Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Judge E. and Nellie (Harris) Wilkinson, Burlington
In 1910 Fremont County, Iowa,
Jacob E. Harris is 51,
Victory A. Harris 40,
Thomas E. Harris 21, and
Nellie F. Harris 16.
In 1900 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Geo. L. Wilkinson is 77,
Ida M. Wilkinson 40,
Robert L. Wilkinson 23,
George Wilkinson 22,
Warin S. Wilkinson 17, and
Judge E. Wilkinson 10.
Geo Wilkinson
Gender: Male
Race: American
Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1878
Birth Place: Davenport, Iowa
Marriage Date: 28 Feb 1906
Marriage Place: Page, Iowa, USA
Father: Geo L Wilkinson
Mother: Ida M Pickard
Spouse: Grace Mae Johnson
In 1910 Kit Carson County, George is farming, 54, born in Ohio, Ida 52 in Illinois.
1912 "G. L. Wilkinson returned Tuesday evening from Denver where he was in
attendance at the Colorado State Editorial association."
Ida M. Wilkinson
BIRTH 1856
DEATH 1918 (aged 61–62)
BURIAL
Fairview Cemetery
Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, USA
MEMORIAL ID 89512931
"
This community was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Ida M Wilkinson at her home near Ottawa, Kansas, Tuesday morning May 7th. She had been ill for some time, death finally resulting from heart leakage. Mrs. Wilkinson resided here a number of years and by her quiet, unassuming manner, personality and upright character, endeared herself to all. Pursuant to her wish the remains were brought here for interment, services being held at the M. E. church Sunday, May 12th at 2 p.m. Rev. Yersin officiating.
The beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Eastern Star, of which the deceased was a member, were held at the cemetery. The pall bearers were: Henry Hoskin, E. C. Baker, A. L. Anderson, W. M. Long, A. S. King, Hugh Baker. Ida M. Pickard was born at Freeport, Ill., July 11, 1856. United in marriage with Geo L. Wilkinson at Richland Center, Wis., Sept 19, 1874. From this union four sons were born: Robert L of Burlington, George W. of Monroe, Wis., W. S. of Waterloo, Iowa and J. E. of Brighton, Colo. She became a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Neola, Ia. Upon moving to Burlington some twelve years ago she changed her membership in this grand order to Aurora chapter No. 73 of this city. Just as the sun shone its golden sheen through the east window of her home near Ottawa, Kansas, where she lay struggling with the grim Reaper, on Tuesday morning, May 7th, her pure unshrouded soul returned to her Creator."
Geo L Wilkinson
Marriage Date: 3 Dec 1922
Marriage Place: Kit Carson, Colorado, USA
Spouse: Pheobe Catharine Parker
In 1930 Burlington,
George Wilkinson 78 is a newspaper editor,
Phoebe C Wilkinson
68, born in Illinois.
George L. Wilkinson
BIRTH 1851
DEATH 1930 (aged 78–79)
BURIAL
Fairview Cemetery
Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, USA
MEMORIAL ID 89512907
January 6, 1910 Omaha, Nebraska
"A pretty wedding took place at the home of
Mr. and Mr. Jacob K. Harris on Christmas day when their daughter,
Miss Nellie Harris was united in marriage to Judge E. Wilkinson, of Burlington, Colorado. Miss Harris is a worthy and popular young woman who has taught in the Burlington, Colorado, schools the past two years. Thegroom is a young business man of that town and cashier in one of the banks. The bride was attired in a beautiful creation of flowered net over white taffeta silk and looked the charming young woman that she is. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Edwards of the M.E. church. The wedding was attended by about seventy five invited guests. The out of town guests were: Mrs. Fletcher, Omaha; Miss Minnie Dorothy, Ute and Miss Smith, of Battle Creek, who played the bridal march. The young people have returned to Burlington, Colorado, which will be their home. Omaha (Ia) Democrat."
The marriage was recorded in Monona County, Iowa, Judgge 26, born in Davenport, Iowa to George L. Wilkinson and Ida M. Pickens.
March 1910 " J. E. Wilkinson who has been connected with the Stock Growers bank
for the past three years, has resigned his position."
In 1910 Burlington, Judge
is a stenographer in a real estate office, 25, with Nellie F. 24, a teacher, both born in Iowa.
September 1910 " Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wilkinson have removed from Des Moines, Iowa,
and now reside at Brighton, this state."
June 1911 "J. E. Wilkinson arrived Sunday evening from Brighton.
Judge will assist in the Republican office for a few weeks."
December 1916 "Mr. J. E. Wilkinson, Brighton, Colorado, is the county truant officer,
and any one is at liberty to report cases of non-attendance to him if there is no
officer in your district."
In 1920 Brighton, J.E. is a variety merchant, Nellie F. a clerk, with Eugena 4 born in Colorado.
All three are still there in 1930.
Ship, Jacklyn
Jefferson County:
Year:
1933 Month: Jul Day: 1
Spouse:
Skinner, Walter R
SKINNER, JACKLYN S
County:
Jefferson
Year:
1935 Month: Day:
Origin:
Other Party:
SKINNER, WALTER R
Case Number:
5489
Instrument Type:
Divorce
In 1940 Denver, Eugene is 55, a government auditor,
with Jacklyn L. Wilkinson, a nurse, 46, born in Oklahoma.
Eugene Wilkinson registered for WWII in Denver, working for the state of Colorado,
born December 13, 1884 in Davenport Iowa. His
reference was Jacklyn Wilkinson.
Nellie is widowed in 1940 Brighton, a saleslady.
Also in 1940 Brighton,
William Wittke
30 Head
Eugena H. Wittke 29 Wife
Inheritance Tax
Name:
Wilkinson, Nellie F. H.
County:
Adams
Year:
1943 Month: Jan Day: 26
July 1958 " Mrs. Eugena Wittke, formerly teacher at Tonville near Brighton, will teach junior high English in Broomfield."
Eugena H W Wittke
BIRTH 6 Dec 1910
DEATH 16 Sep 1974 (aged 63)
BURIAL
Elmwood Cemetery
Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, USA
MEMORIAL ID 43617196
William E Wittke
BIRTH 14 Jan 1910
DEATH 15 Jul 1990 (aged 80)
BURIAL
Elmwood Cemetery
Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, USA
MEMORIAL ID 43617086
November 1910 "Mrs. I. L. Howard of Yorkshire, Iowa, arrived Thursday for several weeks visit with her
daughter Mrs. R. L. Wilkinson. "
1931 "Mrs. Finch, postmistress of Idalia was in Burlington last evening conferring with Postmaster R. L. Wilkinson in regard to a mail route direct from Burlington to Wray. At present, mail between these towns goes byway of Denver. Rural routes out of Burlington and Idalia run within two miles of each other st one point on the route. By changing these routes slightly so that they would meet, it would complete the link in ' mail service between Burlington and Wray. This plan has been worked out by the postmasters at Burlington and Idalia and has been submitted to the postoffice department for approval. "
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