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Joseph E. and Nancy (Bailey) Graham, Wray


NANCY'S FAMILY

In 1860 Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, Ellis Bailey is a farm laborer, 41, Hannah 35, Mary M. 14, W. H. 12, Sarah L. 11, NANCY J. 8, Carharine A. 7, J. M. 6, Lannie 4, all born in Tennessee, and Anna J. 2 in Illinois.

In 1870 Mahaska County, Iowa, Ellis is a chair maker, 51, Hannah 45, William 22 farming, Samuel 16 farm labor, Julia 14, Samantha 12, James 10, Ellis 7, and John 5, the last four born in Illinois.

Nancy is a domestic servant in 1870 Moultrie County, Illinois, 18, working for Susana Graham 57 born in Kentucky and her sons Clarke Graham 23, Joseph E. 19 and John H. 15 farmers.

Ellis and Hannah are in Mahaska County in 1880, with Julia 23, Samantha 21, James 19, Ella 17, and John 15.

GRAHAM FAMILY

In 1850 Moultrie County, Illinois, Jonathan Graham is 38, Lurana Graham 38, Elsha Graham 20, Wm. Graham 18, John Graham 16, Eliza Graham 13, Mary Graham 11, James Graham 8, (The J.R. Graham of Griswold, Iowa), Nancy Graham 6, Charles S. Graham 4, and Judeth Graham 1.

In 1860 Moultrie County, Jonathan E. Graham is 48, Lurana Graham 48, Wm. F. Graham 28, James R. Graham 18, Nancy M. Graham 16, Charles S. Graham 13, Juliet A. Graham 11, Joseph E. Graham 7, Jonathan H. Graham 5, and John Burwell 20.

Jonathan Eage Graham BIRTH 15 Sep 1812 Indiana, DEATH 2 Aug 1863 Moultrie County, Illinois, BURIAL Campground Cemetery Paradise Township, Coles County, Illinois, MEMORIAL ID 59775593 .

Charles S. Graham BIRTH 29 Oct 1846 DEATH 1 Dec 1919 BURIAL Griswold Cemetery Waveland Township, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 86476827.


JOSEPH AND NANCY

In 1880 Montgomery County, Iowa, Joseph is farming, 28, with Nancy 29, Oliver 7, Maude 6, Elmer 4, and Nina 1.

In 1900 Wray, Joseph E. Graham, born January 1852 in Illinois, is farming, married 28 years to Nancy J. January 1857 Tennessee. They have Joseph H. born March 1889 in Colorado.

On the same page is Elmer O. Graham Feb Feb 1877 Iowa, with Lilly E. Nov 1874 Indiana, married two years, with Violet G. Dec 1898 Coloroado.

Joseph E. Graham and Nancy J. Bailey had Harvey Joseph Graham on March 8, 1889 in Wray.

September 6, 1907 "George Carlyle and wife of Bethany, Ohio, have been visiting for several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Graham and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Smith, Mrs. Carlyle being a sister of the two ladies mentioned."

August 29, 1912 Wray "Mrs. J. E. Graham and Mrs. L. D. Smith received a message Friday informing them of the death of their sister, Mrs. Sarah Carlyle, which occured at her home that day in Bethany, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left that evening for Bethany, Mrs. Carlyle was the mother of Homer Carlyle, a former Wray citizen. His wife, who has been here for several weeks visiting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Parsons, left last week for Bethany, where she was called by the serious illness of her husband. It seems that this family is having their share of misfortune."

"Sarah E. Bailey Carlyle was born in Washington county, Tenn., near Jonesboro, May 4, 1849. She was married to George Carlyle March 13, 1870, and to the union were born ten children, eight sons and two daughters, as follows: John W., Charles R., Clyde E., Prent G., Julius R., Thomas G., Walter B., Homer., Anna, and Rose. Besides her children and aged husband, she leaves three sisters, Mrs. L.D. Smith, and Mrs. Joseph Graham of Wray, Colorado, and Mrs. Price of Shelborn, Ind., two brothers, W.H. Bailey of Decatur and James Bailey of Danville, and one grandson, Raymond Carlyle. "


February 15, 1913

Mrs. Nancy Jane Graham, beloved wife of J. E. Graham, respected pioneer citizen of Yuma county, and mother of several of Wray's successful business men, closed her eyes in peaceful sleep Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the age of 72 years and 24 days.
The death messenger had hovered over the Graham home for several days, so that her death was not entirely unexpected to relatives, neighbors and close friends.
Nancy Jane Bailey was born Jan. 20, 1851, in eastern Tennessee. When but a child she moved with her parents to southern Illinois, where she spent her girlhood days. Here it was that she met and married Mr. Joseph E. Graham, her companion for more than half a century, the wedding having taken place April 9, 1870. This union was blessed with five children, all of whom, with the husband, survive. The children are J. O. Graham, Mrs. Julius Schafer, Elmer Graham, Mrs. Walter Hadlock and Harvey Graham, all residents of Yuma county.
Mr. and Mrs, Graham moved from Illinois to Iowa in 1874, and in 1886 moved from Iowa to Butler county, Nebraska, After a residence there of approximately three years, they came to Yuma county, Colorado, settling on a, homestead about seven miles southwest of Wray, where they resided for a number of years. They moved to Wray some 20 years ago and had continued their residence here since that time. Mrs. Graham had been a faithful member of the Methodist church for than 50 years. She was a beautiful Christian character, a loving and dutiful wife, a fond and considerate mother, a neighbor worthy of the name, and a real friend in the time of need. Her death, which was due to the ravages of advancing age, marks the first break in the family circle. Mrs. Graham was particularly fortunate in having the close association of all her children, all through the years after they had reached the age of maturity and had established homes of their own. Few if any, days ever passed when some one of the five did not get back to the old home roof for a time, Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in this city today at 11 oclock, conducted by Rev. Lucas. Burial took place in Grandviow cemetery.
Besides the husband and children, Mrs. Graham is survived by a sister, Mrs. L. D. Smith, of this city, and also by many other relatives and a legion of friends. The sincere sympathy of many friends is extended the husband, ohildren and other relatives in their bereavement.


May 1913 "Mr. and Mrs. James Graham of Griswold, Iowa, and Charles Graham of Elliott, Iowa are here visiting the Graham families in Wray. The two gentlemen are brothers of J. E. Graham."

July 31, 1913 Wray "Miss Alice Jones is expected to arrive next week from her home in Westville, Illinois, for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. L. D. Smith, and other relatives here."


1915 Wray "Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Graham, Mr. C. S. Graham and Miss Alta Mathis left for their home in Griswold, Iowa, Monday evening, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Graham and other relatives for the past two weeks. The two gentlemen are brothers of J. E. Graham."

July 1924 Wray " Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Graham and Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Graham and their two daughters, Opal and Zeta, departed last Thursday morning for their home at Griswold, Iowa, after having spent a few days here visiting relatives. They were accompanied from Wray by Mrs. Elmer Graham and from Lincoln by Mrs. Violet Goodman, who will visit relatives at Griswold and other places in Iowa for several weeks. The party of eight traveled by motor car."

Joseph E. Graham BIRTH 23 Jan 1852 DEATH 6 Dec 1929 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 62893580.
"J. E. Graham, another of the pioneer residents of this section, who braved the hardships of the early days in Yuma county, answered the final summons into the great frontier of death last Friday morning. When Mr. Graham failed to show up downtown Friday morning, as was his custom, members of his family wen to his home where they found him dead, having passed quietly away while asleep.
Mr. Graham came to Yuma county more than forty years ago and has played an active part in the settlement of this community. He was the father of a fine family and enjoyed the highest respect from the citizens of Wray and surrounding territory, whose friend and neighbor he had been for years.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church in Wray, with Rev. A. M. Carpenter in charge, and interment was in Grandview cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the funeral service:
Joseph Ezra Graham was born Jan. 23, 1852, near Mattoon, I11., and passed away suddenly at his home in Wray, Colo. Dec. 6, 1929, at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 15 days. On April 9, 1870 he was united in marriage to Nancy Jane Bailey, who was his companion for more than half a century. She preceded him in death almost 7 years. This union was blessed with five children, three boys and two girls, all of whom survive.
They are J. Oliver Graham, Mrs. Maude Schaefer, O. Elmer Graham, Mrs. Nina Hadlock, and J. Harvey Graham, all residents of Yuma County, Colo.
Mr. and Mrs. Graham moved from Illinois to lowa in 1874, and in 1886 from lowa to Butler Co., Nebr. After a residence of approximately three years, there they came to Yuma Co., settling on a homestead about 7 miles southwest of Wraym where they resided for a number of years. They moved to Wray about 27 years ago. Mr. Graham has been a member of the Methodist church about 20 years and lived a quiet Christian life. His death was due to the ravages of old age.
Besides the children Mr. Graham leaves to mourn his departure one brother, Harvey, of Pettaluma, Calof., 15 grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren, besides still other more distant relatives and many friends."

"Among those who came from out of town to attend the funeral of the late J. E. Graham held Sunday afternoon were N. R. Graham of Griswold, Iowa, a nephew; Mrs. Ed. Johnson of Wellfleet, Neb., a niece; Jack Halsey and wife and Harry Gartrell and wife, of Wellfleet, grandchildren; and Alfred Bower and family of Kirk and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Morehead of Idalia."

MAUDE

Theresa M. Graham and Louis F. Schafer married on 10 Dec 1890 in Yuma County, Colorado.
1898 Wray "J. E. Schafer will leave the latter part of next week for Rising City, Neb. Mrs. Schafer and children will remain in Wray with her parents Joseph Graham and wife until Mr. Schafer rents a suitable place. The change is being made for the benefit of Mrs. Schafer's health."

September 1898 Wray, Colorado

In 1900 Wray, Maud L. Shaffer 25 is widowed, Lena M. Shaffer 8 Daughter, and Ivey P. Shaffer 2 Daughter.

Maude Schaefer and Julius E Schaefer married on 4 Sep 1900 in Yuma County.

In 1910 Butler County, Nebraska, Julius E. Schaefer is 30, Maude Schaefer 36 Wife, Lena M. Schaefer 18 Step Daughter, Ivy P. Schaefer 14 Step Daughter, Myna L. Schaefer 6 Daughter, Mildred A. Schaefer 2 Daughter, and Ernest E. Schaefer 1 Son.

Theresa Maude Graham Schaefer BIRTH 3 Dec 1873 Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, DEATH 17 Jun 1942 Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, BURIAL Tecumseh Cemetery Tecumseh, Johnson County, Nebraska, PLOT Block 122, Lot 2D MEMORIAL ID 80071047.

JAMES

James Oliver Graham is farming, living on Kiowa Street in Wray, with Rosa B. 25 and Florence B. 2.

He's buried in Wray 1872-1944 # 62893521, with Rosa B. 1874-1953 # 62893678.

HARVEY

J. Harvey Graham, 24, married Norma A. Hedrick on June 8, 1913.

In 1920 Harvey is a bookkeeper for the Model Garage, with Norma A. 29, Margaret E. and Marjorie K. 3, living with Alice G. Hedrick and her brother Clark N. Moore.
Clark A. Moore married Eliza C. Kittinger 11 June 11, 1841 in Madison County, Illinois.
Clark - the son - is buried in Wray 1859-1935 # 81596967.
Clark 11, and Alice 13, were in Johnson County, Kansas in 1870, with Eliza 46, Charles 36, and Caroline 20.

E. Catherine Moore 1823-1895 is buried in Wray # 81596988

In 1930 Wray, J. Harvey Graham has the abstract office, recording land transactions, 40, with Norma 39, Marjorie 13 and Mary 13, with A. Roberta 8.

June 26, 1913 "Homer Carlyle left Tuesday morning for Boulder where he goes to enter a sanitarium at that place. He will probably be absent from Wray the entire summer but his many friends hope that the change may prove beneficial to him."
"J. O. Graham left Monday morning for Boulder in company with Homer Carlyle who goes to enter a sanitarium in that place. Mr. Graham will return to Denver and be in attendance upon the convention of opticians and jewelrymen which was held yesterday."

ELMER

January 13, 1938 "The final summons came to Elmer Graham in the early morning of January 11. Death followed many days of critical illness during which time Mr. Graham's life hung by a mere thread.
Orvey Elmer Graham was born January 27, 1877, near Red Oak, Ia., and departed this life at his home in Wray, Colo., on January 11, 1938 at the age of 60 years, 11 months, and 14 days. He moved with his parents to David City, Neb. in 1886, and in 1889 he came to Yuma county, Colo., where he grew to manhood on a homestead southwest of Wray.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lillie Woody on March 9, 1898, and to this union three children were born: Mrs. Dewey Goodman, Joe, and Richard Graham, all of Wray. Surviving him are his wife and three children, also two brothers and two sisters, J. O. Graham of Wray, Mrs. J. E. Schafer of north of Eckley, Mrs. W. H. Iladlock of southwest of Wray, and J. H. Graham of Wray. Four grandchildren, several nephews and nieces, and a host of friends and acquaintances also survive.
During the years of his young manhood Elmer Graham was engaged in the school teaching profession. He was twice elected to the office of county treasurer of Yuma county, having stayed in that capacity from 1908 until 1912. Mr. Graham and others acquired The Wray Rattler, and for a number of years he served most capably as the editor of this paper. Many years of his life however, were devoted to the abstract business, in which business he was engaged at the time of his death, having been joint owner with E. M. Hedrick of the Yuma County Abstract Company. Mr. Graham was a member of the Odd Fellow Order.
Funeral services were held at the Hitchcock Mortuary Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 10 a. m. with Rev. Wm. Brown, pastor of the Methodist church, conducting the service. The remains were laid to rest in Glendale cemetery east of Vernon. The sincere sympathy of a host of friends is extended the bereaved family in this sad hour."

THOMAS

Thomas H. Graham Age: 23, and Emma Tippen married in Wray on 8 Nov 1899.

October 1898

November 11, 1899 "A quiet wedding took place in Wray at 6:30 p. m. on Welnesday. The contracting parties were two well known and respected young people: Thomas H. Graham and Emma I. Tippin. Rev. Ellis, pastor of the Methodist church, solemnized the rites. Miss Odessa Schnuf and Richard Hadlock acted well the part of bridesmaid and groomsman. Mrs. Esta Scliaaf, sister of the bride, was present. May theirs be a long and happy voyage together."

May 1906 "Uncle John Tippin from Condon Corners, was a social visitor at the Gazette office Tuesday forenoon, and while here advanced his subscription and that of Tom Graham of Hancock, Iowa, each another year."

September 1906 "Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham of Hancock, Iowa, are in the county visiting numweoua friends and relatives. They expect to remain about two weeks."

In 1910 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Thomas H. Graham is a barber, 33, Emma I. Graham 33 Wife, Ronald Graham 6 Son, and Gladys Graham 4 Daughter.

October 1919 Wray "Elmer Graham and wife, accompanied by Tom Graham and wife, left Tuesday morning for Wellfleet, Neb., the home of the last named couple, making the trip by auto. They went by way of Holyoke to see the country over north. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Graham will return to Wray the latter part of this week."

May 1928 "The Rattler recently received a check for advance subscription from the Tom Graham family in California, and along with the check was a very interesting letter. Tom Graham and family are located at Eellflower, Calif., which is only a short distance from Los Angeles. Mr. Graham and son Ronald conduct a firstclass barber shop, and Miss Gladys Graham runs a beauty shop in connection with the barber shop. Ronald is a member of a popurar orchestra in Bellflower. The Rattler is pleased to know that the Grahams are prosperous and happy in their California home. We know a number of Wray people who are liable to drop in at the Graham shop some day for a shave or a marcel, and when they do the work and service will be second to none."

July 1930 "Announcements were received by relatives and friends of Miss Gladys Marie Graham, former Wray girl, this week telling of her marriage at Bellflower, Calif., on July 10 to Mr. Myrle C. Padelford of that city. The newlyweds will make their home at Bellflower. Miss Graham is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham, formerly of Wray, but now located at Bellflower. She attended the high school at Wray and had a host of friends among the young people of this community. Her friends in Wray will extend congratulations. "

April 1941 "Word of the sudden death of Mrs. Tom Graham, 63, of Bellflower, Calif., was received here Sunday by relatives. The Graham family and their two grown children, Ronald and Gladys, will be well remembered by many of Wray, as they at one time made their home here. Besides her husband and two children, Mrs. Graham is survived by her sister, Mrs. Ella Emerson, Mrs. Esty Schaaf and a brother Wilbur Tippon all of Wray. Mrs. Della Haines of Nampa, Idaho, and Mrs. Edna Gillett of Castleford, Idaho."
Emma Isabel Tippin Graham BIRTH 17 Apr 1877 Iowa, USA DEATH 6 Apr 1941 California, USA BURIAL Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA PLOT Sunny Slope Lawn, Gate 17, Section 3, Lot 1339, Grave 1 MEMORIAL ID 144487914.

Thomas Hinton Graham BIRTH 24 May 1876 DEATH 23 Jun 1954 (aged 78) BURIAL Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA PLOT Sunny Slope Lawn, Gate 17 Section 3 Lot 1338 Grave 3 MEMORIAL ID 144489489 .

October 1945 "Mr. Ronald Graham arrived in Wray Sunday evening from Bellflower, Calif., for his first visit in his old home in 18 years. Ron, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham, and his sister Gladys, lived in Wray for many years. He attended grade and high school in Wray. He is spending this week visfting with relatives and renewing old acquaintances here and will go on to Red Oak, lowa, for a visit before returning to California. Mr. Graham owns and operates a beauty shop in Bellflower."

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