Ridlen

Yuma County, Colorado
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George and Julia (Boggs) Ridlen

, Laird

In 1860 Jackson County, Indiana, "Joshua" Boggs is 24, farming, with Leauela 25, Loretta J. Shutters 7, John Shutters 4, and Julia Boggs five months, all born in Indiana.

In 1870 Washington County, Indiana, Peter Boggs is 59, Abigail 50, with Lydia 19, James 17, Julia 10, and Emma 8.
Peter Boggs and Abigail Trueblood had William Boggs on Feb 9, 1843 in Jackson County, Indiana, and he died March 22, 1922 in Vernon, Indiana, a widower.
He was to be buried in Vernon, Indiana, # 23741973.

William "Joshua" Boggs 1842-1922 married Susan Stanfield in 1865. Susan died in 1873.

George Ridlen married Julia B. Boggs on October 27, 1881 in Washington County, Indiana.

In 1900 Benton County, Indiana, George Ridlen is 48, Julia B. 40, Violetta M. 17, Orpha L. 16, Edna 10, and Kenneth 4.

In 1905 Cloud County, Kansas, George is 53, Julia B. 45, Violetta 22, Orpha 21, Edna 15, and Harry K. 9.

1911 Concordia, Kansas "Miss Violet Ridlen, who has been visiting her sister in Miltonvale and Mrs. John Neilson in this city left to-day for Laird, Co., for a short stay before going to Wray, Co., where she teaches in the public schools. Miss Ridlen is a former teacher in the Concordia school."

September 19, 1912 "Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ridlen were in town yesterday. They came up to attend the funeral of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Shay of Laird."

December 25, 1913 Wray "Miss Violet Ridlen is spending a few days with her parents of north of Laird. Miss Ridlen went down to Laird Monday and expects to return tomorrow."
1914

July 9, 1914 "While digging out coyotes on his father's farm one day last week a son of George Ridlen nearly lost his life from the caving in of the sides of the excavation and was saved only by the timely discovery by his father. He got the coyotes, however."

September 16, 1915
A very quiet but beautiful home wedding occurred yesterday at noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ridlen, seven miles northeast of Laird, when their daughter, Miss Violetta Maria, became the bride of Mr. William Thomson Rosenkrans. The ceremony, which was the impressive ring service was read by Rev. A. N. Wolff, pastor of the Wray Presbyterian church, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties.
Following the ceremony and the congratulations, a very dainty three course luncheon was served by the Misses Hoggs and Wittmeyer, two close friends of the bride. The home was beautifully decorated with red and white carnations and ferns, the gift of the groom, and also white sweet peas, the gift of Chapter AA, E. E. O., of which the bride is a member.
The bride was daintily and beautifully gowned in white and carried a shower bouquet of pale pink rosebuds, which was also the gift of the groom. The ...were dark blue.
Mrs. Rosenkrans is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ridlen and needs no introduction to the people of Yuma county, as she has been a general favorite ever since she first began teaching in Yuma county. She was a valued teacher in the public school in Wray for several years, and for two years filled very ably the office of County Superintendent of schools of this county. She is an energetic and capable young lady and possesses the happy faculty of making friends wherever she goes.
Mr. Ronsenkrans is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rosenkrans of the Willow Creek ranch, several miles southeast of Wray, and like his bride, needs no introduction. He has grown to manhood in this county, and is an ambitious young man, well worthy the bride he has won. He is interested with his father in the large sheep ranch south of Laird.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Rosenkrans enjoy the friendship of a large circle of friends with whom we join in extending heartiest congratnlatons to this happy couple.
They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. They went at once to their home at Willow Creek Ranch, where they will be at home to their friends after October 15th."

In 1920 Yuma County, George is a butcher, 68, with Julia B. 60, living in Laird precinct.

In 1937 George and Julia are living at 302 West 7th in Wray, retired.

George 1851-1943 is buried in Wray # 68947027, with Julia Belle (Boggs) Ridlen 1860-1939 # 68947111.

"Julia Belle Boggs was born in Washington County, Indiana on January 6, 1861/1860 and died at Wray, Colorado Sunday, December 17, 1939 at the age of 78 years, 11 months, and 11 days. She was married to George Ridlin in October 1882. From Indiana, they moved to the state of Kansas, living near Concordia from 1902 to 1907. Then, they moved to Colorado, homesteading north of Laird from 1907 to 1920. They left this home in 1920 and living in Denver and Mt. Morrison, from that year until 1933. At that time, they returned to Yuma County and have made their home here since.
Five children were born to this union: Oressa died in infancy and Harry K. was killed in France in 1918. Three daughters remain, Mrs. Violet Rosenkrans of Wray, Mrs. Orpha Townsdin of Prescott, Arizona, and Mrs. Edna Bourne. Services were Wednesday and interment was in Grandview Cemetery."

ORPHA

October 11, 1906 Concordia, Kansas " Marriage licenses have been issued to W. H. Townsdin, 23, Concordia, and Orpha L. Ridlen, 22, Miltonvale. "

In 1910 Cloud County, William is farming, 27, with Orpha 26, William R. 1.

September 23, 1915 "Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Townsdin and children arrived in Laird last Thursday and are visiting in the home of Mrs. Townsdin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ridlen, north of Laird. They made the trip from their home in Glasco, Kansas, in their car, Saturday they were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ridlen and made a short trip to Wray, coming from the Beecher Island encampment to do some trading."

December 1915 "Mr. William Townsdin, a son-in-law of Geo. Ridlin , purchased the Wm. Skinner farm northeast of Laird and expects to move here from Concordia, Kansas, in the near future."

September 1917 "Mr. and Mrs. George Riddlen, Will Townsdin and Kenneth Riddlen spent Sunday at Willow Creek ranch with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rosenkrans. Kenneth is one of our boys who is to help Uncle Sam subdue Germany."

September 1917 Concordia Kansas

January 1918 Laird items "Wm. Townsdin has opened up a meat market in the Tofflemeyer building. Open each day except Tuesdays."

William cash-claimed 160 acres on the border of 2N and 3N, 42W in 1921.

William H. Townsdin of Laird was adjudged bankrupt in 1923.

In 1930 Delta County, Colorado, William is farming, 47, with Orpha L. 46, William R. 22 and Mildred O. 17.

William is a salesman in Yavapai County, Arizona in 1940, with Orpha L.

In 1958 Wm. H. and Orpha are retired, living 15 243 E. Jacinto in Tucson, Arizona. Wm.R. is a jewler, with Maudie at 310 E. Navajo in Tucson.
March 15, 1966 Tucson "TOWNSDIN, Orpha L., 82, of 310 E. Navajo, died March 14th. Survived by a son, William R. Townsdin, of Tucson; daughter, Mrs. Mildred Schultz, of Garden City, Calif; 3 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Arizona Mortuary, Stone and Third St. on Tuesday evening. Services and burial in Anaheim, Caif. "
Anaheim Cemetery has
" Townsdin, Orpha L, d. 14-Mar-1966, Section AV, Block G, Lot 2, Space 5 FindaGrave # 18019483
Townsdin, William, d. 19-Jun-1961, Section AV, Block G, Lot 2, Space 4 FindaGrave # 18019491."

William R. Townsdin, 26, born in Concordia, and Maudie Davis, 23, born at Cedaredge, Colorado, had Betty Lou Townsdin on March 20, 1934 in Prescott, Arizona.
Wm. R. born Dec 15, 1908, died in July 1987.
Phoenix, Arizona "William Townsdin, 78, of Lakeside, a mechanic and watch repairman, died July 25, 1987, at his residence. He was born in Concordia, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Maudie; daughters, Juanita Lawrence and Betty Lou Boyle; one sister; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services are pending. "
William 1908-1987 is in South Lawn Cemetery, Tucson # 145929116, with Maudie 1910-1991 # 145929177.

September 27, 1991 Phoenix "Maudie M. Townsdin, 81, of Pinetop, a homemaker, died Sept. 25, 1991. She was born in Cedaredge, Colo. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Lou Boyle and Juanita L. Lawrence; one sister; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Friday, South Lawn Mortuary Mausoleum, 5401 S. Park Ave., Tucson"

William H. Townsdin born Jan 12, 1883, died in Orange County June 19, 1961.

Mildred is in Butte County, California in 1940, 28, married to Jack L. Harris 42. They were in Prescott, Arizona in 1935.
She married Clyde G. Shultz in Prescott, Arizona on October 27, 1946.
She died as Shultz in Orange County on April 9, 1989, born in Kansas June 22, 1912. She's buried in Orange County # 179282863.
Clyde George Shultz 1918-1964 is also buried there # 179972957.

EDNA

August 13, 1909 Wray Rattler "Charles D. Bourne and Miss Edna F. Ridlen, of Laird, were united in marriage at the M. E. parsonage Wednesday by Rev. McCulloch."

HARRY KENNETH
Pvt Harry K. Ridlen 1896 - dying in France October 15, 1918, (three weeks before the Armistice) is buried in Arlington National # 57193799.

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