James Edward Bingham

James Edward Bingham (right) was born in Manassa, Colorado on the 5th of August, 1898. His parents were Jeremiah Edward Bingham and Ada Zoa Jack. His older sister, Eliza May, was born 19 May 1897. James Edward, known as Ted, was born 5 Aug, 1898. His little sister, Bessie was born 30 May, 1900. She died 1 Jul, 1900. Ted's baby sister, Dorothy was born 18 Jul 1901.

Ted's father was killed in 1901. He worked for a sawmill. He was hit by a falling tree. Ted was just 3.

Ted's mother remarried to Charles Peterson. They had two more children. She died in 1907. Ted was but 9 years old.

Ted lived with his Aunt Mattie and Uncle Ab and with His Aunt Zem Jack until he was about 14. He was then on his own.

Ted's sister May and her Husband, Charlie Schofield lived accross the street from Simeon and Annie Dunn. It was there that he met Cora Emily Dunn. When they married, Ted was 27 and Cora was 17. They were married in the home of Cora's parents in Manassa, Colorado on 25 May, 1926.

Uncle Charlie and Aunt May

Recently, Mother mentioned "Uncle Charlie and Aunt May". I believe it was to mention that Leon had gone to live with them after Grandma and Grandpa Bingham's death. There have been many times in my life that I have heard the names, but I have never understood what our relationship was to them, or much about them.

This last week, I got a DVD from mom. The tile on the disk was "Schofield pictures and histories". I believe this is our Uncle Charlie and Aunt May.

I think that there is a possibility that May was Grandpa Bingham's sister. Mom, is that the case?

There were several pictures on the disk that were simply labeled, "Auntie". I don't know who this is or what her name might be.

Ted at the right I believe to be Ted Bingham.

I believe this is a picture of our Aunt May, our grandpa. Who is Dot?


There is a story about Grandpa, Aunt May, and a flower. Mom, could you please tell us that story?