Benewah - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Olmsted obituary or information

chall64 — 31 Jul 2008 4:46:50 GMT

Hi, I am trying to find an obituary (or any infomation) on a Theodore Olmsted m. to Elizabeth -in 1900 and 1910 he was on the Kootenai census, I find him in 1920 in Plummer, Idaho.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Christy
zackbree@yahoo.com

Milton Hodge - Emida, Idaho

sandimcintyre51 — 4 Jun 2008 10:13:49 GMT

Hello: I'am trying to find family of Milton Hodge who in 1941 was living in Emida,Idaho.

My Great Uncle, Robert Chalmers McGlashing was married to Milton's sister - Stella Marie (Hodge)McGlashing.

Trying to fill in some family genealogy info.

Thanks

Cemetery for ggrandfather - Isaac Newton Golladay

jeff_goll — 16 Nov 2007 9:54:56 GMT

Looking for cemetery where Isaac Newton Golladay is buried. He died in St. Maries on April 23, 1938. Any help would be greatly appreciated..

need precinct name/number for Worley in 1930

terrylwharton4 — 25 Feb 2008 9:44:57 GMT

I've been told that in 1930 Worley, Idaho was in Benewha county. Is this correct?
If so, what would Worley's 1930 precinct name or number or location be that would enable me to find it in the 1930 census.

Lawrence Nicodemus

tambrah83 — 1 Feb 2008 9:07:44 GMT

I work for an oil company in Artesia, NM. We have money that we need to distribute to the heirs of Lawrence Nicodemus on a well we drilled. The last known address from July of 1982 is Route 1, Plummer, ID 83851. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. My email is tammyh@ypcnm.com

Kendalls of St Maries Idaho

lmaloy — 7 Jan 2008 3:44:44 GMT

Seeking to confirm that Edith May, wife of Samuel P Kendall was a Lounsbury. She was born in 1891 and is buried in the Woodland or Woodlawn Cemetery in 1943. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Richard Leroy Smith Obit

Hal_Sykes — 17 Sep 2007 7:04:33 GMT

I am looking for an obituary or death notice for Richard Leroy Smith. Richard was born in MN 1 Mar 1918. He Moved to Idaho around 1935. According to the SSDI he died 5 July 2003 in Saint Maries, Benewah Co., ID. Thanks in advance for any help.

Hal Sykes
halsykes@yahoo.com

JONES, David S., obituary help needed

Jeffrey_Elmer — 1 Sep 2007 2:43:11 GMT

Hi,

My cousin was killed in Viet Nam, and years ago I was given his obituaries. Unfortunately the copies didn't include the information from the newspaper, such as newspaper's name, issue date, section and/or page # of the articles. I was hoping someone would help.

Thanks,
Jeff Elmer
Portland, OR.

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____________________, ______, ID., January @4, 1970, page ____

MARINE CORPORAL DAVID JONES IS KILLED IN VIETNAM

David S. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Jones of Fernwood, was killed recently in the Vietnamese war. Corporal Jones is the second area man to be killed in the war and the third graduate of St. Maries high school to die there.

Corporal Jones was a member of S company, Second Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment of the Fifth Marine Division. He was based at An Hoa in south VietNam. He was killed in Quang Nam province. According to the news released, he received a missile wound to the body from a hostile explosive device.

He was a 1968 graduate of St. Maries high school and enlisted in the Marine Corps in June, 1968. He was sent to VietNam last February and was a mortar man and squad leader.

Jones was born August 29, 1949, at Anaconda, Mont., the son of Samuel Jones and Ruth Elmer Jones.

He lived with his family in northern Idaho and attended the Clarkia grade school.

He is survived by his parents of Fernwood; two sisters, Claudette and Larue, both at home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Bear of Damascus, Arks.; his grandfather, Albert Elmer of Troutdale, Wash. No definite arrangements for funeral services have been made as yet. It is expected, however, that funeral rites will be from the Fernwood Bible church.

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Newspaper unknown

FUNERAL FOR DAVID JONES WAS TUESDAY

Funeral services for Lance Corporal David Samuel Jones were Tuesday at the Fernwood Bible church in Fernwood.

Corporal Jones, a United States Marine, was killed in Vietnam, January 4.

David was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Jones of Fernwood.

The Tuesday afternoon services were conducted by the Rev. James B. Davis.

Military rites and pallbearers were by the Untied States Marine Corps personnel from Spokane, with Major M.L. Hefti as the officer in charge and Corporal Patrick Miller as escort. Bugler was Carl Frank Buell. Music for the ceremony was Candy Short, vocalist, accompanied by Mrs. Belle Smith.

Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery in St. Maries. Services were directed by Browning Funeral Home.

William Allison Brackbill

Mytreesclimbing — 7 Jul 2007 11:47:25 GMT

I am searching for this G uncle. Our family history tells that he died in Sanders Idaho. 1930 Census show William living Sanders Precinct, Benewah, ID. Occupation Farmer, prior census 1920, 1900 shows him in the logging industry. Have searched the Death index for Idaho not found. William is listed on the WW1 draft registration for Idaho. Can any one help me locate this long lost ancestor? Thank you

Trying to find info about Virginia Ann Martin?

llsyverson — 25 May 2007 5:32:33 GMT

My husband's grandmother was born in Tensed, Idaho. She was born on 13, Apr 1922 to Charles Bert Martin and Rosina Marion Thompson. She used the last name of Goodreau as her maiden name on my father-in-laws birth certificate. Not sure where that name comes in. Any help would be great as we know very little about her.

Thanks in advance!
Lori

Cemetery or death record needed for Matilda Jane Babbitt

duhammon — 1 Apr 2007 7:19:38 GMT

I do not have a specific death year for Matilda Babbitt. I have a civil war pension packet in which her mother states that Matilda was living in St. Maries, Idaho and that she died about five or six years ago. This was written in 1911. So guessing at death date of 1905 or 1906. Her husband was Sylvester Babbitt. Sylvester Babbitt remarried on 10 June 1908 in St. Maries to a Laura Madaline Williams. (Second marriage for both of them. Do not know what her maiden name was.) Laura Madaline Babbitt died on 4 Apr 1925 in St. Maries. I do not know what happened to Sylvester Babbitt. Information on him would be appreciated, too. I have been seeking a death date for Matilda for a few years now and am hoping that someone out there will help me find it. Thank you.

Need help on obituary of Robert Reynolds

rfschack — 8 Feb 2007 3:43:02 GMT

Need help in getting information from Obituary of Robert Reynolds who appears to have died in St. Maries in November of 1980. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Need to locate his descendents to contact for a 160 year Oregon Trail reunion. Thanks in advance. Dick

Venters family

LoriBatHome — 27 May 2006 9:10:13 GMT

I am looking for any info on the Venters Children is Lewiston Childrens Home right around the turn of the century. Florence Harper Venters and George Martin Venters lived in and/or around Winchester Idaho, St. Maries and in the Lewiston area. Please respond with any info to LoriBatHome@msn.com

Fredstrom, Redmond

jimjean154 — 4 Sep 2006 2:51:37 GMT

Looking for obit Arbie Fredstrom, died 18 March 1993. Married Frances Redmond, she was born about 1912. would like her obit also.
Jim Hopkins

John Grant MORGAN and Mary Elizabeth SMITH

LBrandt1897 — 27 Jul 2005 4:15:05 GMT

Looking for information on the family of John Grant MORGAN and his wife Mary Elizabeth SMITH.
John Grant MORGAN was born 1864 in Missouri and died 26 April 1920 near Plummer, Benewah county, Idaho.
Mary Elizabeth (SMITH) MORGAN, daughter of Asbury SMITH and Rose Ann THOMPSON, was born 1853 in Ohio and died 28 May 1928 in Phoenix, Maricopa county, Arizona.
Their children: Clyde Franklin SMITH, Salmon A. H. SMITH, Clair SMITH and Flora M. SMITH.
1900 US Census, Lewis twp., Holt co., Missouri
1910 US Census, Stratton, Kit Carson co., Colorado
1920 US Census, Chatcolet, Benewah co., Idaha [under name GRANT, Grant J. and Mary E.--error on census?] living next to son Clyde F. MORGAN.

Blackwelder obit

smith83868 — 18 Mar 2006 7:05:33 GMT

Bruce Blackwelder d. 16 Apr 1938

death cert, states he died in Plummer but he had lived in the CDA area for some time before

thank you..

ElizabethTubbs

georgiashedd2 — 13 May 2005 12:59:05 GMT

Does anyone know of a Elizabeth Tubbs living in St. Maries in 1974? This is a distant cousin and I found her name in an obituary for another cousin that was dated 7/8/1974 from Stillwater Mn. Her maiden name would be Keyes and she was born in Canada around 1913. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Georgia

Phillip Ziglar

gbducks — 30 Jan 2006 3:07:32 GMT

Would like any information on Philip Ziglar who died in Benewah County in Novenber 1972. I would like to know his family, where he is buried and any thing else I can get. He was my fathers cousin
Thank you for any information,

Alice Morton

Sombs, Somes

Nancy Newman — 14 Feb 2006 5:09:54 GMT

Seeking info for Alonzo Harrison Somes who passed
away at St. Marie's in 1936.
Father was Joseph Sombs who passed away at
son's residence in 1909.
Linked with Baer, Byers and Minnesota history.

Gary Lee Herr death

George_Herr — 11 Feb 2006 7:04:08 GMT

I am looking for information on this relative.

GARY HERR 23 Dec 1944 Jan 1979 (not specified) 83861 (Saint Maries, Benewah, ID)

My understanding is he may have died in a car wreck in Benewah,ID jan,1979.

Any info would be appreciated.
George Herr

Cemetery/Obit Lookup for Donald Norman Peterson

Kenneth Searles — 26 Dec 2005 6:48:23 GMT

Requesting a cemetery/Obit lookup for the following:

Donald Norman PETERSON, b: 16 May 1917, d: 10 Apr 2004

Any help sincerely appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Isaac H. Atkinson

cwalker0614 — 1 Jul 2006 10:43:26 GMT

I would like to find the place of burial for Isaac H. Atkinson, who died in St. Maries on 08/21/1922. I am trying to determine if he is the same Isaac H. Atkinson who served in Company I, 33rd Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.

Searching Margaret/Josephine Larson/Bell, St.Maries

svenberitjonsson — 14 Aug 2006 1:19:04 GMT

Margaret Larson married my uncle Ben Larson about 1926 in Spokane, WA. They had a daughter Margaret Larson born Dec.9, 1927. They divorced before 1930.
In 1948 at the time of my uncle´s death in Spokane, WA there is an annotation as follows:
"daughter Josephine Larson who is also known as Josephine Bell, address St. Maries, Idaho, of age 20 years".
I am searching my first cousin Margaret/Josephine. I think she lived with her mother Margaret Larson after the divorce. Maybe the mother remarried and for that reason the surname Bell.
I appreciate any information about these persons that can help me find again my first cousin in America. Thanks in advance.
Sven Jonsson in Sweden

Alfred D Gorton family, St Maries, ID

trischhall — 6 Feb 2006 5:38:24 GMT

Alfred D Gorton was b. Mar 1880 in Tuscola County, Michigan, to Daniel and Hattie Rifenburg Gorton. He is said to d. 1938 at St Maries, ID. This is the first information we have on Alfred D Gorton. Would like to locate death, burial, obit, wife, children. Hope to learn about his life. Alfred had siblings Daisy, Merle, Erwin, and Mabel. We are descended from Daisy.

St. Maries paper on microfilm?

Susan — 20 Feb 2005 3:48:32 GMT

Does anyone know if they have the local paper on microfilm and where it is? The local paper office has bound papers but the paper I need is missing! LOL! Just my luck!

Confectionary store 1920's St Maries, Idaho

SLang5951 — 29 Nov 2005 3:48:08 GMT

Greetings!

Seeking information regarding a Confectionary store run by a man named William Kinzell . The store was to have been at 205 Main Ave. Wondering if there is anyone with a photo of the place or if there are any Kinzell descendants who would like to share info?

Thanks in advance,
Susan

Info needed: Swofford, Horine, McClean families

David Swofford — 20 Feb 2005 4:13:51 GMT

I would like to get any information possible on my Grandfathers, Lee Swofford who was Chief of Police in St. Maries between 1942-1962. Also my other Grandfather Ray Horine of St. maries and Benewah. Any information on my Great Grandfathers, Harvey Swofford of Couer d' alene and Charles McClean of Santa, Emida and St. Maries.
Thank you for any stories of you may have concerning them or any info concerning their lives. Surely someone out there had something to do with my Grandfather Lee Swofford when he was Chief of Police in St. Maries! He was a bit of a "head knocker" and hot tempered.
Thank you for any info you may have,

David Swofford

LEWIS/MATZ in St. Maries 1915 - 1920

JJ Shew — 6 Dec 2005 5:13:37 GMT

Craig, I was wondering if you had anything on Frank Matz/Mazza and Dessie Lewis of St. Maries, ID. They were married sometime in 1915, I believe in St. Maries, and Dessie's parents William and Della resided in St. Maries. I was told Dessie was a school teacher. I also was told her younger brother "Buzz" either worked at or ran the Kootenai Inn. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

William James Chase and wife Lila of St. Maires, Idaho

janetcox20 — 13 Nov 2005 8:14:05 GMT

Both settled in St. Maries abt 1900. Listed in 1910 and 1930 U.S. Census. "Willie" was a farmer. b. in Mo to W.J. Chase and Nancy Lorton. I don't believe they had any children. He may have died in St. Maries abt 1935 and buried in Washington where his wife had relatives. Looking for details. thx.

Pearl DeMeritt 6/1938 Looking for family

PEARLTIBBETT — 2 Feb 2006 1:03:54 GMT

I believe I was adopted in ID /OR any one with a missing female family member born in 1938? My present birth certificate say's St.Maries. Only I believe this was not the original birth certificate. Any help will be appreciated.

Professional Baseball in St. Maries

Mike McAllister — 20 Feb 2005 3:26:27 GMT

Can anyone give me some information on the professional baseball team that was in St. Maries in the early 1900's.
Thank nyou

Idaho Death Index Emma and Peter Jensen

NMBROWN — 25 Aug 2005 2:56:57 GMT

Ancestry has a death index for Idaho that is through 1951. Is there another death index that covers the time after 1951? I am trying to locate the death date for an Emma (Rector?)Haydon Jensen, wife of a Pete or Peter Jensen. An obit and 1920 &1930 censuses place them in St. Maries and College, ID. A 1999 Benewah query mentions a Peter Jensen who died in a house fire after 1956. They were both born c1879 (Emma Feb. 1879). Any help in locating an idex or their death dates would be most appreciated!!

Peter Jensen

Beverly Christiansen — 15 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Want to find information about my great uncle Peter Jensen who died in a fire in his home in St Maries, Idaho, after 1956.

Thank you!

Beverly Christiansen BeeJay1@aol.com

Walker obits needed from 1932 & 1934

Benjamin Kinsey — 11 Jun 2005 11:33:36 GMT

Would anyone know where I might look for obits from 1932 & 1934 in Plummer, Benewah Co., ID?
Thank you
Benjamin Kinsey

Thomas Cecil Meikle

jugagirod — 3 Aug 2005 6:32:19 GMT

Seeking info on my maternal grandfather Thomas Cecil Meikle, disappeared Oct 1945 in St. Maries, Id. presumed drowned in the St. Joe. Anyone still living, knowing of circumstances surrounding this event please contact me. All children of Tom & Catherine Broderick Meikle are now deceased.

Richard L Smith

debbiejoseph87 — 1 Aug 2005 1:40:17 GMT

I am looking for an obit for Richard L Smith. He was born 3-1-1918 and died 7-5-2003. Thank you Debbie

George M & Lillian (Midgley) Nyce

Wayne M Sladen — 5 Aug 2003 11:24:54 GMT

I am trying to locate George M & Lillian (Midgley) Nyce. They were living in the Lovell Precinct of Benewah County, Idaho during the 1930 Census.

George was born circa 1877 in Milford, Pike, Pennsylvania approximately 66 in 1930.
Lillian was born 1870 in Yorkshire, England approximately 59 in 1930.
They were married 12 October 1901 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

I am looking to see if they spent the rest of their life in Idaho or not. George was a Forest Ranger and it appears that they moved around a lot so I am somewhat unsure that they settled in Idaho but I though I would give it a shot.

There were no children listed in the census so I'm not sure if they have any living descendants.

I am also curious because I can't find anything on the Lovell Precinct. Where was it and was is it called now?

David A. Goodwin d. 1949 buried Santa?

Goodwin — 23 Apr 2005 2:43:22 GMT

I have a relative buried in Benewah County, ID. His name is David A. Goodwin(Pug). I believe it would be near Santa, may be Riverside Cemetery. He would have died 2/17/1949 near St. Maries. I have a record # 000467. Any information you may have I would appreciate knowing. His brother John Lyman Goodwin is my grandfather.

Davis Creek Homestead around Santa

Tanya Edstrom — 18 Apr 2005 7:13:29 GMT

I grew up in Santa and Fernwood and I would particularly just like any/all information on the Davis Creek Homestead and Davis Creek area. Would really like to know who built that homestead and the story behind it before the railroad purchased that piece of property.
Any information, articles, newspaper clippings, anything on the Davis Creek Homestead at Santa Idaho, Davis Creek above Renfro Creek, anything at all?

Trueman of St. Maries

JeffMcCoy71 — 30 Dec 2005 2:40:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Truemans who moved to the St. Maries area shortly after 1900. Erastus (E.W.) Trueman was a banker and owned a hotel there before the depression.

Pollestad

tove — 27 Mar 2005 9:37:04 GMT

Looking for obit or any knowledge of Anna Malinda Pollestad , d. 1945 or of Clifford Pollestad d. 1999 , they may have lived in St Maries or other place in Benewah , Idaho.

Benewah County site

Tim "PITA" Harper — 12 Mar 2005 3:42:50 GMT

Just to pass the word, that the new Benewah County site is up and ready for additions. Check it out at www.rootsweb.com/~idbenewa/
If you anyone has suggestions, comments or additions, please contact me...my email address is all over the first page.

Driving times around St. Maries

snowave — 20 Feb 2005 3:21:32 GMT

Never been to the area and I'm trying to get info on realistic driving times ...winter and summer in "normal" weather.

St. Maries to Avery

St. Maries to Silver Mountain

are these roads fairly dependable during winter... or do they tend to get nasty during winter?

Thanks!

Divens/Caldwell buried Emiad Cemetery

racer1250 — 20 Feb 2005 3:24:38 GMT

Am looking for anyone with information on Nathan P. Divens or his mother Catharine C. Divens or Caldwell. They both lived in Benewah Co., Idaho. Nathan dying 1 June 1926 and his mother 18 July 1913.
I am told they are buried in Emiad Cemetery, Benewah Co., ID. But can not find the cemetery on the Internet to get any info from it.
Thank You, Robbie

Cecil Rohlf born 1904 South Dakota d. Kellogg ID

Sandra Tennyson — 20 Feb 2005 3:22:36 GMT

I am looking for information on Cecil George Rohlf, born 16 Aug 1904 in South Dakota. He died 30 May 1988 in Kellogg, Idaho. I don't know if he married or not, but would like to find an obituary and/or place of burial.

Cecil George ROHLF's brother Melvin lived in Kellog in 1953. Did he stay in the area?

Any information on these two will be greatly appreciated.

THANKS!

Obit or information -Harvey E. Wilson d. 1947 Plummer

glendamcconnell62 — 20 Feb 2005 3:23:31 GMT

Am looking for information on a great-uncle Harvey Eli Wilson, b. 10-1-1875, MO; d. 12-6-1947, Plummer, ID. He was my Great Grandmothers (Ella Elllen Wilson Glover) youngest brother.

Historical & Genealogical Society Finally Formed

KarenCalisterio58 — 7 Nov 2004 9:25:30 GMT

A historical and genealogical society has finally been formed in this area. The name of the society is "McCroskey Regional Historical & Genealogical Society" and will encompass Benewah County, with an emphasis on W Benewah County (Plummer, Tensed, DeSmet) as well as northern Latah County (Potlatch) and NE Whitman County, Washington (Tekoa, Farmington, Oakesdale). Membership is open to everyone. Meetings will be held monthly at the Tensed-DeSmet Community Library in Tensed, Idaho. Planned activities include a "Family History Fair" Saturday, November 13, 2004. The society will also play a supporting role in the 50 Year Celebration of McCroskey State Park August 7, 2005 and the Smithsonian Institute's traveling "Barn Again" exhibit to be hosted at Tensed for 5 weeks commencing on November 12, 2005. For more information you may contact librarian, Betty Bennett at (208) 274-2922 or Karen Calisterio at (208) 274-2435.

Any info on MUTCH in St. Maries

bojangle11 — 20 Nov 2003 6:14:13 GMT

My great, great Grandfather George Mutch was the 1st mailman with a motor boat on the St. Joe. Unfortunatly I know little more than that. Any info would be appreciated. Thank-you, Amber

James Jenicek d. 2004-obituary needed

BKrogh8863 — 20 Feb 2005 3:27:59 GMT

James W. Jenicek died Jan 14, 2004. He was living in St. Maries. Does anyone have access to an obituary for hiim?

WRIGHT and KITCH

CKitch3729 — 11 Jan 2002 12:01:56 GMT

Searching for info about Anna Ella Wright who married Guy Wendell Kitch, Sr. Lived at St. Maries, Benewah Co., Idaho 1924. Had a son, Guy Wendell Kitch, Jr. who was born there in the hospital, Jan. 27, 1924. An older sister, Pearl Frances Kitch (don`t know where she was born).

Montandon family

Sammi Schorzman — 20 Feb 2005 3:27:12 GMT

Is anyone related to the MONTANDON family? I have some MONTANDON ancestors buried in St. Maries. My g.g.grandfather settled there around 1884. just curious..thanks, Sammi

St. Joe in 1890's

clanclarke — 20 Feb 2005 3:29:58 GMT

Are there any records of St. Joe from the late 1890's??
My great-grandmother lists this as her residence on her marriage certificate in 1896. Does anyone have a suggestion of where to search for town records?
Thank you

Edward Dubray b. 1876 d. 1921 St. Maries

wicket189 — 20 Feb 2005 3:33:47 GMT

Looking for any information on EDWARD DUBRAY b. 12-24-1876 in Clinton County, NY. D. 3-13-1921 St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho.

Benewah County Historical & Genealogical Society

KarenCalisterio58 — 7 Nov 2004 9:25:30 GMT

Many area residents are interested in and beginning to form solid plans to start a historical & genealogical society for Benewah County general area. This is more of a regional plan rather than strickly by county. The northern part of Latah County (Potlatch) and northeastern part of Whitman County, WA (Tekoa, Farmington, Oakesdale area) would probably be covered as well. If anyone is interested in donating records, photos etc or volunteering please email me. We are hoping to move forward with plans by end of March. We are in negotiations for a building in Tensed (west Benewah County) that is right alongside Hiway 95 so has easy access from north (Coeur d' Alene) and south (Moscow) and east (St Maries). Anyone interested in becoming a member please email as well.

Orphanage in St. Maries That Burnt Down

J Michaels — 19 Feb 2004 8:03:25 GMT

I am looking for name of an orphanage in St. Maries (probably Catholic-operated) that my grandmother was born in 1907. She told me it had been destroyed by a fire in later years. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Nellie Ellen Hays m. John Stevens d. 1976 St. Maries

cmariestevens — 20 Feb 2005 3:36:53 GMT

Am looking for info on John L Stevens, or his wife
Nellie Ellen Hays
Nellie was born 12/2/1889
Big Horn Wyoming,
and died 3/24/1976
in St. Maries

APPLEGATE

davemcmo — 3 Oct 2001 2:11:36 GMT

I would like to communicate with anyone who has researched the surnames of Applegate and Wolfe with roots in Benawah County, particularly from the early 1900's to the current time.

Sherman B. Ives m. Eugenia? Griswold - of Plummer

lshphrd — 19 Dec 2005 7:23:08 GMT

Does anyone have information on the name Sherman B. Ives of Plummer, Benawah Co., Idaho. I have information he and his wife Euginia?Genia(Griswold) once lived there in the late 1800's.

Eunice Ramona FIELDEN (1922-2003) (obit.)

PeggyBPerazzo — 11 Oct 2003 8:13:32 GMT

Thomas Hay info found

leighhayl — 20 Feb 2005 3:52:27 GMT

I have just found Thomas B. Hay on a listing of World War I Draft Registrations listed as a naturalized citizen living in Benewah County, Idaho so this confirms the obituary information I have for the Canadian relatives.

Any ideas on how to search for place of burial and obit would be greatly appreciated. He obviously survived the war but is not listed in the on-line death index up to 1951 so I am thinking he lived past that date.

I live in Canada so am unsure of your resources.
Many thanks,
Leigh....

THOMAS HAY of St. Maries early 1900's

leighhayl — 8 Nov 2003 3:35:32 GMT

I am searching for information on Thomas Hay born about 1877 in Canada but was living in St. Maries, Idaho in the early 1900's.
According to his fathers obit in 1914 he was there and his brothers obit in 1923 still has him there so I am assuming he lived there all of his life after leaving Canada.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Leigh....

Olive Smith d.1936 St. Maries

JeanMuhleman — 20 Feb 2005 4:03:30 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Olive Smith who died on April 9, 1936 in St. Maries. Any help is appreciated.

Leonard Norman "Buck" Elmer obituary needed

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

Hi,

My Uncle Buck Elmer, who lived in Emida for many years, died October 4, 2002 at his niece's home in Cocalalla.

I am in need of a photocopy of his obituary which supposedly appeared in the St. Maries newspaper. On the photocopy please include the newspaper's name, the issue date, and section and/or page # of where the article appeared.

I am willing to pay a reasonable fee for assistance.

Thanks,
Jeff Elmer
Portland, OR.

In need of Death Certificate

Ann Borgman — 17 Sep 2003 1:43:40 GMT

Where do I write to in order to obtain a copy of a death certificate for my father in law who died in 1992? Ann

Florence Harper Venters Manning - of St. Maries

LoriBatHome — 27 May 2006 9:10:13 GMT

Looking for info on any of the Venters, Brink or Brinks, Harper or Mannings in the St. Maries area in the late 18 and early 1900s. Florence Harper Venters, (?) Manning died in 1918 in St. Maries, and should be buried there. Some of her children went to the Lewiston Childrens Home (no details found). Please respond with any info to LoriBatHome@msn.com

Bastwick or Bostwick family in 1930 Plummer, Idaho

cmjones — 1 Aug 2004 12:42:04 GMT

I am searching for a Helen Bostwick/perhaps BAstwick
in Plummer Benewah County Idaho. Helen Bastwick is referred to in an obit for her sister Pearl Daniels who died
in California,1957. Helen Bastwick is living in Plummer
Idaho according to the obit. I searched the 1930 Idaho
census online for Plummer and found a very messy read,
but there appears to be a Bostwick or Bastwick family or
two in Plummer in 1930, page 7 in Plummer Village has an
intriguing Lottie Bostwick or Bastwick with birth and birth
locations for herself and her parents that very closely match
the Helen Bastwick I am seeking. Is there anyone who might
have access to a little better census ro read than the one
online at ancestry that might check for me? Better still
anyone with access to county or city directories who might
do a look up? I can pay a modest fee or trade for research
in Oregon resources. Please contact:

cmjones@teleport.com Thank you.

Delbert Newell

NancyWestenfield — 20 Feb 2005 4:01:20 GMT

I am searching for a Delbert NEWELL, G. Mar 1875 in Kalamazoo Cty,MI. I know that he was a Railroad Conductor and went to Idaho and was told he died in 1935. I found that he registered for WWI Draft in Kootenai Cty,ID. I also found a sheet for a Delbert Newell who diedf in 2/20/1935 but birthdate is off 5 years. Anyone out there who is related orhas any information I would appreciate hearing from you. He is my great grandfather's son.

Nelson's in St. Maries City; College 1920

roz14 — 20 Feb 2005 4:02:11 GMT

I'm looking for Robin Nelson, his wife and child living in St. Maries City; College precinct and are listed on the 1920 census. He was a locomotive engineer and she was a high school teacher. I believe they adopted their child "Mary" from the North Idaho Children's Home in Lewiston. As far as I can tell, they are not on the 1930 census. Can someone help me?

looking for genealogists nearby

RebeccaYork8 — 22 Jun 2001 4:41:52 GMT

I live just barely in Kootenai County but am close to Benewah Co. I could possibly do a lookup here if needed.

But I'm hoping to find others interested in genealogy in my area - St. Maries/Harrison, ID. I want to find cemetery canvassing pals. I'd love to help get it online also.

Becky York

hiram elders

lori anderson — 12 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

my grandfather was born at home in sylvia, n.c. he worked in the coal mines. he was married twice. he moved to idaho and his second wife was thelma blankinship. it was reported that he has davis on his family tree. he was born in 1898. i am trying to find out the rest of the family tree. there was rumors that he was born a mcclure?(spelling unknown) any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you.

Ahlstrom Family

g71269jr — 19 Mar 2003 9:03:50 GMT

I am searching for infomation on my GGrandparents Nels & Annie (Slacks) Ahlstrom. I have been told they lived in St Maries.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank You,
Robbie

Zachary Lewis Obit

lynnkeihl — 10 Jul 2001 7:12:54 GMT

Seeking obit for Zachary Lewis who probably died in Benewah County after 1890, but before 1900, perhaps killed in a land dispute. His father was Charles L. Lewis and his son was Charles S. Lewis. Thanks!

Al Borgmann's Obituary

Ann Borgman — 20 Feb 2005 4:06:41 GMT

I misplaced my copy of my father inlaw's obituary. Albert (Al) Borgmann died October 11, 1992 at the nursing home in St. Maries. His funeral service was at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Oct. 14, 1992 and he was buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery. He founded and operated "Al's Shoe Repair" in St. Maries for 26 1/2 years. Any help in obtaining this for our records would be most appreciated. Ann Borgman

Boutillier

LBHansen8 — 1 Sep 2003 4:46:59 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Bill Boutillier. He was a logger b. 1883 who married my great-aunt Beatrice Bowmer in 1922. Both of them are now deceased without heirs. I have Boutillier family photos to pass on.

LOOKING FOR DUNEGAN DECENDANTS

Frfriesr2good4u — 26 Apr 2002 12:02:33 GMT

IM LOOKING FOR THE DECENDANTS OF JOE AND MARY(NOEL) DUNEGAN THEY WERE FROM PATTON PA AND HAD 13 CHILDREN THE DECENDANTS OF THE GIRLS HAVE DIFFERENT NAMES I WANT TO FIND THEM ALSO I KNOW THE NAMES OF THE 13 CHILDREN AND THE DECENDANTS OF RALPH ALL OF MY OTHER INFORMATION IS VERY SCETCHY IF YOU COULD HELP PLEASE WRITE Frfriesr2good4u@AOL.COM

Comet Café, Plummer ID, McCaslin

WayneandDeborah — 18 May 2005 4:50:31 GMT

Looking for my ancestor Thomas H. McCaslin who apparently owned/ran Comet Cafe' in Plummer Idaho (early 1900's?) per a newspaper article.

Thomas also later owned/ran the Gem Restaurant in Davenport, Lincoln Co., WA. Looking for any further information on the family and restaurant.

Had ties to and lived in Spangle and Freeman, Spokane Co. WA. Relatives include Sweet and Montgomery families.

Thank you for your time and consideration

Wayne

Helen Bastwick-1957 Plummer, Idaho

cmjones — 10 Sep 2002 8:17:04 GMT

I am seeking information about a Helen Bastwick mentioned in
a 1957 California obit for her sister , mentions a Helen Bastwick living in Plummer. Idaho. Is there anyone with a
city or county directory who might do a lookup for me in
return for a modest fee or trade research in Oregon resources?
Please contact cmjones@teleport.com Thank you.

Robert KNOX, wife Irene. - Daughter: Kay Jeanine HOLLENBACK

Wyoldcat — 6 Jun 2002 4:35:11 GMT

My great-uncle Robert KNOX, wife Irene and daughter Kay Jeanine lived in St. Maries, Benewah, ID. for many many years. I know he died in the early 1980's as it was on my grandmother's birthday.
The daughter I believe married a "Buzz HOLLENBECK (Hollenback?) they were later divorced. I think she had two children: a son, and daughter Michelle(?). She died maybe in the early 1990's, I am not sure, but after her father.
I would like to find obituaries, or any information possible on these people. Any help would be appreciated.

Arthur William SWISHER

Norine J Swisher — 15 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for ancestors/descendants (or any other information) on Arthur William SWISHER who died in St Maries on 28 Nov 1928. He was born in Centre County, Pennsylvania and moved to Wisconsin shortly after the Civil War. He moved to Idaho sometime after 1900 and before 1910. His wife Mary died in 1906. In the 1910 Census in St Maries he had a son George and daughter Mary living with him. Mary married Edgar STICKNEY in June 1911. Another son Arthur SWISHER died in 1966 in or around St Maries. I would like to find obituaries of any of these family members, if possible, or correspond and exchange information with anyone doing research on this family. Thank you.

McClellan Farm, near Plummer, Idaho

Kerri Hanley McIntosh — 7 Feb 2002 6:47:24 GMT

Does anyone have any photographs of this farm, from about the mid-1920's? Know what became of it? The family that owned it?

I am a cousin to the McClellans and have over 20 years of genealogical information that I can share, if they don't have it already. My mother was born on that farm in 1925, and I'd like to know more about it if I can find someone to share.

Thanks in advance!

John Thomas-St Maries

PeggyThomas90 — 22 Aug 2006 2:07:49 GMT

I am looking for information about John Thomas, In or around St Maries ID, He is the brother of my ggrandfather Daniel Thomas he also had a brother David who lived in Kootnai Co, born in either ILL or IA and lived for a time in SD.
Thank You
Peggy Thomas

Lawrence Beeghley

DanaFoss1 — 16 Oct 2001 5:50:55 GMT

Is anyone researching the Beeghleys of Saint Maries? I am looking for information about my husband's mother's second husband, Lawrence Beeghley b. 13 Jul 1927 in Saint Maries, ID, and d. 25 Dec 1996 in CA

BOUGHTON, WALBRIDGE

NancyJaneBoughton — 4 Dec 2001 3:43:24 GMT

Am looking for information on a 'DANIEL S. (STONE) BOUGHTON' b. 29 Apr 1892 in Hailey, Id. His Mother was JENNIE RITTER. She may have been married to a GUSTAVUS WALBRIDGE and/or G. (Guss) W. BOUGHTON. Believe she and G W were in Twin Falls in the early 1900's. That is all the info I have on them. Am also looking for a 'CHARLES FRANKLIN BOUGHTON' supposed to have been born in Idaho, where ??? when ???. Any help would be deeply appriciated.

KAYS....VROMAN..DURAN...FREEMAN....CHARBONNEAU

shirleykays — 15 Oct 2001 7:09:52 GMT

Hi, We are seeking information and family of Burlin Webster Kays born 1883 in Warsaw Missouri, Benton County.
. He and Lela Vroman were married on Feb 12, 1911. They are my husbands Great uncle and Aunt...They lived in Tonasket Washington and were reportedly in the resturant
We are also searching for information on Leonard Kays his brother born in 1882 in Warsaw Mo. He lived in Tekoa Washington and registerred for WW1 civilian draft in 1917 or 1918 in Benewah County, Idaho....
We are also searching for any information on their brother Riley Hamilton Kays he was born in 1886 in Warsaw .Missouri. His wife may have gone by the name Jean ?...He was said to have been in the cattle feeding business...
Burlin, Leonard and Riley also had a sister living in Winthrop Washington , Okanogan County, where she died in her forties and is buried..She was married to a Charles Freeman....
Thank you for your time and effort on my behalf. May God Bless you in kind. and God Bless America! Shirley
email kays@cdsinet.net

GEORGE W. and NANCY HOLDER GOODWIN FAMILY

ShirleyDupont28 — 20 Mar 2002 2:41:21 GMT

I would like to correspond with relatives of this family. George W. and Nancy Holder Goodwin from Missouri. Their child Iva Agness Cartwright and her family lived in Kooteni, Bereah Co. Idaho. I am a direct decendent of George W. through his mother Mahala Dabbs Goodwin that married Thomas Michael Goodwin from Lewis Co. Tn. Thanks, Shirley Dabbs DuPont shirley_dupont@hotmail.com Hohenwald, Lewis Co. Tn. 38462 931-796-5255

Betty Duggy? m. Leoux Alonzo Pease

Canps — 20 Feb 2005 4:20:10 GMT

Iam searching for information on this woman who I think married my grandfather Leroux Alonzo pease. Went by Lero or Bud. I was told that when Betty left her husband and 2 daughters that her married name was Duggy- but not sure of the spelling. I know that My grandfather and Grandmother were living in Plummer at the time they met and left together. This was around 1950-52. Would appreciate any help.

Castor-Smith St.Maries

zotics — 31 Jul 2001 9:15:19 GMT

My grt grandfather Howard Smith lived in St. Maries
in the early 1900'2 1900-09. Howard's wife Vica Castor Smith had a brother Claude that had a farm near there in the 1930's middle 40's.
I am looking to find information about Claude his wife Annie, children, and or folks that may have known about the
Smith's & Castor's.

Claude and his wife Annie moved to California after some time. Claude and his wife had twin boys and two girls.

Thank you

E-mail to flourmill39@nwadv.com

looking for info about benjamin cannon

vfischer9745 — 5 Sep 2002 9:22:51 GMT

interested in finding info about benjamin cannon, son of john calvin cannon of cass co. iowa who came to Idaho in the late 1800 in the Plummer area.

Venters Family

trolleyjim — 18 Jan 2002 11:22:40 GMT

I'm searching for my Maternal Grandparents, George VENTERS & Florence HARPER. 2 of their children were born out of state,3 were born in Lewis Co.& Necia May VENTERS was born in Saint Maries,18 May 1912.
Thank you,
Jim Austin

Obituary: Earl A. Anderson (1910-1982)

Gerald_Hobson — 22 Jun 2001 5:41:47 GMT

From
The Gazette Record
Fernwood, Idaho
(Benewah County)
Wednesday, August 6, 1982

Earl Anderson, Retired
Farmer of Fernwood
Dies in Spokane

Earl A. Anderson, a retired farmer of Fernwood, died July 30 in a Spokane hospital at the age of 71.

Mr. Anderson was born Aug. 22, 1910 to Fred and Margaret Winkler Anderson at Medical, Wash. He grew up in the Spokane area. From 1925-1935 he worked for the Great Northern Railroad Company.

He and Marie Munsun were married April 12, 1933 in St. Maries. They moved to Fernwood where they farmed. He retired in 1972.

He was a charter member of Central grange and a member of the Fernwood Senior Citizens.

Survivors include his widow, Marie, at the family home, three sons James and Jerry of Fernwood and Robert of St. Maries; 2 daughters Sally Bohn of Potlatch and Nancy Luy of Quesnel, BC; two brothers Wallace Anderson of Elk, Wash., and Clarence Anderson of Spokane; a sister, Barbara Van Hoy of Spokane; uncles Frank Anderson of Coleridge, Neb., Henry and William Winkler, both of Spokane; aunts Eva Johnson of El Segundo, Calif., Kathryn Franklin of Rose Mead, Calif., and Dorothy Olson of Columbus, Neb.; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at Yates-Hodge Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Major officiating. Cremation followed.

Clay Obituary

kay9lover — 3 Jul 2001 1:29:18 GMT

Gazette Record 5/14/1963
Rufus Clay, 98, dies here Thursday

Rufus Elmer Clay, one of the oldest residents of this area, died last Thursday evening in the Benewah Community hospital. He was 98 years of age.

Mr. Clay was born April 10, 1865 in Ironton, Ohio. He later lived in Minnesota, where as a young man he was married to Mary Branch. Her death occurred in Spokane in 1925.

Mr. and Mrs. Clay came from Minnesota to Troy, Mont. where he worked for the Great Northern railway company as a carman, and later as an engineer.

Early in the century he worked for the Forest Service and served as a ranger for several years, including the summer of 1910 when forests of Montana dand Idaho were blackened by fire.

A few years later he returned to work for the railway company again, and continued this work until his retirement.

Mr. Clay came to St. Maries in 1948 to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Elma Shaner. He was a member of the Methodist church and the Masonic lodge in Troy.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Meachen, Spokane; Miss Genevieve Clay, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Shaner, St. Maries; two sons, Horace Clay, Amery, Wis., and Walton Clay, Chula Vista, Calif.; a brother, Clifford Clay, Spokane; five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were from the Troy Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, with the Rev. Sam Slack officiating. Music was provided by a church group and members of the Masonic lodge served as bearers.

Burial as in the Troy cemetery, where graveside services were conducted by the Masonic lodge.

Services were under the direction of the Browning Funeral Home

Clay Biography

kay9lover — 3 Jul 2001 1:29:18 GMT

Obituary needed

kay9lover — 20 Feb 2005 4:16:06 GMT

I'm trying to find someone who could look up/copy/photograph an obituary for me in St. Maries, ID. So far I've been hitting brick walls and could use some help and it would be most appreciated. Please email.

Pat

G. Samuel McLaughlin m. Effie I. Ells

PatriciaChilds28 — 20 Feb 2005 4:18:13 GMT

Seeking any information on G. Samuel MCLAUGHLIN who married Elfie I. ELLS 6 Apr 1921 at St. Maries, Benewah County.

Believe Samuel to be the son of my great-uncle W. M. MCLAUGHLIN and his wife, Sarah GRAY. W. M. was murdered in NM in 1906.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Patricia Childs

What became of Mark Dunegan?

Robert J. Dunegan — 20 Feb 2005 4:23:04 GMT

Last known record of Mark and Harry G. Dunegan is when they registered for the WW I draft in Benewah, ID in 1917. Word was later received by his family near Patton, Cambria Cty, PA, that he had been found shot in his cabin. Apparently that is the last anyone knows of Mark. Do not know when this may have occurred, but would like to know any details to add to family history. Can anyone suggest where to go from here? Is "Benewah" a town, or only a Cty? Would a local paper have covered the story? Were local records kept of such things at that time?
(Mark also turned up in the 1910 Census of Kootenai Cty, page 115 or 116)
Not certain who Harry G. Dunegan was, but must have been a close relative because he also was from near Patton, PA. and must have gone "west" together. Would appreciate any info about him also.

Lake Creek, Benewah county

Mumsy — 23 Jun 2001 6:00:24 GMT

Hi-Can anyone tell me if Lake Creek, Idaho was in Kootenai or Benewah County? My Grandfather, Laurence Braman, was b. here.

We had always been told Rockford, but after spending time with their research material we found they were in Lake Creek.
They were in this area in the 1890's and up until 1907.I have found nothing on this area. It was large enough that it's news was listed in the Rockford Register, weekly.

Milliam, my grandfather's father homesteaded here in Idaho. Will be sending for the file. His brother, Albert, homesteaded in nearby Washington.

Thank you
LINDA

Orpha Cassidy

Linda Hampton — 23 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info on cousin, Orpha Cassidy, b. 1889 d. 1975 in Spokane WA according to SSDI. Daughter of William J. Cassidy and Jennie M. Shetter. Wondering if there were any siblings other than sister, Ruth, who died in 1902 at 15 yrs. and is buried with her parents in Riggs Cemetery near Rosalia. All help appreciated.

Linda
email: lehampton@thegrid.net

Elmer Ellsworth McDowell

Merry Evenson — 14 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Elmer Ellsworth McDowell, 62, was former resident of St. Maries, Idaho (1993)

Funeral services for Former St. Maries resdient, Elmer Ellsworth McDowell, 62, were Jan 16 in Portland. Mr. McDowell of Seattle, Washington., he passed away in Jan 7 in a Seattle Hosptial.

He was born June 4 1930 in Vallejo, CA., to Phillip and Florence McDowell. the family later moved to St. Maries, where he attended school. He graduate St.Maries, Idaho in 1951. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served for four years. He was active in the Naval Reserves for many years.
He married Moretta Watkins on April 6 1952 in St. Maries, ID

Mr. McDowell's interst in sports continued, and he coached several little League teams, including his son, Paul's.
The Family moved to Seattle, where Mr. McDowell worked for the Seattle City Parks Department for 15 years. he then worked at the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier until ill heatlh forced him to retire.
He was a devoted husband and father, and was known for his gentle ways and concern for others.
He is survived by his widow at the family home; his son Paul: his daughter, Jackie; four grandchildren; a brother, Stanford McDowell of St. Maries; a Alameda, Calif; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was in Portland.

Heimark

DonSmith174 — 6 Nov 2001 9:55:17 GMT

Alfred Heimark died 25Jan1965 at Saint Maries, Benawah Co.
Would appreciate obit and information re: spouse and children.

Orrin Merdith Trimble

Don Trimble — 9 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information about my grandfather,Orrin Merdith Trimble, who moved to Benewah county some time after 1912.