Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Koch, August A. |
Othernames |
Gus |
Places of residence |
5957 Crawford Gulch Rd. New York |
Notes |
Gus traveled from New York to Colorado in 1869 via covered wagon. The woodburning stove owned by the family is in the Clear Creek History Park in the Pearce/Helps cabin. It was owned by Gus and Bell Koch, and still used by the family during the 1980s. Donated to the Golden History Museum in 1998. |
Occupation |
Worked for the railroad in Clear Creek Canyon (1920s-1930s) Rancher, Koch Ranch |
Spouse |
Isabella "Belle" Bengson, married Aug. 20, 1913. |
Children |
Total of 7; 2 died in their youth Matilda William |
