Mortimer E. and Nellie (Davies) Choate, 7 North 54 West


NELLIE'S FAMILY

In 1885 Clear Creek County, Eliz. Davies is 48 Wife, Kate C. Davies 15 Daughter, Elmer Davies 13 Daughter, Minnie Davies 12 Daughter, Annie Davies 10 Daughter, Edward Davies 7 Son, Lellian Davies 4 Daughter, Frederick Davies 2 Son, Danl. Davies 35 Boarder, John Davis 36 Boarder, Fles Davis 23 Boarder, and Ed Davies 44 Head, a barber. All were born in England except Ed in Wales.

MORTIMER'S FAMILY



Henry A. Choate, born January 19, 1833, married Frances Rowen on July 20, 1863.

In 1870 Clear Creek County, Henry Choate is 37, Frances Choate 28, Mortimer Choate 6, Martha Choate, and Eva Rowan 11.

In 1880 Clear Creek County, Henry is 47, a carpenter, Frances R. 38 born in Canada, Mortimer 15, Minnie M. 11, and Edna D. 3, all born in Colorado.

In 1900 Boulder, Henry is widowed, a carpenter, born January 1833 in New YOrk, Edna B. December 1876 with no occupation.

In 1910 Russell County, Kansas, John H. Averill is 48, Minnie M. Averill 41 Wife, Paul C. Averill 19 Son, John H. Averill, Jr. 15 Son, Raymond Averill 12 Son, Mildred Averill 10 Daughter, Ruth Averill 5 Daughter, and Henry A. Choate 77 Father-in-law.

August 29, 1912 Luray, Kansas "Henry A. Choate departed this life at 12:30 a m. Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Averill, one mile east of this city, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 6 days. He had been in poor health for several months, owing to the gradual breaking up of the well-springs of life, demise being due to afflictions incident to old age.
Henry A. Choate was a native of New York State, born Jan. 19, 1833. He was married in July 1863, to Frances Rowen, at Central City, Colorado. To this union three children were born, viz.: Mortimer E., of Bingham, Utah, Mrs. Minnie Averill of Luray, Kansas, and Mrs. Edna Guhse, of Boulder, Colorado.
All of the children are living, but the wife and mother passed on to the other shore several years ago.
Deceased is also survived by two brothers and one sister in New York state. Deceased was a member of the M. E. church since 19 years of age, and lived a consistent Christian life. For the past two years or thereabout he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Averill. Poor health prevented his going about very much, but he impressed those who met him as being a good man of estimable character.
His body was shipped, Monday evening, to his old home at Idaho Springs, Colorado, where funeral services and interment occurred.

John H. Averill BIRTH 1861 New York, USA DEATH 1936 BURIAL Luray Cemetery Luray, Russell County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 76706436.

Minnie M. Choate Averill BIRTH 1869 Colorado, USA DEATH 1946 BURIAL Luray Cemetery Luray, Russell County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 76706457.

Charles Guhse, 23, and Edna D. Choate married on November 28, 1900 in Boulder.

Edna Bertha Choate Guhse BIRTH 18 Dec 1876 Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado, USA DEATH 5 Sep 1928 BURIAL Idaho Springs Cemetery Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado, USA PLOT 284, Row 46 (Golden Hill) MEMORIAL ID 138537391.

MORT'S FIRST WIFE

Idaho Springs, January 28, 1885 "Mr. Mortimer E. Choate and Miss Emma L. Dickson were united in marriage Monday evening, Judge Jones officiating. "

In 1885 Clear Creek County, "Martin" Choate is a teamster, 21, born in Colorado, Emma 22 born in Kansas. Jane Harris 19 born in England is living with them.


October 1888 Idaho Springs "The families of H. A. Choate and Edward Davies came up from their ranches last week."

May 13, 1888 Idaho Springs "Mrs. M. E. Choate and daughters, Minnie and "Ebna", leave the Springs this week to spend the summer on a ranch near Sterling, Colorado. "

December 1888 Idaho Springs " Mort. Choat is down with typhoid fever."

M. E. Choate and Nellie Davis married on 17 Jan 1889 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.
Idaho Springs noted "We are informed that the marriage of Mort Choate and Miss Nellie Davies, was solemnized at Sterling, Logan Co., on Monday June 17th."






In 1900 M.E. and Nellie are in Boulder. He's a teamster, born Sept 1864 in Colorado, Nellie Nov 1871 in England,. She's had three kids, all living.
Minnie F. Choate Daughter 9 Colorado, Grace E. Choate Daughter 7 Colorado, and Gertrude E. Choate Daughter 5 Colorado.

July 1889 Idaho Springs "Mr. H. A. Choate returned Saturday evening from a visit to his ranch. He reports his family enjoying good health and says that prospects for good crops are excellent."

Henry A. Choate proved up a quarter in section 22, 7N 54W in 1893.

September 3, 1912 "Henry A. Choate, a cousin of Joseph Choate, former United States ambassador to England, who from 1861 to 1897 was a resident of Colorado, was buried yesterday at his old home at Idaho Springs. He died several days ago at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. H. Averill of Duroy, Kansas. Choate for many years lived at Idaho Springs and later at Boulder, where his wife died. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Averill, Mrs. Charles Gahse of Boulder, and Mortimer E. Choate of Bingham Canon, Utah."

MORT AFTER NELLIE

M. E. Choate Age 40, married Ada Swenson Age 21 on 8 Jan 1909 in Salt Lake City.

September 1919 Boulder, Colorado "Mrs. Hilda Guenhalph and daughter Blanche left today for their home in Salt Lake after spending two months with her sister, Mrs. M. E. Choate. The latter gave a very lovely whist party in her honor Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Guenhalph is a delightful woman and made many friends while here. She is a professional nurse and will resume practice of her profession."


Mortiner Eugene Choate Age 69 Death Date 27 Mar 1934 Death Place Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Married Laborer, son of Henry Choate and Fannie Roroend.

Mortimer Choate BIRTH 1865 DEATH 27 Mar 1934 BURIAL Grantsville City Cemetery Grantsville, Tooele County, Utah, PLOT 0J.01.12.3W MEMORIAL ID 3108444.

NELLIE AFTER MORT

Boulder, January 1918 " Mrs. Nellie Choate, mother of Mrs. Harve McQullkin, writes of delightful weather at Glendora, Cal., where she is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Eva Davis."

Charles A. Erikson Age 46, son of J. E. Erikson and C. S. Swanson, married Eleanor M. Choate on 12 Dec 1925 in Los Angeles, California, She was 54, daughter of Ed Davis and Elizabeth Pike.

In 1930 Los Angeles, Charles A. Erikson is 50, Nellie Erikson 57 Wife, Frances Mcquilkin 36 Stepdaughter, and Eleanor F. Mcquilkin 15 Step Granddaughter.

Eleanor 'Nellie' Davis Erickson BIRTH 1 Nov 1871 England DEATH 4 May 1957 Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Meadows West - Lot 3534, Grave 1 MEMORIAL ID 184386948.

GERTRUDE

June 9, 1916 Longmont "Other local weddings were those of ...... and the union of Miss Gertrude Choate to Joseph Steen."
"Miss Josephine Hedbloom went over to Boulder Wednesday and played the wedding march for Miss Gertrude Choate, who was married to Joseph Steen."

Boulder July 1917 "Mrs. Nellie Choate returned last evening from a ten days stay at Sugar Loaf with her daughter, Mrs. Joe Steen."

In 1930 Kern County, California, Joseph W. Steen is in the oil production business, 34, Gertrude H. Steen 29 Wife, William C. Steen 9 Son, and Geraldine R. Steen 6 Daughter.

Joseph William Steen BIRTH 22 Apr 1894 DEATH 3 Apr 1970 California, BURIAL West Side District Cemetery Taft, Kern County, California, PLOT Grave: B Lot: 4 Block: 16 MEMORIAL ID 138788725.

Gertrude Hazel Steen BIRTH 20 Jun 1895 DEATH 6 Dec 1974 Ventura, California, BURIAL West Side District Cemetery Taft, Kern County, California, PLOT Grave: B Lot: 4 Block: 16 MEMORIAL ID 138788807.

MINNIE

Minnie is a servant in 1910 Denver in the George L.and Genevra M. Reed family.

1910 Boulder " Miss Minnie Choate of Denver is visiting Miss Blanche Eager at 1503 Spruce street."

In 1920 Boulder she's married to Harry H. Mcquilkin 42, Frances M. Mcquilkin 28 Wife, Eleanor F. Mcquilkin 5 Daughter, Helen G. Murphy 26 Roomer, Frances Allam 32 Roomer, Guy L. Allam 34 Roomer, Dorthy Allam 1 Roomer, Violet Thoh 22 Niece, and Allen Roche 24 Roomer.

In 1930 Los Angeles, Charles A. Erikson is 50, Nellie Erikson 57 Wife, Frances Mcquilkin 36 Stepdaughter, and Eleanor F. Mcquilkin 15 Step Granddaughter.

Frances M. Mc Quilkin Marriage Date 4 Nov 1931 Marriage Place Los Angeles, California, Spouse Darrell D, Isenogle.

May 9, 1935 Los Angeles " Eleanor Frances McQuilkin, daughter of Mrs. Darrell Isenagle of North Madison avenue, Pasadena, became the bride of John A. Rosin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Rosin of Beverly Drive. Altadena, at an 8:30 o'clock service performed by Rev. A. H. Hicker in the Westminster Presbyterian Church. - Miss Margaret Selby attended as maid of honor, and Mrs. Clark A. Bean (Marcella Baker) was matron of honor. Miss Betty May Preston was the flower girl and Master Donald Bean the ring bearer. Clark A. Bean served as best man and Elwin Selby and Kenneth Belcher ushered. "

Eleanor McQuilkin Rosin BIRTH 13 Jan 1914 Colorado, DEATH 24 Jul 1972 Upland, San Bernardino County, California, BURIAL Live Oak Memorial Park Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, MEMORIAL ID 36416330.

GRACE

Grace E. Choate Gender Female Age 21 Birth Date abt 1893 Marriage Date 21 Apr 1914 Marriage Place Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado, Spouse Forrest W. Selby.

In 1940 Pasadena, California, Forrest W. Selby is a carpenter, 49, Grace E. Selby 47 Wife, Margeret H. Selby 22 Daughter, and Jeen E. Selby 14 Daughter.

Grace Elizabeth Choate Selby BIRTH 1 Apr 1893 Colorado, DEATH 23 Jan 1967 Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Meadows West - Lot 3534, Grave 2 MEMORIAL ID 184270704.

Forrest Wise Selby BIRTH 22 Aug 1891 Union County, Iowa, DEATH 24 Jan 1974 Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Meadows West - Lot 3534, Grave 2 MEMORIAL ID 184270755.