Grater

William S. and Margaret Grater, 7 North 54 West

In 1870 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, William Grater is 35, Margaret Grater 32, Jacob Grater 8, and William Grater 2.

December 1909 "United States to William S. Grater, patent; sw1/4, 18, 7, 53.
United States to William 8. Greater, patent; lots 1 and 2 and e1/2 of nw1/4, 19, 7, 53."

William S. Grater BIRTH 12 Jun 1837 Bird in Hand, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, DEATH 24 Aug 1916 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 58284223.
August 1916 "Jake Grater, son of the late W. S. Grater, arrived in Atwood this morning. He came from Victor, Colo., with his family in a car to attend his father's funeral. "

In 1911 Mrs. Grater and Mrs. Squires attended the funeral of J. R. SPencer of Brush.

December 1911 " Mr. and Mrs. V. Squires, of Atwood, are visitihg their niece, Mrs. J. R. Spencer. "

January 1912 Brush "Mr. and Mrs. V. Squires, who had been visiting at the Spencer home, returned to their home at Atwood Tuesday. "

Margaret Grater BIRTH 9 Oct 1841 DEATH 4 Apr 1921 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 58284229 .

WILLIAM C.

Myrtie K. Shear and W. C. Grater married on 21 May 1896 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.

In 1900 Atwood precinct, W.C. is farming, born November 1868 in Pennsylvania, Myrtle June 1875 in Michigan.

William C. claimed a quarter in section 17, 7N 53W in 1908.

In 1920 Atwood, William C. Grater is 51, Myrtie K. Grater 44 Wife, and Henry C. Grater 14 Son.

May 1924 "Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Grater had a happy surprise last week when their son Henry returned home after fourteen months absence. Henry brought a bride with him from Utah."

July 1924 "Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Grater and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grater and Jennie Squier arrived home Thursday evening after a week spent in Denver, and Victor. Mrs. Jake Grater of Victor came home with them for a visit."

William C. Grater BIRTH 22 Nov 1868 DEATH 25 Dec 1952 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 58284707.

Myrtle K. Shear Grater BIRTH 24 Jun 1875 Springport, Jackson County, Michigan, DEATH 26 Mar 1961 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 58284713 .

HENRY

In 1940 Atwood precinct, Henry C. Grater is 34, Gladys Grater 34 Wife, Helen M. Grater 14 Daughter, Charlotte E. Grater 12 Daughter, Retta L. Grater 10 Daughter, George E. Grater 5 Son, Ray L. Grater 4 Son, Miriam E. Grater 2 Daughter, and Flora J. Grater 9/12 Daughter.

In 1950 Olathe precinct, Montrose County, Henry C. Grater is 45, Gladys Grater 45 Wife, Eugene Grater 15 Son, Ray L. Grater 14 Son, Robert Grater 7 Son, Larry Grater 2 Son, Charlotte Grater 22 Daughter, Marian Grater 12 Daughter, Jackette Grater 10 Daughter, and Ruth Grater 6 Daughter.

Henry Charles Grater BIRTH 8 Apr 1905 Atwood, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 12 Jan 1966 BURIAL Olathe Cemetery Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 220864058 .

Thanks to the Mesa County Library for the obituary.

In January 1956 Alexandria, Indiana, George Eugen Grater of Olate married Judith Lee Williams.

Judith Lee Grater BIRTH 16 Jun 1936 DEATH 9 Apr 1984 BURIAL Pleasant Valley Cemetery Shelby County, Alabama, FindaGrave ID 74164352.

Judith's father Paul Williams died in 2006.
Judith's mother Mildred died in 2010, and her obituary said she was preceded in death by her husband and Daughter Judith Williams.

George Eugene Grater BIRTH 8 Jul 1934 DEATH 7 Mar 2015 BURIAL Pleasant Valley Cemetery Shelby County, Alabama, FindaGrave ID 240459231.

Helen Myrtie Grater 1925â€"2001

Charlotte Alma Grater Liming BIRTH 12 Sep 1927 Logan, Cache County, Utah, DEATH 11 Jun 2016 Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado, BURIAL Olathe Cemetery Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 165040259.
"Charlotte Liming, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2016, at Montrose Memorial Hospital.
Charlotte Alma was born on September 12, 1927, the second of sixteen children born to Charles Henry & Gladys (Lowe) Grater in Logan County, Utah.
She spent her childhood in the Atwood and Merino area of eastern Colorado and moved with her family to Olathe in 1944. Charlotte married Loren Clifford Liming on May 12, 1951. The two spent 38 wonderful years together, putting roots down in Olathe, where their beloved daughter Betty Gail was born and raised.
Charlotte enjoyed many things, but one of her greatest loves was farming. She loved to watch things grow and she was known for her work ethic. She deeply loved spending time with family and friends, especially over a hot cup of coffee, and also delighted in time at the Olathe Senior Center, a good book, and attending Victory Baptist with long-time friends and sisters, Vicy and Beth Davidson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren, on December 5, 1989, and here daughter Betty, on December 7, 2013.
She is survived by six siblings: Ray Grater, Miriam Guy, Jacketta McClanahan, Ruth Arlene Roberts, Janet Bayers and Larry Grater; two grand-children: Jason Cotter and Charlori Slade; two great-grandchildren: Kyrie and Johnathan Cotter and many other loved nieces and nephews.
Charlotte was a gentle soul, had a great sense of humor and staunch convictions, and was deeply loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services are scheduled a 10 A.M., Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Victory Baptist Church in Montrose, Colorado. An interment service will follow at the Olathe Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. "

Retta Lufern Grater Taylor BIRTH 21 Aug 1929 Parowan, Iron County, Utah, DEATH 14 Apr 2011 Cedar City, Iron County, Utah, BURIAL Delta Cemetery Delta, Millard County, Utah, PLOT Block 14, Lot 4, Plot 5 FindaGrave ID 68478372
Dalton LeRoy Grater 1930â€"1931
William Gale Grater 1932â€"1937

January 1987 Grand Junction "Gladys Grater of Olathe died Friday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 31. She was born Gladys Lowe on Nov. 24, 1905, at Parowan, Utah, where she spent her childhood and attended schools. She married Henry Charles Grater March 12, 1924, at Parowan. They moved to Sterling before coming to Olathe in 1944. Mr. Grater died Jan. 12, 1966. Mrs. Grater enjoyed her family, quilting, cooking and canning. She attended Olathe Assembly of God Church, the Olathe Church of God, Foothills Baptist Church and the Church of God Missionary Society Mrs Grater also was a member of Olathe Rebekah Lodge No. 99 and the East Mesa Club. Survivors include six daughters, Helen Summers of Montrose, Charlotte Liming, Ruth Arline Roberts-Rawson and Mirian Guy, all of Olathe, Retta Taylor of Cedar City, Utah, and Jacketta McClanhahan of Durango; three sons, the Rev.George Eugene of Birmingham, Ala., Ray L. of Mary Esther, Fla., and Larry of Olathe; two brothers, Elmer and Lamont, both of Parowan; four sisters, Lorna Algers of Parowan; Miriam Lamb of Bakersville, Calif., Ila Baver and Thora Lawerence, both of Cedar City; 33 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, three sons, two brothers, four sisters and four grandchildren are deceased. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Olathe Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Eugene Grater, Tim Egbert and Frank Brummitt officiating. Burial will be at Olathe Cemetery with graveside rites by the Olathe Rebekah Lodge No. 99. Montrose Valley ."

Stanley L. Guy of Olathe, son of Stanley Guy, on 25 Feb 1968 married Mariam Grater.

" Stanley L. Guy, Sr. of Grand Junction died June 18, 1997. He was 92. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 21, 1997 at Martin Mortuary. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 1997 at Martin Mortuary with Reverend Lloyd McMillan officiating. Burial will be Monday, June 23, 1997 at 10:00 AM in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grand Junction, Colorado. Stanley was born March 3, 1905 to William M. and Mary A. Licklighter Guy at Blue Mound, Missouri. He graduated high school in Conrad, Montana. On December 23, 1937, he married Mary Alice Hurst in Udal, Kansas. She preceded him in death on May 1, 1988. Stanley was a farmer all his life and he enjoyed gardening, being a handyman, and was a jazz drummer in dance bands. He was a member of the Delta Elks Lodge, Delta, Colorado. Survivors include one son, Stanley L. Guy, Jr. of Grand Junction, Colorado; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Guy; four brothers; and three sisters. "

"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ray Grater of Mary Esther, Florida, born in Atwood, Colorado, who passed away on July 28, 2020, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Grater and Gladys Grater; and his son Raymond Grater. He is survived by: his wife Jane Grater; his son Russell Grater; his daughter-in-law Monie Grater of Mary Esther, FL; his son Scott Grater; his daughter-in-law Donna Grater of Mary Esther, FL; his grandchildren, Justen Grater, Shelby Grater, Niki Grater, Aaron Carite and Morgan Neeley; and his siblings, Miriam Guy of Lake, FL, Jacketta McClanahan of Olathe, CO, Ruth Arlene Roberts of Thornton, CO and Larry Grater of Olathe, CO.."

In 1900 Atwood precinct, Valors is farming, born November 1840 in Michigan, married 19 years to Effie J. Nov 1848 in New York.
Archie L. Oct 1882, Charles E. May 1886, and brother Alvarus L. Nov 1840, both in Michigan. Stepsons Fred J.Shear Nov 1866 widowed and Joh H. October 1869, both in Michgan are with them.

Valors claimed a quarter in section 11, 7N 54W in 1903.

In 1910, Valorus "Squires" is 72, Jinnie Squires 64 Wife, Fred "Skiar" 42 Step Son, Elmer Squires 24 Son, and Alvarus Squires 72 Brother.

February 12, 1920 "Funeral services for the late Mrs. V. A. Squier were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home near Atwood, conducted by Rev. K. Payne, pastor of the Sterling Baptist church, with interment in the Sterling cemetery. Mrs. Squier died Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from the inflrmities of old age."
"Mrs. Jennie Squiers, mother of Archie Squiers and Mrs. W. C. Grater, died at her home on February 7th from the inflrmatives of old age. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the home. Mr. Squiers, the deceased*s husband, died last August. Mrs. Grater was quarantined at the time of her mother's death with hÂ»r niece, Jennie Squiers, who was ill with diphtheria. The sympathy of the communlty goes out to tho sorrowing ones."

Jennie Effie Conley Squier BIRTH 1 Nov 1848 DEATH 7 Feb 1920 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 51442747.
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JACOB

Jacob and Maud Moore married in Logan County.

In 1900 Victor, Colorado, Jacob L. Grater born March 1875 in Pennsylvania is married six years to Maud August 1869 in Canada. Roy G. March 1895 in Colorado. William J. Wright stepson was born March 1890 in Colorado.

In 1910 Victor, Jacob L. Grater is 45, Maud Grater 40 Wife, Roy Grater 15 Son, Isabel Grater 6 Daughter, and William Wright 18 Son.

Jacob L. Grater BIRTH 1863 DEATH 1938 BURIAL Victor Sunnyside Cemetery Victor, Teller County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 94983608.

Mrs. Maud Grater BIRTH unknown DEATH 9 Oct 1942 BURIAL Union Highland Cemetery Florence, Fremont County, Colorado, PLOT Section 65 FindaGrave ID 79509401.

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