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My family came to what is now Boulder, Colorado, arriving when Boulder was three months old. My Great-great-grandfather was Carson W. Arbuthnot and with him, he brought his four sons and a son-in-law. Since a little child I have loved the history of this beautiful mountain area, the legacy's of the Natives who were here when my family arrived, and the way our community has grown to what it is today. My blog is dedicated to seeking evidence of all that happened. The good, the bad and the ugly, I will share the evidence of what I find.

I also share Boulder County and Colorado History through entertaining storytelling. Dressed as one of my early Boulder County ancestors, I will make you laugh, smile and sometimes cry as I share the stories of the people who came before us and who established these communities that we enjoy today. Please visit my storytelling and events pages for information on performances.

Welcome to my blog, I hope you enjoy your time here.

Sincerely,
Donlyn Arbuthnot

Monday, January 28, 2019

January 28, 1942 Diary

Wednesday, 29th Day - 337 Days to Follow

Written by Margie Arbuthnot

Temp this mornin at 7 - 20 degrees.
A nice warm day.
John Dodd here this P.M. checking on farm program.
Don got 32 cents a doz for eggs at Newells this evening.
40 degrees at 8 this evening.
I braided silk hose this P.M. for Una's rug.


The Dodd family still lives in the area west of Niwot.  In their old barn is a mill where grain was ground into flour.  When Fred's mother Mary Elizabeth (Bader) Arbuthnot passed away, the Dodd's purchased the ranch where Fred was born, including Haystack Mountain.  The Dodds were the flippers of the day and helped their new renters purchase the 260 acre ranch.

More information on the old farms of Boulder County are in this report:
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