Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Bertha Helen Winnard, 7 South 51 West
In 1880 James Winnard is farming in Delaware County, Iowa, 43,
with Nellie 24, Martin 14, Wellington 12, and JenJames 10.
Nellie's sister Sarah Ellis 20 is living with them,
a school teacher.
Bertha Helen Winnard was born October 16, 1880 in Elk Township, Delaware County, Iowa.
In 1900 Delaware County, Iowa, Bertha is a school teacher,
born October
1880 in Iowa, with parents James Winnard, a capitalist,
63 and Nellie 44, both born in Michigan. James' father was born in Texas??, his mother in Isle of Scotia.
Zelma is 12, Laura 9, and Lawrence 5.
James is buried in Delaware County 1836-1902, with his first wife Rosalinda (Holden) Winnard 1841-1875.
He married Cornelia (Ellis) Winnard about 1877. Cornelia 1855-1935 is buried in Glendale, California # 57617770.
1904 Miltonvale, Kansas "Miss Bertha Winnard and brother, of Lawrence,
came up Wednesday morning to visit C. S. L. Wade and family."
" Miss Bertha Winnard and little brother of Lawrence, who have
been the guest of Miss Grace Wade the past few weeks, returned home."
In 1905 Linn County, Iowa, Mrs. N.E. Winnard, Bertha H., Clara Zelma, Laura M,. and Lawrence Ellis Winnard ae listed.
1908 Manchester, Iowa 
Nellie, 54, Laura 19, and Lawrence 15 are in Linn COunty in 1910, but Bertha is not in the family.
Bertha is in the 1915 census of Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa.
Bertha claimed a quarter in section 19, 7S 51W in 1911. That's about three miles from sister Zelma's claim in Lincoln County, Colorado.
1912 "As a result of meetings held by the Stephens brothers last summer, twenty-five united with the Church at Manchester, Iowa. Twelve have signified their wililngness to go to foreign fields. Miss Bertah Winnard, a member of this church, is matron of the Sheldon Jackson School in Sitka."
1915 Presbyterian missions:
The last column is the enrollment, next to the number of months worked.
1916 Heppner, Oregon "Miss Marcia Winnard went to
Pendleton Monday to visit for a week
at the home of Miss Lillian Ward.
"
"Miss Bertha Winnard of Sitka, Al
aska, who has been visiting at the
home of her uncle, Dr. N. E. Winnard, has gone East on a buying trip.
Miss Winnard is connected with the
mission schools at Sitka and visits the
States annually to purchase supplies
for the school there.
"
October 1916
"Sitka's Native Christians
By Bertha H. Winnard
THE past year has been one of marked
growth in our Sitka Church. Through
the preaching of the pastor, Rev. R. J.
Diven, new enthusiasm was awakened and
the people were urged to prove their worth
to the world. The society formerly known as
the New Covenant Legion had done an excellent work but had become disorganized.
As the people developed new life and interest
they wished to take up the work of the
Legion again, but after much careful thought
it was decided to cast aside the old and reorganize under a new charter. Mr. Diven
had told the men of the work of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip and, they
concluded to adopt this new title instead
of the one with which so many of them
were familiar.
The New Covenant Legion had included
women in its membership. Although the
women cannot join the Brotherhood, they
can attend the prayer meetings each Tuesday
and Friday evening from November until
March. This they do, always finding a welcome and enjoying a most uplifting service.
These meetings are led by various members
and one has only to learn of the rapidly increasing numbers to know the value of the
work being accomplished.
The Women's Missionary Society, which
holds meetings each month, is also especially
known for its spiritual work; and it fills a
need as a social center as well. In February
they gave an enjoyable entertainment, showing much careful preparation. One number
was a dramatization of the Legend of the
Raven and Daylight. As all of the characters
dressed in native costume it was a scene such
as few are now privileged to witness.
Having listened carefully to the pastor's
report of the work of the Nez Perces in
Idaho for other Indians, our people did some
serious thinking and then approached the
pastor with plans to do a similar work. Early
in December about fifteen of the members,
accompanied by Mr. Diven, went to Angoon, a needy village about seventy miles
distant. Here they held meetings daily for a
week and had a wonderful experience. As
one result about twenty of the Angoon
people confessed Christ and were added to
the membership of the church. As a memento
of the meetings and in appreciation of the
hospitality of the people of Angoon, the
Sitka Church purchased and sent to Angoon
a beautiful Bible, with the request that it
should be placed in the room where the
meetings were held and that the people
should gather there and hear it read whenever an interpreter could be found to read it
for them.
Our Sitka people are exerting an influence
which is telling for the work of the Master.
Throughout the summer we heard repeatedly of their good work in the cannery settlements. And thus are they passing on the
Light which you have had a part in sending
to them."
Messages
from
Departments
of
Sheldon Jackson
School,
Sitka, Alaska
"
D. Russell Jennings and Bertha H. Winnard married
in Manitou, Colorado on June 26, 1917.
Manchester, Iowa 
They're in Sitka, Alaska in 1920, Russell a teacher,
37 born in Illinois, Bertha 39 in Iowa, with Esther 5 and David 1 both born in New Mexico.
"The oddest election in Sitka was held in 1926, when two women ran
for the school board. Mrs. J.P. McNeil received 302 votes and her
opponent Mrs. Bertha Jennings got one."
They're in Los Angeles County in 1930, Russell 47 still teaching, Bertha W. 49, Esther 13, David 11, Donald R. 8 and Roy F. 4 both born in Alaska.
In 1940 Los Angeles County, Russell 57 still teaching,
Bertha 59, David L. 21 a janitor, Donald R. 18 and Roy F. 14.
In 1946 D. Russell and Bertha are living at 2551 Sale Place, in Huntington Park, Roy,, a student, living with them.
Bertha Jennings, born October 16, 1880, died in Los Angeles County December 4, 1965, mother's maiden name Ellis.
Esther Grace Jennings, born Nov 30, 1914 in Albuquerque to Dennis Jennings and "Grace Holliston" was named Young in 19170, dying January 31, 2004.
David Lawrence Jennings was born Nov 11, 1918
in Albuquerque, registering for WWII in Los Angeles, with his mother Bertha Helen Jenningsa as a reference.
David died May 29, 2009, last residence Vancouver, Washington.
Donald Russell Jennings, born July 8, 1921, died Dec 9, 1997 in Lane County, Oregon.
Roy Fay Jennings, born June 15, 1925, died Dec 2, 2008, last residence Ventura County, California.
" Roy F. Jennings, a 56-year resident and longtime high school teacher in
Santa Paula, died suddenly at home on December 2, 2008 at the age of 83.
He was born on June 15, 1925 in Sitka, Alaska, the youngest of four
children to D. Russell and Bertha H. Jennings, who were missionaries at
Sheldon Jackson School. The family moved to southern California in 1928,
and Roy subsequently attended public schools in the Huntington Park area.
He graduated from Huntington Park High School in 1943 and,
after being drafted that fall by the U.S. Army, proudly served as
volunteer truck driver with the Red Ball Express in France,
and later as a combat scout with the 379th Infantry Regiment,
95th Division during World War II in Europe.
His combat experiences (which were documented on an episode aired on the
History Channel three years ago) resulted in his earning the Silver Star,
two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge.
He was subsequently evacuated out of combat after acquiring a case of
trench foot, and sent to hospitals in France, England and
the United States before being discharged on disability on July 24, 1945.
Upon Roy's return home to Walnut Park, California in 1945,
he attended Los Angeles City College and Whittier College on the GI Bill
and subsequently received his BA degree from the latter institution in
1950. During that time, he participated in local Methodist Church and
YMCA activities, where he dated Helen Virginia Sowers, a girl from
Huntington Park whose house was on his paper route before the war.
Roy and Helen were married on August 19, 1950, and after Roy
went to California State University, Los Angeles, to earn his
secondary credential, they worked as teachers in the Los Angeles
school system for a year. In the summer of 1952, Roy was offered
a coaching and teaching position at Santa Paula Union High School.
Thus in the fall of 1952, Roy, Helen and their new baby moved to
Santa Paula.Roy subsequently taught U.S. History,
Driver's Education Instruction, and Social Studies to generations
of Santa Paulans from 1952 to 1986, as well as turning out
'El Solano,' the high school yearbook, and coaching Varsity
Basketball and JV Baseball for a number of years.
His classes were normally taught by him telling stories,
often based on personal experience rather than textbooks
or newsreels. He also brought actual historical objects
(such as Roman coins) to class for students to handle
and study.
He was always grateful in his retirement years to the
former students who would stop him on the street
or at the store and say 'You were the best teacher'
they ever had.
Roy was an accomplished painter, woodworker and
outdoorsman, as well as teacher. His paintings,
furniture and carvings adorned the Jennings home
for 53 years. His successful hunting and fishing
expeditions provided many wonderful meals.
His loving wife preceded him in death in 2006.
He is survived by three children, Sue Ellen Austin,
Anne Lorene Moore and Mark Russell Jennings,
as well as six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren."
BERTHA'S SIBLINGS AND HALF-SIBLINGS
In 1870 Delaware County, Iowa, James Winnard is
farming, 34, with Rosalinda 28. Martin 3, born in Michigan, Wellington 2,a nd Jaems nine months were born in Iowa.
Hiram E. 8 and Marden B. 6, both born in Michigan, are
with uncle Thomas Winnard on the next page.
January 19, 1928 Eugene Oregon "Dr. and Mrs. N. E. Winnard of Eugene, left Thursday to attend the funeral of his brother, H. E. Winnard, who died in Klamath Falls recently. Dr. Winnard, member of the Eugene hospital staff, is expected to return Saturday."
Hiram Ellis Winnard 1861-1928 is buried in Klamath Falls # 28607027.
"Son of Thomas G. Winnard and Mary Ellis Winnard.
Husband of Netta J. Winnard."
Rhoda Ann (Winnard) Leach 1864-1933 is buried in Eugene # 48713938.
"Mr and Mrs. H P Goodman desire your presence at the marriage of their daughter Lottie to Dr. N. E. Winnard, December 27th 1892 at M. E. Church, Whitewater, Wisconsin." "
N. E. Winnard 1864-1933 is buried in Eugene # 48713987, with Charlotte L. (Goodman( Winnard 1866-1931.
1915 Delphos, Kansas " L. E. Winnard, of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, came in Tuesday eve-, ning and remained until" Thursday morning, a guest at the hdnfe of his brother, M. B. Winnard. He was en route home from his visit in Colorado."
"Miss Emma Winnard returned Tuesday evening from her Colorado outing and reports a very enjoyable time during her absence."
1918 " Mrs. Ketchem and children of Mt. Vernon, Iowa are here fot an extended vist with Mrs K's parents, Mr. aud Mrs. M. B Winnard."
"Marden B. Winnard was born December 17, 1860 to James and Roselinda Winnard at Coldwater, Michigan, and departed this life on November 1, 1945 in Oklahoma City at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 14 days.
On December 22, 1880 he was united in marriage to Nettie Robison at Greely, Iowa. To them were born two daughters, Roselma, now Mrs. Ketchum, and Laura Emma, now Mrs. Johnson. Both daughters reside in Oklahoma City.
For many years Mr. Winnard was engaged in the mercantile business in Iowa. In 1910 he and his wife moved to Delphos where they resided until the death of Mrs. Winnard in 1940. Since that time Mr. Winnard has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ketchum, in Oklahoma City.
He accepted Christ during his young manhood and united with the Presbyterian Church in Manchester, Iowa. During his residence in Delphos he was an active member of the Presbyterian Church.
Besides his two daughters there are surviving a brother, Lawrence, and two sisters, Mrs. D.R. Jennings and Mrs. Thomas Scifers, all of Los Angeles, Calif., and four granddaughters, Mrs. W.H. Cleveland Jr. of Philadelphia, Penn., Mrs. Sydney T. Wright of Riverside, Calif., Mrs. D.E. Mills and Catherine Johnson of Oklahoma City.
Mr. Winnard will be remembered in the community in which he lived as a faithful church member, a loyal citizen and a good neighbor.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church with the pastor, Rev. Daniel H. Mergler, officiating. Burial was in the Delphos Cemetery."
Bertha's sister Clara Zelma
Scifers applied for a birth
certificate in 1950, living in Los Angeles County. She said her father James P. Winnard was born in Algonia, Michigan, her mother in Califrornia, Michigan.
Thomas H. Scifers proved up two quarters in township 7 South 53 West
- Lincoln County, about a dozen miles west of Bertha's claim.
Zelma Winnard proved up a quarter in section 13, 7S 52W, Lincoln County, in 1912
1917 Lincoln County "Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Ashton,
accompanied by Mrs. Ashton's brother, Tom Scifers, were over from
Arriba Thursday while she was having some dental work done.
Mr. Ashton says a good wet rain would be a welcome visitor in the
Arriba district."
Clara Zelma is in Los Angeles County in 1930, with Thomas H. Scifers 47. Helen is 18, Lucile J. 12, and her broter Lawrence E. Winnard 34 is running a laundry.
Clara is buried in Glendale, California 1888-1964 # 85513337, with Thomas Hampton Scifers 1882-1955.
Her daughter Lucile was born in Arriba, Colorado
Lucille died in 1972, buried in Twin Falls, Idaho
Laura Millicent Winnard, 24, and Ross Potter married in Mt. Vernon, Iowa on September 21, 1914.
She's buried in Glendale California 1890-1944 # 57617114, with
Ross J. Potter 1891-1926.
In 1920 Manitou, Colorado, Nellie E. Winnard is widowed, 64,
and Lawrence E. 25, a linotype operator, is with her.
Lawrence E. Winnard was a charter member of the Manitou American Legion post in 1924.
Lawrence E. Winnard, 36, and Bertha M. Measures, 33, married in Denver on
September 27, 1930.
Crystal Valley Cemetery, Manitou, has:
MEASURES, Thomas G.
Born: 1863 Died: 1941 Buried: 8 OCT 1941
Comments: LR: Manitou Springs, CO; age 78; widower; NR: Lawrence WINNARD; sexton
records list death 5 OCT 1941, middle name Geo.; shares marker with
Laura A. MEASURES; lot deeded to Bertha MEASURES
054 004 MEASURES, Wesley G.
Born: 1895 Died: 1929 Buried: 16 JAN 1929
Comments: POB: IA; LR: Manitou Springs, CO; age 33; married; lot deeded to Bertha
MEASURES; sexton records list death 14 JAN 1929; Masonic symbol
054 004 WINNARD, Bertha MEASURES
Born: 1898 Died: 1939 Buried: 12 AUG 1939
Comments: POB: Manitou Springs, CO; LR: Manitou Springs, CO; age 39; married; NR:
Lawrence WINNARD; sexton records list death 10 AUG 1939; American Legion
flag holder adjacent
Lawrence is buried in Shasta County, California 1894-1984, dying in Los Angeles # 107461986.
Margaret Sarah (Bradley) Winnard 1895-1980 is also buried there, # 107462113.
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