We try to document what happens to the family ranch, as told by Robert E. Wilson. Taos Jun 2009.

One half of the shares of the ranch were given to Claude and his brother Fred, about 1930(?).  The remaining half of the shares went his wife, Minerva.

 Fred becomes manager of the Flag Creek ranch, as Henry T. is less able to run the ranch.  Claude focused on other activities.

 In 1924 Claude is defeated for re-election for county clerk and takes the family to California, for the winter. In the spring of 1925,  Claude moves his family to the "shed" on ranch for the summer. In the fall of 1925, the family moves back to Meeker.

 Claude runs for County Clerk in 1928? and is elected.

  Fred obtains controlling interest in the ranch when Minerva passes away, in 1941. Half of her shares pass to Fred, giving him 50%, other half are given to Goldie, Bessie, and Beatrice. 25% of the ranch (Claude's share) is now controlled my Mary Louise.

Between 1935 and 1941, Mary Louise assists Fred in running the ranch, mostly doing the bookeeping. Fred and his son Henry believe Mary Louise has no involvement in the ranch. Fred retires and moves to California, Henry runs the ranch until the end of WWII.

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In 1920 Rio Blanco County Fred R. Wilson, 28 is married to Josephine 23, Colorado.  They're living with Henry and Minerva Wilson.

In 1930 Fred and Josephine are still in Rio Blanco, with Henry, 10 and Evaline ten months.

In 1940 Meeker town, Rio Blanco County Josephine's marital status is unclear.  With her are Henry 20, Evelyn 10, and Wilma Rae 7.  Fred is out on the ranch, saying he was married, with two hired hands.