William S. and Charity (Sanders) Hadfield, 7 North 52 West


CHARITY'S FAMILY

In 1850 Lafayette County, Mississippi, Mary Sanders is 55, Dorcas C. 26, Mary J. 20, and Charity A. 15.

In 1860 Lafayette County, Mississippi, Mary Saunders is 65, Charity 25 born in Georgia, Dorcas 35

Mary Sanders 1795-1863 is buried in Oxford, Mississippi # 57274485 WILLIAM'S FAMILY
"Wife of John Sanders, 1794/95-18 Oct 1843. They were married on the 24th of October 1815 in Madison County, Georgia, where John Sanders was a Judge and Marshall for the Census. Born the 28th of January 1795 in Madison County Georgia to William Hodge (III), 1762-1836, and his wife, Anne Saye, 1769/70-1840.
Children:
William Joseph Sanders, born 12 Oct 1816
Sally Ann Sanders, born 1817/1818
Dorcus K (Dorcas C) Sanders, born 1820/1824 (She's buried in Sterling 1822-1901 # 55274596.
Elizabeth Elenor "Ellen" Sanders (Wootton), born 12 May 1820
Mary J., born about 1830
Charity Sanders (Hadfield), born 1834/1835"

In 1870 Lafayette County, Mississippi, A. H. Sanders is 43, Eliza 44, L. C. 17, Robert 15, Nancy 12, Wm. 7, DOlly 2, and J. M. foru months.
Alenia was in the Sterling area in 1880, 27, with parents Allen H. Sanders 50 and Eliza 57. Robert D. is 25, Nancy A. 23, Wilson A. 16, Georgie L. 13, and Joseph M. 10.

Allen Sanders 1827-1895 is buried in Sterling, # 54697526, with Eliza (Albright)( Sanders 1825-1900.

WILLIAM'S FAMILY

William Shaw Hadfield was christened on January 27, 1839 in Hayfield, Derbyshire, England, parents John and Ann Hadfield.

In 1851 Glossop, Derbyshire, England, John Hadfield is 55, born in Buckworth, Derbyshire, Alice 40, born in Chorley, Lancashire, Esther 19, Samuel 18, Ann and Sarah 16, Ellen 14, William 13, Isaac 12, - all born in New Mills, Derbyshire, James 10 in Waterside, and Anna 7 in Glossop.

He might be the CHARLES S. Hadfield in 1861 Glossop, an assistant grocer, 23, born in Derby, Hayfield. He's the nephew of ANn Shaw 63, her son Edwin 32 adn Edwin's wife Mary 27 and their three kids.

On February 26, 1863, arriving in New York on the City of Washington, Alice Hadfield is a wife, 50, William 24 a laborer, and Hannah 21 a spinster.
Wm Hadfield, a laborer, 24, arrived on the Glascow on June 11, 1863. He was one of four male laborers.

John Hadfield 1791-1865 is buried in Waukesha, Wisconsin # 53472508, with Ellen (Rangeley) Hadifield 1794-1831 buriedying in Derbyshire # 79705792.


Aaron Hadfield was born in New Mills, Derbyshire England, on May 27, 1819, to John and Ellen (Rangeley) Hadfield. Aaron married his first wife, Elizabeth Darbyshire, in England. Aaron and Elizabeth followed other members of the family and immigrated to the United States from England in 1842, settling in Wisconsin. Elizabeth Derbyshire Hadfield died in 1866 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
From Wisconsin, his siblings and their children branched out to Iowa, the Dakota Territories, Nebraska, Colorado and Washington State.
Aaron and his second wife, Eliza Cooper, came to the Brownsville area in 1869 with their son Arthur, and several children from his previous marriage to Elizabeth Darbyshire.
Mr. Hadfield was a well known farmer in Brownsville, and had been a farmer and land owner there for almost 50 years. He was a very active and strong man.
His second wife, Eliza Cooper Hadfield, died in 1899 and was buried in the Brownsville cemetery on Feb 27, 1899.
Aaron lived until December 1, 1914, and died at Brownsville, Burr Oak Township, Mitchell County, Iowa. At the time of his passing, he was survived by the following children of his first marriage: James Henry of Seattle, Washington; Rangley of Fullerton, Nebraska; Elizabeth (Orr) of Murdo, South Dakota; and Harriet (French) of Osage, Iowa. He was also survived by three sons and two daughters of Eliza Cooper: Arthur Guy of Washington; Bert of Canada; Clifford of Glenburn, North Dakota; Maude (Markham) of Osage, Iowa; and Miss Mertie Hadfield of Brownville--who has kept the family home ever since her mother's death. Aaron Hadfield was buried in the Brownville Cemetery.
It should also be mentioned that Aaron's brother, Joseph Hadfield, owned and operated successful stone quarries in and around Waukesha and north in Lannon, Wisconsin for a number of years. Joseph also served the Chicago area with building materials after the great Chicago fire. A half-brother, William Shaw Hadfield, was a frontiersman in Logan, Colorado, after about 1863. It was also in 1863 that Aaron's father, John, immigrated to Waukesha, Wisconsin with his remaining family.

In 1870 Weld County, Colorado Territory, William Hadfield is farming, 31, born in England,.

"William Shaw Hadfield from Derbyshire England, arrived in the area in 1871 and established his home on an island in the South Platte River, a few miles south of present day Sterling. He named the island Sarinda. A post office was established there and newcomers to the area were made welcome on the island. Mr. Hadfield is credited with being the first permanent white settler in the area. Others came before him, but for various reasons, left the area."

William Hadfield - Charity Sanders - perhaps their wedding photo.
Courtesy Overland Trail Museum


In 1880 (then Weld County) William is a sheep grower, 41, born in England, Charity A. 40 in Georgia. With them is Nancy J. Green/ Guner, widowed, 35, keeping house, born in Illinois.

"She was likely from Madison Co., GA, and she and her husband lived in Sterling in the late 1800's. She was a school teacher."

William S. Hadfield claimed a quarter in section 17, 7N 52W in 1874.

He claimed another 80 acres in section 17 in 1898.
1898

1899 "Henry Deo, chief engineer of the B. & M. surveying corps, working on the line from Alliance to Brush, was here Tuesday evening. It is learned that his force, consisting of about sixteen men, are now in the vicinity of Canon in this county, near the ranch of W. S. Hadfield, some twenty miles northeast of Sterling and coming in this direction. From where their present camp is located it would appear that they will strike the South Platte somewhere in the neighborhood of Iliff, unless the present survey is only experimental. Persons familiar with the topography of the country there are of the opinion that a much more practicable route could be found eight or ten miles to the east. The presence of the surveyors in this county will add a good deal to the confidence which the public has already reposed in the purpose of the Burlington to build the Alliance-Brush line. Logan County Advocate."

In 1900 Logan County, William is a stock raiser, born December 1838 in England, immigrating in 1862. Charity A. March 1834 has had no children


December 16, 1914 "Aunt Charity Hadfield, aged 80, for nearly 40 years a resident of this section and one of the most loved women of the community died shortly before 9 o'clock this morning, after a long illness, during whwhich she was a patient sufferer.
She came to Sterling many years ago and during all the years of her life here has been a noble and highly esteemed worman. She has been in declining health for many months, and the coming of the death angel today, while causing keen sorrow to her family and friends, brough relief to a body that has long and patiently borne fleshly ills.
Charity Aggness Sanders was born April 7, 1834 in Georgia,. She moved with her family to Oxford, Mississippii, when 15 years of age, where she lived until 1876, when she came to Logan County. In August 1879 she was married to William Hadfield, and they have made their home in Logan county and adjoining secitons since."

She was the sister of Allen Sanders, another pioneer of the area.
William is buried in Sterling 1838-1927 # 24203727.
Charity # 58308658.

"Mr. Hadfield was born on Dec. 1, 1838, at Derbyshire, England. He worked as a weaver in cotton mills in England, but at the age of 25 years came to the United States. For two and a half years he lived in Wisconsin. In 1865 Mr. Hadfield started West, driving a team of six mules from Atchison, Kan., to Denver, Colo., where he lived for a number of years. He then moved to Greeley, and soon afterward started for the section ot the state which is now Logan county. He drove six head of oxen to his wagon in his trip from Greeley to the Hadfield island, his homestead. For several years, Mr. Hadfield was alone. He was then joined by W. Lee Henderson and M. H. Smith. The Indians were causing trouble, but after a conference, the men decided to remain. A postoffice was established and the place called Sarinda, Mr. Hadfield being commissioned as postmaster. In a fight with Indians, Mr. Hadfield was severely wounded in the leg. He later made a complete recovery, and resided on the island until 1879. In that year he purchased land in northeastern Logan county near the present city of Peetz where he ran cattle for a number of years. He was a cattleman during his entire residence in Logan county, except in later years of his life, when he was retired. He retained his real estate holdings, however, until his death on May 23, 1927, at the age of 89 years. Mr. Hadfield moved to Sterling in 1900."

In 1910 Sterling, on South Second Street, William is 71, Charity 75, with niece Alenia C. Sanders 57 born in Mississippi.
(Alenia was in the area in 1880, 27, with parents Allen H. Sanders 50 and Eliza 57. Robert D. is 25, Nancy A. 23, Wilson A. 16, Georgie L. 13, and Joseph M. 10.

In 1920 Sterling, W.S. is widowed, 81, niece Alenia 66 living with him. A nurse Margaret Seibert 30 born in Pennsylvania is with them.

William and Margaret S. Seibert married in Denver on October 10, 1921.

FindaGrave # 57362353, Margaret S. (Seibert) Hadfield was another spouse 1878-1957, buried in Sterling.

John G. Hadfield claimed a quarter in section 18, 7N 52W in 1874.
John Hadfield 1828-1900 died in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

George A. Hadfield claimed a quarter in section 18, 7N 52W in 1874, originally granted in favor of the state of Arkansas.

George Hadfield 1814-1884 died in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Abram H. Hadfield claimed a quarter in section 18, 7N 52W in 1874.
Abram, born 1849 and Annie E. Cook born 1850, married in 1868, had Ruth Avery Hadfield Foltz, born in Waukesha, WIsconsin.

In 1880 Waukesha, Wisconsin, A. H. is a dealer in lime and stone, 331, with Anna 30, Chas C. 10, Amy B. 8, and Esther L. 4.

He was the son of Joseph J. Hadfield and Sarah Harrison, both born in London. Abram died in Evanston, Illinois May 27, 1924>

He's buried in Chicago, # 189635828, father Joseph 1816-1900 buried in Waukesha with Sarah (Harrison) Hadfield 1825-1904.

THIS IS PROBABLY A DIFFERENT ONE:
M. N. Hadfield, wife of Abraham, died November 17, 1898 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, daughter of John Irwin of England.

Dora M. McConaughy filed intention to prove up a tract in section 4, 10N 51 West in April 1890, witnesses William S. Hadfield and Wells Cole of Iliff, Newton A. Isom of Sterling, and Georgia L. Sadders, Iliff.

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