Charles G. and Mary Wheldon, Atwood
In 1880 Dickinson County, Kansas,
Charles Whelden is 45,
Mary Whelden
32 Wife,
Hattie Whelden
9 Daughter,
Minnie Whelden
7 Daughter,
Willis Whelden 5 Son, and
Grace Whelden
4 Daughter.
April 6, 1889 Sterling "Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Wheldon, of Atwood, were in the city Thurshay."
Charles G. Whelden cash-claimed a quarter in section 19, 7 North 51 West in 1891.
March 20, 1924 Sterling "Word reached Sterling yesterday of the death of Charles G. Wheldon at his home in Lindsay, Calif., on March 4. Mr. Wheldon will be remembered by the older residents of Logan county, he having resided for many years at Atwood. He left here in 1905 for California. Mr. Wheldon was 85 years of age at the time of his death. His wife died on February 3. Two months ago Mr. and Mrs. Wheldon celebrated their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary.
Mr. Wheldon was a Civil War veteran and a full military burial was given him by members of the
American Legion of Lindsay. In speaking of his life, the Lindsay, Calif.. Gazetter has the following:
“Wr. Wheldon was a pioneer of several states, having followed the march of progress until 1905,
when he came to California and settled in Lindsay. Since coming here he planted sixty acres of oranges,
built four houses, and was otherwise prominently identified with the early development of this section.
Born at Cambridge, New York, on May 27, 1838, Wheldon moved to Illinois with the rest of the
Wheldon family when but a small boy. He was living there at the outbreak of the Civil War.
At the call to arms he went to Troy, New York, where he enlisted. He served with the Union forces
for two years and was honorably discharged with a wound to his trigger finger.
He fought in many battles under Generals McClellan and Burnside. After the war,
Wheldon returned to New York, where he secured work on a farm at what was then considered a good wage
$10 a month. There he married Miss Mary Bethany Wood on December 29, 1869, at Canandaigua.
Despite the small pay on the farm, young man had managed to save enough money to begin farming
for himself on shares. He was highly successful at this, and in 1880 decided to move with his family
then increased by the birth of four children, to Kansas. It was in 1880 that the Wheldons became
Kansans. Here he farmed for six years, during which time three more children were added to the family.
Again he was successful, but the lure of the West called and he moved on to Colorado.
Here he purchased another farm and also took up government land. He raised grain and a considerable
herd of stock, winning a state prize for his excellent farming results.
It was in 1905 that Wheldon came to California. He settled at Lindsay, where he bought thirteen acres
west of town and planted an orange grove. He worked this acreage until 1907, when he sold.
He then enjoyed a
vacation for several months, visiting relatives in Washington and elsewhere. Returning to Lindsay in
the following year, he purchased twenty seven acres of land west of Lindsay, planting another orange grove.
He retained this until several yearn ago, when he sold it to his son, Ham Wheldon.
Surviving him today are five children, ail of Lindsay. They are: tw< sons, William and Harry,
and three daughters. Mrs. Henry Witmer, Mrs. Charles Long and Mrs. Merle Wilson."
MINNIE
Henry Wilson Witmer 1862â€"1950 and Minnie Clare Whelden
1872â€"1955 married
12 October 1890 in
Sterling, Logan, Colorado.
October 1898 Sterling "The trotting race was won by a bay horse iirst, L. Lltch second,
and Henry Witmer third. "
In 1920 Lindsay, California, Henry W. Witmer is 52, born in Pennsylvania, a fruit farmer, with Minnie C. 47 in New York, and Myrtle B. 17 in COlorado.
WITMER HENRY WILSON 89 1950 AUG 19 dying in Tulare County California.
HATTIE
Hattie Wheldon
Marriage Date 26 Mar 1890
Marriage Place Sterling, Logan, Colorado,
Spouse
Wm. J. McRoberts.
Christian Stenback
Age 24, married Hattie McRoberts on 22 Mar 1896 in Sterling, Colorado.
Hattie Stenback is buried in Riverside, 1873-1901, in a plot owned by C.G. Wheldon.
Hattie A. Stenback
BIRTH
1873
DEATH
1901
BURIAL
Riverside Cemetery
Sterling, Logan County, Colorado,
PLOT
1-140 lot 0028 space 02 Lot owner C G Weldon
MEMORIAL ID
55849906.
Charlie A. Stenback is in the same section, different block 1874-1893 - so he is not her husband.
Mason City Iowa, May 10, 1965 " Bert Steinbeck, 57, 1102 S. 8th died at his home Saturday afternoon of a heart attack. He was pipeline superintendent for Northern Natural Gas Ventura. The rosary was said Sunday evening at Word Funeral Home. Visitation has hecn scheduled until Monday evening at the funeral home. The body is to be taken to Sioux City Tuesday where the rosary is to be said at Larkin Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. day. in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Leeds.
Bert Steinbeck was born Aug. 5, 1907, at Elk Point, S. D., the son of Chris and May (Moore) Steinbeck, lie attended Elk Point schools and the University of South Dakota, Vermillion. He was married to Dolores Bourassa Oct. 12, 1929, at Elk Point where they made their IVornc. He was with the South Dakota Highway Commission. .
Chris was divorced in 1920 Washington.
Chris Stenback
BIRTH
30 Jul 1872
Minnesota,
DEATH
3 May 1960
BURIAL
Brush Memorial Cemetery
Brush, Morgan County, Colorado,
MEMORIAL ID
80762486.
In 1900 Sterling,
John McRoberts is 58,
Mary A. McRoberts
52 Wife, and
Lizzie E. McRoberts 9 Granddaughter.
In 1910 Hamilton County, Nebraska,
Earl R. Halleck is 22,
Lezze Halleck 18 Wife.
In 1920 Seattle,
Earl R. Hallick is a brick mason, 32,
Lissie E. Hallick
29 Wife,
Darwin S. Hallick 9 Son born in Nebraska,
Maxine L. Hallick
7 Daughter,
Hector J. Hallick
5 Son, both born in Canada, and
Frank J. Wien
44 Boarder.
In 1930 Los Angeles,
Frank Mcauliffe is 41,
Elizabeth Mcauliffe 39 Wife.
March 30, 1976 Longview, Washington " Mrs. Elizabeth McAuliffe, 85, of 1129 19th Ave.,
Longview, died March 28 in a local nursing home. She was born Feb. 13, 1891, in Sterling, Colo.,
and had lived in this area since 1948, coming from Southern California.
Survivors include three sons, Hector Halleck, Darwin Halleck, and Dwight Halleck, all of Longview,
a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Bomar of Christmas Valley, Ore., 14 grandchildren, and 28 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 am at Chapel on the Hill with the Rev.
Charles Dion officiating. Interment will follow at Longview Memorial Park Cemetery."
Maxine Lucille Halleck Bomar
BIRTH
18 Jul 1913
Canada
DEATH
18 Dec 1995
Riverside County, California,
BURIAL
Silver Lake Cemetery
Silver Lake, Lake County, Oregon,
MEMORIAL ID
12795430 .
May 7, 1997 Longview " Darwin Halleck, 86, of 926 Delaware St., Longview,
died May 5 1997 in a local nursing home. He was born Dec. 5, 1910. in Clarks, Neb.,
to Earl and Elizabeth (McRoberts) Halleck. He had lived in the local area for 45 years,
coming from California. Mr. Halleck was a retired bricklayer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by two sons, Alan Halleck of Beaverton, Ore., and Dennis Halleck of Longview,
two stepdaughters, Lorraine McElligott of Longview, and Delores Atchley of Seattle, a stepson,
Bob Davis of Longview, a brother Hector Halleck of Longview, 13 grandchildren,
and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Timothy Halleck and Kent Halleck, a sister and a brother.
No services will be held at his request. Private interment will be at Longview Memorial Park."
January 16, 2009 Longview, Washington " Hector Harry Hugh Halleck, real estate broker of Halleck
Longview from 1952 to his retirement in 1994,
passed away in Sequim, Nov. 24, 2008. His motto "A Fair Deal or No Deal" gained him the respect
and admiration of all who knew him. Hector Halleck "Hec" enjoyed moose hunting in Canada,
duck hunting, salmon fishing in Ilwaco, the beauty of the outdoors, gambling in Reno,
his friends and family. He was a lifetime member of the Moose and the Elks Lodge.
Hector lost his lovely wife of 62 years, Erma, in 1998. The last four years were spent in
Sequim with his daughters, Linda Petersen and Cathy Angel, who feel blessed to have shared these
last precious years with him. He was healthy until he passed away at the age of 94.
His sense of humor and upbeat attitude endeared him to the staff and residents of Sherwood Assisted
Living in Sequim, who report it is awfully quiet around there without him! He had a good life
and will be missed. A private family service was held. "
Waterloo, Iowa, January 14, 1930 " Mrs. Mary McRoberts, an early day resident here,
is dead at Sterling, Colo., according to a message to her nephew, Ed Phillips, here.
Mrs. McRoberts was in later eighties in age. The family formerly resided in Dayton township,
moving to Sterling 45 years ago. Surviving are two sons, William and James, Sterling.
Her husband, John, daughter, Mamie, and son, Ernest, died many years ago after the removal to Sterling."
WILLIAM
William C. Whelden on 28 Oct 1896 in Atwood, Logan County, Colorado,
married
Emma Livingston.
Emma Jane Livingston Whelden
BIRTH
27 Nov 1873
Evart, Osceola County, Michigan,
DEATH
12 Apr 1908
BURIAL
Brush Memorial Cemetery
Brush, Morgan County, Colorado,
MEMORIAL ID
75754187.
"Mrs. Emma Whelden, wife of Wm. Whelden,
died at 7:40 Sunday evening, 84 years,
4 months and 15 days. The deceased was born at
Everett, Michigan, November ll, 1878, the only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Livingston. When
three years of age she moved with her parents to
Nebraska, later coming to Colorado,
locating between Sterling and Atwood. On the
28th of October, 1896 she was married to Mr. Wm.
Whelden of near Atwood, and about three years
ago moved to Brush. To this union were born
four children, two boys and two girls.
Her illness was of short duration and her
death came as a sudden and sad blow to the
family and her friends.
She was a graduate of the Sterling schools
and a member of the M. E. church and her life
was a noble exposition of high Christian
character, a loving wife and mother, making
thg home cheerful and happy. As she lived,
so she died and passed beyond the
twilight's purple hills, leaving a life
fragrant with goodness.
The deceased leaves to mourn her loss,
a husband and four children,
and a father and mother, to whom the
people of this community extend their
kindest sympathy.
The funeral services were held in
the Methodist church at 3 p.m. today,
Rev. H. D. Seckner preaching the sermon.
The remains were buried in the Brush cemetery."
June 1908 "W. C. Whelden and children will
leave some time next week for Lindsay, California,
where they will make their future home.
Mrs. W. R. Livingston will accompany them.
We are sorry indeed to lose Mr. Whelden, but wish
them happiness in their new home.
Mrs. Livingston will make an extended visit with
friends and relatives in that state."
November 1908 "Mrs. W. R. Livingston, who has been in California for some months is expected home soon."
January 1909 Brush, Colorado
In 1910 Tulare County, California,
William Weldon is 35, married but no spouse,
Anna Livingston
55
Mother-in-law,
Charlie Weldon
12
Son,
Clifford Weldon
10
Son,
Gladys Weldon
8
Daughter,
Stella Weldon 4 Daughter, and
Elmer Oldham
23
Laborer
.
In 1910 Lindsay, California,
William Weldon is 35, Anna Livingston
55
Mother-in-law,
Charlie Weldon
12
Son,
Clifford Weldon
10
Son,
Gladys Weldon
8
Daughter,
Stella Weldon 4 Daughter, and
Elmer Oldham
23
Laborer
.
May 10, 1912 "Mrs. H. E. Whelden,
formerly of Brush, passed away at her home at
Lindsay, Calif., May 2,
after suffering for two weeks from blood
poisoning. The deceased leaves a husband, son,
brother and sister, and aunt, Mrs. W. R.
Livingston. Her brother, Stanley Lee,
arrived from Nebraska in time to see her
alive."
William Casort Whelden
BIRTH
29 Mar 1874
Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York,
DEATH
4 Jan 1954
BURIAL
Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery
Lindsay, Tulare County, California,
MEMORIAL ID
98751661.
"William Cossart Whelden, 79, who had lived in Lindsay for the past 45 years, passed awqx early
Monday morning at his home at 418 Elmwood avenue, after a long illness.
Christian Science services will be conducted at the Webb Chapel tomorrow at 3 pm by A.
McCullah. Burial will be in Olive cemetery. Mr. Whelden came to Lindsay from Colorado
about 45 years ago. He was a maintenance worker on the city streets for a time and worked in
packing houses in this area. Survivors include Mr. Whelden's wife, Rom.
two sons, Clifford Whelden of Bakersfield, and Charles Whelden of San Dimas:
two daughters, Mrs. Glady Chronister of San Dimas and Mrs. Stella Cook of Walnut Creek,
stepson Otto Pike of Orange and three aisters: Mrs. Charles LoAg, Mrs. Merle Wilson, and
Mrs. Henry Witmer, all of Lindsay, as well as 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Whelden was a member of the Porterville camp of the Woodmen of the World."
In 1930 Oakland, California,
James R. Cook is 34,
Estelle E. Cook 25 Wife,
Gene G. Cook
5
Daughter, and
Robert R. Cook
4
Son.
Estelle Whelden Cook
BIRTH
1 Nov 1905
DEATH
31 Dec 1983
BURIAL
Memory Gardens Cemetery
Concord, Contra Costa County, California,
MEMORIAL ID
128017162.
Clifford Livingston Whelden
BIRTH
6 Dec 1899
Brush, Morgan County, Colorado,
DEATH
5 Apr 1955
Bakersfield, Kern County, California,
BURIAL
Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary
Bakersfield, Kern County, California,
MEMORIAL ID
8475470.
Gladys Ann Whelden Chronister
BIRTH
1 Aug 1901
Colorado,
DEATH
24 Oct 1966
San Bernardino County, California,
BURIAL
Live Oak Memorial Park
Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California,
MEMORIAL ID
98738775.
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