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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

William Reim, 8 South 45 West



Wilh. Reim, 18, Prussian, a butcher, arrived in New York on the India from Hamburg on May 22, 1885.

In 1900 Lincoln, Nebraska, William is a city fireman, born February 186o6 in Germany, married twelve years to mary born July 1863 in Missouri, with Emelia Dec 1892, Robert Dec 1894, and Elsie Oct 1894, all three born in Nebraska.

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Mary is 44, farming, married but no spouse, Amelia 17 and Robert 155 are laborers, with Elsie 12.

William claimed a tract in section 6, 8S 44W, and section 1, 8S 45W, Kit Carson County, in 1912.

Robert Reim 1894-1912 is buried in Burlington # 89640947.

August 12, 1915 Mancos Colorado

January 28, 1916 Mancos Colorado " Mrs. Reim and daughter visited at Will Wilkden's Sunday."
February 18, 1916 Mancos, Colorado
"Mr. and Mrs. Huston Wilson visited at the Reim home Saturday night." and Sunday."
May 12, 1916 "Mr. Reim is preparing to enter his race horse, Honus, in the Kentucky Derby, to be run at Churchill Downs and will ship him to that point in a few days." (this could be in jest..)

March 1917
September 1917

1919 American Jersey Cattle Club

In 1920 William and Mary are in Montezuma County, Colorado, farming.

William Reim and Maud Cochran married in Douglas County, Colorado on May 17, 1928.


William R. Reim 1867-1938 is buried in Burlington # 89640962, with Mary A. (Johansmeyer) Reim 1865-1927 # 89640924.

In 1930 Denver, William Reim is a meat cutter, 55, born in Germany, with Maude M. 40 born in Indiana. Clara L. is 4, born in Oklahoma.
So Clara was born before the marriage, while William was still married to Mary....

Maude Reim is in Denver in 1940, a seamstress born in Indiana, 52, married but no spouse. Clara, daughter is 14, born in Oklahoma.

Maude M. Reim 1888-1967 is buried in Wheat Ridge # 190495439.

JOHANNA

Johanna Emilie Reim was born Dec 17, 1892 in Lincoln, Nebraska to William R. Reim and Mary A. Johannesmeyer.

One tree said she married Herman Waugh Hamilton born in Nebraska in 1889, dying September 1952 in Alameda County, California.

In 1920 Montezuma County, Huston K. Wilson is 29, born in Colorado, with Amelia A. 25 in Nebraska. Florence Hamilton is his stepdaughter, 6, born in Colorado.

Huston 1890-1925 is buried in Denver, # 3239302.

Warren H. Wilson and Nellie Paulson married in Jefferson County, Colorado on April 21, 1922.
Warren H. Wilson and Gladys Treat married in Jefferson County on May 3, 1924.
Warren H. Wilson and J.E. Wilson married in Arapahoe County, Colorado on November 6, 1926.

In 1930 Montezuma County, Johanna is 37, born in Nebraska, Warren Wilson 32 born in Colorado. His step-daughter Florence is 17, born in Colorado.

Warren and Johanna are farming in Jefferson County, Colorado in 1940, alone.


Johanna E. Wilson 1892-1958 is buried in Tehama County, California # 8721133.
Warren H. Wilson, born January 1, 1898 in Colorado, mother Vroman, died in Tehama County October 23, 1965.

One tree said Florence Anna Hamilton died in Florida in April 1995.
ELSA

Elsa and Arthur James Durham married on May 31, 1918 in Aztec, San Juan County, New Mexico (the county south of Montezuma County, Colorado.)

In 1920 Montezuma County, Elsie is 22, married to Arthur J. Durham 25 born in Kansas. Alta G. is 1, born in Colorado. They're on the same censs page as her parents William and Mary Reim.

Arthur J. Durham 1894-1930 is buried in Mancos, Colorado 3 177449632.

In 1930 Montezuma County, Elsa is widowed, 32, with Alta 11, Eileen 9, and Virginia 3. Gladys 24 is her sister-in-law, Roy Durham 24 her brother-in-law 23, born in Kansas, married to Florence 16 born in Colorado.

Mrs. Elsa Bridget Durham and Charles Wilfred Winship married in 1939 in San Juan County, Utah.
They're farming in Montezuma County in 1940, C. Wilfred Winship 35 born in Colorado, Elsa 41 in Nebraska, with Virginia Durham 13.

One tree said Elsa, born October 17, 1897 in Lincoln, Nebraska, died April 28, 1955 in Denver, and was buried there.


Charles Wilfred "Windy" Winship 1904-1971 is buried in Cortez # 140927737, with Juanita E. "Johnny" Winship # 140927738.

Alta Grace Durham and Harold W. Berlin married in La Plata County, Colorado on December 23, 1938.
In 1940 Montezuma County, Harold, 28, is a farm foreman, with Alta 21, both born in Colorado. They're with his parents James Berlin 75 of Pennsylvania and Rosa 56 born in Kansas.
Harold W. Berlin and Mrs. Della L. Ames married in Davis County, Utah in 1951.
Harold W. Berlin - Nov 3, 1911 - April 5, 1990 is buried in Grand Junction, Colorado "SP3, U.S. Coast Guard WWII"

April 7, 1990
"In addition to his wife and children, David Schafer, dying June 5, 2014 in Grand Junction, is survived by three sisters, Della Berlin of Grand Junction; Velma Jordan of Arroyo Grande, California, and Virginia McCullough of Grants, NM"

ALTA

December 13, 1918 Mancos Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Durham are the parents of a girl baby born to them 1ast week. Mother and child doing well aud the father is away in a training camp but will probably be home soon."

Alta Grace Durham, per one tree, born November 29, 1918 in Mancos, died March 22, 1998 in Athens, Texas as McNutt.
She's buried in Centennial, Colorado, with Everett Lee McNutt 1919-1993.
FindaGrave # 141485790.

October 1956

EILEEN


In 1940 Cortez, Hugh Veach is farming, 24, with "Ilene" 19 an ronald 1, all three born in Colorado.

On the same page is Willen Veach Sr. 70 born in Iowa, with Alice 69 born in Illinois

Eileen Durham Veach, born 1921 in Colorado, died June 9, 2010 in Cortez, Colorado.

She's buried in Cortez, # 53828830 "Eileen Marie Veach May 11, 1920 - June 9, 2010. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.

Eileen was employed by Valley National Bank as Vice President until her retirement.
Her surviving children are, Cindy Mobley and husband, Kent, of Farmington, Ron, (Barbara) Veach of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jerry (Charlotte) Veach of Omaha, Neb.; eight grandchildren, including Kason Mobley of Burleson, Texas, and 13 great-grandchildren."

Hugh Ernest Veach 1916-1953 is also buried in Cortez.

VIRGINIA

Virginia Virdin was born on March 16, 1927 in Mancos, Colorado to Arthur Durham & Elsa Reim and died peacefully in her sleep on May 6, 2014 in Plano, Texas.

She knew Jesus as her Savior & Lord and is with Him now. Ginny to many (and mom to us) loved school, especially English literature & grammar, which explains her gentle correction to anyone playing loose with proper English. She played the clarinet, was active in numerous clubs, and graduated with honors. Virginia almost drowned (which lead to an extreme fear of water) yet somehow threw on a lifejacket, climbed aboard the boat, and encouraged her family/friends at water sports. She was an incredible cook and loved to share the fruits of her labors along with favorite recipes. She was a devoted Dallas Mavericks fan (so much so that Dad labeled himself a Mavs widower) and was thrilled that her loyalty was rewarded with a title in 2011. She loved games, especially bridge, and belonged to a number of clubs in Richardson and Malakoff. Amazingly, she could play and win at cards even when it became difficult for her to remember other things. She loved crafts & gardening, and excelled at both. She loved reading including book clubs & reviews. She worked hard as an executive assistant, office manager, and inside sales rep along with helping her husband Paul start and build a successful business. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, and great friend known for her kindness, joyful spirit, generosity, and willingness to help. She never met a stranger and led a life of impact. She had a servant's heart and was always taking someone in, giving encouragement, working on some committee, lending a hand/ear/shoulder, etc.. She loved to visit with friends over coffee. She loved her church. She loved her grandkids. She wanted everyone to celebrate her life and not mourn her passing.

Virginia is survived by children Cynthia Young, Maclyn Sartor (Wayne), William Virdin (Lynn), Susan Virdin, grandchildren Robert (Carli), Michael (Lindsay), Dustin, Traci, Kyle, Cameron, and great-grandchildren Sara and Samantha.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Virdin and sisters Eileen Veach and Alta McNutt.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Allen Family Funeral Options. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Malakoff, 107 College Street, Malakoff, Texas 75148. A private burial will follow at the Malakoff Cemetery.


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