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Kiowa County GenWeb page has moved!

jaws1964 — 2009-01-06 02:51:35Z

Hello all Kiowa County researchers;

The Kiowa County GenWeb page is now located at:
http://cogenweb.com/kiowa/

If you have obituaries, biographies, or anything else to submit, please send it to me and I'll get it posted.

Cordially,
Jackie Wilson Goddard

Re: Sheridan Lake school bus tragedy

DorisForsyth18 — 2008-12-17 02:29:59Z

I'd like to have the last name, or family name of your family that lived on Sand Creek. Am sure you are aware of what has taken place at Sand Creek.

I will also send this to your e-mail address.

Doris

Re: Sheridan Lake school bus tragedy

camlope24 — 2008-12-16 21:55:36Z

my name is travis, granddad was larry wife wille, great granddad was elmer and ora our place was on sand creek u can contact me at camlope24@yahoo.com if you wish

Re: ANDERSON, JOHN WILSON

sindee_2001 — 2008-12-14 11:47:03Z

My John came from overseas-not sure exactly where yet, but german is a great possiblity, I know he came to Usa and was in Swedehome,Polk County,Nebraska and also from Hershey, Nebraska..., so they could be related, ...if you would ask them if they have any knowledge of family that came from nebraska area ( way back when) that would help. thank you, I'd almost given up on this line cause it is such a familiar name.

Re: ANDERSON, JOHN WILSON

sindee_2001 — 2008-12-14 11:41:09Z

I am unsure if he was in Kansas, I am looking for his death date and a obit. thank you

Re: Sheridan Lake school bus tragedy

DorisForsyth18 — 2008-12-14 08:07:36Z

I lived in Kiowa County for many years. Who was your grandfather who attended school in Chivington?

Doris

Re: Sheridan Lake school bus tragedy

camlope24 — 2008-12-13 01:27:55Z

yes, it was a blizzard that a school bus was in..in occured when my granddad went to school in chivington. he told me the story and what happened and all to do with it camlope24@yahoo.com

Re: ANDERSON, JOHN WILSON

camlope24 — 2008-12-13 01:25:04Z

i lived down the road from a man john anderson, was good friends with his 2 sons john and dick. im 30 now but me the 2 sons were a couple years older than me. the man i knew was married to a german lady that got along with my grandma who was from germany also. if any of this sound familiar let me know. and maybe i could help send u into the right direction although i havent lived there after we sold the ranch 15 years ago. camlope24@yahoo.com
thanks
travis meeks

Branson, Calvin - Galatea 1910

acannavo — 2008-09-17 13:12:13Z

Seeking information on residents of Galatea, Kiowa - Calvin Branson, wife Ella and son Verne. Did Calvin and/or Ella die here?

Re: Pioneer Cemetery near Eads

BeaconLynda — 2008-08-20 18:10:31Z

If you look on www.findagrave.com you will see them listed under Eads Cemetery and obituary is there too
Hope that helps

Pioneer Cemetery near Eads

lebarnes51 — 2008-06-14 17:39:35Z

I am trying to locate Pioneer Cemetery near Eads, Colorado.
John Henry Wimp and his wife Elizabeth are buried there.
Thank You

Re: ANDERSON, JOHN WILSON

LynnDBall — 2008-06-03 20:49:30Z

Would this be the JW Anderson that also lived in McCracken,
Rush County, Kansas?

Re: Max Burnett Huddleston

ksmom58 — 2008-02-25 19:23:44Z

I am researching the Black family line. Mary Louise huddleston's grandfather(George Black) was an older brother to my great grandfather Thomas Black. Thanks Cindy I would like to be in touch with this family.

Re: Max Burnett Huddleston

DorisForsyth91 — 2008-02-25 16:45:13Z

I was born and raised in Kiowa County, Colorado, where Sheridan Lake is located. I know members of this family and will forward your message on to one of them.

Is that OK with you? I don't know enough to help you, but know that someone in the family will be glad to do that.

Doris Reed Forsyth

Max Burnett Huddleston

ksmom58 — 2008-02-24 22:22:19Z

Looking for obit on Max Burnett Huddleston. He died 24 Jan 1997 in Sheridan Lake, Kiowa, Colorado. Wife is Mary Louise (Black) Huddleston. I am really interested in their family. Mary is a decendant of Fred A. Black, George M. Black, David Young Black.

Re: Savanah Newell and Frank Campbell Bunch

T_Pierson_Walter — 2008-01-22 01:53:04Z

THis is a post that I created many years ago. I am still looking for decendants of George Washington Newell and Nancy Fisher.
My updated email is: dntw(at)comcast.net
Thank you for any help!

Re: Sheridan Lake school bus tragedy

A_Transcriber — 2007-12-16 14:37:39Z

A reply to your messages was posted directly to the COKIOWA mailing list and is in the archives at:
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/COKIOWA/2007-12/1197619...

Sheridan Lake school bus tragedy

jaws64 — 2007-12-13 15:54:48Z

My grandmother had a book that contained an account of a school bus that got stranded in a blizzard in the 1930's (if I remember correctly). It also seems like a memorial was erected to honor those who died. Does anyone have that book or an account of the incident and the location of the memorial, if there is one?

Thanks,
Jackie

Foushee

2006-06-26 23:47:00Z

Researching the family of John G. Foushee born in North Carolina and who "moved out west." Descendant includes James Campbell Foushee b. 1878 in California d. 1963 in El Paso County, CO who married Maude Brinegar b. 1881 near Houston, TX d. 1975 in Colorado. Children born to this couple:
Theodore R. Foushee b. 1903 d. 1975
Frances Evelyn Foushee b. 1905 d. 1981 m. Vernon Harper
Helen Lenore Foushee b. 1908 d. 1921
Robert B. Foushee b. 1910 d. 1986 m. Dorothy Hiatt
James Harold Foushee b. 1912 d. 1999 m. Opal Treat
Albert Jackson Foushee b. 1916 d. 2005 m. Hazel Schall
Thelma Jean Foushee b. 1921 m. Herbert Roehling

The above mentioned John G. Foushee is the son of Adnah Campbell Foushee of Person County, NC.

Burdette and Mattie Patton - living in Kiowa in 1920

2006-02-03 00:02:27Z

Looking for information on Burdette E. Patton/Patten born 1877 and wife Mattie (Enloe???) also born 1877.
They are living in Kiowa in the 1920 census with children Alva W. b.1902 in Ala.; Uralee(sp) b.1906 in Ala.; John D. b 1910 in Colo.; Dorothy A., b. 1912 in Colo.; Burdette E., b 1915 in Colo. and Learrie B.J. b 1918 in Colo. Burdette is the step son of James Cage. Any information on this couple would be appreciated. Well share information on Burdette's family line. Mary J.

HELP with '1902' obituary, Chester Joseph or Joseph Chester HENERY

2005-09-21 22:13:16Z

Would someone please lookup a newspaper obituary/article for Chester Joseph or AKA Joseph Chester HENERY?

He passed away on 23 Dec 1902 according to his headstone in the France Cemetery (unknown death place and cause). He was a ranch cook in the 1900 Kiowa County census when he was 20/21 years old. I don't believe he married between 1900 and his death in 1902 as I can't find any proof. He was only 23 years old when he died. He was either living in/and/or taking a business course in Salina, Kansas between 1897 and his death in 1902.

Might there have been an epidemic of some sorts during this time?

Any ideas/help appreciated.

JACKSON, Dorothy (DUNLAP)

2005-04-30 22:52:24Z

JACKSON, Dorothy (DUNLAP)
b. 22 SEP 1911 at Laredo, MO
d. Dec 2001

Parents: Oscar and Abigail DUNLAP
Marriage: Ray JACKSON on 23 Apr 1932.

Preceded in death by: her husband, Ray;

Survived by: two daughters Donna Louise AUBREY and Shirley Rae REGA; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters Oscarena SCHREIVOGEL, Helen MUNDELL, and Bonnie Lou KASHANDA; a brother Eddie DUNLAP; several nieces and nephews.

Services: 28 Dec 2001 at Grand Junction, CO
Graveside service: 30 Dec 2001 at Eads Cemetery
Officiating: Rev. John Nadasi
Burial: Eads Cemetery
Arrangements: Brown Funeral Home

Source: The Range Ledger, Vol 103 No 4, January 24, 2002, Pg. 12

DUNLAP, Eddie

2005-04-30 22:49:42Z

DUNLAP, Eddie
Born: 5 Feb 1924 at Eads, CO
Died: 5 Nov 2002 at Caldwell, Idaho

Parents: Oscar and Abbie COTTER DUNLAP

Spouse: Donna HOFFMAN

Preceded in death by:
both parents, two sisters Dorothy JACKSON and Catherine ADAMS, two brothers Merwin and Glen DUNLAP and a granddaughter Heather DUNLAP.

Survived by:
wife Donna; three children Charlene and Lynn BROWN of Caldwell, Joe and Terri DUNLAP of Chehalis, WA and Franci and Gary CROWDER of Buena Vista, CO; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
his sisters Helen MUNDELL of Walsh, CO, Oscarina SCHREIVOGEL of Burlington, CO and Benny Lou KASHUDA of Forked River, NJ
his sister-in-law Gerry DUNLAP, formerly of Eads.

Funeral services:
Thursday, November 7, 2002
Flahiff Funeral Chapel Caldwell, Idaho

Sunday, November 10, 2002
First Baptist Church, Eads, CO
Officiating: Pastor Wayne SPENCER and Pastor Steve PULS.
Burial: Eads Cemetery.
Arrangements: Brown Funeral Home.

Source: The Range Ledger, Vol 103 No 47, November 21, 2002, Pg. 3

Re: W.H. ALBRIGHT & Blanche MILES

2005-04-14 01:58:33Z

I think I know how Blanche wound up here - homesteading was in full swing in Kiowa County, starting about 1908 and getting very active about 1910 when the law changed to allow a half-section of land to be homesteaded instead of a quarter section.
What were her brothers' names? I have a homestead news note that Steven Miles left for Missouri (issue of October 2, 1908) after making a five year proof on a quarter section of land near Sheridan Lake - also Orville M. Miles filed a notice for publication that he was going to prove up on a quarter section of land - five year proof - in October, 1912. One of the witnesses he planned to use happened to be Kiowa Albright, who was a brother of W.H. Albright.

Homesteading was a family affair in those days - they could come on the train, and many women came to homestead, especially if their brothers came, too.
I'll try to include both those when I send material to you.

Re: W.H. ALBRIGHT, Sheridan Lake, 1900-1930+

2005-04-14 01:56:05Z

According to the Kiowa County Press, July 24, 1908, in the Sheridan Lake News,
Mr. W.H. Albright and Miss Blanche Miles were united in marriage at six o'clock Wednesday evening at the house of the bride.

The Press was regularly published on Fridays, but the regional news was usually sent in earlier in the week, so the wedding may have been either July 15 or July 22, 1908.

I have quite a bit of information from the Press on the Albright family, including the notice of proof on his homestead, and the births and deaths of several of their children, an obituary for W.H. Albright, and also for his mother and brother, etc.

The Albright family were rather prominent in Kiowa County, so they were in the news frequently. You can also find a write up on the family in the History of Colorado, by Stone, The S.J. Clarke Co., 1918, Vol. IV, page 43.

If you will send your e-mail address I can e-mail you the information I have, or if you will send your address with a small check to cover costs to Ruthanna Jacobs, Box 787, Eads, Colorado, 81036, I can send it directly to you.

Re: Wm.C.Bowser d.7 Oct 1971 Eads

2005-03-04 11:04:06Z

I have an obit for William C. Bowser - he is listed as the son of Nicholas and Mary Frances Bowser.
It is to long for this space - so I wll send it to you by mail if you give me an address.
Ruthanna Jacobs - Kiowa County Historical Society

Re: Wm.C.Bowser d.7 Oct 1971 Eads

2005-03-04 04:36:01Z

Hi Ruthanna. Thanks.
I can't read your e-mail,
so--send me one to my addy,
parrid@webtv,net.

Pete.

Wm.C.Bowser d.7 Oct 1971 Eads

2005-03-02 10:55:57Z

I am looking for an Obit
for William C.Bowser,who
died at Eads,7 Oct.,1971.
Was he the son of Dr.
Nicholas A. & Mary Frances
(Minks) Bowser? I'm re-
searching the familes of
Co. K,55th Pa Inf. (Civil
War). Thanks in advance
for any help.

Pete.

Re: Amelia Jane SMITH

2005-02-25 00:41:51Z

Our gr grandparents are the same, I am a decendant of Cecelia Jane Parker and it looks like Martha Jane Joslin. I had always thought that there could be a wife before Martha Joslin. Cecelia was born before they were married.

My father thought that a Nancy Green might have been her mother. Have you ever heard of a wife before Martha Joslin? I know he married Martha Graves after Martha Joslin died.

Re: Douglas family, Eads, Colorado

2004-12-26 12:17:46Z

I have an obituray for Grace Farthing in my files, but none for Ella Douglas. However, I taught with Mrs. Farthing (and her husband was the superintendent of schools) about 1949 and 1950, before I finished college, so I know they were here about that time and perhaps a few years later. I do not have all the material copied from the local papers, but if you could give me a date of death, I could look it up at the court house where the old newspapers are. Or I could check the death records locally - but you will have to write or contact them directly to get a copy. Ruthanna Jacobs at ruthannaj@cminet.net

Re: Kearins/Kearns, Clara

2004-10-10 21:04:22Z

The only note I have on the Keairns family is the marriage of "Frank Keairns and Miss Alice G. Morris of Granada, [who] were married at Raton, New Mexico, on the 14th of April [1903]. Their future home will be in Granada. Mr. Keirns formerly lived near Towner, this county."
There is also a card for the birth of a child to Mr. and Mrs. Kerns about 1913. Otherwise, nothing close.
This would indicate that search in Prowers County, CO (where Granada is) or in Tribune, Kansas which is very close to Towner, might be of more help.

James Cline, lived in Haswell CO 1930

bbahler — 2007-11-12 17:47:35Z

Seeking info on James Cline, last known to be living in Hawswell, Kiowa Co. CO in 1930.

James was born circa 1867 Illinois (either Bureau or Livingston Co.), and was married to Jennie May Wykert on 6-00-1894 in Doniphan Co. KS.

Their known children included Bessie Cline (1895- ), Sylvia Cline (1897- ), Jessie Cline (1898-1910), James W. Cline (1902- ), Mary L. Cline (1905- ), Clifford W. Cline (1907- ), Raymond Delbert Cline (1909- ), and Catherine Cline (1911- ).

Weatherman research

irmaward — 2005-01-09 05:44:32Z

Searching for descendants of Joseph Allen Weatherman who lived in Eads, Kiowa county, CO in the early 1900's. His son, James, was living at Eads in 1939. Also searching for descendants of Thomas Willis and Minnie Weatherman who lived at Eads. Thomas died there 24 Jan 1934. The had 2 known sons, Millard Milford (m Leatha, Gladys Rebecca Blogg)& Harry L.(m. Susan Demmer). Does anyone have the cemetery records for Eads? Any help would be appreciated.

Harold Feebeck killed by exploding locomotive

dougstorie — 2005-08-20 05:49:11Z

Seeking the obit or especially the news article that may have existed about, a distant cousin, Harold FEEBECK and his death resulting from the explosion of a steam locomotive somewhere between Pueblo and the Kansas state line between 10-14 December 1945. Railroad may have been the Missuri Pacific (Mo Pac)

Colorado counties: Pueblo, Crowley, Kiowa to KS - CO state line.

Re: James Cline, lived in Haswell CO 1930

DorisForsyth18 — 2007-11-16 06:27:47Z

I grew up in the community of Haswell, Colorado. I was a child, but my parents were friends of the Cline family and I can remember these people. Think they are buried in the Haswell Cemetery or the Las Animas Cemetery. Perhaps Catherine is buried in Pueblo, Colorado. One I knew best was a son--young man nicknamed "Dutch". He died suddenly of a ruptured appendix and I felt so badly, even as a child, believe it was Raymond Delbert. My name was Doris Reed--now Doris Forsyth.

WPA buildings in Kiowa County

DorisForsyth18 — 2006-11-16 03:45:14Z

Is there a list of buildings that were built in Kiowa County by the WPA program during the depression years? I know of some, but thought there might be a source for finding all of them.

Doris Forsyth

Abrams/Raffington/Dysart

FOOFEE — 2005-01-04 04:22:42Z

I am looking for information on John ABRAMS who lived in Chivington, Eades and Sugar City, Kiowa County, at the time the railroad was built. My great-grandmother, Mabel Clementine Abrams Raffington (his daughter) homesteaded land in Kiowa County. Any information would be appreciated. I don't have much to begin with.

ADAMS Family

plsnfire — 2007-09-10 18:10:28Z

I am looking for the wife of my cousin Roy V. GLESSNER. The wife's name was given to me as Vera or Veva Theo ADAMS. The birth date I received for this person is 10 Nov 1915 and she is reported to have been born in Haswell. Unfortunately that is all that I know about this person. Any help you could offer would be most appreciated.

T. Klenk

John H. Wimp 1859-1937 m. Eliz. Dillingham 1866-1930

@@lbarnesgensearch@yahoo.com — 2005-09-07 03:00:53Z

John Wimp (1859-1937)and his wife, Elizabeth (1866-1930)died in Eads, Colorado.
If anyone has accesss to cemetery records, I'm trying to find out which cemetery they're buried in.
Thanks

Re: Cemetery in Eads

don1sh62fe1utagi79t2nhn9sue6q1da — 2004-10-31 01:04:33Z

Ken there certainly is a cementary in Eads. In fact my family fills half of it.

If your still interested, I'll see if I can get a name or if you give me names I'll get some photos next time I'm down there.

Re: Kearins/Kearns, Clara

HallieM43 — 2006-10-29 04:22:39Z

Thank you very, very much for the information. Frank was the b/o Clara Keairns. I did not have the marriage date or place of marriage for Frank. So, I really appreciate your sending it to me.
I'll keep hunting for Clara. The only clue I have is she was living with her cousin A. B. McCain & family in 1930.
Thanks again
Hallie

Re: HELP with '1902' obituary, Chester Joseph or Joseph Chester HENERY

wfdawson — 2007-08-19 23:46:11Z

Just saw your post. I am presently posting the burials of Harker Cemetery (the correct name for France Cemetery). I am in possession of the original business records including the formation of the Harker Cemetery and the plats of burials. These records are sketchy at the best. Since the copies of the local papers were destroyed in a fire years ago, I wouldn't hold out much hope of getting an obit. I will be down to the cemetery this week and will photograph if you wish.

Bill Dawson
wfdawson@aol.com

Kearins/Kearns, Clara

HallieDeana — 2004-10-09 23:14:37Z

I am hoping someone can hlep me. I am looking for the burial place of Clara Keairns/Kearns/Kerns (Keairns is correct spelling)
She died Jan. 9, 1958. She was living in a mental hospital or home.
For some years she lived with her cousin A.(Albert) B. McCain & his family.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank You
Hallie

W.H. ALBRIGHT, Sheridan Lake, 1900-1930+

kalkowski1 — 2005-04-12 02:18:59Z

Hello Kiowa County Listers,

I am posting to the Kiowa Message Board. I wonder if anyone out there knows or remembers the family of William H. ALBRIGHT, and his wife Katie Blanche and their children. I found the family there in Precinct 3, Sheridan Lake, Kiowa County, CO in each of the censuses from 1900 through 1930. Katie Blanche ALBRIGHT was my gg-grandmother's sister. I would like to share information with anyone interested. I have some info about the families on Mrs. Albright's side. I am looking for the marriage date and place of William H. Albright and Katie Blanche MILES. It was around 1910-11, but I don't know if it was in Colorado or back in Missouri, where the MILES family was living.
Any suggesitons are welcome.
Laura

Re: W.H. ALBRIGHT & Blanche MILES

kalkowski_1 — 2006-11-16 22:26:35Z

Hello Ruthanna,

Thank you so much for the information about W.H. Albright and family. As I may have mentioned, his wife was my gg-grandmother's youngest sister. I would like very much to document Blanche MILES ALBRIGHT's marriage, children, death and burial. Thank you for sending the info about the marriage. Do you suppose from reading it that Blanche Miles' home, where the wedding took place, was in Kiowa County? I can't quite figure out how she got there. Her family was from Missouri. One of her brothers ended up in Ridgeway, Ouray County, Colorado, though. And, OK, now that I think about it, another sister went to Montana, one died young in Missouri but her children moved with their father and 2nd wife to Wyoming, and another sister went to Arkansas, But how did Blanche (or Katie B.) Miles meet Mr. W.H. Albright? I wonder.

I will be happy to send you a check and an SASE. I'll try to get it out this week.

Thank you again for your response. I really do appreciate it.

Laura

Blanche MILES ALBRIGHT - father Stephen and bro. Orville Miles

kalkowski_1 — 2006-11-16 22:26:35Z

BINGO! That must be how she met Mr. Albright. Stephen Miles was her father and Orville (also Orval, Orvill) was her brother. Orville is the one who ended up in Ridgeway, Colorado.

I will get that envelope out to you today, if possible. Now my curiosity is REALLY up! Amazing what happened in between the census years!

Today I found the USGenWeb pages for Kiowa county and saw the few Albrights who were buried in the Sheridan Lake cemetery. Also, in the 1911 directory I see that W.H. Albright was the County Assessor. I also checked the censuses a few days ago and found the siblings of W.H. and his mother there in Sheridan Lake area. In the SL cemetery, I see that his father died in 1890.

Thanks again, Ruthanna. This is so exciting!

Laura

Rebel in Haswell

MaryFMyers1 — 2006-06-29 23:14:49Z

My name is Mary Myers and I am the daughter-in-law of Alice Rebel Myers and grand daughter-in-law of Emma and John Rebel long time residents of Haswell, Colorado. I am going through old pictures of both Alice's and the Rebel's and have quite a number of them of people from that area and there are a few that I cannot identify but I am willing to donate them for historical purposes. Please let me know if your historical society would like to have these pictures. I stayed with Alice Myers until she passed away in June of 2001. I then moved to Arkansas to be near my daughter and family in Arkansas. I live with them. My daughter Robbie, she is the granddaughter of Alice and the Great granddaughter of Emma and John Rebel and I have repeatedly tried contacting the Kiowa Historical Society names and my email is rejected so maybe this will help in getting the information to the correct persons. I have enclosed my email address and you may contact me at that address.
Sincerely,
Mary Myers
mf38myers@sbcglobal.net

Obituary lookup for Towner, Kiowa Co. death 25 May 1927 ?

RichardCrum58 — 2005-09-26 14:11:37Z

My great-aunt Adalade Annora Crum (maiden surname) died in Towner on 25 May 1927. Tracking this lady has been difficult, however, because she married 5 times, and none of us are certain of what her last married name was: Hudson, Huddleston and Heddesson all exist in our family records..

She was known as "Ada" or "Addie." Her husband (surname unknown) is known to have survived her. Her only children were by previous husbands named Pound and Peeler in Indiana. Another previous husband was named Morgan.

I am new to Colorado genealogy. I'm hoping some researcher angel can help find her obituary and maybe place of burial.

I am ready to reimburse such an angel for time, photocopying, etc.

Thanks for any help!

Richard Crum
Santa Monica, CA
richard.crum@verizon.net

Re: Obituary lookup for Towner, Kiowa Co. death 25 May 1927 ?

RichardCrum58 — 2005-09-26 14:11:37Z

Hello and thanks so much, Ruthanna !

Your message was chock-full of information useful to me. Besides the data on "Nora Crum Pounds Morgan Peeler Hudson Huddleston", the information on Riley Crum's daughter Minnie was a pleasant surprise--Riley was a close member of our Crum line and we had lost track of all his children, including Minnie. So thanks for that tidbit, too, as well as the tip about the Towner-Tribune situation. Your opener "I have some information for you, but not much" proved to be way off-target!

By the way, since I had not sent you an e-mail (only posted on this message board), I'm assuming your last sentence was a mistake, probably intended for another correspondent.

Cheers!
Richard

Douglas family, Eads, Colorado

angelina72207 — 2004-12-24 03:49:49Z

Any information on Ellen (McCARTY) DOUGLAS, who supposedly died in Eads, Colorado. Ellen was born in Randolph County, Illinois, around 1865. She married George DOUGLAS in St. Clair County, Illinois, in 1891 and moved to Colorado around that time. Their children were George, Grace (who supposedly married a Mr. FARTHING), and John. Ellen supposedly died in Eads. Any help with Ellen or her family is appreciated. Thanks!