This inquiry came to me via personal email. If anyone can answer this ladies questions can you address your answer directly to her. (Please post to the list too as I would like to know the answers myself. Pauli ----- Original Message ----- From: editor@spesindeopublications.com To: pauli1028@msn.com Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 6:14 PM Subject: First cabin built in Boulder County Dear Pauli: I have information that claims William Miles Barney (you have him in your G.A.R. list as William N Barney) was the first person to build a cabin in Boulder County. I cannot find this confirmed on your site, and suspect it is incorrect and there were others who built before him. Thus, is it possible for you to send me the names of those who are recorded as being the first to build cabins in the county? The info I have on William M. Barney says he homesteaded in the St. Vrain district (or got the ground by marrying Melissa Rannells, whose parents Samuel and Sarah Rannells homesteaded near Longmont). It also says he was 1st Lt. in the Boulder County Rifles. Was there such a thing as the Boulder County Rifles? Your G.A.R. listing has him as a Sergeant, Company D, 3rd Colorado Cavalry. Would Boulder County Rifles be in addition to this or part of this or simply made up by the family? The reputation of William Barney is as a boaster and bull-headed fellow, so his family stories might have been brightened a wee bit when he told them. He died in 1905. Thanks for your help. Once I get all this info straight, I'd be happy to contribute it to your website. MaryJoy Martin Montrose, CO