrank77 — 2009-09-09 00:40:03Z

The 3 Duquette's are buried in the same cemetery. There are no females w/ them. Only the 3 males that I found. I found no Duquette's married in El Paso County either.
Maybe the cemetery has some information on them. Iam sure the contact information would be easy for you to locate.
Good Hunting,
Frank

looking for funeral records or mortuaries for DUQUETTE

daninor — 2009-09-08 19:22:50Z

I'm hoping someone can use the info in obits below to help me find additional records or names of survivors, descendants, parents names, etc.

Colorado Spring Gazette, Jan. 1, 1915
Deaths and funerals
"Lee Roy Duquette, 36 years old, died yesterday at the home of his brother W. H. Duquette at Glen Eyrie. The funeral will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the Gairley's chapel, Rev. George Stunts of Colorado City officiating. Interest in Evergreen will be by auto."--

"ACCIDENT VICTIM DIES AT HOSPITAL" (edited)
Wm. H. Duquette, Former Game Warden Injured Last Sunday, of
11 Alsace Way, pioneer resident of the region, died late yesterday afternoon at a hospital following injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Ute Pass last Sunday. He sustained a skull fracture and died without
having regained consiousness. Mr. Duquette, an elderly man, was for many years a game warden in the Woodland Park area. Recently he had been working on a mine he owned near Leadville, He is survived by his wife and three children. One of whom is grown. The other two are minors.
he was brought to Colorado Springs by the Ambulance Service company.
Dr. J. Thomas Coghlan, county coroner, said last night he would not decide until today whether an inquest will be held. The Law company is in charge of funeral plans.

Request Obituary Lookup, Please

EliseAdams15 — 2009-09-04 16:40:20Z

I am trying to find an obituary for MART ADAMS, who died in Colorado Springs in October 1968 (sorry, I can't find the exact date on SSDI-doesn't have it) He is (I believe) a distant relation of mine, and I am hoping to confirm that through an obit and maybe be lucky enough to find more cousins.

Hope someone can help. Thanks in advance.

Elise, MN

looking for census and obits for William Duquette and father John

daninor — 2009-09-03 04:34:28Z

He had several different wives-Hilma Cecelia Magnuson, Louise, Mary, Julia W., and ___Schiff.

the 1910 census of Pueblo co, Precinct 22, Colo. shows him hoh, age 38, born about 1872/3 in Michigan, his father born in Paris and mother in Washington state.

Is it possible to find a 1900 and or 1910 maybe in Mich. for William's father named John Duquette born in France.

William Duquette and his father may also be in El Paso co, Colo. by 1920 and or 1930.

William may have died in 1934.

William Duquette and his 1st wife (Louise) according to the 1900 census of Bay co, Mich., Bay City-had sons named Alfred born in Mich. in Oct 1895, and Albert born in Mich. in Aug 1899

Would like to know the location of the two sons in 1910, 1920 and 1930. They probably remained w/the mother in Mich.

Are there any death records for them maybe in Mich. ?

Sincerely grateful for any assistance

Re: Catherine (Katie) T. Colford

paigefrank77 — 2009-09-02 17:19:08Z

Only Colford I located was a William E Colford in Evergreen Cemetery, died 1947.
This is in El Paso County.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Re: Catherine (Katie) T. Colford

paigefrank77 — 2009-09-02 17:18:27Z

Joan,
According to the Colorado marriage index, 1858-1939, there are NO Colford's married in Colorado.
My 1st thought was the influenza.
Will look some more.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Catherine (Katie) T. Colford

JoanCurtin48 — 2009-09-01 00:07:41Z

Kate was born in Iowa or Illinois in 1871. I have been able to trace her living in Colorado Springs in 1917 through her brother Richard's WWI draft registration card. I am wondering if she married in Colorado, as I have not been able to find her in a census record as "Colford". Is there a database on Colorado marriages and/or deaths that I may access?

Thanks.

Joan Bentley Curtin

Wilkinson & Skidmore Look up Please!

aratrmc — 2009-08-28 00:27:07Z

I need help with finding a marriage between my Great-Grandparents. John Franklin Wilkinson and Ora Francis Skidmore in or around 1904 in El Paso County, Colorado Springs Colorado. Don't know why either one were there, if the were by themselves or with family.

John's family is from Homestead PA (census shows them there in 1900) and Ora's is from Ohio. They had two children (boys) born in El Paso County Colorado Springs Colorado, before heading to PA. Names are Harry O. Wilkinson and George Albert Wilkinson. Old family story goes on about how the two boys were playing in an ice house and got locked in, causing some serious damage. Not sure if this is true.

The PA census shows the family back in PA in 1910. They had to make a stop in Gary, Indiana for this is where my Grandmother was born in 1908-09. I am stuck on this side of my family any help would be great, Thank you!

Re: Wilkinson & Skidmore Look up Please!

aratrmc — 2009-08-23 08:33:58Z

Thank you so much!

Re: Wilkinson & Skidmore Look up Please!

paigefrank77 — 2009-08-20 22:04:51Z

Married 21 Dec 1904, El Paso County, Colorado, license # 3046

Good Hunting,
Frank

Can anyone help find a record of birth in colorado springs?

stormbaybe — 2009-08-13 04:39:47Z

My grandmother gave birth in Colorado Springs around 1952 to a illegitimate child we think she lied and put my grandfathers brother on the birth certificate (Landes L Horton) her name is Patricia Winifred Horton (nee Parker) the child was adopted later but we would like to find the birth record is possible. The other possible fathers name on the birth certificate is Frederick Paul Horton (my grandfather)

Help finding Forslund descendants

lenafurth — 2009-08-12 20:43:48Z

I am looking for living descendants of Carl Forslund and
I already got some help in this thread, which I refer to, instead of writing it all again:
http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.new...

Help is needed and I would really appreciate it, thanks,
Lena in Sweden

Please help with obit look up: Roland B. McGee, d. 1986

silkysnobear — 2009-08-03 12:39:52Z

I am looking for the Obit for
Roland B. McGee
b 27 June 1903 Calif
d July 1986 Colorado Springs, ElPaso, Co

I do not have the exact date but really need this obit to find if he had a wife or children.

Any help you can give would be appreciated.

You can reach me at
ruththesleuth@att.net

Thank You
Ruth Ann

Parry Haines (d. 1919)

comountains — 2009-08-03 12:38:54Z

Colorado Springs Gazette, December 10, 1919

Parry Haines, 67, who for 20 years was connected with the Giddings & Kirkdeed (Kirkdood?) store, died yesterday morning at his home, 14 North Eighth street. He was born at Richmond, Ind. and was a graduate of the school of law at Columbia university, but entered the dry goods business at Kokomo, Ind., which he carried on successfully until the panic of 1893. Ten weeks ago he became ill with heart trouble and his condition had been serious for several weeks. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Anna Haines; a son, Parry L. Haines, of Chicago, and a daughter, Mrs. George Hodel. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Elks home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Re: various Gile marriages in Colorado

PhyllisMiranda — 2009-07-30 00:27:05Z

Thanks so much. My cousins will be thrilled to have this information.

Re: various Gile marriages in Colorado

PhyllisMiranda — 2009-07-30 00:26:48Z

I am doing some research for my cousins to try to find out the family background of their father, Elwood Leroy Gile, who died this past year. One of the entries in the "various Gile marriages in Colorado" is Elwood's mom and dad. Can you give me any information as to where I can get the source for this info: Merritt E. Gile (29) married Cora M. Rogers (21) - 9 May 1932 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO by Justice of the Peace G.W. Highsmith.
Your help is greatly appreciated.

Re: various Gile marriages in Colorado

paigefrank77 — 2009-07-30 00:07:24Z

A couple of sources for this.
There is a CD of The Colorado marriages 1858-1939.
And also The Clerk of the Court for the county. In this case El Paso.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Re: Mildred Charlene Davis

gloriarayburn — 2009-07-12 15:57:27Z

That is the correct Mildred, are you still researching this? Mildred is my grandmother and I have been trying to get her information down. She passed away June 17, 2009. Please reply if anyone is still willing to find this information. thanks.

Re: Washington family in Colorado Springs in early 1900's

JAYDEN7 — 2009-06-27 03:07:34Z

Look in Denver, I am a James from the Fairfield ranch and my relatives from that time are burried in Denver, you can call the Cems there and ask.,

el paso county land records

BarbaraBrandon711 — 2009-06-17 21:25:32Z

Can anyone inform me if there are archives of El Paso land transactions/ deeds for the time period 1889-1891? And if they are available, where can they be found?

My great grandparents lived in Cripple Creek from 1891-1899; their first child was born May, 1891 in Colo. Springs. I am searching for evidence of their prior residence which is believed to be in ElPaso county or one of the counties to the southeast.

Any advice would be appreciated. my email address is andybrandon33@hotmail.com

Thanks, Andy

Donald Ellsworth

PatsyCarruth — 2009-06-17 02:13:45Z

am looking for inforkmation on Donald Ellsworth son of Virgil and Zelda am updating a genealogy on this line and from his brother's obit I know in 1993 he was in Colorado Springs, any info apprecited
thankx
patsy

Re: Mary Estelle Fraser and Marl Mount Campbell

mtcreel — 2009-06-07 02:16:19Z

Correction to this item:
Paul Mount-Campbell, Marion Ohio.... the rest is OK
They were my parents

Divorce records

AGertsch — 2009-06-06 22:21:06Z

Is there a way to find out if there was a divorce filed in El Paso County in the early 1980's? Is there anyone who would look that up for me? I am not sure what the maiden name of the Bride is but the name of the Groom was Wilson.
Please contact me at Agertsch@msn.com
Thanks a bunch,
Arlene Adams-Gertsch