James P Kimsey is the son of David S Kimzey and Sarah Ann Woodside. He married Anna Sopia Nelson
6 Dec 1877 Skillet Bend, Weld, Co. (Skillet Bend is now Loveland).
According to the files of Greeley Municipal Museum
William Brush, brother of Jared L Brush. prominant farmer of Weld County and ex Lieutinant Govenor of Colorado.was killed by indians while putting up hay on the Geary ranch near Kunar. ? Grant, Sam Ashcroft, Jim Kimsey, and Jim Kempton chased the band of Indians and shot several of them
This was 13 Aug 1868.
James Padian Oct 1921, The Republican, Brush, Colorado
" The Republican is called upon this week to chronicle the passing of one of Brush's oldest and most beloved citizens, James Kimsey, who passed to his eternal rest Saturday, October 22 at the ripe old age of 76 years, 11 months and 6 days. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church. Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev Smith of Denver, and interment took place at the Brush Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs Anna Kimsey, three daughters, Mrs Wm Williams and Mrs Howard Fry, both of Merrill, Nebraska, Mrs Wm Cooper, Mitchell, Nebraska and one son James jr, of Harrisberg Flats, Colo.
James Padian Kimsey was born at Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, November 16th 1844. His two sisters have preceded him. A brother, John Kimsey lives at Evans Colorado.
He was with the northern Army in the Civil War. In 1864, he came West into the then territory of Colorado--Denver being a village about 50 miles to the south.
He was a miner, ranchman, and Indian fighter. He sold firewood to the government at Morgan Fort, where Fort Morgan now is.
For years the plains knew him as a cow-man and buffalo hunter. In 1882 he came to Brush, and in and near it he had lived ever since.
He was always an optimist and a man of outstanding unyielding honesty; none here more honest than he. A strong man, but a few years ago, his strength hastened to leave him and old age carried him away. He leave many friends and few enemies.
Very few citizens now living in Brush blazed the way into the wilderness at an earlier date than James Kimsey. Coming into an untamed wilderness, where none but brave hearts dared venture, living the life of the pioneer, a life fraught with great dangers, but gradually taming the wildness of the prairies. Mr Kimsey helped blaze the trail for those who now enjoy the blessings of this community. And now that he has come to the end of the long trail, it is right and proper that this community pause for a moment to acknowledge with gratitude the debt, it owes to this grand old man"
The first church service was conducted in the Kimsey home in 1883. Involved in the community development, James Kimsey led the organization of the Brush School District, becoming school board president.
James and Anna are buried next to Anna's father, Thorkel Nelson, who crossed the Plains on the Oregon Trail to California and back.
6 Dec 1877 Skillet Bend, Weld, Co. (Skillet Bend is now Loveland).
According to the files of Greeley Municipal Museum
William Brush, brother of Jared L Brush. prominant farmer of Weld County and ex Lieutinant Govenor of Colorado.was killed by indians while putting up hay on the Geary ranch near Kunar. ? Grant, Sam Ashcroft, Jim Kimsey, and Jim Kempton chased the band of Indians and shot several of them
This was 13 Aug 1868.
James Padian Oct 1921, The Republican, Brush, Colorado
" The Republican is called upon this week to chronicle the passing of one of Brush's oldest and most beloved citizens, James Kimsey, who passed to his eternal rest Saturday, October 22 at the ripe old age of 76 years, 11 months and 6 days. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church. Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev Smith of Denver, and interment took place at the Brush Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs Anna Kimsey, three daughters, Mrs Wm Williams and Mrs Howard Fry, both of Merrill, Nebraska, Mrs Wm Cooper, Mitchell, Nebraska and one son James jr, of Harrisberg Flats, Colo.
James Padian Kimsey was born at Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, November 16th 1844. His two sisters have preceded him. A brother, John Kimsey lives at Evans Colorado.
He was with the northern Army in the Civil War. In 1864, he came West into the then territory of Colorado--Denver being a village about 50 miles to the south.
He was a miner, ranchman, and Indian fighter. He sold firewood to the government at Morgan Fort, where Fort Morgan now is.
For years the plains knew him as a cow-man and buffalo hunter. In 1882 he came to Brush, and in and near it he had lived ever since.
He was always an optimist and a man of outstanding unyielding honesty; none here more honest than he. A strong man, but a few years ago, his strength hastened to leave him and old age carried him away. He leave many friends and few enemies.
Very few citizens now living in Brush blazed the way into the wilderness at an earlier date than James Kimsey. Coming into an untamed wilderness, where none but brave hearts dared venture, living the life of the pioneer, a life fraught with great dangers, but gradually taming the wildness of the prairies. Mr Kimsey helped blaze the trail for those who now enjoy the blessings of this community. And now that he has come to the end of the long trail, it is right and proper that this community pause for a moment to acknowledge with gratitude the debt, it owes to this grand old man"
The first church service was conducted in the Kimsey home in 1883. Involved in the community development, James Kimsey led the organization of the Brush School District, becoming school board president.
James and Anna are buried next to Anna's father, Thorkel Nelson, who crossed the Plains on the Oregon Trail to California and back.
James P Kimsey is the son of David S Kimzey and Sarah Ann Woodside. He married Anna Sopia Nelson
6 Dec 1877 Skillet Bend, Weld, Co. (Skillet Bend is now Loveland).
According to the files of Greeley Municipal Museum
William Brush, brother of Jared L Brush. prominant farmer of Weld County and ex Lieutinant Govenor of Colorado.was killed by indians while putting up hay on the Geary ranch near Kunar. ? Grant, Sam Ashcroft, Jim Kimsey, and Jim Kempton chased the band of Indians and shot several of them
This was 13 Aug 1868.
James Padian Oct 1921, The Republican, Brush, Colorado
" The Republican is called upon this week to chronicle the passing of one of Brush's oldest and most beloved citizens, James Kimsey, who passed to his eternal rest Saturday, October 22 at the ripe old age of 76 years, 11 months and 6 days. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church. Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev Smith of Denver, and interment took place at the Brush Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs Anna Kimsey, three daughters, Mrs Wm Williams and Mrs Howard Fry, both of Merrill, Nebraska, Mrs Wm Cooper, Mitchell, Nebraska and one son James jr, of Harrisberg Flats, Colo.
James Padian Kimsey was born at Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, November 16th 1844. His two sisters have preceded him. A brother, John Kimsey lives at Evans Colorado.
He was with the northern Army in the Civil War. In 1864, he came West into the then territory of Colorado--Denver being a village about 50 miles to the south.
He was a miner, ranchman, and Indian fighter. He sold firewood to the government at Morgan Fort, where Fort Morgan now is.
For years the plains knew him as a cow-man and buffalo hunter. In 1882 he came to Brush, and in and near it he had lived ever since.
He was always an optimist and a man of outstanding unyielding honesty; none here more honest than he. A strong man, but a few years ago, his strength hastened to leave him and old age carried him away. He leave many friends and few enemies.
Very few citizens now living in Brush blazed the way into the wilderness at an earlier date than James Kimsey. Coming into an untamed wilderness, where none but brave hearts dared venture, living the life of the pioneer, a life fraught with great dangers, but gradually taming the wildness of the prairies. Mr Kimsey helped blaze the trail for those who now enjoy the blessings of this community. And now that he has come to the end of the long trail, it is right and proper that this community pause for a moment to acknowledge with gratitude the debt, it owes to this grand old man"
The first church service was conducted in the Kimsey home in 1883. Involved in the community development, James Kimsey led the organization of the Brush School District, becoming school board president.
James and Anna are buried next to Anna's father, Thorkel Nelson, who crossed the Plains on the Oregon Trail to California and back.
6 Dec 1877 Skillet Bend, Weld, Co. (Skillet Bend is now Loveland).
According to the files of Greeley Municipal Museum
William Brush, brother of Jared L Brush. prominant farmer of Weld County and ex Lieutinant Govenor of Colorado.was killed by indians while putting up hay on the Geary ranch near Kunar. ? Grant, Sam Ashcroft, Jim Kimsey, and Jim Kempton chased the band of Indians and shot several of them
This was 13 Aug 1868.
James Padian Oct 1921, The Republican, Brush, Colorado
" The Republican is called upon this week to chronicle the passing of one of Brush's oldest and most beloved citizens, James Kimsey, who passed to his eternal rest Saturday, October 22 at the ripe old age of 76 years, 11 months and 6 days. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church. Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev Smith of Denver, and interment took place at the Brush Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs Anna Kimsey, three daughters, Mrs Wm Williams and Mrs Howard Fry, both of Merrill, Nebraska, Mrs Wm Cooper, Mitchell, Nebraska and one son James jr, of Harrisberg Flats, Colo.
James Padian Kimsey was born at Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, November 16th 1844. His two sisters have preceded him. A brother, John Kimsey lives at Evans Colorado.
He was with the northern Army in the Civil War. In 1864, he came West into the then territory of Colorado--Denver being a village about 50 miles to the south.
He was a miner, ranchman, and Indian fighter. He sold firewood to the government at Morgan Fort, where Fort Morgan now is.
For years the plains knew him as a cow-man and buffalo hunter. In 1882 he came to Brush, and in and near it he had lived ever since.
He was always an optimist and a man of outstanding unyielding honesty; none here more honest than he. A strong man, but a few years ago, his strength hastened to leave him and old age carried him away. He leave many friends and few enemies.
Very few citizens now living in Brush blazed the way into the wilderness at an earlier date than James Kimsey. Coming into an untamed wilderness, where none but brave hearts dared venture, living the life of the pioneer, a life fraught with great dangers, but gradually taming the wildness of the prairies. Mr Kimsey helped blaze the trail for those who now enjoy the blessings of this community. And now that he has come to the end of the long trail, it is right and proper that this community pause for a moment to acknowledge with gratitude the debt, it owes to this grand old man"
The first church service was conducted in the Kimsey home in 1883. Involved in the community development, James Kimsey led the organization of the Brush School District, becoming school board president.
James and Anna are buried next to Anna's father, Thorkel Nelson, who crossed the Plains on the Oregon Trail to California and back.
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