Logan County, Colorado

James and Prudence A. Symes, 8 North 52 West



In 1871 Torquay, Devon, England, James "Lynne" is 35, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, a bootmaker, Prudence Lynne 38 Burnley, Devonshire, Florance A. Syme 6 St. George, London, Isibele Syme 4, Bromyard, Herefordshire, Alice Louisa Symes, 2, born in Torquay, and Alfred Syme 0, Torquay, Devonshire.

December 1889 Sterling

August 1890 Sterling
This is almost certainly Prudence Ann Symes, James' wife.

In 1891 and 1892 Denver, Mrs. Prudence A. Symes is living at 419 7th Av W.

January 1891 Sterling " James Symes spent Christmas with his daughter near Merino."

On the same day in 1893 as Isabelle, James "Syme" claimed a quarter in section 23.

In 1893 Denver, the city directory has Mrs. Prudence A. Symes at 333 S. 11th. Miss Florence Symes and Miss Isabell Symes are at the same address.

April 24, 1893 Denver
Prudence A. Symes BIRTH 1832 DEATH 21 Apr 1893 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT Blk 14 MEMORIAL ID 30636866.

June 1897 Denver

In 1900 Sterling, James is widowed, born February 1836 in Scotland, a shoe maker.

January 1908 Sterling Journal Advocate



April 1908 "For Rent - Two two-room cottages, at $5 and $8 a month. Jas. Syme."

James Symes BIRTH 16 Feb 1836 DEATH 29 Dec 1911 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 56913000.

Four children gathered in August 1923 Sterling " Mrs. M. Litch and sister . Mrs. Robert Mehaffey of Tacoma, Wash., will leave Monday for Georgetown, Colo., where they will be joined by their brother, A. J. Syme, of Goldendale, Wash., and a sister from Denver. This will be the first reunion of the three sisters and brother in thirty-one years."

FLORENCE

Florence A. Symes and Robert Mehaffy married in Denver on December 31, 1894.

Edith Louise "Mahaffy" was born in 1898 Yakima, Washington.

In 1900 Yakima County, Robert Mehaffy is farming, 45, Florence A. Mehaffy 35 Wife, and Edith L. Mehaffy 2 Daughter.

They're still farming there in 1910, Robert Mehaffy 55, Florence McHaffy 46 Wife, Edith McHaffy 12 Daughter, and Cecil R. McHaffy 4 Son .

Robert Mehaffy was born January 1, 1860 in Ireland to William Mehaffy, dying December 1, 1922 in Tacoma, to be buried in the Tacoma Masoleum.

Robert Mehaffy BIRTH 1 Jan 1860 DEATH 1 Dec 1922 BURIAL Tacoma Mausoleum Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 61377219.

"Robert Mehaffy, 63, died Friday at his home, 3756 North 30th street. He had been a resident of Tacoma for the last three years coming here from Yakima. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Mehaffy, one son, Robert Mehaffy, Jr. in the Navy, and one daughter, Mrs. Edith Price of Tacoma. The funeral will be held Monday from the home under the direction of Rev. Norman McCay will officiate. Entombment will be in the Tacoma Mausoleum."

In 1940 Tacoma, Joseph J. Oster is a repairman, born in Connecticut, 53, Edith L. Oster 42 Wife, Alice L. Oster 17 Daughter, Herbert V. Oster 16 Son, and Florence Mehaffey 74 Mother-in-law.

Florence Mehaffy BIRTH 20 Jun 1865 DEATH 15 Dec 1948 BURIAL Tacoma Mausoleum Tacoma, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 61377178.

Miss Martha Lucille Williams of Santa Rosa, daughter of David C. Williams, married Robert C. Mehaffy in 1928 in San Francisco, California.

In 1930 Daly City, California, Robert C. Mehaffy 24 is a grocer, born in Washington Martha L. Mehaffy 20 Wife, born in Arizona, father in Iowa, mother in Texas.

In 1940 San Juaquin County, Robert Mehaffy 34 is farming, Martha Mehaffy 30 Wife, Aileen Mehaffy 6 Daughter, Robert Mehaffy 4 Son, and Florence Mehaffy 4/12 Daughter.

In 1950 El Dorado County, Diamond Springs, Robert C. McHaffy is 44, Martha L. McHaffy 40 Wife, Robert E. McHaffy 14 Son, Florence A. McHaffy 10 Daughter, and Nola R. McHaffy 9 Daughter.

Robert Cecil Mehaffy, born 11 Oct 1905 in Washington, died 5 Mar 1984 in Sacramento County, Mother's Maiden Name Symes.

Martha Lucille Mehaffy, born 21 Aug 1909 in Arizona, died 5 Mar 1997 in Contra Costa County, Mother's Maiden Name Spires, Father's Surname Williams.

Aileen Nicolls BIRTH 6 Jul 1933 San Francisco County, California, DEATH 22 Dec 2021 BURIAL Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Dixon, Solano County, California, PLOT Columbarium 1, Court F, Site 12-E MEMORIAL ID 236947925.
"Aileen was born in San Francisco on July 6, 1933. Her family moved from Stockton to the Pleasant Valley area in 1946 where they were ranchers. Aileen graduated from Summit Grammar School and finished high school by correspondence and was always considered a 1951 graduate by her classmates at El Dorado High School.
Aileen and Ernie met at a dance at the Pleasant Valley Grange and were married for 61 years. They stayed in the Diamond Springs area where they raised their two children.
Aileen loved all things about the outdoors and could always be found there. If it could be planted she did so.
She was treasurer secretary for the area Girl Scout Council and secretary-treasurer for the Experimental Aircraft Association. In 1961 she had the opportunity to work in the Diamond Springs Post Office and stayed with the post office as postmaster in Noxon, Mont., until 1991.
Aileen took flying lessons, sailed to Hawaii and she and Ernie traveled all through the United States. She was up for trying almost anything once.
Aileen was preceded in death by her husband Ernest.
Aileen is survived by her daughter Deborah and son David, her brother Robert and her sister, Nola"

Florence A. Mehaffy Age 41 Marriage Date 1 Jan 1982 Marriage Place Nevada, California, Robert F, Merenda Spouse Age 42.

Florence A. Merenda Spouse Name Robert F., divorced in Sacramento County on 18 Jul 1984.

Edith L. Mehaffy married Walter B. Price on 16 Aug 1921 in Pierce County, Washington.

In 1930 Tacoma, Walter B. Price 32 is a metal worker, Edith L. Price 32 Wife. Alice Louise Price 7 Daughter. Hubert Price 6 Son, and Florence Mehaffy 63 Mother-in-law.

Walter B. Price, born 17 Sep 1897 in East St. Louis, Ill., died 2 Oct 1932 in Proviso Twp., Cook County, Illinois, buried 7 Oct 1932 in Greenville, Ill. Occupation Copper Smelter, Spouse Name Edith, Residence Stockton, CA. Son of Noah Price of Missouri and Loe Allen of Illinois.
Walter Price BIRTH 17 Sep 1897 DEATH 2 Oct 1932 BURIAL Old Nebo Cemetery Greenville, Bond County, Illinois, PLOT 16 R MEMORIAL ID 65649612.


In 1940 Tacoma, Joseph J. Oster is a repairman, born in Connecticut, 53, Edith L. Oster 42 Wife, Alice L. Oster 17 Daughter, Herbert V. Oster 16 Son, and Florence Mehaffey 74 Mother-in-law.

In 1950 Josef Oster is 64, Edith L. Oster 52, Wife, and Hubert V. Price 26 Stepson.

Joseph J. Oster BIRTH 27 Sep 1891 DEATH Mar 1970 BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Mount Angel, Marion County, Oregon, MEMORIAL ID 74882766.
The headstone has Joseph and Anna M. 1895-1977.

Anna Marie Imper Oster BIRTH 8 Aug 1895 Murray, St. Louis County, Minnesota, DEATH Jan 1977 Silverton, Marion County, Oregon, BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Mount Angel, Marion County, Oregon, MEMORIAL ID 74882767.

Edith Louise Oster 18 Mar 1898 - 29 Jul 1987 Death Place Tacoma, Spouse Joseph Oster. The informant was Barbara Lundeen, granddaughter of 16037 13th Ave. S.W. Seattle.
Edith was to be entombed in the Tacoma Mausoleum.

July 21, 1965 Tacoma " Aug 21 is the date chosen by Miss Lynn Elaine Lundeen for her marriage to Gene Forest Creighton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Creighton of Goldendale. She is the daughter of Mrs Alice Lundeen of Tacoma and Elwood Lundeen of Glendale Air Force Base in Arizona
Elwood Norman 'Woody' Lundeen BIRTH 25 Mar 1921 Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, DEATH 25 Mar 1987 Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, BURIAL Mountain View Memorial Park Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, PLOT Valley Lawn MEMORIAL ID 209963640.

"Elwood (Woody) Lundeen 66 was born in Summit, Washington and passed away in Olympia March 25. 1987/ He was a former Tacoma resident and had resided in Olympia for the past 20 years. He was a retired MSGT in the U.S. Air Force and had served for 23 years. He was a retired mail carrier from the Tacoma Proctor Station. Most recently he had been a special education bus driver for the Tumwater School District.
Survivors include: wife Merle, nine children, Lynn Creighton, Tacoma, Joanne Cameron, Flagstaff, Arizona, Eileen Burke, New York, Nancy Minton, Tacoma, Barbara Lundeen, Burien, John Burke, Seattle, Patricia Muelrath, Petaluma, California, Debra Lundeen, Oakland, California, Susan Burke, Woodland, California, seven grandchildren. Services will be held 12 Noon Saturday in the Mt. View Valley Chapel."

Marie Johnson (Lundeen) Dec. 24, 1922- May 23, 2008
"Marie was born in Boston, Maine, to Robert and Anna Cameron, and was raised in that city. In 1940, she married John Burke (deceased) and they had five children while residing in Boston, Providence, Rhode Island, Northern California, and settling in Phoenix, Arizona.
In 1966, Marie married Elwood "Woody" Lundeen (deceased) and then took on her loving role as "step-mother" to Woody's four daughters. They moved from Arizona to Washington, where they parented five teenagers from their combined families. While raising her family with Woody, Marie worked full time for St. Peter's Hospital, Olympia, WA, as a medical secretary, and was instrumental in setting up the Tumor Registry program. She retired at the age of 69 as the hospital's Cancer Coordinator. In 1998, she married David Johnson. As "Snow-Birds" they lived in their beach house in Stanwood, WA, and also their home in Yuma, Arizona, enjoying an active retirement lifestyle, establishing many new friendships to go with numerous friends they have retained through the years. She loved both her home places, contrasting the beauty of the Puget Sound with that of the desert.
Marie was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Church, Lacey, WA, for many years and more recently, at Saint Cecilia in Stanwood, WA.
She held a deep passion for music, was an extraordinary ballroom dancer, loved gardening, and had a magical way with roses and geraniums. She was also an avid Sonics and Mariners fan. In recent years, she was stricken by a debilitating series of strokes. Through it all, she retained the cheerful demeanor and positive attitude that has characterized her throughout her life, an inspiration to us all.
Left to mourn her passing are husband, David Johnson, of Stanwood, WA; his son, Sam, of Issaquah, WA; and daughters, Laurie Johnson, of Lake Stevens, WA, and Misti Adrian, of Stanwood, WA; son, Jack Burke, of Seattle, WA; and daughters, Joanne Cameron, of Camano Island, WA, Eileen Burke, of Seattle, WA, Patty Muelrath, of Petaluma, California, Lynn Creighton, of Tacoma, WA, Nancy Minton, of Tacoma, WA, Barbara Lundeen, of Burien, WA, and Debra Ramirez, of Tacoma, WA.
Marie was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Burke; and her brother, Robert Cameron.
Marie was a beloved "gramma" and "great-gramma" to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she leaves many cousins; nieces; and nephews who love her dearly. She also leaves many cherished friends and neighbors.,

"Barbara "Barb" Jean Lundeen 4/28/54 - 11/15/10
In the face of reoccurring breast cancer, Barb lived life to its fullest, succumbing at 56. Born McChord AFB. Early years Tacoma, WA, Luke AFB, AZ, Lacey, WA, graduated Timberline High School 1972. AA from TCC in Respiratory Technology; AA in Respiratory Therapy from Highline CC. In her 40's, she obtained her RN at Highline CC. Employed as an RT for St. Peters, Providence, Cabrini, and Doctors Hospitals and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Recently celebrated 30's years at Mary Bridge. Passionate for music (especially jazz), genealogy, gardening, steward of the environment, rescued cats and greyhounds. Avid Mariners fan.
Traveler, she realized her dream in 2006 to see the family farm in N. Ireland, her family in N. Ireland/Ireland.
Surviving siblings: Lynn Creighton, Nancy Minton, Debra Ramirez, JoAnne Cameron, Eileen Burke, Jack Burke, Patty Muelrath, beloved nieces and nephews, partner Mary Beth Ball. Missed by dear neighbors and friends.
Predeceased by parents, sister Susie Burke, partner Lea Woziniak.

Hurbert Victor Price BIRTH 1923 DEATH 1998 BURIAL Tacoma Mausoleum Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 228751873.


May 7, 1969 Tacoma
Alice Price Lundeen BIRTH 1922 DEATH 1969 BURIAL Tacoma Mausoleum Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 228751833.
" Services will be announced by Casiedy and Allen Mortuary- Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Lynn Creighton and Mrs. Nancy Minton, both of Tacoma and Miss Barbara and Miss Debra Lundeen, both of Lacey, her mother Mrs. Edith Oster of Tacoma."

ISABELLE

Isabell Symes and Joseph Schlatter married on 23 May 1897 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.

Isabella claimed a quarter in section 27, 8N 52W in 1893.

January 1900 Denver "Representative Shafroth introduced a bill today appropriating $lOO,OOO for artesian wells at various points in Eastern Colorado. He also presented bills to pension Joseph Schlatter at $2O and Mary Nolan at $l2 per month. Both beneficiaries reside in Denver."

In 1900 Littleton, Coorado, Joseph Schlatter is a painter, born March 1843 in Canada, father in France, mother in England. He's married three years to Isabelle born April 1866 in England of English parents.

In 1920 Denver, Joseph Schlatter 75 is a railroad painter, Isabell Schlatter 55 Wife.

June 8, 1926 Denver
Joseph Schlatter BIRTH 1843 Canada DEATH 1926 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT Block 47 MEMORIAL ID 58403296

March 24, 1948 Denver " Mrs. Isabelle Schlatter of 4148 Jason st. Sister of Mrs. Alice L. Litch, Sterling, Colo.. and Mrs. Florence A. Mehaffy, Tacoma, Wash. Aunt of Norman L. Litch, Sterling, and Edward Litch, Brush, Colo. Services Moore's, Thursday, 1 p. m., to Fairmount."
Isabelle Schlatter BIRTH 1866 DEATH 1948 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT Block 47 MEMORIAL ID 58403295.


ALICE

Alice Symes and Monasses Litch married in Sterling on October 26, 1887.

Georgetown, Colorado " A. J. Symes and son of Goldendale, Wash., and Norman Litch and wife of Sterling, Cola, were visiting Mrs. Alice Litch laat week. Mrs. Litch'a sister left the latter part of the week for Tacoma, Wash. "


ALFRED J. SYMES

January 1896

In 1910 Yakima County, Washinton, Alfred G. Symes is farming 40, born in England, Dona Symes 34 Wife, Indiana, Francis Symes 3 Son, and James Carson 21 Servant .

In 1930 Yakima County, Francis Symes is 23, Pearl Symes 22 Wife, and A. James Symes 58 Father, a butcher.

Alfred James Symes Age 62 born in England to James Symes and Pradent Symes, married Mary Emma Cone on 23 May 1932 in Toppenish, Yakima, Washington.

Alfred James Symes BIRTH 1870 DEATH 1939 BURIAL IOOF Mountain View Cemetery Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington, PLOT Block 50 Lot 6 MEMORIAL ID 62050992 .
His death certificate said he was born December 12, 1870 in England to James Symes of Scotland and Prudence Burddige of England, spouse Mary Emma Symes of Goldendale.


Mary Emma (Myers) (Cone) Symes Age 82, died 23 Jun 1944 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington .


In 1930 Montebello, Los Angeles County, Ledonice B. Symes is widowed, 54, and Claramond X Symes 16 Daughter.

In 1940 Whittier, California, Martin Douglas 28 , Claramond Douglas 26 Wife, born in Washington, and Donna Synes 64 Mother-in-law, widowed.

Ladona Parker Symes BIRTH 30 Jan 1876 Indiana, DEATH 6 Aug 1953 Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Los Angeles Odd Fellows Cemetery Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, MEMORIAL ID 226010766.

Francis' wife Ineta Ethel Symes BIRTH 30 Dec 1911 Independence, Polk County, Oregon, DEATH 16 Feb 1982 Shelton, Mason County, Washington, BURIAL Shelton Memorial Park Shelton, Mason County, Washington, PLOT I.O.O.F. 2, Urn Garden 2 R 3 MEMORIAL ID 47530287.

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