Yuma County, Colorado
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Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:
James Colsten, 1N 44W
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.
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.
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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."
Aubrey Vivian Colsten
BIRTH
unknown
DEATH
unknown
BURIAL
Evergreen Cemetery
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
PLOT
Block 0000I - - 000266
MEMORIAL ID
34466227.
"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. "
James proved up 160 acres in sections 30 and 31, 1N 44W in 1908.
"Estate of JAMES COLSTEN, Deceased. No. 2652
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of January, 1933, I will present to the County Court of Yuma County, Colorado, my accounts for final settlement of administration of said estate, when and where all persons in interest may appear and object to them, if they so desire. Notice is also hereby given that in the matter of said estate I, Florilla Colsten Fair (formerly Florilla Colsten), being administratrix of said Estate and claiming to be an heir at law of said deceased, have filed in said County my duly verified petitionasking for a judicial ascertainment and determination of the heirs of such deceased, and setting forth my relationship to said deceased and that the names, postoffice addresses and relationship of all other persons, who ate bt claim to be heirs of said deceased so far as known to the petitioner, are as follows, to-wit: Aubrey V. Colsten, Wray, Colorado, son; Lewis C. Colsten, Wray, Colorado, son. Notice is also hereby given that upon said day, or the day to which the hearing may be continued, the Court will proceed to receive and hear proofs concerning the heirs of such deceased, and will, upon the proofs submitted, enter a decree in said estate determining who are the heirs of such deceased person and the descent of the lands, tenements and hereditaments of such deceased, at which heating all persons claiming to be heirs at law of such deceased may appear and present their proofs. FLORILLA COLSTEN FAIR, Administratrix First Publication December 22, 1932. Last Publication January 19, 1933."
July 1943 "Mrs. Florilla Fair, a long-time and widely-known resident of Wray,
died in the hospital at Denver, late Monday following a long illness.
Florilla Lewis was the daughter of Thomas and Amanda Lewis, born
August 19, 1867, in Clarksburg. Ohio. On November 8, 1883, she was united in marriage to
James Colsten. To this union four children were born, Aubrey V. Colsten of Florissant;
Lewis C. Colsten of Syracuse, Kansas, and two infant sons who with her husband preceded her in death. On June 5, 1927 she was united in marriage to Wm. T. Fair, who preceded her in death on August 7, 1940. She is survived by her two sons, two grand-daughters and one great grandson, and other relatives. She came to Colorado in pioneer days. She was a member of the Methodist church and Eastern Star lodge. She departed this life June 21, 1943 at the age of 75 years, 10 months, and two days. She was loving mother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Services were held at the Hitchcock Mortuary on Friday, June 25. 1943 at 4:30 p. m. and were conducted by Rev. Lloyd M. Balfour of the Christian Church. Interment was at the Glendale cemetery, near Vernon."
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