LOVELAND, Colo. — For one family in Larimer County, their story dates back to before the state of Colorado was born. While finding a place to put down roots can be a challenge, the Osborn family have not looked back since 1861. A member from each generation has lived on the same property.
It all started with William B. Osborn who came out west in search of gold but decided that mining was not for him. Originally from New York, he bought a piece of property to start raising crops, hay and vegetables. Dale Osborn is now the fifth generation to live on the property with his wife Pam.
“My folks built their house here in 1966,” Dale Osborn said. “I graduated high school in 67 and then I lived here for a short time. Then I was off to college and then I came back from college back and forth a little bit.”…