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Chester H. Calkins

Birth	:	24 Apr 1841 Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	29 Aug 1930 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2677994, -96.7052994
Plot	:	Block 33 Lot 7
Description	:	Married (1) Emma N. Boots, Oct. 7, 1860 in Kane County, Illinois. 8 known children. Divorced Feb. 21, 1887 at Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska. Five of the eight known children of Chester H. and Emma N. (Boots) Calkins were all born in Illinois and died young. Unnamed Male Calkins. b. bef. 1865, d. bef. 1870 Lincoln Calkins. b. abt 1865, d. bef. 1880 Avery Calkins. b. abt. 1868, d. bef. 1880 Laura Calkins. b. Mar. 30, 1875, d. bef. 1885 Frank Calkins. b. abt. 1879, d. bef. 1885 Married (2) Harriet Louise (Adams) Martin, Sep. 10, 1887 in Douglas County, Nebraska.... Read More	Married (1) Emma N. Boots, Oct. 7, 1860 in Kane County, Illinois. 8 known children. Divorced Feb. 21, 1887 at Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska. Five of the eight known children of Chester H. and Emma N. (Boots) Calkins were all born in Illinois and died young. Unnamed Male Calkins. b. bef. 1865, d. bef. 1870 Lincoln Calkins. b. abt 1865, d. bef. 1880 Avery Calkins. b. abt. 1868, d. bef. 1880 Laura Calkins. b. Mar. 30, 1875, d. bef. 1885 Frank Calkins. b. abt. 1879, d. bef. 1885 Married (2) Harriet Louise (Adams) Martin, Sep. 10, 1887 in Douglas County, Nebraska. 3 children. Married (3) Lottie Agnes Martin, Mar. 19, 1893 at Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska. 6 children. Chester H. Calkins, descendant of a family that was early founded in the state of Vermont, was born on a farm near Springfield, Illinois, April 24, 1841. He departed this life at Wichita, Kansas, Friday, August 29, 1930, comforted by the knowledge that all members of his family were about him. He attained the advanced age of 89 years. He came to Beatrice, Nebraska in 1879 and shortly thereafter located in a farm northwest of Filley, where he resided for many years. Later he returned to Beatrice and in 1910 removed to Wichita, Kansas, where he made his home until his death. Mr. Calkins was one of the pioneers of Nebraska, coming to the state just at the time when it was commencing to develop. He was one who enjoyed overcoming difficulties and obstacles such as are met with in the development of a new country and such characteristics made him one of the foremost and successful farmers and stock-raisers of Gage County. Mr. Calkins was a man of positive character and at all times true to his convictions. Though he was not a member of any religious sect or order he had a respect for the church and the worthy cause it represents. We was a ready and willing giver to those in need, and his gifts were always commensurate with his ability to give. He leaves surviving him his wife, Mrs. Lottie A. Calkins, three daughters, Mrs. Ida J. Miller, Mrs. Hattie L. Dean and Mrs. Esther Pearl Riggs, five sons, C. H. Jr., Leslie W., Lloyd A. And Howard M. All of Wichita, Kansas and Ray J. of Beatrice, Nebraska, one stepson, Mr. John L. Martin of Kansas City, Missouri; also fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. As a father, the testimony of his children bespeaks a true father's interest and care for the welfare of his own. From: Portrait and Biographical Album of Gage County, Nebraska. Chapman Brothers, 1888. Chester H. Calkins, an extensive land owner and breeder of blooded horses, has his headquarters in the city of Beatrice, to which he came in 1879. He is a man very capable and enterprising, one who is never idle, and his industry has been rewarded in the possession of a fine property accumulated mostly through his own efforts. He was born near the city of Springfield, in Sangamon County, Illinois, April 24, 1841, being the second child of Daniel A. and Lavina (Inman) Calkins, who were the parents of three sons and one daughter. Daniel A. Calkins was born in Vermont, and before his marriage left his native hills, settling in the state of New York. The mother was a native of the later state, and there the parents were married. They took up their residence in that state for a time, and then Mr. Calkins, desirous of a larger field of operation, emigrated to Sangamon County, Illinois, and engaged in stock-raising. He is still living, and has arrived at the advanced age of eighty-five years; the mother is seventy-eight years old. Years ago they left Sangamon County, removing to Will County, Illinois, where they now live. When the subject of this sketch was a lad about twelve years of age his parents removed from Sangamon County to Will County, Illinois, where he completed his education in the district school, and developed into manhood. He continued with his parents, occupied mostly in farming pursuits, and left Will County in 1879, coming directly to Beatrice, this state. Shortly afterward he purchased a tract of new land in Filley Township, upon which h spent one year, effecting considerable improvements, then removed to Beatrice, where he has since lived. He added from time to time to his first purchase, and is now the owner of 640 acres, the greater part in a productive condition, provided with suitable farm buildings. Since coming to this county he has improved seven farms, one of them having been land upon which the town of Ellis now stands; another lies in Sicily Township. The farm in Filley Township is mainly devoted to his stock operations. Noticeable among his horses are three magnificent draft animals of Norman, Clydesdale and Morgan stock, respectively, and one of them, "Black Traveler," is in the habit of carrying off the blue ribbons, having taken first premium at the State Fair in Lincoln, where he was in competition with twenty-six others. Mr. Calkins is also interested in the breeding of Holstein cattle and Poland-China hogs, and in this line also exhibits some if the finest animals to be found in the country. His carrier has been essentially that of a self made man. He started out for himself at the age of thirteen years, with no capital but a pair of willing hands, and worked six years for one man on a farm in Will County. He was married, Oct. 7, 1867, to Miss Emma Boots, of Kane County, Illinois, by whom he has three children --Ida, Cora and Alice. The present wife if our subject, to whom he married Sept. 10, 1887, was formerly Mrs. Hattie L. Martin, née Adams; her parents are deceased. Of this union there has been born one child, a son, Chester H., Jr. Mr. Calkins, politically, votes the straight Republican ticket. In addition to his landed interests he is the owner of valuable city property, including a good residence in Beatrice, which, with its surroundings, forms one if it's most pleasant and attractive homes.

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Where is Chester H. Calkins's memorial?
Chester H. Calkins's memorial is located at: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage County, USA.
When did Chester H. Calkins death?
Chester H. Calkins death on 29 Aug 1930 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Chester H. Calkins's memorial?
Latitude: 40.2677994
Longitude: -96.7052994

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Harriet Louise “Hattie” Adams Calkins

(1850 - 1893)

Siblings

Chester C Calkins

(1836 - 1920)

Children

Alice Leticia Calkins Bosworth

(1882 - 1913)

Ray J. Calkins

(1889 - 1976)

Lottie Maud Calkins

(1899 - 1900)

Unnamed Baby Calkins

(1904 - 1904)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Home Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2677994, -96.7052994

2. Beatrice Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2625970, -96.7332670

3. Walnut Grove Pet Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2613200, -96.7605920

4. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2934100, -96.6521900

5. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3054700, -96.7460700

6. Austin Creek Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3282280, -96.7233020

7. Brethren Cemetery
Holmesville, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2125015, -96.6331024

8. Pleasant View Cemetery
Pickrell, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3493240, -96.7101000

9. First Mennonite Church Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2856800, -96.8120500

10. Stark Cemetery
Holmesville, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2122002, -96.6147003

11. Homestead National Historical Park
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2864800, -96.8271100

12. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Pickrell, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3456001, -96.6147003

13. Freeman Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2966933, -96.8435666

14. Blue Springs Cemetery
Blue Springs, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1526800, -96.6627000

15. Dolen Cemetery
Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3494950, -96.8225930

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Blue Springs, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1464005, -96.6806030

17. Filley Cemetery
Filley, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2761002, -96.5306015

18. First Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3053600, -96.8794400

19. Ellis Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2260017, -96.8785019

20. Anyon Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1548600, -96.8128800

21. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Pickrell, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4079410, -96.6848370

22. Wymore Cemetery
Wymore, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1241989, -96.6917038

23. Calvary Cemetery
Wymore, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1225014, -96.6917038

24. Sparks Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2485180, -96.8984970