Yuma County, Colorado Photographs

Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:

Frederick J. and Margaret (Graham) Weston , Pleasant Valley

In 1860 Winnebago County, Illinois, Jane "Weton" is 25, "Friderick J. Weton" 5, and Joshua M. Weton 3. Joshua Marsden Weston, born December 27, 1856 in Durand, Winnebago, Illinois, died March 22, 1939 in Richfield, Hennepin, Minnesota, buried in Minneapolis. He was the husband of Josephine Flora Belle Weston, Father of Ralph James Weston; Bertina Mae Weston; William Weston; Paul Weston; Manley Sheldon Weston and 3 others,

MARGARET'S FAMILY

In 1870 Butler County, Iowa, Robert A. Graham is 44, Susanna Graham 30, Nancy A. Graham 14, Margaret Graham 12, John M. Graham 10, Minerva J. Graham 7, David L. Graham 5, and Rachel C. Graham 2.

Robert Asbury Graham, 23 Nov 1825 - 10 Sep 1911 is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Bristow, Butler County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 166248075.

Greene County, Iowa, September 1911 "Many of the older settlers of Butler county will remember Mr. Robert Graham who came to Iowa in the year 1850 and lived for a number of years on what is known as the Stone farm north of town. His remains were brought here from Parkersburg last Wednesday, Sept. 13 and interred in the Oak Hill cemetery beside those of a son who died in infancy.
Deceased had had two partial strokes of paralysis and that with other complications and old age caused his death which occurred at his home in Parkersburg, Sept. 11 1911, he being at that time 86 years of age and leaves a wife and 9 children to mourn his loss. Mrs. W. E. Needham of this place are born 10 daughters, all living with the exception of one son.
In the year 1855 he was converted and joined the M. E. church and was always a faithful member of the same until he was called to the home above. Funeral services were held from the church of which he was a member in Parkersburg and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Hunt, who took his text "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Mesdames F. J. Weston and J. E. Elliot of Denver, Colo; Mr. Gill of Independence and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Trindle of Grand Junction were among the relatives who came to Bristow and remained for a days visit after the interment took place.
The bereaved wife and family have the sympathy of all extended to them. "

So is Susanna E Gill Graham, 18 Dec 1839 - 7 Feb 1920 MEMORIAL ID 102280864 .
Prudence Graham 18 Birth Place: Iowa Marriage Date: 12 Sep 1894 Father: Robert Graham Mother: Susanna Graham Spouse: James R Elliott.

In 1900 Wayne County, Nebraska, Prudence Elliott, born Sept 1875 in Iowa is married six years to James Elliott, a harness-maker born Sept 1870 in Iowa.

In 1920 King County, Washington, James R Elliot 49 Head Prudence Elliot 43 Wife Elisabeth J Elliot 3 Daughter Robert J Elliot 0 Son
Prudence Graham Elliott , born 1876 , died 1920 (aged 43-44) buried in Enumclaw Evergreen Memorial Park Enumclaw, King County, Washington, PLOT Sec-01 MEMORIAL ID 103728310, with James R. Elliott 1870-1944 # 103728309.
Pearl F Hiatt Marriage Date: 17 Jul 1920 Marriage Place: Seattle, King, Washington, Spouse: James R Elliott Save
In 1930 Pierce County, James R Elliott 59 is a shoe maker, Head Pearl F Elliott 43 Wife Dale E Hiatt 15 Stepson Elizabeth J Elliott 13 Daughter Cleo E Hiatt 12 Stepson In 1940 Pierce County, Washington, James R Elliott 69 Head Pearl L Elliott 54 Wife Dale Elliott 24 Son

Nancy Ann “Anna” Graham Needham , born 1 Dec 1855 , died 1942 (aged 86-87) buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Bristow, Butler County, Iowa, PLOT N 14 MEMORIAL ID 102528148

DRING D. NEEDHAM is a native son of Iowa, graduated from law college just in time to join the First Officers Training School when American entered the World war, and since the close of the war has been steadily building up a reputation and a successful practice at Des Moines. Mr. Needham was born on a farm in Butler County, Iowa, August 4, 1890, son of W. E. and Nancy (Graham) Needham. His father a native of Ontario, Canada, and his mother of Iowa. She is still living, a resident of Bristow, Butler County. W. E. Needham spent all his life as a farmer. He was a Republican in politics, and a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Christian Church, while his wife is a Methodist. They had a family of six children, and the three now living besides the Des Moines attorney are: Joseph E., a farmer at Bristow; Mabel M., wife of A. N. Morford, a farmer at Bristow; and Eunice I., wife of C. H. Bunker, a traveling salesman, with home at Waterloo, Iowa. Dring D. Needham grew up on a farm, and took the A.B. degree from Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, in 1914. This was followed by his law course at Harvard University and he graduated from there with a LL.B. degree in 1917. He entered the First Officers Training School at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and subsequently attended the second camp and was commissioned a first lieutenant. He was in service under General Wood at Camp Funston, Kansas, until June 1, 1918, and was then assigned to the School of Fire at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, becoming an instructor and promoted to the rank of captain. Captain Needham received his honorable discharge in December, 1918, and in June, 1919, was admitted to the Iowa bar and began practice at Des Moines. He is a member of the firm Brown, James & Needham, with offices in the Equitable Building. They handle a general law practice at Des Moines, with offices at Des Moines, Colfax and Stuart. Mr. Needham in 1927 was appointed assistant counsel for the Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank, and in 1928, general counsel for the Iowa Farm Credit Corporation. He married, in 1920, Miss Ruth Cline, who was born in Greene County, Iowa, and was educated at Des Moines, attending Drake University. Her father, F. M. Cline, is a painting contractor at Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs.Needham have two children: Sarah Jane, born in 1922, and Ruth Mary, born in 1926. Mr. Needham and family are members of the Plymouth Congregational Church, and he is a deacon, and was formerly secretary of the Board of Trustees. He is a York Rite Mason, member of the Acacia College fraternity and a Republican in politics.

Minerva J Graham Age: 21 Birth Place: Iowa Marriage Date: 1882 Marriage Place: Butler, Iowa, Father: R A Graham Mother: Susan Gill Spouse: James Frindle

Prudence Graham Elliott , born 1876 , died 1920 (aged 43-44) buried in Enumclaw Evergreen Memorial Park Enumclaw, King County, Washington, PLOT Sec-01 MEMORIAL ID 103728310

David Lincoln Graham , born 1865 , died 1941 (aged 75-76) buried in Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 6498516


FREDERICK AND MARGARET

Frederick Weston, 26 born in Illinois to Joshua M. Weston and Jane E. Phelps, married Maggie E. Graham on 7 Oct 1880 in Butler County, Iowa.

In 1900 Dickinson County, Iowa, Fredrick J. Weston is 45, Maggie E. Weston 42, Marsdon E. Weston 18, Prudence E. Weston 16, and Chester G. Weston 14.

In 1910 Denver, Frederick J. Weston is 65, Margaret E. Weston 52 Wife, Prudence Clark 26 Daughter, Frederick J. Clark 31 Son-in-law, Chester G. Weston 23 Son, Marston E. Weston 28 Son, Guy Richards 28 Boarder, and Ollie Richards 60 Boarder.

In 1916 Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Weston attended a wedding near the later site of Clarkville.

In 1920 the county atlas showed him living on section 36, 5N 47W, also owning land in the next section east in 5N 46W.
The 1920 census has Frederick 65 and Margaret 62 living alone.

August 1925 Yuma "Miss Marjorie Weston came down from Denver last Thursday to visit her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Weston."

F.J. Weston was delinquent on taxes for that land in 1930.
1933 Wages " Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Weston of Denver are visiting at the Sam Lett home this week. "

1935 "Frederick J. Weston and Margaret E. Weston, his wife: May E. Francis: Cecil E. Essig; and Robert L. Sheverbush. as Public Trustee In and for Yuma County, In the State of Colorado are defendants, the plaintiff recovered a Judgment in rem herein as against all defendants, and a personal judgment against the defendants, Frederick J. Weston and Margaret E. Weston, for the sum of Twenty-two Hundred Twenty-two and 97/100 Dollars ($2222.97), together with Interest thereon at the rate of six per cent per annum from and after the 22nd day of October, 1935, and for costs taxed nt Twenty-nine and 19/100 Dollars ($29.19). AND WHEREAS, by the said decree I am Commanded to. make the said sum out of the lands nnd tenements mortgaged by Frederick J. Weston and Margaret E. Weston, his wife, two of the said defendants, to secure the payment of said sums found due the plaintiff out of the lands so mortgaged and described ns follows: The Northeast Quarter (NE*4) of Section Thirteen (13), Township Five (5) North. Range Forty-seven (47) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian: containing 160 acres of land more or less.."

1936 "Fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weston, aged couple, living southwest of Wages, Friday morning. The fire broke out while Mrs. Weston was cleaning some clothing with gasoline. She had gone to another part of the house and struck a match when the house burst into flame. She was burned quite badly about the face. Nothing was saved from the house which was a frame building and burned in a short time. Their corn-hog benefit payment had just been received, and this check was burned with the other belongings, but for this they hope to receive a duplicate check. No insurance was carried on the house or contents. Mr. and Mrs. Weston have no plans,for the future as yet, but they may go to live with a son in Denver. At present they are staying at the Sam Lett home.
Holyoke Enterprise."

1938 Yuma, "J. W. Weston of Arvada, a former resident of northeast of Yuma, was looking after business affairs here Wednesday."


Frederick J. 'Fred' Weston, born 4 Jan 1855 in Winnebago County, Illinois, died 13 Jan 1946 in Denver, buried in Arvada Cemetery, MEMORIAL ID 18729321.

Margaret E. Weston , born 1857 Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, , died 4 Mar 1945 (aged 87-88) Denver, Denver County, Colorado, buried in Arvada Cemetery Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 10606209


CHESTER

Chester Graham Weston Gender: Male Marriage Date: 20 Sep 1911 Marriage Place: Colorado, Spouse: Grace Albertine Russell

In 1940 Chicago, Chester G. Weston is an assistant vice president of accounting, 52, Grace Weston 46, Grace R Weston 17, and Priscille Cheetem 25 Servant.

Chester Graham Weston, 13 Dec 1886 - 7 Jun 1973, died in Broward County, Florida.

Miss Dorothy Weston of Northwestern University married Frederick LamBert Brethauer in 1936.

Frederick L. Brethaner Jr., born 07 NOV 1908 in Chicago, Illinois, died DEC 1971 in Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Saint Matthias Episcopal Columbarium Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, MEMORIAL ID 191654756


Dorothy Weston 5 February 1913 Denver, Colorado, United States 10 September 2001 Brookfield, Waukesha, Wisconsin, " MEMORIAL ID 191654888. "Dorothy W. Brethauer, nee Weston, of Brookfield, age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 10, 2001 at her home. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Frederick L. Brethauer; and sister Grace McCammon. Loving mother of David (Linda) and Russell (Margaret); grandmother of Erin, Isaac and Jordan. Born in Denver, CO, Feb. 5, 1913 to Grace and Chester Weston. She spent her youth in Evanston, IL where she attended Roycemore School and Northwestern University where she met lifelong friend Elizabeth Lent. She and Frederick married on Sept. 19, 1936 and moved to Brookfield, WI, where they raised their two sons. A resident of Brookfield for 54 years, Dorothy spent her adult life in volunteer service through the Junior League, Hospice Care, and Ronald McDonald House. She was an active parishioner at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 111 E. Main St., Waukesha, WI, where a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m., Rev. Dr. Douglas Sparks will officiate. A gathering for family and friends will precede the service at 9 a.m. in the church hall. ""

Grace R. McCammon , born 16 Sep 1922 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, , died 4 Dec 1975 Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, buried in Memorial Park Cemetery Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 37051892


MARSDEN

Marsdon Everett Weston , born 28 Dec 1881 Butler County, Iowa, , died 1934 Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado, buried in Arvada Cemetery, Jefferson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 18729308



Marjorie Estelle Weston Emerson, born 26 Jun 1914 in Colorado, died 14 Apr 1988, and is buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 137162761.
Marjorie Weston Emerson, 73, a longtime Muncie resident, died April 4 in Prescott, Ariz. She had been director for many years of the nursery school in the Emerson Country Day School, where she taught for many years. Mrs. Emerson was a native of Denver and moved to Muncie after her marriage to Paul H. Emerson, Muncie advertising executive. Mr. Emerson was retail advertising manager of The Muncie Evening Press and, after its merger with The Muncie Star, of both newspapers during the mid-1940s. Mrs. Emerson had been employed by the Colorado Life Insurance Co. in Denver and later with Marshall Field & Co. in Chicago, where she assisted in setting up the charge-a-plate system for the huge retailer. The Emersons lived in Westbrook Addition until moving to Prescott in 1986. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in March. Mrs. Emerson was a member of Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi sorority, Grace Episcopal Church, Daughters of the American Revolution and Women's Auxiliary of Muncie Elks Lodge 245.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Isabelle Emerson, Las Vegas, Nev.; a son, Michael W.C. Emerson, Winthrop, Mass.; two sisters, Mary Evelyn Schoeppe, Juneau, Alaska, and Eleanor Jean Pigford, Grand Junction, Colo.; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Cremation was in Prescott and her ashes were scattered at her request over the nearby mountain peaks. A memorial service will be held later in Grace Episcopal Church.

Ruth Weston Hendricks, 26 Nov 1916 - 27 Mar 1983 is buried in Arvada, Jefferson County, MEMORIAL ID 18731247.



Eleanor Jean Weston Pigford is buried in Municipal Cemetery Grand Junction, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 138846456

" Jean Pigford, 83, died April 3, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness.
She was born Eleanor Jean Weston to Marsdon and Frances in Casper, WY on February 21, 1925. Her family moved to Arvada, Colorado when she was an infant. Her lineage dates back to the American Revolution.
She married Kenneth D. Pigford, the love of her life, on March 25, 1945, recently celebrating 63 years of marriage.
Ken and Jean moved to Grand Junction in 1947. In partnership, they owned and operated the Grand Junction Nursery, Garden Center for over 50 years.
Jean deeply loved her family and church. She served the Lord on St. Margaret's Altar Guild for 50 years.
Jean is survived by her husband, Ken Pigford, of Grand Junction; daughters: Lynda (Glen) Clark, of Douglasville, GA, and Sherri (Mark) Brown, of Grand Junction; sons: Kent (Sharon) Pigford and Todd (Shanna) Pickford, both of Grand Junction; grandchildren: Camille (John) Dent, of Cartersville, GA, Julia (Matt) Miller, of Dacula, GA, Ryan (Heather) Brown, of Surprise, AZ, BrieAnna (Ryan) Springer, of Grand Junction, Natalia Pigford and Derek Pigford, of Virginia, and Katelynn Pigford, Robert and Chloe Pickford, of Grand Junction; great-grandchildren: Caroline and Maggie Dent, Kacey and Branson Springer, and Lia Brown. "

William David Schoeppe, born 21 Nov 1919 in Denver, Colorado, living in Anchorage, Alaska, registered for WWII on 1 Jul 1941. Employer: Star Airlines, Next of Kin: Mary Evelyn Schoeppe.





William died April 24, 1998, last residence Juneau.

Mary Evelyn Schoeppe, born January 13, 1918 in Denver to Marsdon E. Weston and Frances E. Brown, died November 4, 2003.


PRUDENCE

Prudence E Weston Age: 23, born in Greene County, Iowa to Frederick Weston and Maggie Graham, married J. F. Clarke on 25 Apr 1906 in Humboldt, Iowa.

In 1920 Waterloo, Iowa, Fred J. Clark 40 Head, Prudence E. Clark 36 Wife, Frederick W. Clark 6 Son, Claribel Clark 5 Daughter, Joseph E. Clark 0 Son, and Anna M. Ackerman 56 Housekeeper.

In 1930 Eugene, Oregon, Fred J. Clark 51 is a Congregational minister, Prudence E. Clark 46 is a university teacher, Frederick W. Clark 16 Son, Claribel Clark 15 Daughter, and Joseph E. Clark 10 Son.

1932 Eugene "Eugene friend, are interested in news of the recital of Mrs. Prudence J. Clark, concert contralto, and her daughter, Miss Claribel Clark, organist, which was presented at Spencer, Iowa, early in tbe month. Mrs. Clark and her daughter are well known in musical circlea of Eugene, Mrs. Clark being a former instructor of voice on the University of Oregon faculty, and Miss Clark organist at the First Congregational church, where her father, Rev. Fred J. Clark was pastor for several years. "

1934 Waterloo, Iowa "The evening sermon theme will be "Memories of Music will include the duet, "Whispering Hope" by Mrs. Prudence Clark and Miss Claribel Clark..."

June 1937 "Mrs. Fred J. Clark, wife of the pastor of the Congregational church at Hancock, Mich., who was formerly pastor of First and Plymouth Congregational churches in Waterloo, was a visitor Thursday at the home of Miss Marion Ransier, in Cedar Heights. Mrs. Clark will attend the graduation exercises Thursday night of Cedar Falls High school, where her son, Joseph, is a member of the graduating class. Mrs. Clark and Joseph will leave for Hancock Friday morning. Rev. Mr. Clark was unable to attend the graduation as his church at Hancock is celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary."

Frederick Joseph Clark , born 1879 , died 23 Apr 1949 buried in Memorial Park Cemetery Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 54456679

Prudence Clark is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 54456690
Mrs. Prudence Weston Clark, of Decatur, widow of Frederick J. Clark, United Church of Christ Minister, died March 21, 1987, age 103. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, Mason City, Iowa, forme r Head of the Voice Dept. at the University of Oregon at Eugene, Oregon, attended Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. She was a Singer and Church Musician, Who's Who in American Women. Mu Phi Epsilon Honorary Musical Sorority and the Alpha Delta Phi, P.E.O., Iowa Mother of the Year in 1958.
Survived by daughter, Mrs. Claribel Taylor, Decatur; sons, Mr. Frederick W. Clark, New Canaan, Conn.; Dr. Joseph E. Clark, Foster City, Calif.; three grandchildren, Vance Taylor, Anchorage, Alaska; Jan Clark Irving, Atlanta; Edward J. Clark, Pontiac, Md.; six great-grandchildren. Private services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.

Claribel Clark Taylor, age 104, of Atlanta, Georgia, died on December 23, 2018. Claire was born on October 27, 1914 in Hastings, Nebraska. She spent most of her school years in Eugene, Oregon, where her father, Frederick Joseph Clark, was a pastor, and her mother, Prudence Weston Clark, served as Chair of the Department of Music at the University of Oregon. Claire began her first job there, playing the organ for church at the age of eleven. This was a skill that served her well, as she attended Grinnell College in Iowa during the Depression and was able to fund her tuition with a church job. Following graduation, she moved to Princeton to further her education at Westminster Choir College. A friend from Princeton, who was a year ahead, recommended her for the organist position at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia where he was the choir master. She must have auditioned well, as she was hired. A year later the church bells at St. Paul's rang for the marriage of Claire to her Westminster friend, Hubert Vance Taylor. Shortly thereafter, someone in Atlanta heard about Claire and Bert. A committee from Central Presbyterian Church, across from the Capitol, made a visit to Philadelphia and convinced them to bring their musical talents south to Atlanta. Two children, Vance and Jan, soon joined the family. Bert was invited to join the faculty at Columbia Theological Seminary, and the Taylor's moved to Decatur where they lived until moving to St. Anne's Terrace in their mid-90's. Claire was an avid gardener and needle worker. The Taylor's built their last house on a lot near the seminary carved from virgin forest, and Claire cultivated a wonderful woodland garden. If the weather drove her inside, she likely was working on her latest needlework project. She was also a devoted baseball fan, from the days of cheering on the Atlanta Crackers at the old ballpark on Ponce de Leon to attending the first day game at the new Braves stadium. Claire treasured her P.E.O. sisters and was an active member for more than 60 years. In addition to a long career at Central Church, Claire served as choir director and organist at St. James Methodist, Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Northwest Presbyterian, and Columbia Presbyterian Churches. When they retired, Bert and Claire joined their Atlanta family at Trinity Presbyterian Church where she was present for the baptism of her great-grandson several weeks before her death. Her family wishes to express their deep appreciation for Donna Stovell and the caregivers and staff at St. Anne's Terrace who provided excellent support and good humor during the last ten years.
Claire is survived by her son, Vance Taylor, of Phoenix and her daughter, Jan Taylor Irvin (Mac), of Atlanta; grandchildren Elizabeth Irvin Rossetti (Kurt), of San Rafael, California, Lindsay Irvin Doyle (Ken) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Kate Irvin Pfeffer (Russell) of Westport, Connecticut, Frank DelRosso (Eileen), Ashburn, Virginia; ten great-grandchildren; and nephew Edward Clark, Charleston, South Carolina. A service will be held Friday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta,

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