History

Charles Herny Horning married Lottie Larain Zastrow on November 22, 1903. Here they are pictured together in New Mexico. Courtesy Photo

Charles Herny Horning married Lottie Larain Zastrow on November 22, 1903. Here they are pictured together in New Mexico. Courtesy Photo

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The Keeler Bradshaw Family - Part 2 of 3

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The Keeler and Bradshaw Families Clara Keeler Horning Bradshaw and her Children In the 1900 Federal Census, Clara Bradshaw stated she had nine children, six living. The six are listed below. Clara Cowden Keeler Horning Bradshaw passed away in 1920 and is buried with her infant son, Bryce.
Clara, David, and Grace Bradshaw. Clara Cowden Keeler Horning married David Bradshaw who was cosiderably older than herself. Courtesy Photo

Clara, David, and Grace Bradshaw. Clara Cowden Keeler Horning married David Bradshaw who was cosiderably older than herself. Courtesy Photo

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The Keeler Bradshaw Family - Part 1 of 2

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Keeler and Bradshaw Families This confusing-to-follow family settled in Custer County, at what became McKenzie Junction. Joseph E. and Maria Annette Johnson Cowen Keeler Joseph E. Keeler was born in Canada in 1810, the son of Isaiah Whitney and Lucinda Curtis Keeler.
The historical Harscrabble Ranch at MacKenzie Junction. Donald MacKenzie managed the ranch until his death in 1957. Courtesy Photo

The historical Harscrabble Ranch at MacKenzie Junction. Donald MacKenzie managed the ranch until his death in 1957. Courtesy Photo

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The MacKenzie Family - Part 2 of 2

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Children of Angus D. and May MacKenzie Donald C. MacKenzie never married and managed the ranch until his death in 1957, five years after his mother, May died. Both are buried in Rosita.
The MacKenzie Family owned the Hardscrabble Ranch at what is now known as McKenzie Junction. Courtesy Photo

The MacKenzie Family owned the Hardscrabble Ranch at what is now known as McKenzie Junction. Courtesy Photo

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The MacKenzie Family - Part 1 of 2

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Angus D. MacKenzie Family This family owned and operated the Hardscrabble Ranch at the intersection of what is now Colorado Highway 165 and 96. The corner is now called McKenzie Junction. Angus D.
Clara Mabel Stoner married Wilson L. Savage on December 30, 1928 in Iowa. Wilson died in 1975 and Clara in 1989 and they are both buried in Pueblo Courtesy Photo

Clara Mabel Stoner married Wilson L. Savage on December 30, 1928 in Iowa. Wilson died in 1975 and Clara in 1989 and they are both buried in Pueblo Courtesy Photo

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The Savage Family - Part 3 of 3

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Children of George Washington and Tillie Austin Savage Wilson Lee Savage The only son of George Washington and Tillie Austin Savage, Wilson was born and raised on the Savage Ranch. He was 16-years-old when his father died. He went to work as a traveling salesman while he also attended school.
Mary Ann Savage married Nels Barnard Christenson in December 1919. Their daughter Myra, was born and died in 1920. Courtesy Photo

Mary Ann Savage married Nels Barnard Christenson in December 1919. Their daughter Myra, was born and died in 1920. Courtesy Photo

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The Savage Family - Part 2 of 3

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Elmer Ellsworth Savage The only child of George Washington and Rebecca Smith Savage Elmer Ellsworth Savage traveled with his parents to Colorado and worked with his father on their homestead. He married Alice Weeden on November 23, 1893 in Pueblo. The couple had one child, Bessie born in 1894.
Adelia Matilda “Tillie” Austin grew up in the community of Greenhorn. She married George Washington Savage in 1893. Courtesy Photo

Adelia Matilda “Tillie” Austin grew up in the community of Greenhorn. She married George Washington Savage in 1893. Courtesy Photo

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The Savage Family - Part 1 of 3

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Savage family homestead land near what is now San Isabel; and was one of the area’s earliest settlers. George Washington Savage George was born in 1839 in Shelby County, Ohio the oldest son of John J. and Mary Ann Savage.
John Edward Ptolemy, who married Cora Alice Graybeal, and his brother, Alex are considered some of the earliest settlers in the Mancos Valley arriving in 1877. Courtesy Photo

John Edward Ptolemy, who married Cora Alice Graybeal, and his brother, Alex are considered some of the earliest settlers in the Mancos Valley arriving in 1877. Courtesy Photo

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The Graybeal Family - Part 6 of 6

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Thursday, February 17, 2022
John Thomas and Rebecca Jane Perkins Graybeal’s Children George Roby Graybeal George Roby was born in Kansas and traveled with his family to Rye as a young boy. He grew up on his father’s homestead and married Eula May Shown.
Wiley Wayne Graybeal was killed when he was thrown from his wagon and it ran over him. Courtesy Photo

Wiley Wayne Graybeal was killed when he was thrown from his wagon and it ran over him. Courtesy Photo

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The Graybeal Family - Part 5 of 6

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
John Thomas and Rebecca Jane Perkins Graybeal’s Children Joysa Carolina Graybeal Born in North Carolina, Joysa traveled to Kansas and on to Colorado with her parents. She married Daniel Lawrence Sheets in 1875 in Rye.
Granville L. Graybeal started his grain and coal business in Pueblo in 1920 and ran it there until he retired in 1938. Courtesy Photo

Granville L. Graybeal started his grain and coal business in Pueblo in 1920 and ran it there until he retired in 1938. Courtesy Photo

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The Graybeal Family - Part 4 of 6

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
John Thomas and Rebecca Jane Perkins Graybeal’s Children Granville Lawson Graybeal When the railroad cut into the freighting to Leadville, Granville operated from Canon City to the Wet Mountain Valley where Silver Cliff was booming.
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