Old Age Pension Applications, Archuleta County, Colorado http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/archuleta/pensions/oldage.txt The following information was extracted from Archuleta County "Old age pension applications" by Leroy Oldham for the COGenWeb Archives. Donated May 2, 2001 There were two types of application forms, one has very little information, the other asks the applicant to list all brothers, sisters, children, grand children and great grandchildren which some applicants did. These extractions contain all information contained in the forms. The List is in alphabetical order by applicant. Name - Application #/date - Born place/date - other information spouse/children etc. Archuleta, Leon - 30, 1 August 1933 - Born Abiqui, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico October (unknown) 1861 and is 71 years of age. Has resided continuous in Archuleta County for 34 years. Now resides Near Juanita, Pagosa Junction, Colorado. Wife Epitacia Baca Archuleta who is 47 years of age. Relatives, Luis Archuleta, Pagosa Junction, 37, son; Agapito Archuleta, Pagosa Junction, 24, son; Juan Pablo Archuleta, Pagosa Junction, 20, son; Amelia Bellino, Pagosa Junction Co., 32, daughter; Maria Martinez, Pagosa Springs Co., 28, daughter; Placido Archuleta, Park View New Mexico, 58 Brother; Francisco Archuleta, Park View New Mexico, 52, brother; Benino Eduardo Archuleta, Park View, New Mexico, 48, brother; Celestina Gibby, Park View New Mexico, 46, sister; Lorenzo Benevides, Pagosa Junction, Co. 15, grandson (also 21 grandhildren under the age of 15 years (not named)). Reason, advanced age and 3 years illness. Witnesses, blas Archibeque. Atencio, Merejildo - 77, 29 June 1935 - Born Tierra Amarilla, Rio Arriba County, N, Mex., June 24th, 1861 and is 74 years of age. Has resided in Archuleta County continuous for 45 years. Resides on 7th street, Pagosa Springs, Co. Husband Decedera Atencio now deceased. Relatives: Antonio Atencio, Chama, New Mexico, 40, son; Ross Atencio, Pagosa Springs, Co., 26, son; Simodecea Atencio, Pagosa Springs, Co. 30, daughter; Rafaleata (Atencio) Lister, Pagosa Springs, Co., 24, daughter; Pete Lister, Pagosa Springs, Co., 10, grandson; Four other grandchildren, all small. Reason, old age and accompanying infirmities. Witnesses, Joe Hersch and Max Mickey. Baldwin, Mary G. - 40, 1 February 1934 - Born Sydney, Shelby County, Ohio March 16, 1855 and is 78 years of age, has resided continuously in Archuleta County for 29 years, resides at Pagosa Springs. A Widow. Relatives: Aimee H. Cotton, Pagosa Springs, Co., 54, daughter; Lulu J. Crouse, Pagosa Springs, Co., 53 daughter; Chas. M. Baldwin, Pagosa Springs, Co, 45, son; John B. Baldwin, Pagosa Springs, Co., 38, son; Eleven grandchildren (not named). Reason, age and infirmities. Witnesses, Frank Matthews and Fred Catchpole. Baseford, Charles - 79, 3 July 1935 - New York City, New York County, NY, February 22, 1861 and is 76 years of age. Has resided continuously in Archuleta County for 6 years: resides on Hwy 160, Durango Road. Wife died 35 years ago. Relatives: Mrs. Mabel Bauer, del Norte, Colorado, 48, Daughter; Charles Masco, Pagosa Springs, Co., 46 Son; Mrs. Frank Egan, Monte Vista, Co., 30, grand daughter; Mrs. Frank Barber, Del Norte Colorado, 27, granddaughter; Pearl Bauer, address unknown, 25, granddaughter; Florence Bauer, address unknown 23, granddaughter; Carl Bauer, Del Norte, Co., 28, grandson; Barnett Bauer, Del Norte, Co, 21, grandson; Billie Bauer, Del Norte Colorado, 8, grandson; Betty Bauer, Del Norte Co., 10, granddaughter, Gladys Bauer, Del Norte Co., 1, Granddaughter; Four Masco Children, John, Charles, George, Goldie, all under age. Grandchildren. Reason; Has rheumatism, is partially paralyzed and is to crippled to work. Witnesses, George W. Crouse and Philip R. Johnson. Bayles, Marjore Annie - 78, 29 June 1935 - Born at Glendale, Jefferson County Iowa May 7th 1859 and is 76 years of age. Has resided in Archuleta county continuous for 36 years. Owns parts of two lots valued at $355.00 with annual income of 100.0 if I can collect the rent. A Widow. Relatives: Eva Heege, 1608 Boulder St. Denver, Co., 70, sister; Claire Johnson, Pagosa Springs, Co., __, daughter; Alice Hill, Alamosa Co., 41, Daughter; Raymond Johnson, Pagosa Springs, Cp., 19, grandson. Reason Old age and Physical condition. Witnesses, Fred Catchpole and Philip R. Johnson Burt, William Henry - 3 December 1932 - Born Polk City, Polk County, Iowa September 13, 1855. Has lived continuous in Archuleta County 16 years. Resides at Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Married. Owns one saddle horse, Wife owns househod effects and small laundry equipment. Witnesses, John S. Garvin and James Jones. Chavez, Porfirio - 42, 31 July 1934 - Born Guadalupe, Conejos County Colo. Nov. 12, 1866 and is 68 years of age. Resided in Archuleta County continuous for 36 years. Resides at Pagosa Junction, Co. Wife is Marcelina G. Chavez who is 62 years of age. Relatives are: J. N. Chaves, Pagosa Junction, Co., 64, borther; Manuel Chaves, Conejos, Co. 60, brother; Elario Chavez, Pagosa Junction, Co., 33, son; Adella Valdez, La Plata, New Mexico, 31, daughter; Porfirio Chavez Jr., Pagosa Junction, Co., 21 grandson; Nerio Chavez, Pagosa Junction, Co., 19, grandson; Liciada Valdez, La Plata, New Mexico, 19, granddaughter; Veneviva Williams, Pagosa Junction, Co., 19 Grandaughter; Jesusita Valdez, La Plata, New Mexico, 17, granddaughter; Santiago Valdez, La Plata, New Mexico, 16, grandson; Amalia Valdez, La Plata New Mexico, 14 granddaughter; Matilda Valdez, La Plata New Mexico, 9, granddaughter. Reason: Old Age and inability tio get work. Witnesses: Porfiria Gallegos and Elias Romero. Cordova, Benito - 14 April 1932 - Born Chamita N.M. June 13, 1866 - Resided in Archuleta County Continuous for 17 years. Married. Lives at Dyke, Colo. Owns 220 Acres of land, house had household goods, team of horses and 6 head milk cows. Witnesses, J. N. Chavez and C. L. Parmenter. Cordova, Benito - Born Chamita, New Mexico, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico June 13, 1865 and is 69 years of age. Has resided continuous in Archuleta county for 16 years. Resides at Dyke, Colorado. Wife is Rosinda G. Cordova 58 years of age. Relatives, Ofrecinia C. Lovato, Mosquero, New Mexico, 43, Daughter, Juanita C. Jacquez, Dyke Colorado, 23, daughter; Scrcyda C. Gutirrez, Dyke, Colorado, 38, daughter; Fele R. Cordova, Dyke, Co., 21, Son. Reason, Physical Disability. Witnesses, Macedenie Archuleta and Reuben Sanches. Davis, Lyman B. - 50, 9 October 1934 - Born Near Princeton, Mercer County, Missouri September 11, 1864 and is 70 years of age. Has lived in Archuleta County Continuous for 37 years and nor resides at Pagosa Springs. He is married to Lydia Margaret Davis who is 59 years of age: Descendents as listed; Mrs. Florence (Davis) Allen, Silverton, Co. 40, daughter; Harold Davis, Pagosa Springs Co. 30, Son; Lloyd Davis, Los Angeles, Ca. 27, son; Mrs. Vera (Davis) Packer, Pagosa Springs Co. 24, daughter; Miss Hazel Davis, Pagosa Springs Co. 16, daughter; Harold Allen, Silverton, Co. 19, grandson; Clifford Allen, Silverton, Co. 9, grandson; Miss Grace Ross, Alamosa Co. 12, grand daughter; Frances Packer, Pagosa Springs, Co. 5 1/2 , grand daughter; Junior Packer, Pagosa Springs, Co. 4, grand son; Margaret Packer, Pagosa Springs Co. 2, grand daughter. Reason, the infirmities of old age and illness. Witnesses, Max Mickey and Fred Catchpole Ewell. Mrs. R. L. - 5 December, 1932 - Born Estill County, KY, April 17, 1863, Has resided continuously in Archuleta County for 42 years. Resides at Chromo, Archuleta County, Co. Has no Money, Owns 120 acres of land and 20 head cattle. Witnesses, Carrel C. Fitzhugh and J. R. Graham. Garcia, Ricardo - 38, 9 January 1934 - Born Jacona, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, unknown month, unknown date, 1860 and is 73 years of age. Has resided continuous in Archuleta County for 29 years. Resides on Lower Piedra, Arboles, Colorado Relatives, None living. Reason: old age, sickness and inability to work. Witnesses, J. B. Martinez Sr. and Jose Dolores Garcia. Gomez, Francisco A. - 2 January 1932 - Born Abiqui, N.M. Oct 4th 1850. Widower. Resides in Archuleta county over 20 years. Resides at Pagosa Junction, Colo. Witnesses Jose N. Chavez and Porfirio Gallegos. Gomez, Francisco A. - 26, 25 July 1933 - Born Abiqui, Rio Arriba County N.Mex October 4th 1850 and is 83 years of age. Has resided in Archuleta county continuous for 25 years. Resides in Pagosa Junction, Co. is a widower. Relatives are: Juan A. Gomez, Ringling, Co. 59, son; Tito Gomez, Arboles, Co. 57, son; Antonito Gomez, Durango Co., 54, son; Manuel Gomez, Pagosa Junction Co. 37, son; Mrs. J. P. Martinez, Walsenberg, Co, 51, daughter; Mrs. Teresa Madrid, Pagosa Junction, Co. 46, daughter; Mrs. Tony Stollestimer, Arboles Co. 41, daughter; Rufina Gomez, Pagosa Junction, Co. 39, daughter; Matilda Gomez, Ringling, Co., 30, granddaughter; Francisco Gomez, Durango Co., 27, Grand son; Jesefina Gomez, Ringling, Co., 26, Grand daughter; Anamaria Gomez, Gingling, Co., 23, granddaughter; Maclovis Gomez, Ringling Colorado., 20, Granddaughter; Florencia Gomez, Arboles Co., 14, granddaughter; Ofalia Gomez, Arboles, Co. 12, grand daughter; Maseo Gomez, Arboles, Co., 9, grand son; Selina Gomez, Arboles. Co., 6, granddaughter; Pedro Gomez Arboles, Co., 4, grand son; Andronico Gomez, Arboles, Co., 2, grandson; Alex Gomez, Durango, Co., 27, Grandson; Max Gomez Durango, Co., 25, grandson; Cipriano Gomez, Durango, Co., 22, grandson; Crestino Gomez, Pagosa Junction Co., 7, grandson; Christoval Gomez, Pagosa Junction, Co., 5, grand son; Arnoifo Gomez, Pagosa Junction, Co., 4, grandson; Manuel Gomez Jr., Pagosa Junction, Co., 6 mo., grandson; Mrs. Franceica Vigil, Walsenburg, Co. 20, granddaughter; Antontio Martinez, Walsenberg, Co., 17, Grandson; Maria Martinez, Walsenberg, Co., 15, granddaughter; Juanita Martinez, Walsenburg, Colo. 11, Granddaughter; Agapita Madrid, Pagosa Junction, Co., 17, Granddaughter; Eligio Madrid, Pagosa Junction, Co., 15, grandson; Mrs. Juan Baca, Arboles, Co, 16, granddaughter; Fred Stollestimer, Arboles, Co. 19, grandson; Estella Stollestimer, Arboles, Co., 13, grandaughter; Frances Stollsteimer, Arboles, Co., 9, granddaughter; Ruben Stollestimer, Arboles, Co. 5, grandson; Enriques Stollestimer, Arboles, Co., 2, grand son. Reason, old age. Witnesses, Jesus Naranjo and James Martinez. Gonzales, Diego - 29, 28 July 1933 - Born San Ildefonzo, Santa Fe County, New Mexico March 28, 1850 and is 83 years of age. Has resided continuous in Archuleta County for 18 years. Resides at Chromo, Colorado. Wife Genoveva Gonzales who is 69 years of age. Relatives: Julian Gonzales, Alamosa, Co. 48, son; Mrs. J. L. Muniz, La Jara Co. 46, daughter; J. E. Gonzales, Chromo, Co. 44, son; Mrs. Jose S. Mestas, Capulin, Co. 42, daughter; Mrs. Juan B. Espinosa, Fair View, Montana, 38, daughter; Manuel Gonzales, La Jara, Co. 36, son; Mrs. Vicente Chacon, Capulin, Co, 26, daughter; Fenoveva Gonzales, Chromo, Co. 24, daughter; Elijio Gonzales, San Ildefonzo, N. Mex., 70, Brother; Florensia Valdez, Capulin, Co. 65, sister; Asisclo Gonzales, La Jara, Co., 60, Brother; Virginia Gonzales, Alamosa, 23, granddaughter; Alberto Gonzales, Alamosa Co. 21, granson; Fedelina Gonzales, Alamosa, Co., 19, granddaughter; Diego L. Gonzales, Alamosa Co. 16, grandson; Reymundo Muniz, La Jara, Co. 21 Grandson; Gustabo Muniz, La Jara, Co., 19, grandson; Jose R. Maestez, La Jara, C., 22, grandson; Eloisa Maestez, La Jara, Co., 19, granddaughter; Clodora Maestez, La Jara, Co., 15, granddaughter; (also 21 additional grandchildren, all unter the age of 15 years (not named)). Reason Blindness, paralysis and old age. Witnesses, C. C. Fitzhugh and Mrs. R. L. Ewell, Sr. Griego, Francisco - 82, 9 July 1935 - Born Chamita, Rio Arriba County New Mexico April 15th 1849 and is 86 years of age. Has lived in Archuleta County continuous for 35 years. Resides near Pagosa Springs, Co. Wife died 55 years ago. Applicant has no relatives closer than 2nd or third cousins. Reason, infirmities of old age and bad health (crippled). Witnesses, David Hersch an Max Mickey Harris, James G. - 44, 16 August 1934 - Born Colorado City, El Paso County Colorado July 3rd 1864 and is 70 years of age. Has lived in Archuleta County continuous for 6 years. Resides at Arboles, Allison, Colorado. Wife is Lily J. Harris, age 70. Relatives, Riley J. Harris, Greely Co. 44, son. Reason, Sickness and old age. Witnesses, Callisto Luchini and John E. Walker. Hartley, Mary Elizabeth - 27 June 1932 - Born Leavenworth City Kansas, March 23, 1856. Has resided in Archuleta County since June 9, 1879. Resides at Pagosa Springs, Co. Widow. Witnesses, W. W. Mullins and Ora Hallett Garvin. Himes, Jennie - 45, 25 August 1934 - Born Cherry Valley, Osage County New York January 1st 1854 and is 80 1/2 years of age. Has lived in Archuleta County continuous for 30 years. Now resides at corner of 3rd and Pagosa Streets, Pagosa Springs, Co. Husband is dead. Relatives, Cora Pease, Dolores, Co. 70 sister. Reason age and ill health. Witnesses, Pearl McComas and Fred Catchpole. Loomis, Bitalia Carmel - 35, 10 August 1933 - Born Tierra Amarilla, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico July 16, 1865 and is 68 years of age. Has lived continuously in Archuleta County for 20 years. Resides of Lewis Street, Pagosa Springs, Co. is a Widow. Relatives: James Loomis, Pagosa Junction, Co., 39, son; Isabel Rodriquez, Pagosa Springs, Co, 33, daughter; Carlos Loomis, Canon City, Co., 29, son; Pablita Belarde, Cuba, N. Mex. 25, granddaughter; Eufilia Madril, Blanco, N. Mex., 23, granddaughter; Erminio Loomis (crippled) Los Angeles, Calif, 20, grandson; Andalesio Loomis, Pagosa Junction, Co. 18, grandson; James Loomis, Pagosa Springs, Co., 14, grandson; Sarafin Loomis, Cuba, N. Mex. 17, grandson; Ernesto Loomis, Cuba, N.Mex., 15, grandson; Susana Loomis, Cuba, N.Mex., 11, granddaughter; Pedro Loomis, Cuba, N.Mex., 8, grandson; Louisita Loomis, Cuba, New Mex., 6, granddaughter; Samuel Rodriquez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 15, grandson; Isabel Rodriquez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 13, granddaughter; Doloritas Adelires Rodriquez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 11,granddaughter; Teresita Rodriquez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 5 granddaughter; Baby Rodriquez (not named), Pagosa Springs, Co.. 1 mo., grandson; Maximiano Loomis, (crippled), Pagosa Springs, Co., 16, grandson; Piaded Gutierres, Petaca, N. M. 62, sister;Biatriz Martinez, Petaca, N. Mex., 60, sister; Tobias, Martinez, Petaca, N. Mex., 58, Brother; Amarante Martinez, Petaca, N. Mex., 50, Brother. Reason advancing age, sickness and inability to work. Witnesses. Sam Ruybalid and Petrolino B. Paiz. Martines, Eulalia - 43, 16 August 1934 - Born Abiqui, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico 12, November 1860 and is 73 years of age. Has resided continuously in Archuleta County for 35 years. Now resides at Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She is a widow with the following relatives, Adolfo, Martinez, Pagosa Springs 56, son; Venceslada Vargues, Pagosa Springs 53, daughter; Joe Martinez Pagosa Springs, 17, grandson; Luis Vargues Pagosa Springs, 33, grandson; Delubina Gallegos, Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, 76, sister; Canobia Valdez, Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico,68, sister; Pablita Salazar, La Puenta New Mexico, 66, sister. Reason, Old age and illness. Witnesses, J. B. Belarde and Raquel Martinez. Martinez, Maria Dionicia - 37, 4 December 1933 - Born Conejos, Conejos County, Colorado October 9th 1861 and is 72 years of age. Has resided in Archuleta County continuously for 34 years. Resides at Trujillo, Co., and is a widow. Relatives: Sebedso Martinez, Pagosa Springs Co. 51, son; Alfredo Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co. 48, son; Desiderio Martines, Pagosa Springs, Co., 45, son;Patricio Martines, Pagosa Springs, Co., 42, son; Fidel Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 39, son; Mrs. Feliciano Valdez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 43, daughter; Mrs Roberto Lobato, Pagosa Springs Co., 31, daughter; Mrs. Ubeldo Archuleta, Lumberton, New Mexico, 25, granddaughter;Mrs. Felipe Martines, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, 26, Grand Daughter; Cerilo Martinez Pagosa Springs, Co., 26, grandson; Porfirio Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 20, grandson; Delphine Valdez, Pagosa Springs, Co. 26, granddaughter; Arebela Valdez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 14, granddaughter; Fidela Valdez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 11, granddaughter; Gilberto Valdez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 10, Granddaughter(?); Jose Eugenio Valdez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 5 granddaughter(?); Maximinio Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 13, grandson; Mercedes Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 6, granddaughter; Terscita Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 5, granddaughter; Porfirio Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 2, grandson; Perfecto Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 17, grandson; Federico Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 15, grandson; Delphina Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 13, granddaughter; Rosalie Lobato, Pagosa Springs, Co., 2, granddaughter; Alfonso Rivera, Copulin, Co., 24 Grandson; Josefa Rivera, Pagosa Springs, Co., 21, Granddaughter; Alberto Rivera, Copulin, Co. 19, grandson; Helen Rivera, Copulin, Colorado, 12, granddaughter; Natividad Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 17, granddaughter; Eduvigen Martines, Pagosa Springs, Co. 6, Grand Daughter. Ester Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 5, granddaughter; Alfredo Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., 14, grandson; Doloritas Martinez, Pagosa Springs, Co., Grand daughter. Reason, Health and age. Witnesses, Max R. Mickey and Jim Martinez. McIver, James C. - 28, 27 July 1933 - Born Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut May 4 1863 and is 60 years of age. Has resided constantly in Archuleta County Colorado continuous for 48 years except as follows: 1918-1919-1920 in White Mountains of Arizona as a logger for sawmill concerns and as miner at Jerome Arizona. 1921-similar work at Klamath Falls, Oregon. 1922 to Sept 1923, contract logger at Thereau, N. Mex., Sept. 1923 to date, continuous at Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado. Resides at Pagosa Springs, Co. Wife is Clara Belle McIver who is 60 years of age. Relatives; No children, No grandchildren, George McIver, unknown location, 64, brother (have heard nothing of my brother for about nine years) No sisters. Reason, advanced age and rheumatism. Witnesses, William Henry Burt and B. F. Henderson. Montoya, Manuel - 49, 6 October 1934 - Born Embudo, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico July 15th 1859 and is 75 years of age. Resided in Archuleta County continuous for 30 years. Resides at Montezuma, (20 miles away) Pagosa Springs. Wife Rufina (Martinez) Montoya who is 62 years of age. Relatives: Antonio Montoya, Pagosa Springs, Co., 45, son; Jose Euginio Montoy, Pagosa Springs, Co., 37, son; Juan Montoya, Pagosa Springs, 27, son; Eleana Montoya, Pagosa Springs, Co. 21, daughter; Clotilda Montoya, Pagosa Springs, Co., 19, daughter; Eight grandchildren, all small, living at Pagosa Springs. Reason: Infirmities of old age. Witnesses, Ubaldo Archuleta and Bonifacio Chavez. Nossaman, Addie - 80, 8 July 1935 - Born Bradford, Lee County, Illinois, January 24th 1869 and is 66 years of age. Resided in Archuleta County continuous for 40 years, never voted in any other place for past fifteen or twenty years. Resides on Lewis Street, Pagosa Springs, Co., Husband is Welch W. Nossaman who is 84 years of age. Relatives are: Terressa Hallett, Camp Verde, Arizona, 72, sister; Alice Sorge, Encanto, California, 70, sister; Artina Lewis, San Diego, California, 68, sister; Terry N. Jones, Los Angeles, California, 46, daughter; Thomas B. Nossaman, Pagosa Springs, Co. 44, son; Sarah Ann Nossaman, Pagosa Springs, Co., 8, grand daughter; Martha Irene Nossaman, Pagosa Springs Co., 6, grand daughter. Reason: Frail health and is compelled to be the constant attendant of her husband, Welch W. Nossaman who is totally blind and 84 years old. Witnesses; J. B. Patterson and Phillip R. Johnson. Nossaman, Welch - 76, 26 June 1935 - Born Pella, Marion County Iowa April 2nd 1851 and is 84 years of age. Has resided continuously in Archuleta County for Fifty years (never voted any other place for last 10 years). Residing on Lewis Street Pagosa Springs, Co., Wife Addie Nossaman who is 66 years of age. Relatives: William J. Nossaman, Pagosa Springs, 66, brother; Sallie D. Cook, Pella Iowa, 60, sister; Thomas B. Nossaman, Pagosa Springs, 44, son; Terry N. Jones, Los Angeles, California, 46, Daughter; Sarah Ann Nossaman, Pagosa Springs, 8, granddaughter; Martha Irene Nossaman, Pagosa Springs, Co. granddaughter. Reason, old age and total blindness. Witnesses, J. B. Patterson and Fred Catchpole. Ocana, Presentacion - 27, 26 July 1933 - Born Conejos, Conejos County, Colorado February 28, 1870 and is 73 years of age. Has resided in Archuleta County continuous for 31 years. Resides at Dyke Colorado, wife Maria Ignacia Ocana 68 years of age, born Ranchirita, Rio Arriba County, N. Mex Mar 15, 1866. Relatives: Marcelino Ocana, Pagosa Springs, 53, son; Clarita Espinoza, Pagosa Springs, 40, daughter; Felicita Martinez, Dulce, N.M., 36, Daughter; Pedro Ocana, Dyke, Co. 36, Son; Pasculita Espinoza, Pagosa Springs, 34, daughter; Cornelia Lopez, Blanco, N.M. 67, sister; Juan De Dica Lopez, Blanco, N. M. 45, half brother; Aurora Ocana Archuleta, Pagosa Spring, 26, Grand daughter; Julian Ocana, Antonito, Co. 24, Grandson; Virginia Lavarta, Pagosa Spring, Co. 22, Grand daughter; Refugio Lovato, Pagosa Springs, 20, granddaughter; Silviano Ocana, Pagosa Springs, 18, grand son; Cornelio Ocana, Pagosa Springs, 16, grandson; Frank Ocana, Pagosa Springs, 14, grandson; Margarita Ocana, Pagosa Springs, 12 Granddaughter; Jose Ocana, Pagosa Springs 10, grandson; Isabel Ocana, Pagosa Springs, 8, granddaughter; Juan Ocana, Pagosa Springs, 5, grandson; Pablita Martinez, Pagosa Springs, 28, granddaughter; Jose Espinosa Jr. Pagosa Springs, Co. 27, grandson; Abelino Espinosa, Pagosa Springs, 21, grandson; Lucia Espinosa, Pagosa Springs, 15, granddaughter; Luis Espinosa, Pagosa Springs 12, grandson; Evagenilia Espinosa, Pagosa Srpings, 3, granddaughter; Carmen Martinez, Dulce, NM. 5, granddaughter; Trinidad Ocana, Dyke Co., 12 granddaughter; Regenaldo Ocana, Dyke, Co. 8, grandson; Moises Ocana, Dyke Co., 6, grandson; Bernardita Ocana, Dyke Co. 4, granddaughter; Hijinia Ocana, Dyke Co. 1 Granddaughter; Eduvigen Espinosa, Pagosa Springs Co., 11, granddaughter; Maria Ignacia Espinosa, Pagosa Springs, co., 9, granddaughter; Cora Espinosa, Pagosa Springs, Co., 7, granddaughter; Veneranda Espinosa, Pagosa Springs, 5, granddaugher; Ufilia Espinosa, Pagosa Springs, Co. 1, grandaughterl; (also fifteen great grandchildren, ranging in age from 1 month to 12 years (not named)). Reason, age and bad eyesigfht unable to obtain employment, wife is totally blind. Witnesses, Tiefilo Martinez and Anacleta Sisneros. Opdyke, Cornelious Wilson - 31, 2 August 1933 - Born Knox, Knowx County Ohio June 8, 1850 and is 83 years of age. Has lived in Archuleta County continuous for 53 years and resides on San Juan street Pagosa Springs, Co. His Single (never married). Only relative listed is Daisy Fitzhugh, Pagosa Springs Co. sister. Reason is age and eyesight. Witnesses, Fred Catchpole and Charles A. Day. Packer, Albert Milton - 47, 3 October 1934 - Born near Sidney, Shelby County Ohio March 24th 1863 and is 71 years of age. Resided continuously in Archuleta County 28 years. Resides in South Pagosa Springs, Wife Fannie Packer who is 74 years of age. Relatives, William Albert Packer, Pagosa Springs, Co., 31, adopted son; James David Packer, Sidney, Ohio, past 80, brother; Sarah Adeline Castle, Michigan, 77, sister; William Franklin Packer, Dayton, Ohio, 67, brother; Amanda Carnahan, Leavenworth, Kansas, 63, sister; Lulu Shaftner, Sidney, Ohio, 60, sister; Francis Packer, Pagosa Springs, 5, grandson; William Packer, Pagosa Springs, 3, grandson; Margaret Alice Packer, 23 mos., granddaughter:Reason, infirmities of old age, I am a grave digger and that is all the income I have. Witnesses, Harold M. Davis and Frank Mathews. Note on front, died March 16, 1935. Parmenter, Cassie Lee - 21 January 1932 - Born Vernon City, Missouri, September 15, 1860 (male). Has resided continuous in Archuleta county since January 10, 1898. Resides at Pagosa Junction, Co. Married. Witnesses, Joe Cole and Jim Teeson. Puff, Henry - 33, 7 August 1933 - Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois August 27, 1855 and is almost 78 years of age. Has lived in Archuleta continuous for 12 years. Resides on the Lower Stollsteimer, Dyke, Colorado. Never married. No children, no grandchildren, no brothers living, no sisters. Reason, advanced age and sickness. Witnesses, Riley S. Hill and Mrs. A. D. Bayles. Quintana, Felipe - 32, 7 August 1933 - Bron Santa Fe, Santa Fe County New Mexico April 18, 1868 and is 65 years of age. Has resided in Archuleta county continuous for 19 years. Resides with Frances Canon, Dyke Colorado, Never married; Descendents listed: no children, no grand children, Herman Quintana, Santa Fe New Mexico 70, brother; Herman Quintana, Montrose, Co. 62, brother; Longino Quintana, Santafe, New Mexico 45, brother; Vonifacia Lopez, Santa Fe, New Mexico 67, sister; Josefa Garcia, Santa Fe New Mexico 55, sister. Reason, advanced age and rheumatism. Witnesses, Frank Martinez and Vicente Lujan. Romero, Jesus Maria - 16 July 1932 - Born El Rito, New Mexico, February 14, 1960, Has resided in Archuleta County Continuous for about 35 years. Resides in Chromo, Colorado. Married. Witnesses Jesus Maria Maez and Tobias Trujillo. Roush, John W. - 23 February 1932 - Born Steubenville, Ohio April 25, 1851. Has resided in Archuleta county continuous since abut October 1st 1910. Resides at Pagosa Springs, co. Divorced. Owns 2 mining claims in Ute Mining District Platoro, Conejos County Co. Assessed valuation about 100.00 each. Witnesses, Buck O'Neal and Frank Matthews. Rust, George Edwin - 48, 4 October 1934 - Born Woodcock, Crawford County, Pennsylvania July 3rd 1865 and is 69 years of age. Resided continuously in Archuleta for 38 years. Resides a mile and a half south of Pagosa Springs, Co., Wife died in 1909. Relatives: None. Witnesses, Fred Flaugh and William J. Nossaman. Salazar, Consicion - 36, 7 August 1933 - Born Chimayo, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico August 27, 1862 and is 71 years of age. Has resided continuously in Archuleta County 20 years. Resides at Kearns, Pagosa Junction, Co. Wife is Genoveva M. de Salazar who is 55 years of age. Relatives, Samuel Salazar, Las Vegas, N.M., 52, son; Gregorita Salazar, Los Angeles, Calif., 50, daughter; Tonita Salazar, Las Vrgas, N.M. 48, Daughter; Charles Logan, Los Angeles, Calif. 25, grandson; Aurelia Salazar, Los Angeles, Calif., 46, daughter; Frances Montoya, Los Angeles, Calif., 18, granddaughter. Rreason, sick and old age. Owns 480 acres valued at 240.00, 1 team of horses 30.00, 2 cows 30.00, 3 heifers 30.00., owes citizens bank 50.00. Witnesses Sam Ruybalid and J. Felix Gomez. Salazar, Juan F. - 34, 8 August 1933 - Born Chamita, Rio Arriba County New Mexico February 7th 1862 and is 71 years of age, has lived in Archuleta County continuous for more than 15 years and now resides at Arboles, Colorado, is married and living with his wife Euladia Salazar who is 29 years of age. Descendents as listed: Cordilla Salazar, Arboles, Colo. 4, daughter; Antonio Salazar, Arboles, Colo. 1, son; Lonicio Salazar, Arboles, Colo. 34, son; Juan Andreas Salazar, Arboles, Colo. 27, son. - Reason, advanced age, partial blindness, and inability to work and support himself. Witnesses Pedro Ocana and Presentacion Ocana. Scott, Jay Randolph - 6 December 1932 - Born Steubenville, Ohio March 7, 1848 Has resided in Archuleta County 53 years. Resides Pagosa Springs, Co. Single. Witnesses Fred Catchpole and John M. Laughlin. Teeson, Leora - 46, 29 August 1934 - Born Florence or Weatherford, Palo Pinto County Texas. December 27th 1860 and is 74 years of age. Has lived in Archuleta County continuous for 48 years, a Widow residing in South Pagosa Springs, Co. Relatives, Mrs. Jennie Dunger, Cline Co., 56, daughter; Tom Teeson, Pagosa Springs, 47, son; Mrs. Annie Latham, Arboles, Co., 45, daughter; Mrs. Mary Birch, Pagosa Springs Co., 43, daughter; Mrs. Tinnie Hendrickson, Pagosa Springs, 39, daughter; James (Jim) Teeson, Pagosa Springs, 37, son; Louis Teeson, Pagosa Springs, 34, son; Mrs. Faye Brown Pagosa Springs, 29, daughter; Mrs. Mary Arizona Price, Peach Springs, Arizona, 63, sister; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren in the Dunger family residing in Cline, Co.; Sam Teeson, Pagosa Springs, 13, grandson; Edwin Crowley, Arboles, Co. 24, grandson; Leora Bailey, Denver, Co 22, granddaughter; Ione Birch, Pagosa Springs, 20 Grand daughter; Frank Birch Pagosa Springs, 18 grandson; Tinnie Birch, Pagosa Springs, 14, granddaughter; Ella Lee Teeson, Pagosa Springs, 15, granddaughter; Florence, Anna Lee, and Thelma Kee, Minor granddaughters; Raymond and Warren Brown, Minor grandsons. Reason, old age and the infirmities there of. Witnesses, Fred Catchpole and R. W. Henry. Trujillo, Jose Frenando - 39, 27 January 1934 - Born Ojo Caliente, Taos County, New Mexico September (unknown) 1867 and is 66 years of age, has lived in Archuleta County continuous for more than 41 years and now resides at Montezuma, Archuleta County, Co.: no wife, no children, no grandchildren, no brothers living, no sisters living: total yearly income $24.00 owned 1 horse worth $15.00. Witnesses, J. B. Martinez Sr. and James Martinez. Williams, Joseph Martin - 23 March, 1932 - Born Marshalfield, Missouri June 7, 1860, Had resides in Archuleta County continuous for 30 years. Resides at Pagosa Junction, Colorado, Married. Owns 180 acres of dry land, a team and wagon. Witnesses. W. S. 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