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| Surname | Comments and Researcher |
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| ALIBERTI |
Information on this family can be found on the
Francone/Aliberti family
information page. Surnames mentioned include Aliberti, Bertorello,
Francone, Micona, and Zanolio. Contact: Frank Francone, FJFrancone@msn.com, Denver, Colorado. |
| ALLISON Dec. 1998 |
Willing to exchange information on the families of Judge Clayton Allison
Becker and Dr. Ernest Homer Allison who resided in Central City in the
1880's and 1890's. Contact: cynipid@aol.com. |
| ARMFIELD Sep 1998 |
Harry ARMFIELD m. Adelaide STEVENS 15 Mar 1888 in Gilpin Co. Who were his
parents? Was he the son of Henry & Isadora H (McFall) Armfield? Were his
brothers Roy, Robt., Edward, & Frank? Have large file on the ARMFIELD
family and will exchange data. Contact: gigi@seark.net. |
| ARTHUR Apr 2001 |
Searching for descendants of Thomas ARTHUR, b 13 Mar 1847, Kenwyn, Cornwall,
England; married Mary Eliza WOLCOTT (b 18 Mar 1853 in Brighton, Iowa) on 8
Dec 1872, Nevadaville, Gilpin Co, CO. Thomas & Mary Eliza had 10 known
children:
(1) William Edward ARTHUR, b 30 Jan 1874 in Nevadaville;
(2) Nellie May ARTHUR, b 14 May 1876 in Magnolia, Boulder Co, CO;
(3) Mary Jane ARTHUR, b 31 dec 1877 in Magnolia;
(4) Austa Ann ARTHUR (my maternal grandmother) b 12 Jul 1881 in Lake Gulch,
Gilpin Co; (See MURDOCK)
(5) Luther Joseph ARTHUR, b 5 Oct 1884 in Nevadaville;
(6) Ethel Grace ARTHUR, b 4 Aug 1886 in Gilson Gulch;
(7) Seth Amos ARTHUR, b 6 Feb 1889 in Gilson Gulch;
(8) Sarah Almira ARTHUR, b 9 Mar 1890 in Gilson Gulch;
(9) Esther Ruth ARTHUR, b 12 Sep 1893 in Gilson Gulch; and
(10) Infant Boy ARTHUR, not known when he was born, died as an infant.
I have some info on my grandmother's siblings, but would love to find
their descendants so that I may share information and pictures with them.
Contact: Dr. Dixon G. STEVENS, dixondoc@netsync.net, P. O. Box 173, East Randolph, NY 14730-0173 |
| ASH Mar 2004 |
In the 1880 census, Georgetown, Clear Creek, Colorado, George W. Ash and
Priscilla (Turner) Ash were operating a boarding house. I am seeking any
additional information on this family that anyone can provide. When did
they arrive in Colorado? Facts about boarding house that they owned? When
did they leave Colorado and move to Montana? Census record reads: George W. ASH Self M Male W 44 MO Keeps Boarding House KY KY Pricilla ASH Wife M Female W 40 MO Keeps Boarding House VA VA James L. ASH Son S Male W 20 MO Miner MO MO Eva ASH Dau S Female W 18 MO MO MO Frankie ASH Son S Male W 16 MO MO MOContact: Dale W. Mason, damason16@msn.com, 425 Elm Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071 |
| ATKINSON Mar 1999 |
Looking for information on John ATKINSON, b. abt 1853, husband of Bessie
CLARK. Their daughter Estella ATKINSON was born in Nevadaville, Gilpin
County, CO. Contact: Laura Atkinson, buyart@dotnet.com, 132 East First Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. |
| AUGER Jan 1998 |
Looking for any information on the AUGER family who were born in Central
City. I have ascending lines of William, back to 1676, and am willing
to share. William AUGER b: 1855 in St. Teath, Cornwall, England d: 1948 in Denver, Arapahoe/Denver Co., Colorado. Wife, Ellen Melinda MAY b: 1857 in Linkinghorne, Cornwall, England m: August 21, 1882 in Boulder, Boulder Co., Colorado d: 1933 in Denver, Arapahoe/Denver Co., Colorado. Children:
Contact: Pat Hamp, hamp@voyager.net, 8461 W. Monroe Rd., Elwell, MI 48832, USA, family webpage. |
| BANGS Apr 1999 |
Charles BANGS, age 42, appears in the Clear Creek Co., Idaho Twshp., 1870
Census. Also in the household are Martha, age 29, Charles, age 5, and
Mertilla, age 3. I would like to locate anyone related to or descended
from Charles or Martha. Contact: Virginia, deardorf@email.msn.com. |
| BARRETT Jan 2001 |
Searching for information on James F. Barrett, b. abt 1849/50 in Ireland, d.
unknown. He was married on 30 August 1874 in Nevadaville, Gilpin County,
Colorado to Eva M. Rowen. She was b. in Illinois abt 1859/60. According
to marriage certificate they were both from Nevadaville at that time. In
the 1880 Census in Nevadaville, Gilpin County, they are with their two
sons: Albert James Barrett, b. 1 June 1876 in Gilpin Co, CO, m. 2, Feb.
1897 to Daisy Adeline Barrett in Aspen, Pitkin County, CO and d. 26 Feb.
1943 in Tenino, Washington; George F. Barrett b. June 1877 in Gilpin
County, CO, and believe he married Nellie Connell on 28 November 1899 in
Denver, CO. James, Eva, Albert and George all went to live in Aspen in
about 1890 or shortly after. Do not know James or Eva's parents or
siblings or where they or George F. Barrett died. Any information on
this family will be greatly appreciated. Contact: Thora Thompson, thorat@worldnet.att.net, 6416 South L Street, Tacoma, WA 98408, Phone: (253) 475-0376. |
| BARTLET Oct 1998 |
(Also BARTLETT) I am researching from the UK and looking for a man name
BARLET(T) who married my gg Aunt Elizabeth KINVIG. She is originally from
the Isle of Man, UK., but she appears in the Gilpin County Census of 1870
as Lizzie Kinvig aged 19 Housekeeper birthplace IOM. I have found in a will
that her children were beneficiaries, but all the administrators knew was
that she married Barlett & lived in Colorado. This will was administered
in 1939, at which time this Elizabeth was known to be dead - hence the
childrens legacies. I am very eager to find a) the marriage and associated
info and b) any descendants of the above couple. Contact: Carole-Anne Jones (formerly Kinvig), enjay@wavenet.co.uk. |
| BELFORD Nov 2001 |
I am looking for information on the Belford family. They lived in Central
city around 1874 to 1885. They lived in the Belford house on East First High
Street in the first brick house built after the fire of 1876. They had 5
children one of which fell down the staircase to her death in the house. I
know the names of all the children except the teenager that fell and died
(other children are: Frances (frannie) Belford Wayne, Samuel Wiley Belford,
Herbert R Belford, James (Frank) Francis Belford) I would love to find out
the name of the fith child. Contact: Angie Diamond, ang_bill@msn.com, physical address: 218 East First High Street (the Belford House); mailing address: PO box 228 Black Hawk, CO 80422. Phone (303) 582-3109. |
| BENNETT Mar 2001 |
I'm looking for information about my great grandmother, Grace Bennett
(Hendrick) known to have lived in Central City in 1890. Daughter Sarah Ann
born in Sept of that year. Contact: shadowmtn@rkymtnhi.com. |
| BERRY Mar 2004 |
BERRY, Charles went to Colorado in 1866. He lived in Central City, Gilpin County.
He died 6 Dec 1884. I would like to find out the name of his sister that he stayed
with. Also he helped to build a Presbyterian church in Central City. Does that
church still exist? Is he buried in that church's cemetery? He was born In Augusta
County, Virginia in 1792. He lived for awhile in Ohio and came to Burlington, Iowa
in 1849. He is my 3rd great grandfather. Contact: Zoe Lighty, mlighty@sbcglobal.net. |
| BIGELOW May 2000 |
I am trying to obtain information on the surviving twin son of A. A.
Bigelow and on the family generally. A newspaper clipping found in a
Bigelow Family Bible reads as follows:
Bigelow - In Georgetown.
On Saturday Morning, Dec. 17th, 1892 to the wife of A.A. Bigelow,
twins, both boys. Father and sons well and happy.
On the same page in the Bigelow Family Bible is this Funeral Notice:Funeral Notice - DIED In Georgetown, Colo., Thursday, August 3, 1893 Joseph A. Bigelow, Aged 7 months and 16 days, Son of A. A. Bigelow The funeral will take place from the Residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bigelow at one o'clock Saturday Afternoon. Friends are invited to attend.Is it possible to obtain more information on this family? This Joseph A. Bigelow was obviously one of the twins in the above birth announcement. I have no information on the other twin. Contact: Cornelius J. McKenna, Cmck14519@aol.com. |
| BLANCHARD Jan 2000 |
Looking for family members of Zachariah BLANCHARD. He was born 1849 in
Iowa, traveled with parents to Nebraska. He was the son of Ezra BLANCHARD
and Hannah PARKS. The BLANCHARD family was listed in the 1870 census.
Zachiah was in 1871 Idaho District Colorado, and witnessed his brothers
marriage. We are thinking his brothers name could have been Samuel. In
1890 he went on to Los Angles California to be a Deputy Sheriff. Possibly
died around 1905. Contact: Shirley Vinsand, shirleyv@trvnet.net. |
| BOLITHO Jun 1999 |
Looking for information on William C. Bolitho, born 1880 in Bald Mountain,
married Annie Maddern in 1903 in Nevadaville. Williams father was also
William, born around 1858 in Cornwall, England. He married Caroline in
1879; she was also born in England. There were several Bolithos in
Nevadaville and would be interested in any information. Willing to share
information. Contact: Mary Barr, vmbarr@worldnet.att.net, Phone (520) 297-6499. |
| BONOMINI May 1997 |
My grandfather Antonio Bonomini, was elected town trustee of Silver Plume,
CO in Clear Creek county in the year 1898. My grandfather owned and worked
a mine with his partner, Achille Ricci. My father Charles Bonomini, was born
there in 1895. I have a list of names of miners who were permanent residents
during that time. See also family
detail which includes surnames Basslieri, Fornarasi, Francani, Martino,
Mazzi, Nassembini, Pricco, Ricci, Toriano, and Varillo. Interested in: exchanging information with others who have knowledge of the area. Contact: Louis Bonomini, LOUBO70@optonline.net |
| BROWN Dec 2002 |
My search is for the brother of my great grandmother. His name was James
Brown. I know that he relocated from California to Colorado between 1850 and
1880. I found listings for two James Browns in the 1880 Census Index for Clear Creek Co. Silver Plume Pct. It also lists a Temperence Brown, who could have been a daughter named for James Brown's mother, and Mary E. Possiblly his wife. Contact: Jackie Mc Laughlin, hwmjm@yahoo.com, 800 So. State St. #108, Sutherlin, OR 97479. |
| BRUNDAGE Nov 1997 |
William Jefferson BRUNDAGE, born Mar 1853 in Ohio, married first about 1875
Jean ____. She was born in Ohio. Their children:- May b. Abt 1876, Huron Oh - Ray b.abt 1877 Huron, Oh.Married second about 1885 in Black Hawk, Emmaline HURLEY, born 6 Feb 1870 in KS, died 28 Jul 1940. Their children:
- Lawrence Jack b. Jun 1895 Colo.
- E. Ralph b. May 1898 Colo.
- Albert b. 8 Sep 1900 Boulder, Boulder County, Colo.
married Jesse ____. Their children: Frank, Mary Belle (m. Mr.
Morrison), Jesse Edna (m. Mr. Dade), Georgia May (m. Mr. Beck)
Floyd b. Abt 1905
Looking for any information on any of these people. Will gladly share
what I have.Contact: Chris Christensen, chris@pioneer-net.com, phone (541)839-4639. |
| CARVER Sep 2001 |
Looking for any info on WILLIAM D. CARVER (born 1875 in Essex County, NY)
and his wife, MAUD, listed on the 1920 census as living in Georgetown and
working as a miner. Was still alive when a brother died in 1948 in NY State.
Contact: Ann Conlon, aconlon@aol.com. |
| CAVANAUGH Jul 2001 |
Looking for information on the Martin CAVANAUGH family of Silver Plume,
Clear Creek Co, CO. Martin's wife was Catherine Sheehan. They had a son
Joseph Cavanaugh on May 10, 1885 in Silver Plume. According to Joseph's
Railroad papers, he was orphaned at age 7, so Martin & Catherine may have
died around 1892. Joseph first married Alice Mary Ainsworth in Salt Lake
City, and after her death in 1919, remarried to Cecelia Mary Hayes, who was
born in Black Hawk, Gilpin Co, CO on Sept 3, 1886. Joseph died Aug 13,
1969 and his second wife Cecelia died Aug 12, 1967. |
| CAVERLEY May 2004 |
I am researching my CAVERLEY family ancestors. In 1875 the SS Schiller was
carrying a Mrs. CAVERLEY and her daughter from New York to Europe. Unfortunately
the ship was lost (on May 8, 1875) and Mrs. Caverley and her daughter were among
those missing. The article (in the NY Times) said they were from Georgetown,
Colorado and were traveling with other relatives. I am wondering if anyone on
this site has any information about this family. Mr. Caverley passed away before
the above event and was said to have been the secretary to the US Delegation to
Peru before his passing on. Mrs. Caverley was the daughter of Judge Crosby of
Lowell, Mass. Any help or suggestions will be most appreciated. Contact: Russell Wood, woodrj@charter.net. |
| CENTLIVRE Aug 2001 |
Celestin Centlivre lived in Central City (Gilpin County) in the 1880s and
1890s. I am searching for his death record and also information on his
children. Contact: Pat Centlivre Bonahoom, smickchic@aol.com. |
| CHAMPION Aug 1998 |
My grandmother, Roxanna May CHAMPION, b. Aug 19, 1881 in Linden, Dallas
County, Iowa resided in Idaho Springs around 1900. She married Henry James
Franklin HERRON in Denver in 1902. Her father was John CHAMPION; mother was
Harriet GLASSON. Seeking information on HERRON and CHAMPION. Contact: Mark D. Joyce, MagJoyce@aol.com, Purcellville, VA. |
| CHELTON Jan 2001 |
Looking for information on JAMES CHELTON, b. abt 1820 in Wales. He "went
west' from PA and may have settled in Gilpin Co. There is a James Chelton
listed in the 1870 census. If you have any information on the CHELTON name,
it would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Ann Nason, beechc23@aol.com, 2440 Harrington Hwy., Eden NC 27288 |
| CHESTERFIELD Apr 1998 |
Researching the CHESTERFIELD family that came from England in 1848. The
1880 Census Index shows two George CHESTERFIELDs in Gilpin County page 225
in Central City. Also a Lizzie CHESTERFIELD on p. 25 in Gilpin County in
Central City. Any information on these people will be appreciated. Contact: Evelyn Winter, ann20@gte.net |
| CHIRGWIN Jun 1999 |
Looking for information on ELIZABETH CHIRGWIN born 1866 in Cornwall. She
appears in the 1880 Nevadaville census with mother Ellen (born around 1849
in England) and sisters Mary and Nannie. She married Charles Maddern about
1882 in Nevadaville. There were two other single men named Chirgwin in the
census but do not know what if any is the connection. See also
JOHNS. Contact: Mary Barr, vmbarr@worldnet.att.net, phone 520-297-6499. |
| COOK April 1997 |
My grandmother, Jessie THAYER, married Frank H. COOK, and had one son in
1896 in Steamboat Springs. She is the big mystery of the family. She shows
up on the 1880 Census in Georgetown. She died when my father was only 2
years old and his family refused to talk about her to him. Looking
for any information on Jessie THAYER. Contact: Burtskid@aol.com |
| COUGHLAN Feb 2003 |
I am looking for the descendants of Jerry (Jeremiah) Coughlan and Mary Anne Rule
who are listed in the 1880 Clear Creek census at Silver Plume together with their
children Mary Jane (b 1860 in England), William John (b 1863, England), James (b
1867, PA), Hannah (b 1869 CT), Elisabeth (b 1875 CT) and Gerod (b 1878 CT). Jeremiah was born in Kill, Waterford, Ireland and Mary Anne was born in Cleator, Cumberland, England. They had 3 children in Cleator before going to the US. Matilda is not recorded in Silver Plume so she must have died before 1880. I am wishing to trace the descendants to expand my family tree and of course to make contacts with relatives. Jeremiah was the second son of William Coughlan. I have traced family to South Africa but the older siblings (3 brothers and 1 sister) are "missing". Having found Jeremiah I want to trace his descendants and tell them of their origins, especially the families of Mary Jane and William John as they were both born in the town where the remaining Coughlans stayed (me included). Contact: Barry Coughlan, b.coughlan@ntlworld.com, the youngest son of William who is the youngest son of Jeremiah who is the youngest son of James who is the youngest brother of JEREMIAH from Silver Plume. Added August 2003....
I am looking for any COUGHLAN/COUGHLIN families living in the surrounding counties
to Denver. Through research I have found that my ancestors siblings came to Silver
Plume, Clear Creek County to be silver miners during the 1870's. They were Jerry
Coughlan and his brother William. Their surnames were spelt differently with "LAN" or
"LIN" at the end. However I strongly believe they are brothers, both born in Ireland
but married in England and then left to go to the US. I am in England and know a lot
about the "original" Irish roots as I am related to them. |
| COWLES May 1998 |
Henry C. COWLES was located in the 1880 Clear Creek CO census. I've
followed him and his family from 1850 in Atchison Co Missouri to 1860
in Otoe Co., Nebraska then to Colorado. Interested in corresponding
with persons who have information on any COWLES from any of these
areas. This line apears to be my "brick wall". Contact: elcamino@cdsnet.net. |
| CURVO Dec 1998 |
Stephen A. CURVO was recorded as living in Rollinsville District in 1880
Gilpin County. I would like to know anything about the Curvo Family that
lived there. I would like to know about the listed district. Willing to
exchange any information of the Curvo family name anywhere. They came from
NY. Contact: The Cole family at coleclan@pacifier.com. |
| DAVIS Jul 2002 |
Seeking information regarding LOTTIE DAVIS of Russell Gulch, Colo. from the
period around the turn of the century. (19-20'th). Contact: kittredg@mscd.edu. |
| DAVIS Mar 2004 |
Seeking info on Richard H. Davis and wife Kate. Obit of early 1900's states
that he was "son of some of the first settlers of Central City. Children were
Earl, Fred, Lillie Davis Cornish, Iola Davis Waldren (stepdaughter), Etta
Alberta Davis Haynie (stepdaughter), and Irene Davis Devey." Any info
appreciated to help fill in my family tree! Contact: Alene, leheine@aol.com. |
| DEMOTT |
Samuel M. DeMott married Martha Ann Jones Oct. 26, 1875, Georgetown,
Colorado. Martha Ann (Jones) DeMott died about 1894 possibly in
Breckenridge (Summit County). Looking for more about Martha or any other
family members. Samuel and Martha had 3 children: Garrold DeMott, born
1876; Ora Vesta DeMott, born 1878, Silver Plume; Melvin DeMott, born 1880.
Contact: Betsy Wells, betzgen@aol.com. |
| DEVOTO Aug 2001 |
Seeking immigration place and date of Bartholomew De Voto from Italy to the
United States. Bartholomew De Voto is listed in the 1880 Federal census
residing on Texas Street in Georgetown, Clear Creek, Colorado with his wife
Mary and her daughter Jenny. Bartholomews occupation is listed as miner. His
birth year is approximately 1844. Marriage record of Arapahoe County,
Colorado lists marriage of Bartholomew De Voto to Mrs. Mary Barnes on April
4, 1879. Bartholomew is known to have resided in Arizona by 1889. Seeking
immigration data to access origin and parentage. Any help with this elusive
ancestor would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Kelley Hamilton, hamilton_kelley@hotmail.com. |
| DEWAR Jan 1998 |
Looking for information on and descendants of William Hutchenson DEWAR (born
1 May 1846, Sterling, Scotland) who married Mahala YENNE (born Apr 1855) in
Clear Creek County on 13 Jan 1881. They had children William Arthur, James
Hutchenson, Jesse, Cora Estella and Henry Johnson. Have information on other
branches of this family to share. Contact: Vicki Conklin, viconk@ria.net. |
| DOBBIN Nov 2000 |
Looking for information on John O. Dobbin who lived in Central City in the
1890's. He married Anna McHugh in 1896; their first daughter was born in
Central City in 1898 and their son was born in Central City in 1902. Shortly
thereafter they moved to Nucla, Colorado. He worked in the mines. There may
have been other members of the family in the area also. Contact: Robin, truesvc@acsol.net. |
| DOYLE Sept. 1997 |
Mary DOYLE was born July 8, 1850 in county Wexford, Ireland. Her parents
were Patrick DOYLE and Anastasia GULLIVAN. She married Patrick
TUCK in Central City, Gilpin, CO on July 10, 1879. Mary
was known to have at least one brother, Thomas. After Patrick, Mary
married Matthew STEADMAN. Matthew died on Jan 30, 1898. Mary died in
Nevadaville, Gilpin, CO June 7, 1912, and was buried in Central City Catholic
Cemetery. Looking for any information on Mary and her family.
Will exchange information with cousins. Contact: KarenS8888@aol.com |
| DUDNEY |
Elizabeth Dudney (nee unknown) was born March 10, 1893 in England and died
November 7, 1992 in Denver, CO. Elizabeth and her family lived in Central
City, CO; she had four children: Cleota, Jack, Inez, and Veta. Any
information would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Lynne Woollum, lwoollum@aol.com, 9514 8th Ave. NW #305, Seattle, WA 98117; (206)781-7027. |
| DYMOND Mar. 2001 |
Ellen Looker married Martin L. Dymond in 1883 and they had a son W.M.
Dymond shortly there after. Can anyone tell me if W.M. Dymond ever
married? I know he was in Idaho Springs in 1940 according to Ellen's obit.
Contact: Beverly, Coddyody11@aol.com. |
| EASTBURN May 1999 |
I am searching for any information or references to William Winfield
EASTBURN and his brother, Marion EASTBURN. They are supposed to be listed on
the 1880 census in Clear Creek Co. William was a physician living in
Georgetown, and Marion was in Brownville Precinct. Does anyone have access
to this record? If so, I would like to know the details on this census for
these two men, or any other relevant information. Contact: Mary Ann Hanson, maise@continet.com. |
| EDWARDS June 1998 |
My great uncle William WARREN married Lillian EDWARDS and my great uncle
Francis Edward WARREN married Lillian FALLEBAUM (spelling?) in Central City
or Nevadaville. Looking for any information on any of these people. Contact: Abby Chamberlain, wyabbya@hotmail.com, P.O. Box 351, Mountain View, Wyoming 82929, (307) 782-3866. |
| EVANS Sept 2000 |
I am looking for information on a Samuel Logan (Parents- Randolph & Faith)
EVANS. He married Jennie Ann BAKER and they had a son William Thomas Varun
EVANS born July 17, 1870 Central City, CO. He later married Nettie May
WATERHOUSE in Golden, Jefferson County, CO. Contact: Ronda Trounce, genlady@attitude.com, Tuolumne, Ca USA |
| FILLIUS June 2002 |
Looking for any information on the FILLIUS family name line in the Colorado
area. I understand there is a FILLIUS Park in the area of Denver and that this
was named after a well-known local resident named Jacob FILLIUS who was involved
with the parks systems. Apparently this Jacob may have been a member of the Denver
Club and constructed a very large bar that was located there at one time. I am
researching my father's family, the FILLIUS line, which my grandfather was born in
Philadelphia, PA in 1890s. However, I do not know where this family was prior to
this and am trying to make a connection to any one of the FILLIUS name that I come
across. Please contact me at my email address with any historical or genealogical
information regarding this family. Contact: Beverly Goff, goff2@bellatlantic.net. |
| FITZPATRICK March 1998 |
Seeking descendants of Josephine (Josie) FITZPATRICK who married James L.
DEAN in 1873, and had three children with him: Guy Rodman, Fred, and Ida
Rose. With her 2nd Husband __NABOURS she had 1 child, Chester NABOURS. She
married third William DEAN, brother to first husband James DEAN. She then
married her fourth husband, Albert Deforce OLCOTT, and had one child,
Jeannette May. Josie died 27 Nov 1896 in Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County,
Colorado. Contact: Dee Yeager, dyeager@televar.com. |
| FOUTS Jun 1999 |
Researching Dr. Edwin Rolander Fouts, who practiced medicine in Russell
Gulch, Gilpin County, between at least 1900 to 1909. Was listed in the
1900 census as a boarder in the house of Stephen Davis, Russell Gulch, 7th
precinct. In 1907 he married Dora Sylvia Gammon, school teacher/principal
in Russell Gulch schools. Believe she came to Russell Gulch from Wray
(Yuma Co.) CO, but need confirmation of that. Interested in any info re:
their work, community involvement (membership in church, community
organizations), etc. Contact: Judy Nordquist, elora2@home.com, San Diego. |
| FRANCONE Oct 1997 |
Information on this family can be found on the
Francone/Aliberti family
information page. Surnames mentioned include Aliberti, Bertorello,
Francone, Micona, and Zanolio. Contact: Frank Francone, FJFrancone@msn.com, Denver, Colorado. |
| FULLER Jul 2000 |
Charles H. FULLER-was born in Galesbury, Illinois Aug. 1,1858. Came to Clear
Creek County about 1867. He married Ella NORRIS at Beckenridge, Co.
Children are Ada FULLER, Florence FULLER, and Charles FULLER. Charles
FULLER died April 12, 1927. Ella NORRIS was born Sept 1, 1875 in
Silverwood, Ind. She died Nov. 29, 1920. Mother Myram Cartwright born Ind.
Father George Norris born Silverwood, Ind. Contact:Karen King, tak@3rivers.net. |
| FULLER Jul 2000 |
Thomas R. FULLER, born 1854 in Sussex County, New Jersey, the son of Ira S.
Fuller and Maria (MORRIS). Moved to Marshall, Wisconsin as a child in the
late 1850's. Moved to Black Hawk by 1877 at the latest. Married Rachel
MORRISON, September 1, 1879 in Gilpin County. Seeking any further
information on this family. Contact: John Griener, jlgwg3u@aol.com. |
| GADDO Feb 2007 |
Looking for any information about Mark Gaddo, his wife Dominica (Dominicka)
Rolando-Perino Gaddo, and their daughters Flora and Delia (listed as "Lelia")Gaddo.
The adults emigrated from Northern Italy. The 1900 US Census finds them in the Clear
Creek County/ Gilson's Gulch area, and the next census finds them in Telluride. Mark
was a miner. Contact: DebDurbin@aol.com. |
| GALLAHER Oct 1998 |
The 1900 Census lists Lydia E. GALLAHER (b. 1842) lived as head of her
household in Clear Creek with her son Frederick (b. 1876) and daughter
Josie (b. 1882) and her sister Angeline Winslow (b. 1844). Her son
Wellington Victor Gallaher lived nearby with wife Emma and five children. Contact: Elizabeth Gallaher Liberty, netfyle@earthlink.net. |
| GIBBS Apr 1998 |
My great grandfather Allison DeFrance GIBBS was living in Central City in
1898, when he enlisted in the Colorado Volunteers to fight in the Spanish
American War. He was an attorney, and I'm looking for any information on
him from directories, county records etc. His mother's family (DEFRANCE)
was apparently "big" in Golden, Jefferson Co. Contact: Missy Gibbs, magibbs@stetson.edu. |
| GILLETTE Apr 2002 |
I am looking for info on my Great-Grandfather, James Gillette. I think he
died in a mine accident about late January or early February, 1908. My Aunt
said she thought that it was a cave in and that they were left in the mine
and not dug out. Any help will be appreciated. Contact: Ivan Phelps ivanp@ctcweb.net. |
| GILPIN May 1997 |
Looking for: All persons with last name GILPIN. Contact: Freda P. Summar, Sumrtime@cmaster.com. |
| GLAZE June 1997 |
Rueben GLAZE married Lilly Ostrander 1872 in
Georgetown, Colorado. Looking for their grandchildren. Contact: Terence Kelley, Terencepau@aol.com. |
| GLENN Jul 2000 |
Seeking information about newspaperman, HUGH GLENN, who lived in Central
City and Denver between 1860-1864. Married MARTHA M. GILSON in Denver, 1860.
He is mentioned in the History of Gilpin County; in April 1863 he purchased
the newspaper the 'Miner's Register', along with two others. Sold his
interest September the same year. His son, HUGH L. GLENN, was born in
Central City, 4-12-1863. Family moved to Montana, 1864. Contact: Mike Glenn, MGWDC@aol.com. |
| GRAVES Dec. 2001 |
Looking for information on Walter Finis Graves who was, it is believed, from
this area. His father was Oliver Bertie Graves and his father was William
Martin Graves. Any information would be much appreciated. Contact: Amy Graves-Stewart, stewartfamily@cedarcomm.com. |
| GUINANE Mar 2004 |
Looking for information about John GUINANE, my gr-gr-grandfather, and his life
at his 160 acre homestead on Chicago Creek, near Idaho Springs. He died in
Georgetown, St. Joseph Hospital, Nov. 16, 1895, in his 70's. He had come from
Ireland. He owned a share in a number of mines, and his daughter's diaries
mention legal troubles he was having with someone from NY "jumping his claim"
and dividing mine partnerships. I'm hoping to find court records to find out
what happened to his homestead & mines when he died. He said he"proved up" his
homestead at Central City, Gilpin Co. Contact: Nancy Peregrine, nancyperegrine@yahoo.com, California |
| GUIBOR Feb. 1997 |
Augustus GUIBOR and his wife Editha P. HERRINGTON
lived in Empire, Colorado for some period before 1860 until Augustus died in
1877. He is buried in Georgetown Cemetery. Looking for what
became of Editha (where did she move after he died?). Also interested in
their son Fredrick, b. abt 1855, and the wife and daughter of their son
Edward (Edward died Empire, 1895). Wife's name Louisa ____, daughter Mary
Alice, perhaps other children.) Contact: Don Stanwyck, don@stanwyck.com, Carnation, WA 98014 |
| GULLIKSEN Feb. 2001 |
John Gulliksen, 1855-1941, buried with wife Mattie (Matta) Peterson
Gulliksen at Dory Hills Cemetery, Blackhawk, CO. Children: Louise March
1896-1943? married George Snyder 14 April 1885-1951; Bertha March 1884-
married Robert Heselwood Norman; John 6 December 1885-; Hugh Leslie 1 March
1888-March 1969; Florence abt 1907. Contact: James C. Robertson, rsihawaii@aol.com, 1081 Makepono Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819. Fax (808) 842-6646. |
| HAMILTON Dec. 1998 |
I'm trying to research history on my great-grandfather, Wellington R.
HAMILTON. In the History of Northwestern Arkansas there is a
paragraph about him that states that the went to Colorado, and worked at his
trade (tinner?) a short time in Georgetown, after which he returned to
Southwest Missouri. I'd like to hear from anyone who might be able to shed
more light on his experiences in Colorado. Contact: Linda Hamilton Hart, Lihart@ix.netcom.com. |
| HART Jun 1999 |
My great grandparents Michael Hart and Mary (Day) Hart lived in Gilpin
County from about 1890-95. Their son, Oswald S. Hart who was born in
Gilsen Gulch (Gilpin County) in 1891. Michael had two brothers in the area
as well:
Contact: Susan Hart, jshart10@prodigy.net. |
| HARVEY Feb. 1997 |
Looking for a newspaper account of the marriage of Emma Jane Walters to
Christopher (Kit) Harvey, about 1890 or so. Emma was the daughter of Samuel
and Amelia Walters, she was born in 1875 in Central
City. Contact: KACEEBEE@aol.com. |
| HARVEY Mar. 2002 |
Seeking information regarding several individuals who resided in Russell
Gulch, Gilpin County, Colorado during the 1890's. They are Emma T. Harvey,
wife of Thomas G. Harvey. She may have been widowed and married a man named
Williams. I am also researching John and Joseph Bray. Contact: kittredg@mscd.edu. |
| HERRINGTON Feb. 1997 |
Stephen HERRINGTON and his family, along with Stephen's brother Louis
(Lewis) HERRINGTON, arrived Clear Creek County in abt. 1861. Stephen made
his living hauling goods between St. Louis and his brother-in-law's store
(Augustus GUIBOR), while Louis worked mining and doing
carpentry. Louis was the builder of the Peck house which still stands in
Empire. Stephen and family moved away in 1864, returned abt 1868, moved away
for good abt 1872. Looking for where Louis ended up (have good
information on Stephen and family). Contact: Don Stanwyck, don@stanwyck.com, Carnation, WA 98014 |
| HICKMAN March 1997 |
Samuel Robert Willis HICKMAN b. Dec 1847 PA arrived in Silver Dale, CO,
(not to be confused with Silver Plume) now a ghost town just outside of
Georgetown c. 1870 to mine for gold. He married on 25 Sept 1876 to Eva Leora
SEVERNS b. 23 Dec 1858 IL. Looking for more information on his
parents: Robert Willis HICKMAN and Sarah Elizabeth DILWORTH. Contact: Bonnie Coatney, bcoatney@nkn.net, or http://userpages.nkn.net/bcoatney. |
| HILL Mar 2004 | Seeking info on ancestor Hill. He was in Georgetown for 1870 US Census. His wife Mary Ann was living with their daughter, Frances Wheeler, for 1880 US Census in Denver. Presume Henry died 1870-1880. Henry was born 1821 in PA, son of Rev. Oliver Hill and his wife, Creusa Wood Hill. Henry may have been affiliated with either a Presbyterian or Congregational church. Looking for date and place of Henry's death; also wife Mary Ann Scofield Hill. Many thanks for any info you may find. Shirley Damato, sgd38@aol.com, Simsbury, CT |
| HOBAN |
Looking for any information on John Joseph Hoban b.Ireland d. 1918 in Idaho
Springs, married Kathryn Majorie Murphy Oct 6 1897 in Georgetown. His
father was Dionysius Hoban, show him being in Idaho Spring in 1902 on
Kathryn's Baptism certificate as a sponser. Contact: Linda Bakken, lbakken@terraworld.net. |
| HODES |
Looking for the marriage record for Ann HODES and Harry Albert GREENE, time
period of late 1800's. Also looking for any other information on the HODES
family. Contact: Phil Fainer, (invalid email address) |
| HOWARD April 1998 |
Looking for anything on a Cooper T. or Thomas Cooper HOWARD. He married
Mary E. RUSSELL and they lived in Colorado until he left for parts
unknown. Their last child was born in 1879 in Pueblo. Mary is the
daughter of William Green RUSSELL who helped start the Colorado gold
rush and mined in Gilpin county. Contact: Chris Powell, cpowell@ogslp.org, webpage www.my-ged.com/powell. |
| HUGHES |
I am researching the surname HUGHES, born in Russell Gulch, CO around 1903.
Contact: Jim Bofman, jbof@excite.com. |
| HUGHES Oct 1998 |
I am interested in the Hughes family from Clear Creek. My grandmother was
Grace Cresser Hughes-Douglass. I don't know where Grace was born, but I
believe her family lived in the area. Contact: Anne Davidson, oden@gateway.net. |
| HUGHES Feb 2003 |
Looking for family of Hugh HUGHES born in Wales in 1846/7 and moved to Gilpin
County in the 1870s, he had a wife Amelia, children Richard, Elizabeth, William
and John. He was listed in Central City, Gilpin County, CO in 1880 and 1885. Here are some basic outlines of Hugh HUGHES family. Hugh HUGHES (c1848-1908) was born in the late 1840's in Wales (Llandudno to be precise) and married Amelia (c1850-1921) in 1869. Hugh was a mason and plasterer he moved to USA in 1871 having a son in PA to Amelia before settling in Gilpin, CO and had issue;
1) Richard HUGHES (1869-?), England, UK who became a Gold Miner in Gilpin and married
Carrie (1879-?) They had 5 children
i) Lillian (1896-?) a Grammar School Teacher
ii) Flora (1898-?)
iii) Richard HUGHES Jr (1903-?)
iv) Hugh HUGHES (1909-?) and
v)??? b. 1915.
2) Elizabeth "Bessie" HUGHES (1870-1948), who married John William JONES (1858-1918)
in 1900 as a widow. She lived in Denver City in 1930s as a housekeeper.
3) William HUGHES born in PA (1878-?1947). A Stationery Engineer in a Metal Mine.
Married in CO in 1904 to Laura (-1918) buried in Bald Mtn Cemy, CO. and had issue
i) Annie HUGHES.
4) John HUGHES (b1881-?), a Gold Miner who in 1930 became a grocery wagon driver - who
married Lillie in 1906 in CO. and had
i) Hughetta HUGHES 1906-?
ii)"Bessie" Elizabeth HUGHES 1910- - a stenographer for the county.
Any leads or look-ups would be most welcome.
Contact: Mark I. Hughes, markhughesuk@aol.com or m.hughes@numiscorp.com. |
| HUNTER Feb 2000 |
Would anyone be will to get the information off the 1880 census. It is for
WESLEY HUNTER -- Georgetown twp -- page 105. Contaqct: Sally Keeton Eichhorn, icorn@i1.net. |
| HURLEY Nov 1997 |
Benjamin Franklin HURLEY was born about 1825 in PA, died 1897 in WY, and
inbetween (1856) he married in OH Samantha A. PECK. Samantha was born 3 Oct
1829 in CT. Their children:
- John b. abt. 1863 KS, d. abt 1883 Central City, Gilpin, CO.
Buried Dory Hill Cemetery in Black Hawk.
- Adeline b. abt 1862 KS,
m. Charles Philandrew WING 1885 in Central City.
- Emmaline b. 6 Feb 1870 KS,
m. William Jefferson BRUNDAGE 1885 Gilpin County.
- George Washington b. 18 Feb 1868 KS, m. Daisy MOSS, and d. 1942 UT.
George and Daisy's children:
- George Howard b. 24 Jan 1901 m. Catherine CARPENTER.
- Dorothy Clara b. 7 Mar 1903 m. Joseph Arthur CHRISTENSEN &
Aaron Paul BAIRD.
- John Henry b. 24 Jul 1907 m. Bessie Isabell FIFIELD.
- Daisy Gertrude b. 21 Feb 1907 m. Grant Bess PARRY,
Emron Monroe REEVES.
- Georgia Ann b. 29 Jul 1910 m. Paul Le SUERER,
Ralph SPILSBURY, Barton SMITH.
Looking for any information on any of these people. Will gladly share
what I have.Contact: Chris Christensen, chris@pioneer-net.com, phone (541)839-4639. |
| INGRAM March 2002 |
Searching for any info on the relatives of, or the activities of, my great
grandfather Arthur Clark Ingram and his sons Orville and Leo G. Leo and Arthur
are buried in Dory Hill Cemetery, and my grandfather, Orville, is buried in
Golden. I know that my grandfather and Uncle Leo were both miners in Central
City, and that my grampa Orville married a Hazel Kelly in 1936. Also I heard
that my uncle owned a museum in Central City and possibly a saloon in
Blackhawk. I understand that my Uncle Leos' museum was sold to whoever owns
the town newspaper now and at one time it had a submarine in it! Contact: Sherribear1@aol.com. |
| JACKMAN April 1998 |
I am searching for references of John Jackman, who was a miner in Central
City. He was born in England emigrated to Michigan in 1881. He spent some
time in Central City with his wife Mary and children: Ruth, Violet, and
Ester, possibly between 1896-1904. Any help would be much appreciated.
Contact: Linda Lang, Fluffie@worldnet.att.net |
| JARVIS Jun 2002 |
Jimmy Jarvis b. in Eng married Jane Camper Archbutt in Georgetown, CO. I
don't know if they lived in Georgetown but were married there before 1880.
If anyone has any info, I would sure appreciate it. Contact: Marcy Rose, MarcyRose@aol.com, 1139 So. Nevada St., Oceanside, CA 92054 |
| JEWEL Jan 2000 |
I am looking for information on a James Esom Jewel who might have own or
worked in a company called Idaho Springs Gold Producing Co. Contact: Marguerite Jewel, mjrite@aol.com. |
| JOHNS Jun 1999 | Looking for information on WILLIAM JOHNS born 1867 in England. Married LElizabeth Chirgwin after the death of her first husband about 1898 in Nevadaville. They had two children, Wilfred and Mable and he died in 1908 and is buried in the Bald Mountain Cemetery at Nevadaville. Would be interested in any information and willing to share the little I have.Contact: Mary Barr, vmbarr@worldnet.att.net, phone 520-297-6499. |
| JOHNSON Mar 1999 updated Jul 2000 |
Seeking any information about Christopher Loraine JOHNSON (b. Union Co.,
SC, 12 JAN 1841). He was the son of Elizabeth BEVILL and Edward Coke JOHNSON
and moved with his family in 1852 from his SC birthplace to Floyd Springs,
Floyd Co., GA. He was the grandson of SC Gov. David JOHNSON (1782-1855) and
great-grandson of Revolutionary War patriot Lt. Col. Benjamin HERNDON
(1749-1819). One brother, 5th Sgt. Adolphus Randolph JOHNSON (1839-1912),
also served in the Rome Light Guards. Another brother, Pvt. James Edward
JOHNSON (1844-1919), served in Co. E, 5th GA Infantry Regiment, "Dawson
Volunteers" of Terrell Co., GA.
Also seeking C. L. Johnson, private, enlisted 18 MAY 1861 at Rome, GA., in
Capt. Magruder’s Co. A, 8th GA Volunteer Infantry, CSA. Promoted to 2nd
Sgt. on 10 JUL 1864. Union POW records show he was surrendered and paroled
at Appomatox Court House, 9 APR 1865. Reported to still have been living 26
MAY 1895. An unsigned letter to his father written 4 OCT 1871 from Central
City, Gilpin Co., CO, is believed to have been written by him. He may have
assumed the name John P. Jones and died there prior to 29 DEC 1904 per
letter of that date from A. L. Furniture Co., Central City, CO. |
| JONES Sept. 1998 |
William W Jones born in Russell Gulch 1870-1871. Clara Annie Oliver Born in
Russell Gulch in 1874-1875. Looking for any information on either of these
families. Contact: Tim Smith, us66@ix.netcom.com. |
| JONES Jan. 2002 |
Looking for info on John W. JOnes and wife Eliza Terry Jones. Lived around
the Georgetown area after 1870. Had a girl and 2 boys. Contact: Charles Fields, rose13@centurytel.net. |
| JOSEPH Jan. 2002 |
Trying to find any information regarding a "Sebastian Joseph" and "Hubert
[Herbert] Joseph who may have lived in Georgetown area around 1900 - 1940s.
Their mother "Ruby [Green] Joseph married a "John Conway". John was a member
of a Masonic lodge in Georgetown and died in 1965. It is mentioned that either
Sebastian or Hubert was a miner in the area. Contact: Michael DelMonico, Michael.Delmonico@compaq.com, 719-548-2281. |
| KANE July 2001 |
Seeking information on a Harry W. Kane who took out a land patent in Gilpin
Co. in 1910. Contact: Kathy Stice, kms2135@aa.net. |
| KEMMERY Apr 2000 |
I have a photograph of a family -- mom, dad, and two children. The
photographic information is "Alex. Martin, Georgetown, Colorado". The
inscription on the back reads "Anna McQueary's family, used to be Anna
Kemmery, the children's aunt". This photograph was in a photo album once
owned by Margaret Permelia (Wasson) Kemmery, who later married Samuel
Shields. Her first husband was George Franklin Kemmery. I don't know
dates or anything, but most of the photos were taken in late 1800s - early
1900s (sorry for vagueness). Any help would be appreciated. Contact: Kelly Huscher, huscher@wichita.infi.net. |
| KLAES April 1997 Updated Nov 1997 |
Looking for information regarding the KLAES (KLAIS) family. Parents
names were John and Marcella KLAES. Children are Charles, John Jr., Ennis,
Michael, Marcella Jr., and Elizabeth Klaes. Family is listed living in
Central City on the 1880 Colorado State Census. Michael KLAES (KLAIS)
married Emma ROETHER in Gilpin County in 1901. This was a mining family so
they travelled throughout the mountains of Colorado. Also have found them
in Buena Vista, Chaffee County, Colorado.
Contact: Karolyn Klaes, (invalid email address) |
| KYES July 1997 |
Looking for marriage info (dates) for Clyde A. KYES and Blanche
TRACY who were married in 1932 at Idaho Springs. Contact: Ronald L. Kyes, Scotland1@iname.com, Madeira Beach, FL. |
| LAFFER |
Henry LAFFER, born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio in 1825, migrated from Ohio
to Kansas and then to Wideawake, Gilpin County, Colorado, to Denver,
Colorado, and then to Leadville, Lake County, Colorado. Henry was a sawmill
owner in Wideawake, a shoe store owner in Denver, a prospector and shoe store
owner in Leadville. Henry LAFFER m: Helen WELLS in Coshocton, Ohio and had
two children: Charles Wells LAFFER b. 1858 Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas,
and John Otis LAFFER b. 1865 Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas. Henry died in
1898 in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado. Looking for any
information on this family. Contact: Walter Laffer, LafferWBII@aol.com. |
| LAMB Jan 1999 |
Charles Lamb was born in Ridgeway Oct. 11-1894, but was well know in Idaho
Springs for 25 years or more. He served in the Mexican Border War and in WW1
as Sergent First Class, He was a clerk at the Idaho Post Office, worked as a
printer on the Gazette, published by Mr Dobbins, in later years worked in
the mines and drove a truck for Curnow Transportation Company. He married
Kathryn Majorie Hoban on Nov. 9, 1920 at St. Pauls
Church, Idaho Springs. b. Nov. 21 1902 in Idaho Springs d. Jan. 12 1964 in
Antonito Co. They had three children all still living. Looking for his
parents or any information on him. Contact: Linda Bakken, lbakken@terraworld.net. |
| LAMPSHIRE Feb 2000 |
Searching for descendents of Henry Francis Lampshire and his children who
moved to Clear Creek County, CO from Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI. I am a
descendent of his son Edwin Lampshire who married Emma Redpath in Alma, CO.
Their son Henry Francis Lampshire is my grandfather. Contact: Cathy Lampshire, clampshire@fullerton.edu, 2771 E. Norm Place, Anaheim, CA 92806-5040, tel. (714) 630-1667 |
| LOVE August 1997 |
Joseph Love arrived in Clear Creek Co. ca 1860 and I think was a resident
of Georgetown. He was a mining consultant being hired by the local town to
reduce damage caused by blasting. He tried his hand at delivering mail and
then he ran some kind of store. He was a Uncle of the wife of John Fillius,
Love Daniels, who was an early county supervisor and also a mining engineer.
Looking for any information on Joseph Love. Contact Bob Orr, boborr@abelink.com. |
| LYNG Aug 2000 |
John Lyng (1852 - 1912), Nevadaville, CO, was my grandfather.
My dad, Thomas Francis Lyng was born in Nevadaville, CO on 7-17-1906 and
passed away on June 6, 1982 in Long Beach, CA. Any information about
either man would be appreciated. Contact: Suzanne (Lyng) Lenahan, res1a7g5@verizon.net, Long Beach, CA |
| MABRITO Oct 2001 |
Looking for any information on the MABRITO family. I know that they were
miners in Idaho Springs, and I think that they worked for the Sun and Moon
mine. They may have came to Idaho Springs around or after 1888. Contact: TONGEM551@aol.com. |
| MADDERN Feb 1999 |
Looking for information on Charles Maddern, b. Cornwall between 1854 and
1865. He was married to Elizabeth Chirgwin (m. abt 1882-1883 in Cornwall or
Colorado.) Charles apparently died abt. 1895, probably at Bald Mt.,
Nevadaville, Gilpin Co. Charles & Elizabeth had the following children:
Annie b. 1884; Beatrice b. 1886; William b. 1890; twin girls, Grace &
Edith, b.1892; Florence b. 1894 and Charles, Jr. b. Jan. 1896. Elizabeth
married again in 1897-98 to William Johns. They appear in the 1900 census
for Nevadaville. Any information on the death of Charles Maddern, Sr. or
when he emigrated to US would be appreciated. Contact: Kay King, kayking26@worldnet.att.net. |
| MADDERN Oct 1997 |
Looking for information about John Richard MADDERN. He was born in
March, 1859 in England and died February 15, 1912 in Nevadaville, CO. He was
a miner in Nevadaville and also was elected Constable in Nevadaville. He
is in the 1910 Colorado census, along with his wife, Mae and his two
children, Mabel and Arnold. I am interested in any of his ancestors and any
information prior to his marrying Mae in about 1906 in Denver, CO. Contact: Mrs. Marcia Sherman, 1204 Del Sol Way, Petaluma, CA 94954, phone: (707)763-6307, e-mail: MSher1234@aol.com. |
| MATHESON Dec. 1998 |
Alexander (Alec) MATHESON married Rachel SHAWL in about 1872 in Colorado.
He was apparently living in either Georgetown or Silver Plume at the time.
I'd like to find records of the marriage from that time. I also am trying to
find out when the Shawls arrived in Colorado - probably well before 1870.
Contact: Scott Matheson, sayhey@ricochet.net. |
| MATHESON May 1999 |
My great-grandfather Stephen Douglas Mayes worked in Blackhawk from 1875
until 1877 a druggist for Ed. Seiwell. I have numerous letters written
to my great grandmother during that time. I would like to locate some
pictures of Blackhawk during that time - especially Mr. Seiwell's store.
I have letterhead paper and envelopes from the store and Mr. Mayes
said it was a fine store with exceptionally fine goods. I do not know
if there is a way to locate information on him during that time, unless
he is mentioned in some books or voter information. I do not believe he
was there during a census year. His letters indicated that he would have
liked to have stayed in the West, but I don't think my g.grandmother was so
inclined. He talked of dances - going to Georgetown, and Idaho Springs -
of Indian trouble and of how much silver was coming from the mines. Contact: Genevieve M. Smoak, smoakey@Charleston.Net, 4474 Parishville Road, Meggett, S.C. 29449 |
| MAYER Feb 2007 |
I have a postcard addressed to my grandmother, Maude Elizabeth Mayer, postmarked
1908 at Empire station, CO... I would appreciate any information I could obtain
about herself and her husband Willim F Mayer, who was a miner in the area when
they were married in "a mining camp" in the area about 1898. Contact: Sharon Gardlund, szgardlund@prodigy.net. |
| McCUNE July 2001 |
Looking for descendants of Tom McCune and Anna Martin, who lived in
Georgetown during the 1950's, and are buried at the local cemetery. Contact: Jack Martin, dittel06@info2000.net, 3804 North Logan Avenue, Loveland, Colorado 80538 |
| McGARVIE December 1999 |
The family I am interested in is McGarvie. My Grandmother and her family
lived in Georgetown. Contact: Jacquelyn Hobby, hobbyrd@ris.net. |
| McGINNIS July 2001 |
Looking for information on Joseph Thomas McGinnis, DOB April 1885 in
Colorado. He worked for the railroad and was mayor of Silver Plume in
1918. Joseph appears on 1900 census in Denver with his other siblings,
his mother and his father. His father was also Joseph McGinnes, DOB 1858
in NY. Contact: RBLACK4092@AOL.COM. |
| McKENZIE July 1998 |
Looking for any information on Kenneth McKenzie who born 11 Nov 1900. He
was sheriff in Central City, CO from Jan. 1949 til his death in 1956. His
wife was Alice and his daughter's married name was Donna Mae Blake.
Contact: Susan Hopkins, suerrol@hawaii.rr.com. |
| MILNE Oct 1998 |
Robert P. MILNE, born Scotland 1854, married Viola Jane Rogers from Wisconsin
in 1881. All children were born in Idaho Springs. Children were
- Allie, died in infancy,
- Robert H. MILNE b. 1/1883,
- Belmont E MILNE b. 1/20/1891 d. 10/1974 in Idaho Springs,
- Mandie MILNE b. 1/1893,
- Clarence Richard MILNE b. 12/1893 married Mildred Letty BIRD
from Iowa approx. 1910-1915,
- Richmond E. MILNE b. 6/1896,
- Ruth MILNE b, 7/1899.
I am most interested in information about Belmont and Clarence.Contact: Dana Milne Roberts, droberts@swc.cc.ca.us, 1535-C Apache Drive, Chula Vista CA 91910. |
| MINER July 2001 |
Looking for the army records of an uncle, Dio Ernest Miner, who enlisted in
Colorado. His parents names are Charles and Emma Meikle Miner and they
lived in Randalia, Iowa. I was told they moved to Missouri and then to
Colorado. He also had a sister named Clara Pearl Miner -- I do not know if
she ever married or not. The information from Roster of Men and Women Who Served in The World War From Colorado 1917-1918, Gilpin County says: Given Name: Dio E. Surname: Miner Rank: Corporal Branch: Dep. Brig. Place: Central City Contact:Patricia Morehouse, morehousep@cfu.net. |
| MURDOCK Apr 2001 |
Austa Ann ARTHUR married my maternal grandfather,
Lawrence Marvin MURDOCK on 21 Oct 1896 in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Lawrence was born 16 Dec 1881 in Spartansburg, Crawford Co, PA. Lawrence,
his father Stephen MURDOCK, and his younger brother Clifford J. MURDOCK all
went to Colorado during the late 1800's. Stephen MURDOCK died and is
buried in Colorado. Lawrence & Austa had 2 daughters born in Colorado
(Lena Mildred MUDOCK, b 8 Jul 1897; and Pearl May MURDOCK, b 23 Mar 1900 in
Idaho Springs, CO) and returned broke to Spartansburg, Crawford Co, PA.
After returning back east Lawrence & Austa had 5 more children. Clifford J.
MURDOCK was reported as a State Mine Inspector in Arizona. For more
information, Contact: Dr. Dixon G. STEVENS, dixondoc@netsync.net, P. O. Box 173, East Randolph, NY 14730-0173 |
| NELSON June 1997 Updated Feb. 1998 |
Axel Benard NELSON and his wife, Agnes Marguerite (Pearson) NELSON, from
Stockholm, Sweden, lived in Gilpin County for many years, while he worked
the mines in Central City, Idaho Springs, etc. Their son, Arnold Gunnar
Nelson, lived in Blackhawk from the time he was approximately 10 until he
was 21; about 1936-1948. On May 21, 1948 Arnold married Patricia Ann
"Decker" in Idaho Springs. Axel and Agnes had a daughter, Hilda Marilyn
NELSON, born in Rollingsville, January 18, 1936. Other siblings that
attended school in Blackhawk include: Clara Ruby NELSON, Axel Grant NELSON,
Florence May NELSON, Stanley Larry NELSON, and Lars Wilfred NELSON. Looking for any information about this family: records (school, legal, etc.), clippings, photos, anything. Contact: Terry Arthur Nelson, moreover@midusa.net. |
| NELSON Dec 2001 |
Looking for information in regards to Carl (possibly Charles) Nelson married
to Selma Nelson. I am not sure of the accuracy of this information, but in
the family bible, says that Carl Gustaf Nelson was born May 3, 1872 in
Saginaw MI. He and his wife married May 3rd 1897 in Denver, CO. Their son
Erwin Clarence Nelson was born May 24th, 1898 in Idaho Springs CO and their
daughter was born July 5th 1901 in Central City CO. They moved from CO at
some point and ended up in Cochise County, AZ in a town called Bisbee. Any
information would be helpful and appreciated. Contact: Cary Rutherford, caryrjr@pacbell.net. |
| NICHOLS Mar 2004 |
Looking for information about husband's grandfather, Roscoe Nichols (or Nicholls)
who came from Central City, Colorado and had a brother, (name unknown). I have an
old picture of them both as young children in Central City. I would suspect that
the dates were from the 1870's-1880's. There appears to be 2 names, Pearl Olive and William, listed at a
cemetery there (began with a "B"). Roscoe was a Salvation Army member who moved
to California and married my husband's grandmother, Clara Darling. Contact: Rosemarie C. Schmidt, rschm466@earthlink.net. |
| NICHOLS Mar 2004 |
I am researching my great grandmother and her husband, Sarah Anne Bevins Nichols and
Thomas S. Nichols, who lived in Clear Creek County in 1880 in District 37 with their
children Ella, Alice and Florence. Thomas S. was also noted on this census (a second
time) as a miner in Central City, Gilpin County. He also had a connection with a
transportation route to Omaha. Sarah Nichols was a concert pianist trained in England
(where they both had been born) and after his death has been rumored to have played in
some of the local establishments to support the children after his death. After Thomas' death, she remarried another man, alledgedly named Copson, and moved to Omaha. However, with the 1890 census burned, she shows up in 1900 in Starke County, IN with 4 additional children, all of whom use the name Nichols, and who are all born in Omaha. Contact: Linda Sheldon, xlindasheldon@gmail.com. |
| NORBERG May 2001 |
Looking for my relatives who left Sweden for USA. Their names were Andrew
Richard and Oscar Norberg. Andrew was born 1861 and died March 4, 1889.
Oscar was born 1863 and died Nov 26, 1893 in Idaho Springs. Andrew got
married to Emma ? and together they had two children, Alma Maria, born Oct
31, 1884, and Anders Wilhelm born June 14, 1888. Alma Maria got married to
Anton H. Eckberg in Idaho Springs April 26, 1905 and together they had two
children: Helge A. born 1906 (approximately) and Roy Hillard born Oct 30,
1907 in Idaho Springs. Oscar Norberg had no children. A friend off mind who
was in Idaho Springs, CO in 1998 have found a headstone for Andrew Norberg
and it looks like rather new. If you can help me find out something about
these persons I would be very grateful. Contact: Jörgen Karlsson , jjg.fam@telia.com, address: Tryggarp 7, S-57197 Forserum, SWEDEN, telephone (in Sweden) 0046-380-20524. |
| OBRIEN Aug 2003 |
Amanda Hinton born 1844, Salt Pond, Saline County, Missouri - married (1) in
1859 to John Obrion/Obrien/Obrian/Obryan (yes I found all those spellings),
they had the following children: Anna E., Margaret , Ida Mary , Thomas J., and
John. She married (2) in 1879 to Peter Lamear who brought at least 2 children
to this marriage. I found 2 others that MAY be THEIR children: William and R. E.
(probably Emmit). Margaret moved her family to Colorado before 1885 (I cannot find
Peter listed so it is possible he died while serving in the Civil War) with her
large family. I believe she came first to Clear Creek County, Colorado then moved
to Lake City, Hinsdale County and Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO. She moved to Glendale
CA with her son William Lamear - after she was 85 years old and she died at age 90.
Ida Mary Obrien (and all the other spellings) came to Colorado with her mother when she was about 18 years old. There she married John Carrothers (Caruthers, Coruthers) and had at least 2 children. I do not know when John died, but she moved to Lake City and married Emil Walter Soderholm (married in Wyoming - a train trip), they had no children. She lived her life in Lake City and Pueblo. She died in Gunnison, Co. There were several Obrion/Obrien 'boys' who may have stayed in Clear Creek - I am still researching information on them. If these names sound familiar to you, I would appreciate hearing from you and sharing information. My connection with these families is through Amanda Hinton/Obrion/Lamear who was the sister to my great grandfather, George Hinton. Contact: Margie Hinton, marhinton@earthlink.net. |
| O'CONNER Dec 1999 |
Searching for any information on George E. O'Connor, marriage, wife's name,
child, anything. George E. O'Connor is my ggfather who was in Georgetown
about 1877-78. Went on to Leadville to become the first marshall in 1878.
Murdered April 25, 1878 by a deputy. Rocky Mt. News article follows.
The killing of George O'Connor was a brutal affair and no doubt premeditated, If the murderer had been caught within two days his fate in Leadville would have been a short one. O'Connor was formerly in the livery business at Georgetown. He was quite popular in this community. He died the next day after being shot, and was buried the second day, services held in the Catholic Church, Rev, Father Robinson conducting them. Rocky Mt. News May 8,1878Will cover pre-approved costs. Contact: Pat Danes, patmark1@visto.com, 4080 E. Chicago Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104, 702-641-9197 |
| OLDEN May 1997 |
Ellis Freeman OLDEN and wife Winifred FERGUSON. Children: Benjamin, Ruth,
Jessie, Ethel and Robert. Children supposedly born in Gilpin County about
1870s. Ellis put in the stamping mills at Blawk Hawk and Central City.
Looking for any information - birth dates, etc. Contact: Marlene Weiss, MLWeiss@aol.com. |
| OLSON Jun 1999 |
Looking for info on Peter OLSON, a miner from Sweden who died in an
avalanche somewhere between 1898-1903. Peter was married to Elizabeth
Hanson (Hansen), also from Sweden (1878-1957). They had a son Victor Olof
Olson, born 12/13/1900 in Silver Plume. After Peter's death Elizabeth married
Gustav Benson in 1903 and moved to Idaho/Montana. Contact: Naomi, LLclvr@aol.com. |
| OSTRANDER June 1997 |
The OSTRANDER families came to Colorado from NY, IL and WI after 1862 and
settled in Georgetown, Granby, Cripple Creek, and Black Hawk by 1880. In
Georgetown Colorado there was an Ostrander family in 1860's. There is a
Lilly Ostrander who married R. GLAZE in Georgetown in 1875. A cousin
lived in Granby. Although all Ostranders are related, I was not certain if
Lilly was part of the family of Peter S. Ostrander, or the family of one of
the cousins (Daniel, Joseph, etc.). The daughter of D. N. Ostrander, Belle
Irene, was a witness to marriage of Lilly Ostrander.
Looking for descendants of Ellis OSTRANDER, Othello OSTRANDER, Joseph
OSTRANDER, Daniel Newcomb OSTRANDER, Arthur OSTRANDER, Albert OSTRANDER,
Luther OSTRANDER. I am the great grandson of Othello Ostrander and wish to
contact my cousins! (See also Glaze.) Contact: Terence Kelley, Terencepau@aol.com, California phone 714-857-0742 |
| OVERSON Jul 2000 |
John A. OVERSON born Jan. 22, 1848, Demark and died March 22, 1922. He left
Denmark in 1884 (he left a family there). We think his original name was
Jens Aagaand Oversen or Jens Aagaand Ovesen. He changed his name to John A.
Overson. His wife was Anne Overson, born Anne Sanden, name taken Olson.
She was born on Nov. 21, 1867 at Vaage Gundbrandsdalen, Norway. They were
married in Colorado. She died May 18, 1940. She came to American 1885.
Children Jens Oliver Overson, Oscar Overson, Ida Pauline Overson. Contact:Karen King, tak@3rivers.net. |
| OWEN May 1998 |
Mary "Ella" OWEN b. 9 Sept 1863 Quartz Valley, Gilpin County, Colorado
Territory. Daughter of John Quincy Adams OWEN and his wife Almira Paulina
GRAVES. John Q. A. born Scioto County, OH, m. Bureau County, IL and other
children born LaClaire Scott County, IA. John Q. A. came to Blackhawk as a
blacksmith. His daughter Mary "Ella" m. William H. EAGLETON 9 Aug 1883.
Other children included Roderick (m. Anna HESS, Arapahoe County, CO);
Josephine Adaline (m. Edward TREGANZA Central City, CO); Almarien H.; Almira
Arabell "Alma" (m. Frank BRADWAY 24 March 1878 Arapahoe County).
Looking for any information on these families. Contact: HLonsdale@aol.com |
| PARLIN June 1998 |
Attempting to confirm that DAVID FLETCHER PARLIN married ANNIE DENNIS in
Central City, Colorado, on December 3, 1904. His fathers name was David
Fletcher Parlin and his mother's may have been Nellie(?). David Fletcher
Parlin was born August 23, 1879. If anyone can confirm any of this info I
would appreciate it and any sources would be helpful. Contact: PDunn47149@aol.com. |
| PAULL Apr 1999 |
William Henry Paull, a miner, and his wife Mary Jane Goldsworthy were both
born around 1837 in England. They had three children: William Henry Paull,
born March 9th 1867 in Redruth, Cornwall, England; Eliz{abeth?} born
1861 and Minnie born 1865. The entire family appears in the English census
of 1871, but not in the census of 1881. William Henry Paull spent time in
Central City before returning to England prior to 1909. Presently seeking
any information on where the family went, when they immigrated, whether the
entire family was in Central City, etc. |
| PLUMMER Apr 2002 |
Henry PLUMMER, b. 1836 in Maine, died 19 JUN 1902 probably in Idaho Springs.
Seeking his death date and obituary. Henry Plummer was the President of the
Idaho Springs First National Bank in 1892. He was age 63 in the 1900 Federal
Census living in Idaho Springs. He is not listed in the 1920 Census, but his
widow Mary Emma is listed still living in town with her son Edwin L. "Roy"
Plummer. Seeking a biography of Henry. Also seeking information on brothers
Charles and Cyrus Plummer - since all three are listed in 1900 Idaho Springs
Census. Contact: Laurie Ludwig, historian98@earthlink.net. |
| POPE Jan 2000 |
I am looking for ANY information about Martin Pope and his wife, Ellen
Bryant Pope who had two children in Silver Plume: my grandmother, Mary, and
her brother, Nicholas. They were the only full siblings, but Ellen
had 9 other children by Martin's brother, her first husband. He was killed
in a mining accident somewhere in the area. Since my grandmother was born
in 1886, my guess in that the accident would have occured in '84 or so.
These Cornish miners worked fast (Martin had to rush to Colorado from South
Africa and was no doubt in a hurry). The only other "kids" names I know
are the oldest daughter, Nell (born in Cornwall), Etta, and William. Those
all ended up in Butte and ultimately Seattle. All I have is a piece of oral
tradition that I am trying to make sense of some way or other. My
grandmother's name was Mary Pope and, by family tradition, was from or born
in Silver Plume. She is one of the youngest two children of her mother, who
MAY also be Mary Pope. Mother Mary was married to _____Pope (Mr. #1) in
Corwall in the late 1860's. She had her oldest child, Nellie (who
practically raised me), in 1869. Mother and child were listed in the 1870
Cornwall Census. Mother is listed as "married" but no husband is listed. I
think he was overseas mining somewhere. At Some point, Pope #1 send for his
young family and they ended up in Silver Plume via Negaunee, Michigan
(another Cornish mining "colony.") Ultimately Mary ended up with 9 kids
from Mr. Pope #1. At some point, he was either killed in a Colorado mine
or maybe just died. This had to be before my grandmother, Mary, was born,
which was either in 1886 or 1889, depending on if I believe my dad or my
aunt. When #1 died, his brother, Pope #2, was contacted in South Africa
and he came to Silver Plume or the environs to care for his brother's
family. It is unclear whether Mary and #2 legally married, but they did
have two more kids, my grandmother Mary and her brother Nick. |
| POWELL Apr 1997 |
George Summers Powell came to Black Hawk or Denver in 1886. He worked for
the post office. His first wife was Jessie Inez Clark. She died in 1905.
Later he married Barbara _____, who may have been a camp nurse from
Switzerland. Looking for record of George and Jessie's marriage,
also Barbara's maiden name. Contact: George E. Powell, gpowell@crosslink.net |
| PRATT Dec 1999 |
Looking for information on Staffor J. Pratt listed as miner 1870 Clear
Creek County census. Contact: Glenn Kinney, gkinney@cvnc.net. |
| PRISK Jan 2000 |
I am looking for information about a Prisk who lived in Central City in 1908.
There was an article in the February 20, 1998, Register Call about an
Elizabeth F. Prisk vs. The Sleepy hollow Gold Mining Company. This was for
$5,000 for the loss of her son, Willie Prisk who lost his life in the
Americus Sleepy hollow flood of August 1895. I went to the Register Call and
looked up the incident. It told about the flood and also said the almost
lifeless body of Henry Prisk was found, who was above the water line, but
suffering from fouls air and gas. He was hauled to the surface and was soon
revived and taken to his residence on the corner of Packard and Gregory
streets. It goes on to say his son, a mere lad, became exhausted and fell back
into the water. Up until that time I thought I was the only Prisk ever in
Colorado. If you have any information I would appreciate hearing it. Contact: Carol Moncrief-Prisk, MOUNTAINGRAMA@aol.com, PO BOX 2894, Evergreen, CO 80437-2894. Phone 303-670-1889. |
| RARICK Nov 1997 |
In 1877 George W RARICK left home, (Waterloo Iowa) and went to South Dakota
and then to Georgetown, Colorado. The last his parents heard from him was
in November of 1877 when he would have been about 18 years of age. In 1915
his sister had him declared legally dead so she could settle the parents
estate. This sister claimed she had heard indirectly that he was killed in
a mining accident in 1877 in Georgetown. It is believed that her father had
handbills posted about 1880 requesting information on his son. However,
George was named in the will of his mother in 1886 so apparently his mother
believed he was still alive. Looking for any information that may be
extant on mining accidents and deaths during this time period or on the
whereabouts of George W RARICK if he survived. Contact: |
| RATLIFF Jul 2000 |
Searching for John W. Ratliff, born 1832 in IL to Thomas and Sarah
Henderson Ratliff; Married Amanda Portlock 1855 in Des Moines County, IA.
John was living in Bald Mountain, Gilpin County, Co in 1891. Amanda was
deceased by 1905 and possibly by 1886 when a John W. Ratliff married Mona
Pearson in Gilpin County. Amanda was the daughter of Barnet and Sarah Lines Portlock. Any help on locating John and Amanda's death dates and descendants would be greatly appreciated.Contact: Julie Dresser, JRDresser@aol.com. |
| RATTIG (RATTICK) Apr 2000 |
I am researching the DANIEL RATTIG [RATTICK] family that emigrated from Sweden about 1851, coming first to Minnesota, but then in the late 1860s
moving to the Georgetown area of Colorado. I find Daniel (born 1830) and
his wife Christina in the 1880 census for Clear Creek county. The couple
had children Elizabeth (born 1862), Daniel Jr. (born 1863), and Frank (born
1867). I also find Daniel minus his wife in the 1885 census for Clear
Creek COunty. He and his son Frank were miners, and daughter Elizabeth was
a school teacher. I would particularly like to learn when and where Daniel
and his wife died, and what became of their children. Contact: Jay Liedman, genscan@tds.net, Minnesota. |
| RICHARDS Mar 1999 |
Trying to find the family of Amelia (Mella) Richards, born in England about
1847. Do not know where. She married Samuel Walters, born in England about
1847. Do not know where. They married about 1873 in Gilpin, Central City.
Could there be a newspaper account? I have a page number of 173 but was told
it doesn't say much. I need some birth locations or other family members,
I have their children. These are my g-g-grandparents. Contact: KACEEBEE@aol.com. |
| RICKARD Aug 2001 |
Looking for information on our great grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Rickard.
Her maiden name was Bennett. The last info we have is from 1910 census
where she was listed head of household in Leadville, because our great
grandfather George Hooper Rickard was killed in a mining accident in
Leadville. We found a Gilpin County Marraige record in the archives that
indicates a Mrs. Elizabeth Rickard married James S. Harris on Nov. 16,
1913. Contact: Albert Rickard, jmclntk@msn.com, phone: (909)699-5493, Fax: (909) 506-5627. |
| ROBERTS Apr 1999 |
My Grandfathers' name was Llewellyn Thomas ROBERTS. He was born around
Oct. 1879 in Georgetown, Colorado. His brothers were Wynn William ROBERTS
(b. May 22, 1873) and John Herbert ROBERTS, sisters were Gladys and Margie
ROBERTS. Their parents were Hugh and Elizabeth ROBERTS. Hugh had a first
cousin that lived nearby named John THOMAS and he was married to
Elizabeth's sister Jenny. John and Jenny THOMAS had three children:
William, Walter and Nelly. Need information on these families. Contact: Robert Wynn Roberts, Boboclovis@aol.com, 502 Amber Avenue, Clovis California 93611. Tel: 1-559-322-1423. |
| ROBERTS May 2001 |
Looking for information on Charles S. and William P. Roberts. Clara
Stanton married Charles S. Nov 25, 1880 at Georgetown. She married William P.
Roberts between 1880 and 1898. Their descendents may be in the Denver
area. Clara's children were Ida, Edwin (m:Mabel Beard) and Clarence.
Contact: VeraMadden@aol.com. |
| ROCKWELL Apr 1997 |
My mothers maiden name was ROCKWELL and she was born in Empire to Albert
ROCKWELL and Julia Ann Well ROCKWELL on February 9, 1909. One of her older
sisters worked at the Hotel De Paris. ** There is a family story that Julia Ann Rockwell was outraged when a school teacher struck one of her sons (Theodore Rockwell) and went after the school teacher with a buggy whip. It is believed that this incident was reported in a paper in the area. Contact: Julie Cornell, Claire7542@aol.com |
| RODDA May 2001 |
Edward Rodda was in Gilpin County, Colo. during the 1880 census. He
supposedly died in Central City about 1887. Any information on this family
would be appreciated. He is said to be a Welsh miner. Contact: Sylvia, Geniebug@aol.com. |
| ROSETTA Feb 2007 |
Looking for information on the Rosetta family of Gilpin COunty: Mike, Lizzie. Lulu,
Jennie. Angelina. Lulu Married Antonio Andreatta in 1901. Mike and Antonio had the
Angelina Lode And the Lulu Lode. Any Information will be welcomed. Contact: Jacque McDonnell, tessadri@venturecomm.net. |
| ROSS Jun 1999 |
We are looking for any information on the John ROSS family that lived in the
Russell Gulch area in the late 1800's. They lost several small children.
We want to find what their names were and when they died.
contact: Jinx & Karen Tucker, jinx@www.prairieweb.com. |
| ROSS Jun 1999 |
Trying to find out any information about Charles F. Ross. He was born in Ohio in 1888.
I believe that he died in 1939 and is buried in the Idaho Springs Cemetery. Contact: Megan Trew, mtrew@ctcgeotek.com, Denver, CO. |
| RUTHERFORD Apr 2000 |
RUTHERFORD/MANNING, 1842-1898: I am researching George RUTHERFORD, born in
Addison County Vermont on 22 January 1823 and married Abigail MANNING in same
county on 27 Oct 1844. According to some, they moved to Idaho Springs, Clear
Creek Co, CO and lived happily ever after. I believe I know the parents of
these two pioneers. Contact: Tom Billings, tbillings@treeway.zzn.net. |
| SANDSTROM Feb 1999 |
I'm trying to establish that my grandparents lived in Idaho Springs
(Freeland, near the Lamartine mine, my grandfather Gustav Sandstrom had a
mine in the area). Gustav Sandstrom married Anna Berglund, were in
Colorado before 1900. My father George Sandstrom (born 1912, in Idaho
Springs), told me that he believed my grandfather was in the Idaho Springs
area prior to 1900. My father also indicated that my grandfather changed
his last name from KARLSON to SANDSTROM while in Clear Creek County, after
having some problems with general store bills (too many Gustav Karlsons and
the bills kept getting mixed up...so the story goes). Contact: Ronald M. Sandstrom, ron_sandstrom@stortek.com, 2472 Cana Ct., Lafayette, CO 80026. |
| SCHAFFER SCHIEFER Mar 1998 |
My family (origional spelling Schiefer) is from Russell Gulch. They
settled there in the mid 1880's. I have my complete family history in
GEDCOM format. I am willing to share it with anyone who is interested. My
oldest grandson, Todd Evan Schaffer Jr., is the first of the five
generation of Schaffers (Schiefers) born in Colorado. Four generations are
still alive and living in the Denver Metro Area (my father, myself, my son,
and grandson). Contact: Don Schaffer, mrdon@denver.net. |
| SCHAUER Jul 2001 |
I am looking for the Schauer's. They were butcher's, baker's, and shopkeepers
in Georgetown around 1893. My greatgrandfather, Edward Schauer, died from
diabetes at about age 42 and before that his wife, Mary Bone, died in
childbirth with a daughter. My grandfather was named Harold Schauer and
was raised by uncles John and William, I think. Contact: janesryan@socal.rr.com. |
| SELAK Apr 2002 |
My great-great uncle, Fred Selak, was born in Gilpin County on April 17,
1865. He was a hermit miner who was murdered in Gilpin County by two men on
July 21, 1926. They threatened to steal his gold and when Fred told them that
he was going to tell the sheriff they hanged him! His father was Albert
Selak (died 1903 in Georgetown) and his mother was Elizabeth Selak (died
December 5, 1912). I'm looking for any more information on this family. Contact: Clyde Carruthers, carruthp@niagararc.com, Niagara Falls, Ontario. |
| SHAUGHNESSY Jan 1999 | Searching for two SHAUGHNESSY families that were living in Gilpin County (Nevada City) and listed on page 287 on Gilpin County, CO. 1870 census. The names: Martin SHAUGHNESSY and Patrick SHAUGHNESSY.Contact: Nancy C. Adkins, kabaybruce@zoomnet.net, 1035 Noel Drive, Portsmouth, OH 45662-2235. |
| SEVERNS March 1997 |
Samuel Robert Willis HICKMAN b. Dec 1847 PA arrived
in Silver Dale, CO, (not to be confused with Silver Plume) now a ghost town
just outside of Georgetown c. 1870 to mine for gold. He married on 25 Sept
1876 to Eva Leora SEVERNS b. 23 Dec 1858 IL. Looking for more
information on her parents: John Jay SEVERNS and Elizabeth Ann Prichett
LANE. Contact: Bonnie Coatney, bcoatney@nkn.net, or http://userpages.nkn.net/bcoatney. |
| SHERWOOD Sept. 1998 |
Looking for information on Sherwoods living in or around Central City
around 1865. According to the family Bible, a son Willie Wells Sherwood
died in Central City that year. His parents were William & Susan Carolyn
Ray Sherwood, who left Iowa sometime in or after 1862. They were in
Boulder/Nederland area probably prior to 1873 and died there in 1889.
Contact: Karen Stern, Kstern@erols.com. |
| SIMMONS Sept. 1998 |
John R. Simmons was born in Cornwall England. He came to Central
City/Nevadaville about 1877, struck it rich and returned to England where
he married Amelia Tippett. He then returned to the Central City area until
about 1905 when the family moved to Denver. Looking for any information on
this family. Contact: D. Strangfeld, donks@ris.net. |
| SIMONDS (SYMONDS) Sept. 1997 |
Alfred (Al) SIMONDS was born on June 25, 1961 in Carleton county, New
Brunswick, Canada. His parents were Charles Sidney SIMONDS/SYMONDS. He
left home before 1881. He was listed in the Butte, Silver Bow, MT city
directory in 1888-1889. He was listed in the Nevadaville, Gilpin, CO 1900
census. He married Mary Josephine (Josie) TUCK in 1902.
Location unknown but not Gilpin county, CO. Maybe Clear Creek county, CO.
Anyone searching in court house in Georgetown please check for marriage
record. Al and Josie had 2 children: George Alfred born in 1903, and Mary
Hesper in 1904. Both born in Nevadaville, Gilpin, CO. Al worked as an
engineer at the Phoenix mine. Al died in Nevadaville, CO on Aug 26, 1908.
Looking for any information on Al and his family.
Contact: KarenS8888@aol.com |
| SLATTEN Feb. 1998 |
Matthias SLATTEN (b. 1838) went to Gregory's Diggings in 1859, with
Green Russell and Mer Willis. His last letter mentions L.C. Smith, and
Washington and Charles Kiker, fellow Georgians he was traveling with. He
probably left that year to return to Georgia, but was never heard from
again. Family heard one story that he and his party were killed by
Indians in Oklahoma. Would appreciate any information. Contact: Tom Bates, tbates@esper.com. |
| SNYDER Sept. 2000 |
I am looking for information on a family that was from Central City by the
name of Snyder. All the information on the family came from my Great Aunt.
My GG Aunt Anna Peterson married a Samuel Snyder who's family "owned a home
that sits on top of a hill on the first street from the town" (that
description came from my G-Aunt). The house was reported to have been bought
by a family from Texas and refurbished to a very nice house. The family owned a gold mine in Blackhawk that was closed and filled in so the county could build a school near it. Sam also "had a brother named Elias who Shoed all the mules that worked in the mines in the area." The family names
that I know are Samuel T. Snyder, born 21 Mar 1881, died 6 Oct 1959, and
Sam's brothers Adolph and Elias. I am interested in learning more about
the Snyder family, where they came from and any descendents. |
| STEPHENS May 1997 |
My grandfather William H. Stephens lived in Idaho Springs, Colorado and
some of his relatives also lived in this area. Listed below are their name,
place of abode, and birth dates.
Edward J. Stephens - ? - July 30, 1862 - Married Mary E. Crago
Bessie Stephens - Silver Plume?, Georgetown? - Jan. 1, 1864
Clara Stephens - Silver Plume?, Georgetown? - Oct. 14, 1868
Florance Stephens - ? - Sept. 16, 1869
Walter or William Henry Stephens - Idaho Springs - Aug. 20, 1875
Albert Charles Stephens - ? - March 4, 1877
Raymond Russel Stephens - Idaho Springs - Oct. 22, 1898
Leona Elizabeth Stephens - Idaho Springs - May 30, 1902
William Melvin Stephens - Jan. 6, 1905 - My father
I believe William or Walter Henry Stephens worked in the county clerk's
office in Silver Plume and also had a silver mine some where in this area.
He also was on the school board in Idaho Springs. Looking for
any help on their lineage as it goes back to Wales in England.Contact: Email: William M. Stephens, Jr., wms11527@aol.com, Fax: +1(210)283-5125. |
| STEVENS May 1998 |
My grandfather's name was Richard Andrew Stevens, born Sept 25, 1878 in
Cornwall, England, died Oct 25, 1918. He married Minnie Warren, daugther of
Francis Edward Warren and Elizabeth Jane Warren. All four are buried in Bald
Mountain Cementary in Central City, CO. If there is anyone with information
on these families, please Contact: Abby Chamberlain, wyabbya@hotmail.com, P.O. Box 351, Mountain View, WY 82939, telephone (307) 782-3866. |
| STRAUGHN May 1998 |
John William STRAUGHN and wife Sarah Ellen KENNEDY moved to Central City
from Dodge City, KS, sometime between 1880 and 1900. Their son Carl
STRAUGHN, married a local girl, Mary Elizabeth KLAIS, in Sept. 1901.
My wife descends from John and Sarah Ellen's daughter Carrie Lamina
STRAUGHN and her husband, Thomas L. COFFEE who settled in west Texas.
Any help with descendants or ancestors on this family would be greatly
appreciated. |
| STROEHLE Jan. 1998 |
In 1870 Julius STROEHLE left Rock Island, Illinois with the Peter ALBERT and
Nicholas LITTIG families. George STROEHLE died in Black Hawk before 1920.
His wife Christina survived him. Looking for any information on this
family or on the families that moved with them. Contact: CMurcia7@aol.com or DMurcia68@aol.com, or call us at 319-344-0979. |
| SUSAN Jan 1999 |
Looking for information regarding John (Jack) (b. 1849-MO.) and Katherine
(Kate) (b. 1853-KY.) SUSAN. They lived in Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties
from about 1873 to 1886. Their children were
Contact: Dan and Robyn Asimus, Asimus@bigfoot.com, 251 Washington St., Golden, CO 80403 |
| SUTFIN June 1998 |
Seeking information on SUTFIN/SUTPHIN family of Georgetown, Clear Creek Co.,
CO. My g-grandfather Miles F(ranklin) SUTFIN was b. 13 Aug 1893 in
Georgetown. I have a deed record for a Frank SUTFIN in 1888 and a death
record for him 10 Sept 1901, buried in Georgetown. I also find a deed
record for a Charles SUTFIN in 1891. I also have a marriage record for a
Mrs. Amelia SUTFIN (m. Wm. Arthur 31 Oct 1895) having divorced her
husband, name unknown, 1889. I do not find Frank or Charles in the 1900 CO
Census, or CA, WA, OR, NV. Miles is alone in California in the 1910 Census.
Contact: Kristin Robinson, krobinso@fhcrc.org, 2922 Walnut Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 |
| TASHER Feb 2000 |
Looking for information on the Tasher family from Gilpin Co., Colorado.
There was a Jacob and a Charles Tasher that came to Gilpin Co. during the
gold rush. Charles had a son named William - and William's son was Clarence.
Contact: Joyce Roper, joyroper@ipa.net. |
| TELLER Aug 2003 | I own a book called, "Henry Moore Teller, Defender of the West" by Elmer Ellis. My dads mother was Henry M. Teller's niece. I also have alot of personal as well as published information on Henry M. Teller. I would be glad to do lookups in what information I have and will email the results and sources. Contact: Ben Lutes, tuc5700@msn.com. |
| THOMAS July 1997 Updated August 1998 |
Mary Jane Gregory immigrated into the US from Cornwall, Eng. in 1862, age 6
or 7, with or without her parents, James and Rebecca (Broad) Gregory. Mary
Jane married George Thomas in Randolph Township, Morris County, NJ, in 1871.
They moved to CA by January, 1880, when son Sam was born, then moved to
Idaho Springs, CO by 1885. George was a miner (parents John & Johanna-we
believe Cornwall). George died 1892 in Idaho Springs (we have burial
record). Mary Jane married a Ben Forrest in 1893. She passed away in Idaho
Springs in 1903, Ben having died in 1902 (have burial records). Sam Thomas
registered for the WWI in Clear Creek County. We have had no luck
finding any knowledge of the Gregorys here - could not find them in Morris
County 1870 census. Found our George Thomas living with a Samuel Penrose
on the same 1870 census
which also listed a Rebecca Penrose - (fits agewise with our Rebecca Broad
Gregory, though possibly James died and she married Samuel Penrose). Have
not been able to find a marriage record though. There is a Samuel Penrose
buried in our Thomas plot in Idaho Springs and we assume he is the same one.
We have tried and not been able to trace George's or Samuel Penrose's past in
Cornwall, if indeed they emigrated from there. They were both born in
England, George circa 1844 and Sam circa 1835. Family information has been
very limited. My cousin was told there are no surviving death records for
1890's Idaho Springs. Great-grandparents were Jane Rebecca Thomas and
Richard Julian Seccombe. We have information for them since they married in
1890 in Idaho Springs. Two daughters, Emily and Grace Seccombe, (never
married) lived there until about 1990, however could or would not give us
family information. Looking for any information on these lines.
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| THOMAS July 2001 |
Looking for Burial information for:THOMAS, Samuel b: 1880 California (Grass Valley) THOMAS, Leah (Dunn) wife of Samuel m: Oct. 1901 THOMAS, Cora (Calverd, Mrs.) wife of Samuel m: Apr. 1921I have 1910 census information for Samuel and Leah, and 1920 census information for Samuel. Samuel registered for the draft 1917-18. Contact: Kathy brettlh@gte.net. |
| THOMSON May 1998 |
Looking for information on the THOMSON family who lived in Gilpin Co. 1860.
William Thomson, his wife Saftey Elsworth Thomson and children. He was a
miner and sold his rights to his brother-in-law James NUGENT. His wife was
Marie Fanny Nugent. William's brother-in-law also was there at that time,
John Jasper ELLSWORTH. Looking for William's mother-inlaw, Sarah Chapman
ELSWORTH who came to stay with them abt 1862/3 from Wisconsin. Other
family names are HOWARD, ROBBINS, THOMPSON, FROST, BREUSCH, TAFT, JENKS,
DODGE, STEWART, CURRIER. Contact: Marilyn Ellsworth-Roman, mroman@napanet.net. |
| TOMICH April 1998 updated 2/07 |
Looking for origins of my father-in-law, Leonard Philip TOMICH, born 15 March
1926 in Silver Plume, Co. Leonard was a declared orphan but it is known
that his mother was still alive well into the 40's. Her name Mary Yeoman
Gochnaur, born Chicago, Ill., unk date. Father is Vance Tomich, rumoured
to be a Yugoslavian (whatever that means circa 1924), immigrated to US
1924, reputed to be mining engineer. No contact or info on Vance since
1920's. Would the woman who called and left a message after reading this inquiry (3/06) but left no contact info please recontact me. Contact: Mike Post, mikepost49@aol.com, 7870 Fairchild Ave, Winnetka, Ca. 91306 (818) 882-8503 |
| TREBILCOCK July 2001 |
Researching Trebilcock name, does anybody have any further info on these
from the 1900 Russell Gulch, Gilpin Co., Colorado Census?Trebilcock, Minnie step-daughter b. 1886 in Colorado Trebilcock, Robert step-son b. 1888 in Colorado Trebilcock, Lilian step-daughter b. 1889 in Colorado Trebilcock, Bessie step-daughter b. 1891 in Colorado Trebilcock, Richard J. step-son b. 1893 in Colorado Trebilcock, Fred C. step-son b. 1895 in Colorado Contact: Mike Trebilcock, miketrebilcock@hotmail.com. |
| TUCK Sept. 1997 |
Patrick TUCK was born c. 1843 in county Tipperary, Ireland. His parents
were Benamin TUCK and Mary O'Brian. He married Mary DOYLE
in Central City, Gilpin, CO on July 10, 1879. Patrick and Mary had 6 children:
Mary Josephine (Josie), Charlotte (Lottie), George, Florence Edna, Emmett
Patrick, and Anastasia. Patrick was known to be a miner (in 1880) and then
later a saloon keeper. Patrick died in Nevadaville, Gilpin, CO Nov. 16, 1887.
Buried in Central City Catholic Cemetery. Looking for any
information on Patrick and his family sought. Will exchange information with
cousins. Contact: KarenS8888@aol.com |
| TUCKER Sept. 1999 |
I am researching a line of Frank and Alfred Tucker that ran a store in
Georgetown in the 1870's. Would appreciate any info. Contact: Sharon Hilbert, RNDRH@aol.com. |
| UREEL Jan 2000 |
We are seeking information on family names we found in the Social Security
listings for William and Gertrude Ureel who lived in Clear Creek, Colorado
and emigrated from Belgium. Cousins in Belgium we are in touch with have
inquired about them also. Believe they resided there in the mid 1900's.
Any info would be welcome. Contact: Joan Ureel, JUreel@aol.com. |
| VALENTINE Feb 2003 |
Looking for information on Samuel Hamilton Valentine, b. 1825 in OH, d. 1895 in
Ouray Co., CO or his wife, Phebe Bradford Valentine, b. 1826 in OH. She died 1884
in Gilpin Co., CO. They had the following children: Letilla, Luella, Loretta,
Genett, Juliet, Julien, Ellery, Emery, and Ettie. Ettie married William H. H.
Parenteau (b. 1849, WI and d. 1919, CO). One of William and Ettie's sons, Lysle
Austin Parenteau (b. 1892 in CO, d. 1963 in UT) married Elsie M. Teats (b. 1889
in CO, d. 1948 in CO). Would like to know more about
this family and share information with fellow researchers. Contact: Nan Roberts, mrobert5@twcny.rr.com. |
| VICTOR |
Looking for any information on the VICTOR family that lived in Central City,
CO. William Henry Victor (d. 1968) m. Cleota Dudney.
Contact: Lynne Woollum, lwoollum@aol.com, 9514 8th Ave NW #305, Seattle, WA 98117; (206)781-7027. |
| VIVIAN Aug 2003 |
Looking for historical information on the BUNNEY and VIVIAN families in both Clear
Creek and Gilpin Counties. Specifically, I'm looking for Robert Bunney who married
Mary/Margaret Tresider Vivian around 1867-68. Robert Bunney had a mining claim on the
Gregory Lode as early as 1864. Two Vivian brothers, Thomas and John(?) had a mine in
Empire, Clear Creek County and are buried in Central City. Both grave markers have been
desecrated. Robert Bunney and Mary/Margaret are buried at Crown Hill cemetery. He died
in 1910 and she passed away in 1922. The reason I'm looking for this information is for a book to be written about John F. and John C. Vivian. Robert Bunney was John F. Vivian's stepfather. John C. Vivian, his son, born in 1887 in Jefferson County went on to become Colorado's 30th Governor 1943-47. Any help on where to search for records would be greatly appreciated. Robert Bunney and his wife Mary/Margaret moved to Ralston Valley in Jefferson County around 1879. Contact:Martha N. Martin, martham01@msn.com, Golden, CO |
| WESTFALL Jul 2001 |
Looking for info on Westfall family. Lived in Idaho Springs late 1800s.
Story is that the family died to a flu epidemic leaving behind an infant.
The infant was adopted by the Benson family in Denver around 1898. Contact: Kathleen Kinrade, katkinrn@sonic.net. |
| WILLIAMS Nov 1998 |
Mary Frances WILLIAMS, my g-g-grandmother, was married to Alex H. GARTON.
Their first 2 children were born in MO. The third child, Lulu Ethel
GARTON, was born in Silver Plume, CO, June 7, 1883. I suspect that Mary
Frances may have been staying with her family, the C. B. WILLIAMS family at
the time of the birth. She had at least 5 brothers. One was named John
WILLIAMS (m. Mary POE) and one was William H. WILLIAMS (a missionary to
Jamaica in the 1870's). I would like to find information about or
connections to this WILLIAMS family. Contact: Lisa Pelissier, jiceandl@fea.net. |
| WING Nov 1997 |
Charles Philandrew WING, born 7 Mar 1850 NY, died 5 Feb 1928 Magnolia,
Boulder County, CO. Married 1885 Central City, Gilpin County, CO to
Adaline HURLEY. Adaline was born 1 Mar 1867 in KS,
died 28 Nov 1920 Magnolia, Boulder, Colo. Children:
- Dora Amelia b. 2 Nov 1885 Black Hawk
m. Clarence TURNER. She d. 26 May 1907.
- Eva May b. 14 Sep 1887 Casper, Natrona, WY.
m. Sherman SKATES.
- David Daniel b. 16 Aug 1889 Buckhorn, Larimer, CO.
m. Mary VARGO; d. 27 May 1930
- Augustus Avery b. 20 Sep 1890 Buckhorn, Larimer, CO.
- Joseph Amadon b. 4 Oct 1893 Ft Collins, CO, d. 18 Jul 1950.
m. Mary MURDOCK.
- Andrew Jerome b. 2 Aug 1896 Nederland, Boulder, CO.
m. Pauline YOCKEY.
- Wilbur Christopher b. 14 Apr 1898 Magnolia, Boulder, Co.
m. Elevessie McBROOM.
- William Jennings b. 30 Sep 1900 Magnolia, Boulder, Co.
m. Vera THOMAS.
- Elgie Blanche b. 23 Mar 1903 Magnolia, Boulder, Co.
m. Roy BISHOP.
Looking for any information on any of these people. Will gladly share
what I have.Contact: Chris Christensen, chris@pioneer-net.com, phone (541)839-4639. |
| WRIGHT Feb 2000 |
Looking for information about my grandmother Sadie Iola Wright. I believe
she was born in Idaho Springs in Sept. 1909. I am looking for information
on her parents, siblings, grandparents. Contact: Melinda Gibbons Andrade, huv@prodigy.net, 467 S. Arriba Dr., Pueblo West, Co 81007. |
| YOUNG |
I have a letter written by my Great-grandmother, Nancy A. Gallemore Graves
in 1866. The letter was to her sister, Mrs Charles Young of Central City,
Colorado Territory. I have recently found out that she was Amanda Caroline
Gallemore Young. Both Gallemore sisters were from Adams Co. Illinois.
Probably Charles Young was, too. I would appreciate any information that might be available relative to the Youngs. Contact: M. E. Scott, copdevin@icsi.net. |
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