James Thomas Lamping

     James "Jim" at 11 months was still born; however, with an unknown Catholic or religious ritual known to his grandmother, Libbie Lamping Hartford, life was restored after many hours. Yes, many spiritual wonders exist today because Jim was given one by his grandmother, Mary Ann Smith Lamping. This knowledge can only be transferred to a member of the opposite sex and ONLY when ALL other methods fail.      Jim and Martha were married at Martha's home in Owensboro, KY at St. Paul Catholic Church by Father O'Brien in 1944. After WWII Jim and martha resided in Kansas City, Missouri for many years, but moved back home to Colorado in 1966. Jim, having a Bachelor of Science in mechanical Engineering and a Registered professinal Engineer, retired at the age of 72 with 37 years in engineering. After 37 years of swivel chairs Jim is still young for his age and active in hard rock mining and future home construction in Grant, Colorado.      Martha, a native of Kentucky, was born in 1925 in Livamore, KY, David County. Martha's mother's name was Ethel Loyed Atherton and a native of Kentucky. Martha has five sisters and one brother.