Martin Theisen, 7 North 54 West



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.

March 6, 1886 Idaho Springs " Died: Feb. 27, of pneumonia, Elizabeth, wife of Edward Davies, in the 40th year of her age. Her end was peace."

July 1887 Idaho Springs "Miss Kate Davies arrived home Tuesday from a visit of several days in Denver."

August 13, 1887 "Married in Denver, Aug. 10, Martin Theisen and Miss Kate Davies, both of Idaho Springs."


Edward Davis cash-claimed a quarter in section 15, 8N 542 W in 1882.
Elizabeth Davis cash-claimed a quarter in section 20, 6N 53W in 1886.

May 1888 Idaho Springs "Mr. Edward Davies left yesterday with his family for his ranch which is located about 130 miles south of Denver."

September 1898 Sterling "Ed Davis was down from Merino today."

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

SISTER NELLIE

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

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. "

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, with 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."

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 FindaGrave ID 3108444.

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.

Nellie died May 4, 1957, age 85, to be buried in Mountain View Cemetery. Informant was Charles Erickson.

In 1900 Blue Earth County, Minnesota, Edward Davis is farming, bor April 1841 in Wales, widowed, Edward Davis's Spouses and Children Sarah Ann Davis Daughter 25 England, Edward David J. Davis Son 23 England Fred W. Davis Son 17 Colorado, Minnie Jones Daughter 27 England, and John T. Jones Son 2 Minnesota .
Also in the household is David Morris Davis, a stone mason, born October 1865 in Wales

Edward Davies Age 67, son of John Davies died 12 Nov 1908 in Judson, Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

Mrs. Martin Thiesen BIRTH unknown DEATH unknown BURIAL Idaho Springs Cemetery Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado, USA PLOT 126, Row 45 (Golden Hill Section) FindaGrave ID 236177940.
"No Headstone
Interment Date: February 17, 1889"
"In Idaho Springs, Colorado, February 16th, 1889, of puerpal fever, Mrs. Kate Elizabeth, wife of M. Theisen, in the 19th year of her age. The subject of the above notice was born in Wolksop, Nottinghamshire, England, March 27th, 1870. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Bristol, where they resided until 1882, when they moved direct to Idaho Springs. In August, 1887 she married M. Theisen. On February 11th she gave birth to a little daughter and five days later died of puerpal fever. Mrs. Theisen was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and was loved and respected by every member of that body. She leaves a father, brothers, three sisters and husband to mourn her loss and protect the little stranger whose birth has been the cause of its mother’s death. Funeral services of a most impressive and touching nature were held in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon."

March 1899 Sterling, Colorado "Martin Thiesen of Golden is in the city and will start a shoe shop in the building recently vacated by Hon. W. L. Hays."


April 26, 1889 Idaho Springs " M. Theisen has returned from a visit of several days to his ranch about 126 miles below Denver. He thinks the prospects are excellent for a good crop of rattlesnakes."

Martin claimed a quarter in section 2, 7N 54W in 1895.

April 1897 Golden, Colorado

January 12, 1898 Golden "The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Theisen died yesterday. Sympathies are tendered to the bereaved parents."

In 1900 Jefferson County, Colorado, Martin Theisen is farming, born August 1862 in Germany, married nine years to Mary , also born Augusut 1862 in Germany. She's had three children, all living., and immigrated in 1889. Martin immigrated in 1874, and is naturalized.

Lillian E. April 1892, Wanita A. Nov 1893, and Emma H. Sept 1895 were all born in Colorado.

1901 Westcliffe, Colorado

September 1901 Golden "Martin Theisen has concluded to locate at West Cliff, and will remove there in a day or two. Charlie Seeleman has bought his cobbling shop and fixtures and will continue business at the old stand."

Lillian Theisen BIRTH 1893 DEATH 7 Feb 1904 Silver Cliff, Custer County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Assumption Catholic Cemetery Silver Cliff, Custer County, Colorado, USA FindaGrave ID 188519398.
"Died Sunday evening, February 7, 1904, at 9 o'clock, Lillian, eldest daughter of Martin and Mary E. Theisen aged 11 years and 10 months.
The funeral took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the 9th, from the Catholic church, and was largely attended. The remains were escorted from the residence on Custer Avenue by the pupils of the public school, six of her schoolmates being pallbearers-headed by the teachers, followed by a train of vehicles, forming a cortege sad and imposing.
Deceased was a child of cheerful and happy disposition, a heart as warm as glowing sunshine, and her amiablessnes endeared her to schoolmates, playmates and teachers, by all of whom she will be sadly missed. In their sorrow, the parents have the sympathy of community and friends."


April 2, 1904 "For Sale or Trade. I offer my building, stock of harness saddles, and shoes for sale or exchange. Must change on account of health.
MARTIN THEISEN, Westcliffe, Colorado."

October 1911 Yampa, Colorado "Johnnie Lang of Denver arrived last Monday evening and is spending tho week visiting with his uncle nnd aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Theisen. Mrs. Martin Theisen was in Yampa Friday evening, visiting her daughter, Juanita. Mr. Ernie Lang was in Yampa Friday evening visiting his cousin, Juanita Theisen."

"The body of Martin Theisen, pioneer rancher of the Conger Mesa, was found Monday, September 7, hanging from a rope in a shed on his ranch. He had shot himself thru the head with a .23 rifle - after he had prepared the noose for his neck. The rope was fastened to the rafter. Mr. Theisen stood on a barrel and had the slack rope around his neck before firing the gun.
He had been depressed for some time on account of poor health. Some neighbors were helping him put up the hay on the ranch Monday. Mrs. Theisen went to Pershing to get the mail at 10:00. When she returned she went about her work in the house, thinking her husband was with the men in the field. When they came in for dinner they asked about Mr. Theisen, because he was not with them. Then a search was made, with the startling discovery of the body hanging from the rope.
Funeral services will be held at McCov Friday afternoon at 2: 00.
Mr. Theisen is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Johnson of Wyoming and Mrs. Marie Fick of Denver. There were three other children who passed away. He was an uncle of Mrs. B. F. Butler of Steamboat Springs.
He came to Routt county about 1902 from Westcliffe, Colo. For a number of years he had a shoe and harness shop in Yampa, and also kept shoes and leather goods for sale. He has always been a respected citizen. His many friends were shocked at the news of his tragic death and regret that his depressed feelings had reached the point where he was led to take his own life."

Martin Theisen BIRTH Aug 1862 Germany DEATH 1936 BURIAL McCoy Cemetery McCoy, Eagle County, Colorado, USA FindaGrave ID 42791845.

Mary Theisen BIRTH Aug 1862 Germany DEATH unknown BURIAL McCoy Cemetery McCoy, Eagle County, Colorado, USA FindaGrave ID 42791851.
"Mrs. Mary Theisen passed away at Denver Feb. 16, 1954 at the age of 91 years and 8 months. Funeral services were held in Denver, after which she was brought to McCoy for burial beside her husband and daughter. She is survived by two daughters , Mrs. Juanita Johnson of Idaho and Mrs. Milton Fick of Denver, besides several grandchHdren and great grand-children. The Theisen family were among the early settlers of Conger Mesa and owned the Dick Galland place."
"In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Martin Theisen, who departed this life one year ago, September 6, 1936.
Nothing can ever take away
The love a heart holds dear
Fond memories linger every day.
Remembrance keeps him dear.

His wife, Children and grandchUdren."

May 1943 Golden " Mrs. Mary Theisen of Denver, spent last week in Golden as the house guest of Mrs. Hattie Snyder. Mrs. Theisen resided in Golden many years ago, when her husband, Martin Theisen, operated a shoe and harness shop here."

EMMA


Emma Theisen Behr BIRTH 1897 Colorado, USA DEATH 1922 BURIAL McCoy Cemetery McCoy, Eagle County, Colorado, USA FindaGrave ID 42791588.

May 5, 1922 Yampa, Colorado "Yampa people will be surprised to lerrn of the death of Mrs. William H. Behr of Tabernash, who died ia Denver Saturday, April 30. Mrs. Behr was a daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Martin Theisen of Pershing, and besides being survived by her mother, father, and husband, she leaves two children and two sisters, Mrs. John Whitely and Miss Marie Theisen. Burial was held at McCoy."

JUANITA

Juanita Theisen Age 19, married John Whiteley on 16 Sep 1912 in Yampa, Routt County, Colorado.

In 1920 Routt County, John A. Whiteley is 43, Juanita Whiteley 26 Wife, Hellen J. Whiteley 6 Daughter, and Maynard Whiteley 5 Son.



John Quincy Whitely BIRTH 14 Jan 1877 Arkansas, USA DEATH 16 Sep 1923 Routt County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Oak Creek Cemetery Oak Creek, Routt County, Colorado, USA PLOT Cemetery directory indicates records lost to location FindaGrave ID 59173277 .

In 1930 Routt County, Pete Johnsen is 49, Juanita M. Johnsen 35 Wife, Hellen J. Whitely 16 Stepdaughter, Maynard M. Whitely 15 Stepson, and Orpha E. Whitely 9 Stepdaughter.

Juanita Mary Johnsen Birth Date 14 Nov 1894 Birth Place "Mareno", Colorado (Must be MERINO) Death Date 7 Apr 1991 Father Martin Theisen Mother Mary Stimpfling.
Helen Jaunita Whitely Gender Female Race White Age 27 Birth Date abt 1913 Birth Place Yampa, Colorado Marriage Date 4 May 1940 Marriage Place Creston, Iowa, USA Previous Marriages First Spouse Hugh Fred Grandfield Father John Quincy Whitely Mother Juanita Whitely.

May 13, 1985 Spokane " Service for Helen Oliver, 71, a longtime Spokane-area resident, was today at the Clayton (Wash.) Community Church, where she was a member. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Deer Park, with Lauer Funeral Home in Deer Park in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Oliver died Thursday at her ranch home near Clayton. The daughter of John and Juanita (Thiesen) Whitley, she was born June 13, 1913, in Phippsburg, Colo. Oliver and her husband, Cecil Ross Oliver Sr., bad ranched in the Clayton area for a number of years. She was a member of Clayton Grange 456, American Association of Retired Persons and Clayton Senior Citizens. Survivors include her husband, at the home; two sons, Cecil Ross Oliver Jr. of Portland and Larry Grandfield of Canby, Ore.; one daughter, Lemo Russell of Woodburn, Ore.; her mother in Spokane; one brother; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. "

MARIE

July 1924 Routt County "The marriage of Miss Marie Theisen of Pershing and Milton Fick, Jr., of Tabernash, took place July 6 in Denver. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Theisen and has spent nearly all her life in this locality. The groom is a nephew of L. C. Fick of Steamboat Springs. The young couple have many friends in Routt and Grand counties who wish them much happiness. They will make their home in Denver, where the groom has been employed for some time."

January 1931 "Mrs. Martin Theisen went to Denver Thursday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Fick."

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