Frank M. Ellsworth, 10 North 52 West
In 1889, witnesses for the land claim of Frank M. Ellsworth for land in section 26, 10N 42 West were William L. Russell, John P Buckingham, William L. G. Trapp, and Thomas R. Sahnnon, all of Iliff, Colorado.
Frank claimed a quarter in section 26,
10N 52W, Logan County, in 1894.
In October 1909, land transfers included
"United States to Frank M. Ellsworth, W 1/2
of the NW 1/4 and W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of section 2o6.
POSSIBLY
In 1860 Wayne County, New York, "Franklin Elsworth" is 14, with John 41 a blacksmith and Emily 37. Edson is 8. A physician Edson Whitcomb 33 and Elson J. 25 are living with them.
Frank M. Ellsworth, 34, born in New York to
John Ellsworth and Emily
Turimthy, married Lydia B. Meese,
22, born in Pennsylvania to C. O. and Leah Meese, on September 11, 1879 in Saunders County, Nebraska.
Emily S. Ellsworth, wife of John Ellsworth, died Mrch 1885, buried in Ontario, Wayne County, New York # 70335997.
Hamilton County, Nebraska " In the spring of 1873, J. M. Sechler brought out the first newspaper. It was published at Orville City and called the Hamiltonian. The second paper in the county was the Aurora Republican at Aurora. It was started in the fall of 1873 by F. M. Ellsworth and Thomas Darnall. "
Wahoo, Nebraska "A., F. & A. M.--January 30, 1875, first meeting was held under dispensation granted by M. W. G. M. Frank Welch, empowering J. C. Polsley, W. M.; M. B. Reese, S. W.; M. L. Ellsworth, J. W.; A. Nelson, Treas.; N. H. Bell, Sec.; E. Pickett, S. D.; J. D. Cook, J. D., and others to open a lodge of A., F. & A. M. June 24 of the same year, a charter was granted by the grand Lodge, naming J. C. Polsley, M. B. Reese, M. L. Ellsworth, N. H. Bell, A. Nelson, T. W. Reeder, A. L. Farnsworth, J. D. Cook, J. N. Davis, James Reeder, E. Pickett, H. Farnsworth, R. B. Morton and John Mosher as charter members, the same officers holding their places until the first election, December 27, 1875, when the same were re-elected, with the exception of J. N. Davis being elected Treasurer in place of A. Nelson."
In 1880 Saunders County, Nebraska, F.M. Ellsworth
is a physician, 35,
born in New York, with Lillie 23 born in Iowa.
They had Dottie Elsworth 1880-1884 buried in Saunders County.
BUT the mortality schedule has WANDA Ellswroth, age 3,
dying in November 1884 in Saunders County.
In 1885 Wahoo, Saunders County, F. M. 39, Lydia 26, have wsanda 3.
Lydia Ellen (Meese) "Elsworth" 1857-1895 is buried in
Saunders County # 58413107, daughter of Charles Ogle Meese and Leah (Millhouse) Meese.
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In 1880 Pueblo, Colorado, Frank Ellsworth is a laborer, 26, born in Missouri.
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Francis M. Ellsworth and Mary Turner married in Fulton County, Illinois on April 2, 1876.
He's a blacksmith in 1880 Fulton County, 30,
with Mary 25, Ethlyn 3, and Clara 1.
March 1883 Canon City, Colorado
"Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth have the sympathy of a
large circle of friends for the loss of their
infant daughter, during whose long sickness
many were the hopes expressed for its recovery."
In 1900 Fremont County, Colorado Frances is
farming, born Dec 1847, married 24 years to Mary Feb 1855, both born in Illinois. Gertrude March 1884 and Francis W. March 1891 were both born in Colorado.
1903 Canon City, Colorado " F. M Ellsworth
and wife left last Monday for Santa Ana,
California, for the benefit of the latter's
health. They expect to be gone six or seven
months."
"In Santa Ana, Saturday, Feb. 12, 1910,
F. M. Ellsworth, aged 61 years. Funeral from
the family residence on Greenleaf street,
Monday, Feb. 14, 2:30 o’clock.
Rev. H. E. Murkett spent the forenoon in Los Angeles, returning in time to officiate at the funeral service of Mr. Ellsworth, held this afternoon."
"
February 17, 1910 "Card of Thanks
We desire to express to our friends our
heartfelt thanks for the beautiful floral
offerings, ready sympathy and tributes of
respect as expressed upon the death and burial
of husband and father, F. M. Ellsworth.
MRS. F. M. ELLSWORTH, GERTRUDE ELLSWORTH,
FRANCES ELLSWORTH. "
March 2, 1910 Santa Ana " Letters of administration on the estate of Frinois M. Ellsworth, who died Fob. 12, were petitioned for yesterday at tmoon bj the widow. Mary A. Ellsworth. Attorney Heathman represents the petitioner. The estate is \ ilued at $7200, of which $7000 is six acres on the west side of Greenleaf street in this city. The heirs are the widow and three daughters."
F. M. Ellsworth 1848-1910 is buried in
Santa Ana # 118530730, with Mary A. 1855-1945 3 118530778.
Mary is widowed in Santa Ana in 1910, 55, with Gertrude M. 25 and Frances M. 19.
In 1920 Santa Ana, Joseph O. Metz is 49, Gertrude 35, and Mary Ellsworth 64 is livoing with them.
Mary is living in Newport Beach, California in
1930, 74, widowed, with daughter Francis M. Coleman 34 and Leo 36. Mary E. is 13, born in California
She's also listed with John O. Metz, 60, with Gertrude 46, and robert E. 8.
Mary, 85, is living with widowed daughter Gertrude M. Metz 56 and robert E. 18 in 1940 Santa Ana.
Mary A. Ellsworth, born Feb 16, 1855 in Illinois to father Turner, mother Cowell, died July 7, 1945 in Orange County, California.
Francis M. Ellsworth and Mary A. Turner had Gertrude Mae on March 24, 1884 in Canon City, Colorado,.
Laura E. Ellsworth, 20, married C.W. McIntire
on Dec 31, 1896 in Canon City.
1898 Canon City "Mr. and Mrs Bert McIntire
visited Mrs. McIntire's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ellsworth, Sunday."
She's buried in Santa Ana, California 1877-1966 3 59031642.
C.W. McIntire 1861-1917 is also buried there 3 59031641.
April 1901 Canon City "Miss Clara Ellsworth who
is teaching at Wilbur, is home on a two weeks
vacation. "
Clara B. Ellsworth and Frank J. Watson married on Feb 21, 1906.
"Delmar Ellsworth Watson, aged 6 months and 27
days, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Prank J.
Watson, died July 10th, 1907, at the home of his
parents, 4414 Zenobla street. Denver, of cholera
infantum, after less than twenty-four hours
illness. The funeral services were conducted
July 11, at the home of Mr. Watson's mother,
3420 Franklin street, and interment took place
at Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Watson is
better known as Miss Clara Ellsworth,
formerly of Canon City."
They're in Denver in 1910 with two kids, and in 1920 are in Santa Ana, California, Frank J. 41, Clara 40,
Nida 11, Elton 9, Edna 8, and Richard 5.
August 27, 1913 "Marriage Licenses:
Leo Earl Coleman, 20, and Frances Ellsworth, 22, both of Santa Ana."
Miss Francos A. Ellsworth and Earl Coleman were married
last night at the home of the bride's mother,
Mrs. Mary Ellsworth, 6115 East Sixth street.
The bridal couple entered the room appointed for the
ceremony at eight o'clock to the familiar strains of
Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Anna Holland,
a former Colorado friend of the bride. Miss Hula Clark
made a charming bridesmaid. The groom was attended by
Raymond Metz as best man. The bride was most attractive in
a beautiful wedding gown of white satin.
The bridal bouquet was of white carnations and ferns.
Before the ceremony Mrs. Russell Coleman sang 'Because.'
While the ceremony was being pronounced the bride and
groom stood under a canopy of clematis and ferns.
The living room was artistically decorated with the
delicate clematis and greenery. Pink amaryllis,
roses and ferns with the clematis were used in the
dining room. The marriage took place in the presence
of about fifty relatives and close friends of the two
families. After inspecting the many beautiful gifts
of hand-painted china, silver, linen and cut glass,
the guests were invited to partake of delectable
ice cream and cake, the refreshments being served on
the pretty lawn, which was brilliantly illuminated
with dozens of Japanese lanterns. The bride and
groom later went to their own home, a pretty
new bungalow in the Wakehain tract on Garnsey
street, the home being duly furnished and ready
for occupancy. The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Mary Ellsworth and the groom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Coleman."
Many friends will wish them a happy and prosperous future.
Mary Ellsworth is living in Newport Beach, California in 1930, 74, widowed, with daughtr Francis M. Coleman 34 and Leo 36. Mary E. is 13, born in California
Leo Earl Coleman 1893-1984 died in Orange County.
Frances, born March 23, 1891, died in Orange County January 28, 1964.
April 29, 1991 " Coleman A. Ellsworth, 62, of Garden Grove, a computer engineer, died Sunday ..."
October 1913 "Today an interlocutory decree of divorce
was given Ethel M. Metz against Joseph O. Metz. Metz gets
possession of the two sons, Raymond and Richard.
The defendant did not appear."
Ethel granted custody of daughter, Aileen (born 16 Jan 1903, CA, died 15 Dec 1944, Madera, CA).
Gertrude Mae Ellsworth and Joseph O. Metz married on
Oct 18, 1916 in Santa Ana.
In 1920 Santa Ana, Joseph O. Metz is 49, Gertrude 35, and Mary Ellsworth 64 is livoing with them.
To Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Metz, 1406 North Main street, 10:30 a.m. July 1, 1921 at the Community hospital, a boy, 7-1/2 pounds.
In 1930 Orange County, "John" O. Metz is 60, Gertrude 46, Robert E. 8, and Mary A. Ellsworth 75.
Joseph Orlando Metz 1870-1932 is buried in Anaheim # 118597611.
Mary Ellsworth, 85, is living with widowed daughter Gertrude M. Metz 56 and robert E. 18 in 1940 Santa Ana.
In 1942 Gertrude was living at 1141 South Garnsey Street, and reported a young couple deying of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gertrude Ellsworth Metz was born March 4, 1884, dying in Orange County on Dec 3, 1958.
Gertrude, born March 4, 1884, died in Orange County on Dec 3, 1958.
She's buried in Santa Ana 1884-1958 # 155971740.
Robert Ellsworth Metz and Joan Margaret Wright married on November 28, 1952.
Robert, 40, married Dorothy L. Denton, 37 on Dec 2, 1961 in Orange County.
Robert and Dorothy divorced in Orange County on September 27, 1983.
Robert died June 20, 1999, last residence Huntington Beach, California.