Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
George D. and Emma (Van Ness) Kneeland , 8 South 51 West
In 1880 Johnson County, Nebraska, David Kneeland is 44, Mary 31, GEORGE 13, Grant,
Sherman 7, Emma 4, Lillie 2, and a five-month-old son.
In 1900 Johnson County, Daniel Kneeland is 61,
Mary C. Kneeland 51,
Sherman Kneeland 26, Lilly B. Kneeland 22,
Arthur Kneeland 20, Charles E. Kneeland 18,
Alice M. Kneeland 14, Leslie M. Kneeland 13, and
Franklin D. Kneeland 11.
Daniel is buried in Lincoln, Nebraska 1838-1923 # 54502415, with Mary (Cole) Kneeland 1848-1938 # 54502584.
In 1880 Harlan County, Nebraska, Emma Vanness is 11, with W. G. 46, S. J. 43, Willie 24, Albert 22, Sherman 14, and Clara 13.
Waterman Gale Vanness, age 96, died in Alameda County, California on March 11, 1930.
Sarah Jane (Wright) Vanness, 88, died in Alameda County on March 11, 1925.
George claimed a quarter in section 34, 8S 51W in 1891.
George D. Kneeland, son of David Kneeland and Mary C. Cole, married Emma VanNess, daughter of Waterman G. Van Ness and Jane Wright, married in Gage County, Nebraska on October 20, 1892.
In 1900 Gage County, Nebraska, George, born Oct 1867 in Nebraska is running a lumberyard, married 7 years to Emma Feb 1875 Wisconsin, with sons Clair R. April 1893 adn Lloyd G. March 1895, both born in Nebraska.
The Postmasters of Sholes, Nebraska were: John L. Beaton appointed April 30, 1902; George D. Kneeland appointed January 16, 1903; Harry Painter appointed April 10, 1905;
Mrs. George D. Kneeland was clerk of the Craig, Colorado Congregational Church in 1911.
1912 Craig "With the settlement and fencing of the country, along the Pagoda road
south of town the road was pushed out nearer the hills and close to a series of sand
rocks that have been worn away by wind and rain for centuries past into most unique and
fanciful shapes. The rocks begin near the Kneeland place about four miles from town.
It requires no very imaginative mind to see in them excellent representatives of
different animals and varieties of architecture. Even the famous balanced rock
there. The Siamese twins, the polar bear, the owl, and numerous other interesting
figures as well as castles, domes and pinnacles form a very interesting item of
scenery that has been largely overlooked. A good auto road leads from town to the
rocks and it would not be a bad stunt for the people here to make up parties to
visit the new garden of rocks and take post card views for use in advertising
scenic beauties that have long been neglected."
In 1914 George proved up 161 acres near Craig.
1918 "George D. Kneeland has finished threshing, falling short of two thousand
bushels of wheat by just one bushel. Some of Mr. Kneeland's wheat made twenty eight
bushels to the acre, but some squirrel damaged patches brought the average down to
about twenty bushels. "
George is buried in Craig 1866-1920 # 28688283, with Emma Van Ness Kneeland.
Emma, widow of George, claimed 171 acres in 25North 91 West, south of Craig, in April 1923.
Emma was living in Racine, Wisconsin when her father died in 1930.
September 11, 1929 "Word has just been received that Miss Viola Kneeland. former Craig girl and well known pianist, was married recently to Pete Beaudoin of Racine, Wis. Miss Kneeland met her future .husband in Chicago four years ago and they kept up a desultory correspondence until July, when he came to Denver and persuaded her to marry him. Mr. and Mrs. Beaudoin are making their home in Racine and the bride s mother, Mrs. George D. Kneeland is with them."
Viola Kneeland Beaudoin is buried in Boulder 1906-1997 # 11262336 with Peter 1900-1975.
Clair L. Kneeland 1893-1919 is buried in Craig # 28688281.
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Clair Kneeland, son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Kneeland, and Fred Allen, assistant cashier of the Craig National Bank, were killed in an automobile accident just before noon Saturday. The other occupant of the car, Miss Minnie Eberle, was badiy, but not seriously injurep. The car, Mr. Kneeland * Buick Six, in some manner not wholly accountable, jumped the road on the “danger curve” on what is known as the Joe Jones hill a mile east of town, plunged down the steep grade and turned completely over about seventy-five yards from the point where it left the road. The young people were on their way for a picnic with the Rev. Mann party at Camp Brookston. Miss Eberle says that the accident occurred at about ten o’clock, but they were not discovered until nearly 11:30 when W. N. True, manager of Flynnhurst ranch, was attracted by the divergent wheel tracks while on his way home form town. Mr. True made an heroic effort to raise the car from the bodies pinned underneath before rushing back to town for assistance. Miss Eberle was caught beneath the car in such a manner that she could not move. Mr. Allen was lying almost full length of the car with his head caught between the seats and the shaft of the broken steering gear pressing Into his body, and the indications are that he died almost instantly. Fate was less merciful to Clair, the edge of the car door pressing against his throat in such a manner as to choke him: life was still apparent when the rescuers removed him from the wreck, but efforts to revive him were unavailing. Mr. Allen and Miss Eberle were to have been married in the fall, he having already purchased the Lee Jones residence and part of the furniture. His sister, Miss Nell, had left shortly before for a visit in the
east and a message was sent to intercept her. Clair Kneeland had but recently returned from service in France, and his tragic death after arriving home safely from the World War was a terrible shock to his relatives and friends. A double funeral was had at the Congregational church. Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. Hev. Horace Mann officiating. Rev. and Mrs. Mann came from their outing camp as soon as they learned of the sad accident. The parties were to be the guests of the Rev. Mann and were on their way when the accident occurred. The shock to him was more than it would otherwise would have been. The church was more than filled with friends and neighbors, a goodly representation of returned soldier hoys were present to pay their respects to Clair, their deceased comrade and friend. Six overseas soldiers were his pall bearers and the services for his funeral were in the hands of the army. Clair Leßoy Kneeland was born at Sterling, Nebraska, August 23, 1893, and c«me to Craig in February, 1905. He was called to military service and left home in September. 1917, for Camp Funston and the following February went to France returning home in February of this year. He leaves besides his parents a brother and sister. "
Lloyd Guernsey Kneeland, 25, married Eloise Charlotte Pence on May 24, 1920 in Moffat County.
"Lloyd Kneeland and Miss Eloise Pence were married Monday afternoon, Rev. Horace Mann officiating. This popular young couple needs no special eulogy from this paper – splendid young people for whom we wish all the happiness and prosperity they deserve. (Moffat County Courier, May 27, 1920)"
He's buried in Denver 1895-1970 # 28402403, with Dorothy L. Bacon Kneeland 1897-1959.
March 21, 1922 "Mrs. Lloyd Kneeland. for many years a popular resident of Craig, died in Boulder Saturday from an attack of influenza. She was in a delicate condition when the disease prostrated her and death came In a few days Her husband, who also has the disease, will recover, doctors say. Before her marriage to Lloyd Kneeland In May. 1920, the young lady was Miss Elolse Pence. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pence of Lower Fortification. She was graduated from Craig High school in 1916. For a number of years she was employed by E. O. Furlong and the Dickinson-Owings Lumber and Trading company as a bookkeeper and stenographer. Mrs. Kneeland Is survived by her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pence of Craig; a sister. Miss Lorena Pence, a teacher In the Craig schools, and another sister, Mrs. Cecilia Elliott of Easton. Pa. Mr. Pence and Mrs. George Kneeland and daughter Viola went to Boulder to attend the funeral. Mrs. Pence is prevented by ill health from making the trip. This is the third tragedy In the Kneeland family within the last few years. In 1918, Clair Kneeland, a World war veteran, was killed In an automobile accident at “Death Curve”, east of Craig. The following year George Kneeland died In Craig.
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