Per Betty Jo McCracken Ehn: People that knew Harley McCracken, when he lived in New Raymer, Colorado, remembered him as a traveling salesman and that he had something to do with a traveling show. Mother told a story about how he loved to act and perform and he was with a tent show that traveled around the country. Harley was described as a man with theatrical talent and always talking. Harley McCracken and his granddaughter, Aleida Roark McCracken, are both buried in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan, Colorado.
The 1880 Census states that Ida M. Krum was living with her parents, Jonas and Elizabeth Krum. The place of residence is Pawnee Rock, Barton, Kansas. Family members are Jonas Krum, age 51, born 1829, in Ohio, occupation is a farmer, both parents born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Krum, age 45, born in New York; Frank R. Krum, age 21, born in Indiana; Ida M. Krum, age 18, born in Indiana, marital status is single, occupation is a photographer and Harley J. Krum, who is the son of Ida M. and William R. McCracken, age 4, born in Indiana.
The 1895 Kansas State Census places H. G. McCracken in Clarence Township, Barton, Kansas. Census date being March 1, 1895. Family members are Allen Thurman Curry, age 48; Elizabeth Ann Curry, age 51 and H. G. McCracken, age 19, born about 1876. Harley Gerald McCracken was living with his grandmother and her second husband, Allen Thurman Curry.
Harley McCracken married Edith Aleida Reed on March 17, 1897, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
The 1900 Census places the McCracken family in Alba Township, Jackson, Minnesota. Family members are H. G. McCracken, age 25, born in Michigan, married for 3 years; Aleida McCracken, age 21 and Russell McCracken, age 2.
The 1906 Canadian Census places the McCracken family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The year of immigration being 1904. Family members are Harlie McCracken, age 29, born in United States of America; Aleida E. McCracken, age 26; Russell S., age 8; Robert, age 5 and Ruby, age 2.
The 1910 Census places the McCracken family in Northwest Greeley, Weld, Colorado. Family members are Harley McCracken, age 34, born in Michigan, manager of a theater; Edith McCracken, age 30; Russell McCracken, age 12; Orville R. McCracken, age 8; Ruby McCracken, age 6 and Ronald McCracken, age 2.
The 1911 Hoffhine's Sterling, Colorado directory lists McCracken, Harley (Aleida) theater man b 204 Park.
In 1914 the Harley McCracken family moved to New Raymer, Weld, Colorado.
1918
World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Harlie Gerald McCracken
County: Weld
State: Colorado
Birth Date: August 24, 1875
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1561805
Draft Board: 2
Age: 43
Occupation: Traveling Salesman
Nearest Relative: Mrs. E. Aleida McCracken
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Gray
Date: September 12, 1918
Source Citation: Registration Location: Weld County, Colorado; Roll 1561805; Draft Board: 2.
The 1920 Census places the McCracken family in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado. Family members are Harley McCracken, age 44, born in Michigan, father's birthplace is Michigan, occupation is a retail merchant; Aledia McCracken, age 40; Russell McCracken, age 21; Orval McCracken, age 19; Ruby McCracken, age 16 and Ronald McCracken, age 12. The 1920 Census states that Thurman Curry is a G (Grand) Stepfather to the head of house. Thurman Curry is 72 years of age, born about 1848, in Ohio and widowed. Allen Thurman Curry died about 1922.
The 1920 Census for Weld County lists Russell Sage McCracken as a mechanic and electrician.
Harley and Aleida divorced in 1921. Harley then married Myrtle Elisa Elsberry.
Harley McCracken died in Denver, Colorado on December 26, 1923. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan, Colorado, near his granddaughter, Aleida Roark McCracken.
OBITUARY
The funeral of the late Harley J. McCracken, traveling salesman of Denver, was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Jackson undertaking parlors. Mr. McCracken's death occurred at his home in Denver, the cause being apoplexy. He was 48 years old. Mr. McCracken is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle McCracken of Denver; and the following children: Miss Ruby M., a nurse in a Greeley hospital; Ronald L., a student in the local high school; Russell S., caretaker at Riverside cemetery here; and Orval, of Denver. Mr. McCracken was a member of the Masonic and M. W. A. orders. Local Masons were pallbearers at the funeral this morning, and Rev. E. Payne was in charge of the service.
The 1880 Census states that Ida M. Krum was living with her parents, Jonas and Elizabeth Krum. The place of residence is Pawnee Rock, Barton, Kansas. Family members are Jonas Krum, age 51, born 1829, in Ohio, occupation is a farmer, both parents born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Krum, age 45, born in New York; Frank R. Krum, age 21, born in Indiana; Ida M. Krum, age 18, born in Indiana, marital status is single, occupation is a photographer and Harley J. Krum, who is the son of Ida M. and William R. McCracken, age 4, born in Indiana.
The 1895 Kansas State Census places H. G. McCracken in Clarence Township, Barton, Kansas. Census date being March 1, 1895. Family members are Allen Thurman Curry, age 48; Elizabeth Ann Curry, age 51 and H. G. McCracken, age 19, born about 1876. Harley Gerald McCracken was living with his grandmother and her second husband, Allen Thurman Curry.
Harley McCracken married Edith Aleida Reed on March 17, 1897, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
The 1900 Census places the McCracken family in Alba Township, Jackson, Minnesota. Family members are H. G. McCracken, age 25, born in Michigan, married for 3 years; Aleida McCracken, age 21 and Russell McCracken, age 2.
The 1906 Canadian Census places the McCracken family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The year of immigration being 1904. Family members are Harlie McCracken, age 29, born in United States of America; Aleida E. McCracken, age 26; Russell S., age 8; Robert, age 5 and Ruby, age 2.
The 1910 Census places the McCracken family in Northwest Greeley, Weld, Colorado. Family members are Harley McCracken, age 34, born in Michigan, manager of a theater; Edith McCracken, age 30; Russell McCracken, age 12; Orville R. McCracken, age 8; Ruby McCracken, age 6 and Ronald McCracken, age 2.
The 1911 Hoffhine's Sterling, Colorado directory lists McCracken, Harley (Aleida) theater man b 204 Park.
In 1914 the Harley McCracken family moved to New Raymer, Weld, Colorado.
1918
World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Harlie Gerald McCracken
County: Weld
State: Colorado
Birth Date: August 24, 1875
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1561805
Draft Board: 2
Age: 43
Occupation: Traveling Salesman
Nearest Relative: Mrs. E. Aleida McCracken
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Gray
Date: September 12, 1918
Source Citation: Registration Location: Weld County, Colorado; Roll 1561805; Draft Board: 2.
The 1920 Census places the McCracken family in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado. Family members are Harley McCracken, age 44, born in Michigan, father's birthplace is Michigan, occupation is a retail merchant; Aledia McCracken, age 40; Russell McCracken, age 21; Orval McCracken, age 19; Ruby McCracken, age 16 and Ronald McCracken, age 12. The 1920 Census states that Thurman Curry is a G (Grand) Stepfather to the head of house. Thurman Curry is 72 years of age, born about 1848, in Ohio and widowed. Allen Thurman Curry died about 1922.
The 1920 Census for Weld County lists Russell Sage McCracken as a mechanic and electrician.
Harley and Aleida divorced in 1921. Harley then married Myrtle Elisa Elsberry.
Harley McCracken died in Denver, Colorado on December 26, 1923. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan, Colorado, near his granddaughter, Aleida Roark McCracken.
OBITUARY
The funeral of the late Harley J. McCracken, traveling salesman of Denver, was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Jackson undertaking parlors. Mr. McCracken's death occurred at his home in Denver, the cause being apoplexy. He was 48 years old. Mr. McCracken is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle McCracken of Denver; and the following children: Miss Ruby M., a nurse in a Greeley hospital; Ronald L., a student in the local high school; Russell S., caretaker at Riverside cemetery here; and Orval, of Denver. Mr. McCracken was a member of the Masonic and M. W. A. orders. Local Masons were pallbearers at the funeral this morning, and Rev. E. Payne was in charge of the service.
Per Betty Jo McCracken Ehn: People that knew Harley McCracken, when he lived in New Raymer, Colorado, remembered him as a traveling salesman and that he had something to do with a traveling show. Mother told a story about how he loved to act and perform and he was with a tent show that traveled around the country. Harley was described as a man with theatrical talent and always talking. Harley McCracken and his granddaughter, Aleida Roark McCracken, are both buried in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan, Colorado.
The 1880 Census states that Ida M. Krum was living with her parents, Jonas and Elizabeth Krum. The place of residence is Pawnee Rock, Barton, Kansas. Family members are Jonas Krum, age 51, born 1829, in Ohio, occupation is a farmer, both parents born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Krum, age 45, born in New York; Frank R. Krum, age 21, born in Indiana; Ida M. Krum, age 18, born in Indiana, marital status is single, occupation is a photographer and Harley J. Krum, who is the son of Ida M. and William R. McCracken, age 4, born in Indiana.
The 1895 Kansas State Census places H. G. McCracken in Clarence Township, Barton, Kansas. Census date being March 1, 1895. Family members are Allen Thurman Curry, age 48; Elizabeth Ann Curry, age 51 and H. G. McCracken, age 19, born about 1876. Harley Gerald McCracken was living with his grandmother and her second husband, Allen Thurman Curry.
Harley McCracken married Edith Aleida Reed on March 17, 1897, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
The 1900 Census places the McCracken family in Alba Township, Jackson, Minnesota. Family members are H. G. McCracken, age 25, born in Michigan, married for 3 years; Aleida McCracken, age 21 and Russell McCracken, age 2.
The 1906 Canadian Census places the McCracken family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The year of immigration being 1904. Family members are Harlie McCracken, age 29, born in United States of America; Aleida E. McCracken, age 26; Russell S., age 8; Robert, age 5 and Ruby, age 2.
The 1910 Census places the McCracken family in Northwest Greeley, Weld, Colorado. Family members are Harley McCracken, age 34, born in Michigan, manager of a theater; Edith McCracken, age 30; Russell McCracken, age 12; Orville R. McCracken, age 8; Ruby McCracken, age 6 and Ronald McCracken, age 2.
The 1911 Hoffhine's Sterling, Colorado directory lists McCracken, Harley (Aleida) theater man b 204 Park.
In 1914 the Harley McCracken family moved to New Raymer, Weld, Colorado.
1918
World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Harlie Gerald McCracken
County: Weld
State: Colorado
Birth Date: August 24, 1875
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1561805
Draft Board: 2
Age: 43
Occupation: Traveling Salesman
Nearest Relative: Mrs. E. Aleida McCracken
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Gray
Date: September 12, 1918
Source Citation: Registration Location: Weld County, Colorado; Roll 1561805; Draft Board: 2.
The 1920 Census places the McCracken family in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado. Family members are Harley McCracken, age 44, born in Michigan, father's birthplace is Michigan, occupation is a retail merchant; Aledia McCracken, age 40; Russell McCracken, age 21; Orval McCracken, age 19; Ruby McCracken, age 16 and Ronald McCracken, age 12. The 1920 Census states that Thurman Curry is a G (Grand) Stepfather to the head of house. Thurman Curry is 72 years of age, born about 1848, in Ohio and widowed. Allen Thurman Curry died about 1922.
The 1920 Census for Weld County lists Russell Sage McCracken as a mechanic and electrician.
Harley and Aleida divorced in 1921. Harley then married Myrtle Elisa Elsberry.
Harley McCracken died in Denver, Colorado on December 26, 1923. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan, Colorado, near his granddaughter, Aleida Roark McCracken.
OBITUARY
The funeral of the late Harley J. McCracken, traveling salesman of Denver, was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Jackson undertaking parlors. Mr. McCracken's death occurred at his home in Denver, the cause being apoplexy. He was 48 years old. Mr. McCracken is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle McCracken of Denver; and the following children: Miss Ruby M., a nurse in a Greeley hospital; Ronald L., a student in the local high school; Russell S., caretaker at Riverside cemetery here; and Orval, of Denver. Mr. McCracken was a member of the Masonic and M. W. A. orders. Local Masons were pallbearers at the funeral this morning, and Rev. E. Payne was in charge of the service.
The 1880 Census states that Ida M. Krum was living with her parents, Jonas and Elizabeth Krum. The place of residence is Pawnee Rock, Barton, Kansas. Family members are Jonas Krum, age 51, born 1829, in Ohio, occupation is a farmer, both parents born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Krum, age 45, born in New York; Frank R. Krum, age 21, born in Indiana; Ida M. Krum, age 18, born in Indiana, marital status is single, occupation is a photographer and Harley J. Krum, who is the son of Ida M. and William R. McCracken, age 4, born in Indiana.
The 1895 Kansas State Census places H. G. McCracken in Clarence Township, Barton, Kansas. Census date being March 1, 1895. Family members are Allen Thurman Curry, age 48; Elizabeth Ann Curry, age 51 and H. G. McCracken, age 19, born about 1876. Harley Gerald McCracken was living with his grandmother and her second husband, Allen Thurman Curry.
Harley McCracken married Edith Aleida Reed on March 17, 1897, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
The 1900 Census places the McCracken family in Alba Township, Jackson, Minnesota. Family members are H. G. McCracken, age 25, born in Michigan, married for 3 years; Aleida McCracken, age 21 and Russell McCracken, age 2.
The 1906 Canadian Census places the McCracken family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The year of immigration being 1904. Family members are Harlie McCracken, age 29, born in United States of America; Aleida E. McCracken, age 26; Russell S., age 8; Robert, age 5 and Ruby, age 2.
The 1910 Census places the McCracken family in Northwest Greeley, Weld, Colorado. Family members are Harley McCracken, age 34, born in Michigan, manager of a theater; Edith McCracken, age 30; Russell McCracken, age 12; Orville R. McCracken, age 8; Ruby McCracken, age 6 and Ronald McCracken, age 2.
The 1911 Hoffhine's Sterling, Colorado directory lists McCracken, Harley (Aleida) theater man b 204 Park.
In 1914 the Harley McCracken family moved to New Raymer, Weld, Colorado.
1918
World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Harlie Gerald McCracken
County: Weld
State: Colorado
Birth Date: August 24, 1875
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1561805
Draft Board: 2
Age: 43
Occupation: Traveling Salesman
Nearest Relative: Mrs. E. Aleida McCracken
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Gray
Date: September 12, 1918
Source Citation: Registration Location: Weld County, Colorado; Roll 1561805; Draft Board: 2.
The 1920 Census places the McCracken family in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado. Family members are Harley McCracken, age 44, born in Michigan, father's birthplace is Michigan, occupation is a retail merchant; Aledia McCracken, age 40; Russell McCracken, age 21; Orval McCracken, age 19; Ruby McCracken, age 16 and Ronald McCracken, age 12. The 1920 Census states that Thurman Curry is a G (Grand) Stepfather to the head of house. Thurman Curry is 72 years of age, born about 1848, in Ohio and widowed. Allen Thurman Curry died about 1922.
The 1920 Census for Weld County lists Russell Sage McCracken as a mechanic and electrician.
Harley and Aleida divorced in 1921. Harley then married Myrtle Elisa Elsberry.
Harley McCracken died in Denver, Colorado on December 26, 1923. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan, Colorado, near his granddaughter, Aleida Roark McCracken.
OBITUARY
The funeral of the late Harley J. McCracken, traveling salesman of Denver, was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Jackson undertaking parlors. Mr. McCracken's death occurred at his home in Denver, the cause being apoplexy. He was 48 years old. Mr. McCracken is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle McCracken of Denver; and the following children: Miss Ruby M., a nurse in a Greeley hospital; Ronald L., a student in the local high school; Russell S., caretaker at Riverside cemetery here; and Orval, of Denver. Mr. McCracken was a member of the Masonic and M. W. A. orders. Local Masons were pallbearers at the funeral this morning, and Rev. E. Payne was in charge of the service.
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