Kit Carson County, Colorado
Histories

William and Nellie (Keller) Rutterford , 8 South 42 West
 




NELLIE'S FAMILY

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.

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, Show MapGPS-Latitude: 39.0445830, Longitude: -108.5690505 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.
January 28, 1932 Fairmont, Nebraska


WILLIAM AND 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.

William H. Rutterford was naturalized in Burlington county court on May 20, 1905, native of England. Witnesses were James F. Keller and Michael Higgins, both of BUrlington.
William H. Rutterford claimed a quarter in section 8, 8 South 42 West, Kit Carson County in January 1895.

Heirs of James "Rutherfordd" claimed a quarter in section 30, 8S 42W in June 1907.




January 1910 Delta County, Colorado "48 acres on Redlands mesa, Clifford E. Dana to Wm. H. Rutterford. $4250."

In 1910 Delta County, William H. Rutherford is 47, Millie G. Rutherford 40 Wife, Mable J. Rutherford 17 Daughter, Robert B. Rutherford 15 Son, Lysle L. Rutherford 12 Son, Edna P. Rutherford 29 Daughter, Helen R. Rutherford 7 Daughter, Edith L. Rutherford 3 Daughter, and Charles L. Rutherford 0 Son .

September 1912 "W. H. Rutterford of Austin, departed for Colorado Springs Tuesday to look after property interests in that city."


October 1919 Delta, Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Keller are enjoying a visit from their two daughters, Mrs. William Rutterford, of Colorado Springs, and Mrs. Harry Barsby of Denver. Mrs. Rutterford is accompanied by her two children, Bdna and Robert. The family, with Charles L. Keller, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Keller, is enjoying the first family reunion in a number of years."
"A happy gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Keller Sunday marked one of the memorable days in the life of this delightful couple, when for the first time in over twenty years the family met together and partook of a delicious chicken dinner.
Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Keller, all of whom are living and with their own children enjoyed this dinner. They are: Mrs. Harry Barsby of Denver; Mrs. Nellie Rutterford and children, Edna and Robert; Mrs. Mabel Willey of Whitewater and Charles !L. Keller and son Raymond.
Dinner was served at noon and Mr. P. L. Ray, the local camera man, made a photograph of the party in the afternoon. Of oourse they all looked their pleasantest after such a good dinner."

O
ctober 1920 "Allen Mayes, son of J. P. Mayes, who is spending the winter here, in company with Lysle Rutterford, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Keller, spent a month working on Rogers mesa and visiting their relatives here, leaving today for their homes at Manitou."

In 1920 Manitou, William H. Rutterford 57 is a laborer, born in England, immigrating in 1871, Nellie Rutterford 49 Wife, Robert B. Rutterford 24 Son, Edna M. Rutterford 19 Daughter, Helen K. Rutterford 17 Daughter, Edith Rutterford 13 Daughter, Charles L. Rutterford 10 Son, and Lysle L Rutterford 22 Son.

William H. Rutterford , born 1863 , died 1942 , buried Crystal Valley Cemetery Manitou Springs, Colorado, FindAGrave # 20462802.

Nellie G. Rutterford , born 1870 , died 1949 , buried Crystal Valley Cemetery Manitou Springs, Colorado, FindAGrave # 20462799 .

MABLE

Mabel Rutterford Age 18, and Roy L. Willie married on 23 Jul 1910 in Delta, Colorado.

Mabel Willie , born 29 Oct 1892 , died 21 Nov 1991 , buried Crystal Valley Cemetery Manitou Springs, Colorado, FindAGrave # 93301837.

ROBERT

Robert R. Rutterford , born 29 Jan 1895 Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, , died 14 Feb 1988 Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, , buried Crystal Valley Cemetery Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 162195173.

EDNA

Adams, Robert H. born 11/17/1901, and Rutterford, Edna M., age 15, both of Fort Lyons, Bent County, Colorado, 9/14/1925 in Burlington, Colorado.

Charles L. Rutterford , born 10 Aug 1909 Colorado, , died 26 May 1988 Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, , buried Crystal Valley Cemetery Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 20463013.

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