Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Charles E. and Mary (Brinkley) (Martin) Westcott , 8 South 42 West
 



Charles claimed a quarter in section 27, 8 South 42 West, Kit Carson County, in 1890.
He claimed another insection 34 in 1894.



MARY'S FAMILY

In 1860 Appanoose County, Iowa, J. W. Brinkley is 30, Sarah Brinkley 28, Mary Brinkley 9, William Brinkley 7, John Brinkley 5, and Elvia Brinkley 2 .

In 1880 Appanoose County, Iowa, Wallace Brinkley 27 is farming, born in Ohio, parents from Delaware, Jane Brinkley 24 Wife, and Ida M. Brinkley 4 Daughter.


Allen W. Martin married Mary Luvica Culver on March 12, 1890 in Burlington, Colorado.

One tree said Allen died 7 FEB 1899 in Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas.

In 1900 Carlisle, Kit Carson County, Mary L. Martin is widowed, 30, born in Iowa, Ward A. Martin 9 Son, Hazel I. Martin 8 Daughter, Mabel A. Martin 6 Daughter, Ryle C. Martin 4 Son, and Melroy M. Martin 2 Son.

Mary L. Martin proved up a quarter in section 1, 9S 43W in 1906.

Miss Hazel Martin Residence Place Burlington Marriage Date 27 Oct 1909 Spouse Dorefer Dorefer.
Goodland, Kansas " Herman Dorefer of this county and Hazel Martin of Burlington, Colorado, were married yesterday afternoon at the Catholic Church. Rev. Fitzgerald performed the marriage ceremony. Mr. Dorefer has been a resident of this county for over 20 years, and has been one of the substantial farmers of McVhnrtinn Township. Miss Martin is one Burlington's most accomplished young 1adies."

Hazel I. Doerfer Divorce Date 27 Jul 1915 Divorce Place Teller, Colorado, Spouse Harman B. Doerfer.


CHARLES AND MARY

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Charles E. Wescott is farming, 53, Mary L. Wescott 41 Wife, both born in Iowa, Mabel A. Martin 16 Step Daughter, Ryle C. Martin 14 Step Son, both born in Colorado, Melroy M. Martin 12 Step Son born in Kansas, Cameron E. Westcott 3 Son, John H. Westcott 0 Son, and Hazel Doerfer 18 Step Daughter, all three born in Colorado.




June 1916 Burlington

December 1916 "Ward Martin is home from Omaha and spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Charles Wescott. Ward is a student at an Omaha business college."



In 1920 El Paso County, Charles E. Westcott is 65, born in Minnesota, no occupation, Mary Westcott 50 Wife, Iowa, Cameron Westcott 12 Son, and Herschell Westcott 9 Son, both born in Colorado.

In 1923 Colorado Springs, Chas. E., a laborer, and Mary L. Westcott are living near Adams Crossing.


Charles Eugene Westcott , born 1854 Minnesota, , died Jul 1927 El Paso County, Colorado, , buried Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, Colorado, FindAGrave # 22332459.

Mary Luvisa Culver Westcott , born 12 Dec 1868 Iowa, , died 30 Dec 1945 El Paso County, Colorado, , buried Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, Colorado, FindAGrave # 22332035.

WARD

July 1914 Burlington " Ward Martin is home for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Westcott."

January 1917 Burlington "Ward Martin, who has been attending school in Omaha, Nebraska, is home to spend the holidays, and is now seriously ill with pneumonia."

February 1917 Burlington "Ward Martin has gone back to Omaha to continue his studies. He left Saturday night."



May 1919 Burlington

Ward Albert Martin , born 1890 , died 1949 , buried Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 22329618.

Mabel Anna Martin McCune , born 10 Mar 1894 Colorado, , died 6 Jan 1967 Colorado, , buried Alvarado Cemetery Empire, Clear Creek County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 19390565.

RYLE

Ryle C. Martin was born 31 Oct 1919 in San Diego County, California, Mother's Maiden Name Montez.

In 1920 National City, California, Ryle C. Martin is a life insurance agent, 26, Adeline Martin 27 Wife, born in Arizona Ryle Martin 0 Son, Melva D. Gray, and 7 Stepdaughter.

(September 1935 Escondido, California " News of the marriage of John Crise, popular former Escondido young man, to Miss Melva Dianna Gray of Los Angeles has been announced to friends. The nuptial rites were held Wednesday evening, Sept 11, at St. Mary's Episcopal church, Laguna Beach, the Rev. Hogarth officiating. The happy couple departed from Laguna Beach for a wedding trip. They will make their home in Coronado after October 1. Mr. Crise is the son of Dr. B. L. Crise of Escondido and Mrs. Rosa Crise of San Diego. He is a native son of Escondido. Upon graduation from Escondido high school, about six years ago, he went to San Diego. He now holds a position in the First National Bank of Coronado. The young man is highly esteemed in this community, having a host of friends here. The bride has resided in Los Angeles with her mother. Best wishes to the young couple go from Mr. Crise's many friends in Escondido."

Melba Diana Gray Crise , born 29 Mar 1912 San Diego County, California, , died 22 Apr 2004 San Diego County, California, , buried Oak Hill Memorial Park Escondido, San Diego County, California, PLOT Section 6,, Lot 178, Space 6B FindAGrave # 87220215.)

Ryle married Goldie in 1923.

She was in Johnson County, Nebraska in 1920, Fred Colton 47, Samantha Colton 31 Wife, Goldie Mackintosh 17 Stepdaughter, Nolan Mackintosh Or Colton 15 Son, Dale Colton 9 Son, and Mary Colton 6 Daughter.

In 1930 Box Butte County, Nebraska, p R. C. "Marton" is a car salesman, 34 Head Goldie Marton 27 Wife Culver Marton 10 Son Donald Marton 6 Son Warn Marton 2 Son.

In 1940 Denver, p Ryle Martin is 43, Goldie Martin 36 Wife, Ryli Martin 17 Son, Donald Martin 16 Son, Warren Martin 12 Son, and Mary Martin 8 Daughter.

In 1950 Denver, Ryle C. Martin is a guard for a "steam wke", 54, Goldie M. Martin 48 Wife, Maurice Stice P 19 Son In-Law, and Mary E. Stice 18 Daughter.

Ryle Culver Martin Sr. , born 15 Nov 1895 , died 31 Mar 1978 , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section O, Site 2076 FindAGrave # 36080514.

Goldie Madeline Martin , born 23 Nov 1902 , died 23 Nov 1987 , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section O, Site 2076 FindAGrave # 3358875.

Santa Rosa, California August 24, 1972 "Frlandt are lnvltad to attend memorl ... Ryle C. Martin Jr. attorney and president of the Napa County,, Colo. Monday for Ryle C. Martin, 52, who died yesterday ki a Santa Rosa hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of San Diego and resided at 966 Borden villa Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Mrs. E. C. (Connie) Martin, Santa Rosa; a son, Michael Martin, Denver, his daughters, Pattl and Cindy Ann Martin, also of Denver; a sister, Mary Stice, of Colorado; his brothers, Don Martin of Texas; tamer of ...... Warren Martin, Nebraska; and ....

Ryle Culver Martin Jr. , born 31 Oct 1919 , died 23 Aug 1972 , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT Section Q Site 7082 FindAGrave # 36200991.

MELROY

In 1880 Appanoose County, Iowa, Wallace Brinkley is 27, Jane Brinkley 24 Wife, and Ida M. Brinkley 4 Daughter.

In 1900 Sherman County, Kansas, James Sulivan is 25, Ida Sulivan 24 Wife, and Floyd Sulivan 2 Son.

In 1920 Kit Carson County, M. Ida Roser is widowed, 42, F. Theodore Roser 14 Son, and C. Teddy Roser 8 Son Melroy Martin 22 Hired Man.

Melroy M. Martin Age 29, married Ida M. Koser on 18 Mar 1926 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.

In 1930 Kit Carson County, Milroy M. Martin is farming, 34, Ida M. Martin 54 Wife, Theodore W. Kaser 18 Stepson, Ferrel E. Sullivan 10 Step Grandson, and Paul M. Sullivan 5 Step Grandson.

In 1940 Bethune precinct, Melroy M. Martin is farming, 42, Ida May Martin 64 Wife, Paul M. Sullivan 14 Grandson, and Jimmy Lee Koser 2 Grandson.

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

Melroy Malone Martin , born 1897 , died 1958 , buried Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, Colorado, FindAGrave # 22329032.

In 1920 Burlington, Arthur Nickerson is a tractor machinist, 26, Florence Nickerson 19 Wife, and Loretta Nickerson 1 Daughter.

In 1930 Burlington, Arthur W. Nickerson is the city electrician, 35, Florence M. Nickerson 29 Wife, Loretta M. Nickerson 11 Daughter, and Della M. Nickerson 8 Daughter.

Florence Marie Nickerson was born 11 Aug 1900 in Kansas to James Sullivan and Ida Mae Brinkley, dying 28 Nov 1970 in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming.

Her husband Arthur Ward Nickerson , born 9 Dec 1893 Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, , died 18 Jul 1962 San Francisco County, California, , buried Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, PLOT Section Y Site 3872 FindAGrave # 70556191.

"Permelia "Jane" Barnes, 72, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska.
She was born December 28, 1937, at Oxford, Nebraska to Mark and Loretta (Nickerson) Mitchell. Jane was a 1956 Oxford High School graduate. She then went on to serve her Country in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corp Wave from 1957 to 1959.
Jane was united in marriage to Jose "Joe" Maya on March 18, 1957, he died on April 3, 1965. The couple had four children; Steven Guy, Michael Eugene, Brenda Kay and Marlana Ann.
She then married Raymond Eugene Barnes on June 12, 1966, Ray and Jane was blessed with one daughter, Julie Rae. Ray adopted Jane's other children and was a wonderful father to all of them.
Jane went on to achieve her dream of becoming an LPN by graduating in 1973 from Central Community College in Kearney, Nebraska. She started working at Lexington Community Hospital in 1975 and moved to the new Tri-County Hospital in 1976, where worked as an LPN for the next 29 years, retiring in February of 2004.
Jane loved being a mother and nurse. Her kids were her life. She also enjoyed reading, cross-stitching, crocheting, knitting, camping, fishing, playing the piano and, once and awhile, playing slot machines. Jane was a member of the Lexington Christian Church.
Survivors include two sons: Steven Guy Maya of Wheatland, Wyoming; Michael Eugene Barnes of Milliken, Colorado; Three daughters: Brenda Kay (David) Wehnes of Harvard, Nebraska; Marlana Ann (Jerry) Saulsbury of Lexington, Nebraska: Julie Rae (Kevin) Hagan of Eddyville, Nebraska; One brother: Mark Wayne Mitchell of Upton, Wyoming; One special adopted brother: Gerald Mayo of Estes Park, Colorado; One Honorary Daughter: Lisa Juel of Oconto, Nebraska; Fifteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Jane was preceded in, died by her parents, both husbands, and her loving dog, Missy Mae.
FindAGrave # 46460931 .

CAMERON

Cameron E. Westcott Age 20, on 01 Jan 1928 in Colorado Springs, married Gertrude E. Crabb, Age 18.
Cameron Eugene Westcott , born 7 Mar 1907 , died 7 Mar 1976 , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section R, Site 1587 FindAGrave # 3377137.

Gertrude E. Crabb Westcott , born 22 Mar 1909 , died 10 Nov 1969 , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section R, Site 1587 FindAGrave # 21600181.

In 1971 Herschel Westcott was working as a bus driver for the Boulder Valley schools.

John Herschell Westcott , born 2 Mar 1910 , died 23 Nov 1998 , buried Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT P, 0, 117 FindAGrave # 1312111 .

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