Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Calvin Cline, 8 South 43 West
Pierce McKeehan and Nancy C. Cline had married July 3, 1877 in Appanoose County, Iowa.
Nancy was in Appanoose County in 1870, age 14,
with Asbery M. Cline 46 and Margaret 44. Calvin is 23, Madison 16, Nancy 14, and Enos 10.
Asbery Cline # 27243882 is buried in Appanoose County.
So is Margaret # 23150007.
Pierce and Nancy McKeehan moved to Yuma County, Colorado.
Pierce McKeehan 1853-1933 is buried in Vernon, # 79940917. with Nancy Catherine McKeehan 1854-1923, # 79940875.
Calvin claimed a quarter in section 18, 8S 43W in 1891.
Calvin Cline and Rebecca Caster had Nevada L. Cline,
who married Mansfield Simmons on April 6, 1893 in Appanoose County.
He might be the Calvin Cline in Appanoose County,
Iowa in 1880, farming, 32 born in Ohio, with Rebecka J. 25, Navada 7, and Charles E. 2.
In Appanoose County in 1900, farming, Calvin, born Sept 1846 in Ohio,
married 27 years to Rebecka August 1854 Iowa.
She's had two children, both living. Charley was born Ausug 1877 in Iowa.
Calvin 1846-1929 # 32695469 and
Rebecca Jane (Caster) Cline 1854-1930 # 43706698 are buried in Appanoose County.
"Calvin Cline, well known farmer and stockman and a pioneer resident of Caldwell township, where he had resided for over 75 years, died at his home near Exline at 3:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon following an illness of long duration with heart trouble and dropsy. He was 83 years of age.
Born in Ohio in 1846, as a lad of eight years he came to Iowa with his parents, who settled on a farm 3 1/2 miles southwest of what is now Exline. Here he grew to manhood and for over 75 years has resided in the same township. After his marriage to Miss Jane Caster he bought a forty acre tract, southeast of Exline, and became a farmer and stockman, an occupation he followed all his life. Thru thrift and hard work he increased his land holdings until he possessed a large farm. He was a progressive farmer, believing in the use of machinery and labor-saving equipment as a means of improving conditions. He was owner of the first thresher in the county, one of the old horse power machines. Later he and Perry Ellis, were owners of the first steam thresher in Caldwell township, and he also owned the first haystacker.
In 1888 Mr. Cline sold part of his land and took his family to Colorado, in an effort to improve their health, but after eight months they returned to Caldwell. A friendly man, he possessed many friends, and his neighbors knew he could always be depended upon in times of need for any assistance they would require. He was a member of the Christian Church of Exline, and the trust and good will of his fellow citizens was reflected in their choosing him year after year for township positions of trust. Politically he was a democrat. He well remembered the Mormon trek through this section of the state and could relate many interesting stories of pioneer life.
With advancing age he sold the major portion of the homestead and purchased a smaller farm nearer Exline. He had been in failing health several years, having been confined to his bed most of the time since last November.
Mr. Cline is survived by his wife, a son, Charles Cline, of Exline, a daughter, Mrs Vada Simmons, residing between Centerville and Exline, and one grandson, Ogle Cline. He also leaves two brothers Jack Cline (Madison) of Exline, and Enoch Cline, residing south of Exline. One sister, Mrs Jane Park, resides in Boulder, Colorado. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, awaiting word from the sister in Colorado, but services will probably be held some time Thursday from the Exline Christian church, with burial nearby. "
So is Nevada "Nevada Cline, daughter of Calvin and Rebecca Jane Cline, was born four miles south of Exline, May 18, 1873, where she grew to young womanhood. She attended rural schools and completed her high school work at Cincinnati, Iowa.
She engaged in the profession of public school teaching for a number of years.
She was united in marriage to Mansfield Simmons, April 6, 1890 and to them two sons, Cecil and Don, were born. Both grew to young manhood and both were called in death.
She united with the church Feb 2, 1889, and while health permitted was active in church and Sunday school work, and for several years was pianist at the Exline church.
They resided on a farm northwest of Exline until a few years ago. They sold the farm and moved to their present home west of Centerville, Iowa. Her health failed several years ago, but she still took a keen interest in current events until her recent illness. She continued as a member of the Exline church until she moved near Centerville when she and her husband placed their membership in the church of Centerville. She was a lovable Christian woman and formed a large acquaintance over the county who feel very keenly the loss of such a friend.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, and only brother, Charles E Cline, she being the last of her immediate family.
She died at St Joseph's hospital March 29, 1940, aged 66 years, 10 mos, and 18 days.
Funeral services were held from the Christian church at Exline, Sunday afternoon, with H E Trimble officiating. Burial was in the Exline cemetery.
So is Charles E. Cline 1877-1934 "Husband of Mabel"
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