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Brush Memorial Cemetery
Brush, Morgan County

Tombstone Photographs

For a complete index of burials at this cemetery go to http://www.brushcolo.com/cemetery.pdf.  The index has been posted to the Internet courtesy of the city of Brush and can also be reached by visiting their Web site at http://www.brushcolo.com/.  All copyright restrictions apply.

Additional note:  White crosses on the graves placed by the American Legion.

The photographs in this portion of the archives, unless otherwise specifically credited, were contributed by a generous volunteer who is conducting a photographic inventory of the headstones.  The volunteer wishes to remain anonymous.

Other photographs in this portion of the archives were taken by:
Jim Davenport (jd)
Arlene Glenn (ag)
Clifford Krehmeyer (ck)
Lester L. Overfelt (llo)
Shirley Schroeder (ss)

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Brush Memorial Cemetery headstone photographs:  A - C | D - F | G - I | J - L | M - O | P - R | S - T | U - Z

Headstones on this page: A | B | C

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NOTE:  Most remarks/information appearing in brackets ([]) was found in from Tombstones and Burial Records © 1994.

• Abel, Martha, Apr 9, 1915-Nov 10, 1015, daughter of Jake & Anna [Section Orig, Blk 3]
  • City record give birth date at 22 Apr 1915.
    Remarks: between Martha Abel and Frank Fisher
• Amen, Raymond, 1908-[11 Aug] 1932 [Section: N3, Blk 4, Lot 36, Space 5]
• Anderson
  • Annie, wife of Niels, died July 25, 1898, aged 54 ys 4 ms 21 ds [Section: Orig, Blk 1, Lot 7, Space 2]
  • Elizabeth H., May 30, 1888-Feb 16, 1912 [Section: Orig, Blk 1, Lot 7, Space 5; Nels Anderson, father]
  • Lena, dau of Nelson & Anna, died Oct 5, 1896, aged 15 ys 4 ms 15 ds [Section: Orig, Blk 1, Lot 7, Space 1]
• Anthony, Thurman, June 11, 1988-Mar 26 1968 and May Chandler, Oct 9, 1885-Aug 12, 1953 [Section: Orig, Blk 2, Lot 36A, Spaces 1 & 2; Effie Anthony listed at Thurman's wife in 1968]
• Armstrong, Edwin M., 1841-[25 May] 1935 and Martha J., 1874 -[Sept] 1947, Ladies Aux VFW [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 23, Spaces2-3; Mrs. Emma Scoby, daughter]
• Arthur, Clifford A., Sep 12, 1922 - Jul 10, 1944, PFC, 2 REGT USMC 2 DIV, World War II (ag)
  • Killed in Action
• Asbury, John W[illiam], 1851-[8 Sep] 1931 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 37, Space 2; Mrs. R. J. Miller, niece]
• Awmiller, Uncle Jack [John W.], 1852-[28 Feb] 1929 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 15, Space 1; Spencer Awmiller, brother]

• Bach
  • Christian 1862-[1 Sep] 1938 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 27, Space 5; James Bach, nephew]
  • Hans S[oren], 1844-[7 Feb] 1929 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 27, Space 4; Christian Bach, half-brother]
• Baird
  • Clell H., 1907-1999 and Jean, 1914-[19 Aug] 1988 [Jean bur. Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 14, Space 2]
  • Richard A. "Dick", Sep 12, 1944-June 9, 1960 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 14, Space 1; C. H. Baird, father]
• Baker, Olive J., 1842-1927 [Section Orig, Blk 3, Lot 14, Space 2; Mrs. Ed Green, daughter]
• Balkenbush, Anna C., 1890-[8 Nov] 1934 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 33, Space 6, J. J. Balkenbush, husband]
• Barrett
  • John W., 1848-[22 Oct] 1912 and Nancy M., 1849-[10 May] 1933 [Section N1, Blk A2, Lot 23, Space 3]
  • Robert E., May 11, 1874-Jan 7, 1955 and Jennie V., April 9, 1874-May 8, 1922 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 41, Spaces 1 & 2; Mrs. J. C. Clark, Robert's sister]
• Bass
  • Mildred Adeline, 1911-[blank] [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 42, Space _; space reserved by William]
  • William Henry, 1895-[9 Oct] 1981 [Section Orig, Blk 3, Lot 42, Space 4, Mildred Bass, wife]
  • William Henry, Jr, Apr 6, 1933-Oct 18, 1936 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 42, Space 5]
• Bath
  • Emma, 1928-[19 Jan] 1930 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot H, Section 4; Jacob Bath, father]
  • Lillian, 1927-[25 Aug] 1929 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot H, Space 4; Jake Bath, father]
• Bauder
  • Ane, 1866-[16 Jan] 1946; and Jacob, 1865-[25 Mar] 1940 [Section Orig, Blk 1, Lot 22, Spaces 3 & 4]
    • Bauder Ane (Ave, Ana); Remarks: Bauder, John--Son Dertz, Mrs. Herbert-Daughter
    • Bauder, Jacob; Remarks: Bauder, Ana Wife
  • Two Infants of J. Bauder [Section: Orig, Blk 1, Lot 22, Space 2; ]
    • Remarks: by Ane & Jacob
• Baughman
  • Elmer E[merson], Feb 28, 1931-Sept 21, 1931 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 15 Space 4. P. W. Baughman, father]
  • Elton E[verett], Nov 3, 1926-May 31, 1929 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 15, #6; C. E. Baughman, father]
  • Jody Ann, Dec 8, 1958-Dec 10, 1958 and Jerry Allen, Dec 8, 1958-Dec 15, 1958 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 15, Space 5; Roy Baughman, father]
  • Twin Girls, Aug 27, 1943 and Sheron Ruth, Jan 12-16, 1945 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 15, #5; Roy Baughman, father]
• Baumgertner, Katherine, 1860-1949; John, 1892-1970; and Hilda Julia, 1904-1931
  • Katherine - Death Date 24 Apr 1949; Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 50, Space 6; John Baumgertner, son
  • John - Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 50, Space 5; Milton Baumgertner, son
  • Hilda Julia - Death Date 5 Mar 1931; Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 50, Space 4; John Baumgernter, husband
• Beaty, [John Roy], [died 20 mar 1935, age 5 y] [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot C, Space 2; * Beatty, Roy Father (Data from City Records)]
• Beck
  • C., 1906-[18 Aug] 1937 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 44, Space 2; Henry Beck, brother]
  • Henry, 1859-[14 Dec] 1932 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 36, Space 6; Anna Beck, wife]
• Becker, Reinholt, June 6, 1921-Nov 11, 1939; Eva, Nov 15, 1884-Dec 6, 1954; and John, June 25, 1886-Oct 19, 1962 [Section N1, Blk A2, Lot 6, Spaces 1, 2, 3]
• Best, Sarah L[ucinda], Oct 13, 1860-Jan 29, 1924, and Benjamin T., Sep 19, 1854-Feb 21, 1922, Modern Woodmen of America [Section N3, Blk 2, Lot 29, Spaces 1 & 2] (jd)
• Belmont, Mabel Madaline, 1901-[11 Sep] 1902 [Section: Orig, Blk 4, Lot 21, Space 1; George Belmont, ??]
• Betzold, Mary Loose, 1869-1938 [Based on adjacent lot numbers: Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 44, Space 3]
• Bicek
  • Frank, 1870-[20 Nov] 1953 and Anna, 1877-[7 Jul] 1952 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 37A, Spaces 4 & 5; Frank Bicek, Jr., son]
  • Frank, Jr., Sept 10, 1904-Oct 5, 1979 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 37A, Space 2; Joe Bicek, brother]
  • Joe, Nov 18, 1909-Dec 7, 1999 [Section: Original, Blk 3]
• Black, Emma, 1884-[19 Feb] 1967 and Ralph, 1882-[4 Mar] 1950 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 39, Spaces 1 & 2; Mrs. Henning Hanson, niece]
• Blauer
  • Edward C., 1867-[1 Apr] 1947 and Zobedia, 1869-[27 Aug] 1942 [Section N3, Blk 3, Lot 13, Spaces 4 & 5; Mary Zoe Long, granddaughter]
  • Roy A., 1892-[22 Jul] 1926 [Section N3, Blk 3, Lot 13, Space 2; Mrs. Emma M. Blauer, wife]
• Bleasdale, Mary McSween, [9 Aug] 1896-[20 Jan] 1988 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 42, Space 5; buried in McSween family plot]
• Boillot
  • August C., Oct 1, 1911-May 30, 1911 and Lenor [Leonore] T., Aug 26, 1853-Oct 31, 1932 [Section N1, Blk A3, Lot 2, Spaces 4 & 5; John E. Boillot, son]
  • Burnada, Sep 28, 1926 [Boillot, Burnada [Bernardo], born & died 18 Sep 1926; Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 33, Space 2; E. A. Boillot, father]
  • Egbert A., 1892-[2 Mar] 1941 and Mae M. [Fuller], 1894-[17 Oct] 1970 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 33, Space 3 (Mae M. Boillot-Teller); Kieth Boillot ??]
  • Felicia [Filisha], Mar 31, 1849-Oct 27, 1917 [Section: Orig, Blk 1, Lot 35, Space 3]
  • Louis B., 1848-[22 Feb] 1906 [Section: Orig, Blk 1, Lot 35, Space 1]
  • Maurice, 1915-1999 [Section N3, Blk 3, Lot 38; Maxine Boillot, wife]
  • Vernon L. [Lee] 1923-[20 Apr] 1926 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 33, Space 1; E. A. Bolliot, father]
• Bostrom, Albert, Jan 15, 1919-June 20, 1929 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot H, Space 1; John Bostrom, father]
• Botelho, Valentina S., [1 Jun] 1894-[27 Oct] 1987 [photo missing] [Section: Orig, Blk 2, Lot 31, Space 5; same plot as Junk family]
• Boyd, John A., Apr 1, 1856-Aug 11, 1911 [Section: N1, Blk B, Lot 25, Space 3; Boyd, Mrs. Wife]
• Brening, Mary, 1862-[14 May] 1937 and Henry, 1864-[9 Aug] 1944 [Section N1, Blk A2, Lot 28, Spaces 1 & 2; Henry Brening, Jr., son]
• Bret, Edward, May 16, 1845-Oct 6, 1909 and Hannah C., Nov 26, 1855-Apr 25, 1920 [Section: Orig, Blk 4, Lot 27, Spaces 3 & 4]
• Brinker, Charles F., 1855-[10 May] 1942 [Section N1, Blk A2, Lot 13, Space 2; Janet Brinker, wife]
• Brownle, Robert E[ugene], July 6, 1934-Sept 19, 1934 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot B, Space 3; Ted Brownle, father]
  • Birth Date: 7 Jul 1934
• Brunker
  • Richard, May 9, 1892-Aug 2, 1953, Colorado, PVT 164 INFANTRY, World War I [Section Orig, Blk 3, Lot 38A, Space 1]
  • Robert Dale, [died 21 Feb 1945] [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 38, Space 5; Richard Brunker/Bunker, father]
  • Sarah E[lizabeth], Nov 28, 1907-July 14, 1992 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 38, Space 2; Richard Brunker, husband]
• Buchanan
  • John M., 1879-[25 Jul] 1951 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 28, Space 4, Mrs. John Buckanan [Sic.], wife by Lyle & Lela]
  • Lela B. [Lola Belle], 1889-[17 Apr] 1953 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 28, Space 6; Norwal Bates, nephew by Lyle]
  • Lyle B., Nov 17, 1916-Aug 7, 1927 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 28, Space 5; John M. Buchanan, father by Lela]
• Buckridge, Margaret E., 1867-[12 Apr] 1949; and John H., 1857-[15 Oct] 1931 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 50, Spaces 1& 2]
  • Remarks for Margaret: Jack Buckridge, son
  • Remarks for John: Margaret Buckridge, wife
• Burch, John N., 1852-1931; and Grizzilda [Greigg], 1851-1929 [Section N1, Blk B, Lot 14, Graves 1 & 2] (llo)
  • John Newton Burch, b. 24 Jan 1852; d. 24 Feb 1931, Woodrow, Washington County, CO
  • Grizzilda (Greigg) Burch, b. 12 Nov 1851; d. 18 Apr 1929, Woodrow, Washington County, CO
• Buress, Edna M., June 30, 1901-Aug 15, 1998; and Vernie C., Aug 10, 1898-May 7, 1973 [Section Orig, Block 1, Lot 6]
• Bussman, Diedrich W., 1832-1914 and William, 1859-1916 [Section N1, Blk A2, Lot 1, Space 2]
• Butler, Nettie H. 1867-[14 Aug] 1954 and John D., 1857-[6 Apr] 1919 [Section: Orig, Blk 1, Lot 13, Space 1 & 2, A. A. Baker ??]

• Callen
  • C.O. [Clinton], 1895-1908 [Section: Orig, Blk 4, Lot 16, Space 1; by Tamsy]
  • Tamsy E., daughter of William & Margaret, died Mar 13, 1903, aged 21 ys 11 ms 13 ds [Section: Orig, Bk 4, Lot 11, Space 5]
• Carlson, Bertha O., 1849-[8 Apr] 1906 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 25, Space 1; John Carlson, son]
• Caywood, Margarett, 1932-[6 Jan] 1933 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot E, Space 4; Walther Caywood, father]
• Chandler
  • Plot Marker
    • P. H. [Philip], Yorkshire, NY 1849-Brush, CO 1929, brother of Sam Chandler [Section Orig, Blk 2, Lot 37, Space 5]chandler
    • Samuel M., 1854-[25 Feb] 1937 [ Section: Orig, Blk 2, Lot 37, Space 4; William Chandler, son]
    • Sarah C. [Christina], 1860-[24 Mar ] 1947 [Section: Orig, Blk 2, Lot 37, Space 3; Bill Chandler, son
• Cherryholmes, Susan M., 1871-[12 Feb] 1968, Eastern Star; and Frank W., 1865-[10 Feb] 1930, Mason [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 53, Space 5; Frances Nincehelser, daughter]
• Childress, Rhoda D., wife of Chas. H., 1872-[8 Jul] 1929 [Section Orig, Blk 1, Lot 38, Space 4; Chas. H. Childers
• Chrisman, Alta E., 1871-[18 Feb] 1945; William H., 1859-1909; Jennie, 1844-[28 Oct] 1914; John W., 1898-[14 Oct] 1930; and Kenneth D., 1900-[1 Jun] 1958 [Section N1, Blk A3, Lot 5]
• Christensen
  • A. Christine, 1893-[21 Nov] 1976 and Jens R.1890-[10 Dec] 1958 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 39, Spaces 4 & 5]
  • Anna K., Sept 27, 1897-Oct 22, 1981 and Fred B., Mar 21, 1892-Dec 29, 1970 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 34, Spaces 4 & 6; Arnold Christensen, son]
  • Else, 1828-1907 [Section: Orig, Blk 4, Lot 6]
  • John C., 1860-[5 Nov] 1944 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 39, Space 1; Pete, Fred, & Otto Christensen, sons]
  • Lora F., 1897-[30 Jul] 1986 and C. P. (Pete) [Christian Peter], 1888-[10 Sep] 1977 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 34, Spaces 1 & 2; Laura Christensen, wife]
  • Maude Iris, Feb 18, 1915-Feb 19, 1915 [Section Original, Block 1, Lot 11, Space 1; Chris Christensen, father]
  • Mona Claire, Oct 15, 1934-July 29, 1935 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 39, Space 3; Otto Christensen, father]
  • Niels, Sep 21, 1848- Nov.6, 1913; and Kathrine Hansen, his wife, Sep 18, 1858- June 20, 1922 [Section Orig, Block 1, Lot 11, Space 3 & 4]
  • Willard R., Dec 28, 1928-Aug 24, 1946Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 34, Space 6; Fred Christensen, father]
• Clarke, Elizabeth N. [Nelson], 1886[10 Feb] 1986 [Section: Orig, Blk 4, Lot 6, Space 1; by Ida M. Nelson]
• Clauson, Clarence T., Feb 98, 1904-Mar 7, 1986 married Aug 14, 1926 Nellier R., Apr 25, 1906-Apr 24, 1995 [Section Orig, Blk 3, Lot 30, Space 2]
• Clay
  • Fredrick C., 1904-[28 Jun] 1983 [Section Orig, Blk 3, Lot 24, Space 3; Francis Joliffe, cousin]
  • Katherine C., 1888-[16 Mar] 1969 [Section Orig, Blk 3, Lot 24, Space 4; Fred Clay, ??]
  • Walter H., Feb 6-Feb 12, 1906 [Section Orig, Blk 3, Lot 24, Space 5; Homer Clay, ??]
• Coblentz, Levi, Oct 1, 1844-June 26, 1905 [Orig, Blk 1, Lot 2, Space 4]
  • Remarks: Coblentz, Mrs. S. W.
• Colby
  • Charity May, 1875-[24 Nov] 1966 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 41, Space 3; Clyde Colby, son]
  • Fredric M., 1867-[19 Jan] 1936 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 41, Space 3; C. M. Colby, son]
  • Ruth [Ourona], 1906-[17 Dec] 1990 and Clyde [Milton], 1901-[10 Feb] 1985 [Section: Orig, Blk 3, Lot 41; Clarice Colby, daughter]
• Cole, Henry A., Feb 5 1871-June 27, 1939 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 18, Space 3; Jane Cole, wife]
• Coleman, Mabel Rose, Nov 5, 1917-Apr 28, 1945 [Section N1, Blk A3, Lot 1, Space 4; bur. next to Magdalena Smith]
• Collman, Orrie C., 1874-1930 and James L., 1868-1930 [Section N3, BLK 4, Lot 5]
• Cook
  • Freida M[arguerite], 1893-[27 Mar] 1934 [Section Orig., Blk 1, Lot 40, Space 3; John P. Cook, husband]
  • John J.1865-[7 Jul] 1949
  [Section Orig., Blk 1, Lot 40, Space 5; Robert & Homer Cook, grandsons]
  • John P. [Phillip], 1892-[14 Dec] 1939 [Section Orig., Blk 1, Lot 40, Space 2; Homer Cook, son]
  • Mary Irene, 1920-[9 Feb] 1930 [Section Original, Blk 1, Lot 40, Space 1; John P. Cook, father]
• Cox, Hilda Riechers, 1903-[28 Jul] 1932, Order Eastern Star [Section Orig, Blk 1, Lot 8, Space 5; Joe Cox, husband
• Critchfield
  • Loretta [Maxine], June 2, 1923-May 30, 1930 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 52, Space 3; D. A. Critchfield, father]
  • Nellie M., 1874-[ 22 Sep] 1932 and William, 1968-[15 Mar]1950 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot 52, Space 1; Don Critchfield, son; Mrs. E. R. Christensen, ??]
• Cutshall, Earl, 1908-[15 Jul] 1931 [Section N3, Blk 4, Lot E, Space 5; Mrs. Chas Peer, mother]

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