Valley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

chief of police/McCall

maryloukc — 26 Jun 2008 3:50:36 GMT

Does anyone remember Granville Blake who was police chief in McCall in the late '50s-early '60s? I have some neat pictures and newspaper articles I can share.

Stibnite

maryloukc — 26 Jun 2008 3:48:35 GMT

Did anyone have family who helped bring the houses out of Stibnite into McCall during the '60s? That was a scarey trip to go up and visit with dad while he was up there.

John Lawrence Wilcoxson

tigerlilysmama — 6 Nov 2007 7:26:16 GMT

Need parents of John Lawrence Wilcoxson as shown on his marriage record to Bonnie Jeanne Goodrich in McCall,Valley,Idaho 4 Oct 1995.
Thank you

terry vaughn frazier

davidkmoore1 — 31 Aug 2007 2:05:33 GMT

I am looking for an old friend, Terry Vaughn Frazier. we were stationed together at McChord AFB in the early 1960's. I was shipped to Thailand and i believe he went to Guam. He has a brother name John and their step-father was police chief in McCall at the time.

David K. Moore

Burgess or Ziegler in Payette Lake circa 1955?

roseladym — 11 Jun 2007 11:39:00 GMT

Looking for anyone that might have clues as to a family member by the name of Lorena (Ziegler) Burgess, possibly living in Payette Lake area in 1955. She was born c. 1904 in Kansas, married in 1922 to M. Forrest Burgess. No idea if they remained married, had children, or what became of either of them. Her parents were Edwin and Ella Mae Blackman Ziegler.

granville & annabel blake

maryloukc — 23 May 2007 3:59:11 GMT

looking for anyone who knew my parents: granville & annabel blake. They lived in McCall off & on during the 1960's. he was chief of police for awhile and she worked at the hospital and as a waitress. Mary Blake

Smith's Ferry, Idaho

SharonKetchum51 — 23 Feb 2005 6:08:20 GMT

My mother-in-laws maiden name was SMITH. She was born and raised on DRY CREEK, ADA CO., BOISE. She always maintained that SMITH'S FERRY was owned and operated by her grandfather or perhaps GGrandfather Smith, thus the name Smith's Ferry. What I need to find out is if anyone has information about the early origens of Smith's Ferry and the history of it's beginnings and the Smith who owned it. Any information may be helpful. My husband and I live in Cascade and pass by Smith's Ferry often and I can't help but wonder if Russell really is a descendent of this Mr. Smith. He sure claimes it's true...but I want proof! :)

BELLA AND EVA VALLEY

cherylavalley — 25 Feb 2007 5:08:59 GMT

BORN IN CUYAHOGA OHIO PARENTS NOAH AND CAROLINE

BELLA MARRIED EDWARD HOFFMAN IN 1915
THEN MARRIED SOMEONE WITH THE NAME BROWN

EVA MARRIED SOMEONE WITH THE NAME DICKSON, COULD BE SPELLED DIFFERENT

SIBLINGS ARE JANE(JENNIE) HARRY, JAMES, JOSEPH, COLETTA, ELIZABETH

George SWIGART and spouse Blanche Emma Inman

DiannaCsikos — 9 Dec 2006 1:45:12 GMT

Searching for signs of Blanch Emma SWIGART & husband George.
In the 1930 census they were listed in ValleyCnty, Alpha Precinct; in 1943 an obit mentioned they were in Donnelly.
Did not find them in 1920 census nor any death or cemetery listings that are on-line. Census indicates births in MO George @1876 & Blanche @1883---they married in 1908.
Does anyone know anything more about this couple?
Thanks
Dianna

Meador - Manfred, Marion and Harrison

DorothyTurner2006 — 26 Oct 2006 11:28:47 GMT

Full Names are:
Manfred Edwin Meador
Francis Marion Meador
William Henry Harrison Meador

this is my grandfather and his 2 brothers, they were pioners of Roseberry and they Farmed, and owned and ran the Butcher Shop, I am looking for any pictures or Stories you might have or know of.

Harrison's Picture is on the wall in the Muesum at Roseberry, But would love to have more for my use please.

LOW & OTT, LONG VALLEY

quirt lowe — 3 Mar 2006 4:51:35 GMT

My Lows and Otts came to Long Valley in the 1880's. Have a picture of them there also. I am hoping someone may have ran into them in their research. Need any records available. I believe they may have been run out by the bad winter of 1888. Thank you.

Williams (Ralph J. and Stanton K.)

GlendaTresslerSmith — 27 Jan 2006 12:22:02 GMT

I'm interested in connecting with descendents of Stanton K. Williams (1888 -) and Ralph J. Williams (1882-). They were sons of Levi C. and Druscilla (Kuhns) Williams of Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. When their father died in Aug 1940, Ralph was living in Cascade, Idaho and Stanton was living in Emmett, Idaho.

I'm very willing to share all the information I have on their siblings, father, aunts and uncles and grandparents

Edward Loren Wellman

Stephanie A. — 27 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Valley County
I am looking for information about and ancestry of Edward Loren Wellman. He was probably born in the early 1920s and his father was probably named Loren Wellman. In the early 1940s, he married Betty Jane Nelson. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

FINSEN and METCALF

Anne-Marie Lott — 10 Aug 2001 7:20:44 GMT

Hello. I'm trying to find any information about my great grandparents Wilferd "Red" Finsen and Ora Elizabeth Metcalf Finsen. I know that they did for a time lived in Idaho and that had to be around the early 1900s.

Thanks for any help!

Payne relative

CiCi Morse — 10 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I found a Christopher Payne in the WWI Draft registrations, and am trying to determine whether he is my g grandfather's, Thomas Payne, nephew. Christopher's parents were Andrew and Annie (Jeffries) Payne. Any help is most appreciated.

Old Valley County Jail

TheAllenGirl — 25 Jun 2001 2:26:27 GMT

I and my husband bought the property on which the old Valley County jail is located in Cascade, Idaho. We know that the old jail was built about the time Cascade became the county seat, about 1916. I was born and raised in Valley County, Cascade. My parents, Burl and Freda Allen (Potts) were born and raised in Valley County. I know that my paternal grandad, John Allen (Jack) even spent some time in the old jail long ago. Still I know vertually nothing about the history of the jail. I would love to know some stories about the 'guests' who spent time there. I would be interested in knowing who built it. If anyone has stories they would like to share with me I would so appreciate it.

New email address

Valley County Genealogy Society — 18 Jul 2001 6:03:17 GMT

For all those interested, the Valley County Genealogy Society has a new email address. You may email us with a general Idaho research question and we'll do our best to give you an answer. However, we do not answer specific research questions - we refer them out to an Idaho researcher, former Idaho State Historical Society, Genealogy Dept. manager, Gene Williams. We do publish a newsletter twice a year which contains a moderate amount of information on early Valley County people. It comes as a package deal when someone joins our society. Current dues are $10.00.

Looking For Family

blackcobra160 — 29 Aug 2004 6:03:31 GMT

I would Like any information on the Families listed above. Most of my mothers side of the family is from McCall, Roseberry, Weiser.

Hill Family

kktennes — 24 Apr 2002 9:03:53 GMT

Am just beginning to do family search. Great-grandparents were Matt N. Hill and Johanna Hill - immigrated from Finland early part of century. Early pioneers of Valley Co. ID. They had 4 living children - Arvi Axel Hill, Eino Everett Hill (my grandfather), Lydia Hill & Helen Hill.
Am interested in info. about any of them. Eino Hill homesteaded on Harris Ridge above Kooskia and married Mary Mosher in 1925. They had one son Everett Emmett Hill - my father.
Any info. would be greatly appreciated

william salansky

marianne — 22 Jun 2002 9:34:46 GMT

Looking for any information on William Salansky, my grandfather's brother. William was born in 1904 and died in 1978. He was born in Montana, worked in Colorado, had family in Pennsylvania. William lived in McCall Valley Idaho.

Earl Parrott

timpdg — 16 Aug 2002 6:29:58 GMT

I am searching for info on Earl Parrott. I have also heard him referred to as the Hermit of Impassable Canyon. He is listed in the 1920 census as 54 years old. I haven't found much else. I also know that he is referred to in the book Idaho loners. If anyone has the book and would be willing to scan pages for me to see, I would appreciate it. I want to see what the book has before I buy it. There is also a book called The Middle Fork, that apparently has info about Earl and I think his parents Sarah and Joseph Parrott. The first book I mentioned, Idaho Loners, supposedly has pictures of Earl.
Please write soon if you can help.
Jen

JASPER, MORRIS, WALLACE

CBrown9547 — 25 Jun 2001 7:01:13 GMT

Is Gladys JASPER d/o John Merrill JASPER/Mary Etta COLE, b. Long Valley 2 Feb 1904 the Gladys who married Ralph B. MORRIS on 8 Nov 1922 and did she marry second Paul WALLACE?? Is Paul bro to Lige WALLACE who marr. Clara Idaho JASPER? Any help appreciated.

Lewis C. Roseberry of Roseberry, Valley County, Idaho

PhyllisRoseberry — 17 Jul 2005 1:33:26 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Lewis C. Roseberry who was the Postmaster of Roseberry, Idaho? Believe him to be a descendant of my husband's family. Would be interested in any information about him. Believe that his full name was Lewis Cass Roseberry, and that he was born in Missouri.

MAY HARWARE 1934-1961

RHONDA MATHIS — 20 Jan 2004 5:18:30 GMT

WOULD LIKE INFO OR A PICTURE OF THE MAY HARDWARE STORE. ROY AND ADA MAY OWNED IT UNTIL 1961 AND SOLD IT TO THERE SON-IN-LAW, UNKNOWN COX. ANY INFO WILL HELP. THANKS RHONDA

ROY AND ADA MAY

RHONDA MATHIS — 20 Jan 2004 5:14:46 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON ROY AND ADA MAY WHO LIVED IN McCALL, IDAHO. THEY OWNED 2 BUSINESS IN McCALL. 1924-1930'S WILLIAM-MAY GENERAL STORE. 1934-1961 MAY HARDWARE.

MOSCRIP FAMILY

meday — 17 Jul 2001 11:09:16 GMT

My grandmother was named MOSCRIP. I find a family of MOSCRIPS in Valley County 1920 census, are there any still there. My great-grandfather was WALTER C. MOSCRIP and was born in Putnam, Ny. He died in Patterson, Ia. Some of his children moved to Osage, Sat.,Canada and later moved even further west. Could have come back to the states. I am unable to find any information in Putnam, Ny. If anyone knows about the MOSCRIPS in Idaho, please help me.

How McCall Idaho got its name-Thomas McCall Story

Mel King — 7 Aug 2001 5:45:55 GMT

I obtained an article from the Idaho Statesman Newspaper written by Thomas Mackall's daughter-in-law, Ennis McGee in 1939 and 1940.
This is the story of Thomas Mackall/McCall (1841-1930)and his wife Louisa Ferguson (1842-1927)and their trek to Idaho about 1890. This the line (going back)Thomas (1841) > Benjamin (1818) > Thomas (1791) > Benjamin (1758/1764) > James (1738).

The story came as a negative microfilm copy so I had to transcribe it. I left all of the wording and punctuation exactly as it was written in the newspaper except for a couple of name errors that I noted.

I will be happy to email the 18 page story (MS Word) to anyone who is interested.
If you want Thomas and Louisa's descendant report I'll be glad to include that also.
Let me know at: helenmel@pgtv.net

Mel King

GRAY, OZMENT

Sue Gray — 2 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Thomas H. Gray, b. possibly Missouri 20 Feb 1862, son of William Breathet Gray and his wife Martha (Mattie) Eveline Ozment Gray, left the family about 1873-5 during an Indian attack as they came through Idaho on the Oregon trail. The family thought he had been killed. But years later a man from Cascade, Valley county, Idaho, claiming to be the grandson of Tom Gray visited Indian Valley, Adams county, Idaho looking for his great grandparents. Any relations to this Tom Gray, please contact Stan & Sue Gray, 271 S. Pineview Drive, Alpine, UT 84004 or ph 801-756-7118.

John H. or Jack Anderson, born abt 1902, from Valley County, Idaho

Jonathansgreat — 18 Nov 2002 2:52:53 GMT

Would like info regarding birthdate and place and death date and place of John Henry "Jack" Anderson, born 1902, of Valley County, Idaho (in the 1930's.) His parents MAY have been early settlers in Valley County. He worked for the Bureau of Reclamation on the construction of the Owyhee Dam (abt 1936) 32 miles south of Nyssa, Malheur, Oregon. He married 9 Nov 1935 in Fruitland, Payette, Idaho to Mildred Berenice Bradshaw. They divorced 1942 in La Grande, Union, Oregon. Would like his ancestry also. Please reply.
Willing to exchange info.

Hermit of Impassable Canyon

timpdg — 16 Aug 2002 6:29:58 GMT

I am searching for information on Earl K. Parrott, also knwn as the hermit of Impassable Canyon. He is listed in the 1920 census as being 54 years old. We do know that he was born July 16, 1865, and died August 15, 1945. I do now have the 2 books that I know have information on him, Idaho Loners and also The Middle Fork. If anyone knows of any other information that you can give to me, I would really appreciate it. I would love old stories, whatever you can giveto me.
Thanks again,
Jennifer

Where are the Schmelzenbachs?

judy collins — 17 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Judy Schmelzenbach lived at 101 Lake, McCall, ID 1977-1978, maybe more. Had son Mark, daughters Janie, Heidi, Kate, and Konnie. Her mother is/was Laura Hale (CA). Looking for all except Mark, he is buried in McCall.

Frank Abbott in Yellow Pine 1920

rjohnson003 — 11 Jul 2005 12:26:02 GMT

I am asking for any available assistance in tracing relatives that lived in Yellow Pine in 1920. I have located Frank Abbott with a daughter Leone on the census. I beleive that this is my grandfathers brother in law and I would like to find more information about him or his family. He also had a daughter Ella but I didn't see her on the census. I've been told his wife Mabel (Johnson) died in 1911 but I haven't been able to confirm this. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Willson's of Yellow Pine, Idaho

Michelle Blaine — 15 Jan 2002 9:19:37 GMT

I am looking for information regarding my 2x great grandfather Samuel Willson and his children, Samuel Jr., Earl, Ivy and Ed. Samuel Sr. and Earl both died in Yellow Pine Idaho. The children may have all been born in Idaho. Samuel Sr. was married to Sadie Armenta Skinner. Please check out my website http://blaine.homestead.com for pictures

Charles L. Hammond and Anna P. Doering

Sheryl Cox — 8 Oct 2001 6:57:25 GMT

I'm looking for birth records on the children of Charles Levi Hammond from Curtis, Idaho and Anna Patricia (Doering) Hammond from Crawford, Valley County Idaho, Married 25 Feb. 1906 in Valley County.
They had two sons, I believe one was born in the fall of 1906, his name is unknown to me, and they other son may have been born 1915, and was named Clarence Orville Hammond.
I would appreciate any help, Thank You

Sheryl Doering Cox

cooxjs@aol.com

New P.O. Box

hkbarton — 8 May 2006 3:37:22 GMT

Valley County Genealogical Society has a new P.O.Box.

Please note the new address is P.O. Box 111

Cascade,Id. 83611-0111

SCHINZLER in Valley Co. Idaho

margolis61 — 24 Oct 2002 7:41:42 GMT

Seeking information on my great-grandfather, Robert William Schinzler. He may have changed his name from LOCKE. He and his wife, DeFayne or Dimple Lynch b. in Neillsville, WI lived in Donnelly or McCall, ID and had 3 children: Robert b. 1916 Kemmerer WY, John (Jack) Donald b. 1919 Bliss ID, and Ellen Eileen who m. Rex Steele. Robert William and his sons worked for the railroad. During the late 1920s Robert William committed suicide. Defayne later married a DeHaven. Anything anyone might have about Robert William's previous life, parents, siblings, place of birth, anything would be helpful. Thank you.

Edward Colvin/Frances Anderson

lmclelland6675 — 2 Jul 2001 11:44:36 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Edward Colvin from Valley County Idaho abt 1923.

The information I have shows a marriage of Edward Colvin to Frances I Anderson on October 9, 1923. Certificate shows that he was from Valley Idaho and she was from Multnomah County, Oregon. They were married in Clark County Washington.

Frances had been married before. Her married name was Askay and her maiden name was Beers.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you--Lorene

Charles, Ada Smith

Nola Conway — 10 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Charles and Ada Smith early pioneers/settlers in Valley County. Lived on Big Creek/Smith Creek ranch.
THANKS!

Arthur Smith: Donnelly Idaho

jdweintraub — 6 Oct 2003 12:39:49 GMT

Interested in any Obit of Arthur Smith, born 7/19/1921 and died 11/14/1995. Social Security Index indicates last address was Donnelly, Idaho in Valley County, Idaho. Seeing if part of our family tree.... looks likely but have little current information.

Mark Yale PHELPS Freight Wagon Business

NHemstreet3046 — 1 Jul 2002 12:22:56 GMT

Seeking any information on Mark Yale PHELPS and his freight wagon business which ran from Elko, NV to the mines at Atlanta, Valley Co., Idaho. Mark was assisted in the business by his three sons Perry, Francis and Guy. Mark died on 20 Dec 1889 and the business ceased shortly thereafter. Guy was my grandfather. Thank you for any information.

Lew Ellis McNerney

S.Richardson — 16 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Lew Ellis McNerney. He died 2/1/1960 in Donley, Id. Was married to Mary Emojean (Winkle). Please e-mail me at: jnr@centurytel.net

surname

JimmiePat — 4 Sep 2002 12:42:05 GMT

Anyone with information on Anna Catherine Vitley born about 1886 in Vally Co. Idaho. please contact me.

McDOUGAL, Basil H.

CBrown9547 — 25 Jun 2001 7:01:13 GMT

Werdenhoff Mine

Jost Werdenhoff — 6 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information about the Werdenhoff mine close to Big Creek lodge, Valley county, Idaho. References to books about the area is also of interest.

Thankfull for any information,

// Jost Werdenhoff

PARKS, R. M.

CBrown9547 — 25 Jun 2001 7:01:13 GMT

PARKS, Charles W.

CBrown9547 — 25 Jun 2001 7:01:13 GMT

BURDICKS in Roseberry

stellie — 9 Oct 2001 2:05:20 GMT

I'm looking for any information on William Noah Burdick and his family. He & his wife Ina Maude Yenne were married in Boise in Sept 1907. Their first daughter, Agnes, was born in 1908 in Nampa, ID and their other daughter, my grandmother, Myrtle was born 14 Mar 1912 in Roseberry. They had come from Illinois and I'm wondering what made them choose Roseberry? It's a beautiful area but I don't think they stayed long. The winters must have been to harsh. They went back to Boise, with Myrtle getting married in 1934 in Great Falls, MT. What would have brought them to Roseberry? Free land?

Margie
Helena, MT
steliie@aol.com

TULL

Lin Tull Cannell — 25 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great-grandparents, RICHARD D. TULL and AMY (TINY) TAYLOR TULL, came to Long Valley, Idaho 1886-1889. According to family records, they attempted to prove up a homestead in Long Valley, and DICK TULL worked as a sawyer in the logging camps. Dick and Tiny Tull had been married in Lane Co. Oregon in 1877. They had five children: (1) DORA A. TULL b 1878, d 1881 Oregon; (2) SIDNEY WILLIAM TULL, b. 22 Nov. 1882, m. Dollie Leona KELTY, d. 17 Nov. 1944 CA; (3) RICHARD CRAIG TULL, b 20 Mar. 1884, m. Mable OVERMAN in Walla Walla WA 1 Nov. 1905, d. 7 Dec. 1969, buried Milton-Freewater OR; (4) FRED CLEVELAND TULL (my grandfather), b. 5 Aug. 1886 Weston, OR, m. Myrtle E. BONE 13 Sept. 1908, d. 24 June 1971 Prosser, WA; (5) ADA L. TULL b 2 Feb. 1889 Valley Co. ID, m. Edward H. EGGERS 15 Mar. 1911, d. 25 Jan. 1919.

Does anyone have a record of this family in Valley County in the 1880s? There could be divorce records and a remarriage of Dick TULL. They must have filed for a homestead, although they did not remain in the region after Dick and Tiny Tull split up.

Miles Family

cmilesolson — 17 Jun 2005 3:42:09 GMT

My father Nelson Sidney Miles was born in Cascade, Valley Co, ID 22Jul1942. His parents were Oliver "Jay" Miles, and Christina Carolina Youngquist. Dad had said they left Idaho for Oregon in 1947-48. His two oldest brothers John Leland, and Robert J stayed in the area. John married Mae Ann Carrico, and Robert married Mary Donna Cantrall. Uncle Bob and Aunt Mary are buried in Cascade. I never knew Mae Ann. I do not know if they divorced, or if she passed away. My Grandfather Jay was a carpenter, and he may have farmed in Idaho. My father's sister Evelyn Alma was born in Donnelly, as well as his twin brothers Elbern and Eldon Miles. The twins died at birth. I'm trying to find any information or person who may have known the Miles family. I am uncertain when they moved to Idaho. Any help will be appreciated. Thankyou. Carolyn Olson

Where was Bunker Hill Mine?

Kay Dorneman — 26 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My gf A.E. ROBINSON leased the Bunker Hill Mine, once one of the Wests biggest silver producers from 1928-1934. It was in the Deadwood area. Any clues to either- nothing on my map with those names.

Valley County Sherrif

Aricka — 7 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am having a hard time finding a phone number for the sherriff office that would have takent he report on my grandmother's death. I did however finally get some info on her death and I want more info and the McCall PD said that the sherrif office was the one to take the report and do the investigation.
Can anyone help?
Aricka

Death of maternal grandmother

Aricka — 26 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I finally made a breakthrough! I called the McCall Police department and they are working with Valley County Sheriff's department. She is going to try to find out all she can. She gave me the date of death (8/14/82) and even had her parents names!
So maybe now I will be able to work my way back up the tree!
Aricka

Grandmother

Wesley W. Craig — 24 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Hi,

Because this is a fairly recent event, you might try contacting a lawyer (hopefully at no fee) who could direct you to the best sources. I suggest (from my Valley County phone book) the name of Robert H. Remakulus, a long-time resident of Valley County. His phone is (208) 382-4267 and address is: 104 W. Cascade, Cascade, Idaho 83611.

Also you might get some action from the local Valley County newspaper files "The Long Valley Advocate" whose web-site is:http://www.longvalley.com/news/index.html

Best of success.
Wes

death of maternal grandmother

Aricka L — 20 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

she died apporx fifteen years ago in McCall Id (valley county) in her home. I am trying to get as much info as possible about her and her death. I have little family left (other than from my marriage and beautiful children) and would like something to pass onto my children of their roots (even if they were a little weird)
thank you!
Aricka

CARSWELL

wes craig — 9 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I would like ANY information on the CARSWELL brothers (Benjamin, Court(ney?), Daniel) who discovered gold at Thunder Mountain, Valley County, Idaho in the late 1890's

STEVENS, KOLCLASHER

CBrown9547 — 25 Jun 2001 7:01:13 GMT

Searching for any clue to the whereabouts of Loal STEVENS b. 1885 prob. Danville, Vermilion,IL m. abt. 1905 in Oklahoma City,OK to Gertrude "Goldie" KOLCLASHER b. 1891, CO. In 1911 in Oak Creek, Routt Co., CO, in 1920 census Boise,ID w/wife who was supposed to have been dead abt 1912. In 1921 listed in Boise City Directory living by himself at Idanha Hotel, occ. barber. In 1935 listed in mother's obit as living in Coulterville,Mariposa, CA. Seen by daughter-in-law in late 1940s in Cascade in "The Chief" bar. Believed to have possibly been gambler, may have dabbled in real estate. No clue too small, any leads appreciated.

STEVENS, KOLCLASHER

Wes Craig — 25 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Valley Co., Idaho - Curiously, my father was a bartender in the Chief bar in the 1930's. Quite likely he knew Stevens. Unfortunately, my dad passed away years ago. Sorry I cant be of more help.

Wes