The following is a list of trails, routes and post roads that existed in Colorado in 1881. These avenues of travel can assist genealogists in understanding their ancestors travel routes when they used a state coach in Colorado in the 1880s.
A stagecoach is any public coach traveling regularly between stations, historically significant in England and the U.S. from the 19th century. Stagecoaches, reflecting ancient wheeled conveyances like carts and chariots, carried passengers, mail, and freight across difficult terrains. The rise of railways in the East by 1840 ended stagecoach use there, but they thrived in the West during the California Gold Rush, with expensive fares and government mail contracts ensuring profitability. Travelers faced numerous hardships, including harsh weather, treacherous routes, and occasional conflicts with Indigenous people. Many stage routes, especially in Colorado, became obsolete before modern development.
This article outlines the history of numerous stagecoach companies operating in Colorado primarily in the mid to late 1800s. A.J. Oliver & Company started in 1862 and extended to several cities, including Salt Lake City and Montana, but lost a mail contract to Ben Holladay. Other notable companies include Banning Stage Line, which operated between key California cities, and the Butterfield and Company, which established the Overland Mail service from St. Louis to San Francisco. The Leavenworth & Pikes Peak Express and Gilmer & Salisbury were significant routes in the Central Overland and Western Stage companies. Wells, Fargo & Company became a dominant player by the 1860s. Various other companies served regional routes, extending across the West and Midwest as the demand for mineral transport and mail delivery grew.
The alphabetical name index which follows is a listing of the name of each inmate and their inmate number who’s surname begins with an Z. The Prisoner Record and Record of Convicts may be obtained by contacting the Colorado State Archives. There is also a photographic record, commonly referred to as a “mug shot” available for most prisoners. See Also: A Short History of the Colorado State Penitentiary Back to: Prisoner Records Available at the Colorado State Archives
The alphabetical name index which follows is a listing of the name of each inmate and their inmate number who’s surname begins with an Y. The Prisoner Record and Record of Convicts may be obtained by contacting the Colorado State Archives. There is also a photographic record, commonly referred to as a “mug shot” available for most prisoners. See Also: A Short History of the Colorado State Penitentiary Back to: Prisoner Records Available at the Colorado State Archives
The alphabetical name index which follows is a listing of the name of each inmate and their inmate number who’s surname begins with an A. The Prisoner Record and Record of Convicts may be obtained by contacting the Colorado State Archives. There is also a photographic record, commonly referred to as a “mug shot” available for most prisoners. See Also: A Short History of the Colorado State Penitentiary Last Name, First Name – Inmate Number Waag, David (Alias) 31730 Wacaster, H L 12717 Wacaster, Herbert L 17205 Wacaster, Seymour B 6099 Wacholtz, Ernest 15314 Waddell, Everett 27332 Waddell, Robert H … Read more
The alphabetical name index which follows is a listing of the name of each inmate and their inmate number who’s surname begins with an A. The Prisoner Record and Record of Convicts may be obtained by contacting the Colorado State Archives. There is also a photographic record, commonly referred to as a “mug shot” available for most prisoners. See Also: A Short History of the Colorado State Penitentiary Last Name, First Name – Inmate Number Udell, Bob 21389 Udlock, E E 9776 Uhlenbaker, Earl 12230 Uhlig, Charles 22876 Uhrich, Harry 16626 Uhrich, Willard 29417 Uhrich, Willard Reuben 32884 Uhrich, Willard … Read more
The alphabetical name index which follows is a listing of the name of each inmate and their inmate number who’s surname begins with an A. The Prisoner Record and Record of Convicts may be obtained by contacting the Colorado State Archives. There is also a photographic record, commonly referred to as a “mug shot” available for most prisoners. See Also: A Short History of the Colorado State Penitentiary Last Name, First Name – Inmate Number Tabarez, Roderiquez 16140 Tabb, Arthur 6598 Taber, George E 35419 Tabor, Albert L 22113 Tabor, Charles Rollins 28845 Tabor, George Wayne 32823 Tabor, George Wayne … Read more
The alphabetical name index which follows is a listing of the name of each inmate and their inmate number who’s surname begins with an A. The Prisoner Record and Record of Convicts may be obtained by contacting the Colorado State Archives. There is also a photographic record, commonly referred to as a “mug shot” available for most prisoners. See Also: A Short History of the Colorado State Penitentiary Last Name, First Name – Inmate Number Saack, John Curtis 32465 Saavedra, Ben 29101 Saavedree, Belen 10662 Saaveora, John 41271 Sabala, Steve Lupe 35166 Sabidra, Teodoro 16667 Sabin, Theodore H 41625 Sabin, … Read more
The alphabetical name index which follows is a listing of the name of each inmate and their inmate number who’s surname begins with an A. The Prisoner Record and Record of Convicts may be obtained by contacting the Colorado State Archives. There is also a photographic record, commonly referred to as a “mug shot” available for most prisoners. See Also: A Short History of the Colorado State Penitentiary Last Name, First Name – Inmate Number Raatz, William “Billie” 11319 Rabbe, Richard Duane 30209 Rabins, Haskell 27659 Raboteaux, Oscar Angus 34646 Rachel, Neal S 39118 Radach, Stephen Emil 39280 Radcliff, George … Read more