Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Charles E. Mills, 8 South 45 West
In 1850 Pike County, Missouri, Richard Mills is 38, Delilah 37, Robert H. 17, Josiah A. 13, William A. 10, Samuel G. 8, and Esther 7.
(Samuel was farming in Pueblo, Colorado in 1880, 1900, and 1910, buried in Roswell, New Mexico 1842-1924 # 96816812, with mary E. (Loomis) Mills 1856-1935.
In 1880 Council Bluffs, Iowa, R. H. Mills is 46, born in Tennessee, Francis 31 in Missouri, Norah 6, Chas. 4, and Edard 2.
Robert is widowed in 1900 Pottawattamie County, Iowa,
born March 1833 in Tennessee. He has a widowed servant Samantha Huffman32.
Robert H. Mills died in 1901 in George, Iowa, buried there
# 49939009, "Veteran of 6th Kansas Cavalry.
Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tom Folkens."
One tree said Francis died in Council Bluffs in 1882.
In 1925 Council Bluffs, Thomas D. Folkens is 58, born in Germandy, with Lenora M. Folkens is 43, born in Iowa to Robert H. Mills of tennessee and Frances M Clark of Kansas.
A nephew, Fred E. Visher 34 is with them.
Thomas, born Feb 3, 1866 in Germany to Daniel Folkens and Justina Jempem,
died January 3, 1930, to be buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery. informant Mrs. Lenora Folkens of Council Bluffs.
He served in E, 52nd Iowa Infantry, receiving an invalid pension in May 1916, and Lenora a widows pension in 1930.
In 1930 Council Bluffs, Lenora M. Folkens, 53 is widowed, with nephew Fredrich E. Visher 39, a carpenter born in Germany, is with her.
Charles Mills, 24, born in Iowa to Robert Mills and Francis Clark,
an engineer, married Matilda M. Harms, 19, born in Iowa to Avube Harms and Matilda Schultz on January 4k 1901 in Lyon County, Iowa.
Charles Edward Mills, born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Matilda Harms, born in Holland, had Norma Mariam Mills on May 24, 1905 in George, Lyon County, Iowa.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Charles is farming 31, Matilda 28,
Edward R. 8, Lillian 7, Lenora 4, all born in Iowa, and Orville J. seven months born in Colorado.
In 1911 Charles E. Mills, Lafayette R. Palmer, Hans P. Jensen, and Harvey Jensen, all of Bethune, wee witnesses for the claim of Lars Peterson for land in section 11, 8S 45W.
In 1912 C.E. Mills, Mrs. C.E. Mills, George Powers, and Hans P. Jensen, all of Bethune, wee witnesses for the claim of Harvey Jensen for land in 12, 8S 45W.
Charles claimed two quarters in sections 2 and 3, 8S 45W, Kit Carson County, in 1914.
He registered for WWI in Bethune, farming, born November 19, 1878, with Mrs. Tillie Mills.
In 1920 Kit Carson County, C.E. is farming 41, with Tillie 37,
Edward 18, Lillian 16, Lenora 14, all born in Iowa, Orval 10,
Earl 7, Floyd 4, and Clarence 2 all born in Colorado.
In 1930, still farming, Charles and Matilda have Earl T. Floyd E., and Clarence A.
Charles is buried in Burlington 1878-1934 # 88781862, with
Matilda 1882-1950 # 88782036.
LILLIAN
Lillian is in Colorado Springs in 1930, 27,
born in Iowa, married to James M. Fitzgerald, a baker, 40 born in Indiana. with Betty L. 5, borni n COlorado.
Lenora M. Thacker, a laundry presser, 25, married but no spouse, Lillian's sister, is with them.
Lillian, born March 17, 1903, died November 1970, last residence Colorado Springs.
Betty L. Gregory, born August 25, 1924, died April 7 , 1996.
LENORA
Lenora Mills is in Council Bluffs in 1925, age 19,
rooming with the Stageman family.
Lillian is in Colorado Springs in 1930, 27,
born in Iowa, married to James M. Fitzgerald, a baker, 40 born in Indiana. with Betty L. 5, borni n COlorado.
Lenora N. Thacker, a laundry presser, 25, married but no spouse, Lillian's sister, is with them.
Her son Dale E. 3 born in Iowa, is with Earl Thacker 21 and Earls' parents William Thacker 50 adn Estella M. 44 and seven other kids.
Dale Earl Thacker, born Nov 14, 1902 in Iowa, mother Mercins, died May 5, 1953 in Los Angeles County.
Norma Bailey, born May 24, 1905, last residence Colorado Springs, last benefit in Los Angeles County, died March 1980.
Lawrence Bailey 1896-1970 died in Colorado Springs, per one tree.
Lawrence # 34399198 and Norma M. Bailey 1905-1980 # 3439922 have elaborate tombstones in COlorado Springs.
Dale Thacker 1927-1993 is buried in San Luis Obispo County # 49368936.
ORVAL
O.J. Mills, 22, born at Bethune, Colorado to Chas. E. Mills and Matilda Harms,
married Anna Mae Kramer of Rushmore, Minnesota, 20, born at George, Iowa
to Edwin Kramer and Margaret Kitchins, on June 7, 1930 in George, Lyon County, Iowa.
They're in Osceola, Iowa in 1940, Orville and Anna Mae
both 30, with Marilyn 8 born in Iowa and Barbara 2 born in South Dakota.
Orville 1909-1989 is buried in Fort Snelling National, Minneapolis # 3477311.
Anne Mills 1910-2008 is buried in Marshall, Minnesota # 102506241.
"Anne Mills, age 98, of Marshall, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. Funeral Services are planned for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20, at Christ United Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services, at the church. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery.
Anna Mae Kramer was born on February 11, 1910, to Edwin and Margaret (Kitchin) Kramer in George, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Presbyterian faith. She graduated from Worthington High School in 1927 and from Normal School in 1928. She started teaching in one-room schools and taught for over 28 years until her retirement from Westside Elementary School in Marshall. She earned a teaching degree in 1963 from Mankato State University.
Anne had been an active member at Christ United Presbyterian Church in Marshall since 1941, including serving as elder and deacon, coordinating the annual bazaar, and decorating bulletin boards. She had traveled extensively throughout the world since 1963. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Anne passed away at the Morningside Heights Care Center on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. She had reached the age of 98 years, 6 months and 2 days.
She is survived by three children, Marilyn Mills of St. Paul, Barbara Mills of Lawton, MI, and Mick (and Susan) Mills of Savage; four grandchildren, Erik (and Susan) Christenson, Ann (and Tom) Bjork, Michael Mills, and Mari Mills; sister, Evelyn Arens of Marshall; sister-in-law, Luella Kramer, Della Kramer, Gwen Kramer, and Doris Kramer; and also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Raymond, Walter, James, Alvin, and Morris; sisters, Marjorie Balster and Verna Gripentrog; and son-in-law, Kenneth Simon.
"
EARL
Earl Thomas Mills 1913-1974 died in Stratton, per one tree,
and # 88781923 has "Earl Jack Mills" buried buried in Burlington 1912-1974.
The Dorothy Mills 1914-1990 buried there might be his wife, Dorothy Field.
One tree says the Melody Kay Mills 1943-1944 buried in Burlington # 88782084 is their "Darling Twin Baby"
The Thomas K. Mills 1949-1991 buried in Burlington # 88782170 migh be their son.
Jack Calvin Mills, born Sept 11, 1933 in COlorado, mother Fields, died December 2i0, 1984 in Los Angeles County.
FLOYD
Floyd Eugene Mills, born September 28, 1915, died in April 1979.
He married Florence Diekman on June 25, 1938 in Burlington. She was born 1919 in Nebraska
to Herman and Gertrude Diekman, and died in 1990.
In 1940 they were living with Matilda and Clarence, with Robert eleven moonths old.
Floyd 1915-1979 # 88782016, and Florence 1919-1990 # 88782001 are buried in Burlington.
CLARENCE
Clarence A. Mills 1917-1988 is buried in Daviess County,
Indiana # 42114104, with Ruth E. Mills # 42114166.
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