Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Sarah G. Alexander , 8 South 42 West
 


Sarah claimed a quarter in section 15, 8 South 42 West, Kit Carson County in December 1890.

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SARAH'S FAMILY

In 1850 Brown County, Illinois, James Tole is 51, Love H. Tole 51, Sarah Tole 20 born in Kentucky, John Tole 18, Tarelton Tole 15, Caleb Tole 12, and Sarah F. Davis 4 .

James Tolle , born 1793 Fauquier County, Virginia, , died 1871 , buried Old City Cemetery Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, PLOT FindAGrave # 9061145.

Lovey H. Tolle Tolle , born 20 Jan 1800 Fauquier County, Virginia, , died 4 Aug 1874 , buried Old City Cemetery Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, PLOT FindAGrave # 9061146.
"d/o Reuben Hampton Sr. & Sarah (TARLETON) TOLLE. w/o James TOLLE 16 Mar 1816 in Mason Co., KY."

SARAH AND WESLEY

Sarah G. Tolle and Wesley E. Alexander married in 1852 in Brown County, Illinois.

In 1860 Grundy County, Missouri, Wesley Alaxander is 33, born in Indiana, Sarah Alaxander 31, and Harriet Alaxander 5

Sarah received a widow's pension in March 1863 for Wesley's service in I, 3rd Missouri State Militia Cavalry.

In 1880 Decatur County, Kansas, Albert E. Alexander is 23m Sarah G. Alexander 50 Mother, Wesley O. Alexander 18 Brother, Lucy J. Miller 30 Cousin, Mary M. Miller 6 Daughter, and Cora Miller 2 Daughter.


Sarah G. Alexander , born 8 Sep 1829 , died 28 Dec 1925 , buried Doyle Valley Cemetery Marion County, Kansas, PLOT Row 7, N 1/2 W FindAGrave # 171772768.

In 1900 Denver, Albert Alexander 43 is a dry goods salesman, Maud Alexander 34 Wife, Everett G. Alexander 17 Son, Edith M. Alexander 14 Daughter, Orra Alexander 12 Son, Grace Alexander 8 Daughter, and Glenn Alexander 7 Son.

Maud M. Lamb Alexander , born 7 Aug 1865 Iowa, , died 13 Feb 1931 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, , buried Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 184620480.
"Maud was the daughter of New York natives Silas A. Lamb and Mary West. She was the widow of Albert Everett Alexander and lived in Long Beach [19 years], Los Angeles County, California."

Her father, Silas Alanson Lamb , born 11 Jan 1834 Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, , died 25 Feb 1909 Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, , buried Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 25, Lot 113, Unit 7 FindAGrave # 48018216 .

Albert Everett Alexander , born 10 Jan 1857 Missouri, , died 1 Feb 1931 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, , buried Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 184580963.

In 1900 Blaine County, Oklahoma, Wesley O. Alexander 38, Missouri Katie M. Alexander, born July 1872 in Russia, Wife, James R. Alexander 4 Son, and Mary Fox 23 Sister in Law, both born in Kansas

ANOTHER POSSIBLE

There is a Sarah S. Alexander in 1880 Cripple Creek, Colorado, 47, with M.W. Alexander 57, a postmaster, both born in New York. Charlie 9 and Emma D. 6 were both born in Kansas.

December 1891 Howard (Fremont Countoy) items " Mrs. Moses Alexander has been very sick every since her return from California, but is getting some better. Dr. Taylor says it is malaria brought from the foggy districts of California."

Howard, Colorado, February 15, 1895 "The wedding bells are ringing to-day. The contracting parties are Bert Kelso, a merchant of Victor, Colo., and Miss Emma Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Alexander of this place. The ceremony was performed by presiding Elder Bader, of Pueblo. A large concourse of friends and relatives of the happy couple witnessed the ceremony and were afterward invited to a sumptuously spread table laden with all the delicacies of season of which all heartily partook. The best wishes of the community follow the bride and groom to their new home at Victor."

Moses W. Alexander, who had married Sarah Sanford Wright in 1848 Illinois, died in 1899.
Moses W Alexander , born 23 Jul 1825 New York, , died 28 Dec 1899 Howard, Fremont County, Colorado, , buried Howard Cemetery Howard, Colorado, PLOT Section C Block 2 Lot 32 FindAGrave # 39135082.
"M. W. Alexander was suddenly stricken with, died on last Thursday night, between 10 and 11 o'clock. Ho had been working around during the day and retired at night, feeling as well ns usual. Early in the night he called to his wile that his arm was paining, and after she rubbed it a few minutes he assured her that be would rest easy then, if she would take the light out so he could sleep. She had but left the room when she heard a peculiar sound and returned to his bedside, only to find him breathing bis last.
The funeral services were held at the school house on Sunday forenoon, Rev. Sandy delivering the funeral address.
Mr. Alexander was 70 years of age, and one of the first settlers with his family in Pleasant valley, and during that time had secured the friendship of all his neighbors.
He leaves a wife, two daughters and two sons, besides an adopted daughter, all of whom were present at the obsequies, except a daughter in California. The respect of the neighbors was shown by the unusual large attendance at the funeral. Mr. Alexander has been a semi-invalid for a number of years."

In 1900 Fremont County, widowed, born March 1834 in New York, farming. She's had 12 kids, five living. Charles February 1871 in Kansas and Mattie M. April 1886 in Colorado.

1900 Salida, Colorado newspaper

In July 1900 M.W. Alexander, by heirs, sold some land to the D & R. G. railroad, land in range 10 E.N.M.M,, consideratin $300.
So the family was familiar with real estate in different areas, AND with being in Cripple Creek, with Federal Land Office claims.

September 1900

August 1901 "Mrs. M. W. Alexander returned from an extended visit in Nebraska and Kansas. She returned in very poor health, but is improving."

Sarah Sandford Wright Alexander , born 12 Mar 1830 New York, , died 9 Dec 1901 Howard, Fremont County, Colorado, , buried Howard Cemetery, PLOT Section C Block 2 Lot 33 FindAGrave # 39135156.


January 1902 " Mrs. Amelia Wilson, daughter of the late Mrs. M. W. Alexander, accompanied by her little daughter, started on last Friday for her home at Long Beach, California."
ONE POSSIBLE, ALTHOUGH SHE IS PROBABLY TOO YOUNG

In 1880 Osage County, Missouri, William Alexander is farming, 50, born in Missouri, Eliza J. Alexander 47 Wife, Arnold A. Alexander 18 Son, Ann J. Alexander 16 Daughter, Julie F. Alexander 14 Daughter Sarrah G. Alexander 7 Daughter, born in Missouri, and Charles R. Alexander 39 Brother.

Sarah V. Hoenick , born 1873 , died 1960 , buried Valhalla Memorial Park North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, Show MapGPS-Latitude: 34.1891708, Longitude: -118.3550797 FindAGrave # 173496537.

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