Watts

Logan County, Colorado

James F. and Mary Watts, Sterling

JAMES' FAMILY

In 1850 Perry County, Pennsylvania, David Watts is farming, 58, Rachel Watts 42, Jonathan Watts 19, Jane Watts 18, James Watts 13, Rachel Watts 12, Nancy Watts 10, Frederick Watts 8, and Rebecca Watts 5 .

David Watts BIRTH 2 Feb 1792 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, DEATH 11 Mar 1864 Perry County, Pennsylvania, BURIAL Watts Burial Ground Perry County, Pennsylvania, MEMORIAL ID 129133807.

Rachel Jones Watts BIRTH 18 Jun 1808 Wheatfield Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, DEATH 9 Oct 1875 BURIAL Watts Burial Ground Perry County, Pennsylvania, MEMORIAL ID 129134485.

James is a carpenter in 1860 Peoria County, Illionio, post office Trivoli, living with Joshua and ANne Lobaugh family.

MARY'S FAMILY

In 1850 Davis County, Iowa, Charles W. Rowland is a merchant, born in Kentucky, 34, Margaret Rowland 29, Mary E. Rowland 9, John Rowland 4, and Andrew J. Lee 21.

Margaret T. Roland died 24 Mar 1859 ?, Age 38, buried in Roland Cemetery, Soap Creek, Davis County.

C.W. Roland and Eliza Ford married on July 22, 1858 in Davis County.

In 1860 Davis County, C. W. Roland 44 is a retired merchant, married to Eliza A. Roland 25, Mary E. Roland 18, John N. Roland 13 Sarah C. Roland 11, and J. W. Roland 9 .

Charles Wesley Roland BIRTH 1817 Kentucky, DEATH 16 May 1871 Iowa, BURIAL Winterset Cemetery Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 13741988.

JAMES AND MARY

Virgil Birdsall Watts was born January 10, 1878 in Dexter, Dllas County, Iowa, to James Franklin Watts, born in Watts Valley, Perry Countyunty, Pennsylvania and Mary Elizabeth Rolad born in Bartholamew County , Indiana.

In 1880 Dallas County, Iowa, James Watts is 44, a furniture dealer, Mary Watts 38 Wife, John Watts 6 Son, Virgil Watts 2 Son, Maurice Watts 7/12 Son, and George Walker 24 Nephew, widowed, an apprentice cabinet maker born in Pennsylvania.

March 1888 Holyoke, Colorado (when Logan County had not been divided) "S. W. Beggs is in Denver this week representing this part of the county at the convention to consider the resources and advantages of Colorado. He received his appointment from J. F. Watts, chairman of the county board of commissioners."

James had a record of filing for a timber claim in 10 North 53 West, but it was not completed.

James Franklin Watts BIRTH 1836 DEATH 1888 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 56902297.
Holyoke State Herald May 25, 1888

Mary E. Watts was awarded a widow's pension in July 1888 for James' service in company D, 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry.

Mary Elizabeth Roland Watts BIRTH 1842 DEATH 1922 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 56902311.

Mary's obituary of October 19, 1922:
"Mrs. Mary E. Watts, 80 years old, well-known pioneer resident of Sterling, died at 11:30 Tuesday morning at the home of her son, R. M. Watts, at Albuquerque, N. M. Mrs. Watts, who had resided in Sterling for thirty-alx years, had come to Albuquerque two months ago to spend the winter at her son's house. About three weeks ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis and her condition had beeu despaired of for some days.
Mrs. Watts was born at Columbus, Ind., April 4, 1842. With her parents she moved to Broomfield, Iowa, when three years old. and resided at that place until eighteen years old. She was then for seven years a resident of Winteset, Iowa. She was married to James F. Watts on November 12, 1872, at Dexter, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Watts nmved to Sterling April 30, 1886, and for a time Mr. Watts was engaged in the management of a grocery store here. He was the first commissioner of Logan County. His death ocurred two years after coming to Sterling.
Mrs. Watts has made her home at 314 Lincoln street. She was united with the Methodist Episcopal church at the age of thirteen years. She was a charter member of the Methodist church of Sterling and throughout the latter part of her life was a devoted memeber of the congregation.
Mrs Watts is survived by three sons; R.M. Watts of Albuquerque, N. M., Virgil B. Watte of Sterling, and J. Frank Watts of Los Angeles. California.
The funeral will be held Thursday or Friday afternoon at the Methodist church in Sterling. The body and Mrs. Watts' two sons who were are expected to arrive at Sterling Thursday morning."

JOHN F. WATTS

J. Franklin Watts and Ella McMurray married on 27 Feb 1895 in Sedgwick County, Colorado.

March 1898

In 1900 Logan County, John F. Watts 26 is a cattle raiser, Ella L. Watts 24 Wife, Lotus M. Watts 3 Daughter, and Doris C. Watts 2/12 Daughter.

August 1907 " Mrs. Oscar Corpe of Julesburg has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. F. Watts, the past week, returning home Monday. "

June 1908 "Claude Sherwin and Morris and Frank Watts went to Denver on Friday to see the finish of the endurance race."

October 1909

In 1910 Sterling, on Third Street, J. Frank Watts 35 is a real estate agent, Ella L. Watts 34 Wife, Lotus Watts 13 Daughter, and Doris Watts 10 Daughter.

August 1917 " J. F. Watts, former district clerk, now a busy farmer, is driving a new Elgin Six. "

June 1918 " J. F. Watts was transacting business in Sterling Wednesday from his ranch in the vicinity of Kelly."

John Franklin Watts claimed 640 acres in 1919 for Stock Raising in sections 3 and 4, 6N 52W.
Mary E. Watts claimed 160 or 322 acres in sections 2 and 3, 6N 52W in 1920. There were three separate entries.

Lotus W. and Edward Morris divorced on 16 Aug 1919 in Denver, Colorado.

March 1920

In 1920 Denver, F. J. Watts is 40, a real estate agent, Ella Watts 36 Wife, "Folus" Watts 20 Daughter, an actress, and Dorris Watts 19 Daughter.

March 1924 Sterling "J. F. Watts of Los Angeles, Calif., is visiting at the home of his brother, V. B. Watts. Mr. Watts was a former Sterling resident, and has a wide acquaintance of friends in this city. He will also attend to business matters while here. "

Deris Watte Brackett Age 23 Marriage Date Abt 1926 Spouse Claude F. Sullivan.

In 1930 Los Angeles County, John Watts 55 and Mary L. Watts 54 Wife are hotel proprietors.

Doris is in San Diego County in 1930, Claude F. Sullivan 27 born in Kanss, a Navy Lieutenant, Doris D. Sullivan 27 Wife.

In 1940 Los Angeles, Mary Lee Watts is widowed managing a hotel,, 64, Doris Sullivan 40 daughter divorced.

May 5, 1946 Los Angeles, the Pomona branch of Pierce Brohters " Funeral services for John Franklin Watts, 71, judicial court clerk, will be conducted."
John Franklin Watts BIRTH 29 May 1874 Iowa, DEATH 2 May 1946 BURIAL Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Pinecrest MEMORIAL ID 156533573.

Lotus Watts Dessart is in Los Angeles in 1950, 53, living alone, divorced, a restaurant hostess.

In 1950 Los Angeles, Mary Ella L. Watts is 74, Leo S. Morris 57, a laborer in a medical building, born in Colorado, Son-in-law, and Doris W. Morris 50 Daughter.
Leo Wallas Morris registered for WWI in Sterling, born in Fleming November 10, 1898, a clerk in the Adams and American Exp Co., single.

Leo W. Morris BIRTH 10 Nov 1892 Fleming, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 2 Mar 1954 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57249951.
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Maryella Lee McMurray Watts BIRTH 17 Feb 1876 Missouri, DEATH 14 Apr 1957 Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Pinecrest MEMORIAL ID 156533555.
"WATTS, Mary Ella Lee, of 23239 Oxnard, Woodland Hills, passed on April 14 at 81 years of age. Survived by her daughter, Mrs. Lotus Dessart; 1 granddaughter; 3 great grandchildren, 2 sisters. Services, 3 p.m., at the Chapel of the Chimes in Inglewood Cemetery. Pierce Van Nuys, directors."

Doris Morris, born 14 Apr 1901 in Colorado, died 1 Aug 1955 in Los Angeles County, Mother's Maiden Name McMurray, Father's Surname Watts.

Lotus Dessart, born 26 Feb 1897 in Colorado, died 13 Jun 1962 in Los Angeles County, Mother's Maiden Name McMurray.

VIRGIL'S FAMILY

In 1880 Dallas County, Iowa, James Watts is 44, Mary Watts 38 Wife, John Watts 6 Son, Virgil Watts 2 Son, Maurice Watts 7/12 Son, and George Walker 24 Nephew.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION of George H. Green and Kay R. Powell, for a determination of Interest in lands and tenements of JameB F. Watts, Deceased. To John F. Watts. Virgil B. Watts, Mary E. Watts, and R. Morris Watts. You will please take notice that an action has been brought in the District Court of Logan County, Colorado, by George H. Green and Kay R. Powell for a determination of the descent of property, it being alleged in said petition: That James F. Watts, at the time of his decease, was the owner of all that portion of Lot 2, Commencing at Main Street and extending 106 feet :'rom Main Street, in Block 3, Town (Now' City) of Sterling, Colorado. That the said James F. Watts left surviving him as his only heirs. Mary K. Watts, his widow", and John F. Watts, Virgil B. Watts, R. Morris Watts, his children. That thereafter Mary E. Matts, John F. Watts, Virgil B. Watts transferred their interest in said land by separate instruments to R. Morris Watts, and that R. Morris Watts then duly transferred and conveyed said land to J. J. Cheairs and A. G. Sherwln; that thereafter upon the decease of J. J. Cheairs, and upon Probate of his estate and decree of heirship being entered in said estate, the heirs, Samuel V. Cheairs, Ralph G. Cheairs, Oscar L. Cheairs, Calvin W. Cheairs, Maggie M. Lutin. Minnie L. Cheairs transferred their one-fourth interest to said land to Sallie J. Cheairs who was the holder of the remaining one-fourth interest to said land under said decree of heirship; that thereafter Sallie J. Cheairs then conveys her one-half interest to said land, this being the whole Interest of J. J. Cheairs. deceased, to C. A. Sherwin and Nora E. Sherwin. That thereafter upon the decease of A. G. Sherwin who was the owner of the remaining one-half interest to said land, and the probate of said estate, and decree of heirship being entered in said estate. Leonard U. Sherwin. Helen Sherwin Parr, Lida G. Sherwin transferred their Interest in said estate to Claude A. Sherwin and Nora E. Sherwin. the remaining heirs of said estate, leaving Claude A. Sherwin and Nora E. Sherwin the holders of the one-half interest of A G. Sherwin to said land and also under conveyance the holders of the whole fee title to said land. That thereafter Nora E. Sherwin and Claude A. Sherwin then duly conveys said land by a sufficient deed of conveyance to these petitioners, George H. Green and Ray R. Powell. NOW, THEREFORE. You are hereby notified that the 21st day of September. A. D. 1018, has been set for the day of hearing of the matters and things set forth in the said petition, and at or before said time fixed for hearing on said petition, you may appear and answer such petition and set up any proper defense to the same or any part thereof, or Intervene to Assort and protect any Interest you may have In and to the said property. Dated at Sterling, Colorado, this 7th day of August. A. D. 1918."

September 1895

In 1900 Sterling, Mary E. Watts is widowed, 58, Virgil B. Watts 22 Son, a postal messenger, and Morris Watts 20 Son a cattle herder.

ALICE'S FAMILY

February 5, 1908 "At the home of the bride's parents in Gove City, on Wednesday, January 29th, at 12 o'clock, Mr. Albert H. Tetsell and Miss Mary E. Rhine. The Rev. W. E. Scott performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and a few close friends. The wedding march - from “Lohengrin” was played by Miss Hazel Bevan, and after the ceremony a delicious dinner was partaken of, the table being decorated with white roses The bride is a popular Gove county young lady held in high esteem. She was dressed in white taffeta silk trimmed in lace, silk applique and silk embroidered chiffon. She carried roses and white lilies. Her traveling dress was green serge. The ring bearer, Luelia Rhine, a neice of the bride, was dressed in white mull and carried the ring in a white lily tied with a bow of white ribbon. The happy couple received many beautiful and costly wedding gifts. They will be at home after February 20th 2i miles from Sterling, Colorado, on a 480 acre farm owned by the groom's father. —Gove County, Kans., Advocate. The groom is Bert Tetzell, a Sterling boy whom almost everybody knows, respects and esteems. He has lived nearly all his life here and our town and community never produced a better follow. Mr. and Mrs. Tetsell arrived on Monday evening and were given a family reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. B. Watts. Here's wishing the new home on the hill will always he overflowing with happiness. "

August 17, 1910

VIRGIL AND ALICE

Virgil B. Watts and Alice M. Tetsue married on 12 Sep 1900 in Logan County, Colorado.

In 1910 Sterling, Virgil B, Watts is 32, a bank employee, Alice Watts 29 Wife, and Genevieve Watts 8 Daughter.

October 5, 1916

February 1909 Sterling

In 1916 Sterling, the First National Bank "Officers and directors of the bank are George A. Henderson, president; Luther M. Beck, vice president; Daniel Reagan, vice president; E. M. Kelsey, cashier; Virgil B. Watts, assistant cashier; Chas. H. Woodard, assistant cashier."

Virgil claimed forty acres in section 21, 8N 52W in 1918.

January 1917

October 1922 "Mrs. Mary E. Watts, mother of V. B. Watts, is seriously ill at the home of her son. Morris Watts, in Albuquer que, N. M."

March 1923 " Miss Genevieve Watts returned home today from Lincoln, Neb., where she is a student at the University of Nebraska, to spend the spring vaca tion at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Watts."

September 1923 "V. B. Watts left this morning for Boulder to attend the Colorado conference of the Methodist church."

September 1923 "Mrs. E. W. Culbertson of Gretna, Neb., is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. V. B. Watts."

June 1924 "Mrs. Virgil B. Watts and daughter Miss Genevieve will leave Thursday for Denver and Fort Collins."

Virgil B. Watts BIRTH 10 Jan 1878 DEATH 16 Feb 1965 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 45699894.

Alice Mary Tetsell Watts BIRTH 20 Jun 1876 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 5 May 1973 Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 45699880.

MORRIS

Morris Watts and Lida Grace Sherwin married on 29 Apr 1902 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.

June 1908 "Claude Sherwin and Morris and Frank Watts went to Denver on Friday to see the finish of the endurance race."

In 1908 Sterling, Morris is the manager of the Hallack Lumber and Supply Company.

January 1909 "Morris Watts, for three years manager of the Hallack Lumber Company's business at Sterling, resigned his position January first. Mr. Watts made a valuable man for the company. He will not leave Sterling but will engage in some business here - Just what he has not announced. The business of the Hallnck Lumber Conspony will be under the management of Mr. Forward for the present."

June 1924 " Mr. and Mrs. Morris Watts and son, who have been residing in Albuquerque, N. M , for several years since leaving Sterling, returned Friday and are at home at the Colonial apartments. Mr. and Mrs. Watts expect to remain here during the summer, and will then move to Boulder, where Mr. Watts will be engaged in business."

In 1930 Sterling, Morris R. Watts 50 is proprietor of a lumberyard, Lida Watts 48 Wife born in Kentucky, R. Maxwell Watts 22 Son is a lumberyard bookkeeper, and Marye F. Watts 22 Daughter-In-Law born in Wisconsin.

Robert Morris Watts BIRTH 1879 DEATH 1935 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57759106.

Lida S. Sherwin Watts BIRTH 10 Dec 1881 DEATH 12 May 1936 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 56626497.

Lida's father Augustus Gary Sherwin BIRTH 16 Jun 1848 DEATH 23 Nov 1911 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 44424508.

Lida's mother Leanora Elizabeth 'Nora' Buchanan Sherwin BIRTH 3 Aug 1847 Moscow, Clermont County, Ohio, DEATH 7 Dec 1922 Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 44424520.

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