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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

John A. Verhoeff, Flagler



JOHN'S FAMILY

In 1870 Marion County, Iowa, Leendert Uerhorf is 49, Adnane Uerhorf 30, John Uerhorf, Leendert Uerhorf 19, Aner Uerhorf 10, Peter Uerhorf 3, and Gurel Uerhorf.

In 1880 Gove County, Kansas, "Lenrd Ver Hoof" is 59, Peter Ver Hoof 14 Son, Garret Ver Hoof 12 Son, Nellie Ver Hoof 10 Daughter, and John Ver Hoof 8 Son.

CARRIE'S FAMILY

In 1885 Jefferson County, Nebraska, Frank Miller is 39, Amelia Miller 35, Nina Miller 12, Carrie Miller 6, and Byron Miller 4.


John A. Verhoeff, 25, and Carrie B. Miller married on 30 Nov 1897 Marriage Place: Kit Carson, Colorado.


In 1900 Kit Carson County, John A. Verhoeff is 28, Carrie B. Verhoeff 21 Wife, and William L. Verhoeff 1 Son.

Carrie Belle Verhoeff BIRTH 1878 DEATH 1912 BURIAL Flagler Cemetery, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 23704238.

In 1910 Thomas County, Kansas, Theore I. Laurent is 60 Head, Frederika Laurent 46 Wife, James A. Laurent 20 Son, Charlie Laurent 16 Son, Emma Laurent 15 Daughter, Joseph A. Laurent 12 Son, Julia B. Laurent 9 Daughter, Louis Laurent 7 Son, Elizibeth Laurent 4 Daughter, and Evelena Laurent 0 Daughter.

John A. Verhoeff claimed a tract in section 24, 9S 51W in 1911.

In 1920 Kit Carson County, John A. Verhoeff is 47 Head, Emma J. Verhoeff 24 Wife, Willie L. Verhoeff 21 Son, Claude E. Verhoeff 18 Son, John A. Verhoeff 16 Son, Elva V. Verhoeff 13 Daughter, Ethel C. Verhoeff 11 Daughter, Howard L. Verhoeff 9 Son, Marguerite B. Verhoeff 2 Daughter, and Julia B. Lawrent 19 Sister-in-law.

John Archer Verhoeff Sr. BIRTH 18 Feb 1872 USA DEATH Mar 1969 Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, BURIAL Flagler Cemetery, MEMORIAL ID 5097798.

Emma I. Laurent Verhoeff BIRTH 1 Jun 1895 DEATH 21 Aug 1963 BURIAL Flagler Cemetery, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 16872679

Claude Verhoeff Marriage Date: 6 Oct 1923 Marriage Place: Kit Carson, Colorado, Spouse: Julia Laurent


Claude Earnest Verhoeff Sr. BIRTH 20 May 1901 Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, DEATH 8 Jun 1985 Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, BURIAL Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 5097806.

Julia Belle Laurent Verhoeff BIRTH 29 Sep 1900 DEATH 24 Feb 1960 BURIAL Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 16872626

"Zetah L. Blakesley, 78, of Ulysses, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.
She was born Sept. 28, 1940, in Flagler, Colo., to Claude and Julia (Laurent) Verhoeff.
She grew up in Flagler, where she graduated from high school. In 1981, she moved to Ulysses.
In 1984, she married Thane Blakesley.
She worked at a steakhouse in Ulysses.
She is survived by her husband; daughter, Iris Schwindt of Ulysses; two brothers, Vernon Verhoeff and James Verhoeff; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Rosa Billings, Thelma Bickford, Ernie Verhoeff, Leonard Verhoeff, Leland Verhoeff and Leota Verhoeff.
A memorial service will be held at a later date."

Lawrence Lee Verhoeff BIRTH 1930 DEATH 1931 (aged 0–1) BURIAL Flagler Cemetery, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 13492381.

Arch Verhoeff, 62, of Aurora, passed away April 21, 2018.
He was born May 9, 1955 in Flagler, Colorado, the son of John and Alberta (Duffield) Verhoeff. He was a graduate of Central High School. On November 24, 1973 he married Debora Lewis, of Aurora, Colorado.
Arch is survived by his wife, Debbie Verhoeff; three children, Verity (Justin) Becher, Rebecca (James) Moessner, and Joshua (Heather) Verhoeff; seven grandchildren, Holden Becher, Warner Becher, Olivia Becher, Dylan Moessner, Aaron Moessner, Lily Verhoeff, and Logan Verhoeff; two sisters, April (Robert) Chapman and Alice (Mark) Ryan; and brother, Alan (Lisa) Verhoeff. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alberta Verhoeff.


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