Clark - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Bells Mountain, Clark County, WA Family History

rrrocket — 11 Aug 2008 6:36:45 GMT

I am searching for my relatives who lived in an area called "Bell Mountain" in Clark County, WA in the lat 1800's and early 1900's. The family names I am looking for are Charles Bertwell Checkley and his wife Robertina Gordon Abigail (Taylor)Checkley. Charles was born in 1856 in Canada (English) and Robertina was born in New Zealand in 1872. They were married somewhere in 1895. Robertina arrived in the USA from British Isles in 1888 and arrived in the Port of Boston, MA. I do not know where Charles Checkley entered the USA. Together, they had eight children: Beulah, Myrtle, Georgia, Charles, Laurel, Helen, Roberta, and Norman. Also immigrating to Clark County, WA with Robertina was her sister, Margaret (Taylor) Richter - married to Hermann Alexander Richter from Germany. Can anyone help me find burial location in WA or Portland area for Charles and Robertina Checkley and Margaret and Hermann Richter? Thank you!

Clark County Marriage Certificates

DonFinel — 9 Aug 2008 9:49:49 GMT

Something of value to Clark county WA researchers;
(an announcement in the Clark County newspaper today, 8 August 2008)

County puts archive of marriage records online.
Clark County marriage records from 1889 to 1977 are now available online.
They’re the latest addition to the ever-growing Washington State Digital Archive at www.digitalarchives.wa.gov
Marriage certificates include the names of the bride and groom, witness and officiant, along with the date of marriage.
They’re searchable by name of bride and groom and by year of marriage.
Until now, such records had been available in hard copy only. For more information, contact the Washington State Digital Archives at 509-235-7509, or, digitalarchives@secstate.wa.gov

The records are very good along with the digital images of the certificates, having extracted many today myself.

Good luck in your hunt!

Need info on Adah (Rankin) (Burton) Gray

mwrankins2006 — 28 Jul 2008 7:53:39 GMT

Looking for burial location of Adah (Rankin) (Burton) Gray born 29 Sep 1895 in Lawrence Co., Mo. and reportedly died in Vancouver, Clark Co., Wa.

She married (1) William Burton in Greene Co., In in 1914 and later married John (Dick) Gray.

Any info is appreciated.

Need obit or info. Mrs. A.N. Hall 1923

Vicki_Porter_Pasterik — 8 Feb 2008 6:41:01 GMT

Mrs. A.N. Hall died April 11, 1923 in Vancouver, WA. I have one source that says they lived in Hood River. They had recently moved to Washington from Rainier, Oregon.

If anyone could find an obituary or any other information about this family, I would greatly appreciate it.

I am especially interested in her husband's first name. I suspect it may be Allison/Allenson, my gg uncle.

Thank you!

Jeanette McDonald

rmamartinez — 24 Jun 2008 12:38:35 GMT

I am looking for information re Jeanette McDonald who died in 2000 in Clark County. I believe her mother and my grandfather were siblings. Her mother's maiden name was Pelache. I would like to exchange information. Thanks.
rmamartinez@yahoo.com

Looking for Turner

Ann Koch — 24 Aug 2005 5:33:21 GMT

Looking for descendants of John (1836 - ) & Rebecca (Cantonwine) Turner (abt 1848 - ) who lived in Clark County, WA (1880 census) and Washougal, Clark Co., WA (1900 census). Offspring were Charles, Minnie, Ida, Eva, Oscar and Harry. Eva married J. Slaughterback about 1891 and had two daughters, M______, and Ida; Oscar married Leona about 1897 and had two children, Vera, and Orin. Rebecca is the daughter of Charles and Julia (Denslow) Cantonwine (1824 - ). That's all I know at this point. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with knowledge of this family, especially when Julia died and where she might be buried. She was widowed and living with John and Rebecca in 1880.

POW/MIA Korean War Clark Co. KENNAN

powmiadna — 24 Jun 2008 2:35:43 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Clark County, Washington as his home of record.

Soldier: WILLIAM RYAN KEENAN
Born: 1923 Caucasian
Date of loss: November 1, 1950 KIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 46 families in Washington that have not been located. There is one family from Clark County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Obit Request - Barden Dec 9, 1924

Dianne12345 — 6 Jun 2008 3:36:36 GMT

Chauncey Franklin Barden
d.Dec 9, 1924 Vancouver, Clark Co., WA - Park Hill Cemetery

Chauncey's father is suppose to be Ransom Barden but we haven't been able to find him with or without parents. Hopefully an obit will tell where he was born in NY and maybe some sibbling names.

Thank You,
Dianne

McCann & Martin families

viola198 — 29 May 2008 7:31:46 GMT

Seeking info on Douglas McCann b 1859 m. Josephine "Martha" Martin b 1862. Douglas b Illinois, Josephine, Oregon. I find them in 1920 census Clark Wa. with son Robert 14.....1930 I find a Josephine with sister Dollie Akins in Clark Co.
Oral history is that Josephine "Martha" was a minister.
Grateful for clues on these people.

HELP NEEDED...LOOKING FOR OBIT AND INFO ON JAMES DORIS MARTIN BORN 28 JULY 1937 AND DIED 22 DEC 1976

NormaJohnsonStewart — 25 May 2008 11:45:18 GMT

I found that Versie Lou married George Thomas Martin on 4/28/1936 [Acadia Parish #17361]. I then found the following:
George Thomas Martin bn 1-18-1901 Crowley,LA d. 12-7-1948 Ellis, Acadia , LA buried Maxie Methodist Cemetery, Acadia, LA ----
married 2nd WIFE Versie Lou Clark bn 2-23-1918 ---- one child from this marriage, James Doris "Jimmy" Martin bn 7-28-1937 d. 12-22-1976 Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington buried EMG in Vancouver.

REALLY LOOKING FOR INFO ON ON JAMES DORIS MARTIN BORN JULY 28, 1937 AND DIED DEC 22, 1976 IN CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON.....ANY HELP AND INFO IS GREATLY APPRECIATED...

Shanghai in Clark County?

SarahMorris1701 — 18 May 2008 11:24:58 GMT

Was there ever a part of Clark County known as Shanghai? I found a marriage record on the Washington State Digital Archives for George W Atkins (of Fern Prairie, Camas area) and Josephine Kays (of Shanghai). The marriage took place 19 Jun 1900 in Shanghai. I can't imagine this couple, 18 & 16 years old respectively, would have married in Shanghai,China - especially since they show up on the 1900 censuses with their parents in Fern Prairie.

Thank you for your assistance with this mystery!

SPEED, Ernest Parker

JSpeed63 — 3 May 2008 7:43:05 GMT

Hi all,
Need a little assistance please. In order to obtain pat gf Ernest's death cert. I need his mother's name. I don't know it and the only people who would have known it has passed away. Is there another way that I can locate it so I can obtain the death cert to continue my search? GGM's name is one of the reasons I need Ernest's death cert.
I have looked in he online obits for the newspapers in Clark County and have had no luck in finding one for him.
Here are his stats:

Name: Ernest Parker SPEED
born: 14 Apr 1883, in Cabool, Texas County, Mo
married: Preston, Mabel Ann, b: cir 1891 in England (divorced, when is not known)
Died: 12 Jan 1973 in Vancouver, Clark County, WA USA
Fathers name: Henry SPEED b: abt 1863 in Scotland

children of Jason B Clark and Florence Cox of MO, KS & WA

I_Gallion — 24 Apr 2008 4:13:35 GMT

looking for children of David J Clark. Betty Clark, James Clark, Walter Clark and Joyce Clark. Birth dates below.
Also,for information re parents and birth place of their mother, Florence Cox b abt 1896 in Kansas. She married Jason b Clark, born in Tindall, Grundy, MO. Moved to Blaine, Ottawa, Kansas before 1910. Jason and Florence lived in Camas,Clark Co, Washington, where they had 5 of their 7 children: David J Clark b abt 1917 Nebraska, Dorothy Clark b in Oregon, Betty Clark b in 1923 WA, James Clark b 1925 WA, Robert W b 1926 WA, Walter Clark b 1928 WA and Joyce b ?.WA.

Obit lookup for John C Olson

DelorisAnderson75 — 22 Apr 2008 4:41:17 GMT

John was born on 1 Feb 1928 in Minnesota to Albin and Sybil Olson. He died 17 May 1993 in Brush Prairie, Washington. Thanks for any help.

Obit lookup George (Jorgen) Nissen died Vancouver 1941

sbeseler1 — 25 Jan 2006 9:31:04 GMT

Could anyone find an obituary for George (Jorgen) Nissen who died July 10, 1941 in Vancouver. thank you for any help.
Sharon

1945 Court Martial

Julia_Krapfl — 12 Apr 2008 12:08:15 GMT

I am looking for information/articles regarding the court martial of Henry A Weber in Feb. 1945. He was stationed at Camp Roberts, CA, at the time of the court martial. He was from Vancouver and a member of the Socialist Labor Party, as was his father-in-law, Henry Gusey.

Info on Jack Stum

flaquita751 — 15 Nov 2002 7:45:37 GMT

Looking for any information on my great grandfather Jack Stum who lived in Washougal WA at the time of his death in 1969. Have very little to go on other than he had a son named Vernon (my grandfather), and may have been a glass maker of some sort. Any info would be appreciated.

1944 Social Labor Party Candidate for Washington Governor

Julia_Krapfl — 12 Apr 2008 12:05:47 GMT

I am looking for articles and information on the candidacy of Henry Gusey of Ridgefield, who was the 1944 gubernatorial candidate in Washington state. He was a blacksmith for the railroad and a member of the Socialist Labor Party. Henry Gusey was my grandfather.

Jennie Vogel

mbrowder53190 — 9 Oct 2007 8:43:22 GMT

Searching for Jennie Vogel who witenessed the marriage of William Kelley and Flo Ella Butts June 12, 1944.
Thanks,
Vickie
MBrowder53190@aol.com

Lookup Needed--1920 Clark Co. Census

MLH40 — 6 Apr 2008 11:49:36 GMT

I would greatly appreciate anyone with access to the 1920 Clark Co. Washington Census to help me locate information on a family. I am searching for MONROE ALEXANDER HOLMES. His wife was Lucy and one known son, Monroe Jr. Any help with the listing of any other children, ages, etc from the 1920 Census would be greatly apprecited. Thanks!!

Orville Paulk

markvarner35 — 30 Mar 2008 6:41:18 GMT

Looking for family of Orville Paulk, b. 23 Feb 1911 in Missouri, death 3 Nov 1969 in Vancouver.
Believe his Mother's name was Callie.
Was married to Opal May Wall. They are both buried up in Park Hill. Opal was my Grandmother and we are looking for any info the Paulk family may have for her.

Searching for death date for Jesse Gunning

jimida64 — 6 Mar 2008 4:46:55 GMT

I am searching for the death date of Jesse Gunning ca 1814 Ohio. He was last found in the 1900 census in Vancouver, Clark Co, Washington at the age of 86 years. He was living in the home of his daughter in law, Hannah Gunning ca 1832 Ohio. I would appreciate any info on his death. Hoping to eventually obtain a death certificate.

Lady of the Lake--Hallie Illingworth

sande52 — 24 Feb 2008 6:09:25 GMT

My daughter heard that the Soap Lady, or Lady of the Lake, found in Crescent Lake near Port Angeles WA circa 1937-1942 was buried in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Does anyone know in which cemetery she was buried, if this is true? I'm finding nothing in my searches.

I am told her full name was Hallie Latham Spraker Strickman/Strickland Illingworth (but have also seen it as Illingsworth and Illingworth).

1920 census odd "native language" description

ngcart — 16 Feb 2008 1:49:43 GMT

In the 1920 Vancouver, Clark census I have seen the letters "L.C." under native language. Any ideas what this might mean? It appears at one place (sorry I don't have reference at the moment, except is the family "John E. Carter" and one other on this page).

Nick

Obit

debbiejoseph87 — 31 Jan 2008 12:21:39 GMT

I am looking for ab Obit for Karen Ann Fowler Ragan(b) 11-6-1958 & (d) 4-24-2000 in Brush Prarie(Clark) Washington. Thank you Debbie

Obit

debbiejoseph87 — 31 Jan 2008 12:21:12 GMT

I am looking for ab Obit for Karen Ann Fowler Ragan(b) 11-6-1958 & (d) 4-24-200 in Brush Prarie(Clark) Washington. Thank you Debbie

WILSON, TURMAN AND UTAH 1950'S

Teplayer — 19 Oct 2004 1:56:14 GMT

The 9th of August 1950, Turman and Utah Wilson were sentenced to die for the murder of Jo Ann Dewey. It wasn't until 03 Jan 1953 that they were excecuted. My grandfather was a patrolman with the Oregon Highway Patrol (Now the Oregon State Police) when the Wilson's escaped in the 1940's - he was one of the police officers that caught Turman Wilson. He was then with the Clark County Sheriff's department in the 1950's when they were in trouble again. He saved a few newspaper articles from that time in a scrap book, and right now that is all I have, as my grandfather passed away a few years ago.

My mother and I have begun researching this case, and are interested in any information any one may have - we are even interested in accountings, if someone recalls that event. We are collecting articles from the Columbian microfilm, and some other newspapers, and are looking into getting a hold of other research material. Ideas, information, suggestions would be great.

Thanks!

Tracie Clawson

Billie Clark

hw2008 — 27 Jan 2008 2:52:54 GMT

Hi Im looking for a Billie I believe her last name to be clark. She posted a message in 2001 for information regarding "Robert Ethier" Her last known e-mail was
o2travel@oakharbor.net, so Ive been searching the Oak Harbor area in Washington with no luck...Any information will be appreciated.

Looking for Obituary

CarolLewallen96 — 10 Jan 2008 8:19:07 GMT

I'm looking for any information on William Jasper Lewallen. If anyone has information on him or Obituary please e-mail me..It's very inportant that I find this.
Thank You,
Carol
carolanded@clearwire.net

Need help in finding Burial Records

Canadianlady68 — 27 Oct 2006 10:35:25 GMT

I'm hoping that someone can help me locate Burial Records for my great great grandparents. I will gladly compensate you for your research time and any copying fees, as long as it's within reason.
I would be looking for one or any of the following:
Internment record
Burial record/Church record
Death record

I know the approximate date of both ggparent's birth, but know that they were not born in Washington state (as I've checked). I have been told that they were buried in the Manor Wilson Bridge Cemetery in Clark Co., Washington.
My gg grandfather died abt. 1942, and my gg grandmother died abt. 1938. It is believed that they share one headstone.

If anyone can help me I'd greatly appreciate it as I live in a small town in Alberta, Canada with little resources and no microfiche reader at our local library. You can contact me at the email address provided. Thank you in advance.

OBITUARY for Jeanette F. Grant

KF817 — 16 Dec 2007 9:14:18 GMT

Would like obituary for Jeanette F. Grant.
Thank you in advance!!!

Social Security Death Index
about Jeanette F. Grant
Name: Jeanette F. Grant
SSN: 536-22-3788
Last Residence: 98604 Battle Ground, Clark, Washington, United States of America
Born: 6 Oct 1926
Died: 13 Jul 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951 )

Paper Mill Mystery

peabodyrip — 30 Sep 2007 7:23:12 GMT

Hi all! I need help locating my g-g grandfather. His name was Frank Shanty (Shantie). He was working in area paper mills when he was killed in either a car accident or murdered. He was most likely a strike breaker. He did in the spring of 1921. He travelled to the area from upstate (Malone) NY. In 1918 his son Hermie Shanty Sr. followed and stayed for a little while.

The family was given the bearest of details most likely by telegram. Please help if you can.

Thanks
Pam

Unknown Family - Railroad Depot, Camas, WA

Not_A_Relative — 23 Dec 2007 5:24:50 GMT

Photo from a postcard mailed in 1915 from Camus, Washington.

On the back of the photo "Grandma and family". The photo might include members of the Shelt Family at Camas, Clark Co., WA.

The rest of the people in the photo are unknown. You might recognize some of them.

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/washington/1425/grandm...

James Reedy Phillips

vpgildehaus — 16 Nov 2007 10:02:43 GMT

Looking for information on James Reedy Phillips born 17 Mar 1865 in Illinois (or Missouri) died 27 Aug 1903 Clark County, Washington, married 1891 Alice Flora Wantland born 8 Nov 1875 died 10 Jul 1957 Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon,
Children: Nettie Jane born 1892, Reedy Guy born 1895, and Ida Mable born 1896

Ridgefield Reflector newspaper

Jeffrey_Elmer — 25 Nov 2007 9:10:08 GMT

Hi,

What can anyone tell me about this newspaper? How long was it printed? Are there any Clark County locations that have it available - either in bound books or on microfilm?

Thanks,
Jeff

Locating a Vancouver WA address on the 1920 census

ColleenLill76 — 9 Nov 2007 7:04:31 GMT

Hello,

Am hoping someone on the list can help with this question. I have an address of 1710 Railroad Ave, where ancestors of mine lived in Vancouver WA in 1922. I'm hoping they are on the 1920 census and haven't been able to find them using the usual search methods (thru Ancestry).

Is there an easy way to determine which precinct/district this address would have been in? There are quite a few precincts and unfortunately this particular street isn't mentioned in the brief descriptions of the precincts/districts. I want to avoid having to scroll thru the WHOLE census for Vancouver for 1920..... (GG)

I'm looking for the Frederick Winsor family. Thanks for any suggestions.

Colleen Lill

Clark Co. marriage look-up

NancyAllen17 — 2 Oct 2007 2:36:01 GMT

Hi,

Is there a volunteer for a 1947 marriage look-up in Clark Co.?

Thank you.

Nancy

Need obit and newspaper articles for Eva Waddell who died 3/13/1933

Eellitta — 14 Oct 2007 12:50:35 GMT

Eva was married to Robert Waddell. She is buried in the Vancouver Barracks cemetery. She died tragically with Charles Young. There was a newspaper article concerning their deaths that I would like to have a copy of. It most likely was in the newspapers on or close to March 13th, 1933. They were also in a car accident several months prior to their death near Washougal, Washington.

Thank you for your help,
Eellitta
russetred@msn.com

Kaiser Ship Building Co. 1944

mbrowder53190 — 9 Oct 2007 8:45:22 GMT

Searching for anyone who may have worked at Kaiser Co. in 1944. Any info will be great.
Thanks,
Vickie
MBrowder53190@aol.com

Frank Shanty obit or death cert.

peabodyrip — 1 Oct 2007 6:55:49 GMT

Please help! Frank Shanty or Shantie died in Oregon City or Camas WA. int he spring of 1921. We do not know where he is buried or the circumstances. He may have had a car accident or he may have been murdered because of union/strike activity in regards to the Paper Mills. Can anyone help me locate any info? Does the state keep death records for that far back? Any info on the paper mills etc. I would love some help.

Thanks
Pam

McLoughlin Heights Suicide September 1944

mbrowder53190 — 1 Oct 2007 2:33:55 GMT

I am searching for anyone who may have information regarding the Suicide of the "Returned War Vet" William Kelly, at McLoughlin Heights on Septembet 28, 1944. Where is his widow, young Flo Ella (Butts)Kelley, just 19? Was she pregnant? What happened to the child? And what about her sister, Mrs. Osea Deaton? What happened to her? How many siblings did Flo Ella have living in the area?
Thank you,
Vickie

William Kelley/Flo Ella Butts

mbrowder53190 — 14 Sep 2007 3:46:24 GMT

Searching for any information about the marriage and/or relationship of this couple before his death in September 1944. A child was possible conceived and born shortly before or after his death.

John E. Addington

littlebit176 — 31 Aug 2003 10:46:15 GMT

In the 1930 Census I found my grandfather, Edward Russell married to Irma Edwards Neely, living with John Addington. He was listed as an Uncle. I am assuming he was married to my grandfather's sister. I have no idea who though. It says he was 73 and born in Indiana. Any help would be appreciated. I am also trying to find the parents of my grandfather. Please contact me at psr1234@netzero.net

Peggy Russell

Emit L. Dillard and wife Doris M. White

MEulitz — 8 Sep 2007 5:41:02 GMT

I would like to find further information on the Emit and Doris (White) Dillard family.
I find that Emit Leland Dillard born 12 Apr 1900 in MO, d. 21 Jan 1982 in Cowlitz Co. WA. He the son of T.J. & Rosetta Dillard. This family living in Saline Co. KS 1920. Emit and wife Doris living in Saline Co. KS 1930. After 1942 they lived in La Center, Clark Co., WA. Emit and Doris Dillard had two sons: Wenton b. abt 1925 KS and Thomas R. b. 16 Dev 1928 KS, d. 24 Jul 1998 in Washington.

Doris M.(White) DILLARD is mentioned in her father, Thomas Joseph WHITE's Obit, as living in Vancouver, Clark Co. WA Sep 1942. Doris, also called Minnie, born 1903 probably Lyndon, Osage Co. KS, d. 1960 probably in Clark Co. WA Her father Thomas WHITE was a brother of my grandmother Mary Elizabeth (White) McNutt. Doris's mother was Christina "Tena" Bloomer. Anymore information is appreciated. Thanks... Marysue Eulitz

David Kelley/Floella Kelley ?

mbrowder53190 — 6 Jan 2007 12:38:18 GMT

I am seeking any information on either Floella Kelley (listed as the spouse on my grandfather's 1944 death certificate). It is also believed a son was born to Floella and William Richard Kelley. He was possibly named David. Any information would be great.

Clarence Eugene Lewis (Geneo)

snow56bird — 18 Mar 2007 2:02:31 GMT

Searching for Clarence E. Lewis.Had brother named Tim.Cousins named Steve,Wayne,Gary Powers.Please email cryneyes56@yahoo.com

Obituary for Earnest or Ernest Hind

Brianhind — 8 Jan 2007 5:50:20 GMT

Looking for information on Earnest or Ernest Hind, died in Vancouver in the late 50s or early 1960s. Any help is appreciated. Brian Hind

Fain Grocery

SIFER — 4 Aug 2007 5:20:29 GMT

I'm looking for any information about a Fain (or Frain) Grocery purchased ca. 1925 by Martin M. Meiser.

MCKAY

mrsjohnnya — 15 Jul 2007 3:05:33 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the MCKAY family in this area.
Fred W. McKay b.ca. 1859 NY d. 1942 Manor, WA
Clarence C. McKay b. ca. 1868 KS d. WA
I don't know if it was Fred or Clarence's son that was sheriff in the early part of the 1950's. I have the article from the Columbian in 1989. Their sister Estelle MCKAY BRADLEY AUSTIN was my 2 great granmother. I would be interested in the children of these two men and if there might be any living relatives. Also where they might be buried and or obituaries.
Thank you for your time
Robin Anderson

Lora Miller

chrisjrohr — 18 Aug 2007 4:56:45 GMT

I'm looking for information on my great grandmother Lora Miller. She lived Brush Prairie Washington back just before 1920. She was married to Frank O Miller and had 2 children Frank D Miller and Marie Miller. Lora and Marie were killed in a house fire around 1920 (I think). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Her maiden name was Lora Dickson

Obit Lookup Please

frankp53155 — 28 Jan 2007 4:08:39 GMT

Could someone please look for an obituary and/or death notice
for a Catherine Dooley 1844-1923 buried in st. james acres cemetery in vancouver. Her death date is Mar 14, 1923.

your help will be appreciated.
regards, frank

Cemetery look-up please

teer9690 — 28 Aug 2007 2:56:01 GMT

Looking for the cemetery / Knapp Mortuary Funerals info on Alva Philip Sutton who died in 1964 and his wife Julia D. Sutton who died in 1965. Any help would be greatly appreciated....Thanks so much...Twylla teer9690@comcast.net

Searching for death dates.

A. Wiszmann — 30 Mar 2006 10:51:34 GMT

I'm sarching for death dates for George W. Webber born ca 1839 in Iowa & wife Mary Francis (Brinn) Webber born ca 1853 around Salmon Creek, Clark Co. WA. last found on 1900 Fed. Census for Whipple Creek, Clark Co., WA. Also interested in any family information of this family.
Thanks...

need help w obit lookup RUBADUE 1974 and 1967

Jacqi|MA327212 — 12 Jul 2007 7:27:32 GMT

Could someone in the Vancouver area help me w two obit lookups? I am looking for the obit of Wilfred Thomas RUBADUE, d Oct 26, 1974, and his wife, Laura d May 21, 1967.

Any help on these would be greatly appreciated!

Reeder Mfg co Vancover Wn

Hatchet58 — 6 Aug 2007 10:20:14 GMT

Looking for Info On Reeder Mfg. I have a Reeder Fly Rod, and trying to find out the date of Manifacturing.. any thing would help. the stamp on it says "Reeder Mfg co Vancover Wn" when was Wn as a abbreveation replaced by Wa ???

obituary look up please for Edward Parker Reed

bromham44 — 20 Jul 2007 12:32:38 GMT

I am looking for assistance please with an an obituary look up for Edward Parker Reed. I believe there is one in Seattle Times; 4/12/1999. He was an appellate court judge from Clark County. Any help greatly appreciated. Father's name also Edward Reed.

Marriage Record

Dick Huber — 9 Nov 2006 11:02:26 GMT

Looking for marriage record for Herbert E. and Anna Eddy. Thanks.

Elisabeth Prenschhof

LSCOTT54 — 6 Jun 2007 10:18:59 GMT

I am researching the above ancestor who was living at the time of her death in the Vancouver area, circa 1940s - 50s. Her husband was John, sons, Paul and John Jr. The family was Roman Catholic.
What Catholic cemeteries were in that area at that time?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Obit Lookup Please

Connie — 26 Apr 2006 4:11:57 GMT

George Jones
died 21 Feb 1970

Obituary Look-Up Please For John and Alice Frear

RFeldt6942 — 19 May 2007 12:05:19 GMT

Would be greatly appreciated if someone would look for an obit. for
Frank D Frear died Aug 24, 1997 Vancouver and his wife Alice M Frear died Feb 25, 2001 Vancouver.
Thank you………Ruth in NY

information on Charles Coopey

Chriscr1947 — 20 May 2007 7:43:33 GMT

Trying to find any info on Charles Coopey died 22 May 1937 Vancouver. Coopey Falls in oregon was named after him. He was married to Minnie Franklin Coopey. Any help via obotuaries etc gratefully received

maps/plat books

kray01 — 11 Mar 2007 7:10:33 GMT

wanted old maps/hand drawn maps/plat books

thanks

Obit Lookup: Nellie M Smith

kdhall50 — 24 Jan 2007 8:15:59 GMT

Nellie died November 18, 2005 in Washougal, Clark county. Would appreciate any assistance. Thank you.

Kelly Hall

Need old Obit of 1916

teer9690 — 28 Feb 2007 3:37:14 GMT

Need obit for William Sutton who died in Clark County, Ridgefield, Washington on July 17 1916. Also need his wife Dorcus Mahaly Jett Sutton obit but don't know when she died. She was admitted to Washington Veteran's Home in 1928 as she was a widow of a Civil War veteran and she was trying to get her pension changed from Ridgefield to Retail. Also looking for where they were buried...Any and all help you would be greatly appreciated

Margaret Alice Johnson (Harper) Obit

Scott Bolliger — 28 Nov 2006 9:34:51 GMT

Hello,

Im hoping that someone can do a lookup and find the obit for one of our relatives. Margaret Alice Johnson (maiden name Harper) born Oct 1 1867 in Oregon and died Mar 15 1962 in Battle Ground, WA. She was married to Charles Morrison Johnson. Im hoping the Obit will provide us with more information for researching.

thank you,
Scott

Perry O. and/or Chloe I. Ward

sande52 — 25 Feb 2007 2:17:31 GMT

I am trying to find the Obits for Perry O. Ward and/or Chloe I. Ward. Perry died in 195___ and Chloe in 1965. Chloe's is more important than Perry's. They were from the Brush Prairie/Battle Ground, Clark County, Washington area.

Obit for Audrey (Raymer) Hansen

RobertStauffer99 — 28 Jun 2006 5:28:08 GMT

I would greatly appreciate If someone would keep an eye open for the Obit for Audrey (Raymer) Hansen, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006. The daughter of Giles Coleman Raymer. Audrey (my wifes cousin) was last known living in Vancouver, Wash.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Obit Lookup for Glen Hackett

james13099 — 19 Feb 2007 1:44:50 GMT

I am looking for the obit for Glen Burton Hackett who died there, Jan 13, 1990. Thank You.

Johnson, Charles of Clark County Washington

lutfisk — 3 Feb 2007 11:02:28 GMT

My great grandfather was Charles Johnson, who married Willena [Lena] Asenath Smith. He was born Klaus Christiansen in Hadsund, Denmark around 1869, and changed his name when coming to America. He immigrated to Clark Co., Wash., and died there 8/20/1929. He is buried in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Wash. Does anyone know any more about him?

Vancouver Prune Festival Queens

Peri Muhich — 3 Oct 2005 4:17:01 GMT

I am trying to find the names of all of the ladies that were crowned Prune Queen in Clark County during the Prune Festivals starting in 1919. If you know of someone who was a Prune Queen please contact me.

Camas, Clark Co, WA Obits

Becky Sievers — 9 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm in need of someone giving me direction as to where to look for an obit in Camas, Clark Co, WA from Jul 1969. I just found on the SS Death index a place of death for the grandson of my ggrandfathers older brother. I have not been able to find any trace of this family since the 1900 census in MO. The dates all match as far as date of birth.

Thank you in advance, Becky sievers@earthlink.net

Obit. lookup please

Ans — 14 Sep 2004 5:58:52 GMT

Would be greatly appreciated if someboby can make a obit-lookup for:

Elva Hamrick-Steklenburg.
Obit. was placed in The Columbian, Vancouver.
June 21-1994.

Thanks in advance,Ans.

William Nathaniel and Fanny Crismond Sturgeon--

jaunitacain0 — 18 Jul 2005 7:05:06 GMT

Searching for dec. of William Nathaniel Sturgeon and second wife, Fanny Crismond Sturgeon. Sons: Jewel and Percey Sturgeon.---William Nathaniel Sturgeon, born, 1849-50, Scioto Co. Ohio, to John C. Sturgeon and first wife, Sarah Jane Helm Sturgeon. (Remarried to Mary Alice Collins Sturgeon, and had son John.).---John C. Sturgeon, was the son of John Russell Sturgeon, born 1776, Del. and his third wife, Ann V. Stevison Sturgeon.---Children of John C. Sturgeon and Sarah Jane Helm Sturgeon, Martha Ann Sturgeon, married Hiram Funk, James Sturgeon, married Isabelle Buskirk, William N. Sturgeon, married, Sarah Hayward, and had 3 children, William David Sturgeon, Harriett, and Susan Sturgeon.After Sarah's death, Remarried to Fanny Crismond,and had 2 sons, Jewel and Percey.-Catherine Virginia Sturgeon, born 1855, married Jacob Frock Jr., Sept. 22, 1872,Carroll Co. Mo., divorced and remarried, Christopher Wilburn, in Pike Co. Ohio, Dec. 1874.-John C. Sturgeon, worked in iron ore furnace Scioto Co. Ohio. Was badly burned in accident, and took his children to Carroll Co. Mo. to live with relatives there. All these marriages took place in Carroll Co. Mo.--Have posted much info on Scioto Co. Ohio message boards. John Calhoun Sturgeon and Sarah Jane Helm Sturgeon, both buried on farm, owned by John R. Sturgeon and Ann V. Stevison Sturgeon, Scioto Co. Ohio.

VOLSTORFF, Herman Henry of Camas

HoppLisa — 25 Nov 2006 2:25:28 GMT

Does the Clark Co. library or courthouse have indexes for deaths or marriages such that someone may be able to do a look-up for me? One member of my husband's VOLSTORFF family left Illinois for Camas, and I don't know what happened to him. I've found Herman Henry VOLSTORFF, wife Mabel, and daughter Florence on the 1920 and 1930 Census for Camas. Herman was a butcher prior to his arrival in Camas, and his occupation on the Camas census states "meat market" so I'm assuming he kept up with his trade. Daughter Florence must have graduated from Camas High School because I found a Volstorff (no first name) in the transcription of the 1922 year book in the Clark Co. web site's archives. But, Florence wasn't married as of the 1930 Census.

Herman was born 28 Dec. 1878 in Elgin, Kane Co., IL, and his wife Mabel was born abt. 1885 in Illinois. Per the 1910 Census, they married abt. 1902 in Illinois, and daughter Florence was born abt. 1907 in Illinois. I don't know what brought them to Camas, but they arrived some time prior to the taking of the 1920 Census.

Is there an index to look for Herman's death in Clark Co.? Or, is there a marriage index to look for Florence's marriage? Both events would have taken place after 1930.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

obit lookup for Norma McHenry

NancyMattox — 10 Oct 2006 12:07:48 GMT

Would appreciate help with the look up of an obit for Norma McHenry, who died 13 Oct 1954 in Vancouver, WA. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank You
Nancy Mattox
Toledo, Ohio

Ethel M. Roffler Obit

RAHuber — 29 Jul 2006 8:21:55 GMT

Ethel M. Roffler died 15 May 1996, Camus, Clark, WA, according to SSDI. I believe her husband was John H. Roffler. I'm looking for a copy of her obituary to confirm these are to Roffler individuals related to me and what Ethel's maiden name is and names of any children. Thanks.

July 2006 obituary

Lowell — 27 Jul 2006 5:34:36 GMT

My cousin, Dave Saunders, a resident of Vancouver, Washington died the week of the 4th of July, 2006.

Could someone check to see if he had an obituary? I'm sorry that I don't have an exact death date.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Luther and Ellen Davis obituaries 1908 and 1904

mikeclark56 — 5 Dec 2006 11:21:12 GMT

My great uncle Luther Davis and his wife Ellen Brougher settled in Clark County along with sons Andrew and Jacob. I have found Luther and Ellen buried in Lot 37 of the Mountain View Cemetery. The cemetery records state that he died in 1908 and his wife died in 1904. Would someone be willing to look up their two obituaries in the local paper in exchange for a contribution to the local society? Thank you in advance for your help.

KOLARS, CHARLES & ROSE OBIT - LOOKUP

Carole Atchley — 21 Sep 2006 3:49:12 GMT

Can someone look up an obituary in the Vancouver, WA for Charles E. Kolars - died Oct Aug 15 1969 and
Rose M. Kolars - died Dec 15, 1965.

Your help is much appreciated

Thank you

Obituary and Information for Joseph W. Cerami

Fran — 30 Jul 2006 5:56:03 GMT

Looking for information and obituary notice for Joseph Cerami, I believe he passed away on July 23, 2006. It was posted in a paper in PA but it said he lived in Vancouver and there was a service there. I am looking for the obituary with the information. Can anyone help me? Thank you.

WASHOUGAL Cemeteries

Harriet — 24 Sep 2006 5:44:17 GMT

I want to take photos in a cemetery in Washougal. However, all I have for a name is from elderly family members that say it is "up on MT NORWAY".
Can someone please tell me the name of it, so I can find it!

HELP NEEDED WALTER or WALTERS

showmemo67 — 29 Oct 2006 7:35:44 GMT

Can anyone look up the names WALTER and WALTERS FOR 1959 phonebook or directory for Clark County or Vancouver? I am looking for any information on these two names for this reason..... Baby girl WALTER or WALTERS was born Aug. 1959 and adopted. Baby girl WALTER or WALTERS was born at Vancouver Memorial Hospital. Was said the birth mother and her husband may have been apart at this time but got back together and she gave this baby girl up for adoption when she was born.

Obit: Brown, Oliver Donald

Irene Hunt — 19 Oct 2006 10:24:47 GMT

Obit for Brown, Oliver Donald, 23 May 1928 Darrington, Snohomish, WA - 19 Dec 1994 Vancouver, Clark, WA.
It is not know for sure that he died in Vancouver, but that is what the family info says.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Irene Hunt

Jenny Family in Clark County

belltunes — 2 Apr 2004 2:33:56 GMT

I am looking for information on the Jenny Family. I believe they settled near Brush Prairie and were originally from the Geneva/Alsace area.
Kind Regards,
Julie McClure

Obituary Lookup for Virgil Epperson

CJ — 1 Sep 2006 2:54:48 GMT

I am looking for Virgil Epperson obituary. He died on February 17, 1984 in Vancouver WA.

Thank you
CJ

Need Obituary

fhc3342409 — 9 Oct 2006 5:51:50 GMT

Need obituary of Jay Israel Ricketts who died at the VA hospital in Vancouver, WA 2 Mar 1949. I am looking for his place of burial.

WURZER-JERROW

denise1165 — 9 Oct 2006 1:01:49 GMT

I am trying to make contact with Marsha Jerrow WURZER or her daughter, Vicki. I am researching the JERROW family and believe Marsha to be the daughter of Kenneth Robert JERROW and Ann Barbara LEKTORICH. I found an e-mail address for Vicki on Find A Grave, but apparantly it is no longer current. I would like to share information. I believe Marsha lives in or near Camas, WA and Vicki in or near Kelso, WA. If anyone has a current phone book and can send me an address or phone #, I'd appreciate it. I think Vicki is married to Jerry T. ERICKSON.
Thanks for the help.

Donna Nord BOAZ (1927 - 2001) Obit

Gerald_Hobson — 2 Oct 2006 4:57:32 GMT

From
The Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
(Multnomah County)
Thursday, April 26, 2001

A service will be at 3 p.m. April 27, 2001, in Memorial Gardens Chapel in Vancouver, Wash., for Donna N. Boaz, who died April 21 at age 73.

Mrs. Boaz was born Donna Nord on Sept. 1, 1927, in Minneapolis. She lived in Vancouver for the past 12 years and in Lake Oswego for 40 years before that. She was a homemaker. She married Robert Boaz in 1949.

Survivors include her husband; sons, William and John; daughter, Barbara; sister, Thelma Williamson; and one grandchild.

Interment at Willamette National Cemetery. Remembrances to Share House of Vancouver.

Robert B. BOAZ (1925 - 2001) Obit

Gerald_Hobson — 2 Oct 2006 4:56:12 GMT

From
The Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
(Multnomah County)
Wednesday, November 7, 2001

A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, in Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Vancouver, Wash., for Robert "Bob" Boaz, who died Nov. 2 at age 76.

Mr. Boaz was born March 12, 1925, in Los Angeles. During World War II, he served as a medic in the U.S. Army, including in the Battle of the Bulge. He graduated from Claremont Men's College in Claremont, Calif. He was a salesman for RB & W Bolt & Nuts for about 35 years, transferring to Lake Oswego from California in 1953 and retiring in about 1985 in Vancouver. In 1949, he married Donna Nord; she died in April.

Survivors include his daughter, Barbara; sons, John and Bill; and one grandchild.

Interment in Willamette National Cemetery. Remembrances to the Bauer Center at Claremont McKenna College.

Need obit. of Ruth Helen (Monk) Collins

vickie_richards — 25 Sep 2006 2:30:18 GMT

Looking for a (typed-e-mail) obit. of Ruth Collins. I have she died in Nov. 1999 in Vancouver.
Thanks
Ola Mae
Okla.

Durant obit or info

Frank — 20 Sep 2006 6:37:14 GMT

Looking for obit or any info for Thomas T Durant born Iowa 1883 Lived in Vancouver Wash died in 1951in Bremerton Wash.Harrison Hosp. wife unknown.

Thank you

unidentified photo taken in Vancouver

Garth Ulrich — 31 Jul 2006 12:01:14 GMT

Any assistance in identifying the person on this photo taken at the Elite studio in Vancouver would be greatly appreciated.

William Harrison Ward

Irene Wright@gpcom.net — 29 Aug 2006 7:12:18 GMT

I am trying to find information on William Harrison Ward who was born in Gibson County, Indiana in December of 1842. He lived in Linn County, Kansas for a long time and then moved to Washington. I have a paper where he went back to Linn county to an army reunion in 1916 and he was living in Amboy, Washington at the time. He was 74.
Hope someone can help me on this. He was a brother of my husband's great grandmother, Elizabeth Jane (Ward) Sibbett.

W D McFarland

Wenvalleycj — 27 Aug 2006 6:57:56 GMT

Anyone who have old photo of W.D. Mcfarland was in Vancouver WA in 1886 thru 1887. His full name William D. McFarland. Would like the Photo copy of McFarland.

Thanks

Look up the article for T Clarke

Wenvalleycj — 27 Aug 2006 12:35:49 GMT

Hello, If anyone who can look up in the Columbian Newspaper and looking for Thomas Clarke's article. Date was not sure either October 4, 1938 or October 14, 1938. There is an article for Thomas Clarke (I think include his picture in it)
Would be appreicate very much
Thank you
CJ from Wenatchee

Newspaper lookup

Pamela — 6 Jun 2006 4:12:14 GMT

I replied to this message but replied in wrong place. Could you please do the look up for the obit on Maria HENDERMAN for me.
I haven't heard from the other person yet. I'm trying to figure out if Maria is related to John Henderman's wife. Maria's maiden name is Jermann I believe.
Thanks
She died in 1929 in Camas. Clark, Washington.I believe the month was June.
Pam
okuspeak@yahoo.com

Obituary Lookup for Beverly (Pearson) Kimball

WendyPearson197 — 18 Jul 2006 10:33:27 GMT

I would like to request an obituary lookup for Beverly (Pearson) Kimball who died Jan. 1, 2004 in Camas, WA. She was born Oct. 21, 1935. I believe she was my dad's cousin - her cards came back and no one had informed us she had passed away. Thank you very much in advance.
Wendy Pearson

Looking for Dunphy obits in Vancouver area

ronihenry — 26 Jul 2006 2:32:12 GMT

Looking for obit or family members of Thomas Dunphy d. Dec. 14, 1969 and wife Della d. May 1, 1975. A name associated to them is Elizabeth Kulper.

Thank You.

Peter H FOX and his family, Vancouver, 1855-1870

Joan Chase — 7 Oct 2004 6:33:45 GMT

I am looking for information on Peter H Fox born Ireland, his wife Sarah, and children William, Mary Ann, Ellen, Peter, Tho Joseph, Elizabeth, Georgia, Sarah, Lillie, Harry and Robert.
I think Peter was at Fort Vancouver. They are in the census in Vancover in 1860 and 1870, then in Astoria in 1880.
In 1860 he was a saloon keeper. In 1870-80 he was a tailor.
Later he was a Justice of the Peace and Judge in Astoria.
Peter and Sarah were my g-g-g-grandparents.
I am looking for anyone that might have information on this family. Very willing to share.
Thanks so much
Joan

Trublood/Houghland/Hauser

Jim Hauser — 26 Apr 2006 12:59:48 GMT

My great-grandfather Edward Franklin Trublood was born in Indiana 12 Feb 1865, married and had children in Indiana, went to Washington for a few years for some unknown reason, and then came back to Indiana to die in 1928. I can find where he is married to a Martha Houghland in Clark Co in the 1920 census. I do not know when he came to Clarke Co but it was after 1900. The strange thing is my granfather George B Hauser enlisted in the army in 1904 and was discharged in 1907 at Vancouver Barracks. He then goes to Indiana and married Edward Franklin's daughter. Did they know one anotherin Washington? Or did George Hauser come back to Indiana and tell Edward Franklin Trublood how nice it was in Washington. I cannot find Edward Franklin Truebood in the 1910 census in Indiana or Washington. I cannot find any of the Houghlands in the 1910 census. I cannot find a marriage record for Edward Franklin Trublood and Martha Houghland.

Does anyone have any ideas or information on the Truebloods, Houghlands, or Hauser during the 1900-1920 time period.

I have foudn that Trublood is indexed in census records as Trueblood, Trublood, and even Frublood.