Families of James Elmer Carkhuff
JAMES ELMER CARKHUFF, son of HARRIET WINSLOW BLAIR and JAMES HENRY CARKHUFF, was born March 1, 1884,250 and died November 4, 1969 in Orange County, California.250 He is buried in Magnolia Memorial Park, Garden Grove, Orange, California.456
He married (1) ROSA EMMA HALEY on March 24, 1909 in Dickinson County, Kansas.3200 She was born September 22, 1884 in Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas,456 and died April 14, 1935 in Montrose County, Colorado.456 She is buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Montrose, Montrose, Colorado.456
He married (2) NETTIE GORDON. She was born February 27, 1886 in Snyder County, Pennsylvania,456 and died January 10, 1980 in Orange County, California.456 She is buried in Magnolia Memorial Park, Garden Grove, Orange, California.456
Children of ROSA EMMA HALEY and JAMES ELMER CARKHUFF:
- CHARLES WESLEY CARKHUFF, b. October 24, 1910, Montrose, Montrose, Colorado;7377 d. April 25, 2002, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona;456 bur. Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.456
- GORDON HALEY CARKHUFF, b. November 16, 1914, Montrose County, Colorado;4532 d. August 8, 1996, Seal Beach, Orange, California.4532, 456
Work History
- James Elmer Carkhuff was a farmer.8272
Marriage Announcements and News
Abilene Weekly Reflector, April 1, 19098319
WEDDED AT HOME
Pretty Marriage Ceremony at Residence of Bride Last Evening
(From Thursday's Daily)
At the home of the bride's parents last evening in the presence of about 75 guests were married Miss Rosa Haley and Mr. Elmer Carkhuff of Mont Rose, Colorado, Rev. W. C. Coleman officiating. Preceding the ceremony Fern Ramsey sang "Rose of My Life;" Miss Edith Cormack played Lohengrin's wedding march. Miss Harriet Shockey carried the ring. The bride wore white French lawn and carried bride's roses.
Following the ceremony came a bounteous wedding supper and the well deserved congratulations. Many beautiful presents were received. The bride is one of Abilene's sweetest girls and has been prominent in church circles. The groom was formerly of this city but is now a prosperous farmer and businessman of Mont Rose where they will reside. They left for their new home on the evening train and a host of friends wish them joy.
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel, April 16, 19358326
Mrs. J. Elmer Carkhuff, well known woman of the Montrose district, passed away Sunday night after a brief illness of pleurisy complicated by pneumonia. Funeral services will be held from the Montrose Methodist chruch Wednesday at 3 o'clock.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 20, 19003202 | Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas | |
| April 15, 19108263 | Maple Grove, Montrose, Colorado |
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| January 13, 19208271 | Orchard, Montrose, Colorado |
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| April 3, 19308272 | Orchard, Montrose, Colorado |
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| April 6, 19408273 | Montrose, Montrose, Colorado |
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