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WILSON

milshep59 — 22 Sep 2008 5:08:02 GMT

SEEKING INFO RE: CHARLES AND IDA (MAIDEN NAME UNKNOWN) WILSON
CHARLES WAS BORN IN NE, LATER MOVED TO HOLYOKE, COLORADO. HAD A BROTHER NAMED HARRY WILSON. THEIR FATHER WAS GEORGE C. WILSON.
WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION RE: CHARLES/IDA, HARRY AND THEIR FATHER AND MOTHER. HARRY WILSON IS MY GRANDFATHER.
MILLIE

Obit Look-Up Please!

oregon_penrose — 6 Oct 2008 2:27:50 GMT

I am looking for the obits of "Ben" Von Burg, died 19 May 1931 in Grand Junction and his wife Pearl. Pearl remarried but divorced so don't know for sure if Von Burg was her name at time of death. Pearl died 24 Aug 1966 also in Grand Junction. Thank you!

Jenkins family

pscramos — 24 Apr 2005 5:48:55 GMT

HI,
I am trying to find out more information on my grandmothers family her father and mother both died in Palisade Colorado area in 1926. They had come over by ship from Wales in 1914. I would like to know where to get their obits and any other info on them or living relavtives. Names were:
John Jenkins and Mary Beatrice Jones, Mary had a sister I believe that lived around there also named Elizabeth Jones Griffith.
Please help!
Thanks
Patty

Obituary for Catharine Elizabeth "Kate" (Cutler) Rose

brcox1 — 12 Sep 2008 10:26:44 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for my great-great aunt, Catharine Elizabeth "Kate" (Cutler) Rose. She died in Mesa County, Colorado on May 29, 1902. Her husband was William Addison Rose. She was the daughter of Joel Henry Cutler and Phoebe Ann Beem. She was born in Licking County, Ohio on January 2, 1849. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Obituary and Story - Mary Jane Young Snook, 09 Dec 1901 (William T. Snook)

RichardWheeler599 — 3 Sep 2008 2:08:39 GMT

Newspaper – Oswego Daily Palladium, Thursday Evening, 26 December 1901

The brief obituary states “Mary Jane Snooks died on Thursday morning, December 9th, age fifty-one years. Funeral was held on Saturday last at the M. E. church; burial at Hillside cemetery.”

Mary Jane Young Snook is my great grandmother. She was born 1851 in Hastings, Oswego County, NY and married Judge Snook, son of Freeman and Lydia “Soule” Snook, approximately 1874. They had four children over the next five years. Then, abruptly it appears; Judge Snook left the area and removed to Colorado in 1879 or 1880. Once in Colorado, Judge Snook changed his name to William T. Snook, married a second time (Clara Zillah Park) and had several more children. They lived in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.

Mary Jane Snook must have been a special lady having lived the trials and tribulations of life she faced with robust courage, maturity and lots of hard work, no doubt. She managed to raise four children, all of which matured to adulthood, married and had families of their own. They were Georgia Snook VanAuken, Josephine Snook Pickard, Freeman M. Snook and Mary "Mamie" VanAuken. I descend from Freeman M. Snook.

Mary Jane Young Snook appears to be the youngest of five children born to Godfrey and Mary Ann “Yorton” Young. They were all born in Hastings, Oswego County, NY according to the federal census of 1850 and 1860. It is an interesting fact that Mary Jane lost her father at a young age, as well. According to an article that appeared in the Oswego Times & Journal on Wednesday, 26 May 1856, her father Godfrey Young, a cooper by trade, was engaged in a swamp in Central Square getting out hoop timber. The article states he felled a black ash tree which resulted in a fatal accident, crushing Mr. Young. He lived only a few hours after the untimely accident. Unfortunately, this left Mary Jane’s mother (Mary Ann Yorton Young) with a large family of children to raise.

Mary Jane Snook is buried in Hillside cemetery, Central Square, Hastings, NY along side her mother and father.

It is not clear what motivated Judge Snook to leave his young wife and children so abruptly and remove to Colorado; however whatever it was must have been a serious matter. My Aunt, Arlene Louise Snook Morrison, told my mother and me that Judge Snook had “gotten another woman pregnant”. My grandmother (wife of Freeman M Snook, son of Mary Jane) had told Aunt Arlene this. We have heard other stories as well - which pertain to horse thieving, possibly shooting and killing someone. It could well be a combination of all three. What makes the latter difficult for me to accept is the lack of any newspaper article on such an incident, or at least I have been unable to find any.

God bless Mary Jane Young Snook!

I would appreciate information from members of William T Snook’s 2nd family from Colorado that you can share (the former Judge Snook of the Syracuse, NY area) He married Clara Zillah Park in Payson, Utah County, UT, (I believe) and lived in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado until his death in 1943. Anyone with knowledge please contact me. Thank you, Richard Wheeler

Alice Hagan White

sbristolbv — 9 Sep 2008 4:56:40 GMT

Am looking for an obituary for Alice Hagan White died between 1995-2005.

Snook Family of Six Reunited After Separation of 48 Years (1926)

RichardWheeler599 — 3 Sep 2008 7:21:13 GMT

Snook Article, The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY, Sunday, January 31, 1926 (re-typed below, as originally written)

Snook Family of Six Reunited After Separation of 48 Years

Three Sons and Three Daughters of Snook Couple Meet in Syracuse, were all born in Oswego County and reunite in Syracuse

Brother Bill comes from Far West (Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado), One Sister from New England

Forty-eight years ago there lived in the rustic hamlet of Stewart’s Corner, Oswego County, the six strong sons and daughters of Freeman Snook and Lydia (Soule), his wife.
Time swept the happy family far apart. Mother and father died. Young Bill went west – into the great unknown of the west, and no letters came. John and Milo went to Syracuse where new industries were rising to call young men from the farm. Alice married and moved to Syracuse. Christina and Lottie married and moved away.

Time droned away the years. And yesterday, three gray old ladies and three gray old men, they met again. They met in the home of Milo, the eldest, who is 79 and lives at 701 Willis Avenue, but for the brothers and sisters the dwelling was the farmhouse where they lived together in the far-way buttercup-bloom of their youth. They sat and looked at each other, remembering. After a long time speech came. They talked and clung to each other. Bill was back from the west, Bill who had gone away so long ago. Bill, who all had feared, was scalped these many years.

Wrote Seven Years Ago - At last seven years ago a questioning letter from the west had reached his brother’s house in Syracuse. Joyous to have found each other the trio wrote a renewal of their childhood vows of brotherhood.
Then came a day, less that a month ago, when Brother John wrote Brother Bill that Brother Milo “is in a bad way”. Brother Bill answered: “I’m coming east,” and came.
And here he found the other five with Milo, who was nearly well again from joy.

The six with ages and addresses are:
Milo J. Snook, 79, of 701 Willis Avenue, Syracuse.
Mrs. Christina Carter, 77, of Amesbury, Massachusetts.
Mrs. Alice Fargo, 75 of 515 Cannon Street, Syracuse.
William Snook, 73, of De Beque, Colorado.
John Snook, 71 of 189 Mayar Street, Syracuse.
Mrs. Lottie Peacock, 69, of Pennellville, Oswego County, NY

All but one has passed the 70+ mark, but they were young with a flush as of youth again at the reunion. Christina has come from her home in Massachusetts and coming to Syracuse has meant a journey for sister Lottie too, but brother Bill, the Young Lochinvar come out of the west, has traveled farthest for the twilight tryst.

Knows West of Years Ago - Bill talks quietly, telling of Indians and animals and bronco-busting and the punching of cows on the plains when men were rawhide. His sister and brothers listen thinking, “What a fine strong young-looking man Bill is – and how much he has seen.” “Why these young cow-punchers of the west these days,” says Bill in laughing scorn, “They stop at the big hotels now and wear white shirts. When we punched cows on the old prairies we didn’t have any shirts.” His sister shivered when Brother Bill showed a bullet wound in his left wrist and remarked laconically, “Redskin – Ambush,” then pointed a leathery finger at the side of his neck and explained, “Mormon.” “Ye see,” he added, “the Mormons didn’t like us felleers around very much in those days and one day near Salt Lake City one of ‘em hit me in the neck with a little .22. I felt somethin’ kinda burn back there and pulled it out. “Huh, says I, “what’s the use of shootin’ a man with that thing!”

Meets His First Indian - There were memories of Indians skirmishes and rifle-battles with skulking horse-thieves, back in those 1880’s, but the one Brother Bill told best was the tale of the first Indian he ever saw. “I was sittin” one day,’ he said with his eyes on the far-off past and a blue little twinkle in them, “just sitten” eatin my lunch. I’d been cutting poles all morning and I had a big load of “em on my wagon a little ways away with my ax a-leaning up against it. “I was thinking of Indians. The night before they’d killed a man and a woman and three kids a little ways down the crick. The Utes was on the war-path. “I was thinking those things when I feel something light-like on my shoulder and turning quick I see a big tall Indian, all painted up, just standing there with a kind of red skin grin on his face. “I was scared white, and if I’d had my ax there I’d “a” cut him in two if I could. But my ax was a hundred foot away and he was just looking at me. White Boy Heap Scairt. “After a while he says, “Woof, white boy heap scairt, heh? And he wasn’t lyin’ none either.” Brother Bill concluded abruptly with a smile that meant no bloodshed. Bill is reticent as the old west but his brothers and sisters soon learned the story of those 48 years; How Bill had gone to Canada from the farm and then started for Colorado with a shipment of horses; how he trapped and hunted in the mountains around Denver where the Ute and the Crow, the silver-tip grizzly and the mountain desperado made life but a dangerous gamble; how he roamed to Utah in the heyday of the Mormons; returned to run a store at Grand Junction, Colorado, a frontier town on the new railroad, and how he finally settled down on the 160-acre farm in De Beque where he lives now with his family and his beloved horses.

Daughter Champion Cow-Girl - His daughter, Miss Idella Snook, was the champion cow-girl of the state one year, Brother Bill’s brothers and sisters learned, and she and his two sons have had numerous offers to enter the movies to make films of the wild west. But the father knew and loved the real wild west and they refused to take part in an imitation.

William Snook had been married before he went west, and has several children in Syracuse and vicinity who had been lost to him all their lives. It was after their mother’s death that their father went west. “Coming back to Syracuse is like a dream,” exclaimed Brother Bill, shaking his head as Rip Van Winkle may have shaken his. “I wouldn’t recognize a thing. All the old town is gone. All this is new.”
“Are you going to stay here?” he was asked.
Emphatically he made reply, “I wouldn’t stay here if you gave me the city. I’m going back west again.”

Others Have Things To Tell - Brother bill’s was the most picturesque career, but all the old people had many things to tell. Milo is a factory foreman and John a shipper. Both have lived in Syracuse most of their adult lives. Their sisters too had much to tell, the facts of six lives which time has so strangely thrust apart to reunite in the twilight of their ages.

Around the six-were gathered at the little reunion their children and grandchildren, for many of their offspring and descendants live in Syracuse or near. It was the fist time the six had met in 48 years – yes, and the last in life, they knew, for Bill goes west again and they are old.

Benjamin H. MARCH and Jasper G. MARCH - Barbers in Grand Junction around 1910.

srevely — 1 Sep 2008 12:52:29 GMT

I'm looking for a pair of brothers and their families who moved from upstate New York to Grand Junction, Colorado around 1910. They are in the census for 1910 together. Ben moved his family to Moab, Utah by 1920 but Jasper and his wife stayed to run a barber shop and hotel on Grand Avenue. I'm trying to get information on the wives, who are both second wives. Ben had two children, a boy who died in Moab and a daughter, Hazel. I can find nothing on Hazel after Grand Junction. Ben and his wife died in Oregon in 1950. Jasper had a daughter Ethel, who appears to have moved to Moab with her uncle Ben. Jasper and his wife appeared to stay in Grand Junction until after 1930 and they may have passed away there. Anyone have a connection to this family or information. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Please Help - Looking for information on Mark or Matthew (McMahan, McMann, McMahon) or Donna Martinez during 1974-1975

J_VanBlerkom — 11 Jun 2008 3:16:20 GMT

I am looking for information on anyone that may have known Donna Martinez of Grand Juncion during 1974-1975. I am also looking for information on a Mark or Matthew (McMahan, McMann, McMahon) during 1974-1975, whom may have lived in the Grand Juction area. I have been told he may have possibly worked for the railroad, and had a friend by the name of Bill Smith that was a truck driver.

If anyone has any information or leads please reply back or contact me at jvanblerkom@hotmail.com

Thank you.

Looking for news article 1953

Catwoman57 — 26 May 2008 3:27:29 GMT

I am looking for a news article involving a car acciend in Sept of 1953.
All the info i have is that a Constintine Galloway died Sept 11,1953 in car accident in NW colorado.
I was told while mesa is not really NW it does have a paper tht covers some of the other counties. Since Colorado does not have a death index(at least not on line) Ii am leaving messages on the NW counties that are in the Nw in hops of finding it. She is buried in texas next to her parents but was killed in Colorado.
if anyone has any ogher suggestions let me know.
kris Galloway
RAOGK volunteer in multnomah county, Oregon

Harold Earl Raley - obit request

Melissa_Robards — 18 May 2008 3:59:43 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for an obit for Harold Earl RALEY
b. 10 Jun 1900
d. Sept 1976 Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado

The SS index gave no day in Sept, so I'm hoping someone can check anyway.

thnx,

melissa

3rd Fruit Ridge Pomona

furuiyes — 8 Apr 2008 11:26:40 GMT

I'm looking for information about the area known as Pomona. I have ancestors who lived in the area about 1909 to 1930. The Joel Waldo Cheedle had a fruit orchard there. Can someone tell me where that area is on a modern map?

Thanks, Sally

Lees of Colorado

Jeffrey Lee — 4 Mar 2003 4:11:59 GMT

ISO descendents of
Willis I. Lee b. 6 Aug 1857 Sigourney, Keokuk, IA d. 4 Aug 1925 Routt Co, CO
m. 24 Apr 1881 Keokuk Co, IA Iowa TYGART b. Feb 1861 Warren Twp, Keokuk, IA
1920 in Leadville, Lake Co, Colorado, Grandson Ralph Lee (b.1908 in CO)
living with him
a) Tad J. Lee b. 1882 Keokuk Co, IA
m. Rose Marie --- b. 1889 NE
i) Willis Jackson Lee b. 1904 NE
m. 1923 Phippsburg, Routt, CO Olive GREIS b. 1906 KS
A) Robert E. Lee b. 1924 Phippsburg, Routt, CO
B) Shirley M. Lee b. 1927 Phippsburg, Routt, CO
ii) Richard Lee b. 1907 NE
iii) Theodore Benjamin Lee b. March 1910 Cheyenne, Laramie, WY
iv) Melvin Lee b. 1913 Cheyenne, Laramie, WY
v) Rose L. Lee b. 1916 CO
b) Clint Lee b. Oct 1884 IA
c) Ethel Lee b. 1886 Dawson Co, NE
d) Jack Lee
e) Roscoe F. Lee 1888 Deuel Co, NE - 1958 Mesa Co, CO
m. Edna J. --- b. 1903 OK

vi) George W. Lee b. 1926 CO
f) Violet Lee b. 1891 Deuel Co, NE
g) Charles William Lee 1893 NE -1968 CO
m. Naoma MCCALLISTER 1900 KY - 1935 KY

vii) Vera J. Lee b. 1919 Leadville, Lake, CO
viii)Roy Albert Lee b. 4 Jul 1922 KY
m. Nina ---

ix)George L. Lee b.1926 CO
x)Howard A. Lee b.1929 KY
h) Jossie Lee b. 1897 Deuel, NE
m. about 1915 William E. EMERSON

xi) Walter Clinton Emerson b. 1917 NE
xii) Leona Emerson b. 1920 AR
xiii) Gertrude Emerson b. 1924 CO
xiv) Wilbur Emerson b. 1927 Pueblo Co, CO
xv) Margaret Emerson b. 1928 Pueblo Co, CO

Big Creek Mercantile Co, CO, 1940's maybe

lindajcox333 — 14 Feb 2008 12:15:51 GMT

I have an old black and white photo that says:
"Ord, Terry, Routson & Holmes" on the back
The four men are sitting on the porch of:
"Big Creek Mercantile Co."

It is thought that it may be located in the Grand Mesa area near Colbran maybe. It could be in some other state, but I assume it is in Colorado.

The men are probably geologists, as the person who owned the photo was a geologist (Bill Cox). Bill worked in Nevada, Utah and Colorado in the 1940's.

Any help locating this place or these men would be greatly appreciated,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

Newspaper Lookup

KELLTREK — 5 Feb 2008 1:20:40 GMT

Is there anyone in Mesa Co. that would be willing to do a newspaper lookup for me? I am looking for the Obit for Raymond Sherrock who died January 8, 2001 and was buried in Denver on January 18. I would appreciate any help. Thank you. A funeral home in Grand Junction handled the funeral.

Gene Wyatt/Cullen R. Earp 8 Aug 1828 & wife Hartiett E.

Betty Crouch Coslett — 1 Jul 2003 4:57:26 GMT

Am looking for any information on Cullen R. Earp, b . 8 Aug. 1828 and wife, Hartiett E. Who is she? Was there a blood relationship between either of them to the four Castleberry children he was legal guardian of? Castleberry children not listed by given names. Record in Upshur co.,TX.. A court record shows he sold Castleberry land in Titus Co., TX to his brother Benj. Earp. Cullen and Hartiett had no natural surviving children. Why was he the Castleberry children's guardian? Please help. my email is rlc@shipleysystems.com or P.O. Box 1221, Tucumcari, NM 88401

George H & Kittie Irene (Gleason) McKeever

schatz46 — 15 Mar 2004 11:46:44 GMT

Looking for information on George and Kittie McKeever family of SanMiguel and Mesa Counties.
George H McKeever, b. Apr 1864 NY, d. ? Mesa Co., CO
Kittie Irene Gleason, b. Sep 30, 1870 Madison, WI, d. Dec. 21, 1929, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO
Married : May 6, 1890 Pine Ridge, SD
Children:
Jud Vinton McKeever, b. Nov 1, 1891 Gordon, NE, d. ? married, Leila D Smith, Jun 16, 1916 Norwood, CO
May McKeever, b. Jul 12, 1893 Gordon, NE, d. ?, married: Frank E Jackson, May 6, 1940, Moab, UT
Ralph James McKeever, b. Oct 28, 1895, Norwood, CO, d. ?, married Bernice Pringle, Oct 1940, Aspen, CO
Clarence McKeever, b. Aug 8, 1899, Norwood, Co, d. ?, married Isla Claussen, Aug 13, 1924, Littleton, CO
Hazel Irene McKeever, b. Sep 9, 1903, Norwood, CO, d. ?, married Glenn Ruffe, Nov. 11, 1927, Quray, CO
Kittie Irene Gleason McKeever was a GG Aunt.
Any help appreciated. Thank you. Carol

old marriage record

snolock60 — 24 Nov 2007 7:10:46 GMT

I was wondering if there is someone who lives in Grand Junction who could look to see if there is a marriage record for me. My gr grandparents mentioned being on a wagon train and marrying in Grand Island, Neb. but then I found Grand Junction in Colorado and wonder if someone at the paper may have gotten confused or even my gr grandparents. They lived just about thier whole married life in Colorado and it just seem to make sense. Here is what information I have:

Nellie Reynolds (Bride)
McClellan Smith or George M. Smith (Groom)
June 6, 1888 is the date they gave for being married.

If there is a newspaper article about it or an actual record I will send for it but if someone could look for me, it would be greatly appreciated.

Judge Y. (Judson) Snook

Tom Trapani — 13 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about Judge Y. (Judson) Snook who moved to Grand Junction, Colorado from Onondaga County New York in the 1870's. Please provide me with information.

Looking for information

pwest83 — 3 Nov 2007 7:30:02 GMT

I am looking for information about Garber, Sweigert, and Warthen families in Mesa County. Any information would be appreciated.

Looking for relatives of Staff Sergeant Harry B. Queen

garyngina — 3 Nov 2007 10:32:27 GMT

I am searching for relatives of Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Harry B. Queen of Onset, Massachusetts, a World War II MIA whose missing aircraft was recently discovered in a remote region of India. My own uncle, 1st Lt. Irwin Zaetz, was also an MIA from that same aircraft. My family is trying to contact all families of crew members of that aircraft to notify them of the news of this discovery and allow DNA identification of the remains discovered at the crash site. Previous research of mine indicates that Sergeant Queen's second cousin (name known but not permitted here under the rules of this forum) may be living in the Highland Park or Littleton area of Colorado. Any assistance in locating relatives of Sergeant Queen would be greatly appreciated.

Grand Junction High School Yearbooks

KSmith7263 — 15 Jun 2005 2:22:21 GMT

I have yearbooks from Grand Junction High School for the years 1921, 1922, and 1923. I will be happy to copy and scan any information about people included in them. Send me a name so I can check availability and then I'll let you know what I find.
Kristine Smith

Kerr, Ewing

ToniEwing44 — 29 Sep 2007 2:47:17 GMT

Looking for information on Lillie Kerr who married Samuel E. Ewing in Mesa county Colorado in 1902. Lost track of her after Samuel died. I know of four other Kerrs buried in Eaglite Cemetery near Colbran, Colorado.

Pamona Township in Mesa County

mycritterz — 14 Aug 2007 6:38:27 GMT

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me where the township Pamona was located in Mesa County? Is it still an active township? What town is it in? Thanks so much in advance!!!

Palisade Street Names

mycritterz — 11 Jun 2006 11:38:50 GMT

Hi!
I am trying to locate my great grandparents house that used to live in Palisade on G 4/10 Road. I was wondering if the street name may have changed over the years. I know it is G 4/10 Road now. I also am wondering about State Highway 40 S. I am wondering if this highway also has changed names throughout the years??? Does anyone know a good place to find early city directories beginning around 1900 to 1930? I am not too familar with the Palisade and Grand Junction area. Thanks!

William H. Lee, 1929-2006

Bruce_F_Bond — 18 Aug 2007 2:32:26 GMT

Looking for an obit on subject who died in Clifton CO on 6 Jan 2006, per the SSDI. Help will be greatly appreciated.
Bruce Bond

Need help obtaining obit for George Koch

michellegaramella1 — 20 Jul 2007 3:20:48 GMT

I need an obit for George Koch who died in Grand Junction in July 1981. If anyone could be of assistance it woul be greatly appreciated.

old mining town north of airport?

wzrubicon — 3 Jun 2007 8:34:30 GMT

does anyone have any information about an old town/mining town north of the airport in the desert? I have been told it burned down long ago. Any info and even directions would be of great help.

Book Cliff railroad and Coal Mine

Robert W. McLeod — 8 May 2003 4:27:33 GMT

Hello,

I am compiling a list of people who worked for the Little Book Cliff or Bookcliff railroads and the company coal mine. If you know of someone, I would like to hear from you. This list will be posted to RootsWeb in the future.

Thank You, ---bob

Parmelee/Shoemaker

RuthHall70 — 31 May 2007 3:10:03 GMT

Looking for descendents or people with information about George and Horace Parmelee, their sister Emma Shoemaker and their mother Huldah Smith Parmelee who moved to Mesa from South Park about 1890.

1920 census of Helen Phelps

wardrop173 — 22 May 2007 4:03:10 GMT

I am looking for some information on Helen Phelps, who was born in Missouri in about 1910. She might be with another family as a foster child. Any information would be great.

James

Two Medlock deaths in Palisade 1963 - information please

1335512 — 14 May 2007 11:22:55 GMT

In May 1963 Glen Norman Medlock lost both his father and his son in Palisade, Mesa Co, CO.

His son, Cecil Robert Medlock, died 17 May 1963 of a "motor bike accident", and Glen's father, Nathaniel Wilton Medlock, died 29 May 1963. Both bodies were removed to Dent Co, Missouri.

Does anyone have access to the newspapers of that time? I would like to find out more.

Thanks,

Jill

cemetery lookup of Eva Hill in Gran Junction

wardrop173 — 11 May 2007 3:23:49 GMT

Looking for a cemetery lookup of Eva Hill (married name), or Eva Phelps. Her children were three step children from a previous marriage to William Phelps. her children were Boyd Phelps, Helen Phelps, and Hazel O Phelps. Hazel became a orphan later, and I think her mother Eva might have passed away near Gran Junction. The 1910 Census said this family was in Gran Junction or Mesa Co.Eva was married to a Horace Hill in 1910. Any information would be appreciated.

James

Thomas-Jenkins Family

rong1_1 — 28 Apr 2007 9:13:42 GMT

Help I've hit a brick wall. I'm trying to fine information on my g-g-g-grandparents, and their daughters.
Isaac Thomas born 9 Feb 1838, Wales, died 17 Aug. 1890 in Pittston, Ann Jenkins born 29 Apr.1842, Wales, and died 28 Dec 1934 in Los Angeles, Calif.
I'm not sure when or where they married.
They had five maybe six children, John Jenkins born 1860, Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA. I have all his info.
Four or five dau., Marianna born abt. 1864, Janet Elizabeth abt. 1866, Ida May abt. 1874 or 76, she may have married a "Jones", and Charlotte or Lotta abt. 1879. I've also found a listing for a Gertrude, but not sure if she belongs to this family.
If anyone can help me fine any information on the girls I would greatly appreciated it. Thank you.

Onalee N. Kelley and Carl J. Brandon were married in Palisades 19 June 1922

JerPegNovak — 15 Feb 2007 11:28:37 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Carl J. Brandon family----we have a picture of their children taken in Grand Junction---no names or dates. Onalee Kelley Brandon died on 10 Jul 1927---and the family believes it was in Colorado. She was from Waverly, Bremer, Iowa. Can anyone help? We would like an obiturary or death certificate---anything???

Jul 1960 obit please in Grand Junction

ramoss1 — 20 Mar 2007 2:44:04 GMT

Would someone be so kind as to locate an obituary for Jess W. Tramel who died in Jul 1960. He is buried in Orchard Mesa Cemetery. Thank you.

Thomas-Arnold family

rong1_1 — 18 Apr 2007 8:15:47 GMT

I need help fineing information on my grandmother, her name was Gertrude Ione [nee Arnold] Thomas. She was born in Lafayette, Boulder Co.,Colo. abt. 1904 and died in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., Colo. somewhere between 1932-34? She was married to William Erwin Thomas, Feb, 1922 in Trindad, Colo. They had three children William Jr., George A., and Bonnie. This is the only info. I have, I would appreciate it if someone could do a lookup for me and fine when and where she died.

Obituary lookup, please

mfinchee — 13 Apr 2007 7:24:56 GMT

I am looking for obituaries for Durward Pifer, d. Nov., 1972 (I don't have exact date), and Harriet Pifer, d. Dec. 31, 1992. They lived at Grand Junction. I would really appreciate the help.

Grand Junction obit or census look up

cka56 — 28 Mar 2007 1:43:08 GMT

Looking for any information on:
Virginia (Jenny/Jennie) Kelley(y) Narvaiz (Pacheco)
Last known address in Denver in 1927 Last name then was Kelley living at 4660 Race St, Denver, Colorado

COLCLASURE surname

Tricia Colcleasure Carothers — 3 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information to share on the COLCLASURE families
found living in the Mesa Co., CO. area (Or any other area for that matter!) Some of the children of Jacob and Diana Cox COLCLASURE ended up in CO.:
Sarah Ellen B: 1851-1939, died in Canada
Barnett B: 1869-1937, died Mesa, CO.
John 1865-1955, died Boulder, CO.
George 1875-1957, died Boulder, CO.
Amy Pamela 1861-1955
Mary Isabelle 1853-1952, died Canada

There is an Edgar L. COLCLASURE that belongs to this clan but I'm not sure how he relates to them. His wife was Stella REYNOLDS and they had a son named Ralph COLCLASURE. Open to any suggestions! Please email me directly to: bcaroth@jps.net. Thank you!

seeking obit. help for Fruita, CO 1920

ConnieGiltz — 18 Dec 2006 5:15:58 GMT

I am hoping to find some help in locating an obiturary for Martha Gibbs Rose who passed away in Fruita Feb. 25 1920. She is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, OK. Martha's full name is, Martha Jane Scott Gibbs Rose. She was born in Tipton, Iowa 13 Mar 1843. She married Joseph Lewis Gibbs 09 Sep 1859 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Martha and Joseph moved to Claremore, OK sometime in the 1880s. Joseph died in 1910, it seems Martha remarried a
F.G.Rose, possibly Fred Rose, hard to read his 1920 census entry, and was living in Fruita, CO at the time of her death. Her death certificate gives her full name as Martha Gibbs Rose. I don't know where or when she remarried or when she moved to Colorado. Any help in finding her obit. is greatly appreciated, as I live out of Colorado state.
Thank you for your interest
Connie

Looking for Obituary please

Charlene — 31 Aug 2006 7:42:56 GMT

I am looking for an obituary. Elaine Montano of Fruita Colorado. Should have been in the Fruita times Aug. 31, 2006. Hope someone could scan it to me. Thank you so much. I appreciate it. The Fruita Times is under construction online.

Obit Request Please

baulegyrl_1 — 4 Nov 2006 8:19:16 GMT

Herman E Mansholt b. Dec. 26, 1896 d. Oct 1991
Eunice Savilla (Thompson) Mansholt b. Mar. 3, 1907 d.3 Nov 1996 Clifton Mesa Co. Colo.

Severin Johnson

GPhilibert4309 — 31 Oct 2006 10:15:48 GMT

Am looking for information on a Severin Johnson (b.1880 in Norway) who lived in Fruita, Mesa, Colorado between 1918 and 1929. Wife's name was Edith (unknown maiden name).

Thanks! Gena

Obit lookup ROSCOE TAYLOR

Joe King — 9 Nov 2005 1:10:53 GMT

Would appreciate obituary search for my great uncle, Roscoe D Taylor. Died in Mesa County in January, 1973. In 1930 census, he is listed as "Rossie D Taylor" in Rio Grande County, CO.

I am also unable to locate his wife. Her name was either Marjorie (1930 census) or Greta and she was born about 1891. Don't know where she was born or when or where she died.

Thank you for helping me.

Joe King

Mesa County lookup

Karen McHan — 4 Oct 2006 3:12:10 GMT

I am looking for information on Mosie or Moses McHan. He was listed in the 1900 Census, Allen Precinct, Mesa Co, Colorado under his mother Percilla McHan as head of household. It says he was born Dec 1897 in Colorado. The family story says that he was ran over by a wagon and killed in about 1900. I am looking for information on his birth, death, place of burial, or any other information. Thanks.

Bird, McHan, & Blume

Karen McHan — 4 Oct 2006 2:57:10 GMT

I am trying to find information on Jacob Blume, who married Priscilla Bird McHan on June 24 1901 in Fruita, Mesa Co, Colorado. Also, Priscilla had a son, Mosie McHan who was age 2 on the 1900 census, born Dec 1897. According to the family story, he was ran over in about 1900 by a wagon and killed. I have been unable to find any information about his death.

JAMES & CLARA DAWSON

Ruth Hastie — 2 Oct 2006 3:58:12 GMT

I am looking for information about James Dawson, born about 1845 in Ireland and and naturalized in this country in 1881. He married Clara McCourtney, a native of Ohio. They were in Colorado by 1885. They have been difficult to locate in the census records but were found in 1920 in Clover, Mesa County with son James (age 35) and daughter Annabelle (22).

James died sometime between 1920 and 1930. His wife Clara and son James were still on their ranch in Mesa County in 1930, and Clara died sometime after 1942.

I would like to find a death date for James and Clara or any other information about their life in Colorado.

Thank you.

JAMES & CLARA DAWSON

Ruth Hastie — 2 Oct 2006 3:56:23 GMT

Headstone Photo Request

chengdave2003 — 21 Sep 2006 10:13:58 GMT

I am hoping someone will be able to take a headstone photo of a cousin of mine, killed in a train accident (while serving as a brakeman) in 1937 in the vicinity of Grand Valley. He is buried in the Orchard Mesa Cemetery. His name is Vaughn James Young (AKA Jack).

Thank you very much.

Dave Young

Cemetery help

jessiematt — 18 Aug 2006 6:58:14 GMT

I am looking for someone who may know where some family members buried in Grand Junction but not sure what cemetery. If someone knows where I can get this info or even pics, please let me know. Thank you

Springer obit for Molina ,colorado

Bette — 23 Aug 2006 11:57:51 GMT

I need a obit for a Charles Springer for Dec 22, 1998 in Molina Colorado . I would be grateful for to anyone to look it up for me. Bette...

Joel & Martha Garber

Brad Nalley — 25 Aug 2006 9:09:36 GMT

I am looking for information on Joel Garber, he moved his family to Mesa Co. in 1904. I have found his wife, Martha in the 1910 census at Clifton but appears that Joel died between 1904 and 1910. Does anyone know where he is buried in that area? I would appreciate any info on him or his family in CO. Joel was born in 1831. Thanks.

Edward, Clifford and Loren Schneller descendents?

brimartin10 — 27 Aug 2006 2:39:45 GMT

Edward Schneller b 1880 Wisc
Clifford Schneller b 1903, SD; d 1981 Phoenix, AZ
Loren Schneller b 1905, SD; d 1981 Phoenix, AZ

Edward Schneller's first wife, Emily Martin, died in 1907 in South Dakota. He moved with his two young sons to Mesa, CO about 1910 where he remarried and had mor children: Lillian, b 1916; Alice b. ~1921

Any descendents of Clifford or Loren investigating their Martin roots in SD?

Sarah C. Shay obit or cemetery record

linberry — 4 Nov 2005 10:39:03 GMT

I am specifically looking for an obituary and/or cemetery record for Sarah C. Shay (nee' Hendershot) who is said have died in 1902, in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado (at least that's our best guess). One record suggests she died in March 1902. The family is found in the 1900 U. S. Census for Mesa County; thus, it seems reasonable Sarah died there, as well. Sarah was born in about 1847 in Ohio. She married Morris Shay (b. 1853 in NY), we believe in about 1882. Their daughter Quinnie May Shay was born in 1897 in Albuquerque, NM, but the family then moved on to Grand Junction. Morris, it appears, worked for the railroad. Any help would be appreciated.

Lawrence E, Lindbloom

suefardink — 6 Aug 2006 9:28:15 GMT

Would someone please look up an obit. or death notice for a Lawrence Lindbloom died Oct. 25, 2005? Thanks from New York.

Three CLARK brothers & families, Mesa Co, 1900-1930s

Ken Million — 30 Jul 2006 5:53:57 GMT

Eugene C. Clark, b.Sep1860, IL, & wife Violette, b.Jul 1864, TX: 1900 Census, Grand Junction. Children, Edna Gertrude, b.Mar 1888, Boulder, & Gladys M., b. Dec 1892. Eugene is a dentist.
1910 Census, Orchard Mesa: Violette is gone, Eugene has been married one year to Ruby D, & dau Gladys M. is in the household; dau Edna is in Cincinnati, OH with Violette's relatives.
1920 Census: Eugene, Ruby & Gladys M. have disappeared; Violette resurfaces in Ft Collins as widow.
-- Is Eugene buried in Mesa Co? supposedly d. 1916. Where is daughter Gladys M.? second wife Ruby D.?

Herbert H. Clark & family are in Kansas City, Mo for 1900 Census. His wife, born RI, died, and family moved to Grand Junction for 1910 Census: Herbert H., age 60; son Herbert E., age 19, b.Feb 1892; dau Lillian, age 3, b.Apr 1897.
-- Herbert H. and Lillian disappear before 1920 Census. Is Herbert H. Clark bu. Mesa Co? Who did Lillian marry?

Herbert E. Clark, s/o Herbert H.: married Ida & they are in Atchee for 1920 Census, back in Fruitville for 1930 Census: Herbert E., age 39, railroad brakeman; Ida, age 37; son Albert, age 18; dau Jessie (or Alice J.), age 13.
-- Any descendants still in Mesa Co? Any of them bu. in Mesa Co? Who did Albert & Jessie marry? Ida was b. CO; was her family from Mesa Co? Maiden name?

Theodore Clark, b.May 1858, IL, and wife Louisa/Louise F., b.Oct 1864, MO, are in Madison, Johnson, MO for 1910 Census; 1920 Census, they are in Grand Junction; he is 63, she is 54, never had children. They disappear before the 1930 Census.
-- Are Theodore and/or Louisa/Louise F. Clark bu. in Mesa Co?

The three brothers were b. Vermilion, La Salle, IL, all sons of Charles & Olive (Slater) Clark.

Woods Obit Lookup Please

Aubrey_Cloud — 27 Jul 2006 12:09:46 GMT

Need the Obit for Glen Clifford Woods who died in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado on November 25, 2003.

WOODS OBITS LOOKUP PLEASE

Aubrey_Cloud — 27 Jul 2006 12:07:29 GMT

Ned the Obit for William Newton Woods who died on March 5, 1960 and his wife, Ola Belle [Cloud] Woods who died on August 13, 1969, both in Mesa County, Grand Junction, Colorado.

ETTA M. KITE obituary

Judy Scheuerman — 6 Jul 2006 10:53:23 GMT

This lady died in Mesa county in the year of 1967. She was the wife of MARTIN KITE. She was also known as LORETTA MARGARET and MARGARITE L. Am trying to find her obit to see if she fits into my family, hopefully it will state her parents, then for sure I will know

Obit look up for Hilbert and Barry Walton please.

sherry bowman — 29 Jun 2006 6:31:23 GMT

Hi..Could someone look up the following obits;

Hilbert Walton
Died December 28, 1999

Barry Walton
Died October 17, 2003

Thank you so much. Sherry

Info on Walt Thacker-Leslie Jean (Slotterback)

RichardKline59 — 28 Jun 2006 3:17:20 GMT

I am looking for contact info on the Thackers, Walt and Leslie Jean (Slotterback). I know they lived in Clifton in 1989 but not sure if they still do. Leslie was born 22 Sep 1953 to Les and Irene (Slotterback) Kline, in Cheyenne I think.

Would like to contact Leslie if possible since I believe I am related.

Info on Ben & Lela Jo (Slotterback) Dowd

RichardKline59 — 28 Jun 2006 3:20:09 GMT

I believe Ben & Lela Jo lived in Grand Junction in 1989 but not sure if they still do. Just like my other posting on her sister Leslie Jean, I think I may be related and would like to contact if possible.

Obituary look-up

neverrains — 17 Jun 2006 9:22:31 GMT

I am researching WILLIAM MARTIN HENRY II who was born 29 August 1875 Custer county, CO. He died ca 1969 in Mesa county, CO. I would like to obtain his obituary.
Thanks for any and all help

Les Kline info

Richard Kline — 11 Jun 2006 6:15:01 GMT

I am looking for any info on Les Kline (my grandfather). I believe he was born in Grand Junction on 10-9-12 and not sure if he is still living. If he is deceased, he would likely be buried in Grand Junction. He had two brothers, Earl Richard (b 11-22-10, d 4-51) and Harry Raymond (b 10-28-17, d 7-24-72), and a sister, Mildred May (b 7-31-15). Their parents were Edward Kline and Eva Bays - no info on them. Eva Bays later marrried a Kilgore (no first name) and they had two children, Charles J Kilgore and Theresa J Kilgore.

Any further info on any of these relatives would be appreciated.

Benj. F. Ford burial lookup please

stuart337 — 1 Jun 2006 2:40:48 GMT

Am trying to locate the burial location of Benj. F. Ford, said to have died Aug. 12, 1920 in Mesa Co., CO.
Thank You,
Mary

Potts obituary

Dorothy Swanson — 24 May 2006 1:39:57 GMT

Stanley Potts d. May 5, 2004 in Mesa Co. Colorado. I would appreciate his obituary. Thank you. Dorothy

Obit needed for Harold Gould d. 15 Nov 2005 in Grand Junction

Limequilla — 10 Apr 2006 3:46:00 GMT

Hi all --

I would really appreciate a look up on this obit, as I'm not 100% it's the fella I'm looking for.

Thanks,
Suzy

Obit look up for Esther Walton

grammie33467 — 14 Apr 2006 1:18:03 GMT

Hi..Could someone look up an obit for Esther Walton who died in Grand Junction on December 14, 1982? Thank you so much. Sherry

Birth and Death Lookup

Theresa Kersten — 19 Mar 2006 4:20:59 GMT

I'd really appreciate it if someone could look up the
exact birthdate of Irene Holland in 1895 in Kannah
Creek. Her parents were Michael and Margaret
Holland. I believe that she died in the 1920s.
Thank you!

Leo H. Crouse-Fruita

ChristineannL — 11 Mar 2006 3:27:58 GMT

Am looking for an obit and burial for Leo H. Crouse
b. 30 Apr 1902 Mo.
d. Jan 1978 Fruita
Am also looking to connect with family members of Leo as my family is also from Easton, Marion Twp., Buchanan Co., Mo. and we are related.

Obituary Request for Ted E. Hardcastle and Peggy J Hardcastle

M Horn — 11 Mar 2006 2:25:49 GMT

Ted Eyle Hardcastle was born March 16, 1925 in Grand Junction Co and died there May 14, 1994. His wife Peggy J. Hardcastle was born Jan 31, 1925 and died on November 30, 2000 in Grand Junction, CO.

I would appreciate someone looking up their obituaries for me because it is not likely I will get to Colorado anytime soon. I live in Oklahoma and am disabled, so I do not travel much.

Peggy Jean Hardcastle was the daughter of my husbands great aunt Minnie Horn Seaton. I am particularly interested in whether she and Mr. Hardcastle had any children.

Any assistance extended to me will be so very greatly appreciated. I am willing to repay any expenses incurred in relation to this search, or if you have someone you are trying to research in Oklahoma, I will be most happy to help you if I can.

Thomas MCCOY of Mesa County

tamarya — 21 Feb 2006 4:55:21 GMT

Am looking for desc. of Thomas McCoy who is buried in the Orchard Mesa Cemetery; we would be cousins.
tamarya

Holcomb, Vance Lee

Robert Hallmark — 9 Feb 2006 5:37:33 GMT

My mom is looking for the above man. He was her fiance back in 1966. He was killed May 3rd, 1967, was born either in 1950 or 51 on the same day. All she remembers is that he was buried in a military cemetary in Grand Junction. One of her gueses was Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Grand Junction but has not been able to find the cemetary he is buried in. Is there anyone that could help find him and take a picture of the stone for her? We live up in Washington State and have no access to a car or nothing so we can't make it down. Any help would be greatly appericated. Thank you!

Obit

tohoward1 — 16 Feb 2006 3:55:31 GMT

Forest Byrd, abt 95, died in Grand Junction, CO in June 1978. Seeking obit, family members, place of burial, etc. Thanks

Jamieson Family in Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas

pdwright_1 — 22 Jan 2006 2:20:40 GMT

Stockton/Long family

Lory mcGranahan — 17 Jan 2006 11:41:28 GMT

Looking for information on the Edward Stockton Family. He and his wife Sada(Sadie)lived in Mesa County. He had a daughter Mamie Stockton McGranahan,who married a George Long.

Cemetery Lookup

Kenneth Searles — 27 Dec 2005 9:10:57 GMT

Requesting a cemetery lookup for the following:

Royal E. CROWELL, b: 7 Jun 1916, d: Jul 1984

May have lived in the Loma area.

Any help sincerely appreciated. Happy New Year.

William I Lang

robertbeckman1 — 13 Dec 2005 2:22:38 GMT

William I Lang died in January 1980 in Fruita, Mesa Co. Colorado. Can you please help me by providing an exact date of death and an obituary notice? Thank you.

ETZLER, Charles Edward "Charlie"

ale2587015460ee0874427597c230ee69c9c2b7 — 17 Nov 2006 12:14:36 GMT

I would like to have someone find a obituary on ETZLER, Charles Edward "Charlie". I found this on the OBITUARIES DATABASE at rootweb....

ETZLER, Charles Edward "Charlie"; 55; Grand Junction CO; Daily Sentinel; 1999-6-5; wynona

Thank you for any help
Jennifer Royer

WHEELER, Beatrice V (SNYDER)[ETZLER]

ale2587015460ee0874427597c230ee69c9c2b7 — 17 Nov 2006 12:14:36 GMT

I would like to have someone find a obituary on WHEELER, Beatrice V (SNYDER)[ETZLER]. In the OBITUARIES DATABASE at Rootweb I find this.....

WHEELER, Beatrice V (SNYDER)[ETZLER]; 79; Grand Junction CO; Daily Sentinel; 2001-12-5; wynona
WHEELER, Beatrice Violet (SNYDER)[ETZLER]; 79; Grand Junction CO; Daily Sentinel; 2001-12-4; wynona
WHEELER, Bertice V (SNYDER)[ETZLER]; 79; Grand junction CO; Daily Sentinel; 2001-12-5; wynona

Thank you for any help
Jennifer Royer

SURNAME : WADE

Bruce Scott — 3 Dec 2005 4:00:43 GMT

I would like to make contact with any descendents of Merton Wade.

Surname KITE

Judy Scheuerman — 7 Nov 2005 2:11:45 GMT

Would like to obtain the obituaries of LORETTA (Etta) M. KITE of Mesa county. Born June of 1877 in Colorado. Also, her husband MARTIN KITE born Sept 1875, Utah. Thank You.

Mrs. Dell Humeston of Collbran c.1904

cdknowles — 18 May 2003 9:56:08 GMT

There is a great post on the Iowa general board called "In A Colorado Hold Up ~ Mrs. R. E. Brant and Mrs. Eli Gray" posted on 5/17/03.

It is about 2 sisters of Mrs. Humeston being on a train that was held up. Besides the great detail gives information on her family back in Iowa.

Obit for Julia H. Sreves

mfox115 — 28 Oct 2005 5:26:48 GMT

Am looking for obit or any information on Julia H. Sreves, date of birth Ot. 25, 1888, last residence was Mesa, CO, she died in 1972. She was married in October 1906 to Shedrick W. Shreves, who died in Virginia In December 1949.

Spurlock obituaries

Gloria Spurlock — 11 Feb 2002 9:29:33 GMT

I would be so greatful if someone on this list from Grand Junction would be able to get me copies (scanned or retyped) of two recent obituaries. I need obits for Elvin Bill Spurlock, d. 1/21/2000, Grand Junction, and Jessi Spurlock, d. 1/11/2000, Grand Junction.

Thank you,
Gloria Spurlock
gcs2pkj@aol.com

Obit Lookup

tigger0304 — 8 Oct 2005 6:56:11 GMT

Could anyone look up the obituarie of Henry A Magill Born May 28, 1917 passed away Oct 23,1992 Clifton,Mesa,CO.

Woldridge

pamandgar9973 — 30 Sep 2005 2:05:33 GMT

Jacob and #3 wife Zella (Philpot) Woldridge came from Blaine Co., OK (1900) to Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO before 1910. Jacob was born in Menard Co., IL in 1863 and came to McPherson Co., KS with his parents before 1880. He married #1 wife Lubecca Tod Baker there abt. 1886 and she died after 1st child - Nettie Lubecca Woldridge. His #2 wife was Tempey Cora Allen m. 1889 and she died 1890. He then left and went to Oklahoma and remarried to Zella abt 1898. Their children: Agnes, Robert, Lewis were born in Oklahoma and a last child, Rex Allen Woldridge born in Colorado in 1914. The 1920 census shows Zella with the children in Grand Junction and no sign of Jacob. By 1930 she shows she's divorced.
Our desc. from Jacob's dau Nettie who m. Albert Bouse in Blaine Co., OK 1906, however we would like to fill in the blanks on Jacob's other children, some of whom went to California. Glad to share what little we do know.
Pamela G. Smith - Gresham, OR

SELAN in Mesa County

Janet — 14 Sep 2005 3:32:16 GMT

Seeking information on the SELAN family of Mesa County;
Anton and Mary Selan,both born Austria-Hungary. Children:
Tony J.,Mary,"Alby",Olga,Carl,Lucy,Eva, Fred,Helen,Vida,and Joe.
Anton probable brother of my great grandmother Gertrude Selan Brgoch; wife Mary died June 1973, Tony died Feb.1998,Fred died Sept.2004 and Carl died May 1992 all in Mesa County.
Obits or any other clue much appreciated!

WILLIAMS

judydunn1321 — 19 Sep 2005 5:09:42 GMT

I am looking for a Williams family. My line is Frank Melvin Williams b IA 1857 or 58 who was the Sheriff and Marshall in Meeker 1896-1900. He had a daughter Ella Myrtle Williams b Mesa Co, CO 8-25-1887 then Lula May b 1890 Cortez(?) CO He was then was in Meeker 1892 when next child was born.
His father was Hugh Williams b IL or OH abt 1829 and mother Isabel b IN 1832....brother Edward, another relative Phillip

I have found a John Hugh Williams who was b OH 1842 d Fruita, Mesa, CO w Elizabeth had a daughter Hope b 1883 SaguacheCO d Fruita Mesa CO 1970.............I am hoping to connect the families and find the parents of my Hugh. It's a long shot but who knows?????? Would you believe I lived in Paonia about 1955 and never knew how close I was to all that history!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gravning - Sutton Engagment Annoucement

sdlewis41 — 14 Jun 2006 5:59:09 GMT

Darel and Michele Sutton of Grand Junction wish to announce the engagement of their son, Joshua James Sutton to Kimberley Lynne Gravning, daughter of Carmen and Shirley Gravning of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Kimberley graduated May 1996 and received a B.B.A. with a major in Banking and Financial Economics from the University of North Dakota. She is employed at Gate City Federal Savings Bank in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Joshua will graduate May 1997 with a B.S. in Aeronautical Studies from the University of North Dakota.

A wedding date of May 17, 1997 is planned.

Posted in the Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colorado
January 19, 1997

James Ollie or Ollie James Smith

57347 — 16 Sep 2005 5:14:42 GMT

Seeking info on James Smith died January 29, 1998 in Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado. I would especially like to see an obit on him.

Thanks for any help,

Brenda Alford Herington

Obit request for Gladys Hawk, d.1993

RichardPetersen76 — 24 Sep 2005 10:44:36 GMT

Looking for more info on Gladys Hawk, b.9-28-1904, d.Oct.15,1993 in Mesa Co., Colorado. She moved to Colorado as a widow after 1971. She had a daughter whose name I don't know. The daughter may have lived there already.(Maybe around Denver)
The SSDI shows zip code 81521, localities Fruita and Col Nat'l Mon.
I would like to know Gladys' maiden name. Also any information on the daughter, other children, or any grandchildren.

Thank You!

Cemetery Photo request, Elmwood Cem. Fruita, Mesa Co.

VctrStV4U — 30 Nov 2006 10:51:00 GMT

I am writing to request 3 cemetery photos. They are located at the Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita, Mesa Co., CO.

Block 6, Row 37

"Chet"
William Chester Legrand
June 15, 1904
Feb. 4, 1989
In loving memory of our dad
**son of George W. & Millie LeGrand

Division Section, Row 32

LeGrand
Millie Ann George Washington
Feb. 6, 1883 Feb. 5, 1875
Mar. 9, 1953 Dec. 15, 1947

Thank you so much,
I take photos in my area
Vickie Stone
San Joaquin Co., CA.

Obit Request for Wilbur E. Downey

Shelley Lewis — 10 Sep 2005 3:16:32 GMT

Wilbur or possibly Wilber Downey was born May 31, 1906 in Kansas and passed away January 17, 1997 in Fruita, Colorado.

Any help would be greatly appriciated.

John S. SMITH (1925 - 1992) Obit

Gerald_Hobson — 11 Sep 2005 9:34:24 GMT

From the
Daily Sentinel
Grand Junction, Colorado
(Mesa County)
Thursday, October 15, 1992

John E, Smith
April 9, 1925 - Oct. 13, 1992

John Edwin Smith, 2833 Quincy Court, No. 4, Grand Junction, died of natural causes Tuesday in St. Mary's Hospital. He was 67.

A memorIal service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Harmony Chapel in Estes Park with Dennis Grady and Howard Clark officiating. There was cremation.

Mr. Smith was a building contractor in Estes Park and California.

He was born April 8, 1925 to Raymond and Nellie Kilpatrick Smith in Omaha, Neb. He spent his childhood in York, Neb., and graduated from York High School. He attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

He married Joan Eberhart on June 8, 1947, in Lincoln, She survives. They moved to Grand Junction in 1990.

Mr. Smith assisted in the aerial mapping of Africa.

He was a B-17 bomber pilot with the 306th group of the 8th Air Force of the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

Mr. Smith enjoyed his work and hunting.

Other survivors include two sons, Stephen Kilpatrick Smith of Tustin, Calif., and John Eberhart Smith of San Clemente, Calif.; a daughter, Cynthia Ann Mead of Newport Beach, Calif.; a brother, George Kilpatrick Smith of Arcadia, Fla.; and three granddaughters, Stacey Tepe of Louisville, Ky., Debbie Flanagan of Newport Beach, and Michelle Smith of Tustin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harmony Foundation, 1800 Fish Hatchery Road, Estes Park 80517.

Callahan-Edfast Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Bishop and Fields families of Mesa Co.

Phillip R. Brown — 11 Sep 2005 7:35:22 GMT

Am seeking information on William S. Bishop and his wife, Lucinda J. Bishop. Both were born in Hopkins Co., Ky., he about 1848 and, she, about 1855. They were living with their daughter and her husband, E. Grant Fields and Jessie (or Georgie) in 1930 in Grand Junction. A death certificate or an obituary on William or Lucinda would be most graciously appreciated. Of course, they died after 1930. Thanks, Phil, Madisonville, Ky.

Rollie Patte/Helen Penfield

Richard F. Whiteoak — 5 Sep 2005 5:29:03 GMT

Am seeking genealogy information on the family of Rollie Pattee and Helen Penfield. Their children grew up around Grand Junction. Would especially like to hear of any information on Rollie's parents, Fred Myron Pattee and Etta Annie Watson. My wife is a daughter of Rollie and Helen Pattee's oldest child, Helen Pattee who married Tom Evans.

Richard F. Whiteoak

Obit Request for William E. Smith

sdlewis41 — 14 Jun 2006 5:59:09 GMT

Looking for obit for William E. Smith. William was born 6/28/1877 in Illinois and passed away 8/21/1949 in Loma, Colorado.

Any help would be greatly appriciated.

"Mendenhall Mountain"

Richard Turk, Sr — 22 Aug 2005 1:25:36 GMT

I have been told there was a "Mendenhall Mountain" in or near Mesa County years ago. Is there such a mountain? And if so, where can I obtain info about it? Thank you...