Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Loyal C. Brown , 8 South 42 West
 


LOYAL'S FAMILY

In 1880 Saline County, Nebraska, J.M. Brown is farming, 42, Mary E. Brown 39 Wife, Thomas Brown 12 Son, L.M. Brown 8 Daughter, and L.C. Brown 1 Son.

In 1900 Carlisle, Kit Carson County, on Center avenue, John M. Brown is 62, Mary E. Brown 59 Wife, and Loyal C. Brown born June 1878 in Nebraska, Son, just married to Minnie Brown 22 Daughter in Law.

Burlington, Colorado "The, died of Mary E. Brown (better known aa "Grandma" Brown) occurred last Wednesday evening, June 13, 1917. Although not unexpected, it came asa a shock to her friends. She had been in poor health for some time, but was thought to be very much better when all at once the call came for her to come up higher and dwell with her Master, whom she loved. The funeral was held at the M. E church Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. E. E. Gunckle.
Obituary:
Mary E. Welch was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, August 19, 1846: died at her son's home, Loyal Brown, southwest of Kanorado. June 13, 1917, being at the time of her, died, 76 years, 9 months and 14 daye old. She waa married to John M. Brown, April 3, 1861. To this union was bora six children, three of them still living: Thomas W. of Lincoln, Nebraska. Loyal C. of Kanorado, Kansas, and Mrs. Clara B. Dormant of Kanorado, Kansas. Several grandchildren are living and one great grandchild.
In 1886 they moved to Iowa and from there to Nebraska: lived there until the year 1896 when they moved to Colorado . where since has been her home until the time of her, died. For tbe tast two and one half years she has been in Pennsylvania visiting at her old home, returning her six weeks ago She leaves to mourn her loss besides her children: Mrs H. J. Barther of Litchfield, Nebraska, who was present at the funeral and three brothers in Pennsylvania and a host of friends.
Sister Brown wase converted in youth, joined the church and has been a consistent member of the same all these years. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church in Kanarado in the summer of 1896 and has actively dentified herself with the church and God's people. Sister Brown loved her church, stood closely by her doctrinine, and polity and a supporter of the same. She has endeared herself to the people where she lived by her care for the sick and a kindly word and sympathy shown in time of need. She had much to do with settling a new country, as this country was when she first came here, many will remember her in those days when it tried the nerve of the most heroic. Careful in advice, kind but firm in planning and tho those like her, much is owed in laying the foundation secure for the oncoming people on which to build.
Sister Browna lived beyond her allotted limo three score years and ten. God had a purpose in sparing h«r life to so ripe an age, and when the curtains are lifted and the record made clear, someone has seen the way clarer, the breakers ahead avoided, character firmer by those years of ripe old age.
It would seem she might have had premonition of the coming end and, seemed she had contemplated to live in her home here in the city with her daughter, but the traveler of, died came too soon and she has gone to a Home where no traveler has returned. She was a great sufferer furing the latter days of her illness, everiything was done by loving hands that could be done to alleviate pain and suffering, but waatchful eyes and tender care could not stay the pain, and relief only came when, died released all that was mortal.
Sister Brown was among the most dapendable in church work, when able for the task. She loved the Gospel fed upon its word, no task did she hesitate to perform if in her power to do so, in the church or caring for the sick, a word of comfort or helping to carry the loads of the grief stricken. What a heritage to the children, how such a life ought to inspire to high standards Of living and preparation to meet in a Home in Heaven, where parting never comes, and no more saying 'goodbye' or tears shed, a place is vacant here in the home, but a mansion inherited in the skies. We may want for th touch of a vanquished hand and for a voice that is stilled. Sister Brown is gone from us but not forgotten.
Funeral services ware conducted from the Methodist Episcopal in Kanorado, Kansas, Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., June 15, 1917, by E. E. Gunckel, pastor at the church. Her body laid away in the Kanorado cemetery, followed by a large concourse of people. The floral offering by friends were beautiful.


Ub 1920 Sherman County, Kansas, Clara B. "Dowart" is farming, widowed, 56, Mary E. Price 26 Daughter, also widowed.

August 1920 Burlington "Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dorwart and son David of Friend, Nebraska, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mr.s Carl Dorwart and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Brown of Kanorado."

MINNIE'S FAMILY

In 1880 Sumner County, Kansas, James L. Douglass is 37, Rebecka Douglass 30 Wife, John A. Douglass 9 Son, George F. Douglass 7 Son, Minnie Douglass 3 Daughter, and Frederick M. Douglass 1 Son.

James L. Douglass , born 15 May 1843 , died 25 Jan 1899 , buried Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, PLOT sect 4 plot 27 FindAGrave # 65492847.

Rebecca J. Hauger Douglass , born 24 Mar 1850 Jefferson County, Ohio, , died 30 Dec 1924 Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, , buried Kanorado Cemetery PLOT sect 4 plot 27 FindAGrave # 65492866.
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LOYAL AND MINNIE

L. C. Brown, Age 21, and Minnie Douglass married 5 Nov 1899 in Kit Carson County, Colorado.

In 1900 Carlisle, Kit Carson County, on Center avenue, John M. Brown is 62, Mary E. Brown 59 Wife, and Loyal C. Brown born June 1878 in Nebraska, Son, just married to Minnie Brown 22 Daughter in Law.


Loyal claimed a quarter in section 35, 8 South 42 West, Kit Carson County in 1910.

The 1910 census has Loyal C. Brown farming, 31, Minnie H. Brown 33 Wife, Lillie A. Brown 7 Daughter, Lyla E. Brown 4 Daughter, and Kenneth D. Brown 0 Son.

In 1911 he was superintendent of the horse races at the Kit Carson County Fair, with 16 races.

In August 1911 he was a judge of the Sherman County, Kansas Racing Association summer meeting.

November 1914 " Loyal Brown finished putting in one hundred and fifty bushels of fall wheat, this week."

In 1915 the Breezy Flats items "Loyal Brown completed a barn recentely"
"Loyal Brown is having a cement house erected. He has a garge completed."

"Some of the teachers at Happy Hollow School District 38 were Elva Smith Bartman: 1916 Miss Edna Swanson, who later manied Edgar King; 1921 Marie Klassen; 1922 Miss Sperry; 1924 Mr. and Miss Johnson, a brother and sister: 1925 Thema Opal Muirhead; 1925-26 Loyal Brown..."

Minnie H. Douglass Brown , born 18 Sep 1876 Noble County, Indiana, , died 23 Oct 1928 Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, , buried Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, PLOT sect 4 plot 11 FindAGrave # 65413662.




In 1930 Kit Carson County, Loyal is a teacher, widowed, lodging with the Fred and Etta Kiefer family.

In 1940 Lewis County, Washington, Clark Seward is 48, Lillie Seward 37 Wife, Billie Seward 9 Son, Donna Seward 8 Daughter, Velda Seward 6 Daughter, Shirley Seward 4 Daughter, Joyce Seward 2 Daughter, and Loyal C. Brown 61 Father-in-law.

Loyal Clarence Brown , born 14 Jul 1878 Friend, Saline County, Nebraska, , died 19 Feb 1942 Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington, , buried Toledo Cemetery Toledo, Lewis County, Washington, FindAGrave # 17211379.





LILAH

Lilah E. Brown, Age 19, married Ernest Dorothy on 30 Jun 1926 in Burlington, Colorado.

In 1950 Lewis County, Wasington, Ernest Dorothy 48 is a farm instructor in a school, Lilah Dorothy 42 Wife a retail clerk, Edwin Dorothy 22 Son, Dennis Dorothy 20 Son, and Richard Dorothy 17 Son .

Ernest E Dorothy , born 9 Jul 1902 , died 22 Sep 1957 , buried Toledo Cemetery Toledo, Lewis County, Washington, FindAGrave # 102948327 .

Lilah E. Dorothy Miller , born 21 Feb 1907 , died 29 Sep 1989 , buried Toledo Cemetery Toledo, Lewis County, Washington, FindAGrave # 200924591.
" Lilah E. Miller of Centralia, died Sept. 29, 1989, in a Chehalis nursing home at the age of 82.
She was born Feb. 21, 1907, at Kit Carson, and had made her home in Centralia since 1940. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and had also worked as a salesclerk for Montgomery Wards. She was a member of the Toledo Presbyterian Church, Toledo VFW Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors and St. Urban Grange.
Surviving her are three sons, Edwin Dorothy of Kirkland, Dennis Dorothy of Chehalis and Richard Dorothy of Winlock; a stepson, Eugene Miller of Longview; two stepdaughters, Eileen Hanken of Kent, and Delores Tremlin of Snohomish, 23 grandchildren; and 33 greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church of Centralia with Pastor Ed Toevs officiating. Interment will take place in the Toledo Cemetery."

LILLIE

Lillie A. Brown Age 22, and Clark S. Seward married on 3 Jul 1924 in Burlington, Kit Carson County.

In 1940 Lewis County, Washington, Clark Seward is 48, Lillie Seward 37 Wife, Billie Seward 9 Son, Donna Seward 8 Daughter, Velda Seward 6 Daughter, Shirley Seward 4 Daughter, Joyce Seward 2 Daughter, and Loyal C. Brown 61 Father-in-law.
The Sewards were in Garfield County Colorado in 1935.

Clark S. Seward , born 28 Mar 1892 Kit Carson County, Colorado, , died 27 May 1952 Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, , buried Toledo Cemetery Toledo, Lewis County, Washington, FindAGrave # 102948205 .

Lilly Hovey, spouse Lou Hovey , born 1902 , died 1982 , buried Toledo Cemetery Toledo, Lewis County, Washington, FindAGrave # 102948662.

Billie G. Seward , born 1930 , died 1959 , buried Toledo Cemetery Toledo, Lewis County, Washington, FindAGrave # 102948145.
"Seward Billie 28, of Anchorage, Alaska, died suddenly March 24 in Anchorage. Born May 23, 1930, in Burlington, he was graduated from Toledo High School and was a member of Toledo Masonic Lodge. He was a resident of Anchorage the last 11 months.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lillie Seward of Toledo, a son, Michael Clark Seward, and a stepson, Danny Lee Seward, both of Amarillo, Texas, and four sisters, Mrs. Shirley Rakoz, Castle Rock, Mrs. Donna Hanse, Longview, Mrs. Velda Hansen, Randle, and Mrs. Joyce Saari, Seattle.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Toledo Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Carlisle Schafer officiating. The casket will be closed. "

"Donna Jean (Seward) Hansen passed away peacefully in her sleep Oct. 12, 2011, at the age of 79. She was born Dec. 4, 1931, in Kanorado, Kan., to Clark and Lillie Seward, the second of five children. The family moved to Toledo in 1936 and she graduated from Toledo High School in 1949. She later married and had four children. Then she moved to Longview, where she worked at Johnny's Cafe on 12th Avenue. She purchased the cafe 12 years later, renaming it Donna's. She sold the cafe in 1972 and worked at the Longview Country Club and Restaurant. In 1987, she moved to Ceres, Calif., where she retired. She loved the warm weather, spending time with family, gardening, cooking, and sewing.
She is survived by four children, Tom Hansen of Modesto, Calif., Diane Heideman of Tumwater, Wash., Don Hansen of Vancouver, and Debra Souza of Riverbank, Calif., three sisters, Velda Diver, Shirley Rakoz, and Joyce Saari, two sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law, seven grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
Donna was preceded in, died by a brother, Bill Seward. At her request no service will be held."

KENNETH

December 1928 Kanorado "Mrs. C. R. Hall and family entertained at their home Christmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Douglass and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Nass and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Megenity and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Seward, Mrs. Clara Dorwart, Miss Vernice Johnson, Mr. L. C. Brown and Mr. Eustis Douglass."

In 1930 Natrona County, Wyoming, Hazel and Kenneth have no
In 1950 Calistoga, Napa County, California, Kenneth D Brown 40 Head Hazel M Brown 41 Wife Clarence L Brown 20 Son Loretta M Brown 14 Daughter Sally A Brown 7 Daughter.

Kenneth Brown , born 1909 , died 1960 , buried Santa Rosa Memorial Park Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, FindAGrave # 41885389.


Santa Rosa Memorial Park Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, FindAGrave # 41885399.

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