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Death Records for Weld County
Colorado
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including, obituaries, news articles, death certificates, bible records etc.
Unknown newspaper and date:
MRS. AMERICA HURST, LONG - TIME RESIDENT OF COUNTY, IS DEAD
Mrs. America Hurst, 90, died at her home 20 miles southeast of
Greeley
Saturday morning. Mrs. Hurst lived in Colorado for 48 years, 35 of
which
were spent southeast of LaSalle.
She is survived by sons, Robert Chestnut of LaSalle, Shired
Chestnut
of Eaton and John Chestnut of Salida; two daughters, Mrs. John
Forylin
of Center Point, Ore., and Mrs Guy Smalley of Garden City, Mo.; by
one
brother, Don Coffman of LaSalle, by several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Macy's will announce arrangements.
(America Coffman Chestnut McGlothlin Hurst) She was the daughter of
Saymore Coffman and Nancy Hoskins. Born in KY, lived for a while in
Ray
County, Missouri before moving to Weld County, CO. Buried Evans
Cemetery)
Submitted by Lisa Smalley |
Obituary
The Greeley Tribune, Thursday, May 17, 1906
Frank McLaughlin died at his home near Evans Tuesday, May 15, 1906,
age
seventy-two years. Mr. McLaughlin was a kind husband and father; a
good
neighbor and highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife
and
several grown children who have the sympathy of their many friends.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock p.m., Wednesday.
Buried in Evans Cemetery; Also spelled McGlothlin. Born in TN
married
twice, first wife was Nancy Kincaid. They settled in Ray County,
MO.)
Nancy died and Franklin McGlothlin married America Coffman. He was
the
son of Ephraim and Nancy Grimes McGlothlin
Submitted by Lisa Smalley |
INFORMATION
WANTED
Denton Poole, a man 70 years of age, was murdered in Greeley,
Colorado, in September, 1881. He is supposed to have two daughters
in Ohio or Iowa, who are unaware of his fate. He has lived a part of
the time during the past 30 years in California. Any persons knowing
anything in relation to him or his family, are requested to address
J.H. Lawrence, Greeley, Weld county, Colorado, giving any
information they may possess either in regard to him or his family.
California, Iowa and Ohio papers copy in the interest of justice.
Allen County Democrat, Lima Ohio May
25, 1882
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MAY LYNCH A
CATTLE RUSTLER
Denver, Col., Aug. 20-The body of Paul Rose, a Weld county cattleman
who was murdered recently by a cattle rustler, has been buried in
the sand near the Colorado-Nebraska line. His herd was found in
possession of Al Cochran, king of the cattle rustlers of Colorado
and Nebraska. Cochran is in jail at Greeley. Threats to lynch him
are being made.Evening Bulletin, Decatur Illinois
August 20, 1896
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LOST IN
STORM BODY IS FOUND
Greeley, Colo., March 27-Lying face downward in the snow, his saddle
near the blanket wrapped around him, two miles north of -ea-e, and
within 100 yards of a fence that would have led him to safety, could
he have followed it, the body of Albert Hoblet of Denver, who has
been missing since March 9, was found today. He was lost in a storm
while going from Barnesville to his home in eastern Weld county.
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Louise Grosclaude, daughter of James and Elizabeth Grosclaude, born
February 19, 1839 at Rushville, Ill., died January 9, 1919 at
Greeley, Colorado. She was married to William J. Roberts, April 12,
1860. To this union were born ten children, two of whom died in
infancy. The oldest daughter, Mrs. P. E. Mann, died in Denver three
years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss, Alfred and Harry of Ault,
Colo., Louis of Akron, Colo., and Mrs. Harriet Madison of Greeley,
Colo.; Charles of Findley, S. D., Frank, who is in Y.M.C.A. work in
France and Emery of Mt. Sterling, Ill. Two brothers survive her -
Charles F. Grosclaude of Denver and August Grosclaude of Camden,
Ill. Also many relatives and friends in Illinois and Colorado.
Mrs. Roberts had the misfortune to fall and break her hip two years
ago, from which she never recovered. Her suffering was great, yet
she bore it with christian fortitude and was cheerful until the end.
She often expressed her willingness to join her Savior, whom she so
faithfully served. During the past several years she made her home
with her youngest daughter, Mrs. Madison. For several days before
she died she was comforted and cared for by her children who reside
in Colorado. Funeral services were held in Denver from Horan's
parlors. Interment at Fairmont Cemetery, Denver.
Rushville Times, February 20, 1919, submitted by Sara
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Marjorie Billings
Nov. 12, 1916-June 4, 2007
Age: 90
Residence: Keenesburg
Tribute: Marjorie S. Billings was born in Roggen to William and Etta
(Miner) Sirios, the fifth of 13 children. She had seven brothers and
five sisters. She lived in the Roggen area until she graduated from
Kiowa High School. After graduating, she worked in Fort Morgan as
manager of Montgomery Ward for several years. She moved to Denver
and worked at Denver Jewelry Co.
On Sept. 17, 1942, she married Durward Billings in Sidney, Neb. Her
husband was in the Air Force so they lived at several bases. Their
son, Gregory, was born May 3, 1952. After her husband returned from
overseas, they made their home in Keenesburg. Mr. Billings died Feb.
3, 1997.
Mrs. Billings died Monday at her home in Keenesburg.
Survivors: Her son, Gregory Billings of Keenesburg; two sisters,
Dorothy Yeager of Keenesburg and Helen Turecek of Deer Trail; a
brother, Edward Sirios of Roggen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: Her parents; her sisters, Irma McCune, Ruth
Ramseyer and Ann Stevenson; and six brothers, John, Louis, William,
Paul, James and Albert Sirios.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens,
Greeley.
Visitation: 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Stoddard Funeral Home.
Notes: Donations may be made to the National Jewish Hospital in care
of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634. An
online memorial is at www.mem.com.
Submitted by Debbie Gibson |
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