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William H. and Harriet (Wykoff)(Seymour) Nichols  , Wray


HARRIET'S FAMILY

In 1880 Lincoln County, Kansas, J. S. Wikoff is 48, Bertha Wikoff 39 Wife, Harriet Wikoff 15 Daughter, Lorena Wikoff 12 Daughter, Hannah B. Wikoff 6 Daughter, Robert Wikoff 5 Son, Benjamin Wikoff 3 Son, and Charles Wikoff 1 Son.

In 1900 Dupage County, Illinois, J. S. Wikoff is 67, Bertha Wikoff 55 Wife, Benjamin Wikoff 23 Son, Meta Wikoff 19 Daughter, Bert Wikoff 13 Son, and Hettie Wikoff 6 Daughter.

HARRIET AND SENECA

In 1900 Saline County, Kansas, Seneca Seymour is 47, Hattie Seymour 35 Wife, Erve Seymour 17 Son, Emma Seymour 15 Daughter, Belle Seymour 15 Daughter, John Seymour 12 Son, Roy Seymour 10 Son, Kittie Seymour 8 Daughter, Charles Seymour 6 Son, Ruth Seymour 3 Daughter, and Arthur Seymour 8/12 Son.

"Seneca S. Seymore died at the Larned State Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 17, 1922, aged 74 years, 4 months and 17 days. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Haag chapel, and were conducted by Rev. J. J. Via, pastor of the Baptist church. Burial was in Larned cemetery.
Mr. Seymore was born in Buffalo, N. Y., May 30, 1851. He came west in young manhood and was married to Miss Kate Briscoe of Little River, Kan., at which place they had made their home since. He was one of nine children, all of whom preceded him except one sister, Mrs. Wheaton of Topeka, Kansas. "

Hattie Seymour, Age: 43, married W. H. Nichols on 27 May 1908 in Saline County, Kansas.

July 1916 "Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nichols left Tuesday morning for Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where they will visit a sister of Mrs. Nichols."

May 1917 "Mrs. W. H. Nichols, west of Wray, returned Saturday from a trip to Logan, Iowa, where she had been called two weeks before by the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Salter. She reports Mrs. Salter as being greatly improved."


In 1920 Yuma County, William H. Nichols is 63, Hattie Nichols 53 Wife.

May 1927 " Bill Nichols is building a garage for the new Chevrolet car they have purchased from Heindel of Wray."

October 1930 "Mrs. Bill Nichols of Wray and her sister, Mrs. Julia Sheldon of Cedarville, Kansas called on Mrs. Florence Halstead Tuesday afternoon."

February 1945 "Mrs. Belle Thurmond of San Francisco, California, is spending seme time at the home of her mother, Mrs. W. H. Nichols, who is recovering from an infection her finger. Their niece and granddaughter Miss Marie Borland, who had accompanied Mrs. Thurmond to Wray left Sunday night to return to San Francisco."

July 1951 "Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sheldon of Cedarville, Kans., visited Mrs. W. H. Nichols and Mrs. M. S. Salter over the weekend."

November 1951 "Mrs. W. H. Nichols and her daughter, Mrs. M. S. Salters, are leaving this Thursday for Richmond, Calif., where their daughter and sister, Mrs. Doll Thurmond, is seriously ill. They will also visit Mrs. Salters’ daughter in Richmond before returning."

December 1953 "Mrs. W. H. Nichols, who recently fell and fractured her pelvus and a leg bone, is now at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. S. Salter. A son, John Seymour, and wife of Phoenix, Ariz., who came to see her, are remaining to assist with her care. Mrs. Nichols is 89 years of age."

Hattie Nichols BIRTH 1865 DEATH 1954 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 68940201.
"Hattie Wykoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wykoff of Cane County, Ill., was born January 21, 1865. She left this life, following an illness of a few months, on Jan. 9, 1954, at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 19 days.
During her early youth she moved to Lincoln County, Kan., where she finished her schooling. She was united in marriage to Seneca Seymour, Jan. 1, 1882. To this union nine children were born, all of whom survive her except one son, Roy, who gave his life for his country in the first World War. In June of 1908 she was united in marriage to William H. Nichols.
Shortly thereafter, she with her family came to Colorado in a covered wagon over the Smokey Hill Trail. They homesteaded 20 miles west of Wray at the head of the Republican river.
In 1929 they retired from the ranch to make their home in Wray, where they have lived ever since. Mrs. Nichols met life with the typical courage and resourcefulness of those early pioneer mothers who followed their husbands westward in the settling of our country. Strengthening her in this was a deep religious faith. She was a member of the Methodist church from her youth. Her hobby was working in the church and its women's organizations. She was a devoted wife and a kind and loving mother. She lived to hold in her arms the youngest of five generations.
Mrs. Nichols is survived by her husband, her youngest sister, Mrs. Rena Porter of Portland. Ore., her half brother, Ben Wykoff of Elgin, I11., by four daughters: Mrs. M. S. Salter of Wray, Mrs. Doll S. Thurmond and Mrs. Glenn Snyder, both of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Cunningham of Denver; by four sons: Erve Seymour of Salina, Kan., John Seymour of Phoenix, Ariz., Charlie Seymour, Billings, Mont., and Arthur Seymour of San Francisco, Calif. There also survive 21 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Rev. William Willcox conducted funeral rites for Mrs. Nichols at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by burial in Grandview cemetery."


December 1916 " Mrs. May Coen of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived last Friday for a visit in the home of her uncle, W. H. Nichols of west of town. The lady has come to Colorado for her health."

WILLIAM'S FAMILY

William H. Nichols Age: 20 Birth Place: Arlington, Michigan Marriage Date: 1879 Marriage Place: Van Buren, Michigan, USA Residence Place: Bangor Spouse: Esther E. Warwin, 18, born in Whitehale, New York.

In 1880 York County, Nebraska, Harlan K. Nichols is 56, Evaline A. Nichols 47 Wife, both born in New York William H. Nichols 21 Son, born in Michigan, Esther E. Nichols 18 Daughter-in-law, Francis M. Nichols 12 Son, and Sady Shriner 5 Granddaughter.

Sarah's mother was Hellen T. Shriner BIRTH 30 May 1854 DEATH 30 Nov 1874 BURIAL Taylor Cemetery Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA MEMORIAL ID 8547366 .


William Nichols was born in Tremely County, Mich., on January 12, 1860. He died March 1, 1956, at Wray, Colorado, at the age of 96 years.
He lived with his parents until moving, to Bavaria, Kan., where he later* married Hattie Seymour on May 27, 1908. Failing health caused them to come to Wray where they spent their remaining years. Mrs. Nichols preceded him in death in January of 1964.
Mr. Nichols was a member of the Wray Methodist church. He is survived by one niece, Mrs. Will Susey of Salina, Ktfri., and eight step children: Erve Seymour of Salina, Kan., Mrs. M. S. Salter of Wray, John Seymour of Ontario, Ore., Mrs. T. Thurmond and Charles Seymour of Billings, Mont., Mrs. Glenn Snyder of Chula Vista, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Cunningham of Denver and Arthur Seymour of San Fernando, Calif.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Lockwood Mortuary in Wray, with the Rev. James C. Keeeey officiating. Burial was in Grandview cemetery."

RUTH

Ruth "Seymore" and Murray Cunningham married in Wray on December 27, 1915.
"On last Monday occurred the marriage of M. Cunningham and Miss Ruth Seymour, both of Wray, Rev. A. N. Wolff pronouncing the words which made them man and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham departed at once for Omaha, and from there will go on to Iowa for their wedding trip."



In 1920 Yuma County, James M. Cuningham is 33, Ruth Cuningham 22 Wife, James B. Cuningham 3 Son, and Everlin M. Cuningham 1 Daughter, and Carl Beveler 19 Laborer.


July 5, 1934 "Bruce, the few months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Cunningham, passed away on Wednesday of last week. Death was due to an intestinal ailment. The baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham on April 23.
He is survived by his parents and grandparents, two brothers and one sister. Short funeral services were held at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nichols in Wray and the little body was laid to rest in Grandview cemetery."

In 1940 Denver, Murray "Canningham" is 54, Ruth Canningham 44 Wife, Jim Canningham 23 Son, Evelyn Canningham 21 Daughter, Jack Canningham 17 Son, and Emma Canningham 87 Mother.

  James Bradford Cunningham Birth Date: 16 Oct 1916 Birth Place: Wray, Colorado Death Date: 26 Oct 1993 Father: Murray J. Cunningham Mother: Ruth M. Seymore.

Emma Cunningham BIRTH 1853 DEATH 1948 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 90116156.
Murray J. Cunningham BIRTH 1886 DEATH 1 Feb 1951 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Block 70, Lot 41, Grave 3 MEMORIAL ID 91194025.



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