Gem - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Obit Needed - Dale E. Thornton

judyartley53 — 2009-11-08 21:44:15Z

Hi,
There is a volunteer at Random Acts Genealogical Kindness who does this. Go to www.raogk.org, read guidelines, choose Idaho, choose Gem County. Successful Searching!

Re: Need Lookup for Sweet Cemetery in Gem Co

crslms1 — 2009-11-06 23:09:11Z

Dear Sharon:

I have a contact who may be able to help you with Noland info, but I don't want to post her private contact info for all to see. I am related to your Nolands, too, but haven't done any research on them yet.

Contact me at crslms@comcast.net

Lyndee

Re: Reynolds of Emmett, Idaho 1930 Census

powellbru — 2009-11-06 18:57:01Z

Hi,

I'm looking for info on a Dr Reynolds/family who married a Mary Angelina Powell b May 15, 1855 Ontario Canada and lived in Emmett Idaho. ( Dr. reynolds could be James Lennon Reynolds not sure). I think she may be in 1920 or 1930 census. In 1900 census she may be located at Shoshone Idaho.
Any info would be most helpful.

Thanks
Bruce

Re: Reynolds of Emmett, Idaho

powellbru — 2009-11-06 16:09:16Z

Hi,

I'm looking for info on a Mary A Reynolds nee Powell b May 15, 1855 married to a dr. Reynolds living in Emmett Idaho, 1920 1930.

Thanks
Bruce

Re: Mary M Reynolds 1920- 1930 census

powellbru — 2009-11-05 16:21:17Z

I'm not really sure of the history I think she is in the 1910 Census with a daughter Eva Grace Reynolds. Your records shown a Dr. Reynolds Mary Angelina Powell was born
In Bruce County Ontario Canada, inMay 15, 1855 to Paul Powell and Mary King.

Bruce

Re: Mary M Reynolds 1920- 1930 census

BHansen1969 — 2009-11-05 01:33:42Z

Well I am not sure who you are but in looking at some of my own family I "heard" that there was a Mrs. Hughes that had a child with Doc. Reynolds. I am distantly related to the Hughes.

Mary M Reynolds 1920- 1930 census

powellbru — 2009-11-04 23:55:20Z

Looking info on a Mary Powell b May 15, 1855 Canada married a Dr Reynolds from Emmett, Idaho.

Thanks
Bruce

Obit Needed - Dale E. Thornton

khughes052000 — 2009-10-27 03:29:55Z

I am searching for an obit for a DALE E. THORNTON who died in Gem County 21 Feb 1994. SSI death Index says his last residence was Emmett, but may have been Nampa.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Kathy

Sweet Montour Cemetery

sharonmcconnel — 2009-10-26 05:42:56Z

Since October 21st I have added links to 215 headstone photographs to the Sweet Cemetery page at http://gem.idgenweb.org/cem_sweet.html. Over one hundred of the entries are new. I started at the back (west) side of the cemetery and worked forward to the center block containing the message kiosk, south of the main entrance lane. I hope to photograph the rest of the stones in the center block this fall. If you haven't visted idgenweb.org for awhile, I urge you do so.

Sharon
County GenWeb Coordinator

Re: Need Lookup for Sweet Cemetery in Gem Co

sharonmcconnel — 2009-10-17 16:57:07Z

There are obituary books at the local library, the local museum & the local family history center. I would suggest you contact Meg at the local museum gemcohs@bigskytel.com
as she will do some look-ups, as time permits. Bear in mind that it is a one-woman, part-time operation.

There is another woman working on this line; she grew up in the Sweet-Montour area -- http://gem.idgenweb.org/surnames.html

Frank Noland & James Jr. are pictured in the Sweet street scene here -- http://gem.idgenweb.org/albm_ballantine.html

Happy researching.
Sharon
Gem County GenWeb Coordinator

Re: Need Lookup for Sweet Cemetery in Gem Co

lauraannnelson1 — 2009-10-13 15:37:01Z

Hi Sharon:

Ron is right (as usual) about finding older obituaries. I came across this, which isn't exactly what you are looking for, but it is a mention:

Idaho Statesman April 19, 1905 Page 2
Long Valley Items
Van Wyck, April 13-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noland have returned from Sweet, where they were called by the death of his father, Henry Noland, aged 76 years.

Here is the direct link for Gem Co., Raogk in Idaho. There is only one volunteer listed who might be able to find a local obit.
http://www.raogk.org/idaho2.htm

Good Luck!
Laura

Re: Need Lookup for Sweet Cemetery in Gem Co

RBestrom7380 — 2009-10-13 07:08:17Z

I did some background research and found family tree data indicating Henry Clay Nolan DID die as identified, and did receive burial in Sweet Cemetery. One "potential" source was John Ott genealogy@john.off.name

BUT, as far as an obituary. Obituaries were not as popular in 1905 as they are today. They gradually received acceptance as time progressed in the newpaper industry, probably reaching popularity in the twenties, backslide in the 30's and then again progressing. True Obituaries were usually written by a newspaper reporter about the rich and famous, or imfamous. Or background on a victim of disaster, accident, or of human cause. A death notice might be found, but they are not much more than a name, date of death, date of funeral service at a local funeral company; more of an advertisement for the funeral home than an obit. Obits were also dependent on a family member paying for one...even today. They are NOT automatic. Many family member don't pay for an elderly person's obit, especially if they hadn't lived in an area for long, or if they had no local persons knowing them, or wouldn't know they died. Even today, obits are NOT published for one reason or another.

When one posts for information, even two years ago, and doesn't receive a response. That indicates no one in the area could find information. I look at A LOT of postings. But, I do not post the fact that I couldn't find anything. I might post for more information, or suggestions as above.

There are some "Shotgun" posters that read a posting and give you a bunch of worthless links rather than check them themselves; post suggestions that have no common sense to help, or just post to get the later "Thank You" for self indulgence.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Need Lookup for Sweet Cemetery in Gem Co

judyartley53 — 2009-10-13 01:58:48Z

Hi Sharon,

The list of cemeteries in Gem County is located at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idgem/ . I looked up the Sweet Cemetery and your Henry might be listed under Henry G. Nolan. Margaret was listed in their index.

You can request copies of their obituaries from Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. Go to www.raogk.org, read guidelines, choose Idaho, choose Gem County and choose the volunteer. Successful Searching!

Need Lookup for Sweet Cemetery in Gem Co

8caitlin8 — 2009-10-05 14:36:06Z

Is there anyone who could check on the names of the Nolands buried in Sweet Cemetery. I particularly need information on the family of Henry Clay Noland (d. 31 Mar 1905) and his wife Margaret Josephine Campbell (d. 27 Nov 1902).

What I most need are their obituaries, but I posted a request for these two years ago and haven't had a response.

Is there somewhere else I should be looking?

Many thanks,
Sharon

Re: Dillon Obits

khughes052000 — 2009-09-18 12:32:29Z

Thanks for asking, and yes I did get them.
Kathy

Re: Dillon Obits

CherylHanson3 — 2009-09-18 00:32:10Z

Kathy,

Did you ever get these obits you requested?
Cheryl

Re: Obituary request for Larry Craig Hinsz of Emmett

CherylHanson3 — 2009-09-04 01:09:41Z

Amy,

I sent it directly to your email. Let me know if you don't get it.
Cheryl

Re: Obituary request for Larry Craig Hinsz of Emmett

asouthall95 — 2009-09-03 23:42:31Z

No one else has offered. I would greatly appreciate your help!

Thanks,
Amy
jeffsouthall@att.net

Re: Hutsell

sjurado — 2009-04-05 22:07:47Z

Ray Hutsell married my great great aunt Emma. Her mainden name was Williams. She was married to a Turner and a Carnes. Do you have any info on her. I have her funeral home info. Do you have a tomb stone pic or a pic of her?

Re: Dillon Obits

RBestrom7380 — 2009-07-17 01:37:19Z

Ira is featured in a family tree owned by "blackburnclan"
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9365391/person/-810862485?ssr...=

It shows Ira had a son Elbert Edward Dillon, he had a daughter "Living" Dillon. The wife of Elbert, Alice Ellen Crabtree, born/died in Emmett, ID on 1/22/1999. The daughter "might" know where her grandfather is buried. I sent a message for the owner to read this thread and help if possible.

A picture of that family:
http://www.ancientfaces.com/research/photo/354481
More on this family:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/l/u/Cindy-Fluri...
If you are not Cindy Fluri, tis person might have information also.

Re: Emmett Drive-in Theater

RBestrom7380 — 2009-06-25 08:20:16Z

I also checked business entities in the Idaho Secretary of State website, without success:
http://www.accessidaho.org/public/sos/corp/search.html?Scrip...

Re: Emmett Drive-in Theater

RBestrom7380 — 2009-06-25 08:03:15Z

Virgil Odell (in March 1959) Manager, ... will open for its 10th ...season:
http://www.messenger-index.com/?id=1489

February 1959, opening on March 5th with Burt Lancaster in "Jim Thorpe -- All American" and "The Defiant Ones" staring Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier.
http://www.messenger-index.com/?id=1471

No Timelines:
http://www.drive-ins.com/theater/idtemme

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

RBestrom7380 — 2009-06-25 06:07:59Z

I checked a number of the national book research sources and book sellers. I can't find it available for purchase at this time. The book by Nellie "Mills", was written in 1963, and being of local interest, may not have had a large publication.

http://payettecounty.info/sub/written.html
has the Table of Contents and the Index. In the Index, "Kesgards" are listed on page 71, 87, and 88. If you can not find the book to purchase, try this site for a volunteer to copy those pages for you.
http://payettecounty.info/

Ron Bestrom

BEALs in Gem County

RenaeBeal — 2009-08-21 04:22:28Z

I am looking for any information about Beal families that resided in Gem County, especially Ola. My family came to the area briefly but left. I am trying to piece together if they could be related to my family. I would love to talk to anyone who has information about any Beal connections. Thank you so much!

Re: Stanton and Hannah Williams

PBOREN0291 — 2009-04-08 04:42:28Z

I work for the City of Emmett in Gem County, Idaho. I took pictures of the Williams headstones today (after seeing your post), and will be happy to send you copies through e-mail. If you are interested, please contact me at avalonseven@hotmail.com.
Leslie Boren

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

mamads — 2009-06-25 11:31:48Z

Thank you for the reminder and suggestions. I've asked several times but it's been awhile so I just sent them an email. The library here in Ola has 2 copies but won't sell me one because they want to keep one for an emergency.

Darlene

All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

mamads — 2009-05-07 13:17:58Z

Do any of you know where I could find a copy of the book "All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles"? My Kjiersgaard/Kiersgaard/Kesgard family is mentioned in it and I would like to obtain a copy if I could.

If you know of one, please contact me at mamads@speedyquick.net or 584-3249 in Ola, Idaho.

Sincerely,
Darlene Mingus

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

mamads — 2009-07-02 11:41:19Z

Thank you, Bridget, I am looking forward to reading it again. I want to call you and see what pictures you have that you mentioned you might put in the book if you have it republished. Darlene

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

mamads — 2009-07-01 18:02:04Z

I just purchased the book and I am so happy to finally get it.

Dillon Obits

khughes052000 — 2009-07-10 01:28:42Z

Looking for obits and/or final resting place of :

Ira Nathan Dillon died Emmett,Gem co., 12 Jul 1927
Margaret M. Cross Dillon died Emmett,Gem Co., 23 Jun 1944

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Kathy

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

socialbean — 2009-07-02 03:34:30Z

Yikes...Idaho history should be affordable. It may not be real soon for the 2nd printing but keep your fingers crossed/pray...it will happen.

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

socialbean — 2009-07-02 03:29:36Z

Yeah! So glad that you got the book. It is a great history of families in Idaho and I cheerish that it still keeps some stories alive today.

Enjoy the summer evenings reading about true IDAHO families.

Bridget

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

socialbean — 2009-07-01 03:23:35Z

Wow...maybe our family should make more copies and update it with pictures.

Great granddaughter of Nellie Ireton Mills

Bridget Mills Frank
Boise, ID
208-602-1274

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

socialbean — 2009-07-01 03:19:09Z

I am the great granddaughter of Nellie Ireton Mills.

We only have a few copies left in our family and there is was only a few books printed. Idaho's Historical library does have 2 copies for reference and you can make copies there.

Thank you for your personal interest in her book. She was a great author and historian.

Please call me if you would like at 208-602-1274.

Bridget Mills Frank
Boise, Idaho

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

sharonmcconnel — 2009-06-25 15:22:39Z

I paid abt. $100 for my copy abt. 15 yrs ago at Yesteryear Book Shop in downtown Nampa and it was well worth it for the history "all along" the Payette River.

Ola, first known as Upper Squaw Creek

sharonmcconnel — 2009-03-24 20:06:31Z

The first post office in this area was "Upper Squaw Creek," established in September 1875, by Carroll Baird. Baird homesteaded along Squaw Creek, less than half a mile west of the present-day site of Ola. ( see www.glorecords.blm.gov)

Nellie Ireton Mills, in "All Along the River," writes that the Bairds built their cabin where the old Indian trail crosses the creek. The trail was also used by miners and others taking the short cut to, or from, Oregon and the Boise Basin. Prior to the 1875 post office, the mail was delivered by pack horse and snowshoes along the Brownlee Trail from Horseshoe Bend (Boise County) to Warren (Idaho County).

Six weeks after the post office was established, Bairds' bachelor neighbor to the north, Fred Hoffman was appointed postmaster, a postion he held until the post office closed the end of January 1877, when mail was sent to Cascade (Valley County). Mills writes that first wedding in the community was between Fred Hoffman (she calls him "Huffman") and school teacher Ella Drake on March 6, 1879.

When the post office was re-established July 1882, Baird named it Ola, "for an old Swede that happened along."

Ola Postmaster Appointments
Post Office established July 22, 1882, by Carroll Baird; Miranda Perron, November 10, 1890; Benjamin F. Shepard, February 27, 1892; George W. Smith, November 21, 1895; Benjamin Shepard, May 6, 1901; John M. Holbrook, July 18, 1903; Edward Thornton, September 28, 1906; Sherman Glenn, Oct. 25, 1908; John Babcock, Dec. 10, 1918; Palmer W. Wharton, August 10, 1917 [end of record].

Re: Sharon McConnel

sharonmcconnel — 2009-04-28 17:03:47Z

I recently assumed the site coordinator duties for our local genweb site --
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idgem/ -- if you have anything to add please contact me. Thanks.

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

sharonmcconnel — 2009-07-01 05:00:13Z

Yes! By all means it's time for a 2nd printing! Since reading the earlier post I've heard that copies are now going for over $200 a copy.

GenWeb Site

sharonmcconnel — 2009-08-18 16:14:59Z

I've created a "surname & researcher" page to the county's genweb site.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idgem/surnames.html

Please send me your info so I can add it & hopefully expand
everyone's contacts.

Thanks.
Sharon

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

mamads8 — 2009-07-15 20:51:52Z

I am so excited. I finally got my own copy of the book after trying for so many years! What would be a good time to call you? I've been trying but can't catch you. Or you could call me at 584-3429. It isn't long distance from Boise.

I wanted to talk to you about pictures.

Darlene Mingus
Ola, Idaho
208-584-3429

Emmett Drive-in Theater

rjackson1830 — 2009-05-18 18:46:20Z

Any one know the history or have any info about the old Emmett Drive-in theater? Dates open & closed, owner's name, photos, etc.

Re: Robert Newton Brumet and Clyda Belle Jordan

Eellitta — 2009-06-08 04:37:28Z

I found a mention of a Mrs. R. N. Brumet from Hollister, Idaho staying at the Rogerson hotel in Twin Falls, Idaho:

Date: April 12, 1918
Location: Idaho
Paper: Twin Falls News
page 4

I am not related.
Eellitta

Re: Obituary request for Larry Craig Hinsz of Emmett

CherylHanson3 — 2009-09-03 22:22:00Z

If no one has offered to get this for you let me know and I will email it to you.
Cheryl

Re: Robert Newton Brumet and Clyda Belle Jordan

merlywwn — 2009-04-30 22:11:22Z

Hopefully I got all of this right. Since I'm just starting to piece together the Family Geneaology. Robert Newton Brumet, is my GGGrandfather on my dad's side.

Re: Dillon Obits

judyartley53 — 2009-07-16 02:40:22Z

Hi Kathy,
There is a Random Acts Genealogical Kindness volunteer in Gem County who will look up obits. Go to www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Idaho, choose Gem County. Successful Searching!

Re: All along the river by Nellie Ireton Miles

judyartley53 — 2009-06-25 02:29:58Z

Hi Darlene,
I'd contact the Gem County Historical Museum, 208-365-9530 or send them an email to gemcohs@bigskytel.com .

If that doesn't work, check Google Books, amazon.com, Abe Books, etc.

Re: Emmett Drive-in Theater

judyartley53 — 2009-06-25 02:24:27Z

Hi,
I'd contact the Gem County Historical Museum, gemcohs@bigskytel.com or 208-365-9530. Successful Searching!

Re: Hutsell

@@dhutsell@medford.net — 2009-06-07 04:23:08Z

Sorry Sjurado... I have not been able to find any other info. I think that Ray was my father's 2nd cousin and there is very little information available from any sources.

Re: Hutsell

@@dhutsell@medford.net — 2009-04-08 15:05:34Z

I have some information about Ray Hutsell. I met him once in the early 50's. He was the brother of Loyd Hutsell of Aurora, Nebraska and they were sons of Euriah Hutzell, born 1854. Euriah was a uncle of my Grandfather Sanford Hutsell. I have more information if you want: dhutsell@medford.net or 541-821-1317

Obituary request for Larry Craig Hinsz of Emmett

asouthall95 — 2009-09-01 18:17:42Z

I am in search of an obit for Larry Craig Hinsz, d.18 May 1989 Emmett, Idaho.

He was married to Juanita "Sissy" Taylor of Shoshone, with family in Jerome. (Taylor-Winters family connection)

Any help appreciated!
Sincerely,
Amy
jeffsouthall@att.net