Custer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Lost Miner

stevoo — 14 Sep 2001 10:30:30 GMT

Looking for any information on Francis(Frank) Riley,he's beleived to have owned a mine in Bayhorse,Custer County,Idaho. He died in 1888. Any information you could give me on him would be greatly apreciated. Thanks, Steve

Levi and Susan Margaret Gray Taylor Houston, Idaho ca 1900

durffam — 1 Nov 2007 4:02:10 GMT

Looking for information on Levi and Meg Gray Taylor. They were married in Albion, Cassia, Idaho, in 1877, and Meg is listed with her children in the 1900 Federal Census in Houston, Custer, Idaho. Levi was born about 1847 in New York, and Meg was born in Missouri in 1858/60. Their daughter Elsie married David Johnson and is also listed in the 1900 Houston census.
Thank you! Janis Durfee

Challis Burials - JARVIS Family?

CBrown9547 — 25 Jun 2001 7:01:13 GMT

I have the death certificate of John Jamason JARVIS who died 13 Jun 1932. It shows city of Challis, Challis Hot Springs as institution, shows burial at Challis on the 17th. Undertaker D_oble Salmon, ID. Burial was not found in records at genealogy library in Boise. John was a miner in Bayhorse area. Any help appreciated.

Also wondering about cemetery records for John W. JARVIS, born 14 Dec 1880 died 26 Mar 1939 buried Challis, especially who his parents were.

and

Warner Jesse JARVIS born 1903, died 1974 buried Challis. His Parents?? I believe he is probably the Jess who was informant on John Jarvis' death certificate.

Thank You
Cec

Gunter/Gunther from Western NC

ChristyMorris84 — 12 Jul 2002 9:16:55 GMT

I am looking for any Gunter/Gunther families that may have come to this county from NC in the late 1800's early 1900's. I am looking in special for a Coleman Clingman Gunther/Gunther that married a Mary Emmiline Curtis around 1906 in Utah. Any information will be helpful as I have come to a block concerning him. Thank you.

Any info on Blume, Brown, O'Halleran (sp?)

Ted Blume — 4 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Custer county. My grandmother was always talking about growing up in Custer county. Her husband was Ivan. She was a Brown who's father was a mine attorney I believe (I don't remember his name). She had two sisters Hazel and another I don't recall. Her mother was a O'Halleran (sp?) from New Orleans. Her parents moved to Challis after their tin shop burned down. I believe they ran or lived in a hotel with their daughter and son-in-law. My grandmother's name was Helen Blume (Brown) and they had three boys. Milt and Ted and Ray. The name of a fellow names Jewels Blume I think came up a number of times. Any info on the Blume's, Brown's or O'Halleran's would be greatly appreciated.

Ted Blume

Blume, Ramey, DeMoss, McKinney, Moody

bommer — 24 Aug 2004 11:09:26 GMT

I am needing to find someone that any of these names sound familiar to them from Custer County.

My relatives are:
Clara Blume, married Louis Ramey
John Simon Ramey, married Margaret (Maggie) DeMoss
Lucy Moody, married William (Wild Bill) DeMoss
Lucy's daughter married an Ebbert? from Challis
Mae McKinney, grandfather George McKinney had a ranch outside of Challis

Smith, Clark, and Dennis search

Michelle Dennis Christensen — 10 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information regarding the following sisters who were born in Macedon, Wayne, NY and moved to Idaho.

- Sarah Florence SMITH m. Samuel Walter DENNIS in 1896. Resided in Bingham County.
- Elizabeth Beal SMITH m. William CLARK in 1898. Resided in MacKay, Custer County.
- Phoebe Ann SMITH m. Lewis Mott SMITH in 1899 or 1900. Resided in Filer, Cassia then Twin Falls County.

WELLS/BEERS Marriage look up???

peggyquintero — 27 Oct 2006 6:25:19 GMT

Would anyone in the Challis area be willing to do a marriage look up?

A photocopy isn't needed, just a verification of the parents on the document?

Name:
Paul J Beers married Margaret Wells on 4 Jul 1939 in Salmon, Custer, Idaho. It is ID #53701 Vol 3, page 253.

I am unable to locate any of Paul's family since he changed his name. I am mainly interested in his parents.

Any help would be wonderful!!

Thanks so much in advance.

Rader Family

marybacon50 — 27 Sep 2006 1:36:35 GMT

Would like information on William and Henrietta Rader Family. William b 1833 in Indiana . Henrietta b. 1843 in Illinois .Married 1883 in Livingston Missouri.

Burgin (Bert) Buchanan, b. NC abt Mar.1887: 1920 census living in Custer, Idaho, marrie

JackieAllen22153 — 12 Mar 2006 9:35:05 GMT

Need 1920 census lookup for Burt Buchanan.!

The 1910 census finds Burgin Buchanan living in Twin Falls (4th precinct, Twin Falls County, Idaho with his brother J.A. Buchanan age 33 b. NC parents both born NC.
(John Anderson Buchanan) J.A.Buchanan's wife, is Delia, age 32, b. NC; Maggie dau, age 12, b. NC; Nora dau age 4, b. NC and brother Burgin, age 28 and single.

It is the 1920 census lookup that I need for Burgin Buchanan, now called Bert, and who is married. I am searching for his wife's name and any children who, in 1920, are in Custer, Idaho.

Are any of Burt (Burgin) Buchanan's descendants out there? His living neice is searching for him also.

You may email directly his great niece jackieallen22153@aol.com

Goldberg, Custer County, Idaho

Jeff Smith — 12 Sep 2005 4:59:50 GMT

In the course of my family research it has led me to the mention of a town named Goldberg, Custer County, Idaho where an ancestor died. I have been without success in finding its location or how long it existed as a town, etc.
Any help in this regard would be appreciated.

Challis Newspapers from the '30's

GracePetron51 — 22 Mar 2006 12:44:50 GMT

I tried the library and the newspaper site; where are there backfiles that old? Was the name The Messenger back that long ago? Thanks for your help. Grace in Alaska

family search

Shirley J. Rader, Ph.D. — 18 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about Elizabeth Marie LORTZ SMITH, born abt May, 1837, Logan, Hocking County, OH; married Louis SMITH(died in Minnesota); moved to Idaho in April, 1911, with son Henry SMITH & wife Agnes BLUME(father Julius BLUME, brother Julius). Another son, William SMITH, may also have moved with them. She died sometime after the move. There is a Beth Smith who died 28 Aug 1913 but Where? Is this her? Also, Julius Blume listed WWI for Challis(This is Agnes' brother, born 1878). Also, Blume relatives known to have lived in May, ID area. Thanks!

More Lost River lore--

S. R. "Bob" Evans — 15 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

For a continuation of Eulale Hintze's Lost River story,
get a copy of "Mackay's Yesterdays", by Georgia Perdue
Olsen, 1978, still available, I believe, at the office of
The Arco Advertiser, in Arco, ID.
Also, another interesting work, having mostly to do with the
area above the now Mackay Reservoir, is :"Hard Work and
Guts", by Ray R. Thalman, and yet another is "Axle Grease
and Atoms", by Ilene Murray.

Zelva Jean Lambson

ebburcher1 — 25 May 2004 11:26:46 GMT

In 2000 I wrote the following message:
"In 1936, my uncle, WIlliam Garfield Burcher, was in the CCC's in Mackay, Custer, Idaho. He met an young girl, Zelva Jean Lambson who lived with her family there. He stayed until 1939 when he entered the Navy. In December of 1939 he made it home to the Lambson's for his one and only leave. His ship was sunk, the USS Langley and then his rescue ship was sunk, the USS Pecos in 1942. I have about two dozen of Jean's letters to Bill's mother, Bessie Burcher in Somerton, Belmont County, Ohio and would dearly love to get in touch with anyone who knows what happened to Jean."

Since that time both my dad, Edward Benajah Burcher and my Aunt, Alice Burcher Conaway have died leaving my one uncle alone. If there is anyone out there with information on Zelva Jean, Please email me-it would really mean lot to all of us.

Nedra Diers, 80

J lawson — 26 Mar 2005 1:43:30 GMT

Nedra Diers, 80, of Arco passes Monday

Nedra Diers, 80, of Arco passed away March 21, 2005, at the Lost Rivers Long Term Care Center.

She was the first of two daughters born to Vurden Lindsey and Arvilla Ann Humpherys on March 23, 1924, in Ovid, Idaho. The family resided in several locations while her father followed construction projects. After his death in 1940, they moved to Arco where her mother was the manager of the telephone office.

On February 7, 1942, she married Robert F. Diers, who was stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1946 they moved to Mackay, Idaho, where they owned a flying service, a car dealership, and an implement dealership. They also assisted Robert’s father in operating a hardware store. They purchased the hardware store in 1950 and operated it until 1960 when they moved to Arco and established Diers Home Improvement Center.

Nedra was a member of the Mackay Eastern Star.

She is survived by two sons, Robert F. Diers of Arco, Idaho, and J. Steven Diers of Pocatello, Idaho; one sister, Joyce Horn of Tampa, Florida; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one great-granddaughter.

Burial will be in the Mt McCaleb Cemetery Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of Simpson-Marvel Memorial Chapel, 153 Lost River Ave., Arco, ID. Memorial donations may be made to the Lost Rivers EMTs.

Search for Harry Custer

John Gunn — 10 Mar 2005 2:53:42 GMT

I am trying to locate Harry George Custer. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts in early 1950's. He married Maureen Custer (Maiden name unknown). I believe he retired from the NYPD.

Bert and Elithia Lee and Ollie Richardson

Lynne Busse — 30 Aug 2004 10:06:26 GMT

My moms family grew up in Challis. Bert Lee and Elithia Lee also Ollie Richardson was his mistress. Ollie had at least three children by him one was Betty whom she raised and the other two or more were given up for adoption. I would like to know if anyone has any info on how to find them or if anyone remembers anything about the family. Thank you

Carole Ann Palmer

B.J. Payne — 8 Aug 2004 3:16:26 GMT

McCall around 1910

stephanie — 7 Aug 2004 12:24:24 GMT

Hi,
My ancestor, James A. Comer, was a barber (owned his shop) in McCall in 1910. I was wondering if there were any places that might have photos of the town from that time--besides the Idaho Historical Society that is.
Thanks for any help!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Sanderson

Bill and Eugene Kelly of Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma

Kay — 16 Jul 2004 5:36:11 GMT

Is there anyone who has any information about brothers
Bill and Eugene Kelly living in or around Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma.

MOUNT MCCALEB CEMETERY - MACKAY IDAHO

Kelly Vasquez — 14 Mar 2003 4:59:17 GMT

I am trying to find any and all databases of persons buried in the Mount McCaleb Cemetery in Mackay, Idaho. Does anyone have any idea about where I could find this information. I have found smaller cemeteries in this area, but can't find this one. It is also referred to as the Mackay Cemetery. Thank you.

EBBERTS,DEMOSS

janeye — 23 Jun 2001 7:07:49 GMT

Seeking information on Joseph Lewis Ebberts b. 22 Aug 1857, York Co. Pennsylvania married 24 Jul 1884 Calhoun Co. Iowa, died 18 Nov 1936 Challis, Custer, Idaho
He married Emma DeMoss b 29 Dec 1862 Boise, Ada, Idaho died 29 Jun 1923 Challis, Custer, Idaho
children James Ebberts, Maude Marion Ebberts, William Lewis Ebberts, Charles Joseph Ebberts, Thelma Mildred Ebberts. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Alvah P Challis

Courtney Storck — 20 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Alvah P. Challis. He was born in Rosedale Ind. in 1832 and died april 17th 1903. I have a
copy of a newpaper Called the Silver Messenger from Custer County Idaho Volume 23. It has his obituary on it.
Thanks you for any information you can give me.

Zelva Jean Lambson

Ebburcher — 25 Apr 2003 12:14:29 GMT

In 1936, my uncle, WIlliam Garfield Burcher, was in the CCC's in Mackay, Custer, Idaho. He met an young girl, Zelva Jean Lambson who lived with her family there. He stayed until 1939 when he entered the Navy. In December of 1939 he made it home to the Lambson's for his one and only leave. His ship was sunk, the USS Langley and then his rescue ship was sunk, the USS Pecos in 1942. I have about two dozen of Jean's letters to Bill's mother, Bessie Burcher in Somerton, Belmont County, Ohio and would dearly love to get in touch with anyone who knows what happened to Jean.

"FIDDLING BILL" LAMBSON

Irene M Lawson — 31 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

o'neal of may idaho

auntsue1957 — 29 Sep 2001 1:25:38 GMT

hi, my family came to idaho when may and challis which are part of custer county. some of my distant cousins still ranch in may--i am trying to track info on my great grandfather edward o'neal who was a miner then a rancher. he married a lady name anne chisholm from nova scotia. her sister married a butcher in challis named cammeron--he was from nova scotia too. her name was kate. have found his wedding licence and death records. am trying to verify he was an original settler--or any info
thanks
sue

Albert E., Archie W., Cora M., Harry HOWELL

aaronridings1 — 3 Sep 2005 10:44:14 GMT

I am looking for information on Cora, Archie, Albert and Harry who were siblings born in Blackfoot, ID. Cora was married in Mackay to NL Moore in 1902. They were in this county between 1902 and 1915? Any information would be appreciated.

Lemuel & Jerusha Campbell Young Family

Gary D. Young — 25 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to share family history with anyone related to Lemuel Marion Young b. 19 Jul 1867 Kanarraville, Kane Co Utah, mar. 1 Nov 1887 Jerusha Jane Campbell, d. 6 Dec 1926 Mackay, Custer Co Idaho.

CHADD-HUNTER Marriage

Robert J. Stevens — 10 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

William Alexander HUNTER married Nellie Olivia CHADD born December 28, 1876 at York NE sometime between 1891 and 1899 possibly in Custer County or Challis, ID. Nellie was the daughter of Rachel St. Clair and Jim CHADD. Rachel married Cincinnatus GRAVES in Broken Bow on December 25, 1884. Cincinnatus GRAVES came over the mountion from DUBOIS in 1891 and settled at Graves Springs. Nellie's daughter was Rosalyn-Rosalind HUNTER Anyone with info on the above surname please contact me.
Thanks in advance

Dentist of the olden days

Irene Lawson — 31 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

family research

Suzan deSeguin — 28 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information regarding my grandmother, Eirie Carlyle Miller, my grandfather, George Macon Miller, and any other relatives. I understand they are buried in the cemetery in Mackay, Custer County, Idaho. Eirie Carlyle, born 9 Aug 1883 in Indiana, was first married in Pueblo Colorado to a Clarence Overbeck (Verbeck). She later traveled out to Idaho and married George Macon Miller on 01/01/1918. Eirie had several siblings including a Victoria and a Paul Carlisle. Her father, Thomas Carlile, may also have lived in Custer County. George Macon Miller was born 01/14/89 in Apache County, AZ. He also had a brother, William Alonzo Miller, who may have lived in the Mackay area. The father of George Macon Miller is believed to be a William Robert Miller, who arrived in the Mackay area with two brothers, Sam and Bob Miller, sometime after 1895. I believe William Robert Miller lived in Challis before his death but was buried in Mackay, Custer County, Idaho. I would appreciate any and all information concerning these individuals and those related to them. Thank you.

Mount McCaleb Cemetery, Mackay, Idaho Online

rudi48 — 31 Dec 2003 3:35:42 GMT

The Mount McCaleb Cemetery (photo attached) is now available on-line via computer at:
http://www.findagrave.com

This free, searchable internet site allows anyone with internet access to visit the graves of friends and relatives. The findagrave.com site is divided into famous and non-famous internments. To find the Mount McCaleb Cemetery, click on ?Search for a Cemetery? on the right side of the page ?Find Grave?. You will need to spell Mount McCaleb out as the site will not recognize Mt. McCaleb.

Click on ?Idaho? and then click ?Search?. A box will appear. Click on the underlined number at the right and all of the graves listed for Mount McCaleb Cemetery will appear in alphabetical order. You can use the left column ?Actions? toolbar to search for individual names at Mount McCaleb Cemetery or any other cemetery.

If you cannot find a grave on the findagrave.com site, then no one has entered the data related to the burial to date or perhaps the spelling was incorrect. If you know of a grave at Mount McCaleb Cemetery that is not included, you can enter it yourself or let me know. So far, I have entered over 1,327 graves at Mount McCaleb Cemetery. The site allows anyone to add photographs to individual graves. I have tried to include a picture of each headstone, although this is still a work in progress. The findagrave.com site compresses (makes smaller) pictures and to see a clearer image, be sure to click on the picture itself revealing a larger picture.

This internet site is great for genealogists and anyone that cannot get out to the cemetery in person.

Gardner Family

rkgranny1 — 28 Oct 2003 10:22:59 GMT

I have been working on my husband's Gardner Family. I have found his GG-Grandfather Louis V. Gardner in 1910 & 1920 census in Custer County. He was born in Iowa in 1865. He married Gertrude E. Swartz in Nebraska around 1890. He then married Jannie Ivie in Idaho in 1899. I know he had a Daughter, Zenoba born 1901 & died 10-31-1918. If anyone knows anything about this family PLEASE HELP.

Vaught's in Custer Co.

Jim Roush — 30 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to locate any information as to the death and burial place of my grand uncles Joseph Kennie Vaught, Jason Vaught,and Jessie Glen Vaught the later individuals used their middle names Kennie and Glen as they didn't like their first names. There residence was known to be in Stanley,Custer Co. Id. They were shown as registered for the draft in world war 1 in Idaho. My family lost touch with them in the late 50's believe they passed in the middle 60's. I would appreciate any one with knowledge of them or their final resting place to post an answer on the forum or E-mail me at my my address. Thank you Jim Roush

Popejoy/Johnson

Cheryl Popejoy — 21 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for links relating to Ed and Mary (May Hotel)Johnny Popejoy, John H. Popejoy, John Johnson and Mary Catherine Wallace.

Cearley in Custer Co., Idaho

Elizabethmoore — 24 Jun 2001 10:28:22 GMT

I am searching for any information on James L. Cearley b. abt 1839 Wilkes Co., NC. He was the son of Hiram Cearley and Martha Evelyn Jones. I am looking for information on his children. James L. Cearley died March 17, 1902 Custer Co., Idaho. I do not have access to the 1900 Idaho census I would really love to know the names of his children!!!!! Thnaks,
Elizabeth Cearley-Moore

harry thompson

Ginger — 2 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

if any names sound familiar please contact me

WARREN FAMILY

vake34 — 13 Jun 2004 10:12:55 GMT

WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION ON LEVI WARREN WHO LIVED IN THE
MACKAY AREA.CISTER CO, IN THE LATE 1800 AND EARLY 1900. LEVI OR LEE WAS MY MOTHERS UNCLE. SHE WAS A WARREN, AND I HAVE FOUND POST CARDS FROM MACKAY ID. THANKS

Guna City Cemetery

Lowell Sullivan — 18 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Have been unable to find Guna City Cemetery-or thats what it looks like on death certificate. Florence Lilly Lindsay died
Oct 5 1916 in Blackfoot, Bingham Co, ID but family lived in Mackay, Custer Co, ID. Florence's parents on death certificate were John Lilly & Martha Cooper (Lilly). Appreciate any info on parents or location of cemetery. Do not know which county it's located?? Thanks!

Grotewold/Grotewald

lornastevens44 — 15 Feb 2002 4:35:06 GMT

I'm looking for relatives of Dora Ida Grotewald who married Henry Peterson on Dec. 26, 1893 in Custer Co., Id. Julia A Grotewald who married Francis E. Mulvaney on Sep. 22, 1895 in Custer Co., Id. Amelia Grotewold who married Con Hurst on Jan 20, 1887 in Custer Co., Id.

Blume

oldbevans — 26 Feb 2003 9:16:50 GMT

Ted Blume--There is a Marion Blume living in Mackay, Custer Co, ID, at this time. Also, one of my cousins married Joy Elizabeth Blume, 7 Mar 1955, Elko, NV. Joy b. 19 Jan, 1934,
Elko, NV, f., Lloyd L. Blume, m., Marion Williams Blume.

Robert & Rachel Boone, Houston Cemetary

Mike Glenn — 2 Jul 2001 6:15:21 GMT

Seeking info of the family of Rachel Gilson Boone. Lived in Houston, ID in 1895, according to her mother's obit of 1895.
I have a record of Rachel Gilson married to Robert G Boon, 9-13-1863, in Lander County, NV (probably Austin). The Old Houston Cemetary database has these Boone listings:
Boone, Mother Ray, 1840-1927
Boone, Robert C., 1876-1897
Boone, William A. 1866-1942
Are there Boone family researchers in Custer County?
Would also like to know the history of Houston, ID. It appears to be a ghost town.

Snyder - VanOrsdale

EHillss — 29 Jun 2001 3:21:19 GMT

Desire information on a man named Snyder who married Lizzie J. VanOrsdale born 1878 Hillsdale County, Michigan and original lived at Jefferson Twp. Hillsdale Co. Mi. and after they married, they moved to Stanley city, Custer Co. Idaho in about 1900 !! From her brothers obituary in 1917, it stated that they lived at Stanley, Idaho.

Eldon Hills @ Petersburg, Mi.
ehills@cass.net

Eulale Hintze

idbutte — 10 Nov 2003 1:07:34 GMT

Post Register Sunday April. 22, 2001

MACKAY
Eulale Jeppesen Hintze, 90, a longtime resident of Mackay, Custer County,Idaho, died April 19, 2001, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, at her daughter's home.
She was born July 9, 1910, in College Ward (Logan), Utah, to Charles Rasmus and Matilda Jensen Jeppesen. She grew up in the Lost River/Antelope Valleys in Idaho and attended schools there. She attended Idaho State and received her teaching degree. She taught in a one-room school-house at Barton Flat and taught grade school in Mackay and Moore.
She married Melvin Marsbol Hintze on June 6, 1932, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She and her husband raised their children on the family farm. He passed away on March 31, 1976.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions during her life. She will be remembered for her musical talents at the piano and organ.
Survivors include three children, Marx (Darla) Hintze of Mackay, Stanley (Dianna) Hintze of Anchorage, Alaska, and Susan (Milton) Lee of Pleasant Grove, Utah; her brother, Kefmit Jeppesen of Heber City, Utah; and two sisters, Lola Hintze of Mackay, and Kjersten Parsons of California; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at noon at the Mackay LDS Church, in Mackay. Family will meet with friends Tuesday from 10:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Mt. McCale Cemetery in Mackay.

Searching for Descendents Sarah J. Vance

Jimmymcg — 27 Nov 2005 11:25:32 GMT

Looking for any descendents in the Mackay, Challis, Custer County area. Sarah J. Vance (died 1907), daughter, Agnes and Charles F. Baker, (died 1920 &1938), grandaughter, Ruth Grace Baker (1885-1965), all buried in the old Houston Cemetery. Clay Vance (wife, Priscilla Cowen) was Sarah's son, his children Victor, Donald, Allison, Virginia. Adelaide (Mrs Robert Pryor) was a second daughter of Sarah. Everett Vance was another son, and a fifth child, name unknown.

Boyles, Robert of Bob

kkestner2260 — 18 Sep 2001 3:24:56 GMT

My uncle Robert or Bob Boyles worked around Challis before World War II. His name in on the memorial that is or was on Main St. What I am looking for is iformation that might give me his enlistment number. He is buried in Spokane, WA but there is no marker. His grandaughter is trying to find this information so the government will put a maker on the grave.
If there is anyone who can help us we will be very greatful.

Kathy Kestner

Ernst, Sullivan

JoAnn Gilpin — 21 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am currently researching my Great Grandparents Charles and Francis (Cooper) Ernst. In 1915 they murdered a man on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. They had been living in Challis shortly before this happened and had a son at Robertson Bar, Idaho named Charles Jr. He was only 1 1/2 years old when this incident happened. The man my Great Grandparents shot was named Julius (Jake) Rehburg.
I am looking for anyone who may know anything further about this incident or anything about any of the individuals involved in this incident. Through my research I have found out that my Great Grandfather had a mining buddy named Bill Sullivan. His last known residence was in Custer, Idaho. I have reason to believe that he may still be alive today. If so then he is probably quite old, but I would love to be able to speak with him. Any information I could recieve would be greatly appreciated.

William"Bill"Sullivan

Dorothy M.H.Wren — 14 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Challis, ID; also Challis cemetery

Shirley J Rader, PhD — 1 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am coming out to ID and leaving 7/8/99. Can anyone tell me the location of the Challis cemetery, from #93N? Also, the courthouse, historical libraries, etc? Thanks!

hinton help again in kechum idaho

judy sander — 6 May 2002 5:46:35 GMT

i recieved to much wonder help in trying to find betty lou hinton of ketchum idaho, however both address i was given were returned as undeliverable and forwarding order expired.
can any of my fellow listers help with ideas on what i might do next? i know this is a small town, so maybe there is someone i could call as to the where abouts of betty lou hinton.
thanks for your ideas!!
judy

Anges Elizabeth King aka Lizzie King

Melinda Klimes — 11 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information of Anges Elizabeth King. She is buried in the Boot Hill Cemetary above Bonanza City, Idaho located in Custer County. Lizzie was married to Richard King who died in a gunfight in a saloon that she owned. She then married Robert Hawthorn. Shortly after they were wed, they were both killed in their home. There is some mystery surrounding the deaths as there was another man involved. Lizzie was friends with the gentleman and everyone seemed to think they would be married, instead she married Robert. Since there was so much scandel surrounding her death, three lonely graves stand a mile above the town cemetary as the townspeople refused to buried their loved ones with Lizzie. Years later, Lizzie's gentleman friend was found dead in a cabin near Stanley with a locket clutched in his hand; her picture inside. I would like to follow her bloodlines as far back as I can and any interesting stories would be helpful. I have read the story in "Land of the Yankee Fork" and have visited her grave many times. I'm still intrigued by her and would like to find out as much information as I possibly can. Any help in this matter would be terrific. Please feel free to e-mail me with any information.

Alexander Burnett

jdamewood — 18 Jul 2001 4:01:44 GMT

Request for Information Concerning Custer County or Challis Idaho.

Eric Eitel — 12 Apr 2002 6:21:12 GMT

Ellis

Barbara Zawlocki — 12 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the name Wilson Ellis born March 6, 1887 I belive in Ellis Idaho, who married ?Elda Lish? (I am not sure) and one of his children was named Mable Ellis. I know Mable was born in Ellis, Idaho, Custer County. All I have is half of my grandmother's (Mable's) marraige certificate to go by and I am having trouble finding any type of census and so someone recommended this sight to me. Thanks in advance! :)

hinton family ketchum idaho

judy sander — 5 Mar 2002 3:09:50 GMT

looking for betty hinton of ketchum, wife of warren david hinton. warren david died 9-13-1995. would like to contact family members. if anybody has access to obit during 1995 in ketchum, i would be happy to pay for lookup.
thanks!

cemetery lookup

Worfndax — 29 Aug 2001 10:00:13 GMT

Joel FAGG was in the 1920 census in Challis, Custer Co, Idaho, age 71. Nothing further known of him after that. Where can I lookup cemetery listings, other than the few on this website? Are there indexed obits from the area for the 1920's?

Charles Richard"Dick"Black

Dorothy M.H.Wren — 7 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From The Challis Messenger,Challis,Custer Co.,ID Jun 22,2000

Charles Richard"Dick" BLACK passed away Monday morning June 19,2000 at his home in Bliss,Id after suffering from a long illness with cancer. He was 74 yr old.

Dick was born at home,Aug 11,1925,the second son to Floyd and Rose Higginbothem Black near Cottage Grove, OR. The family moved from Oregon to Blackfoot,ID and a few years later to the Pashimeroi Valley where he was raised and attended school.

Dick joined the military in WWII and was a member of the US
Air Force. There he learned his career in electronics. In 1947 he married Beatrice Fay Schiers and they had five daughers. They were later divorced. He raised his family in Salmon,ID where he opened his first GE store. He loved to work on appliances and figure out how they all worked. He operated the GE store in Salmon and Challis for most of the remainder of his life. He helped put in the first translators in the Custer and Lemhi Counties to bring TV to these counties. When he wasn't working at his business he would be fishing and hunting in the Pahaimeroi Valley.

In 1976 he met and married Joyce Ayer. Dick loved to travel and his favorite place was Hawaii. They later made this paradise their home for many years. Failing health and the distance from family made his decision to move back to Idaho.

He is survived by his wife Joyce, four daughters, Cynthia(Steve) Houchens, Willa(Merle)Bartlett, Cathleen(Dan)Schaller and Sally(Rick)Williams, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; six brothers and sisters, Howard Black,Dale Black,Elma Bradbury,Joy Roark,Jeanice Hardman, Carolyn Cordova and three stepchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a daughter and a granddaughter.

Memorial Service will be held in Gooding at the American Legion Hall Thursday at 2:00 p.m..

1900 Census of Custer County, Idaho

joelene|M120621 — 29 Mar 2002 10:48:06 GMT

I found my great grandfather Lemon A. Pickler on the subject Census Listing, Battle Ground Precinct. His occupation was Civil Engineer. Is there a way to find out more information on him. Which mine he worked in, etc.

His wife Ella Pickler is listed on the 1900 Census of Washington County, Idaho, Mineral Precinct.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

Louise Dickson

EarlJDavis — 22 Jun 2001 8:10:30 GMT

Loise DICKSON was born 19th January 1925 at Darlington, Custer County. Would love to exchange info with decendents.

Regards Earl.

Archie Stipe

ACER6 — 18 Aug 2001 6:07:38 GMT

Info re: Archie Stipe, Custer Cty, Broken Bow. ca.1940. DOB:ca 1890 in McDonald Cty, MO.

Francis Lewis Smith

idbutte — 10 Nov 2003 1:07:34 GMT

Potter, Charles H. about 1900

sesid — 8 Jul 2001 2:07:09 GMT

I am looking for more info on Charles H. Potter and family. Wife Minerva I. Moore and children Nettie, Frank and Ida. Listed on 1900 census in Challis, Custer, ID. Children were born there and Charles died there. Would like cemetery info and birth info.

Wilson IA>ID+Branca>WA

AJ_Myers — 23 Aug 2001 9:15:44 GMT

John A. & Rebecca (Watkins)Wilson, & children: Etta May, Sarah Florence & Geo. came from IA to WA prob. by way of ID, & maybe to Ada Co. in 1880.* In 1882 they had Effie in KS. Their daughter Etta May Wilson m. Celeste Branca @ Challis(?) and had Kathleen 1893 and Joseph 1895 in Bayhorse, Custer Co. ID. By 1889 John & Rebecca were in Kittitas Co., WA. By 1899 Etta was m. to Fred. W. Smith & near her parents in WA. Seek info on Celeste and Branca family, date wed, died, etc.
* The John A. & Rebecca on the 1880 Ada Co. Census seem to be the same family but the children don't match. Seek solution to that mystery.

Johnson formerly Kylmälä:FI>MI>ID>MT

thiessll1 — 17 Nov 2001 5:43:56 GMT

Seeking information on great uncle Henry A. Johnson born 31 Dec 1890-1891 in Calumet, Houghton Co., Michigan to Ephraim (Kylmälä) Johnson born in Simo, Lappi, Finland.
Henry registered for the civilian draft registration in 1917 and listed his occupation as chauffer (US Mail Carrier) for C. Hansen in Mackay. A marriage license was issued to a Henry A. Johnson and Esther Jackson from Mackay, Id. in Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID, 1 March 1919.
Henry's siblings include Lizzie Johnson Stuart b 1883 d. 9 May 1909, Lena b 4 Dec 1889 d 1957, Elsie b 13 May 1893, Edward (Evart Kylmälä Johnson) b. 1 Jun 1903 d. 24 May 1933,
Mildred b 1904-1905, Roy b. 1907 and Lillie b. 1909 in Houghton Co., Michigan.
Henry may have moved to the Butte, MT area as his sister Lena lived there. Another vauge family story said he was a sheriff in Deadwood SD area at one time.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!
thiessen.linda@mcleodusa.net

Clayton deaths

Ned Kerr — 9 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information about Curtis Henry Kerr who worked and died in the Clayton area in Dec, 1910. I can find no record of the death or burial place. Any help appreciated.

Benjamin Franklin Wood

JCampbell1706 — 23 Jun 2001 5:28:23 GMT

I am looking for information on my great great grandfather Benjamin Franklin Wood b. June 8 1850 in Missouri. He married Sarah Williams Rumiser October 11, 1887 in Bay Horse, Idaho Custer County. She had 5 children by Henry Harrison Rumiser. Sarah had two more sons, Thamas A. and John H., with Benjamin F. Wood.

Any information would be appreceiated.

Elmer C. Allen 1893-1967

gls1776 — 21 Sep 2003 11:40:20 GMT

My grandfather,Elmer Charles ALLEN b. ca 1893-1895 in Idaho, lived most of his life in Custer Co. Idaho, mother unknown father possibly Dan ALLEN. The records below provide some clues. I doubt he was related to the HUNTER or PRITCHARD families other than being a sort of foster child. If anyone has any knowledge or suggestions that might help me, please let me know. I have later records for him - marriage, military, etc.
Thanks in advance.
Glenis House Sherwood gleniss@mint.net

Mackay Miner newspaper 09 Mar 1906 mentions Elmer living at home of Thomas PRITCHARD was kicked by a cow breaking his leg, Dr. Poole attended.

School census records as follows:
Houston Oct 1902, age 6
Houston Oct 1903 age 10
Houston Oct 1904 age 11
Houston Oct 1906 age 12
Barton Oct 1907 age 14
Chilly Oct 1908 age 15

In reform school at St. Anthony from Feb. 1909 Dec. 1912, released to J. P. HUNTER, mother deceased, father Daniel Allen of Chilly, Idaho.

1900 Census Custer, Custer County, Idaho on June 21-23 1900
ALLEN, Dan born May 1870 in Nevada age 30 widower occupation woodchopper
ALLEN, Dan born Apr 1897 in Idaho age 3 son (mother born in Utah)
(I think this 1900 census record is of my folks with error possible on the child's name)

1920 Idaho Census (Soundex)
ALLEN, Daniel J. age 56 born in Nevada. He was in the Boise City Jail at that time.

Former Mackay Pharmacist

Irene M Lawson — 24 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Former Mackay Pharmacist of Custer County, Idaho died at
Las Vegas- Robert Keith Birkin, 89, died Monday, November 1, 1999 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas.

He was born March 24, 1910 in Layton, Utah to Robert and Johnetta Duncan Birkin. He graduated form Davis High School in 1928 and attended the McCune School of Music, the University of Utah, Weber College and the University of Idaho, Southern Branch, before graduating from the University of Colorado in Pharmacy, in 1937.

Robert married Margaret Betts on September 5, 1934 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Margaret preceded him in death.

Throughout his life he was active in music, serving as Stake, Ward and Priesthood organist in various LDS Wards. Until leaving Ogden, Utah in 1998, he was a High Priest in the Odgen 21 st Ward, Lorin Farr Stake.

As a pharmacist, Robert worked in Northern Utah until entering the U.S. Army in 1940 and served as a Major in the European Theater for 18 months. His last assignment was as Supply Officer, Adj. General section, Utah General Depot in Ogden until 1948, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

From 1956 to 1978. he owned the Mackay, Idaho Drugstore.

Surviving are one son and two daughters, Dr. Brent (Janice)
Birkin, Las Vegas, NV.; Karen (Robert) Ashton, Milpitas, Calif.; Kathleen (Thomas) Stewart, Austin, Texas; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Margret, and his sister, Marjorie Holbrook Sorenson.

Funeral services were held at the graveside on Monday, November 8 at the Ogden Cemetery.

Charles Oliver Cline

ACER6 — 18 Aug 2001 6:07:38 GMT

Info re: Charles Oliver Cline DOB:1868 Germantown,PA. Married Georgia Ione Louk ca:1911 in Idaho Falls. He a widow, living in Idaho Falls, 1910. MY gandmother remembers them living in MacKay, Custer Cty in 1917. He left around June 1917. Never to be seen again. His parents full German.
English name for Charles = Karl. No German name for Oliver. German name for Cline= Klein. Rumor he had a sister living in PA. Name unknown.

Pass Creek School

oldbevans — 26 Feb 2003 9:16:50 GMT

Just read your story on Lost River (Custer Co.) schools of the "olden times".
I spent 8 years in that "one room frame building" at Pass Creek, and durned if I didn't always
think it was a TWO room building. Which it was. It was built for two class rooms, had two large coal stoves,
one in each room. Each class room was about 25 feet wide, and about 40 feet deep, with another 10 feet
for cloak rooms, library books, and storage. And cold as @(_0 in the winter. In inclement weather,
the kids used the empty room as a play room.
The desks had been removed and stacked up alongside one wall.
If a desk got broken by some "ruffian" eight grader,
there was a built in supply of new desks.
I left there in 1934, but both my brothers finished the
eighth grade there. I don't know what year it was
moved to Mackay, Custer, Idaho.
Three of my most memorable teachers were Ruby Long,
Georgia Purdue(Olson), and Byron Sherman

The Tennessee origins of Captain Jesse McCaleb

Regina Roper — 3 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Henry Morgan Evans

Bob Evans — 27 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Alexander Burnett

Bob Evans — 27 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Surname: Ernst

S. R. Evans — 22 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I believe that if Jo Ann Gilpin would look at the Blaine
County, ID page, she would find more info on Ernst--written
by a descendent of the Ernsts who were incarcerated at Boise. (Just in case she has not already looked at it)

Middle Fork

Irene M Lawson — 21 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Ernst living in Challis, Custer Co. Idaho. In the book named
Centerual History of Lemhi Co. Vol #1, page 150, under;
Meyers Cove, Idaho
by William Wilson. page 151,
has the information regarding Emil Reberg. He was a resident of the Middle Fork in 1917. This article goes into detail of what you are asking for. I do not want to put that information on this on this board. If you will send me your email address. I will forward this story to you. Or you can look it up yourself. From the story you get the feeling that Charles Ernst was a cold blooded person. The Ernsts were convicted and served a short sentence in Boise, IDaho.

Recollections of the Lost River Valley

Mrs Jay c Lawson — 4 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

A longtime Mackay, ID. resident

Mrs Jay Lawson — 22 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Post Register paper; Obituaries fri,Mar,19, 1999. pg C3
Tessie May Wall
Arco- Tessie May Wall, 87, a longtime Mackay, Idaho,resident,died March 16, 1999, at the Lost Rivers Living Center in Arco, Idaho.
She was born May 28, 1911, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Daniel Wesley and Delia Arvilla Hancock Wall. She moved to Mackay with her father in 1918, where her father was employed with the Railroad. She attended schools in Blackfoot until the third grade and then they moved to Mackay. With the exception of a short time away, she spent the rest of her life in Mackay.
On Feb. 25, 1932, she married George Albert Wall in Mackay. He died in 1968 and she didn't remarry. She worked at a local bakery, the J.C.Penny's Store in Mackay, cooked at the Devils Bedsted, was a clerk at Green's Market, cooked at the Mackay Bar Ranch, and was later employed by the State Health and Welfare office in Arco. She retired in 1980.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was active with the
Senior Citizens and since her retirement she had been active in local volunteer work. She enjoyed yard work, gardening, picnicking, camping, and helping with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include her two sons and their spouses,
Max[Charlotte]Wall of Mackay and Dennis [Carol] Wall of Pocatello, Idaho; six grandchildren.
An infant daughter, Marlene Wall, and a siser, Alta Wornek, preceded her in death.
Funeral severies were held on March 19. 1999. At the Mackay LDS Ward with Bishop Evan K. Sayer officiating. Burial was in the Mount McCaleb Cemetery, in Mackay, Idaho.

Help Requested

Irene M Lawson — 19 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

A request was sent to me on 15 Jan, 1999. For Custer Coounty, IDaho,and states:
I am trying to locate information on William Eurastus Larter
family especially his daughter, Illa June Larter. I believe Willaim passed away in 1945 and was from the Challis area. All informaiton will be greatly appreciated.
Linda Kracke

Henry Johnson/Esther Jackson

Linda Thiessen — 13 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Henry Johnson living in Mackay, Custer Co., Idaho and Esther Jackson, Mackay, applied for a marriage license 1 March 1919. Believe Henry was at one time working as a mail carrier (1917) in Mackay. I have also found Henry listed in the 1910 Census Index in Houghton Co., MI. Siblings listed were Edward, Milford, Roy and Levie. Mother Katie and father Effren (various spellings include Efraim and Ephriam.) Believe other siblings not listed in 1910 Census index included Lizzie, Lena and Elsie. Believe Henry is my great uncle. Would appreciate hearing from any relatives of anyone listed. Thank you. Linda

William E Larter

Tom & linda Kracke — 13 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Person with e-mail address Whalestar5@aol.com requesting information on grandfather William E. Larter, originally from Custer County please e-mail us right away. We have information on your mothers birth family and her other siblings.

The man who had nerve

Irene M Lawson — 5 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

BOWEN-[GRAVES]-ST JOHN Marriage Sep 15, 1914

Robert J. Stevens — 18 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Willard Elliot BOWEN Married Rosa Alma [GRAVES} ST JOHN on Sep 15, 1914 in Patterson, Lemhi Co., ID. I believe their Son Roy Elliot was also born there on October 19, 1915. If anyone has any knowledge about he above please contact me. Also are there any City Directories available for Patterson circa 1910-1930. Also is there a local Library. I am planning on being in Patterson around the 19-23 of June this year. Rosa's uncle Charles Baker Graves ran a Grocery store there for quite some years. He and his wife Anna Clara Kohring are buried there.

Henry Johnson

Linda Thiessen — 20 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Irene: Thanks for your help and the tip! Will check out the web site. I do not recognize the cemetary record information at all. Henry Johnson was born 31 Dec 1890 in Calumet, Michigan and his father Efraim Johnson was born in Finland and arrived in the US in 1880. I was not clear on the birth date of this individual's record, but if he served in the Civil War he is probably not connected. Was he born in 1924-34? What is the Sept. 1910 date? I am not sure if my Henry served in the military at all, but he did register for the civilian draft registration for WW I in Custer, Idaho. If you do find an Elizabeth, would appreaciate the information and I have since found out my grandmother's name (Lena) was actually Olga Elina Johnson! Thanks again for your help! Linda

GREEN, SCHWAB

Tina — 26 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information on John Albert GREEN. He was born in Germany June 8, 1852. He married Margareta A. Schwab (b March 18, 1868 in Bavaria, Germany) and his first child was my grandfather, Charles Leonard Green, born Feb 22, 1897 in Rosita, Custer co, Idaho. Charles married my grandmother March 19, 1929 in Lewiston, ID and died July 3, 1957 in Oregon.

Thanks,
Tina
WordsEtc@npwt.net

BEECH, FALLS

Ric & Erin Johnston — 26 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for records from my great grandparents: Thomas Beech Homesteaded in Crystal, Alturus Co. 1880? died April 1894. Abby Falls: Married Thomas Beech 1874 Challis Alturas Co Her brother was Lorenzo Falls, I do have some info on him. I have related records after his death, when she moved to May, Idaho Any info would be greatly appreciated. Ric & Erin Johnston email address: rjohnst@bsu.idbsu.edu OR ricjonst@cyberhighway.net

Beryl Jesse Jarvis

Irene M Lawson — 11 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

HELLMAN, FUNKHOUSER

Trina Young — 26 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the following people: Dorothy HELLMAN, b. Jan 4, 1909 in
Challis, Idaho, her parents, Adam HELLMAN and Mable FUNKHOUSER HELLMAN; their parents, Absalom Charles FUNKHOUSER, b. 1833 in Ohio, d. July 26, 1909 in Challis, Idaho, and Julia Walton Loveland THOMAS FUNKHOUSER, b. Jan 11, 1848 in London, England, Surrey County, d. October 1932 in Challis, Idaho, m. to Absalom Charles Funkhouser on April
23, 1871 in Virginia City, Nevada. I am told that these people were pioneers in the Challis, Idaho area. Any information on them would be greatly appreciated.

Challis look up

"von Hitritz,Steve — 7 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

On 30 Dec 19898
Is there someone to look up Custer County to look up death,
obituary, Cemetery, etc? My great grandfather came to
Challis in about 1897. From Topeada, Ks. And doed there in 1901. I think the city hired him to be the city doctor as he had just gotten his medical degree from the U of Kansas Medical school. He was just 36 when he died and I daon't know what he died of or where he is burried. After his death his widow and three children moved in with relatives in Oregon. His name was Spencer L Rogers
Stephen Rogers von Hitritz in Richmond, Va

Mary Emma Smyers Burnett

jdamewood — 18 Jul 2001 4:01:44 GMT

LEE, SHARP

Jodi Lee — 20 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather, John Edward "Ed" Lee was born in Clayton, Custer Co., Idaho in 1889. His parents were Jesse D. Lee and Louisa Sharp. Brother and sisters were James F. Lee, Minnie Lee, and Annie Lee. Would appreciate any info. on this family.

JOHNSON

thiessll1 — 17 Nov 2001 5:43:56 GMT

Searching for ancestors/descendants of HENRY A. JOHNSON (my great uncle) born in Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan on 31 December of 1890-1891. He was listed in the World War I Civilian Draft Registrations from Custer, Idaho. Father was Ephram (Ephraim Johnson), sisters Elsie, Lizzie and Lena. Father Ephraim arrived in the USA in 1880 from Finland. Any
information would be appreciated. Thank you!