Ravalli - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Gail Pines/ Genealogy/ Walmsley Family

mndleamy1 — 2013-05-28 22:28:45Z

I have lost contact with Gail Pines who we have researched together the Walmsley family and I have some new information.
Thanks, Don Leamy, mndleamy@aol.com

Obituary request

DorothySwanson369 — 2013-04-24 00:18:01Z

Would appreciate the obituary of a Earl Kaster who d. Aug. 13, 1934 in Ravalli Co. Mt. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Robert Dale Boggess 10-29-2007

MaryESicard — 2013-01-07 01:26:33Z

Yes. I learned where he was buried and asked that the contributor transfer the memorial to the correct cemetery. He just transferred the memorial to me and I transferred it to the cemetery in Missoula.

Thanks

Re: Robert Dale Boggess 10-29-2007

RBestrom7380 — 2013-01-07 01:20:22Z

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=bo...;

Re: Robert Dale Boggess 10-29-2007

MaryESicard — 2013-01-06 06:24:41Z

I learned that he actually was buried in

Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula.

T

Thanks

Re: Robert Dale Boggess 10-29-2007

judyartley53 — 2013-01-06 05:51:28Z

Hi,

I checked the cemetery indexes that are online but didn't find him. He died fairly recently and the indexes might not be that current.

An obituary was published for him in the Great Falls Tribune on Oct 31, 2007.

The three funeral homes in Ravalli County, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mtravall/FUNERAL-HOMES.html are listed on this web site. Surely one of them handled his funeral and burial. They might have a copy of his obituary too. Successful Searching!

Robert Dale Boggess 10-29-2007

MaryESicard — 2012-12-03 22:14:34Z

It was reported to me that he was buried in Victor Cemetery but now I am told he was not.

His last residence was Victor but I don't know where he died.

Can anyone help me determing where he is buried?

Thanks
Mary

Obit: Jesse W. FINSLEY (Jan 1857-Mar 1957), Hamilton, MT

LMV123 — 2012-11-04 18:25:48Z

Obituary: Dillon Tribune, Dillon, Montana, March 6, 1957 edition:

"JESSE FINSLEY PASSES AWAY AT HAMILTON
Mrs. Fred Dart received word Tuesday that her uncle, Jesse W. Finsley, 82, a pioneer rancher of the Big Hole Basin, passed away March 4 at his home in Hamilton, Mont. He was born in January, 1875.

Survivors include his widow, Amelia, of Hamilton; son and daughter-in-law, Jesse W. Finsley, Jr., of San Antonio, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Gibson, Victor, Mont., and Mr. and Mrs. P. Alexander, Madera, Calif.; stepdaughter, Mrs. Loren Williamson of Victor; sisters, Mrs. Clara B. Wise, Dillon, and Mrs. Bertha M. Macken, Rochester, Minn., grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at Hamilton Saturday at 2 p.m."

You can learn more about the Finsley's here:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lorriev/

Obit: Jesse W. Finsley, Jr. (1929-1983), husband of Irma Guerrero

LMV123 — 2012-11-04 18:25:29Z

Obituary: Ravalli Republic, Hamilton, Montana, August 3, 1983 edition:

"Jesse W. Finsley, 53, died early Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash., following a lengthy illness. He was born December 11, 1929, in Missoula.

He was educated at Missoula and Darby Schools. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1948 and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired as a Master Sargeant in 1974.

He married Irma Guerrero, San Antonio, Texas, on June 6, 1953. For the past seven years, he rided in Colfax, Wash., where he worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Colfax Rotary Club.

Survivors include his wife in Colfax; two sons, Mark of Seattle and Jeffrey of Cerritos, California; one daughter, Laura Webb of Torrance, California; three sisters, Dorothy Williamson and Mary Alice Gibson, both of Victor, and Ruth Taylor in California; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Victor Cemetery with the Rev. Norman Moriss officiating. Military rites will be by the Hamilton American Legion. Dowling Funeral Home is handling the arrangements."

More info concerning this Finsley lineage can be found at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lorriev/

Re: Watters family

hrmnymangus32 — 2012-09-20 22:08:22Z

Thank you for your search , it is appreciated , see John practically raised me and we were very close he was the best grandfather a girl could have! Thanks for posting the name of that site I had not herd of that one before so now I am off to check it out! You take care !

Harmony

Re: Simon Kughn & family

judyartley53 — 2012-09-20 20:27:37Z

Hi,

I found your family tree on Ancestry and it's always helpful to mention a tree in your initial posting.

Simon Kughn
Married: Missouri E. Cook
11 July 1867, Rock Island, Illinois
Source: County Courthouse records file 1428580-581, Illinois Marriages 1851-1900.

Another listing shows her name as Mrs. M. E. Cook.

In 1880 Simon is living in Bitter Root Valley, Missoula, MT with the Greenfield family.
Ringlker [how it appears in Census] Simon, 47.
Kughn, Emilene, wife, 41.
Wyman, Ellen, 15.
Wyman, Mary, 7/12ths.

I searched through the Census records in Ancestry and familysearch but didn't find George. If he was alive in 1870, I assume he would have been living with the Russell family in kelly, Warren, IL.

However, I couldn't find Simon, Josephas or Ellen either.
Successful Searching!

Re: Watters family

judyartley53 — 2012-09-20 18:50:25Z

Hi,

I didn't personally know his family but I did find the following information.

In 1930 his family was living in Corvallis, Ravalli, MT.
Lawrence B. Watters, b. MT, 33, mail carrier U.S. mail.
Lois M., wife, b. NE, 25.
George H., b. MT, 3.
Shirley M., b. MT, 2.
John W., b. MT, 1.
Joan, b. MT, 0/12th.

In 1940 the family was still living in Corvallis.
Lawrence B. Watters, b. MT, 45, educ-college 3 yrs, U.S. mail carrier rural route.
Lois M., wife, b. NE, 39, educ-college 2 yrs.
George H., b. MT, 14.
Shirley M., b. MT, 13.
John W., b.MT, 12.
Joan C., b. MT, 12.
Beverly L., b. MT, 11

That's the most recent Census available at this time.

John died Jan 20, 2012, Forsyth, Rosebud, MT.
Source: findagrave.com. His picture and obituary are also at findagrave.
Successful Searching!

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-06-16 03:27:56Z

From what I have been able to get from doing research on most of the early day pioneers to the Darby area, they seem to have followed or led relatives. Samantha was full sister to Marcellus Ray and his family who came, half sister to Arena Surgener Hart who came with her husband and family who came with his two brothers and their families, and also a number of other people who came from McDonald County, MO. Hannon, Donica, Shelton, Wolfinbarger, Matteson and no doubt others all came but I'm fairly sure they didn't all come at the same time but I'm sure that they all knew each other in fact most were related to each other in Missouri.
If you have any other questions please just email me at
wedarbyfour@hotmail.com....I will more than glad to help how ever I can.

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

lyndseykent — 2012-06-15 14:26:28Z

Thanks for all of this info. It all helps put the pieces together. Do you know why the families decided to go to Montana in the 1st place?

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-05-29 23:37:16Z

Don't know if I mentioned this but their wedding date was Feb. 28, 1869 in McDonald County, Missouri. Their oldest son Walter was born in Jan 1877, son George Mar 1884 in Benton County AR, Effie born Oct 1886, and Mary "Molly" no date...
Some additional info on Effie....her second husband was Zeke Graves and supposedly she killed him and spent time in jail for it...she was killed when hit by a bus in California. Mary married Albert Adams in 1891 in Missoula County. Their son was Albert Adams jr. who married Frances Satterlee. Albert Jr is on the census as living with the Satterlee's just can't find if its 1910 or 1920, Edwards Township, Ravalli County.

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-05-29 23:25:57Z

I'm going to type word for word from a Hamilton newspaper which had a small notation of Samantha's death.

Mrs.Samantha Wells died at her home above Darby, June 3 after a lingering illness of cancer of the throat. She leaves a husband and large family to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the Darby Cemetery on last Wednesday.

It isn't much for an obit but thats all there is. Hope this answers your question. If there is anything more I can help with I'd be happy to.

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

lyndseykent — 2012-05-29 02:55:54Z

Thanks for that. I was not sure of his DOB. Do you know how Samantha died? I noticed that she was young according to the dates.

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-05-28 21:56:56Z

Found on familysearch.org
John Wells born Feb 7, 1847 Indiana
died Feb 18, 1943 Los Angeles, CA

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-05-28 21:53:27Z

I was just playing around with my pioneer files today and so I ran across more information that you may or may not have.
John Wells was born in Indiana on Feb 18, 1847 and died in Los Angeles California on Feb 18, 1943. Found this on familysearch.org

Re: Effie Wells

lyndseykent — 2012-05-02 01:41:03Z

That also explains why my great grandfather's (son of John and Samantha) middle name was Felix...always wondered about that. He must have been special to Samantha.

Re: Effie Wells

lyndseykent — 2012-05-02 01:36:46Z

Oh My Word. I am crying because I am sooo happy. You have filled in so mnay holes for me. I am in shock. This has been a very long search. I have heard from several of my Aunts that we have lots of relatives still in Montana. I have also heard that Effie was on the wild side...to say the least and that someone murdered their husband. You are so amazing. I am going to read and reread your info. on my missing puzzle pieces. I truly cannot thank you enough. This has long frustrated me. I a

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-04-29 23:03:49Z

There is extensive info listed under Effie Wells on the Ravalli County message board.

Re: Effie Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-04-29 22:59:19Z

Sorry I apparently hit the wrong key with the last post.
Any way at the start of the Civil War Felix moved his family to Texas where Arena, Martha (born & died), and Grundy were born. Upon the death of Felix senior, Elizabeth moved her family back to McDonald County where she married a man whose surname was Armstrong. About 1881 Arena who'd married John F. Hart, Marcelus (Bud) who had married Louise Wilann Holland, Samantha who'd married John Wells, and Grundy who never married, along with some Donica cousins and the entire Hannon family all moved to Darby, Montana. Most of this information comes from family members including some from a lady in Texas who is a decendant of William Surgener son of Felix and his first wife.

Re: Effie Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-04-29 22:47:22Z

Well should teach me to read all the posts before commenting.
I'm going to post all the information I have on Samantha Ray Wells. Sorry but I don't have anything on John. Samantha was born 1852 (taken from obit, died June 3, 1902 in Darby) to William Harrison Ray and Jane Donica Ray. Both were from Cole County, Illinois. Undocumented that Jane died in childbirth because shortly after Wm married Elizabeth Hannon Donica and moved to McDonald County, Missouri I am also unable to determine if Samantha was the birth daughter of Elizabeth or Jane. Also born to this couple were Marcelus 1855, William, and Iva Centilda. Have no idea what Wm Harrison died from but Elizabeth married Felix Richard Surgener in 1860 in McDonald County Missouri. Felix had been married twice before and he had 11 children to bring to this new marriage. Between them it added up to 15 children. Some of Felix's children were grown with the oldest being born in 1826 and the youngest in 1848 so it looks like the household probably contained five or six children but they had four more. Arena born 1863, Martha born 1865, Richard Grundy born unknown (every census he tells it different with different birth place)and Philex born 1861. About the start of the Civil These families all prospered here and raised big families. Some of their decendents are still living in this area.

Re: Effie Wells

wedarbyfour — 2012-04-29 22:02:52Z

This is what little I know: Effie was the daughter of John Wells and Samantha Ray Wells. Samantha died here in Darby in 1902. John worked in the apple packing houses until his children were all raised and then he went to California. From what I can glean from the few relatives around here Effie was a bit on the wild side and was married several/bunch of times and went to California. I have no documentation of this but was told she murdered one of her husbands and spent time in jail for it. I also was told she was killed by a bus when she stepped off the curb into its path. No one seems to have any real documentation here in Darby. Wish I could be of more help.

Simon Kughn & family

tcrm90 — 2012-04-26 03:30:15Z

I am looking for more information on Simon Kughn and his family, who lived in Ravalli County in the early 1900s. I'm descended from Simon's daughter Lydia Caroline Kughn (1862-1936), who married Charles Samuel Robinson.

I have found plenty of information on Simon. He was born in 1833 in Pennsylvania to Michael Kughn and Elizabeth Wallace. He died in 1903 in Ravalli County, Montana. He is buried at Victor Cemetery. In 1865, he married his second wife, Missouri Emiline (maiden name unknown).

According to Lydia Robinson's obituary, her mother died when she was a baby and she was raised by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell. In the 1860 census, Simon Kughn's wife is named Lydia (like her daughter). The census says she was born about 1835 in Ohio. So I assume her maiden name was Lydia Russell. If her daughter was a baby when she died, then I suspect she died around 1863.

In addition to the younger Lydia, Simon and Lydia Kughn had 3 children: Cephas Kughn (b. 1854 in Illinois), Ellen Kughn (b. 1856 in Illinois) who married Edmund Wyman, and George Kughn (b. 1859 in Illinois). I haven't been able to find Cephas or George in any other census besides 1860. Ellen was living with her father and stepmother in 1880.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to email me at tajm@comcast.net

Re: Crocker/Haddix

swehde70 — 2012-04-12 20:20:08Z

Ransom Haddix was my great great grandfather my Great Grandfather was James Thomas I am also looking for Ransom and my Great grandfather James ( who died of rocky mountain spotted tick fever) obits my email is cowboyluv71@yahoo.com if you wish to email me a return address when and if I do find Ransom's obit I will gladly share a copy

Watters family

hrmnymangus32 — 2012-04-10 14:27:20Z

I am looking for more information on the Watters family from Victor Mt, If any one has information on my grandfathers family i would love to talk. his name was John Watters born Sept,27,1928 to Laurence & Lois (Vetter) Watters I know he attended the Missoula high school. please contact me if you know of his family thank you !
hrmnymangus@gmail.com

Re: Obituary Look-up: Lula Garhart

memobo — 2012-04-02 15:44:02Z

Thank you

Re: Obituary Look-up: Lula Garhart

mt_shoffman — 2012-04-01 19:19:33Z

Both Edwin and Lula Garhart are buried in the Corvallis Cemetery.

NAME SEC ROW LOT PLOT
GARHART EDWIN J. 2W 30 92 1
GARHART LULA A. 2W 30 92 2

Re: Obituary Look-up: Lula Garhart

memobo — 2012-04-01 03:16:11Z

Thank you, I did have some of the info but not all of it. I appreciate your help.

Re: Obituary Look-up: Lula Garhart

RBestrom7380 — 2012-04-01 00:12:07Z

Lula and husband had one child, a son, the son died in WWII. Lula was a Bennar/Benner, family found in Missouri:

Lula B Garhart, born 25 Sep 1882, died 23 Dec 1964, father's last name Garhart.

The Helena, MT Directories 1889-1891
Miss Lula Garhart, in Helena, occupation Stenographer, since the "correct" one is shown as born 1882, probably not the correct person.

A Lula Benner Garhart, housewife in Los Angeles, 1940, wife of Edwin J, son: John Maurice Garhart.
--The 1930 Census of Township 6, Lawrence County, South Dakota
Edwin Garhart, age 49(1880/1881), born in Ohio to both parents born in OH, farmer/truck farming. Married about 1912/1913.
Lula, 45, (1884/1885), born in Missouri to father born in OH, mother in Mo.
Maurice, age 13(1916/1917) South Dakota.
Wilbur Morrison, nephew, age 9, born in MO to both parents born in MO.
--The 1920 Census of Spearfish, Lawrence Co, SD
Edwin J, age 39
Lola A, 37
John M, 3

--The 1900 Census of Bourbois, Gasconade County, Missouri
Bennar (as transcribed), James?, born Aug 1837, age 62, in Missouri to father born in Ohio, mother in Pennsylvania(written as Pensivania) farmer
Marget W?(N), June 1861 in MO to father born in Tennessee, mother in PA
--she is identified fully as Margarette Narcesse Benner in a 6 June 1894 birth record (George?). He was James A.
Lula A, born Oct 1882 in Mo
Franklin, Mar? 1884
Yagen? Sep 1889
Pear (Pearl?), Mar? 1891
George, June 1894
--The 1910 Census of St Francois, Madison County, has a Lulu Bennet(sic), age 28, and her father, James Bennet(sic) living in the home of Jessie E. and Rebecca Crecy(as transcribed). James is identified as being the father-in-law, Lulu, sister-in-law. However, James is 52, (not 72 as would be from the 1900 Census). Rebecca was born about 1878.
---The 1880 Census for Burbois, Gasconade Co, Missouri
James A, 22, farmer (transcribed as Bennar)
Margret N, 18 wife. No children shown

Montana Death Index:
Edwin J. Garhart, died 23 May 1955 in Ravalli Co, residence in Ravalli Co.

John M Garhart, born 12/22/1946, died Mar 31, 1945, buried in the Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, CA.
--Killed in Action Listing:
Garhart, John Morris(sic), Machinist's Mate 1C, USNR, Parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jay Garhart, Victor. (Victor is in Ravalli County).

At this point I found your "private" family tree for Edwin Jay Garhart.
And, then, your other posting on this family, same day:
http://boards.ancestry.com/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=315&...
So, you may already have much/most of the above. I didn't see any indicators that identified Lula's family in Missouri.

Re: Obituary Look-up: Lula Garhart

judyartley53 — 2012-03-27 01:46:14Z

Hi,
You can contact the Bitterroot Genealogical Society, rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mtbgs/bvgs_information.htm .Successful Searching!

Re: Effie Wells

lyndseykent — 2012-02-21 01:30:02Z

Thanks for the tips and all the info, from all of you. Effie Wells is just a stepping stone, an interesting one, for me to get more info on John Wells and his Wife Samantha Ray.

The paper on Effie going to Canda is a border crossing paper stating she is widowed/divorced and going to Canada for work.

If you could help with John Wells or Samantha Ray, that would be much appreciated. I have all info on them but am looking for their parents' names. John Wells was born in 1847 in Indiana. Married Samantha Ray in Missouri in 1869. Samantha Ray was born 1851 in Illinois, her parents are not Lucy and William Ray. They had a Mary, Walter, George, Effie.

I know Samantha is buried in Lone Pine cemetary in MT, but no date. John Wells moved to CA, with family, and is buried in Inglewood.

Re: Effie Wells

RBestrom7380 — 2012-02-20 23:12:04Z

I reviewed your family tree on Effie, but it only had the year of her birth and parents info.
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/26769845/person/12472763193
Post the link to your tree at the person you seek, this helps fully identify them. I also look at the trees for any names I hold in common. I see you have Cox family. I also had a Dorcas Cox, but not the same person.

I see you've only posted five messages on the Rootsweb boards. When you post, it is very helpful to volunteers to have a good basis on who you seek and what information you have. This prevents you from receiving information you already have. This is important when names are common, such as Frank Williamson.

You mentioned "Papers show her going to Canada." Were these part of the divorce documents? If so, what information was provided. If not, divorce records are maintained (by statute) by the County Superior Court in the County where the divorce case was heard. A divorce is a civil case. Documents would be the initial filing, the Petition for Dissolution. The person filing would be the Petitioner, the other party the Respondent. Sometimes these documents identify the reason for the dissolution. Documents also show where parties were living, children, alimony demanded, child support, etc.

The marriage certificate (14 May 1907) identifies Frank J. Williamson, born in Here County, Nebraska, and was 26 years of age, son of H.C. Williamson and Sarah A. Ackson. Effie was identified as being 19, born in Missoula, MT, dau of John and Susan Wells.

---This Frank is NOT the correct Person-------
--I'm leaving it here for elimination purposes.
The 1900 Census of Stevens, Ravalli County, and 1910 Census of Corvallis, Ravalli County, show a Frank L Williamson, born April 1882 (18) in Montana to father (A.P? Williamson, born Sep 1843 in New Jersey) and mother (Elanora/Eleanor, born April 1844 in Massachusetts). Frank is shown as 27 in the 1910 Census.
--The World War I Draft Registration Card Image Database shows: Frank Laroy Williamson, born May 15, 1882, in Stevensville, Ravalli Co, nearest relative Mary J.

The Correct Frank J. Williamson.
Since you have a posted tree, you can access this one at:
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14092149/person/54947908?ssrc=
He was born 13 June 1880 in Nebraska, died 25 Nov 1970 in Pierce County, WA (my residency).
--His obit is listed at the Tacoma Library database:
http://search.tpl.lib.wa.us/obits/ published on 25 Nov, page 24 (which might not be accurate if he died the same day). I can advise on how to obtain his obit if needed. Your post does "indicate" you are more interested in Aunt Effie.
He remarried in 1915 to Lillie B. Campbell.
---This tree identifies Effie Wells as being born in 1890 in Ohio. The correct Effie Wells' marriage certificate data showed her as being 19 (1887/1888), born in Montana.

The Bureau of Land Management has a database of land patents:
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabI...
it shows John Wells obtained 23.91 acres of land on 12/14/1911 in Ravalli County, at Township 3 North, Range 21 West, Section 11, Lot/Trct 8, part of the SW part of the South East Quarter of that Section. This land area could be shown on a topographic map if you were interested. The actual application could also be obtained. These applications show quite a bit of information on the person applying.

Effie Wells and Frank Williamson Marriage License

diskoverit — 2012-02-20 03:13:50Z

Were you interested in the marriage license of Effie Wells and Frank Williamson. If so, I have attached it here for you.

Re: Effie Wells

judyartley53 — 2012-02-20 00:13:44Z

Hi Lindsey,
I found the family in 1900 living in Edwards, Ravalli, MT.
John Wells, b. IN Jan 1849, marr 32 yrs, farmer.
Samantha, wife, b. IL Sept. 1857, had given birth to six kids but only five alive in 1900.
Walter, b. MO Jan 1879, single, farm laborer.
George, b. AR March 1884, single, farm laborer.
Effie, b. MT Oct 1886.
Albert Adam, grandson, b. MT, April 1891.

I didn't find any additional information about Effie. I looked up her marriage in the Western States database but didn't find it. I also searched using her Williamson surname.

If you think she moved to Canada you can post on the Canada Unknown or the Canada Whichever District Message Board. Successful Searching!

Re: Garhart Family

judyartley53 — 2012-02-19 04:09:05Z

Hi,
The Western Montana Genealogical Society has obituaries. You'll find the obituary contact at rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mtgranit/lookup.htm
Scroll down until you see Missoula, MT

Burial information is generally in the obituary or on the death certificate.

There is an indexed list of cemeteries at rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mtbgs/ .

You can order copies of their death certificates (there is a fee) from the Ravalli Clerk and Recorder, http://rc.mt.gov/clerkrecorder/default.mcpx .

Depending upon the knowledge of the Informant, Lula's maiden name should appear on her death cert.

Mrs. John Garhart & young son of Portland, Oreg will spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Garhart's father, Sterrett D. Crum and her grandmother, Mrs. W. C. Crum, 525 Fifth Ave. Source: Helena Independent, published Nov. 27, 1941, p. 5.

Name: John Morris Garhart
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jay Garhart, Victor, MT
Occupation: Machinists Mate 1C, USNR
Type of Casualty: Killed in Action
Source: World War II Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard Casualties 1941-45.

Victor Sailor Killed
Washington (AP)-Machinists Mate A/C John M. Garhart, whose parents are Mr. and mrs. Edwin J. Garhart, residing at Victor, Montana, was listed by the Navy Dept. as killed in action. ..." Source: "The Independent Records", Helena, MT, published June 25, 1945, p. 5.

Bodies of War Dead Returned; Montana, Wyoming Men Are Included
Bodies of 42 Montana men included two from Billings and 27 Wyoming residents are being returned to the U.S. from the Pacific Area, it was announced Wed. in an Army release. The bodies were returned aboard the Army transport, Dalton Victory, from temporary militaries cemeteries on Iwo Jima, Tinian, Guam, Saipan and Hawaii. . . . Machinists Mate First Class John M. Garhart, Navy, Victor; . . .
Source: Billings Gazette, published Feb. 24, 1949, p. 2.
Successful Searching!

Garhart Family

memobo — 2012-01-28 06:22:16Z

Hi, I'm looking for any information on the Edwin Garhart family.
Edwin: 29-July-1880 Crawford, OH - 23-May-1955 Ravalli, MT
I don't have an obituary for him, but would like one.
I also would like to know where he is buried.

Lula: 25-Sept-1882 MO - 23-Dec-1964 Ravalli, MT
I believe Lula's maiden name was Benner or Behner.
Would like her obituary & need to know her burial site.

I know they had one son: John Maurice Garhart but have no further info on the family.

I found them in the 1900, 1920 & 1930 census' but not the 1910.
Need any help I can get. Marriage...other children...siblings....
Especially interested in Lula's family.

Obituary Look-up: Lula Garhart

memobo — 2012-01-28 06:15:29Z

Hi, I need a copy of the obituary for Lula Garhart.
She died 23-Dec-1964.
Hoping obit might lead to family members.
Thanks

Effie Wells

lyndseykent — 2012-01-23 02:36:17Z

Looking for info on Effie Wells b. 1886 in Darby, Ravalli. She married a Frank Williamson and divorced. Papers show her going to Canada.

Re: Looking for obit, Elise Marie SOULE (1905-1990)

judyartley53 — 2011-10-30 20:05:43Z

Hi,
You can contact the Western Montana Genealogical Society for copies of obituaries in Ravalli Co. Send your request to parpart@missoula.lib.mt.us . Successful Searching!

Re: Ronald Russell McIntyre

EGCarruthers — 2011-10-08 16:37:44Z

Following is information from Riverview cemetery. See url http://www.cityofhamilton.net/city_government/departments/do....

You should be able to find his death information from the Social Security records.

McIntyre Ronald 1/26/1959 22 2W 12 2

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

lyndseykent — 2011-09-29 02:40:05Z

Thank you ever so much! Fresh eyes are so helpful. Thanks again!

Re: John and Samantha (ray) Wells

barbdale_1 — 2011-09-28 02:35:00Z

I found a burial listing for her in Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby township. Unfortunately it doesn't list her date of death!
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mtbgs/
I found another link about a project to put markers on unmarked graves, but the link doesn't really work. It does link to the Darby Pioneer Museum, and here is the information where you can contact them.
http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=3130&...

John and Samantha (ray) Wells

lyndseykent — 2011-09-27 02:36:56Z

I am looking for any information regarding these two. Samantha and John appear on 1900 census in Ravalli and then Samantha is gone. I cannot find a death cert. for her. I am also seeking their parents' names. At a complete dead end!

Re: Helon Hinrishsen Francis Weins

kq1969 — 2011-09-24 00:11:28Z

Thank you. I had found another 'tree' that gave different death information from Find A Grave information and this tree, also. It gaves her death date as 2001.

There is an indication this lady's maiden name was, also Weins not Hinrishsen, as listed on the marriage license for Francis Weins and Helon. She may have been his first cousin, as their Fathers 'may' have been brothers.

That is normal for this family.

Re: Helon Hinrishsen Francis Weins

judyartley53 — 2011-09-23 03:43:37Z

Hi,
I found an old Family Tree which shows that Helon Weins Dahl
Born: 15 Jan 1909, Guttenberg, Iowa
Died: 9 May 1967, Clinton, Clinton, Iowa
Buried: 11 May 1967 Springdale Cemetery, Clinton, Iowa.
Married: Maynard Andrew Dahl
Born: 21 Oct 1906, Lyons, Clinton, Iowa
Source: Ancestry World Tree, awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=*v03tl362&id...

Also a Helen Dahl, 89 died in Fayette, Iowa. Her obituary appeared in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier on September 22, 1999. I'd pursue a copy of this obituary.
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Re: Orlin Whitney Squires & Elizabeth Ann Blodgett

lookingfordeadpeople — 2011-09-06 06:44:03Z

The Utah Blodgett families are looking for photographs of the sons of Newman Greenleaf Blodgetts who moved to Montana. I found a photo of Lyman and have a copy of him.If you would like more informaion e-mail abc_jc@msn.com I may be able to give you a good lead.

Re: Blodgett Family

lookingfordeadpeople — 2011-09-06 06:30:19Z

Contact Steven Blodgett,Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a decendant also and may have a photo. I do not have his address but it should be online. The Utah Blodgett families are looking for photos of the sons of Newman Greenleaf Blodgett who moved to Ravalli County Montana,their spouses and families.This is a family history that needs to be preserved. Can you help us? e-mail abc_jc@msn.com for further info.