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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

William and Mattie (Zook) Holden, Flagler



William Holden was born to William Holden and Diana Haskell, 62, born in Iowa, marrying Johnannah Greenhaven, 18, daughter of Henry Greenhaven and Louisa Gray, marrying in Omaha on August 3, 1906.

In 1880 O'Brien County, Iowa, his parents William Holden 34 and Flora 24 have Alta A. 3, and Charles L. 1.

William was in Yell County, Arkansas in 1900, born July 1880 in Iowa, with William Dec 1846 Pennsylvania and Diana Dec 1865 Iowa. Alta was born February 1877, Gilbert August 1882, and Daisy June 1884 in Nebraska. Pearl January 1890 and Joseph May 1892 in Iowa.
William Lyman Holden 1846-1922 is buried in Butler County, Kansas # 29578817, with Diana Emily Olive Kesia Gaskill 1855-1911 # 29578806.

ALTA - William's sister - is buried in Flagler 1877-1958 # 13478402, with husband Benjamin F. DIne 1875-1957.

William's brother Charles L. Holden1878-1958 is buried in Flagler # 13487018, with Iva Fay Van Syoc 1884-1959, # 13487027.

Joseph 1892-1945 is buried in Harper County, Oklahoma # 69641672, with Rachel P. Stockwell Holden 1894-1981.

Albert Leonard Holden was born March 19, 1907 in Nebraska, dying in Los Angeles County December 16, 1985.

In 1920 Omaha, Albert is 12, living with mother Johanna TUrner 32, her husband Charles J. Turner 44, and Mary E. Turner 1.

Albert was living with Charles and Johannah in 1930 Omaha, and is in Los Angeles in 1940, divorced, 33.

Albert is buried in Whittier, California # 103572222.
FindaGrave has his wife as Hortensia Holden 1901-1990 born in Mexico.


In 1910 Lincoln County, Colorado, Will A. Holden is farming, 29, born in Iowa, living alone.

Mattie is living with her parents Jonathan and Barbara Zook in 1900 Washington County.

Mattie Zook is in Lincoln County in 1910, living alone, 25, born in Iowa, no occupation.

Mattie Zook and William Holden married on March 6, 1913 in Lincoln County.

Will Alvin Holden registered for WWI in Flagler, Colorado, farming, born July 24, 1880, nearest relative Elen "Halden" of Flagler.

In 1920 Lincoln County, William is married, 39, living alone.

"Marie" Holden is in Lincoln County in 1920, single, 35, with Leona 6 and Geneva 5.

1921 Lincoln County "The Clerk was instructed to authorize Sam Dumbauld, Shaw, Colo., to sell to Mrs. Mattie Holden groceries not to exceed $10.00. The Clerk was also instructed to give Mrs. Holden an order for $10.00 to purchase fuel."

Mattie is buried in Thurman " Mattie Ann Holden, daughter of Jonathan and Barbara Zook was born in Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1884; died at her father's home near Thurman, Colo., Nov. 23, 1927. In 1923 she was married to William Holden. To this union were born two daughters, who with her father, 1 brother, and three sisters remain to mourn her departure. Her husband, mother, one brother, and three sisters preceded her to the spirit world."
GENEVA

Geneva Mae Holden was born in Lincoln County October 27, 1914.
She is a maid in 1930 Wray, Colorado for George W. and Martha J. Short.

Geneva married A.R. "Jack"Kouba in Wray.

LEONA

Leona is an orphan in 1930 Kiowa County, Colorado, 16, living with Charles G. Kenyon 59 and Lena 47.

In 1940 she's in Maricopa County, Arizona, 27, married to Leonard J. Johnson 28.
Leonard J. Johnson, 78, born in Alva, Oklahoma, died July 2, 1991 in Phoenix.
" Leonard J. Johnson, 78, of Phoenix, a laborer, died July 2, 1991. He was born in Alva, Okia. Survivors include his wife, Leona; daughters, Eva Miller and Irene Davis; son, Steven; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren St. Greer Chapel and Funeral Home."

In the same Greenwood cemetery, FindaGrave # 175553062 has Leona M. Johnson, unknown birth and death dates.

Irene Kay Johnson and Jeff Dee Davis, Jr, married in Carson City Nevbada on March 16, 1967.
In 1993, Irene Kay Davis born Feb 23, 1947,m is living at 6615 W. Kingston Lane in Glendale, Arizona.
"Jeff Dee Davis Jr Age 74 (Mar 1946) Current & Past Addresses 30 Road 5285 Bloomfield, NM 87413 (Current Address) Road 5285Bloomfield, NM 87413 (Jun 2010 - Jun 2014) 12416 N 28th Dr #28 Phoenix, AZ 85029 (Apr 2005) 6615 W Kingston Ln Glendale, AZ 85306 (Dec 1995) 6104 W Monte Cristo Ave Glendale, AZ 85306 (Sep 1993) Phone Numbers (602) 938-2747, (505) 632-2305, (623) 703-0890, (602) 439-1811, (623) 878-1645 "

Eva Marie Johnson, born August 17, 1949, living at 4909 N. 41st in Glendale, Arizona, married Clarence David Miller Jr. on October 30, 1959 in Maricopa County. He was born September 19, 1939.


There's a William A. Holden buried in Flagler 1880-1962 # 15730427.
" Holden, Will A., 42 of Flagler married Herrick, Mrs. Emma M., 46 of Stratton, on 4/18/1923 in Burlington. Both previously married husband divorced in 1910 Omaha NE spouse's husband deceased. "
Emma Herrick was in Dawes County, Nebraska in 1920, 44, born in Missouri, widowed, living with son Walter W. Herrick 24. Roby I. is 12, born in Idaho, and Nola R. 7, in Washington.

Anspach, John Henry, 25 of Flagler, married Herrick, Roby Irean, 15 of Stratton, on 10/1/1922 in Stratton.
spouse's mother Emma Herrick, witness Leslie Herrick.

"Harvey Eugene Dine, age 96 of Bague Chitto, MS passed away February 1, 2006 at the Regency Place Nursing Home in Baton Rouge, LA.
Harvey was born July 14, 1909 in Flagler Colorado to Benjamin Franklin and Alta Elvira (Holden) Dine. He was the last of four children.
Harvey married Mabel Taylor on July 1, 1934 in Ordway, Colorado. To this union three children were born. Harvey and Mable farmed and ranched North of Flagler and drove a school bus. Mabel passed away March 5, 1964. On September 19, 1976 Harvey married Doris Smith. They spent the summers working on the ranch near Flagler and went south for the winters in Louisiana until 1986 when they retired to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Harvey was the oldest member of the Seventh- day Adventist Church in Baton Rouge. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Mabel, one brother Alfonzo, two sisters Pauline and Emma, one granddaughter Deanne and a daughter-in-law Wanda.
Harvey is survived by his wife Doris of Bogue Chitto, MS. One son Frank Dine of Flagler, CO. Two daughters Jane and husband Dean James of Ft. Morgan, CO, and Myrtle and husband Jack McKay of Canterbury, NH. Two stepsons Stanley and wife Ruby Smith of Benton, Arkansas; Myron and wife Velia Smith of Honolulu, Hawaii. One step-daughter Claudia and husband Carlos Salcedo of Baton Rouge, LA. Sister -in-law Fae Dine of Thornton, CO. Twelve grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, twelve step grandchildren, thirteen step great grandchildren, two step great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 6, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Flagler Baptist Church with Pastor Cory Wetterlin officiating. Burial followed in the Flagler Cemetery. "


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