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Robert Carl Elze

Birth	:	29 Apr 1858 Germany
Death	:	18 Aug 1951 Westcliffe, Custer County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	St. Cuthbert Churchyard, Lytham Saint Annes, Fylde Borough, England
Coordinate	:	53.7376560, -2.9761270
Description	:	The German colony came to Colfax Fremont County, Colorado Territory under the command of Carl Wulstein in August 24, 1869. They paid $250 for transportation from Chicago to Colorado for the purchase of land, tools. stock and for the erection of cabins and town buildings. Each member (under contract for 5 years) was paid $2 per day whether they provided skilled or unskilled labor. Members were not allowed to purchase land until the 5 year period was up and if they abandoned the group, they lost the entire $250. The german colony left Chicago via train... Read More	The German colony came to Colfax Fremont County, Colorado Territory under the command of Carl Wulstein in August 24, 1869. They paid $250 for transportation from Chicago to Colorado for the purchase of land, tools. stock and for the erection of cabins and town buildings. Each member (under contract for 5 years) was paid $2 per day whether they provided skilled or unskilled labor. Members were not allowed to purchase land until the 5 year period was up and if they abandoned the group, they lost the entire $250. The german colony left Chicago via train with 367 people (supposed to be 250), their 1st destination was St. Louis. From St. Louis they went by rail to Fort Wallace, Kansas. The railroad ended there. Then the german families proceeded by ox and mule (which they had to learn to drive before using) to Pueblo, Colorado, arriving March 17, 1870. They left Pueblo, Colorado on March 18, 1870 and arrived at the site of the colony March 21, 1870. Robert Elze joined the German colony in Colorado in 1881. - - - - - - - At the age of 68 Robert lost his eyesight and hearing in a dynamite blast when he was digging a trench on a cold windy day. He was in the hospital for 3 weeks. After losing his sight, he re-learned to measure and saw wood. - - - - - - Confirmed through Hope Lutheran Church in Westcliffe, Colorado in 1898.

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Where is Robert Carl Elze's memorial?
Robert Carl Elze's memorial is located at: St. Cuthbert Churchyard, Lytham Saint Annes, Fylde Borough, England.
When did Robert Carl Elze death?
Robert Carl Elze death on 18 Aug 1951 in Westcliffe, Custer County, Colorado, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Carl Elze's memorial?
Latitude: 53.7376560
Longitude: -2.9761270

Family Members:

Spouse

Martha Louise O'Graske Elze

(1862 - 1950)

Children

Otto Friedrich Elze

(1885 - 1980)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. Cuthbert Churchyard
Lytham Saint Annes, Fylde Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.7376560, -2.9761270

2. St John the Divine
Lytham Saint Annes, Fylde Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.7367060, -2.9548070

3. Lytham Park Cemetery and Crematorium
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13. Saint John the Evangelist Churchyard
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14. Marton Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 53.8030870, -3.0108350

15. Quakers Wood Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 53.7652227, -2.8601674

16. Saint Paul Churchyard
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17. Holy Trinity Churchyard
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20. Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
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Coordinate: 53.7928600, -2.8871800

21. Emmanuel Church Garden of Remembrance
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Coordinate: 53.6607130, -2.9753420

22. Emmanuel Parish Church
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23. St Michael Churchyard
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24. St Cuthberts Churchyard
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