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Note: N105 !9 Jun 1859: Birthdate from her parent's bible.
!"Laura Stotts' brother, Robert married a Paxton, who was also his cousin. There was a lady named Ruby Turk ? (can't remember her married name) who used to visit Grandmother Nelson and Louva until she passed away in the 70's. Ruby Turk's mother was a Paxton. Laura Stotts went to Mo to live with her uncle Ben Paxton." From August 31, 1987 letter from Beverly Brown.
!28 May 1912: Real Estate Transfers. J. W. Kephart to Laura A. Troutman, by warranty deed, the SW 1/4 of section 24, township 49 N. range 9 west, N. M. P. M., including two shares of stock in the Cimarron & Uncompahgre Valley Ditch and Reservoir company, and also 1/2 share in the Acme Ditch company, consideration $3,200. Montrose Daily Press, Number 232, May 28, 1912. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online
!19 May 1919: Entertained at Dinner for Husband's Birthday. A pleasurable event was the delightful birthday dinner given on Sunday by Mrs. Clive Nelson in honor of her husband's thirty-first anniversary, and covers at the beautifully appointed table were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, Mr. and Mrs. A. H Rouse and Roberta and Burdette Rouse. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Headington and George and Grace Headington and the host and hostess and Louva, Lois and Lorraine Nelson. Marguerites and Irises were used in the pretty decorations and the spread; was one of those delicious menus for which Mrs. Nelson is famed for serving. The afternoon was spent in social diversion, and all joined in wishing the host many happy returns. He was the recipient of several nice gifts. Montrose Daily Press, Volume X, Number 294, May 19, 1919. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online
!29 Dec 1919: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Troutman and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clive Nelson and children departed Monday for Carthage, Mo., where they expect to locate permanently. They are all excellent citizens and Montrose is very sorry to lose them. Montrose Daily Press, Volume XI, Number 145, December 29, 1919. Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, online.
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