Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Milton E. and Leticia (Burnett) Burkhalter, Vona
In 1880 Guthrie County, Iowa, Milton E. Burckhalter is 12,
the youngest of Henry Cason Burckhalter and Mary A. Burckhalter, both 53. Silas D. is 23, Flora O 20, Henry C. 17, Mary E. 15, and Milton 12.
William H. Burnett and Mary B. Vaughn married in Carroll County, Illinois on May 26, 1857.
In 1860 Buchanan County, Iowa, Wm. H. is 26, Mary E. 23, Christopher B> 1, and Mary J. one month.
In 1880 Pocahontas County, Iowa, W. A. Burnett is 46, Mary B. Burnett 43,
Geo. B. Burnett 18, William Burnett 17,
Laticia Burnett 15, Bertha Burnett 14, Alice T. Burnett 12,
Theodore A. Burnett 12, Ruth M. Burnett 11, and
Lucy M. Burnett 8.
In 1885 Pocahontas County, Iowa, Wm. H.
Burnett is farming, 56, with Mary R. 48, Wm. 22 is a teacher, and Letitia 20.
Letitia Burnett cash-claimed a quarter in section 29, 8S 48W in 1892.
Alice Burnett cash-claimed a quarter in section 33, 8S 48W in 1894.
1923 "At Hotchkiss, Colorado, the principal address by Miss Alice Burnett, superintendent of Delta county schools."
January 1928 Delta, Colorado "Miss Alice Burnett, county superintendent of schools, spent several days here visiting the various rooms and putting on achievement tests. Wednesday evening she conducted a class of teachers in which the subject of reading was discussed. A large attendance greeted her. The Eckert teachers were present."
August 1941 "Miss Alice Burnett of Denver spent Monday and Tuesday
in Steamboat Springs on business and visiting friends."
Ruth M. Burnett proved up a quarter in section 28, 8S 48W in 1895.
In 1910 Pasadena, California, Ruth is teaching 40, George A. 48 a farm laborer, both single, lodging with Ida Bear of Illinois, 36.
Ruth, born May 20, 1869, died April 3, 1964 in Los Angeles County>
William H. Burnett proved up a quarter in section 28, 8S 48W in 1895.
William H. Burnett and Stella Carson married on Nov 20, 1895
in Des Moines, Iowa. He's a lawyer in 1900 Delta,
Colorado, born Feb 1864, with Stella May 1868, both born in Iowa.
Mary E. Sept 1896 and Alice M. Aug 1898 were born in Colorado. Stella's mother Emma G. Carson was born Janaury 1849 in Illinois, married but no spouse.
" Applicant's storage of water in Delta City Reservoir No. 2 began not later than the spring of 1912, following its acquisition of the Red Rock Decree from Stella Burnett and William. H. Burnett by deed dated December 7, 1911, which deed included Burnett’s subordination of their rights to store water in Burnett Reservoir to the rights of the Applicant to store water from Doughspoon Creek."
In 1930 Delta, superintendent of schools Alice M. Burnett is 31,
Stella C. Burnett 61, Bertha S. Burnett 22,
William C. Burnett 28, Alta J. Burnett 20, and
Hazel M. Burnett 2.
Alice Myra Burnett
Born: 1898
Died: 1953 is buried in Delta # 27969767.
So are William Henry Burnett 1864 - 1929, # 17467393
Stella C. Burnett 1868 - 1940,
Stella Bertha Burnett 1907 - 1998, and
Ruth Hanna Burnett 1900 - 1939
November 1921 "Miss Myrtle Easton and Joe Bishop were quietly married Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the Methodist parsonape in this city. Rev. John T. Ketchum of the Methodist church officiating The couple was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phillips and Mrs. A. T. Lathrop. all of Olathe. Miss Easton has resided in Olathe for eighteen years, and counts everyone who knows her as a friend. She is a young lady of pleasing personality and manner. She graduated from the Olathe high school last June. Mr. Bishop came to Olathe from California about four years ago. His parents reside fn Arkansas. During his residence here, Mr. Bishop has made many friends thruout the whole country. He has a great deal of ability and is highly thot of by all who know him He served overseas during the World war. with the S9th division. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have rented the P. C. Anderson house in Olathe, and will make their home there, where I Mr. Bishop is engaged in farming. Countless good wishes go to the popular young couple from all over the county."
August 23, 1940 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel - thanks to the Mesa County Library
William C. Burnett 1901-1993 is buried in Umatilla County, Oregon # 27893195.
"Bill, or Will as he was known by his siblings, grew up on in Delta, Colorado. He owned and operated Colorado-Arizona Motor Freight Co. for many years before moving to Utah and later on to Oregon. He was much loved by his grandchildren for whom he provided a home for 10 years. He had one daughter and three grandchildren. He married Alta in Colorado, Anna in Utah and finally Pearl in Oregon. He was once divorced and twice widowed. He is especially remembered for his sense of humor and generosity. He was a wonderful grandfather."
Mary Emma Burnett Duncan 1895-1944 is buried in Delta # 18380190, with Stee Dundan 1890-1974.
Burckhalter, Milton Ernest, 22, of Pocahontas Center, Iowa, married
Burnett, Letitia, 21 of Vona, Kit Carson Co on 4/3/1891 at Vona.
In 1900 Pocahontas County, Milton works for a manufacturing company, born Aug 1867, Lucretai March 1864, Elsie M. July 1895, Morris Oct 1897, and Dora F. June 1899. All were born in Iowa.
In 1910 Pocahontas Center, Milton is a plumber, 42, Letitia A. E. 45, Elsie 14, Morris 12, Doar E. 10, and gladys 8, all born in Iowa.
Milton 1868-1932 is buried in San Diego County, California # 7455462.
In 1940 San Diego, Letitia is 75, widowed, and her daughter Doris E. 40 and James O. Cunningham 44 are living with her.
Letitia 1864-1940 is buried in San Diego # 74554247.
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