Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Thomas Greenwood, William Greenwood, 8 South 43 West
Thomas claimed a quarter in section 27, 8S 43W in 1890.
On the same day in 1890, William claimed a quarter in section 34, 8S 43W.
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In 1900 Teller County, Colorado, William Greenwood is a lodger born March 1852 in England, married twehty years but no spouse.
He's lodging with Ella and Peter McDonough.
Another Wm. Greenwood is a cook in Cripple Creek in 1900, born March 1852 in England, immigrating in 1886, with Frances March 1854, and Eda August 1880, all three born in England.
In 1908 Miss Eda Greenwood of 339 W. Pikes Peak Avenue was the leader of the Cripple Creek group of the Woman's Board of Missions.
In 1910 Denver, William is a chef for the civil engineers, 58, married 36 years to Frances 56, and daughter Eda 30, all born in England.
In 1914 Denver, Eda is a stenographer, livin with William at 1963 S. Galapago.
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In 1885 Weld County, Colorado, Thomas Greenwood is 48, born in England,
, Phillis 47 born in England, and Henry 11 born in England.
March 25, 1892 Loveland, Colorado "
Thomas Greenwood, an old and respected farmer living on the
Little Thompson, eight miles east of Berthoud, was found dead in his bed
last Sunday morning by one of his sons. He was last seen by a Mr. Londan
on Friday last, where he spent the evening. His son,
who works a few miles south of his father's home,
on trying to got into the house last Sunday morning, found the door locked,
and, on forcing his way in, found his father dead in bed.
Death had apparently been peaceful."
Thomas 1836-1892 is buried in Berthoud # 33079781.
Henry H. Greenwood, 23, married Laveta C. Brfansom on December 23, 1897 in Weld County.
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"Huntzinger, T. J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 12, T. 7 R. 51 P O. Flagler. Mr. Huntzinger was born in Indiana in 1864, settled in the County in 1900, and married Elsie J. Greenwood. They have seven children."
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Theodore and Francis Greenwood settled on 160 Kit Carson County acres in 1908 and received their patent a few years later. The tax in 1909 was $11.40 and was made in two payments.
Much of the land was left in native grass, but the rest was put to use growing ha and livestock feed, as well as raising horses, sheep, and cattle. The land passed down to son Russell and then to his son Wayne. Today the spread encompasses 3640 acres where the land is used as pasture and grass land. Several historic structures are still in use, including cattle sheds, garage, machine buildings, and a 1921 granary. The reverse R open box brand is the brand associated with the operation.
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Stratton, Colorado resident, Allen T. Greenwood passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington. He was 83 years old.
Allen was born on January 5, 1931 in Stratton, Colorado; he was the third child of Harry R. and Marie E. Greenwood. He had two children with his first wife, Audrey and later married Rosalee Howe in 1974.
Allen was an area farmer and postal worker for Stratton.
He is survived by his son, Robert (Patty) of Oregon, granddaughter, Bobby Jo Nichols of Nebraska, his two great-grandsons, Gavin and Wyatt of Nebraska and sister, Laura Greenwood Thomason of Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marie Greenwood, his wife Rosalee Greenwood, daughter Dianna Holding and sister Thelma Greenwood Hutton.
IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ON THE KIT CARSON COUNTY LAND CLAIMANTS, PLEASE LET US KNOW.
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