Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 15, 1929
WILLIAM ACE DIES AT OGDEN
Pioneer; First Settler Of Eden Valley Dead
William Ace, early day resident of Rock Springs, died at his home in Ogden Tuesday shortly after nine p.m. Death was sudden and due to an acute heart attack which occurred soon after retirement for the night.
Mr. Ace, accompanied by his wife, had spent the evening at the home of a neighbor returning at nine o’clock. Shortly thereafter Mrs. Ace realized that his condition was not normal. Help was summoned but only to learn that he had died of an acute heart attack. Earlier in the evening he had expressed himself to Mrs. Ace as having felt exceptionally well that day.
Mr. Ace first came to Wyoming in 1882 when he located at Aspen, near Evanston. The following year, 1883, he came to Rock Springs and made this community his home until three years ago when he went to Ogden to reside.
Homesteaded Eden
Mr. Ace was one of the first settlers in the Eden valley section where he homesteaded soon after coming to Rock Springs. At that time there were four homesteads in that section. Abner Luman and John Chambers had taken up land near the point known as the “white sands” and ten miles beyond on Big Sandy, Mr. Ace and John Piper located.
In Business Here
After residing on his homestead but a few years Mr. Ace sold his holdings to Thomas Francis, now deceased, and his cattle to Abner Luman and came with his family to Rock Springs.
At that time he went into the mercantile business handling second hand furniture, establishing his first store on Fourth street, at the present site of the Methodist church. Later he moved to a location on Pilot Butte avenue where he continued business for several years.
In connection with his store he conducted an undertaking service and was the first to serve the Rock Springs community in this line He followed this pursuit in the early days when it was necessary for him to make his own caskets.
Mr. Ace sold his store and undertaking business to his brother, George Ace, 21 years ago when he retired from active business life.
Native of Pennsylvania
William Ace was a native of Tunkhannock, Wyoming county, Pennsylvania, where he was born on Christmas Day 1855. In early manhood he came to Nebraska and on his 25th birthday was married to Miss Emma Evans at Hazeldell, Nebraska, who was an aunt of Mrs. Charles Crofts of this city. To this union seven children were born, three of whom with their mother preceded him in death. Those who survive him are Mrs. Walter Eardly of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Elmer Ace of Contact, Nevada; Spencer Ace of Long Beach, and Mrs. Kila Shields of Salt Lake City.
His second marriage took place in June, 1915 to Mrs. Josephine White, also of Rock Springs, who survives him and who is the mother of Mrs. John Taylor of this city, and Miss Bertha White of Laramie.
Active in Community
Mr. Ace was a charter member of the Congregational Church of Rock Springs, holding his membership here at the time of his death. He was active always in the work of the church and for many years was leader of the church choir. He was a baritone singer and in the early days conducted a singing school in Rock Springs apart from his work as choir leader.
Early day residents will recall also that he at one time directed a group of local players who regularly staged plays for the public in the old Princess theatre. Mr. Ace’s name was linked closely with those of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Thayer who figured widely in the social life of those days.
Reminiscences
Late this summer Mr. and Mrs. Ace visited old friends in Rock Springs and while here Mr. Ace met and visited with his brother-in-law, F.M. Thompson of Hastings, Nebraska, who was in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Crofts. The two had not met for more than 20 years and the meeting proved to be one in which events, common to the lives of both, were discussed. This was the last time Mr. Ace was in Rock Springs.
Other Survivors
Other survivors besides his wife, two sons and two daughters, and two stepdaughters, are two brothers, Norman Ace of Haxton, Colorado; George Ace of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Alice Kinter of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. His brother, Norman, was in Rock Springs at the same time he was August last when the three brothers visited at the George Ace home.
WILLIAM ACE DIES AT OGDEN
Pioneer; First Settler Of Eden Valley Dead
William Ace, early day resident of Rock Springs, died at his home in Ogden Tuesday shortly after nine p.m. Death was sudden and due to an acute heart attack which occurred soon after retirement for the night.
Mr. Ace, accompanied by his wife, had spent the evening at the home of a neighbor returning at nine o’clock. Shortly thereafter Mrs. Ace realized that his condition was not normal. Help was summoned but only to learn that he had died of an acute heart attack. Earlier in the evening he had expressed himself to Mrs. Ace as having felt exceptionally well that day.
Mr. Ace first came to Wyoming in 1882 when he located at Aspen, near Evanston. The following year, 1883, he came to Rock Springs and made this community his home until three years ago when he went to Ogden to reside.
Homesteaded Eden
Mr. Ace was one of the first settlers in the Eden valley section where he homesteaded soon after coming to Rock Springs. At that time there were four homesteads in that section. Abner Luman and John Chambers had taken up land near the point known as the “white sands” and ten miles beyond on Big Sandy, Mr. Ace and John Piper located.
In Business Here
After residing on his homestead but a few years Mr. Ace sold his holdings to Thomas Francis, now deceased, and his cattle to Abner Luman and came with his family to Rock Springs.
At that time he went into the mercantile business handling second hand furniture, establishing his first store on Fourth street, at the present site of the Methodist church. Later he moved to a location on Pilot Butte avenue where he continued business for several years.
In connection with his store he conducted an undertaking service and was the first to serve the Rock Springs community in this line He followed this pursuit in the early days when it was necessary for him to make his own caskets.
Mr. Ace sold his store and undertaking business to his brother, George Ace, 21 years ago when he retired from active business life.
Native of Pennsylvania
William Ace was a native of Tunkhannock, Wyoming county, Pennsylvania, where he was born on Christmas Day 1855. In early manhood he came to Nebraska and on his 25th birthday was married to Miss Emma Evans at Hazeldell, Nebraska, who was an aunt of Mrs. Charles Crofts of this city. To this union seven children were born, three of whom with their mother preceded him in death. Those who survive him are Mrs. Walter Eardly of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Elmer Ace of Contact, Nevada; Spencer Ace of Long Beach, and Mrs. Kila Shields of Salt Lake City.
His second marriage took place in June, 1915 to Mrs. Josephine White, also of Rock Springs, who survives him and who is the mother of Mrs. John Taylor of this city, and Miss Bertha White of Laramie.
Active in Community
Mr. Ace was a charter member of the Congregational Church of Rock Springs, holding his membership here at the time of his death. He was active always in the work of the church and for many years was leader of the church choir. He was a baritone singer and in the early days conducted a singing school in Rock Springs apart from his work as choir leader.
Early day residents will recall also that he at one time directed a group of local players who regularly staged plays for the public in the old Princess theatre. Mr. Ace’s name was linked closely with those of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Thayer who figured widely in the social life of those days.
Reminiscences
Late this summer Mr. and Mrs. Ace visited old friends in Rock Springs and while here Mr. Ace met and visited with his brother-in-law, F.M. Thompson of Hastings, Nebraska, who was in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Crofts. The two had not met for more than 20 years and the meeting proved to be one in which events, common to the lives of both, were discussed. This was the last time Mr. Ace was in Rock Springs.
Other Survivors
Other survivors besides his wife, two sons and two daughters, and two stepdaughters, are two brothers, Norman Ace of Haxton, Colorado; George Ace of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Alice Kinter of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. His brother, Norman, was in Rock Springs at the same time he was August last when the three brothers visited at the George Ace home.
Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 15, 1929
WILLIAM ACE DIES AT OGDEN
Pioneer; First Settler Of Eden Valley Dead
William Ace, early day resident of Rock Springs, died at his home in Ogden Tuesday shortly after nine p.m. Death was sudden and due to an acute heart attack which occurred soon after retirement for the night.
Mr. Ace, accompanied by his wife, had spent the evening at the home of a neighbor returning at nine o’clock. Shortly thereafter Mrs. Ace realized that his condition was not normal. Help was summoned but only to learn that he had died of an acute heart attack. Earlier in the evening he had expressed himself to Mrs. Ace as having felt exceptionally well that day.
Mr. Ace first came to Wyoming in 1882 when he located at Aspen, near Evanston. The following year, 1883, he came to Rock Springs and made this community his home until three years ago when he went to Ogden to reside.
Homesteaded Eden
Mr. Ace was one of the first settlers in the Eden valley section where he homesteaded soon after coming to Rock Springs. At that time there were four homesteads in that section. Abner Luman and John Chambers had taken up land near the point known as the “white sands” and ten miles beyond on Big Sandy, Mr. Ace and John Piper located.
In Business Here
After residing on his homestead but a few years Mr. Ace sold his holdings to Thomas Francis, now deceased, and his cattle to Abner Luman and came with his family to Rock Springs.
At that time he went into the mercantile business handling second hand furniture, establishing his first store on Fourth street, at the present site of the Methodist church. Later he moved to a location on Pilot Butte avenue where he continued business for several years.
In connection with his store he conducted an undertaking service and was the first to serve the Rock Springs community in this line He followed this pursuit in the early days when it was necessary for him to make his own caskets.
Mr. Ace sold his store and undertaking business to his brother, George Ace, 21 years ago when he retired from active business life.
Native of Pennsylvania
William Ace was a native of Tunkhannock, Wyoming county, Pennsylvania, where he was born on Christmas Day 1855. In early manhood he came to Nebraska and on his 25th birthday was married to Miss Emma Evans at Hazeldell, Nebraska, who was an aunt of Mrs. Charles Crofts of this city. To this union seven children were born, three of whom with their mother preceded him in death. Those who survive him are Mrs. Walter Eardly of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Elmer Ace of Contact, Nevada; Spencer Ace of Long Beach, and Mrs. Kila Shields of Salt Lake City.
His second marriage took place in June, 1915 to Mrs. Josephine White, also of Rock Springs, who survives him and who is the mother of Mrs. John Taylor of this city, and Miss Bertha White of Laramie.
Active in Community
Mr. Ace was a charter member of the Congregational Church of Rock Springs, holding his membership here at the time of his death. He was active always in the work of the church and for many years was leader of the church choir. He was a baritone singer and in the early days conducted a singing school in Rock Springs apart from his work as choir leader.
Early day residents will recall also that he at one time directed a group of local players who regularly staged plays for the public in the old Princess theatre. Mr. Ace’s name was linked closely with those of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Thayer who figured widely in the social life of those days.
Reminiscences
Late this summer Mr. and Mrs. Ace visited old friends in Rock Springs and while here Mr. Ace met and visited with his brother-in-law, F.M. Thompson of Hastings, Nebraska, who was in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Crofts. The two had not met for more than 20 years and the meeting proved to be one in which events, common to the lives of both, were discussed. This was the last time Mr. Ace was in Rock Springs.
Other Survivors
Other survivors besides his wife, two sons and two daughters, and two stepdaughters, are two brothers, Norman Ace of Haxton, Colorado; George Ace of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Alice Kinter of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. His brother, Norman, was in Rock Springs at the same time he was August last when the three brothers visited at the George Ace home.
WILLIAM ACE DIES AT OGDEN
Pioneer; First Settler Of Eden Valley Dead
William Ace, early day resident of Rock Springs, died at his home in Ogden Tuesday shortly after nine p.m. Death was sudden and due to an acute heart attack which occurred soon after retirement for the night.
Mr. Ace, accompanied by his wife, had spent the evening at the home of a neighbor returning at nine o’clock. Shortly thereafter Mrs. Ace realized that his condition was not normal. Help was summoned but only to learn that he had died of an acute heart attack. Earlier in the evening he had expressed himself to Mrs. Ace as having felt exceptionally well that day.
Mr. Ace first came to Wyoming in 1882 when he located at Aspen, near Evanston. The following year, 1883, he came to Rock Springs and made this community his home until three years ago when he went to Ogden to reside.
Homesteaded Eden
Mr. Ace was one of the first settlers in the Eden valley section where he homesteaded soon after coming to Rock Springs. At that time there were four homesteads in that section. Abner Luman and John Chambers had taken up land near the point known as the “white sands” and ten miles beyond on Big Sandy, Mr. Ace and John Piper located.
In Business Here
After residing on his homestead but a few years Mr. Ace sold his holdings to Thomas Francis, now deceased, and his cattle to Abner Luman and came with his family to Rock Springs.
At that time he went into the mercantile business handling second hand furniture, establishing his first store on Fourth street, at the present site of the Methodist church. Later he moved to a location on Pilot Butte avenue where he continued business for several years.
In connection with his store he conducted an undertaking service and was the first to serve the Rock Springs community in this line He followed this pursuit in the early days when it was necessary for him to make his own caskets.
Mr. Ace sold his store and undertaking business to his brother, George Ace, 21 years ago when he retired from active business life.
Native of Pennsylvania
William Ace was a native of Tunkhannock, Wyoming county, Pennsylvania, where he was born on Christmas Day 1855. In early manhood he came to Nebraska and on his 25th birthday was married to Miss Emma Evans at Hazeldell, Nebraska, who was an aunt of Mrs. Charles Crofts of this city. To this union seven children were born, three of whom with their mother preceded him in death. Those who survive him are Mrs. Walter Eardly of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Elmer Ace of Contact, Nevada; Spencer Ace of Long Beach, and Mrs. Kila Shields of Salt Lake City.
His second marriage took place in June, 1915 to Mrs. Josephine White, also of Rock Springs, who survives him and who is the mother of Mrs. John Taylor of this city, and Miss Bertha White of Laramie.
Active in Community
Mr. Ace was a charter member of the Congregational Church of Rock Springs, holding his membership here at the time of his death. He was active always in the work of the church and for many years was leader of the church choir. He was a baritone singer and in the early days conducted a singing school in Rock Springs apart from his work as choir leader.
Early day residents will recall also that he at one time directed a group of local players who regularly staged plays for the public in the old Princess theatre. Mr. Ace’s name was linked closely with those of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Thayer who figured widely in the social life of those days.
Reminiscences
Late this summer Mr. and Mrs. Ace visited old friends in Rock Springs and while here Mr. Ace met and visited with his brother-in-law, F.M. Thompson of Hastings, Nebraska, who was in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Crofts. The two had not met for more than 20 years and the meeting proved to be one in which events, common to the lives of both, were discussed. This was the last time Mr. Ace was in Rock Springs.
Other Survivors
Other survivors besides his wife, two sons and two daughters, and two stepdaughters, are two brothers, Norman Ace of Haxton, Colorado; George Ace of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Alice Kinter of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. His brother, Norman, was in Rock Springs at the same time he was August last when the three brothers visited at the George Ace home.
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