The Logan County land claimant is possibly James Irwin of Pennsylvania.
His son Henry Lorain Irwin, born 10 OCT 1844 Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, died 13 OCT 1847.
In 1850 Center County, Pennsylvania, James Irwin is a physician, 33, Sarah M. Irwin 28, Hannah G. Irwin 3, and William Woods 16.
In 1860 Linn County, Iowa, James Irwin is 43, Sarah M. Irwin 36, Hannah G. Irwin 13, Frank Irwin 7, Margaret Johnston 19, and L. J. Kirkwood 18.
In 1870 Atlantic City, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, James "Erwin" is a physician, 53, Sarah Ann Erwin 47, and Manetta G. Erwin 8 .
"From the Wyoming notes printed in the Rocky Mountain Herald on April S, 1870, the Courier gleans the following of interest to the early settlers of Fort Collins and the Cache La Poudre valley.
Dr. James Irwin was for several years a resident of Fort Collins, from 1879 on. going in the early 80's to Lander, Wyo., to accept the appointment of government Indian agent. He was the father of Mrs. W. C. Stevenson, whose husband was in those days a well-known physician of Fort Collins. Dr. Stevenson is now a resident of Florence, Colo. Dr. Irwin and family owned and occupied the house at the corner of Oak and Matthews streets now owned and occupied by Dr. E. Stuver and family. Dr. Irwin died several years ago (from 1914) at Lander.
On the morning of March 31, 1870, a son of Dr. James Irwin of Atlantic City was attacked by about twenty-five Indians on the outskirts of Atlantic City. He was shot by a bullet and three arrows and expired soon after. After the attack, a party of citizens from Atlantic City set out to look for prospecting parties scattered over the adjacent country. They returned yesterday with the bodies of J. McGuire, A. Kellogg, E. F. Bassery, W. C. Bennington and James H. Othic, found in different places, horribly mutilated. It is supposed that the stage due at South Pass City Monday evening has been captured by the Indians. Aboard the stage was Palmaster General Alvord, Major Russell and four guards of the U. S. army; Fred Hummel, a passenger; Wm. Benham, one of the proprietors of the route, and W. A. Kelly, driving."
June 1877 "James Irwin, agent of the Shoshone or Snake Indians, arrived from Wind River yesterday, ou his way to Golden, where his family resides. Mr. Irwin reports the young grasshoppers as having appeared in that section recently, but do not cover the country as formerly. Crops are looking well; a little late, perhaps, but very gratifying. The waters of the Big Horn and its tributaries are high. Some two weeks ago, soon after the Sioux were repulsed by Gen. Miles' troops at Rosebud, the tribe crossed the range and appeared in the Wind River valley. A company of cavalry, a body of Snake Indians and a posse of citizens drove them back, however, with a few shots and no loss or injury. James J. Patten is understood to be about to succeed Mr. Irwin at the Snake agency, the latter to be transferred to the Red Cloud agency."
James claimed 160 acres in section 14, 8N 52W in 1882.
January 12, 1882
In 1883, he claimed 160 acres in section 26, 7N 53W, on a military warrant for the service of Caleb Wharton, Private in Captain Newlin's Company of the Tennessee Militia, War of 1812.
September 1887 Fort Collins
Sarah Matilda Trumbull Irwin BIRTH 23 Dec 1822 Greene County, New York, DEATH 14 May 1888 Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming, BURIAL North Fork Masonic Cemetery Fremont County, Wyoming, MEMORIAL ID 115047502.
"Mrs. Dr. James Irwin died at her home in Lander City on the 14th inst. Mrs. Irwin was a most lovely Christian lady, beloved and respected by all. She was one of the pioneers of Wyoming, having settled first at Cheyenne.
Mrs. Irwiu was for many years a resident of Fort Collins. She was the mother of Mrs. Dr. W. C. Stephenson and Mrs. Will Chalmers, both of whom lived here several years ago, and are pleasantly remembered."
October 1891
"The Lander, Wyoming, Journal, of January 26, 1894 , brings us the following intelligence of the death of Dr. James Irwin, who was in 1880 and 1881 a highly respected citizen of Fort Collins:
James Irwin was born in Bellefonte, Penn., July 23, 1817. He married Sarah Matilda Trumbull February 22, 1843, by whom he had four children, the oldest daughter, Gertrude, wife of Dr. W. C. Stephenson, died in Lander October 10, 1887. Frank Green, the second son, was killed by hostile Sioux Indians near Atlantic City, March 1870. Monetta, the youngest daughter, is the wife of Mr. W. F. Chalmers and lives in Lander at the present time. His wife died here in May, 1888.
Dr. Irwin graduated at the Geneva, New York medical college in 1844. He served as Surgeon through the war of the rebellion, and was a member of the board of examining surgeons in the volunteer service; was in several heavy engagements and received a letter of thanks and commendation signed by President Abraham Lincoln for meritorious professional services performed on the battlefield of Pittsburg Landing. For some time after the close of the war he had charge of the military hospital at Rock Island. When the Union Pacific railroad reached Cheyenne, he was a passenger on the first train, and at once opened a hospital there which he conducted until 1869, in which year he settled in Atlantic. In 1871 he was appointed a United States Tndian agent and was assigned to the Shoshone and Bannock agency at Camp Brown, now the townsite of Lander. In 1877 he was promoted to the Red Cloud agency in Nebraska, and immediately commenced the removal of the hostile tribe to Pine Ridge in Dakota. After leaving the service, he started a drug store at Fort Collins, Colo. In 1882 he was honored by a reappointment to his old agency at Fort Washakie, which position he held for one year, since which time he has resided in Lander. The last ten years of his life brought him many afflictions and ill health, until on the evening of the 21st inst., he peacefully breathed his last at his own home in Lander. His loving daughter and grandchildren smoothed bis pillow at the last, and mournfully and grief-stricken, followed his remains to the cemetery, his last home."
Dr James Irwin BIRTH 23 Jul 1817 Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, DEATH 21 Jan 1894 Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming, BURIAL North Fork Masonic Cemetery Fremont County, Wyoming, MEMORIAL ID 115044876.
From the Courier of Jan. 12, 1882. "W. T. Chalmers and Mattie Irwin married at Lander, Wyoming, Dec. 29, 1881. These young people had both been esteemed residents of Fort Collins previous to going to Lander. The bride was a daughter of Dr. Irwin, formerly of this city."
In 1900 Lander, William Chalmers 45 is a saddler, Monetto G. Chalmers 38 Wife, Zoe M. Chalmers 17 Daughter, Ula M. Chalmers 13 Daughter, and Azel F. Chalmers 10 Daughter.
Monetta G. Chalmers, 71, died in San Diego County February 1, 1933.
Monnetta C. Chalmers BIRTH 1861 DEATH 1933 BURIAL Cypress View Mausoleum and Crematory San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA PLOT North Building, Shepherd's Lane, Wall "D" MEMORIAL ID 122234903.
William F. Chalmers BIRTH 1853 DEATH 1934, BURIAL Cypress View Mausoleum and Crematory San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA PLOT North Building, Shepherd's Lane, Wall "D" MEMORIAL ID 122234902.
Zoe Margaret Chalmers Ranney BIRTH 26 May 1883 Wyoming, USA DEATH 23 Oct 1959 San Bernardino County, California, USA BURIAL Montecito Memorial Park Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA PLOT Rest Haven Mausoleum MEMORIAL ID 67749495.
"Daughter of William Frank and Monneta Grizilla(Irwin)Chalmers.
Married to William Raney.
Mother of Howard Chalmers Ranney (1913-1988), George V. Ranney (1916-2010), and Fay M. Ranney Brinkerhoff (1920-2002"
July 1919 Long Beach " Chas. W. Whipple, husband of Mrs. Ula C. Whipple, of the La Jolla public school held in the county jail today for officials from Provo, Utah, to take him back to that state where he must answer to a warrant charging polygamy and desertion of ner children. Born of Mormon parentage, Whipple, according to his own statement, had somewhat of an adventurous career which culminated in one of the class rooms at the San Diego Normal school, where he was arrested on the Utah warrant. A little over a year ago, Whipple, who enlisted in the army in Colorado, arrived at Camp Kearny. He quickly became a great favorite, not only with his brother soldiers, but the the officers. At a social function at La Jolla, he was introduced to Miss Ula Chalmers. Three months later, Miss Chalmers became the bride of Drill Sergeant Whipple."
"After reading the reooluiion of the La Jolla Parent-Teacher association asking that the resignation of Mrs. Chalmers Whipple, principal of ths La Jolla public schools, should not be considered, members of the board of education agreed last night that Mrs. Whipple had been reappointed and that she could keep ths place if she desired. Mrs. Whlppls is ths wife of W. E. Whipple, recently arrested on charges of polygamy and wife desertion. Ths circumstances absolved Mrs. Whipple of all blame in the matter."
Ula Chalmers married Wm. K. Evans on 11 Feb 1922 in Santa Ana, California.
1924 Van Nuys " Mrs. Ula Evans, who has been working as a photoplay critic for some time in Los Angeles, has taken charge of the Spanish class during the absence of Mrs. Lambardi. Mrs. Evans states she has nppreciated the co-operation of the students and teachers during her short stay here."
In 1930 Inglewood, California, William Evans 51 is a county surveyor, Ula Evans 44 Wife, Cora May Evans 8 Daughter, and Margaret Evans 4 Daughter.
October 1933 Van Nuys "Ula Evans, noted psychologist, who says the key to your success is hidden in you, is the lecturer in the dinner evening at which the Van Nuys club will entertain the San Fernando and North Hollywood and Burbank organizations. Mrs. Evans' appearance Here is announced by Miss Dorothy Bailey, program chairman."
January 1937 Palm Springs "Princess Zoraida Presents ULA EVANS The noted Numerologist from Hollywood. Will entertain at parties and bridge teas. Telephone 5950
North Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo Street, Palm Springs "
William King Evans registered for WWII in Alhambra, California, working for the L. A. County Flood Control, , born June 7, 1878 in San Diego. His reference was Mrs. George Maxfield, his sister, of Covina.
William K. Evans, born 7 Jun 1878 in California, died 20 Jul 1965 in Los Angeles County, Mother's Maiden Name Storm.
Cora M. Evans Age 35, on 19 Oct 1957 in Los Angeles County, married Earl A. Abel, Age 54.
Cora M. Evans, Age 44, on 21 Feb 1966 in Los Angeles City, California, married Jules J. Gisser, Age 49.
Jules J. Gisser, born 16 Feb 1917 in New York, died 7 Feb 1971 in Los Angeles County.
Margaret J. Evans, Age 24, on 21 Apr 1950 in Los Angeles County, California, married John W. Masson, 28.
July 31, 2021 Los Angeles " Margaret Jean Masson, also known as Margo, the Nana, or the Queen Mother, earned her angel wings. She lived her life as hyperbole. No dream was too big to chase. Her accomplishments were extraordinary.
Born in Los Angeles, she attended the University of Redlands when only sixteen years old, and then graduated with an RN at the top of her class at St. School of Nursing in Tucson. She met the love of her life, Dr. Jack Watson Masson, at the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in Los Angeles. While raising her three children, she also enjoyed a career as a real estate broker.
After the death of her beloved son, she went back to school, receiving a bachelors at Pepperdine, and two Masters, psychology and counseling, at Loyola Marymount University. Honoring her son, she established the John Wesley Masson Marriage and Family Counseling Clinic in Los Angeles. No dream is too small. Nana travelled the world, dined with Kings, Prime Ministers and mayors. She rode mules in Hawaii, elephants in India and camels in Egypt.
She loved and supported artists and the arts, painting and music. pronouncements and insights inspired and regaled. She made you part of her world in a thousand unforgettable ways. Fiercely proud of her daughters and granddaughters, no one could enter her home without being regaled with the accomplishments of her six girls. She is preceded in death by her husband and son.
Survivors include her daughters, Angela and Lisa, her granddaughters, Athena, Destie, Gina, Noelle, and her great grandson, John. We love you Nana. I hope you are dancing with the angels"
GERTRUDE
Hannah Gertrude Irwin Stephenson BIRTH 11 Sep 1846 Milesburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania, DEATH 10 Oct 1887 Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming, BURIAL North Fork Masonic Cemetery Fremont County, Wyoming, MEMORIAL ID 115095829.
"Gertrude Irwin was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Dr. James and Matilda Irwin. At a young age she moved with her family to the mining town of Atlantic City. Wyoming. She was present when her beloved brother Frank was killed by Indians at the age of 17. Gertrude married W.C. Stephenson, and they moved to Lander, Wyoming. They had three daughters, Helen Gertrude Stephenson Baldwin, Sarah Elizabeth Stephenson Dupont, & Mary Monetta Stephenson Tweed.
Gertrude was an honored member of the Episcopal branch of the Church of Christ. She preceded both of her parents in death, dying at the age of 41. She was buried at North Fork Masonic Cemetery near Lander in the same grave as her brother Frank."
June 1893 Fort Collins "Misses Elizabeth and Mary Stephenson bave gone to Lander, Wyoming, to make tbeir grandfather, Dr. Jas. Irwin, a visit. They will be absent several weeks."
Canton, Missouri, April 13, 1933 " Dr. William C. Stephenson, 90 years old, a retired physician, died at his home in Trenton, April 4, as the result of ailments due to his advanced age. The funeral was held Thursday and burial in that city. Dr. Stephenson was born in Critten, December 9, 1842. He came to Missouri in 1852, and was educated in this state, and took a medical course in Louisville, and at Washington university, St. Louis.
In the year 1869, Dr. Stephenson was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Irwin, and to this union were born three children. Mrs. Stephenson died and in 1890 he married Mrs. Elizabeth Roh Turner, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roh, pioneer residents of Canton. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, five grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers.
Dr. Stephenson practiced medicine for fifty years in Colorado and Wyoming. He was physician for the Shoshone Indian Agency at Lander, for several years. He had been a consistent member of the Episcopal church for the past sixty years. They went to Trenton in 1920 and had since lived at the home of Mrs. Stephenson's sister, the late Miss Carrie Roh."