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Louisa Gladiuex in the center of her family 1898 Courtesy Photo

Louisa Gladiuex in the center of her family 1898 Courtesy Photo

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The Duprez Family Part I of V

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Authors note: I am continuing this series about these interrelated French families. I am hoping it will take your minds, however briefly, away from the fire’s influence on our lives. Many of these families lived just south of Rye in Huerfano County.
One of the first cabins built Courtesy Photo

One of the first cabins built Courtesy Photo

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Gray’s Merry Greenwood - Part IV of IV

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Author’s note: I’m going to interrupt the series on French influence of the Greenhorn Valley for a few weeks to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of a place very special to me, Gray’s Merry Greenwood.
Ida Belle Largent Gray, 1917 Courtesy Photo

Ida Belle Largent Gray, 1917 Courtesy Photo

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Gray’s Merry Greenwood

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Author’s note: I’m going to interrupt the series on French influence of the Greenhorn Valley for a few weeks to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of a place very special to me, Gray’s Merry Greenwood.
Zorn Road Postcard Courtesy Photo

Zorn Road Postcard Courtesy Photo

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Gray’s Merry Greenwood - Part II of IV

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Author’s note: I’m going to interrupt the series on French influence of the Greenhorn Valley for a few weeks to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of a place very special to me, Gray’s Merry Greenwood.
Monnie Carrie Belle, Joseph Francis, Carlton Burns Hope Courtesy Photo

Monnie Carrie Belle, Joseph Francis, Carlton Burns Hope Courtesy Photo

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Gray’s Merry Greenwood - Part I of IV

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Author’s note: I’m going to interrupt the series on French influence of the Greenhorn Valley for a few weeks to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of a place very special to me, Gray’s Merry Greenwood.
Monnie Carrie Belle, Joseph Francis, Carlton Burns Hope Courtesy Photo

Monnie Carrie Belle, Joseph Francis, Carlton Burns Hope Courtesy Photo

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William Maillard Pierson II of II

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Children of Joseph and Mary Catherine Pierson Joseph and Mary Catherine had seven children that lived to adulthood. In 1866, their oldest daughter, Catherine married Francis Eugene Monnie, in Ohio.Their son, Joseph Francis Monnie was only one-year-old when his father died.
Frank Pierson Brewery Bottle Courtesy Photo

Frank Pierson Brewery Bottle Courtesy Photo

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William Maillard Pierson I of II

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Although it can’t be proven, it is likely that William Maillard Pierson was Joseph’s brother. He was, at the very least, related.What is known, is two of Joseph Pierson’s children and one grandson traveled west to settle in the Greenhorn Valley.
Pierson, WM Stine, Dolly Courtesy Photo

Pierson, WM Stine, Dolly Courtesy Photo

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William Maillard Pierson IV of IV

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
In April of 1863, a detachment of the First Colorado Cavalry captured two men, Hank Way and the severely wounded John Reilly. John Reilly was a southern sympathizer employed by J.B. Doyle.
Ft Garland 1879 Courtesy Photo

Ft Garland 1879 Courtesy Photo

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William Maillard Pierson III of IV

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
In June of 1862, a United State Mail Rider, George Austin, was robbed on his way from Cucharas, (a small community at the base of the Spanish Peaks), to Fort Garland with 30-pounds of mail. He was stopped by Confederates, who took his horse, saddle, revolver and mail.
Two story creamery behind Clarence Duprez Lewis and Mahlon Little Courtesy Photo

Two story creamery behind Clarence Duprez Lewis and Mahlon Little Courtesy Photo

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William M Pierson II of IV

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
A large tract known as the Greenhorn country, extended from the present limits of Huerfano County to the St. Charles River near Pueblo, and was added to Pueblo County.
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