Umatilla - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

District and Circuit Court Judges

Roy_Blaine — 13 Jul 2008 4:00:04 GMT

I am the Trial Court Administrator for Oregon's 6th District Circuit Court, Umatilla and Morrow Counties. I am looking for information on judges of the Umatilla and Morrow Circuit Courts, and the old District Courts of those counties.

Any information, such as dates of election, family and biographical info and sources, etc. would be appreciated. I have includes some names that I know as a starting point:

-Joseph G. Wilson,
-Benoni Whitten,
-Lewis L. McArthur (these three were also Supreme Court justices),
-Stephen A. Lowell,
Homer I. Watts,
Gilbert W. Phelps,
Calvin L. Sweek.

These judges are from the 1860s to the 1930s. with a lot of gaps.

Thanks for any added information you may be able to provide. I hope to develop a pamphlet and web site on the history of these eastern Oregon courts, so credit where credit is due, please.

Please feel free to reply to this post, email me directly or call my office at (541)278-0341, ext. 224 with information.

Thank you,
Roy Blaine

Bolton Rankin, 1911/13- 1987, Umatilla, OR, Obit Lookup please

GenWest22 — 21 May 2008 1:38:08 GMT

Hello to all,

I would be very pleased to receive the obituary for Bolton RANKIN who died in Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon in May, 1987,

according to this SSDI listing, ...
BOLTON RANKIN, 07 Apr 1914 - May 1987, 97838 (Hermiston, Umatilla, OR), 578-18-0121 issued in Washington, DC ...

According to other information he was born in Texas about 1911-13 and graduated from or attended for at least 3 years the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

Thank you,
Paul, in Maryland

Obit Lookup Please - Nevada (Vaughn) Wonderlich d. 15 May 1985 in Hermiston, Umatilla, OR

ebrown1983 — 12 Jun 2008 2:11:42 GMT

If someone could please do a lookup for this individual, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you. :)

Nevada (Vaughn) Wonderlich
b. 15 Jan 1911 Caliente, Lincoln, Nevada
d. 15 May 1985 Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon

Parents: Morgan A. Vaughn and Nellie E. Lounsbury
Spouses: Millard or Willard Toliver, Marion Wonderlich

Family of Henry March and Elizabeth Batt

pschroe1 — 15 Jun 2008 11:21:08 GMT

I am searching for information about this family who may have come to Umatilla County from New Brunswick. I have information that Elizabeth Batt is buried in Dry Creek,Oregon.My husband's grandfather was Edwin Wallace March. Other brothers were Clarence J.March,Fredrick E March,Henry March,Herbert March, John March, and Stephen March. Also a sister, Elizbeth M March. Edwin and some of his brothers came to Paradise in Butte County,California and others, I believe, lived in or near Milton Freewater. I would like to share information with anyone who may know this family.

Bolton Sim Rankin, died 14 May 1987, Umatilla, OR, Obit Lookup please

GenWest22 — 22 May 2008 3:42:37 GMT

Hello to all,

The date of death for Bolton Sim RANKIN was 14 May 1987 from the Oregon Death records on Ancestry. In Umatilla County, Certificate # 87-08760.

Here is my earlier message of 21 May-

I would be very pleased to receive the obituary for Bolton RANKIN who died in Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon in May, 1987,

according to this SSDI listing, ...
BOLTON RANKIN, 07 Apr 1914 - May 1987, 97838 (Hermiston, Umatilla, OR), 578-18-0121 issued in Washington, DC ...

According to other information he was born in Texas about 1911-13 and graduated from or attended for at least 3 years the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

Thank you,
Paul, in Maryland

1910 Census: ELIAS, John 1862 - 1917 born in Michigan

v_warbler — 2 Jun 2008 7:39:14 GMT

Anyone with an Ancestry account willing to do a look-up please? ELIAS, John - 1910 Census lists Milton, Umatilla, Oregon - need information regarding his census entry - how is he enumerated (boarder, lodger, etc.), marriage status (widowed/divorced), lists parents birth location as well as if he is residing in someone else's residence. This person has been difficult to find any information on. Thank you.

Charles Black descendants

j_lesner — 26 Apr 2008 8:28:10 GMT

I am looking for descendant of Charles Black born 1855 in Oregon to Ruth Peterson and Sigismund (S.M.) Black.

Looking for Wilson Family of Athena, Umatilla, Oregon

bolexboy — 26 Mar 2008 6:25:01 GMT

Looking for information on Alice Wilson. Born in Iowa 1873, died in Athena 1934. Married William C. Russell in Athena in 1891. She had seven children, William, Charles, Roy, Della, Odessa, Virgil and Thena Russell. Mother's name was May, who lived in Athena at the time of Alice and William's marriage. I have hit a brick wall with my research. There is no death record available and I need help! Thanks for taking the time to read this.

DesJardins, Edith O. Nee Howard

warren18 — 22 Mar 2008 9:05:21 GMT

Obituaries: Edith O. DesJardins
East Orgeonian newspaper

April 8, 1916-March 13, 2008
HERMISTON - Edith O. Howard DesJardins, 91, of Hermiston died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at her assisted living care home in Hermiston. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 22 at Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston. A private family burial will be held in Munising, Mich.
Mrs. DesJardins was born on April 8, 1916, in Cummins Township, Mich. to Asahel and Myrtle Rymer Howard. She married Truman Edward DesJardins in 1937 in Fairview, Mich., and they lived in Michigan until 1978, when they moved to Hermiston.
She loved to quilt and crochet, winning several awards for her work, and she made quilts, doilies, and tablecloths for all of her family as well as her friends. She was a member of New Beginnings Church in Hermiston.
She is survived by children Alice Baumbach of Appleton, Wis., Edward DesJardins of Hermiston, Norman DesJardins of Gresham, Donna Bawiec of Modesto, Calif., and James DesJardins of Damascus; sisters Iva Webb of Hillman, Mich. and Dorothy Beals of Burton, Mich.; 9 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and special friends Don and Sharon Skeen of Hermiston.
Mrs. DesJardins was preceded in death by her husband Truman in 1996; sisters Thelma, Marguerite, Leola, and Ruth; brothers Clayton and Asahel; and grandson Douglas DesJardins.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements.

The East Oregonian is a daily newspaper that serves Pendleton and Eastern Oregon

Louis N. and Rhoda Norvell Dorsey Johnson - where are they buried?

antiquemll — 13 Feb 2008 1:33:33 GMT

Looking for info on the above couple. I have lost Rhoda after 1918 where her sons state in their WWI Draft Registrations in Umatilla Co. that they support their mother. Her sons by first husband are Frank J. Dorsey were Frank James, Joseph Kendall and daughter Nellea Dorsey.
Looking for any info on Louis and Rhoda and daughter Nellea. Where are they buried?

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Dora Irene Jones obit look up

janettelancaste — 8 Jan 2008 5:11:57 GMT

Dora Irene Jones b. Jan 29, 1900 d. March 9, 1971 in Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon. Thanks.

Looking for info on NELSON PURCELL , <1876> , Ks & His Mother

Kally2 — 22 Sep 2007 3:30:48 GMT

Looking for info on :
Nelson Purcell, B: <1876> Ks,
Father : Andrew J. Purcell , IN
Mother: Anna M.(Beatty), Canada

I have him (4yrs) & his parents in 1880 Oregon census ( Umatilla Co. ) After this I have lost them.
I did find that His parents divorced in 1887 , Umatilla Co. & his father remarried a Polly .... , ( don't have marriage date , But they divorced in 1892 , Umatilla Co.)

Anna & Nelson I can not find any where ,
Not sure if Anna remarried , & took son with her or what .
Would love to find Nelson & Anna !!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You
Kris

George and Etha Binder

DHinkey8381 — 16 Dec 2007 10:00:17 GMT

Etha Wright Binder and her husband ( married 1938 in Iowa) lived at Hermiston in 1943, according to her father's obituary. Are there records of them at that place during that time? Newspaper articles?
Etha Wright graduated from Dayton, columbia, WA High School sometime between the years of 1911 and 1915, then
taught school in southeastern Washington, and in Oregon for a while. (About 10 years, according to her obituary.)
Was she a school teacher at the Hermiston Schools also?
In 1930, living with her divorced father at Walla Walla, Wa., she listed her occupation as public school teacher. I find no school records of her.

Oliver Eugene Harper

Jjdpa — 13 Mar 2007 2:48:48 GMT

Oliver Eugene Harper died 23 June 1910 in Pendleton. I believe he died as the result of an accident in the creamery he owned.

I am seeking more information on his death, particularly the details.

Does anyone have access to old Pendleton newspapers that might have printed his obituary? If so, could a copy be made and and sent to me?

Jane A.

Look up Lester Martin and Iris Morris

Auburnyvette — 2 Jun 2007 5:39:32 GMT

I am seeking information on Lester Martin who married Iris Morris. I don't have birth dates or marriage date. They had a son Lester who was born June 02, 1959 in Hermiston, Oregon. This is the only information that I have. Please can some one look up this information. They had to be in Hermiston, Oregon at some time.

Joseph Teel b. NH m. Mary B. Maine in Umatilla area in 1870

har03133 — 26 Nov 2007 1:03:18 GMT

Do you know any TEELs in the Umatilla area?

1870 Oregon, Umatilla, Walla Walla Precinct
Joseph Teel age 60 Farmer b. NH value land 3500
Mary Teel age 53 b. MA
Willis age 19 b. Illinois
Albert age 17 born Illinois
Emma age 14 born Oregon
Eva age 12 born in Oregon

Mabel Marjorie McCoy

sue_math68 — 18 May 2007 5:33:55 GMT

Looking for information on her in laws.
Mabel was married to Orlie Mathis lived in Wahington,IN
had 3 or 5 children.
If anyone can help I would be greatfull.
Thanks
Sue Mathis

Obituary lookup for Elmer Raines and Harvey Raines

N_Schlader — 16 Feb 2007 6:57:47 GMT

Is anyone able to look up 2 obituaries? One problem is I don't know the city, just that they passed away in Umatilla Co.
One is Elmer William (or William Elmer) Raines, b.abt.1869 WV. d? But I think it is 12 Feb 1941.
The other is Harvey H.Raines, d.18 Jan 1954.
Harvey is Elmer's son.
I am not sure how difficult it would be to look up without a city.

Frank L. Diamond and Ella Hughes Diamond

llisk8 — 6 Mar 2007 8:34:09 GMT

Looking for any information on the above two people. Frank L. Diamond (b. 1871 in Wisconsin_ married to Ella Hughes
(b. 1869 in IN) on Apr 25, 1897 in Osborne, KS.
He died on Dec 27, 1922 in Baker, Umatilla Co., OR and she died 26 Jan 1927 in Pedleton, Umatilla Co., OR.

Would like to have obits on both/either. Have some info to share.

Thanks

Michael(s) Family, Bowlus Cemetery

dkfurface51 — 17 Apr 2007 6:00:53 GMT

I am seeking anyone who can do a lookup at Bowlus Cemetery and/or picture of headstones for the following Michael(s) family:

George Washington Michael(s) b. 1840 d. 1877
William Edward Michael(s) b. 1874 d. 1902
George Delbert Michael(s) b. 1876 d 1877
Laura Belle Michael(s) b. 1877 d 1905

Very much appreciate any help. You can also contact me directly.

Debbie

Need Obit Lookup forr Lester W. WINEBARGER

daninor — 14 Jun 2007 8:23:21 GMT

I'M HOPING SOMEONE WILL KINDLY TRY TO FIND A OBIT FOR--

LESTER W WINEBARGER 26 Sep 1921--- 05 May 1993 Stanfield, Umatilla, OR

THANKS SINCERELY IN ADVANCE

Need William I. Marders Obit Look Up

suemardres — 9 Sep 2007 1:15:45 GMT

I am in need of information from an obit for

William I Marders

March 18, 1912

Parents, wife, etc.

Thanks!

Sue Mardres
In Maryland

John Elias, b. 1862/1867, Michigan

v_warbler — 17 Dec 2007 8:22:17 GMT

Anyone with an Ancestry account willing to do a lookup for me?
John Elias, b. 1862/1867 in Michigan, possibly Keweenaw County. Listed in Malheur Co. 1900 census with a wife & daughter but they seem to have "disappeared" by 1910. Any information provided would be appreciated. His wife's name was Mary (unknown maiden name or where from) and daughter was Elizabeth, b.1898 in Idaho. An aside: he was an amateur artist of nature/outdoors/landscapes. Possible medium: watercolor. Seems he may have died in Idaho in 1917.

Volunteer Needed to Search for Records on Mary Etta Farley Read/Reed

hjoyh — 21 Nov 2007 10:15:15 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for a volunteer in Umatilla Co to help me find my g-grandmother’s records.

I am looking for Umatilla Co. courthouse records on a MARY ETTA (FARLEY) READ b. 1888 in Linn Co., Missouri and last known residence was either Weston or Athena in Umatilla Co. between 1912-1920. I have not found a death record or cemetery record for her online so I am hoping someone can check the courthouse for me.

Mary Etta disappeared between 1912-1920 leaving behind five children under the age of 12 and she was never heard from again.

So I am hoping there is someone out there interested in helping to solve a family mystery that has deeply affected my family in so many ways.

Please let me know if you are interested and I can provide further detail.

Thanks – Heather

Hilda Hales McCormack

galook — 20 Jun 2002 1:39:49 GMT

Searching for links to
My ggrandfather William Hales was Jesse's brother.

Hilda HALES
Born about 1893 the daughter of Jesse O. HALES and Grace MORRISON. Married about 1915 J. E. McCORMACK.
Children:
M- William Orval McCORMACK; born about 1916.
M- John Marshall McCORMACK; born about 1918.
F- Allegra McCORMACK; born about 1920; married about 1942 ... RABITAILLE.

Jacqline Hales b. 1928 Umatilla, Washington

har03133 — 11 Aug 2007 9:04:30 GMT

Looking for relatives to these Hales in Umatilla, Oregon

John Morrison m. Grace Reed
Grace Morrison m. Jesse O. Hales
daughter Hilda Hales b. 1893 m. J. E. McCormack
son John Hugh Hales b. 1895 married Kathryn Mertine McIntyre, their children were Jacqline b. 1928 and Robert Hales b. 1925.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Hales
Home in 1930: Precinct 23, Umatilla,

Oregon
Age: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Oregon
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Katheryn B
Race: White

John H Hales 28 b. 1902 Oregon
Katheryn B Hales 24 b. 1906
Robert Hales 5 b. 1925
Jacqline G Hales 2 1/12 b. 1928
June C Garris 24 b. 1906 OK
Earl Hurd 52 b. 1878 OR
Elmer Johnson 34 b. 1896 MO

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 23, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1956; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 201.0.

Obit request: McElrath, Glenn 25 MAR 1916

sydney1339 — 16 May 2004 7:54:49 GMT

I would be most grateful if someone could look up an obituary for this man found on the Oregon Death Index:

Name: McElrath, Glen
County: Umatilla
Death Date: 25 Mar 1916
Certificate: 65

He is probably the son of James and Laura McElrath and was born in Oregon in April 1896. I will gladly reimburse for expenses. Thanks for your help!

Fred & Lucy Healy

robhealey1 — 20 Oct 2007 2:53:26 GMT

I am looking for information for these people that lived in Umatilla County, Oregon. Fred died in 1957 in Umatilla County, Oregon. He was born in 1873 in Kansas!

I would like to know if he had children and possibly grandchildren. Fred and Lucy were my great great uncle and aunt...

I just recently found this branch of my family tree and we would greatly appreciate any help....

Samuel F. Hance

robhealey1 — 22 Oct 2007 11:17:21 GMT

I am looking for my great great uncle and his family. His name is listed above. He was born on 5 May 1885. He died on 4 August 1967 in Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon.

From information that I have: he had three children. His wife was Nellie Ethel Smith....he father was Clinton Marshall Smith...

I would like any information, and hopefully a obit....

Thanks for your help.....

Information on an Aunt living in Echo, Or 1950's

raebears47 — 5 Oct 2007 12:05:31 GMT

I have recently come across information that leads me to Umatilla Co, Echo, Oregon. My aunt Eldora Gaede was said to live there during this time period. In an obituary of another family member who died in 1951 it said she was living in Echo. If there are any directories of who lived there I would be very grateful. Or if some one knows who i can contact that would be helpful as well.
Gaylord Gaede

Re: Information on an Aunt living in Echo, Or 1950's

raebears47 — 5 Oct 2007 12:35:24 GMT

Maxine,
thank you for your response. I will contact the Hermiston library and see what i can find. My Aunts name was Eldora Gaede and I am not sure if she was living out here with someone at that time but I will keep digging. I do know that my father livedd in Pendelton, Or during that time frame as MY older brother was born there in 1951 andso was my sisters and I through the following years, ie;1952, 1956 and 1957. My grandparents are buried in Hermiston but didn't know that I had other relatives living in the area in 1950- 1951.
Again thank you for your help.

DEATH Look up & OBIT for ANDREW J. PURCELL

Kally2 — 22 Sep 2007 2:42:52 GMT

I am needing a copy of death date confirmed & a copy of a obit for :
Andrew Jackson Purcell
B: 20 Feb , 1842 , Indiana
D: possibly: 6 Sept ,1899 ,I beleive in Umatilla Co.

His First wife was Anna M. (Beatty) Divorced ( 1887)
Had 1 son that is known : Nelson W.?

2nd wife: Polly ( ? ) Divorced ( 1892 )

Any help would be greatly apppreciated.
Thank You
Kris

BAILEY / WILEY Families

2ulips162 — 22 Aug 2007 4:10:00 GMT

Looking for anyone who can help me with the BAILEY / WILEY family names from Umatilla County. I'm searching for William Henderson BAILEY who was born in Canada c1845. He was house painter, last known residence is Milton, Umatilla Co, Oregon where he lived for 40 years according to the USA census records. He was married 3 times, (1) Edna with children Mary, Theresa, Ralph M. all born in Michigan, (2) Ellen MARTIN with children Wilbur H. and Ella Edna and (3) some time after 1910 he married a Retta E. On the 1910 census his sister Sarah B. Wiley is living with him. She too was born in Canada c 1840, she is listed as a widow, and listed as being a mother of three children. Any help with these two family names would be greatly appreciated.

Olav

Georgia Martin Stoneman Lee Obit Oct, 25, 1940

lauraannnelson1 — 25 May 2007 4:48:48 GMT

October 25, 1940 Globe-Times Condon, OR

Former Resident Buried at Lonerock

Lonerock Oct. 22- Funeral Services were held in the Lonerock Church for Mrs. Georgia Mae Lee, who passed away at Pendleton October 14. Interment were in the Lonerock Cemetery.
Georgia Mae Martin was born at Greenbriar, Virginia, May 6, 1861. She spent her young life there and was married to Chalkley M. Stoneman to which union nine children were born. Four survive their mother, Mathlon and Evan of Oregon, Mrs. S.E. Little of Galax, Virginia, and Mrs. Fred Jones of Freeze, Virginia. Soon after coming to Oregon Mrs. Stoneman was united in marriage to George Lee, who passed away September 1929.
She was a member of the Baptist church, having joined while in Virginia and was also a member of the Lonerock grange.
The services were conducted by Elder S. T. Teague and Elder Harold Blalock of the Condon Baptist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Mathlon Stoneman and their three children, Curran, Alcy Jane and Yvonne, attended the funeral of their mother and grandmother Friday, returning to their home in Hermiston Saturday.

Obit for Christopher Wheeler

toothfairy524 — 14 Apr 2007 6:27:00 GMT

I am looking for an obituary or information on Christopher Wheeler. He died in Umatilla County in 1955 I believe. If anyone has this information I would love to know.
Thanks Pam

obit lookup request for Reuben James Guthrie & wife Erna (died 1970)

c_hughes_phx — 14 Apr 2007 2:03:46 GMT

Greetings,
I hope obits can be found for this husband and wife. Thanks in advance.

Social Security Death Index
Name: Reuben Guthrie
Last Residence: 97838 Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon
Born: 22 Jan 1892
Died: Jun 1970

Social Security Death Index
Name: Erna Guthrie
Last Residence: 97838 Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon
Born: 24 Jun 1895
Died: Feb 1970

Harry Edward ROSE(1885-1922) NY>OR

s42austin — 8 Nov 2003 7:55:59 GMT

Descendants of Harry Edward Rose

1 Harry Edward Rose b: September 06, 1885 Lyndon, Cattaraugus Co., NY d: October 28, 1922 shot in his cigar store and pool room, Helix, Umatilla Co., OR
.. +Hazel Kendall b: December 19, 1892 m: November 10, 1917 d: May 03, 1989 Marion Co., OR/Eugene, Lane Co., OR as per SSDI
2 Dorothy Mae Rose b: July 13, 1918 d: May 21, 1921 Pendleton, OR, struck and killed by auto
2 Clarabelle Rose b: March 10, 1920
.. +John W. Cheshier
3 John W. Cheshier
3 Steven C. Cheshier
2 Harriet Rose b: June 12, 1923
.. +Andrew K. Maxon

Viola Cynthia Jamison Diggins Death notice

pjhuff40 — 29 Dec 2006 2:54:27 GMT

My grandma Viola Cynthia Diggins passed away Dec 22, 2006 in Pendleton OR. She was preceeded in death by her husband David William Diggins Dec 2004.

Jonathan Travis HOSKINS

galook — 30 Sep 2001 11:45:21 GMT

Looking for any link to Jonathan Travis HOSKINS b. 19 Oct 1851 mother Rachel Emory, father Dillon Hoskins. Born in Salem, Jefferson, Iowa. d 05 Jun 1925 Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon State. He married Mary Hannah GALLOWAY b. 1860 on 17 Nov 1878 in the Galloway Home Columbia County, Washington.
The Galloway's had a sheep ranch near Butter Creek, Heppner, Oregon.

PATRICK LONG and MARY JANE HUGHES

llisk8 — 6 Mar 2007 8:37:01 GMT

Looking for any info on Patrick Long (b. abt 1855 ?) and Mary Jane Hughes (b. Jun 14, 1865, IN) married in 1897 in Osborne Co. KS.
He died sometime before 13 Jan 1920. She died 29 Nov. 1934 in Baker, Umatilla Co., OR

Would love to have obits on one or both. Have further info to share.

Thanks

BRANSON family 1800's

jblair127 — 21 Jan 2007 4:28:21 GMT

I'm hoping to find any additional info on this family. Would really love to find where Thomas and Amanda may be buried. They appear on the 1880 census and 1887 state census. Amanda then appears on the 1910 with her age considerably less than it should be. Anyone researching this family??? Thanks, John

Descendants of Thomas Branson

1 Thomas Branson 1836 -
.. +Amanda 1843 -
..... 2 Otis P. Branson 1862 - 1942
......... +Melissa A. 1867 -
............ 3 Lester Drysis Branson 1894 - 1986
................ +Helen Lucille Houchins 1898 -
............ 3 Nathan Andrew Branson 1895 - 1990
................ +Jane Shale
............ 3 Meta M. Branson 1908 -
..... 2 Roswell L. Branson 1865 -
..... 2 Sarah F. Branson 1867 -
..... 2 Alfred Branson 1868 -
..... 2 Ella Branson 1871 -
..... 2 Charles Branson 1873 -
..... 2 Mezina Branson 1876 -
..... 2 Alta M. Branson 1877 -
..... 2 Thomas Branson 1879 - 1887

Robert E Gregerson

clarenceholm — 6 Dec 2006 5:56:35 GMT

I am seeking the obituary of Robert E Gregerson who died 2/5/1999. He was a resident of Pendleton, Oregon.

Glen(n) Roy Crawley obituary - willing to pay

shmilybrandon — 19 Nov 2006 2:19:43 GMT

I need to get a copy of an obituary of a relative of mine. Here's the information. He lived in Pendleton, Oregon, however, he was buried in Indiana. Any helps would be greatly appreciated. I'm willing to pay for someone's time in getting this information for me. Thanks so much.

Glen(n) Roy Crawley
Born: June 6, 1904
Died: Aug 3, 1971

Jones - Paterson - Gray - Huff

Carol McBain — 1 Nov 2006 2:53:59 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I am inquiring about an Olive Paterson Jones who died in 1902
in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. She was born in
1816 in New York state, she married a John Jones born 1813
in New York state. In about 1880 she and her son William
Willard moved to Umatilla county, Oregon. William Willard
later died in Oregon. All her children, Eliza who married a
Thedore Gray also spelled Greye, John Andrew, followed by the two adopted sons, Charles P. Jones, and Joseph Huff. I believe they all lived in Umatilla county, Oregon. Olive died there in 1902 in Umatilla county, Oregon in Pendleton. I am trying to research the family to find out more information about them.

I am also interested in a Abraham Jones that also went to Umatilla, but I can't prove that they are related. Any information would be appreciated.

One son Levi Lyman did stay in Wisconsin, and he is a brother to all the others. He lived in Juneau county, Wisconsin all his life.

Carol McBain

Centerville/Athena Church History Available

Kayla Durfee — 10 Oct 2003 4:53:09 GMT

If you had ancestors in the Centerville/Athena/Weston/Adams/Helix/Milton Freewater area in the 1860's through the 1960's, chances are some of them were associated with the Centerville/Athena Christian Church. Over 1300 names of members have been listed and alphabetized, and several pioneer families who attended the church before 1900 have been researched. This 2 1/2 year research project has resulted in a 120-page book and accompanying computer CD telling the 130-year story (illustrated with over 100 photos) of the first congregation in the Athena area, from its pioneer days as the Wildhorse Congregation (1873-1880) and Centerville Congregation (1880-1889), to the present-day Athena Christian Church. To find out if anyone in your family was a member of this historic congregation, or to receive order information about the church history materials, please contact Kayla Durfee, Research Historian, via e-mail at durf3@juno.com.

Henderson Hardesty and Susan Lauraina Bagby-Hardesty

MaryE — 22 Oct 2006 3:05:36 GMT

Is any one in this county researching this family, as they are my gr gr gr grandparents, who came over the Oregon trail, first settiling in Clackamas County and later on moved to Pilot Rock Oregon. Willing to share extensive genealogy work done, Mary The Dalles Oregon

Horner/Haymen/Hayman connections

Nancy — 19 Oct 2006 1:49:40 GMT

Looking to make a connection with someone who is researching the Horner (IN->IA->ID->OR->WA) and Hayman/Haymen (ME->OR) lines.

My great grandparents were married in Heppner, Umatilla Co OR.

Thanks, Nancy

Wooddy, Woody, Bush,Cannon

Diane Elder — 6 Oct 2006 4:40:02 GMT

Perelia Jane ELDER was the wife of Reuben B. WOODDY. Their children were: Martha Ellen, wife of Cass CANNON; Elizabeth Theodosia, wife of Thomas BUSH; Robert E. WOODY and perhaps Willie WOODY. The CANNON children were: Joseph, Roy, Leota, Ralph and Agnes. The BUSH children were: William, Nellie, Walter and Harry?.
I am seeking information on these families. Are any members left in the area? My informaton comes from census records, family traditions and the Athena Cemetery records. Thank You.

Anna R Cartano died 1950

brian futrell — 26 Mar 2003 2:07:09 GMT

Anna R. Cartano died about September 13, 1950 in Pendleton, OR. Her parents were John and Sarah J. Harden, of Athena,OR. Anna Cartano had two daughters: Mrs. Edra Dennis and Mrs. Enid J. Underwood. Her son: Richard Cartano, of Granger, WA. Anna had a brother named Jasper Harden, of Salem, OR. I am looking for any living descendants of Anna(Harden) Cartano. I have information to give to them and would like to know if anyone has any information about Anna's ancestors. Please contact me if you know of anyone who might know anything about Anna. Thank you brian in springfield mo

Anna Hintz obituary

Jean — 2 Oct 2006 2:40:12 GMT

Anna Hintz died 24 May 1908 and was buried in Milton-Freewater IOOF cemetery. Her maiden name, according to the 1925 special Iowa census, was Hamann, and she was first married to Heinrich or Jacob Haase, and immigrated to Scott County IA with him. Her second marriage was to John Hintz. In her later years she supposedly lived with a sister, Anna Clark, in Portland. Can anyone in Umatilla County OR help by finding an obituary for Anna? Thanks. Jean

George W. Bailey, b MO 1859, Minister. Died in Umapine 1931, need Obit

sharolyn — 1 Oct 2006 2:40:44 GMT

George W. Bailey born 1859 in MO, and died Jun 07, 1931 in Umapine, Umitilla Co. OR. His wife's name was Mary; she died in 1929 in Spokane, WA.

Looking for any descendants and trying to determine the faith of which he was a Minister. Maybe an obit would answer most of my questions. I would appreciate a lookup.

Harley A. Newcomb Death Notice

Heidi — 4 Aug 2002 10:12:24 GMT

Newspaper; The East Oregonian
Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon

Newcomb
Harley A.
The East Oregonian
Thursday, November 10, 1983

Harley A. Newcomb

Harley A. Newcomb Sr., of Pilot Rock, died Wednesday in Pendleton, at Amber Valley Care Center. Arrangements are pending at Burns Mortuary, Pendleton

Need Milton Ray Obituary

Judy Seni — 17 Feb 2007 5:38:06 GMT

Can someone help, I am looking for an obit for a Milton Ray, Died Jan 1, 1948 in Umatilla He was buried in the Hermiston Cemetery. Hope someone out there can copy it for me. I would really appreciate it. Thanks Judy

Sarah Jane Hardin 1852 to 1931

brian futrell — 6 Nov 2003 2:42:01 GMT

Sarah Jane Hale was born 1852 to Reuben and Mary Ann (Inman) Hale in Missouri. As a baby she moved to California with her parents. At age 17, she married John Hardin. They moved to Athena, Oregon. Sarah Jane died in 1931 in Athena. Her children were: Mary J. McKay, Katy F. McCollough, Edna Kilgore, Anna R.Cartano, Jessie Shick, William R., and Jasper. Do you know if any of the descendants of this family are around? If you know anything about this family and their descendants, please contact me. Thanks for your help. brian in springfield mo

Lilly Branstetter Obit Lookup

perryjenks — 28 Aug 2006 2:26:27 GMT

I need an obituary for Lilly Branstetter, the wife of William J. Branstetter, who died on 24 May 1920 in Umatilla Co. Many thanks

Inez Laing Obituary

Heidi — 9 Jun 2003 10:43:32 GMT

Laing
Inez
The East Oregonian
April 19, 1973

Inez Laing’s rites Thursday

Funeral will be Thursday for Inez C. Laing of 424 SE 3rd, Pendleton. Mrs. Laing, 82, died Monday at St Anthony Hospital.
She was born in Pendleton Sept. 15, 1890, and lived here all her life. Her husband, William Robert, died in 1969.
Survivors are sons, William R. of San Mateo, Calif., R. Gene and Charles A. both of Pendleton, Donald P. of Citrus Heights Calif., and Richard L. of Torrance, Calif.; daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Annie) Jensen of Pendleton and Mrs. Dwight (Mollie) Mahoney of La Grande; brothers, Jack Ford of Boise, Idaho, and Fred Ford of Bremerton, Wash.; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mary A (Weaver) Curtis

Franki1952 — 3 Aug 2006 9:00:20 GMT

trying to find any info on Mary A. ( Weaver) Curtis who died in the early 40's. Not sure if she is buried in Hermiston or Echo cemetery. Any help would be appreciated.

Mental Hospital Cemetery

JeffFrice — 1 Aug 2006 1:36:15 GMT

Can anyone help me find the cemetery that someone would have been buried in if they were in a mental hospital in Umatilla Oregon? I believe it may be in Pendleton but am not sure. I am searching for Luella Wilhemine Foster born abt 1872. Her married name is Luella Olsen. She lived in Mosier Oregon and sometime after 1920 was admitted to the hospital and may have died there. Thank You.

G Fred Shull

ColleenMoorhead — 5 Jul 2006 5:58:33 GMT

Looking for info on G Frederick Shull who was living in Umatilla County in January 1906. He is named at that time in a court document regarding his mother's estate in Pendleton. His brother, William A Shull resided in Pilot Rock at the time. Their mother was Mary Jane (Hembree) Tustin. I have been unable to track GF Shull and I have no info beyond the court document and a possible birthdate of 1864 in California.

Palmer, Overstreet, Tallard?

Diane Payne — 21 Jun 2006 1:50:28 GMT

Hi,
Is anyone familiar with these people?
Georgiana last name unknown.
born about 1871/1877 in Iowa
Living in Umatilla
Married 1st to a Tallard (can't read last name in 1920 census -her first name appears as Anne G.)
Married 2nd to John Henry Overstreet on Nov 24, 1920, in Umatilla Co., Or.
Georgiana died April 22, 1935
John Henry Overstreet married 2nd to Della Palmer in 1936 in Umatilla Co., Or.
Della and John moved to Portland. Della died there in 1952.

Please help this is a brick wall for me.
Thanks!
Diane Payne

City Directories.

Diane Payne — 21 Jun 2006 1:44:11 GMT

Hi,
Does anyone have City Directories for Pendleton? I am looking for John Henry Overstreet. I believe he lived in Umatilla from 1915 to 1936.

Thanks for your help.
Diane Payne

Question - Obits

Diane Payne — 21 Jun 2006 1:41:20 GMT

Hi,
Does anyone have access to obituaries. I am looking for an obituary for Georgiana or Anne G. Overstreet. I believe she died in Pendelton on April 22, 1935.
Thanks,
Diane Payne

Maude E. Watson Obit

RAHuber — 21 Jun 2006 2:45:49 GMT

Looking to find a way to obtain an obituary for Maude E. Watson who died 26 April 1953 in Umatilla County, Oregon according to Oregon Death Index. Thanks.

Sons Father in Hermiston

Linda Kuykendall — 14 May 2006 11:59:30 GMT

I am trying to find my sons father for him and his two half sisters. He would very much like to communicate with them. His fathers name is Jimmy Dean Fryar ( Jim or J.D.) his sisters names are Nocona and Tandy and their mothers name is Karen. Jim & Karen are divorced. Our last known address was in Hermiston. Jim would be about 68 or 69 now.If anyone knows them or has any suggestion as to how I might locate them I would appreciate the info.Thank you, Linda

Harold Bishop

Myron Bishop — 6 Jun 2006 2:11:01 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of Harold Bishop, born 1904, son of Myron Filmore Bishop and Mary Roberts Shaw. Last known living in Milton Freewater. Any information on his decendants would be greatly appreciated.
Myron Bishop

John L. Smith's and Nanna/Nanie J./Nannie/Nancy J. Harper's Family

BethPJohnston — 20 Nov 2006 12:28:16 GMT

John Lewis Smith served as constable in Athena from an unknown time until probably shortly before his death in 1907. According to records, on 26 Oct 1884 John L. Smith married Nanie J. Harper in Union Co., and I believe this is "my" John Lewis Smith and that Nanie probably is Nancy J. Harper, daughter of Nicholas Harper who lived in the Pendleton area. I've found John, his wife "Nanna," and five children (Jesse, Bernice, Roy, Bessie, and Earl) in the 1900 federal census that covers Athena.

Following John's death his father wrote to another relative that " . . . he [John] left a wife and six children, the youngest a boy of 10 years," so there seems to be a child missing here . . . either born after the 1900 census or possibly an older child living away from home.

Presuming Nanna would remarry following John's death, I searched for a marriage and came up with Nannie Smith marrying Charles W. Geisler 13 Jul 1909 in Umatilla Co. I was hoping the 1910 census would show the name of the missing child from Nanna's first marriage, especially if it were the youngest, but so far I've not been able to turn up a 1910 census record for Charles and Nannie.

If anyone has any knowledge to share about this family, I'd be most grateful.

Beth

Polk's Umatilla County Directory 1917 Helix

lauraannnelson1 — 7 May 2006 7:36:35 GMT

Shanks family Circa 1884/Cemetery Lookup

JacquelineWhedbee — 2 May 2006 4:57:21 GMT

I am seeking information on Thomas Shanks who lived in Weston prior to 1884.

Is he burried in or near Weston?

Seeking Leland Smith Obit

Boojee Stone — 21 Jul 2006 9:24:36 GMT

leland smith passed mar 18 1984, please help;)
sister Helen Smith passed May 29 1984 in Umatilla as well
both or either obit would be greatly appreciated!!

Seeking Obituary for Rose Hazelton, Weston, Oregon

FrancesRascona — 26 Apr 2006 3:15:00 GMT

Seeking the obituary of Rose Hazelton who died in September of 1984 in Weston, Oregon.
Thank you very much.

~Athena News~ April 24, 1947

lauraannnelson1 — 24 Apr 2006 3:44:57 GMT

Does Anyone Have a Few Covered Wagons ??????

Donna Paul Heikkila — 7 Oct 2005 11:07:40 GMT

Looking to contract for a few covered wagons for a wagon train ride on June 10, 2005 in Baker City, Oregon in conjunction with the Kennedy Wagon Train Reunion of 1862.

If you can provide any information please forward to:

DHeik0511@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Donna Paul Hekkila

When did Lee Morgan die?

Carolyn Clark — 25 Mar 2006 5:06:03 GMT

I am searching for information about Lee Morgan, born Sept., 1845 in Missouri, father born in MO, mother born in Kentucky. In 1900, Lee Morgan was living in Encampment Umatilla County, OR with his wife Clara, born March 1849 in PA, and stepdaughter Gladys McCabe, born July 1889 in Oregon. In 1900 Lee and Clara Morgan had been married for four years. Are there marriage records for Oregon in 1896? Does anyone know when and where Lee Morgan died?

Pendleton Obituaries Needed

gysgt_tequila — 30 Mar 2006 7:04:58 GMT

I am looking for someone who would be able to look for a couple of obituaries for people who are buried at the Olney Cemetery in Pendleton.

John Thomas Ogle, died July 28, 1937
Nellie Darr Ogle, died September 28, 1969
Benjamin Darr Ogle, died March 19, 1975

Thank you.

Bev.

Cemetery lookup Hermiston area

robb161 — 2 Dec 2006 11:11:58 GMT

Looking for the grave of my gggrandmother, Rachel Ann Knight Reid, b. Missouri, 1841. She is shown in the 1920 census living in the household of her daughter and son-in-law, Walter C. Loyd. As she was almost 80 years old at that time, I speculate that she would probably have died soon thereafter. Her son James Howard Reid also lived in Hermiston so it is possible that she could be buried with him and his 1st wife, Genevieve &/or 2nd wife, Mabel. Genevieve died on 7 Apr 1926. Mabel died on 11 Dec 1948 and it is unknown when Howard died. Any assistance would be appreciated. Don't have very much info to go on but thought someone might be able to help.

Albert Harbaugh

bkellner — 31 Dec 2005 4:43:19 GMT

My ancestor, Albert Harbaugh, is listed in the 1900 census as living in South Milton, Umatilla Cty Oregon. However, he is
not in the 1910 census. Would there be a search site for cemetaries in Milton? I live in Pennsylvania.
Any help would be appreciated.
Bob Kellner

John Lewis and Nannie (Harper ) Smith Family of Athena

BethPJohnston — 20 Nov 2006 12:28:16 GMT

I'm searching for a missing child of the above couple, who lived in Athena. John was both a farmer and a constable, and he's buried in the Athena Cemetery. When John died in 1907 his father (who is my 2nd ggrandfather) wrote a note to a relative telling her of John's death and adding that he "leaves behind a wife and 6 children, the youngest a boy of 10."

I've found the family in the 1900 federal census along with their last five children: Jessie E., Bernice, Roy, Bessie, and Earl (who was born in 1897, which makes him the 10-year-old in the letter). Also in this census Mother Nannie says she's had 6 children and 6 are still living, so the number of children in this family isn't a figment of their grandfather's imaganation.<g>

I've haunted the 1900 censuses of OR, WA, and ID for a child born between 1884 (the year John and Nannie were married) and 1888 (birth year of the next child, Jessie E. above) and one who is not listed as a son or daughter. There are three close matches in Umatilla Co., but the birthplaces listed for their parents don't quite match those of John (Iowa) and Nannie (Oregon).

Does anyone know of this family or have suggestions for further searching?

Thanks in advance for any help,
Beth

Ruben J. OLIVER

JAMES B. hardin — 7 Feb 2006 2:43:24 GMT

Ruben J. OLIVER, wife Margeret E.and children James N., Samuel S., GeorgeB., Rosa B., William E., Eddy C. & Joseph F. are listed in the 1880 US Census for Meadows, Umatilla Co., Oregon. found in NA Film Number T9-1084 Page Number 62A. All infornation concerning the identity of the identity of Ruben J. OLIVER, & wife Margeret E.'s parents & siblings will be appreciated.

1885 Umatilla Co. State Census

AJVogelpohl — 29 Jan 2006 1:10:35 GMT

Does anyone have access to the captioned census? Or can be viewed only at the Oregon State Archives?

Audrey Cox Vogelpohl
Seattle, Washington

Thomas K McCoy d. feb 10 1877

sedumplanter — 3 Dec 2006 6:38:02 GMT

While at the lawyer's office I started looking in the books that lined the walls and made a note of this one. Washington Reports 1880-1885 V 2, p 309.
about where the filing is legal for Thomas K McCoy
died feb 10 1877 in illinois while on a short trip. he rented in walla walla co., wa, but resided legally with his stocks, etc in umatilla co., or. it mentions that his son was the admistrator of the probate, and had a brother. O. E. McCoy.

hope someone is interested in this:)

Henry Harrison Copeland

bitsy1965 — 19 Dec 2005 2:04:30 GMT

Does anyone have any information about this Copeland? He was the son of Green Copeland from Overton Co., TN and Carroll Co., AR. Henry Harrison was born abt.1850 in Arkansas, and died 2-19-1930 in Pendleton, OR. He was married to Isabelle Johnson, who was born abt. 1862 in AR. They lived in Arkansas many years before moving to OR.
Their children were: Charles R., Claudie, Maudie, Henry, Loss Win, Estella "Stella", Ruth, Arthur L., and Doris Vic.

Prickett & Propec Furniture Store

Dorothy — 18 Dec 2005 5:07:26 GMT

Does anyone know of, or have a picture of a store called "Prickett & Propec", I think was located at Milton-Freewater in the 1920's?

Obit help needed-FRANK H. BROWER-Freewater d. 1924

BKrogh8863 — 16 Dec 2005 9:00:01 GMT

Need help obtaining a transcription or copy of an obituary published for FRANK HURLBURT BROWER who died in Freewater on May 20, 1924. He is buried in IOOF, but trying to find evidence of children from 1st married in an obit.

Marriage Look up VOSS 1880's Umatilla County

PedersonCR — 17 Aug 2006 11:55:57 GMT

I am trying to help a German beginning genealogist locate information on his family. Does someone have access to the book "Umatilla County, Oregon, marriages, 1862-1894"? or any access to an early City Directory in 1880-1900?

We are looking for VOSS, William or Wm or Wilhelm a carpenter, marrying an Anna Fleckenstein born 25 Mar 1861 Germany. They had a child Maria born 13 May 1885 Echo, Umatilla County, so possibly married just before 1885. We found them living in Umatilla county in the Oregon 1885 census.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Clark Pederson
Klamath Falls OR

Laura Jane Clark and Francis Leslie Demaris

Randie Clark — 11 Jul 2005 10:07:45 GMT

Seeking to share and expand family history and photos with descendants of Laura Jane Clark, b. 1891 in Indian Territory (Creek, Oklahoma) , daughter of James M. Clark and Esther Williams. Laura married Francis Leslie Demaris 5 Nov 1911 in Umatilla, Oregon. Laura died 27 Oct 1966 and is buried in Milton-Freewater Cemetery, Umatilla, Oregon. Laura and Francis Demaris had a son, Meryl Clark Demaris.
Please reply to this post or contact:
Randie Clark
rjsclark@sbcglobal.net

Gabriel and Catherine Martin

Lori Martin — 20 Oct 2005 9:51:09 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Gabriel Martin,or any other info. I can get.His wife's name was Catherine,He and his parents were born in Pennsylvainia.I am told Gabriel and Catherine died somewhere along the Idaho/Oregon border,around 1895.
They had a son named Frank who settled in Baker,Oregon after they died.
They had another son named Wilson,wife's name was Emma,they had a son named Bert who got married in Umatilla to Ethel about 1909.then moved to Idaho.
I have 9 more of Gabriel's childrens names and other info.if anyone wants to exchange info.
I would really like to know where Gabriel and his wife are buried.I would be very grateful for any info. I can get.

Lori

Seeking Descendants of James H. Koontz & Cynthia Hyatt

Donna Paul Heikkila — 9 Oct 2005 2:41:40 GMT

It has been documented that James H. Koontz & Cynthia Hyatt were members of the Kennedy Wagon Train of 1862. They settled in Umatilla County and platted the town of Echo, naming it after their youngest daughter. They had the following children:

Elizabeth Anne Koontz
Flora Bell Koontz
Echo Koontz

If you are descended from any of the above, the descendants of the Kennedy Wagon Train are planning a reunion on June 9-11, 2006 at Baker City, Oregon. If this is of interest please E-Mail:

DHeik0511@yahoo.com

Donna Paul Heikkila

Seeking Descendants of John W. Bowman & Lydia Margaret Brelsford

Donna Paul Heikkila — 7 Oct 2005 6:58:11 GMT

It has been identified that John W. Bowman and his wife Lydia may have been members of the Kennedy Wagon Train of 1862 that left Iowa heading for the Washington Territory. They had the following children:

Oliver Purl Bowman
Eddie Monroe Bowman
Bertha Belle Bowman
Charles Bowman
John Bowman
Franklin V. Bowman
George W. Bowman
Verdie Bowman

Descendants of this wagon train are planning a reunion to be held June 9-11 in Baker City, Oregon.

If you have any information on this family's trek west and/or have an interest in this wagon train reunion please contact:

DHeik0511@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Donna Paul Heikkila

Seeking Descendants of Henry Bowman & Elizabeth Owens

Donna Paul Heikkila — 7 Oct 2005 6:57:25 GMT

It has been identified that Henry Bowman may have been a member of the Kennedy Wagon Train of 1862 that left Iowa heading for the Washington Territory. It is said that Henry went back to Iowa to assist his brother in the move west. They had the following children:

Mary Ellen Bowman
William Asbery Bowman
Walter Scott Bowman
Ida May Bowman

Descendants of this wagon train are planning a reunion to be held June 9-11 in Baker City, Oregon.

If you have any information on this trek west and/or have an interest in this wagon train reunion please contact:

DHeik0511@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Donna Paul Heikkila

Umatilla Co Cemeteries on line

rella186 — 21 Feb 2006 1:24:09 GMT

Newly added! Some Umatilla county cemeteries added to www.interment.net (Cemeteries on-line)..
Hope this helps some in their research...

Pendleton state hospital/ directory for area

Carla — 28 Feb 2004 5:13:47 GMT

Does anyone have access to those who died at this hospital? Is there a cemetery?

Where would one go to find an address directory for the county for the years of 1920 to 1940?
Thank you for any assistance.
Carla

Seeking Decsendants of Abe Miller & Mary Moore Miller

Donna Paul Heikkila — 4 Oct 2005 1:03:58 GMT

It has been documeted that "Abe" Abraham Miller and his wife Mary More Miller, who settled at Pilot Rock, were members of the Kennedy Wagon Train of 1862. They had at least one child:

Austa "Austie" Miller

The descendants of the Kennedy Wagon Train are planning a reunion of the descendants of that wagon train to be held June 9 - 11, 2006 at Baker City Oregon. If this is of interst please contact:

DHeik0511@yahoo.com

Donna Paul Heikkila

Kennedy Wagon Train Reunion - June 9 - 11, 2006

Donna Paul Heikkila — 3 Oct 2005 2:53:43 GMT

Announcing

Kennedy Wagon Train of 1862

Reunion

June 9 - 11, 2006

Best Western Sunridge Inn
Baker City, Oregon

For further information please contact:

DHeik0511@yahoo.com

Seeking Descendant of George W.Bailey & wife Elizabeth

Donna Paul Heikkila — 4 Oct 2005 1:03:13 GMT

It has been documented that George W. Baily & family were members of the Kennedy Wagon Train of 1862. They settled in Umatilla Co. and had the following children:

Helen Bailey
Mary V. Bailey
Douglas W.Bailey
Minna Bailey
Henry P. Bailey

If you are descended from any of the above, the descendants of the Kennedy Wagon Train are planning a reunion on June 9-11, 2006 at Baker City, Oregon. If this is of interest please E-Mail:

DHeik0511@yahoo.com

Donna Paul Heikkila

OBIT REQUEST: Anna Hintz

Jean Ruhser — 9 Jul 2005 10:14:56 GMT

Will someone try to locate an obit for my great great grandmother:

Anna Hamann Haase Hintz (Mrs. John Hintz)
died 24 May 1908 in Freewater OR
buried in Milton-Freewater IOOF Cemetery, Umatilla Co

Thanks in advance for any assistance!

Mabel Brown Obit Request, Died 1998

FranEichler — 2 Oct 2005 3:08:59 GMT

Mabel L. Brown passed away on 09 Jan 1998. The SSDI lists her last residence as Milton Freewater. I would appreciate someone locating the obituary for me. If it indicates her husband, Harvey, passed away before her, would you be so kind as to find his obituary too. Thanks, Fran, Iowa

Bertha Eggebrecht Obituary

lheadley58 — 20 Sep 2005 1:42:31 GMT

I am hoping to find an obituary for Bertha Eggebrecht. Bertha died in Aug-1973 in I believe Freewater, Oregon.

Any help would be greatly apprecated,

Leona (Ethridge) Headley

John C. Bowmer b. 1817 and son Harrie L. Bowmer of Weston 1893

LBHansen8 — 13 Apr 2006 10:44:24 GMT

I am looking for death information on Judge John C. Bowmer father of Harrie L. Bowmer. They both were liiving in Weston in 1893.

Illustrated History of Oregon by H.K. Hines
Harrie L. Bowmer
"In the fall of 1890, he was induced by the Republicans of Umatilla County to go to Pendleton and take charge of the Pendleton Tribune and conduct it through the fall campaign of 1890. As soon as the campaign was over, he bought the Weston Leader took charge of it and has built it up until it is second to no other paper in the county."

I haven't been able to find a trace of Judge John since he attended a reunion for Umatilla County Pioneers in 1892 - at that time he was living in Weston. I am hoping that there may be death information or an obit for him somewhere in the county newspapers.

I would appreciate any help anyone could provide.

DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS TOWN REVISED

SueBay28 — 3 Jan 2006 3:17:33 GMT

I typed the wrong e-mail address on the below message.

The picture attached is of a town or stage coach stop somewhere in Oregon. This picture was among my father-in-laws photos, he was born & raised in Oregon. I believe this picture is from the late 1800's.

Please help.

Thank you,
Sue