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Sheridan County, Wyoming |
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Phoebe L. Allen
SHERIDAN, Wyo. – Mrs. Phoebe L. Allen, wife of George E. Allen, a rancher of Ranchester, died at the state hospital from the effects of blood poisoning caused by a sting on the head by a small brown bug. Mrs. Allen was the mother of nine children, who with her husband, parents, brothers and sisters, survive her. [Wyoming State Tribune – Cheyenne State Leader (16 Apr. 1920) -MZ- Sub by FoFG]
William T. Barrow
SHERIDAN, Wyo. -- William T. Barrow, pioneer prospector in the Big Horn mountains, died at the home of his daughter here, after an illness of four months, suffering from paralysis.
Mr. Barrow was born in Alabama in 1832 and served in the confederate army through the Civil war. He came to Sheridan in 1888 and devoted the remainder of his life to seeking gold in the Big Horn mountains. [Wyoming State Tribune – Cheyenne State Leader (5 Mar. 1920) -MZ- Sub by FoFG]
Frank Crompton
Insane War Veteran Burns Self to Death
Sheridan, Wyo. - The charred body of Frank Crompton, 26, a patient at the Fort MacKenzie veterans' hospital here, was found chained to two small cottonwood trees in a coulee a short distance west of this city at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. He had committed suicide by burning his own body, authorities declare. A note in his cap nearby said, "I did this because God wanted me to."
A local hardware dealer said Crompton had bought two dog chains and two padlocks at the store Monday afternoon. The keys of the padlocks were lying on the ground beside the body. The gag in Crompton's mouth evidently had been tied by himself, as the knot had been tied from the front.
Evidently he had chained his arms to the trees, but in his agony had twisted free, as his body was found on the ground. The body was stripped of all clothing except underwear and shoes.
Two cans, one full of gasoline and one empty were found nearby.
Crompton had been a patient at the veterans' hospital for a year and apparently was in a nearly normal frame of mind as he had been given much liberty and was trusted.
Crompton, who came to the hospital at Fort MacKenzie about a year ago from Woodcroft Sanitaraum, Pueblo, Colo., disappeared from the hospital Tuesday morning, attendants say. A search was started.
["Buffalo Bulletin", 27 December 1923, page 2]
GEORGE DAVEE DEAD IN WEST
Word was received here Sunday afternoon of the death in Buffalo, Wyoming, of George Davee, former resident of this city. The news of Mr. Davee's death was received in a telegram from his son, Joseph A. Davee, to A. W. Lucier, secretary of the Murphysboro Elks. Mr. Davee died Saturday night after an illness of several months. His funeral will occur in Sheridan, Wyoming Tuesday afternoon with the members of Sheridan Lodge No. 520 in charge of the services.
Mr. Davee was born in Indiana 75 years ago. He came to Murphysboro at an early age and resided here until ten years ago when he went to Wyoming.
For years he following the occupation of stock trader, later entering the saloon business here.
He joined the Murphysboro Elks December 26,1901, being the fifth member to join after the lodge was organized with a charter of twenty-seven, members.
[Page 2, "The Daily Independent", Murphysboro Illinois, Monday April 16, 1928 - Submitted by Barb Z. .... This is one of my surname lines]
O.H. Davis
SHERIDAN MAN DIES SUDDENLY IN BILLINGS SHERIDAN. Wyo., Jan. 4
O.H. Davis, a resident of Sheridan for 9 years and an employee of the Burlington railroad,, died suddenly in Billings, Mont, and will be brought here for burial. He is survived by his wife and four children, who live here. [04 Jan 1918, "Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader" - Submitted by FoFG]
Willard William Didelot
Willard William Didelot was born in Harrison county, Ind., August 15, 1870.
He came to Parkman, Wyo., March 26, 1902, and departed this life May 12, 1912, from an illness from which he had suffered several days. He leaves a father, wife and baby, one sister, Lena Cline of Parkman; one half-sister, Clara Didelot of England; one half-brother, Edward (Edmond) Didelot of Sheridan, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His mother, one sister, five half-sisters and seven half-brothers preceded him to the great beyond.
All is sad within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hears today,
For the one we loved so dearly
Has forever passed away.
[Sheridan Post, c. 1912 - Submitted by Jolyn T. Wynn]
Roy E. Dykes
Clearmont Soldier Died of Wounds
Roy E. Dykes of Gilletts, died of wounds received in action, according to the casualty list for today issued by the war department. [Wyoming State Tribune – Cheyenne State Leader (9 Jan. 1919) -MZ- Sub by FoFG]
William Elmore
SHERIDAN, Wyo.. Oct. 16 -- William Elmore, aged sixty, was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Eleanor Lord and was so severely injured that he died within a few minutes. Witnesses say that Miss Lord was driving at a speed not to exceed eighteen miles per hour The lights on the car were burning but did not strike him until the car was upon him and as there were no street lights the car hit him almost as soon as he was seen by the driver. [16 Oct 1919, "Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader - Submitted by a FoFG]
Warren Henry Gallenbeck
Warren Gallenbeck Dies in Wyoming
Warren Gallenbeck, a son of Mr. Henry Gallenbeck, 109 Henry Street, died at the Carlson hospital in Fort McKensey, (Mackenzie) Wyoming, on Saturday afternoon of last week (date of death 10 Nov 1928). The remains will be brought to this city and funeral services will be held at the Briese & Heilmann chapel at 2:00 o'clock on Saturday afternoon with interment in the Beaver Dam cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. Wm. S. Carr, pastor of the First M. E. church.
The deceased was born in this city (Beaver Dam, Dodge Co, WI) on May 10th, 1894, and had made this his home up to the time of his entry into the World War as a member of Company K, 132 regiment, Thirty-second division. Following his service overseas he took up his residence at Waukesha (WI) and only recently had removed from there to Ft. McKensey (Mackenzie), Wyo., where he held a government position in the hospital.
On June 14th, 1921, he was united in marriage with Miss Marjorie Barney of Waukesha, who with two sons, Warren, Jr and Robert, survive him. He is also survived by his father of this city and by a brother, Ellery P. Gallenbeck of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Firary of Milwaukee. [15 Nov 1928, Beaver Dam Argus, Beaver Dam, Wis., Submitted by Sheri Hyland Stuve]
E.M. Giddings
One Victim of Big Wreck Was Doctor Residing at Kirby
ONE VICTIM OF BIG WRECK WAS DOCTOR RESIDING AT KIRBY
SHERIDAN March 3 -- E. M. Giddings. carrying a railway ticket from Kirby, Wyo., to Augusta, Mich., died of injuries en route to Michigan City following Sunday night wreck near Porter, Ind. An unidentified woman, believed to be Giddings's wife, also died en route to Michigan City. Giddings was well known to many in Sheridan. Frank Robinson of the Sheridan Ice Company says that at the time he knew him Dr. Giddings was the company physician at Crosby. It is probable that the unidentified woman was his wife, as she usually accompanied him on the trip he was in the habit of making to the east. Mr, Robinson says the old home of the doctor was at Augusta, Mich.
[3 Mar 1921; "Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader" - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
Samuel H. Hardin
Colonel Hardin of Sheridan is Paralysis Victim
SHERIDAN, Wyo., July 15. -- Samuel Howes Hardin, one of the pioneers of the state, died at the home of his step-son, John G. McIlivain, at Fort Garland, Colo. He had been in ill health for some time and had gone to the ranch of his stepson in order to recuperate. The attack, however, which caused his death was of short duration. Colonel Hardin was born in Cambridge, Mass., in 1846, his ancestors being among those who were prominent in the colonial history of the state. His parents removed to Chicago the year following...
After a liberal education, Mr. Hardin entered the banking house of his elder brothers and continued for many years in this line with others and for himself.
Answering the "call of the wild," Mr, Hardin visited the west and saw its future opportunities. Adjusting his affairs in the east he came to Wyoming in 1880 and engaged in the cattle business on Tongue river near where the town of Ranchester now stands. Colonel Hardin became prominent in all matters pertaining, to the cattle industry and, organized the first livestock association north of Cheyenne, and lent valuable aid to Montana neighbors in the same line of business. For years Colonel Hardin was president of the Old Settlers' club and was an enthusiast in all its affairs.
In 1902 without his knowledge or consent he was nominated for representative by the republicans in convention and was elected by a large majority. As a member of the Seventh general assembly. Colonel Hardin served with marked ability and left his impression upon the legislation of that session. He was the father of and introduced the bill that established the Sheridan branch of the Wyoming general hospital, an Institution that has not only alleviated the sufferings of so many, but is saving the lives of many more.
Mr. Hardin with his great ability, profound learning and genuine patriotism, stood as a representative of the highest type of American manhood. At the time of his death. Colonel Hardin was one of the best known men of the state, and throughout his long years of residence in Sheridan county, he was always the same, courteous, kind-hearted gentleman, and the trusted friend of all who enjoyed his acquaintance. [15 Jul 1921, "Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader" - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
D. Kent Holcomb
1934-1997
D. Kent Holcomb, 62-year-old Sheridan resident, died Monday, Nov. 24, at Deaconess Medical Center in Billings.
Viewing will be at Champion Funeral Home until 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. D. Kent 29. Memorial Holcomb services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Father David Duprey and Rev. Raymond Clark officiating. Mr. Holcomb is survived by his wife- Janet of Sheridan; a daughter, Lisa Haslip of Sturgis, S.D.; his mother, Marjorie W. Holcomb of Sheridan; and a sister, Janet H. Carroll of Gunnison, Colo.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer, in July of 1993 and by his father, Donald L. Holcomb in June of 1961. Mr. Holcomb was born Nov. 30, 1934, in Sheridan to Donald L. and Marjorie (Walker) Holcomb. He attended Linden Grade School and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1953. He attended and graduated from Denver University in 1957 with a B.S. in business administration. He joined his father in the Holcomb Agency in 1957, representing the third generation of his family in the business. In 1962, he joined the Bridgford, More, Jenrich Agency replacing Jim More, and the business became Bridgford, Holcomb, Jenrich Agency. The business is now BHJ Inc. On May 16, 1959, he was united in marriage to Janet Schmid at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Sheridan.
Mr. Holcomb was a member of Pack 112 of the Episcopal Church Boy Scouts of America, received the God and County Award at the church, and also received the Eagle Scout Award. He served on the board of directors in the development of Fun Valley, now Antelope Butte.
Mr. Holcomb was president of the Lions Club in 1968, president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Wyoming in 1983, a board member of the Children's Center and the Animal Shelter, and a rriember of the Professional Ski Instructors of America.
He was also a member of the Kalif Shrine Temple, played the clarinet in the Brass Band, was a member of the Sheridan Lodge #8 A.F. & A.M., Sheridan Scottish Rite Bodies, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
He loved the outdoors, excelled in skiing, coached the ski team and was a ski instructor for more than 20 years. He and his family enjoyed many pack trips and fishing trips to the mountains.
Arrangements are with Champion Funeral Home
S. T. Hollcroft
Among the many victims of tick fever this year is S. T. Hollcroft, of near Arvada, who succumbed in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital at six o'clock last Thursday morning. He had been ill but two weeks.
Mr. Hollcroft is survived by his widow, one daughter and two sons.
Mr. Hollcroft was well known all over Johnson County and leaves many friends to mourn his passing. ["Buffalo News", 10 June 1926, page 8 - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
I. Carrol Jefferis, Jr.
SHERIDAN, Oct. 22. – I. Carrol Jefferis, Jr., son of I. C. Jefferis of Newcastle, died here after a brief illness of influenza. The young man was employed in a local drug store and had made his home here for the past year. He is survived by his wife. The deceased was well known in Newcastle and Cheyenne. [Wyoming State Tribune – Cheyenne State Leader (22 Oct. 1918)-MZ-Sub by FoFG]
Joe Kline
SHERIDAN, Wyo., Jan. 8. – Joe Kline, who several weeks ago was seriously injured in an auto accident near Dayton, died here of an operation necessitated because of a fracture of the skull sustained then. [Wyoming State Tribune – Cheyenne State Leader (8 Jan. 1918) -MZ- Sub by FoFG]
Joseph H. Lydon
Falls to His Death under Wheels of Sheridan Train
SHERIDAN, Wyo., April 13 -- Joseph H. Lydon, 28 who stated on his death bed that his home was at No. 153 E. street, South Boston, Mass. was fatally injured under the wheels of a Burlington tram as it was leaving yards here. Lydon fell beneath the train in an unaccountable manner. His right arm and left foot were severed. He died in the hospital here a few hours later. He was a stranger in this locality.
[14 Apr 1918, "Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader" - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
Dale M. Main
1926-1997
Dale Marion Main, 71, died Sunday, Dec. 28, at his Sheridan residence.
Graveside services were held this afternoon at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Big Horn, with Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating.
He is survived by three daughters, Lee Eckhart of Casper, Linda McManus of Dickinson, N.D., and Sally Dyer of Casper; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Main of' Keystone, S.D.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, his parents and a sister, Ruth Anna.
Mr. Main was born Jan. 5, 1926, in LaCyne, Kan. to Archie and Artie Coral (McNeal) Main. On Feb. 22, 1945, he was united in marriage to Norma Collins in Muskogee, Okla. Mr. Main worked hard his entire life, writing western novels, restoring old cars and making western lamps. His greatest enjoyment was horses, acquiring his first horse (a pinto) at a young age and continuing to own horses his entire life. He was an avid cowboy and participated in rodeos in the Sheridan and Cody areas. He also enjoyed minerals and mining.
Arrangements are with Champion Funeral Home.
Paul Marsden
DEMENTED YOUTH DIES IN SHERIDAN
SHERIDAN, Wyo.. July 12.— Paul Marsden, the young man who became demented Friday while en route to Rock Island, Ill., and who jumped from the train at Regis, but was latter captured and brought to Sheridan, died yesterday evening at 5:30 at the state hospital, to which place he was removed Sunday. Young Marsden, who was only 22 years of age has been attending the high school in Bozeman, and during the vacation decided to return to the old home in Illinois. After leaving Hillings, trainmen noticed that his actions were peculiar but he did not become violent until the train reached Regis, a small station east of Sheridan, when he sprang from the car and started for the hills. The section crew was sent in pursuit and he was overtaken after a long search.
[12 Jul 1917; Wyoming State Tribune-Cheyenne State Leader - Submitted by FoFG]
Oscar Ochsmer
SKULL FRACTURED. SHERIDAN, Wyo, Feb. 28 -- Oscar Ochsmer of Acme died at the state hospital here as a result of having fractured his skull while working in the mine at Acme late this week. An explosion in the mine is believed to have caused the death of Ochsmer. A blast had been lighted in one room and Ochsmer went into it by mistake. [28 Feb 1921; "Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader" - BZ - Submitted by FoFG]
James J. O’Marr
SHERIDAN, April 20. – James J. O’Marr, former mayor of Sheridan, and father of Attorney Louis J. O’Marr of this city, died Sunday in his home in San Diego, Cal., after an illness that extended over a period of five years, beginning before Mr. O’Marr left Sheridan to make his home in the coast city. [Wyoming State Tribune – Cheyenne State Leader (20 Apr. 1921) -MZ- Sub by FoFG]
I.T. Stotts
RANCH MAN KILLED BY ACCIDENTAL SHOT
Sheridan, Wyo., Oct. 24. -- I. T. Stotts, a well know ranch man of Arvada died this morning at the State hospital as a result of a bullet wound received while deer hunting near Arvada on Friday last. [24 Oct 1917; "Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader - BZ - Submitted by a FoFG]
Charles Wulfjen
Charles Wulfjen Dies at Home of Senator Kendrick
Charles Wulfjen died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John E. Kendrick, in Sheridan, after an illness which has extended over a period of several years. Since he returned to Sheridan from Texas about, two weeks ago his condition has been critical. Senator Kendrick was summoned from Washington last week. Mr. Wulfjen was among the early Wyoming pioneers and stock men. He came in from Texas in the early eighties and settled in Cheyenne.
The family occupied the property at 620 East Eighteenth street, now owned by F. A. M. Stuart, and was prominent in social circles and in the Methodist church. Wulfjen ran one of the largest cattle outfits on the Wyoming range and those associated with him in business dealings were Luke Voorhees, Thomas Durbin and the late J. W. Hammond. From Cheyenne, Mr. Wulfjen and his family went to Greeley and from there to Sheridan.
Funeral at Greeley.
In recent years, Mr. Wulfjen and his son-in-law, Senator Kendrick, have driven their cattle on Wyoming and Montana ranges near Sheridan.
Funeral services will be held at Greeley, Colo., and members of the family who make their home at Sheridan probably will accompany the remains there. Arrangements have not yet been complete, but the services probably will be held Saturday or Sunday.
The last visit Mr. and Mrs Wulfjen paid to Cheyenne was about two years ago when they were en route home from California. They were entertained at the Durbin home when the Kendricks occupied the executive mansion here. Mrs. Kendrick gave a party for her father, and many of the city pioneers who had known him in the early days attended.
[30 June 1921; "Wyoming State Tribune- Cheyenne State Leader" - Submitted by FoFG]
