Gooding - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Gooding County School Records 1879-1962

conditd1 — 2013-05-30 00:08:09Z

Anyone search for family in Gooding County might want to take a look at this recently digitized set of records on Familysearch.org. The May 2013 FamilySearch User Newsletter talks about "New from the Vault," and tells you how to find them, these school records are there. In many cases this includes parents names, all the children 6-16 along with their dates of birth.
Be forewarned, the data is not 100% accurate but it is another data point.
David Condit
www.condit-family.com

Re: HOYLE/PHILLIPS Family in Gooding

Melissa_Robards — 2013-05-05 20:54:22Z

I'm still looking to make contact with someone from this family.

George and (Laura) Edna's children are:

Edna Maxine, William, Robert, James, Larry, and George. I'm hoping some of these children and/or their children stayed in Gooding County and might see this.

Thnx!

melissa

Re: Obituaries

RBestrom7380 — 2013-04-11 23:37:30Z

I see you are new to posting on the Rootsweb system. When you post, identify the person you seek and some criteria information (Their DOB is ALWAYS helpful, their DOD and POD also helps, spouse name, siblings, parents) If the name is common (John Smith), the more you identify the better. In man cases, an obit may not have been published, but there are other records that might be available (Census, State Archives, Recorded Documents, Grave info, etc).

Re: Obituaries

whatmomwants — 2013-04-11 20:43:11Z

Thank you. I followed your advice.

Re: Obituaries

judyartley53 — 2013-04-11 17:30:23Z

Hi,

It all depends upon which newspapers were microfilmed and if the family or funeral home placed an obituary in a newspaper. There are two obituary volunteers for Gooding Co. at www.gengathering.com. You do have to create a user ID and password to enter this web site but access to the volunteer info is free. Enter Idaho and Twin Falls in County box. Successful Searching!

Obituaries

whatmomwants — 2013-04-07 07:09:01Z

I have a relative that died in Gooding in 1928. Is this too early to find an obituary?

Hagerman family

nstevens4000 — 2013-02-21 19:50:37Z

I wonder if anyone is familiar with the Hagerman (or Hageman) family who Hagerman, Idaho was named for. I have a Hagerman who lived in Pocatello in the 1940s and 1950s. I think it is just a coincidence because his wife was from Pocatello, but I do not know how they met.

Re: John C. Painter family

farpster — 2012-11-15 02:28:10Z

Hi there, Ethel was my Granny...I am amazed at the info you have on everyones occupation!!
I am pretty sure Olive died of a burst appendix, I have seen a photo of her years ago and she was beautiful.
I believe Aubrey was killed in a car crash.
Carrie never married, she went by Caroline and lived in Boise, ID.
Ethel married my Grandpa Clark S. Williamson and they ran her fathers grocery store in Gooding until they retired and sold it.

HOYLE/PHILLIPS Family in Gooding

Melissa_Robards — 2012-09-30 15:00:02Z

I am looking to make contact with a HOYLE line that was in Gooding, coming from Kansas. Father George, mother Edna (PHILLIPS).

Please email me off board: pezealogy@gmail

Thank you.

Descendants of Elizabeth (Russell) Archibald - Reunion Sept 8, 2012

lanaa2000 — 2012-07-19 16:41:48Z

This year is the 150th anniversary of LDS Pioneer Elizabeth Russell Archibald's immigration to Utah.

Many people in Utah and Idaho are descended from Thomas and Elizabeth (Russell) Archibald. Thomas Archibald died in Scotland but Elizabeth Russell Archibald came to Wellsville with several of her children. Some went to Idaho and some went to Canada.

A family reunion for all descendants of Elizabeth Russell Archibald is being planned for Saturday, Sept 8, 2012 at the Wellsville, Utah bowery by cousin Brandon Sundeen. He is planning games for the younger children, sharing of family history info for the adults, followed by a memorial service at the Wellsville Cemetery. Food is POT LUCK. Bring your own lunch and all will share what they bring.

If you have any family heirlooms, photos, letters, etc.. pertaining to Elizabeth Russell Archibald or her immediate family, please bring them for viewing.

For more details contact Brandon Sundeen. Phone: 503-396-2178 OR email: brandonsundeen@gmail.com

Please help us get the word out. Pass this information on to all of your extended family so that they may attend if they are interested.

Re: Ralph Edwards and Grace C. Shupe Edwards

ronedwards641 — 2011-09-11 16:16:37Z

Ralph and Grace were my parents. If you are still looking for information please contact via email.

Wanted: A Volunteer

friends1995 — 2011-06-20 19:20:29Z

Wanted: a volunteer to adopt the Gooding County IDGenWeb Project (http://gooding.idgenweb.org). The volunteer need to know some HTML or webpage application and follow these guideline (http://idgenweb.org/volunteers.html) on the IDGenweb Project to be a County Coordinator.

If you are interested, please contact the acting State Coordinator at idasc@idgenweb.org and express your interest or questions in how to be a volunteer on our IDGenWeb Project Team.

Thanks,
Matt Friend
acting State Coordinator
http://idgenweb.org

Re: Andrew Frank James, Jr., former mayor of Gooding

HuffCheneyS — 2011-05-18 14:37:08Z

The Gooding County Museum and Reserch center would be happy to do research for you on the Andrew James family. Please contact me at scheney@magiclink.com for our fees. I am the co-director and genealogy researcher.

Re: The Curse of Idaho

scheney152 — 2011-05-11 19:30:37Z

The Gooding county Historical Society and Research Center would be happy to help with finding an obituary. If you would like to contact me I can give you a list of our services. My personal email address is scheney@magick.com.I am the co-director of the museum.

Re: The Curse of Idaho

RBestrom7380 — 2011-05-08 08:31:50Z

Yes, crossed posted...

Many people answered on the other post:

http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ida...

Ron Bestrom
Tacoma, WA

Re: The Curse of Idaho

judyartley53 — 2011-05-08 05:56:23Z

Hi Mark,
The why question is the hardest to answer and often is not answered by any and all research. Oh, don't we wish they'd written it down!

I found the following articles that explain some points on why settlers moved to Gooding County, Idaho.

Land was cheaper. Idaho History and Genealogy, gesswhoto.com/idaho/union-pacific-barg...

Blaine County Idaho, co.blaine.id.us/

rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idgoodin/

It looks like people originally came for the silver mining and after that bust, sheep raising became the next big "industry".

You should be able to find books in your local library that explain the history of Idaho counties or do a Google search.

2. Won't know unless he bought land there or his obituary. Do you have a copy?

3. I believe that Richard went to Idaho because of what his father said about the State. Richard was living in Oakview, Boyd Co., KY in 1910 and died 1 Feb 1912 in Boise, Ada Co.
To answer this question, you'll need to find him in the Boise City or Ada County Directories.

There is an Idaho Historical Library volunteer at Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. Go to raogk.org
Choose Idaho
Click on A thru E
Scroll down to Ada Co. and choose Bonnie.

Do you have a copy of his obituary? Bonnie can look that up too.

4. The how Richard died might be in his obituary.

Richard Crooks
Born: 6 Feb 1883
Died: 1 Feb 1912, Boise, Ada Co. per death cert #001411.
Source: Idaho Death Index 1911-51.

If it isn't you'll need to order a copy of his death certificate.

5. Won't know why Charles moved to Idaho unless it's in his obituary. Won't know when unless he's listed in a Wendell City or Gooding Co. Directory.

A Charles Gibson Crooks
Born: 17 May 1888
Died: 3 Jan 1942, Wendell, Gooding Co. per death cert #127544.
Source: Idaho Death Index 1911-51.

There is an obituary volunteer at raogk.org
Choose Idaho
Click on F thru Z
Scroll down to Gooding Co. and choose Coy. Ask him/her about directories in the County.

Also the Gooding County Historical, goodingcountyhistoricalsociety.shutterfly.com/obituariesforgoodingcounty goes research and might have the directories.

6. Charles's cause of death might be in his obituary or you might need to order a copy of his death certificate.
Successful Searching!

Gooding County Historical Society

HuffCheneyS — 2011-04-03 03:43:10Z

The Gooding County Historical Society will do research for anyone interested. You can contact them for a price list of services. They will look obituaries, take pictures of tombstones, retreive records for the court house. Some family histories are avalible.

The Curse of Idaho

SongerMark — 2011-04-02 22:44:35Z

*Crossposted from "Unknown" "Ada County" and "Blain County" forums*

OK, it's probably not Idaho's fault, but in actuality, I have two people in my tree (brothers, to be exact) who both left Kentucky and moved to Idaho and I don't know why. One died within a year of moving out there. Almost exactly 30 years later, the other one did, too. And I don't know why. And, on top of all that, it would seem their father went out there first prior to 1910 and, guess what? I don't know why! :)

So, I'm wondering a few things about Idaho and what happened to my family out there. First, let me give a little information.

In 1900, my gggf, a widower named James Gibson Crooks, was living in a boarding house in Kentucky with his older son (Richard Earl Crooks - 17 at the time) and working as a team driver. His younger son (Charles Gibson Crooks) was living with his maternal grandfather and his two sisters. Both boys were born in Colorado when their father moved out there to try to make his fortune in the Colorado Silver Boom. He had an adventurous spirit, I suppose.

Some time between 1900 and 1910, James moved to Casey, Blaine County, Idaho. Richard was still living in Kentucky with his wife, Jennie, and three daughters, Margaret, Georgia, and Dorothy, working as a blacksmith at a steel mill. I don't know why, but at some point between mid 1910, when the census was taken, and January, 1912, Richard moved to Idaho and was working as a teamster. I'm not certain yet if his family was with him. On Feb. 1, 1912, Richard died in Boise, Ada County, Idaho.

After Richard's death, James moved back to Kentucky, where, by 1920, he lived with his son, Charles (still unmarried) in the house of his daughter's father-in-law. In 1927, James died. Some time between then and 1941, Charles moved out to Idaho where he died as well on Jan 3, 1941, in Wendell, Gooding County, Idaho. Richard and Charles were both buried back in Kentucky.

So, my questions are as follows:

1) What was going on in Idaho in the early 20th Century that could have drawn a teamster/miner/adventurous spirit such as my grandfather and one of his sons out there, and why again in the late 1920s/1930s for the other son?

2) When did he go out there?

3) When (specifically) and why did Richard go to Idaho and was he alone or with his family.

4) How did Richard die?

5) When and why did Charles go to Idaho?

6) How did he die?

The first question is what I'm really bringing to this forum. Given that, I could probably start piecing together the rest. However, if anyone has any insight on the rest, I would appreciate it, as well.

Thanks in advance,

Mark Songer

Re: Andrew Frank James, Jr., former mayor of Gooding

BrettClifford51 — 2011-01-31 21:54:33Z

The rodeo arena at the Gooding County Fairgrounds are named after Andy James. To see a photo of the arena, go to http://www.goodingprorodeo.com/htdocs/newsletter.htm

Re: John C. Painter family

judyartley53 — 2010-11-10 05:13:08Z

Hi,
In 1910 the Painter family was living in Massies Mill, Nelson Co., VA.
John C. Painter, b. VA, 37, marr 12 yrs, meat market own store.
Elly K., wife, b. VA, 31.
Clary M., b. VA, 12.
Carrie M., b. VA, 9.
Ethel M., b. VA, 6.
Aubrey S., son, b. VA, 1 10/12ths.

In 1920 the family was living in Gooding, Gooding Co., ID.
John C. Painter, b. VA, 45, grocer retail store.
Ella K., wife, b. VA, 40.
Carrie M., b. VA, 18.
Ethel M., b. VA, 16.
Aubrey S., b. VA, 11.
Olive L., b. VA, 9.
Johnnie R., b. ID, 3.
Amos B. Cash, boarder.
Ottio S. Bradley, boarder.
Andrew Bradley, boarder.

A John Cornelius Painter b. 12 Feb 1873 died 24 May 1927 per death cert #057523. Source: Idaho Death Index 1911-1951.

You can find an obituary volunteer at Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. Go to raogk.org, read guidelines, choose Idaho, choose Gooding Co. and choose Coy.

OR
contact the Gooding County Historical Society, http://goodingdcountyhistoricalsociety.shutterfly.com/obitua... .

In 1930 Ella and children were living in Gooding.
Ella K. Painter, b. VA, 51, widow.
Carrie, b. VA, 28, single, stenographer creamery.
Aubrey, b. VA, 20, single, salesman grocery store.
Olive, b. VA, 18, single.
Johnny R., b. ID, 13.

Ellen died May 8, 1957. This info is from a Family Tree so you'll need to verify it with the Gooding County Clerk. You can find their web site by doing a search using Google.

A Clara Margaret Painter married Fred W. Berger on April 6, 1918, Gooding, Gooding Co., ID. Source: Marriage Book, Gooding County Court House, Vol. 1, p. 227. IdahMarriages 1842-1995.

In 1920 Clara and Fred were living in Gooding.
Fred W. Berger, b. CO, 26, meat cutter shop.
Clara N. , wife, b. VA, 21.
Mary R., b. ID 6/12ths.

In 1930 Fred & Clara were living in Gooding.
Fred Berger, b. NE, 38, marr @ 21, stock buyer meat market.
Clara, wife, b. VA, 32, marr @ 20, bookkeeper grocery store.
Mary R., b. ID, 10.
Mary, mother, b. Germany, 67, widow, immigrated 1880.

Caroline Painter died May 1991 in Gooding. This info is from another family tree and will need to be verified with the County Recorder.

An aubrey Strode Painter b. 18 July 1910 died 30 Oct 1936, Gooding, Gooding Co. per death cert #100885. Source: Idaho Death Index 1911-51.

Don't forget to request a copy of his obituary.

An Ethel Painter married Clark Williamson June 21, 1924, Boise, Ada Co., ID. Source: Gooding County Court House, Vol. 2, p. 118.

In 1930 Clark, Ethel & Johnnie were living in Gooding.
Clark S. Williamson, b. ID, 28, marr @ 23, telegrapher railroad station.
Ethel, wife, b. VA, 25, marr @ 20.
Johnnie, b. ID, 1 9/12ths.

Their neighbors were Ella Painter and children.

An Ethel Williamson b. 18 oct 1904, Last Residence=Gooding
died March 1984. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in Idaho 1956-57. Source: Social Security Death Index.

Don't forget to request a copy of her obituary too.

A Lillian Olive Painter b. 2 Nov 1912 died 10 Jan 1931, Gooding, Gooding Co. per death cert #073733. Source: Idaho Death Index 1911-51.

A Johnny R. Painter died in 1975. You'll have to verify this with the county too. Successful Searching!

John C. Painter family

fitzgerald167 — 2010-11-01 16:04:15Z

Looking for info on this family, moved to Gooding from Nelson Co., Va in about 1913. Johnnie ran a grocery store, died about 1927. Wife Ella Kent Fitzgerald. Six children, Clary Maude, Caroline (Carrie), Ethyl, Aubrey (died 1936), Olive (grad. Gooding High School 1930, died 1931), John Rex. Johnnie and Aubrey purportedly buried in Gooding; I have no info on death/burial of wife Ella.

Re: Journey Family of Gooding

kfamhis — 2010-10-21 20:07:52Z

Thank you so much for taking the time to help me.

Kathleen

Re: Journey Family of Gooding

judyartley53 — 2010-10-21 19:48:07Z

Hi Kathleen,

In 1910 the Journey and Faith families were living in Gooding, LIncoln Co., ID.

James T. Faith, head, b. MO, 62, M2=18 yrs, house carpenter.
Addie, wife, b. IL, 52.
St. Elmo, son, b. MO, 15, single clerk livery(?).
Myrtle Journey, stepchild, b. MO, 29, single, teacher ____ school.

There were neighbors of the Journey family.

Jerome A. Journey, b. MO, 54, marr @ 26, house carpenter.
Ellen B., wife, b. IL, 46, had given birth to seven children but only six alive in 1910.
Glenn A., b. MO, 25, single, house carpenter.
Glessie A., b. MO, 19, single.
Lyndon T., b. MO, 17, clerk grocery.
Tracy T., son, b. MO, 15, clerk livery.
Brown or Bronn, son, b. MO, 13, clerk fruit store.
Virginia P., b. MO, 4.

A Jerome A. Journey b. 18 Sept. 1855 died 24 March 1944, Jerome, Jerome Co., ID per cert #138292. Source=Idaho Death Index 1911-51.

Contact the Jerome PUblic Library, 100 First Ave East, Jerome, ID 83338, 208-324-5427.

An Ellie Blanche Journey b. 19 Dec 1863 died 24 Sept. 1937, Gooding, Gooding Co. per cert #106157. Source: same as above.

You'll find an obituary volunteer at Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. Go to raogk.org, read guidelines, choose Idaho and choose Gooding Co.

A Glenn Journey b. 23 Sept. 1884, Last Residence=Gooding, Gooding Co. died Nov. 1971. His soc. sec. # was assigned in Idaho before 1951. Source=Social Security Death Index.

An Ada M. Journey b. 15 Nov 1891, Last Residence-Gooding died Sept. 1988. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in Washington before 1951. Source: same as above.

A Bronn K. Journey died 1 May 1959, Lane Co., Oregon per death cert #6103. Spouse=Florence. Source: Oregon Death Index 1903-98.

You can find an obituary volunteer at RAOGK.

A James Thomas Faith b. 28 March 1848 died 10 Oct 1923, Gooding, Gooding Co., ID per death cert #043526. Source: Idaho Death Index 1911-51.

An Addie A. Faith b. 8 March 1858 died 28 Feb 1934 in Gooding per death cert #087846. Source: same as above. Successful Searching!

Journey Family of Gooding

kfamhis — 2010-10-16 17:36:37Z

Would appreciate any help (cemetery, death notices etc.) anything that might lead me to find info on the following Journey's:

Jerome A. Journey b sep 1855 MO, d ?
Ella B. (Thrush) Journey b dec 1863 IL, d ?

Glenn A. Journey b 23 sep 1880 MO, d nov 1971
Ada M. Journey b 15 nov 1891 Iowa, d sep 1988

Brown K. Journey b feb 1897, d ?

James T. Faith
Alice A. (Journey) Faith

Thank you so much
Kathleen

Re: Clinton Malcolm Abercrombie , d.Jan.18,1994 in Gooding,ID.

estate51 — 2010-09-17 19:49:10Z

Thank you both for your help. I do appreciate it.

Re: Clinton Malcolm Abercrombie , d.Jan.18,1994 in Gooding,ID.

judyartley26191 — 2010-09-14 16:52:18Z

Hi Sharon,
THANKS for the correction. I'll make a note in my file. J

Re: Clinton Malcolm Abercrombie , d.Jan.18,1994 in Gooding,ID.

HuffCheneyS — 2010-09-14 02:33:40Z

The Gooding Public library doesn't do obituary look ups. They are refered to the Gooding County Historical Society. They charge a $5 for each obituary. This money is used to support the county museum. If you are interested in this service contact the president, Sharon Cheney at scheney@magiclink.com

Re: Clinton Malcolm Abercrombie , d.Jan.18,1994 in Gooding,ID.

judyartley53 — 2010-09-12 04:13:50Z

Hi,
In 1930 C. M. Abercrombie and family were living in Columbia East, Clark Co., WA.
C. M. Abercrombie, b. ID, 25, marr @ 20, laborer paper mill.
Iva, wife, b. OK, 22, marr @ 16.
Cleone, dau, b. ID, 4.
Jean, dau, b. WA, 3.
Arlene, dau, b. WA, 1.
Marion Bowers, fatherlaw, b. WY, 48, marr @ 23, laborer paper mill.
Mary, wife, b. OK, 34, marr @ 14.

First you need a copy of Clinton's obituary. Contact the Gooding Library, 208-934-4089 and ask them if they provide an obituary service for out-of-area people. You might have to explain to them that he died there and you'd like a copy of his obituary.

OR
Contact Random Acts Genealogical Kindness for an obituary volunteer. Go to raogk.org, read guidelines, choose Idaho, choose Gooding Co. and choose Coy.

Hopefully the obituary will provide his daughters married names. Then use zabasearch.com or 411people.com to look more recent contact info. Just don't stray into their affiliated pay site(s). Successful Searching!

Re: grandfather

frankslinda1 — 2010-08-31 00:03:44Z

judy, been awhile.henyr hpoore was born in june of 1879he died in 1922.he was the son of bradford h poor and sarah ann landrum.i am looking for a picture of him.this mean a lot to me.i never knew my grandfather just what my dad told me.he was married to a lillie gross and a violet elizabeth smith.violet and henry had a son namrd bishop c poor arthur leon poor.dad was born in 1916.judy i would be very greatful.linda l franks.

Clinton Malcolm Abercrombie , d.Jan.18,1994 in Gooding,ID.

estate51 — 2010-08-28 04:42:06Z

Hello,
I am trying to locate Abercrombie relatives who may be in the Gooding area. Mr. Abercrombie and his wife (Iva May Roach) had at least 3 daughters who may have inherited family pictures. I am looking for pictures of Hattie May Rice (Iva Abercrombie's mother) and her second husband Isaac Marion "Dutch" Bowers.
I'll be grateful for any help you can give me.

Re: Ivy Christensen Chandler Mecham-obit help please

HuffCheneyS — 2010-06-26 21:34:08Z

The Gooding County Historical Society does obituary look-ups for a $5 fee that goes to help maintain the research center in the new county Museum. If you are interested please email the president Sharon Cheney at scheney@magiclink.com Or you mail your request to Gooding County Historical Society, P.O. Box 580, Gooding, ID 83330

Ivy Christensen Chandler Mecham-obit help please

BKrogh8863 — 2010-06-26 16:50:56Z

Seeking an obit for Ivy Mecham who died on May 18, 2002 in Wengell. Think the obit may have been published on May 25.

Re: Andrew Frank James, Jr., former mayor of Gooding

judyartley53 — 2010-05-24 23:42:43Z

One more piece of info -
An Andrew James b. 15 Oct 1916 died March 1981. His soc. sec. # was assigned to him in Idaho before 1951. Source: Social Security Death INdex, Ancestry.

I'd look for his obituary in Gooding too. J

Re: Andrew Frank James, Jr., former mayor of Gooding

judyartley53 — 2010-05-24 23:33:37Z

Hi,
I found the James & Wolfe Family Tree on Ancestry which has a lot of your James's family on it. I've asked the owner to contact you. However you can view the tree if you sign up for the 14-day free trial. Just be sure to cancel by day 13.

An Andrew F. James in 1910 was living in Denver Ward 9, Township 120, Denver Co., CO.
Andrew F. James, boarder, b. IA, 26, single, teacher G.M.C.A.

In 1920 Andrew and his family was living in Gooding, Gooding Co., ID.
Andrew F. James, b. IA, 36, lawyer general practice.
Murva E., wife, b. SD, 34.
Franes M., dau, b. ID 4 6/12ths.
Andrew F., III, son, b. ID, 3.
Andrew F. James, Sr., father, b. WV, 70, widow.

In 1930 Andrew and family were living in Gooding.
Andrew F. James, b. IA, 46, marr @ 30, lawyer general practice.
Murva E., wife, b. SD, 45, marr @ 29.
F. Murva, dau, b. ID, 14.
Andrew F., son, b. ID, 13.
Vera Nell, dau, b. ID, 9.

I'd contact the Gooding County Historical Society, goodingcountyhistoricalsociety.shutterfly.com/ and ask them to look up the death date for Andrew F. James Sr. Also when Frances Murva and Vera married (assuming they were married in Gooding Co.).

A Murva James b. 26 Jan 1885, Last Residence=Gooding, Gooding Co., ID died Nov. 1973. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in Idaho in 1956. Source: Social Security Death Index.

You can request a copy of her obituary from Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. Go to raogk.org, read guidelines, choose Idaho, choose Gooding Co.

OR maybe the Historical Society does that also.

I checked for everyone in the Western States Marriage and Death records but they weren't there. Successful Searching!

Reunion of Descendants of William ELDER of Maryland July 2011

NancyElderPetersen — 2010-05-15 17:43:59Z

The Tercentennial Reunion of the
Descendants of William ELDER of Maryland
will be held July 21-25th 2011
at Mt. St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD.
Mt. St. Mary's University is America's second
oldest Catholic University, located on 1,400 acres
just an hour outside of Baltimore and Washington and
the surrounding Frederick County area.
We are planning loads of summer fun so please bring the KIDS!
For more information on the reunion please send
your name and email address
to
Tim Gallagher spqr753@msn.com or
write to The William Elder of Maryland Descendants Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 202 Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-0202
Webpage for Reunion:
http://www.williamelderofmaryland.com/index.html

Andrew Frank James, Jr., former mayor of Gooding

mulbrie — 2010-05-11 18:11:09Z

I am looking for info about Andrew F. James, Jr., one-time mayor of Gooding, ID, and his family.

He married Murva Edwina Stewart/Stuart. They had three children. I know the name of only one of them: Vera Nell James. She may have been born ca 1920.

Andrew F. James, Jr. was a lawyer. His parents were Andrew Frank James and Mary Alice Harris, of VA. His siblings were Katherine "Kate", T. Marvin, and Nick James.

Re: Land owners of Hailey

jacnmac_1 — 2010-05-04 06:53:40Z

thank you!

Re: Land owners of Hailey

familyseeker22 — 2010-05-04 06:33:47Z

The BLM has land records listing Lewis E. McMahon at:
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Detail.asp?Patent.... Perhaps you already have this?
This shows the legal description of his land. With that you should be able to find who and when owned the land after Lewis. The phone # of the Gooding County Recorder's office is: 208-934-4841. Usually the clerk of the court handles probate. Good Luck.

Re: Land owners of Hailey

jacnmac_1 — 2010-03-20 21:46:15Z

thanks for you reply. I am interested in locating where he/when he died and where he might be buried. I had hoped that by locating the farm that there might have been a record of where his next address was...
He was born actually in MO 1856. but he would list ILL or Iowa as his birth place. He was orphaned at age of 5 so he did not know a lot of family history.
In abt 1904 he came back and then left his family in VA and never returned. 'Had no clue where he was until the 1900 census when I found him in Big Flat, Idaho.1910 he's in Hagerman,Lincoln,Idaho.

Re: Frank Anderson

wijohansson — 2010-03-04 15:48:32Z

Hi,

Do you have old photos from Leadville?

I have some unidentified photos from Leadville during the same period as you are discussing.

Would you be kind to check if you can find any match between your photos and my photos or you might have information about some of the persons on my photos? My unidentified photos are published at the Internet page
http://oldphotos.homeip.net/Photos.htm

I'll be grateful for every single clue that will help my research; my contact information will be found at the Internet page
http://oldphotos.homeip.net/Photos.htm

Thanks!

Re: Gee family of Gooding, Idaho

bobnglenna1 — 2009-12-17 18:36:27Z

I'm afraid I don't know anything about the family's involvement with veterans organizations, but my parents were close friends of Merrill and Bertha. I was there when Bertha died. I found your post because I was curious about what happened to their son, Alva. He would be about 69 years old. I haven't seen him since we were kids.

Re: Powers family

MichaelGould87 — 2009-10-14 18:33:32Z

Samuel's middle name was Chandler (mother's maiden name). He died 7 Dec. 1944 and is buried in an unmarked grave in Crook Co., ID. i recently did the free trial and can not get another. Do you know of a way I could contact Linda Smith?

Re: Powers family

judyartley26191 — 2009-10-14 03:15:04Z

Gooding County Historical Society's web page is http://goodingcountyhistoricalsociety.shutterfly.com/ .

Re: Powers family

judyartley26191 — 2009-10-14 03:11:35Z

Hi Michael,
Here's the info that I found. There is a family tree for this Powers family on www.ancestry.com. If you're not a subscriber, you can sign up for a 14-day free trial and then have access to the family tree. Be sure to cancel your subscription on day 13 to be sure your credit card doesn't get billed.

The family tree was submitted by a LindaSmithID. Might be related to you if you're related to the Powers family.

In 1900 the Powers family was living in Precinct 5, Huerfano Co., CO.
James Powers, b. WV, 44, marr 17 yrs, farmer.
Susan, wife, b. VA, 33.
Annie, b. VA, 15.
Roy, b. VA, 12.
Earl, b. VA, 11.
Samuel, b. VA, 6.

In 1910 they were living in Snake River, Malheur Co., OR.
James B. Powers, b. WV, 54, marr 27 yrs, general farmer.
Susan S., wife, b. WV, 42, gave birth to four children but only three alive in 1910.
Annie E. Lande, dau, b. WV, 24, widow.
Earl R. Powers, b. MO [looks like Missouri], 21, single, general farmer.
Samuel C., b. WV, 16.
Thelma P. Laude, granddau, b. CO, 2.

On June 5, 1917 Robert Earl Powers was living in Ironside, Malheur Co., OR. Born=18 Feb 1889, Missouri. Occupation=Stock raiser and farmer, self-employed, Ironside. Marital Status=single. Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards 1917-18, www.ancestry.com.

On June 5, 1917 Samuel Chalenge Powers was living in Greenleaf, Canyon Co., ID. Born=27 March 1894, Buchanan, WV. Occupation=Farmer, employed by father, Canyon Co., ID. Marital Status=single. Source: same as above.

Samuel Chalenge Powers born 27 March 1894, Buchanan, WV and living in Canyon Co., ID. Source: World War I Civilian Draft Registration, www.ancestry.com.

In 1920 the family was living in Roswell, Canyon Co., ID.
James Powers, b. WV, 63, no occupation.
Susan, b. WV, 52.
Earl, b. MO?, 30, single, general farmer.
Samuel, b. WV, 25, single, farm laborer home farm.
Anna Laude, dau, b. WV, 34, widow.
Thelma Laude, granddau, b. CO, 12.
James Wilder, boarder.
Elton Ellis, boarder.
Henry Raisbeck, boarder.

In 1930 some of the family was living in Hageman, Gooding Co., ID.
James B. Powers, b. WV, 73, marr @ 27, general farmer.
Susan S., b. WV, marr @16, 63.
Anna M. Laude, b. WV, 44, dau, widow, bookkeeper department store.
Thelma E. Laude, granddau, b. CO, 22, single.

A Robert Earl Powers b. 18 Feb 1889 died 5 Aug 1941, Gooding, Gooding Co., ID per death cert #124403. Source: Idaho Death Index 1911-51, www.ancestry.com.

You can request a copy of an obituary from Random Acts Genealogical Kindness, www.raogk.org, read guidelines, choose Idaho, choose Gooding Co.

OR
Gooding County Historical Society, www.ghshome.org/ .

An Annie Lind b. 27 April 1888, Last Residence=Boise, Ada Co., ID 83704 died April 1967. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in Idaho in 1965. Source: Social Security Death Index, www.ancestry.com. I'm not sure if this is your Annie or not. The surname shown is Lind but I wasn't ever certain if Annie's surname was Laude or Lande.

You can request an obituary from RAOGK to see if this is your Annie or not.

A Roy Powers born 16 Oct 1888, Last Residence Bellevue, Blaine Co., ID 83313 died June 1967. His soc. sec. # was assigned to him in ID before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index, www.ancestry.com.

You can request a copy of his obituary from RAOGK too. Successful Searching!

Re: Powers family

MichaelGould87 — 2009-10-14 00:19:44Z

I am still researching this family. I don't have many leads right now just the names of a couple children. Susan returned to WV and died there. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Powers family

HuffCheneyS — 2009-10-13 16:33:08Z

That individual never did contact me. I still can do research if you are interested. You may contact me directly if you wish. scheney@magiclink.com

Re: Powers family

judyartley53 — 2009-10-13 16:01:29Z

Hi Michael,
Did you receive the info you were looking for? I was looking up that family for someone with a recent query but miss-placed my note about who was looking for the info. I can send you what I found.

Re: grandfather

RBestrom7380 — 2009-09-09 19:56:47Z

Family Trees on Ancestry.com having your family:

1. From "Angela Davis", lives in Knoxville, TN. This is probably the person you were attempting to contact. You can contact her via this page, just click on her name. This is probably the most current of her family tree's posted online:
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11019208/person/-542493593?ss...=
Here is another one:
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2869950/person/-1808616402?ss...=
She shows your grandfather marriage to Violet Elizabeth Smith in Campbell County, TN in 1901. Then he marries Lillie Donna Gross in 1912, in Anderson County.

You show Henry Hardy Poore, born 1879. You show Lilly Donna Gross, death 1916, but show her as being the mother of Arthur Leon Poore, born 1916; Leonard Poore, born 1922; and Raymond Clyde Poore, born 1938. You show Henry having died 1922; if so, he couldn't be the father of Raymond either.

There are many records showing Henry Poore married Lillie Gross on 16 Nov 1912 in Anderson Co.
I don't know where your information came from; but, I would "guess" Lily Donna Wilson and Donna Lily Gross was the same person. In any event, contact Angela Davis through her family tree above.

Ron Bestrom

Re: grandfather

judyartley53 — 2009-09-09 05:42:13Z

Hi Linda,
I found another Family Tree on Ancestry.com regarding your Henry Hardy Poore b. 1879 and d. 1922 in Anderson County, TN. You might want to search for this family tree and collaborate with the person who submitted it.

I'm a little confused on why you posted this query on the Gooding County, Idaho Message Board. Henry was born and died in Anderson Co., TN.

I didn't find anything else regarding Henry. Successful Searching!

Re: grandfather

frankslinda1 — 2009-09-07 00:36:01Z

judy my grandfather was born in anderson co tn in 1879. to a bradford h poore and a sarah ann landrum.married a donna lily gross ,a violet elizabeth smith and a lily donna wilson.