Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Cassius and Rosina (Barry) Harwood, 6 South 49 West
Cassius M. Harwood married Rhoda Rosina Barry on February 14, 1880 in Adams County, Illinois.
Cassius M. Harwood and Rosena Barry had John Walter Harwood on February 27, 1895 in Pattonsburg, Missouri.
In 1900 Daviess County, Missouri, Blanche C. Harwood,
born April 1890 in Missouri, is with Cassius M. 42 and Rosina 39 Harwood.
Nellie E. is 18, Blanch 10, Clarence 7, John W. 5, and Carl C. 1.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Cassius is 53,
farming, with Rosena 49, Clarence 17, John 15, Carl C. 11, these three born in Missouri, and Grant D. 4 in Kansas.
Cassius proved up two quarters in 21 and 22, 7S 49W in 1913./
Rosena F. Harwood 1860-1916 is buried in Decatur County, Kansas # 49278147.
Cassius could very well be the boarder in a railroad hotel in 1920 Akron, Colorado, 71 born in Virginia, widowed.
Daughter Nellie Etta (Harwood) Ladd 1881-1955 is buried in Clay Center, Nebraska # 53834489.
In 1926 Denver, Cassius M. (Oceana) has a creamery at 1801 Humboldt, living at 1337 18th Avenue.
In 1930, Denver, Cassius is now married to Oceana, 53, born in Illinois.
Oceana could be the Ann Moyer in 1880 Vermilion County, Illinois, 5, with Eli 41 and Marie 34.
In 1900 Alton, Illinois, Oeana born May 1876 in Illinois, is married to Yeakes Hagerman, and has William 4.
Ocean 1876-1931 died in Adams County, Colorado # 154617450.
Cassius M. Harwood married Sarilda N. Key on August 28, 1932, recorded in Jefferson County. Colorado/
Cassius is in Denver in 1940, 81, born in Ohio, with Sarilda 69 born in Illinois.
In 1947 Denver, Cassius M. (Sarilda N.) live at 214 Monroe.
Sarilda N. Harwood died in May 1957 in Denver.
BLANCHE
In 1900 Decatur County, Kansas, William Smith is 47, born in Illinois,
Nancy J. 43 Indiana, Elmer C. Dec 1880 Kansas, Naomi S. Feb 1884, Lola M. Dec 1885, Henry W. Dec 1888, Florence August 1891,a nd Floyd O. Juen 1894, all kids born in Kanas. Nancy's mother Sarah J. Dowty January 1830 in Illinois is with them.
Elmer's brother Floyd is in Morgan County Colorado in 1930, an auto mechanic, 35, with Naomi E. 34, Floydeen M. 2 and Lowell E. 1.
Floyd Smith died in 1935, aged 41, and is buried in Brush, Colorado # 74916114.
Naomi Ostrum Smith 1906-1983 is buried in Fremont, Nebraska, # 151835700.
Nancy J. Dowty Smith 1856-1932 is buried in Decatur County, with William Perry Smith 1853-1939.
Elmer P. Smith married Blanche C. Harwood in Kit Carson County December 7, 1909.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Elmer P. Smith is farming, 29,
born in Kansas, with Blanche C. 19 born in Missouri, just married.
Elmer claimed a quarter in 31, 6S 49W in 1913.
Elmer and Blanche are back in Decatur County, Kansas in 1920, farming,
with Francis 9 and Kenneth 6. Nephew Leonard C. Reid 15 born in Kansas is with them.
They're in Decatur County in 1925, with Francis 14 born in Colorado, Kenneth 11 and Harold 4 in Kansas.
In 1930 Decatur County, Elmer is farming, 48, Blanche C. 40, Francis K. 19 born in Colorado farming, Kenneth N. 17, and Harold L. 8.
July 1, 1936 "Funeral rites for Mrs. Blanche Smith, 44, of San Pablo,
were held today at the Wilson and Kratzer Chapel.
Interment followed at Sunset View Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Elmer Smith, and three sons,
Francis and Harold Smith of Richmond and Kenneth Smith of Salinas. "
In 1940 Elmer is a carpenter's helper in Contra Costa County, California 58, with Francis K. 29 and Harold B. 18.
Elmer is married but no spouse.
Elmer, born Dec 5, 1881 in Kansas, mother's name Dowty, died January 19, 1957 in Contra Costa County.
Francis Kermit Smith, born Nov 21, 1910 in Colorado, died Feb 21, 1945 in Placer County, California.
Harold Bethel Smith, 1921-1995 is buried in Contra Costa County, # 19132990, with Sadie A. (Street) Smith 1926-1988.
Kenneth Noble Smith, born Feb 7, 1913 in Kansas, died November 3, 1942 in Contra Costa County.
CARL
Carl Clinton Harwood registered for WWI in Kit Carson County, born May 27, 1899, farming by himself, with his father C. M. as nearest relative.
Carl C. Harwood and Mildred E. Anderson married in Denver on Dec 15, 1923.
They're living at 1940 Rosemary in 1926 Denver.
Carl Harwood, a clergyman, and Mildred Anderson had Ruby Louise Harwood on April 15, 1928 in Yuma County Arizona.
In 1930 Yuma County, Arizona, Carl is a clergyman, born in Missouri, and Mildrend born in Nebraska, both 30, have Mary 5, Wyoming, Carl Jr. 3 in Nebraska, and Ruby 1 in Arizona. Louis Ladd 17, nephew born in Missouri is with them.
In 1940 Los Angeles, Carl is 40, Mildred 39, May 15, Carl W. 13, and Ruby 11.
They're in Denver in 1951.
Reverend Carl C. Harwood, Sr. died in September 1957.
Carl Curtis Harwood, also a minister, is buried in Jefferson County,
Colorado 1926-1993 # 139605523, with Shirley Rl 1929-2009.
His Western Bible Institute was started by DBI alum Carl Harwood, with the help of many others, including alumni Archie Yetter and Clarence Harwood, and friends like Elsie Fick. WBI was located in Denver, near the South Platte River.
In 1968 Ruby L. Renstrom and husband Rev. William P. Renstrom are in Denver.
Serving in General Patton’s Third Army in France during World War II, Billy Renstrom was sent out in charge of thirteen men to clear up a German mine field. In one brief, tragic incident, Renstrom accidentally snagged a mine he was dragging to safety when he was only about twenty feet away. When he came to, he could not see. Renstrom enrolled in DBC and then transferred to WBI soon after it was founded. He was among the first graduates of WBI in 1951. Ruby Harwood, President Harwood’s daughter, was his reader, and although she didn’t graduate from WBI, she received a full education. They married, and he worked at WBI for several years.
In addition to his WBI duties, Renstrom pastored a church in Boone, Colorado, for two years. He then worked as associate pastor of Central Bible Church in Denver before joining the ministry of Bill Rice, a nationally known evangelist and the founder of a large camp for the deaf in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
By 1975, new procedures had developed for Renstrom’s blindness, and he underwent surgery, waking up to partially restored vision. Phoning his wife from his hospital room, Renstrom relayed the good news ironically by complaining of the garish colors of the pajamas that his wife had selected. For the first time, he was able to see the faces of his children.
In 1980, Renstrom and his wife formed their own evangelistic team, and he later served as associate pastor of a Baptist church in Florida. Blindness once again overtook him as he struggled with illnesses toward the end of his life. Renstrom died in 2012 after sixty-four years of ministry."
CLARENCE
Clarence Russell Harwood, born February 18, 1893 at Pattonsburg, Missouri, is farming at Gardner Colorado in 1916, married.
Clarence R. (Josephine M.) live at 1904 Spruce in 1926 Denver.
In 1930 Denver, Clarence has a creamery, with Josephine 35 born in Iowa. Stanley 10 and Doris 6 were born in COlorado.
In 1947 Denver, Clarence R. (Mary J.) is a manager at OPurity Clearmery, living at 1801 Humboldt. Mary also works at Purity. Stanley A./ (Eliz M.) is assistant manager at Purity, living at 157 10th.
Eliza also works at Purity.
Clarence R. Harwood 1893-1978 is buried in Morrison Colorado # 53914482.
The Clarence and Stan Harwood families contributed a large tract of land near Morrison, a tract CCU still owns in 2014, for Western Bible Institute’s campus. Plans were underway to move WBI to this acreage using surplus government buildings from the Lowry Air Force Base.
Stanley A. Harwood 1919-2013 is buried in Fort Logan # 119107868.
GRANT
Grant D. is a clerk at Kistler Stationery Co, living at 1337 18th - Cassius's address.
in 1926 Denver.
He registered for WWII in Denver, working for Weicker Transfer and Storage, with brother Clarenve Russel Harwood as referenve, born at Norton, Kansas.
Grant D. (Adelaide) is a chauffer for Weicker's, living at 4395 Vrain.
Adelaide L. is working at BF Co.
Grant, born March 23, 1906 in Kansas, died February 6, 1997 in Riverside County, California.
JOHN
In 1930 John W. Harwood is a railroad fireman in Trinidad, Colorado, 35, with Pearl 34.
They have Marie 6 and John 4.
Pearl's parents are likely the John Short 74 and harriet 67 in 1940 Trinidad. He's the county J.P./
John Newton Short is buried in the Trinidad Masonic Cemetry, dying 1952 # 95250189.
So is Harriette Short 1873-1946 # 96926207.
Pearl's brother Charles Short 1897-1977 is also buried in Trinidad # 95250188.
Fort Collins August 1977 "Charles W. Short, 79, of 1021 South Hillcrest Drive died today in Poudre Valley Memorial Hospital after a short illness. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday in the Campbell-Lewis-Swickard Memorial Chapel in Trinidad. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Trinidad. Short was born Aug. 23, 1897, in Gettysburg, S.D. He married Bertha R. Garner June 26, 1920, in Raton, N.M. She survives
They moved to Fort Collins from Trinidad 14 years ago. Short was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a veteran of World War I and a Methodist. Others surviving are daughters, Bertha Mae Lincoln of Longmont, Norma Ruth Smith of Eureka, Calif., Leonora Jean Burnette of Albuquerque, N.M. and Carol Sue Kerr of Houston, Tex. ; sons, Lloyd Oscar of Cheyenne, Wyo., John Wesley of Spring Valley , Calif., and Robert Ira, Wayne Ellis and Charles Ray, all of Pueblo; 23 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren."
John's father is likely # 40438742 "Isaac Cyrus Short was born June 30, 1838, at Oquawka, Henderson Co., Illinois, and passed away February 27, 1930, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Scott in Cherokee, Iowa, at the age of 91 years, 7 months and 27 days. His early life was spent near his place of birth. In 1888 he moved to northwest Iowa and settled on a farm nine miles west of Correctionville. He had lived near Correctionville and Pierson the greater part of his life since 1888, having spent only a few years in South Dakota, from which he returned last summer. He was married to Ruth Jane Burris on February 24, 1859. To this union were born five children, four boys and one girl of whom the living are: Dennis W. Short of Winterset, Iowa; John N. Short of Trinidad, Colorado, and George W. of Malvern, Iowa. His wife Ruth died November 15, 1868. He was again married to Martha A. Smith on December 1, 1870. Four children were born to this union, one boy and three girls, of whom are living: Mrs. John F. (Martha) Baker of Moville. The second wife died August 1, 1879. The third marriage was to Mary A. Wood on May 27, 1884. Five children were born to this union, of whom all are still living: Mrs. Ray Tompkins of Salem, South Dakota; James R. Short of Correctionville, Mrs. William (Violet) Scott of Cherokee, Iowa, Mrs. Fred Gentry of Belview, Minnesota, and Callie E. Short of St. Peter, Minnesota. Funeral services were held at the Rock Branch Church in charge of J.F. Deedrick, pastor of the Evangelical Church at Correctionville. Nine living children, 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren survive him. He was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Rock Branch."
John W. Harwood died January 22, 1941, buried in the Masonic Cemetery,
Trinidad, Colorado, enlisted April 10, 1917, discharged August 11, 1919
in the 31st Engineers, Company D.
He was buried Janaury 24, 1941 # 95057178.
Pearl was born April 15, 1895 in Sioux City, Iowa to John N. Short
and Harriet E. Ellis.
The obituary for Pearl Marie Harwood was in the Denver newspaper of June 8, 1942.
She's buried in Trinidad, # 95057180.
Marie Pearl Harwood was born in Denver October 2, 1923, as Gately in 1942, Hobbs in 1850, Gately in 1958, Logan in 1961, dying April 30, 2000.
THIS IS ANOTHER JACK Jack LaVerne Harwood was born October 16, 1927 at Rocky Ford, dying in Oregon January 16, 2001, spouse Neva.
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