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William I. and Emma (Christopher) Sutton, 9 South 50 West



WILLIAM'S FAMILY

Asa J. Sutton and Ella N. Smith married in Athens County, Ohio on January 4, 1877,

In 1880 Athens County, Asa Sutton is 25, a laborer, Ella Sutton 22 Wife, Hurb Sutton 3 Son, and Fredrick Sutton 1 Son.

August 1894 Athens, Ohio " Asa Sutton went to Jacksonville with a large load of produce Saturday."

In 1900 Athens County, Asa is living alone, and also in Athens County, Jesse Blakely is 41, married four years to Ella Blakely 42 Wife, with Ruth M. Blakely 2 Daughter.


Asa Sutton and Mira Burch, 54, daughter of Zeba Hoskinson, married in Athens County on September 24, 1903.

She was in Athens County in 1900, George W. Burch 62 Head, Almyra M. Burch 55 Wife, Orley E. Burch 20 Son, Darcey S. Burch 18 Son, Verney L. Burch 15 Son, Jane Burch 70 Sister, and Sarah Burch 50 Sister.

George W. Burch BIRTH 12 Apr 1838 Ohio, USA DEATH 1901 (aged 62–63) BURIAL Canaanville Cemetery Canaanville, Athens County, Ohio, MEMORIAL ID 5546635

1907 Athens " Mrs. Asa Sutton is very ill at her home on Cemetery street, with a severe attack of grip."

In 1910 Athens County, Asa Sutton is 58 Head, Myra Sutton 64 Wife, and Beatrice B. Sutton 4 Granddaughter.

In 1920 Athens County, Asa Sutton is 64, Miria Sutton 74 Wife, and Beatrice Burch 14 Step Daughter.

In 1930 Athens County, Ella E. Blakeley is 72, with Herbert E. Sutton 52 Son.

Asa James Sutton BIRTH 1856 DEATH 1930 (aged 73–74) BURIAL Canaanville Cemetery Canaanville, Athens County, Ohio, MEMORIAL ID 119889174.

Ella Smith Blakeley BIRTH 1857 DEATH 1939 (aged 81–82) BURIAL Canaanville Cemetery Canaanville, Athens County, Ohio, MEMORIAL ID 119988693 ·


Herbert E. Sutton BIRTH 21 Jul 1877 Canaanville, Athens County, Ohio, DEATH 27 Mar 1961 (aged 83) Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, BURIAL Canaanville Cemetery Canaanville, Athens County, Ohio, MEMORIAL ID 119889133.

In 1900 Athens County, Fred Sutton is 22, Addie C. Sutton 23 Wife, and Wilfred H. Sutton 1 Son.

In 1920 Athens County, Fred Sutton is 41, Bessie Sutton 38 Wife, Freda Sutton 11 Daughter, Harold Sutton 8 Son, Frances Sutton 6 Daughter, Catherine Sutton 2 Daughter, Josephine Sutton 2 Daughter, and Jaunita Sutton 0 Daughter.

Frederick F. Sutton BIRTH 1879 DEATH 1949 (aged 69–70) BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, MEMORIAL ID 23687814.

William is in Athens County, Ohio in 1900, a day laborer for Abbie Cone, born Feburary 1882 in Ohio, father in Ohio, mother in Missouri.

William is in Kit Carson County in 1910, living alone, farming.
EMMA'S FAMILY

In 1900 Story County, Iowa, Ole Christopher is 36, Helen Christopher 34 Wife, Katie Christopher 13 Daughter, Lewis Christopher 11 Son, Emma Christopher 8 Daughter, Freddie Christopher 6 Son, Helen Christopher 2 Daughter, and Ethel Christopher 9/12 Daughter.

In 1910 Ole is in Iowa, and in Kit Carson County, Helen Christopher is 44 Head, Louis M. Christopher 21 Son, Emma M. Christopher 18 Daughter, Freddie R. Christopher 16 Son, Helen O. Christopher 12 Daughter, Ethel L. Christopher 10 Daughter, Bernis R. Christopher 8 Son, Leroy Christopher 6 Son, and Ruby E. Christopher 3 Daughter.

In 1920 Dawson County, Nebraska, Ole Christophe 56 Head Hellen Christophe 55 Wife Burnet Christophe 17 Son Leroy Christophe 16 Son Ruby Christophe 13 Daughter.

Ole C. CHRISTOPHER born 12 AUG 1863 in Boone, Boone, Iowa, died 18 SEP 1938 in Hamilton, Iowa, and
Helen Nellie Tesdahl born 16 JUN 1865 in Cambridge, Story, Iowa, died 18 JAN 1925 in Stuart, Guthrie, Iowa.

Burnis Ralph Christopher BIRTH 12 Nov 1901 Story County, Iowa, DEATH 25 Jun 1970 (aged 68) Spivak, Jefferson County, Colorado, BURIAL Elizabeth Cemetery Elizabeth, Elbert County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 27206165

Fred Rayfield Christopher BIRTH 30 Dec 1893 Story County, Iowa, DEATH 20 May 1979 (aged 85) Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, PLOT Block 43, Sec 10, Lot 7, Space 7 MEMORIAL ID 60878894

WILLIAM AND EMMA

W. I. Sutton and Emma Christopher married in Kit Carson County on January 29, 1911.

William claimed a quarter in section 35, 9S 50W in 1914.

In 1920 Kit Carson County, William Ivan Sutton is a salesman in a grocery store, 36, born in Ohio, Emma Sutton 26 Wife, Ella M. Sutton 6 Daughter, Helen E. Sutton 4 Daughter, Blanche E. Sutton 2 Daughter, and William I. Sutton 0 Son.

February 1921 "Two young farmer youths are alleged to have been apprehended in connection with a series of robberies committed here Thursday night, when seven stores, the First National Bank of Flagler, a lumber yard office, and a flour mill were entered, and small amounts of money and merchandise taken. When Flagler merchants opened up their establishments Friday morning, they found that the places had been entered during the night. Learning that the robberies had been widespread, the sheriff of Kit Carson courtly was notified, and bloodhounds wore sent for from Colorado Springs. At the C. A. Anderson Shoe and Harness store, a few pairs of shoes were taken. At the W. H. Brown general store, a stock of gloves, and other articles of merchandise were taken. Knives were stolen from the J. C. Straub hardware company. J. A. White, Williams' pharmacy, W. I. Sutton groceries and meats, and the Equity Flour mill had not reported their losses this morning. The Flagler Lumber company's office was entered, the safe opened, and a small amount of money was taken, but the robbers did not disturb checks and valuable papers. The vault of the First National Bank was intact, and no articles of particular value were missed. However, losses are believed small in all cases. In practically every instance, small change was found gone from money drawers. Entrance was effected thru rear windows, carefully removed, or opened by breaking or taking out small panes of gloss. No definite details of the exact amount of loss is available yet. The two farmer lads who are alleged to have confessed to the robberies, are in the eustotfy of the sheriff of Kit Carson county."

In 1940 Flagler, William I. Sutton is a laborer, 58, Mary E. Sutton 48 Wife, Leslie I. Sutton 19 Son, Lester W. Sutton 14 Son, Betty R. Sutton 12 Daughter, Helen E. McInnis 24 Daughter, divorced, Mary E. McInnis 5 Granddaughter, and Lester I. McInnis 3 Grandson.
William Ivan Sutton born 1882 died 1940 (aged 57–58) BURIAL Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 21496750.


Mary Emma Christopher Sutton born 06 MAR 1892 in Ames, Story, Iowa, died 17 MAR 1984 in Sierra Vista, Cochise Co, Arizona, BURIAL Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 21496764

ELLA

Ellamae June Sutton BIRTH 12 JUN 1913 • Flagler, Kit Carson Co, Colorado DEATH 10 OCT 1948 • San Francisco, California,

HELEN

Helen Evelyn McInnes 31 Jan 1942 Marriage Place: Missouri Record Place: Jackson, Missouri, Spouse: Lester Bryan Sherman
Helen E. Sherman born 4 May 1915 died 21 Jan 1999 (aged 83) BURIAL Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 21496970

Lester Bryan Sherman born 10 Nov 1896 Windom, McPherson County, Kansas, died 8 May 1972 (aged 75) Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, BURIAL Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 14057748.
"Lester Bryan Sherman was the son of Nellie Adelia Young & Frederick Lewis Sherman. He was first married to Freda M. Ekberg, Mar. 1, 1917 in Windom, McPherson County, Kansas and they had 4 children. Lester & Freda were divorced Dec. 8, 1941. He second married Helen Evelyn Sutton, Jan. 31, 1942 in Kansas City, MO. He was a rancher for most of his life. He was also one of the co-founders of Business Man's Insurance Company."

"Here comes the Judge" ... Somewhere in the great beyond an "All Rise" was issued for His Honor. We used to get a chuckle out of these words growing up. He was "The Judge" to most who knew him well and there were many. Over the years, he exercised his penchant for weak coffee, junk food, spy novels, off-color jokes, and cigarettes until that last avocation got the best of him.
Jerry Sherman passed away in the early hours of January 12th, 2021 due to the agents of emphysema, age and just plain worn out parts. He was surrounded by family and showered with love and attention in his last days, peacefully passing, knowing his legacy was preserved and his progeny intact.
Born in June 1936 in Flagler, Colorado to Helen Evelyn Sutton Sherman, Jerry spent his early years building fences, racing horses, and raising wheat in eastern Colorado. He left home at 15 and managed his own path through high school (Ft. Collins High) business school (University of Denver) and finally, law school (University of Denver Law School) graduating with his Juris Doctorate in 1962. It is an admirable feat finding a way to attend a prestigious school self-supported.
He married Lois Hafling (later known as Crystal Carroll), a Durango girl he met at CSU, in 1959 and the couple relocated to Durango in the mid-sixties. The family remained steadfast Durangoans from then on, and despite divorcing in the late 1980s, Jerry and Crystal remained close to their family and to each other.
Jerry found new love following his divorce from Lois and eventually tied the knot again to Kay Brown from Minnesota in 1995. They remained lovers, friends, and companions in orneriness from there on out. Life is interesting, to say the least, and death even more so as he finished out his last few years living with his 2nd wife in the home of his first wife. Full circle brought them all under one roof in the family home where the entire family was gathered to bid farewell.
Judge Sherman was asked to serve as County Judge in 1966 at the age of 30. He would serve for the next 10 years before stepping down to practice law full time. Over the years he was instrumental in Durango developments such as Shenandoah, Durango West, Tamarron, Animas Airpark, and many others. Between his careers in real estate, development, dance instruction, fast food, hotel management, and the law, he managed to touch many lives and was accordingly touched by so many in Durango that sought him out for guidance and exchange of passionate ideas which kept him challenged and excited. He loved big, laughed often, and inspired many.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Sherman of Durango, his first wife Crystal Carroll of Durango, his three children, Kathi (Kate)/(Gerry Pressman) Engrenn of Venice Beach, California, Scott (Karen) Sherman of Solon, Iowa, and Brett (Lindsay) Sherman of Broomfield, Colorado. His nieces Leslie Carter of Loveland, Colorado, and Darene (Michael) Hiatt of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Between the three children, there are 10 grandchildren that brought him smiles, immense pride, and gratitude which he was more than willing to boast about over the course of the last 30 years.
He was also a member of the Durango Rotary and the Elks Club and, the Sigma Chi fraternity in his college days. He enjoyed skiing, jeeping, dancing, singing, and time with family.
We will miss you Pops.

Lester Bryan Sherman Born 10 Nov 1896 in Windom, McPherson, Kansas, Husband of Freda Matilda Ekberg — married 1 Mar 1917 (to 8 Dec 1941) in McPherson, McPherson, Kansas, United Statesmap Husband of Helen Evelyn (Sutton) Sherman — married 31 Jan 1942 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United Statesmap
no imagePrivacy Level: Open (White) Helen Evelyn (Sutton) Sherman (1915 - 1999) Helen Evelyn Sherman formerly Sutton aka McInnes Born 4 May 1915 in Flagler, Colorado, Daughter of William Ivan Sutton and Mary Emma (Christopher) Sutton

Lester Bryan Sherman, born November 10, 1896 and Helen Evelyn Sutton, born May 4, 1915 at Flagler, Colorado, ventured into their May-September marriage in L942. "Sherm and Evelyn" settled in Stratton, Colorado the first year of their marriage, and for the greater number of their thirty years together until Sherm died in May of 1972 they lived in eastern Colorado. Sherm had been born in Windom, Kansas and grew up a "trader." His father, Fred, taught him well. Sherm cut his teeth trading with the Gypsies who traveled the country in the early 1900s. Sherm's dad related that a neighbor asked if it was alright to trade horses with Sherm, not wanting to "take advantage" because he was so young. And Fred would reply: "Sure, trade with that boy, and the quicker you send him home with only the halter, the better I'd like it." It was the neighbor that went home with the halter, and trading set in Sherm's blood! Throughout the early 20s, Sherm traded in cattle. He had an eye for judging weights and would travel the country each week buying cattle, trucking them to a rail yard nearby, and shipping to the open market in Kansas City, Omaha, Nebraska, or to Iowa feeders. When Sherm weighed cattle in, he would set the weights on the scale, and most always they were accurate. Sherm's tales were born in the many experiences of his trading, traveling and working with people. From his stint in the 20s ofworking along side ofthe gandy dErncers on the railroads, he had a little dittie that he taught Mary and Jerry (Evelyn's children adopted upon their marriage)
"Evelyn Sutton Sherman lives in Flagler, Colorado at the time of this writing. She usually can be found in Tombstone, Arizona with her sister, Betty Austring, during the winter months."



BLANCHE

Blanche Sutton and Meridith J. Ruddell married on November 2, 1935 in Kit Carson County.

Meredith J. Ruddell married Zeldalee Rice on February 4, 1939 in Kit CArson County.

In 1940 Kit Carson County, Glen F. Newton 26, is a truck driver, Blanch M. Newton 23 Wife, Glen W. Newton 3 Son, and Barbara J. Newton 1 Daughter.

Glen R. Newton BIRTH 1913 DEATH 1984 (aged 70–71) BURIAL Flagler Cemetery, MEMORIAL ID 24416218.

Blanche Emma Newton, 97, longtime resident of Littleton, passed away peacefully at her son's winter home in Laughlin, Nevada on March 21, 2014. She is survived by her son Bill Newton, 14 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Blanche Emma (Sutton) Newton was born to Emma (Christopher) and William I. Sutton on Jan. 5, 1917 at the family homestead south of Flagler, CO. Later that year William sold the farm and the family moved into Flagler. Blanche graduated from Flagler High School in 3 years and was an operator on the town switch board for some time. She married Glen F. Newton of Seibert, CO. They had 7 children; all preceded her in death but Bill. Blanche lived alone at her home in Littleton after the death of Glen on May 5, 1984. .

Glen W. Newton, 21, married Dorothy L. Sagee, 18, in San Francisco on June 11, 1956.

Barbara J Newton Age: 16 Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1955 Marriage Place: San Francisco, California, Spouse: Robert J Maier Spouse Age: 18.

Barbara, born October 24, 1938, died May 14, 2010, last residence Golden, Colorado.
BURIAL Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 120822029.

LESLIE

September 1968 Oakland, California "Julie Ann Sutton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie I. Sutton of Oakland, and Patrick James O'Connell, son of the Louis O'Connells of Alameda, will marry in July. The bride-elect is the sister of Mrs. Arthur Collins of Nasette, Wash., Mrs. Chesley Butler and Polly Sutton of Oakland. Mrs. Thomas E. Klipstein of Bakersfield and Mrs. William I. Sutton of Flagler, Colo., are her grandmothers. Her fiance has three brothers; Louis W. O'Connell of Alameda, Robert O'Connell of Belllngham, Wash., and James O'Connell, USMC. The prospective bride is a graduate ... California. State College at Hayward, where Patrick is currently enrolled."
Leslie Ivan Sutton BIRTH 19 SEP 1920 • Flagler, Kit Carson, Colorado, DEATH JAN 1982 • Oakland, Alameda, California,

WILLIAM

William Lester Sutton BIRTH 18 JUL 1925 Flagler, Kit Carson, Colorado DEATH 28 DEC 2012 Goodland, Kansas.



BETTY

November 1948 Oakland, California, marriage licenses: Robert Austring, 23, Daly City, and Bette Sutton, 20, San Francisco.

"Robert Marion "Bob" Austring Birthdate: June 16, 1925 Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, Death: May 25, 1980 (54) Tucson, Pima County, Arizona"

"Evelyn Sutton Sherman lives in Flagler, Colorado at the time of this writing. She usually can be found in Tombstone, Arizona with her sister, Betty Austring, during the winter months."

1986 "For two years, the only thing to break the peace and quiet around Bette Austring's home has been the chatter of the birds. Gone is the rumble of the heavy machinery and the roar of the blasting from the mine that is her next-door neighbor. Gone also is the fear of the wind bringing the spray full of deadly cyanide onto her property. But Austring and many other .people in this old mining boom town are afraid. Plans are under way to reopen the rmine and begin again the , cyanide-leaching process to recover silver and gold from the tailings left by previous operations. But the specter of what happened before the mining operation stopped in 1984 haunts many in Tombstone and has spurred an effort to keep the mine permanently closed. Located within the town limits and just out of sight of the Allen Street tourist district, the mine is viewed by many as a threat to the health of Tombstone's residents and to the tourism that is the mainstay of the town's economy In 1982, Michael Russell, 25, a mine employee, died of cyanide poisoning. "

Bette Imogene Ruth SUTTON was born on 31 Mar 1928 in Flagler, Colorado. She hraduated from George Washington High School in 1945 in San Francisco, California. She was a Medical Laboratory Technician about 1947 in San Francisco. Children were:

i. Roberta Gene AUSTRING was born on 19 Feb 1949 in San Francisco, California. She was an Air Traffic Controller.
ii. Arne Plathe AUSTRING was born on 26 Jul 1950 in San Francisco, California. He was born on 26 Jul 1950 in San Francisco, California. He was a NOAA Meteorologist.
iii. Damon Vaughn AUSTRING was born on 29 Aug 1951 in San Francisco, California. He was born on 29 Aug 1951 in San Francisco, California. He was a Special Needs Teacher.
iv. Diana Marlene* AUSTRING.

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