Sipes

Lewis Elven Sipes, Virgil Noah Sipes, William H. Sipes, Willis Sipes, their sister Clara Ellen (Sipes) Prusman

In 1900 Holt County, Missouri, Peter J. is 57, Nany E. 58, with Sylva D. 27, Willis A. 19, William H. 25, Noah V. 16, and Brad A. 13.

In 1900 William H. Sipes is a team freighter in Brush, Colorado, boarding with William Long. Vina, born March 1878 and he have been married two years.

FindaGrave 54558048 says "Adopted dau: Minnie Plummer b: Mar 1887- m: William H. Sipes, 1903, Holt MO."

William Henry Sipes registered with a Fleming address, born July 8, 1874 , nearest relative Cora Alice Sipes of Fleming.

In 1920 Rock Creek precinct, Washington County, William is 45, Cora 43, with Irene S. 14, born in Missouri.

In 1930 Washington County, William and Cora A. have Clarence M. Chittock 32, Shell L. Chittock 31, and Sylvia R. Chittock., 7.

In 1940 Washington County William is 65, Cora Alice 63, and they have granddaughter Bonnie Mae McGhee, 17.

Shell Leona Sipes married Clarence M. Chittock August 1, 1918, recorded in Logan County.

In 1920 Shell L. Chittock, 20 born in Missouri, is married to Merrill C. Chittack, 21, and they're in Magee precinct, Yuma County.

After living with parents in 1930, C.M., Schell Leona, and Sylvia are in Sterling in 1940, where he is a butcher.

Shell L. Chittock, born Feb 11, 1899, died Nov 4, 1971 in Santa Barbara County, California. 43588746

Clarence Melvin Chittock, born October 30, 1897 in Dawson County, Nebraska to Harlow Kenyon Chittock and Josephine Saprona (Lago) Chittock, died December 27, 1962, per FindaGrave 43547821 - ssdi has January 1963 death date.

Sylvia Rose Tyson, born November 19, 1922 in Fleming, died March 6, 1996 in California, and is buried in Santa Maria Cemetery # 71656346.

In 1910 Willis A. 29, and Bessie M. 26, married seven years, are in Leroy precinct, Logan County.

They're in Santa Monica, California in 1920, where Willis is a fireman, and no children.

In 1928 Daphna Lucille Sipes, etc. (Virgil's daughter) sued Bessie M. Sipes - and Ruby Shade - and Daisy W. Sipes - and L.E. Sipes - and Mary Elizabeth Sipes - and Verl Sipes in Washington County.

Still in Santa Monica in 1930, Willis is a fire patrol ranger. In 1940 Santa Monica they have no occupation.

Willis Avery Sipes, born Nov 3, 1880 in Missouri, died May 28, 1959 in Los Angeles County, mother's maiden name Carter.

Bessie was twin of Lillie Grace Cooper.

DEATH:
California Death Records Index: Bessie M. Sipes, b. 23 Aug 1883 in Missouri, died 7 Feb 1963 in Riverside County. Burial: Feb 1963, LaSierra, Riverside, California.

"Sipes, Virgil N. , of Forest City, and Clara L. Upshaw, of Curzon, by Rev. H. E. Bower, June 19th , 1904

In 1910 Virgil is in Holt County, Missouri, 26, married four years to Clara 24, and they have Harold, 4. Father-in-law Frank Upshaw, 56, widowed, is with them.

He registered in Forrest City, Holt County, born January 5, 1884, nearest relative Clara A. Sipes.

July 22, 1921 the Oregon newspaper reported a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Virgil Sipes at their home southeast of Oregon.. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Stalcup and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bradie Sipes and CHildren, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. John Speer, and Mrs. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson.

In 1930 Harold 24 is married to Myrgie 23. Virgil 46 married but no spouse listed, is living with them. Virgil and Harold operate a filling station.

In 1940 St. Joseph, Missouri Clara Sipes is divorced, an aunt of John R. or Grace Wilson.

Floy Sipes, born April 24, 1880 near Craig, Missouri, died Nov 22, 1948 in Holt County, husband Virgil Sipes. She was the daughter of L.D. Browning and Lucinda Lewis, to be buried in the IOOF Cemetery. Informant was Mrs. Dee Massie.

Virgil Sipes, born Feb 5, 1884, died May 25, 1955 in Holt County, farmer, son of Peter Sipes and Nancy Carter - wife Floy Williams Sipes. "Mr. Sipes had been dead several days before he was found." Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, Missouri.

Born, to Lewis Sipes and wife, of Forbes township, a girl, Oct 5, 1896, Dr. J.A. Klopp, in attendance.

In 1900 Holt County, Missouri, Louis E Sipes, born Dec 1876 in Missouri has no occupation, married four years to Daisy W. born June 1878, and they have Ruby D. 3 and Ralph H. ten months.

1906 "Lewis Sipes has quit the butcher business and gone to delivering household goods, so if you need help, call on L.E. Sipes"

Based on the newspaper article of 1908 - Daisy was the daughter of S. A. Tribble.

Lewis is 32 in 1910 Leroy precinct, Logan County, Daisy 31, Ruby 13, and Ralph 10.

Ralph Sipes married Irene Ride Nov 24, 1917, recorded in Denver County. Ralph Hancel Sipes registered with a Fleming address, married to Irene S. Sipes.

In 1920 Rock Creek, Washington County, Louis 44 and Daisy W. 43, have Daphna L. 7 and Mary E. 4, both born in Colorado.

Maybe the Ruby Sipes who married Harry Stilson May 1, 1926, recorded in Denver County, is the same one.

Daisy W. Sipes - 1878-1925 is buried in Yuma # 74286741 - her estate was probated in 1928 in Washington County.

Daisy W. Sipes, the owner of a note and deed of trust executed by Bessie M. Sipes, died leaving as her heirs at.....

In 1930 Alamosa, Colorado, Lewis 53 is widowed, with Daphna L. 17 and Mary E. 14. (Daphna is also listed as a boarder in another household in Alamosa)

Lewis E . Sipes 1876-1935 is also buried in Yuma. # 74286765. So is Ralph H. Sipes -July 12, 1899 - Sept 26, 1925

Lonnie Lee McGhee, born Jan 29, 1937 in Illinois, died Jun 1, 1980 in Riverside County, California, mother's maiden anme Sipes.

Brada is in Holt County in 1910 and 1920, and in 1920 he's 33 - neither of his sons were born in Colorado. He's married to Josie 32, and mother Nancy E. 77, widowed, is living with them.

March 9, 1962 "Word has been received by Jarrel Sipes of the death of his father, Brada Sipes, Saturday at Forest City. Mr. and Mrs. Sipes lefl for Forest City Saturday. Mrs. Sipes' brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. K i m - brongh, attended the funeral Monday in Forest City"

Brada Anson Sipes, born July 13, 186, died in Forest City March 3, 1962, with Mrs. Josie Sipes informant.

Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, Colorado, November 1, 1951
PRUSSMAN RITES HELD SATURDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Asmus Prussman, long-time resident of the Amherst community, were held at 2:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Lewis Funeral Home here. Rev. O.W. Brock, pastor of the Holyoke Baptist church, was in charge. Burial was in Holyoke Memorial Park.

Mrs. Prusman died at about 10:30 Wednesday morning of last week at the Phillips County Hospital. She was 84 years old and had been in falling health for some time. She was a patient at the hospital for three weeks before her death. Mrs. Prussman was a member of the Methodist church.

As Clara Ellen Sipes, one of ten children of Peter and Nancy Sipes, Mrs. Prussman was born September 5, 1867, near Forbes, Holt County, in northwest Missouri. On December 26, 1889, she was married there to Asmus Prussman. They had four children, two of whom, a son and a daughter, died in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Prusman and their family lived near Forbes until March 1, 1918, then moved to the present home, sometimes referred to as the old Scott Evans place, seven miles northeast of Holyoke.

Preceding Mrs. Prusman in death besides the two children already mentioned were her parents, two sisters and four brothers. Surviving are her husband; a son, William Prussman, Holyoke; a daughter, Mrs. Reed Bailey of Oregon, Missouri, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Ernest Coler, Holyoke; three brothers, Brada Sipes, Forest City, Missouri; Willis Sipes, Santa Monica, California; and Virgil Sipes of Oregon, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Six of her grandsons served as pallbearers at the funeral.

Relatives from a distance who were here for the funeral were: Mrs. Larmar Prussman, Mrs. Charles Schaeffer and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Prussman of Forest City, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Daise of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Kermit and Robert Bailey of Oregon, Missouri.

James W. Sipes cash-claimed a quarter in 25, 6N 46W in 1908 - that's Phillips County, about fifteen miles east of the Logan County. Sipes.

Land Office at Sterling, Colorado, Mar 12 1908
Notice is hereby given that James W. Sipes of Holyoke, Colorado has filed notice of his intention to make final commutation proof in support of his claim, viz: H E No. 4160? made Jan 9 1907 for the s w 1/4 Sec 25 T 6 N R 46 W and that said proof will be made before clerk district court at Holyoke, Colorado on Apr 29, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of the land, viz:
John Warren of Holyoke, Colorado
Charles A. Guernsey of Holyoke, Colorado
James Lamar of Holyoke, Colorado
Barzila Hutchinson of Holyoke, Colorado

He might be the James W. Sipe in 1920 Denver, 39, born in Pennsylvania, single, a photographer living in the Hotel Saiie on 22nd Street.

In 1930 Cowlitz County, Washington, James W. Sipe, 49, born in Washington, is a cook in a logging camp.

In 1940 Cowlitz County, James W. Sipe, 61, is a night watchman at a lumber mill.

James Whiteley Sipe died at Fort Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington May 19, 1954, age 75. So this probably isn't a relative.
CHARLES

Although Charles was not in Colorado, he was in Richardson County Nebraska and Nemaha County Kansas.

Charles F. Sipes, of this city (Oregon, Missouri), was married to Martha E. Snodgrase, at the bride's home in Salem, Nebraska, on Sunday, January 5, 1908, the Rev. Dunkelberger performing the ceremony in the presence of a large circle of friends. The couple received a number of useful and valuable presents. They at once went to housekeeping on the Geo. Coon farm between Salem and Falls City, where Charles will superintend Mr. Coon's farm.

In 1910 Richardson County, Nebraska, Charles is 42, Martha 33 - the second marriage for both- They have a son Chester, 1, born in Nebraska, and three Snodgrass kids Walter 12, Mina 16, and Sallie 14, all three born in Missouri., are with them.

FindaGrave 43021084 has Martha E. Sipes born July 23, 1876, dying Nov 18, 1959, buried in Maple Cemetery, Richardson County, as is Charles F. Sipes - July 1, 1865-June 23, 1930 # 43021025