Hi, I was in Lake County for two weeks and the word from the husband was "no genealogy" but he relented a little. I filled my camera with pictures, the 80 of the GAR section of Evergreen Cemetery. It is a small section so one more trip should take care of that section. I purchased the two volumes of Jean and Don Griswald's works that was published by the Colorado Historical Society after Don's death titled, History of Leadvillle and Lake County Colorado. Has tons of information and I enjoyed reading the Frodsham ordeal. The books contain 2374 pages including index and a lot of clippings from the local newspapers. I also purchased Evelyn Livingston Furmans's book on Augusta Tabor and then compared her writings with the booklet that was published by Carolyn Bancroft on Baby Doe Tabor and I must say a lot of missing links and information sets your mind to thinking.;-) Made some interesting reading riding home. I went to the Annunciation Church and talked with Father and then had to come back to talk with Kathy who took a late lunch. They do not have the time nor the personal so sit and do genealogy research especially from the Internet. They look up information for people as they have time. If they were to go on the Internet they would have to hire another person, which they cannot afford, and they would also have to charge for searching the information. I did not have time to sit and search records at the church. Mike and I are trying to gather as much information and resources as we can on helping you locate your families in Lake County. The cemetery records that we have only run thru 1980 so sometime in the future those records should be updated to current times. It is just rather hard when I am in AZ and Mike is in Colorado Springs, hopefully things will change when retirement time rolls around but for now we have to be ok with my short jaunts to Colorado. My daughter asked me to get some information for her and I never got to that either....she was not smiling over that. In all, the trip was glorious, fishing was great to fantastic, the reunion was the highlight of the trip and words cannot express the feelings after not seeing former classmates for 41 years, reminiscing, and playing the guessing game of, "who is that" and we had lots of rain and even hail and snow, typical weather for Lake County, never a dull moment when you describe the weather just be prepared for everything and you will be ok. If you have any questions, I will be happy to try and answer them. Gail Meÿer Kilgore Casa Grande, AZ

Does anyone have any info on the following people from Leadville: Letitia McDonald died Aug. 16, 1937 age 77 buried St. Joseph's. Matthew McDonald died Apr. 3, 1923 Age 72 buried St. Joseph's. Michael McDonald died May 15, 1929 age 47 buried St. Joseph's. Thomas died June 27, 1924 age 40 buried St. Joseph's. I am also looking for any descendents. I have info on my family from England and Ireland and would like to share it with living family members. Dawn

Good Morning Everyone I noticed the name Annie McCall. Anyone have any info on Annie McCall or the surname in Leadville?? I don't know how Annie relates to my family, but Margaret, William and Thomas McCall are related. (They are buried in Leadville.) Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dawn -----Original Message----- From: scmason1 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 10:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [COLAKE] CULLEN surname Hi Jean, I have a great aunt, Mary Doyle, who married James Cullen in Leadville in 1889. They had 3 children: Mary, Buster, and Elizabeth. They were married in Annunciation Church on May 5th. The witnesses were Peter Cullen and Annie McCall. Maybe James and Peter are related to your husband's family? ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 6:45 PM Subject: [COLAKE] CULLEN surname > Is there anyplace where I could find information if my husband's ancestor, > John CULLEN had anything to do with the Leadville newspaper in the early > 1880's. He was married to Kate McAlister and worked in the mines when he > first arrived - 1879. > > Will appreciate any information. Thankyou, Jean > >

I just took 80 pictures of the GAR section at the Evergreen Cemetery and was going to ask Mike to take the rest when he goes up there...these pictures will be posted on the Colorado Tombstone pages. Just got home tonight and am tired but have some things to report tomorrow and so not so good news....until tomorrow.... Gail

I know that G W Plank was in leadville in 1905 as a miner and his dourther Alice May Plank was M in 1907 in leadville . do not know about the rest of his children wether any got to leadville , and if any info will help Richard Brandstetter www.weddings-nj.com 1 George Washington Plank b: 1856 in Detrpot, Wayne,Michigan d: May 16, 1921 in Boulder, Boulder, Co . +Inez Mae Babcock b: May 09, 1857 d: April 01, 1942 in Denver, Denver, Co. 2 Eudora Adell Plank b: December 03, 1880 in hasting, Adams, Ne . +John Miscal Skyles b: October 04, 1874 in Rolla, Phelps, Mo 2 Laura Louetta Plank b: November 22, 1884 in Hasting, Adams, Ne . +Clyde O. Heller b: 1884 2 James Henry Harrison Plank b: August 28, 1886 in Hasting, Adams, Ne 2 [1] Alice May Plank b: July 12, 1888 in Hasting, Adams, Ne d: December 26, 1961 in Denver Col . +William Edwin Saxton b: November 06, 1880 d: 1923 in Boulder Co co m: January 28, 1907 in leadville Col *2nd Husband of [1] Alice May Plank: . +Fred Slifka d: September 07, 1935 m: 1925 2 Harley Mack Plank b: September 14, 1895 in Hasting, Adams, Ne . +Charles Osborn Brines d: April 02, 1931 in Valmont Steam Plant Boulder Col

Hi Jean, I have a great aunt, Mary Doyle, who married James Cullen in Leadville in 1889. They had 3 children: Mary, Buster, and Elizabeth. They were married in Annunciation Church on May 5th. The witnesses were Peter Cullen and Annie McCall. Maybe James and Peter are related to your husband's family? ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 6:45 PM Subject: [COLAKE] CULLEN surname > Is there anyplace where I could find information if my husband's ancestor, > John CULLEN had anything to do with the Leadville newspaper in the early > 1880's. He was married to Kate McAlister and worked in the mines when he > first arrived - 1879. > > Will appreciate any information. Thankyou, Jean > >

There are 18 Cullen's and 3 McAlister's and 3 McAllister's buried in Leadville. No John or Kate Cullen. if you would like the listings of the names, let me know and I will try to get them out but it will take time. Michael ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 7:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COLAKE] CULLEN surname Is there anyplace where I could find information if my husband's ancestor, John CULLEN had anything to do with the Leadville newspaper in the early 1880's. He was married to Kate McAlister and worked in the mines when he first arrived - 1879. Will appreciate any information. Thankyou, JeanGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Are you ready for this? There are 42 Gallagher's buried in Leadville. There are two Kate Gallagher's Kate Gallagher died Oct. 16, 1890 age 3m section C, lot 3 St. Joseph's Cemetery. Kate Gallagher Died Oct. 25, 1919 age 78, listed only, Shipped in from Salida, CO. Michael ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 1:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COLAKE] Re: Correction Sorry I had my facts mixed I am looking for Kate Gallagher who died in Leadville in 1919 Lake CountyGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Sorry, I do not show a listing for either name buried in Leadville. Michael ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 2:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COLAKE] RAPAKKO/MAIJANEN I'm not sure what cemetery records are available through this list, but I would like to find the cemetery where a baby RAPAKKO (I think it was a boy) was buried in the period 1905-1907 - most likely 1905 or 1906. The mother was Aino MAIJANEN. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you. CaroleGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

I'm not sure what cemetery records are available through this list, but I would like to find the cemetery where a baby RAPAKKO (I think it was a boy) was buried in the period 1905-1907 - most likely 1905 or 1906. The mother was Aino MAIJANEN. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you. Carole

Sorry I had my facts mixed I am looking for Kate Gallagher who died in Leadville in 1919 Lake County

Looking for family Annie (Gallagher ) McMahon and Bernard. Died around 1919, Leadville, Lake Co. Is supose to be buried Salida, Co. Cemetary (know where that is?) Buried with a Miss Kathleen Gallagher. Any Info? Sharon

Have Gallaghers from Inver Parish going back to 1800's. Have names and dates: Gallagher, Sweeny, Mohan, Mcdaid, Burke, Rose Gallagher, McGuire, Haughey, Garagh, Ramsey, Dorian, McMahon, Tulley, Darby Shannon? or Sherlin?, Higgins, Phillips, Martin, Hermoine, Haxeby, McCready, Gillespie. Not necessarily in that order. If any ring a bell email me. [email protected]

The Leadville Directories, for the years that they were printed, are all on microfilm. I am not aware of which years are there and which years were skipped. They are available in some libraries, and of course from the various services which charge a fee. Hope u find this helpful

Is there anyplace where I could find information if my husband's ancestor, John CULLEN had anything to do with the Leadville newspaper in the early 1880's. He was married to Kate McAlister and worked in the mines when he first arrived - 1879. Will appreciate any information. Thankyou, Jean

Hello: I am wondering if anyone has access to Leadville city directories for the period 1905 to 1908? I hope to find record of my RAPAKKO ancestors who appear to have lived there during that time. (The name is sometimes spelled RAPACKO). Pekka (Petter) Anton is his given name, also known as Anton or Antoni. He was a miner. His wife was Aino (Aina, Aini) Katarina MAIJANEN. They may have married in Leadville, so she may have lived there as a single lady before they married, so I am interested in the surname MAIJANEN as well. They had a baby who died soon after birth (__?___RAPAKKO). I believe that he could be buried in Leadville. My grandmother, Emma Hyvärinen, was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in 1907, so it's possible that this baby is buried in the same cemetery (1905-1906; possibly 1907 but likely earlier). I would appreciate any help or information. Thank you. Carole Johnson

Hi Michael Thanks for the info, hopefully we can identify his family now. If I can be of any help over here in little old England please feel free to ask. Yours Mike

Michael: Anything on KAMBIC in the catholic cemetery? Thanks

On August 18, 2001 Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs is having a benefit walking tour and living history reenactment. Tickets are only $5.00 for adult and children 12 and under are free. There is a discount for groups of 20 or more. To purchase advance tickets please call Olde Towne Productions at 719-630-7328.

Also could you look up Waible or Waibl and also Milsom. I have a Thomas Milsom but was wondering if there were others. The Waible is a Michael, also if there were others buried at the Evergreen as well. ----- Original Message ----- From: Frank Weihs <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 10:43 PM Subject: [COLAKE] records family > Michael, > Would you please check that book you have to see if any members of the > Records family are buried in Evergreen, other than the father of the family > William P. Records. Information I found in William's pension file indicate > he had a wife named Zerilda, and four children: F. E. Records, C.W. > Records, Minter Records, and Mattie Records. William P. Records is > apparently buried in the GAR section of the Evergreen Cemetery, in Block 5, > Lot 129. > Thank you, > Frank Weihs > > > At 09:49 PM 7/20/01 -0600, you wrote: > >I have copies of the "Who's Where in Leadville" for Evergreen Cemetery. > However I only have the letters L-Z. I also have the complete cemetery > book for the Catholic Cemetery. These are the old books that the Library has. > > > >I have looked up the name PERHAJ and do not find it in either of the > books. If you have any others you would like looked up, let me know. > > > >Michael > > >