Cree-Weiser Families Genealogical Material

Collection

Identifier: M133

Staff Only

Abstract

The Cree and Weiser families were associated both as pioneers in Georgetown, Colorado and as early supporters of the University of Denver. John Cree (1810-1893) was a Methodist minister, a founding trustee of the University of Denver (Colorado Seminary), and Postmaster of Georgetown. Dr. Reuben Bossart Weiser (1846-1922) was a Colorado State Senator, Georgetown dentist, and Dean of D.U. Dental College. The papers contain biographical and genealogical material about those men and their families.

Dates

1840-1980

Creator

University of Denver (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

The Cree and Weiser families were associated both as pioneers in Georgetown, Colorado and as early supporters of the University of Denver. John Cree was a Methodist minister, a founding trustee of the University of Denver (Colorado Seminary), and Postmaster of Georgetown. Dr. Reuben Bossart Weiser was a Colorado State Senator, Georgetown dentist, and Dean of D.U. Dental College. One of John Cree's sons, Theodore, was in the Colorado volunteers who took part in the massacre at Sand Creek.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 letter document box)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

The Collection contains genealogical and biographical materials of the Cree and Weiser families, including documents and written biographies gathered by Mrs. Dorothy Weiser Seale for a publication in 1980.