Life of 1870 Irrigation Pioneer D Sanborn
The article recounts D Sanborn a printer's devil turned irrigation advocate in Greeley. It details his early life from Clinton Wisconsin to Colorado, his work with Meeker, and his first dam mishap in 1870 that sparked a lasting interest in irrigation ditches and dams. It notes his family duties after his father's death and the White River massacre context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn
Union Colony
County
Waa
Greeley Tribune
Greeley
Clinton
Wis
Meeker
Devil
White River
Mr. Meeker
Herb Thompson
Fred Shepard
Dreseer
Sixth Street
Wighth Avenue
W. G. Chappelow
N. C. Meeker
Memories of Robert Cameron and Colorado pioneers
A reminiscence recalls General Robert A. Cameron and early Colony leaders in Meeker and Greeley. It highlights Cameron’s vision, persistence, and leadership in uniting settlers, enduring local criticism, and fostering community growth from 1870 onward. The piece notes weekly Lyceums, the Colony Hotel era, and a defense of Cameron by peers during disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meeker
Greeley
Mr. West
Meeker
General Cameron
Garden of
Colorado
Cameron
Vision and the Message by William Be Pabor
Poem reflecting on Colorado valley history Greeley and the Poudre river Genii of the waters symbolizing irrigation progress. The speaker recalls pioneer settlers and a transformation from desert to orchards and beets, praising water, nature, and community memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Poverty Flats: The Rise of Weld County’s Richest Farm Land
Three miles north of Greeley Poverty Flats became Weld County’s prized land through perseverance of J Max Clark and partners. The 1871 homesteaders faced starvation, endured a brutal winter, built a lateral ditch in spring, and saw soil reward their toil with rich yields and rising fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Max Clark
Weld County
Greeley
Harris
Clark
James M. Clark
Arthur Clark
N. B. Bartholomew
Charles F. Mason
Poverty Flats
Engand
Pews
Greeley Townsite Sale Tied to Denver Investor
Andrew H. Smith of Denver says he sold the Greeley townsite to the Colonists and that he previously homesteaded the land. Old residents like Eugene B. Lemmon and James F. Benedict revisit Greeley as Robert Harris, a Windsor resident, tours in a wheelchair after long absence and visits with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Andrew H. Smith
Denver
Nebraska
James F. Benedict
Charles Wheeler
Benedict
Denver County
D. A. Camfield
Robert Harris
Windsor
Harris
Weld County
Weisenborn Plant Hoe Promises Vast Farm Efficiency
The Weisenborn Manufacturing and Investment Co of Denver proclaims the Plant Hoe a perfect imitation of the man with a hoe. It claims horses can hoe more beets or cotton than ten men, working at the proper time to save thousands of dollars in crop care.
Pioneer S Kennedy A Northern Colorado Flour Mill Founder
S Kennedy was a pioneer rarely seen in Greeley. He established the first flouring mill there and his home is in Denver, though he seldom visits Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Greeley
Denver
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Sanborn
Barton D. Sanborn
Nestor
Robert A. Cameron
Suire
Call
Mra. Cameron
Robert Cameron
William BE
PABOR
William K. McAllister
Platte
Ane
Star of Empire
Hotel de Comfort
Horace Greeley
The
Weisenborn Mfg. and Investment Co
Mack
Denver, Colo
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