Montrose - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Obit Look up William Goodson and wife Josephine,and daughter

genfan596 — 2009-10-17 20:17:24Z

Excerpts of obits for Bill and Josephine Goodson are posted on their findagrave listings in Olathe Cemetery, Montrose County, CO.

Re: May Trees burial location

Nellstewart — 2009-10-17 18:41:36Z

Thank you so much for the actual photo of the headstone. I have registered with findagrave and plan to contribute some photos that I have as well. What a wonderful service. l

Re: Thomas Harris Dougherty/ James Arthur Beatty

genfan596 — 2009-10-17 14:28:16Z

photos for grave markers for Dougherty's and Beatty's are on findagrave.com

Re: Oliver & Bonnie Lane

genfan596 — 2009-10-17 14:04:40Z

photos for markers of Bonnie and Oliver Lane and Charles B Lane, the only Lane's indexed for burial in Cedar Cemetery, Montrose, CO can be found on findagrave.com

Re: Emily Alfaretta Rowe Heath

genfan596 — 2009-10-17 13:29:16Z

All of the Heath graves listed for Cedar Cemetery can be found on findagrave.com

Re: burial , marriage, birth records

genfan596 — 2009-10-17 12:42:30Z

Photos for the Staples graves in Cedar Cemetery have been posted at findagrave.com

Re: May Trees burial location

genfan596 — 2009-10-17 12:28:40Z

Photo of the marker in Cedar Cemetery for Margaret May Trees can be found on findagrave.com

Re: Harland Scarlett (1891-1966)

scarlett92584 — 2009-10-07 05:55:27Z

BETTY Please contact me I have Pace and Scarlett in my tree also.
Shawn Scarlett
scarlett92584@yahoo.com

Re: Bates, Martin & Benjamin Franklin

judycrafton — 2009-09-30 22:09:24Z

If you're still interested in finding information about Martin Bates, please reply. I'm Martin's youngest daughter and can provide some information for you. But this thread is so old that I'm not sure you're still interested. I've certainly learned quite a bit reading through this conversation.

Porters in Ceder Cemetery

Imamiler2 — 2009-09-15 15:03:49Z

I am seeking photos of the Clarence W Porter (d. 17 Nov 2002) and Leona Sommerville Porter (died 9 Dec 1998) wall memorial placques in Ceder cemetery. Also any obituaries or other information about this family. Anyone available or have suggestions? Thanks!

Re: Minard R HALL, b. ca. 1845 NY, d. Oct 1916 Montrose Co.

jscott9991 — 2009-09-12 05:35:01Z

Minard Richard HALL b. 8 Dec 1845, m. (1883) Wagon Wheel Gap, CO, d. 14 Oct 1916. He married Mary Ann COLLIS. Her info: b. 12 Mar 1850 in Madison, WI, d. 20 Dec 1932 in San Diego CA. I put a makeshift flagstone marker on his grave when we visited the cemetery back about 38 years ago. Please send any info on his family if you have more to jscott999 at att dot net. Thanks.

M Hall is my g grandfather. He was a mail carrier by stage.

Minard R HALL, b. ca. 1845 NY, d. Oct 1916 Montrose Co.

AnnBoll — 2009-08-21 17:29:04Z

Minard R HALL was born about 1845 in Rome, Oneida Co., NY, and was buried in Cedar Cemetery in Montrose in October 1916. Mr. Hall and his family moved to Montrose from Norwood,CO between 1900 and 1903; the 1910 census shows them living at 12 N Selig Avenue. Evidently this was a hotel as Mr. Hall's occupation is listed as hotel manager, and his wife is the hotel housekeeper. I am seeking information about the hotel on Selig Avenue where the Halls seem to have lived. I would also be interested to know if there is a photo and/or an obituary of Mr. Hall available, although the closest I can pinpoint his date of death is October 1916.

I would be happy to provide additional information about Mr. Hall and his family, if needed.

Thanks!

Ann Boll

Re: ROSS Family of Montrose Co.

Murphys_Girl — 2009-07-28 21:19:37Z

So many gems of info to sift through! THANK YOU!! I'll see what I can dig out of here.

Re: ROSS Family of Montrose Co.

genfan596 — 2009-07-28 01:41:38Z

I don't know this family, but thought I'd look around and see what turned up. I do not promise any of this information is connected except the census records, but it does make a person curious.

1900 CO Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne Co
John B White b Feb 1863
Fannie I White b Jan 1870
Frank F White b Oct 1892
Audrey O White b Dec 1894

1910 CO Lujane, Montrose Co
John B age 47
Fannie I age 40
Frank F age 18
Audrey O age 16

Colorado Marriage Index
Only one Audrey O White and she m. Charles A Ross: 4-20-1912 Montrose CO
(There was a Charles Anthony Ross WWI 1918 draft card: Firstview, Cheyenne Co b Feb 11 1885 blacksmith for Ross brothers, nearest relative father JG Ross; curious that there was a Charles A Ross registered from the county where the White’s were in 1900)

Frank F White m Audrey Green: 6-6-1915 Montrose CO

WWI Military Records Ancestry.com
Charles A. Ross; Corporal Infantry Denver Killed in action.

1920 CO Montrose, Montrose Co
John B age 57
Fannie deceased
Audrey Ross age 26 widowed
Vivian A Ross age 7
Maxine L Ross age 4 2/12

Colorado Marriage Index
Only one Audrey W Ross and she m James M Moore 8-7-1920 Douglas Co, CO

1920 CO Savage Basin, San Miguel Co
Frank F age 28
Audrey age 22
Edith M age 3 2/12

1930 Rico, Dolores Co
Forest F White age 38
Audrey age 32
Edith M age 13
Morris I age 7

1930 Montrose, Montrose Co
James M Moore age 31 first marr age 24
Audrey R age 30 first marr age 23
James Jr age 5
Idallia age 4

Cedar Cemetery Index shows:
John B. White 1863-1944 Sec J, Blk 2, Lot C
Audrey White 1897-1984 Sec J, Blk 2, Lot G
Frank Forest White 1891-1963 Sec J, Blk 2, Lot H

Edith Mellie White 12/20/1916-7/23/1932 Daug of Audrey and Forest White Sec J, Blk 2, Lot D

There are three cemeteries associated with the city of Montrose: Cedar, Grand View, and Valley Lawn. I have listed those of the White, Ross, Moore’s in this note that I found in the indexes.

The Colorado Marriage Index 1859-1939 doesn’t list a Vivian or Maxine Ross.

That’s all I was able to locate. Hope it helps.

ROSS Family of Montrose Co.

Murphys_Girl — 2009-07-26 19:43:16Z

Audrey O. ROSS was born 1894 in Colorado and widowed bef. 1920, when she lost her husband in WWI. The 1920 census shows her living in Lujane, Montrose, CO. They had two daughters, Maxine (b. 1913) and Vivian (b. 1916). I'm seeking the following information from anybody who knows of this family:

1. Audrey's maiden name.
2. Whom the girls ended up marrying
3. When applicable, death and burial data for all three.

Many thanks.

Obit Look up William Goodson and wife Josephine,and daughter

dizzieparttwo — 2009-07-24 23:09:07Z

Any help with finding obits for my great grandparents would be appreciated. Both are buried at the Olathe Cemetery along with their daughter Louise (married to Cortie Blackburn also buried in Olathe). THANK YOU!!

William Francis Goodson
Born 23 Sept 1891
Died Jan 1983
Josephine (Mouser) Goodson (given name Barbara Josephine)
Born 23 Jan 1894
Died 17 Oct 1981

Louise (Blackburn)(daughter)
Born 13 Nov 1925
Died 26 May 2001

Joseph Willis Huey b. ABT 1843

shanblan44 — 2009-04-23 01:36:43Z

This is my brick wall. I am looking for information on Willis or Joseph Huey. Not 100% sure of his name. My grandfather thought it might be Willis.
Willis Joseph Huey was born abt 1843 or 1846 in Alabama and died sometime before 1900 in Colorado. I was told this story by my grandparents (Wallace was Josephs grandson): "Joseph was good at geology. He migrated to Colorado and worked in mines. He had been called away to work in another mine and was never seen or heard from again. The family returned to Lindale, TX. He is listed with his family on the 1885 Mesa Colorado census. His wife Clementine is listed on the 1900 census in Lindale, Smith, Texas as a widow."
Facts are: (1) listed as Joseph Hewey on 1880 US Census in Tom Green County, Texas (age 37) with Clementine and 2 children. (2) Listed as J H Huey on 1885 Colorado State Census with N C Huey and children. (3)Listed as W. H. Hughey on marriage certificate to Narcissus Clementine Fleming Apr 29, 1871. (4) Listed as Willis Huey on Lillie June Huey Thomas (daughter) Death Certificate. (5) Listed as Joe Huey on Gussie Lee Huey (son) death certificate.
(6) Had 6 children: William Amos Huey b. 1874, Carrie Ola Huey (Goodman) b. 1879, Lillie June Huey (Thomas) b. 1885, Gussie Lee Huey b. 1887, Dasie Huey (Vaughn) b.1883, Thomas "TT" Huey b.1881.
If anyone has any information about this Willis or Joseph or William Huey Please email me at shanblan4@gmail.com

Re: Lorna Belle (Brown) Chinery (1935-2001)

LOraskovich — 2009-03-18 04:24:39Z

Colin Chinery is the 1/2 brother to my wife Donna. They share the same father Marion aka Bud Chinery. Donna is the oldest of five children from thier father Bud. At this time, we do not believe Colin has much interest in the family genealogy. However, my wife & I do have an interest. In my family recoreds of Family Tree Maker, I have over 14500 family members listed in my genealogy files.

If you wish to contact us and share information I would very much welcome it. You may contacyt me at: donlar@mchsi.com

Thanks & hope we can make contact,
Larry

Re: Obit look up..Arthur Williams

hutsoncathy — 2008-09-20 03:33:12Z

If you still need a lookup on this obituary, please let me know and I will be happy to help.

Re: Cemetery Lookup

hutsoncathy — 2008-09-20 03:08:31Z

I could not find a Rosa I. Beck in Grandview Cemetery. I found a Rosa I. and John Helmick buried in Grandview on page 70 of the index. Let me know if these are the correct people and I will get all the information I can for you.

Minnie Edwards VanHorhees/VanVorhees Simmonds

DoAnd-C — 2009-02-03 21:35:37Z

Minnie Marie Edwards b. Jersey Co. 1898 d Montrose Co. 1982

Parents Patrick Lee and Laura Wiseman Edwards.

Please contact me...Minnie is my Gaunt.

Re: Minnie Edwards VanHorhees/VanVorhees Simmonds

DoAnd-C — 2009-02-04 02:51:34Z

Minnie would be my Gaunt. I know nothing about her or her family, except what I see on census, and she signed/helped with the funeral arrangements for Laura, her mother.

I am in contact with Minnie's younger brother's (Roy) children. They only have one crumbled picture of Patrick and Laura when they were newly married. ...I personally would like to have a picture (or copy)of them.

My Dad (Nettie's oldest son)was suppose to have looked like Lee...and therefore was nicked named Pat.

Minnie and Margaret would know more about Patrick and Laura.
Details of Patricks childhood....adopted or left to make his own way.... I have some details about Laura's dad and mother....

IF Nettie knew of any history of Laura or Lee...it never got down to my dad or his brother.... but Nettie was a story unto herself....

I have pictures of Laura when she was elderly and I was an infant......we visited with her several times before she passed away.

Any info you can pass to me and anything I can pass to you I would LOVE to share..... I simply want to know who I am and where I came from!!!!

Thanks for attention,

Look forward to hearing from you.

Dolores ANDREWS Coleman

Re: Joseph Herman Sousa (1928-2001)

chelli111 — 2009-03-04 20:02:46Z

Velta Ziverts was the daughter of Arturs Ziverts and Katte Akerfelds, born in Nikrace, Kuldigas Rajons, Latvia where she lived on an old farm owned by her father Arturs with her siblings, and another large family as well, Arturs sister Anna Ziverts married Katte's brother Janis Akerfelds. My grandfather was a son of Janis and Anna. I have exact dates and a little more information on Velta, feel free to contact me!

Re: Covina Harrison

shaneharrison_99 — 2009-03-16 03:49:02Z

Thank you very much.

Covina Harrison

shaneharrison_99 — 2009-03-15 23:06:05Z

I am trying to find any information I can on a grandmother, Covina Harrison. Born April 3 1907. Died March 6, 1993. I have about 3 or 4 different spellings for maiden name and cannot find any info with any of the names. She married Thomas Frederick Harrison July 14, 1923. I would really love a copy of marraige certificate or just a maiden name with correct spelling.

Re: Mary M Parker Grace B Parker teachers in Montrose around 1920

whpwhp — 2009-01-09 18:23:17Z

Hello, Mary...
I don't know if you are local to Montrose or not... If you are, the Montrose library has a very nice "history" room - where I found my grandmother's picture in a 1926 yearbook. Perhaps they have what you seek...
Montrose Library District
(970) 249-9656
320 S 2nd St
Montrose, CO 81401
www.montroselibrary.org
Good Luck.
Bill

Re: Thorniley family buried in or near Olathe, California Mesa Twp.

whpwhp — 2008-07-29 22:03:02Z

You might also try contacting the Delta County (Colorado) Historical Museum - they have obits, archives, etc., etc, from since the pioneer days. Ph: 970-874-8721. Bill

Re: Cemetery Lookup

joyore — 2008-09-20 15:37:12Z

If they were with any Beck family members it could be them. Yes please send info.

Mary M Parker Grace B Parker teachers in Montrose around 1920

JD4ever — 2009-01-09 02:32:28Z

I am trying to locate info on Mary M Parker, Grace B Parker and Bruce R. Parker, they were in the Montrose area . Grace was a teacher and was suppose to have left a fund for Math scholarships for deserving students in the Montrose high school, Mary was a teacher in 1920 there. Does some one have an old high school annual from the time period around 1920 that might have her photo, and would be kind enough to scan it to me in email.
Thanks so much
Mary Parker Smith

PARKER, Bruce R. - Dec 25, 1896 - Sept 1, 1953. City Records: Bur
Sec J, Block Road 8, Lot 46.

PARKER: Mary M. - Oct 7, 1867 - May 30, 1957. "Mother".
Grace B. - Nov 3, 1890 - Oct 18, 1960. "Daughter". City
Records: Both bur Sec J, Block 29, Lots 5 and 6,
NW 1/4.

Re: Needing some obits and tombstone pics...

JulsGo — 2008-08-14 12:58:22Z

Thank you so much... I emailed you back at your email address... I appreciate your help!

Juls

Re: Needing some obits and tombstone pics...

JulsGo — 2008-08-10 14:44:24Z

Thank you very much for the pics on findagrave... I appreciate your time and help!

Juls

Re: Obit look up..Arthur Williams

judithburrows — 2008-09-20 14:00:39Z

Hi,

What a surprise........I posted over 2 years ago !!

Yes,I would love to see his obituary,however,I have since found out that he actually died in Jefferson County in 1977,and was listed as Thomas Williams.

So maybe you won't be able to get his obit.I am also looking for an obit. for his father. Any help would be appreciated,even if you can point me in the right direction.

Thanks.

Judith

Published in the Rocky Mountain News 29 th Nov.1936.

WILLIAMS

John Thomas Williams of 844 Lincoln: father of Ann and T.Arthur Williams.

Services Drawing Room,Speer Blvd.at Sherman,Tues 3:30 pm to Crown Hill.

Name: Thomas Williams
SSN: 521-03-0915
Last Residence: 80215 Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado, United States of America
Born: 12 Oct 1903
Died: Dec 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 )

Re: Montrose marriage lookup

nshagen — 2008-08-31 01:38:03Z

Thanks for the lead.

Montrose marriage lookup

nshagen — 2008-08-30 04:42:42Z

I'm trying to find the marriage place of my uncle and aunt, Howard and Alice (nee Sharpe) Hagen, who were married 29 June 1946. She graduated from Montrose High School in 1933 so may have been married there. Is there an index of marriages available for that period of time for Montrose County? If not, could someone please look in the local newspaper a few issues after that date for a wedding announcement? The Colorado Historical Society has copies of the newspaper but will not inter-library loan them. Many thanks.

Cemetery and/or Obit Lookup Request

CharlottePenn — 2008-05-26 03:27:30Z

I am looking for a Mary Ann Widmar (Widmer). I am not sure if she died in Montrose, but she lived in Montrose in 1910 near her married daughter.

Mary Ann was born 20 Nov 1840 in Ohio and I think she died in Montrose. She lived near her daughter and son-in-law, John I Ward and Rachel Whitson Ward

If anyone can help me find any information on Mary Ann, I would appreciate it very much!

Charlotte

Alvah L Chance obit needed

tencalcpro — 2008-05-26 02:44:29Z

died Feb 1981 in Montrose Colorado.

Thanks for any help

Brenda

VERNA D. PHELPS 1918 -2003

bigjohn3572 — 2009-03-07 14:42:12Z

Would like to obtain an obituary for Verna D. Phelps who was born 19 April 1918 in Iowa and died 03 October 2003 in Montrose, Colorado. Also would like to know if there are any of her children or grandchildren still living in the area? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Henrietta Skinner b. 1838 NY, d 1919 Nucla, Co.

erea7669 — 2009-02-25 04:28:37Z

Seeking any information (obituary, death certificate, biographical information For Henrietta(Gray)Skinner. She is buried at Nucla-Naturita Cemetery. Her daughter Catherine Noe, son William D. Skinner, daughter Martha Havord, and sister Mary E. (Gray) Sage are also buried there. Hopefully I can get a father's name for Mary and Henrietta. Death certificates for two of their sisters have yielded one entry for William Gray (provided by another sister) and Henry Gray (provided by Henrietta's daughter Catherine Noe. Their mother was Lauretta Harford b. 1816 in Westchester Co., NY. Thank you for any help. Elizabeth

Re: Thorniley family buried in or near Olathe, California Mesa Twp.

genfan596 — 2008-07-28 11:49:57Z

1920 Census indicates that the Thorniley lived on Pea Green Road. There is a Pea Green Cemetery. Colorado Genweb CO Archives has transcripts done in 2001 and in 2003 and there aren't any Thornily's listed in the transcripts. I did notice that the 2003 transcript is done in a row by row manner and indicates a large number of unmarked graves. It may very well be that your Thorniley's graves are among them. I also checked their online transcripts for the Olathe and Ash Mesa Cemeteries and found nothing. I checked the remainder of the Montrose County cemetery indexes and found nothing. I checked Findagrave. com's listing for the Delta Cemetery and found nothing. Do you have complete dates for their deaths? Perhaps there was an obituary printed?

Re: Needing some obits and tombstone pics...

genfan596 — 2008-08-09 23:11:06Z

Don't get to Montrose on a regular basis. Tried to find obits at the Montrose library, but admittedly didn't have lots of time and didn't find one just scanning thru the microfilm. Needs a more thorough search....

Did take pictures of the gravemarkers at Grandview Cemetery for Cora, Rupert, and Dorintha Seago. These are posted at findagrave dot com.

Happy searching :)

Re: Alvah L Chance obit needed

genfan596 — 2008-08-09 22:54:32Z

Don't make it to Montrose on a regular basis, but did so today. The Montrose Library computer that prints copies of the microfilm was out for repairs but I was able to get the following information for you.

Excerpts from Montrose Daily Press Tues Feb 24 1981: Alvah Leroy Chance "Al" died Sunday afternoon on Highway 50 2 miles north of Montrose as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born Aug 27 1900 at Atwood, KS, the son of Stephen B and Rose Elizabeth McDougal Chance. He married Katie L Robinson on Nov 25 1920 at Atwood, KS.

Picture of gravestone posted on findagrave dot com
Happy Searching :)

Re: Thorniley family buried in or near Olathe, California Mesa Twp.

genfan596 — 2008-08-09 22:26:11Z

Don't get to Montrose frequently, but did so today. I didn't find mention of the passing of George Thornily in the Montrose Daily Press, but did find an obit published in The Olathe Criterion, 7 Sep 1928 pg 1. Interesting as you will see. I was unable to obtain a hardcopy as the computer that runs the program that prints the images from the microfilm was down for repairs. Anyway, the details are as follows: Death of George Thornily. The community was saddened Thursday on learning of the death of Mr George Thornily of the Pea Green district. Mr Thornily has been ill for a month and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by his wife, one son, Hi Thornily, a daughter Mrs George McKnight, and one grandson and a number of relatives. Funeral services were held at the Delta funeral parlor and were conducted by Rev Peters. Mr Thornily was 80 years, 3 months, and 13 days of age. The family came from Irington 30 years ago and have since lived on California Mesa where they have built up a beautiful home. The pallbearers were James and William Meldrum, Lee Price, Smith Wagner, William Jeffers, Howard Lathorp and Coy Powell. The was taken to Pueblo where services were held Saturday. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.

Additionally, in searching ancestry.com there is a George A and Cecil M McKnight listed in the California Voter Registrations and the 1930 census for Alameda Co, California. The 1930 Alameda Co Census gives place of birth for George as Virginia and Cecil as Colorado. Perhaps they are the George and Cecil you are searching for.

This is all that I'm able to accomplish at this time. Hope that you find it of some interest :) Happy Searching.

Re: Needing some obits and tombstone pics...

genfan596 — 2008-08-14 01:21:20Z

Obits for Cora, Rupert "Jack", and Lena Seago in the Montrose Daily Press: Cora's obit is very brief and non-informative: Grandma Seago, pioneer resident of the Riverside area, died recently, funeral was Tues Jun 8 1937 with burial in Grand View Cemetery and then lists singers and pallbearers. "Jack" Seago was more informative stating he was born Mar 28 1890 in Kane, IL to Johnnie and Cora (Helber) Seago. He married Lena D Jameson Dec 15 1917 at Dumas, TX. Lena D Seago died Apr 3 1985 in Delta, Colorado. Husband deceased. Burial at Grand View Cemetery.

Are there any Sullivan's left in Montrose?

KMillerSullivan — 2008-09-19 05:46:23Z

Matthew Sullivan and Kate Mahoney were born in County Kerry, Ireland. They came to the US at different times and married in 1893. Soon after they moved to Montrose and started their family. Their children are:
John, Grace, Mathew, Harrold, Gladys, Helen, Timothy and Mary. Are any of their decendants still living in the area? I'm hoping to find out the names of Matthew and Kate's parents and the town in County Kerry they were born in.

Re: Montrose marriage lookup

paigefrank77 — 2008-08-30 16:27:19Z

Try
www.raogk.org
There is a volunteer for Montrose County, CO
Good Hunting,
Frank

Re: Minnie Edwards VanHorhees/VanVorhees Simmonds

paigefrank77 — 2009-02-04 01:35:34Z

Are you looking for information or looking for relatives to give information too?
Good Hunting,
Frank

Re: Covina Harrison

paigefrank77 — 2009-03-16 01:36:47Z

Thomas F. Harrison married Covina R McNally, Delta County, Colorado, license # 3011
Good Hunting,
Frank

Re: Thorniley family buried in or near Olathe, California Mesa Twp.

gordonrolst — 2008-08-10 16:11:32Z

Thanks for the obit; it was helpful. I was puzzled by the name of the city "Irington" in the obit. I'm thinking perhaps it was meant to be "Ironton."

From the obit, it appears that George's remains went to Pueblo for burial. Their daughter Maud (1883-1900) died there. As yet I do not know what cemetery they are in.

Re: Thorniley family buried in or near Olathe, California Mesa Twp.

gordonrolst — 2008-07-28 13:08:14Z

George C. Thorniley died August 30, 1928, at the age of 80, and his son Hiram Franklin Thorniley died in May of 1964, at the age of 79. George's wife Safrona Mayfield died sometime after 1938. ... An obit for either George or Hiram would be great. It would also give me some clues as to where to look for daughter Cecil Madge Thorniley. She married George McKnight in 1925.

Thorniley family buried in or near Olathe, California Mesa Twp.

gordonrolst — 2008-07-27 14:43:53Z

George C. Thorniley (1848-1928) and his wife Safrona Mayfield (1863-1938) lived and farmed in or near Olathe. I am looking for the cemetery where they were buried. Their son Hiram Franklin Thorniley (1885-1964) may also be buried there.