Mt Olivet Cemetery (B), Chaffee Co, Colo MT. OLIVET CEMETERY Researched by June Shaputis Contributed for use by the USGenWeb Project (http://www.usgenweb.org)Archives and by the COGenWeb Project Archives (http://www.usgwarchives.net/co/cofiles.htm) by the Author: June Shaputis - June 1997 Copyright (c) 1987 by June Shaputis from book CHAFFEE COUNTY,COLORADO, BURIALS. All rights reserved except permission granted to reproduce or distribute to not-for-profit individuals or organizations. USGenWeb Project NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial researchers, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, nor for presentation in any form by any other organization or individual. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than as stated above, must obtain express written permission from the author, or the submitter and from the listed USGenWeb Project archivist. For specific name searches, use the "Find" or "Search" feature of your browser. SURNAME INDEX: BAIER to BYERS BAIER, Anna Marie FRANZEL 19 Aug 1867 - 1 Jan 1957 (Salida Mail 1 & 4 Jan 1957; Chaffee County Republican 11 Jan 1957) Mrs. F. W. BAIER (Chaffee County Republican 30 Apr 1943; says she married 11 Apr 1890.) (1900 census: born Germany, immigrated 1890, 3 living children) BAIER, Frank Waldeman (Waldemar) 23 Aug 1864 - 29 Apr 1943 (Marker; Blk 3, Lot 7) (Salida Mail 30 Apr 1943; Chaffee County Republican 30 Apr 1943) (1900 census: age 35, married 5 yrs to Anna, Granite liquor dealer) (1910 census: born Germany, married 20 years to Anna, immigrated 1890, farmer.) BAIER, Selma 3 Jul 1905 - 3 May 1912 (Cem Rec: Marker; Blk 3, Lot 7) Daughter of F. W. and Anna FRANZEL BAIER BAIER, William b. 10 Aug 1896, Granite, Colo.; d. 30 Jan 1959 (Mountain Mail 4 Feb 1959) (Chaffee County Republican 30 Apr 1943; Climax Mine worker) BAILEY, F. Age 7 (1?) yrs, d. 13 Apr 1912 (St Rose de Lima Rec) BAILEY, Martin Edward 25 Aug 1915 - 26 Nov 1980 (Marker; Blk 25, Lot 1) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Salida Mail 26 Nov 1980; Chaffee County Times 4 Dec 1980) Married 1st to Stella ------, 2nd to Mary A. VEYS. Plumber. Heart attack. FC3, U.S. Navy, WWII BAILEY, Thomas Kelso 5 May 1908 - 19 May 1909 (Cem Rec: Blk 17, Lot 1) Son of Thomas D. BAILEY BAILEY, William Hosmer 12 Aug 1942 - 4 Aug 1963 (Marker; Blk 17, Lot 1) (Salida Mail 7 Aug 1963; Chaffee County Republican 9 Aug 1963) N. Mex., SA, U.S. Navy Son of Martin E. and Stella BAILEY BAIRD, Christina (KNOCHE?) 3 Sep 1860 - Mar 1938 (Marker; Blk 17, Lot 4) (Stewart Mortuary Records)(Chaffee County Republican 11 Mar 1938; Salida Mail 7 Mar 1938 p. 3) Mrs. John C. BAIRD (1910 census: age 49, married 20 years, 4 children, 2 living, immigrated from Germany in 1879) (1922 Directory) BAIRD, Clara Leedone 1893 - 7 Jul 1903 (Cem Rec: Marker, Blk 17, Lot 4) (Chaffee County Courthouse Record Book 1 p. 10) Daughter of John C. BAIRD BAIRD, Henry R. 23 Nov 1851 - 3 Nov 1914 (Prob. Blk 17, Lot 4) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) Mothers' name was Clara; he was from Leadville, miner, killed in an auto accident by the DEAN automobile. (1901 census: age 56, widowed) BAIRD, John Calvin 3 Dec 1859 - 19 Mar 1921 (Marker; Blk 17, Lot 4) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Chaffee County Democrat 21 & 28 May 1921) Engineer. (1911 Directory; mine manager) (married 20 yrs to Christina) Pulmonary hemorrhage BAKER (BANKER) (BARKER?) , Henry d. Sep 1887, railroad accident (Salida Mail 16 Sep 1887) (Buena Vista Democrat 15 Sep 1887; track layer foreman killed near Leadville, left a widow in Buena Vista) (Buena Vista Democrat 22 Sep 1887; says body shipped to Penn.?) The Chaffee County Court House has a Death and Birth book # 1 (Birth book 3) that has a daughter, Anna Henrietta BANKER as being born to Henry John BANKER and Mary Jane BROWN 11 Sep 1887. Could she have been born posthumously? BAKER, David (Daniel) Age 28 days, d. 21 Jun 1960 (Marker; Blk 43) (Chaffee County Republican 1 Jul 1960) BAKER, Helen PAQUETTE 16 May 1921 - 28 Dec 1950 (Marker; Blk A, Lot 4 C) Mrs. Jack BAKER (Chaffee County Republican 16 Sep 1949; married 3 Sep 1949) (Salida Mail 29 Dec 1950; Chaffee County Republican 5 Jan 1951) Died in Lamar, Colorado. Childbirth. Daughter of Omer PAQUETTE. Telephone manager. BAKER, Jack W. Purchased 2 Jan 1951 (Cem Rec: Blk A, Lot 4, W 1/2 8' X 16') For Helen PAQUETTE BAKER BAKER, Lula May CORBETT 3 Mar 1932 - 8 Dec 1973 (Marker; Blk 42, Lot 4) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Salida Mail 10 Dec 1973) Mrs. Melvin F. BAKER. Heart attack. BAKER, Nancy ca. 41 years old, d. 1889 Mrs. Chas. A BAKER (Buena Vista Democrat 2 Jan 1890) (1885 census: husband was a cattle grower. BALLARD, E. Thurman Age 21 yrs, b. 1890, d. 24 Apr 1911 (Cem Rec: Blk 22, Lot 3 E) (Warden's Daily Journal dated 1 Apr 1911, p. 3-4) (Coroner's Report, Salida Museum) Shot and killed by a guard while escaping from the Reformatory. BANKER See: BAKER, Henry BARNDT, Milton 25 Oct 1845 - 11 Mar 1919 (Marker; Blk A, Lot 7) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Chaffee County Democrat 15 Mar 1919) Married to Anna BARNDT. Merchant. Here two years. Mitral regurgitation. BARNES, Asa O. 5 Aug 1925 - 19 Mar 1986 (Marker; Blk 24, Lot 4 C) Climax miner. Pfc. Co. A 605 Engr. Com. BN, Ark. Cancer. (BARKER?) BARNES, Helen WITTMAN 17 Feb 1919 - 24 Jun 1986 (Marker; Blk 24, Lot 4 D) Mrs. Asa BARNES. BARR, Elmer C. "Booger" 13 Nov 1910 - 25 Mar 1977 (Marker; Blk 39, Lot 7) (Salida Mail 28 Mar 1977; Chaffee County Republican 24 Apr 1964, picture; Chaffee County Times 31 Mar 1977) Suicide BARR, James Charles 5 Mar 1945 - 13 Sep 1971 (Marker; Blk 39, Lot 7) (Chaffee County Republican 17 Sep 1971) Colo., PFC, 573 Trans. Det., Vietnam BARR, Lois CORTHON 29 Dec 1911 - 8 Jan 1986 (Marker; Blk 39, Lot 7 A) Mrs. Elmer BARR. Married 21 Jul 1931 in Ft. Logan, Colorado. Widowed mother of Frankie HANKINS. (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec.) Lived at 243 N. Tabor St. BARTLETT, Lillie O. ROBERTS Age 86, d. 21 Dec 1962 Mrs. William BARTLETT (Blk A 14 E) (Chaffee County Republican 28 Dec 1962; Salida Mail 24 Dec 1962) (Chaffee County Republican 5 Nov 1948, married Wm., her 2nd husband, 28 Oct 1948) BARTLETT, William 4 Apr 1872 - 9 Oct 1950 (Marker; Blk A, Lot 14 D) (Buena Vista Town Hall Records [say died 2 Jan 1950?]) (Salida Mail 11 Oct 1950; Chaffee County Republican 13 Oct 1950) Lived in area since 1878. Step-brother to Viola SALLEY (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY, p. 172) His first wife, Etta BASSHAM is buried in Centerville cemetery. (1900 census; married 1 year to Etta, farmer) (1930 Directory; Nathrop area rancher) Heart disease. BARTON, Edna Margaret 3 Jan 1908 - 12 Nov 1978 (Marker; Blk 42, Lot 6) (Chaffee County Times 16 Nov 1978) BARTON, John W. 16 Jun 1908 - 14 Aug 1977 (Marker; Blk 42, Lot 6) (Salida Mail 1 Jun 1973, story of; Chaffee County Times 25 Aug 1977) Meat cutter. BATTEN (BATTEW), William H. Age 65, d. 11 Aug 1896, suicide by hanging himself at the Buena Vista Cottonwood Hot Springs (Cem Rec: Old Blk 7, Lot 125) (Chaffee County Republican 12 Aug 1896) Mrs. Batten had a house on Gunnison Ave. in Buena Vista. He was the Cottonwood Hot Springs postmaster from 1892 to Nov 1895. Father of Mrs. G. W. ALDEN. BATY, Mr. d. Jul 1883 (Buena Vista Democrat 2 Aug 1883) (See: BEATTY, Wm.) BAY, Bertha R. Age 66, d. 9 Nov 1947 Mrs. Thomas R. BAY (Cem Rec: Old Blk 6, Lot 100) (Grace Episcopal Church Records) (Salida Mail 10 Nov 1947) (Lot purchased by Melvin BAY for mother, Bertha) (1910 census: age 30, 1 child) Died in Ft. Collins, Colorado of a cerebral hemorrhage. (Chaffee County Republican 14 Nov 1947) BAY, Frances BROWN 1876 - 1964 (Marker; Cem Rec: Old Blk 6) (See: BROWN) BAY, George W. S. Oct 1863 - 3 Jan 1913 (Marker; Cem Rec: Old Blk 6, Lot 101) (1900 census: married 13 years to A. F. BAY, hotel keeper) (Ascension Episcopal Church records book 2 page 126) Paralysis. Died in California. BAY, Infant d. Aug 1883 (Cem Rec: Old Blk 7?) (Buena Vista Democrat 23 Aug 1883) Child of J. M. BAY BAY, John (James?, Joseph?) M. 1819 - 8 Feb 1895 (Marker; Cem Rec: Old Blk 7, Lot 118) (Colorado Democrat 13 Feb 1895) (Buena Vista Democrat 26 Apr 1883; proprietor of the Globe Restaurant) (1885 census: cook) BAY, Sadie ADAIR (M.D.) 1868 - 1944 (Marker; Old Blk 7) (Story, Chaffee County Republi- can 31 Jul 1975) In 1885, she was a 16 year old printer. Married Thanksgiving Eve, 1892. BAY, Thomas Raleigh 1 Apr 1874 - 14 Apr 1929 (Marker; Old Blk 6, Lot 101) (Grace Episcopal Church Records) (Chaffee County Republican 19 Apr 1929) (1911 Directory: proprietor of the BAY Hotel; 1922 Directory: proprietor of the Princeton Hotel) (1910 census: age 35, married 13 years, Hotel Prop.) Cancer BAY, Wilmet HALL "Nattie?" "Mittie?" 1838 - 1919 (Marker; Old Blk 7, Lot 118) Mrs. John BAY (Chaffee County Democrat 12 Jul 1919) (1885 census: cook) (1900 census: age 61, widow, 4 children, hotel keeper) In 1895, she was the proprietor of the Commercial Hotel. BEAR, Louvinia 11 Apr 1862 - 15 Jan 1938 (Marker; Blk 20, Lot 3 B) Mrs. W. R. BEAR (Salida Mail 15 Jan 1938) (Stewart Mortuary Records) BEAR, William Richard 1 Nov 1864 - 1 May 1947 (Marker; Blk 20, Lot 3 A) (St Rose de Lima Rec) (Chaffee County Republican 9 May 1947; story, Chaffee County Republican 17 Apr 1964) of Holly, Colorado. Married 2nd to Estella ----. BEATON, (BOYNTON?), Daniel J. age 25 or 27 years old, d. 3 Oct 1885 (Buena Vista Democrat 7 Oct 1885) (Chaffee County Times 8 Oct 1885 says he was shipped to Canada) (Buried here?) (PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF COLORADO, 1899, p. 839; same person?) (1885 census: BENTON?, general merchant and partner of Chas. FISH) (Buena Vista Democrat 10 Feb 1886; administration notice) consumption? brain abscess? BEATTY, William 1843 - 1883 (Marker; Tier 5) (See: BATY, Mr.) rancher west of town. BEAUREGARD, Bertha Eulalia SEBRING 6 Oct 1887 - 8 Jun 1984 (Marker; Blk 5, Lot 7 D) (Colorado Republican 27 Dec 1906; married to Zephyr J. BEAUREGARD) (1910 census: age 22, married 3 years, 1 child, Berniece BEAUREGARD, age 1 7/12 yrs.) BEAUREGARD, Zephyr Joseph 1 Aug 1880 - 5 Sep 1960 (Marker; Blk 5, Lot 7) (St Rose de Lima Rec) (Salida Mail 7 Sep 1960; Chaffee County Republican 9 Sep 1960) (1900 census: Nathrop farm laborer for parents, Joseph and Eugenia BEAUREGARD) (1913 Directory: carpenter) BECKMAN, Lydia "Lido" M. META 3 Feb 1885 - 28 Apr 1975 (Marker; Blk 42, Lot 5 (Salida Mail 28 Apr 1975; Chaffee County Republican 1 May 1975) (NUGGETS OF CHALK CREEK, by Humbeutel) BECKWITH, Mellie L. GOODWIN Age 58 yrs, b. (Jan 1853?) 1847; d. ca. 25 Apr 1905 (Marker; Cem Rec: Blk 16, Lot 4) (Chaffee County Court House Records Book 1. p. 12) (Colo Republican 27 Apr 1905) (1900 census: age 47, widow, 0 children, sister to W. B. GOODWIN, born New Brunswick, immigrated 1863, seamstress, sister to Mrs. Bessie E. HOLT and Mrs. (Mattie CLEMENTS) CLEMMONS. Died at Carbondale, CO. of paralysis of the brain. BEERY, Harry Leonard 26 Jul 1895 - 11 Sep 1973 (Marker; Blk 26, Lot 3) BEERY, Lydia A. 4 Aug 1900 - 15 Apr 1975 (Marker; Blk 26, Lot 3) (Salida Mail 16 Apr 1975) BEHRENS, Charles A. 1856 - 1922 (Marker; Blk 21, Lot 2 C) (Chaffee County Republican 28 Sep 1923) (1910 Nathrop miner) BEHRMAN, August Frederick 4 Aug 1848(47?) - 6 Mar 1922 (Marker; Tier 1) (Chaffee County Democrat 11 Mar 1922) born in Germany, came to U. S. in 1850, married Thea TORGENSON, blacksmith where Pinon Court motel is today on N. Hwy 24. 1885 pioneer. (Immigrated 1857? 1861?) (1900 census: married 20 years, 5 children, 4 living) Died at Sawtelle, Calif. of a paralytic stroke at the home of his daughter Mrs. Benjamin KENNEDY. BEHRMAN, Benjamin F. 18 Sep 1888 - 24 Apr 1971 (Marker; Blk 31, Lot 6) (Salida Mail 26 Apr 1971; Chaffee County Republican 30 Apr 1971) (INCIDENTLY by Gregg page 54) (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 173) In 1940, he had been County Commissioner for 24 years. Married Elta EDGINGTON in 1916. BEHRMAN, Bessie CROCOMB 13 Apr 1886 - 19 Apr 1924 (Marker; Tier 1) Mrs. Frank H. BEHRMAN. (Ascension Episcopal Church rec. book 2 p. 136) Daughter of Thos. CROCOMB. Died of nephritis. BEHRMAN, Elta EDGINGTON 15 Oct 1897 - 8 Mar 1988 (Marker; Blk 31, Lot 6) Mrs. B. F. BEHRMAN. Died in Kit Carson, Colorado. BEHRMAN, Ernest D. 1918 - 1993 (Marker; Blk 36, Lot 8 D) BEHRMAN, Frank H. 17 Jul 1882 - 4 Jun 1948 (F. H. Marker; Tier 1) (Salida Mail 7 Jun 1948; Chaffee County Republican 11 Jun 1948) (Colorado Republican 11 Jan 1905 (1906?), married Bessie CROCOMB in Leadville) (1900 census: age 17, miner) (1922 Directory; auto mechanic) Married Florence in 1948. Had a sheet metal business in Missoula, Mont., where he died. (Salmon, Idaho?) 1930, he was a town trustee. Brother to Ben. BEHRMAN, Jack Howard 13 Sep 1918 - 22 Nov 1957 (Marker; Blk 31, Lot 4) (Salida Mail 25 Nov 1957; Chaffee County Republican 29 Nov 1957) Married Marie SWANSON. Died in Spokane, Washington of a brain tumor. Son of Ben and Elta. Colo., TSgt, U.S. Marine Corps, WWII BEHRMAN, John Henry Herman Age 79 yrs, b. 24 Nov 1822, d. 13 Oct 1901 (Marker; Tier 2) (Chaffee County Courthouse Record Book 1 p. 6; Grace Episcopal Church Records) (Married 12 Apr 1894 Rebecca PHILLIPS WEAVER [Congregational Church Rec]) (1900 census: age 77, md. 6 yrs to Rebecca, born in Germany 1857, Veterinary Surgeon) (Buena Vista Democrat 22 Apr 1885, "father of A. L. BEHRMAN arrived from Minnesota to make his home if pleased.") His ranch was in the 3 Elk / 4 Elk area north of town. Built Powell Inn. 1st wife was Minnie MARPE; 2nd wife was Rebecca WEAVER PHILLIPS. Married her 12 Apr 1894 in Buena Vista. 1885 Pioneer. (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 173). (1885 Assessment Roll book at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum, states his land was located in Sec 25, 26 Twp 13 Range 79.) Co. C, __ Minn. Cav. BEHRMAN, Male Infant age 18 months old, d. Oct 1891 Infant of A. F. and Thea BEHRMAN (Buena Vista Democrat 7 Oct 1891) BEHRMAN, Marie Catherine Wilhelmina MARPE "Minnie" Age 72 yrs, d. 2 Jul 1889 (Tier 1?) (Buena Vista Democrat 11 Jul 1889) born Holland. Here only 2 months before dying of a lingering illness. 1st wife of J. H. H. BEHRMAN. BEHRMAN, Thelia B. TORGENSON "Thea" 15 Jan 1853 - 1926 (Marker; Tier 1) Mrs. A. F. BEHRMAN (Chaffee County Republican 2 Jul 1926; Salida Mail 6 Jul 1926) Came to the U. S. in 1853 or 1855, married A. F. ca 1878 and came to Buena Vista shortly after their marriage. (1900 census: says she was born Jan 1852 in Norway, immigrated 1853, lived on Lake St.) (1900 census: age 57, md 30 years, 5 children, 4 living, dressmaker at home) BEHRMAN, William Age 44, d. 11 Jan 1899 (Grace Episcopal Church Records) (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 173) fell off mountain while mining. BEIL, Frank D. Jr. 24 Aug 1911 - -- --- ---- (Marker; Blk 30, Lot 7 G) BEIL, Katherine F. 17 Mar 1913 - -- --- ---- (Marker; Blk 30, Lot 7 F) BELCHER, Joseph D. Age 51 yrs 8 mos 19 dys, d. 22 Nov 1899 (Marker; Old Blk 8, Lot 149) 1885 teamster. Married Nancy A. DAVIS 5 Jun 1884, who was a dressmaker on Main St. (Buena Vista Democrat 12 June 1883 (1884?) (1900 census, Nancy was a widow with 1 child) BELL, Isidora BRAY 1 Jun 1876 - 17 Jul 1962 (Marker; Old Blk 2, Lot 28 [30?]) Mrs. William E. BELL (Chaffee County Republican 20 Jul 1962) (1911 Directory) (1910 census; age 33, widow, 2 children, 1 living, house keeper for private family) She had William Robert BELL, one day before her husband died at the age of 30. BELL, Mrs. 18 Sep 1938 (Cem Rec: Blk 2, Lot 30) BELL, William Edgar 30 Sep 1871 - 3 Oct 1901 (Marker; Old Blk 2, Lot 28 [30?]) (1900 census: age 28, married 3 years to Dora, 1 child, 0 living, Reformatory guard) BENIGHT, Thaddeus 18 Feb 1857 - 8 Jun 1912 age 55 yrs 3 mos 20 ds (Cem Rec: Blk 22, Lot 3 F) Reformatory inmate on parole. Overdose at Granite, Colorado. (Coroner's Report, Salida Museum) BENSON, William d. 14 Dec 1892 (Marker; Tier 9) (Colorado Democrat 21 Dec 1892) Co. A, 13th Md. Inf. BEOYNTON, James Age 40-50 yrs, d. 12 Jul 1925(28?) (Prob. Blk 12, Lot 2) (St Rose de Lima Rec) (See: BOYNTON) BERGSTROM, Infant d. Jun 1919 (Prob. Blk 20, Lot 5 F) (Chaffee County Democrat 7 Jun 1919) BERNHARDT, Robert Baby, 12 days old, d. 1 Feb 1984 (Marker; Blk 43) Son of Robert J. and Cindy CULBERTH BERNHARDT. BERRIAN, Adaline "Addie" M. MASON HARRINGTON 12 Aug 1848 - 17 Aug 1930 (Marker; Old Blk 4, Lots 43 and 44) Mrs. Geo. W. BERRIAN (Salida Mail 22 Aug 1930; Chaffee County Times 19 May 1977) (Buena Vista Democrat 6 Oct 1887; fire story) (1910 census: age 61, widow, 3 children, 2 living) BERRIAN, George W. 22 Mar 1836 - 4 May 1906 (Marker; Old Blk 4, Lots 43/44) (Colorado Republican 10 May 1906) (Buena Vista Democrat 17 Jul 1884, marriage license to Mrs. Addie M. MASON issued 14 Jul 1884) (1900 census: age 64, md. 16 years to Addie, farmer) Berrian Park School District north west of Buena Vista was named for them. 1876 Pioneer. (1885 Assessment Roll book at Buena Vista Heritage Museum, property located in Sec 25, 26 Twp 13 Range 79) Located near Buena Vista in 1881, lost his 1st wife at Morrison, Colorado. He died of kidney trouble in Salida. BERRY, Harry Leonard 1895 - Sep 1973 (Marker; Blk 26, Lot 3 F) (Chaffee County Republican 13 Sep 1973) Kansas, SC2, U.S. Navy, WWI BERRY, I. G. Age 56 yrs, d. 5 Nov 1894 (Cem Rec: Old Blk 7, Lot 116) (Colorado Democrat 7 Nov 1894) Warden of the Reformatory at time of his death. His wife Jenny took over the Reformatory duties for a while. (Chaffee County Republican 1 Jan 1896 page 2, has a good history of the Reformatory; Chaffee County Republican 15 Sep 1897 has the Reformatory story of Warden HOYT) BERRY, Mrs. I. G. 7 Jan 1895 purchased (?) Tier 11, 5' BERRY, Lydia August 1900 - 15 Apr 1975 (Marker; Blk 26, Lot 3 E) (Chaffee County Republican 17 Apr 1975) (Mrs. H. L. BERRY) Mother of Mrs. Norm TOMKINS BERTSCHY, Albert 1901 - 1987 (Marker; Blk 33, Lot 6 A) (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 173) Centerville rancher BERTSCHY, Emma "Flossie" E. WOODS 24 Apr 1890 - 26 Mar 1971 (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 2 E) (Salida Mail 29 Mar 1971; Chaffee County Republican 2 Apr 1971; story, Chaffee County Republican 20 Sep 1973) Mrs. W. F. BERTSCHY (NUGGETS FROM CHALK CREEK, by Humbuetel p. 37) BERTSCHY, Lawrence D. 19 Jan 1910 - 24 Jul 1938 (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 7) (Salida Mail 25 Jul 1938; Chaffee County Republican 29 Jul 1938) (1930 Directory; rancher) BERTSCHY, Leslie F. 12 Apr 1912 - 2 Jan 1964 (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 8 F) (Salida Mail 3 Jan 1964; Chaffee County Republican 10 Jan 1964) (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 231) Married Dorothy MORGAN BERTSCHY, Lorane G. 22 Aug 1919 - 10 Dec 1947 (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 7) ("Brother") (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Salida Mail 12 Dec 1947; Chaffee County Republican 19 Dec 1947) Son of William and Emma BERTSCHY. Married Ethel Clare WILLIAMS. Operated a refrigeration transit company. Died of heart disease. BERTSCHY, William Frederick 4 Oct 1888 - 15 Aug 1958 (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 2 F, was purchased by Mrs. Minnie BERTSCHY) (Mountain Mail 15 Aug 1958; Chaffee County Republican 22 Aug 1958) Married Emma Flossie WOOD. (1927 Directory; laborer) heart attack BERTSCHY, Wilma WALLACE 26 May 1905 - 6 Apr 1963 (Cem Rec: Blk 33, Lot 6 B) (Salida Mail 8 Apr 1963; Chaffee County Republican 12 Apr 1963) Mrs. Albert BERTSCHY. BESWICK, Hazel M. HOLT 12 Oct 1890 - 5 Jul 1954 (Marker; Blk 14, Lot 5) (Salida Mail 7 Jul 1954; Chaffee County Republican 9 Jul 1954) Became Mrs. Myron BESWICK in 1911. Died in Arvada, Colorado of a cerebral hemorrhage. Left 2 sons, George and William. BESWICK, John "Bill" William 22 Jan 1918 - 18 Oct 1975 (Marker; Blk 14, Lot 5) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Chaffee County Republican 6 Nov 1975) Divorced. County Road Crew. Lived on family place at 214 N. Court St. Heart failure. Sgt, U.S. Army, WWII BESWICK, Myron 25 Aug 1885 - 9 Apr 1947 (Marker; Blk 14, Lot 5) (Masonic Rec) (Salida Mail 10 Apr 1947; picture, Salida Mail 20 Nov 1961; Chaffee County Republican 18 Apr 1947) 1928 County Commissioner. (1910 census: single, Smelter engineer, construction foreman.) BILLINGS, Raymond J. 1954 - 1994 (Marker; Blk 38, Lot 6 C) BISHOP, Tottie WHITE age ca. 4 years?, d. 10 Nov 1887 (Marker; Tier 8) (1885 census) BISHOP, Walter (Inmate # 3397) Age unknown; d. 27 Jan 1914 (Warden's Daily Journal, pp 280-281; Colorado State Biennial Report, pp 23-24) (Blk 22 ?) BISHOP, Wesley (Inmate # 10707) Age unknown; d. Jul 1944; a full blood Ute Indian; said to have been killed in a fight with a "Colored boy." (HISTORY OF THE COLORADO STATE REFORMATORY, p. 127; Miscellaneous Record book, "Admissions & Paroles," 1944) BLACK, John d. 8 Jun 1881, engineer (Chaffee County Republican 23 Apr 1965) BLAKE, Della 1864 - Mar 1900 (Marker; Tier 1) BLANCHARD, _____ d. 1906 at Schwanders (Salida Mail [B.V. News] 3 Aug 1926) (Buried here?) BLANCHARD, Evalyn WEST (MCFADDEN) 1909 - 1932 (Marker; Old Blk 5, Lot 79) Became Mrs. Ed. L. BLANCHARD in Salida 15 Dec 1927 (Chaffee County Republican 23 Feb 1945 p. 1 "Our Yesterdays", Mother is Mrs. William MCFADDEN. BLISS, Chas. F. Age 2 1/2 yrs, d. 1 Sep 1902 (Chaffee County Courthouse Record Book 1 p. 8) BLOCK, Inez Idella STARK Age 25 yrs, d. 20 Feb 1919 (Chaffee County Democrat 22 Feb 1919) T.B. (May be buried in Canton, Ohio) BLOCK, Infant Son d. Sep 1890 (Tier 8) (Buena Vista Democrat 11 Sep 1890) (See: Stanley J. BLOCK) BLOCK, Stanley J. Age 4 mos 2 dys, 3 May 1890 - 5 Sep 1890 (Marker; Tier 7) Son of Levi (Lee) and Celia PELTA BLOCK who were married 30 Sep 1887. Celia's sister, Pauline PELTA, married David SIMONSON the same day. (Buena Vista Democrat 1 Sep 1887) BOBST, Penny Jean b. & d. 20 Aug 1971 (Marker; Blk 43) (Salida Mail 31 Aug 1971; Chaffee County Republican 3 Sep 1971) BOESSENKOOL, Helmich 1938 - 1986 (Marker; Blk 42, Lot 1 E) BOLIN, Nathan b. & d. 20 Aug 1975 (Marker; Blk 43) (Salida Mail 27 Aug 1975) BOLTON, John F. Jr. 12 Aug 1917 - 27 Apr 1983 (Marker; Blk 34, Lot 6) Climax shift boss. Married LaFern MOORE. Died of cancer. Sgt, U.S. Army, WWII BONNEY, Josiah "Joe" M. Aug 1851 - 1925 (Marker; Old Blk 4, Lots 41 & 42) (Grace Episcopal Church Records say he died 13 Mar 1923 instead of 1925 which is date on marker) (1910 census: bank cashier, 2 children, 1 living) Married Eugenia BROWN, daughter of M.V. BROWN, 6 Oct 1897. Widowed, she, married 2nd to J. F. GILLETTE. (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 175) Established the 1st National Bank of Buena Vista, where the present Town Hall is located. Owned the first Touring Car in Buena Vista. Lived on San Juan Ave. County treasurer. BONNEY, Robert Morse 20 Mar 1900 - 14 Oct 1900 (Marker; Old Blk 4, Lots 41 & 42) (Chaffee County Court House Records Book 1. p. 6) Son of J. M. and E. L. BROWN BONNEY (1900 census) BORRELL, (BURRELL?) Edward W. G. Age 31, Apr 1876 - 27 Apr 1908 (Marker; Cem Rec: Blk 9, Lot 8) (Salida Record 27 Apr 1908; Salida Record 1 May 1908; Chaffee County Republican 7 Dec 1945) (1900 census: md 1 year to J.P.TRELOAR. Son of John BORRELL. (Colorado Republican 25 May 1905, Ruby BORRELL in contest) (Chaffee County Republican 19 May 1944) Assayer and chemist. Died in Salida, Red Cross Hospital. BORRELL, (BURRELL) John Monroe 24 Oct 1854 - 30 Nov 1944 (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec.) (Salida Mail 30 Nov 1944; 1 & 8 Dec 1944) (Buried Denver?) (Chaffee County Republican 15 Dec 1944) (Carroll interview: Hauled all the lumber and timbers for the Colorado Midland bridges from Wildhorse to Hilltop.) 1881 Pioneer. Married "Maggie" Margaret ---16 May 1875 in Kirksville, MO. (Chaffee County Republican 12 May 1944). 1930 Town Trustee. Died of old age. A daughter?, Ruby DRONEY died in Denver in Apr 1949. (1885 Assessment Roll book Blk 6 lot 3, 4) BOURNE, Henry H. Co. A, 64 Ill. Inf. (Marker; Old Blk 5) Placer miner near Elephant Rock in 1897 (Chaffee County Republican 9 Sep 1897) (1900 census: born Apr 1839, age 61, married 40 yrs to Marilla ----, 1 child, Granite miner) BOUTWELL, April Lin b. & d. 17 Nov 1973 (Marker; Blk 43) Daughter of Gary and Betty MYERS BOUTWELL. BOWEN, Cisco Thomas 24 Dec 1974 - 1 Jul 1975 (Marker; Blk 43) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Chaffee County Republican 31 Jul 1975) SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Son of Thomas George and Priscilla FORD BOWEN. BOWEN, Jessica Age 7 yrs, d. 1980 (Marker; Blk 43) BOYD, Donald Hugh 25 Apr 1942 - 2 Feb 1943 (Cem Rec: Blk 20, Lot 3 E) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Chaffee County Republican 5 Feb 1943) Son of Homer H. BOYD and Georgia L. MCELHANEY. Measles complications. BOYNTON, (BOYINGTON) James F. d. 12 Jul 1928 (Marker; Cem Rec: Blk 12, Lot 2) (St Rose de Lima Rec) (Chaffee County Republican 25 May 1923, Reformatory guard attacked by 4 escaping inmates. BRADLEY, Archie Age 1 mo 7 dys, d. Sep 1883 (Buena Vista Democrat 13 Sep 1885) Son of G. J. BRADLEY. BRADLEY, Gertie "Gurtie" Age 2 mos 14 dys, d. 5 Aug 1890 (Marker; Tier 8) (Buena Vista Democrat 7 Aug 1890) BRADLEY, Jason Infant, d. 1985 (Marker; Blk 40, Lot 4) Son of Don and Beverly ROSS BRADLEY. BRADLEY, Jeffery Infant, d. 1983 (Marker; Blk 40, Lot 4) Son of Don and Beverly ROSS BRADLEY. BRADLEY, Shane d. 5 Oct 1981 (Marker; Blk 40, Lot 4) Son of Don and Beverly ROSS BRADLEY. BRADY, Male Child Age 3 yrs, d. 1 Jan 1889 (Buena Vista Democrat 3 Jan 1889) Drowned at Alpine, Co. Son of Philip BRADY. BRAUN, Ludwig (Louis) 21 Feb 1864 - Nov 1936 (Marker; Blk 9, Lot 4) (Chaffee County Republican 13 Nov 1936) Baker, bakery on same site as present day LOBACK'S Bakery. Wife, Julie ----, died 21 Nov 1946 in Huntington Park, Calif. In Buena Vista 1915. (INCIDENTLY by Gregg, p. 84) BRAY, Benjamin D. Bones found 22 Nov 1914 in Sacramento Gulch, 4 miles from Fairplay - had been missing since 12 Oct 1912 from his daughter's home (Mrs. Ed. STEPHENS) in Fairplay. Suicide by shooting himself. Born Somerset Co., Maine on Sep 1837 - 1868 Colorado Pioneer - joined brother Joseph BRAY (1860 Pioneer, original locator of farm lands along Cottonwood Creek, west of Buena Vista - left wife, 3 daughters, Mrs. Dora BELL of Buena Vista, Mrs. Ed STEPHENS of Fairplay, Mrs. Nettie WALKER of Morrison; 3 brothers, Joseph, E.B, Chas. BRAY, sisters, Mrs. E. H. REAMS and Mrs. BEEBE of Sacramento, Calif. Buried in Fairplay (Chaffee County Democrat 4 Dec 1914 (Melenie Milam, St. Elmo, collection) BRAY, Darius 1866 - 31 May 1899 (Marker; Cem Rec: Old Blk 8, Lot 152) (Chaffee County Court House Records Book 1., p. 4) BRAY, Ezekiel B. 6 May 1835 - 15 Nov 1921 (Blk 2, Lot 23?) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Chaffee County Democrat 19 Nov 1921) Located ranch on Cottonwood Creek in 1874. 1877 School Board Member, Justice of the Peace. (1900 census: md. 37 years to M.A. DODGE, 3 children, 1 living) (1910 census: age 74, md 2nd for 7 yrs to Emily) Married Emma F. BRAGG in Denver on 17 Feb 1907. (Colorado Republican 28 Feb 1907)(1885 Assessment Roll book Sec 13, 14, 23 Twp 14 Range 79) Nephritis. BRAY, Joseph (Josiah) T. Age 87 yrs, b. 3 Apr 1833, d. Sep 1920 (Blk 2, Lot 28?) (Chaffee County Democrat 25 Sep 1920; Chaffee County Republican 19 Mar 1954, story) 1st area settler to record a brand 22 Apr 1870, 4th recorded brand in Colorado (Lake/Chaffee). Located ranch on Cottonwood Creek in 1869. 1st elected County Commissioner (chairman), 1879. (1900 census: b. 1834, age 66, md. 20 yrs to M.B., 8 children, farmer) (Chaffee County Republican 19 Mar 1954, owned the George TEGLER place west of Buena Vista) (1885 Assessment Roll book - Sec 13 Twp 14 Range 79) Wife, Marilla ----- alive in 1922. (A HISTORY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY, 1881 p. 484, 507) BRAY, Mary A. DODGE Jan 1841 - 18 Nov 1904 (Marker; Old Blk 2, Lot 23) (Chaffee County Courthouse Record Book 1, p. 12) (Colorado Republican 24 Nov 1904) Became Mrs. E. B. BRAY in 1863. (A HISTORY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY, 1881 p. 506) Recorded brand 2 Dec 1878. Lived on ranch west of town for 31 years, left husband and a son. (she also had daughter (?) Dolly DODGE WEBSTER FRISKEY. (1885 Assessment Roll book, 160 acres, Sec 13, 14 Twp 14 Range 79) Paralysis. BRAY, Sarah Jane 11 Mar 1843 - 9 Sep 1923 (Marker; Blk 2, Lot 28) (1885 Assessment Roll book owned 200 acres located at Sec 3 Twp 15 Range 78) (1910 census: md 38 yrs, 4 children, 3 living) (1911 Directory: living with her daughter Isadodra BELL) Mrs. Benjamin D. BRAY BRAZIL, Mary Ellen WALSH 26 Oct 1886 - 26 Nov 1924 Mrs. Robert BRAZIL. Married in the Catholic church 8 Feb 1906. (Chaffee County Republican 15 Dec 1924; Salida Mail 28 Nov 1924) (See: Nellie BRAZIL) Daughter of William and Rose (Elizabeth?) WALSH. Died of brain fever. Children: Robert, Mary, Rose, William and Catherine BRAZIL. BRAZIL, Nellie WALSH 1884 - 1924 (Marker; Blk A, Lot 27 B) (St Joseph Catholic Rec p. 6; St Rose de Lima Rec [buried 24 Dec 1924]) BRAZIL, Patrick Feb 1841 - 4 Jan 1918 (Blk A, Lot 8 C) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (St Rose de Lima Rec) Killed by a Colorado Midland RR engine and train at Wildhorse. He was born in Ireland, immigrated in 1880, came to Colorado in 1891. Married Elizabeth SAVAGE, 1876 in Kansas. She ran a boarding house and died in Fountain, Colo. in 1942. (1910 census: married 33 yrs, born England, immigrated 1870) Father of Mrs. William COGAN, Mrs. Mamie CHRISTIAN, and 3 sons, Robert, Joseph and Edmund BRAZIL. (Chaffee County Republican 12 Jan 1918, Melenie Milam, St. Elmo collection) Section foreman at SCHWANDERS. BRAZIL, Robert T. 9 Mar 1880 - 8 Apr 1922 (Marker; Blk A, Lot 27 C) (Chaffee County Democrat 14 Apr 1922) (See: Rose) (See: M. E. BRAZIL obit) (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 176) (Colorado Republican 1 Feb 1906, married Mary "Nellie" WALSH, 5 & 8 Feb 1906) Influenza, heart failure. Colorado Midland RR employee. BRAZIL, Rose 17 Sep 1913 - 21 Mar 1930 (Marker; Blk A, Lot 8 A) (St Joseph Catholic Rec p. 16) (Salida Mail 21 Mar 1930) BRAZIL, Viola Francis KRASE ? 21 Sep 1910 - 22 Aug 1941 (Marker; Blk A, Lot 8 A) Mrs. Edward BRAZIL. (Salida Mail 25 Aug 1941; Chaffee County Republican 29 Aug 1941) BRENNAN, James (Paroled from Penitentiary, Salida Mail 26 Dec 1902) Killed a man in Salida?, in Fall of 1886, and sentenced to life imprisonment 29 Sep 1886. HOLLENBECK arrested too. Insane? BRENNAN, Mary d. Jul 1893 (Colorado Democrat 2 Aug 1893) Heart disease. BRENNICK, William d. May or Jun 1907 (Colorado Republican 6 Jun 1907) Died in Utah and left a wife and 2 children. His mother, Mrs. BRENNICK was a boarding house mistress at Wildhorse station. BRIGGS, Daniel Green 11 Aug 1841 - 14 Mar 1908 (Marker; Cem Rec: Blk 13, Lot 8) (Chaffee County Republican 19 Mar 1954) 1880 Pioneer. Blacksmith. (1880 census: wheelwright, born MO., widower, son Thomas age 9) (1885 Assessment Roll book - Hotel Sub. leasing lot 25) BRIGGS, Dora Edna CARTER 30 Sep 1882 - 22 Jun 1947 (Marker; Blk 13, Lot 8) Mrs. Thomas BRIGGS (Salida Mail 23 & 24 Jun 1947) (1900 census: age 18, born Oct 1881?, married 1 yr.) BRIGGS, Grace J. MEAR 23 Nov 1873 - 13 Oct 1953 (Marker; Blk 13, Lot 8) Mrs. Robert BRIGGSMarried 12 June 1893 (Salida Mail 16 Oct 1953; Chaffee County Republican 16 & 23 Oct 1953) (SOME NASHES OF VIRGINIA p. 22) Daughter of John and Mary MEAR. (1900 census: married Robt. 7 yrs, 2 children.) Died in Denver. BRIGGS, Mable Age 15 yrs, d. 7 Aug 1908 (Cem Rec: Blk 16, Lot 7) Daughter of G. A. BRIGGS of Park County. Died in Colorado Springs. BRIGGS, Robert 21 Jan 1866 - 15 Jul 1929 (Marker; Blk 13, Lot 8) (Salida Mail 16 Jul 1929; Chaffee County Republican 19 Jul 1929) 1885 Pioneer. (1900 census: age 34, md. 7 yrs, 2 children) (1910 census: age 43, md. 16 yrs to Josephine G.----) (1911 Directory, blacksmith) (Stewart Mortuary Records) Pneumonia. BRIGGS, Thomas 29 Apr 1873 - 8 Dec 1940 (Marker; Blk 13, Lot 8) (Salida Mail 9 Dec 1940; Chaffee County Republican 20 Dec 1940) (1900 census: age 29, married 1 yr to Edna, miner) (1930 directory; polisher, Salida Granite Co., married to Dora E. BRIGGS, living at 305 W. 5th, Salida) BRISCOE, Minnie OLIVER 31 Jan 1860 - 11 Nov 1947 (Cem Rec: Blk B, Lot 4) (Salida Mail 12 Nov 1947; picture, Salida Mail 6 Jul 1960) Mrs. T. I. BRISCOE. Married 21 Jul 1895. (1900 & 1910 census: no children) (Chaffee County Republican 24 Jul 1895) BRISCOE, Thomas Ira 27 Aug 1845 - 2 Feb 1933 (Marker; Blk B, Lot 4) (Stewart Mortuary Records; Masonic Rec) (Salida Mail 3 Feb 1933) Early resident and the 2nd Mayor of St. Elmo, 1881 for 2 terms. (PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF COLORADO 1899 p. 1027) 1st elected County Commissioner, 1879 to 1883. Chairman responsible for the erection of the Buena Vista Court House and Jail. 1885 Deputy Sheriff. (HISTORY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY, 1881 p. 484, 504) Lawyer, County Judge. (1910 census: carpenter) 1884-1886, County Undersheriff; 1895, County Judge for 3 years; located at Chalk Creek Apr 1878; 1895, mining; one of the 1st to build a house at St. Elmo. (1885 Assessment Roll book - has cabin in Grizzly Gulch and St. Elmo Blk 1 lot part 11, 13, 15) BROOKENS, Barbara B. 1942 - 1990 (Marker; Blk 40, Lot 2 H) Teacher, cancer. BROOKS, Elmer Chaffee County Democrat 4 Jan 1919 (Interment here?) (1885 census) (1900 census: born May 1876, single, age 24, livery hand) Married Miss Sadie HANCOCK, Oct 1894. Son of Ella BROOKS SHULTZ CHAPLIN. BROOKS, George 12/10/1914 purchased (?) Blk 19, Lot 1 B (1900 census: born Sep 1845, age 54, widower, fuel merchant) (1911 Directory, paper hanger, decorator, painter) (1910 census: age 62, widowed) (See: OTTOSON) BROOKS, Mattie E. 16 yrs 2 mos 8 dys, 8 Aug 1873 - 13 Oct 1889 (Marker; Tier 10) (Buena Vista Democrat 17 Oct 1889) BROOKS, Sarah A. TALLMAN 1875 - 11 Feb 1916, wife of Robert E. BROOKS (Marker; Cem Rec: Old Blk 6, Lot 106) (Chaffee County Republican 19 Feb 1916) (Colorado Republican 21 Sep 1905, married Robt., a C & S fireman) (1910 census: Robt., Night Marshal) Peritonitis from appendix operation. BROOKS, Sarah A. Age 48 yrs 11 mos 6 dys, d. 15 Dec 1897, wife of George BROOKS (Marker; Old Blk 7) (Chaffee County Republican 22 Dec 1897) Heart trouble BROSSMAN, Frank Daniel 1 Sep 1890 - 14 Jun 1953, husband of Marie PAQUETTE, died in Salida after a 5 week illness. Cremated. Plumber. (Chaffee County Republican 19 Jun 1953) BROSSMAN, Marie PAQUETTE 25 Sep 1912 - 25 Apr 1979 (Marker; Blk A, Lot 4 F) (Salida Mail 26 Apr 1979; Chaffee County Times 3 May 1979) Married Frank Daniel BROSSMAN 9 Sep 1939. BROWN, Alice FLOWERS 4 May 1912 - 4 Dec 1988 (Marker; Blk 8 Lot 3 A) BROWN, Cecil Gaylord 20 Dec 1909 - 27 Apr 1960 (Cem Rec: Blk A, Lot 30) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec; St Rose de Lima) (Salida Mail 27 Apr 1960; Chaffee County Republican 29 Apr 1960) Married Lela ----. Heart attack. Building contractor. BROWN, Edwin W. 1914 - _____ (Marker; Blk 28, Lot 5) BROWN, Frances B. BAY 1876 - 1964 (Marker; Old Blk 6) (See: BAY) Married Eli BROWN in Denver Sep 1895. Daughter of J. M. BAY. (Chaffee County Republican 18 Sep 1895) BROWN, Gladys Elaine 20 Mar 1957 - 13 Oct 1959 (Marker; Blk 43) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Salida Mail 13 Oct 1959; Chaffee County Republican 16 Oct 1959) Drowned in a cesspool. Daughter of Leo Wm. Everet BROWN and Elaine MCELHANEY. BROWN, Homer Judson 23 Nov 1865 - 1 Oct 1948 (Marker; Old Blk 3, Lot 8) (Salida Mail 1 Oct 1948; Mountain Mail 1 Oct 1958; Chaffee County Republican 8 Oct 1948; Chaffee County Times 16 Jun 1977, story) (INCIDENTLY by Gregg p. 82) (1911 Directory) Ex-teacher, carpen- ter, mined in the Madeline Basin. Justice of the Peace of Buena Vista. Owner of the BROWN'S cabin on Texas Creek, west of Buena Vista. BROWN, Hoodoo d. Jun 1880 (Chaffee County Times 2 Jul 1880) (Buried in old cemetery by the river? Buried here?) Killed in shoot-out. BROWN, Isabelle Marie 20 Jul 1958 - 13 Mar 1959 (Marker; Blk 43) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) (Chaffee County Republican 20 Mar 1959) Daughter of Lee and Arlene MCELHANEY BROWN. Anemia. BROWN, J. W. d. Feb 1891 (Marker; Tier 9) (Buena Vista Democrat 4 Mar 1891; Salida Mail 3 Mar 1891) Co. L, 2nd Colo. Cav. BROWN, Juliette Arvilla WOOD 7 Oct 1853 - 16 Apr 1902 Mrs. M. V. BROWN (Marker; Cem Rec: Old Blk 4, Lot 40) Chaffee County Court House Records Book 1. p. 6) (Salida Mail 18 Apr 1902 p. 1 col. 5, p. 3 col. 5) Died in Pueblo of heart trouble. BROWN, Keith 1969 - 1990 (Marker; Blk 42, Lot 7 D) Killed by a train while crossing tracks in town. BROWN, Lucille Z. 29 Aug 1909 - 21 Feb 1981 (Marker; Blk 28, Lot 5) (Salida Mail 23 Feb 1981; Chaffee County Times 26 Feb 1981) BROWN, Male Infant b. & d. 12 Apr 1898 (Chaffee County Courthouse Record Book 1 p. 4) (Buried here?) BROWN, Morse "Maurice?" Vincent Jan 1849 - 12 Jan 1925 (Marker; Old Blk 4, Lot 40) (Chaffee County Republican 20 Jan 1925; Salida Mail 27 Jan 1925) Mercantile business in Buena Vista with Wm. J. DEAN. 1885 Pioneer. (1900 census: md. J. A. for 28 yrs., 4 children, grocery merchant) (1910 census) BROWNING, James E. 1950 - 1991 (Marker; Blk 38, Lot 1 H) BRUCE, Joseph F. 14 Aug 1907 - 16 Aug 1959 (Blk 41, Lot 2 D) (Salida Mail 17 Aug 1959)(Chaffee County Republican 21 Aug 1959) (Chaffee County Republican 9 Sep 1949, married Priscilla LOLLAR, 30 Aug 1949) BRUMLEY, Joseph Chaffee County Republican 11 Apr 1924 (Buried here?) BRUSH, Frederick Wyman 1 (5?) Jan 1853 - 29 Jun 1938 (Marker; Tier 8) (Stewart Mortuary Records) (Salida Mail 29 Jun 1938; 1 Jul 1938, good obit; picture, 27 May 1960) (Chaffee County Republican 1 Jul 1938) "Pioneer" (A HISTORY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY, 1881 p. 506) (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 177) (CHALK CREEK, COLORADO by Ward p. 35) (1911 Directory) (WHO'S WHO IN COLORADO, 1938 p 117) (1906 Directory) (1900 census: age 46, married 11 years to Margaret RICHARDS, 2 children, living on 1st street) (1910 census: md. 20 years) 1879 builder of St. Elmo; built Britenstien buildings, Campbell building, Raymond & Stahl hardware stores, Commercial Hotel, stores for GRIFFITH EVANS and FRANCIS Brothers; head carpenter for the Mary Murphy Mine, St. Elmo town clerk and recorder; County Assessor(by 1906-1938); 1880-1891 St Elmo Postmaster; Salida Postmaster 1896-1899; owned drugstore (1911-1938); Salida Real Estate businessman at 123 W. 1st, resided at 604 D St. BRUSH, H. C. d. Oct 1883 (Buena Vista Democrat 1 Nov 1883) Found dead in his cabin near the mouth of Cottonwood Creek. Heart disease. A Free Mason. BRUSH, Margaret Ann RICHARDS 16 Aug 1866 - 26 Oct 1949 (Marker; Tier 8) (Salida Mail 26 & 31 Oct 1949) (Chaffee County Republican 4 Nov 1949) "Pioneer" Married 4 Dec 1889 to F. W. BRUSH. (1900 census: born England, immigrated 1880) (1910 census: born Wales, immigrated 1871) BRYANT, W. H. (M.?) Age 50, d. 21 Oct 1899 (Cem Rec: Old Blk 8, Lot 150) (Grace Episcopal Church Records) (Salida Mail 31 Oct 1899) BUCK, John William 8 Jan 1948 - 1 Mar 1967 (Marker; Blk 31, Lot 8) (Grace Episcopal Church Records) (Salida Mail 1 Mar 1967; Chaffee County Republican 3 Mar 1967, picture) Auto Accident BUCK, Macx (?) B. 1921 - 1981 (Marker; Blk 31, Lot 8) BUCK, Mary L. 1925 - _____ (Marker; Blk 31, Lot 8) BUKER, John F. 17 Sep 1882 - 4 Nov 1882 (Marker; Tier 6) Son of C. E. & V. M. BUKER BULLARD, Diana L. HEMPHILL 19 Dec 1942 - 19 Sep 1983 (Marker; Blk 34, Lot 3 D) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec.) Married Marvin W. BULLARD. Cancer. BURBANK, Harold T. 1897 - 2 Aug 1926 (Marker; Blk 5, Lot 1) (Chaffee County Republican 13 Aug 1926) (1922 Directory, laborer for PYLE) At the time of his death he was working on Independence Pass and went over the edge in his truck. Colo., Pvt, 115 Engrs 40 Div. BURBANK, Harold T. Jr. 1924 - 1926 (Marker; Blk 5, Lot 1) (Chaffee County Republican 2 Jul 1926; Salida Mail 6 Jul 1926) BURBRIDGE, Emeline H. Age 60 yrs 10 mos 1 dy, d. 5 Jul 1889 (Marker; Tier 2) (Buena Vista Democrat 11 Jul 1889) Left husband, 2 sons and 3 daughters. Hemorrhage of lungs. BURBRIDGE, M. Age 72 yrs, d. Dec 1893 (Colorado Democrat 20 Dec 1893) Had a farm at Freegold, 2 miles south of Buena Vista. Pneumonia BURCH, Anna 28 Jul 1905 - 21 Jul 1906 (Cem Rec: Blk 16, Lot 3) (Chaffee County Court House Records Book 1. p 14) BURCH, infant of James BURCH, d. Jul 1906 after a two week illness (Colorado Republican 26 Jul 1906) BURGER, Al "Poppie" 11 Jul 1914 - 15 Nov 1990 (Marker; Blk 23, Lot 3 E) BURGER, Ethel Jane TOWER 10 Jan 1895 - 1 Dec 1959 (Marker; Blk 23, Lot 3) (Buena Vista Town Hall Rec) Mrs. William BURGER (Salida Mail 3 Dec 1959; Chaffee County Republican 11 Dec 1959) Cancer BURGER, Marie "Grams" 21 Jun 1916 - -- --- ---- (Marker; Blk 23, Lot 3 E) Mrs. Al Burger. BURGER, William E. 17 Aug 1889 - 24 Aug 1961 (Blk 23, Lot 3) (Salida Mail 25 Aug 1961) (Chaffee County Republican 1 Sep 1961) (Chaffee County Republican 19 Jun 1953, Buena Vista Town Marshal) BURLESON, John Stanford 3 Mar 1884 - 10 Jul 1964 (Marker; Old Blk 3, Lots 3 & 4) (Salida Mail 13 Jul 1964; Chaffee County Republican 17 Jul 1964) Rancher BURLESON, Montie A. "Buck" 31 Jan 1876 - Jan 1937 (Marker; Old Blk 2, Lot 43) (Stewart Mortuary Records) (Salida Mail 29 Jan 1937; Chaffee County Republican 29 Jan 1937) BURLESON, Susie COLE 23 Sep 1876 - 28 Dec 1964 (Marker; Old Blk 3, Lots 3 & 4) Mrs. John S. BURLESON (Salida Mail 29 Dec 1964; Chaffee County Republican 1 Jan 1965) (Ollie BURLESON PERSCHBACHER here) BURLESON, Winifred M. TURNER 1883 - 1925 (Marker; Old Blk 2, Lot 43) (Salida Mail 17 Jul 1925) BURNHAM, Frank W. Sr. 1881 - 1978 (Marker; Blk 31, Lot 7 A) BURNS, Cyril Emery 11 Apr 1891 - 4 Feb 1973 (Marker; Blk 37, Lot 8) (Chaffee County Republican 9 Feb 1973) Ill, PFC, U.S. Army, WWI BURNS, Elizabeth S. 20 Jun 1892 - 16 Oct 1977 (Marker; Blk 36, Lot 8) (Salida Mail 17 Oct 1977; Chaffee County Times 20 Oct 1977) BURRIS, A. Fay CRYMBLE 9 Sep 1889 - 8 Dec 1982 Mrs. L. L. BURRIS (Marker; Blk B, Lot 26) Bookkeeper. BURRIS, Catherine (Kate) MAHON CRYMBLE 5 Aug 1882 - 19 Sep 1979 Mrs. J. H. BURRIS (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 1 E) (Salida Mail 20 Sep 1979; Chaffee County Times 27 Sep 1979) Villa Grove teacher 1948 BURRIS, James H. 1872 - 18 Dec 1946 (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 1 F) (Salida Mail 19 Dec 1946; Chaffee County Republican 27 Dec 1946) Married Kate CRYMBLE (1930 Directory: Salida driver, residence 546 H. St.) Poncha Springs mayor; State Highway Supervisor. BURRIS, Joe age 42, d. 19 Oct 1925 (Blk 3? Blk 26?)(Chaffee County Republican 25 Oct 1925; Salida Mail 30 Oct 1925) Miner of the Chalk Creek area, died in the Salida County Hospital of a short illness. BURRIS, L. Leo 1895 - 15 Jun 1957 (Marker; Blk B, Lot 26) (Salida Mail 17 Jun 1957; Chaffee County Republican 21 Jun 1957) Son of J. H. BURRIS. Married Fay CRYMBLE. Died in Cheyenne, Wyoming. U.S. Veteran WWI BURSER, Leo Age 16, d. Dec 1905 (Salida Mail 22 Dec 1905) BUSH, Lucy Age 59 yrs, d. 26 Oct 1891 (Buena Vista Democrat 28 Oct 1891) (Buena Vista Herald 31 Oct 1891) BUSH, Roy d. May 1892 (Colorado Democrat 18 May 1892) BUSHNELL, Marie Elizabeth 1916 - 1991 (Marker; Blk 34, Lot 2 C) BUTLER, Henry Feb 1842 - 19 Mar 1924; Co. K, 13th Vt Reg., Civil War Veteran (Marker; Old Blk 6) (Masonic Rec) (Colorado Republican 29 Sep 1904, story) (1900 census: RR station agent) 1902 Town Trustee (1910 census: age 67, md. 44 yrs, RR agent) (1911 Directory: agent for D & RG RR and Globe Express Co.) (57th Wedding Anniversary, Chaffee County Republican 6 Jul 1933; Chaffee County Republican 4 Apr 1924) Married Jane ---. BUTLER, Jane Dec 1842 - 1924 Mrs. Henry BUTLER (Marker; Old Blk 6) (1900 census: born 1843, age 56, md. 30 yrs, 2 children) (1910 census: age 65, 3 children, 2 living) BUTLER, Jennie S. HALSEY 1868 - 1914 (Marker; Cem Rec: [16 Sep 1914] Old Blk 6, Lots 98 & 99) (See: HALSEY, Jennie) BUXBAUM, Lillie MERRIFIELD 27 Oct 1888 - 28 Feb 1966 (Marker; Blk 12, Lot 7 A) Married 24 Aug 1908 Sam BUXBAUM; she was buried next to him. (Chaffee County Republi- can 18 Mar 1966) BUXBAUM, Sam 1887 - 1958 (Marker; Blk 12, Lot 7 B) (Chaffee County Republican 5 Aug 1955, picture and story of: trainer of boxers) BYERS, Margaret "Mae" VICKERSON THORNDALE 19 Dec 1891 - 13 Jun 1975 (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 6) (Chaffee County Republican 19 Jun 1975) (A HISTORY OF CHAFFEE COUNTY p. 234) (MEMORIES OF ST. ELMO by Charlotte Merrifield) Married 1st Otto Alfred THORNDALE; 2nd to R. H. BYERS. BYERS, Rolly Hugh 8 Nov 1888 - Oct 1954 (Marker; Blk 4, Lot 6) (Chaffee County Republican 29 Oct 1954) Came to Buena Vista in 1938. Married Mae THORNDALE in 1941. Appointed Town Marshal to succeed CHAS. TOMKINS (Chaffee County Republican 9 Feb 1945) Owner of Variety Cafe, 1945, and at one time operated the White House Liquor Store. Coronary thrombosis. To read the history and background information for this cemetery, or to review other alphatetical sections, please return to the Chaffee County Archives Table of Contents and make your next selection.