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Re: Smallpox Outbreaks and Founding of Buckskin Joe/Alma

theakitty — 2013-02-23 01:36:05Z

http://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/Default/Skins/Colo...

You can search old Colorado newspapers at this website...and it is free...

Re: Smallpox Outbreaks and Founding of Buckskin Joe/Alma

theakitty — 2013-02-21 21:18:39Z

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckskin_Joe,_Colorado

Smallpox Outbreaks and Founding of Buckskin Joe/Alma

rbrown075 — 2013-02-17 06:57:13Z

Good Morning

I am looking for any information to outbreaks of Smallpox in and around Buckskin Joe and Alma from about 1860 to 1880. Additionally any documented information about the founding of Buckskin Joe/Alma would be greatly appreciated.

Colorado death certificate ordering information

paigefrank77 — 2013-01-21 23:09:27Z

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

Re: TURNER of Como, Colorado

cindysutton13 — 2012-05-15 22:25:14Z

My grandmother was Mabel Jones (aka Belle). I have actually been looking for more information on Julia Ann her Grandmother.

Re: Place for research

ninian1218 — 2012-05-15 21:17:05Z

That would be great! Can you give them my email address as: morgancom80@yahoo.com?

Re: Place for research

EGCarruthers — 2012-05-15 20:51:35Z

Merle Carruthers was the daughter of Jessie Carruthers, born 9/9/1870, son of John Carruthers, Jr. and Barbara Pitts. John Jr was an older brother of my grandfather, Samuel PS Carruthers.

I have some information on Frank Turner, but can direct you to someone with more information.

Re: Place for research

ninian1218 — 2012-05-14 14:59:40Z

This is somewhat OT, but I am looking for info about Frank Turner. He was married to my grandfather's daughter, Merle Carruthers. One of those blended family situations. Do you happen anyone who can fill me in?

Re: BONNER, BONAR

silene_1 — 2012-04-21 02:07:50Z

I have a James Bonner, married Leila Wilson, in Park County, CO. James was born about 1890 in MA. Could his parents be Elizabeth & James Bonner? James & Leila Bonner lived in Guffy, CO for a brief time. Thanks for your help.
Diane

Re: Obituary Request for Boyer's

paigefrank77 — 2012-04-14 03:14:18Z

Your welcome in advance
go to this site
www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org

Obituary Request for Boyer's

JessicaCall26 — 2012-04-14 02:11:50Z

I am looking for the obituaries for:

Nellie Jane Tryon Boyer D- 13 Dec 1911 in Fairplay, CO her obit appeared in the Fairplay Flume on 13 Oct 1911

and

Samuel Boyer the obit was also in the Fairplay Flume on 2 March 1934

Thank you in advance,
Jessica

Re: William Henry DAUB resided in Como ca. 1915 - 1917

Tibbs_Cynthia — 2012-01-31 02:03:01Z

William Henry and Eva Jane Doub came to California in 1923. They drove in a model T car in a caravan. They would circle at night like covered wagons and build camp fires.

Re: Park County Court House

CaAlden — 2011-12-01 04:29:18Z

Addison died 22 Apr 1938 Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO.

Re: Park County Court House

CaAlden — 2011-12-01 04:25:12Z

Yes, I have that. Thank you, I did the same thing you did, googled Hand Hotel, Fairplay, Park Co., CO and found a picture of the outside.I can't seem to be able to link to the person who took the picture, so I can't get permission to copy and use it. They have made some nice improvements but you can easily tell it's the same building. My grandfather, Elton Baker had these in the truck that belonged to both his father, Addison, and before him, his grandfather, Nathan so I'm not sure who had the pictures but knowing Addison lost a lot of business's that his father helped him start, he came to mind. Maybe someone just spent a honeymoon there or were interested in the ghost.

Re: Park County Court House

dsking0 — 2011-12-01 04:08:42Z

Have you read this: http://history.denverlibrary.org/research/real_pioneers/The%...
Sorry, I copied the whole link. I just put in Nathan Baker into google and this was the first link that came up. There is a connection to South Park in the article/book. Perhaps later relatives visited Fairplay and picked up some postcards.

Re: Hand Hotel, Fairplay, Park Co., CO

dsking0 — 2011-12-01 03:58:44Z

That's definitely the Hand Hotel, probably in the '50's. The hotel has new owners. Perhaps if you contact the owners they will be able to help. The Library in Fairplay would also be most helpful.

Re: Park County Court House

dsking0 — 2011-12-01 03:56:40Z

As I recall, Sanborn did a lot of photos in the '30 & '40's. I have a collection of his postcards and those are the dates.

Hand Hotel, Fairplay, Park Co., CO

CaAlden — 2011-11-30 23:13:56Z

Hand Hotel, Fairplay, Park Co., CO I know Addison E. Baker of Denver, CO. had many business's that his father, Nathan A. Baker, got for him and this was found in his pictures, so I'm guessing this has something to do with Addsion. Can anyone place a date or know anything about it?

Park County Court House

CaAlden — 2011-11-30 23:10:32Z

Park County Court House, Fairplay, CO Found in papers of Addison E. Baker. I know Addison had many business's that his father, Nathan A. Baker, got for him and this was found along with a picture of the hand hotel, so I'm guessing this has something to do with Addsion. Can anyone place a date for it?

Re: William Henry DAUB resided in Como ca. 1915 - 1917

Tibbs_Cynthia — 2011-10-01 03:49:28Z

My Aunts and Uncles were the children of Eva Jane Willit 1875-1969 and Wm Henry Doub 1869-1941.They were Vera Gladys Doub b 12-21-1894 Paulding county ohio Opal Grace Doub b 12-21-1894 Ohio d 11-3-1982 Fresno Calif,Lela Beatrice Doub b1-2-1901 TN d 10-1997 Torrance Calif Ethel Marie Doub b 11-16-1903 Lawrenceburg Lawrence TN d 7-28-1989 Bishop Inyo Calif, William Howard Doub b12-20-1908 d 1981 Ontario Calif, Cecil Huber Doub b2-17-1911 Englewood Colorado d 6-26-1988 Burbank Calif, Walter Eugene Doub(My Father) b 3-3-1913 Englewood Colorado d 12-5-2009 Sun Valley Calif, Maxine Willit Doub b 12-19-1917 Breckenridge CO d 9-5-2009 Burbank Ca Ihave a old family pic if you would like a copy.My Father Walter is about 10.

Re: Borden/Bordenville

JanWilliams10 — 2011-06-18 23:18:53Z

My grandpa Lee Ellsworth Wallace was adopted by May A Paige when she was married to John Wallace. Do you have pictures including my grandpa. Now, who is your father so I can make the mental connection. I remember quite a few things about the Tarryall---we lived on the Paige Ranch for quite a few years. I would love history facts on May A Paige. My e-mail is jerryjan@mudlake.net.

Re: Obituary Lookup - Charles Clarkson

lyndam124 — 2011-06-01 20:03:53Z

Thanks so much from Mombasa, Kenya. Had located the cemetery information, but not the newspaper. Appreciate so much your help.

lynda

Re: Obituary Lookup - Charles Clarkson

sbv29 — 2011-06-01 18:14:16Z

I was able to find a short reference to Charles in the Fairplay Flume newspaper dated March 15, 1882, pg 3 column 2 - courtesy of the Colorado Historic Newspapers Archive at www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org

"Charles Clarkson, a ranchman who has lived near Ed Smith's place, below Rocky Post Office, died on the 8th, at the age of forty-nine. The neighbors showed their respect for the deceased by interring the remains with suitable ceremonies."

I was also able to find reference to his burial at Lake George Cemetery, resource was Park County Archives - Cemetery Records at http://www.parkcoarchives.org
He is listed as Charlie Clarkson - interred in Lake George Cemetery - Grave #49

No new info, but at least confirms what you already knew..

Shawna

Re: Obituary Lookup - Charles Clarkson

paigefrank77 — 2011-06-01 14:39:20Z

There are no Clarkson's listed in the Fairplay Flume (Park County's newspaper) in March or April of 1882.

Obituary Lookup - Charles Clarkson

lyndam124 — 2011-05-31 05:04:16Z

I am interested in obtaining a copy of the obituary for Charles Clarkson (wife Mary) born about 1837 in England, and who died in South Park, Park County, Colorado on 8 March 1882. I understand he is buried in the Lake George Cemetery (no listing in Findagrave.com)

Thank you so much. lynda

Re: Borden/Bordenville

marygoehler — 2011-02-25 14:56:44Z

Hi Laurie,
I sent my email address to you in the cantact option.
Most of what I have on the Borden/Paige ranch I found on line and from the Park County Historical society in Fairplay.
Willing to help if I can.
Mary

Re: Borden/Bordenville

JanWilliams10 — 2011-02-24 23:52:26Z

I lived on the Paige Ranch as a young girl. My grandpa was Lee Wallace who was adopted by May and John Wallace. John died and she married Olney Paige-----hence the Paige Ranch. I may have some info for you if you wanted to ask questions. My e-mail is jerryjan@mudlake.net. Will wait to hear from you.

Re: Borden/Bordenville

tomhood11 — 2011-02-17 17:29:14Z

That's great! I am studying the ranch now known as the Eagle Rock, but formerly known as the Paige Ranch, as part of a project for Park County to document the history and the buildings of ranches along the Tarryall. I am preparing some information about the ranch that includes photographs and descriptions of the buildings and a statement of its history. Do you have any info. about May Paige's life that you wouldn't mind sharing? Also if you have a photograph of May and Olney and any photos of the ranch that you wouldn't mind sharing, it would be fantastic. I would certainly give you credit for anything you provide. Thanks so much for responding! Laurie

Re: Borden/Bordenville

marygoehler — 2011-02-17 14:53:20Z

Mary G Miller Barlow Borden is my GG Grand Aunt, The Miller brothers, John, Lott and William had homesteads in the 1800's and were neighbors with the Bordens. They and other family members are buried in the Bordenville Cemetery. My Grandfather and my Father knew May Paige very well. I have photos and information.
Mary

Re: Borden/Bordenville

tomhood11 — 2011-02-17 00:35:06Z

I am researching a ranch where Mary G. Miller/Barlow/Borden's daughter, May A. Barlow Wallace Paige lived for many years. Wondering if you know much about May (sometimes also called Mary) and the ranch? Thanks, Rachel

Re: Dake, Fairplay, Bailey

PRFreimann — 2010-03-18 18:38:09Z

I don't have any photos from Leadville.

Re: Dake, Fairplay, Bailey

wijohansson — 2010-03-18 18:12:54Z

Hi,

I noticed that the town Leadville CO was mentioned above at this message board . . .

Do you have any old photos from Leadville?

I have some unidentified photos of persons who lived at Leadville during roughly 1890’s to 1900’s.

Would you be kind to check if you can find any match between your photos and my photos or you might have information about some of the persons on my photos? My unidentified photos are published at the Internet page
http://oldphotos.homeip.net/Photos.htm

I'll be grateful for every single clue that will help my research; my contact information will be found at the Internet page
http://oldphotos.homeip.net/Photos.htm

Thanks!

Re: Dr. William R Delameter

isberg48 — 2010-02-01 00:18:47Z

Thank you. Yes there are several spellings including one in a family genealogy book that make Delamater/Delameter etc into 3 words DE LA MATER.

You have answered my question. I suspect he returned home perhaps to care for aging parents or perhaps he had developed serious health problems and needed to be closer to family.

Best Wishes
Larry Isberg

Re: Dr. William R Delameter

paigefrank77 — 2010-01-31 23:21:01Z

His advertisments in the Fairplay Flume, local paper, has him spelling his name as follows, "Delamater". There 1885 State census also has him spelling his name as Delamater.
While there are newspaper articles of him and also his ads, there is no indication of him leaving,dying in CO or other articles to indicate what happened to him.The newspaper articles after 1888 do not mention him.
Good hunting,
Frank

Dr. William R Delameter

isberg48 — 2010-01-31 19:13:41Z

The following excerpt places him in Park County circa 1890 however he died in 1891 and is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Liberty, Jackson, Michigan with his parents and siblings. I am looking to see if he died in Park County and how he died.

Source: Portrait and biographical album of Jackson county, Michigan, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches ... portraits & biographies of all the governors of the state and of the presidents of the United States.
Publication Info: Chicago : Chapman brothers, 1890.

William was born February 6, 1852, and is a practicing physician in Park County, Col. He received a splendid education, and having decided upon the medical profession as his field of labor in life, he entered the Detroit Medical College, graduating from that institution in 1879. He commenced to work in Colorado, where he has a large practice, and is especially successful in surgery, being the surgeon for the Union Pacific Coal Company, and for the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Colorado.

Larry Isberg
isberg48@yahoo.com

1918

dorothypace — 2009-12-19 23:12:46Z

1918 WWI registration my Uncle Hans Knudsen was working in Jefferson, Park, Colorado for A.R. Milligon (possibly Dnilligon). Is anyone familiar with the rance? Thank you. Dorothy Pace

Re: Dolphn Draughn

cwright672 — 2009-03-09 14:22:59Z

Hello Maureen - I found an article about Daniel Jennings death, but the cause of death also says alcoholism. I tried to send it as a document attachment but Rootsweb wouldn't let me attach it, so here is the link. The article is in two sections and kind of hard to open so let me know if you want me to send it to you another way. . Click on the article to enlarge it.

http://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/Default/Skins/Colo...

I do a lot of research with this online newspaper database, so if you need anything else, I'd be happy to try to find it. The Fairplay Hotel just recently closed due to bankruptcy I believe - here is a link to a photo of it from 1903 and it was rumored to be haunted.

http://www.hauntedcolorado.net/sitebuilder/images/Fairplay_H... from Christie

Re: Dolphn Draughn

MaureenSullivan84 — 2009-03-08 23:10:02Z

thank you for the suggestion. I found the article. It just raises more questions as the article says he died December 19 and the death certificate and our family records say December 26. Perhaps December 26 was the date of the inquest. Just a thought...

Re: Dolphn Draughn

paigefrank77 — 2009-03-08 22:14:05Z

Well, family lore is sometimes more exciting than the real thing. The newspaper article says he was 65 yrs old and died from alcoholism. His body was shipped to Columbus, Ohio.
The newspaper article was in the Fairplay Flume, dated 1 Jan. 1904.
You can search the historical newspapers thru the link provided in the other posting.
Good Hunting,
Fraqnk

Re: Dolphn Draughn

MaureenSullivan84 — 2009-03-08 20:21:10Z

I saw your posting regarding a murder in Fairplay and the newspaper link you included for another posting. My great grandfather, Daniel Jennings, died in Fairplay on December 26, 1903. the family lore always was that his throat was slit. I got a death certificate that said "alcoholism." Is there anyway to check the newspapers of the time to see if there is any article regarding Daniel's death?

Re: Dolphn Draughn

cwright672 — 2009-03-08 20:06:30Z

Hello Tony - The Rocky Mountain News newspaper ran quite a series of detailed articles on this murder in 1897, although the spelling of the last name is somewhat different. I can e-mail you a list of the issues these articles were in or you can contact me for more detailed information if you like.

Here is a link to an article that was in the Fairplay Flume newspaper about this:

http://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/Repository/ml.asp?...

from Christie Wright

Glentivar Colo. gas station 1958

gappa2 — 2009-02-27 05:02:18Z

Looking for family of 5 living at Sinclair gas station in 1958.

Glentivar Colo. gas station 1958

gappa2 — 2009-02-27 05:01:19Z

Looking for family of 5 living at Sinclair gas station in 1958.

Re: Henry Edward Wilson

merlewilson13 — 2009-02-09 18:45:24Z

I think I can help you with your search for Henry E. Wilson. He was the brother to my husband's grandfather Ernest James Wilson.
contact me at: romer4309@suddenlink.net

Re: Dake, Fairplay, Bailey

sllnye — 2008-12-07 17:17:49Z

Dake existed about where Colorado Hwy. 285 and Park County Road 58 intersect. Nothing remains today of the ghost town. Don't believe that there was a cemetery there. Here is something from the book "Guide to the Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps" by Perry Eberhart:
"Dake, about 38 miles northeast of Fairplay, the primary source of charcoal in South Park. It was named for L.H. Dake who owned and operated the Dake charcoal kilns. The town, located on the old Denver & South Park Railroad, thrived during the 1880's and 1890's and had a peak population of 300".
The charcoal produced in Dake was transported by rail for use in Alma and Leadville (probably used by silver mining companies). It's my understanding that all the trees surrounding the area of Dake were cut (hillsides were stripped)to make the charcoal and the town (it was probably more of a camp than a town) died out either because of that, or because of a lessening need for charcoal. I also read somewhere that Dake's water supply was bad -- there's only a tiny spring near the town site but about 2 mi. from the town site was a lake called Dake Lake, also called Reed Reservoir at one time. It can be very windy there, and the elevation is about 10,000 ft -- probably life was really hard there. Closest other settlements -- Webster (another stop on the railroad line), Hall Valley and Handcart Gulch. Hall Valley and Handcart Gulch had upwards of 600 people living there in the late 1800s and those settlements enjoyed a lively (and somewhat lawless) reputation.

Dolphn Draughn

tladkins_1 — 2008-09-20 00:33:47Z

My GGG grandfather, Dolph Draughn, also used the name Caudill, was killed in or near Grant, Colorado ca. 1895-97. He was shot by his nephew, Jay Draughn. They were in some kind of mill business. Jay was returned to KY by his uncle John Draughn and tried for another killing. I would appreciate any help if anyone has read something about this.
Thank you
Tony Adkins
West Liberty, KY tladkins@mrtc.com

Re: Charles C. Barrett obit - died Como, Colorado

theakitty — 2008-08-10 21:26:02Z

Try going to RAOGK for a volunteer in Denver. There are places in Denver that have the cemetery info and old newspapers for the state of Colorado.
Good Luck !

Charles C. Barrett obit - died Como, Colorado

ElaineOde54 — 2008-08-02 14:21:25Z

If someone has access to obits or cemetery indexes in Park County I would greatly appreciate some help. I was able to locate an index that says Charles C. Barrett died in Como, Colorado on October 31, 1939. An obit was in the Fairplay Flume on November 2, 1939, although, I was not able to locate it on the historical newspaper website. Also would like to know if his mother and father are buried in the same cemetery. Don't have death dates for them but their names are George W. Barrett and Lucy A. Barrett.

Thank you so much for any help or guidance you can provide.

Elaine Ode

Re: Place for research

cindysutton13 — 2008-07-24 14:04:48Z

Depending on what family and the timeline you're researching if you're in Fairplay one good resource might be the Fairplay newspaper I believe it's the Flume. It's been around forever. Also, try the historical society.

Place for research

ElaineOde54 — 2008-07-10 11:35:37Z

Can anyone tell me where I could go in Park County to do some research locally? Specifically, in Fairplay. Thanks for your help!