Kit Carson County, Colorado
Histories

James and Sarah E. (Stuart) Keller, 8 South 42 West
 



Sarah's, died said she was born December 1847 in Greene County, Illinois.
Sarah Stuart Marriage Date 29 Nov 1866 Marriage Place Scott, Illinois, Spouse Name James F. Keller.
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In 1880 Fillmore County, Nebraska, J.F. Keller 38 Sarah Keller 32 Wife, born in Illinois of Kentucky parents, Nellie G. Keller 10 Daughter Myrthle Keller 12 Daughter Charles Keller 7 Son Mabel Keller 5/12 Daughter.

James F. Keller claimed a quarter in section 32, 8S 42W in 1890, and another in section 31 in 1899.

Myrtle E. (Keller) Barsby claimed a quarter in section 32, 8S 42W in 1903.

Delta Colorado 1916

November 4, 1921 "Another veteran of the Civil War has answered to taps and the life of James F. Keller, beloved husband, parent and friend, has sought shelter beneath the folds of the flag for which ho fought. Tuesday, November 1, at an early hour the summons came, after an illness of several weeks, part of which time he hovered between life and, died.
The deceased was born in Scott county, Illinois, on January 5, 1842. At the age of 20 he entered the service with Co. C., 91st Illinois Infantry, 2nd Division.
On Thanksgiving Day, 1866, he was united with Sarah Stuart, and the home was blessed with four children, all of whom are living and were present when the end came. They are: Mrs. H H. Barsby of Denver, Mrs. W. H. Rutterford of Manitou, Mrs. L. Willey of Grand Junction, and Charles L. Keller of Delta. These, with the dear little mother, are left to mourn the loss of husband and father.
In 1872 the Kellers moved to Nebraska, and in 1896 came on to Colorado. They have made their home in Delta for several years, where they have endeared themselves in the hearts of many.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, Rev. F. W. Pimlott speaking words of comfort to the family and friends. Interment In Garnet Mesa cpmetery followed. There were many beautiful floral offerings."

James Fletcher Keller , born Jan 1843 Scott County, Illinois, , died 1 Nov 1921 Delta County, Colorado, , buried Veterans Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Row A Sp. 2 FindAGrave # 225765523 .

Sarah Elizabeth Stewart Keller , born Dec 1847 Greene County, Illinois, , died 1932 Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, , buried Veterans Cemetery Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, PLOT Row A Sp. 1 FindAGrave # 225765661.


THANKS TO THE MESA COUNTY LIBRARY FOR THE OBITUARY.

January 28, 1932 Fairmont, Nebraska


MYRTLE

Fillmore Chronicle, Nebraska "We learn that cards are out announcing the approaching nuptials of Harry H. Barsby, son of Atty. Jno. Barsby of this city, and Miss Myrtle Keller, formerly of Exeter but now of Denver. The wedding is to occur in Denver next Sunday evening, and the numerous friends of both parties In this vicinity, extend congratulattona in advance."

Myrtle E. Keller married Harry H. Barsby on 19 Oct 1890 in Denver, Colorado.

In 1900 Sherman County, Kansas, Harry Barsby is a railroad brakeman, 30, born in Nebraska, Myrtle Barsby 32 Wife, John Barsby 8 Son, Stuart Barsby 5 Son, Frances Barsby 2 Daughter, and Mabel Keller 20 Sister-in-law.

In 1910 Denver, Harry H. Barsby 40 is a carpenter, Myrtle E. Barsby 42 Wife, John P. Barsby 18 Son, Stuart C. Barsby 14 Son, and Frances H. Barsby 12 Daughter.

November 1918 Delta "Mrs. H. H. Barsby and daughter, Miss Frances, came in Sunday from a trip to California and visited with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Keller, and brother, Charles L. Keller, leaving for their home in Denver on Wednesday."

August 1920 Delta, Colorado

January 1919 " Stuart Barsby, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Keller of North Delta writes as follows: Longres. France December 12, 1918 Dear Aunt. Just received a most wonderful and welcome letter from you, a follow doesn’t get one like it very often. The battalion I am in has been here in France about two months now and about the same time in England, so we are seeinl some of the land, besides having the pleasure of serving our country a bit. There are w’onderful sights to see every day, the places we have re«ad about in history. The city of Longres, which we are near now is the walled city and dates way back before Christ, of course everything that we have gone through the past few months is more- interesting than any mere church that is two or three thousand years old. We are having the time of our young lives. We eat well and are clothed well, of course the hardships come with it. The. mud is the worst we have to contend with. The soil here is most all clay, so when it rains, which is all the time, the water will not go into the ground, but forms r. mud that would take the heart out of the strongest of men. ’Tis lovely indeed going over the top in mud to I ones knees. You can imagine how a j tank sinks in, when a tank only i weighs about forty tons. We get all the smokes we dan handle, can buy them cheaper than in the States. One thing we can’t get is candy. I often walk to the nearest city which is five or six miles, just to get a piece of candy and then stand in line never less than an hour to get one bar of chocolate, but in the coming years we will look back • on these little hardships and have many a laugh. You ask me to tell you about the tanks, which would be a big job, but at the same time they are simple in their action. There are eleven men in each heavy tank, two six pounder guns and three machine guns, make up a fort that goes creeping over the ground like a big bull dog ready for any thing that might present itself and they most always wipe out the thing that they* come in contact with. Of all the things tlie German soldier is afraid of, the tank puts more fear into him than all the other machines of war put together. They are a great help to our infantry, it is our business to go ahead and wipe out the machine gun nests which cause so much damage to advancing troops. They will perform stunts, that are to our largest and most well known tractor men. impossible. They will creep up to a tree at least twelve inches thick and crush it down as if it were never there, will climb a hill almost straight up. You can picture to yourself the lovely time we have in them. : bumping over everything from one j foot jump to a ten foot jump all the time doing what is necessary to operate all the guns the engine and gears that do the turning from one side to the other. Besides all tha» we wear steel helmets and gas masks. Have you ever seen the temperature up to 130 degrees? If you have you know how hot it is in one. We get a training that no other branch of the We must be a mechanic, a driver, a six pound gunner, a machine gunner, a gears man and in fact everything to be done so when one man gets knocked out. anyone else can jump into his place. We must know r the way the infantry works in attack, must know how the aviators do their work, how the artillery regulate their barrage, not to go too far ahead and get shot up by our own barrage, must know how to read a compass, as we run by compass almost all the time with the aid of maps made from pictures taken by' the aviators of no mans land every day. The tank while in action is closed entirely to the outside world. 1 think we are very lucky to get into • this branch of the service as most everything we have learned will be useful in our everyday life. You say you would have been proud to have had Lee just a little older so he could have come over with us. No doubt it would have made him more broad, see life in all stages and bracches, but for you all, I am glad he is where he is. You don’t know now it is until you have gone through it nil. 1 have never gone thru any real action, but have been up close enough to see and hear a plenty. I believe this was the most disappointed hunch of men in the world, that we didn’t get here a few days before we did, to get a punch at the kaiser. I had some pictures taken a few days ago, so ain enclosing one to you with my kindest regards. You must meet the girl some day. I don’t know how long I will be in New York, but some day we shall make our home in the West, some place. Am glad to know you are all well. Much love to all. STUART BARSBY"

Harry Halbert Barsby , born Date 19 Oct 1869 , born Place Nebraska , died Date 23 Feb 1954 , died Place Los Angeles Mother's Maiden Name Cummins.
, buried Angelus Rosedale Cemetery Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 102296224.

Myrtle Edith Keller Barsby , born 23 Oct 1876 Illinois, , died 9 May 1955 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, , buried Angelus Rosedale Cemetery Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 81244560 .
"- Mrs. Myrtle Edith Barsby, 79, of 22½ E. 68th St., died Monday in a Long Beach hospital. She was a native of Illinois and lived here several years. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Frances H. Riordan; a son, John; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Wiley of Long Beach; and a brother, Charles Keller. Service will be at 11 a.m. today in Utter McKinley Compton Chapel with the Rev. Dr. John N. Ashby officiating."

NELLIE


In 1900 KIt Carson County, William "Ruteford" is farming, born October 1862 in England, Nellie G. Ruteford 30 Wife, Mabel J. Ruteford Daughter born October 1892 in Colorado, Robert B. Ruteford 5 Son, and Lyle E. Ruteford 2 Son.

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