Household #21 - Luella LACHER

This is the last of those I refer to as "family dwellings".  The rest of the dwellings in River Portal are boarding houses and those will be much more difficult for me to share research on.  I'm not sure yet how I'm going to do that - but I'm definitely going to tackle the challenge! 

This last one isn't really a "family".  It's one single lady - a school teacher.  I was able to find her with her family before she moved to River Portal.  While researching I noted that her sister Olga had married someone in Montrose so it's possible that the family was in that area.  I surmise that the reason I haven't found anything further on Luella / Lulu was that she probably married and not knowing who her spouse was I hit a brick wall.  I have very little to offer on her.  I hope someone comes across this information and can fill in some blanks.  As we sit here now it's hard to imagine that there was once a schoolhouse here -- and my grandpa and his sister attended it.  Luella was likely their teacher. 

1900 Federal Census; Colorado; Arapahoe County;

First Precinct; E.D. 1; Denver; June 8; 155/184; DCH

Lacher, Martin Head W M Oct 1860 39 M17

                                    Germany Germany Germany 1880 20 Na?

                                               Printing Compositor?

           , Hellen Wife W F Mar 1865 35 M17 3/2

                                    Germany Germany Germany 1881 19

           , Olga Daughter W F Dec 1883 16 S

                                    Minnesota Germany Germany

           , Lulu Daughter W F Jan 1888 12 S

                                     Illinois Germany Germany

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1910 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;

Precinct 17; River Portal; E.D. 111; April 27; 21/21; DCH

Lacher, Luella Head F W 22 S

                                     Colorado Germany Germany

                                                        Teacher Public School

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Household #20 - Thomas DOUGHERTY

Ahhh...now we come to the core of the Dougherty family!  The patriarch!  Thomas Dougherty! 

Thomas and children occupied at least 5 of the 21 "family dwelling" households in River Portal on the 1910 census.  Wow!  Seems like they turned this "company town" into their "family town" in a way.  I think it's awesome!  It may be that there are yet to be discovered connections between this family and other River Portal families.  At first glance I didn't realize the connections.  Research led to the wonderful discoveries.  I love that about genealogy! 

1850 Federal Census; Virginia; Ritchie County;

Western District; September 9; 503/503; DCH

Daniel Daugherty 45 M Blacksmith Ireland

Agnes          “        36 F New York

Joseph H.    “          7 M Pennsylvania

Thomas H.   “          2 M Virginia

Elizabeth Humphrey 22 F New York

(NOTE: Possible that Nancy's maiden name was Humphrey)

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1860 Federal Census; Virginia; Pleasants County;

District No 2; June 14; 117/117; DCH

Daniel Daugherty 57 M W Blacksmith Ireland

Nancy        “         50 F W New York

Joseph H.   “         17 M W Pennsylvania

Thomas H. “          12 M W Virginia

William L. “            8 M W Virginia

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1870 Federal Census; Kansas; Osage County;

Valley Brook Township; August 1; 116/165; DCH

Thomas H. Dougherty 22 M W Farmer Virginia

Jane Dougherty 21 F W Housekeeper Ireland

Agnes Dougherty 6/12 F W January

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1875 Kansas State Census; Morris County, Valley Township

Thomas Daugherty 25 M W Sawyer Virginia Virginia

Jane             “         25 F W Ireland

M. A.           “           5 F W Kansas

G. T.            “       9/12 M W Kansas

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1885 Colorado State Census; Montrose County;

District 1; 60/111 & 62/114; DCH

Daugherty, Thos W M 36 S (sic) Engineer

                                      Virginia Virginia Virginia

(NOTE: For some reason not listed together with rest of family who are a couple of households away. Perhaps visiting?)

Daugherty, Mary W F 30 Wife M

                                    Ireland Ireland Ireland

                , Mary W F 14 Daughter S

                                    Kansas Ireland Ireland

                , George W M 9 Son S

                                   Kansas Ireland Ireland

                , Baby W M 4 Son S

                                   Kansas Ireland Ireland

                , Edward W M 1 Son S

                                   Colorado Ireland Ireland

(NOTE:  Judging by other census info, Jane must have been "Mary Jane" and Agnes must have been "Mary Agnes".  "Baby" on this census had to have been Arthur.)

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1900 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;

Precinct 11; E.D. 78; June 13; 314/314; DCH

Dougherty, Thomas H. Head W M May 1848 52 M 30

                                               West Virginia Ireland Pennsylvania

                                                              Farmer

                 , Jane Wife W F Jany 1849 51 M 30 10/7

                                               Ireland Ireland Ireland

                 , George Son W M Sept 1874 25 S

                                               Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Arthur Son W M Mch 1879 21 S

                                               Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Edward (sic) Daughter W F Aug 1884 15 S

                                               Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Ellen Daughter W F Apr 1886 14 S

                                               Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Bessie Daughter W F Dec 1887 12 S

                                                Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Hattie Daughter W F Jany 1890 9 S

                                                Kansas West Virginia Ireland

(NOTE:  This particular census record was difficult for me to find & was the most important as it proved my working theory that these children all belonged to Thomas.)

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1910 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;

Precinct 17; River Portal; E.D. 111; April 27; 20/20; DCH

Dougherty, Thomas H. Head M W 61 Wd

                                              Virginia Ireland New York

                                                          Laborer Odd Jobs

                 , Bessie Daughter F W 22 S

                                              Colorado Virginia Ireland

                 , Hattie Daughter F W 19 S

                                              Colorado Virginia Ireland

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Thomas Dougherty (sometimes spelled Daugherty or Doherty) enlisted in Co. D of the 6 West Virginia Infantry out of Ritchie County, West Virginia during the Civil War.  For those not familiar with the history of West Virginia - it was originally part of Virginia and several counties seceded in 1861 (the year that the Civil War began).  West Virginia was granted statehood in 1863.  Thomas was born in Virginia before West Virginia became a state. 

Cemetery Records:

Cedar Cemetery; Montrose; Montrose County; Colorado

Dougherty, Thomas H. No Dates Co. D, 6 West Virginia Inf.;

City Records: Buried Section K, Block 37,

Lot 6 or 8, NE 1/4

Dougherty, Jane 1849 - 1907 "Mother"

City Records: Buried Section K, Block 37,

Lot 7, NE 1/4

(NOTE:  Pictures of headstones of various family members including Thomas & Jane are on www.findagrave.com – Cedar Cemetery – Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado. Information on that site lists Jane’s maiden name as McSherry.)

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Son Edward living in Montrose - with inlaws. Married to Ethel Beatty

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NOTE:  Would LOVE to know more about "Jane" from Ireland! 

So...Patriarch Thomas Dougherty & two of his daughters (Hattie & Bessie) are found in household #20.  Son George is in household #9,  Daughter Agnes is with her husband Frank Dawson in household #15.  Son Arthur is in household #18.  Daughter Ellen is with her husband William Wesley Williams in household #19.  These are among the closest households to my own Mason family who are found in household #17. 

Wouldn't I just love to find a connection between the Dougherty family and my Mason family!  It must have been comfortable for them to have other Irish blood around them - and they had that in Jane's children.

Household #19 - Wesley & Ellen (DOUGHERTY) WILLIAMS

I was really excited to discover more information about Wesley & his family!  Little did I know that I would stumble upon yet another connection to the Dougherty family in River Portal!  As I mentioned before, 5 of the 21 "family dwelling" households in River Portal are connected.  They're all part of one Dougherty family.  It truly amazes me that there were so many of one family in that tiny little place!  Although I can't 100% confirm my findings - the preponderance of evidence is definitely in my favor.

1880 Federal Census; Missouri; Bates County;

Hudson Township; E.D. 163; June 16; 133/142; DCH

English, Stephen W M 49 Farmer

                                       Ohio Virginia Kentucky

            , Nancy W F 43 Wife M Keeping House

                                       Ohio Ohio Ohio

Williams, Amy E. W F 18 Daughter M Assists in House

                                        Illinois Ohio Ohio

English, Benjamin W M 14 Son S

                                        Illinois Ohio Ohio

             , Eli M. W M 12 Son

                                        Illinois Ohio Ohio

             , Albert O. W M 9 Son

                                         Illinois Ohio Ohio

             , Edward W. W M 8 Son

                                          Illinois Ohio Ohio

             , Harvey W M 6 Son

                                          Illinois Ohio Ohio

             , Ida B. W F 4 S

                                          Illinois Ohio Ohio

Williams, William W. W M 6/12 Nov Grandson

                                           Missouri Ohio Illinois

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1885 Colorado State Census; Gunnison County;

E.D. 3; 154/154; DCH

Williams, F. P. W M 32 M Ranchman

                                        Ohio Ohio Ohio

               , Amy W F 22 Wife M Keeps House

                                        Illinois Ohio Indiana

               , Wesley W M 5 Son S

                                        Missouri Ohio Illinois

               , Walter W M 3 Son S

                                        Colorado Ohio Illinois

               , Bessie W F 2 Daughter S

                                        Colorado Ohio Illinois

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1900 Federal Census; Colorado; Teller County; Victor Town;

Precinct 33; June 19; 123 ½ North Seventh Street; 435/442; DCH

Williams, Amie Head F W Apr 1862 38 Wd 21 4/2

                                           Illinois Ohio Ohio

               , William W. Son W M Nov 1879 20 S

                                            Missouri Ohio Illinois

                                                              Janitor

               , Walter W. Son W M Aug 1881 18 S

                                            Colorado Ohio Illinois

                                                              Printers Trade

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1910 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County; Precinct 17;

River Portal; E.D. 111; April 27; 19/19; DCH

Williams, Wesley Head M W 30 M2 / 1

                                          Missouri Ohio Illinois

                                                         Shift Boss Tunnel

               , Ellen Wife F W 24 M1 / 1

                                          Colorado Virginia Ireland

(NOTE: Strongly believe that wife Ellen was the daughter of Thomas Dougherty. He is living next door to Wesley & Ellen along with his daughters (Ellen’s sisters) Hattie & Bessie. Brothers George & Arthur are also living in separate households in River Portal and sister Mary Agnes is living with her husband Frank Dawson. The daughter of Frank & Mary Agnes (nee Dougherty) – Agnes Dougherty is living with Wesley & Ellen’s family on the 1930 census and she is listed as “niece”. Age of Ellen and birthplaces match. Marriage record would be great confirmation.)

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1920 Federal Census; Colorado; San Miguel County;

Precinct 10; Vanadium; E.D. 161; January 18; 108/109; DCH

Williams, Wesley Head M W 40 M

                                           Missouri Ohio Ohio

                                                        Millman Vanadium Mill

               , Ellen Wife F W 33 M

                                           Colorado Virginia Ireland

               , Harris Son M W 8 S

                                           Colorado Missouri Colorado

               , Sarah Daughter F W 6 S

                                           Colorado Missouri Colorado

               , Woodrow Son M W 3 S

                                            Colorado Missouri Colorado

               , Charles Son M W 1/12 S

                                            Colorado Missouri Colorado

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1930 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;

Montrose Precinct; Montrose City; Precinct 1-2;

E.D. 43; April 12; 186/210; DCH

Williams, Wesley Head M W 49 M 27

                                            Missouri Missouri Missouri

                                                          Steam Shovel Operator R.R.

              , Ellen Wife F W 42 M 20

                                            Colorado Virginia Virginia

              , Harris Son M W 18 S

                                            Colorado Missouri Colorado

                                                          Farm Laborer

              , Sarah Daughter F W 17 S

                                            Colorado Missouri Colorado

                                                          Servant Private Family

              , Woodrow Son M W 13 S

                                            Colorado Missouri Colorado

              , Charles Son M W 10 S

                                            Colorado Missouri Colorado

              , James Son M W 8 S

                                            Colorado Missouri Colorado

Dawson, Agnes Niece F W 19 S

                                            Colorado Ohio Oklahoma

                                                         Servant Private Family

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Appear to be enumerated twice - in two different counties. One time with kids and one time without. They may have left the children in the care of a family member. It’s possible that the niece listed – Agnes Dawson – was caring for the children in the absence of their parents while still naming them in the household. Despite a couple of inconsistencies I believe the families to be the same. Census information accuracy often depends on who provided the information.

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1930 Federal Census; Colorado; Archuleta County; Precinct 8;

Pagosa Junction; E.D. 10; April 12; 33/35; DCH

Williams, Wesley Head M W 50 M 21

                                          Missouri Ohio Indiana

                                                      Fireman Railroad Ditcher

               , Ellen Wife F W 42 M 22

                                          Colorado Virginia Ireland

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World War I Draft Card Info:

Serial Number: 22

Order Number: 470

Name: William Wesley Williams

Permanent Home Address: Vanadium, San Miguel, Colo.

Age in Years: 38

Date of Birth: November 25, 1879

White

Natural Born Citizen

Present Occupation: Shift Boss

Employer’s Name: Primas Chemical Co.

Place of Employment: Vanadium, San Miguel, Colo.

Nearest Relative: Ellen Williams

Vanadium, San Miguel, Colo.

Medium Height

Stout Build

Blue Eyes

Brown Hair

September 12, 1918

Signed: William Wesley Williams

(I can help with some of your mysteries. My grandmother was Frank and Agnes Dawson's daughter, Mary Ellen. The niece who lived with the Williams family was her sister, Agnes. She lived with them after both parents, Frank and Agnes, died within six months of each other. The other Dawsons were old enough to be on their own, but "Poor Little Agnes" was not and was quite petted and adored by the Williams family. I have stories from my grandmother about the tunnel and am so happy to find this site.  “Mom Gilmore”)

Household #18 - Arthur DOUGHERTY

I've been pretty excited researching the Dougherty family in River Portal.  There are only 29 households listed on the 1910 census.  Of these 21 are family dwellings - in one case with only 1 person living in the household.  The rest are boarding houses.  As I've researched the families I've found that the Dougherty family resided in at least 5 of the 21 "family dwelling" households.  That's astounding!  I've found that in at least two of the households with a different surname the wife was a Dougherty.  Even more interesting...they are all part of the same single family.  Household #18 is another son of the patriarch Thomas Dougherty.  His household will be listed later.  This son is Arthur Dougherty. 

1900 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;

Precinct 11; E.D. 78; June 13; 314/314; DCH

Dougherty, Thomas H. Head W M May 1848 52 M 30

                                            West Virginia Ireland Pennsylvania

                                                       Farmer

                 , Jane Wife W F Jany 1849 51 M 30 10/7

                                            Ireland Ireland Ireland

                 , George Son W M Sept 1874 25 S

                                            Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Arthur Son W M Mch 1879 21 S

                                            Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Edward (sic) Daughter W F Aug 1884 15 S

                                             Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Ellen Daughter W F Apr 1886 14 S

                                              Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Bessie Daughter W F Dec 1887 12 S

                                              Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                 , Hattie Daughter W F Jany 1890 9 S

                                               Kansas West Virginia Ireland

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1910 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County; Precinct 17;

River Portal; E.D. 111; April 27; 18/18; DCH

Dougherty, Arthur Head M W 31 M1 4

                                        Kansas Virginia Ireland

                                                 Motorman Tunnel

                 , Dora M. Wife F W 32 M2 4

                                        Kansas Kentucky Indiana

Dixon, Leroy J. Step-Son M W 16 S

                                        Indian Territory Kansas Kansas

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1920 Federal Census; Arkansas; Independence County;

Gainsboro Township; E.D. 32; January 22; 153/153; DCH

Dougherty, Arther Head M W 39 M

                                         Kansas West Virginia Ireland

                                                       Farmer

                 , Dora Wife F W 43 M

                                         Kansas Kentucky Indiana

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1930 Federal Census; Colorado; Huerfano County;

Walsenburg City; Ward 4; E.D. 13; April 11;

203 Jackson; 273/308; DCH

Dougherty, Arthur I. Head M W 51 M 26

                                            Kansas Virginia Northern Ire.

                                                      Steam Fitter Plumbing

                 , Dora M. Wife F W 53 M 15

                                            Kansas Kentucky Indiana

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Social Security Death Index:

Name: Arthur I. Dougherty

SSN: 523-70-9735

Last Residence: 81155 Villa Grove, Saguache, Colorado, United States of America

Born: 25 Mar 1879

Died: 15 Sep 1966

State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1965)

Household #17 - John MASON

We've now arrived at the household of my Mason family.  In the family are my great grandparents and my grandfather and his siblings.  Since this family is the one I know best of the River Portal families it's obviously the one I have the most information on.  I'm not sharing a lot more therefore on this particular household.  I haven't made any Mason connections through this chatting here.  One of my major purposes is to help others who don't know their families were here.    

I hope that someday much more information can be shared on the other households if others find connections and share their info to help fill in the pieces.  

I've already told you much about my family.  I shared that there were three John Mason men in my direct line who all had significant situations involving rivers.  One was lucky.  That one was my great grandfather.  The younger John Mason listed in this information was my grandfather.  He was not so lucky with the river that he was affected by.  The older John Mason helped to tame a river.  The younger John Mason was taken by a river - as was his son - my daddy John Mason.  And we sit here on the riverbank with two more John Mason guys - my first cousin John Mason who was named after my daddy and his son John Mason, Jr.  It's a noble name with a great heritage! 

Household #16 - Jack KINYON

HOUSEHOLD #16 – JACK KINYON

1910 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;

Precinct 17; River Portal; E.D. 111; April 27; 16/16; DCH

Kinyon, Jack L. Head M W 30 M1 2

                                         Kansas Indiana Tennessee

                                                         Engineer Stationary Engine

            , Edna M. Wife F W 24 M1 2

                                        Kansas United States Ohio

            , Mazie J. Daughter F W 5/12 S

                                        Colorado Kansas Kansas

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(NOTE:  Very frustrated and disappointed in myself.  I couldn't break through the brick walls this family presented.  I have only this to offer.  Have seen alternate name suggestion of Binyon but have tried every alternate suggestion I can think of.  Hope someone else will find this and have info to share.  Sorry, folks!)

Household #15 - Frank DAWSON

1900 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;

Precinct # 2; Town of Montrose; E.D. 78; 452/452; DCH

Dawson, Frank Head W M Jany 1869 M 5

                                              Iowa Unknown Ohio

                                                             Butcher

             , Mary Wife W F Feby 1870 30 M 5 1/1

                                              Kansas Virginia Ireland

             , Sarah Daughter W F July 1897 2 S

                                             Colorado Iowa Kansas

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1910 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;

Precinct 17; River Portal; E.D. 111; 15/15; DCH

Dawson, Frank Head M W 41 M1 15

                                            Iowa Iowa Iowa

                                                         Teamster U.S. Reclamation Service

              , Agnes Wife F W 40 M1 15 4/4

                                            Kansas Virginia Ireland

              , Sarah F. Daughter F W 12 S

                                            Colorado Iowa Kansas

              , Frank A. Son M W 9 S

                                            Colorado Iowa Kansas

              , Edward A Son M W 7 S

                                            Colorado Iowa Kansas

              , Mary E. Daughter F W 5 S

                                            Colorado Iowa Kansas

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1920 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County; Precinct 2;

Montrose City; Ward 2; E.D. 120; January 23;

601 West Selig Ave.; 258/282; DCH

Dawson, Frank Head M W 49 M

                                       Iowa Illinois Ohio

                                                     Butcher Butcher Shop

             , Mary A Wife F W 49 M

                                       Kansas Virginia Ireland

             , Frank Jr. Son M W 18 S

                                       Colorado Iowa Kansas

                                                     Baker Bakery

             , Edward Son M W 17 S

                                      Colorado Iowa Kansas

             , Mary Agnes Daughter F W 9 S

                                      Colorado Iowa Kansas

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Marriage Record:

Montrose County, Colorado

Book 1, Page 134, Certificate #409

Marriage Date: 29 Nov 1894

Groom: Frank A. Dawson

Bride: Mary A. Dougherty

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1870 Federal Census; Kansas; Osage County;

Valley Brook Township; August 1; 116/165; DCH

Thomas H. Dougherty 22 M W Farmer Virginia

Jane Dougherty 21 F W Housekeeper Ireland

Agnes Dougherty 6/12 F W January

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Cemetery Records:

Cedar Cemetery; Montrose; Montrose County, Colorado:

DAWSON, Agnes - No stone. City Records: Bur 1923, Sec F, Block 51, Lot 2, SE 1/4.

DAWSON, Frank - No stone. City Records: Bur 1921, Sec F, Block 51, Lot 2 and 3, SE 1/4.

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California Death Index Info:

Name: Edward R Dawson

Social Security #: 547011081

Sex: MALE

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1902

Birthplace: Colorado

Death Date: 31 Jul 1966

Death Place: Los Angeles

Mother's Maiden Name: Doughert

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(NOTE: Mary Agnes (nee Dougherty) was the daughter of Thomas and Jane Dougherty. Thomas is a widower living in household #20 with Agnes' sisters Bessie and Hattie. Agnes' brother Arthur & his family are living in household #17 and her brother George and his family are living in household #9.)