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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Elizabeth Doughty, 9 South 50 West



In 1870 Atchison County, Missouri, Samp Doughty is 49, Elizabeth Doughty 42, Berry F. Doughty, Jas. A. Doughty 17, Emily H. Doughty 14, Preston Doughty 13, Julia Doughty 7. John Doughty 5. and Rosa B. Doughty 3.

In 1880 Atchison County, Missouri, Elizabeth Doughty is 51, Julia Doughty 17 Daughter, John Doughty 14 Son, John Doughty 1 Grandson, and Rosa Doughty 12 Daughter.


Elizabeth Doughty claimed a quarter in section 7, 9S 50W in 1894.

From October 11, 1888 to March 29, 1889, teacher Julia Doughty recorded that she had 20 pupils, ages 5 to 1?. There were 7 girls and 13 boys. Families represented included 3 Leynde, 6 Doughty, 4 Strode, 2 Stark, and one each from the Swazee, Landon, Stewart, Keeler, and Robinson families. The teacher's salary was $35.00 per month, and the expense for the whole term was her salary, $210.00.

August 1895 Hugo, Colorado "Mrs. Elizabeth Doughty, B. F. Doughty, Jacob Stark and Eli Stark, all of Flagler, were in town Monday on business with the U. S. land office."


Simeon Rumming wrote" I filed on land in a pre-emption in the fall of 1884. After quitting the cattle business, I settled down on our homestead, a short distance from the Crystal Springs property, built a dugout, and had plenty of water purposes. We organized a school district in Nov. 1887, and in order to hold the district we had to hold school at least three reservoir and for all months. Miss Lyon taught for five years and Mr. Barney Killian of Kiowa, Elbert co., was the Co. Supt. of Schools at this time. Addie and Mollie Doughty, daughters of Ben Doughty, were just small girls, when they came here. Their mother had died and they assumed the duties of caring for the younger children, but that didn't deter them from fitting themselves for teaching and enduring the hardships of pioneer schooling in this county. Among the early settlers who found homes .... Crystal Springs, named by Ezra M. Lyon, my father-in-law, one of the early settlers of the community, is located on Sec. 4-9-50. It is an ideal place for a stock ranch, as there is an abundance of water and good grazing. There were no towns, no railroad, and mail was brought from Hugo by anyone going that way. Supplies also came from Hugo. Our amusements were horseback riding and dancing. The first settler to file on a homestead was J.R. Miskelly, who filed on the land known as Crystal Springs. The place is now owned by a company who are converting it into a pleasure resort. The second settler was Wm. Matthias; the third, Dick Moore, and I, Simon Rumming, was the fourth. I was born in Hampshire, England. Came to Colo. in 1873. I, Simon H. Rumming started from Chicago early in 1873, with a group of people who were westward bound. When the covered wagon train reached Iowa, we began gathering a herd of cattle, buying up as we went along, so by the time we reached our destination we had quite a herd. Of course we could not move very fast so we did not reach Colo. Springs until the latter part of the summer of 1873. We came up the Platte River to Fort Morgan and then across the country to Colo. Springs. I saw my first buffalo on the Platte River in Neb., so we lived on buffalo meat while crossing the plains. We encountered a few Indians, but none that were not friendly. I hired out to the Stanley Bros. while in Chicago and helped them drive their cattle across the plains. Later on I went to work for the Pugsley Bros. called the KP outfit, and who had herds of cattle from the Republican River to the Arkansas River. They also had a large herd of horses. The outfit consisted of 20 cowboys, cooks, and chuck wagons. I worked for them from 1884 to 1887. I had charge of the horse herd, and it was my work to gather horses from the wild herds by Vangie Rueb Born branded and turned out on the range, and when needed were broken to ride.in the community were Jim Howell, B.F. Houtz, J.W. Hunt, Stephen Strode, F.H. and C.H. Lyon, and "Grandma" Eliza Doughty. We organized a Sunday school and church meetings in the school house. J.W. Hunt was our Sunday School Superintendent for some years and C.W. Smith, a "Holiness" missionary was our first preacher. Later he taught school in our district.

In 1900 Kit Carson County, Elizabeth Doughty is a stock ariser, born October 1828 in Tennessee, widowed. She's had nine kids, four living. Her daughter Rose Bell Doughty was born December 1867 in Missouri, single. Elizabeth's grandson John F. Doughty was born January 1878 in Indian Territory.

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Elizabeth Daughty 81 Head John F Daughty 32 Grandson Rosa B Daughty 42 Daughter.


Elizabeth Ann Christian Doughty born 7 Oct 1828 Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, died 31 May 1921 (aged 92) Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, buried Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 15853598

Nearly 93 years old and having been in lingering health for about four years, Mrs. Elizabeth Doughty passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Miller, at Phillipsburg, Kansas, Tuesday evening, 31 May 1921.
Mrs. Doughty was for years a resident of Flagler, Colorado and active in the development of this County until the time when she was removed to Kansas for better care.
Elizabeth Christian was born in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee on 7 Oct 1828 and died at Phillipsburg, Kansas on 31 May 1921, aged 92 years, 7 months, and 4 days. On 23 June 1849, she was married to Sampson Doughty and in 1853, they and their two children, emigrated overland in a covered wagon to Atchison County, Missouri where they bought a 80 acre farm which Mrs. Doughty owned at the time of her death. Then, in 1855, they moved back to Nebraska and helped settle Nebraska City. At that time, the country was wild and untamed and infested with Indians. Mr. Doughty printed the first paper in that part of the country, in an Indian fort that year. A year later, they moved back to their farm in Missouri but during the Civil War, they returned to Nebraska.
In 1879, her husband, Sampson Doughty died in Missouri and left her alone with her children. In March 1888, Mrs. Doughty moved to Colorado and took up a homestead where she lived with her children for many years. At that time, there was no railroad there not even a trading post.
For the last 19 years, prior to October 1917, when she was removed to Kansas, she lived with John Doughty on the old place just southeast of Flagler. In 1917, she was removed to the home of her daughter at Phillipsburg, Kansas due to ill health. A cancer was removed from her nose and for many months, it was thought she would not withstand the strain on her system. She nearly recovered however, and though partially paralyzed ever since, had been in fair health.
Mrs. Doughty was the mother of nine children, two of whom are still living. They are Mrs. Emma Gillian of Stockton, Kansas and Mrs. Julia Miller of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Two sons died in infancy and Ben, James, John, and Preston have died within the past 15 years. Rosa Doughty, another daughter, died in Pueblo about a year ago.
At the time of her death, Mrs. Doughty had 19 living grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.
The body of Mrs. Doughty was brought to Flagler this morning and funeral services are being held at the Congregational Church at 9:30, the Rev. Adna W. Moore officiating. Burial is to be made at the Flagler Cemetary. Mrs. Doughty had been a member of the Congregational Church for many years.
The Flagler News joins the entire community in mourning the death of this pioneer of this County and in extending our sympathy to John Doughty, whom the deceased lived for so many years.

EMILY

In 1900 Rooks County, Kansas, A??A C Gillilan 43 Head Emma H Gillilan 43 Wife Charles R Gillilan 18 Son Edna V Gillilan 8 Daughter.

Emily Harriett Gillilian born 21 Nov 1856 died 10 Jan 1936 (aged 79) buried Stockton Cemetery Stockton, Rooks County, Kansas, PLOT Block 70, Lot 9, Grave 5 MEMORIAL ID 63010731
Charles Gillilan, son of A.C. Gillilan , married Eunice Kelley on 10 Feb 1904 in Stockton, Kansas.

JAMES

James Alexander Doughty born 31 Mar 1853 Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, died 16 Nov 1891 (aged 38) Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, buried Flagler Cemetery, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 15853564.

Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Smith Rhyne born 24 Jun 1859 Oklahoma, died 20 May 1931 (aged 71) Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, buried Greenwood Cemetery Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 26944223.



BENJAMIN

In 1880 Nodaway County, Missouri, Benjamin F. "Doty" is 28, Rachael Doty 27 Wife, Benjamin F. Doty 8 Son, Mary Doty 6 Daughter, and Addy Doty 2 Daughter.

In 1885 Nemaha County, Nebraska, Ben Daughty is 34, Rachel Daughty 32, Thomas Daughty 13, Mary E. Daughty 11, Ada B. Daughty 8, Geo. Daughty 3, and James Daughty 1.

Myrtle Ivy Rose was born 23 Dec 1886 in Johnson, Nebraska to Benjimen F. Doughty and Catherine R. Birchfield.

Benjamin F. Doughty claimed a quarter in section 5, 9S 50W in 1894.
B. F. Doughty, 47, married D. E. Connors on 25 Dec 1897 in Kay County, Oklahoma. His parents were Sampson Doughty and Elizabeth Christian.

In 1900 Cowley County, Kansas, Benj. F. Doughty is 47 Head, Pricilla L. Doughty 35 Wife, E. Doughty, Myrtle I. Doughty 13 Daughter, Ethel E. Doughty 1 Daughter, and Elva M. Conner 19 Step Daughter.

Benjamin F. Doughty born 26 Aug 1850 Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, died 11 Feb 1907 (aged 56) Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, buried Hope Cemetery Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 39725292.
"Benjamin F. Doughty, aged 56 years, died last evening at his home 926 North First street. Paralysis was given as the cause of death, but it was coupled with several other complications. Mr. Doughty has been sick for some time and suffered a stroke of paralysis last week, after which he grew rapidly worse until he died.
The deceased leaves a family and was a member of the Woodmen of the World, in which order he carried insurance. He had been engaged in the second hand business in this city for several years.
The funeral was held this afternoon from the residence, Rev. Howard conducting the services, after which interment took place in Mercer cemetery. (transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Benjamin F, Doughty first marriage About 1871 Rachel Catherine 'Kate' Birchfield born 7 FEB 1853 • Missouri died OCT 1887 • Flagler, Kit Carson, Colorado 6 Children born to this Union: Benjamin F JR, Mary Elizabeth, Adela Blanche and Myrtle Ivy"

Benjamin Franklin Doughty born 9 Aug 1851 Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, died 12 Feb 1907 (aged 55) Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, buried Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 21500316


JULIA

Abraham B Miller born 1 Apr 1861 Ohio, died 1 Mar 1931 (aged 69) Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, buried Fairview Cemetery Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 23070305

Julia Adaline Doughty Miller born 9 Aug 1863 Rock Port, Atchison County, Missouri, died 26 Mar 1937 (aged 73) Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, buried Fairview Cemetery Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 23069952

PRESTON

Preston claimed a quarter in section 18, 9S 50W in 1894.

Preston Riley Doughty born 1 Jan 1859 Atchison County, Missouri, died 14 Sep 1894 (aged 35) Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, buried Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 15853644


ROSE
Rosa Bell Doughty born 24 Dec 1868 Atchison County, Missouri, died 17 Sep 1920 (aged 51) Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, buried Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 65159224


JOHN

John F. Doughty born 26 Jul 1865 Atchison County, Missouri, died 27 Oct 1887 (aged 22) Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, buried Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 21500274

John F. Doughty claimed 160 acres in sections 18 and 19, 9S 50W in 1908, and another 8 acres in section 17 in 1912.

John Franklin Doughty registered for WWI in Flagler, born January 4, 1879, farming. His reference wa Julia Miller of Route 3, Phillipsburg, Kansas.


G.L. Verhoeff and Mollie Doughty married in Kit Carson County on December 29, 1897.

In 1900 Kit Carson County, Gereit is farming, born May 1869 in Iowa, with Mary October 1874 in Missouri. Mabel M. was born Dec 1898 in Colorado.

Mollie Elizabeth Doughty Verhoeff born 18 Oct 1874 Missouri, died 10 Sep 1945 (aged 70) McClave, Bent County, Colorado, buried Las Animas Cemetery Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 51892665
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