Yuma - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Ricketts

nccthorp — 2009-08-27 13:43:30Z

I know this is a long shot but do you have any info on Eula Tharp and did they move on to Kansas. Thanks Chris

Re: Earnest Raymond Deakin Death Date

pattijoy999 — 2009-08-24 03:15:29Z

I don't mean to gush, but you are wonderful! Thank you so much, and so quickly, too! I would greatly appreciate a copy of Uncle Ray's obit (address below). Thank you, again!
Patti Prime
22866 Miriam Way
Grand Terrace, CA 92313

Re: Earnest Raymond Deakin Death Date

glenn1657 — 2009-08-23 22:19:31Z

Earnest Deakin died September 12, 1972 at Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado. Buried in the Vona Colorado Cemetery. I can send an obit if you will send your postal mailing address.
glenn@plains.net

Earnest Raymond Deakin Death Date

pattijoy999 — 2009-08-22 23:30:29Z

I need an exact date for the death of Earnest Raymond Deakin. I have the SS Death index which lists his death as September 1972. Last residence is listed as Yuma, Yuma, Colorado. I need the day of his death. I would also like a copy of any obituary, which could be in Yuma or Kit Carson, or both. Also, I would like to know where he is buried. Thank you for any help or ideas.

Wray

emmy8176 — 2009-08-17 18:47:51Z

I am looking for information on John and James Wray who founded Wray, Colorado in 1886. Any information on these men would be helpful.

Thank you
Melissa

Shaw homesteaders in Kirk, Yuma, Colorado-1887

LizShaw1983 — 2009-08-16 06:46:21Z

In 1887, Scottish immigrants David and Margaret (Mitchell) Shaw and their three sons, John Shepherd, David Mitchell, and Alexander, arrived in what was then Arapahoe County from Perthshire, Scotland. They homesteaded in Kirk (later Joes) Colorado. All three sons married and became naturalized citizens. John S. married Florence Pratt in 1894, David M. married Florence Harriet Standley in 1896, and Alexander married Elsie E. Boone in 1902.

For more history and photos on the Shaw families, visit the following website: http://www.theusgenweb.org/co/yuma/photos/pioneer/Shaw.htm

Interested in comparing information with any descendants of the Shaws or Boones.
Thanks.

Re: Morris/Mason

RobinMason56 — 2009-08-12 05:08:03Z

I have many Mason relatives in CO I'm trying to find. What can you tell me about this family? Also, my relatives migrated from NE MO to eastern colorado.

Feel free to email me at rmrmason1@gmail.com

Re: Zwirn, Spelts, Meier of Yuma

SharonSCHULTZ44 — 2009-06-21 14:33:32Z

I have a lot of Spelts from Yuma information. Who were the Parents for HazelMae? My mother was a Spelts the family moved from Indiana to Colorado.

Re: Zwirn, Spelts, Meier of Yuma

beverleyjoan — 2009-06-21 14:32:42Z

Hi Andrea,
I too have been doing research on the Zwirn family from Germany and would like to share what I have. I do have some letters and photos that Charlie sent to my father, Henry Zwirn of Chicago, IL.

I also have photos of Minnie and Jacob's headstone when I went to the cemetery in Bloomington, IL. I am trying to restart my genealogy researh and hope to hear from you.
My e-mail is:godfrey17637@comcast.net.

Regards, Beverleyjoan Zwirn-Godfrey

Re: Morris/Mason

maseman — 2009-06-15 19:04:10Z

Your message about the family is only 7 tears old. If you get this, contact me. I am one of his grandsons.

Steve

Re: John J Smith B1849 Indiana D1921 Yuma County

northernoseynell — 2009-05-05 16:55:05Z

my email is ltourond@xplornet.com

Re: John J Smith B1849 Indiana D1921 Yuma County

glenn1657 — 2009-05-05 15:19:55Z

Please send me your snail mail address so I can just mail this information to you. My address should be on the internet. Thanks. glenn1657

Re: John J Smith B1849 Indiana D1921 Yuma County

northernoseynell — 2009-05-04 14:20:40Z

Thank you... so this John Smith was indeed the John Smith that married in Nodaway County... now I must determine if he belongs to my Smith family who were in Nodaway County in the 1870 census and in Switzerland County Indiana in 1850... one step closer but I still have some ways to go.

Re: John J Smith B1849 Indiana D1921 Yuma County

northernoseynell — 2009-05-04 03:41:45Z

Yes thank you...I am very interested...

Re: John J Smith B1849 Indiana D1921 Yuma County

glenn1657 — 2009-05-03 23:12:57Z

It looks like I can find an obit for Ann and possibly other family members. Please let me know if interested.

Re: John J Smith B1849 Indiana D1921 Yuma County

glenn1657 — 2009-05-03 23:10:35Z

Thursday November 10, 1921 Wray Rattler
John J. Smith, one of the pioneers of this community, passed away at his home in this city last Friday November 4.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lucas, pastor of the M.E. Church, and burial was made in the Grandview Cemetery (Wray).
He was born at Indianapolis, Indiana, May 5, 1848. When a young man he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri where he resided for a number of years. In 1870 he was married to Miss Ann Glaze. To this union six children were born, Martin E. of Wray, Mary D. Lippincott of Mansfield, Washington, Robert E. who died in infancy, Clark D. of Wray,Cora A. Robbins of Denver, and William J. of Wray.
He came to Colorado in 1888, settling on a homestead out near the C12 ranch. He resided on this same farm from 1888 until five years ago, when with his family he moved to Wray. He became a member of the Methodist Church about 40 years ago. He led an honest, upright life, and numbered his friends by the legion.
Some weeks ago, Mr. Smith decided to visit old friends and relatives in Missouri and Arkansas. He started on his journey eastward, but became critically ill when he arrived at Troy, Kansas. He was brought home but continued to fail until the end.

John J Smith B1849 Indiana D1921 Yuma County

northernoseynell — 2009-05-02 15:33:29Z

Can anyone tell me about the family of John J Smith, wife Ann E, children Martin E, Clark Dale, Cora A, and John W.? Is this John Smith that married Ann Elisa Glaze on Jan 9 1870 in Nodaway County Missouri? I am looking for John Smith born in 1848 in Indiana, in 1850 in Switzerland County Indiana... older brother to my great grandfather Charles Fremont Smith son of Emory Smith and Lucy Ann Swartz this family is in Nodaway in 1870...in 1880 in Pueblo County Colorado.

Re: Charles Carroll Piatt, Forsyth Scout

RoyNichols44 — 2009-05-01 14:07:09Z

Chas Piatt was my GGF.
One correction: Should read "Shelby County, IL" not "IN."
His mother is buried in Shelby County, IL.

Re: Loss of a valued and generous host

sandyza — 2008-08-12 18:30:52Z

Lee and I had corresponded for many, many years. Having been gone on vacation and just returned I was shocked to hear of his passing (my Mom just told me this morning, had gotten a call from his aunt Beverly & Carl Zion). We also exchanged many emails during the time that his parents died and my father died (the day before Lee's father). I'm glad my parents were able to meet Lee at the Zion Family Reunion several years ago at Wray, CO. He will be missed by all who knew him. I'm still in shock.....

Sandy Zion-Anderson

Re: levi james eastin

CClark9133 — 2008-10-07 00:24:55Z

I am descended from the sister of Levi James Eastin, Mary Elizabeth [Eastin] Kindred. Would like to exchange information with you. Can I get a copy of the book?

Re: levi james eastin

CClark9133 — 2008-10-07 00:23:52Z

I am descended from the sister of Levi James Eastin, Mary Elizabeth [Eastin] Kindred. Would like to exchange information with you. Can I get a copy of the book?

ELMER E. FELDERMAN

VickiLConklin — 2009-03-17 04:04:49Z

Haxtun Harvest, Haxtun, Colorado, May 19, 1971

RITES TODAY FOR ELMER FELDERMAN

Elmer E. Felderman, a lifetime resident of the Wages community, passed away Sunday at his home. Although he had not been in the best of health he was able to be up and had attended the open house that afternoon at the George Wengert home.

He was born September 16, 1893 in the LeRoy community southwest of Haxtun to Mr. and Mrs. John Felderman. When a small boy the family moved to the Wages community where he had since lived. He was inducted into the army of World War I in 1917 and returned to farming in the Wages community following his discharge.

He was married to Miss Lora May Friend on September 5, 1922 in Denver.

He is survived by his wife, Lora, and a son Keith and his wife Jeraldine of Honolulu, Hawaii; a brother, Theodore of Haxtun and his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Felderman who resides at the Haxtun Nursing home. Also three grandchildren, Curtis Dean of Newport News, Virginia, Scott D. and Rod L. of Honolulu.

He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Dewey, and a sister, Elsie Iverson.

Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at 2:00 o’clock from the First Methodist church at Yuma. Rev. Erwin A. Keil and Rev. John Westerberg officiated at the service.

Mrs. Darlene Perienfein was organist and accompanied Mrs. Alberta Sprague and Leander Imhof who sang “Beyond The sunset” and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.”

Bearers were Louis Brazelton, Curtis Franson, Carl Korf, Vernon Myers, Larry Korf and Fred Hillman.

Honorary bearers were Frank Tunde, Bill Korf, Elgin Salvador, Clay Chamblin, Richard Salvador and Cecil Salvador.

Burial was in the Yuma cemetery with the Thompson Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Re: Wilson, Louis & Otto Corwin

glenn1657 — 2009-04-04 21:26:20Z

All buried at Grandview Cemetery, Wray, Colorado
Wilson T. Corwin 1833-1901 GAR
Jane E. Hedrick Corwin 1845-1931
Alpha May Cottingham Corwin 1879-1919
Otto Lee Corwin 1882-1927
Edith V. Corwin (Corrin) Cuney 1883-1969
Nora Everett Corwin doesn't appear to be buried there but name was in index.
There's Annie Cain Corrin 1842-1932
John C. Corrin I don't know why the difference in spelling. I can send you typewritten copies of most obits for a small fee. There may be more and I haven't checked the marriage index yet.

Re: Wilson, Louis & Otto Corwin

glenn1657 — 2009-04-04 21:26:20Z

Re: Wilson, Louis & Otto Corwin

glenn1657 — 2009-04-04 21:26:17Z

Re: Wilson, Louis & Otto Corwin

glenn1657 — 2009-04-04 21:26:09Z

Re: CASTLE-SWINK

glenn1657 — 2008-12-21 03:20:41Z

Thursday September 5, 1974 Wray Gazette
Addie Viola Swink Castle was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Swink on February 22, 1884 near Scott City, Kansas. She passed away August 21, 1974 in Prineville, Oregon at the age of 90 years 5 months and thirty days.
She married Emery J. Castle in Eastern Kansas and to this union 9 children were born- Paul of Montrose, Mabel Frenchmon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, David of Lamar, Nina Sarensen of Riverside, California, Addie Asbury of La Junta, Mae Western of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ethel Gaston of Prineville, Oregon, Minnie Bramwell of Pagosa Springs and Emery J. of Reno, Nevada.
She and her husband made their home in Wray for several years. After her husband passed away she made her home with her daughter,Ethel Gaston of Prineville, Oregon until her death.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery J. and one son, Paul. Survivors include eight children,146 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren
Services were held August 28, 1974 at Lockwood Mortuary and interment was in Grandview Cemetery.

Re: CASTLE-SWINK

glenn1657 — 2008-12-21 03:03:37Z

THURSDAY May 15, 1958 Wray Gazette
Emory John Castle was born on October 18, 1881, in Rice County, Kansas, and died May 10, 1958 at Wray. He had been a resident of Colorado since 1927.
He resided in Rice County, Kansas, until he was three years old. When his father, Theodore Castle, died, his mother,Nina and the family moved to Neosho Rapids, Kansas. He later moved to western Kansas and was married to Addie Swink. They moved to Colorado in 1927 and lived in the vicinity of Wray and at Greeley.
Suvivors include his wife,Addie; six daughters, Nina Sorensen of Denver, Mabel Curtis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Addie Asbury of Santa Cruz, California; May Wand Gash of Pueblo,Ethel Gaston of Rainier, Oregon,Minnie Branwell of Pagosa Springs; two sons, David Castle of Lamar and Emory Castle Jr. of Denver,one brother, Kit Castle of Oklahoma; one sister Minnie Beckwith of Oklahoma; 42 grandchildren and thirty six great grandchildren. One son, Paul preceded him in death in 1954.
The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Willis Wisehart at the Lockwood Mortuary Sunday afternoon followed by burial in Grandview Cemetery.

Re: Help with Kibel/Sanderson family

glenn1657 — 2008-11-23 21:54:51Z

I can probably find obituaries for your family that died around Yuma County. Please post a list of what you need and I will look. There will be a small charge. Arlene Glenn

Re: Mathew M. Dickson m. Indiana Harmon (in Yuma 1886-1941)

glenn1657 — 2008-10-06 23:54:33Z

Let me know when you are moved and settled. Then we will talk about what you have and what you need. I need to know what all you have from the Yuma County area. I am not related. Arlene

Re: Accidental death of Charles Roscoe Chase - 1919

glenn1657 — 2008-11-03 16:36:17Z

I'm still looking. You can look, too at www.Colorado Historic Newspapers and see if you can find out anything else. Wray is on there past 1919.

Re: Accidental death of Charles Roscoe Chase - 1919

glenn1657 — 2008-11-02 21:16:11Z

Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, Thursday, July 31, 1919
GOES TO SLEEP ON TRACK; BODY IS HORRIBLY MANGLED
Charles Chase, age 18 years, of Kansas City, Missouri was instantly killed Tuesday morning at the "narrows" four miles east of Wray when a passenger train struck him and mangled his body almost beyond recognition.
Chase in company with two other youths, Emmet Shared and Robert Stetler, were "bumming" their way from Kansas City to Denver. They were put off the train at Laird and started to walk to Wray. Becoming fatigued, they lay beside the track to rest. They dropped off to sleep. When Chase's companions awoke they called to him but received no reply. Thinking their companion too sleepy to answer Shared and Stetler again dropped off to sleep.
With the coming of dawn the boys awoke and looked for Chase. They found a portion of his body about 300 yards distant from where they slept.

Re: Mathew M. Dickson m. Indiana Harmon (in Yuma 1886-1941)

glenn1657 — 2008-09-15 22:09:35Z

If you are still interested, I can help you with this family

levi james eastin

bbcharlie03 — 2008-08-21 02:30:53Z

My Grandmother is Nola Faye Eastin Andrews and I have recently aquired a book of the family that starts with Levi Janes Eastin

Re: Abarr vs Browsville

dallasdave07 — 2008-08-30 05:24:00Z

Hi Patty.I don't know if I can ask this here,but it seems that it is related.I grew up being told that Butch(Clyde)and I,David were named after our uncle.But his name was Donald Claude,I assume.Is this wrong?And can anyone come up with a David OR a Clyde in our families?Braun or Brown from Colorado.

Accidental death of Charles Roscoe Chase - 1919

dennisrittenhouse51 — 2008-11-01 05:29:35Z

From old family info.
"Charles Roscoe Chase born 30 March, 1901 died July 29, 1919 near Wray, CO en route to visit his uncle in Denver. Foul play was suspected of his traveling companions and their whereabouts since the accident have remained unknown." He would have been 18 yrs old.
Does anyone know how to contact a newspaper who may have this story? Thanks

Re: Accidental death of Charles Roscoe Chase - 1919

dennisrittenhouse51 — 2008-11-03 01:00:00Z

Sorry, It's glenn 1657.

Re: Accidental death of Charles Roscoe Chase - 1919

dennisrittenhouse51 — 2008-11-03 00:58:22Z

Thanks glenn1567
I don't know if my wife's family ever actually knew what happened to Charles.
Thanks again for your help.

Re: Accidental death of Charles Roscoe Chase - 1919

dennisrittenhouse51 — 2008-11-04 14:34:14Z

Thanks glenn,

I found an artical in the Wray Rattler newspaper. Thanks for the info for the newspsper link.

Re: Wilson, Louis & Otto Corwin

shrp6 — 2009-04-12 06:56:59Z

Glenn,

I am interested in receiving some obits. Please contact me at sharpearce@yahoo.com. I am particularly interested in Vesta Edith Corwin or vice versa as I think the name "Ginonton" figures in her full name also and it may be a maiden name. Also Jane E. Hedrick Corwin may be Jane Hedrick Evarts or Everett Corwin as her daughter gives her maiden name as Nora Everett Corwin. Confusing on the Jane side. I think Nora had a first marriage and had Vesta. I think she may have married Louis Corwin about 1900 in Yuma Co. Just a guess.

Louis and Nora Corwin had a daughter, Nellie, born about 1908; haven't found anything more on her. FYI, Nora was in Whittier Twp, L.A. County, CA in 1930 with her mother and a brother-in-law (probably her late sister's husband); guess is that Nora is buried in L.A.

Wilson, Louis & Otto Corwin

shrp6 — 2009-04-04 06:54:26Z

Seek information on Wilson T. Corwin who was in Yuma Co., CO by 1900 with second wife, Jane Evarts, and his oldest son, Louis Corwin, b. 1859-60 in IN. Louis's mother was Phoebe Ann Pearce; he apparently married his stepsister Nora Evarts. Another stepsister was Mattie/Cora Evarts. Wilson and Jane also had a son, Otto L. Corwin, b. abt 1882, who had daughters Virgina (b. 1909-10) and Elizabeth (b.1912) with Effie M. Cottingham, dau. of Samuel S. and Margaret E. Cottingham, who evidently also had a son Eller Cottingham.

Would like burial sites if in Yuma and dates of death and any information on Louis' children: Wilson (b. 1901-02), Edward (1904-5), Arthur (b. 1906-7), Nellie (b. 1908) and possibly Vesta E. Corwin Ginonton, b. about 1894, who may be a dau. from a previous marriage of Louis'.

CASTLE-SWINK

JimO33 — 2008-12-20 20:48:55Z

I would like to find the complete date of death and obituaries for Emery John Castle, died 1958 and his wife Addie Swink Castle, died 1974. Both are buried in the Grandview Cemetery in Wray.

Thank You

Alma Lay of Laird CO

sgorman315 — 2009-01-18 15:45:37Z

I am looking for information on the children of Encil O and Nellie A Lay who lived in Laird, Co in 1910. According to this Census, the children Alma and Edna were born in Iowa. There may have been a 3rd daughter, Thelma, born in Colorado after the census was taken. Encil continues to be listed in the census of 1920 and 1930, but not with his family. They may have been living in Laird with James L and Mary Jane Lay at the time. I have read that Encil and Nellie divorced, but cannot find record of this anywhere. Any info on these 3 daughters and would be very helpful

Re: Alma Lay of Laird CO

sgorman315 — 2009-01-19 05:49:11Z

Can you pls give me the info on the Thelms that you found? Mine wold have been born around 1913.

Re: Alma Lay of Laird CO

sgorman315 — 2009-01-19 05:48:06Z

Thank You. I've learned that in 1917 the family sold their farm in Laird and moved to Phillips Co KS. Alma Lay married Dale Townsend of Harlan Kansas. I still have no informaton on Thelma Lay. Another sibling, Edna Lay, married Earl Glaum of Phillips Co KS.

Re: Mathew M. Dickson m. Indiana Harmon (in Yuma 1886-1941)

corrijohnson — 2008-10-18 22:19:30Z

I am settled but need just a little time to see what I already have on this family. I know that it isn't a lot. Corri

Re: Mathew M. Dickson m. Indiana Harmon (in Yuma 1886-1941)

corrijohnson — 2008-10-01 22:07:30Z

I am in the process of moving but as always, I would love any info. that you have to share. I would also be happy to share what I have when it gets unpacked. Thanks Corri

corri_johnson@yahoo.com

Re: Alma Lay of Laird CO

paigefrank77 — 2009-01-19 05:28:09Z

FYI,
Just looked up the marriage index, 1859-1939.
There were no Alma Lay, Edna Lay or Thelma Lay's married in Colorado, that matched. There was 1 Thelma, but she was born in Kansas, mother in Nebraska.
No record of any Encil or Nellie remarrying either.
Makes me believe that the family moved out of state.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Re: Alma Lay of Laird CO

paigefrank77 — 2009-01-19 16:23:12Z

This Thelma married Hugh Clark in 1929. I believe you can search the 1930 Federal census and find them still in Colorado, Jefferson County.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Hall of Fame Ball Players in Yuma?

pwgortonmb1 — 2008-12-11 23:23:40Z

We are seeking a baseball game account from Wray, CO., played on August 9, 1917. On this day two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame may have played with a club called the All Nations on their way to Denver to compete in a baseball tournament.
Anyone with access to a surviving newspaper from Wray please contact us at: pwgortonmb@hotmail.com
We are trying to establish that this game actually took place.