Notes:

Obit:
Thursday July 17, 1995, Eastern Colorado Plainsman - Page 9
Obituary
Gwendal Leon Leonard
Gwendal Leon Leonard was born April 16, (1935), to Warren E. Leonard and Kathryn M. (Nicholas) Inness at their home 10 miles east of Karval.
He spent the early years working on the farm and was already driving wheat trucks to Hugo at the age of 10 for Jim Middleton. At the age of 18 he married his childhood sweetheart in June of 1953. They started their family in a small house one mile east of Karval.
During the time they were building their family, Gwendal worked different places and jobs such as farming and truck driving. In 1959 he started working for the county road and bridge crew as a transportation safety technician (better known as a "grader man").
In 1970 he went to work for his father on the ranch east of Karval and later moved his family to the present homestead four miles east of Karval. It was during this time that he became the mentor to his children as they participated in school, sports, music, ranching and learning the general principles to prepare them for life. It was also during this time that they perfected the fine art of chasing coyotes and antelope, and especially to watch out for ravines and old basements.
He started his community leadership in the early 60's by umpiring Little League, Babe Ruth and town team baseball. He and his wife became 4-H general leaders in 1965 where they led for 15 years. During this time he taught many young people how to square dance. After several years of farming and ranching he decided to run for county commissioner in 1981. After winning the election he served two terms from 1982 to 1990 as the best darn commissioner that Lincoln County ever had.
During and after his term as commissioner his life branched out into many directions by joining lots of different organizations. He was a charter member of both the Karval Lions Club and the Karval Volunteer Fire Department where he served in most leadership roles in each organization.
He also served on the Lincoln County EMS Council, the Alumni Association and the Lincoln County Stockmen's Association where he was the past president. In 1991 he became a member of the Lincoln Community Hospital Board where he was presently serving as chairman of the board.
He served in a number of capacities in many other organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand. During the course of his life some of his understudies included Red Skelton and the Smothers Brothers. It is probably because of these people that we enjoyed knowing him as a Homecoming Clown, Santa Claus, Tail Twister and overall entertainer and jokester wherever he went.
Gwendal was diagnosed as having leukemia on April 22, 1995, and although he fought the disease with all his mite, he passed away July 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 60.
Gwendal is survived by his wife, Pat, his five sons, Allen and children Aaron, Adam and Cybil of Colorado Springs; Leon and his wife, Sandy, and their children Brooke, of Ordway; and Bill and Bill's wife, Tina., of Fowler (Gwendal's first great-grandchild is soon to arrive and is sure to be Bill and Tina's joy in their time of sorrow); his son Larry and his wife, Cindy and their children, Levi, Zane and Jake of Karval; Carlos and wife, Michelle and children, Tiffany, Shaun, and Colton of Karval, and Jenisha and Shayla Bowerman of Colorado Springs; Patrick and wife, Ginny, and children Micheal, Amanda, Jessica and Ashleigh of Karval; one daughter, Enola, of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his sister, Onnalee Harrell and husband, Millard, and children Gwendolyn and Kelby and Kelby's wife, Stephanie of Elkhart, Kan.; his mother, Katheryn Innes of Elkhart, Kan., his mother in law Gladys Sherman of La Junta, a brother-in-law, Bill Sherman and wife Sandy; sister-in-law Ruth Wheeler and Guy Simone. Gwendal and Pat also provided a home for 17 foster children including Theresa, Sheryl, Bandon, Willie and Justin. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his step-mother Marvis June of Limon.
Funeral Services were held July 19 at the Karval School with Rev. Ron Clark officiating. The musical selection were a 'Tribute To Dad'. Casket bearers were Robert Elliot, Robert Webb, Robert Williams, Darrel Dutro, Lyle Hilferty, Robert Capps, Carl Johnson and Keith Capps. Honorary escorts were the Karval Lions Club, Karval Fire Department, Lincoln Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital Oncology, EMS Council, Lincoln County Stockmen, Lincoln County employees and the 4-H Foundation.
Burial was in the Bucklen Cemetery in Karval.
Memorials may be sent to the Karval Fire Department or the Karval Nazarene Church.

Died:
Obituary
GWENDAL LEON LEONARD (4-16-1935 to 7-15-1995)

Gwendal Leon Leonard was born April 16, 1935 to Warren E. Leonard and Kathryn M. (Nicholas) Inness at their home, 10 miles east of Karval.
Gwendal spent his early years working on the farm and was driving wheat trucks to Hugo at the age of 10 for Jim Middleton. At the age of 18 he married his childhood sweetheart, June 13, 1953. They started their family in a small house one mile east of Karval.
During their time they were building their family, Gwendal worked different places and jobs, such as farming and truck driving. In 1959 he started working for the county road and bridge crew as a transportation safety technician (better known as a “grader man”).
In 1970 he went to work for his father on the ranch east of Karval and later moved his family to the present homestead four miles east of Karval. It was during this time that he became the mentor to his children as they participated in school sports, music, ranching and learning the general principles to prepare them for life. It was also during this time that they perfected the fine art of chasing coyotes and antelope, which taught them to watch out for ravines and old basements.
Gwendal started his community leadership in the early 60’s by umpiring Little League, Babe Ruth and town team baseball, He and his wife, Pat, became 4-H general leaders in 1965, where they led for 15 years. During this time he taught many young people how to square dance.
After several years of farming and ranching, Gwendal decided to run for county commissioner in 1981. After winning the election, he served two terms from 1982 to 1990 as the best darn commissioner that Lincoln County ever had.
During and after his term as commissioner, his life branched out into many directions by joining many different organizations. He was a charter member of both the Karval Lions Club and the Karval Volunteer Fire Department, where he served in most leadership roles in each organization. He also served on the Lincoln County EMS Council, the Alumni Association and the Lincoln County Community Hospital Board, where he was presently serving as chairman of the board. He served in a number of capacities in many other organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
During the course of his life, some of his understudies included Red Skelton and the Smothers Brothers. It is probably because of these people that we enjoyed knowing him as a Homecoming Clown, Santa Claus, Tail Twister and overall entertainer and jokester wherever he went.
Gwendal was diagnosed as having leukemia on April 22, 1995, and although he fought the disease with all his might, he passed away July 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 60.
Gwendal is survived by his wife, Pat, his five sons: Allen and children, Aaron, Adam and Cybil of Colorado Springs; Leon and his wife, Sandy and their children, Brooke of Ordway and Bill and Bill’s wife, Tina of Fowler. (Gwendal’s first great-grandchild is soon to arrive and is sure to be Bill and Tina’s joy in their time of sorrow); his son Larry and his wife Cindy and their children, Levi, Zane and Jake of Karval; Carlos and his wife, Michelle and their children, Tiffany, Shaun and Colton of Karval and Jenisha and Shayla Bowerman of Colorado Springs; Patrick and his wife Ginny, and their children Micheal, Amanda, Jessica and Ashleigh of Karval; one daughter, Enola, of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother, Kathryn Inness of Elkhart, KS, his sister Onnalee Harrell and her husband, Millard and their children Kelby and his wife Stephanie of Hutchinson and Gwendolyn of Salina; his mother in law, Gladys Sherman of La Junta, a brother in law, Bill Sherman and wife Sandy; sister in law Ruth Wheeler and Guy Simone. Gwendal and Pat also provided a home for 17 foster children, including Theresa, Sheryl, Brandon, Willie and Justin. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his step mother, Marvis June of Limon.
Funeral Services were held July 19, 1995 at the Karval School with Rev. Ron Clark officiating. The musical selection was a ‘Tribute To Dad’.
Casket bearers were Robert Elliot, Robert Webb, Robert Williams, Darrel Dutro, Lyle Hilferty, Robert Capps, Carl Johnson and Keith Capps. Honorary escorts were the EMS Council, Lincoln County Stockmen, Lincoln County employees and the 4-H Foundation.
Burial was in the Bucklen Cemetery in Karval.
Memorials were sent to the Karval Fire Department or the Karval Church of the Nazarene.

Gwendal married Patricia Lorraine Sherman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Allen Leroy Leonard was born on 14 Jan 1954 in La Junta, Colorado; died about 2022.
2. Edward Leon Leonard
3. Larry Lee Leonard
4. Enola Lorraine Leonard
5. Carlos Lane Leonard
6. Patrick Lynn Leonard

Notes:

Warren also had a brother named Al and a sister named Veona.

Died:
Obituary
WARREN EDWARD LEONARD (7-23-1910 to 9-13-1981)

Warren Edward Leonard, 71, was a long time resident, former county commissioner and long time rancher east of Karval, Colorado.
Warren was born in Geneva, Nebraska, July 23, 1910, to Harvey and Jessie Leonard. The family moved to Colorado in 1918 and settled on a homestead in the Cheraw area. Warren attended school in Cheraw and walked a distance of 8 miles each day. After reaching manhood, he went to the Karval area where he acquired property over the years. He eventually owned 7 sections of land and was a successful farmer and rancher. He was always interested in community affairs and worked hard in making it a better place to live and raise a family.
Warren married Kathryn Nicholas, June, 1934. To that union was born two children, Gwendal and Onnalee. That marriage was dissolved in 1945.
He was married to Annabelle Hyrup in 1946, and to this union was born five children. Annabelle brought a daughter Joanna Lee to this marriage, which Warren adopted. Their children were Michael, Vicki, Warren Ray, Tommie and Roxi.
Warren married Marvis June Marshall in November, 1969 and when he retired they moved to Limon. He loved to play golf. Although he took it up much later in life than most people do, he was very good. He spent much of his time on the Tamarack Municipal Course. He also was a faithful member of the Rotary Club.
He is survived by his wife; all of his children; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; his Mother, Jessie Leonard of Ft. Collins; four brothers, Dick of Orofino, Idaho, George (Slim) of Joseph, Oregon, Don of Thornfield, Missouri and Marion of Colorado Springs, CO. Sisters, Leila Frazier of Delta, CO., Ida Green of Cheyenne, WY., Kathleen Lister of Lamar, CO, Verna Miller of Longmont, CO, Velma McDonald of Ft. Collins, CO and Jeanne Mays of Colorado Springs, CO.
Services were Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection in Limon. There was a cremation.

Warren married Kathryn Mary Nicholas on 23 Jul 1934 in Goodland, Kansas, and was divorced in 1945. Kathryn (daughter of John Ralph Nicholas and Mary Marie Reinking) was born on 14 Feb 1905 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; was christened on 01 Sep 1907 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 29 Mar 1998 in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas; was buried on 31 Mar 1998 in Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Obituary
Kathryn Mary Nicholas Inness (2-14-1905 to 3-29-1998)

Kathryn Mary Nicholas died at the Morton County Hospital, Elkhart, KS, March 29, 1998. She was born to Ralph and Mary Reinking Nicholas on February 14, 1905 in Tipton, KS. When Kathryn was one and a half years old, another daughter was born to this union, Thelma Laurietta. When the girls were small their mother, Mary, died (Dec. 1908).
When Kathryn was 6 years old, her father married Bertha Mayhood.
This instantly brought her and Thelma another sister, Inez Mary, who was 4 years old.
In 1911 Kathryn’s family moved from Pierceville, KS to Two Buttes, near Lamar, Colorado. While they lived at Two Buttes, another daughter was born, Nina Bertha. At this time, Kathryn was 10 years old. In the early 1920’s they moved near Boyero, Colorado. Many trees around the Karval area came from their nursery, called “The Oasis”.
Kathryn spent one summer at summer school at Oberlin, KS and went to college at Hays, KS for two summers. She taught school 5 years before her marriage to Warren E. Leonard, June 23, 1934.
To this union two children were born. Gwendal Leon and Onnalee Jean. Kathryn, with her son and daughter, moved to Karval, CO in the fall of 1945, where she taught grades 1 through 4 for two years. In July, 1947, Kathryn became Postmaster in Karval and worked until her retirement in June, 1974.
In 1948 Kathryn was united in marriage to Emanuel Sears “Manny” Inness. This brought to her another family - 4 step daughters and their husbands. Edith and Charlie Summers of Holly, CO, Margaret and Walter Steiner of Kit Carson, CO, Shirley and Chet White of Antioch, Ill and Ruby and Calvin Hixson of Fowler, CO. Her husband, Manny died in June, 1971.
Kathryn was very active in all the activities her children were in. School activities, 4-H, Music and Church kept her busy and she enjoyed sharing many learning and enjoyable experiences with Gwendal and Onnalee.
She was an avid gardener, which she surely inherited from her father. Even after she retired, you could see her working in her yard as early as 5:00 A.M. Her garden and yard was her relaxation and her pride. Roses were among her many specialties. Kathryn was very fond of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and loved them the same as her children. She always remembered their birthdays and made sure they each had a card that fit them.
After retiring from the Post Office, Kathryn continued her work in the Karval Church of the Nazarene as Sunday School teacher and was always faithful to all the services she could attend. She also went into full time work with R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), and especially enjoyed being a part of the Karval Keenagers, playing the Banjo. Also, she enjoyed crocheting, making afghans for all of her grandchildren.
In 1986, she moved to Elkhart and lived with her daughter and family. While she was living at home (Karval, CO) she was able to be close to her son and his family. She enjoyed the closeness of both families and was happy to be with them. It was very important to her to be close to her Doctor, whom she had so much confidence in. She felt that he gave her many added years of quality life.
She continued to play her banjo at church and for many activities in Elkhart.
She played for several hospital fund raising activities and would always get a standing ovation. She played her banjo with her daughter playing the accordian and her son-in-law playing the guitar. Her fingers always remained nimble and strong and she could keep the music moving while her audience tapped their toes. Although her body would become weaker and weaker, she always had the strength to play the banjo.
Kathryn missed her friends and family at Karval and tried to keep in contact with them as much as possible. She will always be appreciated and remembered for her concern and compassion for her family.
Although she continually tried to be strong for others, she found that losing her son, Gwendal, to cancer in July, 1995, was the hardest struggle in life she had to face. She had very fond memories of Gwendal and she missed him very much.
Her latest highlight of her life was to be able to attend her granddaughter’s
wedding. (Gwendolyn and J.J. - 1996) She had all the Home Health Care nurses taking very good care of her so her dream could come true. She was very fond of each of her daily Home Health Care nurses and they were special friends to her.

Survivors include:
One Daughter and Son-in-law: Onnalee and Millard Harrell of Elkhart, KS.
One Daughter-in-law: Patricia Leonard of Karval, CO
Eight Grandchildren and their families (including 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren).
Allen Leonard - Adam, Aaron & Cybil of Colo. Springs, CO.
Leon and Sandy Leonard - Brooke of Ordway and Bill, Tina and Brandon & Cody of Fowler, CO.
Larry and Cindy Leonard - Levi, Zane & Jake of Karval, CO.
Enola Leonard of Colo. Springs, CO.
Carlos and Michelle Leonard - Tiffany, Shaun & Colton of Karval and Jenny & Shayla of Colo. Springs, CO.
Patrick and Jenny Leonard - Michael, Amanda, Jessica & Ashleigh of Karval
Kelby and Stephanie Harrell of Newton, KS.
Gwendolyn and J. J. Stutler of Emporia, KS.
Two Sisters: Thelma Thompson of Westminster, CO and Nina Eason of Denver.
Her Step Family:
Charley Summers (Holly, CO), Marjorie and Larry and their families.
Walt Steiner (Kit Carson, CO), Janet, Marlene, Leland, Nadine and Eric and their families.
Shirley White (Park City, Illinois), Clifford, Kenneth, Danny and their families.
Calvin Hixson (Fowler, KS)
Nieces and nephews and many friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents: Ralph and Mary Nicholas;
her step-mother: Bertha Nicholas; her husband. Emanuel Sears Inness;
her son: Gwendal Leonard and her sister: Inez Schroeder.
Memorial Services were at the Harrell Funeral Chapel, Elkhart, KS., March 31, 1998. Burial was in the Elkhart Cemetery.

Harvey married Jessie Geraldine Mullikan on 15 Mar 1909 in Geneva, Nebraska. Jessie (daughter of Orrin Craig Mullikan and Cora Emma Churchill) was born on 04 Nov 1891 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 Mar 1982 in Fort Collins, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived in Fort Collins as of 13 Sep 1981.

Notes:

Ralph died at 12:50 PM. at the Plaza Park Nursing Home.

Obituary:
Ralph J. Nicholas
Funeral services for Ralph J. Nicholas, retired farmer, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Olinger Mortuary, Boulder st. Burial will be in Crown Hill.
Mr. Nicholas, who lived at 2760 W First ave., died Tuesday in Plaza Park Nursing Home, Westminster. He was 88.
Born on Sept. 7, 1878, in Rippey, Iowa, he attended schools there. He married Miss Mary Reinking in Tipton, Kan., in 1904. After her death, he married Miss Bertha Mayhood in Columbus, Kan., in 1921.
Mr. Nicholas homesteaded in Baca County before moving to Lincoln County, where he operated a nursery. He moved to Denver in 1949 following retirement.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Inness of Karvel, Mrs. Nina B. Eason of Denver, Mrs. Thelma Thompson and Mrs. Inez Schroeder, both of Westminster; a sister, Mrs. Addie Mullen of Kansas City, grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Eastern Colorado Plainsman
Thursday, 27 July 1967,
Hugo, Colorado
Memorial Services Are Held For Ralph J. Nicholas
Services for Ralph J. Nicholas were held at 1:00 p.m. July 21 in the Olinger Mortuary at Denver. Burial was in Crown Hill.
Mr. Nicholas died Tuesday, July 11, in Plaza Park Nursing Home in Westminster. He was born September 7, 1878, in Rippey, Ia.
He married Mary Reinking in Tipton, Kans., in 1904 and she died two years later. In 1911 he married Bertha Mayhood in Columbus, Kans. They homesteaded about eleven miles southwest of two buttes in Baca County. Later he lived in Lincoln County and established the Oasis Nursery.
His greatest satisfaction was in doing for others. One of his happiest moments was the opportunity to furnish some of the trees for the Bucklen Cemetery north of Karvel.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas retired in Denver in 1949. Mrs. Nicholas died November 4, 1964, three years after they had celebrated theirgolden wedding anniversary.
Survivors include four daughters; Mrs. Thelma Thompson and Mrs. Inez Schroeder, both of Westminster, Mrs. Nina B. Eason, Denver and Mrs. Kathryn Inness, Karvel; one sister, Mrs. Addie Mullen, Kansas City, Mo.; nine grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Nicholas -
Ralph J. Nicholas of 2760 W. First ave. Father of Kathryn Inness, Karvel, Colo., Thelma Thompson and Inez Schreoder, both of Westminster, Colo., and Nina B. Eason of Denver; brother of Addie Mullen of Kansas City, Mo.; also survived by nine grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services, Drawing Room, Sixteenth at Boulder Friday, 1 p.m. To Crown Hill Cemetery.

Died:
Death Certficate on file.

John married Mary Marie Reinking on 04 Apr 1904 in Tipton, Kansas. Mary (daughter of Christian Frederick Reinking and Catharina Elizabeth Guhn) was born on 24 Dec 1884 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 16 May 1908 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary's Daughter Thelma has said that her mother had died in childbirth with a boy who also died. Both were buried in the same grave.

Family lore says that Mary's family didn't really like Ralph and when she died, they wanted to take Catherine and Thelma and he wouldn't let them, so he took the girls by wagon and left.

George married Laura A Cross in 28 Jan1883 in Friendville, Saline County, Nebraska. Laura was born on 07 Mar 1858 in Lowden County, Virginia; died on 21 Nov 1925 in Geneva, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orrin married Cora Emma Churchill on 15 Jan 1889 in Lincoln County, Nebraska. Cora (daughter of Walter Churchill and Geraldine Kerchner) was born on 07 Feb 1870 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; died on 28 Feb 1931 in Rocky Ford, Colorado; was buried on 02 Mar 1936 in Ordway, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NOTE: Notes state Ernest died west of Rippey. Also found notes stating Ernest died in Washington, Iowa.

NOTE: There are several different references to Ernest Edward Nicholas' date of birth being 1830, Should be 1838.

Ernest's Baptism was at the Presbyterian Church.

ERNEST EDWARD NICHOLAS
Obituary.
Ernest Edward Nicholas was born in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 1830 and died at the home of his son Byde near Rippey at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 14 days. Mr. Nicholas came to this country when a small boy and made his home at Sublet, Ill. He was united in marriage to Minerva Hastings Dec 12, 1864. Then they moved to Ogden, Iowa and from there to Rippey where they lived together until 1900 when his wife passed to the great Beyond. From this time on he lived with his children until he became so feeble he required special attention. Then he made his home with Byde till Oct. 9, 1924 at 2 p.m. he passed away.
Mr. Nicholas had inited with the Presbyterian Church in Rippey in 1888. Funeral services were held in Rippey Saturday afternoon Oct. 11 and interment made at the Rippey cemetery.
He was survived by his 7 children all whom are living except Ernest who passed away in 1921, Edward of Decatur, Ill., Addie Mullen of Kansas City, Mo., Karl of Peoria, Kan., Ralph of Hugo, Colo., Byde of Rippey and Fred of Kansas City, Mo., all were present except Ralph.

Jefferson Bee Obituary
Wed. Oct 15, 1924
Vol 57 #42
5th page from title pg
Rippey News - Death of E.E. Nichols
(NOTE: Nichols should be spelled Nicholas, also The Bijo should be Bide for Conrad Julius Abijah Nicholas)

Rippey.
Last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock occurred the death of E. E. Nichols at the home of his son Bijo Nichols. Mr. Nichols has been in very poor health for several years due to his advanced age. He was born in Berlin, Germany and was past 96 years of age at his death. His wife died about twenty-five years ago and since that time he lived alone in Rippey until about three years ago. He leaves to mourn his death, Edd, of Illinois; Carl of eastern Kansas; Fred and Adalaide, of Kansas City and Bijoe, of Rippey, all of whom were present at the funeral.


Film 136 - E
Jefferson Herald Obituary
Thur. Oct 23, 1924
Page 3
E. E. Nicholas.
(NOTE: 1930 birth should be 1838, also he was married to Minerva)

E. E. Nicholas was born in Berlin Germany, June 25, 1930 and died at the home of his son Byde, near Rippey, aged 94 years, 3 months and 14 days on Oct. 9, 1924. He was married to Binerva Hastings, December 12, 1864. She having passed to the great beyond in 1900. He is survived by 6 children. Earnest having passed away in 1921. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 11, from the M. E. Church. Burial was made in the Rippey Cemetary.

Ernest married Minerva Maria Bacon Hastings on 12 Dec 1867 in Sublet, Illinois. Minerva (daughter of ? and ?) was born on 19 Apr 1839 in Bombay, New York; died on 03 Dec 1900 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; was buried in Rippey Cemetary, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Possible part American-Indian per family lore.

Minerva lived in Lee County Illinois in Oct 1856 Per marriage paperwork to Edward McKune.

From Kathy McDowell
To Dwight Thompson
Date 20/03/2015 12:17
Subject Comments: Dwight,

I noticed Minerva B HASTINGS' name is spelled as Minerva and Minnerva. [2 'n's]
Still working on her and her family after all these years. Her son Thomas MORRIS
ended up in KS. I can try to find that data for you if you are still interested.

Most sincerely,
Kathy McDowell Cline
Kathy McDowell

Notes:

Marriage Record:
Name: Edward E. Nicholis
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1867
Marriage Place: Clinton Co., Iowa
Spouse: Minerva B. Morris
FHL Film Number: 1005210
Reference ID: 2:3PLR6W6

Notes:

Native Celebrate Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Reinking Married April 4, 1879 - Many Help Celebrate
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Reinking widely known and highly respected citizens of Tipton, on Thursday, April 4th, 1929, observed the fiftieth return of their wedding day. But a limited number of married couples are granted such a privilege. In accordance with the wish of the jubiliant pair, both of whom are loyal members of the Lutheran Church at Tipton appropriate services were conducted in Zion's Lutheran Church, a large number of relatives, friends and acquaintances participating.
The local pastor J. Kiesow, briefly addressed the celebrating couple in both the American and German language, taking for his texts Romans 8, 38-39, and Isaiah 46, 4. The Quartet consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Will Seidal, Mrs. Warren Hobbi* and J.H. Pottberg, accompanied by Kathryn Reinking renedered two beautiful selections, entitled "I Shall Be Like Him" for their first number and "Silver Threads Among the Gold." as their concluding song.
After the services at the Church the celebration continued on the Reinking farm northwest of town. A beautiful basket dinner was served under the direction of the Ladies Aid of Zion's Lutheran Church. The afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation, all present enjoying a good time.
The dinner room was beautifully decorated in Gold and White crepe paper, te streamers leading to a gorgeous Angel Food Cake, that was presented to the honorees by their children, which was baked and decorated by Margaret Greif.
The honored couple received many beautiful and useful gifts from those present, in the late afternoon all departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Reinking many more happy years together. At about nine o'clock the Tipton Band surprised them and came to their home in town and played three beautiful selections for them, which pleased them very much.
Mr. Reinking was born at West Palia, Germany, April 27th, 1850, when 6 weeks old, his mother passed away and at the age of 7 years his ****** passed away leaving h*** **** when 17 he came to America working at Iowa and in **** *he earlier settlers taking a homestead in Osborne county. On April 4th 1879 he was united in Holy Matrimony to Miss Katherine Gunn, who was born in Schleswich Holstein, Germany, October 17, 1861. In 1875, she came to America with her parents living in Osborne county, living there only a short time after their marriage, they moved to Mitchell county on a farm 1 1-4 miles north of Tipton, where they resided until they moved to their retired home in Tipton, in the fall of 1927.
Mr. and Mrs. Reinking celebrated their Silver Wedding anniversary 25 years ago and this month had the honor to celebrate their fiftieth which is a destination not many reach. To their union thirteen children were born, nine of whom are living and all had the pleasure of being with their parents that day with the exception of one son, John, who lives in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Reinking have 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
May the remainder of the life of the principal celebrants in this rare event be fraught with such blessings as flow from the inexhaustable source of divine grace in Christ Jesus.

Immigrated to the United States in 1867.
Became Naturalized in 1871.
Moved from Iowa to Kansas.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47491347/christian-frederick-reinking

His mother died when he was six weeks old and his father died when he was seven years of age. He came to America at the age of seventeen, where he settled in Iowa. In 1872 her came to Kansas
Christian married Katherine Guhn April 4, 1879. They were the parents of 13 children -

Christian married Catharina Elizabeth Guhn on 04 Apr 1879. Catharina (daughter of Hans J. Guhn and Wiebke Thomson) was born on 17 Oct 1861 in Schleswig Holstein, Germany; died on 12 Nov 1949 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Osborne County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47491408/catherina-elizabeth-reinking

She came to America with her parents in 1875. She married Christian Frederick Reinking April 4, 1879. They were the parents of 13 children

Birth:
German - Catharina Elizabeth Guhn
Amirican - Catherene Elizabeth Guhn