Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
John and Edna (Rafferty) Bohl, Carl and Emma (Moritz) Bohl, 8 South 43 West
John cash-claimed a quarter in section 8, 8S 43W in 1890.
John timber-claimed a quarter in 13, 8S 51W in 1895.
John Fred Bohl, born 1876 in New York, dying November 10, 1954, is too young to have legally claimed aland in 1890.
John is in Chautauqua County, New York in 1880, age 3, with parents August 33 and Gerty 29. Minnie is 10, Charlie 6, John 3, and Nellie 2.
Nellie Bohl, 18, daughter of August Bohl and mother Foss,
married Henry Gielow on July 8, 1896 in Gosper County, Nebraska.
She's buried in Winona County, Minnesota 1879-1937 # 100238108.
CARL
Carl A. Bohl, 22, son of August and Gertie Bohl, married Emma Moritz on April 16, 1896 in Frontier County, Nebraska.
Carl and Emma are in Frontier County in 1900, Carl 26, Emma 24, Fred 3, and Eva 1.
C. A. Bohl and Emma Moritz had Charley F. Bohl on April 15, 1804 in Oconto, Wisconsin.
Carl is a merchant in 1910 Frontier County.
Carl A. Bohl proved up two quarters in section 4, 7S 46W in 1914.
They're farming in Kit Carson County in 1920.
Carl is 47, born in New York, parents born in Meckelburg,
Germany, Emma M. 44 born in Iowa, father in Prussia.
Fred A. 22, Eva A. 21, Clifford H. 19 were born in Nebraska,
Charles F. 15 in Wisconsin, and Irene C. 9 in Colorado.
They're on the same page as brother John.
In 1930 Fremont County, Colorado, Carl A. is 55, a laborer, married 22 years but no spouse. He's living with son Fred A. 33 and his wife Pearl L. 23, both born in Nebraska. Elsie J. 4, Harlan 2, and Helen I. newborn were born in Colorado.
Emma is in Lamar, Colorado in 1930, married but no spouse, a weaver,
and Irene 19 works as a newspaper editor.
In 1940 Cheyenne, Wyoming, Emma is 64, married but no spouse, and Irene is 30, city editor of a newspaper. They were in Lamar, Colorado in 1935.
1952 Santa Cruz, California "Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Bohl and daughters,
Carol and Marilyn, and C. A. Bohl, all of Canon City, Colo.,
arrived here Friday evening to spend a few days with Mrs. Emma Bohl and daughter,
Irene, of 225 Third avenue."
1973 Greeley, Colorado "Mrs. C. A Bohl sewed ...and crocheted the above articles at the turn of the centuT .. They were sent to "Ellee" by Mrs. Bohl's daughter, Eva Bohl ..Srmth (Mrs. E. Wayne Smith of Portland, Ore.) formerly of ., Greeley."
Mrs. C. A. (Emma) Bohl who, at age 97, is at present residing with a daughter
in San Diego, Calif., while recovering from a hip fracture. Another daughter,
Mrs. E. Wayne (Eva) Smith of Portland, Ore., a former Greeley resident,
was kind enough to relate her personal background as the daughter of a
pioneer woman at the turn of the century. Mrs. Smith sent us the household linens,
made by her mother, that have been used but taken care of all these many years
and are still beautiful.
"I can give a very brief family information which may help in describing
and placing the articles," Mrs. Smith wrote. "My parents, C. A. and Emma Bohl,
trekked in a covered wagon from western Nebraska to eastern Colorado when land was
opened for homesteads in 190?. Their farm was located in Kit Carson County adjacent
to large cattle ranches on the South Fork of the Republican River.
We experienced a kind of pioneer life around the well and windmill until fences
and buildings were built with the help of neighboring homesteaders.
"Because of the diligence of our mother and her interest in finer things,
our home seemed more complete and tastefully furnished than those of our neighbors.
Mother knew where to send for newspapers, books, cloth and thread.
Besides sewing most of our clothing, she took time to make fancy things for our home.
"When we older children were ready for high school, the family returned to Nebraska.
At the beginning of World War I, my oldest brother joined the Navy and the rest (four)
of us returned to our land in Colorado. "As we became adults, economic situations and
choice of occupations scattered us. However, we all claim Colorado as our home."
Emma Bohl is one of many of her kind, but we are proud to be introduced to her through
her needlework. Because of women like her, the patterns have been passed down
through generations and today our young women are showing an interest in
recreating articles from the past and utilizing the designs in up-to-date projects.
Women today have time, because of modern conveniences, to delve into
all kinds of handiwork, not because they have to but because they want
to. Needlework is bigger and better than ever before, and we have beautiful
materials, practically at our fingertips, to create many of the needlework arts.
This is a far cry from what Mrs. Bohl experienced in procuring her needs
for needlework from the turn of the century to today.."
Emma, born Dec 28, 1875 in Iowa, died April 23, 1978 in San Diego County.
Emma is buried in Canon City # 112664734.
EVA
Eva Bohl, 22, married E. Wayne Smith on August 10, 1921 in Kit Carson County.
Earnest W. Smith had been in Kit Carson County in 1910,, 12, with Seymour 41 born in Illinois, second marriage to Julia P. 19 born in Kansas. Earl H. 14, Earanest 12, Cecil H. 11, adn Doris L. w9 wee born i nIowa, Marion J. 6, Maud A. 4 in Nebraska, and Edna 2 in Colorado.
In 1930 Denver, Seymour is a salesman, 61, Julia 39, Earl 34, Wayne 33,
Cecil H. 31, Doris 29, Marion 26, Maud 24, Edna 22, - these are Ella's kids- the remaining are Julia's kids - Ella 19, Guy E. 17, Matell 15, Margaret 13, Vivian 11, and Leonard 3.
In 1940 Greeley, Colorado, Wayne is a barber, 42 with Eva 41 and Floyce 18, all born in Nebraska.
When E.Wayne registered for WWII in Greeley, he listed his birth at Whiting, Winona County, Iowa on July 26, 1897, next of kin Floy Smith.
Eva 1898-1979 is buried in Canon City # 105680042,
with E. Wayne Smith 1897-1992.
IRENE
1943 Santa Cruz, California "Miss Irene Bohl, formerly of the Sentinel
News, is now in the army service stationed at Honolulu.
About the newspapers she says, "although operated on more
metropolitan lines, putting out three editions a day,
they aren't much larger than the Sentinel.
One has the same type faces for heads as the Sentinel has.
They make it look familiar." She says the longer she
remains there the further away the mainland seems. "I feel as if I were in another world and definitely . not a part of the United States."
Irene Bohl died in Kitsap County, Washington October 8, 1998
"Irene Bohl, 98, a resident of Bremerton, passed away on October 8 after a brief illness. Irene was a female pioneer in journalism, starting her career in 1928 upon graduation from high school. She worked for many newspapers in reporting and editorial roles and was known for her integrity, tenacity, journalism excellence, and positive impact on her co-workers.
During World War II Irene served in the Women's Air Raid Defense, stationed in Hawaii to monitor for enemy aircraft following the Pearl Harbor attacks. Irene's career spanned newspapers in Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Arizona and California, and included highlights such as covering a prison riot from inside the prison at age 18 and interviewing Eleanor Roosevelt as she passed through town. She was often the first female reporter or editor on a paper, blazing a trail for other women to follow. Following her retirement, Irene continued to work as a hospital volunteer and enjoyed the freedom to travel internationally. Irene shattered many glass ceilings and has always been an inspiration to the younger generations in her family, particularly the women.
As impressive as her professional accomplishments are
the relationships Irene nurtured with her siblings and
many nieces and nephews in several generations.
She was a devoted advocate for the children in the family.
Many family members feel that they were her special
favorites, a great tribute to Irene considering the size
of the extended family! She is survived by 4 nieces,
one nephew, and numerous great-, great-great-,
and great-great-great nieces and nephews, as well
as many professional and neighborhood friends."
CLIFFORD
Clifford Bohl married Margret M. Hansen on July 9, 1922 in Eustis, Nebraska.
In 1930 Clifford is a barber in Eustis, 29, with Margeret 28, Gene 6, and Russel 2.
One tree said Margaret died May 3, 1935 in North Platte, Nebraska.
(Margaret's sister Millie L. (Hansen) Anderson is buried in Cope, Colorado - about thirty miles from Stratton - 1894-1929 # 159018904.
Clifford might be in Concordia, Kansas in 1940, 39, although the census says he was born in Kanss. Leona is 24, Gene 16, and Russell 12.
Both Clifford and Leona work in a beauty shop.
In 1948 Napa California, Clifford H., a barber, and Geraldine H. live at 904 Napa.
Russell C. (Irma) Bohl is also in Napa in 1948, Russell a bridge tender, living at 141 Bryan.
They're retired in 1967 Sacramento, living at 5328 State Avenue.
Clifford died February 9, 1989 in Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, California.
Gene Wayne Bohl 1924-1944, dying at Anzio, Italy, is buried in Golden Gate National # 3553460.
"Son of: Clifford Henry Bohl 1901-1989 ... and Margaret Marie (Maggie) Hansen (1901- 1935)"
FRED
In 1930 Fremont County, Colorado, Carl A. is 55, a laborer,
married 22 years but no spouse. He's living with son Fred A. 33 and his wife Pearl L. 23, both born in Nebraska. Elsie J. 4, Harlan 2, and Helen I. newborn were born in Colorado.
In 1940 Canon City, Fred is a laborer, 43, Pearl 33, with Elsie 14, Harlan 12, Helen 10, and Carol 2.
Fred August Bohl, 1897-2000 is buried in Canon City # 112664735, with Pearl Leone (Puls) Bohl 1906-2009.
CHARLES
In 1930 Frontier County, Nebraska, Charles is single, 25, a barber, livin with Adolph and Meala Schneider.
In 1940 Charles is a barber in Canon City, Colorado, 35, with Pansy 30 born in Nebraska. Nancy J. is five months old, born in Colorado.
Pansy J. Brown was in Frontier County in 1930, age 19, with Nora J. 60. Maggie is 34, Huey B. 24, Pansy 19, Josephine 18, and Donald G. 16.
Nora J. Brown 1869-1942 is buried in Gosper County, # 14141101.
William L. Brown 1854-1929 is also buried there # 14141110.
In 1960 Colorado Springs, Charles F. Bohl is a barber at 2223 Union Blvd, and Pat J. operates a beauty salon there.
Pansy, born Sept 27, 1910, died November 1986, last residence Colorado Springs.
March 17, 1972 Colorado Springs
Funeral services for Charles Fredrick Bohl, 67, Woodland Park,
will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of Memories Mortuary
with the Rev. Wayne Williams officating. Cremation will follow services.
Mr. Bohl, a barber of 48 years, died Thursday at a local nursing home.
He was born April 15, 1904, in Wisconsin, and was married in 1931
at Norton, Kan. Five years later, he joined Ken Harper’s Barber Shop,
Bon Shopping Center. Mr. Bohl was the vice president of the state
Barbers Association and a member of the Barbers local 42.
He also was active with the Boy Scout in Canon City.
Survivors include his widow, Pat of Woodland Park;
daughter, Nancy Bohl,
mother,
Emma Bohl, San Diego, Calif.;
two brothers, Clifford Bohl and
Fred Bohl, both of Canon City."
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John is in Frontier County, Nebraska in 1910, farming, single, 33, born in New York, parents born i Germany.
John Bohl proved up two quarters in section 6, 7S 46W in 1915.
John, 39, and Edna Rafferty, 20, married in Burlington on October 30, 1916.
In 1920 Kit Carson County, John is farming, 43, born in New York, with Edna 23 born in Kansas.
Martin 3, Nellie E. 1, and newborn Hattie M. were born in Colorado.
In 1930, still farming, John is 53, Edna 33, Martin 13, Nellie 11, Hattie 10, Robert 7, and Albert 2.
John is buried in Yuma 1876-1954 # 48448424, with Edna Agnes (Rafferty) Bohl 1896-1968 buried in Stratton, Colorado # 88113247.
ALBERT
ROBERT
Robert and Donna (Bender) Bohl had a daughter Carol born January 31,
1954 in Mobridge, South Dakota - Marrying Henry Rough Surface, and dying on Nov 14, 1974.
In 1963, Jacob Bender of Mobridge, South Dakota died, leaving four sons and eight daughters, one of whom ws Donna Bender, who married Robert Bohl.
Robert and Donna were still in Mobridge in 1972.
Robert Fred Bohl, born July 22, 1922 at Stratton, died in December 1981.
Funeral services for Donna Bohl, age 84, of Mobridge will be at 2 PM, Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Mobridge. Burial will be at the Mobridge City Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be start at 3 PM Friday with a prayer service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Donna passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Mobridge.
Donna (Bender) Bohl was born on October 2, 1928 to Jacob M. and Minnie (Ebel) Bender in Trail City. On Sept. 28, 1953 Donna married Robert F. Bohl. Following their marriage they helped her parents take care of the Bender ranch. Donna lived in the area her entire life. Donna worked at the American Café in Mobridge for a time. She liked playing shuffle board and embroidering different items. Donna was well known for her baked cookies that everyone loved. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and taking trips to see them. In 1997 Donna entered the Golden Living Center in Mobridge where she remained until her passing.
Donna is survived by her daughters, Sharon K. Ducheneaux of Mobridge, Suann and her husband Roy Clyde of Sioux Falls, Terrie and her husband Larry Maas of Beatrice, NE, grandchildren, Shannon Ducheneaux of
Mobridge, Royce Rough Surface of Kenel, Rodd Rough Surface Sr. of Kenel, Jessica (Rough Surface) and her husband Clayton Anderberg of Mobridge, Robert A. Bohl of Sioux Falls, James Bohl of Sioux Falls, Roy Clyde Jr. of Sioux Falls, Jenny Clyde of Sioux Falls, David and wife Shiela Sandquist of Aberdeen, Rachel Cramer of Beatrice, NE, great grandchildren, Rita Mae Baker of Coolville, OH, Celeste Marie Baker of Coolville, OH, Angelek Jamerson of Mobridge, Destinee Jamerson of Mobridge, Triston Anderberg of Mobridge, McKenzie Sandquist of Aberdeen, Melissa Sandquist of Aberdeen, Nikki Sandquist of Aberdeen, Jackson Cramer of Beatrice, NE, Rodd Rough Surface Jr. of Kenel, Tyler Rough Surface, Nicole Rough Surface, Kaylee Plante, son-in-law, Henry Rough Surface of Kenel, brothers, Darrell Bender, Marlyn Bender, sisters, Elaine Lahren and Bernice Pooley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert F. Bohl in
1981, daughter, Carol (Bohl) Rough Surface, granddaughters, Lisa Ann Ducheneaux, Sara Marie Ducheneaux, grandsons, Rory Rough Surface, brothers, Benny Bender, Donald Bender, sisters, Minnie Ekrem, Viola Lewis, Beatrice Collins, Frieda Myren, and Evelyn Bastian.
HATTIE
1935 "Misses Hattie and Nellie Bohl of Stratton spent Monday at Kirk with Delphena and Evelyn Jones."
Hattie Bohl, 17, married Clarence Wasson on March 3, 1937 in Kit Carson County.
In 1940 Vona precinct, Clarence B. 24 born in Colorado is farming with his parents Wilfred 48 and Alta 45, both born in Kansas. Hattie is 20.
Hattie, born June 2, 1919 at Stratton, died Sept 16, 2006,
name Wasson in 1943, Bohl in 1946, Smith in 1946, Gebus in 1947, Hotter in 1950, and Ray in 1980.
"Longtime Stratton resident, Hattie Marie Ray passed away on September 16, 2006 at the Grace Manor Care Center in Burlington, Colorado. She was 87 years old.
Hattie was born and raised in Stratton, Colorado, to her parents John and Edna Bohl. She was one of fifteen children. Of the fifteen children, ten of them died at birth or shortly after childhood due to childhood diseases.
In her twenties she met George Hotter of Durango, Colorado and moved there to help him raise his four children from his first marriage. To this union of marriage two children where born Pamela Lynn and Matthew John. In 1968 she and her children moved back to Stratton to be with her mother, Edna Bohl. In 1978 she married Bill Ray.
Her occupation throughout her life was a cook and restaurant owner. Cooking was one of her favorite pastimes also. In 1974 she purchased the Roadrunner Bar and Grill. Fishing and camping were also some of her pastime favorites.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Edna Bohl, her husband Bill and two brothers Martin Bohl and Robert Bohl.
She is survived by her children Pam Smith of Stratton and son Matthew Hotter and his wife Sheryl of Hesperia, California. Also seven grandchildren Cindy Butts, Lance Smith, Brandon Smith, Shawn Hotter, Stacy Hotter, Travis Hotter and Crystal Hotter. She also has nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Hattie will be Wednesday September 20 at 10:00 AM at the Stratton Church of God, in Stratton, Colorado with burial following in the Claremont Cemetery, Stratton Colorado. "
Clarence, born Oct 11, 1915 at Stratton to Wilford W. Wasson and Alta Hobbs, died Dec 4, 1997.
NELLIE
Nellie Bohl married Leo B. Rafferty on Dec 18, 1936 in Stratton, Colorado.
Leo Bartholamew Rafferty was born August 4, 1903 at Topeka, Kansas, and when registereing for WWII he was farming at Vona, next of kin Mary Rafferty.
Leo 1903-1993 is buried in Stratton # 136910327.
EDWARD
"Edward J. Bohl, 84, of Westminster, passed away February 26, 2015.
He was born August 22, 1930 in Stratton, Colorado, the son of John and Edna (Rafferty) Bohl. On July 25, 1954 he married Connie Litell, of Lakewood, Colorado.
Ed is survived by his children, Debbie (Hal) Weaver and Russ (Peggy) Bohl; three grandchildren, Cheryl McCarty, Jeff (Darcy) Bohl, Dan (Jen) Bohl; eight great-grandchildren, April McCarty, Kyle McCarty, Allison McCarty, Lauren McCarty, Addison Bohl, Bradley Bohl, Finnegan Bohl, and Caden Bohl; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie; parents, John & Edna Bohl; siblings, Nellie Rowland, Hattie Ray, Martin Bohl, and Bob Bohl.
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MARTIN
Martin Bohl 1916-1997 is buried in Stratton, # 150511660, with Twila 1918-2007.
"Longtime Stratton resident, Twila Maryanna Bohl passed away on June 23, 2007 at the Kit Carson County Hospital, at the age of 88.
Twila was born on December 28, 1918 to John and Laura (Lockard) Tryon in Baileyville, Kansas. She was one of four children.
She lived in Stratton from 1922 until about 2 years ago, when she moved to Burlington to Grace Manor Care Center. She was a waitress in the Stratton area at several of the cafes for over twenty years. She also cooked at the school in Seibert, Colorado back in the 1940’s, and she worked on WPA in the sewing room.
Twila enjoyed going to the Senior Citizen Site for meals, and also for several years she was a call person for the Senior Citizens. She loved to go and play cards with other seniors.
Twila was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church and was a Christian mother. She also loved gardening and raising her four sons.
She met George Huppert and they were married on November 9, 1936 and to this union four sons were born Willard, Wayne, Walt and Wilford. Mr. Huppert passed away on July 12, 1956. She later met Martin Bohl and they were married on December 24, 1962 in Stratton, Colorado.
Mrs. Bohl was preceded in death by her parents John and Laura Tryon, two husbands, George Huppert and Martin Bohl, two sisters, Goldie Edmunds and Lucye Clair and one daughter.
She is survived by her four sons, Willard and his wife Mary Jo of Fort Collins, CO, Wayne and his wife Ann of Hudson, CO, Walt and his wife Debbie of Seibert, Colorado and Wilford and his wife Gertrude of Seibert, CO, 11 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; one brother Ralph Tryon and his wife Caroline of Fort Collins, CO.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Bohl on Friday, June 29, 2007 at 10:30 AM at the St. Charles Catholic Church with Father Ernest Bond officiating. Burial followed in the Calvary Cemetery, Stratton, Colorado.
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