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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Joseph E. and Mary J. (White) Watters, Flagler


JOSEPH'S FAMILY

In 1900 Grinnell, Iowa, Lewis R. Watters is 57, Catherine J. Watters 52 Wife, Nellie M. Watters 26 Daughter, Thomas A. Watters 22 Son, Arthur G. Watters18 Son born in Nebraska, Bessie L. Watters 16 Daughter, and Kate B. Watters 11 Daughter.




Joseph Watters is farming alone in 1910 Cheyenne County, Colorado.

" Joseph Ernest Watters, born Sept. 7, 1875: one time student in I. C. and I. S. U. Law School; sheep raiser, Flagler, Colorado.

Joseph E. Watters claimed a tract in township 12 Sounty 51 West, Cheyenne County, Colorado in 1916.

"married 23 Jul 1915 to Mary Josephine White."




MARY'S FAMILY

Elizabeth Anne Whiteway was born July 12, 1870 in Dublin, Ireland to Francis Whiteway and Clara O. Rourke.

The 1925 Iowa census has Mary J. Watters age 37, born in New York to Ferdinond J. White of Connecticut and Elizabeth Whitemay born in England, married in New York.

In 1870 Jersey City, New Jersey, Ferdinand White is 56, a music teacher, Frances 60, Ferdinand 26 is also a music teacher, and William 24 is a railroad clerk, both born in Connecticut. They have Katie Genghlie 22 a domestic servant.

Ferdinand J. White 42, son of Ferdinand C. White and Frances H. Dougherty, married Elizabeth A. Whiteway, 16, daughter of Francis Whiteway and Clara Rourke, on 19 Jan 1886 in Manhattan, New York City.

Ferdinand J. White, 42, born in Milford, Connecticet, and Elizabeth A. Whiteway, 17, born in Dublin, Ireland, had a daughter - THIS WOULD BE MARY - in Manhattan, New York on August 21, 1887.
(One record says this was a son.)

Elizabeth White died 4 Jan 1888 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.

Ferdinand John White, 45, widowed, an organist, died August 24, 1888 in Manhattan, to be buried in Calvary Cemetery. His father Ferdinand Albert White was born in Norton, Massachusetts, his mother Francis in Albany, New Yrok.

William Francis White, Mary's uncle, was born 08 APR 1846 Old Milford, New Haven, Connecticut,

In 1880 Topeka, Kansas W. F. White 34 is an agent, born in Connecticut Cathrun White 28 Wife, born in Missouri, Eugenie White 3 Daughter, and Francis White 6/12 Son.

William Francis White BIRTH 8 Apr 1846 Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, DEATH 1 Feb 1889 Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, MEMORIAL ID 223491835.

In 1900 Chicago, Catharine White is 46, Eugenia White 23 Daughter, Deborah White 17 Daughter, Benjamine White 14 Son, Mary White 12 Niece, and Virginia Adams 62 Aunt.

Catherine Stringfellow White 1851-1929 is buried in Charlottesville, Virginia.


A granddaughter wrote
" Mary was an educated as a nurse and a medical doctor. Joseph's sister Nellie Watters was also a medical doctor and active in the Women's Suffrage movement of the 1900's. There is the possibility the two women met in medical school. New York City and Philadelphia had very good medical schools where women could get their education and degrees. I am searching for a link between the two women as members of the suffrage movement. Mary traveled to all the major cities where Suffrage rallies were held. Denver was one of the many cities on their circuit. I do believe Dr Nellie Watters introduced Mary to her oldest brother Joseph. Mary was a beautiful lady and Lady as a saying goes 'both were not getting any younger.' Mary and Joseph were not young kids when they got married. "

October 1913 Longmont, Colorado "J. E. Watters, of Flagler, Colorado, came to Longmont Tuesday evening to buy apples for the people in the eastern part of the state."

April 27, 1916 Denver, Colorado

January 1917 Sterling, Colorado

Joseph Ernest Watters registered for WWI in Twin Falls County, Idaho, born September 7, 1875.


Lewis Kemp Watters 27 Jun 1917 in Colorado, died 8 Jun 1919 in Twin Falls, Idaho, Father: J. E. Watters Mother: Mary J. White.
BURIAL Twin Falls Cemetery Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho, PLOT Grave: -; Lot: 44; Block: A MEMORIAL ID 70358097.

In 1920 Twin Falls County, Idaho, Joseph E. Watters is farming, 44, Mary J. Watters 32 Wife, and Mary J. Watters 0 Daughter.

Joseph Ernest Watters BIRTH 7 Sep 1876 DEATH 16 May 1926 BURIAL Hazelwood Cemetery Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 91847674.

In 1930 Twin Falls, Idaho, Mary J. Watters is a nurse, widowed, 42, Mary J. Watters 10 Daughter, and Benjamin J. Watters 4 Son.

Mary Josephine Watters and M. Douglas Walker married on 25 Feb 1931 in Twin Falls County.

In 1940 Salt Lake County, Utah, Douglas Walker is 42, Mary J. Walker 52 Wife, and Benjamin J. Walker 15 Son.

Douglas Morgan Walker BIRTH 6 Jan 1898 Heber City, Wasatch County, Utah, DEATH 28 May 1952 Salt Lake City, Utah, BURIAL Salt Lake City Cemetery, PLOT X 3 67 3W, MEMORIAL ID 139593403.

The Watters family wrote that she died August 19, 1973, and was buried in Redwood Mortuary and Cemetry, West Jordan, Utah.


In 1940 Salt Lake City, James Edward Peck is 21, Mary J. Peck 20 Wife, and David L. Peck 2 Son.

Mary Josephine Watters, on 13 Mar 1984 in Salt Lake County, married Frank Leonard Wright,

Mary Josephine Watters Wright BIRTH 19 Apr 1919 DEATH 30 May 1985 BURIAL Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Sandy, Utah, PLOT Garden of the Last Supper 141-A-1, MEMORIAL ID 84793218.
"Mary Josephine Watters Peck Patton Wright, 66, South Jordan, Monday in Sunset Gardens, following services at South Jordan 16th ward chapel. She died May 30 in a Salt Lake hospital. Born on April 19, 1919 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Joseph Ernest and Mary Josephine White Watters.
Married to Tom E. Peck on March 13, 1937; divorced. Married to Donald J. Patton in August 1964; divorced. Married to Frank Leonard Wright on April 6, 1984 in the Jordan River LDS Temple; he died Oct. 8, 1984.
Active member of LDS Church; member of Neighbors of Woodcraft.
Survivors, sons daughters, David L. Peck, Thomas E. Peck, Lewis K. (Smokey) Peck, Mrs. Clyde (Nora J.) Binam, all Salt Lake, Mrs. Bob (Sandra L.) Hayes, Wallace, Idaho; eight grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; stepsons, Leonard (Cathy) Wright, Edward; stepdaughters Mrs. Robert (Delma) Parkin, all Salt Lake; Mrs. Jerry (Carma) Davidson, Sandy; brother, Benjamin Joseph Watters, Minnesota. "

"Tom E. Peck, age 78, died October 16, 1997.
Born October 22, 1918 in Fairview, Idaho, son of Edwin (Ned) and Nellie Nora Williams Peck. Married Mary Josephine Watters, March 13, 1937 in Salt Lake City; later divorced.He was a veteran of World War II and member of DAV. Founder and manager of Ideal Waste Paper and Rubbish Company. Member of American Game Breeders Association. Avid fisherman and hunter.
Survived by sons, David (Pamela) Peck, West Valley City; Tom (Lynda) Peck, Kearns; Smokey Peck, West Jordan; Nora (Clyde) Binam, Kearns; Sandra (Bob) Hayes, Osburn, Idaho; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Hazel Brown, California; special companion, LaDonna Clark. Preceded in death by a grandson and three brothers."

Clyde W. Binam "Poppy, Red" 4/16/1931 ~ 3/7/2009 Clyde died peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer. Born to J. Frank and Dora A. Binam in Las Animas Co., the seventh of eight children. He served in the Korean War and worked for the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City for 31 years. He worked for the Granite School District at Academy Park Elementary. He married Nora J. Peck November 18, 1966. He is survived by his wife, Nora; daughter, Tammy; grandson, Branden; granddaughter, Kisty; great-granddaughter, Mika; in-laws: David Peck, Tom Peck, Lewis (Smokey) Peck and Sandra Hayes. Preceded in death by: parents; five brothers; two sisters and a grandson.

Benjamin Joseph Watters BIRTH 2 Apr 1924 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, DEATH 31 Jan 1991 Minnesota, BURIAL Fort Snelling National Cemetery Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, PLOT Section Y Site 790 MILITARY 1ST LT, US MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL ID 1301661.
" Elizabeth Purcell Watters died on Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at North Ridge Care Center in New Hope, Minnesota. Elizabeth was born Sep- tember 19, 1922 to Harry and Susan (Prindevilie) Purcell in Madison. She married Benjamin J. Watters, Sr. on June 9, 1945 in Washington, D.C. They settled in Minnesota in the early 1950's. Elizabeth is survived by daughters and sons, "Stormy" Stephanie (Steven) Redman of Minneapolis, Michael Watters of Manila, Philippines, Christopher (Susan) Watters of Hudson, Wisconsin, Jeanne (Leonard) Ramotar of Center City, Minnesota, Elizabeth Rose of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Benjamin (Susan) Watters, Jr. of Madison, John (Betty) Watters of Lakeville, Minnesota, Sally (Ron) Pray of Seattle, Washington, and Nancy Watters (fiance, Dean Julian) of Farmington, Minnesota; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin J. Watters, Sr.; a daughter, Katy Watters; a brother, Dr. Harry K. Purcell; and a sister, Sally P. Mageath. Funeral services are Saturday, May 23, 1998 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Private interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery."


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