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Claude H. and Frances G. Magers, 5 North 43 West


FRANCES' FAMILY

Frances Magers formerly Kallash was born in Kansas 20 Apr 1876, Daughter of Joseph W. Kallash Jr and Mary (Mallan) Kallash

In 1880 Smith County, Kansas, Joseph Kallash is 50, Mary Kallash 32 Wife, Anna Kallash 11 Daughter, Joseph Kallash 9 Son, Lewis Kallash 6 Son, and Francis Kallash 4 Daughter.

Joseph Kallash BIRTH 4 Dec 1829 Czech Republic DEATH 28 Aug 1918 (aged 88) Claudell, Smith County, Kansas, USA BURIAL Bohemian Cemetery Claudell, Smith County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 28234688

Mary Kallash BIRTH 8 Dec 1849 Claudell, Smith County, Kansas, USA DEATH 16 Mar 1922 (aged 72) Claudell, Smith County, Kansas, USA BURIAL Bohemian Cemetery Claudell, Smith County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 93688462

In 1900 Smith County, Kansas, Louis E. Kalash is 26 Head, Mary Kalash 52 Mother, Joseph F. Kalash 28 Brother, and Frances C. Kalash 24 Sister.

In 1910 Smith County, Joseph Kallash is 79, Mary Kallash 65 Wife, Lewis E. Kallash 37 Son, abd Andrew J. Magers 20 Laborer.


CLAUDE'S FAMILY

In 1895 Cloud County, Kansas, Charles Magers is 36, born in Iowa, A. B. Magers Female 31 Ohio, Clod Magers Male 14 Kansas, and J. A. Magers Male 5 Kansas.

Charles Henry Magers BIRTH 19 Jan 1859 Marshall County, Iowa, USA DEATH 24 Sep 1896 (aged 37) Cloud County, Kansas, USA BURIAL Jamestown Cemetery Jamestown, Cloud County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 41287903


In 1900 Monroe County, Indiana, Had (Haden S.) Shaw Head Male 32 Iowa, married three years to Anna B. Shaw Wife Female 36 Ohio, James A. Magers Stepson Male 10 Kansas UNKNOWN Son Male 2 Missouri.

The Shaws are in Red Willow County, Nebraska in 1910.
Anna Belle “Annie” Slonecker Shaw BIRTH 1864 Ohio, USA DEATH 1916 (aged 51–52) Nebraska, USA BURIAL Lebanon Cemetery Lebanon, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 19115238

In 1900 Decatur County, Kansas, Claud "Majors", born Sept 1880 in Kansas, is a servant for Joseph F. and Caroline Henry.

Smith County, Kansas Pioneer, "December 16, 1905 - Claude H. Magers and Frances G. Kallash, of Claudell, Kansas"

1909 Kirwin, Kansas "Claude Magers is having an addition built to his house. Joe McCoy is doing the work."
1910 Smith County Claud H. Magers, 29, Frances G. Magers, 32, Wilford M. Magers, 1/12, all born in Kansas.

1912 Kirwin, Kansas "Mr. and Mrs. Claude Magers spent Sunday afternoon, with John ' Weihl and family. A jolly crowd gathered at the home of Lew Kallash last Saturday night to help celebrate his birthday."
Claude proved up two quarters in sections 10 and 11, 5N 43W in 1917.
Frances proved up a quarter in section 4, 5N 43W in 1919.

November 22, 1918 "Claude Henry Magers, a prominent farmer who resides 18 miles southeast of town, died on last Sunday night at 10:30, after suffering several days with pneumonia and influenza. His death came after his being unconscious several hours—he having suffered severely until the time of his death. He was 37 years of age and left a wife and one son, 12 years old."

In 1920 Smith County, Kansas, Frances Magers is 43, Murrell Magers Son 10, both born in Kansas.


Francis Kallash was born April 10, 1876 in Smith County, Kansas and passed away after a short illness at Colorado Springs, Colorado on April 3rd, 1925, aged 50 years, 11 months and 19 days. She was united in marriage to Claude Magers in 1908 and to this union was born one son, Merle, who was with her at the time of her death. Her husband departed this life at Holyoke eight years ago, and her remains were brought here to rest by his side until the Good Master shall call them forth to take up their eternal abode with him. There are also two brothers and one sister living, besides many friends who will mourn the loss of one who was so much loved. The funeral service was held in the Baptist church Tuesday, April 7 at 2 p.m. and interment made in the Holyoke cemetery"

January 1934 Cement items in the Wray newspaper "Rudy Dodson, Merle Magers and Bent Travis went to Denver Thursday."

MERLE

Merle Wilford Magers Birth Date: 30 Nov 1909 Birth Place: Smith, Kansas, Residence Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado, Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940 Registration Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado, Employer: Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR Next of Kin: Rose Yeager

Moberly, Missouri " Miss Ruby Lowry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lowry of Boulder, Colo., former of Cairo, became the bride last Saturday afternoon, November 7, 1942, of Merle Magers of Denver, Colo. The ceremony was performed at 4:30 o'clock by the Rev. Angus C. Hull, Jr., at his home. The bride wore a light blue velvet dress with a hat and veil of a matching color. Her flowers were roses, sweetpeas and snapdragons, fashioned in an arm bouquet. Mrs. Marion Mangus, sister of the bride, served as her matron of honor and wore a rose mist corduroy dress with black accessories. Her corsage was composed of pink rosebuds. Harry Sealander of Denver was best man to the bridegroom. The bride's mother was dressed in navy blue with navy blue accessories and her corsage was of a large white chrysanthemum. Present at the ceremony besides the wedding party were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lowry, parents of the bride, Mrs. Harry Sealander and daughter, Laurel, of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sealander, also of Denver, and Miss Marjorie Gardner. A reception was given following the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, 1015 Fifth avenue. Thirty guests attended the affair, where a three-tiered decorated wedding cake was cut by the bride. The cake was served by Mrs. F. E. Lee and Mrs. J. K. Gardner of Louisville, who also assisted during the reception of guests. The bridal couple left after the reception for Carlsbad, N. M., and Old Mexico for their wedding trip. For her going-away costume the bride wore a brown and tan dress with dark green accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Magers will be gone a week and on their return will make their home in Denver at 4502 Beach street. Mr. Magers, formerly of Colorado Springs, where he received his education, is now employed at the postoffice in Denver. Mrs. Magers was educated in Cairo and went to Boulder to join her parents, who went there some time before. Mrs. Magers was employed at the Denver Ordance plant before her marriage. She discontinued her employment here about a month ago. "

1945 Moberly, Missouri

In 1949, the Herman Wright family of Cairo, Missouri made a western tour, "In Denver a day was spent visiting Mrs. Merle Magers, the former Miss Ruby Lowry of Cairo. At Boulder, Colo., they occupied a cabin at the Alps Lodge in the canyon and from there took short trips and visited with the Charles Lowry family, formerly of Cairo.."

In 1960 Merle W. Magers is a clerk, residing at 5082 Quitman, Denver, Colorado, spouse Ruby P. Magers.

Merle W. Magers BIRTH 30 Nov 1909 DEATH 31 Dec 1968 (aged 59) BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 37, Lot 96, Unit B2 MEMORIAL ID 190290755
"Staats, Ruby Magers 93, died October 11, 2009 at El Cerrito, CA. Memorial service, 11 am, Oct. 27, St. James Episcopal Church, 8235 West 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO. She will be interred next to her beloved husband Merle W. Magers at Crown Hill Cemetery. "

Her parents were, per # 51391504, Charles Osborn Lowry 1887–1960 and Pearl M. Patrick Lowry 1890–1975

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