Bryson and Lucretia (Moore) Van Gundy , 7 North 54 West



LUCRETIA'S FAMILY

In 1900 Atchison County, Missouri, Gobrias Moore is 42, Kate A. Moore 34 Wife, Jesse Moore 16 Son, Lucina Moore 14 Daughter, Allen Moore 12 Son, Leicretia Moore 10 Daughter, Oscar Moore 6 Son, Maude Moore 4 Daughter, and Arthur Moore 2 Son.

Gobryas M. Moore BIRTH 11 Jun 1857 Watson, Atchison County, Missouri, DEATH 19 Apr 1930 Hamburg, Fremont County, Iowa, BURIAL High Creek Cemetery Rock Port, Atchison County, Missouri, FindaGrave ID 53370254,

Kate Annette 'Katie' Hatton Moore BIRTH 7 Aug 1865 Nemaha County, Nebraska, DEATH 6 Aug 1952 Hamburg, Fremont County, Iowa, BURIAL High Creek Cemetery Rock Port, Atchison County, Missouri, FindaGrave ID 53370280,

Trenton, Missouri "Maude Moore Teachout, 94, Trenton, died Saturday, April 28, 1990, at a health-care center here. Born west of Tarkio, Mo., in the High Creek Community, she was a member of the First Christian Church of Trenton, and a member of the Medicine Chapter No. 140, OES of Newtown. She was a charter member and founding leader of the original 4-H Clubs in the State of Iowa.
Mrs. Teachout married Raymond Vidal Teachout on March 14, 1923, in Hamburg, Iowa. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Shenandoah, Iowa, for 18 years, and later moved to a farm near Newtown, Mo., where they owned and operated a cattle and hog farm. In 1965 they retired and moved to Trenton.
He died Sept. 12, 1975. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, and five brothers.
Surviving: two daughters, Lois E. Hawker of Newtown, and Charlotte Loughrey address unknown; a brother, Howard Moore of Julesburg, Colo.; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. First Christian Church, Trenton. Burial, Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. "

BRYSON'S FAMILY

In 1900 Page County, Iowa, Austin Van Gundy is 43, Mary B. Van Gundy 42 Wife, Pearl Van Gundy 19 Daughter, Frederick L. Van Gundy 17 Son, Samuel B. Van Gundy 14 Son, Sally L. Van Gundy 10 Daughter, and Ruth R. Van Gundy 3 Daughter.

In 1910 Page County, Iowa, Bryson Van Gundy is 24, born in Missouri, Lucrutia B. Van Gundy 20 Wife.


July 1917 "At Van Gundy brothers' ranch, known far and wide for its irrigation pumps, intense interest was shown. Here is a system of irrigation by pumping which is well worth traveling far to see. The pumping plant cares for about a dozen wells, and irrigates about 300 acres. On this farm there is about 250 acres in crops and 150 acres of fine beets. The Van Gundy boys are farmers and hustlers and it is a pleasure to meet them and see their farm."

October 1918 "Bryson Van Gundy motored to Brush Friday to meet his brother, Fred, who has been to Mississippi."

June 1920 "Mr. and Mrs. A. Van Gundy of Shenandoah, Iowa, haviing spent the winter in California arrived this evening for a visit with their sons, Fred and Bryson Van Gundy and families."


Bryson claimed 80 acres, also in section 2, in 1919.

January 1920

In 1920 Logan County, Bryson B. Van Gundy is 34, Lucretia B. Van Gundy 30 Wife, Robert N. Van Gundy 8 Son, and Alice K. Van Gundy 4 Daughter.

July 1920 " Miss Maude Moore of Hamburg, Iowa, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bryson Van Gundy."


February 1924 "Bryson Van Gundy sold his pack of hounds to some one on the other side of the river last week. All stayed sold except one: she didn't like her new owners, evidently, so came back home all alone."

March 1924 "Mr. Peterson, who is working for B. Van Gundy, is digging a cellar under his house."

August 1924 " Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Moore and son Howard, who have been visiting at the home of their daughter, Mrs. B. Van Gundy, left for their home Sunday evening."

In 1930 Logan County, Bryson Vangundy is 44, Lucretia Vangundy 41 Wife, Alice K. Vangundy 14 Daughter, and Bryson Vangundy 6 Son.

July 18, 1956 Phoenix, Arizona "Bryson van Gundy, 70, retired rancher of Sterling, Colo., died yesterday in Mesa Southslde District Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Van Gundy had lived in Mesa 34 years. He was born in Westboro, Mo., and had lived many years in Sterling. He was a breeder of quarter horses, and was inspector of registration for the western division of the American Quarterhorse Association. He is survived by his wife, Lucretia, of Mesa; two sons, Robert M. of Sterling and Sam B. inthe navy at Arlington, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. S. L. Fredregill of Sterling; two sisters, a brother and nine grandchildren, all out of state. Friends may call between 1 and 2 p.m. today at the M. L. Gibbons Mortuary in Mesa, after which tne body will be taken to Sterling for services and burial."
Samual Bryson Van Gundy BIRTH 20 Feb 1886 Westboro, Atchison County, Missouri, DEATH 17 Jul 1956 Mesa, Arizona, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 42862200.

Lucretia Belle Moore Van Gundy BIRTH 15 Oct 1889 Missouri, DEATH 19 May 1980 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 42862216.

ROBERT


July 1934 Scottsbluff, Nebraska "Miss Elisabeth Brewer and Robert Van Gundy were united in marriage by a lovely ceremony performed at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. W. E. Harper, Saturday evening at 8 o’clock. The windows banked with vari-colored summer flowers made a beautiful and appropriate setting for the wedding. In front of this stood the young couple and the Rev Homer Palrymple, who read the marrisge lines. The bride was lovely in a peach organdy gown that just touched the floor. Miss Alice Mitchell, her maid of honor wore blue ribbed organdie and carried a bouquet of roses. Ross McCain served as best man. Attending from out of town were Martin Brewer of Nebraska, father of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Bryson Van Gundy, parents of the groom, Miss Alice Van Gundy, and Bryson Van Gundy, Jr., sister and brother of the groom, all from Sterling, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. Earl John and Miss Wanda Brewer of Creighton Valley.
Mrs. Van Gundy is the daughter of Martin Brewer. For some years she has made her home with her aunt, Mrs. W. E. Harper of this city and she has been among the moat popular of the younge set. She was graduated from the Scottsbluff High School in 1031, and attended the Scottsbluff Junior College. At present she is employed at the Finke Creamery. Mr. Van Gundy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryson Van Gundy of Sterling, Colo., is well-known in Scottsbluff, having been employed at Stickney's for the past two years. Bride and groom left after the ceremony for a wedding tour to Estes Park, Denver, and Sterling. They will retuni to Scottsbluff the last of this week and will be at home to their many friends at the Bluffs Apartment."

Robert M. Van Gundy BIRTH 19 Oct 1911 DEATH 19 Mar 1985 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 5791493

Also listed as a child of Bryson is:
Robert B. Van Gundy BIRTH 22 Jun 1940 DEATH 25 Nov 1963 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 57890593.
But it should be a child of Robert M.
"Funeral servlcse were held from the Presbyteries Church at Sterling, Colo.. this afternoon (Wednesday) at two o'clock for Robert B. Van Gundy, 33, who died in Swedish Hospital at Denver Monday night. Mr. Van Gundy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Van Gundy of Sterling. The Van Gundys nre former Sidney residents. Burns suffered in an explosion at The Martin Co. plant southwest of Denver were the cause of the young man's death. He was a metalurglcal engineer in the employ of The Martin Co. and was engaged in classified laboratory work at the time of the explosion. He was a graduate of Sterling High School and Colorado School of Mines at Golden, where he received a bachelor's degree in metalurglcal engineering. He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Tom May of Boulder and Kathy at home. His father is associated with the Stlckney organization and was a former manager of the Sidney store. Mrs. Edwsrd F?y of Sidney is an aunt of the dead youth."

BRYSON, Jr.

Bryson 'Sam' Van Gundy Jr. BIRTH unknown DEATH 20 Aug 2005 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 38616020.

ALICE

Alice K. Van Gundy Fredregill BIRTH 9 Jul 1915 Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 23 Jun 1991 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindaGrave ID 42862182.
"Funeral is Wednesday for Alice K. Fredregill, 75, of 303 Delmar St. She died Sunday at Sterling Regional MedCenter.
Rev. Ivan Rundus of First Presbyterian Church is officiating for the 10 a.m. closed casket service at his church. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery.
Mrs. Fredregill was born July 9, 1915, in Pawnee Valley to Bryson and Lucretia (Moore) VanGundy.
She graduated from Sterling High school in 1933 and also won the PEO sisterhood citizenship award that year.
Before her marriage, she worked for the W.C. Harris Co.. On Aug. 8, 1934, she married S.L. ‘Fred" Fredregill in Pawnee Valley. After their marriage they moved to Denver, living there from 1934 to 1936.
They then moved to Greeley, living there until 1943, when they moved to Sterling.
Mrs. Fredregill began her involvement with American Red Cross in 1944 as an ex-officio member of the Logan County chapter's board of directors.
She served five years on the National Board of Governors of the American Red Cross as wll as serving in many capacities at the local, district, state and regional levels.
Mrs. Fredregill organized the Northeastern Colorado Association of Red Cross Chapters, which has been a national model.
Among the services she initiated in Logan County were the "Preparation for Parenthood" classes at Northeastern Junior College.
She served on the Logan County United Way board of directors and the advisory board for Rose Arbor Nursing HOme.
In 1977 she was elected to the Denver Post Hall of Fame and in 1980 she received honorable mention for the "9 Who Care" award.
Mrs. Fredregill received honorable mention for Colorado Volun teer of the Year award in 1982 and in 1982 received Sterling's 1982 Citizen of the Year award from Logan County Chamber of Commerce.
She was a member of First Pres byterian Church and PEO Chapter Z.
Survivors include three sons, Straud and wife Jeanette of Pueblo, Robert and wife Katryna of Beulah and Dr. William of Sterling; a brother, Bryson "Sam" VanGundy of Sterling; and six grandchildren, Ben of Denver, Dominique of San Francisco, Lynette and Davis of Beulah, and Bryson and Austin of Sterling.
Her husband died on April 23, 1986."

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