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1926 Flathead Yearbook

ShariPhillipsHorton13 — 2013-06-08 18:42:05Z

The yearbook has been claimed. I had posted info on another website. It will be in good hands.

Thank you, Shari

1926 Flathead High School Yearbook

ShariPhillipsHorton13 — 2013-06-08 00:02:57Z

I received a 1926 Flathead yearbook from my late brother. I believe he bought the book at a yard sale in Illinois.
The book is in great shape, has many writings from students, and wonderful class pictures, etc.

I will sell the book for $10.00 (postage and handling) to one who wishes book. First come basis.

Shari in SC

Re: Proof of Land Ownership in Flathead

TSRussell1981 — 2013-06-05 17:51:16Z

Hi, thank you. Do they happen to have listings of former students who attended?

Re: Proof of Land Ownership in Flathead

TSRussell1981 — 2013-06-05 02:40:00Z

Hi, thank you. Do they happen to have listings of former students who attended?

Re: Looking for Baptist Church near Kalispell as early as 1920

KBuck2819 — 2013-06-04 23:45:42Z

You might contact Flathead County Library in Kalispell. They have city directories that go way back. Many churches have changed names, moved or no longer exist. Lots of luck!

Re: Old School REcords - Deer Park School

KBuck2819 — 2013-06-04 23:36:07Z

You might contact Columbia Falls School District or Kalispell School District. Again, this school is on the border of school district boundaries. Records may be at either one. My grandmother taught at Deer Park School in the early 1900's.

Re: Proof of Land Ownership in Flathead

KBuck2819 — 2013-06-04 23:34:56Z

You might try to following. I have been in the office and found records myself. They are very helpful. I believe the township is Jocko or Columbia Falls. Deer Park School is probably close to a borderine. Hope this helps. My family is from the area, Bad Rock/Deer Park. Hope this helps.

Flathead County Clerk & Recorder

Plat Room

Kalispell, Montana

406-758-5526

Old School REcords - Deer Park School

TSRussell1981 — 2013-06-04 18:42:06Z

Does anyone know whether school records for Deer Park School exist?

Proof of Land Ownership in Flathead

TSRussell1981 — 2013-06-04 18:41:22Z

I am checking to see whether my relatives owned property in Flathead County sometime between 1915 and 1925. An old Auction sale states that they lived 5 miles east and 7 miles north of Kalispell, or 1 1/2 miles west and 1/2 mile south of Deer Park School. Would anyone know what township this was in and if any plat maps are available for this time period?

Looking for Baptist Church near Kalispell as early as 1920

TSRussell1981 — 2013-06-04 18:39:18Z

I am looking for a Baptist Church that my ancestors would have attended near the Kalispell area during the early 1920's prior to their move to Oregon in 1924. Can someone tell me what Baptist Church would have been around at that time? I need to look into their records for a baptism.

Obits from Shale family from Kalispell

yukontina — 2013-04-30 00:30:05Z

Hi I am looking to find two obits. Earl Shales 23 july 1978 and his sister Marilla Shales 30 of August 1993. I know Earl was buried in Conrad Memorial Cemetery but I have no idea if he married or where his sister ( who never married) was buried. I appreciate any help. Thanks Tina

Obits from Shale family from Kalispell

yukontina — 2013-04-30 00:29:54Z

Re: Dr. Arthur MORROW

doc326 — 2013-04-03 09:22:25Z

Hello

Just received your message , thanks , I obviously made a mistake in writing down , now to re-check details .

Do you know any-thing of the family please ?

Once again , Thanks , Best regards, Dave

Re: Dr. Arthur MORROW

gncollins — 2013-04-01 21:28:48Z

Please reread the biography. I believe you have misread/misinterpreted the following:

James B. Morrow came to Halifax as a boy and there passed the remainder of his life, dying in 1882 when he was fifty-five years old.

This would indicate that James B. Morrow was born ca 1827; not that his son Arthur died in 1919.

Re: John H. FOY

JeanneSwick84 — 2013-03-31 01:36:57Z

John Foy and Nancy J. Gregg were married 27 Mar 1879 by C. W. Sanford. Witnesses: Parents of the bride

(Taken from Gallatin County Montana, Marriages

I am not related.

Re: Dr. Arthur MORROW

doc326 — 2013-03-28 16:09:13Z

Hello.

I think you have Death date wrong , died age 55 , means as I got , 1919. Feel free to look at Morrow tree on family tree name , essex - dopey06123 , any problems feel free to contact , THIS IS A LARGE EXTENDED FAMILY TREE on ANCESTORY.

Re: Viola (Bray) Williams 1871-1951

Bucterio — 2013-03-25 22:47:22Z

This answers so many questions for me. Thank you so much for your reply to my query...can't wait to tell my dad what I know. Thanks, Teri

Viola (Bray) Williams 1871-1951

gncollins — 2013-03-25 20:30:10Z

Funeral Is Held For Mrs. Williams

Funeral services were conducted in the Johnson chapel Monday afternoon for Mrs. Viola Williams, the Rev. George Van Leuven, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, conducting the services. Two solos were sung by Jerry Schnell with Miss Louise Hanger accompanying on the organ. Pallbearers were George Bliss, Joe Cone, George Williams, Don Williams, Herman Krantz and Wallace D. Brown, all Mrs. Williams' grandchildren. Interment was in the Conrad Memorial cemetery.

Viola Bray was born in Woodland, New York, Feb. 8, 1871, a daughter of William and Katherine Bray. On Dec. 30, 1892, she was united in marriage to James Williams at Miles City. They later moved to Havre and in 1897 they came to Kalispell and she had lived here practically all that time.

They were in California for a time and Mr. Williams died in San Francisco July 25, 1936. She was a devout member of the Presbyterian church of Kalispell.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George R. Robinson of Tacoma and Mrs. Ethel Dix of Los Angeles; one son, Charles R., Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother Martin Bray of Stockton, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Williams died at her home, 403 Ninth avenue west, Thursday morning at the age of 80.

--"The Inter Lake"; Kalispell, Montana; March 21, 1951

Re: Sylvia "Silver" Inez Linstead VOLLIN

vollint42091 — 2013-03-25 04:18:05Z

I am Silvia Inez linsteads son talon reach me at 4062707626

Re: Kallispell MT

MarthaHouchin — 2013-03-06 18:58:37Z

Kalispell, Mt. is Flathead County. Eureka, Mt. is now Lincoln County, It was Flathead County and they changed it between 1906 and 1910. Not sure of the dates.

Louise Rinker

PegLeFebvre — 2013-03-04 03:41:27Z

In the late 1880s, Louise travelled West by train with her sister, Margaret to find husbands. Margaret married John Davies in Durango, CO. We have no specific record of Louise ater that, until 1920. I know that at some time she bought a ranch outside of Billings because she asked my father to put it up for sale in 1948. At that time, she had contracted cancer, and was living in California. I am trying to find out when she may have bought it, and how long she lived there. She never married. At this point, I don't even know where to begin to look, and would even appreciate guidance.

Re: Obits: WILLIS, Marvin & MUSTELL, Herbert

alisa_stoddard — 2013-03-03 23:13:58Z

Wow, this information is great. I'm wondering where you are finding the Mustell information. I'd love to see
Dr. Robert Mustell's information. Nellie, his sister, is my great grandmother. Thanks!

Re: Donald L. SINGER

denise_bobby — 2013-02-27 04:27:05Z

I had a great grandpa named Fred Buschbaum. Married Viola, had 3 sons George, Delbert, Lowel. Delbert (my grandpa) married Dorothy Vernon Waggaman. She had a son (Donald Singer) before marrying Delbert. Together they had Viola and Verna

Re: Donald L. SINGER

denise_bobby — 2013-02-27 04:27:04Z

Re: Donald L. SINGER

denise_bobby — 2013-02-27 04:15:15Z

Dorothy V. Buschbaum was my grandmother and mother of my Uncle Donald Singer. She lived at 2220 Alabama Ave. Fort Wayne IN.

Re: Death Dates

ILUVHIMMIES — 2013-02-26 13:55:46Z

John Isch was my great-great grandfather, and Lena Domek and Frank Domek were my great-grandparents. I wanted to point out a spelling error in the last name "Domek" - I noticed in the ebook it was spelled "Donek" with an "n" and it was actually an "m." It is a name that means "little hut" or something in Polish, or so I was told.

Re: Lois N. SAMPSON

SusieMiler — 2013-02-24 09:46:38Z

I would love to have the whole obituary. She is family.

James C. Williams married Viola Bray 1892

Bucterio — 2013-02-10 22:20:42Z

My dad never knew his grandfather because his mother said he was crazy. I have hit a dead end. James C. Williams was supposedly born in Texas 12 Feb 1868. In 1892 he married Viola Bray (1870-1951) in Kalispell,Flathead Montana. They had children, one of which was my grandmother Leila Williams born 27 April 1897 in Havre Hill Montana. Info on James C. Williams would be great.

Re: E. R. McElhaney

MarilynDicks — 2013-02-01 21:51:13Z

Thank you, I am most grateful. Also, thanks for the correction on the date.

E. R. McElhaney

gncollins — 2013-02-01 21:17:06Z

Note: E. R. McElhaney died 13 Apr 1948, not 1945.

E. R. McELHANEY

E. R. McElhaney passed away Tuesday afternoon at his home on Eighth avenue east in Kalispell. Mr. McElhaney was 73 years of age and a former resident of Cut Bank. He had been living here the past few years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Waggener and Campbell funeral home. Mr. McElhaney's son will arrive from Cut Bank this afternoon.

--Extracted from "The Daily Inter Lake"; Kalispell, Montana; April 14, 1948

Obituary help

MarilynDicks — 2013-01-17 18:51:27Z

I am attempting to find the obituaries for Ernal R. McElhaney who died in Kalispell according to the MT. Death Index April 13, 1945. Also, his son Clarence A. McElhaney died March 4, 1963 in Kalispell. I checked the newspaper archieves and was not successful. I know that Clarence and wife, Marjorie lived in this area for several years. I would be most grateful for any help.
Thank YOU
MDicks5999@verizon.net

Re: Frank LEROY

copperpenny47 — 2012-12-31 05:37:16Z

Thank you so much for the wonderful obit. I appreciate you taking the time to find it and send it to me. Thank you again.

Frank LEROY

gncollins — 2012-12-31 03:19:37Z

Frank Leroy, Former Resident, Dies in Plains

Frank Leroy, former pioneer resident of Helena and Marysville, died at his home at Plains recently, according to word received here yesterday.

Funeral services were conducted in Missoula yesterday and burial will be in Forestvale cemetery. The body will arrive in Helena today on Northern Pacific train No. 4, and will be taken directly to Forestvale for burial. Opp and Conrad will have charge of arrangements.

In addition to his widow, Mr. Leroy is survived by a son, Lynn and two granddaughters, all of Plains.

--Extracted from "The Helena Independent"; Helena, Montana; November 28, 1942

Re: obituary lookup please for Vernon Albert Kettleson d. 1973

badenroots — 2012-12-10 13:25:30Z

thank you to the person who sent me the obituary

obituary lookup please for Vernon Albert Kettleson d. 1973

badenroots — 2012-12-10 12:27:29Z

I am looking for the obituary of Vernon Albert Kettleson. He died on Sep. 19, 1973 in Whitefish, Flathead Co., Montana.

thank you

Re: Obit needed for John L. Martinson

reidrj60 — 2012-12-09 07:23:17Z

Thank you so much for the wonderful obit for John L. Martinson.

Re: Obit needed for John L. Martinson

KBuck2819 — 2012-12-08 22:51:54Z

Thanks for the picture. Otto Schultz listed in the same obit listing was a close neighbor of my parents. Now I see he passed away a couple years before my Dad. No knew when he died.

Re: Obit needed for John L. Martinson

JCockney — 2012-12-08 21:33:30Z

Here is what I could find at Newspaperarchive.com
I am not related but enjoy helping

Re: Henry AuClaire, b. Canada 1859 - when & where did he die?

JCockney — 2012-12-08 21:16:42Z

Here is the Obit for Henry AuClaire:
I am not related but like to help. Differs a little but I think this is him

I am a member of Newspaperarchive.com

http://newspaperarchive.com/kalispell-daily-inter-lake/1926-...

The Daily Inter Lake
Kalispell, MT
18 Mar 1926, Thursday
Page 5 Column 4

Re: Henry AuClaire, b. Canada 1859 - when & where did he die?

JCockney — 2012-12-08 21:07:44Z

Has anyone sent you a obit?

Re: John Olai Nelson from Evanger Norway. Searching information

roaldsj — 2012-12-06 12:12:42Z

Thanks for replaying to both of you.
Yes I think you have found the correct John and Alfred in the 1900 census. Their father passed away in 1894, and than the children was located on different farms as "hired hands". The paying was food, shelter and clothes.
I think this is David in the same census http://digitalarkivet.no/cgi-win/WebCens.exe?slag=visbase&am....

I preciate the obityary from the newspaper. Then I'm able to locate more of the brothers family.
Thanks.

Roald

Re: John Olai Nelson from Evanger Norway. Searching information

RBestrom7380 — 2012-12-04 22:04:54Z

Roald,
I found your family tree information on John and his brothers. Posting the link helps volunteers to see the information you have and don't have.
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/48166437/person/20076099704

Here is the birth of John Olai, 6 Mar 1884 to Nils Johnson born 1855 and Brita Askildsdtr, born 1857. They were on the Rørbakken farm:
Permanent sidelenke:
http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=4518&i...
Permanent bildelenke:
http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:NBN:no-a1450-kb20060620050049....

Is this Alfred in the 1900 Norwegian Census:
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

Is this John in the 1900 Norwegian Census:
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebCens.exe?slag=visbas...

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John:
The 1920 Census of School District 44, Teton County, Montana
Alfred Nelson, age 32, born in Norway, immigrated in 1907, farmer/general farm, owned his property
John O, age 34, Norway, immigrated in 1902/"Pa"(indicates he had filed his first papers, the Declaration of Intention to become a Citizen). farmer/general farm.

The Daily Inter Lake (newspaper) Kalispell, Montana
August 3, 1964. Obit attached.

August 26, 1964. A Notice of Probate. In the District Court of the 11th Judicial District of Montana. John O. Nelson, deceased. David Nelson handled the affairs of John.

John O. Nelson is buried in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell,
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=ne...;
There is not much information on this site.
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David
Is this David in the 1900 Norwegian Census?
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebCens.exe?slag=visbas...

The 1940 Census of Columbia, Flathead Co, MT
David Nelson, age 48, born in Norway, laborer/Lumber Mill.
Martha, wife, age 44, born in Norway
Danny B, age 2, born in Montana.
--He owned his home and was living in it on April 1, 1935.

The 1939 Census of Flathead, Flathead Co, MT
Anton E, Nelson, age 29, born in Norway, immigrated in 1913, naturalized in 1919. Laborer/sawmill
Martha, age 36, born in Norway, immigrated in 1902
Lorman(?), son, age 4 5/12.

I must end this at this time... I will return to it later.

Ron Bestrom
Tacoma, WA

Re: John Olai Nelson from Evanger Norway. Searching information

judyartley53 — 2012-12-04 21:07:48Z

Hi,

You need a copy of John O. nelson's obituary. There is an obituary volunteer for Flathead Co. at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obitl/volm...
Scroll down to Flathead Co. for contact info.

OR
Contact the Flathead County Library System, www.flatheadcountylibrary.org/ . Successful Searching!

Re: John Olai Nelson from Evanger Norway. Searching information

judyartley53 — 2012-12-04 21:01:18Z

Re: Bettye L. JEUDE'

TDHCarson — 2012-12-03 15:45:49Z

The Jeude's in Missouri are related to the Jeudes in Southern Indiana. Jeude, Yeide, Yeude, Jeide and my ancestors spelling was Yeida. I am sure that there is a connection to the Jeude family in Wisconsin area.

Re: Mildred L. ESPLUND

KirkHaynes — 2012-12-02 00:56:57Z

Birthplace = Savonburg, Allen Co., KS

John Olai Nelson from Evanger Norway. Searching information

roaldsj — 2012-11-08 14:10:39Z

John Olai was born 6 Mar 1884 In Evanger Norway. He emigrated i 1902. In 1920 census he was single, living together with his brother in School District 44, Teton, Montana
I have located a John O Nelson died in 2 Aug 1964 in Flathead, Montana.
Are there anyone with more information about John Olai, dont hesitat to reply.
John Olai had two other brothers in Montana Alfred Nelson and David Nelson. Information about them are also intresting.
Regards Roald Sjursen

Re: Charles Frederick HARRIGAN

Jefvalle — 2012-10-24 17:46:53Z

Also at the age of 66 in 1917, he was enlisted into the Canadian forces. Which again funny, because I have been in the forces since 2001. Check out the following link.

www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/searches/soldierDetail.asp?I......

Please,if you can, give any info on the other family members that you have.

Re: Charles Frederick HARRIGAN

Jefvalle — 2012-10-24 17:40:13Z

He was my great great grandfather. I just started research on my family tree. His dad I believe to have immigrated form Ireland to grosse ile, Quebec. When the Irish arrived in Quebec they were quarantined, there is only one Harrigan, n all those years that immigrated, his name is Robert.

I know he was a postmaster and many of his children were born in Kalispell. His wife was also born in Quebec. I find it funny, I currently reside in Quebec, completed a circle.

I know around 1920 he died, Charles's daughter, Maude Jane Harrigan is my great grandmother. She married a Noel Kelsey on 1 jan 1917 in Spokane Washington. They lived in British Columbia,Canada. They had three kids, olive, Geraldine Spencer and Theodore Franklyn. The two latter were twins born on 28 oct 1919/1920. After the kids they moved to grosse ile,MI. I believe between 1920-1930' because a census that I found has a 1930 date

Re: Pennecard, Membury, Devon

paperback1 — 2012-10-16 10:18:57Z

Hi Roy,
Yes we are the same family I also have the Larsen family in my tree, lots of US family which I email, Lester Pennicard, (USA use i not e) is Victor's son Victor when to USA (Vere house) in early 1900's, I think more USA family than in UK,
how far back is your tree, Caroline Pennecard born Membury mmarried James Hill was my great granmother
are you living in UK?
Wendy