Charles E. Aiton's death is registered in Colorado church records (found at Familysearch). The records state this:
Aiton, Charles E. (res. 3 wks) son of Nancy Coleman, N.Y. and John Aiton, Ireland. B. 1858 Minnesota, died 29 September 1902, buried Alexandria, Minnesota.
Citation:
"Colorado, Church Records, 1692-1942." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 20 January 2022, citing Reference information. Denver Public Library; Colorado State Archives, Denver.
I suspect that several in the family had Tuberculosis, and that Charles went to Colorado to seek relief or a cure of some sort, as that was common. His wife died 2 years later at age 46 during a coughing spell, son Archie died in 1906 at age 20 of Consumption, and son Floyd was ill with pneumonia for a long time before taking his own life at age 20.
Charles E. AITON Biography (Douglas County 1902)
Page: 245
Name: Charles E. Aiton
Birth: St. Paul Minnesota, September 6, 1858
Immigration: father from North of Ireland, mother of Scotch descent born at Lisbon Center New York.
Parents: John and Nancy (Colman) Aiton. They came to Minnesota in 1856. John Aiton was a builder and erected the Glenwood, Pope county, MN high school building and courthouse. He also built the Alexandria high school before his death in 1887. His wife died 3 months later.
Spouse: m. January 1, 1879 at Glenwood, MN to Isabel Davis, daughter of Lorenzo Davis, of Pope County, MN.
Children: (5) Lorna E., Roy C., Archer W., Floyd C., James L.
Other: Charles E. Aiton returned to Alexandria in 1876, and build many of the best store buildings in Alexandria, the jail and Sheriff's residence erected in 1900, and assisted his father in the erection of the elegant court house. He owns a well constructed brick residence at 1014 Seventh Avenue, Alexandria.
Source: Compendium of History and Biography of Northern Minnesota
Published 1902 Geo. A. Ogle & Co. Chicago, Illinois.
"Containing Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of NORTHERN MINNESOTA with a review of their life work, their identity with the growth and development of the region; . . . "
Page 245: Complete Biography:
CHARLES E. AITON
Charles E. Aiton, the leading contractor and builder of Alexandria, Minnesota, is a gentleman of thorough knowledge of his vocation, and by his integrity and energetic work has gained a comfortable competence for himself and an enviable reputation. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 6, 1858.
The parents of our subject were John and Nancy Colman Aiton, the former a native of the North of Ireland, and latter of Scotch descent and born at Lisbon Center, New York.
The grandfather of our subject (the subject being Charles) immigrated to America and settled in Iowa at an early day, but later removed to the state of New York. The father of our subject learned the trade of builder and contractor and followed that business for a number of years in the Empire State. (New York)
He removed to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1856, and resided in that city twenty three years. He followed his trade successfully, and his business led him to other parts of the state. In 1879 he removed to Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, and there erected the high school building and court house, and became the owner of 500 acres in Reno Township, Pope County, MN. He subsequently built the present high school building in Alexandria and resided in that town two years while thus engaged. He died in 1887. His wife survived him but three months.
Charles E. Aiton attended the public schools in St. Paul and finished his education at a private school in the same city. At the age of twenty two years, having thoroughly mastered his trade under his father's instructions, he moved to Fergus Falls, where he remained two years, conducting business there for himself. He then went to Puget Sound and lived five years at Tacoma. He helped to rebuild the city of Seattle after the disastrous fire in that city. His residence on the Pacific slope was a success financially, but the moist winters did not suit him and he returned to Alexandria in 1876, where he has since resided. Mr. Aiton built many of the best store buildings in Alexandria and the jail and sheriff's residence, which was erected in 1900, and he assisted his father in the erection of the elegant courthouse. He also built the jail and sheriff's residence at Glenwood, Pope County, the Odd Fellows hall at Cando, North Dakota, and many other fine structures in this and other states. He owns a well-constructed brick residence located at 1014 Seventh Avenue, Alexandria, and there enjoys the comforts of a happy household and home.
Mr. Aiton was married January 1, 1879 at Glenwood Minnesota to Isabel Davis, daughter of Lorenzo Davis, a prosperous farmer of Pope county. Mr. and Mrs. Aiton are the parents of five children, namely: Lorna E., Roy C., Archer W., Floyd C, and James L. Mr. Aiton is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Politically he is a republican, but does not seek public preferment.
Their son James L. Aiton was born in the state of Washington.
Washington birth records:
Name: Aiton (birth record for James L.)
Date of Birth: 15 Oct 1890
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Father: Chris E Aiton (should be Charles E. Aiton)
Mother: Isabella L Aiton
In 1910, on the census, James L. Aiton was living in California, and working.
James L Liton (transcribed incorrectly)
[James L Aiton]
Age in 1910: 19
Birth Date: 1891
[1891]
Birthplace: Washington
Home in 1910: Stony Ford, Colusa, California, USA
Street: Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: United States
[United States of America]
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Odd Jobs
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Courtney Holser
18 Head
James L Liton 19 Boarder (Corrected to Aiton)
California Death index:
NAME: James Aiton
BIRTH YEAR: 1891
DEATH DATE: 3 Mar 1912
AGE AT DEATH: 21
DEATH PLACE: San Bernardino, California, USA
Aiton, Charles E. (res. 3 wks) son of Nancy Coleman, N.Y. and John Aiton, Ireland. B. 1858 Minnesota, died 29 September 1902, buried Alexandria, Minnesota.
Citation:
"Colorado, Church Records, 1692-1942." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 20 January 2022, citing Reference information. Denver Public Library; Colorado State Archives, Denver.
I suspect that several in the family had Tuberculosis, and that Charles went to Colorado to seek relief or a cure of some sort, as that was common. His wife died 2 years later at age 46 during a coughing spell, son Archie died in 1906 at age 20 of Consumption, and son Floyd was ill with pneumonia for a long time before taking his own life at age 20.
Charles E. AITON Biography (Douglas County 1902)
Page: 245
Name: Charles E. Aiton
Birth: St. Paul Minnesota, September 6, 1858
Immigration: father from North of Ireland, mother of Scotch descent born at Lisbon Center New York.
Parents: John and Nancy (Colman) Aiton. They came to Minnesota in 1856. John Aiton was a builder and erected the Glenwood, Pope county, MN high school building and courthouse. He also built the Alexandria high school before his death in 1887. His wife died 3 months later.
Spouse: m. January 1, 1879 at Glenwood, MN to Isabel Davis, daughter of Lorenzo Davis, of Pope County, MN.
Children: (5) Lorna E., Roy C., Archer W., Floyd C., James L.
Other: Charles E. Aiton returned to Alexandria in 1876, and build many of the best store buildings in Alexandria, the jail and Sheriff's residence erected in 1900, and assisted his father in the erection of the elegant court house. He owns a well constructed brick residence at 1014 Seventh Avenue, Alexandria.
Source: Compendium of History and Biography of Northern Minnesota
Published 1902 Geo. A. Ogle & Co. Chicago, Illinois.
"Containing Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of NORTHERN MINNESOTA with a review of their life work, their identity with the growth and development of the region; . . . "
Page 245: Complete Biography:
CHARLES E. AITON
Charles E. Aiton, the leading contractor and builder of Alexandria, Minnesota, is a gentleman of thorough knowledge of his vocation, and by his integrity and energetic work has gained a comfortable competence for himself and an enviable reputation. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 6, 1858.
The parents of our subject were John and Nancy Colman Aiton, the former a native of the North of Ireland, and latter of Scotch descent and born at Lisbon Center, New York.
The grandfather of our subject (the subject being Charles) immigrated to America and settled in Iowa at an early day, but later removed to the state of New York. The father of our subject learned the trade of builder and contractor and followed that business for a number of years in the Empire State. (New York)
He removed to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1856, and resided in that city twenty three years. He followed his trade successfully, and his business led him to other parts of the state. In 1879 he removed to Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, and there erected the high school building and court house, and became the owner of 500 acres in Reno Township, Pope County, MN. He subsequently built the present high school building in Alexandria and resided in that town two years while thus engaged. He died in 1887. His wife survived him but three months.
Charles E. Aiton attended the public schools in St. Paul and finished his education at a private school in the same city. At the age of twenty two years, having thoroughly mastered his trade under his father's instructions, he moved to Fergus Falls, where he remained two years, conducting business there for himself. He then went to Puget Sound and lived five years at Tacoma. He helped to rebuild the city of Seattle after the disastrous fire in that city. His residence on the Pacific slope was a success financially, but the moist winters did not suit him and he returned to Alexandria in 1876, where he has since resided. Mr. Aiton built many of the best store buildings in Alexandria and the jail and sheriff's residence, which was erected in 1900, and he assisted his father in the erection of the elegant courthouse. He also built the jail and sheriff's residence at Glenwood, Pope County, the Odd Fellows hall at Cando, North Dakota, and many other fine structures in this and other states. He owns a well-constructed brick residence located at 1014 Seventh Avenue, Alexandria, and there enjoys the comforts of a happy household and home.
Mr. Aiton was married January 1, 1879 at Glenwood Minnesota to Isabel Davis, daughter of Lorenzo Davis, a prosperous farmer of Pope county. Mr. and Mrs. Aiton are the parents of five children, namely: Lorna E., Roy C., Archer W., Floyd C, and James L. Mr. Aiton is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Politically he is a republican, but does not seek public preferment.
Their son James L. Aiton was born in the state of Washington.
Washington birth records:
Name: Aiton (birth record for James L.)
Date of Birth: 15 Oct 1890
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Father: Chris E Aiton (should be Charles E. Aiton)
Mother: Isabella L Aiton
In 1910, on the census, James L. Aiton was living in California, and working.
James L Liton (transcribed incorrectly)
[James L Aiton]
Age in 1910: 19
Birth Date: 1891
[1891]
Birthplace: Washington
Home in 1910: Stony Ford, Colusa, California, USA
Street: Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: United States
[United States of America]
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Odd Jobs
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Courtney Holser
18 Head
James L Liton 19 Boarder (Corrected to Aiton)
California Death index:
NAME: James Aiton
BIRTH YEAR: 1891
DEATH DATE: 3 Mar 1912
AGE AT DEATH: 21
DEATH PLACE: San Bernardino, California, USA
Charles E. Aiton's death is registered in Colorado church records (found at Familysearch). The records state this:
Aiton, Charles E. (res. 3 wks) son of Nancy Coleman, N.Y. and John Aiton, Ireland. B. 1858 Minnesota, died 29 September 1902, buried Alexandria, Minnesota.
Citation:
"Colorado, Church Records, 1692-1942." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 20 January 2022, citing Reference information. Denver Public Library; Colorado State Archives, Denver.
I suspect that several in the family had Tuberculosis, and that Charles went to Colorado to seek relief or a cure of some sort, as that was common. His wife died 2 years later at age 46 during a coughing spell, son Archie died in 1906 at age 20 of Consumption, and son Floyd was ill with pneumonia for a long time before taking his own life at age 20.
Charles E. AITON Biography (Douglas County 1902)
Page: 245
Name: Charles E. Aiton
Birth: St. Paul Minnesota, September 6, 1858
Immigration: father from North of Ireland, mother of Scotch descent born at Lisbon Center New York.
Parents: John and Nancy (Colman) Aiton. They came to Minnesota in 1856. John Aiton was a builder and erected the Glenwood, Pope county, MN high school building and courthouse. He also built the Alexandria high school before his death in 1887. His wife died 3 months later.
Spouse: m. January 1, 1879 at Glenwood, MN to Isabel Davis, daughter of Lorenzo Davis, of Pope County, MN.
Children: (5) Lorna E., Roy C., Archer W., Floyd C., James L.
Other: Charles E. Aiton returned to Alexandria in 1876, and build many of the best store buildings in Alexandria, the jail and Sheriff's residence erected in 1900, and assisted his father in the erection of the elegant court house. He owns a well constructed brick residence at 1014 Seventh Avenue, Alexandria.
Source: Compendium of History and Biography of Northern Minnesota
Published 1902 Geo. A. Ogle & Co. Chicago, Illinois.
"Containing Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of NORTHERN MINNESOTA with a review of their life work, their identity with the growth and development of the region; . . . "
Page 245: Complete Biography:
CHARLES E. AITON
Charles E. Aiton, the leading contractor and builder of Alexandria, Minnesota, is a gentleman of thorough knowledge of his vocation, and by his integrity and energetic work has gained a comfortable competence for himself and an enviable reputation. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 6, 1858.
The parents of our subject were John and Nancy Colman Aiton, the former a native of the North of Ireland, and latter of Scotch descent and born at Lisbon Center, New York.
The grandfather of our subject (the subject being Charles) immigrated to America and settled in Iowa at an early day, but later removed to the state of New York. The father of our subject learned the trade of builder and contractor and followed that business for a number of years in the Empire State. (New York)
He removed to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1856, and resided in that city twenty three years. He followed his trade successfully, and his business led him to other parts of the state. In 1879 he removed to Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, and there erected the high school building and court house, and became the owner of 500 acres in Reno Township, Pope County, MN. He subsequently built the present high school building in Alexandria and resided in that town two years while thus engaged. He died in 1887. His wife survived him but three months.
Charles E. Aiton attended the public schools in St. Paul and finished his education at a private school in the same city. At the age of twenty two years, having thoroughly mastered his trade under his father's instructions, he moved to Fergus Falls, where he remained two years, conducting business there for himself. He then went to Puget Sound and lived five years at Tacoma. He helped to rebuild the city of Seattle after the disastrous fire in that city. His residence on the Pacific slope was a success financially, but the moist winters did not suit him and he returned to Alexandria in 1876, where he has since resided. Mr. Aiton built many of the best store buildings in Alexandria and the jail and sheriff's residence, which was erected in 1900, and he assisted his father in the erection of the elegant courthouse. He also built the jail and sheriff's residence at Glenwood, Pope County, the Odd Fellows hall at Cando, North Dakota, and many other fine structures in this and other states. He owns a well-constructed brick residence located at 1014 Seventh Avenue, Alexandria, and there enjoys the comforts of a happy household and home.
Mr. Aiton was married January 1, 1879 at Glenwood Minnesota to Isabel Davis, daughter of Lorenzo Davis, a prosperous farmer of Pope county. Mr. and Mrs. Aiton are the parents of five children, namely: Lorna E., Roy C., Archer W., Floyd C, and James L. Mr. Aiton is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Politically he is a republican, but does not seek public preferment.
Their son James L. Aiton was born in the state of Washington.
Washington birth records:
Name: Aiton (birth record for James L.)
Date of Birth: 15 Oct 1890
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Father: Chris E Aiton (should be Charles E. Aiton)
Mother: Isabella L Aiton
In 1910, on the census, James L. Aiton was living in California, and working.
James L Liton (transcribed incorrectly)
[James L Aiton]
Age in 1910: 19
Birth Date: 1891
[1891]
Birthplace: Washington
Home in 1910: Stony Ford, Colusa, California, USA
Street: Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: United States
[United States of America]
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Odd Jobs
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Courtney Holser
18 Head
James L Liton 19 Boarder (Corrected to Aiton)
California Death index:
NAME: James Aiton
BIRTH YEAR: 1891
DEATH DATE: 3 Mar 1912
AGE AT DEATH: 21
DEATH PLACE: San Bernardino, California, USA
Aiton, Charles E. (res. 3 wks) son of Nancy Coleman, N.Y. and John Aiton, Ireland. B. 1858 Minnesota, died 29 September 1902, buried Alexandria, Minnesota.
Citation:
"Colorado, Church Records, 1692-1942." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 20 January 2022, citing Reference information. Denver Public Library; Colorado State Archives, Denver.
I suspect that several in the family had Tuberculosis, and that Charles went to Colorado to seek relief or a cure of some sort, as that was common. His wife died 2 years later at age 46 during a coughing spell, son Archie died in 1906 at age 20 of Consumption, and son Floyd was ill with pneumonia for a long time before taking his own life at age 20.
Charles E. AITON Biography (Douglas County 1902)
Page: 245
Name: Charles E. Aiton
Birth: St. Paul Minnesota, September 6, 1858
Immigration: father from North of Ireland, mother of Scotch descent born at Lisbon Center New York.
Parents: John and Nancy (Colman) Aiton. They came to Minnesota in 1856. John Aiton was a builder and erected the Glenwood, Pope county, MN high school building and courthouse. He also built the Alexandria high school before his death in 1887. His wife died 3 months later.
Spouse: m. January 1, 1879 at Glenwood, MN to Isabel Davis, daughter of Lorenzo Davis, of Pope County, MN.
Children: (5) Lorna E., Roy C., Archer W., Floyd C., James L.
Other: Charles E. Aiton returned to Alexandria in 1876, and build many of the best store buildings in Alexandria, the jail and Sheriff's residence erected in 1900, and assisted his father in the erection of the elegant court house. He owns a well constructed brick residence at 1014 Seventh Avenue, Alexandria.
Source: Compendium of History and Biography of Northern Minnesota
Published 1902 Geo. A. Ogle & Co. Chicago, Illinois.
"Containing Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of NORTHERN MINNESOTA with a review of their life work, their identity with the growth and development of the region; . . . "
Page 245: Complete Biography:
CHARLES E. AITON
Charles E. Aiton, the leading contractor and builder of Alexandria, Minnesota, is a gentleman of thorough knowledge of his vocation, and by his integrity and energetic work has gained a comfortable competence for himself and an enviable reputation. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 6, 1858.
The parents of our subject were John and Nancy Colman Aiton, the former a native of the North of Ireland, and latter of Scotch descent and born at Lisbon Center, New York.
The grandfather of our subject (the subject being Charles) immigrated to America and settled in Iowa at an early day, but later removed to the state of New York. The father of our subject learned the trade of builder and contractor and followed that business for a number of years in the Empire State. (New York)
He removed to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1856, and resided in that city twenty three years. He followed his trade successfully, and his business led him to other parts of the state. In 1879 he removed to Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, and there erected the high school building and court house, and became the owner of 500 acres in Reno Township, Pope County, MN. He subsequently built the present high school building in Alexandria and resided in that town two years while thus engaged. He died in 1887. His wife survived him but three months.
Charles E. Aiton attended the public schools in St. Paul and finished his education at a private school in the same city. At the age of twenty two years, having thoroughly mastered his trade under his father's instructions, he moved to Fergus Falls, where he remained two years, conducting business there for himself. He then went to Puget Sound and lived five years at Tacoma. He helped to rebuild the city of Seattle after the disastrous fire in that city. His residence on the Pacific slope was a success financially, but the moist winters did not suit him and he returned to Alexandria in 1876, where he has since resided. Mr. Aiton built many of the best store buildings in Alexandria and the jail and sheriff's residence, which was erected in 1900, and he assisted his father in the erection of the elegant courthouse. He also built the jail and sheriff's residence at Glenwood, Pope County, the Odd Fellows hall at Cando, North Dakota, and many other fine structures in this and other states. He owns a well-constructed brick residence located at 1014 Seventh Avenue, Alexandria, and there enjoys the comforts of a happy household and home.
Mr. Aiton was married January 1, 1879 at Glenwood Minnesota to Isabel Davis, daughter of Lorenzo Davis, a prosperous farmer of Pope county. Mr. and Mrs. Aiton are the parents of five children, namely: Lorna E., Roy C., Archer W., Floyd C, and James L. Mr. Aiton is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Politically he is a republican, but does not seek public preferment.
Their son James L. Aiton was born in the state of Washington.
Washington birth records:
Name: Aiton (birth record for James L.)
Date of Birth: 15 Oct 1890
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Father: Chris E Aiton (should be Charles E. Aiton)
Mother: Isabella L Aiton
In 1910, on the census, James L. Aiton was living in California, and working.
James L Liton (transcribed incorrectly)
[James L Aiton]
Age in 1910: 19
Birth Date: 1891
[1891]
Birthplace: Washington
Home in 1910: Stony Ford, Colusa, California, USA
Street: Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: United States
[United States of America]
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Odd Jobs
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of Weeks Out of Work: 0
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Courtney Holser
18 Head
James L Liton 19 Boarder (Corrected to Aiton)
California Death index:
NAME: James Aiton
BIRTH YEAR: 1891
DEATH DATE: 3 Mar 1912
AGE AT DEATH: 21
DEATH PLACE: San Bernardino, California, USA
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