MOFFAT COUNTY, COGENWEB PROJECT OBITUARIES

OBITUARY DETAIL 1900-1910

Boomer, Sarah C.

Died January 14,1900

Fairview Cemetery, Craig 28-2 Age 75 years, 2 months and 2 days Ref. Craig Courier, January 20,1900 and Cemetery records On last Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Sarah C. Boomer, residing with her daughter, Mrs. E.B. Thompson at Ladore, in Brown's Park, passed over to the great majority. Mrs. Boomer had reached the advanced age of 75 years and her death was not unexpected. She had been in failing health for a long time and an affliction of the lungs added to the weight of her more than allotted span of life closed her eyes in a remarkably peaceful death. Mrs. Boomer was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and sixty years of her life were spent in the west. She became a resident of Routt county eleven years ago. She leaves four children Mrs. Harry Ricker of Dubuque, Iowa, and L.A. Moore of Rawlins, children by a former marriage, Mrs. E.B. Thompson, and L.S. Boomer of Brown's Park. The remains were brought to Craig Wednesday and laid to rest in Fairview cemetery the following day. Rev. Ellis conducted the services at the grave. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Boomer, Mrs. McKnight, Miss Anna Bassett and Matt Rash accompanied the remains on the long drive of nearly a hundred miles from Ladore to Craig.

McDonald, Marion B.

September 21,1832 - Oct.17,1900

age 68 Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Craig Courier, October 20,1900. Mrs. Marion McDonald died at 9 o'clock Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Matt Johnson, after a lingering illness from yellow jaundice. She began failing about eight months ago and she was bedfast about three months.Her advanced age rendered her condition almost hopeless from the beginning of her ailment. All that the loving care of her two daughters, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. George Givens, and friends could accomplish proved of no avail. Mrs. McDonald was born in Chapel Hall, Scotland 68 years ago. She was married to William McDonald when in her twentieth year and immediately after her marriage she and her husband removed to the United States. Mr. McDonald died in Rock Springs, Wyo. 19 years ago. Since that time Mrs. McDonald has made her home with her two daughters. She came to Craig 15 years ago and by her traits of kindness endeared herself to a large circle of friends. She was a member of the Christian church of Craig and was prepared to meet the reward due her for her long and useful life.

Ratcliff, Dick (Richard)

1896 - Died October 29,1900

Age 4 Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Craig Courier, November 3,1900 Death has again visited Craig, this time invading the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ratcliff and taking from them their little four-year-old son, Richard. The little fellow had been stricken with typhoid fever and later his illness developed into a malignant case of typhoid pneumonia resulting fatally last Monday forenoon. The funeral services were conducted at the church by Rev. J.L. Ellis Tuesday at 12:30 and the little body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ratcliff have been severely stricken. Their little daughter, Pearl, had a long siege of fever and she had no sooner recovered than little "Dickie", as he was affectionately called, was taken sick and a few days before his death, Robert, the eldest son, was stricken and he has been very low. Robert, however, is now improving.

Ratcliff, James

Feb. 28,1876 - November 29,1900

Age 24 Fairview Cemetery, Craig 5-17 Ref. Craig Courier, December 1,1900. It becomes our painful duty to record another death in our community. James H. Ratcliff passed away about 8 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Haughey residence after a long illness. Young Ratcliff suffered from typhoid fever, but was getting along nicely until about ten days before his demise, when his case developed into double pneumonia in a most malignant form. For several days his life was despaired and his father was sent for. He rallied after his father's arrival and a slight change for the better came, but only for a brief time as on Tuesday he began to sink and although everything possible was done to save him the hand of death was apparent and his young life ebbed away early Wednesday morning. The funeral services were conducted at the church Thanksgiving day at 1 o'clock under the auspices of Cedar Mountain Lodge No.104, I.O.O.F. and the Rebakah Lodge of which orders the deceased was a valued member. The services were conducted although everything possible was done to save him the hand of death was apparent and his young life ebbed away early Wednesday morning. The funeral services were conducted at the church Thanksgiving day at 1 o'clock under the auspices of Cedar Mountain Lodge No.104, I.O.O.F. and the Rebakah Lodge of which orders the deceased was a valued member. The services were conducted by Ref. J.L. Ellis, chaplain of Cedar Mountain Lodge. The remains were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery according to the impressive burial cere- mony of the Odd Fellows. The pall beareres were Will Haughey, Sam Diamond, Charles Taylor and Verge Ledford, all members of Cedar Mountain Lodge of Odd Fellows. James H. Radcliff was born at Pleasant Grove, Minnesota, and on February 28, next, would have been 25 years of age. He came to Craig four years ago from his home in Minnesota, in the hope that this climate would benefit his health, as he was somewhat troubled with weak lungs. Prior to coming to Craig, Mr. Ratcliff was engaged as a school teacher, but was obliged to give up the work as it was too confining for him. The first winter he was here he attended to Craig High School and since then has been employed by different stockmen. During the past two years he was in the employ of George W. Wood. Young Ratcliff was the second of seven children, five of whom, four brothers and one sister, survive him. The deceased was a nephew of George and James Ratcliff and a cousin to Will, James and Frank Hart.

Tower, Guy Lee..

Died November 13,1900

Age 9 years Fairview Cemetery, Craig 12-2 Ref. Craig Courier, November 17,1900. For the third time inside of two months, Mrs. Margaret Tower is called upon to mourn the death of a loved one, typhoid fever having claimed a third member of her family.

Tower, James L.

September 29,1858. .September 12,1900

Age 41. Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Craig Courier, September 15,1900. This community was shocked Wednesday forenoon by the announcement that J.L. Tower was dead. As his friends received the information they were dazed. Strong, Powerful, of rugged constitution in the prime of his vigorous manhood, Lee Tower was the last man in the community who would be expected to be cut down so quickly by the remorseless hand of death. While Mr. Tower was very sick, yet at no time was his condition considered as critical as that of his daughter. e rested well Tuesday night, but about 7 o'clock Wednesday morning inroads of the disease resulted in the rupture of a large blood vessel and at 10:30 he passed away as a result of hemorrhage of the bowels. The Masonic Lodge and Woodmen of the World, of which orders Mr. Tower was an honored member took charge of the remains and prepared them for burial. The interment occurred Thursday afternoon, Craig Camp, Woodmen of the World, taking charge of the funeral service at the church. Consul Commander L.A. Foster and Advisor Lieutenant E.V. Haughey conducted the impressive services. James L. Tower was one of Routt County's earliest settlers. Mr. Tower was born in Orange county, Ind., Sept. 29,1858 and therefore lacked a few days of being 42 years old. He was married to Miss Margaret A. Breeze in Illinois March 21,1880. Of this union there are five children, three boys and two girls. Beside his wife and children the deceased leaves two brothers and a sister, Joe Tower of Collbran, Colo., Elyah Tower and Mrs. Sallie J. Summers of Valeen, Ind.

Tower, Mary Helen C.

Died October 9,1900

Age 2 years. Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Craig Courier, October 20,1900. For the second time in little more than a month Mrs. Margaret Tower is called upon to mourn a loved member of her family. On September 12th, her husband, J.L. Tower, was stricken low by typhoid fever after an illness of only a few days. Thursday, about midnight, the same disease claimed her baby girl, Mary, who was taken sick last Sunday, the ravages of the malady being so severe that she succumbed of heart failure after but five days' illness. The death of little Mary was a terrible shock to Mrs. Tower, as she had scarcely rallied from the blow occasioned by the death of her husband. Mrs. Tower is almost prostrated with grief, but is bearing up under her affliction in a brave manner. Added to her weight of sorrow is the fact that for nearly two months the life of her daughter, Alice, has been hanging in the balance and only her mother's love is keeping up her strength and composure in the presence of Alice, prevented Mrs. Tower from being completely prostrated. The little girl does not yet know the bereavement that has befallen her and through almost superhuman efforts the mother has waited upon her daily without manifesting to the sufferer a suspicion of the grief knawing (sic) at her heart. Baby Tower was a most loveable child and the idol of her parents. Although every precaution possible was taken to shield the little one from the fever, it seemed Fate had ordained that she, too, must be taken away and thus another burden of irreparable loss added to a home which a few short weeks since was the embodiment of filial happiness.

Caster, George Elbert

Oct. 17,1899 - Feb. 24,1901

Infant son. . Age 16 months and 7 days Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Craig Courier, March 2,1901. Death cast its shadow over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Caster last Monday and took from them their darling baby boy, George Elbert. The little fellow had been in poor health for two or three months with an affliction of the stomach, but his condition was not considered serious. Last Monday morning the baby took hearty nourishment and the fond young parents thought their little one was showing marked improvement. It was sleeping peacefully when shortly after 11 o'clock Mr. Caster's attention was attracted to the baby by its labored breathing. He picked the boy up and before anything could be done the child died in his father's arms. Baby George was born October 17,1899 and died February 24,1901, aged 16 months and 7 days. The funeral services were held at the hall, Rev. J.L. Ellis officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery Tuesday afternoon.

Collett, Emily J.

March 17,1864 - November 5,1901

Fairview Cemetery, Craig 25-2 Ref. Craig Courier, November 9,1901. On last Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 1:15 o'clock, Emily J. Collett, wife of Ernest A. Collett, passed away after an illness of six weeks, her death being due to tuberculosis of the stomach and intestines. Funeral services were conducted at the hall on Wednesday afternoon, her pastor, Rev. J.L. Ellis officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Craig cemetery. Mrs. Collett was born at Marlin, Falls county, Texas, March 17,1864. She removed with her parents to Bement, Ill., when a child and grew to womanhood at that place. She graduated from the Bement high school at the age of 17 and for several years taught school. She was married to Ernest A. Collett, January 1,1900 in Colorado Springs. Thirteen months ago Mr. and Mrs. Collett came from Colorado Springs to Craig and with the latter's brother, Henry Lucas, purchased the Allen, Myers and Blanche Tilton ranches. Besides her husband the deceased leaves a brother, Henry Lucas, and a sister, Miss Sarah Lucas, of Craig and a brother, F.P. Lucas of Colorado Springs.

McKay, Earl C.

June 13,1885 - May 29,1901

Age 15 yrs. 11 mo. Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Craig Courier, June 1,1901. About 1:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, Earl McKay, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. McKay, passed away after a very brief illness and the forenoon of Decoration Day his remains were laid to rest in Fairview. Earl has been troubled with rheumatism for several weeks and had been taking a course of osteopathic treatment for his illness from Dr. Tena Cramb. His trouble did not seem to be of a serious nature and he was able to attend to work about his father's place and came regularly to take his treatment. Earl was in Craig last Sunday and went to Harry Terrill's ranch where he remained over night, going home Monday morning. Apparently he was feeling better than usual. On Tuesday the rheumatism evidently attacked his heart, resulting in his death early Wednesday morning. Earl would have been 16 years old on June 13. The funeral services were conducted at the hall by Rev. Anderson at 10 o'clock the forenoon of Memorial Day.

Parker, John

Died January 26,1901

Age about 60 years Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Craig Courier, February 2,1901. John Parker, one of the early settlers on Bear river, died last Saturday evening after a lingering illness. Mr. Parker suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago, but recovered and was able to attend to his business of peddling goods throughout the county. He began to fail a year ago and was unable to attend to his business. About three weeks ago Mr. Parker had another attack of paralysis which resulted in his death Saturday evening. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon, services being held at the Christian church, Ref.. Anderson, assisted by Rev. Ellis, officiating. John Parker came to Routt county with E.A. Kobler from Leadville about 16 years ago and located a ranch a short distance below Hayden. Fortune did not favor him and through a combination of unfortunate circumstances he lost almost everything he possessed. The deceased was a well known musician and he was a familiar figure in musical circles in the boom days of Leadville. He organized and was the leader of Leadville's first band. John Parker was born in New York about 60 years ago. He served three years as a sailor and enlisted as a volunteer during the civil war. He was selected as an orderly to President Lincoln and served in that capacity until the President's assassination. When mustered out of the volunteer service Mr. Parker enlisted in the regular army and saw a great deal of service during his enlistment. Mr. Parker has no known relatives, but an adopted daughter who is married, and who resides with her husband in Denver. Some time before his death Mr. Parker deeded his property, a house and lot in Hayden and a house and lot in Craig, team and wagon, to Mr. Kobler to satisfy a loan of a considerable sum which Mr. Kobler had advanced some years ago.

Wadsworth, James M.

Nov. 10,1845 - Dec. 24,1901

Age 56 years. Fairview Cemetery, Craig 14-6 Ref. Craig Courier, December 28,1901. It is with profound sorrow that we this week record the death of a close personal friend and pioneer of this county, James M. Wadsworth of Pagoda. Thursday afternoon funeral services were conducted at the opera house by Rev. H. E. Anderson and Rev. J. L. Ellis, the former preaching the sermon. After the religious services Yampa Lodge # 88, A.F. and A. M. took charge of the remains and they were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery, beside the grave of C.C. Brazil, in accordance with the wish expressed by Mr. Wadsworth. The devotion shown to Mr. Wadsworth, by his nephew, W.R. Deakins, has been the subject of comment for years. Mr. Deakins is a large, powerful man, but gentle as a woman and he was inseparable from his uncle who had always been physically frail. The affection existing between the men was touching and the grief of Mr. Deakins can only be likened to that of a faithful son separated from a loving father. James M. Wadsworth was born in Buchanan county, Mo., near St. Joe on November 10,1845 and therefore 56 years, 1 month and 14 days old when he died. He acquired a good education and remained on the home farm until 1874 when he came to Colorado. Mr. Wadsworth was married in Missouri in 1868 to Miss Jane E. Shumate of West Virginia. His wife died at Rusted, Colorado, 1880. Mr. Wadsworth leaves two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Deakins of Gridley, Kansas; Mrs. Mollie Deakins of Crotty, Kansas and a half brother, W. J. Shelley of Colorado Springs. (Additional information in this issue.)

FitzPatrick, Thomas

June 9,1830. .Nov. 11,1902

Age 72 years. Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Craig Courier, November 14,1902. LAY CREEK. ...While enroute to Hahn's Peak,with the ballot-box from Maybell, Thomas FitzPatrick, of Lay creek met with an accident which cost him his life. accompanied by Cash Templeton, he left home with the ballot-box on the morning of the 5th. The day following they camped for dinner at the camping ground at Elkhead. While hitching up to start, a cowboy rode up and frightened their team. Mr. FitzPatrick was standing on the ground at the time holding the reins. The horses turned around in a way that threw the buggy into him and two ribs were broken. He went on to Steamboat where Dr. Jefferson attended and started him toward home. He got no further than Craig. His injury was of a more serious nature than it at first appeared and in addition to the broken ribs he was injured internally; this, together with a severe cold, which resulted in pneumonia, caused his death on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. He died at the Tyler hotel. The remains were taken from the hotel to the home of Rev. Anderson. Mrs. FitzPatrick was sent for and arrived, with her son, midnight Tuesday. One daughter, Hortense, was at her father's side when he passed away. Yesterday at noon all that was mortal of Thomas FitzPatrick was, attended by a number of his old friends, laid to rest in the Craig cemetery. Thomas Josepephus FitzPatrick was born in Dublin, Ireland, June 9,1830. He emigrated to America when about 26 and followed mining. He married Katherine Jane Long in Georgetown in March, 1875. In 1886 they came to Routt and settled on Lay Creek where they have remained ever since. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his death.

Jordan, Robert

Died December 16,1902

Age 52 years. Fairview Cemetery, Craig 3-8 Ref. Routt County Courier, Dec. 19,1902. After a lingering illness from cancer extend- ing over a period of more than four years, Robert Jordan, owner of the Round Bottom ranch on Bear river, passed away, Tuesday, December 16th, at midnight. Mr. Jordan was a native of England, coming here and settling in 1886. His brother, James Jordan, has been with him looking after his business affairs for the past year. His sister, Mrs. Thomas Patrick, and family have also made their home at the Round Bottom ranch for several years past. He leaves three daughters, all of whom are now in England. Mr. Jordan was 52 years of age. Interment occurred today at Craig cemetery, services being held at the Christian church by Rev. J.L. Ellis.

Smith, Walt

Died September 10,1902

Approximately 13 months Fairview Cemetery, Craig 2-7 Ref. Craig Courier, September 6 and 13,1902. SEPTEMBER 6..SNAKE RIVER. ..Upon a report of humane officer Hy Grimstead, of a child starving to death in the lower Snake river country near the old Thompson ranch, commissioner Green and Dr. Downs left Craig on Thursday to investigate and take necessary action in the case. They found the child to be a 13 months old babe, belonging to a man named Smith. From the report given the Courier, it would appear that the man is simply too shiftless to live, let alone bringing children into the world. About the only supplies found in the house were flour and water. Two other children have managed to attain sufficient age to rustle. To have left the child simply meant its speedy death, so arrangements were made for Mrs. Grimstead to get it today, and action can be taken in the case by the county commissioners. It was currently reported that the child was being purposely starved but Messrs. Green and Downs do not concur in this opinion. SEPTEMBER 13. ..The little Smith babe, of which the Courier gave a full account last week, as starving to death in the hands of shiftless parents, was taken, as stated, by Mrs. Grimstead, but it was too far gone to recover, and at 10 p.m., on Wednesday it closed its little eyes in peaceful sleep and passed into the Great Beyond where it will suffer no more. Mrs. Grimstead and Mrs. Nutt brought the little remains to Craig on Thursday, and it was given a respectable burial in the cemetery yesterday, funeral services being conducted at the grave by Rev. Anderson. The mother of the child is about to give birth to another, and steps should be taken by the authorities to remove it in time to save its life, after which the man and woman should be drawn and quartered.

Findley, Walter

Died July 22,1903

Age 11 months. Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Routt County Courier, July 24,1903. At 7:30 o'clock the evening of July 22,1903, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Findley on the south side, their little son Walter, aged eleven months and four days, after a protracted illness of about two months, passed away. Funeral services were held this morning at ten o'clock from the Congregational church and the little remains was deposited in the Craig cemetery, attended by a large concourse of friends of the family. The taking of their baby leaves the Findleys but one child, a little girl of three years.

Gregor, Addie Amelia

Died January 27,1903

Age 32 years. Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Routt County Courier, January 30,1903. At the residence of Mr. Charles Ranney, in Craig, on Tuesday, January 27, at 8:15 o'clock a.m. , Addie Amelia Gregor, aged 32 years closed her eyes in peaceful sleep and her soul passed into the great beyond. Death resulted from congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Gregor leaves a son, William L. Gregor, aged 16, an only child. Her mother, Mrs. Angeline Cox, survives her; she has lived with her daughter a number of years. A sister of the deceased, Mrs. Amanda Goldman, lives at Pallas, near Pyramid. Two other sisters, Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Monroe and a niece, Miss Jennie Monroe, arrived yesterday too attend the obsequies. The mother was too feeble to make the trip. The son was sent for by messenger last Monday and arrived in time to be recognized by his mother before her spirit took its flight. Services were conducted by the Rev. H.E. Anderson from the Congregational church this morning at ten o'clock and the remains were interred in Fairview cemetery.

Stipe, Fenten

Born 1858 - Died Oct. 16,1903

Age 45. Fairview Cemetery, Craig Ref. Routt County Courier, October 23,1903. Died, Friday, October 16,1903, Fenton Stipe, aged 45 years. Fenton Stipe was born in West Virginia in 1858 and when thirteen years of age first made his home with Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Overholt at Brunswick, Missouri. From this place he moved to Craig with the Overholts in 1893 and made his home with them at Craig and Maybell up to the time of his death. He leaves as relatives a brother, Lee residing near Coy, Missouri; a father in Texas and two sisters, none of whom he has seen for several years. During the past four years Fenton has been connected with the Maybell Canal Company, and has accumulated a considerable interest in the canal and land under it. This work he would not give up until failing strength compelled him to come to Craig Tuesday and submit to an operation for appendicitis. There was little hope from the first and Friday night he passed away. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Sunday morning, interment at Fairview cemetery.

Young, A. M.

Died September 26,1903

Age 72 years. Fairview Cemetery, Craig 10-9 Ref. Routt County Courier, October 2,1903. A.M. Young, a prospector in the Lay creek district, died Saturday, September 26,1903, of pneumonia. Mr. Young had been ill several days when he was found in his cabin in a very critical condition by A. G. Wallihan and removed to the residence of Thomas Emerson where he expired before a doctor could be obtained. The body was brot (sic) to Craig and interred in the Fairview cemetery Tuesday morning. Mr. Young was 72 years of age and while in Routt county has led a simple but exemplary life. It is known that he was of good family connections in the east but so far no clue has been obtained of the whereabouts of his relatives.

Harper, Walter

Died November 9,1904

Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, November 10,1904. Walter Harper, one of the oldest residents of Routt county passed away at the Craig hospital at 1:30 yesterday morning, the cause of death being an acute attack of asthma. Mr. Harper was born and raised at Cornwall, England, but for the past 39 years has been a resident of this country. In 1883, in company with Thomas Blarney, he came to the Bear valley and located the ranch now owned by George Boone, which he sold to Mr. Boone and has since made his home in Craig. of relatives he leaves only his cousin Thomas Blarney, in this country and so far as known, but one sister in England.

Haughey, Infant Girl

Died Jan. 1904

Craig Cemetary Ref. Routt County Courier, Jan. 28,1904 A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Haughey Saturday, but we regret to state the little one did not survive and was buried Sunday. The mother is very ill but shows some improvement.

Jones Jacob M.

October 17,1879 - Nov. 5,1904

Age 25 years. Fairview Cemetery, Craig 24-9 Ref. Routt County Courier, November 10,1904. Saturday morning the town was startled to learn that a suicide had taken place in its peaceful precincts during the night. J.M. Jones, who has been assisting in the Inman livery barn for the past few months, became tired of life and with the assistance of three grains of morphine and a dime's worth of carbolic acid, succeeded in "shuffling off this mortal soil. " Mr. Jones had been caring for Walter Harper during the evening, and came down town to make a few purchases of medicine, etc. for the sick man. He purchased the poison, having it charged to Mr. Harper to allay suspicion, swallowed the tablets and acid and took up a position near the stove in Ledford and Kittell's saloon. He soon began to act queer and thinking he was slightly intoxicated he was taken into the open air. The change produced no improvement and Dr. Leach was called in but the man was too far gone and died in a few moments. Coroner Solandt was wired for and an inquest was held before morning with a verdict of suicide. Besides the appended letter which the deceased wrote the evening before he died, notes were found on the body giving the date of his birth as October 17,1879, and the names of two relatives Miss Susie Jones, 1404 North Main St. Bloomington, Ill., and Miss Elvira Jones, Shirley, Ill. There was also a letter from his sweetheart, who resides in Hayden but whose name is withheld. The letter written by Mr. Jones follows: November 4,1904 You need not hold any inquest for I have taken 23 one-eighth grain of of morphine and 10 cents worth of carbolic acid and you need not put the county to any cost. All I ask of anybody is to notify Local Union 344 of the United Mine Workers of America, E.E. Watt, and tell him to notify my folks and all expenses will by paid. "My cause for doing this is that I am all crippled with rheumatism. You will find a letter in My coat pocket up at Walter Harper's house in my grip that will tell you where to notify E.E. Watt at Winchester, Ill. and if you cannot get him, notify Oliver Watt at the same address. I bid you one and all good bye for ever for I can't stand to live and see the way I am doing, so I will bid you adieu." Jacob M. Jones Winchester Scott Co. Illinois I die happy. Good bye.

Norvell, Nancy Jane

Feb. 8,1842 - Dec. 12,1904

Age 62. Fairview Cemetery, Craig 25-8 Ref. Routt County Courier, December 15,1904. The death of Mrs. Nancy J. Norvell occurred at the Forkner home near Craig Monday afternoon December 12,1904. Age 62. Nancy Jane Cox was born near Athens in McMinn county, Tennessee, on February 8,1842. On November 1,1860 she was united in marriage with Asbury Norvell. To them were born six children, of whom 5 are yet living, two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Forkner of Garfield, Wash. , Mrs. T.A. Forkner, and three sons, James, Robert and Joseph. (Mr. Norvell died in 1898.) Rev. Heyse of Hayden and Elder J.L. Ellis of Craig conducted the ceremonies at the Congregational church, and the body was interred at the Craig cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Redmon, W.H.

Died, June 25,1904

Age 62 years. Fairview Cemetery,Craig Ref. Routt County Courier, June 30,1904. Last week, Dr. Nichols was called to the Mismer ranch to attend W. H. Redmon, whom he found seriously ill. He was removed to the Sanitarium at this place, where he died on Saturday afternoon, June 25,1904. Mr. Redmon came to Colorado but recently from Tennessee in hopes to be benefited by the change in climate but the move was made too late. He was beyond all hopes of recovery. He was 62 years of age. Mr. Redmon leaves a wife, three sons and a daughter, all of whom are here except one son who is in Tennessee. Funeral services were held at the Christian church on Sunday afternoon. More than 100 people accompanied the remains to the cemetery. The Masonic order assisted in the funeral rites.

Walden, Josephus A.

Died February 22,1904

Age 61 years. Fairview Cemetery, Craig 7-9 Ref. Routt County Courier, February 25,1904. Tuesday morning Harmon Coulter and family were startled by finding at their gate the horse ridden to Craig the day before by their father J. A. Walden. He was found about a quarter of a mile this side of the divide lying in the road dead. Josephus A. Walden was a native of Virginia. He was 61 years old last November. He was an old soldier and a government pensioner, having served two years and 6 months during the Civil War in Company 1, 3 D Iowa Cavalry. Mr. Walden leaves a number of relatives, many of whom are well known in this part of Colorado. Among others he leaves a mother 80 years old and a sister both living at Ft. Lupton, Colorado; brothers at Brighton, Colorado and New Orleans, La.; two daughters, Mrs. Amy West of Haleyville, I.T. (?) and Mrs. Myrtle Coulter, and a son, Olar Walden of Meeker. The funeral will occur today from the Christian church, Rev. Ellis officiating.

Wiles, Infant

Died February 28,1904..(uncertain of date)

Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, March 3,1904.On Monday of last week the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Wiles, residents of Williams Fork, died of croup. The little one was taken ill about 9 o'clock in the evening and died about midnight before medical assistance could be obtained.

Wiles, Mrs. William

Died October 31,1904

Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, November 3,1904. Dr. Leach left Craig Monday for Williams Fork having received a telephone call to attend the wife of William Wiles, who lives on the mesa above Pyramid. On arriving at the Coulter ranch he received a second message stating that Mrs. Wiles had died just before noon, having succumbed to a hemorrhage of the lungs, which probably brought on heart trouble, which she had suffered from previously. Mrs. Wiles is a daughter of Mrs. Wm. Monroe, one of the first settlers of the upper Forks country. She was an estimable woman and an excellent wife and filled a place no other could take in the hearts of the baby and husband she leaves.

Diamond, Dan

October 8,1855 - April 22,1905

Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, April 27,1905. After 20 years of sickness and weeks, extending into months of suffering, Dan Diamond, one of the best known characters in Craig, passed away at the Diamond home Saturday morning, April 22,1905. Mr. Diamond was a native of Canada, born Oct. 8,1855, and at the time of his death had nearly reached the half century mark. When 28 years of age, while working at his trade of cabinet making in Chicago, he contracted a severe cold from which began the trouble that finally resulted in death. While in Canada in 1890, six years before coming to Craig, he gave up cabinet making and learned the photographer's art, and an art, indeed, he made of it. Although located in a country far removed from the multitudes and only able to work at intervals, his photos have a wide reputation for style and beauty that has made the Diamond pictures famous throughout Northwestern Colorado. Mr. Diamond was a devout Christian and as states in Rev. Spangler's sermon, would have liked to left some written message to those of his friends outside the faith but his rapidly failing powers prevented. the bereaved mother and brothers the sympathies of all have gone out with the passing of this patient, long suffering life. (Woodmen memorial Service conducted by Rev. Ellis.)

Hultz, Mrs. Elizabeth

Born May 25,1829 - Died, Jan. 15,1905

Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, January 19,1905. After a lingering illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Hultz passed away Sunday evening, January 15th at the McLachlan home in Craig. Mrs. Elizabeth Elston Hultz was born in Ohio on May 25,1829 and at the time of death was in her 76th year. Has one son, Commodore, and her brother, Samuel Elston. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo. B. Spangler.

Johnson, Albert T.

Born October 29,1870 - Died July 31,1905

Fairview Cemetery, Craig 20-8 Ref. Routt County Courier, August 3,1905 Struck by lightening at Williams Fork. Buried in Fairview cemetery, Craig. Had a wife and baby.

Ledford, Infant

Died March 6,1905

Age 6 Weeks. Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, March 9,1905. Mr. and Mrs. Verge Ledford suffered the bad loss of their 6 weeks old baby Monday morning, March 6,1905. Funeral services were conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W.L. Cline officiating.

Pyeatt, Etta

April 17,1887 - April 16,1905

Age 18 minus 1 day. Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, April 20,1905. On Sunday morning, at their home south of town occurred the death of Etta, wife of Burton Pyeatt. Etta Davis was born on April 17,1887, thus lacking but one day of being 18 years of age at the time of her death. She, with her parents, resided near Craig since early childhood until the commencement of her wedded life, being united with Burton Pyeatt at Rifle, Colorado on October 2,1904, the Pyeatts at that time having but recently settled in Routt county from near Monte Vista. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. W.L. Cline, from the Christian church Monday morning, a large number of sympathizing friends and relatives being in attendance to share and mitigate the sorrows of the bereaved husband.

Winslow, Infant son

Died May 13,1905

Age 7 months. Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, May 18,1905. Saturday noon the seven-months-old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Winslow passed away after an illness lasting only a couple of days, spinal meningitis being pronounced the cause of death. The funeral was held Sunday from the congregational church, Rev. Geo. R.Spangler officiating.

Wright, J.A.

Died June 27,1905

(Unsure of burial site, Axial or Craig) Ref. Routt County Courier, June 29,1905. (Murdered) One of the foulest murders ever perpetrated in this vicinity occurred in Axial Basin Tuesday the 27th. A ranchman, J.A. Wright, was the victim while the assassin is still at large. The Wright ranch is located just below where the stage road crosses Milk Creek. Tuesday morning, Mr. Wright arose early as was his custom and on leaving the house was shot down by an unknown assassin who had evidently been lying in wait for Mr. Wrights' appearance. (More information in the paper.)

Aiken, Ruby E.

Died 1906

Fairview Cemetery. .9-6 Ref. Cemetery records and Tomb stone No information.

Cooper, Byron B.

Born April 14,1857 - Died Sept. 14,1906

Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, September 20,1906. Died from spinal meningitis, a complication from measles. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on the 14th of April 1857, and he died Friday Sept. 14,1906. He was married to Ossa Haughey on September 25,1902. Survivors; Mother, Mrs. A. B. Cooper, Wife and two children, Maude, age three years, and Thelma, age six months.

Hodges, E.L.

Born January 1,1860 - Died Sept. 1,1906

Fairview Cemetery.. .3-6 Ref. Routt County Courier, September 6,1906. (Died of cancer) E. L. Hodges (Edward) was born at Marysville, Kansas. April 14,1897 he married Miss Belle Barber, pioneers of the Maybell valley. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Rose and Isabelle. He was buried at Fairview cemetery.

Morin, Julian P.

Born Feb. 19,1835 - Died June 6,1906

Age 71 years. Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, June 7,1906. Born Quebec Canada. No other information

Weisbeck, Martin

Born December 1,1849. .Died Dec. 11,1906

Fairview Cemetery. ..11-6 Ref. Routt County Courier, December 13,1906. Tuesday morning, December 11, Routt county lost another pioneer in the person of Martin Weisbeck, resident near Craig since 1885. For several weeks Martin had been suffering with Bright's disease. A cold contracted recently developed into pneumonia which caused death. Martin Weisbeck was a native of New York state, having been born in Erie county on December 1,1849. He came to Colorado in the early days and located at Central City. Here he was engaged in mining and teaming for several years and in 1885 homesteaded the ranch near Craig where he died. With the passing of Martin Weisbeck Craig loses a land mark as familiar to most of us as the hills about us, and an honest and honorable citizen. Mr. Weisbeck has two brothers and a number of other relatives residing in Gilpin county, this state, but most of his people live near the place of his birth in New York. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday, at 1 o'clock from the Congregational church, pending the arrival of one of his brothers from Central City who is now on the way.

Woolley, John L.

Born November 30,1821..Died January 16,1906

Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, January 18,1906. He has a daughter in California. Funeral from the Christian church today, Rev. J. L. Ellis officiating.

Chapman, Lois.

June 3,1896. .April 10,1907

Age 10 years. Fairview Cemetery. ..1-11 Ref. Routt County Courier, April 11,1907. Yesterday evening, April l0th, after a brief illness, Lois Chapman, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.N. Chapman passed to the great beyond. Death was the result of an acute of appendicitis. Drs. Nichols and Peteler were called in attendance, and Mrs. Chapman's brother, a physician of experience, was telegraphed for. An operation, however, was found to be necessary before he could possibly arrive and even this proved unavailing. The funeral will take place from the congregational church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H.A. Ellis officiating.

Cooper, Amanda B.

Born Nov. 18 (paper) or 19 (Tomb stone),1831. Died July 19,1907

Age 76 Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, July 25,1907. Mrs. Amanda B. Cooper died at her home in Craig July 19,1907, age 76 years. Miss Amanda Burrows was born in Green county, Ohio on Nov. 18 (or 19),1831. She was united in marriage to Mr. Cooper at Logansport, Indiana. Two sons were born to them, Eugen (?) and Byron, neither of whom is living. Her husband died when the latter was but eleven months old. She arrived in Craig in 1885. She was one of the charter members of the Congregational church at Craig. The funeral took place from the residence Saturday afternoon, Re. Giles Ellis officiating. To the doubly bereaved daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ossa Cooper, and her two little children, the entire community extends its sympathy.

Patrick, Thomas

Born 1845. .Died July 30,1907

Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, August 1,1907. The announcement of the death of Thomas Patrick on Tuesday July 30th, was a great surprise to everyone. While getting along in years, Mr. Patrick was apparently hale and hearty, and had been working steadily on his ranch. Tuesday, he was at work in the hay field when he suffered a stroke of heart paralysis and died before medical aid could be summoned. Mr. Patrick was one of the early day settlers in this county. He came here from Northumberland, England, where he was born over sixty-one years ago. He leaves six daughters; Mrs. Lewis Yost, Mrs. Fred Hamilton, and Miss Lizzie, who live in this vicinity, and two daughters in Denver, and one in Pueblo. Mr. Patrick was a member of Hurcules Lodge, K. of P., in this state. The funeral took place from the Christian church yesterday afternoon, Ref. J.L. Ellis officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Craig cemetery.

Stockton, W. P. (Willard).

August 17,1846. .April 29,1907

Fairview Cemetery.. .14-9 Ref. Routt County Courier, May 2,1907 Military. .Civil War..Union Army, 39th regiment of Missouri volunteers. We regret to chronicle this week the passing of another of the brave boys who fought for the Union in the '60's. Last Monday, April 29th, Willard P. Stockton died from a stroke of paralysis at his home of Little Bear creek. Dr. Nichols was in attendance but was powerless considering the affliction and age of the patient. Mr. Stockton was born in Macon county, Missouri August 17,1846. During the latter part of the Civil War he served in the Union Army, the 39th regiment of Missouri volunteers. He was honorably discharged on July 19,1865. In 1869 he was married to Miss Katherine Thomas, who survives him. The funeral took place at the Congregational church in Craig, yesterday afternoon, the G.A.R. service being used. To the bereaved wife and children the sincere condolence of their many friends and neighbors is extended.

Christensen, Martin

June 19,1880. .Sept. 21,1908

Age 28 Fairview Cemetery. ..26-2 Ref. Routt County Courier, Sept. 24,1908. Martin Christensen died at his home in Craig last Monday morning at 10 o'clock, aged 28 years, death being the result of consumption. Martin Christensen was born in N. Kongerslev, Denmark, June 19,1880. He came to the United States in 1902, taking up his first residence in Iowa where he has relatives, coming to Routt county in September 1902. He was married a year ago last April to Miss Ingleborg Buckhultz, who survives him. The funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church by Rev. G.A. Ellis, after which the body was taken charge by Yampa Lodge # 88 A.F. & A.M. of which he was an honored member, and conveyed to Fairview cemetery where the beautiful Masonic funeral rites were performed.

Farnham, Ethan A. Sr.

1860..1908

Fairview Cemetery. .19-8 Ref. Routt County Courier, June 11,1908. (Paper faded and unable to read) and cemetery records

Farnham, Irene.

1895 - October 7,1908

Age 13 years. Fairview Cemetery Routt County Courier, October 8,1908.Irene, the 13-year-old daughter of Mrs. E.A. Farnham, died yesterday morning, October 7, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Kit tell in Craig. The little girl has been sick for several months with diabetes and her death came rather as a relief from suffering. The funeral will be held today, Rev. J.L. Ellis officiating. The bereaved mother, who has not yet recovered from the loss of her husband last summer, has the sincere sympathy of the people of Craig, in this, her second bereavement within a few months.

Gerrish, Willie

Feb. 14,1892. .November 18,1908

Age 16 years. Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, November 19,1908. After a days work in the field near Mrs. James Smith's home in Craig, Willie Gerrish dropped dead from heart failure yesterday afternoon. Willie, commonly called "Fritz," has been afflicted with valvular trouble of the heart for several years, brought on, it is believed, by injuries sustained in two very severe accidents that have befallen him in the past few years. About six years ago, he was trampled on by a horse and miraculously escaped death. Later, he was riding alone in the hills when his horse fell and the boy's leg was broken. He was found after remaining out nearly two days. The hardships consequent from these injuries seem to have developed heart trouble, resulting in his death. He had worked all day in the field putting in grain and about five o'clock sat down to rest. Upon attempting to get up he pitched forward and in a few moments, before Mrs. Smith, who had been talking with him could summon aid, he was dead. Walter William Gerrish was born February 14, 1892; Died November 18,1908. He was a boy of good habits and well liked by his companions. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Crowell, pioneers of this part of the country. Besides the grandparents, his mother (Mrs. M.E. Gerrish) and brother are left to mourn his loss.

Hart, Minnie

Died October 5,1908

Age 9 years. Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, October 8,1908. Monday afternoon, while playing under a hayrack loaded with sheaves of grain, Minnie, the nine- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hart, was crushed under the wheels, dying instantly. The little girl, with her brothers and sisters had been riding on the load from the field. George Price was driving. The children had all left the load but Minnie, who, in a spirit of childish fun, ran under the wagon and held to the reach as the load started. In some manner she became entangled in one of the wheels and drawn under it. Mrs. Hart and Miss Sadie Taylor, who is at the ranch as instructor of the children, were called at once but the little one was dead when they reached her. Mr. Hart had started for Yampa a short time before the accident to meet a friend, a Mr. Gray, who was coming to visit them, and was recalled by telephone. Some Craig boys, who had been out camping passed the house at the time of the accident and rendered what assistance they could until the arrival of neighbors. The body was brought to Craig for Rev. J.L. Ellis being called from Baggs the funeral services Wednesday afternoon.

Haughey, Grant M

June 11,1868. ..July 28,1908

Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, July 30,1908.Without warning the heavy hand of death has invaded the precincts of this community and has taken from among us one of our most prominent citizens, Grant M. Haughey. The news came as a shock to all and not only Craig but Routt county is in mourning for one who has been a substantial citizen, a faithful friend and a true and trusted public servant. Grant M. Haughey was born in De Calb county, Indiana, June 11,1868. Died at Steamboat Springs, Colorado July 28,1908, at 2:30 a.m., being the first of a family of ten to pass to the great unknown beyond. He was married at Leadville, Colorado to Miss Lillie Stevens on September 10,1893. To brighten their home there has come to this union three children, Lone, Leone and Clarence. Mr. Haughey was a pioneer of Routt county. He came to this section 23 years ago and has been a resident of the county ever since with the exception of about two months when he went to Eureka, California, with the expectation of going into the lumber business with his brother. Grant was always energetic and progressive and one of his first acts after coming to this country was to locate a ranch on Fortification Creek, a few miles north of Craig, where he lived for several years. He then entered the mercantile business as an employee of J.W. Hugus and Co. and for eight years had charge of that company's store at Hayden. Four years ago , Mr. Haughey was recognized by the Republican party and tendered the nomination for county clerk. In the election which followed, his popularity throughout the county was shown by the large majority given him over Charles H. Leckenby, one of the most popular Democrats in the county. Mr. Haughey's death followed an operation performed at Steamboat Springs by Dr. B.l. Jefferson, assisted by Drs. Solandt, Dodge, Cole and Kernaghan. He had not been well for years, since a siege of typhoid fever. While to outward appearance he was in the best of health he frequently suffered intensely. His condition finally be came so bad that the operation was deemed necessary. He rallied well from the ordeal, but this was soon followed by a gradual sinking spell until he finally succumbed to the grim reaper.The body was brought to Craig yesterday for interment. The funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church, Revs. J.L. Norvell and G.A. Ellis officiating. The remains were borne to Fairview cemetery. (Mr, Haughey belonged to Yampa Lodge # 88, A.F. & A.M.

McKay, Joseph

Feb. 16,1846. ..October 16,1908

Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, October 22,1908. The ranks of Routt county's early settlers were thinned during the past week by the death of Joseph McKay, which occurred on Friday, October 16,1908, at his ranch near Craig. Mr. McKay has been for the past 21 years a resident of this part of Routt county. He and his family moved here from Arvada, Colorado in 1887. He was born in Missouri on February 16,1846, and came to Colorado with his parents when he was fifteen years old. He was married to Mary E. Woolley on November 1,1882, and to them has been born a large family of children, Most of Mr. McKay's time has been spent in improving his ranch east of town, the only exception being the four years he served as postmaster at Craig. Mr. McKay became afflicted with paralysis some years ago and for months past has been an invalid under the always patient and careful nursing of his wife. The funeral was conducted from the Christian church Sunday afternoon, Rev. J.L. Ellis delivering an eloquent and comforting address from the text "God shall wipe away all tears." The interment took place at Fairview cemetery. (other information in the paper.)

Merrill, Lawrence Elliott

July 5,1908. .Died Nov. 11,1908

Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, November 12,1908. The sad news was announced this morning of the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Merrill. Death came suddenly last night after a brief illness. Lawrence Elliott Merrill was born July 5,1908, and has lived but these few brief months to brighten the home of his parents.

Redmon, Alton

Died March 15,1908

Age 3 months Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, March 26,1908. Yesterday afternoon, March 25,1908, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Redmon lost their little three month old baby, Alton. The little one had been sick for several days.

Robinson, John

May 1,1850..April 1,1908

Age 56 years Fairview Cemetery. ..22-3 Ref. Routt County Courier, April 2,1908. About 10 o'clock yesterday morning death claimed another of the early settlers of Routt county, John Robinson, more familiarly known throughout this part of the state as "Yank, " Death was caused by a cancer of the face. John Robinson was born in England 57 years ago the first of next May. He married Miss Coil at Canon City. (this state) They came to Routt county and located on a ranch near Craig 21 years ago. A few years after coming here Mrs. Robinson died leaving four small children to the father's care, an unspoken promise that he always did his best to fulfill. The remains were interred at Fairview cemetery today, the services being conducted from the home by Rev. G.A. Ellis.

Spencer, Sylvester Neal

Aug. 18,1827..Aug. 16,1908

Age 81. Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, August 20,1908. Death invaded the home of the Courier family Sunday morning, August 16th, and took from it its most mature member, Father Spencer, aged 81 years. He was born in New York, near Buffalo, August 18,1827. Of six children born to him, Father Spencer leaves four surviving him, Mrs. Anna Spencer and Walter being present at his death, and M.M. Spencer of St. Joseph, Mo. and J.B. Spencer of Wichita, Kansas. Rev. G.A. Ellis and Rev. Cunningham conducted the funeral services from the Congregational church Monday afternoon. Interment took place in Fairview cemetery.

Welch, Margaret..Baby

Died January 14,1908

Age 6 months. Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, January 16,1908. The sympathy of the whole community went out to Mr. and Mrs. George Welch this week on the announcement of the death of their baby, Margaret. The little one was but six months old. It passed away early Tuesday morning after an illness of only a couple of days. The funeral took place at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, from the Congregational church, Rev. Coffman of the Christian church officiating.

Wyatt, William F

August 3,1867. .August 30,1908

Age 40 Fairview Cemetery..19-9 Ref. Routt County Courier, September 3,1908. Died, Sunday, August 30,1908, William F. Wyatt, at the age of 40 years. He has been a sufferer for the past few years from leukemia, which disease finally claimed him in death. Mr. Wyatt was born in Illinois, August 3,1867. At the age of 21 years he became a member of the Baptist church. November 19,1900, Mr. Wyatt was married to Miss Lucy May Linsley, to which one son was born..To mourn the sad loss of husband, father, brother and son are his wife and son, about 18 months old, a brother, sister and an aged mother. Funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church by Rev. G.A. Ellis, after which the remains were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery, the services at the cemetery being conducted by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which order Mr. Wyatt was a member.

Crowell, Mary J

Feb. 1,1842. .April 20,1909

Craig Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, April 22,1909. After an illness from several strokes of paralysis lasting over a number of years, Mrs. D.C. Crowell succumbed to the Grim Reaper Tuesday April 20th at her home in Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Crowell were among the earliest pioneers of this part of the state, coming to Routt county in 1883. Their first home was on the site of the present Cary ranch. After selling out there they moved to Steamboat Springs and resided in that town until 1894. In that year they moved to their ranch on Fortification creek and have been continuously identified with Craig and this part of the county since that time. Miss Mary J. Hawthorne was born in Washington county, Virginia February 1,1842. In 1865, on June 28th, she was married to David C. Crowell and has been for nearly 45 years, a faithful wife to him and a loving mother to their children. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter and son, Mrs. Betty Gerrish and Walter Crowell, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Her eldest daughter, Laura Ashley, is buried at Craig. The funeral services will be held today at 10 o'clock, Rev. G.A. Ellis officiating.

Johnson, William W.

Dec. 21,1881..August 12 (13 ?),1909

Craig Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, August 19,1909. On Friday of last week Will W. Johnson departed this life at Yampa after a brief illness. While working in the mines during the past winter, he became leaded, and not being strong constitutionally he succumbed to the disease while on him way home. His body was brought to Craig by Matt Johnson, his father, and was accompanied by Miss Hannah Johnson and Tom Johnson, sister and brother of the deceased who had hurried to Yampa on being apprised of his illness. Rev. McCarthy conducted the funeral services Sunday and the body was laid to rest in the Craig cemetery. Will Johnson was well known in this part of the county as an industrious young man who had grown up from boyhood in Craig, attending the school here some years ago. He was born Dec. 21,1881, died August 13,1909. He leaves a father, mother, sister and several brothers to mourn his loss.

Kellogg, Joseph

May 16,1818. ..November 3,1909

Age 91 Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, November 4,1909. Without sickness of any kind, but growing feebler day by day, he passed peacefully to the final rest last night, November 3rd. Mr. Kellogg and his two sons, Joseph and Rolla, the only ones remaining of his seven children, have held a prominent place in the affairs of Routt county since the early days. Mr. Kellogg was born in New York on May 16,1818, making him 91 years old at the time of his death. He was married to Fannie 01mstead in 1840 and in '55 moved west to Wisconsin. The family remained there only four years and then moved to Iowa, where his wife died in February of '74. In 1879 he came to Colorado and located at Fort Collins, and later, in '86, he became one of the pioneers of this county, where he has remained to the time of his death, living with his two sons. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Rev. Willard McCarthy officiating.

Ranney, Edwin Jesse

Dec. 11,1844..Aug. 15,1909

Age 64. Craig Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, August 19,1909. E.J. Ranney, the well-known brother of Charles, Frank and Low Ranney, died suddenly at the Ranney ranch on Fortification creek last Sunday. Death was caused by a stroke of paralysis on the day previous, Mr. Ranney surviving about fifteen hours. His body was brought to Craig for interment. The ceremony preceding burial was held at the Congregational church where Rev. Willard McCarthy delivered an impressive address. Edwin Jesse Ranney was born at Pittstown, N.Y., December 11,1844, died near Craig, Colo., August 15,1909, aged 64 years, 8 months. At the age of seven years he moved with his parents to Belding, Michigan, where his earlier life was spent. When 31 years of age, he located on a farm near Hungerford, Mich., which remained his home until he came to Craig a couple of years ago. He was married to Ada Bentley on November 22,1892. He leaves a wife and four children, four brothers, and two sisters, Mrs. Marcia Smith of Reed City, Mich. , and Mrs. Cora McLachlin of Craig.

Snowden, J.M

Born 1843. ...Died Feb. 7,1909

Unknown Burial Site Ref. Routt County Courier, Feb. 11,1909 J. M. Snowden died Sunday, Feb. 7,1909. J.M. Snowden, who had been suffering with appendicitis for the past two weeks, passed away at the Craig hospital Sunday. An operation was performed last week by Dr. French of Meeker, assisted by Drs. Downs and Solandt, but it failed to give relief. Mr. Snowden has been a resident of Craig for only a few months. He was born in Carrolton, Mo., in 1843 and came to Colorado when he was 13 years old. He was engaged in the cattle business at Rocky Ford, and then in 1879, he married Miss Laura Potter. Fourteen years ago, he came to Routt county and located in the Maybell valley, where he proved up on a homestead. Disposing of this last summer, he moved to Craig and took up the management of the Craig Hospital. Mr. Snowden was a man of quiet ways, honest, upright in his business dealings, and his loss is considered a loss to the business interests of the town. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Grace Oliver of Craig and Mrs. Walter Tucker of Rocky Ford, to mourn his death.

Davidson, George Wallace

1891. .1910

Fairview Cemetery. .2-11 Ref. Cemetery records. .no other information. Haughey, Francis M.. .January, 1835. .February 14,1910. .Age 75. Fairview Cemetery. ..22-8 Ref. Routt County Courier, February 17,1910 and March 3,1910. Military Serv. Civil war veteran February 17,1910

F.M. Haughey

Feb 14, 1910

deceased, Grant M. Haughey, the most popular clerk the county has ever had, and who died while an incumbent of the office in 1908. At the outbreak of the Civil War, F.M. Haughey joined the 45th Indiana Reg. but was taken sick with typhoid and sent home. On his recovery he entered the 1st Reg. Mississippi Marine Brigade, with which he made an excellent record, serving until the close of the war. On February 20,1863, he was advanced to Sergeant in this regiment. After the close of the war the family moved from Ohio to Indiana and later to Stewart, Iowa from which place they came to Routt County in 1886. Previous to this last move, in 1879, Mr. Haughey, accompanied by Robert Haughey, went to Leadville during the mining excitement at that camp, and in 1884 he came to this part of the state in company with a Mr. Moulter. They came in, in March before the opening of spring, and were compelled to travel with snowshoes, bringing the baggage on a hand sled. Mr. Haughey located the homestead near Craig where his wife still lives, using his soldier's right in taking up the land. The relinquishment to this land was purchased from Mr. Callicotte, who was in Craig a few days ago as an official of the state humane society. For several years he remained a citizen of this place holding a number of minor offices. At one time he served a term as postmaster at Craig in the early days of the office. For the past 17 or 18 years he has been interested in 10 or 12 mining claims which he located near Marysvale, Utah, and which he had just placed in position to commence shipping ore when death called him. His son Robert, was at once apprised of his father's death by telegram and took charge of the body as soon as possible, bringing it to Craig where it was interred in Fairview cemetery, on the land the pioneer had homesteaded 26 years before.

Kovach, Infant

Died February 17,1910

Age 5 months. Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, Feb. 17,and 24,1910. February 17,1910. Early this morning fire destroyed the old ranch house on the Nicholson place south of Craig, occupied by Charles Kovach and family. Three of the children barely escaped from the flames. The youngest, a babe of five months, was burned in the dwelling and up to the time of going to press the body has not been recovered. It is said that the fire was started by. one of the children burning paper on the stove. The flames caught to the canvas and paper with which the building was lined, and in a moment everything in the room was enveloped in fire. The three children, six, four and two years old, were barely rescued but without their clothing. The latter, a little boy, was slightly burned. Nothing whatever of the clothing, bedding and furnishings was saved. The family was poor and even the small balance in cash they had, some eleven dollars, went with the building. At the time the fire started the mother had gone to the Nicholson home but a few steps away to borrow a tub for the washing she intended to do today. She was gone but a few moments, and on leaving the house for her own home she was startled by the sight of the flames from the windows. The father is at Oak Creek employed in the mines, but was notified of the catastrophe at once by telephone. The family, now entirely destitute is in need of immediate relief and articles of clothing and bedding are being hurried to them. Meanwhile they are temporarily being cared for by the neighbors. February 24,1910. (More information on the Kocach baby.. .baby buried in the Craig cemetery, without ceremony, it being impossible to obtain a priest of the parents faith.)

McLachlan, Edwin

September 27,1901..December 17,1910

Age 9 Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, December 22,1910. Edwin McLachlin, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McLachlan broke through the ice on Bear river Saturday afternoon and was drowned before help could arrive. With his brother, Hunt, he was skating on a slough on the McLachlan place. Shortly after noon the boys skated out onto the river, south of the ranch home of John Mack, believing the ice strong enough to hold them as the river was well covered with ice at this place. Edwin had gone out but a little distance when the ice broke and he plunged into the water. The family dog, which was with the boys, attempted to rescue him and twice dragged him to the top of the ice, but to no avail as the ice was too thin to stand the extra weight and continued to crumble, letting both boy and dog back into the water. Seeing his brother in the water, Hunt shouted for help and himself attempted to rescue the boy, but the crumbling ice let him into the water and he was unable to save his brother's life. It was only by the exertion of every effort that he was enabled to save himself by holding to the ice until help arrived. The cries of the boys were heard by J.J. Ryan, a workman on the Mack ranch, who was some distance away but who rushed to their rescue and by the assistance of a pole and rope succeeded in saving the older boy whom he took to the home of Mr.Mack when physicians were summoned and the parents called. Drs. Downs and Burton both answered the call and only by the greatest efforts were they able to save the boy's life. Meantime, the news had spread rapidly and a number of neighbors gathered to recover the body of the youngest boy which was finally located where it had drifted under the ice some 20 feet and in water nine to ten feet deep. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Monday morning, the school children attending in a body as a mark of respect for Edwin. Edwin was born on September 27,1901, and was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald McLachlan, having just passed his ninth birthday. He has lived here during his entire life.

Taylor, Mary. .(Mrs. Charles)

March 11,1875. .Nov. 20,1910

Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, November 24,1910. Mrs. Taylor has been ill for several weeks with ulceration of the stomach. Death came Sunday morning, November 20. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the Congregational church, Rev. Hullinger officiating, assisted by Rev. J.L. Ellis. Mary Shepherd was born near Golden, Colorado, March 11,1875. In 1898, she came to Craig and made her home with Mrs. McLachlan until the time of her marriage with Mr. Taylor on July 2,1899.

White, Walter

September 30,1883. November 9,1910.

Age 27 Fairview Cemetery...5-10 Ref.Routt County Courier, November 10, and 17,1910 November 10,1910. The entire county was electrified Sunday morning (to hear) from Hahn's Peak that W.L. (Chub) White had been shot and mortally wounded. He died Wednesday morning, November 9th. A coroner’s jury was empanelled the same day and after hearing the evidence, it returned the verdict in the usual form declaring that the shooting had been done feloniously, by Miss Maude Keller. The affair has been steeped in mystery from the first and many false reports have been circulated. For a time Chub refused to make a statement further than that it was "just an accident. " Later it is understood that he made a complete statement but the particulars are not known here. Several hours after the shooting he stated, that he had been shot by an unmarried woman. The body is being brought to Craig for interment and it is probable the funeral will be held Saturday. November 17,1910. On Saturday, November 12th, all that was mortal of Walter Lewis "Chub" White was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery in Craig. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church, Rev. F.W. Hullinger in charge, assisted by Rev. O.K. Cull. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.M. White at Red Cliff, Colorado, September 30,1883. Two years later the family moved to Grand Junction where they lived until their removal to Craig about eight years ago.

Wylie, Tabitha Jane

May 3,1837. .Died 1910

Age 74 Fairview Cemetery Ref. Routt County Courier, December 22,1910. She was born May 3,1837 in Missouri. Her family moved to Arkansas, where she was married at the age of 20 to Richard L. Wylie. Their family consisted of seven children of whom two sons and three daughters survive the mother. (One daughter was Mrs. Peter Bogenschutz, of Craig.) The funeral services were held at the Congregational church Friday morning, Rev. Hullinger officiating. The body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.

Yost, Mary Ann..(also spelled Yoast)

March 2,1873. .Sept. 14,1910

Fairview Cemetery. ..3-8 Ref. Routt County Courier, September 22,1910. Sudden death of Mary A. Yoast. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Patrick, born in Northumberland, England, March 2,1873. Married to Mr. Lewis Yoast on November 2,1893, she leaves six children, the youngest of whom is about 2 years of age. She was one of a family of two sons and six daughters. Mrs. Foltz of Denver, Mrs. J.F. Jordan of Pueblo, Mrs. Fred Hamilton and Mrs. James Hamilton of Meeker and Mrs. Susie Foley of this place survive her.

1911 Cont.
The remains of John J. Ducey were brought here from Vernal, Utah, Sunday evening for burial. Mrs. Ducey and other members of the family arrived Monday night, also a brother from Denver. Burial services were conducted by Rev. F.W. Hullinger Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of J.J. Jones. About one hundred friends were present to pay their last respects.

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