Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
George M. and Pearl M. Ott, 7 South 48 West
In 1880 Andrew County, Missouri, George is two months old, with George 40 and "Lurinda" 34. Winfield S. is 13, Orvilla J. 12, Flora B. 7, and Mary L. 3.
In 1900 George is in Andrew County, Missouri, born Sept 1882, with parents George March 1840 in INdiana, and Lucinda May 1846 Missouri. Emery is 14. Malinda, George Sr.'s sister, is 53, born in Indiana
Pearl is in Jewell County, Kansas in 1900, born Dec 1890 in Kansas, with Jos H Thornberg 55,
of North Carolina and Melinda Thornberg 43 of Indiana.
Alta was born July 1875 in Iowa.
Malindia Thornburg 1851-1914 # 29767999
is buried in Jewell County, with Joseph H.
1845-1913 #29768032.
In 1910 Jewell County, Kansas, "Marion" Ott is 27, born in Missouri, married three years to Pearl 21 born in Kansas, with Lucille eight months old.
George claimed a quarter in section 12, 7S 48W in 1915.
1905 Westmoreland, Kansas "Mrs. George Ott and two children of Dexter are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Fox and other relatives."
Pearl M. (Thornberg) Ott 1888-1914 is buried in Vona, Kit Carson County # 89280223.
Mankato, Kansas, March 18, 1915
"To all whom thesie presents may concern, but more especially to Lucille Verlinda Madeline and Virda Ott minor heirs of Pearl Maggie Ott deceased, late of Kit Carson County, Colorado : You are hereby notified, that I, G. M. Ott, Guardian of said minors did on the 5th day of March A. D. 1915 file a petiiton in the Probate Court of Jewell County Kansas, praying tliat I might be authorized and empowered to sell the following described land, for purpose of support and education of said minors, to-wit: An undivided 3-20 interest in the west half. of the south east quarter of section twenty two (22) township three (3) south, range six (6) west of the 6th P. M., Jewell County, kans;an, and lots number fifteen (15) sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) in block three (3) in the town of Kanorado, Kansas. And said petition, will be heard at the office of the Probate Judge of said County, on the 19th day of March A. D. 1913 at 10 o'clock a. in., at which time and place each of you all others interested are notified to be present and show -cause, if any you have, why an order of sale as prayed for should not be granted. Dated this 5th day of March A. D. 1915. 19t2. G. M. Ott Guardian."
Formoso, Kansas
To All Whom It May Concern, But more especially to
Lucille Verlinda Ott, Madaline Ott and Virda Ott,
Minor heirs of Pearl Mafffie Ott, deceased,
late of Kit Carson County, Colorado:
You are hereby notified, that I, G. M. Ott, Guardian
of said minors, did on the 18th day of April A. D. 1917,
file a petition in the Probate Court of Jewell County,
Kansas, praying that I might be authorized and
empowered to sell the following described land,
for the purpose of education and support, to-wit:
An undivided three-twentieth interest in Lots Five,
Six, Seven and Eight, Block No. Fourteen, in the
City of Formoso, Kansas. And said petition will be
heard at the office of the Probate Judge of said County,
on the 9th day of May, A. D. 1917 at 2 o'clock P. M.
of said day, at which time and place each of you
and all others interested are notified to be present
and show cause, if any you have, why an order of sale prayed for should not be granted.
Dated this 24th day of April, A. D. 1917.
In 1920 Kit Carson County, Marion George Ott is farming, 34, now married to Myrtle M. 32, both born in Missouri.
Lucille is 10, born in Kansas. Myrtle's brother George F. Noyes 27 is also with them.
Myrtle (Moyes) Ott 1887-1953 is buried in Littleton, Colorado # 178813966.
George, Myrtle, and Madeline are in Kit Carson County in 1930, and George and Myrtle are in Denver in 1940.
George is buried in Vona
"Funeral services for George Marion Ott were held Saturday, Aug. 7, 1971 , at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Vona, Pastor Nelson Baird officiated at the services.
George Marion Ott was born Sept. 28, 1882, to George and Luerinda Ott at Union Star, Mo., and departed this life at the age of 88, on Aug. 4, 1971, at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. He spent his early years at Union Star and in 1904 he went to Formosa, Kan., where he was engaged in farming . In December, 1907 he was married to Pearl Thornberg. In 1911 they homesteaded nine miles north of Vona. To this union was born three daughters . In March, 1914, his wife, Pearl passed away.
In the fall of 1915 he and the girls went to Lind, Wash., and stayed with his brother, Emery. In 1916 he and the girls went to Union Star, and stayed with his father and mother where he operated a garage.
In 1919 he married Myrtle Moyes of Union Star, after which they moved back to his farm at Vona. In1926 he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and joined the First Baptist Church of Vona, of which he was still a member. In 1936 they left the farm and moved to Denver. In May, 1953 Myrtl e passed away.
In May 1954 he and Gertrude George were married. In 1958 they moved to Vona, and in December, 1959 they moved to Burlington.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife,
Gertrude, of Burlington; 3 daughters,
Lucille Thompson of Portland, Ore.,
Madeline Becker of Vona, and Verda Elliott of Denver;
1 sister, Molly Kyler of Helna, Mo.; 3 sons-in-law , 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, n ieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A quartet consisting of Dorothy Tanner, Fern McCaffrey, Guy Harrison an d Forrest Tanner, accompanied by Alvina Esarey sang "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder," "In the Garden", and "The Old Rugged Cross".
Casket Bearers were Douglas Becker, LeRoy Ellis, Dean Wigton, Russell Ott, Eugene George, and Norman Dean Travis. Honorary casket Baerers were Dan Tanner, Leslie Tanner, Harold Summers, and Zeke Kerl. Interment was at Vona cemetery.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Bob Noe, Mrs. Josie Miller, and Mrs. Molly Kyler of Helena, Mo. , Mrs. Bertha Gallinger, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ott, and Mr. and Mrs. W. L . Gallinger of Union Star, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyles of Scandia, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henriksen of Courtland, Kan.; LeRoy Ellis Family of Lompoc, Calif.; Donna Marie Becker of San Bernardino, Calif.; Lillie Moyes of Loveland; Mrs. George Moyes Jr. of Thornton; Mrs. Bob Welsh and da ughter of Commerce City; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene George and Norma of Wichita , Kan.; Orvetta Pierce of San Gabriel, Calf.; and Lucille Thompson of Portland, Oregon."
Neva Gertrude George is buried in Vona, 1887-1981, with her husband Roy L. George 1886-1950.
LUCILLE
Lucille V. Ott, 18, and Miles M. Ellis, 20
married in Vona, Kit Carson County on August 6, 1927.
In 1940 Denver, Miles is working in a machine shop, 33, born in Nebraska, with Lucille 30. Leroy 9, Thelma 6, and Richard 4 were born in Colorado.
Miles is buried in Thornton, Colorado 1907-1989 # 45087320, with spouse Esie Bell (Lee) Ellis 1921-1987.
Leroy Walter Ellis, 21, married Arlene Janet Larsen on Nov 27, 1951 in Norfolk, VIrginia.
Thelma Ellis and Jack Scott married in Clark County, Washington on Feb 27, 1952.
Thelma Madeline (Ellis) Scott, born at Keenesburg,
Colorado Dec 4, 1933, died July 15, 1991. (July 30, 1991 in Longview, Washington per Washington death index.)
Richard Eugene Ellis, born Jan 30, 1936, died June 29, 2010, last residence Curry, Oregon.
MADELINE
Madeline and Leander A. Becker married in Kit Carson County on April 16, 1933.
In 1940 Kit Carson County, Leander A. Becker is farming, 29, Madeline 28, and Arlene B. 4.
Madeline (Ott) Becker is buried in Vona 1911-2002 # 67315776, with Leander A. Becker 1910-2000.
VIRDA
Virda was born at Vona on March 18, 1914.
In 1920 Kit Carson County she's the adopted daughter of Ollanda Gus Johnson 47 and Addie R. 42. Eunice O. is 20, Mildred F. 10, Verda O 5, and Walter E. 3.
Virda married J. Everett Mackey on Nov 17, 1932 in Kit Carson COUnty.
In 1940 Verda Mackey is in Jefferson County, Colorado, 26, married but no spouse, iwth Mlford Mackey 5. They're living with Gus and Addie Johnson.
James E. Mackey 1909-2001 is buried in Fort Logan # 29722254.
"David William Elliot was born in Denver, Colorado to William and Jesse (Hardy) Elliot on April 4, 1921. He passed away on December 8, 2010, in Brighton, Colorado.
He is survived by a daughter, Shirley Bollinger Garrison and husband Paul, of Brighton, Colorado; and a son, David Elliot and wife, Sharon, of Palm Bay, Florida, a stepson, Milford Mackey of Chicago, Illinois; a granddaughter, Shonnie Cline and husband Kelly, of Brighton, Colorado, a grandson, John Harmon and wife Amanda of Denver, Colorado. Another granddaughter, Teresa Pyler, preceded him in death on August 18, 2007. He is also survived by five great grandchildren: Shailyn Cline, Enea and Garron Wagner, and Keaton and Caden Pyler.
David Elliot married Beulah McFarland on December 24, 1944. For the next 18 years, his work for the Lord included pastoring churches in Iowa and Colorado, as well as starting a rescue mission on Larimer Street, while affiliated with the Assemblies of God organization. David and Beulah were divorced in 1961.
He met Verda Mackey and they were married on
June 24, 1965. They pastored a Bible Missionary Church
in Brighton, Colorado, and served in various other
capacities while a member of the Bible Missionary
Church. Verda went to be with the Lord in 1999
and he moved to the Metro Manor apartment building.
While living there, he was a great witness for the Lord and mentor for many. Because he loved the Lord so much, it showed, and through this love, David made many friends there in Metro Manor, and he loved them all.
David Elliot had become a member of the Denver Bible Missionary Church, which a few years ago became the Wesleyan Bible Church. While a member there, he served as head of trustees for many years as well as Sunday School Superintendent. He was excellent with his hands in being able to fix things and was called upon many times to take charge of maintenance projects of the church, which he was more than willing to do. He also was very active in visiting the elderly and the shut-ins, and Pastor David Taylor gave him the title of "pastor of Church Extensions." David's testimony was strong and true, no matter where he was or how he felt. As his pastor, I was always thrilled to hear him testify to the wonderful work of God in his life. One of the standards things he would do, would be to quote the verse from the Apostle Paul found in II Timothy 1:12: "For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." And he lived like he truly believed that.
David Elliot, because of his health, and having suffered several bouts of pneumonia, had to make the difficult move to Inglenook of Brighton, Assisted Living in order to have more help with his daily needs. But God certainly knew what he was going through, and gifted David with a staff at Inglenook who took wonderful care of him and showed him so much love and respect. But God also knew that there were those in Inglenook who needed him, and David again became a wonderful witness and testimony for the Lord, and was an inspiration and encouragement to many. His testimony and prayers will not be soon forgotten, we are sure. He started attending Harvest Fellowship with his daughter, Shirley and her husband, Paul, and continued until a week or so before his passing. He missed his church family a lot in Lakewood, but they were faithful to visit him of which he was so appreciative. "
Virda died November 3, 1999 in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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