Kit Carson County, Colorado
Photographs |
 |
Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Lemuel McGinnis, 7 South 49 West
Lemuel McGinnis claimed 80 acres in section 6, 2S 26W (Decatur, Kansas) in March of 1890.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Lemuel is single, 50, born in Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania parents.
Lemuel claimed a quarter in section 17, 7S 49W in 1913.
In 1920 Kit Carson County, Flagler precinct,
William E. Brewer is 33,
Lemuel Mcginnis 56 Hired Man.
POSSIBLY
January 1906 Durango, Colorado " Lem McGinnis
started on the eastern train this morning for Kansas,
expressing the hope that he would find things so
he could stay there. "
POSSIBLY
Lemuel Mcginnis, who on 31 May 1878
in Indiana, married Betty C. Bumpas or Bimpas.
Charles E. Mcginnes was born
18 Jan 1880 to
Lem Mcginnes and
Bettie Bumpis. On
27 Mar 1920 in Indiana he married
Ruth Gardner.
Possibly the Lemuel McGinnis, and wife Elizabeth McGinnis, who had a baby die at birth in Douglas County,
Illinois on August 6, 1881.
In 1900 Decatur County, Kansas, Lemuel McGinnis is single, born September 1856 in Pennsylvania, farming, living alone.
In 1900 Henry County, Indiana,
Jehu Bitner is 38, Elizebth Bitner
41 Wife, and
E. Chas. "Mcgenis" 20 Step Son.
Elizabeth C. 'Betty' Bumpas Bettner
BIRTH
1859
DEATH
4 Sep 1921
New Castle, Henry County, Indiana,
BURIAL
South Mound Cemetery
New Castle, Henry County, Indiana,
MEMORIAL ID
136884411.
"
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Bettner, age 61, died at her home, 305 N. 11th St., at 7:20 o'clock Sunday evening. The husband, Jehu Bettner, and one son by a former marriage survive.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home. "
Charles E. McGinnis
Birth Date: 18 Jan 1880
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 6 Mar 1968
Death Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana,
Father: Limuel McGinnis
Mother: Elizabeth McDonald
Spouse: Ruth McGinnis.
March 8, 1968 Muncie, Indiana "Funeral services
will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Couden Funeral
Home for Charles E. McGinnis, 88, R.R. 2, who died
Wednesday in Henry County Hospital. Burial will be in
Circle Grove Cemetery at Spiceland. A retired farmer,
McGinnis resided in Henry County most of his life and
had lived at his present address for the past 47
years. He was a native of Illinois and a member of
the Friends Church in Spiceland.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a son,
Hugh McGinnis.....
Ruth Eliza Gardner McGinnis
BIRTH
30 Dec 1888
Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana,
DEATH
19 Sep 1982
Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana,
BURIAL
Circle Grove Cemetery
Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana,
PLOT
Sec. 4
MEMORIAL ID
52007701.
Betty May McGinnis Hagerman
BIRTH
9 Mar 1924
Indiana,
DEATH
21 Jul 1996
Hamilton County, Ohio,
BURIAL
Circle Grove Cemetery
Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana,
PLOT
Sec. 4
MEMORIAL ID
58566360.
March 5, 2003 " Charlotte L. McGinnis, 78, died Monday after a long illness.
She was born in Muncie, graduated from Muncie Central High School,
and lived in Kennard for 35 years.
Survivors: her husband of 54 years, Hugh J. McGinnis;
a son, Roy McGinnis; three daughters, Darlene Darling, Catherine Roth and Carmelle Jordan;
13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service. Burial: South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition"
"Hugh J. McGinnis, age 94, of New Castle entered eternal life Sunday, August 30, 2015. He was born August 24, 1921 in Spiceland, Indiana the son of Charles and Ruth E. McGinnis.
He was a 1939 graduate of Spiceland High School. As a WWII Air Force veteran, he served as a crew chief with the P-47 group, which provided top cover for the D Day invasion; earning them the Presidential Unit Citation. He retired from Ingersoll Steel after 38 years of service. A resident of Kennard for 35 years, he then moved to New Castle. He was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award, from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, for his endless hours of free tax preparations as an AARP Tax-Aide. He was a Kennard Cub Scout Leader for many years. He provided various church roles over the years including Sunday School Superintendent for Kennard Friends Church and later as head usher at the New Castle Friends Church until his health no longer permitted. He was a proud member of the Spiceland Friends Church, where he grew up as a child. He enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles, flower gardening and calling BINGO at Raintree Square.
Survivors include a sister, Bernetha Baumgarner of Glendora, CA; three daughters, Darlene (Gerald) Darling of Knightstown, Catherine (Phillip) Roth of Battle Creek, MI and Carmelle (Max) Jordan of Kennard; daughter-in-law, Patty McGinnis of Savannah, GA; thirteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Mae Hagerman; son, Roy McGinnis and his beloved wife of 56 years, Charlotte McGinnis.
Services will be at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with David Brock, Eric Roth, Brian Roth and Justin Darling officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by a contingent from the United States Air Force. "
"-Roy E. McGinnis, age 65, died Monday, November 18, 2013.
Roy was born in Muncie, IN and has lived in Savannah for the last 25 years.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW #7331 in Richmond Hill and the American Legion Post #0184.
Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Hall McGinnis.
He is survived by his wife, Patti McGinnis; father, Hugh J. McGinnis; children, Brenda Cory, Jessica McGinnis, Brandon McGinnis, and Dylan McGinnis; sisters, Darlene Darling (Gerald), Catherine Roth (Phil), Carmelle Jordan (Max); brother, Kenny Purk (Barbara); and three grandchildren."
"With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Max Steve Jordan Jr. (Kennard, Indiana), born in New Castle, Indiana, who passed away on August 27, 2019 at the age of 61. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Max Steve and Kay Jordan Sr. (Hinsley). He is survived by : his wife Carmelle Jordan (McGinnis) of Kennard; his sons, Max S. Jordan III (Carah Slover) of New Castle, Aaron Jordan (Chelsea) and John Luke Jordan (Lea); his grandchildren, Dean, Grace and Ruth; his sisters, Becky and Brenda; and his sisters-in-law, Darlene Darling (Gerald) and Catherine Roth (Phil). He is also survived by 5 dogs and 2 cats."
Back to Family History Index
This page is maintained by Steve Stein.