The following was posted by Virginia Humberson Owen <[email protected]> on Fri, 10 Mar 2000 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: HUMBERSON, PRESNALL Would like any info on the John Hence HUMBERSON family who moved from Texas to Rio Grande County, CO abt 1882. His wife was Sarah PRESNALL HUMBERSON. Children included: Arthur (Art)Paul HUMBERSON, Martin Luther HUMBERSON, Albert Merrill HUMBERSON, Maud HUMBERSON (THOMSON), Minnie HUMBERSON (GUYTON), John Oliver HUMBERSON. Some of the family returned to Texas between 1900-1912. Others remained in Rio Grande County until the early 1940's. Would like to communicate with any who may be related to this family. I am a granddaughter of John Hence HUMBERSON. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Virginia Humberson Owen <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Rita Lumley <[email protected]> on Wed, 08 Mar 2000 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Archuleta, Mestas, Maestas I am looking for information and the genealogy of these two families. Benito Cequiel Archuleta was born June 6 1888 and died Sept 24 1976 in Monte Vista, Colo buried in San Luis Valley Cemetery Also would like information and genealogy for Rosalia Mestas or spelled Maestas a/k/a Valdez and Archuleta She had three children by Benito there names were Felix, Amalia or called Mollie and Sofia he last known address was 646 West Sackett in Salida Colorado her date of birt was Nov 11, 1893 and she died July 23 1961 was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Salida Colorado. Please send e mail at [email protected] - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Rita Lumley <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Sue Rowe <[email protected]> on Mon, 21 Feb 2000 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: CREASON, GARRETT, FULCHER I am researching several lines in the San Luis Valley, including CREASON, GARRETT, and FULCHER. I look forward to sharing information with others and am especially interested in preserving photographs. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Sue Rowe <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Linda Amos Goddard <[email protected]> on Sun, 20 Feb 2000 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Mellon, Shilling Am looking for children of William and Samantha A. Mellon Shilling. They were Eva Shilling, Arius Shilling, Giles Shilling ,Taylor Shilling and Nelson Shilling. They were in Rio Grande Co. Colorado by 1870. Am also looking for the death date of their mother Samantha Mellon. She was still living in 1913 when husband William died. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Linda Amos Goddard <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Lisa <[email protected]> on Mon, 14 Feb 2000 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Morris Looking for the family of Andrew Morris, born May 4th, 1844 in Wisconsin. He is buried in Home Lake Cemetary, Rio Grande, Colorado (August 4th, 1922). He served as a member of the Joe Hooker Post #16, Colorado Grand Army of the Republic and held the office of guard.Andrew is my great-great grandfather's brother. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Lisa <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Mary A. Yoder <[email protected]> on Sun, 02 Jan 2000 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: HOSLER, LOTT, HOTT, DEGAN, DEGEN Seeking informaiton about Orvill HOSLER 21 Jan 1899-Mar 23, 1989; Mae HOSLER 26 Feb 1908-Mar 1983; & William HOSLER 14 Jun 1926-Jun 1984 all Del Norte, Rio Grande, Co. ANY data desperately needed and greatly appreciated. I believe these HOSLERs are descendants of my 2nd GUncle Dennis/Darius HOSLER who is 1850/1860 Cen Huntington Co, IND, to Piatt Co, ILL with his brothers Jefferson & Oliver (my GGF); married Piatt Co, 1870/1 to a LOTT/HOTT. Jefferson & Oliver both d. Piatt Co, ILL. & Dennis/Darius went to Colorado. Family Tradition: He d Pike's Peak, Colorado (unproven to date). My Grandfather Elmo Arthus HOSLER and his brother-in-law visited the Hosler family in Colorado before he married my GM Mary Susan in 1910. That is the extent of my information about Darius/Dennis HOSLER and am desperately seeking ANY data at all. Have been trying to find him for years. Have the HOSLER Gen back to immigrant ancestor Sebastian Hasler/Hassler/Hossler/Hosler and wife Barbara Degan/Degen from Canton of Basel, Switzerland in 1748. Hosler Family from Lancaster/Berks, Co, Pa; to Stark Co, Oh; to Huntington Co, IN, to Piatt Co, Ill, to McLean Co, Il (my branch). Am slowly filling in gaps in "tree" & will gladly share all that I have with anyone who wants it. All help gratefully appreciated. Mary Mary Yoder Normal, Ill. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Mary A. Yoder <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Nola Rains <[email protected]> on Thu, 30 Dec 1999 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: DeBOLT I'm looking for someone to check a few census records for me. Lorenzo DeBOLT served in the Civil War, enlisting in Co. K, 1st Reg., Colorado Cavalry. He died in Rio Grande, Colorado, date unknown. He was born 12-May-1832 in Ohio. Is there anyone out there with access to the Rio Grande Co. Census Records for 1870, 1880 or 1900 who would be willing to check for Lorenzo DeBolt? - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Nola Rains <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Diane Johnson <[email protected]> on Tue, 28 Dec 1999 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: CULLEN Looking for information on Cornelius, "Neil" Cullen who went to Colorado, from Middlesex county, Mass. and died in Colo. around 1890. Is there a mailing list that does look ups for the state of Colo? Thanks, Diane Johnson [email protected] - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Diane Johnson <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by David C Abernathy <[email protected]> on Tue, 23 Nov 1999 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Abernathy, Stacy, Pinkerton, Osborn, Goosman, Kilpatrick I was born and rasied in Monte Vista. I left after entering the army and never returned. Parents moved out here to Seattle after I left, now most of family here now. Lots of other family may still be there in the valley. Any help and contacts most helpful. Thanks, DCA - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to David C Abernathy <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Jeff Schilling <[email protected]> on Fri, 19 Nov 1999 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: SHILLING Am looking for descendants of William and Samantha Shilling who lived near Monte Vista CO from 1888 to 1913. Sons Taylor D. Shilling (b 1867) and Nelson J. Shilling (b. 1884). Father of William Shilling was Giles Shilling of Noble Co OH - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Jeff Schilling <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Charlie Carrillo <[email protected]> on Tue, 16 Nov 1999 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Montoya I am the descendent of some of the founding Hispanic families of southern Colorado.My family was the first Hispanic family to settle in the Del Norte area-Luis Montoya and his brother Nerio Antonio.I have some of their geneology,however not much on their wifes etc.. My mothers family also includes The Valdes, Torres, Gallegos, Espinosa families. There is also a Thomas fellow. Jack Thomas who was my great-grandfather . His father was??? I am looking for info on his wife? Who was she. I assume she was Hispanic, as he was raised speaking spanish, and his living descendents call themselves Hispanos-please help! - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Charlie Carrillo <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Kirk Bowers <[email protected]> on Tue, 16 Nov 1999 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: brey, hall Looking for information on my biological grandparents both born in Del Norte, Robert Brey - 1892 and Cora Adelaide Hall Brey - 1896 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Kirk Bowers <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Jackie (Case) Juntti <[email protected]> on Wed, 10 Nov 1999 on the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Case I am searching for information regarding my half brother, Kenneth (Ken) Case who was a contractor in South Fork, CO. before his death. I do not know the year of his death but believe it was in the late 1980's A large article about him was published Dec. 2, 1982 in the South Fork Tines, written by a Harry Saltzgaver. The article mentioned a friend of my brother, Bob Thropp. Directory searches have failed to find any of the names. I am searching for the woman friend of my brother as well as she may have information to help me in my other search, the one for my father. I do not have her name. My brother told me she was living with him but he never mentioned her name. Any help at all will be deeply appreciated. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Jackie (Case) Juntti <[email protected]>. --
The following was posted by Ann Conlon <[email protected]> on Wed, 20 Oct 1999 on the Rio Grande County USGenWeb Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: CARVER My g grandfather, JOHN CARVER, a Civil War vet, died at the Monte Vista Old Soldiers Home in Monte Vista in January 1922. Does anyone know where records of that home might be found and where I would look for a death certificate for John Carver? Thanks for whatever help. Ann Myrtle Beach SC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Rio Grande County USGenWeb Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/RioGrande>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Ann Conlon <[email protected]>. --
Moore Family wrote: > Searching for JOHN JESSEE TRUJILLOwho was born 1887, stated on his marriage record for Billings Montana as Rangeley, Rio Blanco County, Colorado as his birth place. Hrmarried Elsie Lee Gray, in Billings, in the year 1911. At that time he was going by the surname of Moore. He stated hisfathers name was John Moar, and mother Annie Gill. Believe hewas of hispanic origin, and that he changed his name before 1911, from Trujillo to Moore > Would love to be able to proove this information out, as this is a dead line until I can get some proof. His wife Elsie told me many years ago, that he indeed had changed his surname. > Joanne Moore --