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John M. Brown, 1N 45W



LEORA'S FAMILY

In 1870 Butler County, Ohio, John H. Smith is 62, Sarah Smith 53, John O. Smith 26, Nicholas J. Smith 25, Daniel H. Smith 23, Newton J. Smith 21, Charles Smith 19, Mary A. Smith 16, and Fanny Smith 14.

Mary A. Smith and Thomas R. Graham married on 18 Mar 1875 in Butler County, Ohio.
In 1880 Butler County, Ohio, John H. Smith is 71, Sarah Smith 63 Wife, Newton Smith 31 Son, Mary Smith 26 Daughter, divorced, Leory Graham 4 Granddaughter, Edith Graham 2 Granddaughter, and Oliver Wynn 16 Grandson.

John Houghton Smith BIRTH 28 Jul 1808 Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA DEATH 18 Jun 1881 Butler County, Ohio, USA BURIAL Reily Cemetery Reily, Butler County, Ohio, MEMORIAL ID 43146915.

Sarah Jones Smith BIRTH 10 Aug 1816 Butler County, Ohio, USA DEATH 18 Apr 1894 Butler County, Ohio, USA BURIAL Reily Cemetery Reily, Ohio, MEMORIAL ID 43147114.


Mary married Francis J. Van Horn BIRTH 5 Jun 1841 DEATH 31 Jan 1899 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 62376972.
"Died at his home near Eckley, Col., Jan. 31st, 1899, of pneumonia after a short illness which was not considered serious till a few hours before death.
He was born in Butler County, 0. June 5th, 1841, and lived there till Aug. 1888, when he moved to Colorado. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. He will be buried today in Wray Cemetery."

August 1899 "Mrs. Edith Graham of Vernon visited with her mother, Mrs. J. F. Van Horn, the first of the week."

Then Mary married Lester D. Castle BIRTH 1857 DEATH 1924 BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, USA PLOT Original #103 MEMORIAL ID 48944774.

July 1910 "Mrs. Anna Cast of Eckley arrived in Wray, Monday afternoon, after an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Graham of Griswold, Iowa."


Mary Anna Smith Castle BIRTH 17 Nov 1853 Butler County, Ohio, USA DEATH 19 Nov 1941 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, USA PLOT Original #103 MEMORIAL ID 48944775.
"Mrs. Mary Anna Castle, mother of a widely known Yuma county family, and another of the pioneer women whose courage, capacity for enduring the hardships of the early days on the plains and strong faith made possible the growth of this community, died Wednesday, November 19, at the home of her son, Sheriff Raymond Van Horn, where she had been for the past month. For several years previously she had lived with another son, Charles Van Horn, of near Yuma.
Death claimed her at the age of 88 years and two days. The story of Mrs. Castle’s life is one of courage and hardships, leavened with the joy she found in contacts with her family and with her Christian faith that found its outlet in her activities thru her long and eventful life.
She was born to John Houghton and Sarah Smith in Butler county, Ohio, on November 17, 1853, and in early life became a member of the Baptist church, remaining a faithful Christian thruout her life. On March 18, 1875, she was married to Thomas R. Graham, with Rev. J. Cox officiating. The two daughters born to this union, Leora and Edith, preceded their mother in death. On January 14, 1886, she became the wife of Frank J. Van Horn, and seven children were born to them. Ralph died in July, 1911. Clifford died at three years of age and his twin sister died at birth. Another daughter, twin sister to Mrs. Mable Peavler, who survives, also died at birth.
The surviving children are Mrs. Peavler who resides at Emmett, Idaho, Raymond and Charles. The father died in January, 1899, eleven years after the family had settled on a homestead west of Wray, and the mother courageously remained on the homestead to rear her four small children. Her strong religious faith, which was demonstrated by her custom of reading daily her favorite chapter of scripture, the Twenty-Third Psalm, led her into many acts of community betterment. She helped organize a Sunday school in the old Eureka school house, now known as the Bethel school, in pioneer days. She was organist in the Sunday school for many years. She also helped organize the Barnes Sunday school and took part in other activities that made this frontier a better place in which to live.
In November, 1902, she was married to Lester D. Castle, who died in October of 1924. Besides her children, survivors include a stepdaughter, Mary Van Horn McCarthy, of Bellflower, California, seventeen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many less near relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church in Wray, conducted by Rev. William Brown, and burial was in the Yuma cemetery."

JOHN AND LEORA

John M. Brown and Leora M. Graham married on Marriage : 28 Sep 1895 in Yuma County, Colorado.
Leora Malissa Graham Brown BIRTH 1877 DEATH 16 Jan 1897 ( BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17036450.
Her sister Edith G. Graham Age: 20 Marriage Date: 22 Jun 1898 Marriage Place: Eckley, Yuma, Colorado, USA Spouse: Charles S. Graham.
" Married.—Mr. Chas. Graham and Miss Edith Graham, at the residence of the bride's parents, at Robb, Colo., June 22, at 11 o’clock, A. M, Rev. L. R. Parker officiating. The bride is a beautiful and accomplished lady, and the groom is a well-known, energetic young man. May their life be a long and happy one is the wish of all their friends."

September 1899 "Mrs. Edith Graham will open school in the Radnor school house next Monday."

Edith and Charley are in Wray in 1900, and in 1910 Cass County, Iowa, Charley S. Graham is 37, Edith G. Graham 32 Wife, Mae Graham 7 Daughter, C Walton Graham 2 Son, and Clyde Graham 1 Son.

1915 Wray "Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Graham, Mr. C. S. Graham and Miss Alta Mathis left for their home in Griswold, Iowa, Monday evening, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Graham and other relatives for the past two weeks. The two gentlemen arc brothers of J. E. Graham."

In 1920 Whittier, California, Charles S. Graham is 47, Edith G. Graham 41 Wife, Mae Graham 17 Daughter, Walton C. Graham 12 Son, and Clyde D. Graham 10 Son.

January 16, 1932 " Charles S. Graham, 58, passed away at his home, 715 West Camille Street, last night. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Edith O. Graham; a daughter, Mrs. May Walker of Vista; two sons, Clyde D. Graham of Whittier and Welton Graham of Norwalk. The body is at Martin Funeral Parlors, where funeral serviced will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30."

June 1937 "Sheriff Raymond Van Horn and Mr. and Mrs. Ghas. Van Horn are at Whittier, Calif., at this writing visiting Mrs. Edith Graham, sister of VanHorn brothers. Mrs. Graham is a former Yuma county lady. Many friends here will regret to learn that Mrs. Graham is critically ill. She recently submitted to an operation for the removal of a cancer and her condition is reported to be critical. "

Edith Geneva Graham Graham BIRTH 1878 DEATH 23 Sep 1938 BURIAL Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA MEMORIAL ID 144487719.
"J. O. Graham received word recently that his cousin, Mrs. Edith Graham, wife of Charles Graham, of Whittier, Calif., had passed away on September 22. Mrs. Graham was a half sister of County Sheriff Raymond Van Horn and was a Wray resident until about 25 years ago when she moved to California with her husband and family. Mr. Graham passed away about five years ago."
John proved up a quarter in 3, 1N 45W in 1900.

December 1904 "John M. Brown, who is one of our substantial farmers and a pioneer of this county, residing west of town, who recently went east with cattle, returned home last Saturday, bringing with him a bride. We understand he was married to an Iowa iady, but did not learn her name. As a way of showing thoir approval ot this act on the part of Mr. Brown, a host of his neighbors and friends in the vicinity of Robb assembled at his home last Monday evening and gave them a reception. The affair is reported to this office as one of the most joyful times tbat has occurred in that neighborhood for many a day, and Mr. and Mrs. Brown have reason to feel that their marital journey has been launched in most pleasant surroundings. The Gazette takes pleasure in extending congratulations to this estimable couple."

September 1915 " A farewell surprise was given by the neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Brown of west of town to them last Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Brown will move to Wray to occupy the residence property recently purchased from John Wisdom.


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