Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Leo and Lucy (Dee) Thomann, 8 South 43 West
LEO'S FAMILY
In 1870 Des Moines County, Iowa, Philip Thoman is a farm laborer, 25,
Leo 18, Joseph 24, John 55, and Catherine 55. All were born in France.
Catherine Thomann 1815-1878 is buried in Des Moines County # 101388228,
with John 1814-1891 # 122422215.
Joseph 1848-1926 is buried in Middletown, Des Moines County # 44374671, with Clara 1856-1958.
John is widowed in 1880 Des Moines County, 65, with Philip 30 and Leo 28 farming for him.
All three were born in Alsace.
LUCY'S FAMILY
In 1870 Des Moines County, Ioa, George W. Dee is 63, "Pheble" 48, Lucy Eliza 17, Clarrie 13, Emma J. 11, and Wm. Spencer Dee 9.
William S. Dee 1861-1876 is buried in Danville, Iowa # 22424193.
In 1880 Des Moines County, Iowa, George Dee is 73, born in Vermont, Phoebe 55 in Pennsylvania, Lucy 27, and Emma 22.
George W. Dee 1807-1894 is buried in Danville # 22424155, with
Phoebe (Blakeway) Dee 1822-1907 # 22424166.
Phoebe Dee was in Des Moines County in 1900, born April 1823 in Virginia. She's the Moother-in-law of Joseph Thomann 52 born in Germany and . Joseph's wife Carry was born August 1856 in Iowa, so the Dee girls married the Thomann boys?
Guy B. is 17, Harry J. 14, Gifford 11 and Russell 8 were born in Iowa.
LUCY AND LEO
Lucy E. Dee, 26, born at Danville, Iowa to
George W. Dee and Phoebe Blakeway, married Leo "Thormann"
on April 2, 1885 in Des Moines County. He was born in Alsace, France to John Thomann and Kate Caspe.
Leo claimed a quarter in 25, 8S 43W in 1896.
He was naturalized in the county court in Burlington July 11, 1896, born in France, witnesses E.G. Davis and B.F. Kaiser, both of Burlington.
In 1900 Kit Carson County, Leo is a stock raiser, born Apr 1852 in France, Lucy E. Nov 1852 Iowa, married 16 years.
Arnold Dec 1887 Bessie Aug 1890, and Mary Feb 1894 all born in Colorado.
Leo 1852-1904 is buried in Burlington, # 89686683.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Lucy is farming, 55, born in Iowa, widowed. She's had three kids, all living. Arnold A. is 22, Mary 17, both born in Colorado.
In 1920 Lucy is living with Arnold, 32, and his wife G. Vera 32 born in New York.
Lucy was born in Iowa, her father in Vermont, mother in Virginia.
Lucy Elizabeth Thomann 1852-1922 is buried in Burlington # 89686836.
ARNOLD
G. Vera Dillon married Arnold A. Thomann in Bethune on Sept 6, 1916. He was 28, she as 29.. Witnesses were Arnold A. Thoman and Miss Marie Thoman.
The "Baby Thomann" March 8, 1923 buried in Burlington is possibly their child # 89686497.
In 1930 Arnold, a carpenter, and Vera are in Colorado Springs.
Arnold 1887-1975 # 89686404 and Vera Gina (Dillon) Thomann 1887-1970 are buried in Burlington.
MARY
Mary Thomann and Elmer O. Magnuson married Oct 24, 1917.
In 1920 Kit Carson County, "D. Almer" is farming, 25, Mary 26, W. Helen 1.
In 1930 Kit Carson County, Elmer is 35, Mary 36,
Helen M. 11, Violet M. 5, Ila D. 4, and Vivian 1.
"Elmer Magnuson was born Nov. 2, 1894, at Brantford, Kans., & died July 20, 1942, at Ft. Lyon, Colo. He came to Burlington with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Magnuson, the family settling in the Smoky Hill community. On Oct. 24, 1917, he was married to Mary Thomann. Only a few short months passed before he entered the service. August 5, 1918, he was sent overseas and landed in France the same day their oldest daughter Helen was born. He was honorably discharged May 21, 1919. Four other daughters then came to bless this family and home to them was one of the dearest places on all the earth. Elmer was of excellent character, honest and faithful in any service and a most devoted husband and father up until a decline in his health necessitated his going to the U. S. Veterans hospital at Ft. Lyon, July 22, 1925. After nearly 7 years here his condition improved and the doctors promised his discharge this fall. About 8 weeks ago he had a serious attack of yellow jaundice, which by an operation June 24, was proved to have been caused by a growth in the pancreas. His suffering was great toward the end, but was borne with great patience.
He united with the Presbyterian church in early manhood and was a constant reader of the Bible. Since his condition improved, he enjoyed many visits with his loved ones and friends. This was his greatest pleasures. His untiring and ever faithful wife had been at his bedside constantly since his operation. Throughout his hospitalization he was a most cooperative patient and every attention was administered during this time. Consolation is the thought he had served his country and died honored and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and five daughters, Helen Smelker, Violet, Ila, Vivian and Dolores Magnuson; one grandchild, Sharon Lee Smelker; an aged mother, Mrs. Hannah Magnuson of Craig, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Allen and Mrs. Alice Allen of Silt, Colo.; a brother, David, of Craig. The father and one brother, Carl preceded him in death. The body lay in state at the Las Animas mortuary and the flag floated at half mast until shipment to Burlington, where funeral services were held at the Methodist church, conducted by Dr. Defandorf. The active pall bearers were C. D. Reed, Andrew Bauder, Merritt Stanton, W. Rosenkoter, John Calloway and Emil Schaal of the American Legion. Those serving as honorary pall bearers were Glen Hines, Jay Pralle, Gordon Hitchcock, George Haines, John Guthrie, Miles Kiper and Otto Kukuk. Burial was at Fairview cemetery with a military service by the American Legion for the departed comrade. The many beautiful floral offerings were proof of the high esteem of those who knew him."
Elmer Magnuson 1894-1942 is buried in Burlington # 16875557.
Mary (Thomann) Magnuson 1894-1979 is also buried in Burlington # 8964732.
Dolores Fay Magnuson 1930-2008 is buried in Burlington # 89604701.
Helen Magnuson and Nicolaus Paul Newby married in Denver on June 17, 1939.
BESSIE
December 22 1909 Bessie Thomann of Burlington married
Maynard W. Dunham of Kanorado - witnesses Arnold Thomann and Mary Thomann.
Her father was Leo, mother Lucy, in Kit Carson County.
Maynard and Bessie are farming in 1910 Kit Carson County,
He is 22, born in Michigan.
In 1920 Kit Carson County, "W. Mayney" is 32, Bessie 29, Inez 9, L. Irene 8. W. Leo 6, and E. Warren 2.
In 1930 Kit Carson County, Maynard is farming, 43, Bessie 40, Inez AS. 19, Irele L. 18, and Leo W. 16.
Maynard 1887-1964 is buried in Burlington # 89199211, with Bessie 1890-1984 # 89199153.
So is Warren E. Dunham 1917-1921 # 89199246.
So is Lee W. Dunham 1913-1993 # 89199182.
Inez A. Dunham McArthur 1910-1996 # 89614439 is buried in Burlington, with Harold McArthur 1910-2005.
NOT RELATED
1899 Salida, Colorado "Mrs. Thomann, accompanied by her mother and niece, Miss Lula Lehrritter, left for Indianapolis, Indiana, yesterday afternoon. They were accompanied by Mr. J. A. Lehrrilter as far as Denver."
February 1899 Salida "At the regular meeting of the Delphian society of the academy last Tuesday an excellent program was rendered to a house full of students and vistors. The exercises consisted of readings, recitations, essays, and vocal and piano music, as is the custom at these meetings. When the regular program had been exhausted Mrs. L. Thomann was presented with a silver pitcher and cap and a set of silver teaspoons. The presentation was made on behalf of students and teachers by Prof. Spooner. Mrs. Thoman was taken wholly by surprise, but expressed her thanks in appreciative language, after which the society adjourned to meet again Friday, the 17th. Mrs. Thomann has been for several years teacher of German in the academy, but on account of the serious illness of her mother, has been compelled to resign her position to go east. By her many excellent qualities Mrs. Thomann has won the esteem of the entire community as well as of the students of the academy and her departure from Salida will be followed by the regrets of many true and loyal friends. Her place in the academy will be filled by Miss Minnie Sohuoh, recently from Colorado Springs, but formerly a resident of Del Norte, Colorado, where for two years she attended the College of the Southwest. She is of German parentage and speaks German not only fluently but correctly. She will continue the conversation method introduced by Mrs. Thomann. "
1904 Salida "Mrs. Elizabeth Thomann, formerly an academy teacher here,
and niece Miss Lulu Lehrrittor, both well known to Salida people, are at present
traveling in Holland. Their home is now in Indianapolis."
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