Colfax - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: J D CASTLEBERRY

tammy_j_castleberry — 2013-05-03 02:54:12Z

Commie Norman was my grandaddy on my daddy's side of the family. I never really knew him. I wasn't quite 3 when he died. My daddy was Yuin Thomas Castleberry. Everyone called him Tommy. He was a sweet man who loved his children but sadly never got to see his beautiful grandchildren.
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Thank you for the information on him. Now if I can find out what Indian tribe he was part of I'll be set!

Agua Fria birth records kept in 1880's and where to find them?

Couggirl67 — 2013-05-02 22:54:17Z

I have an ancestor named Claro Baca who supposedly was born in Agua Fria around 1888. His father was Fernandez or Hernandez Baca, unsure of mother's name... reason I would like to find the record.
Does anyone know if records were kept and how I might go about getting them.
I am in Oregon.
Thank you.

Castillo Family - Johnson Mesa

amandamtz — 2013-04-28 11:33:10Z

I am looking for information about my Castillo family who lived on Johnson Mesa in the early 20th century. In particular, I would like any photos, news clippings, etc. about my great-great grandparents Luciano Castillo and Candelaria Baca Castillo.

According to my research, Luciano was born in 1867 and died in 1930. Candelaria was born 1870 and died in 1954.

Any information about my family would be much appreciated.

Re: Tomsco Family

2013-03-27 18:40:02Z

My name is Paul Tomsco. My father was Joseph James Tomsco who lived for some time in Raton/Colfax County, and was one of Jack Thomas/Tomsco's brothers. The family consisted of George and Anna Tomsco who migrated to the U.S. from present day Slovakia (at that time is was Austria/Hungary) in 1893. George and Anna had 7 children. In order of birth they were Anna (Tomsco) Mikita born 5/12/1901, Jack (Tomsco) Thomas born 12/27/1903, Helen (Tomsco) Kochan born 12/27/1905, Margaret (Tomsco) Soffa born 5/17/1907 and is the only surviving family member, Henry Tomsco born 7/14/1909, Albert Tomsco born 9/2/1911, and my father Joseph Tomsco born 9/19/1919. Please contact me if you would like additional info. I don't have a lot, but would be happy to share what info I have. We were sorry to hear of Aunt Ruby's recent passing.

Paul Tomsco
1273 W. 19th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
ptomsco@home.com

Re: John Thomas, Tomsco

2013-03-27 18:39:43Z

John Thomas was my great-grandmother's brother. Her name was Anna Tomsco. She married Andrew Miketa. John's parens were George Tomsco and Anna Krevda. They had 7 children including John: Anna, John, Henry, Margaret (living), Helen, Albert, and Joseph. Please get in touch with me if you have more info. I know that many of them lived in Colfax County and other parts of NM.

Re: Tomsco Family

robertsonn43 — 2013-03-27 18:39:22Z

Tomsco in the Raton Directory:
Edward Tomsco, 1400 Cook Ave, Raton, NM 87740. 505-445-8740.
George Tomsco, 1224 Cottonwood, Raton, NM 87740. 505-445-9739.

Henry Tomsco, 1909-1970, buried Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In the 1947 directory, he resided 113 Galisteo, Co-owner, Tomsco Serv. Sta: wife Elsie. Tomsco Service Station, 815 S. 2nd, St.

Albert P. Tomsco, 2 Sep 1911-, mar Mary Kay Tomsco, 27 Feb 1913-2 Sep 1985, buried Mt. Calvary.

John Tomsco (changed to Thomas)

2013-03-27 18:38:50Z

I am looking for any information on the Tomsco family in Colfax Co. My grandfather, John (Jack) Thomas was a Tomsco before he changed his name. He was born on a farm outside of Raton. He had 3 brothers and a sister, I believe.

Re: Tomsco Family

curiousberes — 2013-03-25 17:14:16Z

Paul - My name is Cynthia Alper nee Beres and I am the daughter of William Paul Beres, 5/8 children born to George Beres (Tomcso) and Mary Beres née Sciranko. My grandfather came over from Slovakia first to Rankin, PA near Pittsburg I believe in 1903 or perhaps 1900 or so . He later bought farmland in Conneautville, Pa where my Dad and his siblings grew up. George Beres Tomcso (b. April 14, 1881) was one of 7 children born to John Tomcso and Teresa Tomcso née Lancos (Lanizos). There were 4 boys - John, Joseph, Steven & George (my grandfather) and 3 girls - Anna, Teresa & Mary. I am wondering if we might be related.

Re: Priscilla Cordova

DONELLDORVAL — 2013-03-10 16:55:54Z

Hi there. I'm in the same Boat my mother is Cordy Cordova my grand mother is Edith Cordova from Garcia Colorado.. my Mothers father is Virgil Gallegos.. I do have the name of one of my other Grand fathers jesus maria cordova..trying to find a family Connection..

Re: Looking for birth record of Great Aunt in Dawson New Mexico

Whssuper — 2013-02-26 00:45:42Z

I am not sure, she was not Jewish, since she was born in 1919 I can't really request
a birth cert. from the state. I'm thinking old newspapers, but I can't get to
NM right now to look. But, thanks for your help.

Re: Looking for birth record of Great Aunt in Dawson New Mexico

robertsonnl — 2013-02-26 00:16:19Z

New Mexico Vital Records, Birth Eecords, Since 1920, $15.
PO Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502
505-827-2338
Only to immediate family

What church did her family belong to?

Re: Looking for birth record of Great Aunt in Dawson New Mexico

Whssuper — 2013-02-22 22:45:35Z

Her name is Lorraine Lillian Friedman b. 1 Jan 1919 in Dawson, NM d. 12 Feb 2001 in Kentwood, LA. Would be very greatfull for any help.

Re: Looking for birth record of Great Aunt in Dawson New Mexico

robertsonnl — 2013-02-22 03:37:31Z

What was her name, and dates?

Looking for birth record of Great Aunt in Dawson New Mexico

Whssuper — 2013-02-21 00:20:52Z

She was born in Jan. 1, 1919, can anyone help?

Re: Arellano family in Springer.

jcla36 — 2013-01-18 15:47:06Z

My husband was from Springer and his father was known as Lalo.

Sorry, but he had pasted away a number of years ago.

Re: One-armed Bill Wilson

Christeson_Mike — 2012-12-14 20:19:02Z

Thanks for the quick response. I found the quote ... " It is not of record, under which ill star the Wilsons were born, but it is a matter of tradition that they were born for trouble, and they never belied their birthright." I will contact you at your email address with the names of the Double Mountain Fork participants.

Re: One-armed Bill Wilson

pacon4927 — 2012-12-14 19:56:08Z

Hello,
I am currently reviewing the entire photo collection of J Marvin Hunter, publisher of "Trail Drivers of Texas" and "Frontier Times." This collection also includes the J. H. Rose collection as well as several other photo collections originally the property of various photographers that Hunter and Rose were able to acquire. This collection of about eight thousand pieces is a very rich source for western history buffs. There quite possibly could be photos of the Wilson brothers included in all of this. I have been finding photos of old trail drivers that I have not seen published. My research is purely for pleasure and unless I incur direct expenses for specific items I am more than willing to share what I find gratis with like minded history buffs who are not in the field or on the trail seeking a profit. I have seven different membership photos of the membership of The Old Trail Drivers of Texas from seven different reunions held in San Antonio. I would like to see this number increase dramatically. I can be contacted at pacon4927@sbcglobal.net and I invite all with an interest to get in touch.
No, I am not familiar with Goodnight's statement regarding the Wilson brothers. I read a lot and may have seen it and not copied it. This is especially true if the quote is in a book now included in my library. I am interested in the names of those involved in the Double Mountain fight that you are related to. I live in Austin, Texas where there are several excellent sources for research. I am also able to take day trips that put me in touch with additional sources.

Re: One-armed Bill Wilson

Christeson_Mike — 2012-12-14 18:56:15Z

Hello,

I am interested in the Wilson brothers because of the participation of Fayette Wilson at the fight at the Double Mountain Fork, where some of my ancestors were also present. I've done some research on them and have some newspaper articles about them and everything I could find on the Double Mountain fight. It's been a while, but I can probably find my research, if it wasn't lost in a computer crash. I think I have paper copies somewhere. Have you heard the Goodnight quote about the Wilsons? It was something like, 'It is not known what ill fated star the Wilsons were born under, but they have certainly tried to live up to their destiny.' I have it somewhere. Are there any photos of the brothers? I would be happy to share with you what I have and would love to learn more about this
interesting family.

Thanks,

Mike Christeson, Mike.christeson@aol.com

Re: Amanda Jane Renard - b. 1853 TN

agrayday — 2012-12-07 18:16:03Z

Not 100% sure of last name. Was following some other family trees who had made the connection. Trying to dig around myself because its a dead end with her and her husband Joseph E Dougan.

And yes i know Rosebud is in a different county (i have been there), but she homesteaded to Maxwell and is buried there.

Her daughter Mary Ella Dougan (obit below) is my 2nd great grandmother

May 3, 1879
Parsons
Decatur County
Tennessee, USA

Death:

Jul. 7, 1964
Carlsbad
Eddy County
New Mexico, USA

OBITUARY
July 7, 1964 "Carlsbad Current-Argus"
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Mary Ella Littrell, 85, died this morning at a Carlsbad hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at West Funeral Home. Rev. C. H. Vanlandingham will conduct the services. Burial will be in Carlsbad Cemetery. She was born on May 3, 1879 near Parsons, Tennessee. She married the late Hiram Riley Littrell on December 26, 1898. She was a member of Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Ralph Riley Littrell of Carlsbad and Norman Albert Littrell of Albuquerque; her daughters, Gertrude Elizabeth Pritz of Carlsbad, Ethel Jane Edna Halseth of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Ruby Jane Pierce of Albuquerque; her brother, Sidney Dougan of Ozark, Missouri; seventeen grandchildren; thirty seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Re: Amanda Jane Renard - b. 1853 TN

robertsonnl — 2012-12-05 21:01:18Z

Are you sure about her maiden name? Frank Shoemaker was her first husband. Renard or Renerd?

Re: Amanda Jane Renard - b. 1853 TN

robertsonnl — 2012-12-05 00:34:52Z

As you know, Rosebud is in Harding County, New Mexico.

Amanda Jane Renard - b. 1853 TN

agrayday — 2012-12-03 19:23:36Z

Amanda Jane Renard b. 1853 Decatur, Tennessee

Married:
Frank Shoemaker, Tennessee
Joseph E Dougan, Alabama
George W Nix, Arkansas

Widowed, moved to Maxwell New Mexico with Sons.
1 of her sons is said to be one of the founders of Rosebud New Mexico.

Looking for her parents and siblings, and other info.

Nettie Rittenhouse

kelleythompson69 — 2012-11-28 13:40:18Z

I was wondering if someone could find an obit for Nettie Rittenhouse who died 8 Feb 1927 in Raton, NM.

Thanks,
Kelley

Re: Jose Maria MARES -- Black Lake late 1800s

lupemarez412 — 2012-08-05 01:25:07Z

Hello

Do the names Felipe Mares, Antonio Mares sound familiar.

Re: Lacys and Stocktons

pipervic — 2012-07-19 00:34:18Z

Dear Colleen,
You have no idea how suprising this is to the John Lacy and Sarah Porter/Axey Armstrong Carson researchers!
I have recently been working with another lady in Ohio and hope you will not mind if I paste your answer to her.
Many years ago a Hubert Lacy sent out questionaires to Lacy descendants and received an answer back that Wilbern/Wilburn had died a bachelor, killed by robbers, after bringing his sister to New Mexico that her 3 daughters inherited and removed to Calif.
I descend from John Lacy's first marriage to Sarah Porter. The other lady is putting the William Lacy of Greenbriar information that we have found on ancestry at this time.
Thank you so much for the information.
Sincerely,
Vicki Piper

Re: Lacys and Stocktons

colleenfossum1 — 2012-07-19 00:33:07Z

Vicki,
I will send you an email. It took me some time to find his parents, but I had no doubt when the name Axie/Ecce matched. Two of his children also moved to California, early 1900s.

Re: Lacys and Stocktons

colleenfossum1 — 2012-07-18 23:46:39Z

Hi Vicki,
I have found a few spellings for his name. The most accurate spelling I can determine is Irvin Wilbourn Lacy, His first son was Irvin Willburn Lacy. He married Sarah Brumley, and they had five children. They also lived in Erath Co, before settling in Colfax Co. He was a cattle rancher, and was murdered in 1881 near Durango. I have a listing for him on findagrave.com. I have wondered if any of his siblings came out west, so this is great.
Colleen

Re: Lacys and Stocktons

pipervic — 2012-07-16 23:51:10Z

Dear colleenfossum1,
Can you tell me what the middle initial W. means, in Irwin W. Lacy's name?
We are tracking Phoebe Lacy Salyer found transcribed as Ralyer to the 1880 New Mexico Terr. of Colfax. Co. Having come there from Erath Co. Tx. in the 1870. She is found buried in La Plata Co. Colorado and had a brother Wilbern/Wilburn who we have been told died a bachelor, but am wondering about that information.

Sincerely,
Vicki Piper

Adolf Harmon killed August 1, 1907? Killed Sherriff Trujillo 1897?

phillipfazzini — 2012-06-27 19:05:39Z

Adolf Harmon killed August 1, 1907 by Gabriel Gonzolez ?
Did Harmon killed Sherriff Estaban Trujillo Jan 22, 1897?

Re: Priscilla Cordova

daniellegarduno — 2012-06-09 14:31:11Z

I may be able to help you. Priscilla Cordova was my grandmother's sister. They also had a brother, Eugene. They moved to Colorado Springs in the late 1920's or around 1930 from New Mexico, I believe. I have never had contact with them because when my mother was young, my grandmother, Estella left them. My grandfather, Phil Luque, was in the army at the time, got out, and took the kids from the orphanage...the kids were my mother, Rachel, and the twins, Phil and Priscilla (yes, my aunt Priscilla was named after her aunt, my grandmother's sister, Priscilla Cordova) I do know that my aunt Priscilla has met Priscilla Cordova at some point over the last few years.

Re: Priscilla CORDOVA

robertsonn43 — 2012-06-09 14:30:50Z

Where was your mother born? When? What was her maiden name? Who did she marry? When? Do you have Aunts and Uncles? Where were they, and your mother, living on the 1900, 1910, and 1920 Census?

Priscilla CORDOVA

2012-06-09 14:30:24Z

looking for family tree in this area
my mother priscilla cordova moved to colorado springs in the 1930s

Re: Van Houten Cemetery

km7550 — 2012-06-03 06:30:05Z

This would probably be most likely where she is buried. My grandparents were poor immigrants and would not have been able to afford a city cemetery plot in Raton. Transportation there would have also been an issue. My grandmother had just given birth to my Uncle Paul less than a month earlier and certainly would have been physically and emotionally exhausted by Esther's illness and death.
Thank you for finding this information for me, Nancy!
How did you know Esther's Hungarian name? (Esterka)
Kathy

Re: Van Houten Cemetery

robertsonnl — 2012-06-02 21:57:40Z

I think it would be alright to add Esterka to the Van Houten Cemetery on Find a Grave. There are fallen pieces of wooden crosses and other evidence of multiple burials.

Re: Van Houten Cemetery

robertsonnl — 2012-06-01 15:52:57Z

For photographs, please see www.findagrave.com Van Houten, Cemetery, NM.

Re: Van Houten Cemetery

km7550 — 2012-06-01 03:03:16Z

Thank you, Nancy!
Kathy

Re: Van Houten Cemetery

robertsonnl — 2012-05-31 14:43:58Z

Yes, there is a small cemetery west of the NRA Whittington Center, 36.786304 -104.561969. There were a few unmarked graves when I visited some years ago, but I will ckeck with the Center this morning.

Nancy

Re: Van Houten Cemetery

km7550 — 2012-05-30 04:57:32Z

Thank you, Louise. I already obtained death certificate copies from this site for Esther and for my baby uncle Vince who died in 1920. Esther's 1915 certificate looked very different from Vince's. It only listed name, age, sex, date and cause of death and was signed by the camp doctor.

Re: Van Houten Cemetery

louisej63 — 2012-05-30 02:57:10Z

MESKE ESTER 05 08 15 COLFAX 06 6

NMDI, NMGenWeb Archives

The above site will tell you how to get a photocopy of the death certificate for genealogy purposes only. It is very inexpensive about 50 cents. This might give you info. on the cemetery you are looking for.

Good luck,
Louise J.

Van Houten Cemetery

km7550 — 2012-05-28 20:26:40Z

My aunt, Esther Miskei (spelled Ester Meske on death certificate), died of diphtheria at age 6 on May 8, 1915 in the mining town Van Houten, New Mexico. Did Van Houten have a cemetery?

Re: One-armed Bill Wilson

pacon4927 — 2012-04-29 01:42:15Z

I have found the following. Emmeline Wilson. d.o.d 4 May 1916. p.o.d. El Paso, El Paso, Texas. d.o.b 22 Nov. 1851. p.o.b.Titus County, Texas. Father-Jos. L Sheik. Mother-Sarah White. Burial- Lawton, Commanche Cy, Okla. (Family Search.org)

W. J. Wilson d.o.b. 7 April 1843. d.o.d.24 April 1922
A Eme Wilson d.o.b. 4 Oct. 1852 d.o.d. 4 May 1916
Both graves are located in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. (Find-A-Grave # 76689655 and #76689588)

Seems good enough for me, Folks.

Re: Koehler Mining Camp

shepard999 — 2012-04-09 20:49:17Z

I have no NM mining accident record for Frank Wm Young, and I have some very extensive records.

Perhaps you can find help on these web sites:

http://www.linkpendium.com/

https://beta.familysearch.org/ “LDS Family Search” If you place your browser on the name on the left, more information comes up.

http://www.findagrave.com/

http://www.deathindexes.com/

From Jerry,
http://www.genealogy.com/users/s/h/e/Jerry-Sherard/ “Mining Accidents U.S., Canada and Australia”

Re: One-armed Bill Wilson

MRINKER186 — 2012-04-03 18:55:06Z

I just found this article about Bill Wilson- it was written by one of my cousins in reply to someone else's inquiry.
One-armed Bill Wilson married Emma Sheek. He lost his arm in childhood [there are two legends about it, involving a horse or a combine]. That did not stop him, however. About 1870 he arrived with a crew of cowhands in La Junta CO. His rash younger brother, George, got in a poker game and felt he was being cheated. When sheriff Juan Tafola tried to break up the fracas, George shot him. Those were lawless times after the Civil War, and people had to make "justice" as they saw fit. The cattle team withdrew from LaJunta, riding SLOWLY across a gulch on a log bridge. Bill rode last, keeping an eye on the crowd behind, his rifle slung across the elbow-stump of his left arm.
Bill's life was twice saved by evils--booze & a rattle snake.
About 1869 he was riding point, ahead of the herd & Goodnight, near the Brazos River when a party of Comanches approached. He sent his horse off and hid among the tall canes in the river. The Indians rode through the canebreaks looking for him, but heard a rattlesnake in one patch. Bill knew enough Spansh to hear them say "He won't be in there". But he was. He was sitting cross legged and still among the canes when the rattlesnake crawled into his lap to bask in the sun, perhaps mistaking him for a warm rock. He didn't flinch. After they gave up looking for him he walked back, barefoot and in his long johns, to rejoin the crew. He looked like hell. Goodnight knew all the Wilson boys, but considered Bill the best of the lot. That was probably why Bill married Goodnight's step daughter.
In October 1871 Bill was with his crew & carloads of cattle in the Chicago stockyards. The men got so drunk that no hotel would put them up, so they slept with the cattle. Good thing, because the city burned that night, but not the stockyards. Bill retired in Lawton OK, and died about 1921. I'm fuzzy about dates.
Bill's dad, J.R., was described by Lucille in a Jack County history as "unassuming, without ambition beyond success in his business ventures, [a man who] aided Democracy in politics and served in the Home guard during the Secession War."

Re: One-armed Bill Wilson

MRINKER186 — 2012-04-01 01:25:24Z

You may have the correct site - Bill's wife was Emma Sheek and Bill was born about 1843 - I may have an exact date somewhere, but not able to get to it at this time. The record that I have on my computer says that Billy's middle initial was J., not W., so that may be a concern. Please post if you get more information.

Re: One-armed Bill Wilson

pacon4927 — 2012-03-31 05:37:36Z

I found his grave/headstone information on find-a-grave, I believe. 7 April, 1843---24 April 1922. I also found A. Eme Wilson 4 october 1852---4 may 1916 Tx, J. W. Wilson
Is this woman his wife?
I will continue to look for an obit, to establish beyond a doubt that I have the correct grave. I will visit the grave if I can prove my information is correct.

Re: Polifka Family

Milemarker027 — 2012-03-26 17:23:35Z

Karl Polifka Sr was born 01 Dec 1910 in Raton, NM [then a territory].

Re: One-armed Bill Wilson

MRINKER186 — 2012-03-18 23:08:31Z

Billy Wilson, AKA One-Armed Bill Wilson was my mother's uncle. Some of the family ended up in Jacksboro, Texas and he may be buried there. His next-younger brother, who often rode with him lived his last years in Jacksboro and I visited him when I was about 6 or 7 years old and he would have been in his 90's. His youngest half-brother was my grandfather - John A. Wilson of Kansas. Their father, J.R. or James Reed Wilson lived in a small home near Elgin, Kansas before moving to Texas before my grandfather was born. After his 2nd wife's death in Texas, he moved back to the home in Elgin. I just found some notes that say that Billy died in Lawton, OK in 1921.

Re: Account book names, 1878

colleenfossum1 — 2012-02-21 04:57:24Z

Yes, I am interested, he is my ggg grandfather. I will send you a message with contact info. Thank you!

Re: Account book names, 1878

FamilyMaze — 2012-02-18 22:24:38Z

Hi, I.W. Lacy was listed in my great-grandparents account book, which lists items people purchased and some accounts of room and board. I have no genealogical information on him. If you're related to him, you may be interested in knowing the little "every-days" that were on his page. It's been a few years, & I can't remember off the top of my head where it is. I can try to contact you when I find it if you want to include contact info. BTW, you're probably aware there are many Lacys in early VA & KY.

Re: Account book names, 1878

colleenfossum1 — 2012-02-16 06:50:59Z

Could you share the entries for IW Lacy? Did you get the location info you were looking for, I think Nancy is the authority on that.