Samuel L. Houck, 10 North 52 West
Lewis L. Houck, 33, of Fort Scott, Kansas, married Iona B. West, 22, of Blue Mound, Kansas, on May 14, 1889 in Bourbon County, Kansas.
In 1900 Howell County, Missouri, Samuel, born April 1890 in Kansas, father born in Maryland, is with his mother Iona Clark March 1870 Illinois, her only child. Iona is married to Albert Clark born July 1842 in Ohio.
Mrs. Iona B. Toler, 25, married Albert B. Clark on April 14, 1894 in Howell County.
It's possible that Iona's mother is the Elsie M. Johnson 1850-1921 buried in Sterling # 55505665.
Elsie's buried in lot 9, space 6, block 9, section 1-72, owned by Richard S. Bates.
In 1860 Effingham County, Illinois, John S. Kelly is 47, Mary A. 40, Wm. M. 21, ALVIRA 14, Mary A. 11, ELSIE M. 8, Frank P. 6, John S. 4, and Lavina E. 1.
In 1880 Bourbon County, John S. is 68, Mary Ann 62, and Frank P. 28.
Frank P. Kelly, 30, married Susan I. Mansfield on April 5, 1883 in Bourbon County.
August 1908 "Mrs. A. M. Kirkpatrick, of LaHarpe, Kansas, has spent the past week visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Johnson and family. "
September 1909 "Mrs. Elvira Kirkpatrick, of La Harpe, Kan., cairne Monday night for a visit with her sister, Mrs. S. E. Johnson. "
This is Mindwell Elvira (Kelly) Kirkpatrick buried in LaHarpe 1846-1925 # 39832630.
It says her father was John S. Kelley 1812-1882 buried in Bourbon County, Kansas # 68526076.
It says her sister Lavinnie E. (Kelley) Neel 1859-1950 is buried in Denver, # 91236188.
This might be incorrect, with L. E. Kelly, 19, marrying Thomas H. Trice on July 29, 1877 in Bourbon County, in Miami County, Kansas in 1900, Salt Lake City in 1910, and NWashoe Nevada in 1920.
(Minnie Johnson had married Richard S. Bates on June 1, 1909 in Sterling.)
June 2, 1909 "Miss Minnie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Johnson and Richard S. Bates were married at the home of the bride's parents on North First street Tuesday, W. B. Harter, pastor of the Christian church officiating. Mr. Bates is a member of the real estate firm of Browns-Bates. The Republican-Advocate joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes."
November 1909 "The children of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Johnson held another surprise party at the parental home, this time celebrating tbe 59th birthday of Mrs. Johnson Sunday night, a handsome set of furs being presented her. Refreshments were served and a general good time was enjoyed by the thirteen members of the family present."
March 1910 "R. S. Bates returned the latter part of last week from Kansas City, Mo., accompanied by his wife, who has been visiting there with relatives for several weeks past "
Richard is a real estate agent in 1910 Sterling, 36, born in Illinois, with Minnie L. 35.
In 1920 Sterling, Richard is 45, now married to Nettie 39 born in Michigan, her son Boyde Weakley 14 born in Kansas. They have Charles Bates 3 born in Colorado.
Nettie is in Sterling in 1930, widowed, 44, with Charles 13 and Boyce W. Weakley 23.
Nettie 63 and Charles 23 are in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1940.
Richard is divorced in 1940 Sterling.
Elsie M. Kelly had married Samuel White in Coles County, Illinois on Feb 24, 1868.
They were in Coles County in 1870, Samuel 27 a shoemaker, Elsey 19, and JANE 1.
In 1880 Linn County, Kansas, Elsie M. is 29, married to Samuel Johnson 38, farming. Lucia is 7, Minnie 5, Lizzie M. 4, and Hyram E. 3. MMary A. White is a stepdaughter, age 5???
Elsie was in Howell County, Missouri in 1900, born Nov 1850 in Illinois, married twenty years to Saul Johnson Nov 1840 Illinois. Elsie B. July 1881, Emmet J. Nov 1883, and Olive B. Dec 1886 were born in Kanss.
In 1910 Sterling, Samuel Johnson is retired, 69, with Elsie 59 - second marriage for both - with Emmet 26 a painter in a sugar factory.
Samuel E. Johnson, widower of Elsie M. Johnson, born Nov 1, 1840, a retired carpenter, died in Kansas City on April 27, 1929, to be buried in Mt. Moriah.
The informant, Mrs. F. A. Hornuman of the same 5101 Woodland Avenue address, didi not know his parents.
1908 Sterling 
February 1910 "Albert Clark of Sterling, is another of the old guard who has been granted an increase in his pension, tnrough the activity of Senator Guggenheim, and will, hereafter receive $30 a month. "
In 1910 Sterling, Samuel is a call boy in a hotel, 20, born in Kanss, wsorking for Albert and Iona Clark.
1911 Sterling 
In 1920 Sterling, Albert 77 and Iona 50 are living alone.
Iona B. Clark 1869-1935 is buried in the veterans' cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota # 21935665.
So is Albert 1842-1929 # 3319947.
"Enlisted: Sept 8, 1861 at Tallmadge, OH Rank: PVT, Co. D, 1st OH Light Artillery
Discharged: Dec 16, 1962 for Disability
Reason Admitted to Hosp: Chronic Articular Rheumatism, Chronic Constipation, Aortic Insufficiency, Athritis
Name of Nearest Kin: Wife, Iona B. Clark, Sterling, CO"
March 1913 "Sam Houck, a member of the local post office staff, spent Sunday with his mother at his homestead near Padroni."
April 1913 "Three Sterling people were successfull winning prizes awarded by the Denver Times in its Booklovers' contest, whloh has been under way for some time, ending Sunday, when the winners were announced. The successful Sterlingites are C. R. Job, O1iver Wood and Sam L. Houck. Their combined prizes have a value of $32S. Mr. Job will be awarded a $270 mahogany bed-room set, a $30 suit of clothes will go to Mr. Wood, and Mr. Houck will receive a $25 watch. They were formally notified of their good fortune Monday, and each one is greatly pleased with their efforts."
Samuel claimed a tract in section 19, 10N 52W, Logan County, in 1914.
Samuel L. "Houch", 24 married Nina May Puder on AUgust 31, 1914 in Sterling.
Nina was in Clark County, Missouri in 1900, 10, with John E 35 and Ida J. 36. Olive is 11, Nina 10, Joseph 8, GLen 6, and John 2.
Ida died March 16, 1920 in Clark County.
John H. Puder, widowed, died March 30, 1930 in Clark County, Missouri, buried in Kahoka Cemetery, a retired butcher born June 9, 1865 in Iowa, husband of Ida F. Mayers. The informant was Mrs. E. G. Hull of Keokuk, Iowa.
In 1920 Sam and Nina, both 29, are in Casper, Wyoming, with Dale 2.
In 1930 Boulder, Sam is a clerk in the post office, 40, with Nina 39 born in Missouri, son Dale C. 12.
Dale is buried in Longmont 1917-1981 # 60884310, with Doris L. 1918-1967.
May 1977 Greeley, Colorado "Glenn R. Puder of 9430 9th. Street, Greeley. Husband of Mrs. Eugenia Puder; Father of Mrs. Lorraine Shultz of Riverton, Wyoming,.William R. Puder of Casper, Wyoming, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Bailey of . Ardmore, Oklahoma; grandfather of Jen and great-grandfather of ten; brother of Mrs. Olive Hull of Keokuk, Iowa and Mrs. Nina Houck of Lyons, Colorado. Private services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, from Adamson Memorial Chapel. Interment at Linn Grove Cemetery. "
"Private services for Glenn H. Puder, 83, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Adamson Memorial Chapel. The father of William R. Puder of Casper, he died Thursday at Kenton Manor in Greeley. Born Feb. 9, 1894, in Kohoka, Mo., where he was raised. Puder came to Sterling, Colo, in 1914, shortly after moving to Loveland where he worked for a sugar, company. ' He served in the U.S. Army during World War I and after his discharge returned to Loveland and worked as a meatcutter. He moved to Greeley in 1920, working for Baab Brothers & Dauth Grocery & Meat Market. He married Eugenia Crews June 26, 1921, at Greeley. In 1938, the couple moved to Midwest, Wyo., where Puder worked until 1953 at which time they returned to Greeley, living there since. He was a member of the Victor Candlin Post No. 18 American Legion. Survivors include the widow of Greeley; his son William, Casper; two daughters, Mrs. Lorraine, Shultz, Riverton, Wyo.; Mrs. Robert (Mary) Bailey, Ardmore, Okla.; two sisters," Mrs. Olive Hull, Keokuka, Iowa, and Mrs. Nina Houck, Lyons, Colo.; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. ' Burial will be Linn Grove cemetery, "
March 1913 "The Young brothers have sold their ranch to Philip Houck of Sedgwick. Mr. Houck is one of the most successful beet farmers of northeastern Colorado, and Crook is to be congratulated on securing farmers of this kind."
Maxine Ruth Richardson 1922-2003 is buried in Longmont, COlorado 3 40819301.
Her husband might be Earl Lester Richardson 1913-1983 # 61199078.