1871 Rocky Mountain Directory and Colorado Gazetteer, comprising a brief history of Colorado up to 1871 … together with a complete and accurate directory and history of Denver, Golden City, Black Hawk, Central City, Nevada, Idaho, and Georgetown.
Edward C. Willis, a Dartmouth College graduate, has significantly shaped education in Kansas since arriving nearly forty years ago. He became superintendent of the State Orphans Home at Atchison in 1907, where he oversaw its operations, accommodating up to 235 children. Born into a prominent New England family, Willis’s ancestors include colonial settlers. His background features varied educational roles, a brief stint in the railway mail service, and military service from his father, Colonel Joseph E. Willis. He married Anna M. House and has one daughter, Corinne.
Frederick William Parrott, born on February 12, 1865, in England, immigrated to the United States in 1885. He became a respected editor of the Dispatch-Republican in Clay Center, Kansas, and president of the Clay Center Publishing Company. Parrott’s career spans farming, real estate, and journalism, where he significantly influenced public opinion through his editorial role, advocating for the republican ideals. Married with one daughter, he actively contributed to the Methodist Episcopal Church and various civic organizations, affirming his commitment to community service.
J. Harry Barley, born January 31, 1888, in Washington, Kansas, is the current proprietor and publisher of the Republican-Register, the state’s oldest newspaper. His background includes experience in education and banking before taking over the paper in February 1916. The Republican-Register has its roots in the 1869 Western Observer, showcasing a lineage of influence in Washington County. Barley has actively contributed to local initiatives and maintains a strong Republican affiliation, reflecting both his family’s pioneering history and his commitment to the community.
George H. Handy, born on February 20, 1871, in Nebraska, served as the probate judge and ex-officio superintendent of schools for Owyhee County, Idaho, residing in Silver City. With a background in civil engineering and prior experience in banking and clerical roles, he was elected to his judicial position in 1896 and re-elected in 1898 due to his exemplary service. Handy was married to Sarah Brooks in 1897, and he actively contributed to his community, particularly through the Episcopal Church and local organizations.
Mrs. Lulu Jane Harrison, 73, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at Beatty Chapel on Friday at 10:30 a.m., led by Pastor Harold Hall, with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Born in Fort Collins, Colorado on June 30, 1890, she moved to Oregon in 1915 and lived in Eagle Valley for many years. A member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, she is survived by her son, daughter, and seven grandchildren.
Robert Ernest Cullison, born on October 13, 1878, in Indiana, has been a leading figure in Allen County’s legal community through his law firm, Cullison, Forrest & Clifford. With a career rooted in systematic and vigorous legal practice, he has held key positions like police judge and city attorney in Iola. A graduate of the College of Emporia and Kansas University’s law department, Cullison’s professional reputation is marked by unerring judgment. He married Ethel M. Huston in 1901, and they have four children.
William C. “Bill” Searles, 79, of Union, formerly of Baker City, passed away on March 17, 2004. Born on October 25, 1924, in Fort Collins, Colorado, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Bill worked in public works, owned various businesses, and was a skilled carpenter and musician. He is survived by his wife, Vernitta, six children, and numerous grandchildren and siblings. His funeral service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery on March 22, 2004.
This page lists known online cemetery transcriptions, burial records, and gravestone images for Larimer County, Colorado. Resources vary by cemetery and may include full surveys, partial records, mapping, or photographs. Links lead to external sites providing the available data.