Kit Carson County, Colorado
Histories

Elizabeth and Henry Jennings, 8 South 42 West
 



Henry Jennings and Elizabeth Wright married in 1871.


In 1885 Calhoun County, Iowa, Henry Jennings is 41, born in England, farming, Elisebeth Jennings 29, born in Canada, William H. Jennings 10, James E, Jennings 8, both born in Nebraska Charles F, Jennings 4, and Selma B. Jennings 1, both born in Iowa.

Henry Jennings , born JUL 1836 Melbourne, Thornton, Yorkshire, England , died ABT 1894 Castle Rock, Colorado.

Elizabeth, widow of Henry, deceased, claimed a quarter in section 31, 8 South 42 West, Kit Carson County in 1895.

In 1900 Guide Rock, Nebraska, James Jennings is 34, Elizabeth Jennings 45 Mother, Robinson Jennings 60 Uncle, Charles Jennings 19 Brother, and Samuel Jennings 10 Brother born in Colorado.

ROBINSON

Robert Robinson Jennings , born May 1825 , died 1902 , buried Martin Cemetery Webster County, Nebraska, PLOT 10th Row West of Main Gate, To the North of Eliza Jennings FindAGrave # 167330540.
"Spouse: Eliza MILLER Jennings, 1825-1889;
Second Spouse: Melissa HARDING BEAN McCULLOUGH/McCULLEY JENNINGS 1832-1897 "


In 1920 Fort Morgan, Charles F. Jennings is a laborer at the sugar factory, 39 , Elizabeth Jennings 68 Mother, Sam C. Jennings 29 Brother, an engineer at the sugar factory, and Elsie Jennings 18 Sister-in-law.


Elizabeth Wright Jennings , born 22 Jul 1851 Canada , died 9 Oct 1922 Fort Morgan, Colorado, , buried Riverside Cemetery Fort Morgan, FindAGrave # 58868894
" Elizabeth Wright was born in Quebec Canada, July 7, 1851, and died at Fort Morgan, Colorado, October 9, 1922, aged 71 years. Was married to Henry Jennings at Fond-Du-Lac, Wisconsin, July 7, 1871. To this union were born seven children, five now living: Wm. of Denver, James of Guide Rock, Nebraska, Chas. and Sam Jennings, and Mrs. John Warren of this city (Guide Rock, Nebraska). There are seventeen grandchildren. She was a loving mother and friend, always ready to help those in need, and especially the sick. She was a lover of the blessed Bible, and never was too weary for prayer and Bible study. She loved to talk of how the Saviour ha d revealed to her His coming in the clouds of glory. One year ago last May, she united with the Seventh Day Adventist church, of which she was a faithful member till her, died. She has been a patient sufferer for about fifteen years. A host of loving friends mourn and extend their heaitfelt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives and especially to Charles, who took care of her."

CHARLES

In 1920 Fort Morgan, Charles F. Jennings is a laborer at the sugar factory, 39 , Elizabeth Jennings 68 Mother, Sam C. Jennings 29 Brother, an engineer at the sugar factory, and Elsie Jennings 18 Sister-in-law.

Charles Francis Jennings , born 14 Oct 1881 Sac County, Iowa, , died 8 Jul 1936 Denver, Colorado, , buried Riverside Cemetery Fort Morgan, Colorado, FindAGrave # 58868974.

SAMUEL

Samule registered for WWI in Morgan County, Colorado, born March 5, 1890 at BUrlington, an engineer at the Platte Valley Elevator and Milling Co., married.

Samuel Jennings Marriage Date 14 Sep 1919 Marriage Place Fort Morgan, Morgan, Colorado, Spouse Elsie C. Cartner.

Elsie was in Morgan County in 1910, Otis L. Castner 37, Nancy I. Castner 38 Wife, Elsie C. Castner 8 Daughter, John F. Castner 6 Son, Otis S. Castner 4 Son, and Charley C. Castner 2 Son.

Nancy S. Fell Castner , born 10 Jun 1871 Iowa, , died 1 Mar 1945 Morgan County, Colorado, , buried Hoyt Cemetery Hoyt, Morgan County, Colorado, PLOT Sect 9, Blk 1, Lot 7 FindAGrave # 34262845,

Otis L. Castner , born 19 Sep 1872 , died 9 Sep 1951 , buried Hoyt Cemetery Hoyt, Morgan County, Colorado, PLOT Sect 9, Blk 1, Lot 6 FindAGrave # 34262846.


In 1930 Fort Morgan, Samuel Jennings is 40, Elsie C. Jennings 28 Wife, born in Colorado, Chester O. Jennings 9 Son, Marvin E. Jennings 7 Son, and Stanley W. Jennings 1 Son.

In 1940 Pomona, Mesa County, Colorado,
Elsie C. Jennings 38 is married but no spouse, Chester O. Jennings 19 Son, Mervin E. Jennings 17 Son, Stanley W. Jennings 11 Son, and Robert Dean 10 Lodger,

Samuel was in Fort Morgan in the 1940 census, divorced, 50, and in Ridgecrest, California in 1950, both living alone.

Samuel registered for WWII in Denver, living at 1423 West Dakota St. His reference was Pearl O. Jennings of the same address.


November 1, 1948 Grand Junction, Colorado " Miss Esther M. Veatch, daughter of Mrs. Mary Veatch and the late Dalton J. Veatch of Delta, was married to Chester 0. Jennings, son of Mrs. Elsie Holman of Rifle and Samuel Jennings of Ridgecrest Sunday morning at the Congregational church, Rev. Roy Gaines officiating."

In 1950 Rifle, Colorado, John H. Halman is 38, Elsie C. Halman 48 Wife.

Samuel CHester Jennings, , born 5 Mar 1890 , died 24 Nov 1963 , buried Desert Memorial Park Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, PLOT Lot D-2 Section 30 Block 3 FindAGrave # 75528626.

Elsie C. Holman , born 1 Jul 1901 , died 4 Feb 1988 , buried Orchard Mesa Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Blk. A (Lower) Lot 19A Sp. 14_3 FindAGrave # 101571556.

Chester Otis Jennings , born 21 Jul 1920 Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, , died 21 Aug 1992 Grand Junction, Colorado, , buried Memorial Gardens Grand Junction, FindAGrave # 177903703.

In 1950 Jefferson County, Mervin E. Jennings is a carpentr, 27, Vera G. Jennings 30 Wife, Marlyn V. Jennings 6 Daughter, and Nancy L. Jennings 4 Daughter.

Vera Grace Eis Jennings , born 14 Sep 1919 Wyoming, , died 16 Oct 1995 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section 8, Site 1364 FindAGrave # 835731,
"She is survived by her husband, Mervin; two daughters, Nancy L. Moore, Denver, and Merelyn V. Clesson, McCook, Neb.; a son, Eugene, Golden; a sister, Effie Neimes, Lakewood; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. "

Mervin E. Jennings , born 27 Sep 1922 , died 5 Feb 2007 , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section 8, Site 1364 FindAGrave # 1926916,

Stanley W. Jennings and Verna M. Jennings divorced on 27 Feb 1978 in Garfield County, Colorado.

Stanley Wayne Jennings , born Date 8 Jan 1929 , born Place Fort Morgan, Colorado, died 28 Jul 1998.

JAMES

James Herbert Jennings , born 14 Mar 1875 Guide Rock, Webster County, Nebraska, , died 26 Mar 1944 Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, , buried Guide Rock Cemetery Guide Rock, Webster County, Nebraska, PLOT Section 5, Lot 76, Row 12 FindAGrave # 59901739
Guide Rock, Nebraska, March 30, 1944 " James Herbert Johnson was born at Guide Rock, Nebraska, March 14, 1875. At that time the family lived on the Howard Hunter farm, known then as the Ben Crow farm, five and one-half miles southwest of town. When he was about five years of age the family moved to Iowa Three or four years later they moved to Burlington Colorado At the age of 17 years James Jennings with the family returned to the Guide Rock community since which time Mr Jennings had made his home here On August 16 1911 he was married to Miss Matie Schultz of Guide Rock The farm one mile west and one mile south of town has always been their home Three children were born to them: Herbert of Dunning Mrs Gladys Mahon of Haigler and Alyce Mae of the home After k'tew'days illness Mr Jennings was taken to Mary banning hospital at Hastings where he was cared for about two weeks He passed away" at 10:30 Sunday morning March 26 1944 aged 69 years 12 days He is survived by his wife the three children four grandchildren two brothers Will and Sam Jennings of Denver Colorado and one sister Mrs Rhoda Warren of Fort Morgan Colorado He was preceded in, died by his parents an infant brother and a brother Charles He was a member of the IOOF and A lodges here at Guide Rock.

WILLIAM

William H. Jennings age 20, and Ida M. Brinkley, age 17, on 1 Oct 1892, marriage recorded in Kit Carson County, Colorado.

IDA AFTER WILLIAM

April 30, 1897 Goodland, Kansas

In 1900 Itasca, Sherman County, Kansas, James Sulivan is 25, born in Iowa, Ida Sulivan 24 Wife, also born in Iowa, and Floyd Sulivan 2 Son, born in Kansas.

Ida May Brinkley Martin , born 8 Feb 1875 Appanoose County, Iowa, , died 1943 Denver, Colorado, , buried Fairview Cemetery Burlington, Colorado, FindAGrave # 89608662.



September 19, 1957 Bremerton, Washington "Funeral services will be held in Denver, Colo., for Floyd Sullivan, 4007 Mountain View Drive, who died Tuesday in Goodland, Kans., while on a vacation trip with his wife. He was 59. Mr. Sullivan was a service dispatcher for Puget Sound Power and Light Co., and had resided in Bremerton since 1941. He began work that year as a service man for the company, later was advanced to operator, and ultimately to his last position. He was born April 15, 1898, in the city where he died.
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan had been married more than 30 years. She was with him at the time of his, died.
Surviving, besides his wife, Mrs. Hazel Sullivan, are two sisters residing in New Mexico and Wyoming, and five children, including a daughter, Mrs. Paul Plass of California, and a son, Gene Sullivan, also of California. Mr. Sullivan had been ill the past six years."

Florence Marie Sullivan Nickerson , born 11 Aug 1900 Kansas, , died 28 Nov 1970 Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming, , buried Harmony Cemetery Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming, PLOT Lot 130 Space C1 FindAGrave # 95621517

Frank Theodore Sullivan , born 29 Apr 1906 Colorado, , died 13 Oct 1948 Los Angeles County, California, , buried Los Angeles National Cemetery Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT 118, 18/E FindAGrave # 3756857.

Teddy William Koser , born 11 Jan 1912 Colorado, , died 16 Jan 1969 Houston, Harris County, Texas, , buried Memorial Oaks Cemetery Houston, Harris County, Texas, PLOT Section 7 FindAGrave # 73576304.
"Son of John W. Koser and Ida May Brinkley. The informant for his, died certificate was Billy Irvin Rouse, husband of Venice Holmes Rouse.
He was a welder in Houston and was survived by his wife, Daisy Marie Koser; son, Donald Ray Koser of Fontana, California.; stepdaughters, Mrs. Genny Rouse and Mrs. Dene Jackson, both of Houston; sisters, Mrs. Florence Nickerson of Laramie, Wyoming and Mrs. Frances Lough of Haywood, California. "

WILLIAM AFTER IDA

Possibly in June 1900 Castle Rock, Colorado "There is to be a very pretty wedding at Larkspur next week, the contracted parties being Mr. William H. Jennings and Miss Pearl Wilcox. Both are very popular young people. The Journal wishes them much happiness."

In 1900 Douglas County, Colorado, Lyman Wilcox is 45, Bonnie Wilcox 39 Wife, Pearle Wilcox 17 Daughter, Olive Wilcox 13 Daughter, Carrie Wilcox 11 Daughter, Levi E. Wilcox 7 Son, Lyman W. Wilcox 2 Son, and Wm. H. Jennings 28 Boarder, a railroad laborer, born in Nebraska.

In 1910 Jefferson County, Wm. H. Jennings is 37, Pearl W. Jennings 27 Wife, Wm. E. Jennings 8 Son, Everett C. Jennings 6 Son, Carrie ?. Jennings 4 Daughter, Levi E. Jennings 3 Son, and Boonie M. Jennings 1 Daughter.


Possibly he's the William H. Jennings who homesteaded a quarter in Jefferson County, Colorado, in sections 9 and 10, 6S 70W. i 1922.


In 1920 Jefferson COunty, William H. Jennings is 47, Pearl W. Jennings 37 Wife, William E. Jennings 18 Son, Everett C. Jennings 16 Son, Ruth C. Jennings 14 Daughter, Lee E. Jennings 12 Son, Boonie E. Jennings 11 Son, and Pauline E. Jennings 4 Daughter.

October 1920 "Everett Jennings feels very proud indeed. While horseback riding last week, he encountered a mountain goat, which he lassoed and managed to get home. He is a nice big fellow and will be placed in the city park zoo ."

January 1921 "The Jennings family are again on Turkey creek, living on the Murray place during the absence of the Murray family this winter."
" Burt Gilliam and Miss Jennings started out recently to make a call over Crow hill but found too much snow and only got to the top of the hill."

March 17, 1921 "Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gilliam, of South Turkey creek, gave a dance at their home Friday in honor of the marriage of their son Bert and Miss Ruth Jennings. There were about seventy guests who enjoyed the hospitality of the host and hostess, until the wee hours of the morning when they departed, wishing the bride and groom happiness and prosperity through life. The young couple were married in Denver a week ago and are making their home with Mr. and Mrs. William Jennings on Turkey creek for the present."

November 30, 1923 "The funeral of Ruth Gilliam, late of 1486 West Dakota, beloved wife of Julian B. Gilliam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Jennings, sister of William, Bverett, Lee, Boonie and Pauline Jennings, will be held from Valverde Community church Friday at 2 p. m. Interment Fairmount."

April 1925 Jefferson County "William Jennings went to Denver Saturday, where he spent the week end with his family."

William, 57, is widowed in 1930 Jefferson County, Colorado, living alone, no occupation, born in Colorado.

In 1930 Denver, Pearl "Jennies" 43 is married, Boonie E. Jennies 21 Daughter, Pauline E. Jennies 15 Daughter, June Jennies 1 Daughter, and Pearl Gillin 6 Niece.

May 1946

Pearle W. Jennings , born 12 Sep 1880 , died 28 May 1960 , buried Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 50 FindAGrave # 206373185.

Levi "Lee" Eugene Jennings , born 16 NOV 1906 Denver, Colorado, , died 30 MAY 1996 Englewood, Arapahoe, Colorado.

June Harriett Jennings , born Date 10 Nov 1928 , born Place Denver, Colorado , died Date Oct 1991 Father William H. Jennings Mother Pearle W. Wilcox
Feb 1951: Name listed as JUNE HARRIETT GAUTHIER.

In 1958 Denver, Richard A. and June H. Gauthier live at 1585 S. Quivas. He is a sheet metal worker for Walrath Heating.
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Richard A. Gauthier , born Date 3 Apr 1926 Last Residence Golden, Jefferson, Colorado, , died Date 9 Jan 2002.

Pauline Jennings Marriage Date 1 Jan 1931 Marriage Place Denver, Denver, Colorado, Spouse Arthur S. Penna

Arthur S. Penna , born 1910 , died 1940 , buried Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 35 FindAGrave # 67421687.

In 1950 Jefferson County, Lawrence N. Jensen is 36, Pauline E. Jensen 34 Wife, Jimie L. Penna 12 Son, Gary L. Jensen 3 Son, and Roger A. Jensen 1 Son.

Lawrence N. Jensen , born 4 Apr 1912 , died 15 Dec 1968 , buried Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 20 FindAGrave # 213932572.

Pauline E. Jensen , born 30 Dec 1914 , died 4 May 2006 , buried Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 20 FindAGrave # 213932610.

Jimmie L. Penna , born 6 Oct 1937 , died 16 Feb 2013 , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section 35, Site 226 FindAGrave # 106090146.

James B. Bennett registered for WWII in Denver, with Bonnie Elizabeth Bennett at 1423 W. Daiota.
He was born February 22, 1904 in Canon City, Colorado.

James Edward Bennett , born Date 29 Jan 1940 Baptism Date 25 Mar 1951 Baptism Place Denver, Colorado, Church Valverde Community Presbyterian Church Father James B. Bennett Mother Bonnie Bennett.
James E. Bennett , born 29 Jan 1945 , died 5 Jun 1965 , buried Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 50 FindAGrave # 206372432.

Bonnie E. Bennett , born 9 Aug 1908 , died 19 Nov 1956 , buried Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 50 FindAGrave # 206371918.

James B. Bennett , born 20 Feb 1904 , died 1 Apr 1970 , buried Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 50 FindAGrave # 206372709.

RHODA

John S. Warren Age 26, and Rhoda Jennings married on 24 Mar 1900 in Grant Township, Nebraska, recorded in Franklin County.

In 1910 Morgan County, Colorado, John F. Warren is farming, 35, Rhoda Warren 23 Wife, John Warren 9 Son, Walter Warren 7 Son, Fred Warren 6 Son, and Nellie Warren 4 Daughter.

June 1913 Morgan County "John Warren is in Denver at work for a short time."

In 1920 Scottsbluff County, Nebraska, p John "F." Warren 46 is farming, Rhoda Warren 36 Wife, John W. Warren 19 Son, Walter W. Warren 17 Son, Fred W. Warren 15 Son, Nellie M. Warren 13 Daughter, Martha E. Warren 7 Daughter, and Pearlie M. Warren 4 Daughter.

In 1930 Fort Collins, Colorado, James S. Warren is 57, Rhoda Warren 47 Wife, Pearl Warren 16 Daughter, and Hazel Warren 8 Daughter.

John Stafford Warren , born unknown , died unknown , buried Riverside Cemetery Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 71683075,

Rhoda and Hazel are in Fort Morgan in 1940 and 1950.

Rhoda S. Warren , born 1884 , died 1956 , buried Riverside Cemetery Fort Morgan, Colorado, FindAGrave # 74478095.

November 1954 Westminster, Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. Merle Atwood spent Thanksgiving Day with Mrs. Atwood’s mother, Mrs. Rhoda Warren! of Fort Morgan. Mrs. Atwood’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Warren and family of Harrison, Nebraska was also there."

December 1954 "Mr. and Mrs. Merle Atwood drove to Fort Morgan and ate Christmas dinner with Mrs. Atwood’s mother, Mrs. Rhoda Warren. They drove to Brush, Colo., and enjoyed Christmas supper in the home of Mr. Atwood's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Atwood."

Nellie Warren Marriage Date 8 Oct 1924 Marriage Place Fort Morgan, Spouse Carl H. Clary

In 1930 Morgan County, Carl H. Clary is 28, Nellie Clary 23 Wife, Dorothy Clary 3, and Daughter Grace Clary 2 Daughter.

Carl H. Clary , born 1902 , died 1934 , buried Riverside Cemetery Fort Morgan, Colorado, FindAGrave # 74246151.

In 1940, Glen James is 47, Nellie James 34 Wife, Junior James 12 Son, Wanda James 2 Daughter, Dorothy Clary 14 Stepdaughter, Grace Clary 12 Stepdaughter, and Shirley Clary 10 Stepdaughter.

Nellie Warren Clary James , born 1906 , died 26 Mar 1961 , buried Riverside Cemetery Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, PLOT Section K Block Lot 166 FindAGrave # 21266142.

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