Kit Carson County, Colorado
Photographs

 COGenWeb Logo

Kit Carson County Pioneers:

James S. and Fannie (Mann) Lowary, 8 South 43 West


"James S Lowary, Born 1841 in Virginia, United States Son of Charles Lowary and Mary (Reddick) Lowary
Brother of Ann A. Lowary, Edwin Joseph Lowary, Mary L/ Lowary, William Thomas Lowary and John M Lowary"

In 1870 Gentry County, Missouri, James is farming, 30 born in Ohio, Fanny 27, Annie E. 9, Mary M. 7, Charles E. 5, Lucy 3, and Clara 1.

In 1880 Kansas City, James is a laborer, with Fannie, both 39, "Jane 18, married and away, VOID", Charles 14, Clara 9, Robert 7, William 5, Dora 3, and Maud two months.
In 1885 Nemaha Couny, Kansas, Jas. is a laborer, Fannie, both 44, Lucy 16, Clara 14, Robert 13, Wm. 10, Maud 6, and Sarah 2.


James S. Lowary filed for an invalid pension for service in H. 1st Missouri S. M. Cavalry, on August 16, 1890 from Colorado.

James claimed a quarter in section 8, 8S 43W in 1891.

The 1895 Denver directory has James S. Lowary, a horse dealer, on Cendar between S. 8th and S. 7th.

"Mr. and Mrs. James S. Lowary of Leavenworth, Kas., celebrated their golden wedding anniversary yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Lowary were married March 24, 1860, at the residence of Rev. Moses Wilson in Gentry County Missouri. Mr. Lowary Is a veteran of the Civil War, having served three years in the state of Missouri. The following children were present at yesterday's celebration; Mrs. Joseph Schuler of Kansas City. Mrs. H. A. Overbeck of Dallas Tex., Mrs. A. R. Smith of this city, Mrs. C. Herman and Mrs. John Mitchel, both of Denver; Mrs. S. Bell, Mr. Robert Lowary and Mr. William Lowary."

March 25, 1910 Leavenworth, Kansas
"When you begin to talk about a married pair that has lived together for fifty years in peace and happiness, many people are rather dubious these days of your reliability. But the world is not so unhappy as the edicts of the divorce courts make it appear. For every mismated couple that settles its marital quarrels in the courts there are thousands of husbands and wives who have lived together for years without speaking a harsh word to one another. Such a couple is Mr. and. Mrs. James S. Lowary of Second and Limit streets who celebrated their golden wedding yesterday.

'Yes our married life has been an exceptionally congenial one' said Mr. Lowary. "We were married just fifty years ago today and neither of us has ever regretted it for a single minute. Yes, we were young when we married. We were 19. This is at least one thing that took place in our youth that we do not repent of. Oh, you ask how my wife was dressed. I'll be darned if I remember now. What color was your dress Fannie?" he asked, turning to his wife who sat near him. "I wore white, and you wore black. We were married by my uncle, Mose Wilson, who was a preacher. Don't you remember Jim, that day when all of the girls in the neighborhood gathered around you and kissed you. It lookeu for a while as if they would take you away from me."
"Your husband was quite popular among the girls then?" was asked of Mrs. Lowary. "I should say he was and I made up my mind to get him before the others had a chance at him." "She was right on that too' said Mr. Lowary. "You see most of those girls were school teachers and I being a man without education was badly struck on that bunch of school teachers. My wife was also a school teacher and she being the best and prettiest of all of them naturally took her. She was very pretty then, but now. you see," he added facetiously, "she's growing old," at which Mrs. Lowary smiled good naturedly. "But you were awfully bashful Jim, the day we got married." Mrs. Lowary seemed amused as she reflected upon the youthful timidity of her spouse. 'It took him a long time to cure himself too. I don't think he got entirely over it until after the war. We were married in 1860, the year before the war, and he did not appear perfectly self-composed until he came back home. Mr. Lowary blushed when he was told that he was bashful once but admitted that she was right. "I believe every man is bashful at some period of his early life," said Mr. Lowary. "I'm sure that I was bashful, but I was not so badly afflicted in that way as 'Abe' Lincoln. It is said that he disappeared from home on the day appointed for his wedding and stayed a whole year. No, I wasn't that bad."

"You can't understand how it was that I, born in West Virginia and my wife, born in Kentucky, framed up a meeting out in Missouri in 1860. No, it was not a pre-arranged affair on our part. I went there with my parents not dreaming at the time what lovely school teachers grew there. My father bought some land of her brother and it was not long until we met. That was years ago." "Yes it has been a long time," agreed the eldest child, a daughter, now living in Kansas City." It seems to me though that in the last twenty or twenty-five years, mother, you and father have grown nearer to each other and fonder of each other's company although I have never seen a couple better mated than you are. As far back as I can remember, and that is quite a while, you were glad to be together and as for quarreling, well you understood each other too well for that." "That is true," replied Mr. Lowary, "and it is largely due to the kind of a woman I selected for my wife and the kind of a man she chose for her husband'. I made the selection of the best woman in the world and I will tell you that I am proud of her. I decided fifty years ago that I was proud of her and fifty years of companionship have fully convinced me that I have every reason to be proud of her."
"But father she is not pretty now as she was then," the eldest daughter broke in. I don't care if she isn't," the old man replied, "she is just as good." "We have had ten children" continued Mr. Lowary, "and eight of them are living. Let me see where they were born. How many Fannie were born in Missouri and how many in Kansas?" "The first six were born in Missouri and four were born in Kansas." Mr. Lowary fought through the Civil War in the First Missouri Militia Cavalry and was frequently called outside his state. Since the war he has lived in Kansas City, Denver and Leavenworth. He came to Laevenworth two years ago and until last August was employed in the quartermaster's department at the Soldiers' Home. He is now living quietly at Second and Limit streets. All of the children were unable to attend the golden wedding celebration yesterday as two of them live in Denver, one in Dallas, Texas, and others in distant cities. A family reunion will be held in May."

March 4, 1919 "Mrs. Fannio Lowary, 78 years old, the wife of James S. Lowary, died yesterday at her home, 3715 Garner Avenue. Besides her husband she is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Samuel Bell, 332 South Mersington Avenue; Mrs. Joseph Schuler, 204 Indiana Avenue; Mrs. H. A. Overbeck, Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. A. R. Smith, St. Louis, and Mrs. Clara Phillips and Mrs. Lucy Mitchell, Denver, Col.; and two sons, Robert C. Lowary, 707 West Thirteenth Street, and William A. Lowary, Kansas City. "

Fannie is buried in Kansas City 1840-1919 # 97609190.
She was born July 4, 1840 in Kentucky to Joseph Mann and Wineford Tabscott, both born in Kentucky. The informant was Mrs. Jan Bell of Kansas City.

James is also buried in Kansas City 1840-1924 # 97609234.

Annie E. Bell 1861-1933 is buried in Kansas City # 97603553.
She was the widow of Samuel Bell, born March 18, 1861 in Kansas to James "R." Lowary and Fannie Mann.

William Lowary, age 50, born in Missouri to James Lowary and Fannie Mann, died June 22, 1925 in Kansas City, widowed, to be buried in Forest Hill cemetery.
Albany, Missouri June 25, 1925
"William A. Lowary who formerly lived in the south part of this county died at his home at 1025 Poplar street, Kansas City, Mo., on Monday, June 22, 1925, , aged 47 years. Mr. Lowary, who was a grandson of the late Judge Lowary, one of the early day settlers, left Gentry county some twenty-five or thirty years ago. His grandfather moved to this county from Ohio in an early day, making the trip by ox team. Mr. Lowary is survived by a brother, Robert C. Lowary of the home, and five sisters: Mrs. E. A. Bell of Kansas City, Mrs. H. A. Overbeck of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Joseph Schuler of Fredonia, Kansas, and Mrs. Lucy Mitchell and Mrs. Clara Phillips of Denver, Colo.
Mr. Lowary was a cousin of Mrs. George W. Hall of Albany."

In 1900 Kansas City, Annie Embry born March 1866 in Missouri, is widowed, with Daisy Embry 15 and Chrales 11, both born in California.
Charles Calvin Embry was born in Los Angeles on May 7, 1889.

1910 Ottawa, Kansas "Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bell of Kansas City and Mrs. Charles Embry were the all-night guests Saturday night of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott."

May 25, 1916 Ottawa, Kansas " The following relatives who were here to attend the funeral of the late C. W. Embry, returned to their homes yesterday:. Mr. and Mrs. John Embry and son Charles to Garnett; Charles C. Embry and his mother Mrs. Samuel Bell to Kansas City;"

1919 Ottawa " Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Embry of Kansas City came Saturday night and were all night guests of ...
Embry is sales and advertising manager for the American Chicle Company at Kansas

Samuel Bell, 46, and Anna Embry, 38, married in Wyandotte County, Kansas on October 4, 1903.

In 1910 Kansas City, Samuel Bell is 51, married six years to Anna 45 Missouri - second marriage for both. She's had two kids both living.
Annie E. Bell 1861-1933 is buried in Kansas City, # 97603553.
The informant was Mrs. Harry Stephens of the same address.

May 1919 Ottawa, Kansas " Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Embry and daughters Doris and Gladys of Parsons who are visiting in Ottawa with relatives and friends were entertained at dinner yesterday, the guests of Mr. Embry's cousin Mrs. James R. Scott and Mr. Scott (on South Willow street.
Mr. Charles Embry of Garnet was also a guest at the Embry home. Yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Scott and their guests motored to the home of Mrs. Charles w. i!.m- j Jiy pouthcast of town and were en - xci Iranian cii uiiiiiL. xwi ciiivx iiiio. ttS'' R. Embry and daughters were entertained at dinner, guests of Mr. and Mrs. oviui oijal- P.
They will leave here Monday night to visit Mr. Embry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Embry at San Diego, California. "

In 1920 Ottawa, James R. Scott is a grocery salesman, 51, born in Scotland, immigrating in 1898, with Mayme 41 born in Kansas.

In 1925 Ottawa, James is 56, Mayme 46. Ellen Embry is 75, and Arline Embry 44.
This Ellen Embry was in Franklin County in 1920, divorced, 68, born in Scotland, with Aleen 34 and William W. 38 Embry, both children born in Kansas.

James died in 1929, and is buried in Ottawa.
So is Mayme E. Scott 1878-1952 # 44426041.

In 1920 Charles C. Embry born in California and Mary F. Embry in New York, both 30, are in Kansas City.

1921 Ottawa Kansas "Mrs. Embry, mother of Mrs. Scott i "


Charles Calvin Embry and Frances Voltz married on May 7, 1910 in Jackson County, Missouri.

She might be the Mamie Voltz in 1900 Kansas City, born January 1888 in New York, with parents Felix A. 51 and Mary A. 51. Emma 22, George 21, Frona 20 in Michigan, Delia 15, Mamie 12, and Edward 9, all the others born in New York.

When Felix Adam Voltz died in 1915, living at 400 Hardesty, the informant was Mrs. Chas. Embry of the same address.
When Mary Voltz 1848-1928 died in Kansas City, living at 5511 Prospect, the informant was Mrs. May Goldwater of the same address.
Mary Voltz was living with daughter Clara L. Sullivan 44 and her husband Stephen Sullivan 47 born in Missouri in 1920. Mary was widowed, 71, born in New York.

Charles Calvin Embry, 33, married Frances Dinah Hunter on May 1, 1934 in Clay Couty, Missouri.

In 1940 Kansas City, Charles C. Embry is 40, Frances 27, and Georgann 4.

Charles registered for WWII in Kansas City, living at 5101 Woodland, born May 7, 1889. He was unemployed, and his reference was Georgia Hunter of 4008 Troost St.

Charles, born May 7, 1889, died in February 1975, last residence Lincoln, Nebraska.

"Frances D. Embry, 89, of Lincoln, NE (formerly of Kansas City), passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at her home. Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Frances was born December 28, 1913, in Kansas City and was a supervisor and partner with Russell Stover Candies. She is survived by a daughter, Georgann Embry of the home and many nieces and nephews. "
"Georgann Embry, born August 24, 1935, in Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Lincoln, Neb. Graveside services for the burial of her cremated remains will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Memorial Park Cemetery"

In 1930 Dallas, Texas, May Overbeck is 65, born in Missouri, married to Harry A. Overbeck, an architect, 63 Ohio.

May, born May 12, 1869 in Joplin, Missouri to James Lowary and Fannie Mann, wife of Harry A. Overbeck, died February 15, 1938 in Dallas.
She was to be buried in Restland # 61922292. Harry 1861-1942 is also buried there # 61922293.

Lucy Lowary and John A. Mitchell married in Denver on January 1, 1891.

In 1910 Denver, Lucy Mitchel is widowed, 40, born in MIssouri, with William 18, John 16, George 14, an Fannie 10.

In 1920 Denver, Lucy Mitchell is 47, married but no spouse, a laundress, with son John H. 23, George W. 21, Fannie K. 18, and Robert H . 14 all four born in Colorado.

In 1940 Denver, Lucy Mitchell 73, and sister Clara Philips 66, both widowed born in Missouri, have no occupations.
Clara Lawrey and Edward Malloy had Roger Robert Malloy on Sept 30, 1897 in Denver.

In 1900 Denver, Edward Malloy is 34, Clara 24, with Margarette 4 and Roger 2.

In 1920 Denver, Clara, 38 and son Roger Malloy are living on W. 10th>
Edward 1855-1903 is buried in Denver # 149096947.
Clara (Lawary)(Malloy) Phillips 1878?-1957 is buried in Wheat Ridge, Colorado # 76649955.
"Clara's parents were James S. Lowary b.1840 MO and Fannie b.1841 KY. Clara married three times.
Edward Malloy Married 1895 MO. Died 29 September 1903 Denver CO.
Carl Herman Married 1907 MO.
Andrew Phillips Jr Married 18 March 1911 Golden CO. Died before 1920."


In 1940 Denver, Lucy Mitchell 73, and sister Clara Philips 66, both widowed born in Missouri, have no occupations.
Marie B. Schuler, 19, and Sidney G. Blankinship, 24, married in Jackson County, Missouri on March 4, 1919.

Joseph Schuler, born Sept 12, 1875, registered for WWI in Kanas City, wife Maud Mary Schuler.

One tree said Joseph 1874-1949 died in Wilson County, Kansas, and Maud died June 16, 1963 in Wellington, Kansas.

Joseph 1874-1949 # 55096001, and Maud 1880-1963 # 55095995 are buried in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas.

Marie (Schuler) Blankinship 1900-1952 # 55095956 is also buried there, with Sidney 1894-1980.


Robert C. Lowary, born April 27, 1874, died in Kansas City February 17, 1956, the informant Mrs. Margaret Lowary, his wife, to be buried in Memorial Park.

Return to Biography Index.

This page is maintained by Steve Stein.