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Details the lineage and ancestral history of the White family. George White was one of the first pioneers to settle and then serve in government in the newly-founded state of Colorado and Eagle Valley area. His sons, Hume and Ben, would follow their father into local government , law, and ranching. The Whites ranched along Brush Creek.
George served in the Civil War and was taken prisoner until the war's end; practiced law, and was also a rancher....
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The last section of "A Glossary of Vail Valley Names" pays homage to the other towns and communities scattered throughout the Vail & Eagle River Valleys. Many towns precede Vail's history by as much as a century and provide context to the people, communities, economy, and growth of the area as well as the movement of people and industries.
What's in a name? The Simontons link the rich heritage of Eagle County pioneers to the names of our towns...
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The Gates family has traced their genealogy back 6 generations beginning in Europe. This short family history is of Bert & Nona Gates, 5th generation, and their ranching and homesteading experiences in the Eagle River Valley. The information used in this was compiled by Lemley Gates.