LeRoy McVey Bickett

Emmett M. Newell was born December 2, 1869, in Union Twp., Black Hawk Co., IA, and died January 6, 1951, in Douglas, Converse Co., WY, at age 81. Buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse Co., WY. He is the son of Harrison James "Harry" Newell of Jeromesville, Wayne Co., OH, and Sarah Jane Benham of Perry Twp., Brown Co., OH.

Clara May Silver Searl was born October 20, 1879, in the Village of Janesville, Jackson Twp., Bremer Co., IA, and died March 21, 1952, at Converse County Memorial Hospital, Douglas, Converse Co., WY, at age 72. Buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse Co., WY. She is the daughter of Christopher William Searl from near the future Village of Bowmanville, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, and Mary C. Silver (born May 7, 1848) of Waterford, Bellamacabron, Ireland.

Emmett M. Newell (age 29), a bachelor, and Clara May Silver Searl (age 19), a maiden, were married November 21, 1899, in Spring Hill, Albany Co., WY.

One family researcher says that Clara and Maggie were aunt and niece, and that Maggie's maiden name was Boots.

Emmett M. Newell was born December 2, 1869, in Union Twp., Black Hawk Co., IA.

Clara May Silver Searl was born October 20, 1879, in the Village of Janesville, Jackson Twp., Bremer Co., IA.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 15, 1870, shows Harrison Newell (age 37) born in Ohio with real estate of $5,600 and personal estate of $2,000 is a Farmer living in Union Twp., Black Hawk Co., IA. Living with him is his Sarah J. Newell (age 32) born in Ohio, who is Keeping House. Also living there are four children, all born in Iowa: Mary M. Newell (age 10), who is Keeping House; Marion Newell (age 9); Elma Newell (age 3); and Emmett Newell (age 5/12). Also living there is a Farm Laborer. The George Newell family lives on the next farm.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows Wm. Searls (age 31) born in Canada to English and Irish-born parents is a Laborer living in the Village of Janesville, Jackson Twp., Bremer Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Mary Searls (age 30) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents, who Keeps House. Also living there is his daughter, Clara Searls (age 7/12) born October 1879 in Iowa to Canadian and Irish-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1880, shows Harrison Newell (age 47) born in Ohio to Ohio and Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer living in Union Twp., Black Hawk Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Sarah J. Newell (age 42) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his five unmarried children, all born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents: Mary M. Newell (age 19), who is Keeping House; Marion F. Newell (age 19); Emmett M. Newell (age 10); Eva A. Newell (age 4); and Guy H. Newell (age 2). Also living there is a Servant Laborer.

The 1885 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1885, shows C. Wm. Searls (age 36) born in Canada to foreign-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 11 years and having lived in this district for 11 years is a Laborer living in the 1st Ward, City of Le Sueur, Le Sueur Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, M. C. Searl (age 43) born in Ireland to foreign-born parents, who is a Housewife. Also living with him are two children, both born in Iowa to foreign-born parents: Clara M. Searls (age 4); and Matilda E. Searles (age 0).

The 1895 Minnesota State Census taken on June 9, 1895, shows C. W. Searl (age 44) born in Canada to foreign-born parents is living in the Borough of Le Sueur, Le Sueur Co., MN. Living with him is Mary M. Searls (age 35) born in Ireland to foreign-born parents. Also living with him are three children, all born to foreign-born parents: Clara Searl (age 14) born in Iowa; Emma Searle (age 11) born in Iowa; and Eddie Searle (age 7) born in Minnesota.

Emmett M. Newell (age 26) received his Final Certificate for a Land Patent in Section 22, Twp. 28 North, Range 72 West. Ancestry.com has the images of his patent request and approval.

Emmett M. Newell (age 29), a bachelor, and Clara May Silver Searl (age 19), a maiden, were married November 21, 1899, in Spring Hill, Albany Co., WY.

The Daily Boomerang, Laramie, WY, Monday, November 27, 1899

A HAPPY MARRIAGE.

Popular Young People of Spring Hill Unite Hearts and Hands.

At the residence of the groom's brother, Judge Frank M. Newell at Spring Hill, Wyo., Nov. 21, 1899 at 8:30 p.m., Miss Clara Searl was united in marriage to Emmett M. Newell both of Spring Hill, Wyo. The Rev. Taylor of Douglas, Wyo., officiated. This most happy event was witnessed by about one hundred and fifty people, friends and relatives, in the parlors of the palatial residence of Judge Newell which were tastefully decorated with evergreens and cut flowers for this most happy event and two young souls were made happy and their hearts to beat as one. The bride a charming petite blonde blonde of the belles of Spring Hill and a niece of Mrs. Judge Newell was becomingly arrayed in a modest suit of brown cashmere with chatelain at girdle and roses at throat with all a very pretty picture and much to admire. The groom, Mr. Emmett M. Newell, a young and energetic cattle raiser, was dressed in the regulation Prince Albert. This young couple were the recipients of numerous and costly wedding present a few of which we give below with the names of the donors.

Leigh Larson note: The long list shown is not typed here.

At 10:30 the guests sat down to a most sumptuous wedding supper, the table being laden with all the good things that tickle the palate and maketh the heart glad. After supper dancing was indulged in by those who were so inclined until the wee small hours of morn when the reddening light in the far east warned one and all it was time to hie themselves away. The gathering broke up after all had enjoyed themselves to their hearts content, all agreeing that the affair was a most happy event and wishing the young couple smooth sailing and happiness through life's voyage.

"Vigo."

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 26, 1900, shows Emmett M. Newell (age 29) born December, 1870, in Iowa to Ohio-born parents, is a married Stock Farmer, and who rents his farm, and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him is his wife of 0 years, Clare Newell (age 21) born October, 1879, in Iowa to English Canada and Ireland-born parents. Also living there are two Boarders. Several other Newell families live nearby.

Mary Evelyn "Maggie" Newell was born February 13, 1901, in Esterbrook, Converse Co., WY.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910, shows Christopher Searl (age 59) born in English Canada to English-born parents and a Naturalized citizen is a Section Foreman Carpenter renting his own home and is living in the Village of Manville, Converse Co., WY. Living with him is his wife of 32 years, Mary Searl (age 59) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents, with both of the children born to her still alive. Living next door is Francis E. Searle.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910, shows Francis E. Searl (age 28) born in Minnesota to English Canadian and Irish-born parents is an unmarried Oil Well Driller owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in the Village of Manville, Converse Co., WY.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 7, 1910, shows Emmett M. Newell (age 39) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents, and in his 1st marriage, is a married Stock Farm Farmer, and who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife of 10 years, Clara M. Newell (age 31) born in Iowa to English Canadian and Irish-born parents, and in her 1st marriage, and with the only child born to her still alive; and his daughter, Evelyn M. Newell (age 9) born in Wyoming to Iowa-born parents. Several other Newell families live nearby.

Harrison Searle Newell was born December, 1910, in Esterbrook, Converse Co., WY.

Harrison Searle Newell died January 11, 1911, in Wyoming (age 3 weeks, Infant). Buried in Newell (Springhill) Cemetery, Albany Co., WY.

In 1917, Emmett Newell was operating a Summer Resort in Springhill, Laramie Co., WY.

George Emmett Gazlay was born December 12, 1919, in Douglas, Converse Co., WY.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on June 25, 1920, shows Herbert D. Gaslay (age 23) born in Wyoming to Michigan-born parents, is a married Foreman at a Saw Mill, had who rents his home, and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, M. Evelyn Gaslay (age 20) born in Wyoming to Iowa to Minnesota-born parents; and his son, George E. Gaslay (age 1/12) born in Wyoming to Wyoming-born parents.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on June 29, 1920, shows Emmit M. Newell (age 50) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents is a Saw Mill Laborer owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him is his wife of 10 years, Clara M. Newell (age 40) born in Iowa to Ohio and Irish-born parents. Several other Newell families live nearby.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 26, 1920, shows Christopher W. Searl (age 68) born in English Canada to English and Irish-born parents is a House Carpenter owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in South Douglas Precinct, Converse Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Mary M. Searl (age 68) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents and having emigrated in 1864 and a Naturalized citizen. Living next door is the Edson F. Searle family.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 26, 1920, shows Edson F. Searl (age 31) born in Minnesota to English Canadian and Irish-born parents is a Stationary Engineer owning his own home with a mortgage and is living in South Douglas Precinct, Converse Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Katharine E. Searl (age 26) born in Colorado to Illinois and New York-born parents. Also living there is his son, Kenneth L. Searl (age 1-9/12) born in Wyoming to Minnesota and Colorado-born parents.

Mary C. (Silver) Searl died December 29, 1925, at her home, Douglas, Converse Co., WY, at age 77. Buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse Co., WY.

Birth: May 7, 1848, County Waterford, Ireland

Death: Dec. 29, 1925, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, USA

Mary M. Searl, long-time resident of Douglas, died at her home Tuesday afternoon. Her health had been failing for over a year and for the past six months she was confined to her bed most of the time. Mary Silver Searl was a native of County Waterford, Ballemacabra, Ireland, the daughter of Patrick and Catherine (Maroony) Silver. She came to America with her parents in 1860 and after living with them awhile in New York state, they moved to Cedar Falls, Ia., where she grew to womanhood. On August 28, 1878, she was married at Waverly, Iowa to C. W. Searl, a native of Canada. In 1884 she and her husband moved to La Sueur, Minn. where she lived until June 1, 1900 when she and her family moved to Douglas where she has lived until the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, C. W. Searl; two daughters, Mrs. Emmett Newell of Esterbrook and Mrs. Emma Stanton of Del Rio, Texas; one son, Ed of Oakley, Kan. Also two brothers, Mike Silver of Waterloo, Ia. and John Silver of Cedar Falls, Ia.; and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Hannar of Davenport, Ia. A strange happening is that the other sister, Mrs. Frank Newell passed away eleven days ago at her home in Esterbrook. (Information was obtained from her obituary in the Douglas Budget Jan. 7, 1926; mortuary and cemetery records.)

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on May 30, 1930, shows Francis Searl (age 42) born in Minnesota to English Canadian and Irish-born parents and first married at age 27 is a Rail Road Section Foreman and is living in Election District 3, Natrona Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Catherine D. Searl (age 36) born in Colorado to Illinois and New York-born parents and first married at age 21. Also living there are his two sons, both born to Minnesota and Colorado-born parents: Kenneth Searl (age 11) born in Wyoming; and Wayne Searle (age 3-11/12) born in Kansas. Also living there is Francis' widowed father: Christopher Searl (age 81) born in English Canada to English and Irish-born parents and first married at age 35 and having emigrated in 1857 and a Naturalized citizen.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Emmett M. Newell (age 56) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Farmer of a Farm who owns his farm and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Clara M. Newell (age 50) born in Iowa to English Canadian and Irish-born parents and first married at age 20, who is a Post Master at a Post Office. Also living there is a widowed Hired Man Lodger, Herbert D. Gazlay (age 68) born in Michigan to Michigan-born parents, a Sawyer at a Saw Mill.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows George W. Gazlay (age 32) born in Wyoming to Michigan-born parents, and first married at age 21, is a married Farmer of a Farm, and who owns his farm worth $1,000 and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, Evelyn M. Gazlay (age 29) born in Wyoming to Iowa and Minnesota-born parents, and first married at age 17; and his son, George E. Gazlay (age 10) born in Wyoming to Wyoming-born parents.

Christopher William Searl died February 3, 1933, in Salt Creek, Natrona Co., WY, at age 84. Buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse Co., WY.

OLD RESIDENT OF WYOMING CALLED

C. W. Searl First Came to State in 1864

C. W. Searl, for many years a resident of Douglas and Manville, was claimed in death after a brief illness, at the home of his son, Ed, in Salt Creek, February 3. The body was shipped to Douglas Friday and funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Hoffman Chapel, conducted by Rev. Clayton Judy of the Congregational church. Interment was made in the Douglas cemetery. Christopher William Searl was born in Bowman, Canada, October 27, 1848, being 84 years old at the time of his death. When he was six years old he moved with his parents to Fon Dulac, Wis., where he lived for a few years until the family moved to Rockford, Ill., where he received his schooling. When 16 years old he came to Wyoming and worked as a government freighter for three years. Then he entered the employ of the Union Pacific during its construction days and was in Wyoming for several years, when he returned east and married Miss Mary Silver in 1878. She, his faithful wife and companion, passed on six years ago. Four children were born to this union, one son who died in infancy. Mrs. Emmett Newell of Esterbrook, Mrs. Emma Stanton of Del Rio, Tex., and a son, Ed, of Salt Creek, still survive him. A sister, Mrs. Brown, is also living, in Minneapolis, and two brothers in Iowa. In 1900 Mr. Searl moved back to Wyoming and was employed by the Northwestern railroad for 15 years and remained here until the time of his death. He was a Wyoming pioneer and had many thrilling experiences during the frontier days. He was a good husband and father and loyal to his many friends. He left an example of true living and his passing has removed another good citizen from this earth.

EARLY DAY RANCHER DIES AT SALT CREEK

FUNERAL HELD HERE FRIDAY FOR LATE FATHER OF MRS. NEWELL

C. W. Searl for many years a resident of Douglas and Manville was claimed in death after a brief illness at the home of his son, Ed, in Salt Creek, Wyoming, Wednesday night, February 3rd. The body was shipped to Douglas Friday from the Gay Mortuary in Casper and funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Hoffman Chapel, conducted by Rev. Judy of the Congregational church. Interment was made in the Douglas cemetery. Christopher William Searl was born in Bowman, Canada, October 27, 1848, being 84 years old at the time of his death. When he was six years old he moved with his parents to Fon Dulac, Wis., and lived a few years till the family moved to Rockford, Ill., where he received his schooling and grew up to young manhood. When he was 16 years old he came to Wyoming and worked as a government freighter for three years. Then he entered the employ of the Union Pacific during its construction days and was in Wyoming for several years, then he returned east and married to Miss Mary Silver in 1878. She, his faithful wife and companion, passed on six years ago. Four children were born to this union, one son who died in infancy, Mrs. Emmett Newell of Esterbrook, Wyo., Mrs. Emma Stanton of Del Rio, Texas, and a son Ed of Salt Creek, Wyoming still survive him. A sister, Mrs. Brown, is also living, in Minneapolis, Minn. and two brothers in Iowa. In 1900 Mr. Searl moved back to Wyoming and was employed by the North Western Railroad for 15 years. He remained in Wyoming until the time of his death. He was a Wyoming pioneer and told many thrilling experiences during the frontier days. He was a good husband and father and loyal to his many friends. He left an example of true living and his passing has removed another good citizen from this earth.

Mary Evelyn "Maggie" (Newell) Gazlay died November 13, 1937, in Douglas, Converse Co., WY, at age 36. Buried in Newell Cemetery, one mile west of Esterbrook, Converse Co., WY.

George Ward Gazlay (age 41), a widower, and Bessie Loretta (Irwin) Mossman (age 32), a widow, were married September 28, 1938, in Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 24, 1940, shows Emmett M. Newell (age 70) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a married Manager of a Summer Resort who owns his home worth $500 and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Clara M. Newell (age 60) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Post Mistress at a Post Office.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows George Gazlay (age 41) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a married Bartender, and who rents his home for $8/month, who is living in Moose Cabins, Town of Douglas, Converse Co., WY. Living with him are: his wife, Bessie L. Gazlay (age 36) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in Lost Springs, Converse Co., WY, and with 2 years of High School, a Cook; his daughter, Betty Lou Gazlay (age 13) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in Lost Springs, Converse Co., WY, and with 8 years of School; and his son, Alvin Duane Gazlay (age 8) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in Lost Springs, Converse Co., WY, and with 1 year of School.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows George Emmett Gazlay (age 20) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of High School, is an unmarried Cafe Cook, and who is renting his home for $8/month, and is living in Moose Cabins, Town of Douglas, Converse Co., WY.

George Gazlay married Bessie Unknown 1940 - 1944 in Wyoming. Bessie divorced George and married H. A. "Red" Glendenning, and Robert Gazlay (born June 22, 1945, in Douglas, WY; Died Sunday, February 20, 2000, in Texas City, TX.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on May 23, 1950, shows Emmett Newell (age 81) born in Iowa, is a married Head of Household, and who is renting his home for $5/month, and is living at House No. S. 4th, Douglas, Converse Co., WY. Living with him is: his wife, Clara Newell (age 71) born in Minnesota to United States-born parents, and one year ago was living in the Same House, and having completed 8 Years of School.

Emmett M. Newell died January 6, 1951, in Douglas, Converse Co., WY, at age 81. Buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse Co., WY.

Birth: December 2, 1869, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA

Death: January 6, 1951, in Douglas, Converse Co., WY, USA

Emmett Newell, 81, for many years a resident of Esterbrook, died Saturday evening at his home in Douglas after a brief illness. He was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Dec. 2, 1869. He came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Newell, to Wyoming at the age of ten. The family settled with other relatives at the Silver Tip mining camp near Eagle Peak. This land is now the Frank Prager ranch. After living there for several years, he moved with his parents to where they homesteaded near the old Springhill post office. There he grew to manhood. Newell was a real pioneer. For a number of years he rode for Guthrie and Oskamp, which at that time was a big cattle outfit. Later he homesteaded and took up ranching. He was united in marriage on Nov. 21, 1899 to Clara L. Searl of LeSueur, Minnesota. To this union two children were born, both preceding him in death. For several years he owned and operated a sawmill near Esterbrook, which burned in 1931. He and Mrs. Newell owned the Esterbrook summer resort for 25 years. They sold their interests in 1945 and moved to Douglas because of Mrs. Newell's failing health. He is survived by his wife; a sister, Mrs. Mary Messenger of Douglas and her daughters, Ester Colwell and Sadie Delahoyde; a brother, Guy Newell of Esterbrook; a grandson George Emmett Gazlay; and a son-in-law, George Gazlay. Information was obtained from his obituary by Betty Alberts, FAG Member #47293729.

Clara May Silver (Searl) Newell died March 21, 1952, in Douglas, Converse Co., WY, at age 72. Buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse Co., WY.

Birth: October 20, 1879, Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, USA

Death: March 21, 1952, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, USA

Clara M. Newell, a resident of Converse County for 54 years, died Friday at Converse County Memorial Hospital. Clara Searle was born Oct. 20, 1879 at Janesville, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mary Searle. At the age of five she moved with her parents to LeSeuer, Minnesota. She was 17 years of age when she came to Wyoming for her health, living with an aunt and uncle at Springhill. She taught school at Springhill and LaBonte and was married to Emmett Newell on Nov. 21, 1899. They operated a ranch at Springhill and a sawmill at LaBonte. In 1910 they moved to Esterbrook where they took over operation of the resort and where Mrs. Newell was postmistress for a number of years. They retired and moved into Douglas in 1945. Her husband preceded her in death in January of 1951, and two children also preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Emma Stanton of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Ed Searle of Bladez, Oregon and one grandson, Emmett Gazley. Information was obtained from her obituary by Betty Alberts, FAG Member #47293729.

George Emmett Gazlay died March 5, 1961, en-route to City Hospital, St. Louis, MO, at age 41. Buried in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO.

George Ward Gazlay died November 3, 1973, at Converse County Memorial Hospital, Douglas, Converse Co., WY, at age 75.

Birth: 1897

Death: Nov. 3, 1973, Douglas, Converse Co., WY

George Ward Gazlay of Ft. Laramie died November 3, 1973 at Converse County Memorial Hospital. He had been a resident at Michael Manor for several years. He is survived by his wife, Edith, of Ft. Laramie; and step-children, Dale Garnick, Sitka, Alaska; Lloyd Garnick, Roseburg, Oregon; Mrs. Francis Cundall, Wheatland; Avie Meyer, Cheyenne; and Ellen Barber, Lincoln, Nebraska. Information was obtained from his obituary and cemetery records. Note: There is no marker.

Thanks to Betty Alberts, Find A Grave, for providing this information.

Edith Myrtle Cross was born August 26, 1900, in Arcadia, Valley Co., NE. Died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 at her daughter's home in Esterbrook, WY (age 91). Parents are Philip Cross and Nancy Ellen David.

Edith married (1) 1919 in Fort Collins, CO, to Arnold Garnick. She married (2) 1950, to George Gazlay. Married (3) Jan. 21, 1986 at Douglas, WY, to Henry E. Gedney.

Bessie Lorettia Irwin was born August 29, 1906, in Boyd, TX, and died Sunday, May 17, 1992 at the Platte County Memorial Hospital emergency room, Wheatland, Platte Co., WY, at age 85. She is the daughter of Walter and Myrtle (Curtiner) Irwin.

Bessie married (1) May 30, 1925 in Douglas, WY, to Aden Mossman. Mr. Mossman died Aug. 3, 1938. Married (2) September 28, 1938, in Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD, to George Ward Gazlay: Born July 15, 1897, in Casper, Natrona Co., WY; Died November 3, 1973. Divorced. Married (3) Dec. 26, 1946 in Douglas, WY, to H. A. "Red" Glendenning. Mr. Glendenning died in February 1973.

Edith Myrtle Gedney died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 at her daughter's home in Esterbrook, following a long illness.

She was the daughter of Philip and Nancy Ellen (David) Cross. She lived in Nebraska until a young teenager. She moved in a covered wagon with her father, brothers, and sisters to Fort Collins, Colo. She worked at various jobs in the area, with the favorite being topping beets.

She was married to Arnold Garnick in 1919 in Fort Collins. She moved to Esterbrook in 1930, where she lived most of her adult life. For short periods of time she lived in Oregon, Colorado and other towns in Wyoming.

She was married to George Gazlay in 1950 in Douglas, and then on Jan. 21, 1986 she married Henry Gedney in Douglas.

She is survived by her four children, Chuck Garnick of La Pine, Ore.; Ellen Haskew of Esterbrook, Lloyd Garnick of Edgemont, S.D.; and Avice Fuerst of Esterbrook; 22 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands; two sons, Everett Garnick and LeRoy Garnick; one daughter, Frances Holmes; three sisters and three brothers.

Information was obtained from her obituary and cemetery records.

Henry E. Gedney died Friday, June 3, 1988 at his home near Douglas following an extended illness.

He was born on the family ranch on Bedtick Creek near Douglas, the son of Harold and Cecilia (Meoska) Gedney. He was reared and educated in a rural school near the ranch, and graduated from the Converse County High School in 1933. He ranched with his brothers on the family ranch until their deaths. He owned and operated the original land that his family bought when they came to Converse County. He was one of the few families that still had that lands that were patented to them under the LaPrele Project.

He was married Jan. 21, 1986 at Douglas to Edith Gazley. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Edith, of Douglas; two nieces, Barbara Peterson of Casper and Carol Hartnett of Council Bluffs, Iowa; four step-sons, Colonel Robertson of Hanna, Howard Robertson and C. D. Garnick both of Douglas; and Lloyd Garnick of Edgemont, S.D.; two step-daughters, Ellen Haskew and Avice Fuerst both of Esterbook; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John, Joseph and Lawrence Gedney; and one niece, Linda Gedney.

Information was obtained from his obituary and cemetery records.

Bessie Lorettia (Irwin) Glendenning was born August 29, 1906, in Unknown, and died May 17, 1992, in Wheatland, Platte Co., WY, at age 85.

Bessie L. Glendenning died Sunday, May 17, 1992 at the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland at the emergency room.

She was born in Boyd, Texas; the daughter of Walter and Myrtle (Curtiner) Irwin. In 1916 the family came to Wyoming in a covered wagon, homesteading east of Douglas. She was reared and educated in Douglas, and then in 1957 she received her LPN degree from Casper College.

She was married to Aden Mossman on May 30, 1925 in Douglas, where they resided. Mr. Mossman died Aug. 3, 1938; and then she married H. A. "Red" Glendenning on Dec. 26, 1946 in Douglas. Mr. Glendenning died in February 1973, and in the fall of 1973 she moved to Wheatland.

She is survived by her children, Betty Slaman of Wheatland, Duane Mossman of Hot Springs, Ark., and Robert Glendenning of Texas City, Texas; one sister, Isabell Head of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Fred Irwin of Farmington, N.M.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; and four brothers, L. T. Irwin, Warner Irwin, Walter G. Irwin and Ralph Irwin.

Information was obtained from her obituary and cemetery records

Mr. H. A. Glendenning, 60, of Evansville, Wyo. died from an apparent heart attack Feb. 8 as he was driving a Salt Creek Freightways truck to the local dock.

Red Glendenning came to Wyoming from Colorado in 1941. He married Bessie L. Irwin, daughter of Myrtle Irwin of Douglas in December, 1947. While in Douglas he managed Ringsby freight dock for several years, and after moving to Evansville he was a driver for Salt Creek for nine years.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie; two sons, Robert W. of Houston, Tex.; Duane of Corpus Christie, Tex.; three daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Betty) Slaman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Willis (Donella) Millsap, Mansfield, Missouri; and Mrs. David (Viola) Robertson of Casper. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Young, Casper and Mrs. Charles (Mary) Blanchard of San Francisco, Calif.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Information was obtained from his obituary in the Douglas Budget Feb. 28, 1974