Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Ferrand Hopkins , 8 South 51 West
In 1880 Dale, Wisconsin, James Hopkins is 45, Lucia Hopkins 41,
Arthur Hopkins 20, Elmar Hopkins 18,
Ferrand Hopkins 17, Nellie Hopkins 12,
Harry Hopkins 10, Paul Hopkins 6,
Frank Hopkins 4, and Weech Hopkins 1.
In 1900 James, Lucia, and Frank 23 are in Chase County, Nebraska.
Lucia Ann Bigelow Hopkins 1838-1912 is buried in
Whiting, Monona County, Iowa # 60402234.
(Her father was Ferrand Bigelow 1807-1887).
James Wheeler Hopkins 1834-1915 is also buried in Whiting # 35845301.
Ferrand claimed a quarter in section 4, 8S 51W in 1891.
Ferrand William Hopkins, 1862-1936, married 13 February 1893 in
Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Ellen Katherin Watkins
1872-1950.
Ellen was in Will County, Illinois in 1880, 7, parents Richard 54 and Catherine 49.
Richard is 19, Annie 17, Frank 11, Lillie 9, Ellen 7, John 5, and Clara 2.
Richard Watkins 1826-1904 is buried in Vanango, Perkins County, Nebraska # 147148584,
with Catherine Russell Watkins 1830-1909.
In 1900 Chase County, Nebraska, "Ferran" is farming, 37, Ella K. 27, Elma E. 6, Gertie and Bertie both 4.
Ferrand and Ella are in Perkins County in 1910, 1920,
and 1930.
Ferrand died October 13, 1936 at his home near Venango, and is buried there, per the Southwest Nebraska Genealogy record.
In 1940 Ella is widowed, living with daughter Alma Bussell, 46 and her husband Alfred 47 and daughter Lucille 200.
Ella died in Denver on December 5, 1950, buried in Venango.
Children (6)
ALMA
In 1940 Ella is widowed, living with daughter Alma Bussell, 46 and her husband Alfred 47 and daughter Lucille 200.
Alma E. Hopkins
1894-1984 is buried in Imperial, Nebraska # 104196426, with Alfred Earl BUssell 1892-1961.
BERT
In 1930 Bert is farming in Perkins County, 34, with Sarah 32, Ardon 6, Irvin 3, and Illa 1.
Sarah's sister Della Blanke, 36, born in Nebraska, is living with them.
In 1940 Bert is farming in Hayes County, Nebraska, 44, with Sara 42, Ardon 16, Irvin 13, Ila 11, and Ellen 9.
Bert Wright Hopkins
1895-1970 is buried in Boulder, Colorado # 11105932, with Saarah M. Blanke Hopkins 1891-1981.
GERTIE
Gertie Wright Hopkins
1895-1977 is buried in Wapello County, Iowa # 17165022, with William L. Dickens 1889-1974.
VERA
Vera Hopkins and Lawrence A. Duffy married in Denver on February 15, 1924.
In 1930 Vera is in Denver, 29, married to Lawrence W. Duffy 32, with Dorothy I. 5 and Ruth M. 3.
They're in Denver in 1940, too, with Dorothy 15,
Ruth M. 12, and Laurence A. 5. Lawrence's mother
Medora Vezien 64 is with them, widowed.
Lawrence A. Duffy 1898-1964 is buried in Golden Gate # 3570110.
Vera Faye Hopkins
1901-1997
DALE
Delbert "Dale" Hopkins
1907-1924
RUSSELL
In 1940 Russell is in Cheyenne, Wyomring, 27, with Twilla 26 and Beverly Ann 5.
Russell Raymond Hopkins
1911-1989.
Twilla died in Florida # 104958340 "On January 22, 2013, at the age of 100 years, six months and 27 days, the gates of Heaven opened up and welcomed Twila M. Hopkins with harps and joyous laughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Hopkins, daughter, Ann Dittmer, a granddaughter and great grandson, together with numerous family members and friends. She will be honored and missed as her life continues to touch those of us remaining here on earth. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions can be made to: St. Vrain Manor, 606 Pratt, #106, Longmont, CO 80501 in Twila's name."
Beverly Ann Hopkins was born in Imperial to Russell R. Hopkins and Twila M. Robinson, dying January 29, 1996 as Beverly Ann Dittmer.
Theresa 'Teri' A. Nelson passed away September 25, 2019 at Longs Peak Hospital. She was 65 years old.
Teri was born on August 27, 1954 in Boulder, CO to William and Ann (Hopkins) Dittmer. She grew up in Longmont and graduated from Longmont High School in 1973.
After graduating from high school, Teri attended Beauty School in Longmont. On May 28, 1994, she married Michael Nelson. Teri worked for numerous salons in the Longmont area ,including DJ Everetts.
Teri was a member of First Baptist Church in Longmont her entire life and participated in Bible Study Fellowship. She enjoyed playing the harp and gardening and loved to travel.
She was preceded in death by her son, Aaron Wierema; her parents; and her infant sister, Lynn.
Teri is survived by her husband, Michael; her son, Jacob Wierema; her grandson, Logan Wierema; her sister, Janette (Dittmer) Chalmers; and numerous cousins.
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