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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

James T. and Maggie D. (Hightower) Robb , 8 South 51 West


JAMES' FAMILY

Mary F. Robb married James B. Robb on Feb 24, 1856 in Shelby County, Missouri.

James is a grocer in 1860 Shelby County, 26, Mary 24, Luella 3, Elizabeth 1, and Maria newborn.

Elizabeth F. Robb and William M. Majinnis married in Shelby County on September 17, 1866.

Luella Robb and George L. Sewell married in Shelby County on November 7, 1880.

Luella Belle Sewell 1857-1941 is buried in Quitman, Arkansas # 80717115.

1902 Lincoln County "E.S. Emerson and son, Will, assisted George Emery plow sod for an addition to his house last Monday."

March 1918 "Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Emerson have been down from Arriba this week visiting their son, Charlie, and family, having recently returned to Arriba to reside after an absence of about two years in Missouri and Oklahoma. We welcome these good people as residents of Lincoln county once more."

In 1920 Luella Sewell is widowed, living in Arriba, Lincoln County, Colorado.
In 1930 Lincoln County, Luella is 72, widowed, born in Missouri, and her niece Viola Emerson 13 born in Colorado is with her. (Viola was in Lincoln County in 1920, with grandparents George R. Emery 78 and Sarah J. 60.

Viola Irene Sanders, born January 19, 1915, father Emerson, mother Emery, died in Yolo COunty, California on Nov 2, 1986.

William Emerson is widowed, 36, born in Kansas, Viola 4, and Gilbert Robb 23 is with them.


James Braxton Robb 1834-1869 is buried in Shelby County # 206935021.

In 1880 Shelby County, Missouri, Mary Emerson is widowed, 42, THOMAS 14, Tony E. 11, Wesly 7, and Lizzie 2.

(Tony Robb and William Mix married on March 3, 1894 in Shelbyville. Antoinette Robb Mix, born October 1867 in Shelby County, died in Spokane County May 19, 1956, buried there # 38217207, with William T. Mix 1859-1946.)

Mary F. Emerson 1835-1917 is buried in Flagler # 27185393.

Mary E. Emerson married J. W. Morriss on March 28, 1895 in Shelby County.

Elizabeth is in Marion County, Missouri in 1900, 23, married to Wesley Morris 30, with Laurie 4.

In 1910 Shelby County, Mary E. is 33, James W. Morriss 36, with Samuel A. 13.

MAGGIE'S FAMILY

In 1870 Shelby County, Missouri, George Hightower is 28, Elizabeth 25, John 4, and a six-month-old daughter.

George died in 1875, buried in Shelby County # 104324864.

1897 Shelbina " Meals at all hours at Hightower & Coleman's.
Go to Hightower & Coleman for a good meal."

In 1900 Shelby County, L. A. Hightower is 24, his mother Elizabeth born April 1848, and adopted sister Maggie Hightower born May 1887 in Missouri. Next household is R.E. Coleman 47 and Kate 49, both born in Missouri. On the same page is G. W. Mayes 32, Carrie 23, with three kids.

May 27, 1910 Hunnewell, Missouri "Mrs. Elizabeth Hightower died at her home northwest of this city Wednesday, May 18. Funeral services were conducted at the Kendall church the following afternoon at 2 o'clock, by Rev. P. M. Hamtu.
Mrs. Hightower's death was caused by cancer of the breast. She had been a sufferer for about three years, but was able to be up and around until about three weeks ago. She was a most excellent lady and had many friends.
She leaves the following children to mourn her demise: Lafe Hightower, Mrs. Joe Mayes, Mrs. R. K. Mayes, of near Kendall, John Hightower, of Macon county and Mrs. J. T. Robb, of Flagler, Colo."




In 1880 Shelby County, Wm. "Heightower" is 27, Annie 18, and Allie 1.

"Miss Allie Hightower, one of Hunnewell's most popular young ladies died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hightower, Saturday afternoon January 21, 1899 about 4 o'clock after several months of illness with that fatal destroyer, consumption.
Miss Allie was born near Kendall, January 26, 1879 and was raised in this county. She united with the Baptist church at this place two years ago and lived a pure and noble Christian life and was loved and esteemed by all who knew her. "

Lafayette A "Lafe" Hightower 1874-1955
Marriage: 24 June 1903 Lakenan, Shelby County, Missouri, to Carrebell McGlasson 1877-1965.

John W. Hightower and Mollie Hinton married in Randolph County, Missouri on July 7, 1897.

John is buried in Randolph County 1867-1920 # 64433266.

J. B. Mayes, Jr. and Anna M. "Heightower" married on February 26, 1890 in Shelby County.

Annie 1870-1916 is buried in Shelby County # 8677624.
Children:

Myrtle Ruth Mayes Cochrane-Bruno 1893–1972

Alta G Mayes Kellogg 1897–1977

Hugh A Mayes 1902–1994

Ralph D. Mayes 1904–1989

Jewell Earlene Mayes Dameron 1907–1995

January 1952 Moberly, Missouri "Mrs. Robert Mayes, 96, died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the M. and M. Rest Home in Huntsville, where she had been a patient for six months.
Mrs. Mayes was born May 23, 1886, at Kendall and lived most of her life in Shelby County. She came to Moberly in 1946 to live with a son, Allard Mayes, 517 Taylor street. Her husband and a daughter preceded her in death. She is survived by four sons, Allard and Gerald Mayes of Moberly; DeWitt Mayes of Walla Walla, Wash., and William I. Mayes of San Francisco, a sister, Mrs. Madge Baden of Richmond, Calif, a foster brother, Harold A. Hightower of Moberly, a foster sister, Mrs. J. T. Robb of Flagler, Colo., 13 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Hunneweli by the Rev. G. B. Smith of Hunnewell. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery there."

JAMES AND MAGGIE

J.T. Robb and Maggie Hightower married in Shelby County in February 1890.

February 26, 1890 Shelbina, Missouri "J. T. Robb some time ago rented the O'Daniel farm and will move there about March 3rd.
Married, at the home of the bride 1-4 mile north of this place Wednesday, Feb. 19th at G.30 p. m. J. T. Robb and Miss Maggie Hightower; attendants J. W. Hightower and Miss Nettie Robb, Rev. McAnnaly officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Robb will reside on the O'Daniel farm and will go to housekeeping about March 3rd. Below we give a list of the presents: Glass Tea Set, Miss Nettie Robb. Set glasses, J. W. Hightower. Table cloth. Mrs. Ann Coleman. Pair Towels. Antic M. Hightower. 50c, R. E. Colman. towels, M. and S. Coleman. Vegetable dish, Lafe Hightower, Pair towels, Louie Huffman. Set moss rose cups and saucers. Mrs. Emerson. Meat platter, Zerah Hurdy. Bread tray, Mollie Huffman. Set glasses, Wesley Robb. Water bucket, Geo. Colman. Butter dish. Mrs. Exline."

In 1900 Shelby County, Missouri, J. Thomas Robb is farming, born December 1872, married ten years to Lena Feb 1872, Arthur Feb 1892, Gilbert May 1898, Pearl March 1900, all born in Missouri.
His mother Mary was born April 1841 in Kentucky. She's had eight kids, five living.
Next household is John Robb born August 1845 in MIssouri, widowed, Nellie De 1873 and Joseph Mayo 18802, all three born in Missouri.

In 1910 J. T. Robb was secretary of school Dist. No. 10, Flagler.


Robb School was located in the northwest corner of the northeast 1/4 of Section Robb School closed in 1915. Other schools continued to operate in the district, perhaps some time later. One of these was Midway, which may have reopened later some distance southwest of Flagler. Some information 5. Township 9 S, Range 51 W. This location is found suggests that one of the school houses was moved to a new location in the district. 6 miles due west of Flagler, Colorado on the south side of the old highway. It is located on a 1/2 section line. An early description of its location would be across the road south of an old barn on a place Charles Jackson owned and may have farmed. In 1987, a description of its location would be about 1/4 mile, more or less, west of the Allen Petersen home on District the south side of the road. This school was located in district 10. Mr. D.F. Blanken and Mr. Beeler were two known school board members. Some of the families utilizing this early school were Robb, Blanken, Weidenheimer, Heck, Jackson and possibly, Schmidt. I am told the Johnston family used the school. Some known students of the school were Oliver Blanken, Natalie (Kueker) Blanken, Forrest and Creighton Heck, J.T. Robb. Its northern border was south of the Hohenstein place. Its southern border was at the county line.

The Kit Carson County 1910 census has James T. Robb, farming, 44, Maggie D. Robb 38, Arthur D. Robb 18, James G. Robb 11, Pearl L. Robb 9, all born in Missouri. Shelby H. Robb 6, Ella E. Robb 4, and newborn Chester C. Robb were born in Colorado.
James claimed a quarter in sections 28 and 29, 8S 51W in 1913.

In Kit Carson County in 1920, James T. is 54, Maggie D. 48, Pearl 19, Shelby H. 16, Ella E. 13, and Chester C. 10.)
April 1922 Joes items "The sale held by J. A. Robb was well attended by people from far and near, some coming from Stratton. Mr. Robb is well pleased with the prices he received, mostly cash. Auctioneer Thomas was kindly assisted by Boyd and Chandler of Yuma.
A farewell party was given at the Reasoner ranch Saturday night in honor of James Robb and family, who have sold their farm and are locating in Denver."

Castle Rock, December 1927 "A reunion of the Robb family was held at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Robb Thanksgiving day. Those present besides the J. G. Robb family were Mr. and. Mrs. J. T. Robb, Miss Ella Robb, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Robb and family, all of Fowler, Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Robb and family, of Barnesville, Colorado, and Shelby Robb of Denver, Mr. and. Mrs. J. T. Robb, parents of Mr. Robb, and his sister, Miss Ella, remained over the week end."

The Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri, Wednesday, February 14, 1940.
"Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Robb, former Shelby County residents who now live near Flagler, Colo., will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday. "

James is buried in Flagler 1865-1955 # 27185430.
So is Maggie D. Robb 1872-1955 # 27185450.

PEARL

(Pearl was in Kit Carson County in 1920, with James T. 54, Maggie D. 48, Pearl 19, Shelby H. 16, Ella E. 13, and Chester C. 10.) Pearl married Mona Smith.

SHELBY

Shelby H. Robb 1903-1991 is buried in Wheat Ridge # 205123936
"Son of James Thomas Robb and Maggie Delmar Hightower Robb.
He married MARY MARGARET ENGLAND 20 Jun 1931 in Denver, Colorado."

JAMES

James Gilbert Robb, 20, married Ruth Eliot Jewell on June 20, 1918 in Kit Carson County.

Ruth was in Knox County, Nebraska in 1900, 2, with S. E. 38, Mary J. 36, Bertha M. 16, Iola M. 7, Vida V. 5.

April 1936 Castle Rock "Little Jean Jewell, daughter of Mrs. V. E. Jewell, came down with an attack of scarlet fever this week. The Jewells came here from Fort Morgan a couple of weeks ago and are staying at the home of Prof. and Mrs. Robb, while Mr. Jewell is undergoing treatment at St. Luke's hospital in Denver. Owing to this outburst of scarlet fever in their home the Robbs have moved into a cabin at Rands cottage camp where they will live until tho danger of further spread of the disease is over. Prof. Robb and little Jewell Robb stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Triplett on Wedncaeday night."

In 1920 James is teaching school in Lincoln County, Colorado, 20, married but no spouse, living with George and Sarah Emery. R. H. Robb? 28 born in Illinois is a bank cashier.

1922 Karval items, Lincoln County "Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Robb left Saturday morning for Flagler where they visited Mr. Robb's people, returning Sunday afternoon. Mr. Robb's mother has been having a serious time with rheumatism this winter. This seems to be a bad year in Colorado for rheumatism so many being afflicted with it more or less."

In 1930 J. Gilbert is teaching school in Castle Rock, Colorado, Ruth E. 32,
Their niece Jewell M. Gilman is 3, born in Colorado.
Silas E. Jewell is 68, Mary G. 66.

Silas had claimed a quarter in section 27, 8S 51W in 1917.

In 1920 Kit Carson County, Silas is farming, 58, with Mary 56, both born in Illinois. Minnie 19, Vernon E 15, and Vernie E. 13 were born in Nebrasska.

May 1930 Castle Rock "S. E. Jewell of Simla, Colorado, was a visitor at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. G. Robb Sunday."


James, Ruth, and Jewell are in Castle Rock in 1940, too.

August 1940 "Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Robb and Jewell returned Sunday evening from an extended trip to the Pacific Coast. They visited the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, Boulder Dam, Los Angeles with a trip to Catalina Island. Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and the Exposition at Treasure Island, and returned home by way of Salt Lake City. They visited with Mrs. Robb's parents wbo live at Hermosa Beach, near Los Angeles."

March 12, 1943 Castle Rock "Mary Jane Hart was born at Peoria, Illinois on December 27, 1862. She grew to young womanhood iu the State of Nebraska and was united in marriage to Silas E. Jewell on November 1st, 1883, at Brock, Nebraska. Nine children wereborn to this union, three of whom preceeded her in death. The Jewells first came to Denver, Colorado, some fifty-five years ago. They took up a homestead at Flagler, Colo., in 1909 and lived there for a number of years. In l922, they moved to Canon City, where they have lived most of the time with the exception of a year spent in Greeley and some three years spent in California. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November first of last year.
About the first of the year, Mrs. Jewell came to stay for a while with her daughter, Mrs. J. G. Robb, and family at Castle Rock, on account of failing health and in order that Mrs. Robb could care for her. Her condition became more serious and she was taken to St. Luke's hospital in Denver where she underwent a major operation. Here everything posslble was done to restore her health. She passed away on March 2nd, 1943, at her home in Canon City. She was laid to rest in Lincoln Park Cemetery, at Canon City, on March 4th.
Mrs. Jewell had always taken part in church work and was a member of the Methodist Church at Canon City.
Besides her husband, Mr. S. E. Jewell, she leaves to mourn her passing: Mrs. J. G. Robb, of Castle Rock; Mrs. A. O. Miley, of Genoa, Colo.; Mrs. C. L. Martin, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Vida Harrison, of Hebron, Nebraska; Mr. Vernon Jewell, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. I. J. Wallace, of Pueblo, Colo. Three brothers, G . O. Hart, of Canon City: S. B. Hart, of Lincoln, Nebr.; and Robert J. Hart, of Lincoln, Nebraska. There also remain many grand children and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the M . E . Church in Canon City, with Chaplain Edwards, pastor, officiating. Arrangements were made by tho Hart Mortuary. A host of friends extend sincere sympathy to the sorrowing relatives."

Vernice E. is in Canon City in 1940, married to Finley J. Wallace, both 32, with Patricia J. 2 and Finley J. 1.
She's buried in Canon CIty # 66330053.
"Vernice Wallace Smith, 92, of Aurora died July 19, 1999. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Montgomery and Steward Family Chapel in Pueblo, with burial at Lakeside Cemetery in Canon City. Mrs. Smith was born in Weigand, Neb., on Aug. 15, 1906. She married Finley Wallace, 1936, and Harlan Smith, 1978. She was a business teacher for Central High School in Pueblo. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include sons Finley Wallace of Grand Junction and Vernon Wallace of Littleton; daughter Enid Miller of Highlands Ranch; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. "

Vernon E. Jewell and Mabel Elizabeth Tyson married on June 28, 1928 in Las Animas, Bent County.

Vernon and Elizabeth are in Denver in 1920, both 32 with Gladys 10 and Jean 8.
He died in Riverside County, California on January 1, 1981, born August 15, 1906 in Nebraska.

Gladys Cain and Leroy R. Cain are living in Prosser, Washington in the 1994-2002 time.
Mabel E. Jewell, 93, died in Yakima, Washington on December 5, 2000.

1943

1968
Ruth 1898-1984 # 69741329 is buried in Fort Morgan, with J. Gilbert Robb 1898-1986 # 69741312.

Silas 1861-1947 died in Morgan County, Colorado, buried in Canon City # 27074517, with Mary Jane Hart Jewell 1862-1943 # 27074582.

Jewell Robb and John Hinerman married in Castle Rock in December 1945.
September 1951 "Mr. and Mrs. John Hlnman ( Jewell Robb ) of near Ft. Morgan visited at the L. V. Conver home Sunday."

CHESTER

Chester Calvin Robb was born at Flagler June 9, 1909, dying Sept 21, 1996.

In 1940 Chester is in Denver, a salesman, married to Grace M. 31 born in Ohio. Her father Emmett Scatterday, 68 also born in Ohio.

ARTHUR

Arthur Delmar Robb 1892-1973 is buried in Flagler # 15699648, with Freda Maude Huntley Robb 1889-1983 # 5086613.


DALE

Dale Huntley Robb, born at Flagler,Dale Huntley Robb, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2007 from complications of a fall. Dale lived a full and rich life, which is celebrated by his wife, children, and granddaughters.
Born October 11, 1920 in Flagler, Colorado, Dale attended the University of Colorado before working for the War Department's Emergency Management group. He married Louise Catherine Camp of Platteville, Colorado on April 10, 1942 and entered the Army two months later. After his World War II military service in the Army Signal Corps, he joined the fledgling Air Force Security Service and moved to San Antonio, Texas, spending almost 30 years working as an electrical engineer on cryptographic equipment at their headquarters in Kelly A.F.B. Dale loved life: fly fishing, ballroom dancing, dove hunting, travels with his wife, the occasional highball, and constant learning. And he was loved by all that were fortunate enough to know him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Delmar Robb and Freda Huntley Robb; daughter, Catherine Louise Robb; and brother, Lester Robb.
Dale is survived by his loving wife, Louise Camp Robb; daughter, Lu Ann Weynand and husband, David; son, Arthur Robb and wife, Ruby; brother, Delmar Robb; grandchildren, Lindsey Weynand, Megan Luckie and husband, Clayton; and his extended family and loving friends.:
October 11, 1920 - April 24, 2007
DELMAR

"Del Robb, 86, of Rancho Bernardo, passed away September 28, 2008. He possessed a sparkling sense of humor, was a friend to all, and will be remembered always in the hearts of his family.
Born in Flagler, Colorado, his family struggled through the Depression and the Dust Bowl. After college, Del moved to Washington, D.C., to work in the National Archives. But WWII was around the corner and he decided he wanted to contribute more to his country than being a neighborhood Warden, so he enlisted in the Army-Air Corps. He joined the Air Cadet program and was off to Texas. He received his Silver Wings, was kept as an air instructor, and spent almost the entire war years in Texas.
After the war, Del went back to work in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. At that time, many in our country felt the people were losing respect for the country and its leaders. It was decided that a "Freedom Train" would traverse the country, carrying our Nation's important documents such as the Declaration of Independence, to promote patriotism. Del was given the job to oversee the archived documents and traveled with the train for 18 months.
Following the train tour, he was asked by a private company to join them in the hope that a campaign could be formed to help children that were afflicted with cerebral palsy, so he left the National Archives to join the group. After a short time, most cities were taking up this work on their own and having their own fund drives. However, he stayed and served for many years on this founding board, and remained active in the organization in later years.
In 1960 he moved his family to Hawaii. Desiring once again to serve his country, he worked over 20 years as a civilian for the U.S. Navy in Pearl Harbor at the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. He retired in 1987. He loved his years in Hawaii and embraced the people and its customs. During the 1960's and 1970's, Del was active in the Aloha Festivals organization which celebrated Hawaiian culture and promoted tourism with special events throughout the year. In 1970 he was president of this organization and oversaw events on all six main islands.
Del and wife, Elizabeth, moved to San Diego in 1990 and made Rancho Bernardo their home for 18 years. Last October, they celebrated 64 years of marriage. Del's retirement years were spent golfing, traveling and working with NARFE, a government retirement group. His last few years were very difficult, but he always had a cheery word and a humorous story for everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; son, David, and his wife, Gloria; daughter, Anne Marie Robb; one grandson; and two great grandchildren. "

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