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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Lewis W. Lacefield, 7 South 49 West

In 1900 Dallas County, Iowa, L. W. Lacefield is farming, born January 1866 in Indiana, Ida Lacefield 30 Wife, Beatrice Lacefield 6 Daughter, Harold Lacefield 5 Son, and Matie Lacefield 2 Daughter.

July 27, 1906 Goodland, Kansas "We had a storm Wednesday that did considerable damage. It took the roofs off of Lacefield's house and Mallory's barn and tore two buggies pretty badly."

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Louis W. Lacefield is 43, Ida Lacefield 41 Wife, Beatrice Lacefield 16 Daughter, Harold Lacefield 15 Son, and Molie Lacefield 12 Daughter.

Ida Clark Lacefield BIRTH 8 Sep 1868 Dallas County, Iowa, DEATH 22 Feb 1911 Seibert, Kit Carson County, Colorado, BURIAL Oakdale Cemetery Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, PLOT MEMORIAL ID 9758481.

Lewis claimed a quarter in section 35, 7S 49W in 1912.

Lewis Willis Lacefield BIRTH Jan 1866 Indiana, DEATH 1945 BURIAL Penokee Cemetery Penokee, Graham County, Kansas, Show Map MEMORIAL ID 12149844.

Beatrice M. Lacefield Bean BIRTH 9 Sep 1894 Iowa, DEATH 21 Jan 1970 Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Penokee Cemetery Penokee, Graham County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 122061690.

HAROLD

May 27, 1915 Colby, Kansas " Thursday after noon at 2:30 Mr. Harold Lacefield and Miss Alpha Murray were united in marriage by Judge Steel. These young people are from Brewster."

Harold Claud Lacefield registered for WWI in Brewster, Kansas, born November 3, 1894 in Adel, Iowa, farming, married iwth one child.

In 1920 Thomas County, Kansas, Unreadable Lacefield is 25, Alpha M. Lacefield 24 Wife, Virginia Lacefield 2 Daughter, and Murry H. Lacefield 0 Son

Alpha M. Lacefield BIRTH 29 May 1895 DEATH 20 May 1929 Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, BURIAL Brewster Cemetery Sherman County, Kansas, PLOT Sec 1st; blk 38; lot 148 ;space 1 MEMORIAL ID 28019591.

Virginia Lacefield BIRTH 9 May 1916 DEATH 20 May 1929 Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, BURIAL Brewster Cemetery Sherman County, Kansas, PLOT Sec 1st; blk 38; lot 148; space 3 MEMORIAL ID 28019648 .

John Lacefield BIRTH 6 Feb 1929 DEATH 20 May 1929 Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, BURIAL Brewster Cemetery Sherman County, Kansas, PLOT Sec 1st; blk 38; lot 148 ;space 2 MEMORIAL ID 28019607.

In 1930 Pratt, Kansas, Harold is 35, widowed, a cafe cook.

In 1940 Howell County, Missouri, Harold Lacefield 46 Head Dortha Lacefield 44 Wife Murry Lacefield 21 Son Leslie Harman 21 Stepson. They were in Brewster, Kansas in 1935.


Harold registered for WWII in Cochise County, Arizona, living at 610 Mange in Warren, forking for the P.H. Corp of Bisbee. His reference ws Mrs. Ed. Gearing of 610 Campbell in Warren.

Harold Murray Lacefield, born January 21, 1919 in Bresster, Kansas, was killed in an auto accident in Cochies County on March 7, 1941. Harold was in Infromant.

H. Murray Lacefield BIRTH 1919 DEATH 1941 Brewster Cemetery Sherman County, Kansas, PLOT Sec 1st; blk 38; lot 148; space 4 MEMORIAL ID 28019626 .

Alta Mary “Dorothy” Shuey Lacefield BIRTH 24 Apr 1896 DEATH 6 Jan 1946 BURIAL Oak Lawn Cemetery West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 62404299.
Harold Claud Lacefield Age: 62 Affidavit or License Date: 8 Jun 1957 License Place: Cochise, Arizona, Spouse: Eleanor M. Williams.

Harold's death certificate had spouse Eleanor Lacefield as the informant.

In Cochise County, Evergreen Cemetery is "LACEFIELD, Harold C., d. 11-01-1960, plot: P - 304 - 29"

MOTIE

Motie is also in Thomas County in 1920, Thomas A. Griffie 32, Matie M. Griffie 22 Wife, and Caroll A. Griffie 1 Daughter.

In 1930 Colorado Springs, Thomas W. Griffee is 42, Motie M. Griffee 32 Wife, Caroll A. Griffee 12 Daughter, Garth A. Griffee 5 Son, Willis J. Griffee 3 Son, and Harold M. Lacefield 11 Nephew.

September 12, 1968 Colorado Springs "Thomas Amon Griffee Services Set Friday
Funeral services for Thomas Amon Griffee, a retired employee of the Crissey-Fowler Lumber Co., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Law Mortuary. The Rev. Harold C. Knudsen will officiate and burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Griffee, 2406 Lark Drive, was born April 24, 1887 in Kansas and had lived here 45 years. He is survived by bis widow, Mrs. Motie Griffee; a son, Willis J. Griffee of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Carol Messerli, San Diego, Calif.; two brothers and a sister, James Griffee and Inez Griffee of Blue Rapids, Kan., and Myron Cummings of Baldwin City, Kan.; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren."

Motie M. Griffee BIRTH 15 Jun 1897 Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, DEATH 4 Oct 1984 Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 31080639 .


"On Monday May 11, 2015 Caroll A. Messerli passed away with family at her side. She is survived by her son Lee Douglas Messerli of San Diego, her daughter Claudia Baker of Bowie, grandson Tery Baker, of Jefferson, MD, his wife Christine and their three sons Matthew, Nicholas and Cody; granddaughter Cassandra Baker of Hagerstown, her husband Christophe and their daughter Josephine, and Caroll's brother Willis Griffee of Colorado Springs, her nieces, Roberta Griffee and Karen Morris, also of Colorado.
Caroll was born February 14, 1918 in the small rural town of Brewster, KS where she happily spent her early childhood years on her family's farms and in her father's General Store. Her family moved to Colorado Springs during her elementary school years. She studied piano and organ until she graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1936. She was a church organist at age thirteen and accompanist for numerous school and community groups. She received a music scholarship from the Sherwood School of Music upon graduation from high school. In the summer of 1936 she married her fiancé Glen Messerli and soon afterward they moved to Denver and started their family.
Caroll was active in school and community activities in the Denver suburb of Englewood where they lived. She was a PTA President and was successful in starting the first cafeteria and hot lunch program in her children's school. She was a member of the Leota Club, a women's service organization. She remained active in her musical interests in church and community groups.
After living in Denver for approximately thirteen years her husband's employment took them to San Diego. Caroll worked for 30 years as a pharmacy tech and department manager for a major drug store chain in San Diego. During that time she was also an active member and advocate for the Retail and Drug Clerks Union of San Diego.
After retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling in their motor home. She was a founding member of Faith United Methodist Church in Mira Mesa, a San Diego suburb. The church started meeting in private homes, storefronts and schools before finally obtaining a permanent facility. She served on many committees and boards and was a choir member and organist. Her great joy was single-handedly oiling and polishing all of the wood rails and pieces of the altar in the permanent church-a true labor of love.
She was predeceased by her husband Glen in 1997. She moved in June of 2000 to the home of her daughter Claudia in Bowie where she lived until the time of her death. She was a fifteen year member of St. Matthew's United Church in Bowie where she was a choir member, a member of Martha Circle, served on the Admin Board and was involved in many other church activities. She was also a member of the Bowie Senior Chorale. She had a lifelong love for gardening, she was an extreme baseball fan, and above all she loved her family. She was known for her upbeat outlook and always had a ready smile or humorous comment for her wide circle of friends. She will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday June 12, 2015 at St. Matthew's United Church, 14900 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland. "

"Willis James Griffee, 94 years of age, of Denver Colorado passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020. Willis was born on April 23, 1926 in Brewster Kansas to Thomas A. and Motie M (Lacefield) Griffee. One of 3 children, he and his family moved to Colorado Springs shortly after his birth. He was a long time resident there and upon his retirement moved to Divide, CO and then to Florence, AZ. He graduated from Colorado Springs High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for 3 years and survived WWII.
On June 20,1948 he united in marriage to LaDonna Maye (Borg), who he met while working for Mountain Bell Telephone and Telegraph. Willis was deeply involved in his community including, El Paso Lodge #13, Rocky Mountain Consistory, Denver Consistory, Royal Order of Scotland (30 years) Al Kaly Shriners and Lion Club. He was a 32nd Degree Mason.
Willis was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife LaDonna, second wife Rosamond, granddaughter Madison Kay, sister Caroll Messerli, brother Garth Griffee and stepson Jim Pollard.
He is survived by daughters, Roberta Griffee (Kim), of Thornton CO, Karen Morris (Mark) of Castle Rock, CO, granddaughter Odessa Morris, great grandson Trevor, stepdaughters Betty Conrad, Carol Pollard, stepson Steve (Jan) Pollard and many other extended family members.
Honoring Willis's wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes will be interred at a location of his choice later by immediate family."

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