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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Orion L. and Grace (Downs)(Freeborn) Heck , 8 South 51 West



Thomas Williams, Sr. moved to Johnson County, Missouri in 1857, children Thomas 1858, Parilee who married J. W> CLeveland, Vianna married R. D. Bandon of Gilroy, Claifornia, Melissa, the widow of Samuel K. Heck since 1884, residing in Flagler, COlorado, Duia dying in childhood in 1862.

1871

In 1880 Johnson County, Missouri, "Orian" L. is 2, with Samuel K. 39, Larissa M. 30, Frank E. 10, Maud E. 7, Bettie L. 5, and Lavada M. eleven months.

Samuel Kunkle Heck 10 Oct 1841 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Death 19 Aug 1890 Washington County, Kansas, Burial Washington Cemetery, Memorial ID 40154123.

In 1900 Washington County, Kansas, Orion L., born August 1877 in Texas, is with widowed mother Lorena May 1849 in Tennessee. She's had eight kids, seven living. Lavina U. was born June 1881 in Missouri, Stella Dec 1885 in Kansas.

Larissa M. Heck, widow of Samuel K. Heck, claimed a quarter in section 5, 9S 51W in 1911.

Larissa Monetta Williams Heck Birth 10 May 1849 Tennessee, Death 7 Jul 1934 Denver County, Colorado, Burial Washington Cemetery, # 40154071

GRACE'S FAMILY

Thomas Freeborn
Birth 2 SEP 1824 Belfast, Antrim, , Ireland
Death 1885 Cambridge, Cowley, Kansas,

Martha Cousins and Thomas Freeborn Married on Thursday, June 21, 1860 in Perth, Ontario. Martha Cousins
Birth 25 APR 1847 Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
Death 14 MAY 1925 Mulhall, Logan, Oklahoma,

June 8, 1906 "Miss Uel Heck and Mr. Fred King of this city were married Wednesday, June 6th at 10:30 a. m. at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Arvil Wilson, at Baileyville. An elaborate dinner was served after which the happy pair left for Washington where they are already at housekeeping. On Wednesday evening the band, of which Mr. King is a member, gave them a serenade. The bride's mother served them generously with ice cream and cake. Mrs. King used to clerk in the Oberndorfer & Kleeman store where Mr. King is working now. We extend the best wishes of numerous friends for their welfare and happiness."

Grace Freeborn, born August 1878 in Kansas, is in Washington County, Kansas in 1900, teaching school, , living with her married sister Madge Wudenheimer and her husband William, both 29, with two kids.
Madge Freeborn had married W. A. Weidenheimer on May 11, 1897 in Washington County.
When Madge died in Los Angeles on May 4, 1959, her mother's maiden name ws listed as Cousins.

Orion L. Heck, 23, and Grace Freeborn, 21, married in Washington County, Kansas, on August 16, 1900.
Orion Leon Heck August 09, 1877 Birthplace: Texas Death: 1880 (2-3) Immediate Family: Son of Samuel Kunkle Heck and Clarissa (Larissa) Molly Williams Husband of Grace Downs Freeborn Father of Creighton Heck and Forrest Heck Brother of Maud E Heck; Frank E Heck; Lavada M Heck; Stella Heck and Bettie L. Heck
Orion claimed a tract in section 31, 8S 51W in 1914.

From the nice Archives text "Robb School was located in the northwest corner of the northeast 1/4 of Section ?. Robb School closed in 1915. Other schools continued to operate in the district, perhaps some time later. One of these was Midway, which may have reopened later some distance southwest of Flagler. Some information 5. Township 9 S, Range 51 W. This location is found suggests that one of the school houses was moved to a new location in the district. 6 miles due west of Flagler, Colorado on the south side of the old highway. It is located on a 1/2 section line. An early description of its location would be across the road south of an old barn on a place Charles Jackson owned and may have farmed. In 1987, a description of its location would be about 1/4 mile, more or less, west of the Allen Petersen home on District the south side of the road. This school was located in district 10. Mr. D.F. Blanken and Mr. Beeler were two known school board members. Some of the families utilizing this early school were Robb, Blanken, Weidenheimer, Heck, Jackson and possibly, Schmidt. I am told the Johnston family used the school. Some known students of the school were Oliver Blanken, Natalie (Kueker) Blanken, Forrest and Creighton Heck, J.T. Robb. Its northern border was south of the Hohenstein place. Its southern border was at the county line."

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Orion is farming, 31, Grace D. 30, Creighton C. 8, and Forrest O. 5.

They're still farming there in 1920.
In 1930 they're farming, with Creighton C. 27.

In 1940 O. L. and Grace are still farming in Kit Carson County.

Orion registered for WWII in Hamlin, Michigan, born August 9, 1877.

Orion Leon Heck Birth 9 Aug 1877 Stephens County, Texas, Death 29 Dec 1943 Ingham County, Michigan, Burial Deepdale Memorial Park Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan, Memorial ID 152523264. Grace Downs Freeborn Heck Birth 29 Aug 1878 Washington County, Kansas, Death 21 Aug 1955 Ingham County, Michigan, Burial Deepdale Memorial Park Delta Township, Eaton County, Memorial ID 152522697.
"Mrs. Grace D. Heck, of 4839 W. Bolt rd., Holt, died Sunday evening, at the residence. Mrs. Heck formerly lived at Flagler. Colo., coming to Holt 15 years ago. Surviving are a son, Creighton C. Heck of Holt and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Weidenheimer of Kingsley, Kan., and Mrs. William Weldenheimer of Long Beach, Cal. Funeral services will be held at Estes-Leadley Holt chapel at 3 p. m. Tuesday, Rev. Henry Date of Mt. Hope Presbyterian church officiating."

FORREST

Flagler area schools "Mrs. William Strode listed Forrest Heck. Dorris Keller and Miss Ford from Stratton (Vona?), as teachers."

Forrest L. Heck, 21, married Clara Mae Johnson on April 11, 1926 in Hugo.

Clara was in Gratiot County, Michigan in 1920, 10, with Clarence W. 38 and Josephine T. 32.

1928 Lansing "Mrs. Harold L. Clark entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday evening in honor of her house f-uest, Mrs. Forrest Heck, of Denver. Colo."

In 1930 they're in Lansing, Michigan. He's 25, a sheet metal worker in an auto plant, with Clara M. 20 born in Missouri, and newborn Norma J.

All three are in Lansing in 1940.

Forrest died on August 4, 1941 in Lansing, to be buried in Deepdale Cemetery, Eaton County.

Norma, 19, married Carroll Allyn Stringham on April 9, 1949 in Lansing.

"Palms banked the altar of Plymouth Congregational church Saturday in keeping wit h Palm Sunday week-end for the nuptials of Miss Norma Jean Heck and Carroll Allyn Stringham of South Bend, Ind. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Clara Mae Heck. 1423 Boston blvd., and her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Fhaner of Charlotte. Dr. Robert M. Bartlett read the 7 o'clock service. Miss Jean Hiae-shutter was wedding soloist and Richard Klausli was at the organ.
The bride's grandfather, C. W. Johnson of Eaton Rapids, gave her in marriage. Mrs. William D. Whitmore, aunt of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Patricia Garling, and Miss Esther Anderson. Clarence W. Johnson, Jr., uncle of the bride, was best man. Ushers were Don V. Whipp, Jr., cousin of the bridegroom; James E. Long and Robert H. Cramer of St. Johns. A reception followed in the church parlors where the bride's table was centered with a six-tiered cake adorned with fresh gardenias. Harpist was Miss Beverly Franklin. Assisting were Mrs. L. J. Verlinde of Charlotte, sister of the bridegroom; Mrs. C. C. Heck, Mrs. M. A. Eggert, Mrs. L. H. Begeman, Miss Paddy Miller, Miss Peggy Gavine, Miss Pat Frewen, Miss Romayne Jones, Miss Virginia Craig, Miss Maxine Whitsltt, Miss Nancy Fisher, Mrs. George Mills, Mrs. Charles Schram, Mrs. Blaine Leisure and Mrs. O. E. Watts of Detroit, aunt of the bride.
When the newlyweds return April 25 from their wedding trip through Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, they will live at 623 E. Third st., Mishawauka, Indiana. The bridegroom attended Michigan State college."

"Cadet Jeffrey A. Stringham, son of Mr and Mrs. Carroll A Stringham of 419(X) Brentwood. Plymouth, has been appointed squadron element leader in his unit at the U S Air Force Acad emv Cadet Stringham is a 1973 graduate of Plymouth High School."

In 2010, when Beth J. Verlinde died, her brother Carroll A. Stringham was living in Tucson, Arizona.

CREIGHTON

In 1940 Creighton is in Lansing, Michigan, 37, born in Kansas, with Lillian E. 40 born in Missouri. He was in Kit Carson County in 935, Lillian in El Paso County.

February 1926, University of Denver
Creighton C. Heck Birth 1903 Strawberry, Washington County, Kansas, Death 6 Apr 1963 Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, Burial Deepdale Memorial Park Delta Township, Eaton County, Memorial ID 187901571

1966 "Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Linda E. Hatheway to Edmond A. Heck, son of Mrs. Creighton C. Heck of Holt, and the late Mr. Heck. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Mandt of Frankfort and the late J. C. Hatheway. Miss Hatheway attended Northwestern Michigan College and is employed in Lansing, where Mr. Heck, a graduate of Michigan State University, is also employed. An August 6 wedding is planned."

Josephine was married to Robert L. Yeager in the 1900 census. Robert Yeager 37, Josephine Yeager 31, John A. Yeager 5, Libby E. Yeager 3, and Lillian E. Yeager 1.

Robt. L. YEAGER Birth 1863 Death 1907 Burial Harris Cemetery Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri, Memorial ID 31812020


In 1910 Howell County, Missouri, James W. Yeager is 44, Mrs. Josephine B. Yeager 42, John A. Yeager 15, Eugene S. Yeager 13, Lillian E. Yeager 11, Robert L. Yeager 8, and Emily J. Yeager 6.


In 1920 East Baton Rouge Parish, James W. Yaeger is 53, Josephine Yaeger 52, Robert L. Yaeger 18, and Lillian E. Yaeger 21.

Josephine B. Yeager Birth 4 Sep 1867 Death 9 Jan 1941 Burial New Cleveland Cemetery Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi, Memorial ID 29864089

James W. Yeager Birth 21 Aug 1865 Death 25 Mar 1955 (aged 89) Burial New Cleveland Cemetery Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi, Memorial ID 29864028

Lillian E. Yeager Heck Birth 22 Dec 1898 Death 18 Dec 1970 (aged 71) Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, Burial Deepdale Memorial Park Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan, Add to Map Memorial ID 173108425.

Johnson County marriages:
"Samuel K. Heck Clarissa M. Williams 08 Nov 1868"


"William W. Heck Mary L. Hopkins 14 May 1870"

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