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Note: OBITUARY: Harry James Colebourn (newspaper clipping from Eli Spitzer's Scrapbook)
Harry James Colebourn was born at Wonewock, Wis., Jan. 27. 1876, and died at the family home in Wiley, Aug 5, 1943, at the age of 67 years, six months and eight days. When he was four years old, he moved to Dodge City, Kas., and 10 year's later come to Lamar. In 1909 he moved to Wiley where he lived until his death.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lela Colebourn; a daughter, Mr. Eddie Hurst; and four sons; Lawrence, Gallup, N.M.; Son, US Army, San Diego, Calif.; Roy, Wiley, and Carl, Oakland, Calif. A daughter, Eva Spitzer, preceded him in death.
Mr. Colbourn is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. O.M. Jensen, Lost Hill, Calif. and Mrs. William Young, LeMore, Calif., and a large number of nieces and nephews.
"(Mary Spitzer Chatham) Grandfather's name was Harry James. He came from Missouri as a young man. His father came from England. I don't know what his father's name was. I don't have any dates. Harry James made his living from Bees and the extracting of honey. He also painted and wallpapered houses. His main love was music. He was excellent on the violin, but he could play about any instrument you handed him. He taught most of his children how to play one or 2 instruments. My mother played the Bass Vial. Aunt Irene the piano, Uncle Lawrence the piano & Saxophone, Uncle Don, the Trombone, Uncle Carl the Trumpet, Uncle Roy was the only one who didn't play anything. I think he played the drums too."
--Mary Spitzer Chatham in a letter (no date) but believed to have been written in 1990-91 when Ben or Sarah Chatham were doing a family history in Middle school at Grand Rapids, MN. (GMC)
1900 Census: Colorado, Powers Co., All Twp, Prec 17 (Lamar), ND 91; Sht. 7 (4)
Colbourn, Harry, Head, White, Male, Jan 1876, 24 yrs. old, Married 4/12 (?), born in Wisconsin, Parents Unknown.
Lila, Wife, White, Female, Feb 1891, 19 yrs. old, Married 4/12 (?), born in Missouri, Father b in PA, Mother b in VI
E mail from Harry Spitzer: (Tuesday, December 21, 2004)
George
My grandfathers name was Harry James Colebourn, born 27 Jan 1876, Wonewae*,
Wisconsin. His father was Leonard Colebourn and mother Susie Harris.
Leonard and Susie were married on a ship on their way to America. They were
both from England.
Harry Married first Ida Wilson 25 Nov 1897 and she died June 1898. She is
buried in Riverside Chem.., Lamar, CO.
According to the Lamar Sparks Newspaper Ida underwent an operation and her
system was so weakened that she could not rally from the shock. There was
no indication why she was being operated on.
Harry married second my grandmother Lela May Owings on 12 May 1900. She died
20 May 1957 and is buried in Fairmount Chem.., Lamar, CO. She died in her
sleep.
Harry moved from Wisconsin to Dodge City, KS when he was 4 years old and 10
years later came to Lamar, Co and in 1909 moved to Wiley, CO.
It is about time for my internet class so had better close for now. If you
need further information let me know. I have a record of all of his
children.
Harry
*Note: I'm not sure where "Wonewae, Wisconsin" is. Dane Co, Wisconsin has a "Waubese", named after lake by same name; "Waunakee", a railroad town NW of Lake Mendota and straight north of Madison in Westport twp. This is probably town being referred to. -GMC
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