Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Clara (Brown) Dorwart , Kanorado
 


CLARA'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, southwewt 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.


CLARA AND FRANK

Clara B. Brown, Age 17, and Frank L. Dorwart married 3 Mar 1880 in Atlanta, Saline County, Nebraska.

Frank was in Johnson County, Iowa in 1860, with Dan'l Dorwart 52, Rebecca Dorwart 43, Jason Dorwart 20, David Dorwart 18, Edwin 14, and Frank 4.

Daniel Dorwart , born 24 Jun 1809 Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, , died 13 Mar 1894 Friend, Saline County, Nebraska, , buried Burial Details Unknown. Specifically: Daniel Dorwart died at the home of his son, Dr. Jason Dorwart, in Friend, Saline, Nebraska. No written confirmation of his burial site have been discovered. FindAGrave # 10285921.

In 1880 Friend, Frank is farming, 23, Clara 17.

1894 Crete, Nebraska, "Frank Dorwart of Wilber was in Crete Tuesday. He was on his way to Friend and will atart from there to accompany his mother part way on a trip to South Dakota, where she goes to spend the summer with another son, Cooper, who has been studying in the university department of Columbia College, New York City, during the past year, came home fur the vacation last Thursday. Mr. Cooper received the degree of Master of Arts at the end of his year's work."

In 1900 Saline County, Nebraska, Clara B. "Doowart" is married, but no spouse, 37, Edward M. Doowart 17 Son, David T. Doowart 12 Son, and Mary E. Doowart 7 Daughter.

1906 Cedar Rapids, Iowa " Jason W. Dorwart and wife, and Frank Dorwart and wife of Friend, Neb., were the guests of their uncle, D. Dorwart."

In 1910 Omaha, Frank is 63, single, a laborer in a cigar making plant.

Frank died in Douglas County, Nebraska, in 1912.

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

In 1919-1920 Lee Megenity was teacher at Prairie View school, # 26 in Kit Carson COunty, address Kanorado, Kansas.

MARY

Mary Edna Price Age 25, and E. Lee Migenity married on 25 Nov 1920 in Colorado Springs, recorded in Fremont County, Colorado.


March 1921 Westcliffe "Mrs. Dorwart, of Kanorado, Kansas, was an arrival on Wednesday on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Megenity."

May 1921 Westcliffe, Colorado "Mr. E. L. Megenity's room of the Westcliffe school closes this week with a picnic on Thursday."

April 1923 Greeley "E. L. Megenty of Gill spent Saturday in Greeley. Mr. McGenty is teaching the seventh and eighth grades in the school in that town."

October 1929 "E. L. Megenity, Rural in Kit Carson County, Burlington, Colorado. "

In 1930 Shannon County, South Dakota, Lee Mcginety 33 is a teacher in the Indian Service, Mary Mcginety 35 Wife, Patratecia J. Mcginety 6 Daughter, Melva J. Mcginety 3 Daughter, and Clara B. Dorwart 67 Mother-in-law.

In 1940 Montezuma County, Colorado, E. L. Meginity is 44, Mary E. Meginity 45 Wife, Patricia Meginity 16 Daughter, Melva Meginity 13 Daughter, Donald Meginity 9 Son, and Clara Belle Dorwart 77 Mother-in-law.

Clara Bell Brown Dorwart , born Jan 1863 Pennsylvania, , died 1950 , buried Cortez Cemetery Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado, PLOT Block 2 Lot 43 QTR SW 3 FindAGrave # 80263928.

Mary Edna Dorwart Megenity , born May 1893 Nebraska, , died 1949 , buried Orchard Mesa Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Block A (Lower) Lot 8A Sp. 17_2 FindAGrave # 100600058.

Elijah Lee Megenity , born 7 Jun 1896 English, Crawford County, Indiana, , died 4 Oct 1960 Mesa County, Colorado, , buried Orchard Mesa Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Block A (Lower) Lot 5A Sp. 13_3 FindAGrave # 100601160.

In 1950 Grand Junction, Colorado, Grant Kellerby is 25, Patricia Kellerby 26 Wife, Wanda Kellerby 3 Daughter, Ronald Kellerby 1 Son, and Donald McGenity 19 Brother-in-law .

Grant Kellerby , born 4 Nov 1923 , died 13 Apr 1989 , buried IOOF Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Blk. F Lot 101 Sp. 3 FindAGrave # 99272853.

" Grant Frank Kellerby, 560 East-wood, died Thursday at his home after a lengthy illness. He was 65. Mr. Kellerby had been a Grand Junction resident for 46 years. He was a truck driver for 30 years, most recently driving for Arrow Gas Co. He was born Nov. 5, 1923, to John F. and Grace Lona Cook Kellerby in Granite, Okla. He spent his childhood in Texas and Colorado, and attended school in Mancos. He married Patricia J. Megenety on June 1, 1943, in Aztec, N.M. Mrs. Kellerby is retired from Dixon Paper Co. and is now a homemaker. Mr. Kellerby served in the 91st Infantry Battalion in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was a prisoner of war in Germany from July 25, 1944, to May 2, 1945.
Other survivors include two sons, Ronald G. and Phillip, both of Grand Junction; a daughter, Wanda Kay Heer of Norwood; a brother, Dale W. of Grand Junction; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Marvin E. and Holton 0., are deceased. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Orchard Mesa Cemetery, with the Rev Eddie Scroggins of Riverside Baptist Church officiating."

Pat Kellerby , born 10 Mar 1924 , died 3 Nov 1999 , buried IOOF Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Blk. F Lot 101 Sp. 3 FindAGrave # 99272772.

"Ronald Grant Kellerby, 71, passed away at his home in Grand Junction on November 24th, 2019. Ron was born on August 17th, 1948 in Grand Junction to Grant and Patricia (Megenity) Kellerby. Ron was one of three children as he has an older sister Kay Heer and a younger brother Phillip Kellerby. Ron graduated from Grand Junction High School and enlisted into the Army upon graduation. Ron married Carol Jean Gunter in 1972 and recently they celebrated their 47th year of marriage this past year. Ron was a very skilled Diesel Mechanic, which spanned his entire working career before he retired in 2014. Ron was a passionate Bronco fan through thick and thin but he loved watching and coaching his children and grandchildren play in their various sports and was a staple at sporting events at Grand Mesa Little League, Central High School, Colorado Mesa University, and taking in games at JUCO. Ron was a very loyal family man who role modeled sacrifice, service, and dedication to his country, family, and those in need. Ron was preceded in, died by his son Matthew Kellerby of Grand Junction and survived by his two sons Shaun Kellerby of Battlement Mesa and Joseph Kellerby of Grand Junction; 8 grandchildren- Katie Kellerby of Battlement Mesa, Grant Kellerby of Alma, Benton, Brayden, EllaGrace, Tyrus, LilaMae, and Jaxtin Kellerby of Grand Junction. A service will be announced at a later date."

DAVID

David Thomas Dorwart , born 28 Dec 1887 Friend, Saline County, Nebraska, , died 16 Dec 1906 Kit Carson County, Colorado, , buried Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, PLOT sect 4 plot 8 FindAGrave # 65492756 .

EDWARD

Edward M. Dorwart Age 21, born in Nebraska to Frank L. and Clara B. Dorwart, married Alice M. Fulton on 22 Jun 1904 in Hastings, Nebraska.
Alice was 22, born in Iowa to Jacob P. and Mary A. Fulton.

They were in Hastings in 1900, Jacob Fulton a carpenter, 49, Mary A. Fulton 51 Wife, Viola C. Fulton 28 Daughter, and Mary A. Fulton 18 Daughter.

Eva A. Fulton Vastine , born 2 Mar 1870 Iowa, , died 2 May 1904 Nebraska, , buried Parkview Cemetery Hastings, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 187570528.

In 1910 Hastings, John H. Vastine is 37, VI Eva Vastine 15 Daughter, and Viola C. Fulton 37 Sister-in-law.

Viola C. Vastine , born 1872 , died Jun 1946 , buried Parkview Cemetery Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, PLOT Block R, Lot 8 FindAGrave # 189204309.

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Edward M. Dorwart is farming, 27, Alice Dorwart 28 Wife, David N. Dorwart 2 Son, John H. Fulton 50 Father-in-law, Eliza Fulton 48 Mother-in-law, and David Teagarden 42 Hired Man.

In 1920 Friend, Nebraska, Edward Domart is running a gas store, 37, Mary A. Domart 38 Wife, David Domart 12 Son, Jacob Fulton 69, Father-in-law Mary Fulton 71, and Mother-in-law.


August 1920 Burlington "Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dorwart and son David of Friend, Nebraska, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dorwart and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Brown of Kanorado."
" Mary Amanda Jones was born April 2i, 1848 in Licking county, Ohio, and departed this life December 11, 1924 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorwart at 1214 Carlisle Ave., Spokane, Wash. She was a daughter of Bamuel and Mary Brooks Jones. She was united in marriage to Jacob Perry Fulton May 20, 1869, in Keokuk county, Iowa. To this union were born three children: Eva Amanda, who died several years ago, Mrs. Viola Vastine of Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. Alice Dorwart of Spokane. There are also two grand children, Mrs. Vi Eva Messer and David Dorwart, and one great-grand child, Paul Messer, all of Spokane. Besides the husband and children, she leaves to mourn her loss one sister, Mrs. Hicks of Wellman, Iowa.
Mrs. Fulton was a member of St. Paul's church of Spokane. She came to Spokane from Friend, Nebr., with her husband, daughter, and family about four years ago, where she has since made her home. She was a wonderful Christian woman. Converted when a young girl and living a life that was an example to those about her. She took her bed on Nov. 2, and was not permitted to be up again. All was done for her that loving hands could do, but she was ready and wanted to go home.
The funeral was held at Spokane December 18, and interment was made in Riverside Park cemetery. "

Mary A. Jones Fulton , born 2 Apr 1848 , died 11 Dec 1924 , buried Riverside Memorial Park Spokane, , Washington, FindAGrave # 128181158.

Jacob Perry Fulton , born 31 Dec 1850 Ohio, , died 2 Jan 1934 Spokane, Washington, , buried Riverside Memorial Park Spokane, FindAGrave # 120309006
In 1930 Spokane, Edward M. Dorwart is 47, Marry A. Dorwart 48 Wife, and Jacob P. Fulton 79 Father.

Mary Alice Dorwart, born December 3, 1881 in Keota, Iowa, died 17 Aug 1939 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. She had lived in Wenatchee for two years. She was to be removed to Spokane.

In 1930 Spokane, Ronald T. Messer 34 is an electrical contractor, born in Missouri, Vi Eva L. Messer 35 Wife, Paul R. Messer 7 Son, Howard L. Messer 3 Son, Russell L. Messer 0 Son, and Viola C. Vastine 58 Mother-in-law.

In 1940 Chelan County, Washington, John H. Vastine is 57, Viola C. Vastine 68 Wife, and Edward Dorwart 57 Brother-in-law, widowed, a bakery route salesman.

In 1920 Morgan County, Colorado, Benjnin F. Beld? is 65, Sarah S. Be*T 59 Wife, Tinna F. Be*T 19 Daughter, and Ronald T. Messer 24 Partner, married but no spouse, farming.

January 1922 Holyoke, Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schellenherg went to Snider. Colorado, Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Messer, leturning home Tuesday evening"

April 1922 Holyoke "Ronald Messer arrived from Omaha Thursday evening, where ha has been visiting friends. Mr. Messer is on his way to Washington. where he intends to make his home."

February 24, 1922 Snyder (Morgan County, Colorado)


Ronald's parents are in Morgan County in 1930, William H. Messer 54, Martha B. Messer 54 Wife, Wilda K. Messer 16 Daughter, Wilma H. Messer 14 Daughter, and Dorthy M. Mcdonald 2 Granddaughter.

Lila Vieva 'Vi Eva' Vastine Messer , born 4 Oct 1894 Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, , died 20 Feb 1972 Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, , buried Wenatchee City Cemetery Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, FindAGrave # 82267889.

Ronald was in Washington when his father died August 3, 1959 in Brush, Colorado.


Ronald Theodore Messer , born 8 Sep 1895 Gatewood, Ripley County, Missouri, , died 2 Jan 1970 Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, , buried Wenatchee City Cemetery Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, FindAGrave # 82267856.
"Mr. Messer was born in Missouri Sept. 8, 1895, and at the age of three years he moved to Nebraska. He married ViEva Vastine there Feb. 4, 1920, and they moved to Snyder, Colo."

Edward David Dorward Age 21, born in Nebraska, married Edna Katherine Peters on 10 Sep 1928 in Spokane, Washington.

Edna K. Peters Age 30, married Fred J. Vallee, age 32, on 28 Jun 1941 in Camden, North Carolina.

In 1972 when Mrs. Wolfback died, one daughter was Edna Valley of BIllings, Montana.

Edward M. Dorwart , born 1882 , died 1968 , buried Riverside Memorial Park Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, PLOT Aster Lawn FindAGrave # 257625818.

David Edward Dorwart , born 10 Sep 1907 Nebraska, , died 16 Apr 1969 Seattle, King County, Washington, , buried Union Cemetery Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County, Washington, FindAGrave # 120298568.

Georgia M. Dorwart , born 20 Nov 1898 , died 17 Mar 1966 Seattle, King County, Washington, , buried Union Cemetery Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County, Washington, FindAGrave # 120298562.

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