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William M. Dailey (from Michelle Kachman) b. 22, Apr. 1836 Tiffen Seneca Co., Ohio d. 07, Apr. 1890 Denver, Arapahoe Co., Colorado He left Indiana when he was 23 years and went to Colorado to mine for gold. His brother, John L. Dailey, was already there. William started a claim on Russell Gulch. Later, he went to Denver to be near his brother John L. He started in the carpentry field moving into the construction of building's in the area. He built the first office of the Rocky Mountain News Paper located in Denver. In 1860, he started ranching on the Platte River. This land was later subdivided as the Lake Archer Subdivision. In 1864, he enlisted in Company A 3rd Colorado Infantry and was part of the battle of Sand Creek. He and his brother John started a Real estate and Investment Co. in Denver called "Dailey & Company," 1719 Curtis, Denver, Colorado and John L. is listed as sole owner of Dailey & Company 425 Broadway Denver, CO. He was in business in Colorado with his brother in 1869. He is in lots of newspapers for real estate transactions. William died in Denver and his wife had to sue the family for his estate. He is buried there with his Wife and two of his Children at Riverside Cemetery. John is also buried there. Biography: Portrait & Biographical Record - Denver &. Vicinity There are BIOS on him and John. www.memoriallibrary.com/Colorado~1898DenverPB/pages/pbrd0204.htm I think I got that right. Riverside Cemetery 5201 Brighton Blvd. Denver Colorado 80216 phone# 303-293-2466 I spoke with a man named Cliff he does the tours of our family's Plot. They have a book with some of the information from the Biog. small excerpts in this pamphlet on William M and John L. Fairmount Heritage Foundation 430 Quebec St. Denver Colorado 80231-1050 Colorado State Archives, Colorado Volunteers Transcript of Records Exerts of Vital Records Statistics Notices, List and Selected General News Excerpts Appearing In Denver and Surrounding Areas, Includes: Newspapers: Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post, City Directories, Cemetery Listings, Marriage Listings Probate indexes. Denver Public Library (720) 865-1111 ext. 1363 Denver main Library (303) 220-7740 The place that has lots of information is: Western History Department (720) 865-1821 I spoke with Jim he was really helpful. Olinger Mortuary 16 & Boulder Denver (303)455-3663 Contact Janette Kimblin References
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