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Wesley and Edna (Petrie), Waverly



In 1900 Jackson County, Indiana, Mike Weeklyis 40, Harrit Weekly 39 Wife, Oscar Weekly 18 Son, Ralph Weekly 16 Son, and "Wessa" Weekly 12 Son.

ALBERT PETRIE



1951


HAYDEN PETRIE

Hayden's first wife Gertrude was in Washington County, Nebraska in 1880, Edward Smith 40. Ellen G. Smith 38 Wife, Dora Smith 18 Daughter, Jesse Smith 16 Son, Minta Smith 14 Daughter, and Gertrude Smith 7 Daughter.

Gertrude's sister Arminda J Smith Age: 23 Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1889 Marriage Place: Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: John P. Stinnette.

In 1880 St. Clair County, Missouri, Thomas Stinnett is 33, Elizabeth Stinnett 34 Wife, John P. Stinnett 12 Son, William H. Stinnett 10 Son, Enzo La Stinnett 8 Daughter, Mary O. Stinnett 7 Daughter, Tandy J. Stinnett 5 Son, Samuel S. Stinnett 3 Son, and Carrie M. Stinnett 7/12 Daughter.

Stinnette, Mary O. and Coleman, Frank O. married in Yuma County on August 26, 1889.

Frank was in Knox County, Illinois in 1880, William Coleman 39 Self (Head) Sarah E. Coleman 36 Wife Naam Coleman 16 Son Frank Coleman 12 Son John Coleman 10 Son Cora Coleman 7 Daughter William E. Coleman 6/12 Son Daniel Lee 47 Brother-in-law

Cora A. Coleman Marriage Date: 1 Oct 1891 Marriage Place: Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: Charles E Lancaster (One tree said he was Charles Evans Lancaster 1865-1951.)


Charles had cash-claimed a quarter in 15, 1N 47W in 1890.
That was about four miles south of Schramm.

In 1900 Los Angeles County, Chas E Lancaster 33 Head Cora A Lancaster 27 Wife Mary E Lancaster 6 Daughter Annie M Lancaster 5 Daughter Robert W Lancaster 6/12 Son Robert Lancaster 67 Father born in England.
All the kids were born in California.

Mary O Stennett Marriage Date: 6 Sep 1889 Marriage Place: Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: Frank A Coleman
In 1910 Lake County, Indiana, Frank Coleman is 42, Mary Coleman 36 Wife, Cornelius Coleman 16 Son, born in Nebraska, Adah Coleman 14 Daughter, Earl Coleman 11 Son, both born in Illinois, and Lloyd Coleman 10 Son, born in Indiana.

Frank O Coleman Birth Year: abt 1867 Death Date: 3 Oct 1931 Age at Death: 64 Death Place: Los Angeles, California

Mary O Coleman Birth Date: 31 May 1874 Birth Place: Missouri Death Date: 21 Aug 1966 Death Place: Los Angeles Mother's Maiden Name: Morris

Edward Stinnette had cash-claimed a quarter in section 10, 3N 47W in 1890 (near the Petrie family)

In 1900 they're in Lincoln County, Nebraska, (on the same census page as her brother Jesse Smith and his wife Maggie.
John P. Stinnette 33 Head, Minta J. Stinnette 35 Wife, Jesse E. Stinnette 9 Son, Thomas S. Stinnette 7 Son, Elliott E. Stinnette 5 Son, and Frank J. Stinnette 2 Son. All the kids were born in Nebraska.


Gertrude's father Edmond Elliot Smith BIRTH 1 May 1840 Delaware County, Ohio, DEATH 5 Apr 1903 (aged 62) Lincoln County, Nebraska, BURIAL Smith Cemetery Lincoln County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 98768245.

Her mother Ellen Godfrey Stubberfield Smith BIRTH 6 Sep 1841 New York, DEATH 18 Jan 1918 (aged 76) Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, BURIAL Fort Houston Cemetery Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, MEMORIAL ID 23389931 .



Gertrude's sister Dora Wright BIRTH 7 Feb 1862 DEATH 10 Feb 1941 (aged 79) BURIAL Fort Houston Cemetery Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, MEMORIAL ID 23389973


Gertrude Smith Marriage Age: 18 Marriage Date: 26 Sep 1891 Marriage Place: Omaha, Nebraska, Marriage County Office: Douglas Father: E. E Smith Mother: Ellen Smith Spouse: Hayden J. Petrie

1900 Omaha, Douglas, NE census
(Married 9 years; have 5 children)
Hayden J. Petrie, Sep 1872, 27, New York Gertrude, wife, Feb 1873, 27, Iowa Dora, dau, July 1893, 6, NEB Ralph, son, Nov 1894, 5, NEB Leslie, son, Aug 1896, 4, NEB Alice, dau, Aug 1898, 1, NEB Harry, son, Jun 1899, 11 mos, NEB

May 22 1903 Yuma " Hayden Petrie, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Petrie, was married at Omaha, Thursday evening of last week."

This was Minnie Temple

In 1880 Washington County, Nebraska, William Temple is 47, Rebecca Temple 49 Wife, Sarah L. Temple 15 Daughter, and Minnie M. Temple 12 Daughter.
Rebecca Temple BIRTH 18 Jan 1831 DEATH 11 Feb 1882 (aged 51) BURIAL Blair Cemetery Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, PLOT Block: 1 Lot: 5 Grave: 7 MEMORIAL ID 119647118

Per one tree, William died in 1884, also in Washington County.
Minnie, 16, born in Nebraska, married Norman P. Smith on 23 Aug 1884 in Washington County, Nebraska.

In 1885 Washington County, Nebraska, Minnie M. Smith 16 is marriet to Norman Smith 55.

In 1900 Omaha, Norman P. Smith is 71, Minnie M. Smith 32 Wife, Warren P. Smith 13 Son, and Lester E. Smith 7 Son.

Norman Perry Smith BIRTH 1829 DEATH 10 Oct 1902 (aged 72–73) BURIAL Laurel Hill Cemetery Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, PLOT Section 5 MEMORIAL ID 78365928
February 1907 "W.A. McNichols has leased his land and cattle to Hayden Petrie."
"Hayden Petrie and family will leave Omaha about the first of next month for Yuma.

Hayden Jacob Petrie BIRTH 1 Sep 1871 Summit, Schoharie County, New York, DEATH 23 Mar 1908 (aged 36) Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 74218076.



In 1910 Yuma County, Minnie M. Petrie is 41, Lister E. Petrie 17 Son, Minnie M. Petrie 5 Daughter, and "Elna" Petrie 2 Daughter born in Colorado.
This Edna Petrie was in Lorain County in 1920, with Frank W. Barnes 58, Minnie M. Barnes 50 Wife, Minnie M. 15 Stepdaughter, Edna L. 12 Stepdaughter, and Amanda M. The?S 92 Boarder.

In 1940 Yuma County, Albert McCalla is 36, Edna L. McCalla 32 Wife, and Alberta M. McCalla 6 Daughter.

May 1st, 1926. "Albert McCalla and Edna Petrie, both of Yuma. Married by Rev. Earl O. Harbour."
Edna Petrie McCalla BIRTH Dec 1907 DEATH Mar 1999 (aged 91) BURIAL Layton Cemetery Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas, MEMORIAL ID 129148941




EDNA OF PLEASANT VALLEY

In 1900 Yuma County, William Petrie is 51, Emily Petrie 50 Wife, Albert Petrie 21 Son, Bulah Petrie 12 Daughter, Edna Petrie 9 Daughter, and Reid Petrie 7 Son.

William Petrie BIRTH 28 Oct 1847 Herkimer County, New York, DEATH 15 Mar 1938 (aged 90) Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 74218267

Emily Comstock Petrie BIRTH 26 Sep 1850 Norway, Herkimer County, New York, DEATH 15 Feb 1930 (aged 79) Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 74218024

February 1909 Yuma
" The Sunday school scholars of Mrs. Dakan, Mrs. Andrew Cole and Miss Patten were entertained at the home of the latter last Friday evening, celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Lincoln's birth. The house was artistically decorated with flags and bunting. Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs, Osborne and Mrs. Chrismer assisted the teachers in entertaining tlio young folk. Games were played until 10:30 when a dainty lunch was served, one feature of which was a beautiful cake made by Mrs. Dakan and decorated in the national colors. Those present were: Misses Edna Petrie, Mary Rush, May and Nellie Atkinson, Louise Alves, Grace Kirk, Ruby Woodward, Virginia and Grace Osborne, Messers Lester Dickson, Frank Brown, Leonard Knox, Reid Petrie, Theo. Dotell, Robt. Farras, Ralph Recce, Robert Chrismer, Earl Ryan, Claude and Max Elwood, Robt. Black, Tommie and Will Glantz, Lee Frantz, and Lawrence Atkinson."

In 1910 Yuma County, William Petrie is 62, Evelyn Petrie 58 Wife, Edna Petrie 19 Daughter, Reid Petrie 17 Son, snf Harry Petrie 10 Grandson/ Michael L. Weekly is 50, Harriet Weekly 49 Wife, Ralph H. Weekly 26 Son, Wesley J. Weekly 23 Son, and Clare E. Bradburn 15 Brother.

Michael L. Weekley BIRTH Oct 1860 Indiana, DEATH 1923 (aged 62–63) BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 74389262.

Harriet Critchfield Weekley BIRTH Feb 1862 Indiana, DEATH 1935 (aged 72–73) BURIAL Yuma Cemetery Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 74389233.

September 1910 Waverly items " Among the visitors at Sunday school were Misses Ruth Mayes, Ruby Woodward, Grace Cabeen and Mrs. Woodward. Miss Edna Petrie and Messrs Wesley Weekly and Charlie Banner were also there, but not long." (Mrs. Woodward was my great-grandmother, Ruby my great-aunt – mdm)

"Miss Edna Petrie will teach District 14. (Pleasant Valley) Now what do you think of that Wesley?"

Edna taught the Pleasant Valley school in 1910.

March 1911 Waverly items "Ralph Weekly and Edna Petrie of this community are teaching school in Yuma."

"At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Petrie, northeast of town, at 10 a. m. on Christmas day, 1912 occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Edna, to Mr. Wesley Weekly, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Springster, of Akron, in the presence of the immediate friends and relatives of the contracting parties. After a sumptuous Christmas dinner the young couple left on No. 13 for Denver for a week's sight-seeing trip, when they will return and continue to reside in Yuma county. The Pioneer joins their large circle of friends in wishing them none but pleasure and prosperity in their journey through life."

In 1930 Yuma, John W. Weekley is a laborer at a filling station, 42, Edna J. Weekley 39 Wife, Dorothy S. Weekley 14 Daughter, and Eleanor H. Weekley 12 Daughter.

November 1937
" On Sunday the 23rd of October, children of William Petrie, of Yuma, gathered at Yuma to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of their father. The celebration was held at the home of a son, R. W. Petrie. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Frantz and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frantz, nephews and nieces, of Denver; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Petrie, of Yuma; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Weekley and two daughters, of Yuma; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Miller and daughter, of Wray; and Mr. and Mrs. A1 Miller, of Wray and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Price and Howard. A delicious birthday dinner was enjoyed by all those present after which family group pictures were taken. Mr. Petrie is one of the county's pioneers, having settled northeast of Yuma in the year 1887. He has lived in the city of Yuma for the past twenty years."

In 1940 Yuma, Wesley Weekley is a janitor, 52, Edna J. Weekley 49 Wife, and Dorothy S. Weekley 25 Daughter.

1951 " Mrs. Amy Miller has been in Denver for the past two weeks to be near her brother, A. L. Petrie of Yuma, who is a surgical patient at Mercy hospital. Mrs. Petrie is also in Denver and a brother, Reid Petrie of San Gabriel, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Edna Weekley of Berkeley, Calif., have also come to be with their brother. Mrs. Miller's daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Price, spent Sunday and Monday in Denver with the family.

In 1951 Edna was living in Berkeley.


August 1956
"Albert R. Petrie, nephew of Mrs. Amy Miller of Wray and the youngest of seven children born to Hayden J. and Gertrude Petrie, was born in Omaha, Neb., on August 21, 1901, and passed away July 15, 1956, at Glockner-Penrose hospital in Colorado Springs where he had been a patient for 15 months. He was buried at Lamar where the family had lived for nearly thirty years. His mother died when he was less than a year old and the father in 1907. He then lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Petrie, and later with an aunt and uncle. Mr. Petrie enlisted in the army in 1920 and after two years returned to Yuma where he was a barber. He was married to Miss Dorothy Young at Ordway on October 2, 1927. They moved to Lamar where he continued to barber and where their six children were born. His faithful wife Dorothy, three sons, Bill, Roger and Tommy who are at home, and the three married daughters, Shirley Felton, Audrey Steele, and Roberta Lubbers and their husbands, eight grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, Dora Nelson of Cope, Alice Barr of Loveland, Minnie McCalla and Edna McCalla of Eckley, Ralph Petrie of Longmont and Harry Petrie, are left to mourn his loss along with many other relatives and friends.

February 1962
"Mrs. A. E. Miller received word this week of the death of her brother, Ried Petrie of Whittier,Calif., who died February 16. Burial followed on Monday in California. Mr. Petrie was born six miles northeast of Yuma in July of 1892 and was the son of William and Emily Petrie. He was married to Eva Blach of Yuma in 1916 who died in California on Christmas Day 1954 Five of their seven children survive their father They farmed in the Yuma community before moving to Grand Junction in the 30's. They later established a home in California. He is survived by his wife Pearl, five children. 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Amy Miller of Wray and Mrs. Edna Weekly of Berkeley. Calif."

October 1962
" Mrs. Ernest Price and her mother, Mrs. Amy Miller, went to Denver on Sunday morning to attend the golden wedding festivlties honoring Mrs. Miller's sister and husband, Mr and Mrs. Wesley Weekly of Berkeley, California. The party was at the home of their daughter. Mrs. Charles Robeck, who brought Mrs. Miller and the Weeklys to Wray on Wednesday. Mrs. Price returned home Sunday night by train. "

1978
Edna Weekly Birth Date: 4 Oct 1890 Last Residence: 80222, Denver, Denver, Colorado, Death Date: Feb 1983


ELEANOR

Eleanor Harriett Weekly Age: 21 Marriage Date: 26 Mar 1939 Marriage Place: Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: Charles M. Robeck


In 1939 Eleanor married Charles Roebeck, grandson of the Eckley Dave and Orpha Kline, and that Wesley and Edna moved to California in 1943, back to Denver in 1963, where Wesley died in 1976, Edna in 1982.




"Charles Robeck, husband of Eleanor Weekly Robeck, passed away August 12, 1968 in a Denver hospital. Burial was August 14 in the Fairmount Cemetery, Denver,"

May 18, 2007 Denver

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