Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
John F. and Ida B. (Stanley) Digman, 7 South 45 West
In 1880 Barbour County, West Virginia,
Samuel J. Digman is 34, Melvina, 28, William J. 13, John F. 12, Lucretia 7, David 6, Lafayette 4, and Virginia 2.
(Samuel Johnson Digman 1846-1929 is buried in Randolph County # 101423053, with Melvina E. Digman 1852-1923.
In 1900 Randolph County, West Virginia, John F. Digman
is a coal miner, born March 1864, married nine years to
Ida B. April 1874. She's had four
kids, two living, Fannie M. Aug 1892 and Glenn Oct 1897, all four born in West Virginia.
In 1910 Tuttle precinct, Kit Carson County, "Frank" is farming, 43, with Ida 38, Fanne 15, Glen 13, Emma 5, John 4, all born in West VIrginia, and Lily 2 in Colorado.
William Stephan proved up 160 acres in sections 24 and 25, 7S 45W in 1913.
His witnesses were James W. Clark of Burlington,
Arthur A. Warner of Hermes, and John F. Digman and Ferdinand Burnsberger both of Bethune.
John F. Digman claimed a quarter in section 14,
7S 45W in February 1913, and another in section 13 in June 1913.
They're back in Barbour County, West Virginia in 1920,
Frank 57 a miner, Fanny 46, Fanny 27, Glen 21 a machinist, Emma 16, John 14, Lillie 11 born in Colorado, and Evert 5 in Arkansas.
In 1930 Frank 63, a carpenter, Ida 59, and Everett 17 are in Mecosta County, Michigan.
J. F. Digman died April 2, 1938 in Randolph County, West Virginia, spouse Ida B. Stanley.
He's buried in Randolph County, # 127867436, with Ida Bell 1871-1943 # 127867462.
FANNIE
Fannie Digman, 23, married Ervin Right, 34,
on August 16, 1917 in Barbour County, West Virginia.
Fannie Digman Right, 28, married Leo A. Donley
on June 14, 1922 in Mecosta County, Mighican.
In 1930 Mecosta County, Michigan, Fannie is a saleslady in a dry good store, 37, married to Leo Dooley 41.
Fannie Donley, 49, married Matthew Paterson on
January 1, 1934 in Mecosta County.
Leo Andrew Donlely 1888-1937 is buried in Mecosta County # 61906631.
In 1940 Fannie is 47, living with her sister Lillian Dews 31 in Osceola County, MIchigan. Fannie is married but no spouse.
Matthew Patterson, born 1887 in Scotland, died May 4, 1948 in Harrison Coutny, West Virginia.
His wife Stella was heir and executrix.
Fannie M. Patterson, last residence Taylor County, West VIrginia, died October 12, 1990.
GLENN
In 1930 Harrison County, West Virginia, Glen DIgman is 34, Hazel 34, Marie 16, Arthur 7, and Billy J. 4, all born in West Virginia. They're next to Marshall Windom 59, widowed, and hs daugther Daisy 30i....
Ava Hazel Digman, 1896-1933 is buried in Preston County, West Virginia # 21617645.
Oliver Glenn Digman, 36, married Daisy Windom, 34, daughter of Marshall Windom and Roberta Jane Dawson, on July 30, 1933 in Harrison County, West Virginia.
In 1940 Harrison County, Oliver is 43, Daisy 40, Arthur L. 17, and William S. 14.
Oliver, born October 7, 1897, died October 11, 1990, last residence Barbour County, West VIrginia.
Arthur L. Digman, born July 22, 1922, died April 15, 2008.
JOHN E.
John E. Digman 1906-1987 is buried in Randolph County # 126138130.
EMMA
Emma Margaret Zimmerman was born May 16, 1904 in Chestnut, West Virignia, dying Dec 23, 1991.
Emma is buried in Mecosta County, Michigan # 53725555., with Peter Zimmerman 1899-1981.
LILLIE
Lillie Digman, 16, married George Merrill, 19, on December 31, 1923 in Harrison, West Virginia.
In 1930 Mecosta County, Michigan, James Butter is 56,
born in Michigan, married to Lillie 21 born in Colorado.
He has Gladys 15 born in Oklahoma, Grace 13 in Kansas, Margaret 4 in West Virginia, and James 1 in Michigan,
James Alexander Butler and Lillian Violet Digman had Barbara Jean in June 1930.
In 1940 Lillian is in Osceola County, Michigan, 31, now married to Chris Drews 50 born in Michigan. Alfred L. Drews is 6, Robert A. 2.
Her sister Fannie Patterson 47 is also with them,.
Alfred might be Alfred L. Merrill, born May 5, 1933....
One tree said Norman ray Merrill was born Oct 9, 1935 in Evart, Michigan, dying May 31, 2018.
Lilly Drews, 35, born in Colorado,
married Walter Murray on September 25, 1943 in Osceola County, Michigan. She was a resident of Big Rapids, Michigan.
Walter R. Murray 1906-1993 is buried in Grand Rapids,
Michigan, # 76380382.
Violet Murrill, daughter of Franklin Digman and
Ida B. Stanley, 37, born in Colorado,
married Earl Reid in Osceola County, Michigan
on July 21, 1945. She was a resident of Paris Michigan.
"Robert S. "Bob" Drews, age 68 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born February 18, 1938 in Osceola County to Christen S. and Lilly Violet (Digman) Drews. Bob was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard. He was an over-the-road truck driver and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Reith-Riley. Bob was a member of Operating Engineers Local #324, Eagles Aerie #4170 of White Cloud, Am Vets Post #1941 of Big Rapids and American Legion Post #98 of Big Rapids where he had proudly served on the firing squad for many years. He is survived by his loving wife; Patricia of Big Rapids Children; Chris (Kathy) Drews of Omaha, NE Richard (Jan) Drews of Cassopolis Alfred (Laurie) Drews of Big Rapids Sandy (Gaylord Withers) Drews of Big Rapids 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren Step-daughter; Karen (Rob Smith) Gulick of Ithaca 2 step-grandchildren 2 brothers; Alfred Merrill of Florida Norm (Norma) Merrill of Big Rapids Several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by 3 sisters and a niece. Funeral services will take place 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Bill Routley officiating. Burial will be at the Rodney Cemetery with Military Honors under the auspices of American Legion Post #98 Firing Squad."
EVERETT
Everett, 24, married Jennadene Eichenberg on June 25, 1938 in Mecosta County.
Everett is buried in Lake County, Michigan 1913-1999 # 118392805, with Jennadene 1915-1982.
Everett was born October 3, 1913 in Bentonville Arkansas.
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