Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Cyrus J. and Lula (Moore) Anderson, 8 South 51 West
LULA'S FAMILY
In 1880 Haywood County, Tennessee,
David C. Moore is 44, Sarah A. Moore 45,
Thomas Moore 20, John Moore 18,
Nettie Moore 14, Lula Moore 12,
Alice Moore 8, and Willie Moore 6.
One tree said David died in Tennessee in 1880, Sarah (Greer) Moore in Georgia in 1887.
CYRUS' FAMILY
"Lourinda (Keith) Corgan Anderson died 24 Apr 1926, aged 95 years, 7 months, 28 days, and was buried
in Alto Pass Cemetery. Her funeral was at First Baptist Church in Alto Pass. She was born 26 Aug 1830,
at St. John, near DuQuoin, Perry County, the daughter of Sampson and Lucinda Keith. She moved to the Old Keith farm near Alto Pass when 6 years old. She joined Limestone Baptist Church when 17 years old. In 1885 she moved her membership to the Missionary Baptist church at Alto Pass. She married at age 18, Singleton Corgan, who died four years later. They had two daughters, Ellen Corgan and Vinnie Corgan. She married nine years later, Amos J. Anderson, who died 4 Feb 1874. They had six sons, John J. Anderson, deceased, Alec H. Anderson, of Benton, Franklin County, Cyrus J. Anderson, of Flagler, Colo., Joseph B. Anderson, of Alto Pass, Bowen K. Anderson, of Rose Lake, Idaho, and Abner A. Anderson, of Otis Orchard, Wash. She also left one sister, Rachel Bruitt, of Allendale, Mo.; 22 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren."
In 1894, Cyrus & Lula Anderson and their one year old daughter, Winnie Augusta, left Illinois,
and traveled by wagon to eastern Colorado to claim a homestead Cyrus had selected some months earlier.
The homestead was located west of Flagler. The Andersons soon realized the flat terrain of their
homestead was not ideal for ranching, so traded for land eight miles northwest of Flagler on
the Buffalo Creek. Here the Diamond-Bar-A Ranch was born, and Cy & Lula Anderson settled in to
raising their family and a notable herd of Black Angus cattle.
Other children born to Cyrus & Lula in addition to Winnie A., the eldest,
were Nina R., Dewey L., Abner E., J. Keith, and Paul D.
All the Anderson children received their elementary education at the rural school known as
the "Huntley School" north of Flagler, west of the Thurman Road. Winnie & Nina were in the
first graduation classes when the Flagler education system offered a ten year high gchool.
Both Winnie & Nina later obtained teacher certificates and taught in the Flagler rural schools for
several years. Lula's family moved to a farm six miles north and two and one half miles west
of Flagler, Colorado. "
Cyrus J. Anderson was born February 6, 1863, at Alta Pass, Illinois, the child of Amos J. Anderson & Lourinda Keith Anderson. As a young man, Cyrus worked on the Mississippi floating logs from Alta Pass to Memphis. He met Lula Lee Moore at Memphis, and on March 14, 1886, they were married at Leaners, Arkansas.
Lula Lee was born the child of David C. & Sarah S. Moore on November 25, 1867, in Georgia. As a young
couple Cyrus & Lula Anderson were a strong part in helping establish many of Flagler's organizations.
In addition to the school system, they were organizers and members of the Congregational Church,
the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. Lula was also instrumental in organizing the church's
"Ladies Aid" and a rural organization made up of ranching and farming families and known as the
"Country Club." Cyrus & Lula operated their ranch until the death of Cyrus in 1927.
Lula continued ownership of the ranch until her death in 1936.
By the mid 1930's all the Anderson children had moved from the Flagler area with the exception of Winnie. In 1915 Winnie was married to W. Aubrey Walker who lived north of Seibert on his homestead. Aubrey & Winnie resided in the Seibert area until lgz?. It was during those years their four children were born. The eldestchild, Dale Aubrey, was born in 1920 at the old Anderson Homestead They received many trophies for Grand Champion bronco rider. Another form of entertainment was going to the dance held at Hale, Colorado. It was a good place to see their friends.
Reuben met a registered nurse, Anne Irene Shirley, who had just completed her training at St. Lukes Hospital in Denver, Colorado and planned to work in the area. Anne's sister, Vera Cody, her husband fuch, and their children played the music for the dance. Reuben and Anne were married in Goodland, Kansas on July .
K. Lavon was born in 1921 at the Walker Homestead north of Seibert, as was Helen O., who died when less than two years of age. Nina Lou, the youngest, was born at Seibert in L927. Early 1928 found Aubrey & Winnie living on the Anderson Homestead following the death of Winnie's father, Cyrus Anderson. The Walkers operated the Anderson Ranch for only a few years before purchasing their own ranch-farm which connected to the Anderson ranchland. In 1943, Aubrey & Winnie sold their farm holdings and moved to Flagler where Aubrey began employment for Fruhling Motor Co., a Chewolet agency. He held this position until as a bookkeeper 24, r93r. Reuben and Viola Anderson on their wedding day, April 29, 1946, in Goodland, Kansas. Archie and Juanita Anderson accompanied them. he retired at the age of 85. Aubrey, Winnie & their children continued the "Anderson" involvement in the Flagler Community. In addition to the church and lodge, this involvement was expressed through organizations that included the Town Board, Flagler Development Association, Lions Club,4-H Club, scouting and not the least, the school and its many activities including membership on the Board of
My story of the Anderson dates back to 1887 when Anders and Maria Anderson homesteaded north of Burlington on the Colorado-Kansas border, moving there from Bohulsem, Sweden. They are the parents of Oscar Anderson who married Nettie Latelia Anderson on January 2, 1899. Nettie's parents and grandparents were Directors. also born in Sweden. When she was ?? years Winnie Walker passed away June 4, 1961, and Aubrey died October 25, 1981. As Flagler nears its centennial mark, the Anderson-Walker family have shared in the joys & sorrows, and the trials & successes of old she went to live with her grandparents, this community through most of the century. AT this writing, Mr. Paul Anderson, youngest of the children of Cyrus & Lula Anderson is the last living member to hold the family name in this Anderson Lineage.
The family line continues at Flagler through Reuben Charley, was the oldest child, born Pat & Lou (Walker) Ford and their son's family, Tony & Debbie Ford. Living in nearby Limon, Colorado, are Dale & Betty Walker and their two sons and their wives, Dale Jr. & Dawn. and John & Cheri Walker. Living in Colorado Springs is Wilbur & Lavon (Walker) Keeran. by Dale A. \Malker
Cyrus claimed 120 acres in section 9, 8S 51W in 1909, and another forty acres in 1910.
June 1910 Kit Carson County school officers "Dist. No. 14. Pres. C. J. Anderson, Sec ....:..... Treas. T. J. Huntzinger"
Winnie Augusta Anderson Walker
1893–1961
Nina Rose Anderson Parker
1895–1984
Nina Lou Walker Ford was born November 8, 1927, in Seibert Colorado to Aubrey Walker and Winnie Anderson Walker and entered into rest December 19, 2018. She was 91 years old.
She received her education in Flagler, graduating high school in 1945. She attended Denver University for two years. She then moved to Vona, Colorado where she got a teaching job. There she met Pat Ford and on February 29, 1948 they were married at St. Charles Church in Stratton, Colorado.
She leaves her son, Tony (Debby), and their children Trey and Jamie. Trey’s wife (Kelbi) and their children Asher and Palmer. Daughter Jill (Jim) and their children Brendan and Michelle. Brendan’s wife Teri and daughter Roxanne. Daughter Lannie (Pat) and their children Alexandra and Patrick. Also survived by her granddaughters Kelly (David) and Megan and Megan’s daughter Lou. She also is survived by several relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Pat, daughter Kristie, her parents Aubrey and Winnie Walker, Brother Dale and his wife Betty, sister Lavon and husband Wilbur. Her in-laws Ray and Harriett Ford.
Nina Lou spent many years helping Pat and her brother Dale operate the Stop and Shop Supermarket. The store first opened in September of 1951. They became sole owners in 1963 and sold the store to their son Tony in 1975. She was also a busy mother of four children.
Nina Lou loved Flagler. She was active in many card clubs and civic events but her love for FHS Alumni was her favorite event. She coordinated the Homecoming Program for many years and it was her love of that program that gave her and the community a great sense of enjoyment.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday January 5, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Congregational Church in Flagler with Pastor Bob Strauch officiating.
Dewey Lee Anderson
1898–1951
Abner Elbert Anderson
1900–1946
Keith John Anderson
1902–1978
Paul David Anderson
1904–1993
Infant Daughter Anderson
1909–1909
Leonard Parker married Nina Rose Anderson on August 23, 1916, in Kit Carson County,
and they had Weldon Lee on Nov 13, 1918 in Flagler, Maxwell A. Parker on March 12, 1920 in Kit Carson County.
Nina had been in Kit Carson County in 1910, 1, with Cyrus J. Anderson 47 born in Illinois,
and Lula L. 42 in Georgia. Winnie A. is 16, born in Illinois, Nina 14, Dewey L. 11, Elbert A. 9, Keith J. 7, and Paul D. 5, all born in Colorado.
Lula Lee (Moore) Anderson 1867-1936 is buried in Flagler # 27162838,
with Cyrus J. Anderson 1863-1927 # 27162797.
Nina Lou Walker Ford was born November 8, 1927, in Seibert Colorado to Aubrey Walker and Winnie Anderson Walker and entered into rest December 19, 2018. She was 91 years old.
She received her education in Flagler, graduating high school in 1945. She attended Denver University for two years. She then moved to Vona, Colorado where she got a teaching job. There she met Pat Ford and on February 29, 1948 they were married at St. Charles Church in Stratton, Colorado.
She leaves her son, Tony (Debby), and their children Trey and Jamie. Trey’s wife (Kelbi) and their children Asher and Palmer. Daughter Jill (Jim) and their children Brendan and Michelle. Brendan’s wife Teri and daughter Roxanne. Daughter Lannie (Pat) and their children Alexandra and Patrick. Also survived by her granddaughters Kelly (David) and Megan and Megan’s daughter Lou. She also is survived by several relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Pat, daughter Kristie, her parents Aubrey and Winnie Walker, Brother Dale and his wife Betty, sister Lavon and husband Wilbur. Her in-laws Ray and Harriett Ford.
Nina Lou spent many years helping Pat and her brother Dale operate the Stop and Shop Supermarket. The store first opened in September of 1951. They became sole owners in 1963 and sold the store to their son Tony in 1975. She was also a busy mother of four children.
Nina Lou loved Flagler. She was active in many card clubs and civic events but her love for FHS Alumni was her favorite event. She coordinated the Homecoming Program for many years and it was her love of that program that gave her and the community a great sense of enjoyment.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday January 5, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Congregational Church in Flagler with Pastor Bob Strauch officiating.
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