Walter Brown Moffatt
Walter Brown "Walt" Moffatt was born October 4, 1822, in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN, and died August 14, 1882, in Perrysville, Vermillion Co., IN, at age 59. Buried in Hicks Cemetery, Perrysville, Highland Twp., Vermillion Co., IN. He is the son of Walter Moffatt of New York City, NY, and Frances Brown of Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Sarah A. Firth was born about 1828 in Kentucky, and died April 2, 1892, in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. She is the daughter of William Firth of Wood Marsden, Haddersfield, Yorkshire, England, and Ann Stubbs of Scarborough, Yorkshire, England.
Walter Brown "Walt" Moffatt and Sarah A. Firth were married August 9, 1845, in Knox Co., IN.
Walter Brown "Walt" Moffatt and Sarah A. (Firth) Moffatt had five children:
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Walter Brown "Walt" Moffatt is buried in Hicks Cemetery, Perrysville, Highland Twp., Vermillion Co., IN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
William H. Sanders is buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion Co., IN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Unice (Richardson) Sanders is buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion Co., IN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Alexander Carson is buried in Thomas Cemetery, Newport, Vermillion Co., IN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Samuel Bowman was born August 16, 1804, in Virginia.
Alexander Carson was born February, 1813, in Ohio.
William H. Sanders was born October 19, 1817, in Virginia.
Unice Richardson was born February 8, 1825, in Unknown.
Delila Margaret Weller was born November 11, 1824, in Kentucky.
Walter Brown Moffatt and Sarah A. Firth were married August 9, 1845, in Knox Co., IN.
Alexander Carson and Delila Margaret Weller were married January 26, 1847, in Vermillion, Vermillion Co., IN.
Unice (Richardson) Sanders died July 5, 1848, in Unknown, at age 23. Buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion Co., IN.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken October 16, 1850, shows W. B. Moffatt (age 28) born in Indiana, is a Dentist, and is living Perrysville, Vermillion Co., IN. Living with him are: a female, Sarah A. Moffatt (age 22) born in Kentucky; and a female, Frances E. Moffatt (age 4) born in Indiana.
Alexander Carson died January 11, 1853, in Indiana, at age 39. Buried in Thomas Cemetery, Newport, Vermillion Co., IN.
William H. Sanders and Delila Margaret (Weller) Carson were married February 2, 1854, in Vermillion, Vermillion Co., IN.
Thomas C. Moffatt was born April, 1854, in Vermillion Twp, Vermillion Co., IN.
Lucinda "Lou" Sanders was born about 1858 in Illinois.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken June 17, 1860, shows Margaret Weller (age 64) born in Maryland, and with real estate of $1,200 and personal estate of $400 is a female Head of Household, and is living in Vermillion Twp., Vermillion Co., IN. Living with her are: a female, Delila Sanders (age 35) born in Indiana; a male, George W. Weller (age 30) born in Indiana, a female, Margaret Carson (age 9) born in Indiana; and a male, Columbus Sanders (age 5) born in Indiana.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken June 22, 1860, shows a male, W. H. Sanders (age 32) born in Virginia, and with personal estate of $500 is a Farmer, and is living in Douglas Co., IL. Living with him are: a female, Lucinda Sanders (age 2) born in Illinois, and with real estate of $50; a female, a male, William Myers (age 15) born in Iowa, with real estate of $5,000; and a female, Susanna Myers (age 13) born in Iowa, with real estate of $1,000.
Samuel Bowman and Delila Margaret (Weller) Carson were married about 1864 in Iowa.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken June 28, 1870, shows Walter B. Moffatt (age 48) born in Indiana, and with real estate of $1,000 and personal estate of $800 is a Dentist, and is living in Perrysville, Vermillion Co., IN. Living with him are: a female, Sarah A. Moffatt (age 42) born in Indiana, who Keeps House; a male, Robt. J. T. Moffatt (age 20) born in Indiana, a Farmer; a female, Orlantha C. Moffatt (age 18) born in Indiana, a Music Teacher; a male, Thomas C. Moffatt (age 16) born in Indiana, a Farmer; a female, Ida J. Moffatt (age 9) born in Indiana; and a male, Leonard Sanders (age 24) born in Indiana, a Clerk in a Store.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken June 28, 1870, shows Walter B. Moffatt (age 48) born in Indiana, and with real estate of $1,800 and personal estate of $800 is a Dentist, and is living in Perrysville, Vermillion Co., IN. Living with him are: a female, Sarah A. Moffatt (age 42) born in Kentucky, who Keeps House; a male, Robt. J. T. Moffatt (age 20) born in Indiana, a Farmer; a female, Orlantha C. Moffatt (age 18) born in Indiana, a Music Teacher; a male, Thomas C. Moffatt (age 16) born in Indiana, a Farmer; a female, Ida J. Moffatt (age 9) born in Indiana; and a male, Leonard Sanders (age 24) born in Indiana, a Clerk in a Store.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken August 1, 1870, shows a male, Wm. H. Sanders (age 52) born in Virginia, and with real estate of $5,200 and personal estate of $600 is a Shoemaker and Farmer, and is living in Vermillion Twp., Vermillion Co., IN. Living with him are: a female, Margaret Sanders (age 26) born in Indiana, who Keeps House; and a female, Lucinda Sanders (age 11) born in Indiana.
William H. Sanders died August 17, 1873, in Vermillion Co., IN, at age 56. Buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion Co., IN.
Newport Hoosier State, Newport, IN, Thursday, August 21, 1873
William Sanders, of this township, who has been lingering with consumption for many months, departed this life on last Monday morning at one o'clock. In the afternoon of the same day, his remains were taken to Eugene, where a funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. Allen Whitlock, after which they were interred in the Eugene Cemetery.
William H. Sanders' Will Abstract, Vermillion Co., IN, Book 2, Page 352-355.
William H. Sanders, Vermillion County, IN Written May 2, 1873
1. My wife is to pay my remaining debts and funeral expenses. 2. To my sister Margaret Sanders, 40 acres of my land in Parke County, IN. 3. To my reputed son Columbus Sanders of Iowa, I give 40 acres in Parke County, IN. This is the land bequeathed to Margaret Sanders and Columbus Sanders. 4. To my daughter Lucinda Sanders, all the rest of the real estate in Parke County - 80 acres. Also my homestead containing 20 acres. Also my claims, Railroad stock and personal estate. 5. I appoint my brother Ezekiel Sanders Executor. Codicil Written May 2, 1873 1. Should my daughter Lucinda Sanders die without issuing children, I desire her part to go to my sister Margaret Sanders. Recorded August 27, 1873
Newport Hoosier State, Newport, IN, Thursday, August 26, 1875
Tom Moffatt, a former resident of this township, has returned from the grasshopper country. Tom says he got up one fine morning and went out to find that the hoppers had visited him during the night, eaten up his crop of corn, and departed without even thanking him for the meal.
Newport Hoosier State, Newport, IN, Thursday, may 4, 1876
It is reported that Thomas C. Moffatt will soon slip his head into a matrimonial noose.
Thomas C. Moffatt and Lucinda "Lou" Sanders were married December 27, 1876, in Vermillion Co., IL.
Edna M. Moffatt was born September 17, 1879, in Perrysville, Vermillion Co., IN.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken June 3, 1880, shows Walter B. Moffatt (age 58) born in Indiana to Unknown-born parents, is a married Dentist, and is living Perrysville, Highland Twp., Vermillion Co., IN. Living with him are: his wife, Sarah A. Moffatt (age 52) born in Kentucky to England and Ireland-born parents, who is Keeping House; his unmarried daughter, Orlantha Moffatt (age 27) born in Indiana to Indiana and Kentucky-born parents, a Music Teacher; and his unmarried daughter, Dora S. Moffatt (age 19) born in Indiana to Indiana and Kentucky-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken June 1, 1880, shows Thomas C. Moffatt (age 26) born in Indiana to Indiana and Kentucky-born parents is a married Farmer, and is living Vermillion Twp., Vermillion Co., IN. Living with him are: his wife, Lucinda Moffatt (age 21) born in Illinois to Virginia and Illinois-born parents, a House Keeper; his son, Davis F. Moffatt (age 2) born in Indiana to Indiana and Illinois-born parents; and his daughter, Edna M. Moffatt (age 7/12) born in Indiana to Indiana and Illinois-born parents.
Newport Hoosier State, Newport, IN, Wednesday, December 15, 1880
Thomas C. Moffatt, the Leadville gold miner, has returned home. He don't admire the great west.
Walter Brown Moffatt died August 14, 1882, in Perrysville, Highland Twp., Vermillion Co., IN, at age 59. Buried in Hicks Cemetery, Perrysville, Highland Twp., Vermillion Co., IN.
Newport Hoosier State, Newport, IN, Wednesday, August 16, 1882
Birth: Oct. 4, 1822
Death: Aug. 14, 1882
Walter B. Moffatt of Perrysville died on last Sunday night, aged 60 years. The deceased had been a resident of this county since 1838. A year ago or more, he had a severe attack of typhoid fever, from which he never fully recovered. He has suffered much in the last 12 months, but bore it patiently. He was a warm and genial hearted citizen, and had many good traits of character. His funeral occurred yesterday, and was very respectably attended by neighbors and acquaintances.
James F. Blake and Bertha R. Stark were married November 13, 1884, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA.
The 1885 Kansas State Census taken March 1, 1885, shows T. C. Moffatt (age 31) born in Indiana, is a married Night Watchman, and is living in the City of Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. Living with him are: a married female, L. S. Moffatt; (age 27) born in Indiana; a male, Ferth Moffatt (age 8) born in Indiana; a female, Edna Moffatt (age 6) born in Indiana; and a male, Clifford Moffatt (age 4) born in Indiana.
The 1885 Nebraska State Census taken June 8, 1885, shows J. B. Moffatt (age 34) born in Indiana to Indiana and Ohio-born parents, is a married Farmer, and is living in Osceola Pct., Polk Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, C. J. Moffatt; (age 32) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, who is Keeping House; his son, Albert J. Moffatt; (age 9) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents; his daughter, Rosa Moffatt; (age 6) born in Nebraska to Indiana-born parents; his daughter, Edna E. Moffatt; (age 7/12, Oct.) born in Nebraska to Indiana-born parents; his unmarried sister, Dora Moffatt; (age 22) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, a Public School Teacher; and his unmarried sister, Ottie Moffatt; (age 19) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, a Dressmaker.
Burdine Pondsley Blake was born March 28, 1886, in the City of Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
Newport Hoosier State, Newport, IN, Wednesday, April 28, 1886
Mrs. Walter Moffatt and her daughter Dora, of Montezuma, and Ferth Moffatt of this place, left for Topeka, Kansas, on Friday last, to visit Tom Moffatt and family.
The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Saturday, February 12, 1887
PROBATE COURT.
Marriage licenses issued to Fred Williams and Dora Moffatt, Shawnee county; B. T. Mitchell and Trecey Christman, Shawnee county.
Fred Williams and Dora Spottswood "Dode" Moffatt were married about February 12, 1887, in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
An amazingly sad story about Mrs. M. R. Moffatt and her daughter, Dora Moffatt. Leigh Larson note: Mrs. M. R. Moffatt is Mrs. Walter Brown Moffatt, better known as Sarah A. (Firth) Moffatt. What is even more sad is that Dora Williams would never marry again, and used her maiden name of Miss Dora Moffatt for the rest of her life.
The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Wednesday, December 21, 1887
THE NORTH SIDE.
Mr. Fred Williams, who has been a clerk in the freight department of the Rock Island, has been promoted to a position in the auditor's office.
The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Saturday, February 4, 1888.
An Unparalleled Case of Cruelty in the First Ward Bordering on
INHUMAN FIENDISHNESS.
Badly Maltreated, Almost Murdered and Cruelly Deserted when not
TWELVE MONTHS MARRIED. Fred Williams Deserts His Wronged Wife and Takes Refuge in Canada.
Some years ago, there came to Topeka from the state of Indiana, a widow lady and her daughter, Mrs. M. R. and Miss Dora Moffatt. They were poor and friendless, but the daughter who was a rather delicate girl, but possessed a good education, succeeded in supporting herself and mother in a comfortable manner by teaching school in Shawnee county, at which vocation she was eminently successful and won not only the confidence and admiration of her employers by her conscientious efforts, bur the love of her pupils as well, by her gentle and lady-like deportment. But there came in the lives of these two people which not only destroyed their happiness, but filled their lives with bitterness and despair. During the summer of 1886 Dora Moffatt met and became acquainted with a young man named Fred Williams, who at the time was an employe of the Santa Fe company in this city. Young Williams was a handsome, agreeable fellow and soon his attentions to the fair Dora won her love, and in the month of February, 1887, the twain were wed. Then it was that the poor girl quickly ascertained that the one mistake of her life had been made. The young husband instead of loving and caring for his wife as he had sworn to do at the marriage altar, commenced a systematic course of cruel treatment, which is without a parallel. Curses and bitter imprecations were succeeded by blows, and the young wife often prayed for relief in death. Meantime the widowed mother, who is a lady 60 years of age, and a confirmed cripple, being deprived of the use of one arm and hand, continued to live alone, mindful all the time of her daughter's unhappiness; and finally early in the autumn when her daughter was stricken with a premature and almost fatal illness her mother had her and her husband come and live with her. And here, incredible as it may seem, the husband's cruelty instead of diminishing increased in severity. At one time while the young wife was lying on a sofa, weak and exhausted, Williams stood above her with a long, keen-bladed knife and threatened her life. At another time, during the same period, this inhuman fiend without provocation choked the invalid until life was almost extinct. Much more of this sad, sad story, as narrated to a CAPITAL representative on last evening by the mother and daughter; in the presence of Officer McKee, could be written, but space will not permit. A few days ago, after having by threats induced his mother-in-law to mortgage her household goods for money, which he squandered, Fred Williams left his grievously wronged wife, a mortgage hanging over everything possessed by the aged widow, besides numerous creditors in the city, and yesterday Mrs. Williams received a letter from him which stated that he was in Canada and that he never expected to return. If in the annals of infernal cruelty a worse case than this can be found, the reading public should be favored with it. The widow and daughter are endeavoring, by keeping a few boarders, to raise money sufficient to pay off the mortgage on their household effects, and to supply their wants. Officer McKee is deserving of great praise for the kindly assistance he has rendered these sorely afflicted people.
The Daily Commonwealth, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Sunday February 5, 1888
FIRST WARD.
Fred Williams has been heard from in Canada. He states that he will not return to Topeka. According to statements made by his wife and her mother, Mrs. Moffatt, Williams has treated her in a shameful and brutal manner. Mrs. Williams is an accomplished lady, being a graduate of the Indiana state normal school and a successful teacher.
The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Tuesday, February 14, 1888
New Suits, District Court.
Dora M. Williams yesterday commenced an action for divorce against Fred Williams alleging cruelty and neglect.
The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Wednesday, February 15, 1888
Fred Williams the Wife Beater and Would-be-Murderer Heard From - He JOINED THE SALVATION ARMY And Wants His Wife to Become a Captain - A Loving Letter Which Points in THE DIRECTION OF MURDER.
A Villainous Weapon - Tom Denham Returns - Some Lively Transit Racket
It will be remembered that a few days ago the CAPITAL contained a complete account of the shameful manner in which one Fred Williams had maltreated and threatened to murder his invalid young wife to whom he had been married less than a year, and finally had deserted her and taken refuge in Canada. Since that time Williams has been heard from and it transpires that he is now a volunteer in the salvation army at Hamilton, Ontario. He has written to his wife two very endearing letters, deploring his separation from her and hoping for the time to arrive when they may be re-united. Under date of February 9, this double dyed villain and would be murderer, gives vent to his pent up feelings as follows:
"Darling, you do not know the mental pain and suffering that I have gone through since I left Topeka, all because the woman I loved did not write to me. "Well, my darling I have some revelations to reveal that will slightly startle you. First, I have made a fresh start in life and am trying to serve God again, IN THE SALVATION ARMY too. I went up and sought salvation Sunday a week ago. I feel easier as regards my spiritual welfare than when I was in Topeka. Second, Commissioner Coombs came to me and told me to get my wife converted, and made into a real Salvation soldier, and then he wanted us both for the work. "THANK GOD, "DODE." Right here is an opportunity for us to come together again, and also for us to become better than we have been. Perhaps you think this is a rather sudden change in one who acted so shamefully and outrageously; but God can work changes in the twinkling of an eye, and to-day, darling, I feel that God's love has started new hopes and feelings in my heart. Now, what I want is to get you over here into the Salvation army, as an officer; man and wife get TEN DOLLARS PER WEEK."
Then follows full details of the work expected of a salvation army officer such as attending meetings, visiting converts, etc. It may be inferred that after his shameful and inhuman treatment of his wife, Williams hopes together to earn a living for him in the ranks of the Salvation army. He further says: "Oh, how happy and proud I should be to see you and have you once more for my own darling wife." And this to the woman he had threatened with death, and choked into insensibility. In another effusion filled with choice selections of tender expressions, such as "Dear little wifey'" "Darling Dode," etc., appears this statement: "I will send an order for you to get my pony, and I trust that it will be O. K. I shall not be at home as soon as I expected. Catch on?" And then again: "It looks as if you folks were going to lose your furniture. I would do all in my power, but I am powerless at present to help you. I have not got a cent. Am poorer than a church mouse. I am almost ashamed to look people in the face." And finally this remarkable statement appears as a postscript: Dode, under the front steps on the porch, where the lattice is broken off, you will find a sack of shot. Take it in the house, and save the shot. Don't let anybody see you." This extract was so full of hidden meaning that Mrs.. Williams was asked if she could explain it, and she told the following story: "Sometime before he went away, my husband came to me one day with two pieces of cloth cut out nicely and asked me to sew them together, which I did, converting the pieces into a nice little bag. I asked him what he going to do with it, and he told me it was none of my business. Some time after that Mr. A. J. Gray, formerly employed in the Union Pacific ticket office, went away, and after he had gone Mr. Williams said to me: 'If I could have seen Gray, at night, before he left, we would now have $500 or $600.'" The sack is filled with shot and will weigh perhaps two pounds. It is strongly fastened to the end of a stout stick, and is a most dangerous weapon. It is now in possession of Officer McKee and can be seen by anyone. It is thought that with this terrible weapon Williams intended to lay in wait (perhaps did so) for Gray, who was known to have a considerable sum of money on his person, knock him insensible, rob him and fly with the money. But in some manner, fortunately for Gray, who was a highly esteemed young man, the dark scheme of Williams failed to materialize.
The Weekly Commonwealth, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Thursday, May 3, 1888
District Court.
Dora M. Williams vs. Fred Williams, divorce granted.
Sarah A. (Firth) Moffatt died April 2, 1892, in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Sunday, April 3, 1892
Died.
Mrs. Sarah A. Moffatt died on the morning of April 2 at the residence of her son, Thomas C. Moffatt, 1036 Lime street. Funeral at 2 o'clock p. m., Sunday. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
Dora Lou Moffatt was born May 14, 1892, in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
Delila Margaret (Weller) (Carson) Bowman died August 24, 1892, in Keokuk Co., IA, at age 67. Buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA.
Samuel Bowman died September 28, 1893, in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA, at age 89. Buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA.
The 1895 Kansas State Census taken March 1, 1895, shows James F. Blake (age 45) born in Ohio and having come to Kansas from Ohio is a Printer living in the 5th Ward, City of Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. Living with him are: Bertha Blake (age 30) born in Germany and having come to Kansas from Illinois, a Housekeeper; and Burdine Blake (age 8) born in Kansas.
The 1895 Kansas State Census taken March 1, 1895, shows T. C. Moffatt (age 41) born in Indiana, is a Teamster, and is living in the 3rd Ward, City of Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. Living with him are: a female, L. S. Moffatt; (age 27) born in Illinois, a Housekeeper; a male, Firth Moffatt (age 17) born in Indiana, a Laborer; a female, Edna Moffatt (age 15) born in Indiana; a male, Clifford Moffatt (age 13) born in Indiana; a male, Walter Moffatt (age 9) born in Kansas; a male, Lester Moffatt (age 5) born in Kansas; a female, Dora Moffatt (age 3) born in Kansas; and a female, Dora Moffatt (age 33) born in Indiana, a Bookkeeper.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken June 8, 1900, shows T. C. Moffatt (age 46) born April, 1864, in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, is a widower Butcher, and who is renting his home, and is living at 1038 Lime Street, 5th Ward, City of Topeka, Topeka Twp., Shawnee Co., KS. Living with him are: his unmarried daughter, Edna Moffatt (age 20) born September, 1879, in Indiana to Indiana-born parents; his son, Lester Moffatt (age 10) born October, 1889, in Kansas to Indiana-born parents; his daughter, Dora Moffatt (age 8) born May, 1892, in Kansas to Indiana-born parents; his divorced sister, Dora Moffatt (age 37) born June, 1862, in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, a Laundress; a Boarder who has been married for 4 years, with the only child born to her still alive, Rosa Winslow (age 25) born September, 1874, in Kansas to England and Ohio-born parents, who does House Work; and a Boarder, Otto Winslow (age 4) born February, 1896, in Kansas to Kansas-born parents.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken June 5, 1900, shows James Blake (age 50) born February 1850 in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Compositor owning his home free of a mortgage and is living at 2009 Harrison, 5th Ward, City of Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Bertha Blake (age 36) born May 1864 in Germany to German-born parents, with the only child born to her still living. Also living at home is his son, Burdine Blake (age 14) born March 1886 in Kansas to Ohio and German-born parents.
The 1905 Kansas State Census taken March 1, 1905, shows James F. Blake (age 53) born in Ohio and having come to Kansas from Ohio is a Printer who owns his own Farm and is living in the City of Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. Living with him is his Bertha Blake (age 39) born in Germany and having come to Kansas from Ohio is a Housekeeper. Also living at home is Birt Blake (age 18) born in Kansas, and is a Printer.
Burdine Poudeley Blake and Edna M. (Moffatt) Ryan were married about 1907 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
In 1907, Bert Blake was a Press Feeder for Farmer's Advocate, and was boarding at 812 Jefferson, Topeka, KS.
In 1907, James F. Blake was a Printer for A. D. Bauer, and was residing at 2009 Harrison, Topeka, KS.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken May 2, 1910, shows Thomas Moffatt (age 56) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, is a widower Butcher in a Shop, and who is renting his home, and is living at 2436 Omaha, 4th Ward, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with him are: his unmarried son, Lester Moffatt (age 20) born in Kansas to Indiana-born parents, a Clerk at an Electric Company; his unmarried daughter, Dora Moffatt (age 18) born in Kansas to Indiana-born parents; and his granddaughter, Dorothy Blake (age 9) born in Kansas to Ohio and Kansas-born parents.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken April 30, 1910, shows James L. Blake (age 57) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania-born parents and married for 26 years is a Printing Printer owning his home with a mortgage and is living at 2207 West 22nd at Harrison, 5th Ward, City of Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. Living with him is an unmarried Boarder: Ruthie M. Mabbett (age 17) born in Kansas to Unknown-born parents, a Telephone Operator at a Telephone Company.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken April 16, 1910, shows Dora Moffatt (age 48) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, is a widowed and childless Clerk in a Laundry, and is boarding at 3005 Wabash Ave., 10th Ward, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
Lester E. Moffatt and Louella Wilkinson were married November 11, 1912, in Denver, Denver Co., CO.
The Denver Post, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Monday, November 11, 1912
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Lester E. Moffatt, 2014 Curtis street, and Louella Williams.
By 1915, James Blake and his son were living in Denver, CO.
Newport Hoosier State, Newport, IN, Wednesday, June 23, 1915
Miss Dora Moffatt visited relatives in this county last week. She resigned her position as forewoman of an Indianapolis laundry and is going to make her home with a nephew - Lester Moffatt in New York City.
Newport Hoosier State, Newport, IN, Wednesday, May 8, 1918
Miss Dora Moffatt of Perrysville, who has been keeping house for John F. Compton since the death of his wife, came to Newport Friday for a day's visit with B. H. Davis and family before leaving for Denver, Colo., where she went to make her home with her nephew, Walter Moffatt. She registered at Perryville and gave several occupations which she is capable of filling and said she was willing to go anywhere in the United States at any time called by Uncle Sam. died on last Sunday night, aged 60 years. The deceased had been a resident of this county since 1838. A year ago or more, he had a severe attack of typhoid fever, from which he never fully recovered. He has suffered much in the last 12 months, but bore it patiently. He was a warm and genial hearted citizen, and had many good traits of character. His funeral occurred yesterday, and was very respectably attended by neighbors and acquaintances.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 10, 1918, shows Birdine Poudeley Blake (age 32) is a married Pressman living at 4407 Vallejo Street, Denver, Denver Co., CO. His nearest relative is Edna Blake.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken January 6, 1920, shows James Blake (age 66) born in Pennsylvania to English-born parents is a Printer at a Book Works who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 4407 Vallejo Street, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with him is his wife, Bertha R. Blake (age 56) born in Germany to German-born parents, having emigrated in 1865 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1885, is a Private Family Nurse. Also living at home, in the rear, is Bert Blake, wife and daughter.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken January 6, 1920, shows Bert Blake (age 32) born in Kansas to Pennsylvania and German-born parents is a Pressman at a Newspaper, and is living at 4407 Vallejo Street, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with him are: his wife, Edna Blake (age 40) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, a Tea Room Waitress; and his daughter, Marion Blake (age 9) born in Colorado to Kansas and Indiana-born parents. Also living at home, in the front, is James Blake and wife.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken January 8, 1920, shows Walter M. Moffatt (age 34) born in Kansas to U. S. A. and Illinois-born parents is a married Chef in a Restaurant, and who is renting his home, and is living at 1850 Marion Street, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with him are: his wife, Belle E. Moffatt (age 27) born in Colorado to Alabama and Colorado-born parents; his son, Walter T. Moffatt (age 4) born in Colorado to Kansas and Colorado-born parents; and his widower father, Thomas C. Moffatt (age 65) born in Illinois to U. S. A. and Unknown-born parents, a Waiter at a Restaurant.
The Denver Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Tuesday, November 14, 1922
Three other suits for divorce were filed yesterday. Belle Moffatt asked for a decree from Walter M. Moffatt because, she alleges, he is cruel and habitually drunk. They were married in 1914. She also asks for custody of their minor child and $75 a month alimony and attorney fees and court costs.
Dora Lou (Moffatt) Smith died June 27, 1923, in Saint Joseph's Hospital, Memphis, Shelby Co, TN, at age 31. Buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
Lafayette B. "Buck" Rogers and Marian Rebecca Blake were married November 8, 1926, in Golden, Jefferson Co., CO.
Lafayette B. "Buck" Rogers and Marian Rebecca Blake Marriage Record.
James F. Blake died 1927 in the City Denver, Denver Co., CO, at about age 75.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken April 7, 1930, shows Bert Blake (age 44) born in Kansas to Ohio and German-born parents is a Printing Pressman owning his own home valued at $3,000 and is living at 4407 Vallejo Street, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with him is his wife Edna Blake (age 50) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, who is a Tee Room Waitress. Living with them is Bert's widowed mother, Bertha Blake (age 65) born in Germany to German-born parents, and a Naturalized citizen.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken April 4, 1930, shows Dara S. Moffatt (age 68) born in Indiana to Indiana and Kentucky-born parents, is an unmarried Office Clerk (crossed out), and is rooming at 659 Sewan Street, 2nd Ward, City of Terre Haute, Harrieson Twp., Vigo Co., IN.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken April, 1930, shows Belle E. Moffatt (age 37) born in Colorado to Ireland and Colorado-born parents, and first married at age 21, is a divorced Teacher in a Public School, and who rents her home for $30/month, and is living at 3135 Umatilla Street, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with her is her son, Walter T. Moffatt (age 14) born in Colorado to Kansas and Colorado-born parents.
The Greeley Daily Tribune, Greeley, CO, Monday, March 28, 1932
Big Still Caught up Buckhorn Creek
Fort Collins, March 27. - An all night vigil on a cold, windy mountain side netter Sheriff O. P. Kelley and his assistants a whiskey still of 350 gallons capacity - the largest one seized by officers in this county in a number of years - 185 gallons of whiskey, 44 barrels of mash, and a man who gives the name of Carl James, 25, of Denver. The raid was made early Saturday morning on a distilling plant located in a shack about 35 miles up the Buckhorn canon. Two residents of the Buckhorn district, Clifford W. Moffatt, 50, and Walter Moffatt, 46, were also arrested in connection with the raid, altho they deny being implicated in the ownership of the still. All three men were brought to Fort Collins and lodged in the county jail Saturday night.
The Greeley Daily Tribune, Greeley, CO, Friday, April 8, 1932
Four Are Sentenced
Fort Collins, April 7. - Four men were sentenced Thursday by District Judge Claude C. Coffin to terms in the state penitentiary at Canon City. Clifford W. Moffatt, 50, and his brother Walter, 46, of the Buckhorn region were sentenced to serve from 2 to 5 years for possession of a still. T. J. Edison, 25, Denver, was sentenced to serve from 3 to 5 years for possession and operation of a still. Lawrence Ronish, 23, Cheyenne, formerly of Fort Collins, was sentenced to serve from 1 to 5 years for burglary of a filling station in this city 16 months ago. All changed previous pleas of not guilty to pleas of guilty. All have previous jail experience and with the exception of Clifford W. Moffatt have served time in penitentiaries.
Dora Spottswood "Dode" (Moffatt) Williams died May 11, 1933, at her home, 659 Swan Street, Terre Haute, Harrison Twp., Vigo Co., IN, at age 70. Buried in Hicks Cemetery, Perrysville, Highland Twp., Vermillion Co., IN.
Dora Spottswood Moffatt Death Certificate.
Walter Haines Cooper and Belle E. (Unknown) Moffatt were married July 15, 1934, in Denver, Denver Co., CO.
Walter Haines Cooper and Belle E. (Unknown) Moffatt Marriage Record.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken April 12, 1940, shows Walter H. Cooper (age 47) born in Colorado, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of College, is a married State Supervisor for Trade and Industrial Education, and who owns his home worth $4,250 and is living at 2242 Ivanhoe, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with him is his wife, Living with him are: his wife, Bell M. Cooper (age 46) born in Colorado, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of College, a Public School Teacher; and his step-son, Walter Moffatt (age 24) born in Colorado, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Garage Mechanic.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken April 10, 1940, shows Burdine Blake (age 54) born in Kansas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a married Pressman at a Printing Company who owns his home worth $2,000 and is living at 4407 Wyandot, Ward B, City of Denver, Denver Co., CO. Living with him are: his wife, Edna Blake (age 60) born in Indiana, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of High School, a Waitress for Retail Dry Goods.
In 1956, Lafayette Rogers (Marian) is employed by the State Motor Vehicle Dept., and is living at 115 Verdi Drive, San Dieguito, near Cardiff by the Sea, CA.
Edna M. (Moffatt) Blake died July, 1963, in Colorado at age 83.
Birdine Pondsley Blake died March 12, 1971, in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego Co., CA, at age 84.
Dora Spottswood Moffatt was born June, 1862, in Vermillion Twp, Vermillion Co., IN, and died May 11, 1933, at her home, 659 Swan Street, Terre Haute, Harrison Twp., Vigo Co., IN, at age 70. Buried in Hicks Cemetery, Perrysville, Highland Twp., Vermillion Co., IN. She is the daughter of Walter Brown Moffatt of Vincennes, Knox Co., IN, and Sarah A. Firth of Kentucky. She was already divorced before 1900.
Fred Williams was born Unknown, and died Unknown. He is the son of Unknown.
Fred Williams and Dora Spottswood Moffatt were married February, 1887, in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
Fred Williams and Dora S. (Moffatt) Williams had Unknown children.
Fred Williams deserted his wife in January, 1888, and fled to Canada.