Name: Chathams~Spitzers~Hudsons~Wisners and Related Families 3.31.2020

Updated: 08-06-2020 18:08:02.


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Family
Marriage: Children:

  1. Ray Lee Chatham: Birth: 21 FEB 1916 in Baca Country Colorado. Death: 23 JUL 1955 in Colorado Springs, Colorado

  2. Oran George Chatham: Birth: 4 SEP 1917 in Baca County Colorado. Death: 24 FEB 2006 in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, USA

  3. Ola Bettie Naomi Chatham: Birth: 23 SEP 1919 in Baca County Colorado. Death: 28 NOV 2012 in Las Animas, Bent Co., CO

  4. Vernon Ira Chatham: Birth: 13 JUN 1921 in Baca County, Colorado. Death: 23 MAY 1997 in Baca County, Colorado

  5. Frank James Chatham: Birth: 14 MAR 1924 in Baca County Colorado. Death: 23 APR 1934 in Baca County Colorado

  6. Stillborn baby Chatham: Birth: 1925. Death: 1925

  7. Vela Mary Chatham: Birth: 17 AUG 1926 in Baca County Colorado. Death: 14 JAN 2016 in at home in Baca County Colorado


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18. Title:   BACA COUNTY COLORADO Index of Marriages 1889-1919 complied by Valorie Millican, p. 14

Notes
a. Note:   Fred & Ethel Chatham
 Fred Lee Chatham was born in Jefferson County, Kansas, May 14, 1892 to Levin James and Naomi (Eshom) Chatham. In growing up, Fred, knew how to work. His Dad bought farms, grown up with cockleburs and brush. With his children's help, he cleaned up the land, developed it into a producing farm, then he would sell it and buy another farm that needed fixing up.
 In his early 20's, Fred bought a team of horses, a grain wagon, filled it with supplies and headed for Colorado. He filed on a site located along North Horse Creek, northwest of Springfield, June 9, 1914. His brother, Elmer, had filed on a site a few years earlier on South Horse Creek, 1 1/2 miles from Fred's claim.
 Ethel Etta Chenoweth was born in Douglas County, Kansas, January 6, 1894, to Daniel McLean and Joanna (Donegia) Chenoweth. When Ethel was two years old, she, her two sisters and mother came to Lamar by train. Her dad met them and brought them by wagon to Baca County. Ethel's dad and brothers, had come earlier to file on sites and to build a house. Ethel grew to womanhood on her Dad's homestead on North Horse Creek.
 Fred met Ethel at church at North Liberty School. When Fred and Ethel decided to get married, they went to Ethel's brother-in-law, J.W. Hazel, who was a minister. At the time, he was out in the pasture building fences. He married them right there, April 14, 1915. Fred and Ethel had six children, Ray, Oran, Ola, Vernon, Frank and Vela.
 During the dust bowl days, Fred and his family were one of the few who stayed, fighting the save the soil from blowing away. While proving his claim and raising his family, Fred drove freight between Lamar and Springfield. He also hauled broom corn to Elk hart, Kansas. He made many trips to the Cedars to cut wood and fence posts.
 Fred was active in organizing the Springfield Co-op. He served on the Board of Directors as their first treasurer. He served on the North Liberty School board many years. He assisted Claud Bosly in laying the rock walls when the Methodist Church was build, riding his horse or walking between his farm and Springfield (a good 8 1/2 miles cross county one way).
 Fred bought his brother's homestead after his death, also the Lewis Skinner homestead. He raised registered Horned Herefords, then later changed to the registered Polled Herefords. Eventually, he turned his farming and ranching over to his sons, Oran and Vernon.
 Ethel was a good neighbor and helped in childbirth or sickness. She passed away December 20, 1948.
 In his later years, Fred came back to his homestead, milking cows, raising chickens and growing a big garden. He loved to go to Springfield to get rid of his cream, eggs and garden produce and to visit friends. Fred passed away August 22, 1978.
 --Fred Chatham Children (History Written for the Baca County History book, I believe it to have been written sometime after 1978.] GMC
  OBITUARY: Plainsman Herald (Thursday, August 31, 1978)
 Fred Chatham was born May 14, 1892 in Jefferson County, Kansas to James and Naomi Chatham. He passed away on Aug. 22, 1978 in Southeast Colorado Hospital at the age of 86 years, three months and eight days.
 He came to Colorado and filed on a homestead claim in 1914 in Baca county. He was married to Ethel Chenoweth on April 14, 1915. To this union six children were born.
 He was preceded in death by his wife Ethel, and two sons, Oran of Wiley and Vernon of Springfield; two daughters, Ola Schibbelhut of Lamar and Vela Frank of Granada; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three brothers, Floyd of Cabot, Arkansas, Ralph of Harveyville, Kansas; and two sisters, Clara Russum of Topeka, Kansas and Stilla Chatham of Osage City, Kansas. He will be greatly missed by a host of other relatives and friends.
 Fred listened to the gospel a number of years ago and made his choice to serve the Lord. He was true to this choice till the end.
  CHATHAM RITES HELD FRIDAY: (1978)
 Funeral services for Fred L. Chatham, 86, who died Aug. 22, were held in Rich Funeral HOme Chapel Aug. 25 at 2 p.m., with George Gittins and Lowell Stidolph officiating.
 Music was furnished by Alice Konkel, Veta Fay Lock, Lowell Stidolph and Roy Creamer, accompanied by Hazel Krack at the organ.
 Hymns were, "Nearer Still Nearer," and "Only Remembered."
 Pallbearers were grandsons.
 Flower bearers were granddaughters.
 Internment was in the Springfield cemetery, where the hymn "Where ARe Is Peaceful," was sung.
 Arrangements were by Rich Funeral Home of Springfield.
  THANKS
 Words cannot express the appreciation we feel for all the kindnesses shown to our family during our dads and grandads illness and death. At times like this you really realize how wonderful it is to have friends.
 A special thanks to Dr. Fort and Dr. Manalo and the nurses for their special care.
 Thanks to all our friends for the food, flowers, cards, and calls during this time. A special thanks for the prayers said for us all.
 --The Family of Fred Chatham
  History written by Ola (Chatham) Schibblehut, daughter of Fred Chatham:
 The first year, for me, back to Kansas to see our Grandparents was 1920. When we got there from Colorado most of the cousins close by would come to the Grandparents. We would have abundant and delicious meals.
 While the big folks talked, we were turned loose to play. As I was only one year old, we were all under the table playing with toys, I lost my temper and got in a fight with Wilford Chatham. I was nicknamed, "Miss Fisty."
 It was always fun to go to the Grandparents. We all sang with Grandma and recited Bible verses, which we had learned out of the little testament she had given us.
 Grandpa always sat on the porch with us and sang some of his old navy songs and told us funny stories about his life.
 Our Dad, Fred Chatham, and Uncle Elmer came out West and homesteaded in Colorado. They both got their land in 1914, just across the hill from each other. It was about eight miles from Springfield. Dad started going to church at North Liberty School house. They had choir practice and they ran short of books. He had to share his book with a young lady, whom he shared his life with for 33 years. Fred and Ethel (Chenoweth) were married April 14, 1915. to this union six children were born.
 Dad was a very hard working man. He raised cows, farmed and milked cows. He put out a big garden and all the neighbors and his family were well fed. He was always busy, even milked his old milk cow two days before he died.
 He passed away in a Springfield Hospital at age 86 years, 3 months and 8 days. He was laid to rest by (beside) his beloved wife of 33 years in the Springfield Cemetery August 25, 1978. Also proceeding him in death are his sons, Ray, Vernon (Vernon died in 1987, not before his Dad) and Frank.
 --Summer 1998
  --1920 Census Soundex (Vol 4, EL 11, Sheet 6, Line 56?) Baca County, Colorado
 Chatham, Fred L. H 27 Kansas
 Chatham, Ethel W 23 Kansas
 Ray L. S 3 11/12 Colorado
 Oran G. S 2 3/12 Colorado
 Ola B. D 3/12 Colorado
 Chenoweth, Daniel FL 61 West Virginia
  1930 FEDERAL CENSUS: Baca County, Colorado, Precinct 4, EN 5-5, St. # 8a, Ln. 18-25 Household #152/162
 Chatam, Fred L. Head R Yes M W 37 M 22 No, Yes, KS, MD, MD
 Ethel E. Wife x F W 36 M 21 No, Yes, KS, WV, WV
 Ray L. Son x M W 14 S Yes, Yes, CO, KS, KS
 Oran G. Son x M W 12 S Yes, Yes, CO, KS, KS
 Ola B Daughter x F W 9 S Yes, Yes, CO, KS, KS
 Vernon I. Son x M W 8 S Yes, CO, KS, KS
 Frank Son x M W 6 S Yes, CO, KS, KS
 Vela Daughter x F W 3 7/12 S No CO, KS, KS
  Land Patent Details:
 Accession/Serial #: 704260
 BLM Serial #: COLM 0014476
 State: COLORADO
 Patentee Name: FRED L CHATHAM
 Issue Date: September 2, 1919
 Cancelled: No
 Authority: May 20, 1862: HE Original (12 Stat. 392)
 Acres: 320
 Land Office: FAIRPLAY
 Comments: ---
 Legal Description:
 1 SW 2/ 29-S 47-W No 6th PM CO BACA ---
 2 NW 11/ 29-S 47-W No 6th PM CO BACA ---
 

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