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Patric and Bridget O'Brien, La Plata County
 




In 1880 District of Columbia, Patrick O'Brien is a miner, 47, Bridget 40, Mary Ann 13, Catherine 11, Johanna 6.

In 1885 La Plata County, Colorado, Patrick O'Brien is a miner, 62, with Bridget 50, Mary 18 a dress maker, Kate 16 a student,, and Josie 11 a student.

In 1911 Durango, Mrs. Bridget O'Brien is living alone at 2042 Third Avenue - East.

Patrict O'Bried, born 1833, and Bridget O'Brien born about 1840 in County Cork, Ireland

August 1915 "Mrs. B. O'Brien, the aged mother of Mrs. Will Hart and Mrs. Mike Hurley, who is suffering from strokes of paraiysis, went down this morning in the care of Mrs, Hurley to the home of another daughter, Mrs. Ed Hendricks, at Riverside, to remain for a time to see if it may benefit her health."

August 23, 1915 " While seated at the supper table of her daughter, Mrs, Ed. Hendricks at her home at Riverside last evening, Mrs. O'Brien died from a third stroke of paralysis . Some weeks ago, while residing with another daughter, Mrs. Will Hart, here, was in one day, twice stricken and was taken to the hospital, when last Thursday her daughter, Mrs. Mike Hurley accompanied her to the home of her sister, thinking possibly the change might benefit her, Mrs. O'Brien, besides the three daughters mentioned, leaves to mourn her, seven grand children and three great grand children, of whom she was very proud. She was 74 years old and resided in North Durango and Animas City for 34 years. The funeral will probably be held Monday. "

"The remains of the late Mrs. B. G'Brien, who died Friday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Hendricks, at Riverside, after appropriate services, were laid to rest this morning in Greenmount cemetery. The services were held under the direction of the Goodman Undertaking company. A solemn high mass was..."

Bridget is buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, block 20, row 9 1841-1915. Her daughter Catherine Hendricks is in the same blcok and row.

"Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hendricks, and their son Earl and his wife, came up from the home at Riverside last evening and today attended the funeral of Mrs. E. B. Hendricks' mothzr, Mrs. O'Brien."


"Estate of Bridget O'Brien, Deceased. Josephine Hart, Administratrix."
Mary Hurley filed suit later, claiming part of Bridget's estate.

JOSEPHINE

Josephine / Johanna O'Brien had married Charles Corwin McMillen on January 11, 1893 in Durango. Charles McMillen , born 20 JULY 1879 Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio, United States of America , died 1935 Silverton Colorado. Charles Corwin McMillen , born 28 Dec 1862 , died 30 Dec 1935 , buried Hillside Cemetery Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 127048600 ·

May 1914 "Mrs. Will Hart went down to Riverside this morning to visit her sister, Mrs. Ed Hendricks. "

July 1914 " Harry McMillan, who has been in charge of the Hart Toggery store while Bill was away at Denver, leaves for Silverton this evening to ‘resume his duties near Eureka."

July 1914 " Gladys Hendricks, who has been in the city upon a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Will Hart, departed this morning. She was accompanied by Bernice Barton, who will visit her for a time at Riverside."

November 1915 "Will Hart left for Kansas City this morning where he has a position as traveling salesman for the Barton Hat company. His territory will be assigned him after he confers with heads of the firm."

August 1917 "Mrs. M. J. Hurley and niece, Miss Hazel Hart, and Mr. Hurley's niece, Mrs. R. L. O'Conner and husband of Salida went to Riverside this morning to visit with the Ed Hendricks."

"Estate of Bridget O'Brien, Deceased. Josephine Hart, Administratrix."


In 1920 Denver, Will Hart is 50, Josie Hart 45 Wife, Hazel Mcmillan 26 Stepdaughter is an organist in a movie theater, and Harry W. Mcmillan 23 Stepson.

In 1930 Los Angeles, Will Hart 60 is a department store clerk, Josie A. Hart 55 Wife, and Hazel Hart 34 Daughter.

In 1940 Los Angeles, Josie A. Hart 64 is widowed, born in the District of Columbia, Frank A. Barnes 64 Lodger, and Hazel Evans 44 Daughter, married but no spouse.

Josie A. Hart , born 27 Sep 1875 , died 17 Feb 1961 , buried Holy Cross Cemetery Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 238574225.

Hazel McMillen Evans , born 16 Oct 1894 Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado, , died 2 Mar 1966 Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, , buried Holy Cross Cemetery Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 247926802/


JENNIE

Jennie Hart Age 22 of Wyandotte, Kansas, married Morris Stein of Durango, Colorado March 31, 1889 in Jackson County, Missouri.

In 1900 Durango, Morris Stein is a merchant, 40, born in Ohio, married eleven years to Jennie Stein 33 Wife, Emil Stein 10 Son, Nathan Stein 8 Son, and Jessie Haun 19 Servant.

Morris Stein , born unknown , died 14 Jun 1944 Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, , buried Congregation Emanuel Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT 17-20-NN FindAGrave # 174690780.

Jennie H. Stein , born 18 Jun 1866 Missouri, , died 20 Apr 1955 Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, , buried Congregation Emanuel Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT 17-20-SN FindAGrave # 174690712.

Emil Stein , died Age 73 , died Date 26 Sep 1963 , died Place St Louis, Missouri, Father Morris Stein Mother Jennie Hart Spouse Hortense G. Stein.

Nate Stein , born 29 Jun 1891 , died 26 Jul 1988 , buried Greenmount Cemetery Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, PLOT Block 25 Lot 64 FindAGrave # 180055077.

Kate "Hineman" Age 28 Marriage Date 4 Feb 1896 Marriage Place Durango, La Plata, Colorado, Spouse Edward B. Hendricks.

January 1903 "E. B. Hendricks of Cedar Hill {s an Aztec visitor today. Some bright school 'marm' might do well to cor‘espond with Mr. Hendricks, as his listrict needs a teacher,"

June 1903 "Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hendricks were up from Cedar Hill yesterday. The hail damaged their melon vines, but they have replanted and will try again. There were about three fruit crops damaged by the hail, among them being Springers."

February 1905 "The best Jonathan apples marketed by the San Juan Fruit & Produce association this season were grown by Ed Hendricks of Cedar Hill, N. M."

In 1910 San Juan County, New Mexico, p Edward B. Hendricks is 63, Kattie G. Hendricks 40 Wife, Earl P. Hendricks 19 Son, Gredus Hendricks 13 Daughter, and Josephine Hendricks 9 Daughter .
"Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hendricks, and their son Earl and his wife, came up from the home at Riverside last evening and today attended the funeral of Mrs. E. B. Hendricks' mothzr, Mrs. O'Brien."


February 1915 Durango " Mrs. Ed Hendricks, of Riverside, vas among the homeward bound travlors this morning. She had been visting with her sisters, the Mesdames Hurley and Hart."


Edward B. Hendricks , born 1851 Canada , died 1938 La Plata County, Colorado, , buried Block 9, row 4, Greenmount Cemetery Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 138776585.


In 1940 San Juan County, New Mexico, Edward Bonds is 42, Josephine Bonds 19 Wife, Wesley E. Bonds 15 Son, Edgar A. Bonds 11 Son, Donald D. Bonds 9 Son, Gerald L. Bonds 4 Son, and Katherine "Hendrichs" 71 Mother-in-law .

Catherine Hendricks - 2/27/1868 - 3/10/1954 is buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, block 20, row 9 - the same as her mother Bridget O'Brien.

Earl's wife was in San Juan County in 1910, Alferd Johnson 63, Mary Johnson 50 Wife, and Lula Johnson 20 Daughter born in Colorado.

July 1913 Durango " Mrs. Earl Hendricks and babes of Riverside left for Colorado Springs this morning, where her father is very dangerously ili. Mr. Hendricks came up as far as Durango with them, but pressing ranch duties made it impossibie for him to accompany them further. "

Alfred Johnson , born 1848 , died Jul 1913 Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, , buried Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 31046951.


November 1913 " Mrs. Earl Hendricks of Riverside came up last evening to meet her mother, Mrs. M. Johnson, who arrived from Colorado Springs on the Eastern. The ladies left for their New Mexico home this morning. It will be remembered that Mr. and Mrs. Johnson went to the Springs a number of months ago, the trip being a health-seeking one on the part of Mr. Johnson. Instead of deriving benefit from the change, he grew rapidly worse and the end came in late summer."

August 1914 " Earl Hendricks arrived from Riverside last night on his way to Colorado Springs with the body of his mother-in-law, the late Mrs. Mary Johnson, who passed away at the Hendricks home, Tuesday at noon. Mrs. Johnson had been ailing for some time, but her condition was not thought to be critical. Mr. Johnson died in Colorado Springs about a year ago and was laid to rest there beside his daughter. Mrs. Hendricks is the only remaining member of the family."
Mary I. Allen Johnson , born Jul 1859 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, , died 1914 New Mexico, , buried Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT Block 37 FindAGrave # 76581516.

In 1920 San Juan County, New Mexico, Earl P. Hendricks is 29, Lulu A. Hendricks 28 Wife, Earl P. Hendricks 8 Son, Evelyn Hendricks 6 Daughter, Dorothy Hendricks 5 Daughter, and Leroy Hendricks 1 Son.

Earl Patrick Hendricks of Colorado, 40, married Alice T. Petty, 30, of Rhode Island in Los Angeles on July 6, 1931.

In 1930 Riverside County, California, Earl Hendricks 39 is a ranch foreman, now married to Alice Hendricks 28 Wife, Earl Hendricks 19 Son, Leroy Hendricks 12 Son, Barbara Hendricks 9 Daughter, and Carl Petty (Pettit) 9 Son.


In 1940 Monrovia, Earl "Hendrichs" is a custocian, 49, Evelyn Hendrichs 27 Daughter, Barbarbora Hendrichs 19 Daughter, Leroy Hendrichs 22 Son, Clarence Townsend 27 Son-in-law, Dorothy Townsend 25 Daughter, and Gerald Townsend 2 Grandson .

Earl P. Hendricks , born 1891 , died 1947 , buried Live Oak Memorial Park Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, FindAGrave # 94418314.
" Earl Hendricks, a native of Durango, Colo., and resident of Monrovia for 15 years, died this morning at his home, 324 Heliotrope Ave. Mr. Hendricks is survived by two sons, Earl, jr. and LeRoy of Newport Beach, three daughters, Evelyn Sullivan, Dorothy Townsend, both of Monrovia, Barbara Lanpe, Los Angeles, his mother, Mrs. Catherine Hendricks of Durango, two sisters, Mrs. McCarville of Monrovia, and Mrs. Edward Bonds of Riverside, and two grandchildren. Funeral services in charge of Temple Mortuary will be announced later."

Alice might have split with Earl before 1940, In 1940, Kensel J. Warner is 32, Luella Warner 63 Daughter, Clayton Warner 11 Son, Thelma Warner 9 Daughter, Laverne Warner 7 Son, Alice Hendricks 38 Housekeeper, and Carl E. Pettit 19 Lodger.

In 1950, Kensel J. Warner is 42, Alice T. Warner 48 Wife, and Laverne J. Warner 17 Son
December 16, 1955 Los Angeles "WARNER, Alice, 6825 Compton Dec. 10 at Presentation. Survivors: husband, Kensel J.; daughters, Lucille DeLuna, Margaret Smith, Thelma Burleson; sons, Clayton and La Verne Warner, Carl Pettit; sisters, Gertruda Wilbur, Margaret Nichols. IntermenL Holy Cross."


Earl P. Hendricks, 22 Marriage on 18 Jul 1933 Los Angeles, California, Spouse Lila N. Hood.

(Lila had been in San Juan County, New Mexico in 1920. Lila N. Hendricks, Age 32 Residence Place 1288 W. O'Farrell St, San Pedro Marriage Date Abt 1944 Spouse Cedric N. Thomas.)

Gladys Elien Hendricks Age 22, on 20 Jun 1920 in Durango, Colorado, married John Edward McCarville.

In 1940 Monrovia, California, John E. McCarville is 43, Gladys C. McCarville 42 Wife born in New Mexico, Robert E. McCarville 18 Son, Raymond V. McCarville 15 Son, and John B. McCarville 13 Son .

" Gladys McCarville of Monrovia died Nov. 17, 1984, in Duarte at age 84. She is survived by sons Raymond McCarville and John (Jack) McCarville, both of Monrovia, daughter Mary Ruth McCarville of San Clemente, sister Josephine Bonds of Riverside, New Mexico, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Rosary was held Monday evening with Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday both at Immaculate Conception Church, with interment in Resurrection Cemetery."


Josephine R. Bonds , born 10 Apr 1901 , died 5 Dec 1993 , buried Greenmount Cemetery Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 65695721 .

MARY

Michael J. Hurley and Mamie C. O'Brien married in La Plata County on December 1, 1887.

In 1900 Chama, New Mexico, M. "Harley" 36 is an engineer (Chama is a railroad center on the line to Durango), Mary Harley 33 Wife, Robert Harley 12 Son, and Harry Harley 10 Son.

November 1914 "Mary C. Hurley (Mollette & Clements) vs. Michael J. Hurley (Chas. A. Johnson). Divorce."

May 1915 Durango "Mrs. Mike Hurley spent the time between Red Apple trains at Riverside today, the guest of her sister, Mr. Ed Hendricks."

January 1910 "Members of the Hurley family left on the Eastern for their respective homes this morning, after being in attendance at Mrs. Hurley's funeral Mr. and Mrs. Tim Hurley and daughter, Lucile, went to Colorado Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Huriey left for Alamosa; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hurley and two sons, Harry and Rob, departed for Chama; and Jack Hurley returned to Ogden, Utah. But three of the family remained in town, Mr. Hurley and his two daughters, Mrs. M. E. Duxted, and Miss Anna Hurley. One member only, of the family, was absent from the funeral, Mrs. J. F. Ahern of Ogden, Utah. It was a sad disappointment that daughter and sisier was unable to be present, but cirenmstances prevented this one of the family circle from being with them. "

In 1910 Chama, Michael J. Hurley is 45, Mary C. Hurley 41 Wife, Robert E. Hurley 21 Son, a railroad engineer, and Harry Michael Hurley 19 Son.

August 1913 Durango "Mike Hurley, whe pulls the big Red Apple line train on the Farmington branch, resumed his duties this morning, after a few days lay off, attending to business interests at Chama, his old home."

November 13, 1916 Durango "John Hurley left this morning for Trinidad, for a visit to his old-time railroad friends, the Con Nolans, He may remain there."

NOvember 16 " Mike Hurley left for Walsenburg this morning, in response to a message that his father, John Hurley, was in a serious condition. He expects to bring the sick man to Durango."

November 1916 " Mike Hurley went to Walsenburg Monday in response to a message that his father, John Hurley, was very ill. When he reached his destination, he found, died had claimed the sick man 36 hours before his arrival. The late Mr. Hurley journeyed to Walsenburg a week ago today to visit the Nolans. Three days later he was stricken with paralysis. The deceased was a well known pioneer resident of the San Juan basin. Although he passed the three score and ten mark more than five years ago, he led an active life until the early part of 1915. The last year he had been gradually failing. His wife preceded him in, died several years ago.
The surviving members of the family are Jack, Mike, Tim and Ed Hurley and one daughter, Mrs. George Thompson. It is expected the remains will reach Durango tonight. Upon their arrival they will be taken to the Goodman Undertaking parlors. Funeral arrangements have been delayed awaiting the coming of relatives."

". Mrs. R. L., O'Connor, who was called here by the, died of her grandfather, the late John Hurley, departed this morning for her home in Colorado Springs."

"William Cole came down from Silverton this morning to attend the funeral of his old time friend, the late John Hurley."

In 1920 La Plata County, Michael J. Hurley 56, born in Massachusetts, a railroad engineer, and Mary C. Hurley 51 Wife born in the District of Columbia.

Michael John Hurley , born 20 Nov 1864 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, , died 23 May 1928 Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, , buried Rosario Cemetery Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, FindAGrave # 61202959.

Mary C. Hurley, born 4 Mar 1868 in the District of Columbia, died 26 Nov 1945 in Los Angeles County. Mother's Maiden Name Wrynn Father's Surname O'Brien.

"Mrs. Mary Hurley, wife of the late Michael Hurley, died in Los Angeles Monday. The body will be brought to Santa Fe for burial to the family plot in Rosario Cemetery. The body will arrive at 10:34 a.m. Thursday and will lie in state at Memorial Chapel until time of services which will be held Friday morning, the hour to be announced later. "
Mary C Hurley , born unknown , died unknown , buried Rosario Cemetery Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, FindAGrave # 61202737.


Robert E. Hurley , born 30 May 1888 Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, , died 15 Oct 1968 Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado, , buried Alamosa Municipal Cemetery Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado, PLOT Elks Block J, Lot 13 FindAGrave # 45029800.

May 1915 " A very pretty wedding was solemnized in Chama Monday morning at 9 o'clock, when Miss Viola Mayer, an interesting and popular young lady of that town, became the bride of Harry Hurley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hurley of Durango. The marriage ceremony occurred in the Catholic church and was celebrated with nuptial mass. Mr. Hurley is a D, & R. G. fireman, who has hosts of friends among the railroad boys, in fact in all walks of life. Those who share the acquaintance of the girl who became his bride are enthusiastic in her praise. Mr. and Mrs. Hurley will make Chama their home. In fact, their honeymoon was spent at that point, but their friends who planned to have a great deal of fun at their expense were not able to locate them. Among the Durango folk in attendance at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hurley, parents of the groom."

Harry M Hurley , born 18 Aug 1890 Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, , died 14 Dec 1919 Sublette, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, , buried Greenmount Cemetery Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 45029691.

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