Gertrude (Richey)(Reed) and William Holden, first husband Harry T. Reed, son Roy Reed, Sterling
GERTRUDE'S FAMILY
Gertrude Richie is in Grundy County, Illinois in 1880, with father Henry C. 39 a clerk in a coal office. Mary E. is 29, Alfred 13, Gertrude 12, and Hattie M. 6.
(Gertrude's sister Hattie M. Olmstead 1874-1942 is buried in Benton County, Arkansas # 27722825, with Harry F. Olmstead 1872-1947.)
Alfred Day Richey, born Dec 13, 1866 in Illinois, died July 5, 1942 in Los Angeles, mother Day.
Mary Elizabeth Richey 1851-1907 is buried in Washington County, Arkansas # 41144062.
Henry Chapin Richey 1841-1917 is buried there, too # 41144059.
GERTRUDE'S FIRST HUSBAND
In 1870 Champaign County, Illinois, Andrew J. Reed is 45, Mary 41, Orissa 16, Charles 14, Laura M. 12, George F. ( (probably Frank) 10, Henry 6, Edward 3, and Ella 1.
Henry/Harry Reed was in Champaign County, Illinois in 1880, age 14, with A. J. 54, Mary Ann 50, Charles 22, Frank 18, Harry 14, Eddie 12, Asher 8, Laura 20, and Anna 10.
Roy's grandparents are in Marysville, Kansas in 1900, Andrew J. Reed 75, Mary A. 71, daughter Fannie Kelsey 45 a seamstress married but no spouse and grand-daughter Daisy B. Young 19 a cigar packer.
Fannie Reed, 33, had married William M. Kelsey in Marshall County on Sept 2, 1895.
A.J. Reed died in 1906 in Marshall County.
GERTRUDE'S SECOND HUSBAND
Zelphine Maria Smith, born about 1834, married Elijah Newton Holden in 1861 in New York.
" Married at Schroon, on the 30th of May, by Rev. David Connell, Mr. ELIJAH N. HOLDEN, to Miss ZELPINA M. SMITH, both of Schroon. --The Elizabethtown Post, 6 June 1861"
In 1880 Essex County, New York, Elijah is a blacksmith 46, Zelphina 45, Willis 16, Catherine 14, Henry 10, Winnie A. 8, Sarah L. 4, and Bertha M. 2, all born in New York. He's next to Hannibal Holden's family 33.
"Elijah Newton, born 5 Feb., 1834; married 30 May, 1861, at Schroon, Zelphina Maria Smith, born 24 Aug., 1834, at Schroon, died 23 May, 1915, at Sterling, Colo., daughter of Amasa and Katie (Beal) Smith. He lived in Schroon until removal in the spring of 1888 to Iliff, Logan County, Colo. He was living in 1922, at Sterling, Colo. "
In 1898 Sadie Lillian Holden was a candidate for Logan County Colorado school superintendent on the Populist ticket.
In 1900 Logan County, Iliff precinct, Elijah Holden is farming, born Feb 1834, with Zelphine Aug 1834, Willis P. Aug 1862, and Sadie S. Oct 1888, all born in New York.
"Della W." Ramey is in Iliff in 1900, on the same page as Elijah and Zelphina. She was born March 1872 in New York , married seven years to William June 1870 in West Virginia. Victor Dec 1894, Raymond Sept 1896, and Lloyd Oct 1899 were all born in Colorado.
On the same page, Kate H. Garfield born Oct 1865 in New York, married 15 years to Ernest Garfield June 1863.New York. Forrest E. Sept 1888 and Lee H. Apr 1890 were born in Colorado.
In 1900 Bertha is in a stenographer in Sterling, born November 1877 in New York.
William E. Boyd is a stock raiser in 1900 Logan County, born October 1866 in Michigan.
Wm. E. BOyd and B. Mae Holden married in Logan COunty on October 18, 1900.
In 1910 Bertha is in Dolores, Colorado, 22, married ten years to William E. Boyd 43 of Michigan. Everett S. 8, Evelyn M. 8, and Velma 6 were born in Colorado.
They're in San Miguel County in 1920, Wm. E. 53 is a postmaster, Bertha M. 42, Evelyn M. 18 a stenographer at a vanadium mine, Velma L. 16 a clerk in a post office, and Margery W. 8.
They're in Canon City, Colorado in 1930, William a laborer at a poultry farm, B. May 53, Margery managing a rooming house. Everett is 28, a chemist at a zinc mill, married to Chrystal 23 born in Kansas, with D. Jeanine eight months old.
B.Mae (Holden) Boyd 1876-1932 is buried in Springfield, Missouri # 73672406.
She died May 18, 1932 in Springfield, wife of Wm. E. Boyd. She was born November 9, 1875 in New York.
Marjorie W. Gerber, with Mark T. Gerber, is in Independence, Missouri in 1957.
Everett Scott Boyd 1901-1993 # 53339349 is buried in Indepencence, Missouri, with Chrystal A. 1906-1988.
Velma L. Boyd and Marynard C. Brolliar married in Placerville, Colorado on October 22, 1921 (marriage recorded in Pueblo)
Velma was born July 14 1904 at Iliff, dying Sept 8, 2004 as Velma Brolliar.
In 1910 Sterling, Elijah Holden is 76, born in New York, with Zephine 75 New York. Sadie S. 34 born in New York is married to Dorie Clouse 29 Nebraska. Floyd W. 2 and Zella T 1 were born in Colorado.
Elijah Newton Holden 1834-1926 is buried in Sterling # 55450345. Zelphine M. (Smith) Holden 1834-1915 is buried in Sterling # 55450353.
June 1915 
In 1910 Logan County, Willis P. Holden is farming, 47, born in New York. He's on the same page as John Swedensky's family
Willis P. Holden claimed two quarters in sections 10 and 11, 8N 51W in 1920.
HARRY'S BROTHER FRANK
Frank Reed cash-claimed a quarter in section 32, 8N 50W in 1891.
Frank, age 33, son of Andrew J. Reed and Mary Miller, married Bertha Wealle, 26, daughter of David Wealle and Mangia Boner, on November 30, 1893 in Marshall County, Kansas.
Bertha "Waella" was in Marshall County in 1880, 13, with David Waella 43 a carpenter and Minne 41, both born in Switzerland.
"On December 29, 1883, the Helvetia Society of Marysville, was called into life by Samuel Forter. Following is a list of the first officers and members of this organization: President, David Waelle, from Graubuenden"
David Waelle 1836-1909 # 72254589 and Menga 1837-1890 # 72254593 are buried in Marysville.
In 1895 Marshall County, Kansas, Frank is 35, born in Illinois, Bertha 27 in Switzerland, and David newborn.
Harry T. Reed 1864-1896 # 90274245, George F. 1861-1903 # 90274288, and Charlie M. Reed 1856-1880 # 90274153 share a tombstone in Philo, Champaign County, Illinois.
Bertha Waelle, 40, born in Switzerland, and Joseph Amadon Burrington of Wisconsin, 39, had Mildred May Burrington on May 9, 1908 in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho.
In 1910 Lincoln County, Washington, Joseph A. Burrington is 41 born in Wisconsin, Bertha 41 Switzerland, with Mildred M. 2 born in Idaho. Bertha's son Myron B. Reed is 16, born in Kansas.
In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. John Kuoni of Marysville, Kansas wrote about their trip:
David Reed, born Oct 29, 1894, died in Oregon in May 1963.
Josiah E. Reed cash-claimed a quarter in section 12, 8N 50W in 1891.
GERTRUDE AND HARRY
Gertrude A. Richie and Harry T. Reed married in Sterling Colorado on January 23, 1889.
March 9, 1889 - West Frenchman items in the Logan County Advocate:
"The Inaugural ball held at the new house of Mr. and Mrs. Reed was largely attended and all enjoyed themselves immensely.
Mr. Frank Reed, from Illinois has filed on a chaim just west of his brother's and has come to stay."
December 7, 1889 Sterling "H. T. Reed is happy over the arrival of a fine boy. We understand he expects to engage in farming on an extensive scale soon."
Harry T. Reed cash-claimed a quarter in section 9, 7N 50W in 1891.
Harry T. Reed 1864-1896 # 90274245, George F. 1861-1903 # 90274288, and Charlie M. Reed 1856-1880 # 90274153 share a tombstone in Philo, Champaign County, Illinois.
Jonathan M. Day cash-claimed a quarter in 5, 7N 50W in 1890, another in section 6 in 1890, and timber-claimed another in section 5 in 1895.
October 1889 "Mrs. J. M. Day left us last week for an extended visit to her old home in Illinois. She will he missed in the Sunday school and social gatherings."
Chapin A. Day timber-claimed a quarter in section 1, 7N 51W in 1895.
H. Monroe Day proved up a quarter in section 8, 7N 50W in 1895.
Gertrude's uncle Hiram Monroe Day, born August 8, 1850 in Cook County, Illinois, died Nov 27, 1926 in Sterling, buried there # 55813113, with Emma Jane (Wentz) Day 1848-1941 # 55506719.
So is her aunt Louise Sanders (Day) Booth 1879-1969 # 57322594.
In 1910 Washington County, Arkansas, Gertrude Reed is widowed, 42, born in Illinois, with son Roy 17, born in Kansas. They're with her father Henry C. Richey 69 born in Illiois, widowed.
Gertrude A. Reed and Willis P. Holden married in Denver on June 4, 1910.
In 1920 Logan County, Roy is a farm laborer, 27, born in Kansas, with Francis A. 27 in Colorado, and son John Willis Reed 1. They're next to Willis and Gertrude Holden, in their 50's born in New York.
ROY
Frances Swedensky of Iliff and Roy W. Reed of Sterling, married in Sterling on August 14, 1917, witnesses Mrs. John Swedensky and Mrs. W.B. Holden.
Roy Wentz Reed proved up two quarters in sections 2 and 11, 8N 51W in 1922.
In 1930 Sterling, Roy W. is 37, a clerk at the courthouse, with Frances A. 38 a teacher, and John W. 11.
They're in a hotel with Willis B. Holden, 66 first marriage at age 46. Gertrude A. 8s 62, irst marriage at 21. Stanley A. Lorenstedt, nephew, 16 is also in the hotel.
Gertrude A. (Richey) Holden 1868-1936 is buried in Sterling # 58319758, with Willis P. Holden 1863-1942.
1937 Iola, Kansas "Miss Clara Hogg, Sterling Colo., who has been in Noel, Mo., attending a family reunion, arrived Thursday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Reed, She will leave this afternoon accompanied by Mrs. Reed who expects to spend several weeks in Sterling visiting relatives."
Frances, Roy - an administrator for the N.Y.C.- and John are in Allen County, Kansas in 1940.
June 1941 "Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Reed of Lawton, Okla,. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reed and their daughter Maxine, Mrs. Julia Reed, and Miss Marjorie HuS, all of Marysvllle, Kas.; were here yesterday to attend the wedding of Miss Mary Lassman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lassman of Humboldt, and Bill Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reed, which took place yesterday afternoon at the Christian church in Humboldt. They were guests at the Roy W. Reed home."
December 1941 "Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Reed will go to Kansas City Saturday to spend the week-end with their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed. Mrs. J. W. Reed's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Lassman of Humboldt expect to go with them."
1943 Iola, Kansas " Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Reed went to Eureka to spend the week-end with their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed and Johnny."
1951 Iola Kansas " Dr. Stanley Lovestedt and his daughters; Priscilla Lee and Helen Louise of Rochester, Minn . spent Sunday with Mrs. Roy W. Reed. From here they went to Eureka to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed and their family and Mrs. Roy W. Reed accompanied them to Eureka. Dr. Lovestedt is representing the Mayo clinic at the state dental meeting in Wichita this week."
July 7, 1943 Iola "Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed of Eureka announce the birth of a daughter July 1, whom they have named Margaret Ann. Mr. Reed is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Reed, and Mrs. Reed is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lassman, former residents of Humboldt."
October 1943 "Roy W. Reed will arrive this evening from Emporia to spend the week-end at his home here. He will stop at Eureka for his son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed and Johnny and Margaret Ann, who will also spend the week-end here."
1951 "Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Reed have recently moved to Noel, Mo. Mrs. Reed was a teacher at Lincoln school."
1953 "Mrs. Roy W. Reed of Noel, Mo., arrived yesterday to visit Mrs. Will King. Tomorrow she will go to Eureka to visit her son. Bill Reed and family."
Roy Wentz Reed 1892-1954 is buried in Eureka, Kansas # 39222990, with Frances Ann 1892-1982 # 39222969.
His death certificate says he was born Sept 2, 1892 at Marysville, Kansas to Harry T. Reed and Gertrude Richey. He died in Noel, McDonald County, Missouri.
May 13, 1954 "Roy W. Reed, 61, former owner of the credit bureau in Iola, died yesterday at his home in Noel, Mo. After he sold his business here Reed represented Dun and Bradstreet until he retired about three years ago due to ill health. He has lived at Noel since then. He is survived by his wife: a son. J W Reed, Eureka, and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 9 a. m. Friday in the Methodist Church at Noel with the Rev. A L .Pltchford in charge. The body will be taken to Eureka for burial with graveside services at 3 pm tomorrow."
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