Elbert County, Colorado
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John H. and Sarah (King) Lundy, Elbert County
 


The reason this page is on the Kit Carson County site: simply that there was a John Lundy homesteading in there, and we had to do research to distinguish between the two. Remember, Elbert County at that time included the area that is now Kit Carson County.

John H. Lundy proved up 160 acres in sections 32 and 33, 9S 63W, Elbert County in 1877.

John H. Lundy and Sarah King married on April 8, 1880 in Colorado Springs.

In 1880 Elbert County, Colorado, (which then extended to the Kansas border) John H. Lundy is a blacksmith, 34, born i nIreland, Sarah J. 31 in Indiana is a dressmaker. John W. Ford 30, and Charles Tyler 25 are laborers.

He might be the J. H. Lundy in the G.A.R. Wolcott Post # 64, Burlington, Colorado in 1887, J. H. Lundy, Private in A, 9th Rhode Island. The post was disbanded in 1890.



SARAH'S SISTER
January 22, 1885 "H. O. Shoesmith and Mamie King, both of Iowa, were married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. J. H. Lundy in Kiowa."

In 1885 Elbert County, Colorado Jno. H. "Sundy" is ranching, 39, born in Ireland, Sarah Sundy 38 Wife, in Indiana Edwin V. Sundy 3 Son, John H. Sundy 2 Son, Maria E. Sundy 1 Daughter all three born in Colorado, and Effie Benton 18 Servant born in Pennsylvania.

John "Sundy" claimed a quarter in section 8, 8 South 42 West, Kit Carson County in September 1900.




In 1900 Elbert County, John is farming, born December 1843 in Rhode Island??, Sarah April 1856 in Indiana, Edward K. June 1881, J. Harry July 1882, Ella M. Nov 1883, George W. Feb 1886, and Glen F. August 1890, all kids in Colorado.

September 1900




July 1904 " Mr. and Mrs. H. W. King, the former a brother of Mrs. J. H. Lundy, visited at the Lundy home several days and left Tuesday for their home at Seattle, Wash. They came direct from St. Louis, where they visited the exposition after having visited all of Mr. King's brothers and sisters residing in Iowa and Illinois."

April 1905

September 1905 "Mrs. Lueien Warren, her son Harvey Warren, and grandson, Percy Hanson, of Galesburg, Ills., are guests of Mrs. Warren's sister, Mrs. J. H. Lundy, east of Elbert, and will remain some time."

Sarah King Lundy , born 21 Apr 1847 Indiana, , died 23 Dec 1906 Colorado, , buried Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Colorado, PLOT F7 FindAGrave # 46660729.


"The, died of Mrs. Sarah Jane Lundy at her home six miles east of Elbert, on Sunday, Dec. 23, came as a shock to the people of this community. Mrs. Lundy passed away at 12 o'clock noon, having been bedfast for two weeks during her last illness. The immediate cause of her, died was pneumonia, which followed a serious attack of heart trouble and other ailments.
Sarah June King was born in Evansville, Indiana, April 21, 1847. She was married to John H. Lundy on April 8, 1880, in Colorado Springs. Shortly thereafter, they moved to a ranch six miles east of Elbert, where, she had resided continuously until , died claimed her. Mrs Lundy was a most estimable woman and enjoyed the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the county. In her home, where her life shown brightest, and by mnny intimate friends, she will be greatly missed. Her, died is greatly deplored, and her taking away is a distinct loss to the community.
She leaves a devoted husband of 26 years of loving fellowship, who is almost prostrated by this great bereavement, one daughter, Mrs. Ella Epler, and four sons, Edward, Harry, George and Glen, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their affliction. All the members of the family were with her during her last moments. A sister arrived Monday evening in time for the funeral.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 10 o’clock at the home and were conducted by Rev. J. W. Pressly of the Presbyterian church, who spoke very feelingly of the life of the deceased. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, the casket being almost entirely covered with flowers. At the conclusion of the services at the home, the remains, followed by a large number of sympathising friends and neighbors, were brought to Elbert and interred in Elbert cemetery. At the cemetery the local order of the Rebekahs, of which organization the deceased was an honored member, had charge of the services and the solemn and impressive burial service of the order was read, after which the earthly remains of the departed sister were consigned to the silent tomb."

"Mrs. H. O. Shoesmith of North Branch, Iowa, youngest sister of the late Mrs. J. H. Lundy, arrived just in time for the funeral of her sister. She had not seen Mrs. Lundy for 22 years, and this was surely a sad meeting. She will spend several days with the family."

January 1907 "Card of Thanks.
We desire to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to all friends and neighbors who so kindly rendered their help and sympathy in our late bereavement; also to the I. O. O. F. and Rebekahs for the beautiful flowers contributed.
Mr. J. H. Lundy and Family,
Mrs. H. A. Shoesmith."

April 1910 Elbert "John H. Lundy returned home from Glendora, California Tuesday evening ."

In 1910 Elbert County, John H. Lundy is 65, John H. Lundy Jr., 28 Son, Emma M. Lundy 26 Daughter, Mary Eads 13 Servant, George Lundy 23 Son, and Glenn F. Lundy 19 Son
January 1913 "Married: Ia Denver on Monday, January 20th, Mr. John H. Lundy and Mrs. Jenet Houlehan. Mr. Lundy is one of our pioneer ranchmen and well known throughout the County and State. Mrs. Houlehan has been keeping house for Mr. Lundy for the past year and is highly respected by all. We congratulate the newly married couple and wish them many happy years of married life."

David Houlahan and Janet McLellan had Honora May Houlahan on September 2, 1885 in Flos Township, Simcoe.

They were in Simcoe in 1891 and 1901.

David, age 42, a laborer, born in Elmvale, Ontario, died November 19, 1902 in Barrie, Simcoe.

1902

October 1914 " On the evening of September 20, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lundy entertained a number of their friends in honor of their daughter, Mrs. Ella Epler and children, who are visiting here from Idaho. Among those who enjoyed good time and dainty refreshments were: Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Neuman, Mr. and Mrs. R. Maul and children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burnside and son, Mr. and Mrs. John Dietrich, Mr. and Mrs. Biendorf, Mr. and Mrs. Fickel and children, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones, Miss Tisue, Miss Neilsen, Mrs. Thresa Luplow, Ralph Maul, Dick Mulligan, Mrs. Lena Kirkendahl and children who are visiting here from Denver, and Mr. Dave Corbett and daughters."

May 1915 " Mrs. Evans, a resident of California, arrived Monday evening for an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. J. H. Lundy."

November 1917 Elbert

In 1920 Long Beach, California, John H. Lundy is 74, Janet Lundy 53 Wife.

John H. Lundy Age 81 Spouse's Name Janet H. Lundy Event Type , died Event Date 12 Apr 1927 Event Place Los Angeles,
John H. Lundy , born 16 Dec 1845 Ireland , died 12 Apr 1927 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, , buried Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Colorado, PLOT F7 FindAGrave # 46660728.
"John served in Company A of the 9th Rhode Island Infantry during the Civil War and was a member of GAR Post 181, Department of California and Nevada, at Long Beach."

Janet H. Lundy Sex Female Age 74 Father's Name Rora McLennan Mother's Name Hannah McDonald Spouse's Name John H. Lundy, died 27 Aug 1937 Los Angeles,
, buried Calvary Cemetery East Los Angeles, California, PLOT Section L, lot 430, grave 4 FindAGrave # 61730634.

Janet's daughter Honora May Evans (Young) arrived in the U.S. on Septembr 5, 1910 at BUFfalo, New York, and a certificate was issued in LOs Angeles on March 23, 1931.

Honora May Hoolahan Young , born 22 Sep 1885 Canada , died 10 Jun 1952 Orange County, California, , buried Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, Show MapGPS-Latitude: 34.0085250, Longitude: -118.0537417 FindAGrave # 62955105.

EDWIN

October 1899 "Mr. Ed. Lundy has been employed to teach the school at Hill Top and will begin the term in a few days. "

November 1902 Elbert "Ed Lundy, who is employed by the Denver Stock Yards Co., was on the south-bound train Monday evening, going home to vote."

Edwin K. Lundy proved up forty acres in 14, 9S 63W, Elbert County, in 1908.

August 1915 Steamboat Springs "Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lundy and five children arrived here last week from Oregon, coming overland. They are visiting Mrs. Lundy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ritzschke of Elk river. They have been on the road since May 28. They will probably locate permanently in Routt county."

Edwin King Lundy registered for WWI in Toponas, Routt County, born June 9, 1881, farming.

March 1919 Steamboat Springs "E. K. Lundy came down from Toponas Monday night, and next day had a visit here with his brother, J. H. Lundy, who came up Tuesday morning from Hayden."

Mabel B. Corkett Marriage Date 21 May 1920 Marriage Place Sulphur Springs, Grand, Colorado, Spouse E. K. Lundy.
"Edward K. Lundy of Toponas and his step-daughter, Miss Mable Corkett of Steamboat Springs, went to Hot Sulphur Springs last week Monday, and were married. They returned on that afternoon's train to Toponas, where they will make their home, Mr. Lundy being employed on one of the J. L. Norvell ranches. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. May Lundy, until recently of Steamboat, the former wife of the groom, and who a few weeks ago went to Denver, where she also is reported to have recently been married. Until last week Miss Corkett had been a nurse at the Steamboat hospital."


Mabel was in Elbert County in 1910 Edward Corkette 50, May Corkette 28 Wife, Mabel Corkette 10 Daughter, Edith Corkette 8 Daughter, Cecelia Corkette 6 Daughter, Edward Corkette 2 Son, Viola Corkette 0 Daughter, and Charley Corkette 45 Brother .

Edward I. Corkett , born 1860 , died 1911 , buried Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Elbert County, Colorado, PLOT C15 FindAGrave # 46660406.

A daughter was born Tuesday (December 8, 1925) at the Steamboat hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lundy of Oak Creek."

May was in Oregon when her father died in January 1926.

In 1930 Merced County, California, Edwin K. Lundy is farming, 48, Mabel B. Lundy 30 Wife, Ivan E. Lundy 8 Son, and Wilda C. Lundy 4 Daughter.

In 1950, Edwin R. Lundy is 68, Mabel B. Lundy 49 Wife, Wilda C. Bacigalupi 24 Daughter, Robert J. Bacigalupi 27 Son-in-law, and Mary A. Bacigalupi Granddaughter.

Mabel B. Lundy , born May 1900 , died Dec 1966 , buried Merced Cemetery Merced, Merced County, California, FindAGrave # 217760408.

"Services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel for Edwin Lundy, 97, who died Saturday (July 9, 1978). Burial will be in Merced District Cemetery. He leaves a daughter, Ann Badgalupi of Fresno, a son, Ivan of Idaho, a brother Glen of Colorado, and three grandchildren."
Edwin King Lundy , born Jun 1881 , died Jul 1978 , buried Merced Cemetery Merced, Merced County, California, FindAGrave # 217759438 .

HARRY'S WIFE EMILY

In 1900 Plainfield, Illinois, Henry B. Harder 43, Henrietta M. Harder 44 Wife, Emma E. Harder 17 Daughter, William C. Harder 15 Son. and Elizabeth Harder 8 Daughter.

Henrietta Margaret Hanson Harder , born 7 Mar 1856 Germany , died 22 Apr 1926 Joliet, Will County, Illinois, , buried Plainfield Township Cemetery Plainfield, Will County, Illinois, FindAGrave # 113159681.

Henry B. Harder , born 31 Dec 1853 Germany , died 23 Jan 1929 Will County, Illinois, , buried Plainfield Township Cemetery Plainfield, Illinois, FindAGrave # 113159767.

May 30, 1951 Green Bay, Wisconsin " John H. Harder, 71, retired Bell Telephone company employee, died in the Marinette General hospital Tuesday afternoon., died was due to complications resulting from a fall on March 20, in which he broke his hip.
He was a resident of Crivitz for the last eight years. Born in Chicago Aug. 28, 1879, he went to Caton Farm, I11., as a child and was married to the former Daisy Snider at Joliet, I11., in 1902. From 1901 to 1943 he was employed by the telephone company, first as a lineman and then as a foreman, working in Joliet .....and daughters, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Wood, and Mrs. Robert (Kathleen) Quade, both of Gillett, and two brothers, John, of Plymouth, and William, of Wa...
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Fred J. Miller, West Chicago, I11., and Mrs. Bert Dodge, Denver."

Lena Harder Miller , born 1878 , died 1958 , buried Plainfield Township Cemetery Plainfield, Will County, Illinois, FindAGrave # 113078793.


April 1907 Elbert " Miss Emily Harder, the efficient book keeper of the Gates Mercantile company, has been off duty for several days owing to sickness. "

John Henry Lundy Marriage Date 18 Apr 1907 Marriage Place Golden, Jefferson, Colorado, Spouse Emily M. Harder.


John and Emma M. 26, born in Illinois, are with his parents in 1910 Elbert County.

March 1915 Elbert " Mrs. Emily Lundy of Plainfield, Ills., is visiting old friends in this vicinity. "

John M. Lundy, Jr., on 18 Jun 1915 in Denver, Colorado, divorced Emily M. Lundy.

EMILY AFTER HENRY

Emily M. Lundy, on 27 Jun 1925 in Denver, Colorado, married Bert D. Dodge.

In 1930 Arapahoe County, Bert D. Dodge is 49, Emily Marie Dodge 45 Wife, born in Illinois, Belle Dodge 71 Mother, and Veta Nilson 17 Niece.
Emily Marie Dodge , born 1 Feb 1883 , died 21 Nov 1970 , buried Evergreen Cemetery Deer Trail, Arapahoe County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 49341657.

HARRY AFTER EMILY

In 1930 Pueblo, Colorado J. Henry Lundy 47 is a bean buyer, living alone.

John Henry Lundy registered for WWII in Denver, living at 1106 17th Street, born July 6, 1882 in Elbert, COlorado. His reference was brother Glen F. Lundy of Olney Springs, Colorado.

Harry Lundy , born 6 Jul 1882 Elbert County, Colorado, , died 1943 , buried Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Elbert County, Colorado, PLOT F7 FindAGrave # 46660727.

April 25, 1907

ELLA

1905

In 1920 Gooding, Idaho, M. E. Epler is farming, 36, born in Colorado Ella Marie Epler 36 Wife, Edna Marie Epler 13 Daughter, Margaret Epler 11 Daughter, Pauline Epler 7 Daughter, and Howard Epler 1 Son.

Martin and Ella are in Elbert County in 1930 and 1940.
In 1950 Marvin Edwin Epler is in Cedaredge, Delta County, separated, with Aden Jones 52 Head, M. Pauline Jones 37 Wife, L. Joan Jones 10 Daughter, and Ruth Jones 6 Daughter.

Martin Edward Epler , born 15 Jun 1883 , died 20 Jul 1962 , buried Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Elbert County, Colorado, PLOT I20 FindAGrave # 46660491.

Ella Marie Lundy Epler , born 21 Nov 1883 , died 30 Nov 1964 , buried Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Elbert County, Colorado, PLOT F7 FindAGrave # 46660490.

Edna Marie Kent , born 23 Sep 1907 , died 9 Jan 1937 , buried Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Elbert County, Colorado, PLOT I21 FindAGrave # 46660661.

Aden Curtis Jones , born 28 Nov 1897 , died 5 Jun 1979 , buried Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, Show MapGPS-Latitude: 38.8407788, Longitude: -104.8714159 PLOT Block 3ADD1.
"Aden Jones, of Colorado Springs and formerly of Craig died early Tuesday, June 5. He was the father of Ruth Snare of Craig."

Mary Pauline Jones , born 5 Jun 1912 , died 25 Jan 2001 , buried Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT Block 3ADD1 - - 000309 FindAGrave # 33476086.

December 1956 Eastonville, Colorado " Miss Joan Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aden Jones, and Donald Kirkland of Westland, Nebraska, were married at Raton, New Mexico, last Saturday."

Howard E. Epler , born 8 Jun 1918 Gooding, Gooding County, Idaho, , died 26 Jan 2002 (aged 83) Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, , buried Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 60209912.

GEORGE

January 1919 "Mr. George Lundy, who is staying on his father's ranch, and Miss Beulah Koval were recently qulct.lv married. Congratulations."

In 1920 Elbert County, George W. Lundy is 33, Beulah E. Lundy 36 Wife, and Eunice A. Royal 13 Stepdaughter.

In 1940 Denver, George W. Lundy is a laborer, 54, Beaula Lundy 56 Wife, Eurice Barry 33 Daughter, Patrica Joyce Barry 12 Granddaughter, James Barry 11 Grandson, and Carol Ruth Barry 8 Granddaughter .

In 1950 Stanislaus County, California, George Lundy 64 is a poultry man, Bulah Lundy 66 Wife, Unas Barry 43 Daughter, James Barry 21 Grandson, and Carrol Barry 18 Granddaughter.

George Washington Lundy , born 22 Feb 1886 , died 8 Oct 1953 , buried Turlock Memorial Park Turlock, Stanislaus County, California, PLOT Lot 136 Block 24 FindAGrave # 55782851.

Beulah E. Bradley Lundy , born 14 Nov 1883 Greene County, Illinois, , died 9 Sep 1969 Mendocino, California, , buried Turlock Memorial Park Turlock, Stanislaus County, California, PLOT Lot 135 Block 24 FindAGrave # 55782850.

Carol Ruth Barry , born 23 Dec 1931 , died 20 Sep 1964 , buried Turlock Memorial Park Turlock, Stanislaus County, California, PLOT Lot 78 Block 24 FindAGrave # 55756921.

Modesto, California "Services will be conducted at 2 pm tomorrow at the Norton Mortuary for Eunice Royal Barry 68 who died Tuesday morning (August 20, 1974) in her home after an illness of several months. Burial will be in Turlock Memorial Park.
A native of Illinois, she had lived in Turlock since 1941. She was a legal secretary for 33 years, retiring in 1973 from the law firm of Robert Coffin, Jr. She was a member of the East Side Church of Christ.
She leaves one son, James Barry of Sacramento, one daughter, Joyce Combs of Nevada, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild."

GLENN

Elizabeth Beindorf Divorce Date 3 Jan 1918 Divorce Place Pueblo, Colorado, Spouse Herman Beindorf.

Elizabeth Brown Age 38, married Glen F. Lundy on 2 Jun 1919 in Ordway, Crowley County, Colorado.

In 1930 Pueblo County, Colorado, Glen F. "Lundey" is farming, 41 , Elizabeth M. Lundey 49 Wife born in Maine.

Charles William Brown, 78, formerly of Duchesne, died March 14th, 1935 of cerebral hemmorhage at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Lundy, at Fowler, Colo. Mr. Brown was born in Canada December 17, 1856 and came to Hilton, Maine with his parents while he was still a child.
He married Emma Jane Green in 1879 in Hilton and later moved to Frisco, Colorado, where he was prominent in the mining industry. While pursuing his career in the mining industry, he was stricken with rheumatism and sought to regain his health in the Uintah Basin. He moved to Vernal and shortly afterward to Duchesne and took up a homestead on Bluebench shortly after the opening of the Reservation to white settlers. His youngest son, Gene, died in an army training camp during the World War and a year later, his wife passed away. Both were interred in the Duchesne cemetery.
Mr. Brown left here about twelve years ago. Mr. Hatch of the Hatch Mortuary brought the body to Duchesne, where it lay in state for an hour at the Schonian Mortuary.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Lundy, Fowler, Mrs. Grace Halvorsen, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Cora Workman, Provo; a son, T. A. Brown, Bountiful; 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in Fowler, with a short service in the Duchesne cemetery where the body was interred March 18th."

In 1950 Riverside County, California, Glen F. Lundy is 60, Elizabeth Lundy 69 Wife.

Elizabet B. Lundy , born Date 16 Dec 1880 , born Place Maine , died Date 23 Oct 1966 , died Place Riverside.

Glen F. Lundy , born Date 17 Aug 1891 , died Date 23 Dec 1984 Enlistment Date 16 Jul 1918 Discharge Date 28 May 1919 .

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