James R. and Della (Martin) Spencer, Julesburg and Brush



JAMES' FAMILY

In 1870 Calhoun County, Michigan, Ira Spencer is 49, Eliza Spencer 46, James Spencer 15, born in Michigan, Manda Spencer 14, Eugene Spencer 7, Ephriam Spencer 2, Mary Davis 18, and Gardner Davis 13.

Ira Denis Spencer BIRTH 1820 Ohio, DEATH 24 Jan 1905 Nebraska, BURIAL Janesville Cemetery Berwyn, Custer County, Nebraska, FindaGrave ID 25343077.

Eliza Peabody Spencer BIRTH 19 Oct 1825 New York, DEATH 25 Feb 1905 BURIAL Janesville Cemetery Berwyn, Custer County, Nebraska, FindaGrave ID 28889319.

James' brother Ira Eugene Spencer BIRTH 24 Nov 1860 DEATH 28 Nov 1932 BURIAL Alliance Cemetery Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, FindaGrave ID 103201536.

Another brother was in Custer County in 1900, Ephrem R. Spencer 29, Vellina Spencer 28 Wife, Marion Spencer 9 Son, Nettie E. Spencer 7 Daughter, Berth Spencer 5 Son, and Charly Spencer 3 Son.

Ephraim Reed Spencer BIRTH 30 Aug 1869 Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, DEATH 17 Nov 1917 (aged 48) Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, BURIAL Wyuka Cemetery Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, PLOT Sec-3A Sp-147 FindaGrave ID 25261181.

August 1954 "Nettie Eliza Spencer Standlea, daughter of Ephrim Reed Spencer and Arvllla Valina (Stoddard) Spencer, was bom at Berwyn on Feb. 2, 1893, and died Aug. 1, at 4:07 p.m. at Gordon Memorial hospital as a result of an auto accident. She grew to womenhood in Custer county and was united in marriage to Oliver Earl Standlea in 1909. They made their home in and around Custer County until 1943, when they moved to Gordon, where they lived until her death.
Mrs. Standlea is survived by her husband, Oliver, and nine children: Mrs. Perry (Laura) Miller of Ainsley; Lawrence Standlea of Port Orchard, Wash.; Mrs. Floyd (Anna) Griffen of Kenesaw,; Mrs. Mary Pimie and Elizabeth Mae Standlea of Gordon; Mrs. Si (Blanche) Holmquist of Gordon. One son, Frank Standlea gave his life in World War II. Also surviving are four brothers, Mailan Spencer (Pat) of Douglas, Calif.; Bert Spencer of Bridgeport; Charles Spencer and Rollle Spencer of Coos Bay, Ore.; one sister, Carrie Riley of Olympia, Wash.; and two half-sisters, Goldie Smith and Hazel Mayo of Coos Bay, Ore.; 23 grandchildren and many other relatives. "

DELLA'S FAMILY

In 1860 Clinton County, Michigan, George W. Martin is 29, Cylvian Martin 23, and Franses D. Martin 1.

In 1870 Clinton County, Michigan, Geo. W. Martin 36 Sylvia (Conley) Martin 32, Adelia Martin 11, Adelaide Martin 9, Ida May Martin 6, and Erskine Martin 2.


Frances Della was the daughter of Sylvia (Conley) Martin.
Sylvia Martin, 41, born in New York to Henry and Mercy Conley, died 3 Feb 1879 in Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan.

Francis Adelia Martin Age: 17, born in Clarence, Michigan, married James Rama Spencer on 3 Apr 1875 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.

September 1898 Julesburg "J. R. Spencer and W. A. Slussor are going to buy hogs."

June 22, 1899 Julesburg "While in the act of fixing his windmill, last Wednesday, J. R. Spencer had the two last fingers on his right hand badly mashed in the cogwheels. Dr. Mason amputated the little finger close to the hand, the next finger was taken off between the first aud second joints. The hard wind the night before had blown the vane away and Mr. Spencer was on the tower in the act of fixing it when he lost his balance and in catching to steady himself his fingers were caught between the cogs."

November 1902 Julesburg "The following local stockmen were on the Omaha market with cattle this week: P. Petersen, A. Eckhout, C. J. Deßerard, John Frieberg, Ira Spencer, Frank Rauth. J. R. Spencer shipped a car load of horses to Central City, Nebraska, Sunday night."

April 1903 Julesburg "J. R. Spencer and wife, and Mrs. Ira Spencer and children left here Thursday evening for Central City, Nebraska, where they expect to make their future home. They were preceded by Ira Spencer, who started from here Wednesday evening with an emigrant car of stock and household goods. J. R. Spencer, or 'Spence' as he is familarly known to people all over eastern Colorado and western Nebraska, has been a resident of Julesburg for many years, during which time he has purchased thousands of dollars worth of horses and cattle from the farmers and ranch men. It is safe to say that within the last two years he has paid out $25,000 in the purchase of stock in Sedgwick county alone. Any man who does this amount of business is a valuable addition to any community, and Central City is to be congratulated upon receiving for new citizens J. R. Spencer and family. Their many friends here wish for them success and bappiness in their new home."

In 1910 Brush, James R. Spencer is 56, Della Spencer 46 Wife, Ira Spencer 29 Wife, Minnie Spencer 28 Wife, James Spencer 11 Son, Leslie Spencer 9 Son, and Ruth Spencer 2 Daughter.

June 23, 1911 Brush, Colorado "J. R. Spencer took his own life near his home in this city Monday night about eleven o'clock. Mr. Spencer had been in poor health, not having fully recovered from a hard case of pneumonia he had last winter, and his mind at times seemed to be affected. He retired as usuul Monday night. Later, and while his wife slept, he arose, dressed, procured a razor, proceeded to a point about thirty rods southwest of his home, on the commons, took his own life by cutting his throat. The action was undoubtedly accomplished in a moment of mental derangement.
The unfortunate man then walked back to his barn where he evidently lay for some time before dragging himself inside, where he was found by his wife, who had awakened and missing her husband, had gone in search of him. Her son, Ira, who was at lodge, was notified, and hastening to his father’s side, carried him into the house. Drs. Turner and Lusby were called, but he had lost so much blood and the character of the wound was such that medical skill could not avail, and Mr. Spencer died at 5:35 Tuesday morning.
James Roma Spencer was born in Michigan, June 16, 1854. He removed with his parents, when but a child, to Beatrice, Nebraska, where he grew to manhood and was married. After his marriage he removed to the vicinity of Julesburg where he resided for twenty-two yean, engaged in farming and ranching, encountering the many hardships incident to frontier life. About five years ago, with their only son, Ira, and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Spenoer came to Brush. In partnenhip with his son he erected the Blue Front livery barn and built up a good business, which they disposed of recently.
The deceased had always been an active and energetic man. He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father, a tender brother and a steadfast friend. In his heart he carried those he loved, and was generous in his ministrations to those in any way dependent upon him.
The funeral services were held from the home at 10:30 Wednesday morning, conducted by H. W. Moore, and burial was made in the Brush cemetery.
Besides a devoted wife he leaves an only son, Ira Spencer of Brush, three sisters, Mrs. James Harris and Mrs. Dan Freeman of Michigan and Mrs. Van Chatfield of Washington, who were unable to be present at the funeral, and a brother, Eugene Spenoer, of Alliance, Nebraska. The latter and family arrived here Wednesday, also Mrs. Grater and Mrs. Squire of Atwood and Roy Harris, a nephew, of McCook. Geo. Harris, another nephew, arrived from Oberlin, Kansas, Wednesday night.
The sympathy of the people of this community is extended to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow."

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. "

March 1913 "Mrs. Della Spencer is at Atwood at the bedside of a sick sister. "

Frances Della Colby Spencer BIRTH Dec 1859 Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, DEATH 24 Oct 1938 Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, BURIAL Brush Memorial Cemetery Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 74942582.

IRA

Minnie C. Sage and Ira George Spencer married on 2 Oct 1895 in Sedgwick County, Colorado.

In 1900 Sedgwick County, Colorado, Ira Spencer is a farmer, born Sept. 1876 in Michigan, married five years to Minnie January 1876 Kansas. James M. April 1898 and Leslie February 1900 were born in Colorado.

"Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Spencer, Wednesday, December 4, 1907, a 11-pound baby girl."

January 1908 Brush, Colorado

December 1908 "The wedding of Mr. Chas. Hook and Miss Nellie Sage took place on December 23 at 1:15 p. m. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs M. I. Sag« at Nncla, Colorado, the Rev. Mr. Sage cf that place officiating. The pair was accompanied by the bride's sister and the groom's brother. After the ceremony, the company sat down to an elaborate dinner and all made merry until late in the evening. The bride is a well known young lady of Nuola and the groom is a popular young man of Coventry, where the two will make their home in the near future.
The bride and groom were the recipients of quite a number of presents, among which were the following: Dessie Sage, salt and pepper shakers; Minnie Sage, cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf, doily; Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, bed spread; Edna Beoxent, cream ladle; Florence Bement, butter knife; Lawrence Hankin, sugar shell; Harold Priestly, broad tray; Herbert Broman, book; Mr. Olapsattle, butter dish, sauce dishes, tablecloth, napkins, cream pitcher, sugar bowl; Henry Burfeind, linen towels; Mr. and Mrs. Priestly, lace curtains; Mrs. Gile, dish; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hook, tablecloth ; George Hook, napkins ; Mr. and Mrs. Mook, photos and frame; Henry Wittmeyer, dish; Mr. and Mrs Ira Spencer, table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sage, tablolcoth and napkins; H. Wittmeyer, shopping bag."

August 1909 Brush "Mr. and Mrs. Ira Spencer returned Monday from a pleasant trip and visit in the Gunnison country beyond Montr.»e. They say that Brush and vicinity is the best lodkfng in the state."

Leslie Allen Spencer BIRTH 1900 Julesburg, Sedgwick County, Colorado, DEATH 11 Oct 1912 Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, BURIAL Brush Memorial Cemetery Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 74942688.

June 1913 Nucla, Colorado "Mrs. Ira Spencer of Brush, Colo., is here visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sage."

James M. Spencer BIRTH 1898 Colorado, DEATH 17 Mar 1914 Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, BURIAL Brush Memorial Cemetery Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 74942676 .
"James, the 17-yenr-old son of Ira Sponrer, died at his home in Munn's addition Tuesday morning, after an illness Insting only a few days. This makes the third child Mr. Spencer has lost within a short time with typhoid fever. Dr. Hall of Denver was called in consultation Monday and held out hopes for the boy's recovery, but he gradually grew worse until morning, when he passed away. James was a member of the Sophomore class at the local school and played on the football team last year, and was very popular with his schoolmates. The family has the sympathy of the community in their late bereavement."



December 1914 Brush " W. Clappsdale of Leslie, Iowa, is visiting the Ira Spencer home."

January 1917 Julesburg "Wm. Clapsdale went to Brush Monday for a short visit with his niece, Mrs. Ira Spencer."

In 1920 Fort Morgan, Ira G. Spencer 42 is farming, married but no spouse, Della Spencer 63 Mother, and Forest Brant 21 Boarder.

MINNIE AFTER IRA

January 1920 Brush "Mrs. Minnie Spencer has returned home after an extended visit in Julesburg."

March 1920 Julesburg "Mrs. Ed Fischer left last Friday for Brush, Colo., for a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. Minnie Spencer."

March 1921 "Mrs. Minnie Spencer and children, who have been visiting for the past three weeks in Julesbu:g with Mrs. Spencer's sister, Mrs. Edward Fischer, and family, returned to her home at Brush last Thursday morning. "

May 1923 Brush "Mrs. C. B. Wright received the sad message of the death of her grandfather, Mr. Sage, who died at his home in Chapman, Kansas, April l4, at the age of 98 years. A wife, five sons, and a great granddaughter, Miss Ruth Spencer, survive him."

In 1930 Aurora, Colorado, Charles B. Wright is 55, Minnie Wright 53 Wife, Dale Spencer 14 Stepson, and Edward Sands 0 Grandson.

In 1940 Aurora, Charles Wright is 65, Minnie Wright 63 Wife, Edward Sands 10 Grandson, Dale Wright 24 Son, Alberta Wright 25 Daughter-in-law, Donald Lee Wright 5 Grandson, and James Wright 3 Grandson.

Minnie Chloe Sage Wright BIRTH 10 Jan 1877 Caldwell, Sumner County, Kansas, DEATH 13 Jan 1941 Colorado, BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT Block 37 Lot 117 Section 5 UNMARKED FindaGrave ID 237269412.

RUTH

Edward P. Sands Event Date 15 Jul 1929 Event Place Denver, Colorado, Spouse's Name Ruth L. Spencer.

Ruth Lucille Spencer Sands BIRTH 4 Dec 1907 Morgan County, Colorado, DEATH Sep 1929 Denver, Colorado, U BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, FindaGrave ID 131885387.

Edward Paul Sands BIRTH 11 Sep 1903 Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, DEATH 2 Oct 1977 Cheyenne, Wyoming, BURIAL Lakeview Cemetery Cheyenne, PLOT Lot 521 Sec A FindaGrave ID 29169615.



IRA AFTER MINNIE

George Ira Spencer and Susie Martha Anderson married on 22 Jan 1920 in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

In 1920 Morgan County, Susie M. Anderson is 37, Esther Anderson 16 Daughter, and Phillip Anderson 13 Son.

September 1924 " The following operations for the removal of tonsils was performed at the Brush hospital, on Friday, Sept. 19, Miss Esther Anderson of Woodrow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Spencer....."

February 1925 Morgan County, East Prong items "Mrs. Spencer of Ft. Morgan was visiting Esther and Philip Anderson Saturday and Sunday."

October 1925 "Walter Martin and Miss Esther Anderson of near Lawton were married Wednesday Sept. 2, at the M. E. Church in Brush by Rev. Benjamin Eitelgeorge. Only immediate :elatives of the bride and groom were present. The party motored to the home of Adolph Anderson, an uncle of the bride, near Weldona, where the wedding dinner was served. Following the dinner the couple left for a motor trip to Greeley, Ft. Collins, and Denver. They returned Sunday to the home of the groom's parents near Brush, where a one o’clock dinner was served.
Additional guests were Mr. and Mrs. Barton, Mr. Joe Roberts of St. Louis, and Mr. Fred Swinney of Brush. The happy couple are at home to their friends on the Waite - Bolinger farm."

July 1927 "Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin and baby of Weldona, were visiting friends in Brush Sunday."

August 21, 1952 Arroyo Grande, California "Walter Wilmer Martin, 53, died early today in San Luis Obispo hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were set for 10 a.m. Saturday in Wood Funeral chapel here with the Rev. William Orr of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment will follow in Arroyo Grande district cemetery.
Formerly of Denver, Colo., Martin had lived in Arroyo Grande for seven years. He was a carpenter and a member of the Odd Fellows lodge of Fort Morgan, Colo. He was born September 24, 1898, in Missouri.
Surviving are his widow Esther, two sons Max W. and Kenneth L. Martin of Arroyo Grande, five brothers including Frank Martin of Arroyo Grande, four sisters, one granddaughter and one grandson."
Walter W. Martin BIRTH 24 Sep 1898 DEATH 21 Aug 1952 BURIAL Arroyo Grande Cemetery Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California, PLOT Section D FindaGrave ID 74365915.
March 16, 1973 Arroyo Grande, California "Rosary for Mrs. Esther P. Dillmeier was recited Thursday at Wood Funeral Home in Arroyo Grande. Graveside services were conducted at 9:30 a.m. today (Friday) at Arroyo Grande District Cemetery.
Mrs. Dillmeier died Wednesday in an Arroyo Grande hospital. She was 69. Survivors include two sons, Max Martin of Arroyo Grande and Kenneth Martin of Arcadia; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren."
Esther P Dillmier BIRTH unknown DEATH 14 Jul 1973 BURIAL Arroyo Grande Cemetery Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California, PLOT Section D FindaGrave ID 74131908 .


December 1927 "The marriage of Miss Myra Garnet of Brush to Philip E. Anderson of Woodrow was solemnised Wednesday, December 28, at 12:00 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Garnet. Rev. J. T. Bainbrldge performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives. Mrs. O. J. Geisert played Mendelssohn’s wedding march. The couple were attended by Lavina Garnet and L. D. Lewis. Following the ceremony the couple left on a short honeymoon trip, after which they will be at home on a farm in the Woodrow community.
Guests at the wedding were Mrs. Susie Anderson, Mrs. Ed Gray, Vivian and Dempster Fray, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Lafoon, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Geisert, Gilbert and Lavina Gament, Mrs. Bainbridge, I. D. Lewis."

Philip E. Anderson BIRTH 21 Feb 1906 DEATH 24 Oct 1969 BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 237225702.

Myra J. Gamet Anderson BIRTH 17 Feb 1906 DEATH 10 Oct 2002 BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 237225673.

In 1930 Fort Lupton, Colorado, Ira Spencer is a farm laborer, 53, Grace Spencer 47 Wife, Dale Spencer 15 Son, and Della Spencer 75 Mother.

April 1924 Brush " Miss Ruth Spencer of Julesburg, Colo., was the guest of Miss Flossia Shannon last week, returning to her home on Sunday. "

Ruth Spencer Marriage Date 12 Jun 1928 Marriage Place Bronx, New York, Spouse Victor Galeota.

In 1930 White Plains, New York, Relationship Victor Galeota is 25, Ruth Galeota 20 Wife born in Colorado, and Robert D. Galeota 1 Son.

Ina Ruth Galeota BIRTH 25 May 1909 DEATH 4 Mar 1988 BURIAL Evergreen Memorial Park Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, PLOT Sec 45 - Lawn Crypts FindaGrave ID 164786647.

Grace Glee Baker Rosencrans BIRTH 20 Mar 1879 Monroe Township, Johnson County, Iowa, DEATH 8 Jan 1933 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Brush Memorial Cemetery Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 74497105.

Susie M. Spencer and George Ira Spencer divorced on 5 Aug 1933 in Morgan County, Colorado.

George Ira Spencer BIRTH 16 Sep 1876 Jefferson County, Nebraska, DEATH 23 Dec 1942 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Block 13, Lot 82 Section 7 UNMARKED FindaGrave ID 237267178

James Dale Wright Birth Date 4 Jul 1915 Birth Place Colorado Death Date 15 Sep 1989 Death Place Sacramento Mother's Maiden Name Sage

April 17, 2002 Ventura, California "Fredrick A. Melvin, 84, of Camarillo, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2002, after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 8, 1917, in Brush, Colo., and bad been a 48-year retidea of Ventura County. He was US Navy veteran having aerved in both World War ll and the Korean conflict/ After military aervioe he worked for 15 yean in civil aervioe. He retired in 1973. He ia aurvived by his wife of 56 years,n Koeta Melvin of Camarillo, children David and .... A manorial service wiD be at 11 am Saturday, April 20, at the Evangelical Feee Church of Camarillo, with the Rev. Dan Miller officiating."
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