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Gregory sisters, Pleasant Valley and Eckley



In 1880 Osborne County, Kansas, Omar Gregory is 48, Rebecca Gregory 50 Wife, Jesse Gregory 19 Son, Ziba Gregory 18 Son, Edward Gregory 16 Son, Elmira Gregory 15 Daughter, Anna Gregory 10 Daughter, Gilbert Gregory 9 Son, and Joseph Gregory 7 Son.


In 1900 Osborne County, Kansas, Jesse Gregory is 39, Emeline H. Gregory 35 Wife, Olive L. Gregory 13 Daughter, Zella Gregory 11 Daughter, David H. Gregory 10 Son, Omar D. Gregory 6 Son, Mary Gregory 5 Daughter, Lois Gregory 3 Daughter, and Jessie Gregory 10/12 Daughter.


In 1920 Osborne County, Kansas, Jesse Gregory is 59, Emmiline Gregory 53 Wife, Melvin Gregory 16 Son, and Lucille Gregory 14 Daughter.

1928 Eckley, Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. Gregory of Altoon, Kansas are spending a few days with their daughters, Mrs. John Neuschwanger, Mrs. Bert Moran and Mrs. Floyd Neusdhwanger."

LUCILLE

In 1924 Pleasant Valley District No. 14, teachers were Lucile Gregory of Eckley and Agnes Kinzie of Yuma.

Attending the Akron teacher institute from Yuma County were F. K. Hall, Gladys Hall, Mary Jennings, M. Alice Newbanks, Bertha Long, Thelma Andrews, Lura Mapler, Elizabeth Treiehert, Viola I. McFarland, Mrs. Kittley Carmony, Lena D. Buchanan. Grace Weldman, Willa Johnson, Mrs. Fannie Emil, Forrest Draper, John L. Cochran, T. H. Hooper, Alton Young, Maurine Hooper, Lewis Wages, Faust Yates, Lucille Gregory, Burton Gregory and Stephen Brophy.

(Burton, a cousin, was teaching at the Brand School northeast of Yuma.)
In 1930 Yuma County, Floyd "Newschwanger" is 23, Lucile R. Newschwanger 24 Wife, and Lois E. Newschwanger 0 Daughter.

1941 Eckley " Mrs. Bert Moran of Onalaska, Wash.. Mrs. Jim Stallsworth and Bobby of Flagler, Colo, and Mrs. F. F. Neuschwanger were calling on friends and neighbors Wednesday."

August 1942 "Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Neuschwanger and daughters and Jesse Gregory spent the weekend in Fort Morgan and Boulder. Mr. Gregory stayed in Fort Morgan to visit with his daughter, Mrs. David Moates, and the Neuschwangers visited with Mr. Neuschwanger's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nuuschwanger.
Mary Jean and Marion Neuschwanger are doing the chores at the Floyd Neuschwanger home while they are in Boulder."

June 1949 "On June 19, which was the 23rd wedding anniversary of the bride's parents, Lois Elaine Neuschwanger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd F. Neuschwanger, and Harold D. Lasley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lasley of Meeker, were united in marriage at a beautiful wedding at the Presbyterian church in Eckley. The double ring ceremony was read by Rev. Moore G. Bell. Betty Jo Ballard presided at the piano and acompanied the vocalist, Jane O'Dell of Lamar, a former roommate of the bride at the University of Colorado. The bride was escorted down an aisle of white carpet by her father. Her only jewelry was a pearl necklace, a gift of the groom. The maid of honor, Wanda Bowen of Denver, wore a taffeta formal of earthenware. Patty Neuschwanger, the bride's sister, was bridesmaid and wore a light blue taffeta formal. Betty Lou Cain, in a light green formal, and Clair Sewell lighted the tapers. Kathleen Roys, dressed in a pink satin formal, and Danny Neuschwanger, in dark trousers and white coat, were ring bearers. The groom was attended by Keith Ball, of Meeker. Ushers were Delbert and Dean Bowen of Denver. All wore white carnation boutonnieres.
A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Vern Ballard home. The three tier wedding cake was cut in the traditional manner by the young couple and serve d by Jane O'Dell Mrs. Richard Brown of Denver, poured and Mrs. Florence Halstead had charge of the guest book. Afterward the bride and groom left on a week's wedding trip to southwestern Colorado. They will spend the summer in Meeker and then go to Boulder where the groom will resume his studies at the University of Colorado.
Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lasley, Gregory L. Lasley, Nirfa L. Mintz, and Keith Ball of Meeker, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gregory of Alton, Kansas, O. D. Gregory and son Donald of Osborne, Kansas, Jesse Gregory, grandfather of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Motes, Gerald Motes, and Mary Balias of Fort Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Neuschwanger, Karen, and Gary of McMinnville, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Moon of Portland, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Neuschwanger of Alamosa, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Rohrbaugh of Genoa, Miss Wanda Bowen, Delbert Bowen, and Dean Bowen of Denver, Jane O'Dell and Maurine O'Dell of Lamar, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Taylor of Holyoke, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Neuschwanger of Boulder. "

July 1958 "Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Gregory of Lawrence, Kan., visited the past week at Floyd Neuschwangers. Mr. Gregory is a brother of Mrs. Neuschwanger.
Mrs. Floyd Neuschwanger's niece, Barbara Salmond, from Alexandria, Va., has been visiting at the Neuschwanger home."

July 1962 "Mr and Mrs. David Gregory and granddaughter. Jalyn Caldwell of Osborne, Kan. and Mrs. Duncan Salmond of Alexandria. Va., arrived Monday at the Floyd Neuschwanger home. Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Salmond are brother and sister of Mrs. Neuschwanger. Mr. Salmond stayed for a longer visit, but the Gregorys left Tuesday."
Lucile Rebecca Gregory Neuschwanger BIRTH 1905 Alton, Osborne County, Kansas, DEATH 5 Feb 2003 (aged 97–98) Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Eckley Cemetery Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 47307858.


Floyd Frank Neuschwanger BIRTH 25 Aug 1906 Alton, Osborne County, Kansas, DEATH 13 May 1998 (aged 91) Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Eckley Cemetery Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 47307853 June 1954 "Bert Moran of Onalaska, Wash., and Mrs. Doris Sivers of St. Helens, Ore., visited a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Neuschwanger. "

1961 Eckley " Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Gregory of Osborn. Kan.. were weekend guests at the Floyd Neuschwanger home where Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Moran of Onalaska, Wash., are visitors. Mrs. Neuschwanger is a sister of Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Moran."

W. Bert Moran BIRTH 31 Jan 1892 DEATH 14 Jun 1968 (aged 76) Onalaska, Lewis County, Washington, BURIAL Claquato Cemetery Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, PLOT DEVOTION MEMORIAL ID 70014932.

JESSIE

In 1923 Miss Jessie Gregory was teaching at District # 25, Sunlit Valley.
She was teaching the third and fourth grades in Eckley in 1924.

In 1940 Boston, Duncan Salmond is 33 Head, Jessie Salmond 40 Wife.

June 1942 "Mrs. Duncan Salmond, formerly, Miss Jessie Gregory, a teacher at one time in the Eckley schools, and small daughter, Barbara are visiting friends and relatives in Colorado. They came from New Bedford, Massachusetts, and will spend some time at the homes of Mrs. John Neuschwanger, and Mrs. Floyd Newschwanger. They were Saturday afternoon visitors at the home of Mrs. Viola Stevens and Nadine. Mrs. Salmond stayed with Mrs. Stevens while teaching in Eckley. "

September 1945 "Teachers for the grade school this year will be Mrs. Wilma Exum 1st and 2nd grades; Miss June of Wray, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades; and Mrs. Duncan Salmond, who comes from Osborne, Kan., 6th. 7th and Sth grades. School opened Monday for registration and reallv got down to business Tuesday. The high school will be handled by P. R. Bauder as principal, formerly of Armel, assisted by Mr. Clarence Rorgers and Wilda Rockwell of Wray as instructors."

November 1945 " P. T. A. program Friday night in the grade school auditorium was enjoyed by a small audience. Apparently this meeting was not well advertised as the crowd was very small. However the program was excellent and well rendered under the supervision of Mrs. Salmond."

1946 "Jess Gregory arrived via bus Saturday from Osborne, Kan., for an extended visit with his daughters Mrs. Floyd Neuschwanger and Mrs. Duncan Salmond and families."

January 1946 "Mrs. Ethel Ballard was hostess to the Entre Nous circle at their regular meeting Thursday. Following the business session delicious refreshments were served to the 9 members and 2 guests, Mrs. Herbert Oman and Mrs. Duncan Salmond. Mr. Herbert Oman, recently released from the service, is the new high school teacher, beginning his duties at the start of this semester. Mr. and Mrs. Oman and baby Shirley Kay. have been lucky enough to find living accommodations near the school."

July 1950 "Jessie Salmond and daughter Barbara of Alexandria, Va., visited here last week with her sister, Mrs. Floyd Neuschwanger, Mr. Neuschwanger and Patty and her father Jess Gregory."
July 1962 "Kensington met with Mrs. Grover Alder Thursday afternoon. Guests were Mrs. Jessie Salmond. Mrs. Frank Altman, and Mrs. E. F. Wendt."

Jessie Emeline Gregory Salmond BIRTH 11 Jul 1899 Alton, Osborne County, Kansas, DEATH 26 Nov 1981 (aged 82) San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, BURIAL Mount Comfort Cemetery Fairfax County, Virginia, PLOT 170-2 MEMORIAL ID 23202760

"Sister of Olive Gregory Neuschwanger, Zella Gregory Motes, David Harrison Gregory, Walter R Gregory, Omar Dwight Gregory, Mary Gregory Moran, Lois Gregory Patton, McKinley Gregory, Melvin Gregory, and Lucille Gregory Neuschwanger.
Wife of Duncan S. Salmond
Mother of Barbara Martin
Grandmother of Juli Ann Martin Salzman and Michelle Leigh Martin Ruben"

Barbara J. Salmond, 22, daughter of Duncan Salmond and Jessie Gregory, on 31 Aug 1963 in Alexandria, Virginia, married Jerry D. Martin.

Duncan Scott Salmon 1906-1980 was an electrical engineer and worked for the FAA.

MARY

1934 Eckley "Bert Moran, well known farmer residing north of Eekley had an unfortunate accident last Thursday while operating a corn sheller. Mr. Moran's hand was caught in the corn sheller and before the machinery could be stopped his hand was crushed so badly that it was necessary to amputate it. Mr. Moran was brought to the Wray Hospital last Thursday afternoon. A specialist came from Greeley and the right arm was amputated at the elbow Thursday night. Mr. Moran is reported to have passed through the ordeal very well and unless unforseen complications develop, is expected to recover. Mr. Moran is said to be about 45 years old. He is married and has several children. The accident was a most tistressing one and his many friends sympathize with him in his misfortune."

1937 Sunlit Valley items "Dorcas Ladies met last Thursday with Mrs. Leo Hoskins, next meeting will be with Mrs. Bert Moran, Nov. 26."

1941 Eckley " Mrs. Bert Moran of Onalaska, Wash.. Mrs. Jim Stallsworth and Bobby of Flagler, Colo, and Mrs. F. F. Neuschwanger were calling on friends and neighbors Wednesday."

Mary Elizabeth Gregory Moran BIRTH 13 Dec 1894 Osborne County, Kansas, DEATH 31 Mar 1986 (aged 91) Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, BURIAL Claquato Cemetery Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, PLOT DEVOTION MEMORIAL ID 70014930 W Bert Moran BIRTH 31 Jan 1892 DEATH 14 Jun 1968 (aged 76) Onalaska, Lewis County, Washington, BURIAL Claquato Cemetery Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, PLOT DEVOTION MEMORIAL ID 70014932.



OLIVE

1922

1923

Olive Leota Gregory Neuschwanger BIRTH 20 Jul 1886 Alton, Osborne County, Kansas, DEATH 2 Mar 1964 (aged 77) Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, BURIAL Eckley Cemetery Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 47308158 married 1928 John Abraham Neuschwanger BIRTH 13 Jun 1879 Alton, Osborne County, Kansas, DEATH 2 Mar 1963 (aged 83) Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, BURIAL Eckley Cemetery Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 47307930.





Funeral services were held at the Eckley Presbyterian church last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock for John Abraham Neuschwanger, a former Eckley resident, who died in Washington Hospital in Centralia, Wash., March 2, 1963 at the age of 83 years and nine months.
He was the eldest child of John and Mary Neuschwanger and was born at Alton, Kan., on June 23, 1879. He grew to manhood in Osborne County, Kan., and was married to Carrie Bock at Osborne on September 3, 1902.
Seven boys and one daughter were born to this couple, all of whom survive. The children are Ray of Grand Junction; twin sons, Lloyd of Wauconda, Wash., and Floyd of Eckley; Victor of Durango; Ivan and Orville of McMinnville, Ore.; Weldon of Olympia, Wash., and Leona Henderson of Ontario, Ore. One daughter died at birth.
Mrs. Carrie Neuschwanger died on June 21, 1922, at Eckley.
Mr. Neuschwanger was married to Olive Gregory on April 1, 1923, at Yuma. To this union twin children were born. The son, Marion lives at Finn Rock, Ore., and the daughter, Mary Jane Mason, at Bellingham, Wash.
In 1912 Mr. Neuschwanger took a homestead in Yuma county and resided there until 1944 when he and his family moved to Lewis, County, Wash., where he continued his residence until his death. While they resided in Colorado the family attended the Presbyterian church. After moving to Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Neuschwanger joined the Church of the Nazarene and when a new church was built at Centralia in 1961 he worked 100 days on the church building, He is survived by his wife, Olive; his eight sons and two daughters; eighteen grandchildren: one brother, David of Eckley; and three sistersm Mary Peterson of Burlington, Ella Peterson of Bennett, and Rosa May of Boulder."

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