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Constance Marie Blatchley
F, #12777, b. 9 May 1894, d. 28 November 1964
Parents
| Father* | Abraham Lincoln Blatchley (b. 29 September 1863, d. 22 June 1910) |
| Mother* | Deborah Ellen Quigley (b. 14 November 1872, d. 31 December 1926) |
Family: David Carleton Church (b. 12 October 1884, d. 2 February 1954)
| Daughter* | Harriet Constance Church+ (b. 20 July 1922, d. 29 March 1993) |
| Son* | David Church, Junior+ (b. 17 May 1924, d. 28 September 2010) |
| Daughter* | Cynthia Eudora Church+ (b. 9 January 1926, d. 18 June 2005) |
| Daughter* | Living+ (b. 1929) |
Constance Marie Blatchley
Biography
Constance Marie Blatchley was born on 9 May 1894 in Steele City, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Dr. Jefferies delivered her.
Steele City -- Jefferson County
The mill and dam built northe of Steel City after the railroad came through in 1873. [Jefferson County Historical Society]. Steele City, founded in 1873, was named for Dudley M. Steele, president of the St. Joseph & Denver City Railroad, which was built through Jefferson County the previous year. The new town replaced the earlier settlements of "Freeport" and of nearby "Jenkens Mill," which had harnessed the fall of the Little Blue River in 1867 to grind grain.
Even before there were settlements, tens of thousands of pioneers passed up the natural road of the valley along the old Oregon Trail, bound for California and the Pacific Northwest, as did riders for the Pony Express, during its brief but colorful era. In 1860 explorer Sir Richard Burton, traveling this route, commented on the extreme beauty of the valley along the Little Blue. Rich in game, the area was a hunting ground for the Pawnee, Oto, and other Indian tribes.
As a new railroad town, Steele City thrived, reaching a population of nearly 400 in 1890. Early settlers were from both Union and Confederate states. Good spring water flowed into public horse tanks, and people came from miles around -- even from Kansas -- to stock up on "the fine drinking water."
Steele City's school, first to be organized in the county, was established in 1868, long before the town was thought of. A brick school building was erected in 1881, to accommodate the growing enrollment. Time and tides have changed all that. Currently, elementary enrollment is only about a dozen children.
The first newspaper, "The Little Blue," begun at Jenkins Mill, was followed by Freeport's "Western Sun," and then the "Steele City Mail" in 1892. Early businesses included a pottery plant, a cheese factory, and a lime kiln, plus a full line of retail stores and professional people. For a brief time (1894-96) the name of the post office was changed to "Steelburg."
The last doctor, Dr. I. N. Morgan, had his own hospital. Until his death in 1963, his osteopathic practice attracted patients from as far away as California.
Over the years, Steele City churches served several denominations. The old limestone Baptist church, built in 1882, still survives as an historical landmark. The handsome red brick Presbyterian Church, built in 1920, currently houses the local congregation. Over the years, several lodges functioned as fraternal and social organizations. Today the Campbell-Klein Post 349 of the American Legion, its auxiliary, and Little Blue Belles Extension Club, are active. The Steele City Cemetery Association maintains the picturesque burial ground in the hills northeast of town, overlooking the valley.
The town extends out onto the bottom lands near the river west of the railroad as well as up the hillside to the east. Flooding of the lower part of town is almost an annual occurrence, causing the inhabitants to move to higher ground until the water subsides. Then basements are pumped and soaked possessions are aired until dry.
A number of old brick and stone buildings have survived from the 19th century. In addition to the stone church, the blacksmith shop and the bank are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These buildings serve as museums, containing books, pictures, furniture, and implements used in the early years, and are open to visitors during the summer.
-- By Mary Burwell Diller, 211 South 2nd Street, Steele City, NE 68440.
http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/jefferson/steelecity/
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It is said that she had 42 first cousins.1,2,3 David Carleton Church and she were married on 8 October 1921 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana.4,5,6,7 David Carleton Church and she were married on 21 October 1921.7 Richard Rondel Pfiffer and she were married on 28 December 1933 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. She witnessed the death of Abraham Lincoln Blatchley on 22 June 1910 in Thornsburg, Hays County, Nebraska.8,9,7 She died on 28 November 1964 at age 70 in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California. Grandma Pfeiffer was living in a Nursing Home. At one time she shared a room with Mrs. Craze. Mrs. Craze was the mother of my favorite 5th or 6th grade Science teacher, Mr. Craze. I did what I thought was probably the best report on Aves -- birds and in particular the hummingbird for Mr. Craze's class.10,3 She was buried after 28 November 1964 in Camptonville, Yuba County, California.11
Steele City -- Jefferson County
The mill and dam built northe of Steel City after the railroad came through in 1873. [Jefferson County Historical Society]. Steele City, founded in 1873, was named for Dudley M. Steele, president of the St. Joseph & Denver City Railroad, which was built through Jefferson County the previous year. The new town replaced the earlier settlements of "Freeport" and of nearby "Jenkens Mill," which had harnessed the fall of the Little Blue River in 1867 to grind grain.
Even before there were settlements, tens of thousands of pioneers passed up the natural road of the valley along the old Oregon Trail, bound for California and the Pacific Northwest, as did riders for the Pony Express, during its brief but colorful era. In 1860 explorer Sir Richard Burton, traveling this route, commented on the extreme beauty of the valley along the Little Blue. Rich in game, the area was a hunting ground for the Pawnee, Oto, and other Indian tribes.
As a new railroad town, Steele City thrived, reaching a population of nearly 400 in 1890. Early settlers were from both Union and Confederate states. Good spring water flowed into public horse tanks, and people came from miles around -- even from Kansas -- to stock up on "the fine drinking water."
Steele City's school, first to be organized in the county, was established in 1868, long before the town was thought of. A brick school building was erected in 1881, to accommodate the growing enrollment. Time and tides have changed all that. Currently, elementary enrollment is only about a dozen children.
The first newspaper, "The Little Blue," begun at Jenkins Mill, was followed by Freeport's "Western Sun," and then the "Steele City Mail" in 1892. Early businesses included a pottery plant, a cheese factory, and a lime kiln, plus a full line of retail stores and professional people. For a brief time (1894-96) the name of the post office was changed to "Steelburg."
The last doctor, Dr. I. N. Morgan, had his own hospital. Until his death in 1963, his osteopathic practice attracted patients from as far away as California.
Over the years, Steele City churches served several denominations. The old limestone Baptist church, built in 1882, still survives as an historical landmark. The handsome red brick Presbyterian Church, built in 1920, currently houses the local congregation. Over the years, several lodges functioned as fraternal and social organizations. Today the Campbell-Klein Post 349 of the American Legion, its auxiliary, and Little Blue Belles Extension Club, are active. The Steele City Cemetery Association maintains the picturesque burial ground in the hills northeast of town, overlooking the valley.
The town extends out onto the bottom lands near the river west of the railroad as well as up the hillside to the east. Flooding of the lower part of town is almost an annual occurrence, causing the inhabitants to move to higher ground until the water subsides. Then basements are pumped and soaked possessions are aired until dry.
A number of old brick and stone buildings have survived from the 19th century. In addition to the stone church, the blacksmith shop and the bank are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These buildings serve as museums, containing books, pictures, furniture, and implements used in the early years, and are open to visitors during the summer.
-- By Mary Burwell Diller, 211 South 2nd Street, Steele City, NE 68440.
http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/jefferson/steelecity/
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It is said that she had 42 first cousins.1,2,3 David Carleton Church and she were married on 8 October 1921 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana.4,5,6,7 David Carleton Church and she were married on 21 October 1921.7 Richard Rondel Pfiffer and she were married on 28 December 1933 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
She witnessed the death of Abraham Lincoln Blatchley on 22 June 1910 in Thornsburg, Hays County, Nebraska.8,9,7 She died on 28 November 1964 at age 70 in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California. Grandma Pfeiffer was living in a Nursing Home. At one time she shared a room with Mrs. Craze. Mrs. Craze was the mother of my favorite 5th or 6th grade Science teacher, Mr. Craze. I did what I thought was probably the best report on Aves -- birds and in particular the hummingbird for Mr. Craze's class.10,3 She was buried after 28 November 1964 in Camptonville, Yuba County, California.11 * * * * * *. Constance Marie Blatchley was churchmemb in Camptonville, Yuba County, California. Grandma taught Sunday School as long as I can remember.11 She appeared on the census of in 1900 in the household of Abraham Lincoln Blatchley in Newton Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska.2 She was educated in 1908 in Thornsburg, Hays County, Nebraska.12 She appeared on the census of in 1910 in the household of Abraham Lincoln Blatchley and Deborah Ellen Quigley in Germanville, Hayes County, Nebraska.13 Constance Marie Blatchley and David Carleton Church appeared on the census of in 1925 in Geneva Township, Franklin County, Iowa.5 She lived in Iowa on 31 December 1926.7 She appeared on the census of in 1930 as a in in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, with his wife, Constance Marie Blatchley.14 As of 28 December 1933, Constance Marie Blatchley was also known as Constance Marie Pfeiffer. She lived in Camptonville, Yuba County, California, about 1935.4 She appeared on the census of in 1940 in the household of Richard Rondel Pfiffer in Camptonville, Yuba County, California.15 She served in the military in 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. CA SGT US ARMY WW I – died Yuba Co.16,17,18
She appeared on the census of in 1900 in the household of Abraham Lincoln Blatchley in Newton Precinct, Jefferson, Nebraska.2 She was educated in 1908 in Thornsburg, Hays County, Nebraska.12 She appeared on the census of in 1910 in the household of Abraham Lincoln Blatchley and Deborah Ellen Quigley in Germanville, Hayes County, Nebraska.13 Constance Marie Blatchley and David Carleton Church appeared on the census of in 1925 in Geneva Township, Franklin County, Iowa.5 She lived in Iowa on 31 December 1926.7 She appeared on the census of in 1930 as a in in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, with his wife, Constance Marie Blatchley.14 As of 28 December 1933, Constance Marie Blatchley was also known as Constance Marie Pfeiffer. She lived in Camptonville, Yuba County, California, about 1935.4 She appeared on the census of in 1940 in the household of Richard Rondel Pfiffer in Camptonville, Yuba County, California.15 She served in the military in 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. CA SGT US ARMY WW I – died Yuba Co.16,17,18 Citations
- [S4631] Blatchley, Ione Correspondence recorded as Extract #6373 Letter from Blatchley, Ione (Colorado) to Rasmusson, Jenny, 1969; Jenny Rasmusson Jenny Rasmusson (5189 W. Burntside Avenue South Jordan, UT 84009.)
- [S2777] NE Census 1900 recorded as Extract #3504 Nebraska, 1900 federal census : soundex and population schedules, Original, FHL#1245852-1240942.
- [S9370] CamptonvilleYUBCA Cemetery recorded as Extract #10806 Camptonville Cemetery, online http://www.yubaroots.com/cemetery/camtonvl.htm. Hereinafter cited as Camptonville Cemetery.
- [S5355] recorded as Extract #7427 Interview with Virginia Cook (), by Joan Cook Rasmusson, between 1964 and 1980. (.)
- [S9957] IA Census 1925 recorded as Extract #11215 1925 Iowa State Census, Original.
- [S10835] MT Marriages 1881-1991 recorded as Extract #11574 Montana Marriage records, 1881-1951 ; Index, 1881-1991, FHL#1941112-1943773. Hereinafter cited as Montana Mariages.
- [S1892] Quigley Family recorded as Extract #2313 Quigley Traveling Notebook, Notebook.
- [S5288] Hayes CenterJEFNEB Newspapers recorded as Extract #7357 Obituary of Abraham Lincoln Blatchley, The Times Republican, Hayes Center, Nebraska, June 30, 1910. Hereinafter cited as The Time Republican.
- [S8914] NE History recorded as Extract #10519 COMPENDIUM OF HISTORY, REMINISCENCES AND BIOGRAPHY OF NEBRASKA, online http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/ne+index+114753549353+F formerly published: Ted and Carole Miller, (Alden Publishing Co.)
- [S9044] NevadaCoCA Death Index, recorded as Extract #10645 Nevada County [California] Death index 1873-1986, 6333591 Fiche 2. Hereinafter cited as Nevada County death index 1873-1986.
- [S9042] Rasmusson, Jenny Genealogy recorded as Extract #10643 Notes collected by Jenny Rasmusson, Scanned Notes, 4 Nov 2006.
- [S11049] Quigley, Robert M. Correspondecne recorded as Extract #11760 Letter from Robert M. Quigley (1804 14th Avenue Lewiston, ID 83501) to Jenny Rasmusson, October 14, 1974; (.)
- [S5292] recorded as Extract #, 1910 Nebraska Federal Census (.)
- [S8973] CA Census 1930 recorded as Extract #10576
California 1920 Federal Census, Original.
- [S14397] CA Census 1940 recorded as Extract #13403
California 1940 Federal Census, Original.
- [S10116] US Military WWII Army Enlistment recorded as Extract #11374 U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8939&enc=1 (: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as WWII Army Enlistment.
- [S8933] YubaCoCA Cemeteries recorded as Extract #10538 YUBA COUNTY CEMETERIES - Camptonville Cemetery, online http://yubaroots.com/cemetery/camtonvl.htm. Hereinafter cited as Camptonville Cemetery.
- [S10801] US Military WWII Draft Reg Cards recorded as Extract #11554, (: http://www.ancestry.com.)