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Elijah E. Bohrer, son Emmet E. Hovermale, wife Minnie (Kollman) Bohrer, Minnie's father Bernard Kollman,  Idalia
 

Minnie (Kollman) Bohrer proved up on a quarter in 12, 4S 46W in 1913, witnesses Otis G. Criss, James L. Rihards, Andy M. Brown, all of Idalia, and Emmet E. Hovermale of Wray.

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In 1900 Bernard - born January 1828, is living in Noble County Indiana, widowed, with sons Henry C.G.  July 1855 and William Feb 1858, both Germany, and daughters Mary April 1865 and Minnie G. April 1874, both born in Indiana.

1911

Bernhard Kollman petitioned for naturalization in Wray in April 1914.

Bernard Kollman proved up on a quarter in 14, 4S 46W in 1915.

Bernard, 1828-1915, is buried in Lucas cemetery  52235778.

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Elijah E. Bohrer cash-claimed a quarter in 35, 3S 44W in 1890, and just south of there in 2, 4S 44W he proved up a quarter in 1895.

  Thanks to the Hovermale family

 CHARLES EARLY BOHRER . .HENRY McClellan Bohrer 1868 - 1947 . . ELIJAH EARLY BOHRER 1836 - 1920 ... . LAURA GRACE (BOHRER) WILKINSON - 1870 - 1960

  From FindAGrave - contributed by Emery J. Hovermale

Elijah Early Bohrer Birth:  Nov. 30, 1836   Oakland, Morgan County West Virginia  Death:  Jan. 28, 1928  Wray
He was a scout for the Union, and in the autumn of 1886 he came to Colorado, sold his farm to Henry Armknecht and moved to Kendallville, where he met Minnie Kollman, whose parents Bernard and Ernestine Kollman had come from Hanover, Germany, landing in New York January 1, 1861 and settling in Indiana. 

1906 "E. Bohrer arrived from Kendallville, Indiana, last week and says Colorado beats that country all hollow."

1906 "Elijah Bohrer, who went to Indiana from this county about a year ago, returned Tuesday to this place.  Mr. Bohrer thinks better of Yuma county now than when he left and comes back with the intention of remaining here and again becoming a citizen of Colorado."

April 26, 1907 "Elijah Bohrer and Minnie Kollman, of Idalia, were married by Judge Hendrie at his office in the court house Tuesday."

In 1916 they sold their Yuma County farm and moved to Iowa, returning to Wray April 1917. 

Bernarda wrote that Elijah died January 8, 1920 and Minnie married Albert Searcy April 17, 1922.

In 1920 Albert Searcy is a plasterer, 51, born in Missouri., lodging with Sarah E. Allen in Wray.  Also lodging there is Grover C. Search, 29, laborer.

Albert, 59, still a plasterer, and  Minnie, 55 Searcy are living on West Seventh Street in Wray in 1930, and M. Bernarda Bohrer, 20 is with them.   They're all there in 1940, too, with no occupation for Albert.

Albert - 1868-1950 is buried in Wray.

 He died August 24, 1950 and Minnie April 16, 1960

Spouse # 1 ELIZA JANE BOHRER HOVERMALE 1837-1917
Children :
CALVIN CHAMPION BOHRER - 1861-1880
NATHAN VIOLA BOHRER - 1863 -1863
ALICE VIRGINIA BOHRER - 1864-1936
SARAH ELLEN BOHRER - 1866-1936
HENRY McClellan BOHRER - 1868-1947
LAURA G BOHRER - 1870- 1955
CHARLES EARLY BOHRER - 1872-1956


SPOUSE # 2 CONSORT MARY ELIZABETH SWEARINGEN HOVERMALE Sister to ELIZA
CHILDREN :
ALMIRA T MIDAY HOVERMALE - 1870 - 1962
EMMET ELMER HOVERMALE 1879 - 1917 proven by DNA My Grandfather


Spouse # 3 WILHELMINA BOHRER KOLLMAN
MYRTLE BERNARDA BOHRER 1909 - 2001
CALVIN ELIJAH BOHRER -  September 3, 1912- November 22, 1914 - buried in Lucas cemetery 52235677

1917 Wray "Mrs. M.F. Crawford sold her town residence to Elijah Bohrer this week."

1919 Bernarda Bohrer of the Wray school spoke at the Methodist church on Tuberloculosis (sic) And The Christmas Seal campaign. 

In 1922 Bernarda represented Wray in the county spelling contest March 25th.

Bernarda taught for 46 years at Laird and Way, retiring in 1975.

W. Minnie Bohrer  1874-1960 is buried in Wray, as is M. Bernarda Bohrer 1909-2001.

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The Hovermale family says that they have DNA evidence that Emmet is the son of Elijah.

1907 Vernon "E.E. Hovermale, from the South Divide, came into town a-flying Wednesday.  His little girl had a grain of corn in her nose, which Dr. Ewing removed."

Emmet proved up on a quarter in 27, 3S 44W in 1908, witnesses John G. Gerber, Elijah Bohrer, Henry Vogel, and Ben W. Payne, all of Idalia

1912 "Emmett Hovermale and Clark Smith were passengers to Denver, Tuesday."

October 1912 "Mrs. Swearinger, mother of Emmett Hovermale, is here from Kansas for a visit with her son and family."

 

Emmet E. Hovermale 21, and Minnie B. Ade, 17, both of Arapahoe County, were married in Cheyenne County Kansas Dec 23, 1900.

  Thanks to the Hovermale Family.

  1912

WRAY RATTLER  (WRAY, YUMA COUNTY)  18 JAN 1917

When EMMETT ELMER HOVERMALE passed away at his home in our city January 17 ,one of prominent real estate men and citizens took his departure into the spirit land. For many years Mr. HOVERMALE was a familiar figure in boosting our western country. His going was unexpected and is with sorrow and regret to his friends who join us in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives. He was born in MORGAN County ,WEST VIRGINIA , 25 SEPTEMBER 1879,and died in WRAY COLORADO, JANUARY 17 1917, age 37 years 3 months and 22 days. He came to COLORADO with his parents in JULY 1888 and has grown to manhood here. DECEMBER 23 1900 he was married to MISS MINNIE B. AID. They lived on a farm near IDALIA until 1908 when they moved to WRAY where he has been engaged in the real estate business since.


EMMET HOVERMALE TAKEN
EMMET HOVERMALE , real estate man residing on the north side of the river, died very suddenly Wednesday just before  noon. He was taken ill Sunday with the grip, but was not thought to be serious. Yesterday afternoon he was up a little, but at nearly the noon hour he began to complain of a severe pain in the region of his heart and in a few moments he passed away.. THE funeral will be held from the residence this afternoon conducted by the REV. RICE. He leaves a wife and several small children to mourn his demise.
 

EMERY JUNIOR HOVERMALE--1115 BARWIN DR---FAYETTEVILLE NC  28304---

 

In 1917 Yuma County paid out of the Poor Fund $20 to Wray Merc. Co. and $15 cash to John Adcock, for Mrs. Minnie Hovermale.

Minnie married Arthur B. Cook,, and died Feb 5, 1952 in Englewood - buried Crown Hill. 

1935 - MRS REBECCA AID LONG TIME RESIDENT EXPIRED THURSDAY
Mrs Rebecca Aid, a pioneer mother and long time resident of this community, expired last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs Wm Benson, at the age of 96 years, 8 months and 6 days.

Rebecca Goodin was born at Guthrie, Mo., January 6, 1839, and departed this life August 12, 1935. She was baptized and joined the Christian church at the age of 12 years in Hollyville, Ia., and continued in that faith until the end. While living in Hollyville she was united in marriage to John Rose and to this union six children were born, three dying in infancy.

Mr. Rose passed away in 1868. After remaining alone almost 10 years, she was again united in marriage to Mr. John Aid in 1877, at Bedford, Ia. Two children were born to this union. Mrs Aid moved to Yuma County, Colo., in 1892 and lived at Idalia until 23 years ago when she moved to Wray where she has since made her home. The last five years she has made her home with Mrs. Mary Benson and family.

She leaves to mourn her departure four daughters--Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Lucinda Weaver of Wray, Mrs Nettie Gray of Bend, S.D., and Mrs. Belle Cook of Denver, Colo. Her only son, Ike Rose, departed this life January 3, 1928. She had four step-children, three of them still living. They are Will Aid of Shenandoah, Ia., Stillman Aid of New Market, Ia., Louisa Perry of Emmett, Calif. She also leaves 32 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Many of her loved ones came from far and near to pay their last respects to the departed.

Mrs. Aid has continued in quite good health for one of her age, although she has not been able to go far from home for some time. She was able to be up and around until a few days before her death. Recently she expressed a desire to go. Whether sick or well, she was always anxious to have prayer and, with tears in her eyes would thank those who called to encourage her.

The Hitchcock Mortuary was in charge of the funeral arrangements, services being held Sunday, September 15, at 2 pm from the Nazarene Church in Wray. The services were conducted by Rev Mrs Haug of Brush, Colo., and Rev J.E. Coe of Wray. She was laid to rest in Grandview cemetery.

Just beyond the river Jordan, / Just beyond the chilling tide, / There is rest and life eternal, / Through its vale sweet waters glide, / We will meet you some bright morning, / Resting by the tree of life so fair, / Just beside the River Jordan, / In the upper garden, there.

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According to Lee Zion sources (an obit and a bio) James Holly Benson came to Colorado about 1890 and started working for the Rosenkrans Ranch. There he met Mary Aid who was working as cook for the ranch. After they got married in 1895 they moved southwest of Idalia where they lived until 1901.
 

Her mother Rebecca Goodin Aid is buried in Wray 1839-1935.

1912 Wray  "Mrs. Rebecca Aid is reported to be on the sick list this week.  She lives in the southwest part of town."

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