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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

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

March 20, 1942 Diary

Friday - 79th Day - 286 Days to Follow

Written by Margie Arbuthnot

Cold and cloudy today.
We went to Don's for dinner.
Dad and Don back here this P.M.
John and Johnny Knaus here to clean seed wheat this P.M.
Aunt Ione and I came home with Don at 6 o'clock.
I called Mr. Fentress to see how Pierce was [doing].
He reported him as very sick.  Mrs Fentress and Sylvia have gone to see him.
He is at Chanute, Illinois.

In 1942, the Fentress family lived on the first homestead established by Margie's father-in-law, William Arbuthnot.  The Niwot Road headed west dead ends and turns north on N. 45th.  William didn't want the road to go through his property so this is why the road turns north.  The Fentress home was at the corner of N. 45th and Neva Rd.
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