EDWARD'S FAMILY
In 1880 Mercer County, Illinois, W. H. Heaton is 51, Millicent E. Heaton 40 Wife, Marianne Heaton 14 Daughter, Edward N. Heaton 12 Son, Snow Heaton 10 Daughter, Nannie Heaton 9 Daughter, Sadie Heaton 7 Daughter, and Harry Heaton 3 Son .
EDITH'S FAMILY
In 1880 Mercer County, William Webster is 49 , Alma Webster 58 Wife, Hattie L. Webster 13 Daughter, and Edith F. Webster 11 Daughter.
Alma Julia Wing Webster BIRTH 29 Nov 1822 DEATH 6 Nov 1881 BURIAL Keithsburg Greenmound Cemetery Keithsburg, Mercer County, Illinois, MEMORIAL ID 177156177.
William Webster BIRTH 1 Jun 1831 DEATH 15 May 1910 BURIAL Keithsburg Greenmound Cemetery Keithsburg, Illinois, MEMORIAL ID 177120601.
EDWARD AND EDITH
Edward N. Heaton and Edith F. Webster married on 5 Apr 1893 in Mercer County, Illinois.
In 1900 Crockett County, Tennessee Edward "K." Heaton is farming, 31, Edith Heaton 30 Wife, Edward Heaton 6 Son, William H. Heaton 71 Father, and Hariet Leake 32 Sister-in-law, widowed.
July 1907 Sterling " E. N. Heaton, connected with the Eames Bros. publishing house of Denver, was a recent visitor at this office, Mr. Heaton having come to Stering to look over a recent purchase of his of Logan county land. "
September 16, 1908 Sterling Republican-Advocate "This paper has been purchased by Mr. Edward N. Heaton, of Liberty, Mo., and the entire control and management will pass into his hands on the first of October. He has had years of experience in the newspaper business and is an all around printer and newspaper man. He will move his family here in a few days, and we bespeak for him a successful career in this city."
September 30, 1908
June 1909
August 1909 Sterling " Joseph Downey, of Greeley, was in Sterling last week, having been up in the vicinity of Stonum (perhaps Stoneham) to look after his land interests. Mr. Downey located on a homestead near Stonum twenty-two years ago, but has been farming near Greeley the past fifteen years. He is an old friend of the family of E. N. Heaton, both being originally from Mercer county, Illinois, from which place Mr. Downey has recently returned from a visit."
September 1909 " Mrs. Harriet Webster left Tuesday for St. Louis to resume her work as Instructor in Kreager's School of Music, after having spent the summer vacation with her sister, Mrs. E. N. Heaton."
February 1910 " The first edition of the Sterling Independent appeared on the streets last Friday morning. The paper is owned by Heaton & Deaton, and edited by Mr. E. N. Heaton, who has been engaged here In the newspaper business previously. Mr. Deaton recently purchased the Sterling Art Printsry and has since been conducting it. The paper is small, but will probably improve with succeeding issues."
March 1910
May 18, 1910 " Mrs. E. N. Heaton received a message last week stating that her father was dangerously ill and not expected to live at his home in Keesburg, I11., and immediately left for that place. "
June 8, 1910 "Mrs. E. N. Heaton returned from Keesburg, I11., Thursday, where she was called some time ago by the illness and death of her father. "
October 1910 " Miss Alice Wing, who has been making an extended visit in Denver, stopped over here the latter part of the week for a visit with her cousin, Mrs. E. N. Heaton, she being on her return to her home In Chicago. "
July 1911 " E. N. Heaton returned to Brush this morning, after visiting over Sunday with his family."
October 1911 " Ed. N. Heaton, who has been connected with Sterling newspapers for several years, has purchased the Iliff Independent and takes posession next week. Mr. Heaton is a good newspaper-man and a square fellow, and the Republican-Advocate wishes him all kinds of success in his new field."
December 1911 " Ed N. Heaton of the Iliff Independent was n Sterling business visitor today."
Edward claimed a tract in sections 5 and 6, 8N 52W in 1913.
January 1916 Denver
June 1916 Sterling " Cris Knudsen and Ned Heaton, who have been visiting their parents from Longmont, returned home today."
September 1916 "A farm near the Mentgen place belonging to E. N. Heaton was also struck by the cyclonic wind. Several wheat and hay stacks were literally, torn to pieces. The shocks of grain were strewn for many acres around the spot where the stacks stood. Preceding the storm a terrific electrical storm played about Sterling for some time. The lightning flashed and the thunder rolled, giving the alarm of the approaching storm. Shortly before 8 o’clock the wind began to sweep across the city, and screens were ripped off, vines were blown down and other minor damage done. More or less damage was done to telegraph and telephone lines. Follow’ing the wind the rain fell In torrents and lasted for about an hour."
February 1918 Sterling "A dairy herd of twenty high grade milch cows has been added to the business of E. N. Heaton at the Vallevue Dairy on his stock farm. Mr. Heaton has purchased the dairy herd of C. A. Jackson. He has also purchased the business established by Mr. Jackson and will deliver milk in Sterling. E. Van Swayge, a practical dairyman of New York state, is now in charge of the Vallevue Dairy. The dairy herd of Mr. Heaton is one of the finest in the state. He is a believer in the best of stock, and is a breeder of pure bred and high grade Poland China hogs and Shropshire sheep."
February 1918 Sterling "A team belonging to E. N. Heaton ran away Wednesday, tearing loose from a milk wagon. It ran down Main street and turned north toward the Heaton ranch. Little damage was done to the wagon and the team was not hurt."
In 1920 Logan County, Edward N. Heaton is 51, Edith Heaton 50 Wife, Edward A. Heaton 25 Son, and Van Swayze 42 Hired Man.
October 1922 "Everett Eames, who resides on the E. N. Heaton place north of Sterling, was informed in a letter received Saturday from his mother that a brother had not been seen since October 15, when he left for a deer hunt in the mountains of Huerfano county, west of Walsenburg. Believing that he had met with an accident, parties of men formed search parties and combed the hills without success."
January 1923 "The Community club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Heaton, New Year's night. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Booker Gil1fillan, P. A. Crorkin, and Miss lren»» Haller. Dainty refreshments were served."
Frances Edith Webster Heaton BIRTH 18 Sep 1868 Keithsburg, Mercer County, Illinois, DEATH 10 Jan 1951 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 55436141.
EDWARD A.
Edward Adair Heator registered for WWI in Sterling, born March 25, 1894 in Keithsburg, Illinois, farming, single.
December 1917 "Ned Heaton enlisted as an automobile driver in the headquarters department"
December 1918
Celia Conn was appointed postmistress of Avalo, Weld County, on August 8, 1919.
September 1922 Avalo items "Miss Cecilia Conn of Sterling is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Conn."
January 1924 Avalo items " Alex Duncan of Denver is visiting with his sister, Mrs. George Conn."
October 1927 Raymer (Weld County) " Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson of Atlanta, Nebr., are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Conn of Avalo. Mr. Conn's daughter of Denver is also visiting them."
October 1928 "Florence Lockheart, grand-daughter of Mrs. George Conn, underwent an operation for appenllcitls at the St. Benedict's hospital Wednesday morning, and is getting along nicely. "
Ocober 18, 1928 "Mr. Earl Johnson, who went to Flint, Michigan, last week to drive home a new Chevrolet coupe for Mr. Russel Tappy, arrived home Sunday. He stopped in Sterling and brought his niece, Miss Florence Lockheart, home with him. Florence, who was operated on about two weeks ago, is feeling fine."
Cecelia B. Conn, 30, and Edward A. Heaton married on May 1, 1924 in Sterling.
July 1927 New Raymer, Weld County "Mr. and Mrs. Ned Heaton spent Sunday with Mrs. Heaton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conn."
May 1928 "Mrs. Celia Heaton is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conn."
July 1928 "Ned Heaton came up from Sterling and visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson."
In 1930 Sterling, Edward is a post office clerk, with Cecelia 35, born in Nebraska.
They're still in Sterling in 1950, Edward the assistant postmaster.
November 1964 Estes Park " Mrs. Ned Heaton is in Longmont hospital, having been taken there by ambulance last Friday morning. She suffered a fall out of her bed, and is recovering, but have had no late news of her condition. "
Cecelia B. Heaton BIRTH 29 Sep 1894 DEATH 25 Sep 1966 BURIAL Loveland Burial Park Loveland, Colorado, PLOT Block 41 Lot 149 Grave 1 MEMORIAL ID 31743573.
" Not too much has happened these last few months in Pinewood. One death and one birth, and a few new residents. The death was that of Mrs. Ned (Cecelia) Heaton on September 25. She died in a Boulder hospital two months after having had major surgery; she seemed to be recovering when death came. Mr. Heaton is still living in Pinewood. "
October 1967 Estes Park, Colorado "Mrs. Helen Michael is the new owner of the Ned Heaton cabin.."
Edward A. Heaton BIRTH 25 Mar 1894 DEATH 14 Feb 1973 BURIAL Loveland Burial Park , PLOT Block 41 Lot 149 Site 2 MEMORIAL ID 31743358.