PROBABLY
In 1860 Clinton County, Ohio, post office Oakland, Thomas Williams is 34, Sarah Williams 30, Hannah E. Williams 14, Joseph A. Williams 12, Martha A. Williams 10, Mary C. Williams 8, John M. Williams 6, Amanda Williams. Hariet M. Williams 1, Elias Thompson 54, and Marthe Joab 64 .
Thomas Williams and Sarah Ann Mccormick married on 16 May 1867 in Harrison, Ohio.
In 1870 Davis, St. Francois County, Missouri, Thomas Williams is 44, Mercy Williams 27, Amand Williams, daughter, 15, John Williams 16, Manerva Williams 11, Jennie Williams 7, born in Ohio, and Mattie Williams 3 .
In 1880 Caldwell County, Missouri, Thomas M. Williams is 56, Gusta J. Williams 18 Wife, born in Germany, Mattie C. Williams 11 Daughter, Lue M. Williams 8 Daughter, Susie V. Williams 7 Daughter, and Walter T. Williams 5 Son .
Augusta J. Williams and Thomas L. Watson married on 26 Dec 1893 in Hamilton, Missouri.
In 1900 Hamilton, Thomas Williams, born March 1826 in Ohio, married four years to Sarah P., January 1866 in Missouri. She's had two kids, none living.
HATTIE AND W.H. BENNETT
October 1870 "It has lately transpired that Mr. W. H. Bennett, formerly agent of the United States Express Company at Evans, has been guilty of embezzlement of funds (o a considerable amount, and the gentleman was accordingly arrested a few days since, and held for examination. Last evening the investigation into the charges brought against the prisoner were Concluded beiore Judge Eyster. The information in this particular charge alleges th tl the prtsoner did “steal, take and carry away” the sum of §3OO from the office of the United States Express Company, the same being a package addressed to Mr. Holan Godfrey, of Evans. "
" W. H. Bennett, sentenced at December term, 1870, of district court Weld county, to one year imprisonment in county jail for larceny. Pardoned April 5th, 1871, on petition of district judge, and attorney and proseculing witnesses."
Walter H. Bennett Marriage Date 26 Oct 1877 Marriage Place Denver, Denver, Colorado, Spouse Hattie M. Williams.
October 27, 1877 "MARRIED: In Denver, on the 26th inst., at the Alvord house, by Rev. John R. Eads, Mr. Walter H. Bennett, of Greeley, Colorado, and Miss Hattie M. Williams, of Hamilton, Missouri."
In 1880 Greeley, Walter is a lawyer, 29, Hattie M. 21.
Harriet M. Bennett and Walter H. Bennett divorced on 19 Mar 1883 in Weld County, Colorado.
WALTER AFTER HATTIE
July 1884 Denver "Judge W. H. Bennett, of Greeley, is in Denver for a few days."
Mattie Williams Marriage Date 18 Oct 1884 Marriage Place Denver, Denver, Colorado, Spouse W. H. Bennett.
In 1885 Weld County, W. H. Bennett is 24, a lawyer, born in New York, Mattie 16 in Missouri.
October 1885 Greeley "Mrs. W. H. Bennett has gone to visit her parents at Hamilton, Mo."
HATTIE AFTER WALTER
June 1893 Greeley, Colorado " Solon D. Martin, an original colonist and former resident of Greeley, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Martin has been traveling for the past three years through the south and west, but is now located on his ranch in the Weldon valley."
June 1893 "Captain H. V. Martin, wife and daughter, of Towle, California are visiting friends in Greeley. Captain Martin is well known to most of the early coloniate. He is brother of Solon D. Martin and moved to California about 1875."
Solon D. Martin Marriage Date 11 Sep 1893 Marriage Place Denver, Denver, Colorado, Spouse Hattie Williams.
September 1915 Fort Morgan "Under the head of marriage licenses issued in Denver on Monday last, we notice the names of Solon D. Martin and Hattie Williams. Mr. Martin is one of the old settlers of northern Colorado, and is a large property owner in Morgan county, and his many friends unite in extending to him their heartiest and best wishes."
Solon D. Martin BIRTH 1841 DEATH 5 Apr 1897 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 73733409.
"Fort Morgan, Colo., April 6. - Solon D. Martin died at this place last night. Mr. Martin was one of the oldest settlers in this section ef the state, having come to Greeley in 1870 with the old Union colony. Since the time of his settlement Mr. Martin has been actively engaged in farming and stock raising and was one of the originators and heaviest stockholders in the Weldon Valley Ditch company, of Morgan County, but for several years has confined his attention mostly to the breeding and raising of fast horses on his ranch near Deuel. He was well known throughout the entire state. Yesterday morning deceased and wife left the ranch for Fort Morgan to do some trading, and while on the way he was taken violently ill. After having alighted from the wagon Mrs. Martin could not lift him into it and was obliged to set out on foot for the town to summon assistance, she not being able to drive the team. After several hours, assistance was procured and tbe sick man brought to town, where he failed about an hour after his arrival. "
HATTIE AFTER SOLON
In 1900 Weldon, Morgan County, Edward B. Williams is 24, married two years to Hattie M. Williams born November 1858 in Ohio, Wife.
1962 Anaconda, Montana
WALTER AFTER MATTIE
Walter Bennett, age 74, died 9 Aug 1925 in Tacoma, Washington, Father Rufus Bennett Mother Mary Williams.
Oakwood Hill Cemetery Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 103008652.
MATTIE AFTER WALTER
In 1900 Chelan, Washington, Harry McGregar is 46, married 14 years to Mattie McGregar 29 Wife, Adelia McGregar 13 Daughter, Herbert McGregar 11 Son, both born in Colorado, Harry McGregar 8 Son Lester McGregar 1 Son.
Mattie C. McGregor, 45, birthday of November 8, daughter of Thomas Williams, died in Tacoma, Washington on March 4, 1915.
Herbert Eugene Bennett Age 52 Death Date 30 Jun 1940 Death Place Washington, Father Walter Bennett Mother Mattie Williams Spouse Luella Bennett.
Cedelia Della Paynter was born 5 Jun 1906 in King County, Washington, to E. A. Paynter and Della "McGarger".
Della Paynter and Ernest A. Dreher married on 18 May 1913 in Pierce, Washington.
In 1920 Tacoma, Ernest A. Dreher is 36, Della Dreher 32 Wife, and Della Dreher 13 Daughter.
Adelle Ida 'Della' Bennett Dreher BIRTH 2 Aug 1886 Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, DEATH 23 Sep 1984 Tacoma, Washington, BURIAL Tacoma Cemetery , PLOT North 1/2, Lot 7, Block B, Section 13 MEMORIAL ID 132409456 . She was probably the Mrs. Dreher informant for her father's death certificate.
LOUISA
George C. Moore (Brother of Joseph R. Moore who married Louisa's sister Jennie) and Louisa M. Williams married on 19 Nov 1890 in Denver, Colorado.
"At 934 Santa Fe, November 19, by the Rev. Dr. Chamberlain, George C. Moore and Louisa M. Williams/"
October 1891 Denver "Mrs. George C. Moore and her two little girls, who have been visiting in Boulder, returned home this week."
April 1893 Greeley "The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moore was celebrated at their residence in this city last night. A large numoer of guests, including Joseph R. Moore and wife and George C. Moore of Denver. Squire Moore was one of the original members of Union colony and the anniversary was celebrated in the residence built by him twenty-two years ago. Many beautiful and valuable presents were received and a most enjoyable evening was spent."
In 1900 Denver, George C. Moore is an expressman, born February 1862 in Connecticut of English parents, married tenn years to Louie Nov 1872 in Missouri. Edner Sept 1891, Walter G. October 1892, and Laura E. July 1895 were born in Colorado, and Samuel Moore September 1844 in England is a boarder, working as a ditch rider.
In 1910 Denver, George C. Moore is still an expressman, 48, Louisa M. Moore 37 Wife, Edna B. Moore 18 Daughter, Walter G. Moore 17 Son, Laura E. Moore 14 Daughter, and Raymond E. Moore 1 Son.
George C. Moore BIRTH 1862 DEATH 1926 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 31239182.
March 6, 1926 "George C. Moore, 65 years old, of 932 Santa Fe drive, was found dead in bed vesterday afternoon, after having retired for a nap. The body was discovered by his wife, Mrs. Louisa M. Moore. According to Police Surgeon Bert Menser, death was due to heart disease. The coroner was notified and took charge of the body."
In 1930 Boulder, Clarence E. Lewis is 37, Edna B. Lewis 38 Wife, Mervin L. Lewis 12 Son, Mildred L. Lewis 10 Daughter, Eleanor E. Lewis 7 Daughter, and Louisa M. Moore 58, widowed Mother-in-law.
In 1950 Denver, Edna B. Lewis 58 is a commissary worker, Louisa M. Moore 78 Mother. Both are widowed.
Louisa M. Moore - on the same tombstone as George - BIRTH 1871 DEATH 1959 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 31239189.
Clarence E. Lewis BIRTH 1893 DEATH 3 Jun 1947 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 123468108.
Edna Lewis, born 22 Sep 1891, died in October 1979, last residence Aurora, Colorado.
Mervin Lawrence Lewis BIRTH 25 May 1917 DEATH 19 Aug 2006 BURIAL Santa Fe National Cemetery Santa Fe, New Mexico, PLOT 18 0 555 MEMORIAL ID 17568020.
Mildred Louise Lewis Langley BIRTH 10 Oct 1919 Boulder, Colorado, DEATH 2 Jun 2014 Colorado, BURIAL Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT SECTION 13 SITE 624 MEMORIAL ID 131290480.
In 1950 Denver, Jack J. Kruse is 29, Elenor L. Kruse 27 Wife.
Jack J. Kruse BIRTH 8 Mar 1921 DEATH 17 Nov 1999 BURIAL Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT Section 13, Site 625 MEMORIAL ID 891537.
Raymond Moore, born 24 Jan 1909, died in Jan 1974, Denver, Colorado.
SUSIE
Susie Williams, 20, married John H. Bishop in Glenwood Springs, Colorado in October 1892.
In 1900 Elbert County, John J. Bishop is 39, Susy Bishop 28 Wife, Carrie Bishop 6 Daughter, Ruth Bishop 5/12 Daughter, and Thomas W. Williams 24 Brother in Law
John H. Bishop claimed a tract in section 15, 9S 63W, Elbert County, in September 1900.
July 1906 Elbert County "Mrs. J. H. Bishop and four children left for their home in Denver Tuesday after a pleasant visit of three weeks at the home of her brother, Tom Williams, northeast of Elbert."
In 1910 Denver, John H. Bishop is a stonecutter, 51, born in ENgland, immigrating in 1890, naturalized, Susan Bishop 36 Wife, Carrie Bishop 16 Daughter, Ruth L. Bishop 11 Daughter, Ethel M. Bishop 9 Daughter, Mildred R. Bishop 4 Daughter, and Lester B. Bishop 1 Son .
January 1918 Denver " Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bishop announce the engagement of their daughter, Ethelyne, to John F. Greene. Miss Bishop is a popular student at the North Denver High school and Mr, Greene is attending the State university at Boulder. No date has been set for the wedding."
John H. Bishop BIRTH 1858 DEATH 12 Mar 1927 Denver, Colorado, BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, PLOT Blk 53 MEMORIAL ID 31798180.
Susan V. Williams Bishop BIRTH 1872 Missouri, DEATH 1953 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT Blk 55 MEMORIAL ID 32428673.
Lester Benjamin Bishop BIRTH 19 Feb 1908 Denver, Colorado, DEATH 22 Nov 1957 Los Angeles, California, BURIAL Forest Lawn Memorial Park Long Beach, California, MEMORIAL ID 236503288 .
Lester Bishop & Alice L. Rockel were married on November 1, 1930 in Denver, CO.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Lester B. Bishop, 48, resident of South Gate, who committed suicide Friday afternoon by hanging. Services will be held in the Robert S. Moreland mortuary with Mrs. Edna Drepert officiating. Burial will take place with private services in Sunnyside cemetery. The body of Mr. Bishop was found in the family garage Friday afternoon at 3:46 o'clock by his son, Lester T. Bishop, age 25. The son told South Gate police that his father had been ill for several years and was also unemployed. Mr. Bishop was born in Denver, Colorado, and had been a resident of South Gate for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Alice; at home; his son, Lester T. at home and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Chapin and Mrs. Mildred Lowe, both of South Gate.
Alice Manerva Darby was born Nov 7, 1858 in Allen County, Ohio to Hiram N. Williams and Sarah J. Hayes, both of ohio.
TOM
May 1889 Elizabeth, Colorado " Tom Williams and Charles Lindsley made an early start yesterday morning for Kiowa. Rumor has it that Lindsley will be the 'head push' in tho new store at that town. The store building is nearly completed, and a full force is working hard to finish it."
In 1900 Elbert County, John J. Bishop is 39, Susy Bishop 28 Wife, Carrie Bishop 6 Daughter, Ruth Bishop 5/12 Daughter, and Thomas W. Williams 24 Brother in Law.
May 1904 Elbert County " Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams and baby arrived from Cheeseman Tuesday and are visiting at the home of Mrs. Ida Elsner, on the Comanche."
July 1906 Elbert County "Mrs. J. H. Bishop and four children left for their home in Denver Tuesday after a pleasant visit of three weeks at the home of her brother, Tom Williams, northeast of Elbert."
January 1909 " Carl and Francis Eisner of Denver spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams."
July 1909 "Mrs. Kelton, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Eisner, Carl Eisner and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams went to Denver Wednesday to be with Minnie Eisner, who is ill at St. Joseph's hospital."
June 1910 Elizabeth "Manager Tom Williams of the Russell Gates Store at Kiowa brought his family over to Elizabeth Sunday, where they spent the day visiting friends. While Tom witnessed the ball game he became quite enthusiastic at intervals and did considerable rooting for the Elizabeth team."
May 1912 "While Mr. Neuman and Ralph Maul were going to Elbert Sunday, found one of Tom Williams colts tangled in the wire fence, they released it and found it was quite badly cut. "
December 1914 " R. S. Foreman has suspended corn shredding until after Christmas, having had a breakdown while at the Tom Williams ranch. "
(perhaps processing broom corn?)
May 1915 "Tom Williams and George Mead are excavating for an addition to their blacksmith shop and expect to connect with the garage formerly occupied by Ernest Jones."
August 1916 "Tom Williams took his two children to Denver, Monday, to see the Sells-Floto circus. "
Tom Walter Williams registered for WWI in Elbert, Colorado, born Januaryo 4, 1875, farming, reference Mary A. Williams.
December 1916 "Tom Williams and Will Mauldin left for Toledo, Ohio, Friday morning, to Lake a course at the Overland automobile shops. "
November 1917 " Richard Eisner and family autoed to Comanche Sunday in their brand-new auto, visiting his sister, Mrs. Tom Williams and family."
January 1918 "Tom Williams and family spent Sunday in Denver visiting Mrs. Eisner and family. "
July 1918 " There waa a large family gathering at the Tom Williams home last Sunday, and sumptuous dinner provided in honor of Carl Eisner, who leaves Monday for Camp. Relatives from Denver. Hamah, Elbert and vicinity were all there."
October 1918 "Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams and Eva motored to Brighton last Saturday evening to spend Sunday with Mrs. Mann and daughter."
In 1920 Elbert County, Tom W. Williams is 44, born in Missouri, Mary A. Williams 40 Wife, Ida M. Williams 16 Daughter, Mary A. Williams 14 Daughter, Edna M. Williams 12 Daughter, Thomas E. Williams 2 Son, and Marguerite Williams 1 Daughter.
July 1920 "Richard Elsner and family spent Sunday at the Tom Williams ranch. ‘The gentlemen amusing themselves in the hayfields."
October 1921 Rock Butte items in the Elbert newspaper " Mrs. Peterson Is visiting at Kiowa with her daughter, Mrs. Tom Williams."
Mary A. Elsner Williams BIRTH 16 Jun 1878 Elbert County, Colorado, DEATH 13 Sep 1955 BURIAL Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 13921099.
Tom W. Williams BIRTH 4 Jan 1875 DEATH 8 Nov 1960 BURIAL Elbert Cemetery Elbert, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 13921106 .
JENNIE
Joseph R. Moore and Jennie Williams married on 27 Dec 1880 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
In 1885 Weld County, Joseph Moore is a blacksmith, 22, Jennie 21, born in Missouri, Maud 3 and Leafy 1, both born in Colorado.
October 1885 Sterling "Mrs. J. R. Moore has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bascom, on the South side, last week."
October 1887 Greeley "Mrs. Joseph Moore, who has been visiting relatives and friends here a short time returned to her home at Sterling Wednesday."
Joseph claimed 40 acres in section 33, 8N 52W in 1890.
August 1898 Fort Morgan, Colorado " Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Moore and two daughters, of Denver, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Williams, of Weldon Valley, were entertained at dinner last Sunday by Judge and Mrs. Jones."
In 1900 Denver, Joseph Moore 39 is a blacksmith, married ten years to Jennie P. Moore 37 Wife, Mary Ann Moore 18 Daughter, and Seafy Alberty Moore 15 Daughter.
January 1901 Greeley "Joseph R. Moore, who has had thirteen yours experience in Denver at shoeing horses, will havo charge of the shoeing department in J. A. Taylor's shop. Horsemen will please give him a trial."
Joseph R. Moore and Jennie P. Moore divorced on 21 Aug 1908 in Denver, Colorado.
JENNIE AFTER JOSEPH
In 1910 Jefferson County, Robert J. Hill is a foreman for a section of a railroad, 48, born in Ohio, Jennie P. Hill 47 Wife born in Ohio, Eunice M. Eggleston 7 Step Granddaughter, James Creighton 64 Boarder, J. T. Snyder 63 Boarder, and August Anderson 50 Boarder.
In 1920 Denver, Robert J. Hill is 56, Jennie P. Hill 55 Wife, and Eunice May Eggleston 16 Granddaughter
Jennie Pathinia Williams Hill BIRTH 14 Feb 1863 Ohio, DEATH Mar 1920 Denver, , Colorado, BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, PLOT section 36 Lot 10 Block 84 MEMORIAL ID 121404813.
"Her Death certificate indicated birth in Missouri, but 1880 thru 1920 Censuses indicated she was born in Ohio. Her father is listed as William Thomas born in France. Mother Unknown. Her first marriage license has her last name as Williams.
The family lore is that Jennie and her family were living in Missouri and she contracted Tuberculosis as a teen. As was common in that time, her family sent her to Longmont Colorado to recover in the dry climate. She worked as a servant until meeting her first husband Joseph Moore in Greeley. The Married and had two girls, Leafy and Mae. They later divorced and she remarried Robert Hill. Robert and she remained married until her death. "