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George W. and Alice Fincher , 5 North 43 West


In 1870 Schuyler County, Missouri, Frederick Fincher is 37, Rebecca Fincher 29, George W. Fincher 12 Frank Fincher 10, Alexander Fincher 8, Rebecca Fincher 6, and Howard Fincher 2.

George W. Fincher and Sarah A. Paradise married on 16 Jan 1881 in Schuyler County, Missouri.

Sarah had been in Scotland County, Missouri in 1880, with Hamilton Paradise 56, Sarah Paradise 47 Wife, Mary Paradise 23 Daughter, Sarah Paradise 17 Daughter, Isaac Paradise 14 Son, William Paradise 11 Son, Elizabeth Paradise 9 Daughter, and Charles Paradise 4 Son.

Sara Alice Paradise Fincher, dying 23 Nov 1887, is buried in the Cone Cemetery Schuyler County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 45768137

Geo. W. Fincher, born in Scotland County, Missouri to Fred Fincher and Rebecca Rowe, married Martha A. Rowe on 8 Jan 1891 Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa.


In 1900 Schuyler County, Missouri, Geo Fincher is 41, married eight years to Alice Fincher 28 Wife, Charles Fincher 18 Son, Ira Fincher 16 Son, Nellie Fincher 13 Daughter, and Oval Fincher 5 Son.

In 1910 Valley precinct, Yuma County, George W Fincher 51 Head Martha A Fincher 40 Wife Ira Fincher 26 Son Ollie E Fincher 3 Daughter Oval V Fincher 14 Son.

George proved up two quarters in section 10, 5N 43W in 1916.

George Washington Fincher BIRTH 12 Oct 1858 Schuyler County, Missouri, DEATH May 1933 (aged 74) Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82990184





Martha Alice Rowe Fincher BIRTH 9 Apr 1869 Scotland County, Missouri, DEATH 12 May 1932 (aged 63) Phillips County, Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82990197

"Martha Alice Rowe, the youngest child of Martin and Peggy Rowe, was born April 9, 1869, in Scotland County, Missouri, and departed this life at the family home, nineteen miles southeast of Holyoke, May 12, 1932, at the age of sixty-three years, one month and three days. She was united in marriage to George W. Fincher in December, 1891. Four children were born to this union, Guy, who passed away at the age of nine months, another son who passed away in early infancy, and Oral Bryan and Ollie Esther who survive.
In the fall of 1904, together with her family came to Chase County, Nebraska, where they lived until 1906, when they moved to their present home.
Besides the husband, son and daughter she is survived by two stepsons, Ira and Charley of Holyoke, a step-daughter, Mrs. Dilla Hall, of Osawatomie, Kansas, nine grandchildren, nineteen nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and acquaintances. A kind and loving mother has been called to her reward. Through long years of suffering she bore her affliction patiently. She was always thinking of the comfort, and enjoyment of others, rather than her sacrifice. She was the last member of a family of nine, consisting of three brothers and five sisters."

October 1940 Wray "Word was received Sunday by relatives of the death of Mrs. Amanda Rowe of Downing, Missouri. Mrs. Rowe was the mother of Mr. E. A. Rowe, who resides in the northeast corner of Yuma county and she was the aunt of Miss Ollie Fincher. "

CHARLES

Charles proved up 320 acres in sections 22 and 23, 5N 43W in 1918.

In 1920 Holyoke, Charles Fincher is a shoemaker, 35, Bertha E. Fincher 27 Wife, Violet M. Fincher 10 Daughter, Glenn O. Fincher 5 Son, Esther S. Fincher 4 Daughter, and Charles H. Fincher 1 Son
Charles and Bertha Fincher divorced on 21 Aug 1930 in Phillips County, Colorado.

In 1930 Burlington, Iowa, Albert Swanson is 44 Head, Bertha Swanson 36 Wife, Esther Fincher 14 Stepdaughter, and Harry Fincher 12 Stepson.

In 1930 Phillips County, Charles Fincher is a shoe repairman, 40, Glen Fincher 16 Son.

In 1940 Holyoke, Charley Fincken is 58, Billy Mae Fincken 13 Daughter, born in Texas, George Fincken 8 Son, Helen Fincken 7 Daughter, and Max Fincken 4 Son.


Bertha M. Miller Swanson BIRTH 24 Mar 1893 DEATH Aug 1975 (aged 82) BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 197996640.

Billie Mae Heer Birth Date: 6 Feb 1927 Gender: Female Birth Place: Luling, Caldwell, Texas, Father: B Tolmadge Heer Father Birth Place: Arkansas Mother: Clara Drummond Mother Birth Place: Luling, Texas.

In 1930 Caldwell County, Texas, Charlie Drumond is 31 Head, Mandy Drumond 60 Mother, Mytte Drumond 6 Daughter, Clara Drumond 24 Sister, Ruth Drumond 19 Sister, Billy Inez Drumond 3 Niece, Charles Drumond 1 Nephew, Frank Crockett 16 Nephew, Clarence Crockett 3 Nephew, and Clarence Crockett 22 Brother-in-law.


Charley Fincher, 44, and Clara Drummond married on 25 Aug 1930 in Holyoke, Colorado.

Per one tree, Charles died December 6, 1952. The North Platte, Nebraska has a record of a Charles Fincher buried December 9, 1952. So this is a 'best guess' for his burial.


George Junior Fincher, Army Corporal, Korea Birth Date: 6 Jun 1931 Death Date: 8 Jul 2014 Cemetery: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery


Max D. Fincher BIRTH 31 Jan 1936 DEATH 27 Feb 2019 (aged 83) BURIAL South Florida National Cemetery Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, PLOT SECTION A-51 ROW C SITE 41 MEMORIAL ID 197836971
Betty M. Heer Iversen BIRTH Luling, Caldwell County, Texas, DEATH 10 Oct 2018 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, BURIAL Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, MEMORIAL ID 194049213.
Betty M. Iversen (Heer) 91, of Shrewsbury, MA. formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully October 10, 2018 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Philip Iversen. Born in Luling, Texas a daughter of the late Basil and Clara (Drummond) Heer. Betty was a cafeteria worker for Quonset Point for 10 years before retiring.

IRA

Ira Fincher, 23, born in Schuyler Co., Missouri, married Lilda Sweeny on 5 Jun 1906 in Imperial, Nebraska. His parents were George and Sarah Fincher.

In 1915 Ira, 28, and Hattie 19 are in Hill City, Kansas.

In 1920 Phillips County, Ira F. Fincher is farming, 36, Hattie B. Fincher 23 Wife, Silvia Fincher 4 Daughter, and Paul G. Fincher 1 Son.

In 1930 Yuma County, Valley precinct, Ira F. Fincher is 41 Head, Hattie Fincher 32 Wife, Sylvia B. Fincher 11 Daughter, Paul G. Fincher 9 Son, Anne Fincher 7 Daughter, and Albert I. Fincher 6 Son.


In 1940 Yuma County, Eckley precinct, Ira F. "Tincker" is farming, 56, Hattie Tincker 44 Wife, Albert I. Tincker 17 Son, and Dorothy M. Tincker 8 Daughter.

Ira F. Fincher BIRTH 18 Jul 1883 Downing, Schuyler County, Missouri, DEATH 9 Aug 1963 (aged 80) Akron, Washington County, Colorado, BURIAL Akron Cemetery Akron, Washington County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 75613459

Hattie Belle Sears Fincher BIRTH 16 Dec 1895 Colorado, DEATH Aug 1975 (aged 79) BURIAL Akron Cemetery Akron, Washington County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 75613448
Sylvia Bell Fincher Ritchey BIRTH 21 Dec 1915 Hill City, Graham County, Kansas, DEATH 5 Apr 2006 (aged 90) BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 130217568


September 1948 Eckley items "Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merl Serl and family Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Flood and daughters of Elbert, Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. Wray Serl and Mrs. Ruth Serl of Yuma, Max and Helen Fincher of Akron, Mr and Mrs. Otto Serl and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Piper and boys, and Mr. and Mrs. ALvin Serl and family.."

Anna Alice Fincher Serl BIRTH 12 Jun 1920 Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, DEATH 15 Sep 2000 (aged 80) Akron, Washington County, Colorado, BURIAL Yuma, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 74267288.





Paul George Fincher BIRTH 22 Apr 1918 Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, DEATH 19 Nov 1991 (aged 73) Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Akron Cemetery Akron, Washington County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 75613464

Albert Iva Fincher BIRTH 9 Nov 1922 Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, DEATH 15 May 2007 (aged 84) Anthony, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, BURIAL Akron Cemetery Akron, Washington County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 75613438
Dorothy Marie Fincher Headley BIRTH 15 May 1931 Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, DEATH 14 Jan 1977 (aged 45) Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, BURIAL Longview Memorial Park Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, MEMORIAL ID 149430583


OVAL

January 1933 Cement items in the Wray Gazette " Edgar Groseclose and Oval Fincher helped move Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Oman to the Harvey Nichols farm."
(The Omans were my maternal grandparents.)

Oval B. 'Obe' Fincher BIRTH 7 Jun 1895 Downing, Schuyler County, Missouri, DEATH Nov 1976 (aged 81) BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 55049558.

Anna Margaret (McGinnis) Fincher was born Aug. 30, 1903, in a dugout on the McGinnis farm south and east of Laird, Colo., to George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Edward) McGinnis. She passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2000.
Anna attended the country schools near her home, Union Ridge being one of the schools. She completed her education at Wray High School, then attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley where she studied education. She graduated with a teaching certificate in 1920.
Anna then began teaching in small country schools in the tristate area of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. She finished her education in Greeley in 1954 with a bachelor's degree in Education.
Some of the schools she taught in were Delnora, south of Akron; Alvin, north of Laird; Vernon; Parks, Neb.; North Haigler; Fred Earl; Frank Wilson; Rosencran Ranch by Laird; Reed-Wages; North Laird; Sunny Sloop, Neb.; North Willow; Cement, north of Wray; Laird High School; Lohman, south of Vernon; Vanhorn, Kan.; Fisher, and Grossclose.
During the early part of the '20s and '30s Anna helped her parents make ends meet by sending her wages earned from teaching to keep the family farm going. While teaching in the Cement School, Anna met Oval Bryan Fincher. They were married Jan. 1, 1939, in Burlington, Colo.
For a while Anna and Ob lived between Holyoke and Laird, Colo. They finally moved to Laird and bought a place south of Anna's birthplace in 1941. Ob and Anna helped Anna's mother farm after the death of Anna's father.
Anna continued to teach until 1963 when she retired with 43 1/2 years of teaching in the tri-state area. Oval and Anna had no children but had a hand in the upbringing of many nephews, nieces and schoolchildren. They all were treated as their own.
After retirement Anna helped her husband and brother manage the family farm as well as her own farm. She continued to live in her home until her health no longer permitted it. In October 1999, at the age of 96, she moved to Renotta Health Care Center in Wray.
Some of Anna's memories told to her niece Edith were: As a child she loved to take her father a drink of water while he worked in the field with the horses; Anna had her money lost when the Drovers and Traders Bank of Haigler, Neb., closed its doors in the 1930s.
Having to find a new place to live from the morning to evening hours of one day, Anna went to teach school in the morning and the people she boarded with were the Paul Wages family. One day Paul came down sick with cerebral meningitis. When she returned home that evening she found the home quarantined. She had to leave all her belongings and find a new place to live.
One March, Anna was caught in a blizzard at a country school for the night with four children with no food nor blankets. She said the children came to school that morning in shirtsleeves and by afternoon couldn't get home. They kept the fire stoked all night.
There was a Christmas party at school one year and Anna couldn't figure out who Santa Claus was. She found out some time later that it was her husband.
Anna's interests in life were reading, gardening, raising cattle and reading the history of people who came to this area to live. She tried to keep up with current events and loved taking car trips to see the countryside.
Her most prized memento was a lifetime teaching certificate she received for having taught 43 1/2 years in the area.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Joseph Howard, George Bryan and Samuel William McGinnis; her husband; a sister-in-law, Clara B. McGinnis, and nephews Robert Franklin McGinnis and George "Ike" W. McGinnis.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lillie C. McGinnis; nephews: Howard Vern McGinnis and wife, Edith, of Laird, Larry Keith McGinnis and wife, Naomi, of Akron, Colo.; Herbert Dean McGinnis and wife, Loretta, of Wray, Donald G. McGinnis and wife. Connie, of Lincoln, Neb., and Ronald D. McGinnis and wife, Connie; nieces-in-law Joann McGinnis of California, Margaret and husband, Clyde Chandler, of Mesa, Ariz., Janet and husband, Jack Simmering, of Arizona, and Phyllis and husband, Howard Shafer, of Florida; many great-nephews and nieces, and great-great-nephews and nieces.
Funeral services for Anna Margaret Fincher were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at the Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home in Wray with Pastor Jim Hoganson officiating.
Elaine Ford was the organist and Irma Sloniker the soloist. Escorts were Dean and Niels Lieuranee, Calvin Freehling, Jon Harouff, Dick Bentley and Lurie Love.
Interment was in the Grandview Cemetery at Wray. Arrangements were by Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home of Wray.

DELLA

Della Fincher Hall BIRTH 1887 DEATH 1953 (aged 65–66) BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, PLOT LOT 3 SECTION 14 MEMORIAL ID 22690110 ·

OLLIE

Ollie is single in 1940 Wray, a stenographer, 33, born in Nebraska, living on East 4th Stree.

January 1943 "Miss Ollie Fincher was a Denver visitor from Thursday until Saturday evening. Her cousin, Russell Shaw, who has been visiting at the Groseclose home, went to Denver wtih her and boarded the Zephyr to return to his home at Downing, Missouri. Little Patty Sue Howlett accompanied Miss Fincher to Wray and is spending the week with her father Russell Howlett."

(Also in 1943, Ollie attended my parents' wedding in Wray - Bert Monk and Jennie Oman.)

"A group of friends of Miss Ollie E. Fincher of Wray and Virgil O. Wood of Holyoke, were given a surprise late last night when the couple revealed at a supper party at the Floyd Price home following last night's dance that they had been married at Canon City last January 18, 1949.
After the party, Mr. and Mrs. Wood left for Denver and other points for a few days belated honeymoon trip. On their return they will establish their home at Wray where Mrs. Wood is engaged in business. Mr. Wood will continue his farming operations near Holyoke.
The marriage culminated a friendship that began when both were youngsters and neighbors near Holyoke. Both grew up in the north part of Yuma county near Holyoke.
The couple was married in a simple ceremony at the home of Mrs. J. T. Wheeler, widow of a former Wray pastor, in Canon City. Rev. J. J. Hutchinson of Canon City officiated. Mrs. Wheeler and her 98-year-old mother, Mrs. N. E. Megee, were the witnesses.
The announcement of the wedding will be of wide interest. Mrs. Wood was formerly employed here by the welfare department. About five years ago she went to Sacramento, Calif., where she was employed for three of the war years by the war department. She returned to Wray two years ago when she purchased an interest with Mrs. E. L. Finegan in Finegan's Shop at Wray. Capable and friendly, she is highly regarded in the community.
Mr. Wood is now associated with his parents in operating a farm southeast of Holyoke. He is a veteran of the Pacific theatre in the recent War. Prior to entering the army, he was employed for ten years by the Denver Fire Clay company in Denver."

Ollie E. Wood BIRTH 1906 DEATH Mar 1988 (aged 81–82) BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82968702.

" Ollie Wood, the local seamstress, who every month, year after year, managed to save and invest $40. When she died she left $429,000 to the hospital and another $100,000 to establish a scholarship. "

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