Douglas County Queries
MASSIER
I am looking for any information related to a possible suicide at 12574 N Woodland Tr., Parker, CO 80138 in the Ponderosa Hills subdivision in the 80's, probably mid to late 80's. My research appears to indicate Ellen Massier may be the person who commtted suicide in the house at that location. I am considering buying the property and am looking for any information available related to this sad event in the property's history. Timothy Hall March 18, 2001.
NILES
I am seeking information on the 6/29/1918 auto accident at Larkspur in Douglas County in which my grandmother, Helen (Murray) Niles (Mrs. R.W. Niles) was killed. Helen was a Denver, Colorado resident at the time. I believe Tyler Brandt was driving and the group of friends was planning to attend the grand opening of the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. My mother, Jane Ruth Niles, was injured in the accident. The event was written up in the local papers. If possible I would like to learn the names of others in the car at the time. Nancy Hobart May 22, 2000
TYSON
Jonathan Radcliffe TYSON and his wife Mary Stocking Tyson share a common death date of 19 May 1864 in Castle Rock, Colorado. Jonathan was about 30 years old at the time.
It seems to me an accident or illness taking the lives of a young couple might have made news in the area. I would appreciate any help anyone could give me as to where to look for information.
Marilyn Bosckis May 22, 2000
McCASLAND
Seeking information on EDWIN ALISON McCASLAND, born about 1874 in Franktown. Married to Mary Adell Eggleston. Children's names: Mildred, Alson, Agnes, Everett, Floyd, Willard and my grandmother, Melvina Veletta, who was born Oct.11, 1907 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.
Tamara Clason May 5, 2000
MARCUS
Looking for any information on WILLIAM MARCUS married to ESTER MORGAN. Their son, WILLIAM ROY MARCUS
was my grandfather, born May 23, 1886 in Pueblo, Colorado. William Roy Marcus was first married to my grandmother, Melvina Veletta McCasland.
Tamara Clason May 5, 2000
FONDER
I am looking for additional information
about my 'family' buried in the
Fonder Cemetary just south of the Pinery. The Cemetary's namesake was my
great,great grandfather, on my mother's side. I am interested in other
Fonders maybe buried there. Also, seeking onfo. on any Donegans maybe buried
in the vicinity in the late 1800's. Thanks for any assistance you can give
me. Bob April 17, 2000
LOAN PATTERSON
Seeking a Alice Loan who married a Robert Patterson and lived in Sedalia. They were substandial citizens of Sedalia. He was an engineer by profession.
Eugene Watson March 23, 2000
LAMBERT
Need help : any information on William Henry : born 1852? 53 and Iona M. LAMBERT born 1888? Wouldnt even mind knowing about Wm. H's Parents, If anyone can shed some light on this I would be grateful.
Kathy Maez February 9, 2000
LAMBERT
Looking for William Henry Lambert ,John ,William Joseph ,Harry and Iona LAMBERT in Greenland, were there in the Census taken in June 1 1900 any info. would help .Thank You , Kathy (Lambert) Maez
Kathy Maez December 12, 1999
BROWN
LuLu (or LuLa) May BROWN bn:1888, Douglas Co. CO. Her parents were Orville BROWNand Jane Rouse. Siblings are Bartrand, Don, Lee, Viola, Reuben, Alice, Susie, Alvin.
I have been told her parents came from Virginia. Not confirmed.
LuLu married George Taylor and lived her adult life in Buchanon Co. MO. If any of the names above are familiar, please contact me.
Shelly Rose November 9, 1999
FRESH
Looking for any information on these people
Charles Fresh
Mary Alice ? Fresh
Ivy Fresh
Steve House October 23, 1999
I am a descendant Moses PARKER, brother to James and George who founded
Parker, Colorado. Moses had a homestead in Parker by 1879 and he is listed on the
1870 census. He was married to Harriet Tobler, who died in childbirth in
1892 - Moses committed suicide two months later. His only living child,
Mary Elizabeth Parker, married Homer Benton Tyler, son of George F. Tyler.
The Tylers were also residents of Parker, CO. I am interested in any
information about these Parkers and Tylers.
Leslie Baker October 20, 1999
I am trying to see if there is a link between Philip Francis ROACH b. 1881
Sedalia, Douglas Co., CO and Philip ROACH and Mary KELLY. I have seen his
parents listed as Philip ROACH and Mary KELLY. If this is the family I am
looking for, Mary KELLY was born 1854 in CT d. 1882. Her parents were born in
IRE. Both families lived in Whitewater, Walworth Co., Wi, and some of them
are buried there, including Mary KELLY ROACH, but not Philip. Does anyone
have any information on these families? I'd appreciate any leads. Please
email me directly.
Patty September 19, 1999
HERREN
John HERREN bought the California Ranch from Frank Gardiner in
Franktown. Celeste (HINKHOUSE)was his wife. They had four children:
,Arthur, Frank, John, Grace. His Daughter Grace married Fred Ten Eyck.
They had two children Carol and Wade. All except wade are buried in the
Franktown Cemetery. They knew the Wheelers.
E-mail: Fred Franklin August 16, 1999
FRY / HALL
Jefferson FRY born 1806 KY and wife, Mary Ann HALL born1814 KY went to Castle
Rock,Colorado in 1874. They had 13 children. Some are Wm. S., Thomas, Adaline,
George, Paulina, Louvina, and Charles.
E-mail:Peggy Lovelace Contreras June 17 1999
FAILING
I am the great great granddaughter of Henry H. FAILING According to his
obituary and the obituary of his wife Abigail CASEY FAILING they were pioneers to Colorado in 1865. For
thirty-four years they resided on a ranch in Douglas County. And then
they moved into Denver to live. I am wondering if and where I can
locate Homesteading Deeds, land records, school records and information
about the family in the Douglas County from approx. 1865-1900 +. Their
oldest son Ezra may have ran the ranch after they moved. I appreciate
any help.
E-mail:LuAnn Thompson May 19 1999
GUARY
I am seeking information on a James GUARY. He is listed in the 1870
census for Douglas County, Colorado. No township was listed. Any
information would be appreciated. Thank You
E-mail:C. Guary Apr 21 1999
NERREN/NERRIN/NEARON
Looking for information on Joseph and Malinda NERREN who lived in Douglas
County in 1880. They had children who lived in Douglas and adjacent
counties.Joseph NERREN was born 1819 in Alabama or TN married Malinda Briscoe Dec 17, 1839 in Alabama.
Their children were Thomas B, Will, John, Elizabeth, Ann and Nancy who was my
great grandmother. Any information would be appreciated.
E-mail:Jim King Apr 5 1999
DICKHUT, BOWELL
Looking to get information on Norma Jane BOWELL (DICKHUT) in Parker
CO
E-mail: Kenneth Turpin Jr. Feb 24 1999
SUMMERS
Looking for information on Fred O. Summers who is in the 1920 soundex there in
Douglas Co.
E-mail: Wanda Bouchey Aug 30 1998
STEWART
I am looking for any information about a Mayme R. STEWART and an Elliot E.
STEWART who were living in Louviers after 1963. Elliot was the manager of a
plant owned by the Dupont Company in that area. I believe that Mayme R.
STEWART died between 1980-1985. The date is unknown. I am looking for any
record of her death. Please email any information to Pat Snyder.
E-mail:Pat Snyder May 19, 1998.
ALDERMAN, STARK, SUTPHIN
I would like to make contact with anyone who
is researching the ALDERMAN, STARK, or SUTPHIN families who lived in
Douglas County, CO. from 1872 to the mid-1940s. Newton B. ALDERMAN, (son
of John H. ALDERMAN and Adelia BUCKMAN), m. Ida STARK (daughter of James
R. and Sarah STARK) in 1881. They had 3 children: Minnie, James Grant,
and Ida. Ida STARK ALDERMAN died in 1887. Newton ALDERMAN then married
Georgia SUTPHEN (SUTPHIN) IN 1889. Georgia SUTPHIN had been a Douglas
County school teacher before her marriage. Any information would be
appreciated.
Linda Alderman Jan. 30, 1998
WHEELER
I am searching for information on the WHEELER family listed in Sedalia,
Douglas Co., CO in the 1900 Census. Father was Bernice (Bernie) Wheeler,
mother was Lena, 3 children Hellen H. b. ca 1896, Edmund R. b. ca 1897
(listed as Edward in 1920 Census), Mina M. b. ca. 1898, stepdaughter
Bertha Schneider b. ca 1887, NE. Also listed was a cousin Ulric
Sturdevant b. ca 1873, VT. By 1920 they were in Denver City and County,
Bernie had apparently died by that time. Denise Fischer Sun Feb 16
14:47:59 1997
SMITH/BALDWIN/HOMER
I am looking for information on my gg-
grandparents,Henry SMITH married Lula BALDWINaround 1912 in Douglas County.
They had 3 children:1) Ruth Elizabeth 2) Athur 3) Sadie Elnora. Sadie
Elnora married Russell HOMER 1936 and they had 3 children: 1) Russell E
2) Shirley M and 3)Phyllis. Any help or information would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you Patricia Lindeman. Patricia Lindeman Mar
17 1997
TUBBS
Enoch or E. J. TUBBS - born 4 Jun 1836 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH.
He married Rachel GALIHER on 18 May 1856. He is reported to have
left her to come to Colorado at the time of the Pikes Peak Gold rush in
1859 or 1860. Lost track of him at this point. Looking for any
descendants.
JoAnn Potter May 26 1997
SHAY
Willam SHAY, 6th precinct, Douglas County, Colorado 1880 census. Listed with
son Wilmot, both working on Railroad. William is marked as divorced.
William was in Richland co, Wisconsin in 1860 census, then Kansas in
1870. Wife's name was Eliza Ann Lowers Shay. Can't find her after 1860
census. Would like to know more about William Shay, what railroad was in
Douglas Co, Co in 1880 and are there any divorce records for that time
period in Douglas Co? Thanks for any help. Sharon in WASharon Foree Sat Jun 28
1997
Karen Price Pfister Sat Jul 26
23:12:48 1997
I am searching for information to the following families
DENNIS T. PRICE burried Manazola Cem . Manazola , he lived in
Colorado Springs , El Paso Co . untill his death in 1938. His
wife was JOANNA CATHERINE (CARR ) PRICE.
Please see their picture on my web site with their story
http://members.aol.com if you know this family or are related
please contact me . Thank you .
Judy Mount Thu Aug 7 21:22:21
1997
Seeking info on the Snead family of Colorado. My grandmother, Susan
Aletha SNEAD married Elmer Sam BILLINGS approx 1918. They met in Colorado, in
Fremont, El Paso, Elbert, Eagle, Douglas, Dolores, or Denver Counties;
children Melvin Clarence BILLINGS b 1919; Ethel Marie BILLINGS JAMES
b1925 and Vernon Elmer BILLINGS b 1927 d 1997. Susan Aletha SNEAD had a
brother William SNEAD and a sister Laura SNEAD ALLISON.
The family lived in Lubbock, Tx. where the children were born.
Ron Kelley Wed Sep 3 07:12:56
1997
KELLEY, Newton Issac, b;abt 1840, d;abt 1860. According to
family history he was killed by a person for either his team,
wagon, and freight load, or his profits from such load at or
near "Old Guide Rock" now Castle Rock in Douglas Co. CO.
According to the story, a Catholic Priest took a confession
from the robber on his death bed, and notified Newtons wife
in Brownville NE on the priests return east. Newton was
married to Elanor Pierce. Any info on this will be greatly
appreciated.
BRACKETT
Need information on the parents of Eva Wilmette EGGLESTON, born: November 27,1873
in Franktown, Douglas County, Colorado. Married Anson BRACKETT October19,
1890 in Colorado. Eva died September 7, 1904 Franktown, Douglas County
Colorado. Her husband Anson Brackett was born March 19, 1861 Pawnee City,
Nebraska and died 1950 in Saratoga, Santa Clara Co., Calif.
E-Mail: Kathy Frietas
April 2, 2000