James A. and Flora Killerlain, 7 North 54 West



JAMES' FAMILY

In 1900 Fayette County, Iowa, Timoth Killerlain is 53, Mary E. Killerlain 39 Wife, John Killerlain 20 Son, William Killerlain 18 Son, Charles Killerlain 16 Son, James Killerlain 14 Son, Joseph Killerlain 13 Son, Mathew Killerlain 10 Son, and Leo Killerlain 8 Son. Mary E Killerlain 5 DaughterShow more .

FLORA'S FAMILY


October 19, 1916 "NANCY E. JONES was born at Bethana, Mo., September 9, 1862, and died at Willard, Colo., October 6, 1916, at the age of 54 years and 27 days.
At the age of 16 she united with the Baptist church and continued her covenant relations with the same the remainder of her life.
She removed with her parents. Henry and Mary Jones, from Missouri to the state of Nebraska in 1865. Here she was united in marriage to E. L. Harris, December 31, 1882. Seven children were born to them, all of whom are living. Mrs. Harris came with her husband and family to Willard October 12th, 1910.
She leaves to mourn their loss the husband, E. L. Harris, and the following children: Homer A., Hattie E. McIntire, Henry M., Ira T., Mary E. Colson. Flora S. Killerlain, Dora M. Lorny, and a host of sympathizing neighbors and friends.
Mrs. Harris had been a patient sufferer for many years and gladly welcomed the messenger that bade her home. Funeral services were conducted from the M E. church at Willard on Saturday afternoon by W. M. Force, and the remains were laid to rest at Prairie Lawn cemetery."

July 1911 Sterling " William and Joseph Killerlain of Willard were local business visitora today."

James claimed a tract in section 18, 7N 54W in 1913.

James A. Killerlain, Age 28, and Flora Harris married on 21 Apr 1914 in Sterling, Colorado.

James Andrew Killerlain registered for WWI in Willard, born July 25, 1885, farming. His reference was Flora S. Killerlain of Willard.

In 1917 James and Math Killerlain of Willare were witnesses for the claim of Homer A. Harris for land in 8 North 55 West.

" Mr. and Mrs. James Killerlain have welcomed a new daughtor to their home. She arrived December 4, 1918."

In 1920, James A. Killerlain is farming, 34, Flora Killerlain 23 Wife, William L. Killerlain 4 Son, and Gladys Killerlain 1 Daughter.

In 1940 Sterling, on Chestnut Street, James Killerlain 54 is widowed, a carpenter, William Killerlain 25 Son is a gas station attendant, and Gladys Killerlain 22 Daughter is a cafe waitress.

GLADYS

(Possibly her husband "P. R. McDowell, 50, brother-in-law of Mrs. F. B. McKenna, died at the Mercy hospital In Denver Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held in Sterling Friday. Mr. McDowell has visited in Brush frequently and at the time of his death was a salesman for the Graham Paper company of Denver. For a number of years he was publisher of the Julesberg Grit-Advocate. He was also in the newspaper business at Sterling."

On April 7, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, Bruce Graves and Gladys McDowell, both of Sterling, were married by Justice of the Peace William Hoar, witnessed by M.T. SHerman and La A. Kemphper.

In 1950 Ogden, Utah, Bruce Graves is 49, Gladys Graves 31 Wife.

Bruce Morgan Graves BIRTH 20 Aug 1900 Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, USA DEATH 19 Jun 1953 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 40047694 .

Gladys Luciel Killerlain Burke BIRTH 5 Dec 1918 DEATH 14 Feb 1997 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 21647488.


JOSEPH

September 16, 1919 Denver "Marriage Licenses. Joseph D. Killerlain and Myrtle L. Baldoch, Sterling."

January 1920
JOSEPH

Joseph D. Killerlain claimed a quarter in section 14, 7N 55W in 1912.

CHARLES

Charles T. Killerlain claimed a quarter in section 13, 7N 55W in 1912.


MATTHEW

Mathew F. Killerlain claimed a quarter in section 13, 7N 55W in 1914.
Mathew F. Killerlain and Lillian A. Swanson married on 21 Apr 1914 in Logan County.

July 20, 1916 "Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Killerlain are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby boy at their home."

"Willard during the year 1919 erected one of the most complete school plants in the state, at an approximate cost of $30,000. The structure includes not only class rooms, but also a gymnasium and auditorium, fitting it for use as a community center in the various activities of the dißtrict. The auditorium will seat about 300 people. It has stage fittings and a course has been enjoyed during the past year. About 150 pupils were enrolled in 1919. Five teachers are employed.
Two entire townships are included iu the district, and for transporting the children to and from school six trucks are employed, each with a capacity of about thirty children. M. F. Killerlain is president of this progressive school board, and F. E. Wattenpaugli secretary. Miss Elsie Kent is principal of the school."

In 1920 Willard precinct, M. F. Killerlain is 30, Lillian Killerlain 30 Wife, Mabel Pauline Killerlain 3 Daughter, and Warrick Francis Killerlain 0 Son.

In 1930 Sterling, Mathew Killerlain is a service station man, 41, Lillie Killerlain 41 Wife, Mabel Killerlain 13 Daughter, Howard Killerlain 11 Son, Florence Killerlain 8 Daughter, and Charles Swanson 71 Father-In-Law.

In 1950 Englewood, Colorado, Mathew Killerlain 60 is a warehouse manager, Lillian Killerlain 61 Wife, Mabel Killerlain 33 Daughter, Florence Collom 28 Daughter, divorced, and Michael Collom 5 Grandson.

Mathew F. Killerlain BIRTH 21 Jul 1889 DEATH 6 Apr 1960 BURIAL Mount Olivet Cemetery Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA MEMORIAL ID 104559126.
He was born July 21, 1889 in Iowa to Timothy Killerlain and Mary Ellen Delaney.
" Mathew Killerlain, 70, of 4109 Earl, died Wednesday in a hospital after an illness of about a week. He was a Fort Worth resident 10 years, and a native of Fayette, Iowa. Killerlain, who lived most of his life in Colorado, was co-owner of Klover-Kream Drive-In and a member of St. George Catholic Church,
Surviving are his wife, a son Howard Killerlain of Fort Worth, two daughteis, Mrs. Mabel Welsh of Denver, and Mrs. Florence Collom of Fort Worth, three brothers, Will Killerlain of Fayette, Iowa, Leo Killerlain of Elkader, Iowa, and Killerlain of Denver, two sisters, Miss Alice Killerlain of Charles City, Iowa and Miss Mary Killerlain of Santa Fe, and four grandchildren"

Lillian A. Killerlain BIRTH 25 Feb 1889 DEATH 15 May 1967 BURIAL Mount Olivet Cemetery Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA MEMORIAL ID 104559106.

Mabel P. Killerlain Marriage Date 30 Jun 1950 Marriage Place Englewood, Arapahoe, Colorado, USA Spouse James W. Welsh.

James W. Welsh BIRTH 1919 DEATH 1995 BURIAL Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 142699079 .

Mabel P. Welsh BIRTH 1916 DEATH 1999 BURIAL Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 142699086.

In 1950 Denver, H. F. "Killerlair" is a tea distributor, 31, Ann Killerlair 34 Wife, and Patricia Ann Killerlair 4 Daughter.

Howard F. Killerlain BIRTH 24 Jan 1919 DEATH 30 Mar 1986 BURIAL Mount Olivet Cemetery Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA MEMORIAL ID 104559095.
"HOWARD KILLERLAIN, 67, 1908 Pantego Drive, passed away Sunday. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Ann Killerlain, daughters, Mrs. Carol Miller, Mrs. Patricia Davila, all of Fort Worth, sisters, Mrs. Mabel Welch, Mrs. Florence Collom, both of Denver. Colorado, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren Recitation of Rosary 7 Pm Monday, Greenwood Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Tuesday, St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rev. Theodore Bradower, Celebrant. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery."

Ann Killerlain BIRTH 2 Jul 1916 DEATH 12 Dec 2002 BURIAL Mount Olivet Cemetery Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA MEMORIAL ID 104559083. Florence T. Collom Birth Date 14 Oct 1921 Last Residence Aurora, Arapahoe, Colorado, USA Death Date 1 Jan 1997.

Patricia K. Davila Birth Date 1946 Residence Place 3713 Earl St, Ft Worth, Texas License Date 27 Mar 1995 License Place Tarrant, Texas, USA. Spouse Jimmy Gale Stump.
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