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Aubrey Colsten, 1N 44W



AUBREY'S FAMILY

In 1900 Gage County, Nebraska, James Colsten is 41, Lorilla Colsten 32 Wife, Aubrey Colsten 15 Son, and Louis Colsten 7 Son.

Aubrey proved up two quarters in 30, 1N 44W in 1913.

ADDIE'S FAMILY

August 1912 " Addie Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson of near Hermes, is reported to be suffering a slight relapse. Miss Wilson was operated on for appendicitis about four weeks ago in the St. Joseph hospital in Denver. "

"Jesse W. Wilson, born at Sugar Grove, I11., Jan. 1, 1853, died in Beth El hospital at Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 21, 1936, being 83 years, 1 month and 20 days old. His twin brother, Johnnie, died at the age of 8.
Mr. Wilson married Martha A. Barton on July 4, 1876 at Big Rock, Illinois. In the early days they came to Nebraska, then to Colorado, homesteading near Idalia in 1908. Mrs. Wilson died Oct. 24, 1932. To this union came five children: George Wilson of Denver; Harry Wilson of Jerome, Idaho; Edwin Wilson of Inavale, Neb.; Millard Wilson of Granada, Colo.; and Mrs. Abbie Colsten of Woodland Park, Colo.
Of the children, George and Harry were unable to be at the funeral. Besides the close relatives and many friends, there are 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson kept a kind and sheltering home for their children, friends and strangers. To the wayfaring stranger a light was kept in an uncovered window. To him who was caught in the storm, he found a ready refuge in this home. A dozen or more travelers in the early day found protection within the Wilson house against a raging blizzard. The children have not found words to fully express the kind, noble and loving spirit of this father. He had a host of friends. While enduring this last illness he was very patient. Among the nurses in attendance was his granddaughter, Mildred Colsten. Mr. Wilson was the last of seven children to pass beyond the sight of man. There were five boys and two girls.
The funeral service was held in the Vernon Methodist Church Monday, Feb. 24th, with Rev. Elery H. Stein in charge. The remains were laid to rest in Glendale cemetery. "

AUBREY AND ADDIE

February 19, 1914 "A quiet home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson near Hermes, Colorado, last Thursday evening at six o'clock when their daughter, Addie, was united in marriage to Aubrey V. Colston, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Colston of near Vernon, Colorado. Rev. E. C. Conoway, pastor of the M. E. church at Vernon, officiated, pledging the couple with the usual vows and pronouncing the words that united them forever. Lewis Colston and Miss Edna Richards were best man and brides maid, the former being a younger brother of the bridegroom. The bride was beautifully gowned in white, while the groom wore the conventional black.
The couple received many beautiful and valuable presents from their many friends. The newlywcds are spending about ten days visiting friends in the neighborhood of Burlington, Colorado, and then will return home where the groom's parents will give them a splendid reception at their home northeast of Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. Colston will make their home on one of the farms owned by the former's father, where the groom has a cozy home in readiness for his bride.
This couple are well and favorably known in this community and have a host of friends who wish them abundant success and happiness in their wedded life. They will be at home to their friends after February 25."

In 1920 Vernon precinct, Aubrey V. Colsten is farming, 34, Addie I. Colsten 26 Wife, and Mildred V. Colsten 4 Daughter.


July 1929 "Mrs. Aubrey Colsten of the Vernon neighborhood was badly scalded about the legs, below the knee, Tuesday of this week when she upset a kettle of boiling water on herself. Her left leg was quite seriously burned and there were severe burns on her right leg. A doctor was called from Wray to dress the burns and Mrs. Colsten is confined to her bed with her injuries. "

August 1932 "Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Colsten motored to Burlington Sunday to visit Mrs. Colsten’s parents, Mr .and Mrs. Jesse Wilson."

January 1935 "Mr. and Mra. A. V. Colsten are making final arrangements to move within the next few weeks to Woodland Park, in Teller County near Cripple Creek where they have leased a place. Mr. Colsten has leased his farm near Vernon to Albert Anderson. He disposed of his livestock and farm equipment at a public sale last Wednesday reporting a very good sale. Many friends of the Colsten family in this community will regret to see them leave but will wish them well in their new location."

In 1940 Colorado Springs, Aubrey V. Colsten is married, 55, a landlord, Addie I. Colsten 46 Wife, and Richard D. Prosser 3 Grandson.

In 1950 Mesa County, Colorado, Aubrey V. Colston 65 is retired, Addie I. Colston 56 Wife.

Aubrey Vivian Colsten BIRTH unknown DEATH unknown BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA PLOT Block 0000I - - 000266 MEMORIAL ID 34466227.
"Buried: 1/10/1955"
"Funeral services for Aubrey V. Colsten, who died Thursday at his home, 3400 Red Canon Ave., were held this afternoon at the Swan Drawing Room.The Rev. Stanley P. Scott, pastor of the West Minister Church officiated and interment in Evergreen Cemetery followed.
Colsten was born Aug. 6, 1884, at Clarksburg, Ohio, and moved to Colorado in 1902.He had been a resident of Colorado Springs since May, 1954.A member of the Methodist Church at Vernon, Colo., Colsten was a retired reancher and stockman, having lived at Wray, Colo, many years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Addie I. Colsten; a daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and E. N. McSpadden, Lubbock , Tex.; two grandsons, Richard McSpadden, U. S. Army and Ernest Neil McSpadden, Lubbock, Tex., and three Granddaughters, Gloria, Lubbock, Tex, and two step - Pamela and Sandra McSpadden, granddaughters.
The Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph

Tuesday, January 11, 1955; page 8 "

Addie Colsten BIRTH 16 Aug 1893 Webster County, Nebraska, USA DEATH 1964 Colorado, USA BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA PLOT Block 0000I - - 000265 MEMORIAL ID 34466226.

MILDRED

Claude Prosser and Mildred "Colster" on 6 Jun 1926 married in Littleton, Arapahoe, Colorado.


Claude L. Prosser married Pauline Schule on Septembr 28, 1929 in Colorado Springs.

Pauline Kell, 18, born at Conrad, Montana, to John and Pearl Kell, married Alfred R. Schule on Nov 13, 1926 in Great Falls, Montana.

In 1930 Colorado Springs, Claude Prosser is a tinner, 25, born in New York, Pauline Prosser 20 Wife, born in Montana.

November 1936 Wray " A. V. Colsten is at Colorado Springs this week visiting with his daughter, Mrs. C. L. Prosser, the former Mildred Colsten. "

December 1938 Wray "Mr. and Mrs. Claude Prosser and son of Colorado Springs spent the week end with Mrs. Ernest Parker. Mrs. Prosser was formerly Mildred Colsten of this community."

Mildred is in Colorado Springs in 1940, a nurse at St. Francis Hospital, married, living alone.

Claude L. Prosser BIRTH 1905 DEATH 1966 BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA PLOT Block 00226 - - 001373 MEMORIAL ID 35031600 .

May 1939: Name listed as MILDRED COLSTEN PROSSER; May 1939: Name listed as MILDRED COLSTEN HOULTON; Feb 1960: Name listed as MILDRED V MCSPADDEN; Jan 1963: Name listed as MILDRED VIVIAN KELLEY; 02 Oct 2003: Name listed as MILDRED V KELLEY.

Louviers, Colorado May 1966 " I would like to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Dick Prosser and their three children: a little girl, Dani, who is five; and two boys Dick, three, and Kenny, one. The Prossers moved here from Englewood."

"Richard Prosser (1934-2014) ... 1005 Hancock Expy, Colorado Springs, CO 80903."

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