Kit Carson County, Colorado
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John C. and Claribel (McMillon) Borton , 7S 42W
 



JOHN'S FAMILY

In 1870 Piatt County, Illinois, "Abert Boston" is 39, Nancy Boston 34, John Boston 16, Mary Boston 11, Joshua Boston 9, who claimed land but did not stay, Chares Boston 7, Edward Boston 3, and Alebeeder Barton 21 .

In 1880 Piatt County, A. R. Bourton 49 Nancy J. Bourton 44 Wife Joshua T. Bourton 18 Son Charles S. Bourton 16 Son Edwin Bourton 12 Son Albert Bourton 10 Son Lusinda J. Bourton 7 Daughter William F. Bourton 5 Son Byron S. Bourton 2 Son.
Albert R. Borton BIRTH 1831 DEATH 1899 BURIAL Goose Creek Township Cemetery De Land, Piatt County, Illinois, USA MEMORIAL ID 9271682.

JOSHUA LINCOLN BORTON, b. July 4, 1861, Goose Creek Twp., DeLand, Piatt County, IL; d. September 23, 1951, Piatt County, IL; m. MARY BELLE WILSON Mary Belle's parents were Joseph Wilson and Lucinda Judy. His second union was with Mary Ann Hawes, and had daughter May Bell. May Bell and J. L. BOrton were farming nnear DeLand in 1903.

Joshua L. Borton and Mary Belle Wilson married on 25 Feb 1885 in Piatt County, Illinois.

Joshua claimed a quarter in section 14, 8S 42W, Kit Carson County, in 1890.

In 1900 Vermilion County, Illinois, Joshua Barton is 38, Mary B. Barton 35 Wife, Gail Barton 12 Son, Fern Barton 9 Daughter, Forrest Barton 2 Son, and Lorin Barton 1 Son. All the kids were born in Illinois.





CLARA'S FAMILY

In 1870 Piatt County, Illinois, Frank "Mcmillan" is 35, Melina Mcmillan 30, Clara Mcmillan 9, Lula Mcmillan 5, Thomas Mcmillan, Simon Pierce 22, Ella Hill, and Phillip Lewis 24.
"MR. FRANK McMILLEN, who came to this county with his father's family in 1856, was married Nov. 19, 1857, to Pelina Marquiss. They have had seven children, five of whom are living. Clarabel, who married Curtis Borton in 1877, has three children, Bertie, Donn and Emma Florence. Mr. Borton owns eighty acres of land in Goose Creek township upon which a new house was built in 1881. Mr. McMillen's next two children, Mary Estelle and Lulu B., died when small. The names of the other children are Ezra Tho., Marquiss, Frank, Fred, and Maud. Mr. McMillen went to the late war in Co. C, of the 107th Ill. Inf. and was in several battles, the principal of which being those at Huff's Ferry, Campbell's Station, and Knoxville. He returned Jan. 6, 1864, having received no wounds but suffered much from sickness. Mr. McMillen is recognized throughout the neighborhood as a genial, jovial man, and he makes friends wherever he goes."

Clarabel McMillen Age 17, and John C. Borton married on 20 Dec 1877 in Piatt County, Illinois.

In 1880 Calhoun County, Iowa, John C. "Barton" is 53, Clara B. Barton 39 Wife, Albert F. Barton 21 Son, Don C. Barton 19 Son, Ella F. Barton 18 Daughter, Omer E. Barton 15 Son, Fred M. Barton 11 Son, Paul Vincent Barton 3 Son, and Harry W. Barton 1 Son.
John C. Borton and Claribel McMillon had Don Curtis Borton in Piatt County, Illionis on January 27, 1881.
In 1900 Calhoun County, Iowa, John Borton born Sept 1846 in Illinois, married 23 years to Clara B. June 1860, Illnois have Albert F. Dec 1878, Illinois, Don G. Jan 1881 Illinois, Ella F. Feb 1882 Illinois, Omer G. May 1885 Illinois, Fred M. July 1888 Colorado, Paul Vincent Feb 1897 Illinos, and Harry Dec 1898 Illinois.

Claribel McMillen Borton BIRTH 8 Jun 1860 USA DEATH 10 Oct 1915 Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 2 plot 24 MEMORIAL ID 65360677.



In 1920 Sherman County Kansas, John C. Borton is 65, widowed, living with son Donn C. 38 born in Illinois Lena is 35, and they have Lucy 12 Colorado, John H. 8 Colorado, Warren J. 6, Colorado, and Lyle N. 3 Kansas.

John Curtis Borton 1854-1932 # 65360957 is buried in Kanorado, Kansas, with Clarbel 1860-1915 # 65360677,

October 1915 Burlington "The sad news of the death of Mrs. J. C. Borton waa received in Kanorado last Sunday evening. It was a surprise and a great shock to the family and community, as the reports from her bedaide had been so favorable and recovery waa looked forward to by her family and friends and that she soon would he with them again, but alas, she has been called home, and the entire community extend their aympathy to the bereaved family and friends."

Champaign, Illinois "Word has been received that Mrs. Clara Borton, wife of Curtis Borton, had died at Kirksville, Mo. She formerly lived in this county and moved to Kanorado, Kan., several years ago. The body was taken to Kanorado for burial."

Mrs. Clarabell McMillen Borton, was born in Piatt county, I11., June 8, 1860, and died October 10, 1915, being at the time of her death, 55 years, 4 months, and 2 days old. She was married to Mr. J. C. Borton in Illinois, December 29, 1877.
After their marriage, they lived several years in Illinois, six of their children being born born there, when they came to Kansas, then two years in Iowa, then back to Kansas, coming in year 1887. After a short stay here they went back to Illinois, where the two younger children were born. They soon returned to Colorado, where they have lived ever since.
Brother and Sister Borton are amongst the early settlers of Colorado. first coming to this country 28 years ago, settling on a homestead in Colorado next to the Kansas line. having made this their permanent home for many years, and by their persistent and patient toil, having had to combat the failure of crops for years, God sent success to the well doers, where they have made for themselves a comfortable home.
Sister Borton was quite widely known to western Kansas and eastern Colorado by her active life in the early days of the part of the states mentioned by the kindness shown in the seekers after homes and her active part in the moral uplift of this country; she was known for her firm stand in matters she though was right, her ideas of moral worth possessed her, and she acted on her convictions, and in no time was she ever found to swerve from what she thoughtto be right.
Sister Borton was converted in young girlhood days, and united with the Methodist Protestant church, and during all her years after her conversion, no time was she without some church relation, and active worker in the same. When she first came to this country, there was no organized church, but she, with others, kept up the work of the Lord, by holding Sabbath school and meeting in the homes of the people. When the Methodist Episcopal church was organized in Kanorado, she, with her husband, united with the church, where she has been an untiring member for the upbuilding of God's church and the spread of the Gospel. She has been, during these of membership, in official relation with the church, always found at her place of duty, and at every service of the church unless providentially hindered; for years before her departure she was a steward in the church, and by those who have been associated with her in this work, say there was none better. She was also teacher of one of the primary class in the Sabbath school, in which work she took great delingt and was much devoted to it, saying to her pastor with tears in her eyes, when she found she must leave them for medical attention 'Who will care for my little ones in the Sabbath school during my absence?'
Sister Borton has been a sufferer in body for years, but few, if any ever heard her complain; she bore her affliction with fortitude and bravery, those looking at her in the robust body as they thought, seeming strong physice, would say a 'picture of health,' but little did we know how serious the affliction; she seemed always to carry a cheerful countenance, and by such, none would think anything serious; but the earthly house of this tabernacle began to wear out, and called for repairs. She, with her husband, left nearly two weeks ago for Kirksville, Mo., for a hospital where attention could be given, necessary for restoration to health. None felt overly anxious, or the trouble serious. It was found an operation was necessary; it was performed; all seemed to be getting along fine; the doctor reported her to be out of danger, but alas, almost at once, a change came, and in a few hours she had passed away. Her husband on visiting the home, just a little while before she passed away, when leaving her bedside, she bade him goodbye with a smile; when called to her bedside later; she was unconscious and the soul flew away from the body in the hospital in Kirksville, Mo, in the evening of October 10, at 6:30 p.m.
The news received from time to time, was encouraging, and assurance was given for a speedy recovery; all fear had subsided, when suddenly a message handed to gwo of her sons while in the church here Sunday evening saying "Mother was dead,' was a great shock to the boys, as it was to the whold community.
Her body was sent here for burial in the Kanorado cemetery, arriving on Tuesday mornign at 1:52. Everything was done for Sister Borton that a devoted husband could do, and skill of the trained doctors and by friends, but the time had come, and the traveler of death could not be stopped.
To this union of Brother and Sister Borton, were born eight children, seven boys and one daughter, as follows:
Albert, who now resides in Idaho, Don C., who resides here, near the parental home in Colorado, Florence, now living in Hitchcock, South Dakota; Clark, who died in infancy; Earl and Frad who reside in Colorado, a short distance from the parental home, Paul and Harry, who are at home.
Sister Borton was a good mother, careful in the training of her children, which fact ia evident by part, if not all, of the children living, belonging to some branch of the church of their choice.
The funeral was held from her church in Kanorado, Kans., where sh faithfully for years, worshiped God. The furaral service was conducted by her paator, E. E. Gunckel. The floral gifts were numerous, by the little Sunday school class which she taught; also by friends and neighbors, and the W. C. T. U. of the city and neighborhood.
The remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of people, where she was laid to rest until the resurrection morn.
She leaves to mourn her loss, the family as stated above, a devoted husband and aged mother and three brothers, together with a host of friends."



John Curtis Borton (1854-1932)and Lydia Rutan were married in Kit Carson, CO after 1915. I would like to correspond with anyone who knows of either family. Contact: Lois Borton Werline



HARRY

Borton, Harry Wayne M. born 22 Dec 1898 in Hensley Tp, son of Borton, John Curtis of Illinois and McMillen, Clarabel of Illinois.

EARL

Omia E. Borton and Myrtle A. Wedmore, both of Burlington, married there June 19, 1907, witneses F. M. Borton and Goldie R. Wedmore.


In 1910 Myrtle Borton is 24, born in Iowa, married to Earl 24 born in Illinois - a rural mail carrier. Sarah is 22 months old.

Also in Kit Carson County in 1910 is John C. Borton, 55, with Clara 49, Paul V. 13, and Harry W. 11.

Myrtle proved up a quarter in 29, 7S 42W in 1911.

January 1914 "Mrs. John Wedmore spent Tuesday with her daughter, Mrs. O. C. Borton. She had her knitting machine with her and knit stockings for Mrs. Borton's two children."

February 1914 Beaver Valley items in the Burlington Record "Mrs. Myrtle Borton has been engaged as teacher at the North school to complete the term as Mrs. Goldie Rich has resigned."

November 1914 Breezy Flats items "Earl Borton has been hauling barley this past week to Burlington."

Omia Earl Borton registered for WWI in Boulder, Colorado, born May 19, 1885, a mechanic at the Master Hand Garage on 1236 Walnut in Boulder. They lived at 2707 17th Street, Boulder.

1919

In 1920 Bethune, Colorado, O. E. is farming, 33, with Myrtle 36, Sarah 11, Johnie 9, and Burrelle one.
Next household is John Wedmore 67 Ohio and Sarah 61, Indiana.
Myrtle Ada Borton, born September 8, 1881 in Iowa to John Wedmore and Sarah Jane Blair, died October 1, 1971 in Jefferson Texas, to be buried in Barea Cemeetery. Informant O.E. Borton.
# 6078862 says "Myrtle Ada Borton was wife of Onie Earl Borton, mother of Sarabell Cornell. "
Onia 1885-1975 is also buried there # 6078865.

One family member wrote "Myrtle was born on 8 September 1881 in or near Unionville, Appanoose County, Iowa. She was baptized in the Methodist 'Church, Sloan Iowa. She died on 1 Oct 1971 in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas. A stone marks her resting place in the Berea 'Cemetery in Jefferson. She married Omia Earl Borton in Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas on 19 June 1907. Yes, there was something about Onowa, IA. She was a school Teacher until her marriage, & she may have taught school there- a year or two (I cannot remember for sure). I am the grandaughter of John Wedmore and Sarah Jane Blair and I think I know more about them than any other member of of the family. "


BORTON, Burnell, W., age 91, of Clio, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Burnell was born in Boulder, Colorado the son of Omer and Myrtle (Wedmore) Borton. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in WWII and had retired from General Motors. Survivng are; a son Mark (Mary) Borton of Clio, a daughter Peral Borton of Kentucky, 1 grandchild, 3 step-grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

DONALD

Cloverport, Breckenridge County, Kentucky "Miss Lena Johnson, a Breckenridge county girl, and Mr. Donald Borton of Kanorado, Kansas, were married at Kanorado, April 7, 1907."

November 3, 1910 "Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Borton mourn the death of their five months old son."
"David Curtis Borton, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Borton living west of Kanorado, died at noon on Wednesday of last week."
Davis C. Borton BIRTH 8 Jun 1910 DEATH 2 Nov 1910 BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 1 plot 27 MEMORIAL ID 65360876.

Lucy C. Borton 1907-1920, daughter of D.C. Borton, is buried in Kanorado # 65361059.

In 1926 Colorado Springs, Don C. is a carpenter, Lena L. and he live at 512 E. Pikes Peak.

In 1930 St. Louis, Missouri, Donald is 49, Lena 45, with Warren 16, and Lyle 13.

In 1940 St. Louis, Don is 59, Lena 55, no occupation. Lyle is 23, a filling station attendant, Warren is 26 a shingle inspector, and his wife Emma 30 Tennessee is a seamstress in a dress factory.

Lena Borton 1884-1957 is buried in Marin County, California # 134194944.
" was 73 Mrs. Borton made her home with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Agnes Borton, at 105 Jefferson drive, Bclveron Gardens. She had been a Marin resident for 12 years. She is survived by a son, Warren Borton of St. Louis, Mo., and by eight grandchildren"

Lyle Maxwell Borton 1916-1956 # 134195028 is also buried in Marin County. "To the wife of Lyle Borton, Marin City, in Ross general hospital, September 19, 1946, a daughter."


EMMA

Emma Florence (Borton) Richard 1882-1949 is buried in Clark County, South Dakota # 82503658, with John Frederick Richard 1877-1949.

FRED
Fred Marques Borton - brother of John - died in 1942, and is buried in Pueblo, Colorado, # 100205534 "Fred Marques Borton, Dec. 19, local hospital. Husband of Lena Borton of family home, 817 E. 10th. Father of Hugh D., Frank and Curtis Borton of Pueblo; Ora Borton, U.S. Navy; Mrs. Walter Shasteen, Mrs. J.E. Cross and Mrs. Charles Girske of Pueblo. Grandfather of 15, brother of Mrs. John Richards of Carpenter, S. D.; Albert, Harry and Earl Borton of Missouri. Member of the Methodist church. Davis Mortuary, Masonic Temple, Broadway at Evans.
1910 U. S. census: Kanorado, State Line Township, Sherman County, Kansas, USA. Occupation: Clerk, General Merchandise.



November 1914 "Fred Borton of Burlington has commenced work for Mr. Pantzer of Kanorado."

1920 U. S. census: Lebanon, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA. Occupation: Agent, Real Estate.
1930 U. S. census: Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA. Occupation: Field Manager, Newspaper.
1940 U. S. census: 817 East 10th, Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA. Occupation: Circulation Manager, Newspaper."

Fred Marquis Borton BIRTH 1888 Colorado, USA DEATH 19 Dec 1942 Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA PLOT E MEMORIAL ID 100205534.

·Fred Marques Borton, Dec. 19, local hospital. Husband of Lena Borton of family home, 817 E. 10th. Father of Hugh D., Frank and Curtis Borton of Pueblo; Ora Borton, U.S. Navy; Mrs. Walter Shasteen, Mrs. J.E. Cross and Mrs. Charles Girske of Pueblo. Grandfather of 15, brother of Mrs. John Richards of Carpenter, S. D.; Albert, Harry and Earl Borton of Missouri. Member of the Methodist church. Davis Mortuary, Masonic Temple, Broadway at Evans.

Lena Leora Hines Borton BIRTH 1892 Kansas, USA DEATH 17 Apr 1961 BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA PLOT E MEMORIAL ID 100205535.
"Lena Leora Borton, April 17, late of 901 Cherry Lane, where the family may be contacted. Mother of Mrs. Maime Girski, Mrs. Lois Mathews and Frank and Curtis Gale Borton, all of Pueblo; Mrs. Nina Cross, Boone, Colo.; Jack Borton, Panorama City, Calif., and Ora Borton, North Hollywood, Calif. Grandmother of 26; great-grandmother of 27. Sister of Faun Hines, Mrs. Ona Germann and Mrs. Birdie Eiveret, all of Kanorado, Kan., and Mrs. Estelle Smith, Sumner, Wash. Member of the First Methodist Church in Kanorado. A resident of Sugar City, Colo., from 1920 until moving to Pueblo in 1928. Her husband, Fred Marques Borton, died in 1942. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Davis Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Roscoe Sanders officiating. To Mountain View."


Orna N. Borton, late of Fowler, died Dec. 18, 1987, at his home. Survived by his wife, Geraldine Borton, of the family home; daughters, Marna (Terry) Tillinghast, Greeley, Susan (Dennis) Foy, Burbank, Calif.; stepdaughters, Patricia Lounders, Lakewood, Nancy (Christian) DeChent, Waterbury, Conn. Also survived by four grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, two step-great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank (Allene) Borton, Curtis (Marge) Borton; sister, Mamie (Charles) Girski, all of Pueblo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Born Feb. 7, 1922, in Sugar City, Colo. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, WW II. Fowler resident since 1974. Mr. Borton was a retired auto mechanic. Preceded in death by his son, Eugene, 1965, in Vietnam. Mr. and Mrs. Borton were married April 23, 1971, in Pueblo. At his request, cremation, Davis-Wallin Crematorium. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Fowler, with the Rev. Maurice Gallagher officiating. Interment, Fort Lyon National Cemetery. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 405, La Junta, Colo. 81050. The family may be contacted at the family home, 108 Fifth St., Fowler.


HARRY

Harry Wayne Borton registered for WWI in Kit Carson County, farming, born Dec 22, 1898, married to Catherine.

Henry Borton is in Crowley County, Colorado in 1920, 21, farming, married to Kathrine 23, with Wayne 2 and Paul five months old.
In 1930 Kiowa County, Colorado, Harry W. is 30, farming, with Catherine 32, Wayne H. 12, Paul C. 10, Nathan 8, Clifford 7, Robert 5, Thelma 2, and John C. 74, widowed.
In 1940 Harry Wayne Borton is a truck driver in Butler County, Missouri, 41, with Catherine 43, Nathan 19, Clifford 17, Robert 15, Thelma 12, Martha Nell 9, and Mary Jane 7.

Harry 1898-1971 # 118694375 and Catherine 1896-1973 are buried in Morgan County, Missouri.
So are Harry Wayne Borton, Jr. 1917-1989 # 118644536 and his wife Irene M. 1918-1997.

Hachenberger, F C L -- Burlington, Kit Carson Co CO Borton, Ora Estella -- Burlington, Kit Carson Co CO 8/6/1899 Kit Carson Co CO Husb: 23 Wife: 18 witness Ossie Borton

A.D. BORTON

August 1919 "A.D. Borton, near Kanorado, has sold his farm and will move to his old home near Ottawa, Kansas. The Borton family have been residents of this county for a number of years, and have prospered."

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