Charles E. Bollman , 8 North 51 West
In 1885 Wayne County, Iowa, Henry Bollman is farming, 54, with Sarah 51, and Medie 17, all born in Pennsylvania, Charles 10 born in Wayne County.
"Mena" May Bollman, 28, daughter of Henry Bollman and Sarah Jane Bollman, married James Shannon, son of Ferguson Shannon and Maria Shanks, on June 10, 1897 in Wayne County, Iowa.
In 1900 Wayne County, Iowa, Charles E. is a railroad laborer, born March 1874 in Iowa. He's with mother Sarah J. Bollman born October 1852 in Pennsylvania, widowed. She's had five kids, four living.
Albert M. June 1860 in Pennsylvania is a paper hanger, and sister Meda M. Shannon born May 1868 in Pennsylvania is rmarried but no spouse, with son Warren F. Jan 1898 in Iowa.
The "Father" Bollman dying January 28, 1900 # 154284054 and "Mother" Bollman dying October 20, 1912 # 154284020 are buried in Wayne County.
WILLIAM BOLLMAN
In 1900 Wayne County, Iowa, William is a coal miner, born March 1862 in Pennsylvania, father in Ohio. Hettie June 1863 in Iowa, Myrtle M. April 1889, John H. Sept 1892, Edith E. May 1896, and Seth W. Dec 1898 were all born in Iowa.
They're still in Wayne County in 1910.
February 14, 1912 Sterling 
Graylin was a post office in Logan County 1910-1917.
It might be near James M. Harvey's claim in 23, and John C. Livermore's claim in setion 26, 9N 55W.
February 28, 1912 
William Bollman 1862-1915 is buried in Otis, Colorado # 92271688.
Hettie Mae (Kirk) Bollman 1863-1938 is buried in Marion County, Iowa # 135657578.
"She was married to William Wesley Bollman on October 10, 1888.
To this union 7 children were born. They are: Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and John Bollman of Knoxville, Edith Swanson of Nebraska, Vergie Straughburg, Drumstick, Okla.; Seth Bollman, Colo; Opal Castor, McCook, Nebr.; and Bud Bollman, Oskaloosa."
Opal "Bowman" and Lonie Earnest Casper, both of Otis Colorado, married in Yuma, Colorado (about 15 miles away) on April 22, 1926.
In 1920 they're in McCook, Nebraska, Lonnie 23, Opal M. 24, and Beverly L. 2.
In 1961 Mrs. Opal Casper of McCook was adjutant of the Nebraska Navy Mothers' Association of Nebraska.
Opal is buried in McCook 1906-1968 # 155859309, with Lonnie Lonnie E. Casper 1906-1981 # 38004543.
Isaac Leslie "Bud" Bowman 1909-1988 died in Cameron, Missouri, buried in Great Bend, Kansas # 111587574.
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Edith E. Bollman and Joe Swanson married on July 16, 1912 in Sterling, Colorado.
In 1920 Custer County, Nebraska, Joseph is 37, born in Sweden, immigrating in 1875, naturalized in 1900. Edith is 23, born in IOwa, with Charles W. 1 born in Nebraska.
They're still in Custer County in 1930.
Edith died in Omaha in 1934, buried in Marion County, Iowa # 135655627..
Iowa birth records have Seth Wesley Bowman born December 3, 1899 in Jackson Township, Wayne County, Iowa to Wm. Wesley Bollman and Hettie Kirk.
Seth Bollman registered for WWI in Mesa County, Colorado, born Dec 2, 1895 at Harvard, Iowa.
In 1930 he's in Pomona, Mesa County, 30, with Ethel R. 23, Reiva D. 4, and Wesley L. 2.
In 1940 Mesa County, Seth is 40, Ethel R. 33, Reva D. 14, W. Levon 12, Wayne W. 8, and Robert K. 3.
Seth's obituary - Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 12 - March 9, 1976
Ethel Ruby Bollman of 2901 North 13th Street, Grand Junction, passed away on Friday February 26, 1999 at Mesa Manor at the age of 92.
Ethel was born on October 4, 1906 at May, Oklahoma to John Lewis and Ellie Desire (Eikenberry) Firestone. Ethel married Seth Wesley Bollman on February 15, 1925 at Fruita, Colorado. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1976.
Ethel and Seth owned and operated Sunset Grocery on First and Grand for 15 years. Ethel also taught children’s church at First Assembly of God for several years. Ethel especially loved and enjoyed her grandchildren. Ethel also enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking, and painting.
Among survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Pauline Bollman of Longmont and Wayne and Helen Bollman of Austin, Texas, daughter Reva Stoddart of Grand Junction, brother Gordon Firestone of Monterey Park, California, sister Stella Kitsmiller of Montrose; 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. A son and great grandson preceded her in death.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at Callahan Edfast Mortuary Chapel with Reverend David Crowley officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Mesa Cemetery.
THANKS TO THE MESA COUNTY LIBRARY FOR THE OBITUARIES
Ethel's brother Gordon was in Grand Junction in 1940, born April 14, 1908 at May, Oklahoma, mother Ella Firestone his next of kin.
Gordon died November 1, 2002, last residence Ventura, California.
His son Ronald born 1936 in Grand Junction, dying in Sherman Oaks, California January 30, 2015, is buried in Los Angeles County # 142306862.
"Ron was a natural artist from the beginning, drawing animals and painting fine art landscapes at an early age. In his early twenties he worked as an animator and cartoonist with Walt Disney for a short period of time. Ron soon ventured out on his own, starting his company Firestone Design, as a residential architect in 1957. He pioneered the popular period style of estates: English Manor, English & French Country, and Mediterranean, and designed numerous homes in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, throughout California, and throughout the world. Ron also designed a number of fast food restaurants including El Torito, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell, and the original Wienerschnitzel. His clientele included celebrities and dignitaries from around the world. Though he enjoyed these interesting projects and people, Ron was only driven by the need to be creative, to use the natural talents given to him by God. People loved him for being a humble, kind, and generous person, always ready to share a smile and a laugh. Because of this, many of his clients and associates became life-long friends.
Ron was one of four children and is survived by his spouse, Patricia; sisters Loretta and Maureen and brother-in-law Monroe; brother Mark; sons Tom and Andrew; daughters-in-law Johnece, Panit, and Karen; eight grandchildren, Bridget and husband Mark, Meredith, Nicholas, Wesley, Spencer, Alexander, Aidan, and Samantha. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Christopher. "
Seth and Ethel Firestone Bollman had Robert Keith Bollman in 1938 in Mesa County,
"Robert Keith Bollman was born in Grand Junction to Seth and Ethel (Firestone) Bollman. He grew up in Grand Junction and graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1954. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for three years in Germany and was discharged in 1958. He attended Mesa Junior College and Colorado State University. Mr. Bollman worked with the forest service and at a nursery.
Mr. Bollman married Pauline Harper in Fruita on Aug. 13, 1958. In addition to the Grand Junction area, they had lived in Wyoming and Montrose and settled in La Salle in 1999. The couple had six children.
Mr. Bollman loved his family and was an avid Colorado Rockies fan.
Mr. Bollman died Saturday at Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado Inpatient Unit in Greeley.
Survivors: His wife; six children and spouses, Linda and Charles Hughes of Wheatridge, Robin and Jerry Baker of Grand Junction, Timothy and Judith Bollman of Wilder, Tenn., Amy and Jay Graham of Centennial, Lisa and Rolf Stavig of Lakewood, and Jennifer and Kirk Higgins of Greeley; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Reva Stoddart of Grand Junction.
Preceded in death by: His parents and two brothers, Wayne and Wesley Bollman.
Services: A private Quaker memorial service will be held today at his daughter’s home in Greeley.
Inurnment: Will be held at a later date in Fruita."
CHARLES
Charles is a painter in 1905 Harvard, Wayne County, Iowa, 30.
Charles Edward Bollman registered for WWI in Logan County, born March 10, 1874.
His nearest relative was Albert Marion Bollman, brother, of Harvard, Iowa.
In 1920 Iliff, Logan County, Charles E. Bollman is a painter, 45, single, born in Iowa, both parents born in Pennsylvania.
Charles proved up 306 acres in the east of section 3, and another 200 acres by Stock Raising in the sections 2, 3, and 10 of 8N 51W in 1921.
ALBERT
In 1910 Wayne County, Sarah J. Bollman is 79, son Albert M. 50.
In 1920 Wayne County, Iowa, Sarah Bollman is 79, Albert M. 50 is a painter.
Albert M. Bollman, born June 13, 1860 in Pennsylvania, a carpenter, died in Houston, Texas on May 29, 1928, to be buried in Katy, Texas.
Magdaline Bollman and August H. Kaiser married in Washington County on December 28, 1982.
Postmaster at Pinneo, Washington County "Dick Bollman 25 September 1896 "
"Iver Meldahl was married to Met (Madge) Meldahl and they resided in Ferndale Washington in 1920. At that time his is listed as head of household and a farmer. So far no birth or death information on him though I was told he died in April of 1948 just two days after I was born (of a cerebral hemorage. They had two sons. My Dad was Glen Edgar Meldahl born September 20 1925 and his older brother was Leonard who was born in 1917 (I think). Very sketchy details about this side of my family. Madge Meldahl was born Meta Bollman in Akron, Colorado (Washington County) on 11/'25/1894. She had a sister Elizabeth Christina born in 1904. Her father was Dietrich Bollman and her mother was Louvenia Spaur Bollman. "
In 1910 Whatcom County :
BOLLMAN, Dick 45 Germany, BOLLMAN, Lou D 37 WV. BOLLMAN, Louis F 16 CO, BOLLMAN, Madge M 15 CO, BOLLMAN, John D 12 CO, and BOLLMAN, Elizibith C 5 CO
Dietrich 1864-1936 is buried in Ferndale, Whatcom County, Washington # 5974513, with Elizabeth 1865-1937 # 5974514.
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