Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
James Guthrie, Peter Guthrie, 8 South 43 West
Their father Peter Guthrie was born November 10, 1796 to Peter GUthrie and Ann Cobban, christened in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland in December 1796.
One descendant wrote "All sixteen of the GUTHRIE children
were born in Northern Ireland, Antrim county, from 1830
thru about 1860. Peter GUTHRIE and Elizabeth NICHOLSON
were the parents of the children. Some of the other
surnames that married into the family include,
but not limited to, PROCTOR, SIMPSON, and CLARK."
Elizabeth Guthrie, age 64, died in Ballymoney, County Antrim in 1871.
Another wrote "Most of the 15 children that were born to this union were from Balleymoney, Antrim county, Ireland. Children included James, Peter, Alice, Alexander, Sarah, Ellen, Elisabeth, John, Mary Jane, William, Hannah, Robert, Daniel, Samuel, and David. My ggrandfather was Peter Guthrie, who settled in Pennsylvania before homesteading in Colorado. "
Peter Guthrie is in the Pharis census of 1851.
"Peter GUTHRIE was my gtx2 grandfather. He died on 14 May 1888 at the age of 91in the townland of Pharis in the parish of Loughguile in Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. He was a farmer and I think that the farm he had was probably the same one that my mother was brought up on.
He was a widower but so far I've had no joy in finding out who he was married to. His son, Daniel, married Jane LOUGHRIDGE. "
Peter, a mechanic, 38, Clementina 26, Bessie 7, and Peter 5 arrived
in New York on April 28, 1886, sailing from Glasgow.
In 1900 Kit Carson County, Peter is a stock raiser, botn Feb 1849 in Ireland, married 16 years to Clementina May 1860 in Scotland. Elizabeth B. Sept 1884 in Scotland, Peter N. Nov 1885 Scotland, Robert M. Feb 1887 in Pennsylvania, John G. July 1889 in Ireland, Albert J. Dec 1889 Parke N. Apr 1891, Sarah N. June 1892, Clyde Juene 1892, Clementian May 1894, Lubin Aug 1897, and Laura Aug 1897 were born in Colorado.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Peter Guthrie is 61, born in Ireland, CLementine 49 Scotland. Peter N. 24 was born in Scotland, Parke H 19, Clyde 17, Sarah 17, Clementine 15, Lulin 11, Laura 11, and David 9 were all born in COlorado.
James Guthrie, 32, a farm laborer, arrived in Philadelphia
on January 30, 1886.
James Guthrie 1838-1888 is buried in Burlington # 88583797.
"Heirs of James Guthrie" claimed a quarter in section 31, 8S 43W in 1892.
In August 1910, Peter Guthrie,
adminstrator of the estate of James Guthrie, deceased,
said he was an heir.
Heirs were:
1. Peter
2. Wm. Guthrie, brother of Pharos Ireland,
3. Samuel a brother of Pharos,
4. Hanna, a sister of Pharos,
[Samuel and Hannah Guthrie were a brother and sister who never married but lived together.
Samuel died on 18th February 1923 and Hannah sent out the cards.
When Hannah died the following year on 5th May the announcement was
sent out by Jane Guthrie (nee Loughridge).
She was married to Daniel, a brother of Hannah and Samuel.
5. Daniel
was in the 1911 census, farming, 58 born in County Antrim, with Jane Loughridge 42. Jane 177, David 15, Thomas 12, John 7, adn Bessie 5.
One post said Daniel, born about 1853, died March 5, 1922, a farmer.
6. John a brother of Belfast Ireland,
7. Robert a brother of Belfast,
8. Elizabeth Proctor a niece and Harr Proctor a nephew,
both of Hull, England, [County Antrim: Date of Marriage 25 Nov 1852
Groom Name David PROCTOR, son of James Proctor
Bride Name Eliza GUTHRIE daughter of Peter Gutherie.]
9. Ellen Guthrie a sister of Hull,
10. Alice Simpson of Philadelpha a sister,
[
Date of Marriage 9 Feb 1872 County Antrim
Groom Name John SIMPSON
Bride Name Alice GUTHRIE
Alice Simpson 57, and John G. Simpson 65 are
in Chester Pennsylvania in 1910, with widowed son-in-law
Charles S. Fitzgerald, 35 and his three kids.
He had married Lizzie Simpson in 1896.
Two of the Fitzgerald kids are with Alice in 1920 Chester, Pennsylvania.]
and
11. Alexander Guthrie a brother of Philadelphia. Alexander Guthrie born December 1844 in Ireland, a carpenter,
son of Peter Guthrie and Elizabeth Nicholson of Ireland, died April 4, 1915 in Philadelphia,,
to be buried in Mt. Meriah. # 185143888 has his wife Agnes Glass Guthrie 1860-1932.
Their daughter Agnes, age 2, died May 19, 1897 in Philadelpha, also bto be buried in Mount Moriah.
Peter Guthrie claimed a quarter in section 29, 8S 43W in 1899.
September 1910 "Peter Guthrie left for Philadelphia
Saturday night to visit a sister whom he has not seen for
twenty-three years."
September 1910 "Peter Guthrie Jr., has returned from
Kansas, where he has been employed for several months."
October 1910 "Mrs. Guthrie was called to Goodland
Sunday by the illness of her daughter, Bessie, of that place"
September 1912 "Miss Bessie Guthrie of Burlington,
Colo., is in Goodland, visiting friends."
In 1910 Peter entered a bid for buying a tank, pipe and windmill for $49.50.
Also in 1910, Peter Guthrie, Sr. was a witness for the claim of Ethel Wells for land in 8S 44W.
April 1912 "Mr. Peter Guthrie Sr.,
returned from Denver Tuesday evening where he accompanied
his son Park to St. Luke's hospital where he underwent a
very serious operation. Mr. Guthrie reports that Park
is improving nicely."
October 1912 "Mrs. Peter Guthrie is very ill at her
home this week, being threatened with pneumonia "
Peter Guthrie 1849-1916
# 73803414 and
Clementina E. 1860-1943 # 73803508 are buried in Burlington.
ROBERT
Robert M. Guthrie, 28, married Myrl A. Hart on Jun 13, 1915 in Kit Carson County.
In 1930 Denver, Robert is a machinist in an auto plant, 43, with Myrl A. 36, Beulah C. 12, Don R. 9, Earl R. 5, and brothr Peter N. 45.
In 1940 Denver, Robert is a carpenter, 51, Myrl 46 born in Ohio,
Beulah 22, Don 19, and Earl 15 all born in Colorado.
Beulah Clementina Guthrie was born in Burlington May 25, 1917 to Robert M. Guthie and Myrl A. Hart, name Sevcik in 1954, dying March 25, 2005.
Clement Sevcik 1913-1996 is buried in Howard County, Nebraska # 9535972.
Robert 1887-1961 is buried in Wheat Ridge # 67029706, with Myrl A. Guthrie 1893-1977 # 67029710.
PETER, Jr.
Peter is a tractor driver in 1920 Kit Carson County,
33, with Birdie 20 born in Arkansas.
Jasper Dickey was in Clark County, Arkansas in 1900, 63, with Emma 26, Bertha A. three months, Alta 144, Gertie 11, and Dallas 9.
His first wife was Sarepta Eunice Wiseman 1853-1898.
Birdie Dickey was in Stratton, Colorado in 1910, age 10, with Jasper 74, Emily 36, Orin W. 8, Vester and Vergil both 5, and Verian L. 18.
Jasper's daughter Altie Nix was born in Nebraska on July 12, 1885, dying in Cass County Texas April 27, 1947.
In 1920 Burlington, Emma Dickey is widowed, 45, born in Tennessee, with Orion 19, VIolet and Vergil 15, and Vera 11 , all four born in Arkansas.
Peter N. Guthrie and Birdie A. Guthrie divorced in Denver on April 18, 1928.
ALBERT
December 28, 1911 "In the parlors of the Elk hotel on
Christmas evening occured the marriage
of Miss Mary M. Hardie and Mr. Albert J. Guthrie. The
nuptial ceremonies were witnessed beneath a large arch of
hollies and lilies, from which was suspended a large
wedding bell, with palms arranged for a background.
Promptly at 5:20 Miss Ruby Aten began playing
The Bridal Chorus Wedding March and Miss Tina Guthrie,
the bridesmaid and Mr. John Hardie, the groomsman,
took their places beneath the arch.
The groom next appeared followed by the bride,
who was led to the altar by her father.
The Rev. A. L. Day, of the Methodist Episcopal church,
pledged their faith other to other and so these
twain were made one. The bride was attired in an
elaborate satin wedding gown trimmed in pearls.
The maid wore a pink silk dress similar to the
bride's. The groom and is best man wore
the conventional black. After congratulations
had been extended by the relatives and
friends present the newly wed led the way to
the dining hall. The decorations here
were of ferns, holly, mistletoe and candles
while the abundant feast spread was worthy
the presence of kingly company.
Of feasts we have often feasted, but this
was the feastiest feast upon which we ever
feasted.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Hardie and is one of the
popular young ladies of the town.
The groosn is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Guthrie and is one of the young
business men of Burlington. Both
are well and favorably known and n
large circle of friends extend
congratulations.
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