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Obituary Help

RFeldt6942 — 2013-05-26 17:05:08Z

Could some please tell me were to obtain obituaries for William Leslie Perry who died Jan 1, 1935 and his wife Ophelia M Nesselhuf Perry Apr 1983 in Manzanola Colorado. Thank you......Ruth in NY

Re: S.C. & Irene MILES, Ridgeway, <1910 - >1930

kalkowski1 — 2013-05-01 21:18:59Z

I do not have the Miles family back across the pond, only to 1757 in New York. I did drive over to Ridgeway once, though, to check out where S.C. Miles had his general store. That was one of my really nice genealogy trips. The people at the library were very nice. Are Irene and S.C. buried at Fairmount? Feel free to email at my home email address kalkowski@mindspring.com.

Re: S.C. & Irene MILES, Ridgeway, <1910 - >1930

judithmmiles — 2013-05-01 20:31:44Z

I'm the husband of Judith Miles, and grandson of Stephen Clifford Miles, of Ridgway, CO. He and wife, Nancy Paxton, are both buried in Denver. Has anyone traced the family tree back to the UK?

Colorado death certificate ordering information

paigefrank77 — 2013-01-21 23:08:48Z

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-CHEIS/CBON/125159...

Re: Hillman Family

akpinwheel — 2012-12-23 00:27:39Z

It has been years since I posted on the forum. I received your reply late last year but work and finances have prevented me from replying. If you receive this message I would be grateful if you would contact me at akpinwheel@hotmail.com. I would love to find out anything you know about the Hillman family as my birth mother died last year and was my last link to this information. Thank you!

Re: Andrew HAFER & wife Nancy

estella99 — 2012-09-02 19:19:10Z

Undated clipping: [prob a Union co, PA paper, in June 1907]

Clipping in family files, undated, written in pencil 1907, probably a Union co, PA newspaper.

MR. A. F. /sic/ HAFER DIES IN COLORADO

Mr. A. W. Hafer died at his late residence at Grand Junction, Colorado, last Saturday, June 8th, aged 81 years, 8 months and 21 days.
The deceased was a former resident of Kenny township. He left this section thrity five years ago and has made his home in the West ever since. He is survived by three borthers and one sister, namely: Messrs. Daniel Hafer, Lewisburg; Harrison Hafer, Taylorville, Jonas Hafer, Allenwood, and Mrs. Rebecca Rouch, of near Milton.

Andrew HAFER & wife Nancy

estella99 — 2012-09-02 19:16:11Z

This is a repeat of a 1998 post by me, with an updated email address. The one on the old posting is no longer active. I will separately post an obituary for Andrew from probably a Union co, PA newspaper, undated.

Andrew HAFER of Union co, PA was married to Nancy BARNHART, b Union Co. They were married in Buffalo, NY according to Beers 1898 Commemorative Biographical Review of Central PA. I am interested in details of this HAFER family including birth/death records of Andrew. The family lived in Ouray Co. in 1898 and later. Andrew was an older brother of one of my ancestors, Harrison HAFER (b1841) and a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Gilbert) HAFER. Any information greatly appreciated, please contact Estella Johnson
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Re: MORRIS, WOODS

brianpatrickcarr — 2012-02-17 00:01:37Z

Hi Dena,
I'm a Colorado Descendant of Emma Morris-Hand. She was my Great Great Grandmother. I have fond memories of her Daughter Jennie, in Delta, Are you doing family tree research?
Kind Regards,
Brian

Re: MORRIS, WOODS

brianpatrickcarr — 2012-02-16 23:56:23Z

Hi Cousin Michele,
My great great grandmother was a daughter of JG Morris Her name was Sarah Emily Morris- Hand. she married Ollie Clayton Hand some of her stories passed down to me through the years were about picking raspberries on Nate Creek above Cow Creek and Ridgeway. I recently traced the Kemp Line of L.S. Kemp across the country from Wisconsin to Iowa Kansas Oklahoma and on to Ouray where I think I have a picture of L.S. Kemp Dentist on a sign across the street from the Beaumont Hotel.Its nice to see a cousin here.
Kind Regards,
Brian Carr

Re: Hillman Family

stevemark11 — 2011-11-25 16:45:15Z

my gandparents were Russel and Inez I know that family history very well great grama Eva died at age 103 in Purdy washington her son Russell died 2 days later in the same hospital at age 87 before Inez and Eva died my mother Ruth marie (punky) as everyone called her interveiwed the 2 of them and I have all the family history written down.

Re: Rio Grande Southern Railroad Employees

ki5xki5x — 2011-10-31 20:44:30Z

My Grand Father worked on the D&R around 1905 to 1910.
Durango to Silverton. My dad George Hawkins was born in Ridgeway in 1910.
Fred Dodge Hawkins [1886]was my Grandfathers full name. He
was born in Nebraska. His Father was George Clinton Hawkins
[1861 in IA and his father VT as George Clinton Hawkins [1835].

Re: Rio Grande Southern Railroad Employees

katiedid980998 — 2011-10-10 12:58:37Z

Apparently he did write the book, here is what I found on a search.

,COLLMAN, RUSS; DELL A. MCCOY; ROBERT W. MCLEOD.
The R G S Story: Rio Grande Southern: Durango and the Perins Peak Branch (Volume XI) [Signed].
Denver:, Sundance,, 2005., First edition, Hardcover. 091358276X. Quarto in quarter black cloth with pictorial glossy cover. 376 pages illustrated by photographs, some in color. SIGNED BY ALL THREE AUTHORS, LIMITED EDITION #670 OF AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER. A nice addition to the series including an excellent reprint of the arrival of the first trains in Durango by Allan Nossaman from his "Many More Mountains, Volume III". The book is clean and unmarked. The publisher's acetate sleeve is fine. Fine in Fine Dustjacket.
The Gallagher Collection
Book number: 14941
USD 170.50 [Appr.: EURO 127 | £UK 110 | JP¥ 13075]

Re: Rio Grande Southern Railroad Employees

katiedid980998 — 2011-10-10 12:44:20Z

My Gr Grandfather Curtis Albert Paul worked for Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad from about 1921 till his death on Nov 19, 1934 when he died from encephalitus lethargica at a railroad hospital in Salida, Colorado. They had to return his body back to Telluride, Colorado for burial, as that is where Grandpa Curtis Paul and his wife Anna Gerboth Paul lived with their young family.

Re: Rio Grande Southern Railroad Employees

travel52011 — 2011-08-21 16:15:54Z

Hi Robert
I realize this was posted a long time ago, but I would be interested in your research. Burton "Bert" Nash; was an engineer for 50 years with the southern route. His Bother John also worked for the RR.
Hope you did complete your research!

Re: MORRIS, WOODS

michelelane06 — 2011-03-19 02:01:16Z

hello! I am a decendant of John Garwood Morris and Esther Matilda. Thier Daughter Elizabeth (lizzie) Mae Morris married Fred C Kemp Dec 21 1895 in Ouray Colo, and their only child Mryl Kemp Charles from Ridgway Colo. is my great grandmother.

My name is Michele Martin Lane.

Re: Sonza, Faletti, Veittoni, Ziller or Bernardo

rogers0713 — 2011-01-16 20:32:01Z

john, my email is rogers13@comcast.net. thanks, lee

Re: Sonza, Faletti, Veittoni, Ziller or Bernardo

katiedid980998 — 2011-01-15 04:28:26Z

Yes I would Love to have the dates and any other information on the headstone. I have been told my Gr Grand Father was Enrico Fortunado Ziller and am very interested to see the date on Henry (Rico) Zillers headstone. Can you photograph them as well and send them to my email @ katiedidittwo2@yahoo.com?
I would surely pay you for your time.

Re: Sonza, Faletti, Veittoni, Ziller or Bernardo

johnfn147 — 2011-01-14 15:10:20Z

I don't understand what this has to do with Ophir. If you want to reply with your email address we can continue this "off boards". I will go to the Ridgway library in the next week or two and look for your surnames in the sexton's book.

Re: Sonza, Faletti, Veittoni, Ziller or Bernardo

rogers0713 — 2011-01-13 21:26:27Z

thanks for your reply. i am copied on all the stuff that references ophir. that's how i ended up at this thread. i will certainly appreciate any effort you wish to make on my behalf. i hope to get out there one day, perhaps a bike trip this summer. best regards, lee

Re: Sonza, Faletti, Veittoni, Ziller or Bernardo

johnfn147 — 2011-01-13 15:31:11Z

I think you should start a new thread if you want to continue this discussion and since you are bringing in new and unrelated names.
If this is of any help, these are the only names in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Ouray) that match the five surnames you listed.
Rogers, C.F.
Rogers, Clifford T.
Rogers, Isabel Dumont
Lane, Amos
Ridgway (look on a map) also has a cemetery, but I do not have a list of the interred for that cemetery. If you like I can go to their library and check these names, but it may be a week or so before I do that.

Re: Sonza, Faletti, Veittoni, Ziller or Bernardo

rogers0713 — 2011-01-13 05:20:15Z

I'm of no help with these five surnames. However, I've been looking for five persons who disappeared after the 1880 census showed them in Ophir, Ooray County, Colorado. They were miners Isaac R Rogers, Thomas Culbert, George Perkins, Wilson Lane and A.M. Phelps. Mysteriously, none of them appeared in later census documents. Culbert & Phelps may have died of old age before the 1900 census. The others were 24, 31 and 38, respectively in 1880. I have found no record whatsoever of any of them after 1880. I would certainly appreciate any direction I can get.

Re: Sonza, Faletti, Veittoni, Ziller or Bernardo

johnfn147 — 2011-01-12 16:50:51Z

You may be in luck. Here is a list of names that may be people you are looking for. All are buried in the Cedar Hill Cemetery 5 miles north of Ouray CO. Let me know if you want me to look up dates for any of these people in the sexton's book.

Faletti, Anthony
Faletti, James
Faletti, John
Faletti, Lena
Faletti, Mary (Infant)
Faletti, Miccono Rosa
Faletti, Mrs. John
Faletti, Tony (Infant)
Sonza, Ella
Sonza, Elsie I.
Sonza, Julius R.
Sonza, Mrs. Mary
Sonza,Eva Mary
Vietone, Joseph
Ziller, Albino P.
Ziller, Florence
Ziller, Henry (Rico)
Ziller, Katharine
Ziller, William
Ziller, William E.

Sonza, Faletti, Veittoni, Ziller or Bernardo

katiedid980998 — 2010-09-20 07:59:27Z

My G G Grandfather is Joseph Sonza, arrived here in 1887 from Italy, married Mary T Faletti(arrival from Italy in 1884). Marys brother I was told is Tony Faletti.
Mary first marriage was to a Veittoni, they had a son Joseph born in Savannah, OK. Joe Sonza and Mary T Faletti daughter (my G Grandmother) Adalena Lorraine (Lena) married Enrico Fortunado Ziller (arrived from Austria in 1893). They had 3 children Cathrine, William and Eva.
Eva married Albert D Fredericks had Julius, William, Albert and Lorraine. Alberts father was a Bernardo we believe. Alberts mother Big Billie from Telluride, Co met Fred Fredericks on the trial to Colorado from Texas and Fred adopted the children Albert D & Edna Fredericks. Not sure what happened to Billies first husband (Bernardo)
Any information you may have on any of the fore mentioned people would be GREATLY appreciated.

Re: Are there school records for Red Mountain, CO. from 1888 to 1893?

Eellitta — 2010-07-19 02:54:01Z

My goodness what a wonderful surprise to get this information. I have checked Google Books for other information, but I have never thought to check for Red Mountain. My Aunt is going to be thrilled to get this information. I thank you so much for taking the time to respond. Every little tidbit really helps.

Thank you again,
Eellitta

Re: Are there school records for Red Mountain, CO. from 1888 to 1893?

MyrnaShirey — 2010-07-18 13:31:10Z

Go to Google Books. Search for Red Mountain Town. Find "History of the State of Colorado", then on page 254 and 255 it is listed that Wm. Quigley was on of the Trustees of the town of Red Mountain in 1891.

Re: Hotchkiss Family of Ouray;

jester1380 — 2010-02-24 23:28:13Z

Hello,
I was just reading this message board and I have the information you are seeking about the Hotchkiss Family / burials.
Contact me at jester1380@gmail.com

Glad to help..
Meg in MIch

Re: Combing Colorado for Carnal Clan

jester1380 — 2010-02-24 03:06:39Z

Thank you Frank!
There seems to be a "hit" in your info!
Your help is so greatly appreciated.
If you need help in Michigan, keep my info on hand!
Meg in Mich

Re: Combing Colorado for Carnal Clan

paigefrank77 — 2010-02-24 00:15:18Z

These are the Carnel and carnell's that married CO between 1858-1939.
Carnel, Ethel Wyman, George W. 30 Jun 1910 El Paso 5787
Carnel, Wilma Millican, Arthur 15 Apr 1932 Montrose 30
Carnell, Ada Cox, James H. 21 May 1901 Garfield 1012
Carnell, Clela Mae Rector, Clifton A. 09 Jul 1936 Denver 7231
Carnell, James H. Carnel, Agnes R. 10 Nov 1920 El Paso 11686
Carnell, Jewell Opal Colerick, Cecil Carles 31 Dec 1937 Jefferson B3634
Check w/ your library about interlibrary loan.
Frank

Re: Combing Colorado for Carnal Clan

jester1380 — 2010-02-23 21:46:34Z

In one of the census', that is how they spelled it. IF you would like to write me off boards, we can compare notes if you like. My email is jester1380@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing if we can combine forces!
Meg in Mich

Re: Combing Colorado for Carnal Clan

rogers0713 — 2010-02-23 20:42:01Z

any chance there are some 'Carnell' folks in your line?

Re: Combing Colorado for Carnal Clan

jester1380 — 2010-02-23 15:36:51Z

Thank you Frank!
Do you happen to know if the films can be interlibrary loaned between states? There are many here in Michigan that can be, wondered if those could be - do you have any insight? Do you know if these are on LDS film? We have an LDS family history center about an hour away. Also, is there a genealogy society or group that can do research for others? I have no problem paying for the services... never ask or assume for a freebie....
I appreciate your reply and insight.
Sincerely -
Meg in Mich

Re: Combing Colorado for Carnal Clan

paigefrank77 — 2010-02-23 12:10:08Z

Records can be located at the Courthouse, Clerks office and newspapers info can be found in the "Doloras News" microfilm.Since you have the dates of death you know when to look.
Your Welcome in Advance,
Frank

Combing Colorado for Carnal Clan

jester1380 — 2010-02-23 05:42:54Z

Hello fellow listers!
Today was one of those "golden moments" we all love... when we finally find family! Colona Cemetery is now "home" to 8 of the Carnal Family members.

I am hoping that someone can direct me to where I would find the records / obits on the following: Anna, Claude, John, Manuel, Marylin, Missouri, Sarah and William.

Also, if anyone is familiar with the area, maybe you have heard of or know of some of this family. I look forward to hearing from anyone with any information!

I'm in Michigan.. will be more than happy to help with any research here if needed! Thanks so much in advance for your help and time...
Meg in Mich

BEALE. BOWERSOCK. Ouray, Delores, Teller, El Paso. Fremont Counties

cattleherd5 — 2010-02-08 23:54:57Z

Seeking information about REBECCA BOWERSOCK & JOHN T BEALE

The Bowersocks, emigrated from Jackson Township, Venango County PA to Colorado between 1880-1885.

Parents: James S Bowersock (AKA Foster Bowersock) b abt 1830 and Mary A Bowersock b. abt 1834

Mary A Bowersock 1835-1914 is buried in the Chico Basin Cemetery, Hanover, El Paso County.

I cannot find James after 1880 Census in PA. In Colo - just wife & Bowersock children listed here:

1. Rebecca b. 1860 PA, married James Beale 1889, Delores County.
They had one daughter Bessie M. Don't know if she was born in Delores or Teller County?
In the 1900 Census, Bessie is listed as "niece" living w/ Elizabeth & Eliaj (or Eleazer) Thomas, Wilbur Pct., Freemont County & their 2 sons Joseph & Harry Thomas.
Also in 1900 Rebecca Bowersock Beale's husband is listed as widower in Victor Town, Teller County.
There are some discrepancies in Bessie Beale's birth date. I believe she changed her birthdate from Jan 1891 to 1889 in order to get married. In other words, Bessie was married at 16. Bessie & William Shea were married in Morgan County in 1907. They moved to Adams County (2 homestead apps, 1913 and 1935) went to Iowa for 3 years and returned to Colorado, settleing in Douglas County, where most of the Sheas live now.
2. John b 1861 PA
3. Lyman b. 1863 PA, d 1938
buried next to mother at Chico Basin Cemetery, Hanover (Colo Spr) El Paso County
listed as Single in 1910 census, 5th wd Colo Spr
4. William b 1865 PA d 1917
buried next to mother & brother Lyman at Chico Basin
5. Emma b 1867 PA married Charles S Kelly 1895, Delores County
6.Ellen b 1869 PA
7.Catherine b 1872 in Victor as servant in 1900 Census - married someone last name Holman, I believe they lived in either Pueblo or El Paso County
8.Eva M b 1875 PA
9.Margaret b 1878 PA living w/ brother Lyman in both the 1910 & 1920 Cenus. She died in 1932 and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs

Although the mother Mary A Bowersock lived to be quite old, abt 80 yrs old in 1914, her daughter Rebecca Bowersock Beale died soon after giving birth to her daughter Bessie M Beale Shea in 1889.

Regarding: JOHN T BEALE, Rebecca's husband & Bessie's father
1.1880 US Cenus - in Rico, Ouray County CO
2. 1883 Delores News(paper) Rico, Ouray County, CO pg 2 John T Beale mentioned in story about putting timber on the tunnel on the property he owns w/ Hugh Ray & Geo Rule
3. 1884 Delores News John T Beale as Senior Warden in I.O.O.F. (Odd Fellows)
4. 1884 Delores News,John T Beale has jury duty
5. 1885 Delores News, John T Beale is acting in local theater production
6. 1885 Colorado Census - in Rico, Delores County CO (county boundaries changed) age 46, b. England abt 1846, White, Male, Single, Miner
7. 1900 US Census - in Victor, Teller County, Widowed age 50, immigration 1875, Boarder, Gold Minder
8. 1900 US Census, daughter Bessie M Beale, living with her aunt Elizabeth J Beale Thomas and uncle James Thomas in Wilbur Pct, Fremont County (the uncle is a miner)
9.1920 US Census age 74, immigration Nov 1874, inmate at Colorado State Hospital in Pueblo.

Re: isaac r. rogers

jhculbert — 2009-08-25 23:32:59Z

No, I'm not related to that Thomas, but am researching the Culberts worldwide. At the moment all I know about Thomas is what is found in the 1880 U.S. Federal census.

Re: isaac r. rogers

rogers0713 — 2009-08-23 20:37:55Z

thanks for the reference information. are you related to the culbert with whom my great grand uncle partnered in 1880 at ophir? if so, do you have information about the thomas culbert in the 1880 census?

Re: Thomas Nash

Eellitta — 2009-08-23 17:11:16Z

This may or may not be your Thomas Nash. Maybe, it is the son Thomas.

The Gazette-Telegraph newspaper
Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado
September 12,1898 (Monday)
page 1 column 6

Deaths at Camp Wickoff
Washington, Sept.11.
General Bates, commanding at Camp Wickoff, makes the following report to the War Department Sept. 10:

Deaths since last report: Thomas Nash, private, Company E, Ninth Massachusetts.

I found that Camp Wickoff was at Montauk Point, N.Y.

Eellitta

Are there school records for Red Mountain, CO. from 1888 to 1893?

Eellitta — 2009-08-23 16:48:15Z

My Great Grandfather William Quigley moved his family to Red Mountain from Pilot Knob, Missouri about 1888. I was told he worked in the mines at Red Mountain. Two of his children, William, b. March 1883 and Menetta (Nettie)b. June 1885, might have been enrolled in school in Red Mountain, before they left for the Cripple Creek area.

I was told that my Great Grandfather William Quigley died about 1893. Possibly in the Cripple Creek, Colorado area. I have only found the family in an 1880 census for Pilot Knob, Missouri. I am trying to trace them through Colorado. I have some records for Altman, Colorado but nothing for Red Mountain.

Any help would be appreciated.
Eellitta

Re: isaac r. rogers

jhculbert — 2009-08-22 15:35:15Z

If you haven't looked here, this might be helpful.
http://cogenweb.com/counties.html

Re: isaac r. rogers

rogers0713 — 2009-08-18 02:09:29Z

thank you frank, for looking into this for me. i really appreciate you taking the time to respond. i will take a look at the garfield county information. regards, lee

Re: isaac r. rogers

paigefrank77 — 2009-08-18 00:14:03Z

There is a Isaac Rodgers that married a Lottie Trillery in 1907, Garfield County, Colorado. There is no listing of him in the mining death's index. And in searching The colorado historical Newspaper collection, there was no mention of him either.
Not much help, but it is, what it is,
Good hunting,
Frank

isaac r. rogers

rogers0713 — 2009-08-17 17:54:54Z

isaac was in the 1880 ophir, ouray county census with four mining partners...thomas culbert, a.m. phelps, george f. perkins and wilson p. lane. none of the five appear in later census docs, leading me to believe they may have met their ends in colorado...or not. isaac was b.1853 in monroe county, michigan. i am uncertain what records may exist in ouray county to confirm marriage, death or business associations. sure could use some direction and assistance.

Re: Ironton in Ouray Births, Marriages and Deaths

ainneoc1 — 2009-08-15 21:47:32Z

Hi John and thanks. James and Nellie O'Connell were married in Ironton in Ouray in 1887, so from then until 1899-1900 I believe. I know they were a mining family and moved around a lot.

Thanks again.
ainneoc@verizon.net

Re: Ironton in Ouray Births, Marriages and Deaths

ainneoc1 — 2009-08-15 21:42:21Z

Thanks to you, PaigeFrank. I have found evidence of probate record, but the reference was not complete. Now I I've got it! Great!

Annie O'Connell

Re: Ironton in Ouray Births, Marriages and Deaths

johnfn147 — 2009-08-15 12:08:41Z

Annie
I am in Ouray and can only access Denver records over the internet, as you can. It appears paigefrank77 has done that and has a lead for you. If you get any specific dates for their presence in Ouray, I will see what I can find in local newspapers.
Hope your transplant went well.

Re: Ironton in Ouray Births, Marriages and Deaths

paigefrank77 — 2009-08-15 03:23:30Z

It's pretty simple.
Ellen/Nellie O'Connell's probate record, # 355093 - Arapahoe County,1945, is in the Colorado State Archives.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Re: Ironton in Ouray Births, Marriages and Deaths

ainneoc1 — 2009-08-15 00:14:43Z

Hi John:

Don't know if you are stil around, but I took time off for an organ transplant. Luckily I found some Ouray info, but am out of luck on the rest. If you could look for dates of death for a James P. O'Connell and an Ellen/Nellie Kirby O'Connell in the Denver area that would be great! They moved from Ironton to Denver to Nevada to Denver. James drops from the record around 1919 and Nellie after 1942. Many thanks.

Annie O'Connell please email me at home.
ainnieo@gmail.com

Re: Omland, Marnon & Co - Ouray

paigefrank77 — 2008-12-24 23:22:03Z

I do not have much information on the businesses you listed. But, what I saw Ed was a saloon owner first and then a mine owner. His death, 19 Sept. 1905 in Salida was the result of an operation a week earlier.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Omland, Marnon & Co - Ouray

lyndam124 — 2008-12-23 22:19:53Z

Edward Omland lived in Ouray for many years, died in 1905. His probate record indicates he was part owner of the following businesses. Is there any way to get more information on the business mentioned in the record

Ouray Gun Club Property
Brooklyn Group of Mines
CandleLight Group of Mines
Black Hose Group of Mines
Omland, Marnon & Co. - Ouray, CO

Re: Frank LaMont Ash, died 11 Feb 1930, Ouray, Ouray Co, Colorado

shepard999 — 2008-11-23 21:53:35Z

I have some details of the following mine accident if your still interested:
Fatal Accidents:
Date of Accident / Name of Fatality / Nationality / Age / Marital Status / No. Children / County (1st 3 letters) / Cause
ASH, FRANK BLACKSMITH 59 M CAMP BIRD OUR SLIPPED OFF LADDER & FELL 15 FEET

from Jerry