Rachel A. Beers, 10 North 52 West
Rachel claimed a quarter in section 25, 10N 52W in 1891.
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In 1860 Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Peter Everett is 45, Catharine 40, RACHAEL E. 19, Abbey 16, Mary H. 11, Altha A> 9, and Francis E. 2.
(Peter A. Everett 1814-1900 is buried in Phillipsburg # 14082988, with Catherine (Felmley) Everett 1820-1910 # 14083004._
In 1880 Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Samuel O. Beers is 40, Rachael A. 39, Elba T. 18, Peter A. 15, Arthur H. 13, Frank E. 10, Jennie M. 7, Hugh A. 5, and Lotta M. 1.
Floyd Samuel Beers was born April 27, 1881 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey to Samuel O. Beers and rachael A. Everett.
In 1900 Warren County, New Jersey, Samuel Beers is a carpenter, born Nov 1839, married 38 years to Rachael A. April 1841. All nine kids are still living. Frank E. is a machinist, Lottie M. a silk warper, 21, Floyd 19, and Beulah 16, all born in New Jersey.
Rachael A. (Everitt) Beers 1841-1908 is buried in Phillipsburg # 143726128, with Samuel Opdyke Beers 1839-1918 # 143726141.
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In 1900 Denver, Daniel "Bear" is a commission dealer, born May 1850 in Pennsylvania, married 15 years to Racheal Nov 1864 Illinois.
In 1910 Basalt, Colorado D.G. 60 and R.A. Bear 40, married five years, are running a hote. She has no living children.
They're still in Basalt in 1920, David G. 74 and Rachael A. 59.
April 1924 "Word has been received here that D. G. Bear is quite sick in a hospital at San Diego, Calif. Mr. Bear has not been enjoying good health for some time past and it was hoped a trip to California wouid prove beneficial to him."
August 1925 "As Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Bear were motoring down to Basalt over the Midland grade the steering gear of their car was broken as they were driving around the sharp curve several miles out. Mr. Bear, recognizing his inability to avoid going over the bank, managed to get the front wheels straightened and, putting on all the brakes, shot over and straight down to level ground. Mr. and Mrs. Bear escaped injury and the car also, as a result of the quick and sane action of Mr. Bear."
Daniel G. Bear 1844-1935 is buried in Eagle County, serving in the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry # 40202126, with Rachel (Hummell) Bear 1845-1938 # 149525705.
April 15, 1938 "Funeral services were held for Mrs. Rachael Bear at the Methodist church on Sunday last. Mrs. Bear has been confined to a Glenwood hospital for the past several years. Mr. Bear, who died several years ago, and Mrs. Bear were old residents of Basalt. "
Her father died in 1892 in Decatur, Illinois " Uncle Henry Hummell, one of the oldest residents of Decatur, passed away in death at 1:05 o'clock this afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Smalley, at 327 East Wood street, in the 90th year of his age. ……… Mr. Hummell was born at Greencastle, Pennsylvania, January 16, 1803, and had been a resident of Decatur since 1839, a period of 53 years. He married Rachel Garver, sister of the late David Garver. She died in 1878. The surviving children of Mr. Hummell are John Hummell of Seattle, Wash.; David Hummell of Lincoln, Ill.; Mrs. Mary Smalley of Decatru; Mrs. Amanda Cottom of Taylorville, Ill.; Mrs. William Alexander of Colby, Washington; Mrs. Rachel Bear, of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Emma Garver of Springfield. Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois), Saturday, February 20, 1892"
November 1910 Sterling, Colorado "Messrs. Beers and Connors are constructing for their own use a modern five room cement cottage on Beattie street."
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