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Robert S Mansfield

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-16 08:27:12Z

he is buried with his wife in
Hillcrest Cemetery
Weiser
Washington County
Idaho

would they have a copy?

Obit lookup please: Robert S Mansfield

mt_shoffman — 2013-03-15 00:49:23Z

I am looking for an obituary for Robert Scott Mansfield.
He lived in Weiser, Washington Co, Idaho and died in Ontario, Malhuer Co, Oregon on November 27, 1943.

I appreciate any help in locating this obit.

Re: Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

LindaWiley60 — 2012-11-04 17:11:27Z

Thank you!

Re: Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

hpck1969 — 2012-11-04 16:28:49Z

H Linda,

It was Jacob Elzie, that she was married to, James' middle name was McClinnon.

Kellie

Re: Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

LindaWiley60 — 2012-11-01 17:26:04Z

I'm not related to the Hoppers. Nellie Anderson Fletcher Fletcher Hopper is my 1st cousin 2x removed--she and my grandfather were cousins. Nellie's parents were Melissa Vannoy and Elijah Anderson. Melissa is my great grandmother's sister. Nellie's life was rather interesting--and I actually found living Fletcher relatives but no information yet received. She was widowed by husband #1, she divorced #2 (brother of #1) and Hopper was #3. I'm assuming it was Jacob E. Hopper--her Portland obit says J.E.--but I know he had a brother James--who was listed in Portland in a census. Do you have any record of which Hopper she married?

Re: Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

hpck1969 — 2012-11-01 17:04:17Z

In wanting to connect with other family members, I an compelled to ask, are you related to this family?

I am Moses H Hopper's gr-great grand-daughter through his daughter Emma

Kellie Reed Kramer

Re: Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

LindaWiley60 — 2012-10-30 04:45:47Z

I think her husband was Jacob E Hopper--found him listed as single in Washington County in 1940. She died in Idaho 1934, but the Idaho Archives could not find a death certificate for her. Sometimes I've found that death certificates were transferred with the body when it was sent to another state--she is interred in Portland, Oregon--but it isn't in the Oregon Archives records either. There was a brief obit in the Portland paper, but no mention of where she died. Jacob's parents (father was Moses) were in Portland, OR in 1930 before they were married. Think I will just put this one to bed unless someone has more information on Jacob E. Hopper of Cambridge! Thanks for the reply.

Re: Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

co_farmer — 2012-10-30 03:24:33Z

There were and are lots of Hoppers in Washington County, ID. My father grew up there and had lots of Hopper friends. I even went to college, 1957-64, with several Hoppers from the area.

I expect she was visiting. Not really that old when she died.

Paul

Re: Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

LindaWiley60 — 2012-08-17 14:22:16Z

Thank you! I had found this information--have ordered a death certificate. This is a notice of her second marriage. I have a divorce listing for this marriage but none for Hopper. Trying to figure out what she was doing in Idaho. She was buried in Portland where she had lived most of her life.

Re: Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

ELLinSpain — 2012-08-17 12:32:44Z

Name: Hopper, Nellie Fletcher
Year: 1934
Certificate Number: 121194
County of Death: Washington
City: Cambridge
Date of Death: 11 Oct 1934
Date of Birth: 6 Apr 1879

Name: Nellie Fletcher
Marriage Date: 15 May 1918
County: Multnomah
Level Info: Index of Oregon Marriages (Bride & Groom) For the Period 1906 through 1920
Oregon Marriage Index Groom and Bride Combined 1916 to 1920

Obit Lookup Please: Nellie Fletcher Hopper

LindaWiley60 — 2012-08-16 22:32:26Z

Nellie died 11 October 1934 in Cambridge. Have her death certificate ordered. She may have been just visiting. She was buried in Portland, Oregon. Any information appreciated!

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

lanaa2000 — 2012-07-19 16:48:16Z

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: The Frontier Restaurant, Cambridge, Washington, Idaho

arsmitty — 2012-06-09 21:12:30Z

Would you please e-mail me at my home address, so I can give you some more personal information---barj@ctcweb.net.
Have a lot of information that may help you---Jan

Re: The Frontier Restaurant, Cambridge, Washington, Idaho

ljt8164 — 2012-06-07 22:16:37Z

Jan, I am interested in both. My husband recently discovered at the age of 68 that he was adopted. His birth mother was Lilly Gigger Merrill, Lois' sister. My husband was born in Cambridge, ID but his birth certificate does not mention a hospital in Cambridge so we are trying to figure that out too. I can't believe there were too many hospitals there in 1943, but maybe he wasn't born in a hospital. Through the US directories online there was a reference to Lois working as a waitress at The Frontier so thought I would see if anyone had any information such as address for her and the restaurant. Is it still there? Am really trying to track down the birth father who we believe lived in Cambridge or near there during early 1940s. Lilly gave my husband up for adoption (we now have that paperwork) but there is no mention of a father. The man who adopted him (Frank Thrasher) owned some property there in early 40s and possibly met Lilly there. My husband's stepmother recently told him that she thought Frank (deceased) was his real father so I thought I would see if I could figure out where Lilly lived in late 1942 and early 1943 and also where Frank lived during that time period. This is probably like looking for a needle in a haystack but thought I would try.

We were told by Lilly's daughter that Lilly lived with Lois in Cambridge.

I hope I haven't confused you too much.
Thank you. Lori

Re: The Frontier Restaurant, Cambridge, Washington, Idaho

arsmitty — 2012-06-07 21:44:21Z

Are you interested in Lois or the restaurant? I have information on Lois and can look up information on the restaurant? Jan

The Frontier Restaurant, Cambridge, Washington, Idaho

ljt8164 — 2012-06-06 18:55:13Z

I am looking for information on the above restaurant in the early 1940s in Cambridge, Idaho. I am researching a Lois Gigger (Wilkerson) who worked there in the 1940s. I would like to know where it was located, if it is still there or what the present name might be. Thank you. Lori

Wieser court house lookup? Deed for Carpenter on dairy farm?

trongra36 — 2012-04-29 20:01:34Z

We think this is after 1939 but hopefully there is an alpha index at the recorder's office; they do not do lookups per their website. Any fees and copy charges would be reimbursed. Thanks, Grace in AK

Re: Carpenter Dairy Farm at Weiser - dates needed

trongra36 — 2012-04-29 19:58:21Z

I was thinking about 1939 forward; do you live in Weiser? The recorder's office doesn't do research but looking for a deed would eliminate the own/rent question. Thank you for your interest. I have them on the census up to 1940 in N CA so if they did this between censuses, I wouldn't know.

Re: Carpenter Dairy Farm at Weiser - dates needed

ELLinSpain — 2012-04-29 08:27:55Z

cannot see Carpenter (any name) with a farm there in the 1920 & 1930 census

Carpenter Dairy Farm at Weiser - dates needed

trongra36 — 2012-04-28 19:48:52Z

For a few years between 1920 and 1950, Claude Carpenter and other family members either owned or operated a dairy farm near Weiser. Dates needed to locate family members as of a certain date. If they owned it, there should be a deed; if they operated for someone else, local memories may be more difficult. Thanks, Grace in AK

Harry S. Seaburg obit 1977

Theurer784 — 2012-03-29 02:36:04Z

Daily Argus Observer
Ontario, Oregon
Friday, May 6, 1977

HARRY S. SEABURG
WEISER-Services for Harry S. Seaburg, 82, Huntington, Ore., who died Wednesday in a Weiser hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. MST Saturday at Northam-Jones Chapel, Weiser, by the Rev. Otis Frost. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 17, 1894, in Huntington, and married Grace B. Mowery July 9, 1919, in Huntington. During World War 1, he served in France with the U. S. Army.

Mrs. Seaburg worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until retiring in 1960. He was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft, and was a charter member of the Huntington Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Surviving are his wife, Huntington; a daughter, Mrs. James (Marjorie) McCormick, Portland; three granddaughters, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Idaho Lung Association, 2621 Camas, Boise.

Re: Weiser Newspaper

pamandgar9973 — 2012-02-11 05:21:09Z

Your information led me to take another look for the newspaper using the correct name and sure enough it did come up on "South Fork Companion" a blogspot where there was information about the Weiser Signal and about it's first publisher who got his start on the Weiser Leader. This doesn't name Stine, but does say the Leader was founded by two partners - one with considerable experience and one with none.

Great stuff, Thanks again!
Pam Smith
Dallas, OR

Re: Weiser Newspaper

CherylHanson3 — 2012-02-11 04:52:10Z

Your welcome. Sorry I wasn't following this thread sooner.
Cheryl

Re: Intermountain institute

RBestrom7380 — 2012-02-11 04:46:00Z

I checked your family tree for additional information on Richard and June, your Breckon tree showed his birth as 1981(sic) and June as 1922. I guess she liked the YOUNGER men. The Gutridge tree shows his birth in 1918, which is probably better for the family.

The building pictured at the link provided by the other, with no additional information is now used by the Snake River Heritage Center. It is only a museum, only open from 1-4 on Thurs/Saturdays June 1 to Sept 1. So, don't expect them to do research.
The link identifies the school was devastated by the Depression, the assets sold to benefit the College of Idaho and Whitman College and the school used by Weiser School District until 1967.

The Great Depression last from about 1929 to late 1930's to early 1940's.

This link, last paragraph tells the final date as the Institute:
http://payettecounty.info/marlow/changentimes.html
The Idaho Industrial Institute was founded October 20, 1899 by E. A. Paddock, Jane Slocum and Thomas Maryott. In 1915 it was renamed the Intermountain Institute. Because of its excellence, students found it was an alternative to public school. It had impressive classrooms and dormitories, its own print shop, meat and smoke shop, broom factory, dairy farm and students farmed 1200 acres of irrigated land. The school was supported by donations, until depression days. It closed its doors in 1933. Most of its buildings are still standing.

So, if your parents met there, it "probably" was after 1933, as Richard was only 15, June was 11. Based on the above, the school was used by the Weiser School District until 1967. So, they "probably" met there while the Weiser School District was using it.

I would suggest an attempt for information from the school district. Many school districts do have an administrator that has access to historic information they use for programs. I have done some history work for a local district.
http://www.weiserschools.org/
I can NOT guarantee any success with this route.

--additional information---
The National Register of Historic Places, identifies the Institute, it has "significant years" of 1907 and 1929, "Period of Significance: 1925-1949, and 1900 to 1924,
http://www.nationalhistoricalregister.com/id/Washington/vaca...

From:
http://washington.idgenweb.org/intermtninst.htm
The school was established in 1899 to provide rural children an opportunity to attend high school. Beardsley Hall, completed in 1907, housed 40 girls on the second and third floors, a dining hall in the basement, the school’s chapel on the first floor, and a gymnasium in the attic. Slocum Hall was built in 1909 at a cost of $30,000. It housed a swimming pool in the basement, and was the boys’ dormitory. It also held the Institute’s library and reading room until the Carnegie Library was completed in 1919. Hooker Hall, which was the Institute’s administration and classroom building, was completed in 1924 at a cost of 100,000, and also contained a modern auditorium and woodworking shops in the basement. Billings Memorial Gymnasium was the last structure added to the campus, built in 1929 for $40,000. It contained a swimming pool and basketball court.

Ron Bestrom
Tacoma, WA

Re: Weiser Newspaper

pamandgar9973 — 2012-02-11 04:45:52Z

Cheryl, I do believe that would be the one. The obituary called it the Weiser City Ledger, so now I see that was a typo in the obit. It's great to finally have a date and confirm name of newspaper. Thanks so much.
Pam Smith
Dallas, OR

Re: Weiser Newspaper

CherylHanson3 — 2012-02-11 04:19:54Z

The first paper I see for the Weiser City Leader is 8-31-1882, by Stine & Mitchell.

Is that the info you are seeking?

Cheryl

Re: Weiser Newspaper

RBestrom7380 — 2012-02-11 04:10:23Z

Thank you for posting that, it is clearly a newspaper account and answers a lot of questions.

Re: Weiser Newspaper

pamandgar9973 — 2012-02-11 04:03:31Z

Thank you so much for all that information. I do have an obituary - our Archivist, Tom Braniger found it. That is what led me to Weiser, ID. Here it is;

Independence West Side, Friday, December 4, 1891, 2:4
J.H. Stine, editor of the Whiteson Advance, was shot last Sunday afternoon by H.C. Cook, section boss on the narrow gauge road. Cook then shot himself twice. Both men were killed instantly. Stine and Cook and a German section hand had been to Amity on foot, a distance of three miles from Whiteson. When about half way back, on their return, Stine walked about ten feet in advance of the others and Cook quickly, without warning, drew a pistol and fired at Stine, striking him in the back of the neck, breaking the spinal column. Turning the pistol on himself, Cook fired one shot into his breast, missing the heart about two inches. He then placed the pistol to his temple and fired a second shot, through his brain. The section hand, thinking his time had also come, started to run at the first shot, and did not stop until he had got to Whiteson. A squad of men returned and found both men dead. No cause is known for the deed, except it be a sudden fit of mental aberration. Cook had been acting in a singular manner for several days. The section hand with them said he had taken but two drinks of whisky during the day, and showed no signs of intoxication. The men were good friends, and always on the best of terms. They were talking pleasantly at the time of the shooting. They were both about 48 years of age and veterans of the civil war. Nothing is known of Cook’s family relations. A note dated November 29 was found under Cook’s pillow, indicating that he premeditated his death. In the note Cook leaves to Mrs Garvin, a widow with whom he boarded, all his personal effects, and asks her to give him a decent interment. He also tells her not to mourn for him, as he is of no use. Cook, of late, had been excessively despondent on account of certain stories of his immorality told about him by men living at Whiteson. He told Mrs Garvin yesterday morning that he believed he would blow his brains out. She tried to persuade him otherwise. She accounts for his killing Stine on the ground that it would keep the Grand Army from hearing of the stories told about him, as Stine was also a member. Cook bore a good reputation for honesty and integrity. He was unmarried. J.H. Stine was born in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, in February, 1847. Was at one time an Odd Fellow, and was also once a member of the Methodist church. At one time he was commander of the Grand Army post in Independence. He was buried in the Odd Fellows cemetery near this place last Wednesday by the GAR members, Rev J.R.N. Bell officiating. Mr Stine first learned his trade as a printer upon the Clearfield Republic. He was a great man to found newspapers. He always printed neat, clean papers. We give a complete list of those he actually started on this coast. Weiser City Ledger, Weiser City, Idaho; Heppner Gazette, Heppner, Or; Grant’s Pass Courier, Grant’s Pass, Or; Brownsville Informant, Brownsville, Or, afterwards the Lebanon Express, Lebanon, Or; Willamette Valley Tribune, of Independence, Or, afterward the Monmouth Democrat, Monmouth, Or; Whiteson Advance, Whiteson, Or; and the West Side, Independence, Or, established in November, 1883. With sorrow we bid adieu to our friend, and tender to the sorrowing wife our tenderest sympathies.

The widow was Mrs. Mary A. Moran Deming Stine. He married her 11 Jun 1884 in Polk Co., Oregon. She filed for a pension based on his Civil War service - date 6 Apr 1892.

Thanks again,
Pam Smith
Dallas, OR

Re: Weiser Newspaper

RBestrom7380 — 2012-02-11 03:38:11Z

Pam,
As you identified, there is little to nothing of information about this guy. I did a number of searches in various sites.

His burial at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence, Polk Co, OR
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=st...;
There is a Harry M. Stine, 1897-1921 in the cemetery, but unknown if related.

The National Park Service listing of soldiers and sailors of the Civil War only identifies him with 2 PA Cav, Company F, private. There was also a Jacob H. Stine, 13th PA Cav, Company B.

The Oregon Secretary of State
http://genealogy.state.or.us/ identifies:
Coroner's Report on J.H. Stine, 1891, Yamhill County (also includes a H.C. Cook).
Divorce, J.H. Stine vs Jennie, 1884 in Marion County.

I checked a number of various sites, books, government, etc, without any more success.

I don't know what information you already have on this guy. In 1891, a "true" obit was a newspaper story about the rich/famous, infamous or victims of crime or accident. An obituary as we know today was more like our death notices. I don't know if this is the "obit" you have. I have seen many "obits" on persons that glorify the background of the deceased. A person that "started" newspapers, may have been someone that worked in a newspaper in the early years of its publication. A lot like many today write in a job resume...

The Weiser Signal-American
http://www.smalltownpapers.com/newspapers/newspaper_detail.p...
shows an 1882 year of publication.

The link provided by the other poster isn't working, which isn't unusual.

There is no Upper County Report, there is a "News Reporter" in Cambridge, also "The Upper County News Reporter" in Tabor, ID, same phone number of 208-257-3515. It is not likely this paper was initiated by Stine.

The phone numbers provided did not show the area code for Idaho "208"

The Snake River Heritage Center is a museum, only open from 1-4 on Thurs/Saturdays June 1 to Sept 1. So, don't expect them to do research.

Re: Weiser Newspaper

pamandgar9973 — 2012-02-10 20:13:59Z

Thanks Judy, I'll check those suggestions out.

Pam

Re: Intermountain institute

judyartley53 — 2012-02-10 20:06:12Z

Hi Mary,
Doing a Google search will often turn up information about an old institution.

For the history of the schook go to www.fiddlecontest.com

There is a museum for the Intermountain Institute at this web site; www.idahoheritage.org/assets/popups/sw/sw_hookerhall.html
Successful Searching!

Re: Weiser Newspaper

judyartley53 — 2012-02-10 19:52:53Z

Hi,
There are two newspapers in that area. One of these might have been started by Jacob.

Upper Country Report, Box 9, 155 Superior St., Cambridge, ID 83610, 257-3515

Weiser Signal-American, http://www.ruralnetwork.net/~newsroom/, Box 709, 18 E. Idaho St., Weiser 83672
549-1717.

The Snake River Heritage Center, 2295 Paddock Avenue, Weiser, ID 83672-1195, 208-549-0205 also might have that info. Successful Searching!

Re: Augustus and Carrie Watkins - Idaho

redpens — 2012-02-02 17:12:05Z

Of course. Carrie's obit is printed on page 6 of the Thursday, Sept. 18, 1969, issue of the Weiser Signal, while husband Elias' is on page 10 of the Thursday, June 3, 1948, issue of the Weiser Signal.

The main thing is that the newspaper archives I could not find for the life of me, and they do exist, and they are free, and this is wonderful. http://weiserlibrary.net/signal.html

Re: Augustus and Carrie Watkins - Idaho

ELLinSpain — 2012-02-02 11:23:16Z

can you share, for other possible rellies?

Re: Augustus and Carrie Watkins - Idaho

redpens — 2012-02-01 05:17:36Z

I was able to locate both obituaries, finally. :) Thank you for all the help here, guys.

Re: Augustus and Carrie Watkins - Idaho

redpens — 2012-01-28 19:47:02Z

Thank you for reiterating all that information--yes, I do have it, but it's good to look over all the same. :)

I can very well try calling the cemetery over there. I just didn't think the cemetery would have records pertaining to obituaries, at least from that era, but that the mortuary would be the one to have that information. But then, maybe the cemetery would have record of the funeral home used, if it were to still exist. Normally the death notice printed in the paper would give the funeral home.

Augustus and Carrie Watkins - Idaho

ELLinSpain — 2012-01-28 16:07:20Z

You may well have this but, JIC:

Name: Carrie M Allen
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1876
Residence: Delaney, Madison, Arkansas
Spouse's Name: Elias Watkins
Spouse's Age: 30
Spouse's Residence: Delaney, Madison, Arkansas
Marriage Date: 26 Jul 1891
Marriage License Date: 23 Jul 1891
Marriage County: Washington
Event Type: Marriage
FHL Film Number: 1034252

Name: Watkins, Elias
Year: 1948
Certificate Number: 001961
County of Death: Washington
City: Weiser
Date of Death: 28 May 1948
Date of Birth: 7 Jun 1860

1920
Name: Elias Watkins
Age: 59
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1920: Weiser, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Carrie Watkins
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Home owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
+
Name: Carrie Watkins
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Weiser, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elias Watkins
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
+
Name: Bertha Watkins
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Oklahoma
Home in 1920: Weiser, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
+
Name: Opal Watkins
Age: 9
[9 11/12]
Birth Year: abt 1911
[abt 1910]
Birthplace: Idaho
Home in 1920: Weiser, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
+
Name: Wesley Watkins
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: Idaho
Home in 1920: Weiser, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son

1900
Name: Elias Watkins
[Ellis Watkins]
Age: 39
Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1900: Township 21, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Carrie Watkins
+
Name: Carrie Watkins
Age: 23
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1900: Township 21, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
+
Name: Walter Watkins
Age: 7
Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1900: Township 21, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
+
Name: Oscar Watkins
Age: 6
Birthplace: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Home in 1900: Township 21, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
+
Name: Dora Watkins
Age: 4
Birthplace: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Home in 1900: Township 21, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
+
Name: Laura Watkins
Age: 11/12
Birthplace: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Home in 1900: Township 21, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
+
Name: Myrtle Watkins
Age: 15
Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1900: Township 21, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
+
Name: James Watkins
Age: 12
Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1900: Township 21, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son

1880
Margarett Watkins 61
Elias Watkins 19
Rose Anna Watkins 15
Viann Watkins 12
Valley, Madison, Arkansas

**************

have you asked at the Cemetery? as they should have more info like who paid, obit etc

Obituary look-ups: Augustus and Carrie Watkins

redpens — 2012-01-27 06:07:26Z

I am trying to locate obituaries for the following family members who passed away in Weiser, Idaho.

Augustus Elias "Aug" Watkins was born 7 June 1860 in Delaney, Madison County, Arkansas, and he died 28 May 1948 in Weiser and is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery. I'd love to locate his obit.

Likewise, I haven't been able to locate an obituary for his wife, Carrie May Allen Watkins, who is buried with him. Carrie Watkins was born 1 September 1875 in Missouri, and she died in September of 1969 in Weiser. I haven't been able to confirm the specific day of death, but I believe she may have died September 11 of that year. Certainly September of 1969.

At the time of Carrie's death, survivors included children Walter, Dora, Reatha, Opal, and Wesley.

I appreciate anyone looking so very much. Thank you.

Weiser Newspaper

pamandgar9973 — 2012-01-22 17:31:51Z

I'm working on Civil War Vets buried in Polk Co., Oregon. The obit of one Jacob H. Stine, Civil War Vet from PA tells that he was a newspaperman who made a career of starting newspapers - one of these was the Weiser City Ledger, Weiser, Idaho.
Can anyone tell me when this would have been? Jacob H. Stine apparently moved around and missed census. From Idaho he moved to Heppner, OR, then Grant's Pass, OR, Lebanon, OR and finally to Independence, OR where he was killed in 1891.
Pam Smith
Dallas, OR

Re: Benjamin "Dick" Hartley, OR to ID

hartleyfm25 — 2012-01-18 22:54:56Z

I've been told this is not the right person as he is listed with a different set of parents according to the headstone shown on Find a Grave. Now I am really confused as to where this information is from. And if he isn't the right one; where is the real one. The names and dates seem to be the same. Does anyone know the facts? May

Re: Benjamin "Dick" Hartley, OR to ID

hartleyfm25 — 2012-01-14 18:06:27Z

Thank you so much. The information is so helpful. Hopefully some family member of his will contact us. Again Thank You. May

Re: Benjamin "Dick" Hartley, OR to ID

ELLinSpain — 2012-01-14 13:30:16Z

1900
Name: Benjamin Hartley
Age: 25
Birth Date: Oct 1874
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1900: Myrtle Point, Coos, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Harison H Hartley
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Margaret Hartley
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
WITH
HARRISON & MARGARET & FAMILY

1910
Name: B Dick Hartley
FARMER - GENERAL FARM
Age in 1910: 35
Birth Year: 1875
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1910: Mann Creek, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Joley Hartley
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: California
+
Name: Joley Hartley
[Jaley Hartley]
Age in 1910: 25
Birth Year: 1885
Birthplace: Kansas
Home in 1910: Mann Creek, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: B Dick Hartley
Father's Birthplace: United States of America
[United States]
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
+
Name: Abner H Hartley
Age in 1910: 5
Birth Year: 1905
Birthplace: Idaho
Home in 1910: Mann Creek, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
+
Name: Bulah Hartley
Age in 1910: 2
Birth Year: 1908
Birthplace: Idaho
Home in 1910: Mann Creek, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter

1920
Name: B D Hartley
COUNTY ASSESSOR
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1920: Weiser, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ivy Hartley
Father's Birthplace: Oregon
Mother's Birthplace: Oregon
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Name: Ivy Hartley
[Loy Hartley]
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Kansas
Home in 1920: Weiser, Washington, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: B D Hartley
Father's Birthplace: Kansas
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Abner Hartley 14
Beulah Hartley 12
Vincent Hartley 8 [8 3/12]
Ruby Hartley 5 [5 11/12]

1930
Name: B Dick Hartley
COUNTY ASSESOR
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1930: Weiser, Washington, Idaho
WITH
DAUGHTER
C R Laughlin 23 B IDAHO
GRANDSON
Ruby C Laughlin 3 B IDAHO

WW1 DRAFT
Name: B Dick Hartley
UNEMPLOYED
WIFE MRS JALEY R HARTLEY
County: Washington
State: Idaho
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1874
Race: White
SHORT & STOUT
BLUE EYES
GREY HAIR
FHL Roll Number: 1452223
DraftBoard: 0

Benjamin "Dick" Hartley

hartleyfm25 — 2012-01-13 04:37:46Z

I am searching for any information on Benjamin Hartley born in Coos Co., OR, April 12, 1874 to Harrison and Margaret Ellrn (Isaacs) Hartley. He moved to Idaho. The family lost track of him. Any information will be appreciated. May

Intermountain institute

MarySweet70 — 2012-01-07 20:57:45Z

I am seeking information on the Intermountain Institute of Weiser, Idaho. My parents met there, June Annette Gutridge and Clayton Richard Breckon. Does anyone know if there are any photos of the students that went there?
Thank you

Re: Calla (Macomb) Solders bur Weiser

mmorton728 — 2011-12-28 20:45:49Z

Not sure if you are still looking, but I'm also looking for information on Calla (Macomb) Solders. I know she is my grandfather's Mother. Calla married Noel P. Solders and as I understand she died at an young age and my great grandfather Noel raised their kids. Calla had two boys, Earl Noel Solders (my grandfather) and Claude Solders. Calla also had a daughter Neva (Solders) Fields. I have much more information, just let me know. If you do have any additional information on Calla Macomb, that would be great.

Re: Calla (Macomb) Solders bur Weiser

mmorton728 — 2011-12-28 20:45:38Z

Re: Seek 1940 obituary

grace2te — 2011-12-14 19:15:16Z

Thank you. Dorothy

Re: Seek 1940 obituary

judyartley53 — 2011-12-14 19:08:58Z

Hi Dorothy,

By the way, RAOGK is out of service for an unknown period of time.

There is an obituary volunteer at freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obitl/volid.html
Scroll down to Washington Co. and click on Laura. Successful Searching!

Seek 1940 obituary

DorothySwanson369 — 2011-11-01 01:53:55Z

Am looking for the obituary of a Frank Stephenson who d. July 22, 1940 at Weiser(/), Washington Co. Idaho. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: for Mary Ring-Schnell-Peterson & David & Mary (Groth) Ring

bttycar — 2011-07-25 00:47:55Z

Hi Patty'
Browsing for a Katherine Ring, and came across your messge about David Ring and Maria "Mary" Groth. I have information on them in my Ring ancestry. David was born Jun 13, 1877 in Dietel, Russia, died Jan 18, 1961, in torrington, WY. Maria "Mary" Groth was b. Jan 6, 1883 in Walter, Russia and died Mar 15, 1978 in Torrington, WY, They had 6 children. I have their obits, and immigration on July 12, 1906. I also have Mary Schnell Peterson, and husbans obit. If you have not come across with her information I would be glad to sahre it with you. How are you related? Betty bttycar@aol.com