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MARSH, Ivan Leroy, died May 30, 1993 - obituary needed

Jeffrey_Elmer — 7 Oct 2008 5:29:28 GMT

Hi,

I'm seeking an obituary for a Ivan Leroy MARSH who died May 30, 1993, as a result of an automobile accident. I don't know where the accident occurred, but he was living in Joliet at the time, as was his fiancee, a Patrice De Witt.

A scanned image sent Email would be OK, or a photocopy sent USPS. In either case please inlcude the newspaper's name, the issue date, and section and/or page # of where the article(s) appeared. I am willing to pay a reasonable fee for assistance.

Thanks,
Jeff Elmer
Portland, OR.

Obituary lookup Dawson - 1923

jcharb — 24 Sep 2008 2:48:32 GMT

Hi,
Could anyone do an obituary lookup for 1923?
I'm looking for the obituary of Mary Dawson, who lived in Carbon (Joliet to be specific). She died Dec 15, 1923.

I sure appreciate it. I have been looking for this womans records for over 20 years (twenty, yes twenty), and i just traced her to Carbon and found her death record today. The census said she had 7 children, but i only know of 2 and have only been able to track one daughter Carrie Mullin (who married but never had children, so i'm at a total dead end).

Obituary lookup

lilliegrabill — 9 Aug 2008 1:16:58 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for my great-great aunt:
Anna Marshall who I believe died Dec 21 1950 in Carbon Co.

I just found her name on the death index and the age listed at time of death would be correct so I'm sure its her.

Thank you!

Miller Surname

Holly Wikoff — 27 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

SEARCHING FOR RELATIVES who lived in Carbon county in the earl 1900's.
Louisa Jane Moody MILLER b.4/10/1850, d. 4/27/1931.
married Thomas Burton MILLER in Neb. died 1876 ?? in Neb. CHILDREN: William Vernon, Anna, Etta May, John C.,Charles Lester, Thomas Burton Jr. and James Simon.
Louisa remarried Henry CURLEY in Neb. Had four more children..Henry(died as infant), Harry, Edward and Erma Josephine. Henry Sr was killd by a train.
Moved from Nebraska to Wyoming, Gebo, MT and settling in Fromberg, MT. Louisa ran a boarding house by the rail roads and took in laundry. She raised some of her grandchildren (Myrle and Willie Zachery, willie was klled when 13, Vera and William Miller, Irvin and Evandena Curley, Elaine and Frank Collins)
I have the names of some of the spouses and there children.
James Simon MILLER (my great grandpa) b.4/30/1879.d.6/23/1949. Married Anna Elizabeth POKORNEY, Feb. 14,1903.Anna b.11/11/1886 in Pennsylvania, d.4/6/1973 in Seattle, WA.
They had Twelve children..Eva May, Ella Marie,Ethel Geraldine, Mary Lydia, Josephine Agnes, Gladys Elizabeth,Theodore James, Louisa Jane, Fredrick John,Joseph Earl, Genevieve Arline and Elsie Deloris
They settled in Priest River in 1923.
ANNA"S PARENTS: Joseph POKORNEY b. 12/30/1855 Dobriev, Bohemia. d. 10/25/1946 Fromberg,MT
Meri JEDLICKA b.9/3/1862 Dobriev, Boemia. d.11/21/1925. CHIDREN: Frank Henry, Emma, Anna, Stepha Nellie,Joe, Rose, Margretta Harriet, James William, Zana(Genevieve)Agnes, Elsie Lucilla.
They came to the USA in 1881 first to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Red Lodge MT settling in Fomberg.
Hope someone can help with any of these. THANKS!!

Mountain View Cemetery, Bridger, Carbon County, Montana

KHergenrider — 30 Oct 2005 1:49:16 GMT

I recently uploaded photos of the headstones at this cemetery. I will be entering information regarding the people buried there and their families. The site is searchable by names, dates and keywords.

http://mountainviewcemetery.blogspot.com/

Naglich families of Washoe, Bearcreek & Red Lodge

Matti Kujala — 27 Sep 2006 8:17:33 GMT

Greetings from Espoo, Finland!
(formerly of (Fox) Red Lodge, Montana

I am trying to find information on the Naglich family in the Bearcreek, Washoe and Red Lodge area. My database has several families but I am not sure if I can connect two of them with the information that I have.
I have Naglich who appears to have married twice, all names unknown, with child of 1st marriage: Peter 1877-1948 m. Milka 1877-1937 and their children: Steve m. Mary Krivitz and Amanda m. Frank Hemovich.
children from 2nd marriage:
Joseph 1881-1965, George ? and John 1884-1967. John m. Mary Lisac. Children: Michael, Rose, Joseph & Mary. This last family of John and Mary, I have information enough. I am looking for information on the names of the patriarch of this family and if indeed Peter, Joseph, George and John are siblings or half-siblings. Thank you

mine worker lists?

courtneyrepac — 4 Oct 2002 6:38:43 GMT

Both of my great grandfathers worked in the mines around Bearcreek. I was wondering if there are any records available anywhere about the workers of the mines. My great grandfathers were Paul Van (Breusegem) and Vujo Repac.

Cemetery Look up in Rockvale MT

troynjes — 4 Feb 2008 1:20:10 GMT

Could someone please take a digital photo or picture of a gravestone in Rockvale Cemetery and email it to me at troynjes@yahoo.com. Thank You soooo much.

James G. Long
born in 1872
died Aug 30, 1927

Kenyon family of Joliet area

Matti Kujala — 29 Nov 2004 7:54:39 GMT

I am looking for more information concerning the Kenyon family of Joliet, Montana. My great-uncle William "Jack" Leimback married Bernice Mae Kenyon. Jack's sister, Helen Leimback, married Bernice's brother Leland Kenyon. Archie Kenyon was a brother. There mother's name was Bernice. Do not know father's name, although could be Earl or Floyd.

I have a Gladys Kenyon b. 1917 married to Hugo Kainu. How is Gladys related to the above three individuals? I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you!

Matti Kujala

Roswell Stevens

elainejust — 25 Feb 2008 6:08:19 GMT

I am interested in contacting John Reamy who graduated from Bridger High School. We are related so contact me.
Elainejust@msn.com

Bertha Reno-Ed Lemmon

JennandJan — 13 Feb 2007 7:04:59 GMT

Ed Lemmon is my great uncle. We can give you some information on his descendants. Lemmon SD 100th birthday celebration starts July 10, 2007. Interested?

researching my fathers family and relatives.

sandra kirkland — 30 Dec 2002 2:39:14 GMT

Can anyone in or near Carbon Hill ,Alabama remember a Charles Kirkland ?. He is no longer alive . He passed sometime in 1966 or 1967 . My father was Jerry Lee Kirkland born: 1941 to a Margret Gillian . Spelling of Margret `s last name is debatable.My father Jerry Kirkland passed on Febuary 4, 2000 . He always wanted to go back and research his fathers family and relatives. Can anyone help me with this search? Maybe you know someone who`s related ?.

James B., Frank and Louisa E. Stearns-- Michigan, Montana

emadesigns — 2 Nov 2006 1:42:27 GMT

Seeking any and all information of James B., James Jr, Frank and Louisa E. Stearns residents of Carbon, Yellowstone and Madison counties from 1864-1933 (known) and their descendents. Great Granddaughter of James B. Stearns born NY about 1828 seeking information; also information desired on Frank Stearns born 1852 (approximate) NY, grew up in Michigan, son of Louisa Brown Stearns and James B. Stearns. Frank died June 24, 1928 in Yellowstone county. Louisa E. died August 1933. Louisa E.and Frank reportedly buried in Belfry, Montana. Would like obits for Louisa E and Frank and any other information. Thank you! Elizabeth McNutt Allen

harkins

klanini — 20 Mar 2007 3:47:55 GMT

Does anybody know how bug silver bow is and anything about an orphanage in 193o or the name Harkins

Smedley, Red Lodge & Fromberg

rbrockjr1 — 26 Dec 2007 10:32:06 GMT

I have found George B. Smedley in the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses. In 1920 he is listed as a coal mine foreman living with his wife Sallie at 617 NE Gillen Ave, Red Lodge City.
In 1930 he is listed as a coal mine owner and operator living in Fromberg, married, but living alone.

The Montana death index indicates he died 28 April 1950 in Carbon County.

Does anyone have any other information on these individuals?

Ray Harshbarger/Proffitt

pgeobc — 1 Dec 2007 12:28:36 GMT

Can anybody tell me how to find out if there is a Ray (poss Roy)Harshbarger or Proffitt buried in Carbon County, MT? His step-dad (Joseigh Edward Harshabarger) and mother (Malissa Proffitt Harshabarger) were there from about 1900 to 1907-10. His dad (known as Ed.) was a teamster hauling freight between Billings and Redlodge, although I saw one census entry that listed him as a farmer.

The boy was born Ray Proffitt, about 1887 or so, and took the name Harshabarger (at least for a while) after his mother married J. Edward Harshbarger,

I think that he would have died prior to the 1910 census, because the family appears back in Iowa for the 1910 census without Ray and, after that, Ray disappears from any written record.

Help is appreciated, thanks.

Maki family

KujalanMatti — 22 Jun 2007 9:23:50 GMT

Looking for any information concerning Charles (Kalle, Kaarle, Carl) Stenroos/Stenros/Stenrose who was born in Finland and emigrated to Butte, Montana. He married a Finnish woman in Butte who had been previously married. Her name was Ida Tolin/Tollin. She had two children from her first marriage, Waino/Wayno/Wayne and Lempi. Lempi later married a Kamppinen.
Charles and Ida later moved to Whitebird area where they homesteaded. Charles died at a young age. Date unknown. Ida remarried and moved to Roberts, Montana in Carbon County.

I have no dates only that of Charles and Ida's son Charles William "Bill" Maki 1926-2007.

Obituary request for Emma A. Corson, died 27 December 1928

GAHoward — 26 Dec 2006 8:30:40 GMT

The Montana Death index on line lists
CORSON, EMMA A : F : 68 : 27 Dec 1928 : Cbn 631 :
It is possible that this is Emma Martin, who might have married a James Corson.
I am interested in any additional informaiton about Emma and James.
Thanks.

Family History

82mal — 8 Jan 2006 2:43:50 GMT

Mary Hines born to Cyril Hines and Vera Nelson Hines in 1923 Carbon county, MT Need information on this family.

James "Jimmy" McAllister

clarks1123 — 15 Jul 2002 5:54:53 GMT

Seeking descendents of James Henry "Jimmy" McAllister, who I believe was a long time sheriff or police officer in Red Lodge and or Carbon County. If you are researching this family or are a relative of Jimmy McAllister, please reply to my post. His brother Charles was my GG-Grandfather.

Wennerholt ancestors in West Tennessee

ChrisICU — 14 Jul 2007 6:16:47 GMT

Not much oral history on my Wennerholt family in West Tennessee. My father is Randall Douglas Smith. His maternal grandmother's maiden name was Wennerholt. They lived near Huntingdon, Carroll County Tennessee along with the majority of my mother's ancestors.
So far on the net, it's been difficult to dig up the Wennerholt name in Carroll County, Tennessee. The time period for the existence of the name would have been approximately 1900 to 1950 in Carroll County.

Thanks for any leads!

Chris Smith
El Dorado, Arkansas

HODGES

Robin Hodges — 26 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Carbon County pioneers. The following settled in the Carbon County area in the late 1800's. Woodson Hodges b 10-29-1851, died 3-24-1924 Mission Creek, Park County, married Mary Francis Tunnell b 2-7-1867, d 7-10-1945 in Livinston. They had three children: Roy Hodges b 2-9-1894, 4-18-1954, was undersheriff in Park County. He married Emily Wulff at Big timber 11-27-1929. A.P. (Pat) Hodges b 4-25-1896 in Park County, d 8-25-1958 in Livingston and Montana Hodges, b 11-15-1898 at Fishtail Creek, d 1-1973. Married Ira Gilbert at Red Lodge... Brother of Woodson was Exeley Eliphalet and sister Nancy Rebecca Hodges. Any information would be great!

LORASH family

cfairkid — 1 Jun 2002 7:37:49 GMT

I'm looking for information about my great-grandmother's sister Josephine (Anderson) Lorash b. April 16, 1880 in MO d. February 5, 1966 and her husband John F. Lorash b. 1870 d. March 1934. I have discovered they were buried in Rockvale Cemetery, Carbon County. They had children - Frances M., George E., Emma, Anna J., Clifford W., Charlie P., and Ruby P. I believe they lived in Stillwater County in 1920 and moved to Carbon County, near Boyd, later. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have information about this family.

Lily Pearl Davis infant daughter of John Q. Davis & Olivia Phillips Davis

Jil89 — 20 Feb 2007 10:50:48 GMT

I am looking for burial & cemetery for this infant. she was born December 1902 & died December 1904 in Carbon County, MT She is a sister to my grandmother Opal Mary Davis (married name Senz)

I know this is a long shot with so little info to go no.
Her grandparents on father's side are John Marion Davis 1834-1831 & America C. Brookins Scarborough Davos 1842-1928.

Appreciate any help.

Jil

Obit for Gladys McCarten

XXeevh56 — 12 Feb 2007 7:37:55 GMT

Searching for an obit for Gladys McCarten. She died Nov. 25, 1998. Her last known residence was Carbon, Montana.
Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Lily Pearl Davis infant daughter of John Q. Davis & Olivia Phillips Davis

Jil89 — 20 Feb 2007 10:50:44 GMT

ROANE

catkuhl — 4 Jan 2002 8:15:13 GMT

Researching the family of ALEXANDER ROANE, born abt 1835. Married 1st CELESTIA DAVEY, born abt 1842. Celestia died in the 1880's. Known children: Mary born abt 1858 WI, married JOHN ELLIS, resided 1925 Billings; George born abt 1860, Nellie born abt 1863, Emagene/Emma born abt 1864, Eddie born abt 1866, James born abt 1869, and Albert born abt 1872. Alexander Roane married 2nd Mariah (Smith) DAVEY. Alexander died abt 1917 Billings. Buried Bear Creek.

marriage look-up ?????!!!!!!!!!

debrak — 18 Mar 2004 8:06:35 GMT

looking for info on the marriage of annie(anna) yokum/yochim(many different spellings) and anton fetterer(fertterer) ..said to have married in fromberg,carbon co.,mt. around 1920..info very slim..any help would be greatly appreciated and will do research in return, have access to census and other data...thanx in advance!!!!!

George Fairgrieve

sales11792 — 22 Nov 2006 3:44:08 GMT

Hi Jean !
Some good news for you - if you haven't discovered this already:
1. George is one of my ancestors.
2. He did marry Elizabeth Kirkwood.
3. His parents were John Fairgrieve born c. 1683 and Anna Burn born c. 1683.
John's parents were Thomas Fairgrieve born c.1660 and Isabell Meldron born c. 1660.

Look forward to your reply.

Kindest regards
Brian Fairgrieve Wilson

p.s. there are also Fairgrieve relatives in Oregon USA.
* the best email address to get me on is surveyor@postmaster.co.uk*

Reid Family

TimHowell193 — 4 Oct 2006 5:23:08 GMT

Searching for info and family of Lawrence W. Reid and wife Mary Cameron McDonald. Lawrence and Mary both born Ohio. Married and died in Carbon Montanna. Lawrence was my Grandmothers brother. Any info would be appreciated.

reid family

TimHowell193 — 4 Oct 2006 5:24:59 GMT

Looking for info on David Reid born Byesville Ohio and died in a mine accident in Carbon County 1943

Wano Sano

Jeff Tornow — 1 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Turk Greenoughs nephew? I would appreciate any help on finding some information on a man named Wano Salo. I recently purchased a small illustration type watercolor. See picture @ www.vcn.com/~jct/wano.jpg I got this picture in Billings recently would like to have a little info on this man. Carbon County Mt. Thanks for any and all future help on this, Jeff Tornow, Tornow Goldsmiths Cody Wy.

Thurkel (Turk) Greenough Red Lodge, Montana cowboy 1930's

Eellitta Stone — 5 Aug 2006 5:47:34 GMT

My father gave me a 1931 scrapbook that has newspaper clippings of the time concerning cowboys and the rodeos. This article was in the scrapbook with a picture of Turk Greenough age 36.

Sally's, Hubby-to-be Already Has a Wife

Los Angeles(UP) Mrs. Helen Greenough said Friday the handsome cowboy to whom Fan My father gave me a 1931 scrapbook that has newspaper clippings of the time concerning Dancer Sally Rand is engaged is her husband.

She said she married Thurkel (Turk) Greenough in Red Lodge, Mont., on April 5, 1933, and lived with him until last June. He is a prfessional bronc rider.

Mrs. Greenough, pretty and frail, consulted Attorney Lewis A. Schaffer.

"How can he marry that fan dancer if he's married to me?" she asked. "Turk and I were married in Red Lodge, and I went with him everywhere. We use to come out here so Turk could ride in the movies."

She said she had received two letters from him, from Montana. One informed her he was 'in love with someone else." She said he told her they could not be happy because she disliked living on a ranch.

Miss Rand announced from Kentucky Wednesday she intended to marry Greenough and "live on his ranch." She added, however, she would continue her fan and bubble dancing.

Mrs. Greenough said the dancer met her husband in 1935 at a rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyo.

"Turk, won the prize, and afterward she came running up to him to get his autograph," she told her attorney. "It's just the glamour of the rodeo business that gets 'em. These society women just get attracted to cowboys.

Mrs. Greenough indicated she would be willing to give her husband a divorce if he would make financial provisions for her.

Alexnder Greenough

May Greenough Yates — 1 Aug 2006 7:07:52 GMT

My grt grt grt grandfather is Alexander Greenough and grt grt grt grandfather is Alexander Edward Greenough, I am looking to build my family tree. Need help with old Alex's siblings and parents, or any part of my family
thanks

Joliet, Montana

Bev Thon — 22 Jul 2006 1:00:21 GMT

I was wondering if anyone has access to an old newspaper who might be able to look up an obit. Looking for Clarence Johnson, died 27 Feb 1976 in Joliet. Lived in Joliet. Born in North Dakota but raised in or near Miles City. Father: Henry Johnson, Mother Selma Johnson (died young). Father remarried. Any direction for online or other souces would be greatly appreciated.

Mary & Joel McDonough

jeffsmith76 — 18 Jul 2006 8:57:05 GMT

looking for help finding Mary & Joel Mcdonough She was from Andover, NY Born 1900-1904 died about 1970.

The story goes she ran away with Joel Mcdonough A car salesman/ dealer supposedly owned a car lot or dealership out near Red lodge any help you give me I would appreciate...

relatives lived in boyd and red lodge

ray koski — 25 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

relatives lived in boyd/joliet/red lodge...few older ones living at this time...5/25/00...925-371-1700...great aunt and uncles still know alot of people that lived in these areas...columbus also

wally koski..grants pass, oreg
velma yows/krook...hayward , calif are still both alive

Silesia

NancyLuther66 — 2 Dec 2006 5:59:38 GMT

Am searching for two photos. One of the old POOL HALL at Silesia. The other is of the HOTEL at Fishtail, Am also looking for info on these families. Charles and Malinda Stanton. Any Stoddard or Sutcliff families. Also Sutton.

Clyde Gochanour

sasha8395 — 20 Jun 2006 6:17:34 GMT

There is a death record in the MT Death Index for Clyde Gochanour in Carbon MT, died 18 Feb 1960. However, it states he died at age 71. Is this the Clyde who was married to Orpha or Orphia (Gibson), also known as Marie, and was born in IL, father of Donald Gochanour? If so, Clyde's census records indicate he would have been born c. 1898 in IL, son of John and Della Gochanour. Thank you.

George Fairgrieve

Jean Fairgrieve — 15 May 2006 8:34:37 GMT

Does anyone know the parentage of George Fairgrieve, married to Elizabeth Kirkwood in Pencaitland, Scotland, in 1745? I haven't been able to document his connection with other Fairgrieve branches because I can't find any documentation naming his parents. It's possible that his parents were John Fairgrieve and Anna Burn, married in 1708 at Dalkeith, but I can find no proof of that. I'll appreciate any help with this! Jean Fairgrieve

Seeking burial site, descendants, Ludlow B. RENO, d. 9/17/1919

Gerald_Hobson — 15 Mar 2006 4:46:46 GMT

Mr. Reno was a Civil War veteran. Wife's name was Lucinda. Seeking their burial sites, her date of death, and hopefully, obituaries for them both. Appreciate any help

Photo of John "liver eating" Johnson

bret — 2 Apr 2006 3:20:57 GMT

I was visiting Red Lodge and saw a photo - it was in the Carbon County Courthouse - a mountain man photo of John "liver eating" Johnson.

Does anyone happen to have this photo for sale or do you know where I could buy it?

Thanks in advance.

Carbon Co. marriage lookup 1940's anyone?

Paul — 4 Aug 2006 6:42:26 GMT

I can't seem to get this on-line, but someone living in MT might be able to look in a book or a courthouse. Looking for a marriage in the 1940-1947 time period of a Mamie Brown and a Mr. Manuel. I help others when I am able to. I hope someone can help me now. Paul

Re: Fairgrieve Family

jefairgrieve — 15 May 2006 8:10:40 GMT

I'm seeking any sources of information on Alex Fairgrieve and his family. They lived in Carbon County from about 1898 until Alex died in 1942. Alex was a member of the Montana legislature in the 1920s or 1930s. He was instrumental in organizing for the UMW and the IWW. I have information from various online sites, but I'd like some information from people living in the area where he lived. I'll appreciate any help with this. Jean Fairgrieve

Thompson Line, Clarence d. 1849 Red Lodge

xanadune1964 — 13 May 2006 9:55:45 GMT

Hello, I am researching the Thompson line of Clarence Emerson family. Do especially need more info on Clarence's descendants, Clarence Arthur b. 1907 and Eva Josephine b. 1914 in Bridger I think, Clarence married a Sally unknown so far and had son Jack at least, b. 1928, Eva married George Brown, and had kids Shirley, Nancy and Jim, some of these people are still alive, would dearly love to be put in contact with some living descendants, please help me find them!
Email me xanadune@peoplepc.com or call 307-684-7083, thanks much! Althea

Shoemaker

karencurran97 — 28 Oct 2005 8:55:25 GMT

Here is a List of the known Shoemaker's buried in Carbon County Burials.

I am not sure if these Shoemaker's are in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Here is the link where I found this:

http://mountainviewcemetery.blogspot.com/

SHOEMAKER A. JAY 6 MAR 1913 16 FEB 1919 Belfry
SHOEMAKER ANDREW 1870 1943 Belfry
SHOEMAKER EDWARD G. 1900 1966 Belfry
SHOEMAKER-O'NEILL LAURA Belfry

Happy to help,
Karen

Seeking death records for immigrant Alexander Warila, Carbon County, MT

Terry Kenney — 15 Apr 2006 2:33:19 GMT

I am seeking death records for Alexander Warila b, 1865 aka Aleksi Warila. Immigrated to Carbon Cty from Kaustinen, Finland in 1890 or 1892. Other Finnish immigrant relatives in Red Lodge were nephews Johan Warila b. 1872 and Otto Warila b.1885.

Aleksi Warila does not show in MT Census or in Carbon County Cemeteries. Family records from Finland indicate he died in March 1914, in Montana.

Full name was Alexander Johansson Warila b. 24 March 1865
His wife and children did not immigrate to Montana with him.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Terry Kenney

Cottonwood School

Jenni — 15 Apr 2006 3:54:44 GMT

Hello! My ggrandmother attended the Cottonwood grade school around Roberts, MT. Is this structure still standing? Where would the school records be kept from here? Thanks for your help.
Jenni

home ownership

Bernie — 15 Apr 2006 1:23:47 GMT

I am trying to locate the addresses of the homes owned in the 1920's and 1930's in Red Lodge, by my family. The Family names are Blaskovich, Roman and Starcevic or Starkovich. They lived next door to one another.

Mamie Brown, b. ~1924 m. Mr. Manuel

PAUL — 2 Apr 2006 4:21:21 GMT

Mamie, daughter of William Brown, married a Mr. Manuel. theeir children were Geraldine, who married a Sandretto, and Janice and Darla. I am looking for Mr. Manuels first name.

William Wennerholt

Connie Flowers — 5 Apr 2006 9:46:35 GMT

I am trying to get information on William Wennerholt. He is buried in the Red Lodge Cemetery on October 16, 1904. Any information would be helpfull. He is my great grand-father. Thanks.

Seeking info on Frank Brooder

charles lewis — 14 Feb 2006 9:04:45 GMT

I'm trying to find out anything about Frank M. Brooder, who was around Carbon county between 1900 and 1930.
After coming west from Pennsylvania he stopped for a few years in Deadwood, South Dakota around 1900, then moved to Sheridan Wyoming around 1910, I believe. But he moved around and was in Montana a lot. There is a Frank Brooder house in the historical register, In Fromberg (I think) I'd be very grateful for any help. Thanks, Charles Lewis

John Kastelitz, b. 1878, Zogorje, Austria>1901 MS>LA>TX>CO>WY>1906 MT - Bio

Carole — 23 Mar 2006 4:54:07 GMT

A biography/family history of John Kastelitz is included in "Montana, Its Story and Biography", Vol 2, page 181.

Parents: Jacob & Jennie (Fotur) Kastelitz, born in Zogorje, Austria. In 1906, John settled in Bear Creek, Montana. In 1910, Red Lodge, Montana, John married Miss Frances Semrow, born in Austria. Children: John, b. 1911; Frank, b. 1912; Mary, b. 1913; Eddie, b. 1914; Silvery, b. 1917.

I am not related.

Hannon

CJKENNEDY — 27 Feb 2006 8:21:32 GMT

I am searching for information regarding Lincoln Hannon. He and his family were in the 1900 census of Carbon County, Bowler?? Twp with his wife Alice, daughter Julia and son Thomas. The census indicates he owned the land. Would llike to know when the land changed hands. This family split up. Lincoln went to British Columbia, he was there with Thomas in the 1911 census. Alice went to San Francisco and the whereabouts of Julia is unknown. I assume she died young. Alice Gribble Kell Hannon is my great-grandmother by her previous marriage. Would love any land, marriage, divorce or death records about this family.

sant/bennett

kimby67 — 20 Mar 2006 3:50:32 GMT

I am looking for information about a baby girl my mother -law thinks was born to William Edmond Sant and Beatrice Mae Bennett around 1922 in Fromberg and died when she was about 2. We do not know her name and I haven't found any Sant babies in the cemetery listings.

anyone out there

Pearl — 9 Mar 2006 10:37:29 GMT

Hello Hoines family anyone still working on ancestry?
Mike lost your email
phone home

Sandretto family

greywolf159 — 1 Mar 2006 12:21:52 GMT

LOOKING FOR OLD MEMORIALBILIA OR NEWSPAPERS OF MY ANCESTORS. CIMA'S , SANDRETTO'S, THOMS, THANK YOU FOR HELP

Immigration

tcollier195 — 7 Feb 2006 5:13:51 GMT

Is there another place that Immigrants entered Carbon County besides the courthouse in Mauch Chunk? Thank You.

Marjorie Bryson Koski b. 1948 Montana

Jil Sather — 5 Feb 2006 2:42:42 GMT

I am looking for this relative who was born in Montana and lives Joilet, MT . I don't have her husband 's name I believe that she has two son's. Her mother was Dorothy Lucille Giovetti b. 1927 MT d. 1976.

Any any would be appreciated.

Jil

Marjorie Bryson Koski b. 1948 Montana

Jil Sather — 5 Feb 2006 2:42:42 GMT

Seeking info on Frank Brooder

charles lewis — 1 Feb 2006 5:07:39 GMT

Greetings - I'm trying to find information on Frank M. Brooder, who may have been in Carbon county somtime after 1900. There is a Frank Brooder house on the historic register in Fromberg. He was born in about 1870 in Kane, Pennsylvania and was a banker in Deadwood South Dakota around 1903. He was also around Sheridan WY at some point and eventually died in Wyoming in the 1930s. He probably was doing some kind of banking work. That's about all I have to go on. Thanks, Charles Lewis

Luther, Red Lodge

sljusak — 18 Mar 2003 7:04:10 GMT

Am looking for any information on any or all of the surnames. My grandfather Frank Bunn moved away after being married to Adah Netcher (school marm in Luther) in 1919. I have different birth states and would like to know what city and correct state of the births and any other information.

Jacob Bunn
Hattie P Whitehead and others
John H Bunn
Charles
Harry R
William Whitehead and family
Bertha Rehard
Maggie Nave (Bellamy?)
Ella Bunn

MARRIAGE FISH/POWELL abt NOV 1946

Murray Wilson — 27 Jan 2006 1:33:57 GMT

I am lodging this message from the Gold Coast of Australia
Can anyone assist with the marriage dates for my wifes Auntie, Helen Mary POWELL to Frederick FISH which was said to have occurred at Carbon shortly after Helen arrived from Australia to marry her war-time sweetheart who had been serving during WW11 in Australia. We have a telegram dated 23 Nov 1946 so we assume that the the marriage would have occurrred shortly before that date.
So far as I am aware marriage indexes for Carbon are not accessible for on-line search, so I am hoping that maybe local knowledge may be able to help
Thank you, Muzz from the Gold Coast of OZ, fine & sunny 29°C.

Doran & Walsh of Red Lodge or Roberts

gstn7157 — 5 Mar 2004 6:00:55 GMT

1910 Catherine Doran living with her daughter and son-in-law Susan D. and John Walsh, 1910 Census ED 17, Roberts School District #23. She died before 1920. I'm looking for some kind of death record to tell me the date.

Also, David Walsh, father of John & Michael Walsh of Red Lodge and/or Roberts. David died 1901. Looking for obit for him or wife Margaret Callery Walsh, died 1903. Both bured Red Lodge Cemetery.

Elizabeth T. Devoice

RHERBST16031 — 21 Nov 2005 11:30:41 GMT

I am looking for burial info on my Grandmother, Elizabeth T. Devoice, who died in Red lodge, Montana, 14 July 1935. Her husband, Alfred S. Devoice, and other relatives are all buried at Rockvale. Any info is appreciated.

John and Annie Camp of Fromberg, Montana

Darlene Camp Gheen — 3 Nov 2005 3:57:45 GMT

John Camp and Annie L. (McCright) Camp were my grandparents, both now deceased. In 1910 they moved to
Fromerg, Mt. In 1913, they moved to Port Angeles, Wa. I would be interested to see the letter from Ed Holland. My great-grandmother, "Mattie Bell (Blythe) Camp's mother was a Holland.

Thank you.

Darlene Camp Gheen

Surnames Davis & Hamill or Hammill

trollkeeper — 23 Jun 2003 5:58:16 GMT

I'm looking to find info on lost greatgrandmother Jane Davis she
showed up on a census and then vanished can find no death
certicate or anything she was married to Rees or Reese Davis..
father of Noah who married my grandmother Anna/Annie Hammill
or Hamill. They lived in Red Lodge for sometime,then moved south to Wyoming. Some of the Hamill family stayed in and around the Red Lodge area. Hope someone knows something to
help. Thanks

Joe Davenport - cook & Helen McGinity - waitress 1916/17

echo001 — 22 Nov 2005 4:07:58 GMT

Seeking info on Joseph Oscar M. Davenport, born 1887 in NC to Thomas J. & Julie G. (McClure) Davenport.

We was working as a cook in Bridger or Belfry in 1917, when he met and married waitress Helen Grace (McCullough) Davis Meginity / McGinity in Jan 1917 in Powell, Park Co., WY. Helen was born 1879 in VT to Fred & Jennie S. McCullough. Helen had been widowed twice 1) Frank Louis Davis and Mr. ? Meginity / McGinity. She had two sons, Harry Davis and Lynn Davis, from her first marriage.

Joe & Helen Davenport moved to Cody, Park Co., WY and had three children: Dorothy 1917, Lyle 1918 and Ruth 1919. One of these children, may not have been fathered by Joe Davenport.

Any help greatly appreciated.

RE: MORRIS/BROWN/HELENBROOK

Jorja Reinke — 24 Mar 2002 9:41:10 GMT

I'm looking for information on R.O. ( Robert Oscar) MORRIS who was my great-great grandmother's (Nancy GEORGE BROWN) second husband. R.O. was born in Bradford, PA in 1851, married Nancy in 1885 in Livingston, MT, and died in 1907 in Roscoe, MT. I understand his niece Ella Arlene Helenbrook (born 1874-NY) married Nancy's youngest son James "Ben" BROWN in 1898. I have some info on R.O.: his parents names etc. but would be appreciative of any other information anyone could provide. Thank you, Jorja Reinke

looking for info on Spauldings

MLake1873 — 28 Jan 2004 8:42:19 GMT

Looking for more info on Lauren Eugene Spaulding, child of Emory Arthimust Spaulding, I would like to have his obituary, he died 2/22/67 and if there is one for Emory Arthimust Spaulding child of Samual E. and Martha Louise {Krueger} Spaulding. Anything on these names would be a treasure to be held, {Mortuary Records, Cem.Records, Obits, death certificates, birth certificates, graveside pictures etc.} this would be in Carbon Co., Red Lodge Montana.

Lucara, John obit-1928Nov21

Dixie Osborne — 16 Oct 2005 7:48:02 GMT

Looking for obit from Carbon county news 1928Nov21 for John Lucara son of Joseph Lucara. He died in Chicago but family all still in Red Lodge.
Thanks in advance.
Dixie

Liver Eating Johnson

Dr. Dennis McLelland — 18 Oct 2005 9:16:38 GMT

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LIVER EATING JOHNSTON

I'M JUST FINISHING UP A BIOGRAPHY ABOUT JOHNSTON AND WONDER IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO. ON HIM AT ALL...

THANKS

The Miracle Company of Bridger, Montana

Randy — 22 Sep 2005 3:36:31 GMT

I recently found out that in 1937 my grandfather purchased stock in a company called "The Miracle Company" of Bridger, Montana. Does anyone know the fate of this company? I have tried various internet searches and found nothing, so I assume the stock is worthless.

Now I am just curious about the company itself. I mean, why, in the middle of the depression, would my grandfather(who lived in Minnesota)buy stock in a small company in Montana? Even if you could just point me in the right direction(such as a Carbon
County historical website) it would be much appreciated.

Thank you for whatever help you can provide.

Randy

JENNIE CONWAY - RED LODGE - DIED 1905 - OBITUARY LOOKUP

keats53 — 20 Sep 2005 4:21:44 GMT

I would be very grateful if anyone could look up an obituary and/or tombstone for my great grandmother, Jennie (aka Jean) Conway, who died January 2, 1905 in Red Lodge, age 38. John Conway.

Edward Shoemaker

Marie Haskins — 3 Oct 2005 4:13:07 GMT

I'm Looking for any information on Edward Hiram Shoemaker. He died in Bridger, Montana on May 23, 1966. He was there in Montana from about 1910 to that time. His wife, Amy died there in Montana.

Thanks,
Marie

Fromberg Harold Obit for Burdick in 1934

Elizabeth Wight — 9 Aug 2005 11:28:06 GMT

Is there some kind person in Fromberg who would look up an obituary for me in the Fromberg Harold? It is for Burton A. Burdick, and it was published on 21 June 1934. Many thanks in advance.

BearCreek Mine Explosion February'1939

Jil89 — 11 Sep 2005 6:28:02 GMT

I am looking for newspaper articles on this mine explosion. I know that 74 miners lost their lives, one of those who died is a relative Peter Charles Giovetti.

Appreciate any help obtaining copies of articles.

Jil

Smith Mine Carbon Co MT 1943

lynn Wozencraft — 22 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

info on Gardetto or Hanni families

jennijae1 — 23 Jan 2002 10:45:47 GMT

Hi, I am in the process of writing a book on my great-grandmother, Domenica (Minnie) GARDETTO Hanni. I know they came from Italy to America around 1913 and settled in Roberts, MT. Does anyone have information on either of these families. Thank you so very much
Jenni

Bridger High - 1941, 1942, 1943.

Bruce D. Clark — 11 Mar 2004 4:31:52 GMT

My father, Dean Clark, is attempting to obtain lists of graduates from Bridger High School in 1941, 1942, and 1943. More specifically, he is attempting to find out about Bill Freebury, Bob Stacey, Bill Miller, Elmer Larsen, Willard Powell, Bob Thom, The Teasdales, Marie Swan, John Gauen, Muriel Russell, Marie Miller, Paul Schmaltz, Harold Schwend, Geneva Morse, etc. etc.

Thanks,

Bruce Clark

Cima & Sandretto families

Matti Kujala — 6 Nov 2006 5:24:40 GMT

I am looking for information concerning The Cima and Sandretto families of Red Lodge. Joe Cima and Matt "Pinky" Cima. They both lived in "Little Italy" of Red Lodge, Montana. Their neighbor was Jimmy Sandretto. My Grandfather, Matt Kujala, and I used to put up hay for Jimmy's horses in the 1970's. Both Jimmy and his brother Larry were our barbers.

I currently have a database of many Red Lodge and surrounding families that I have been working on for the past 12 years. I have a lot of names that I am unable to connect with using my strict criteria. If anyone has families or connections to Red Lodge and the surrounding areas please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your time and shared interests.

LUCAS

clinde — 17 Sep 2006 5:52:21 GMT

Would like to share information on the LUCAS family that resided in Red Lodge in 1910 census. Carl LUCAS born 18 Dec 1869 in Pike Cty,IL,lived in Lyon Cty,KS before coming to Montana. Brother,Lorenzo (25 Apr 1876) and mother Johanna DAVIDSON Lucas (1833-1910)also resided here in 1910.

Bottrell

DarleneWard44 — 5 Sep 2005 6:16:07 GMT

Robert Bottrell and his wife Mary Ann both died in Bridger Montana. Robert in 1914 and MaryAnn in 1913. Their daughter Mary who was married to Charles Thom also died in Bridger in 1923. I am looking for anyone who is related to this family. I am looking for info on their daughter Grace. Thanks

Davis research

jsather1 — 14 Jul 2003 2:00:54 GMT

DAVIS - I am looking for anyone who might be doing Davis family research. My Great Great Grandparents are John Marion Davis b. 27 November 1834 Decatur County, Indiana d. 9 January 1931 Montana & America Columbia (Brookins) Scarborough b. 10 October 1842 Jefferson, Illinois d. 5 September 1928 Columbia Falls, MT (my great grandfather was John Quincy Davis b. 16 March 1876 Flora Clay County, Illinois d. December 1910 Oklahoma. Other surnames in my Davis family are Sparr, Golfi, Giovetti which I am looking for help with as well. Nancy Myrtle Davis (M) Samuel Floyd Sparr 17 May 1903 Red Lodge, MT, she is daughter of John & America.

Frank Louis & Helen Grace (McCullough) Davis 1900 blacksmith

Echo9232 — 25 May 2005 4:00:59 GMT

Leon Edwin Carrington family, circa 1910 and forward

@@CHARTEMP@aol.com — 6 Jun 2005 1:39:15 GMT

I am looking for someone who is knowledgeable about the Leon Edwin Carrington famliy of Carbon County, MT, during the time from 1910 foward when they are located in the census records of Carbon County.

Leon married Jennie Kelsey and they had six children; Donald E., James M., Sylvia Leona, Clyde R., Violet G., and Glen Roy Carrington.

Can anyone tell me where Leon and Jennie are buried, they died in 1952 and 1976 respectively. Or any of their children?

Who did the children marry?

Thanks for any help.

White families around Joliet

Jim Plunkett — 28 Feb 2005 8:55:50 GMT

Mark, sorry to say, but it appears that our families are not connected. My great-grandfather, William McCord White, was born in King City, Mo. in 1868 and died in Billings, Mt. in 1935. It seems there were a good many William Whites' in Montana around the early 1900's. I was piqued by the fact that one of your ancesters' names was Robena. It must be a strong scottish name, as a great-grandmother on my fathers side was Robena Geddes, a decendant of the Gordon clan.Sorry about your black lab. I can sympathize, as my dogs are my life. Thx. Jim

ranch brands in joliet area

jim plunkett — 24 Feb 2005 5:47:25 GMT

My great aunt, Helen Reynard, passed away a year and a half ago. Among her things were four branding irons that we believe to be from the Joliet area, as she was raised there,and my great grandparents resided there from the early 1900's until the 1970's, when my great grandmother passed away. There are four branding irons; one is a large capitol "B", one is a capitol "M", one a capitol "L", and finally, a ")". I don't know if the last one was used as a "rocking" brand. If anyone has any info reguarding these, it would be much appreciated. My great grandfather, William White, had a ranch just outside Joliet, but he and the family lived in town. Thx. Jim Plunkett

WWhite in Boyd-Ranch brands

Jim Plunkett — 25 Feb 2005 6:38:22 GMT

Found another branding iron of a small heart-shape. Our family lived in Joliet, great-grandpa William White had served in a number of "offices" there. Rumor has it as sherrif, judge, etc. My sister, Pat, has a picture of a second cousin sitting on a horse taken some time in the 1920's with the large "B" brand on the horse's left hind quarter. Still wondering. Thx. Jim Plunkett

Belfry cemetary grave

imtootiebug157 — 4 Dec 2004 12:45:59 GMT

Is there anyone that can take a picture of a grave in the Belfry Cemetary for me. My father was a twin, and the twin died in infancy. There is a grave with an infant under the name of Kinsfather. That is all I have, except that I would like a picture of the headstone, and am willing to pay for the service.

Saysell family-Red Lodge

Sandra — 17 May 2003 10:16:15 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for any info on the Saysell family in Red Lodge from the late 1800's,I live across the pond so am at a disadvantage with US research.TIA
Regards
Sandra

Mine accident 1906

CatheeCrapo — 25 Jan 2005 3:26:36 GMT

Does any one have the names of the men:
In 1906, eight men died in the town's first mine disaster near
Red Lodge

OBIT Look-Up: William H. Schoonover, DOD 11 May 1957 Bighorn

schoony1sss — 26 Nov 2004 8:14:40 GMT

Family member requests copy of Obituary for William H. Schoonover, DOD 11 May 1957 in Bighorn, Carbon County, Montana.
Bob Schoonover Email: schoony@comcast.net

town of chance

cyndy — 20 Dec 2004 3:35:06 GMT

i'm looking for the location of the town of chance in carbon county. i understand it's near red lodge. i'd appreciate any info, thank you.

family history

ivan pettipiece — 23 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

could you please email any info regarding the pettipiece family. my origins are sligo Ireland.

THOMAS, Cabot T., 57 -- Dies: 04 Oct 1924 in Edgar, Carbon County, MT

MTvolunteer — 18 Nov 2006 3:32:55 GMT

"The Helena Daily Independent"
Published at Helena, Montana
Tuesday Morning, Octobe 7, 1924
Page 10:

PIONEER SHEEPMAN DIES AT CREAMERY
Edgar, Oct. 6. --- Cabot Thomas, 41 years in Montana, died at his home in Edgar Saturday morning at 6 o'clock. The cause of his death was a complication of maladies which resulted from paralysis. Dr. T.J. Benson of Fromberg was summoned a few days ago to attend the stricken man, who had been taken with terrible pains while at work in his cream station. Mr. Thomas' condition was so much improved that he walked down town Friday, but had to be carried back home.

Mr. Thomas leaves a wife and three children, Mrs. R.R. Freeman of Billings and Mrs. R.H. Larimore of Edgar are the daughters, while the son, J.C. Thomas, is a resident of Salt Creek, Wyo.

Cabot Thomas, better known to his host of friends as "Cab," came to the Lake Basin country 41 years ago from his home in Nova Scotia when he was 16 years of age. Here he engaged in the stock business, later operating extensively in the sheep business. It was through the influence of "Cab" that the railroad land was offered for sale at a figure reasonable enough to permit the sheepmen to buy some 50,000 acres of the land where oil has now been discovered, and he was at that time one of the big sheepmen of Montana. While in the sheep business, Thomas was a pioneer in the building up of the town of Park City, where he was called upon time after time to back different enterprises.
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NOTE: I am not related to, nor do I have any personal knowledge of, the Thomas family.

Obit look-up please; William Gross 1992-Thank-you

bonnye48 — 10 Nov 2004 2:59:00 GMT

Dear Linda
Thank you for sending me the copy of the obit on William Gross. It is greatly appreciated
Sincerely,
Bonnye

MINING ACCIDENTS/DEATHS

mdswan — 28 Jul 2001 3:46:10 GMT

I inspired my sister (Judie Krug) to take on some tasks in our genealogy search in Montana - most of which is in Carbon County. She secured some microfilm copies of the Red Lodge - and Belt/Neihart - newspapers and went through them looking for our DORAN and WOOLMAN kin - at least one of whom was killed in a coal mining accident.

She commented --- "I can't believe the number of mine accidents and the number of people killed in those mines. It is just hard to believe."

The thought occurred to me that surely someone had made a comprehensive list of all of those who died as a result of a coal mine accident in the area - perhaps in all of Montana - Has anyone ever done such a study? Does anyone know who those men (mostly men- I presume) were? I know about the stone and list for the Smith mine (Bearcreek - 1942)at Red Lodge Cemetery. But beyond that - what is known?

Appreciate any information!

Carbon Co.Mine Disaster Booklet

Lynn Wozencraft — 21 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Concerning the mine disaster in Bearcreek, Carbon Co., MT. I found a booklet at a garage sale that is quite interesting. It's called "The Darkest Hour" A Comprehensive Account of the Smith Mine Disaster of 1943 by Fay Kuhlman. No date.

It is about 31 pages and contains a list of the 74 who died.

There are memorials mentioned at the end of the book. "Bear Facts" for Feb 14, 1947 tells of the memorial stones set, at last, in Bearcreek and Red Lodge Cemetaries. Though ordered in the fall of 1943, wartime scarcity of manpower and other difficulties delayed production.

The stones of red granite, made by Billings Monument Co., were six ft long, 3 ft high and 10 inces thick, paid for by surviving members of local miners' unions and the Montana Coal and Iron Co. The inscription: "SMITH MINE DISASTER" followed by the date, heads a 3 - column list of the victims.

"Bear Facts" was a little mimeographed publication of the Bearcreek school.

3 men survived the ordeal, and they are listed in the book too.

I don't believe that it would be copyright infringement and if anyone would be interested, I will list the names here. Both the deceased as well as the survivors.

An interesting sidelight to this story: My neighbor who is still alive, lived in Bearcreek at the time and has told me that some of the widows and their children literally left the area leaving homes and possessions, never to return.

Lynn

Walter and Agnes Grabasky

CarolDavisthepd3is4n0js8t0h6hu2t4e50iv — 4 May 2006 9:52:40 GMT

Walter and Agnes Grabasky are buried in Red Lodge. He in 1927; she in 1969. I cannot find their graves. Anyone have any information on either of these two? Thanks.