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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Joseph K. and Lyda E. Rouze, Burlington



In 1860 Clermont County, Ohio, Garrud Riley is a carpenter, 51, Sarah Riley 47, Madison J. Riley 21. William M. Riley 19, Verginia O. Riley 17, Mary M. Riley, Albert Thompson Riley 13. Ann Eliza Riley 11, Charles B. Riley 9, and James E. Riley 6

Garrard Riley BIRTH 9 Nov 1808 DEATH 27 Jan 1878 BURIAL Hebron Cemetery Clay Township, Decatur County, Indiana, USA MEMORIAL ID 52838183.

Sarah Riley BIRTH 29 Dec 1812 DEATH 1 Apr 1897 BURIAL Hebron Cemetery Clay Township, Decatur County, Indiana, USA MEMORIAL ID 52839350.

JOSEPH AND LIDA

Joseph K. Rouze and Lida H. Riley married on 3 Dec 1868 in Decatur County, Indiana.

In 1880 Decatur County, Joseph K. Rouze 33, is farming, Lila Rouze 30 Wife, Elmer W. Rouze 10 Son, Charley F. Rouze 7 Son, and Dora M. Rouze 5 Daughter.

Dora May Rouze BIRTH 16 May 1875 Decatur County, Indiana, USA DEATH 31 Jan 1896 Rice County, Kansas, USA BURIAL Lyons Municipal Cemetery Lyons, Rice County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 88249466.

Lyons, Kansas, April 22, 1897 "Elmer W. Rouze was born at Adams, Indiana, February 11, 1871, and lived in that state with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Rouze, until 1887, when he removed with them to Kansas. He united with the M. E. church in 1885, and was a deeply interested worker and valued member of the Epworth League since its inception. In '88 and '89 he was in the newspaper work at Cimeron, Kansas, after which he taught school in Gray and McPherson counties, Kansas, and Pueblo, Colorado. For the last year or more he had charge of the Ridpath Lyceum Bureau at Kansas City, where he was engaged until ill health compelled his return home last October. Since that time he has been gradually failing until his death on Easter Sunday, April 18th, at 4 o'clock p. m. He was conscious to the last and never gave up until the morning of his death.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence, Tuesday, April 20, 1897 by Rev. Ilanna and Maxtou. Mr. Rouze was a young man of good business ability and exemplary Christian character, highly respected by all his associates and with a large circle of business acquaintances over the country by whom he was held in high esteem. His death falls the more severely on his parents, and brother and sister by reason of the death of his sister Dora, a little more than a year ago. The church and the league have lost a valued and honored member; the community an exemplary and promising citizen, and the good and the true an ardent defender and staunch supporter. His many friends tender to the bereaved family their sincere sympathy in this their time of severe affliction, for the loss of a loving son and brother, whose many virtues and noble christian character endeared him not only to the home circle, but to the community as well."
Elmer W. Rouze BIRTH 11 Feb 1870 Milford, Decatur County, Indiana, USA DEATH 18 Apr 1897 Rice County, Kansas, USA BURIAL Lyons Municipal Cemetery Lyons, Rice County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 88249513 .

In 1905 Beloit, Kansas, J. K. Rouze is 59, Lide Rouze 57, and Francis Rouze 24.

Joseph claimed a quarter in section 17, 10S 44W in 1908.

1910 Kit Carson County "J. K. Rouse is still confined to his room with a serious attack of asthma and hay fever."

August 1911 "Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Rouze of Kansas City, Missouri, are here spending a few days with their father, J. K. Rouze, who has been seriously ill with asthma."

1910 Burlington Record

October 1910 "Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Rouze left Friday evening for Knoxville, Iowa, to attend the funeral of a brother-in-law of Mr. Rouze. They will visit relatives in that part of the state before their return."

Joseph K. Rouse is a real estate agent in 1910 Kit Carson County, 63, born in Indiana, with Lyda E. 61 born in Ohio. SHe's had four kids, two living. One daughter, Frances E. 34 born in Indiana is living with them, along with her husband Roy V. Schfield, also a real estate agent.

October 1911 "Roy Scofield moved into the J. K. Rouze residence, in the south west part of town, this week."

J.K. and Lyde are in Kit Carson County in 1920, too.

1912 Burlington Record

February 1912 "At the Good Roads Convention held in Colorado Springs last week, was organized what will be known as the Lincoln Highway Association of Colorado. Leonard E. Curtis of Colorado Swings was elected president; and K. E. Lee Giles of Manitou Springs, Secretary-Treasurer.
The purpose of this association is to fnrther the interests of the middle route, or the Lincoln Highway. The name Lincoln was chosen on petition of the Ladies Clubs of the state. A proposition which was turned down by the conventionat Pueblo a few weeks ago, in favor of the name Santa Fe Trail or southern route. States east will be asked to also adopt the name Lincoln Higsnvay, for the middle route. The Lincoln Highway will extend across the state through the following counties: Kit Carson, Lincoln, Elbert, El Paso, Teller, Park, Lake, Pitkin, Eagle, Chaffee, Garfield and Mesa. Each county is entitled to a board of three directors, one of whom must be a county commissioner.
The board for Kit Carson county is composed as follows: J. K. Rouze, V. P., F. E. Gibson, of Flagler, and Joe Gray. A meeting of the board of directors of the association is in progress today at rooms of the Chamber of Commerce in Colorado Springs. Important business relating to the organization of the association, providing a plan to secure the necessary funds, and laying out plans for its work will be taken up. Mr. J. K. Rouze, the vice-president of the board of directors of this county, is in attendance to look after the interests of this end of the route."


Joseph Kelly Rouze BIRTH 24 Jan 1847 Milford, Decatur County, Indiana, USA DEATH 21 Jan 1925 Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 89645349.

Lyde Riley Rouze BIRTH 1849 DEATH 1931 BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 89645361.





CHARLES' WIFE MAUDE McCLURE

In 1880 Jackson County, Ohio, James Mc Clure is 52, Jane Mc Clure 49 Wife, Osca Mc Clure 24 Son, Joseph Mc Clure 22 Son, Thomas A. Mc Clure 14 Son, Josephine B. Mc Clure 12 Daughter, Cara A. Mc Clure 8 Daughter, and Maggie M. Mc Clure 6 Daughter.


Maude's brother William was in Rice County, Kansas, so she might have met Charles there...
Another brother " Albert Thomas McClure was born near Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1865, and died in Sterling, Kansas, Jan. 8th, 1906. From Jackson he came to Lyons, Kansas, in 1892. At a Campmeeting held at the latter place in Oct. 1894, he was converted and joined the M. E. Church and was active in church work, both in the League and young people's meeting. In the Bpring of 1896, he moved to Gardner, Kansas. In Jan. 1897, he was married to Lulu M. Dotson of this place. His married life was harmonious and happy. Three children blessed the union. The second child died in infancy. Two remain to the care of the bereaved wife and mother. In 1902, he came to Sterling, Kan., where he remained until his death. "

Maude's mother Jane Callaghan McClure BIRTH 5 Jan 1833 DEATH 19 Apr 1886 BURIAL Pleasant Grove Cemetery Liberty Township, Jackson County, Ohio, USA MEMORIAL ID 148294645.

Father James McClure BIRTH 16 May 1829 Ohio, USA DEATH 9 Dec 1890 Jackson County, Ohio, USA BURIAL Pleasant Grove Cemetery Liberty Township, Jackson County, Ohio, USA MEMORIAL ID 65656149.

In 1900 Lincoln, Nebraska, Charles Rouze, born July 1873 in Indiana, is a traveling salesman, married one year to Maud Rouze Wife, born July 1873 in Ohio.

Charles and Maude are in Kansas City in 1910, Detroit in 1920, and Kansas City in 1930 and 1940.



Kansas City, February 16, 1948 "Born in Indiana, he moved with his parents in the early 1890s to Lyons Kas where he lived until going to Sterling near the turn of century years old died lodny at the home He leaves his wife, Mrs. Maude of Holmes street following an illness."
Charles Fletcher Rouze BIRTH 13 Jul 1873 Adams County, Indiana, DEATH 15 Feb 1948 Macon County, Missouri, BURIAL Floral Hills Cemetery Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, PLOT Garden of Sermon on the Mount 24 MEMORIAL ID 145663325.
"Married Maude M. McClure retired Auto Executive , died of pneumonia. He was in a Sanatorium for 12 days before his death informant Mrs Francis Schofield of the home 616 W. Meyer Blvd, KC, MO."

Maude's death certificate said her parents were James McClure and Jane Callahan, born July 22, 1873 in Jackson County, Ohio.

Maude McClure Rouze BIRTH 22 Jun 1873 Jackson County, Ohio, USA DEATH 12 Aug 1959 Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, BURIAL Floral Hills Cemetery Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, PLOT Garden of Sermon on the Mount 24 MEMORIAL ID 145663006.

FRANCES

APril 27, 1909 Beloit, Kansas, "It is the announcement made by Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Rouze, of that place, of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Frances, to Mr. Roy Verne Scofleld, on Thursday, April 22. They are now at home at Burlington. The Rouze family resided here a few years ago, at which time he was a representative of the Reeves Threshing Machine Co. After leaving Beloit the family went to Kansas City and later to Colorado. Beloit friends will be pleased to congratulate Mr. ScoQcld upon ihis choice of a bride and will wish for himself and wife much happiness."

Frances E. Scoffield and Roy V. Scoffield divorced on 18 Jan 1923 in Kit Carson County.

In 1930 Boulder, Francis E. Scofield is 49, James N. Scofield 13 Son, Lyda E. Rouse 81 Mother, Pearl Armitage 50 Lodger, and Leah D. Sprinkel 42 Servant.

Frances E. Rouze Scofield BIRTH 23 Mar 1881 Adams, Gage County, Nebraska, USA DEATH 6 Feb 1956 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Green Mountain Cemetery Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, USA PLOT Blessings 75 MEMORIAL ID 11112630.

February 22, 1923 Goodland, Kansas " The Rev. Luther Moore performed tho marriage ceremony February 17 which united Miss Rhoda J. Yersin and Roy V. Scofield, both of Burlington, Colorado. The ceremony took place at the Christian church parsonage."

Roy V. Scofield BIRTH 1880 DEATH 1962 BURIAL Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA PLOT Block 12 MEMORIAL ID 132455203 .

August 1942 "Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Gladieux announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary Gladieux, who has returned here from Washington, D. C. Miss Gladieux will leave Tuesday for El Paso, Tex., where she will be married Saturday to Sergeant James Scofield, son of Mrs. Frances E. Scofield of Boulder. Miss Gladieux is a graduate of Cache la Poudre High school. Her fiance is a graduate of Boulder High school. Both attended business college at Chillicothe, Mo. He is stationed with the Army Medical corps at the Beaumont hospital in El Paso. The couple will live in El Paso."

Stella Agnes Rouse 3 November 1868 – 27 November 1937.
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