Yuma County, Colorado
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Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:
Isaac and Dora (Kier) and second wife Delia (Piper) Custer, Mildred
In 1870 Effingham County, Illinois, Sarah J. Custer is 44, David S. 18, Isaac S. 14, and William T.D. 10.
In 1880 Effingham County, Illinois, Sarah J. Custer is 54,
with George W. 33
and William T.D. 20.
1902 "Mr. Custer of Vernon visited two days this week at the home of
his brother, George W. Custer."
March 1918 "Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Custer, of Vernon, were visiting at the home of George Custer Saturday and Sunday. The two gentlemen are brothers."
Isaac S. Custer and Dora J. Kier married on March 8, 1887 in Fayette County, Illinois.
Dora Jane Kier was in Fayette County, Illinois in 1870, with Robert 38, Lydia J. 35, Theodore 7, Bruce 5, Johna dn DOra 3, and Delle five months.
Isaac is working in Fort Morgan in 1900, and Dora is in Glendale precicnt, 32, with Jessie I. 11, Sarah A. F. 9, Emma L. 7, Clarence E. 6, Rosa I. 3,
and George M. ten months.
October 5, 1906 "George Custer and mother received word by
wire Sunday of the death of Mrs. Isaac Custer of Wray. They left on the first train, returning Tuesday."
October 12, 1906 "The subject of this sketch was
born in Illinois December 30, 1857. She was converted in
1883 and immediately united with the M. E. church of
which she has remained a faithful member until death
called her. She was married to Isaac Custer March 8,
1887. She was the mother of eight children,
seven of whom with her husband survive her.
She was a great sufferer during her illness
which covered a period of several months,
a large portion of this time being confined to her
bed. She bore her sickness with bountiful
Christian fortitude, being patient and kind
through it all.
But a few hours before she died she held a
bouquet of flowers in her hand and talked of the
beautiful ones she would have in the other
world she would soon be called to. She asked her
children to meet her in heaven,
and said she wanted Jesus to take her home, and passed away as
if going to sleep.
She died September 30 at 6 o'clock in the evening at Wray.
Funeral services woro hold in tho Presbyterian church at
Vernon, Tuesday, Oct. 2, conducted by her pastor, assisted
by the Rev. Dickerson, pastor of the Presbyterian church.
Interment was made at Glendale. The family and
relatives have the sympathies of the entire community.
GEO. H. MANNING"
In 1910 Yuma County, Isaac S. is farming, widowed, 52, born in Indiana,
with Emma 17, Clarence 16, Rosa 14, George 10, William 8, and Leslie 4 all born in Colorado,
Isaac Curtis of Vernon Colorado, and Delia Southwick of Story, married in St. Clair County, Missouri
on November 1, 1911.
November 1911 "Mr. Isaac Custer returned a few days ago from Missouri where he had been visiting. But he did not return alone; he brought a wife with him."
In 1870 James Middleton Courtney is in Linn County, Kansas, 30, with Minerva 24, Elizabeth 6, James 5,
and Nizena six months.
Rachel Smith had married J. M. Courtney in Bates County, Missouri on Dec 17, 1872.
Adelia Courtney was in Linn County, Kansas in 1875, 1,
with Middleton 34, a miller, Rachel 18, Elizabeth 11, Jas 9, Wynona 7, Adelia, 1.
Mary Elizabeth Courtney, 18, married William W. Hays in Linn County on July 10, 1881.
In 1880 "Dolla Peper" is in St. Clair County, Missouri,
with mother Racheal 21, and her husband Thos I. Peper, 22. Wm. M. is 4, Stark (John Stark), 1.
p>One tree said Adelia Courtney, born April 7, 1875 to James Middleton Courtney
and Rachel Frickey, married William Southwick November 1892 in St.
Clair County, Missouri.
He might be the Thomas W. Southwick born Feb 1870 in Missouri, with parents
Jesse and Docie in 1900 St. Clair County (although in 1910 he said his marriage
to Grace was his first).
Thomas W. Southwick, born May 2, 1873 in Collins County,
Missouri, died in Clay County, Missouri on January 1, 1960,
wife Grace S. Southwick, to be buried in Crown Hill cemetery, Excelsior Springs # 65525324. Informant was Ben Southwick. His death certificate said his mother was Doshia
Rainey, so he might have named his daughter after his mother.
Rachael Piper 1857-1933 is buried in Woods County,
Oklahoma # 78602348, with Thomas J. Piper 1857-1934, # 78602389
Delia Southwick was in St. Clair County, Missouri in 1900, born April 1875 in Kansas, with daughters Jessie Nov 1893, Dosia April 1896, and Zelina Dec 1896, all born in Missouri.
June 1912 "Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Beach and Miss Docia Kalley
arrived Monday from Osoeola, Missouri.
The ladies are the daughters of Mrs. Isaac Custer of Vernon precinct.
Mr. Beach will file on a homestead in this county."
, with Middleton Courtney 33, a miller, and Rachel 18, Elizabeth 11, James 9, Wynona 7, and Adelia 1.
June 1912 "Mrs. Dosha R. Kelly a step-daughter of Isaac Custer
was in town Friday and filed on a homestead in the Copper Kettle country.
She was accompanied by Mr. Custer."
August 1913 "Mrs. Isaac Custer left Saturday for a visit in Missouri . "
November 1914 " John Piper."
of Oklahoma is visiting in the Isaac
Custer home west of Vernon. Mr. Piper is a brother of Mrs. Custer,
and is so favorably impressed with the country here that he may decide to locate permanently."
This is half-brother John Pifer/Piper, who was in Woods County Oklahoma in 1910, 31, with Thoamas 55 and Rache 55. Ben is 29, Calve 27, Erma 23, Annie 19, Emma 17, and Gertrude 15.
1917
1917
John is buried in Baca County, Colorado 1878-1950 # 32642766.
Ethel Frances (Ray) Piper 1898-1981 is buried in Hillsboro, Oregon.
December 1915 "Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Custer, of Vernon,
left Monday night for Kansas City, called there by the serious illness
of a daughter."
John M. Kier married Delia Custer April 12, 1921, recorded in Kit Carson
County.
In 1930 Vernon precinct, John M. Kier 62 first married at 53 is married to
Delia, 54, first married at 18, and John S. Kelly, 2, a school teacher, is
with them.
Probably she's the Della Custer Kier 1875-1952 buried in Glendale # 79515316.
ZENIA
"March 19, 1914 "Miss Zeda Southwick and Howard Ray were
married last week. They expect to live on the south fork on
Howard's father's place."
Zenia born Dec 6, 1896 in Missouri, married Howard R. Ray, born Oct 31, 1895
at Biglow, Missouri, and they have an Eckley address when registering, with one
child.
March 2, 1916 "Another citizen was added to Eckley's
list Friday night by the advent of a fine new seven pound baby
girl in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ray. Mr. Ray,
formerly of Hale, Colo., has purchased property here and
expects to make this his future home.
He is employed at present in the Foltmer garage."
July 1922 "Miss Olive John and Mrs. James Beach are
spending the week visiting at the Howard Ray home
south of Vernon."
In 1930 Denver, Howard is a truck driver, 34, with Zena R. 33, Orpha 14, and Vera Winfrey 15.
Vera was in Woods County, Oklahoma, with her mother Ethel Piper 21 and step-father John S. Piper 41.
She married Lloyd Higdon in Kit Carson County, and died December 25, 1993
in Salem, Oregon, # 90297012. "First husband was Lloyd Pius Higdon, second husband was William C. Gupton.."
Lloyd Pius Higdon 1902-1973 is in the same cemetery # 90297413.
December 1931 "Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ray and daughter
of Denver, A. H. Brueggeman, F. S. Horstman, F. W. Foltmer,
A. N. Foltmer, O. F. Foltmer and respective families,
John Kelly and Vance Beach were entertained at dinner
by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foltmer in Wray last Saturday evening
in honor of C. H. Foltmer and family who left
Sunday morning for their home in Atchison, Kansas."
June 1950 "Mrs. Howard Ray of Denver is visiting a week
with her mother, Mrs. Delia Kier and Mr. and Mrs. John Green.
Mrs. Kier is ill in the hospital. "
Howard R. Ray 1895-1963 is buried in Wheat Ridge # 141024809, with Zena 1896-1990
# 141024731.
DOSHA
Dosha Kelly married "Conrad Taltemer" November 9, 1913, recorded in Yuma
County.
In 1920 Wray Dosha R. 25 born in Missouri is married to Conrad H. Foltmer,
27, Colorado, with John S. 10, Missouri, Raymond 3 and Irene E. 1, both
Colorado.
In 1922 Foltmer, C H, Machine Shop and Battery Station, Wray, Born Yuma
County 1892, wife Doshia Kelly.
In 1930 Atchison, Kansas, Conrad H. is running a welding
shop, with Doshia,
35, Raymond 13, and Irene 12.
In 1940 Yuma County Dosha Foltmer is 45,
mother of John S. Kelly, 30. She might have separated from Harry.
Delia Kier, 65 widowed is grandmother.
Raymond Foltmer half-brother 24,
cousins Robert, Charles, and Margaret G. Beach.
1942 "Mrs. Doshia Foltmer and John Greene spent
Saturday evening at the Bill Ward home. "
One tree said Dosha married John K.
Greene Feb 23, 1944.
Doshia R. (Foltmer) Greene 1895-1988 is buried in Glendale, per 80199985.
Harry Foltmer 1892-1941 is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Vernon, Colorado.
JESSIE
Jessie Southwick married James H. Beach March 30, 1912 in Sedalia Missouri.
In 1930 they're in Yuma County, both 35, with Vance Cecil 16,
Albert H. 14,
Juanita L. 11, Robert O. 7, and Charles Ray 1.
Jessie is in the state hospital in Pueblo in 1940, in Yuma County in 1935.
Robert Beach 17, Charles Beach 11, and Margaret G. Beach 9 are with cousin John L. Kelly in 1940 Wray. Delia Kier 65, Doshia Foltmer 45, and Raymont Foltmer 24 are also with them.
James H. Beach is in San Bernardino County, California in 1940, with Leta O. 46 born i Kansas, operating a cafe. Darwin D. is 23, a grocry clerk, botn in Colorado.
Jessie is buried in Vernon 1893-1986 # 80209239.
James Homer Beach registered for WWI in Yuma County, born July 26, 1893 in Missouri.
He's buried in Springfield, Oregon 1893-1967 # 128957261, with
Leta B. Beach 1893-1982 # 128949100.
Albert Henry Beach, born Nov 17, 1915 in Beaman, Missouri to James H. Beach and Jessie Southwick, died October 15, 1998.
Juanita L. Beach Taylor 1918-2011 is buried in Boulder # 110805093 , with marvin D. Taylor 1916-2002.
"Juanita and Marvin Taylor were married 28 August 1937 in Wray, Colorado. Juanita's mother was Jessie Lee (Southwick) Beach and her father was James Homer Beach."
Charles R. Beach 1928-2001 is buried in Fort Logan # 36027501.
DELIA'S THIRD HUSBAND
December 1, 1932 "John Mathew Kier was born in Fayette County,
Illinois December 31, 1867. In 1888 he came to Colorado and
except for nine years spent in California he has been a
resident of Yuma county. On April 12, 1921 he was united in
marriage to Mrs. Delia Custer. After a lingering illness
of several months, he passed away at his home on the evening
of November 25, 1932 at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 25 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Mrs. Delia Kier, a sister,
Mrs. C. M. Sweazy of Wray, three brothers: S. M. Kier of Vernon;
J. B. Kier of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.; also John Kelly, a step grandson,
and 14 nephews and nieces.
John Kier was a farmer and citizen,
an unpretentious man. He fought the battles of life like a man,
he took the winnings and losings as they came.
He enjoyed the winnings and did not whine about the
losings. He had a reputation for being honest.
If he owed anything he worried and saved until he paid it.
He had a loving and sympathizing heart, he spent his last
hours in prayer and expressed to his sister an abiding
faith in Christ.
January 7, 1954 "A pretty, informal wedding occurred Sunday
afternoon, January 3, at the Presbyterian church in Benkelman
when a double ring ceremony uniting Mrs. Marguerite I. Hawks
and John S. Kelly was performed by the Rev. William Woodworth
at two o'clock in the presence of their immediate families.
Serving as attendants of the bride and groom were
Mrs. Norman Clegg of Haigler, the former Barbara
Hawks and daughter of the bride, and John Greene of Wray.
Mrs. Anna Clegg Miller played the traditional wedding music and
accompanied Mrs. Otto D. Clegg who sang Always and Our Wedding Prayer.
Immediately following the ceremony those present were guests of Mrs. Norman Clegg
at Carpenter's Cafe. Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Kelly left
on a wedding trip to Port Arthur, Tex. They will make their home in this community upon their return."
Rev. E. W. Elayer preached the funeral
sermon in the Vernon Methodist church. The church was packed with old friends and neighbors to pay the last tribute of respect to the one whom they loved and trusted in life. There is a strong feeling that there is a type of manhood represented by John Kier that is passing off the stage of action. "
Isaac Sylvester Custer, 1857-1918 is buried in Vernon # 47631502.
"Son of Thomas Henry Custer and Sarah Jane (Hunter) Custer,
child of six, four sons and two daughters. Isaac married twice,
first to Dora Jane Kier on March 8, 1887 in Avena,
County, Illinois. They were blessed with eight children,
Jessie Illinois, Sarah Anna Frances, Emma Lenora,
Clarence Edward Custer, Rosetta Jane, George Matthew Custer,
William Sylvester Custer and Leslie Theodore Custer.
After her death in Sep. 1906, he married
Mrs. Delia Southwick of Roscoe, Missouri on November 4, 1911.
Upon his death those left to mourn him was Delia,
4 sons, three daughters as Sarah Anna Frances died in 1900
before her mother, three step-daughters; Jessie (Mrs.
James Beach), Doshia (Mrs. Harry Foltmer) and Zena (Mrs.
Howard Ray.) Three brothers: George W. Custer of Colorado,
David Custer of Colorado and William Custer of Missouri.
Twelve (12) grandchildren."
April 1944 "A birthday and Easter dinner was served in
honor of Mrs. John Kier, Mrs. John Green and Clarence Custer
at the home of Mrs. John Kier south of Vernon Sunday.
A delicious dinner was served and greatly enjoyed by all present
and many beautiful remembrances were received. Those attending were
the hostess, Mrs. John Kier and two grandsons John Kelly and
Charles Beach; Mr. and Mrs. George Custer of Breckenridge and son Floyd
of Abarr; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tetters; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Custer and
two granddaughters and Mrs. Howard Ray of Denver;
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Custer and family of Eckley;
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Anderson of Greeley;
Mr. and Mrs. John Green, Mr. and Mrs. Arley Shively,
Mrs. Katie Nevins and Ray Foltmer of Vernon."
May 1, 1952 "Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday
afternoon at the Lockwood Mortuary in Wray for Mrs. Delia C. Kier,
a long-time resident of this community, who died Sunday morning in
St. Anthony's hospital in Denver. Rev. Clark Bower of Denver a former
pastor of the Christian church at Wray, will officiate at the services
and burial will follow in Glendale cemetery at Vernon.
Mrs. Kier was born in Trading Post, Kan., on April 7, 1875
and was 77 years old at the time of her death.
She was married to Albert Southwick in Missouri and three children
were born to them who survive their mother. Mr. Southwick died in 1908.
In 1911 she moved with her family to the Vernon area and lived
there until when she went to Denver to make her home with a daughter,
Mrs. Lena Ray. She was married to John Kier after coming to
this county and he died in November of 1932.
Mrs. Kier's death followed a short illness and she had been
hospitalized a week before her passing.
She was known as a good neignbor and had many friends in this
community. She had been a member of the Christian church since
her girlhood.
Three daughters survive Mrs. Kier. They are Mrs. John Greene of
Vernon, Mrs. Lena Ray of Denver and Mrs. Jessie Beach of Wray,
besides many other relatives."
GEORGE
George Mathew Custer, 21, married Pearl Mabel Houck on August 30, 1920 in Washington County, Colorado.
They divorced in Yuma County on November 22, 1927.
Pearl is in Kingston, Idaho in 1940, 38, born in Kansas,
married to Paul I. Heiffner 41 born in Ohio, a miner.
George is a farm laborer in 1930 Red Willow County, Nebraska, working for A.E. and Chloe Anderson and their four kids.
George is a miner in 1940 Fairplay, Colorado, 40, married to Mamie 40 born in Oklahoma. Niece Mamie Paddock 10 was born in Colorado. All three were in Park County in 1935.
Mamie might have been in Lake County, Colorado in 1910, 9, living
with mother Pheobe A. Evans, married but no spouse.
October 1946 Wray "Mr. and Mrs. George Custer of Breckenridge spent last Monday and Tuesday here with the former’s brother, Clarence Custer, and family, returning home on Tuesday."
1952 Yuma "Mr. and Mrs. George Custer of Breckenridge came here to visit their son... and his family./ While here they attended the funeral of Franklin Houck, grandfather..."
George 1899-1971 and Mamie J. 1900-1976 are buried in Breckenridge, Colorado.
In 1925 Bill and Mary (Houck) Force took their nephew, Floyd Custer to live with them. Floyd and Violet were living in Otis in 1989.
Floyd M. Houck, born October 18, 1923 to George Custer and Pearl Houck in Mildred, Colorado, marrying Violet M. Spilcknall in Saint Francis, Kanssa in 1944.. He's buried in the Yuma Cemetery.
WILLIAM
In 1930, William is a laborer in Norton, Kansas, 38, with Mary 41. Mary (Boling) Conarty had been divorced in 1920
Norton County, living with sister Lota Saum and her family.
This is her second marriage - her son Donald Conarty,
born in Norton to Everet Conarty and Mary Boling, both 22,
married Martha Flanmmarny, 22, on April 20, 1937 in Bellevue, Iowa.
William S. Custer 1901-1978 is buried in Norton, Kansas, with Mary Ellen Boling Custer 1899-1984.
Mary's father Thomas Henry Boling 1861-1936 is buried in
Norton County # 49132924, with Susie Catherine Bolling 1862-1948 # 49132923.
CLARENCE
Clarence Edward Custer 1894-1959 is buried in Vernon, with Angie Isabell (Brittain) Custer 1900-1973.
April 1945 "Pvt. Ivan Force arrived at Eckley Tuesday from Hammond General Hospital at Modesto, California. He will spend a 30-day furlough with his wife, the former Dorothy Custer, and with other relatives in Eckley and Yuma and then report back to the hospital."
April 14, 1949 Wray "Mr. and Mrs. George Custer had a son, Rae Edward, born
on Monday."
1954 "Miss Betty Luciel Nash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nash and sister-in-law of Mrs. Earnest Nash, the former Ida Blake, was married Sunday afternoon, January 17, to Jarry Ray Simmons of Denver. The ceremony occurred at the Christian church in Burlington at two o’clock. Those from Wray attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Knox and sons and Mr. and Mrs. George Custer and son. The couple will live in Denver."
JESSIE
Jessie Illinois Kibel 1889-1982 is buried in Goodland, Kansas.
EMMA
Mrs. Emma L. Duncan, 79, McCook, Neb., former Garden City resident,
died February 14, 1972 at McCook. Born Jan 10, 1893, in Vernon ,Colo., she was married to Ben Duncan June 21, 1930, in Stillwater, Okla. Mrs. Duncan had moved to McCook within the past year from Garden City to be near her daughter. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Garden City. Survivors include the widower; a daughter, Mrs. Elva. Brumagin McCook; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Carpenter Funeral Home, McCook, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook.
Garden City Telegram, February 17, 1972
Emma's first husband was Enos Helton. Enos married Emma Lenora Custer January 4, 1911 in Yuma, Colorado.
LESLIE
1919 "Lester Custer is spending the summer vacation at the farm of his stepmother, Mrs. Isac Custer near Vernon."
George, Lenora and Lester are in Yuma in 1920, none with occupations.
Leslie Custer, 22, and Earnesteanne
Grace Raggsdale, 19, married in Yuma on September 4, 1927, by minister A. J. Waller.
In 1930 Leslie is a street laborer in
Denver, 26, with Ernestine G. 21 and Annie B. 1.
They're in Kansas City in 1940, Leslie a newspaper salesperson, 41, with Ernestine 31 born in Missouri, BUbbles 11 and Jack 9, both born in Colorado. All four were in Cleveland County, Oklahoma in 1935.
Leslie, 61, died in Los Angeles County August 9, 1966.
E. Grace Custer 1908-1983 is buried in SSalt Lake County, Utah # 138803371.
Jack Dale Custer, born October 27, 1930 in Denver, died January 15, 1995.
He's buried in Des Moines, Iowa # 441399765, with Karlene P. Custer 134-1993.
Bubbles A. Custer and Erman L. Curtis married in California September 20, 1946.
Ann Curtis 1929-1999 is buried in Salt Lake County, Utah # 1053002097, with Erman L. Curtis 1917-1951.
ROSA
Rosa Custer, 17, married Edward Stafford on May 14, 1914 in Yuma County.
They're in Kansas City, Kansas in 1920, Edward a streetcar conductor
, 26, born in Illinois, Rosie 23, Irene 4 born in Kansas,
and Margaret 2 born in Colorado.
Edward is in Benton County, Arkansas in 1930, 37, now married to Mina 25 born in Germany. Margaret L. 13 wa born in Colorado, and Mary 18 born in Colorado.
Rosette L. Terry is a laundress in 1930 Kansas City,
married to Abner J. Terry 43, with Irene Stafford 15.
Rosa Stafford and Clarene Pelham married in Kansas
City, Missouri on August 17, 1940.
Edward Stafford is buried in Wray "Funeral services for Edward Coleman Stafford were Saturday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the Burlington Gospel Chapel. Song selections were "Blessed Assurance" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee." Soloists were Elizabeth Lightfoot and Dwaine Johnson. The organist was Elna Johnson. Casket bearers were Ed Dowd, Kenneth Keeler, Roy Clark, Harold Stafford Jr., Rod Scheierman and Socks Armknecht. Interment was in the Wray Cemetery. Hendricks Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. Edward Stafford was born in 1893 on April 23, in Decatur, Ill., to the late William Nelson Stafford and the former Amelia Anthony Schutt. He passed away at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver on May 11, at the age of 90 Years and 19 days. Ed Stafford came to Hale with his folks where they took out a homestead, at the age of seven. He attended school in a sodhouse school east of Hale and there he grew to manhood where he married Rosetta Custer, and to this union two girls were born. He then farmed around Hale for several years, and then moved to Kansas City, MO., where he ran a streetcar. He then came back to Hale with his wife, the late Berneice Lasco. To this union three children were born, two daughters and a son. For many years he farmed around Stratton and Akron, and then he moved to a town near Little Rock, Ark., where he ran a dairy farm and raised chickens. During the second world war he moved to Frisco, CA., and worked in the shipyards during the duration of the war. He then moved back to Burlington with his wife, the late Nora McKee. The worked at the Montezume Hotel for many years where they eventually retired and bought a home on Lowell Street. Ed Stafford had three brothers and four sisters. One sister and both wifes preceded him in death. He is also survived by five children; Irene Norton, Kansas City, MO.; Margaret Smith of Lebanon, MO; Vida Norton of Hilo, Hawaii; Dorothy Lake of Copperas Cove, TX; and Edward of Grand Juntion, CO. Also 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends."
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