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Re: SANFORD

judyartley53 — 2009-06-19 17:02:09Z

Hi,
Hicksville became the town of Wheeler. FYI

Re: Imogene Johnston Gibson

RBestrom7380 — 2009-06-04 05:42:06Z

Joyce,
As a volunteer for RAOGK, you should know specific information on the person you seek, such as DOB, family names, and what info you have. Do you have the obits of her brothers and sisters? What info do you have on her after 1937? OR...are you JUST looking for someone knowing her in 1937 in Wenatchee? Since that was 72 years ago, chances are slim someone remembers her.

You "probably" have the below, I didn't and needed it for research purposes.

The 1920 Census for Portland, Multnomah Co, Oregon, living at 4630 63rd Street:
Charles W. Johnston, age 43, born in Iowa to both parents born in Pennsylvania, plumber.
Maude, age 39, born in Oregon
Winifred 13
Imogene 11 (Born circa 1908/1909)
Ralph 9
Mary 9
Benjamin 7
Ethel, age 8/12.
-all children born in Oregon
--Census enumerated 13 January, so Ethel born about April 1919.

I find two family trees on Ancestry.com with Imogene that matches your info AND the census data on this family. Identified the link in the event you have Ancestry.com, if not possibly thru your local library.

1. Owned by b314clipper,
http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-1208996419&...=
since you have anonymous address on Rootsweb, I can't know if this is you or someone else; thus, I did not send a message to theis person. This tree showed:
Imogene Arlete Johnston, born 3 May 1908 in Portland, married Milo D. Gibson (1904-30 August 1974). Imogene died 27 Feb 1975. No children identified.

2. Owned by Klveimer50
http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-609715683&...=
Basic the same as above.

If you are not either of the above, either may or may not have information.

Ron Bestrom

Re: SANFORD

RBestrom7380 — 2009-06-02 05:29:40Z

Rose,
What additional do you know about these two? A date of birth, place of birth would help. If you have knowledge of Anna after he died, "Died before 1920", that might help. The Marriage Certificate is typed, thus not subject to handwriting evaluation, but there could have been a typo or other errors. Milford could have been Wilford? Sanford as Sandford? Any additional you have might help.

The Bureau of Land Management has a database for Land purchased under the Homestead Act:
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
Click on "Search Land Patents".
It shows a John Zickler obtaining 160 acres of land in Grant County on 9/21/1908. The land was in the Willamette Meridian, Township 22-North, Range 30-East, Section 34, the SW corner. I can show you how to find this property if there is a connection.
--The 1910 Census for Krupp, Grant Co, WA
John Zickler, age 41, born in Germany
Anna, 36, born in Germany, mother of 6, 4 living.
follows are four children, none were Anna, one was Elsie age 16, per an online family tree, she married a Booker C. James.
--A son was William Zickler, a William Zickler was a witness to the marriage, but this one was born in 1896, making him 12 by 1908.
Census enumerated 10-12 May.
--There were other Zickler's in Grant County in the 1910 Census, but difficult to determine which

There was no purchase by a Milford/WIlford/etc. Sanford; but there was one for Frank, if that was his middle name, of 80 Acres on 4/11/1912.

There was a William Zickler, born 1889 in Montana, living in Everett, WA in the 1910 Census. In the 1900 Census, he was living in Gem, Shoshone County, Idaho, with siblings and parents Louis and Annie Zickler. Was this Annie, his mother, who married Sanford? This Annie was born April 1865 in Germany.

Other than that, any attempt without further identification of your known facts would only be speculation. There is no proof given that they lived after 1908 in Hicksville, or taking it further, that they lived in Washington. You may have additional to help resolve this block.

Re: Imogene Johnston Gibson

JoyceSnell64 — 2009-06-02 05:09:39Z

Thanks for info.

I'm also a volunteer for RAOGK . . .

Joyce Snell

Re: Hicksville

judyartley53 — 2009-06-02 03:24:00Z

Hi Rose,
Hicksville was the first name of the town of Wheeler which is about 12 miles east of Moses Lake near the Adams County line. Hicksville/Wheeler was settled by Germans from Russia and was named Hicksville until about 1911.

Thanks go to Fred Pflugrath for this info.

Re: Imogene Johnston Gibson

judyartley53 — 2009-06-02 03:20:32Z

Hi Joyce,
An Imogene Gibson b. 3 May 1908, Last Residence=Portland, Multnomah Co., OR 97216 died Feb. 1975. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in Oregon before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index, www.ancestry.com.

An Imogene A. Gibson b. May 1908, Spouse-Milo, d. 27 Feb 1975, Multnomah Co per death cert #75-03181. Source: OR Death Index 1903-98, www.ancestry.com.

You can request a copy of her obituary from Random Acts Genealogical Kindness, www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Oregon, choose Multnomah Co and look for Kristeen.

If you're interested in her life when she lived in Wenatchee, contact the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society, www.wags-web.org . They do research for a reasonable fee and have the Chelan County Polk Directories. Successful Searching!

Re: SANFORD

judyartley53 — 2009-06-02 02:45:20Z

Hi Rose,
I found Milford and Anna's marriage license in the Washington State Digital Archives but I didn't find anything definite about them which surprizes me since they married in 1908.

I checked the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society's index of Chelan and Douglas County cemeteries but didn't find Anna or Milford Sanford.

I did find an Anna Sanford b. 10 Dec 1884, Last Residence=Spokane, WA 99216 who died September 1969. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in WA in 1964. Source: Social Security Death Index, www.ancestry.com.

I found an Allyn M. Sanford b. abt. 1890 who died in Spokane 13 Jan 1948 per death cert #1395. Source: WA Death Index 1940-96, www.ancestry.com.

I'd look up Anna Sanford's obituary first since that's the more promising name. You can request a copy of an obituary in Spokane County from Random Acts Genealogical Kindness, www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Washington, choose Spokane County, Becky.

If that doesn't work out, the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx , will look for an obituary up to 60 minutes at no charge in the newspaper microfilm. They will email you about what they do or don't find and it takes about two weeks.

I'm also trying to find out about the town of Hicksville that they were married in. Successful Searching!

Re: 1930 census, Bridge twshp

SwimrefK — 2009-05-19 21:16:04Z

in looking at the 1930 census for Douglas Co, there lists a township of Bridge. Does anyone know if that was a short spelling for Bridgeport, or was there actually a town of Bridge

Neither one. Bridge Precinct is what later became the city of East Wenatchee. It was the area around the east end of the first bridge across the Columbia River to Wenatchee. Please note that Douglas County never had townships, Bridge was an election precinct.

Re: Hamilton

judyartley53 — 2009-05-05 17:32:54Z

Hi Kelly,

My previous description of the Hamilton Cemetery IS the Hamilton Cemetery. Since I live about 10 miles from it, I am a local researcher.

If you follow the previous directions to the Hamilton Cemetery, you'll end up in a housing development where no cemetery was ever located.

If you decide you want access, contact me and I'll look up the local contact because there is a gate which is locked.

Re: Hamilton

RBestrom7380 — 2009-05-01 05:22:01Z

>>The other poster said:
The Hamilton Cemetery is a private family cemetery located on the lower slope of Badger Mountain. Unfortunately because of its isolation, vandals have done their damage over the years but now a gate has been put up which deters all except those who hike in. I've always wondered about the Hamilton family who started it. Must have been Wiley's ancestors.

That is the Badger Mountain Cemetery:
http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=2&S=15&Z=10&...
Badger Mountain:
http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=116:3:1528346591...

The Hamilton Cemetery: To reach cemetery go north on Eastmont Ave. After 1 1/2 miles from 15th St NE on the road to Fancher Field, turn right on dirt road, (Sand Canyon).
http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=2&S=14&Z=10&...

If Wiley and Dora were born in Kentucky, it may have been their cemetery, or related to the original owner; but probably not one of their ancestors. Perhaps since you live in East Wenatchee you could visit the Genealogy Society and ask. I don't live there and don't believe people that don't live in an area should be doing the genealogy in that area. That should be left for competent local researchers.

Re: Hamilton

judyartley53 — 2009-05-01 04:01:30Z

Hi Kelly,
Ron did a great job of providing all the information he found. However, some is some more.

A May Hamilton of Chelan Co. married Carl E. Emmett of Chelan County 14 March 1923, Wenatchee, Chelan Co. Witnesses: Ernest J. Wilhoite and W. H. Hamilton. Source: Washington State Digital Archives, www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/ . You can view and print a copy of the actual document.

A Dora Lou Hamilton d. 20 May 1959, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Age=76, Father=William Willis, Mother=Elizabeth Powers. Source: Washington State Digital Archives. Same web site as above. You can view and print an index of the document.

A Harold Noakes b. Feb. 15, 1949, d. July 1976, Wenatchee, WA. Source: Washington State Digital Archives. Possibly a son of Alice and Harold Noakes.

A Carl E. Emmett Estimated Birth Year=abt. 1900, Residence=Tacoma, Pierce Co., Died 12 Oct 1981, Tacoma per death cert #026472. Source: WA Death Index 1940-96, www.ancestry.com.

A Carl Emmett b. 8 April 1900, Last Residence=98409, Tacoma, d. Oct. 1981. His soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index, www.ancestry.com.

An Alice Noakes b. Jan 20, 1919 d. Sept. 1985, Wenatchee, Last Residence=98801. Source: Washington State Digital Archives.

A May Emmett b. 29 May 1904, Last Residence=98408, Tacoma, d. 31 Dec 1994. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index, www.ancestry.com.

A May E. Emmett Estimated Birth year=abt. 1904, Age=90, REsidence=Tacoma, d. 31 Dec 1994, Tacoma per death cert #039221. Source: WA Death Index 1940-96, www.ancestry.com.

A Harold L. Noakes b. Aug. 10, 1921, Last Residence Zip Code=98801, Wenatchee d. Nov 18, 2008. Source: WA State Digital Archives.

The Hamilton Cemetery is a private family cemetery located on the lower slope of Badger Mountain. Unfortunately because of its isolation, vandals have done their damage over the years but now a gate has been put up which deters all except those who hike in. I've always wondered about the Hamilton family who started it. Must have been Wiley's ancestors.

The Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society has a notebook regarding the Cemetery and people buried there. They also have Polk City/County Directories which should provide more information about the families who stayed in the Wenatchee Valley. Their web page is www.wags-web.org and they do research. They have scrapbooks of clippings out of the local newspapers which might shed more light on your families. Successful Searching!

Imogene Johnston Gibson

JoyceSnell64 — 2009-04-28 01:28:11Z

Seeking info on Imogene Gibson who was living in Wenatchee, WA in 1937 when her father, Charles William Johnston, died in Portland, OR. Her mother was Maude. She had 2 brothers and 3 sisters. If you know of Imogene and/or her family, please contact me. I'm related by marriage to one of her sisters: Ethel.

Hicksville

RoseLauzier — 2009-03-04 19:26:55Z

Does anyone know where in Douglas Co. Wa. was the town of Hicksville? Found a marriage record for Milford F. Sanford and Anna Esther Zickler, married January 29th 1908 at Hicksville, Douglas Co. WA. Can't find it on any map.

SANFORD

RoseLauzier — 2009-03-04 19:26:08Z

Looking for burial place of Milford F. SANFORD. Died before
1920. Married Anna Esther Zickler on Jan.29th 1908 at Hicksville, Douglas Co. WA.

Hicksville

RoseLauzier — 2009-03-04 19:23:17Z

Re: Hamilton

RBestrom7380 — 2009-02-07 07:26:55Z

I see this is your first posting on Rootsweb (at least under this user name). In future postings, identify what information you have on a person, date of birth, place of birth, most important. If you don't, identify parents, siblings, children, something for a research helper to grasp onto. This wasn't important in this case, as there was only one person by this name in Washington; but had it been "John", that would have really slowed down the search.

I also found your family tree online, so I know you have the census information. Most researchers will also look at what is in that census to identify children, etc. Especially, if you don't name names.
--Your tree identified his wife as "Ada", I could only find "Dora", except in the death certificate. Dora is there also and is buried with Wiley. Was she a second wife?
--The Wiley Dean Hamilton in your family tree, was born 12/16/1937. His father would have been 56/57, Dora about the same age, or was his a different mother? The Social Security Death Index has a W.D. Hamilton, born 16 Dec 1937/Died Jan. 1989 in Nebraska. I don't find a connection.
--- I do find an Adah Hyslop in the 1900 census, born June 1889 in Nebraska, living in Harrison & Robb Precincts, Gosper Co, Nebraska, parents William and Nettie

You had the census, I had to look:
The 1910 Census on Ancestry-to light, on Heritage Quest:
Wiley, 30?, born Kentucky (KY)
Dora 31?
Mary 5
Addie 2
The 1920 Census for Wenatchee, Chelan Co, WA
Wiley, age 39 (circa 1881), born in Kentucky, grocer
Dora L, 35 (circa 1885), KY
Mary 15, KY
Addie 12, born in Washington
William C. 9, WA
Belva, 5, WA
Alice 11/12, census enumerated January, so Alice born about February 1919. Born in WA.

The 1930 Census for Wenatchee
Wiley D, age 49 (circa 1881)
Dora, 47
Addie, 22
Belva 15
Alice 11 (census enumerated in April)

The 1930 Census for the Washington State Reformatory, Park Place, Snohomish County, WA
Cletus W. Hamilton, inmate, age 18, born in WA to both parents born in KY, laborer, lawn crew.

Washington Birth Index. To: Wiley D and Dora Willis
Cletu?? Hamilton, born 11 May 1911, male (probably Cletus William)
Unnamed 6 July 1914, female. (probably Belva)

Washington Death Certificate Index:
Wiley Hamilton died 22 Feb 1939 in Seattle, King County, at age 55 years, 11 months, 27 days (This would have been March 15, 1883). Married to Ada Hamilton, father was Jack Hamilton, mother Phoebe Ellen Patton.
--Dora Lou Hamilton, did 20 May 1959 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, WA at age 76 years, father was William Willis, mother Elizabeth Powers.
--The World War I Draft Registration Card image database shows Wiley D. Hamilton was born 15 Mar 1878. (Married to Dora).
--So, between the Census, Death Certificate and WWI Draft, there is difference up to 5 years

The Chelan County Recorder document search http://www.co.chelan.wa.us/ad/adr_main.htm
has:
NOTE: These may or may not be the correct persons, By clicking on the names, there are images; they either are not working tonight, or no images due to the age of the documents. Additional proof must be obtained to verify.
--Cletus W. Hamilton, marriage application 5/4/1936 to Jessie Thelma Mohn. Marriage application 4/5/1949 to Iryne E. Quall.
--Marriage application Belva Lucille Hamilton to Archie Clare Mustoe on 7/25/1936
--Marriage Application: Alice Hamilton to Guy Olson, 12/18/1931. Marriage application 12/24/1947 to Harold L. Noakes.
--Marriage Application 5/14/1927, Addie Hamilton to Elmer W. Annis.
--Ada Hamilton, marriage application to Ottis Adams 4/22/1939. "IF this is Ada, the wife of Wiley at his death, she certainly didn't wait too long.

Social Security Death Index:
Cletus Hamilton, born 11 May 1911, died July 1976, last residence in Wenatchee.
WA Death Index, died 10 Jul 1976 in Douglas County.
--The Social Security Death Index "last residence" does not necessarily mean that was where the person lived, but where a final payment (death payment) was sent. Or, the location where the person/company was located that notified the Social Security Administration of the death.

Your tree didn't show, but you may have:
Here is a listing of obituaries for Hamilton. Dora 1959, Cletus 1976, Wiley 1939, etc.
http://www.wags-web.org/obits/h.html

You may or may not already have:
Here are their burial places:
http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/douglas/hamilton/hamilto...

You can order obits FREE:
The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx .

Ron Bestrom

Hamilton

kellyjhamilton — 2009-02-01 17:15:04Z

Any relatives of Wiley D Hamilton out there? :)

Re: Birth Records

northwestpioneer — 2008-11-16 01:00:15Z

The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society would be your best bet for information. Check out there web site here:

http://www.wags-web.org/index.html

Also, check out this site for Washington State death"s

http://search.labs.familysearch.org

and the Washington State Digital Archives here:

http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/

If I knew the range of dates you are looking at, it would help.

Re: Chris Hansen family

KinsleuthUSA — 2008-08-01 20:55:33Z

Thank you for your research and suggestions. I do have obituaries for Chris and Meta Hansen which seem to confirm the other information I provided. My main interest is the parents of Meta given, as you noted, in the state index as Marisness and Esther. I found Meta in the 1900 Census in Seattle with a Marinus Lassen, probably her father (he listed as widowed). In the 1910 and 1920 Census she is living with Hans and Annie Lassen in Hayward, Calif., they being her adoptive parents. I suspect Hans was a brother of Marinus. I have found no death or burial record for Marinus or his wife Esther. Meta's obituary said she was born in Sacramento, Calif., in 1897. That is about all I have. Thanks again. Any further suggestions welcome

Chris Hansen family

KinsleuthUSA — 2008-07-31 22:22:13Z

Anyone have information on descendants of Chris Hansen who farmed in Mansfield for many years and died in 1963? I am doing a history of the family of his first wife Meta Lassen and would like to contact any of their children or grandchildren. They had a son Richard Hansen and three daughters, Christine Bayliss, Agnes Graves and Anna Belle Schutter.

Birth Records

smithriver — 2008-06-05 22:45:37Z

Does anyone know where I can find birth records prior to 1907 for the Farmer area. I have an Uncle born in 1903, my Mother in 1904, another Uncle in 1906 and an Aunt in 1907.

Re: HEWETT Obituary request

RBestrom7380 — 2008-03-30 06:21:21Z

If you look for the obit in Wenatchee, it will cost you $5.00. Since the other researcher is in Wenatchee, they didn't identify:

If you want it for free:
The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks. But it is FREE.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Birth Records

RBestrom7380 — 2008-06-18 05:14:04Z

This wasn't copied to my posting from my draft:
http://www.cdhd.wa.gov/BirthandDeathCerrtificates.htm indicates that birth records in the Chelan/Douglas County Health District are only from 1924 forward.

Re: Birth Records

RBestrom7380 — 2008-06-18 03:47:58Z

The phone number provided by JudyArtley (SHOTGUN) is for the COURT Clerk. Unless the birth occured in Court, there won't be a record for it with the County Clerk. A County Clerk is almost always the COURT clerk.

What you are needing is a BIRTH record, not a Court Record. For births AFTER 1907, the record would be found at the Washington State Department of Health:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/CHS/cert.htm

For the record you seek, in 1903, it "may" be still at the County level, for Douglas County, see:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/CHS/issuing_co.htm

Shotgun, I have sent this information regarding "Court House" searches several times to your postings. Please note WHO does WHAT in the "Court House". A County Recorder, County Assessor, County Heath/Vital Records, are not always in the "Court House".

Also, since Shotgun didn't say, here is the link for the Washington State Archives...you may get lucky:
http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx

Sorry for any Problems encountered.... ...

Ron Bestrom

Re: Chris Hansen family

RBestrom7380 — 2008-08-01 06:41:58Z

You will have more success in assistance if, when you post, you would identify specific information on who you seek, especially the date of birth, place of birth, etc. Also post what information you already have, such as census data, where/when children were born, what information you have on the spouses of the children, etc. The likelihood that you will receive help from a researcher is much more than actually finding a family member. So, help out the researcher.

But, your data did give somewhat of a start into research:

The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) shows a Chris Hansen, born 11 July 1891, died Sep 1963. His Social Security Number (SSN) was 534-09-4189, issued in WA before 1963. There was no further information.
--You can request a copy of his original application for his SSN through the Social Security Administration. That would show the names of his parents, where he was living at the time of submission and other information.

The Washington Death Index did not show his name. But, the online WDI did not show ANYONE with a death in 1963 on Ancestry.com.

The World War I Draft Registration Card Image Database:
For that date of birth, there was a Chris Benton Hansen, born July 11, 1891 in Ironwood(?), Michigan, living in Seattle. He was a Baker at the Georgetown Bakery (Georgetown is an area just in the south of Seattle).
---BUT, the following basically could disprove the above person is the person you seek. Unless you have specific information on "your" Chris Hansen, the person on the SSDI could be this person and not "your" Chris Hansen. The date of birth on this wrong Chris Hansen is the same as the person dying in Sep 1963.

--You would need an obituary to prove otherwise. Do you have the obituary of "your" Chris Hansen? You can have a search conducted free through the Washington State Library, they look for one hour; BUT, you would need to know the exact date of death and place of death/or where an obit was published.

---"your" Chris Hansen-------

The 1920 Census for Saint Andrews, Douglas County, WA
Chris Hansen, age 28 (circa 1891/1892), born in Denmark, immigrated in 1910, naturalized in 1918, farmer
Meta E, age 22, born in California
"Ditlev" P. , brother, age 26, born in Denmark, immigrated in 1911, farmer

The 1930 Census for Burke, Douglas County, WA
Chris HansOn (with an "O"), age 38, born in Denmark, immigrated 1910, farmer renting his land, was first married at age 27 (circa 1918/1919)
Meta E, age 33 (Circa 1896/1897), born in California to both parents born in Denmark, first married at age 21 (1917/1918...so between the two, "probably" 1918).
Meta C, dau, 9 (circa 1920/1921)
Agnes E, 7 (circa 1922/1923)
Anna B, 6 (circa 1923/1924)
Richard S.W. 4 6/12 (census enumerated April 8/9 1930, so born circa Oct 1925)
Hans, brother, age 45. born in Denmark

The Washington Death Certificate Index shows Meta Esther Hansen Died 27 March 1937 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, WA, at age of 40 years, 2 months and 4 days (1897). She was married to Chris. her father was Marisness Lassen, mother Esther.

I found no Christine Bayliss in Washington.
I found an Agnes O Graves, (middle initial "O" does not match) in Seattle.
I found no Anna Shutter in Washington, none born circa 1923 death in the USA.

----posted family tree------
I found two submitted family trees having Meta Esther Lassen. One submitted by b_aa@hotmail.com updated August 2001. The other by baaj@sol.dk (dk indicates an email address of Denmark) updated March 2001. So the email address may be old.

The information in the trees indicate Meta was born 23 January 1897 in Denmark an died 27 March 1937 in Wilbur, Washington. She was married to Kristian Hansen, born 5 September 1891 in Skonager, Næsbjerg Sogn, Denmark and died 2 December 1963 in Mansfield, Washington.
--Note: For Meta, the date of death matches the WA Death Certificates, but not the place. The date of death for Chris does not match the SSDI or your date.

The b-aa@hotmail data shows Agnes married to Richard E. Graves, and "AnnaBelle" married to Aksel Schutter, born in Denmark.
------------------

The 1930 Census for Manson, Chelan County, shows an Ernest Schutter, born Germany with wife Marie and son Walter-born 1918.
--The Washington Death Index shows a Florence M Schutter, death in Wenatchee in 1987 at age 1908, residence in Douglas County. Also, a Prosper J. Shutter, death in Wenatchee on 10 August 1990 at age 85, residence in Douglas County.

So, basically, there isn't any "confirmed" information on this family since 1937. The death date of Chris as you have was Sep 1963, but there is also another person that could have been this individual. The person having the family tree data shows the date of death as Dec 1963, but there is no information to confirm that data.

If you have specific date of deaths on ANY of the family, you could try:
The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks.
-If interested you can look at the catalog of holdings at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/microfilm.aspx

For genealogy help, there isn't much in Douglas County
http://genealogytrails.com/wash/douglas/index.html
http://www.genealogylinks.net/usa/washington/Douglas.htm

Mansfield today has a population of 320.

Not much on this family, perhaps you have additional?

Ron Bestrom

Re: Turner, George W. 1865-1943 -- Obituary Request

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-12 05:29:04Z

First, not sure what "family connection" you are trying to obtain, you should post that for the researchers that will find this inquiry.

Second, I did find him in a family tree on Ancestry as posted by a "PapaDS". He indicates the death was in 1944. I sent a message to this unknown person (Why do people post family trees or inquires and do not identify themselves for research?). Hopefully he will come forward.

Now for an obituary. The years of the early 40's, obits were not as common as today, but far more than in the early 1900's. Their "may" be one, IF, there was a family member or friend that would pay for it, IF they had been in the area long enough to have a social connection to the area. There might be a death notice, but they were not more than just an advertisement for the funeral home.

So, if you want to try:
The Washington State Library has a free research program where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Burgetts of Douglas County

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-08 06:11:00Z

Since you have proven you have searched the census, and are asking for

The 1850 Census for Akron, Summit County, Ohio
Joshua ?Vigg", age 50, laborer, born unknown
Olivia ?Vigg?" age 45, born New York
Roswell Burgett, age 22, Cooper, born Ohio.
Ira Burgett, 17, (transcribed on Ancestry as Isa), Boatman, born Ohio
--the next page of the census
Phebe Sara Burg...14
George Burge.. 9
caroline Burge.. 7
William G Burge... 4
----those listed on the second page are "probably" a continuation of the Burgett name, but the handwriting makes it difficult to prove/determine. The names ARE transcribed as Burgett, but would have to be proven.

An important "clue" is Ira was in Company D of the 4th California Infantry in the Civil War (I doubt that he "faught" at all). He was listed as "Ira Burget".
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm
The 4th California was a volunteer infantry regiment recruited from northern California during the American Civil War. It was organized at Sacramento, Placerville, and Auburn in September and October 1861 . Most of the recruits, caught up in war fever, expected to be sent to the eastern battlefields. They were disappointed to be instead ordered to garrison duty and related tasks on the West Coast, where they spent the remainder of their enlistments. None of these duties required regimental strength, so the companies of the regiment were detached and scattered. The regiment was mustered out on April 18, 1866.
Companies A, B, C, and E were sent to the Washington Territory in late 1862 and were recalled at varying times throughout 1862 . One of the best documented of these detachments is that of Company D, which was sent to Fort Hoskins and Fort Yamhill in Oregon. A number of Company D's soldiers did not return to California, choosing to settle in Oregon and start new lives there. In 1863, Captain Charles Atchisson's Company I was sent to Arizona to garrison Fort Mojave on the Colorado River
---This could be the reason Ira came to Washington State.
---The "Clue" was that he was already in California by the early 1860's. But, finding him in the census of that period, 1850's, 1860's, would be difficult. The 1860 census only showed 2 (two) by the name of Burget, only 10 with Burgett, 10 as "Ira",
---What the other "person" didn't identify, or perhaps understand, the Civil War Pension records for "Ira A. Burgett". He filed as "Invalid" on Sep 9, 1890 in Washington, Application 930,113, certificate 657699. His widow, "Cynthise" as written on the form, filed as widow on January 23, 1912, in Washington, application 978,877, certificate 746 353.
For those records: Photocopies of casefile contents are currently requested by submitting NATF Form 85 to the National Archives and Records Administration, Attn: NWCTB, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20408-0001. BUT, these pension records will cost you, up to 100 pages is $75.00:
http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2007/nr07-128.h...
While many are upset about this cost, most people do not realize what it takes to locate these records, find those records in that box, CAREFULLY extract those OLD records, CAREFULLY copy those records and return them to storage. They then must take the copies to shipment, address envelopes, etc. It is expensive to obtain these records for PRIVATE individuals. NARA is not a public genealogy site for that purpose, it is primarily to obtain records, extract records, and save records for the government. So, any fee should be at the cost of the person inquiring...I do not want to have my own taxes pay for the thousands of people that want the records of their ancestor.
These records, may or may not identify the parents.

After this, I would suggest, if you haven't already, do postings in Ohio for this Ira.

Ron Bestrom

Re: WASHBURN Ira

RBestrom7380 — 2007-10-02 20:39:13Z

In my post:
> --I did find an Evelyn Thompson in Utah having Albert L. Washburn in her family tree. ... I sent a contact request to her to read this thread.

I received an email back:
"What kind of information are you looking for on Albert Washburn? I have some info on my web site at "www.jnjtreeclimbers.com or you can email me at juliawroberts@aol.com and I can see if I can answer your questions."

This site had:
http://www.jnjtreeclimbers.com/index.cgi?AlbertLWashburn

Contact her for more info.

Re: WASHBURN Ira

RBestrom7380 — 2007-10-01 07:58:01Z

Isn't genealogy great? Not only do you help find families, you also can learn much about our country and our history.

Your comment about Fort Spokane, at the confluence of the Spokane and Columbia Rivers...north of Davenport, WA. I spent several years there as a seasonal Park Ranger with the US Park Service, so that brought back memories. As a Park Ranger, I also spent four years at Gettysburg National Military Park. When I saw the California Cavalry (it's not Calvary...that's religious oriented), I thought, yeah, right. But, yes, there were units in CA in the Civil War. I don't recommend Wikipedia because of all the WRONG information. Here is what they say: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Regiment_of_California_Infa... .

http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm lists Ira A. Washburn with the 1st California Cavalry, 1st Regiment. It identifies his Alternate name being John A. Washburn.

Now, as to Ira, I don't see where you said anything about an Ira Washburn living in Douglas County from 1910-1930. That person has nothing to do with your search. Your Ira COULD have lived in Douglas, especially during the years of 1880 to 1900. I looked through your other posts in both names and see that you have a strong knowledge of genealogy research methods, so I'm sure you know the value of the suggested searches as provided above.

If you haven't already used this research tool: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
It shows your Liba (Heirs of), Martha E; Norman Washburns having obtained land through the Homestead Act in Stevens County. If you want further instruction in how to locate their property by using the legal land description, just ask and I'll give you instructions.

I do find Ira and his family in the 1860 census for Yuba, Sutter Co, CA. He was 23. I didn't find him after, but didn't explore many possibilities.

Here is the Greenwood Cemetery in Hunters:
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wa/stevens/cemeteries/g...
Your Liba, son Albert L and his wife Nettie are buried here.
As far as using other Internment/Cemetery searches...you'd probably be wasting your time, as you have no real knowledge of where Ira/John might have died.
--The Civil War Penson list shows Albert L. Washburn, service in the Civil War with Company G, 2nd California Cavalry, dependent was Nettie Washburn.
--I did find an Evelyn Thompson in Utah having Albert L. Washburn in her family tree. She identified he was born 22 Feb 1843 in Michigan, died 28 December 1927 in Fruitland, WA, married to Annettie E. Thompson on 14 Oct 1893. Evelyn did not identify the names of the parents or any children. She may have only limited information. I sent a contact request to her to read this thread.

The 1890 Census/Veterans census has Albert L. Washburn, living in Almira, WA.

You don't need to do any more endless, fruitless searches, you need someone in the local area in Hunters/Fruitland/Stevens County to look at records:

Try:
http://www.newgs.org/ The NE Washington Genealogical Society

http://www.rootsweb.com/~wasteven/stevens.htm Stevens Co, Gen Web

http://www.raogk.com/washingt4.htm There are three volunteers in Stevens County. Mary Trudell does Public Records. I would suggest you start with Albert. Try to find an obituary for him or public records. If Ira WAS alive, an obit or will might find him. BUT, since he died in 1927, in a very low populated area, there may not be any obituary. It was not so common then.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Elzie Fritts/Thompson Family

JT0814 — 2007-05-02 08:26:13Z

This is fabulous information. Thank you so much! If I can ever return the favor, please contact me at
JT0814@aol.com
Thanks again :)

Re: Burgetts of Douglas County

judyartley26191 — 2008-02-08 04:05:30Z

Hi Don, I first found Ira and family living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA in 1870. Ira, b. OH, 32, farmer; Cynthia, wife, b. IL, 30, Thomas, b. OR, 10; Lucy, b. OR, 9; Harriet, b. OR, 7; John, b. OR, 6; Shannon, male, b. OR, 4; Grant, b. CA, 2 and Henry, b. CA, 3/12.

In 1880 the family was living in Butte, Sutter Co., CA. Ira A., b. OH, 41, farmer; Cynthis, b. IL, 39; Thomas, b. OR, 19; Hattie, b. OR, 16; John, b. OR, 14, Sherman, b. OR, 12; Grant, b. CA, 12; Henry, b. CA, 10, William, CA, 9; Davia [but index says David], son, b. CA, 5 and Daisy, b. CA, 3.

In 1885 I. A. Burgett & family lived in Kittitas Co., WA. I. A. b. OH, abt. 1839 and married. The rest of the family members are all listed with initials only. Could be your family or maybe not.

Then you found the 1887 Wash. Territorial Census where they were living in Douglas Co. WA became a state Nov. 11, 1889 to they were here early.

Check the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society web site under surnames to see if they have anything additional for this family. If any of them died while living in Douglas County and if an obit was published, that would be listed on this web site too. Also an index for all the cemeteries in Douglas Co.

In 1890 Ira A. was living in Waterville, Douglas Co., WA. He was a Civil War Vet having served 1862-1864 as a Private. Source: 1890 Veterans Schedule.

You might want to contact the Douglas County Museum, Lori Ludeman, 509-745-8435, 124 W. Walnut, Waterville, WA 98858 and see if they have anything on this family.

Another contact is the Douglas County Historical Society, 113 W. Locust, Waterville, 509-745-8800.

In 1892 most of the family was living in Enumclaw, King Co., WA. William, head household, b. CA, 21, farmer; David, b. CA, 17, farmer; I. A., b. OH, 55, farmer; Synth, b. IL, 41; Daisy, b. CA, 16; Tera A., female, b. CA, 11 and Dana, b. WA, 7.

In 1900 Ira, Cynthis and Dama [as shown on Census] were living in Winthrop, Okanogan Co., WA. Ira b. Dec. 1837, OH, marr 41 yrs, farmer; Cynthia b. June 1851, IL, had given birth to 14 children & 11 were alive in 1900; Dama, dau, b. May 1884, WA.

You might to contact the Okanogan Co. Gen. Soc., ocgs@hcidata.com to see if they have additional info on the family.

In 1910 Ira and Synthia [as spelled on the Census] were living in Winthrop, Okanogan Co. Ira A., 71, b. OH, general farmer and Synthia, b. IL, 69.

Cynthia filed for Ira's Civil War Pension whle living in Wash. Ira faught in the "D 4th Cal Inf". Source: Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files 1861-1934. Successful Hunting!

Re: HEWETT Obituary request

judyartley26191 — 2008-03-30 02:48:41Z

Hi Carol, the Wenatchee Valley Genealogy Society has all the obituaries published by the Wenatchee World, www.wags-web.org. Successful Hunting!

Turner, George W. 1865-1943 -- Obituary Request

gscorup — 2008-02-12 03:32:58Z

We are looking for an obituary for George W. Turner who was born 5/16/1865 in Dallas Co, MO, died 1/30/1943 (possibly 1944) in Soap Lake, Grant Co, WA and is buried at the Waterville Cemetery in Waterville, Douglas Co, WA. George was married to Rachel Engle and they had 13 children.

We are hoping George's obituary will show a family connection. Any help would be appreciated.
Ginny

Re: Turner, George W. 1865-1943 -- Obituary Request

gscorup — 2008-02-13 19:16:42Z

Received a copy of George's obituary today from the library. (Excellent service!) It lists his wife and children, it does not list his parents.

Re: Turner, George W. 1865-1943 -- Obituary Request

gscorup — 2008-02-13 06:42:47Z

Thank you for replying to my post.

George may be our great-grandpa's brother. I appreciate your checking on Ancestry and would appreciate hearing if you hear from PapaDS.

I've seen George's death year as 1943 and 1944. On www.wags-web.org/obits/40/t.html is reference to a newspaper George's obituary was published in, granted it may be an advertisement, but it's worth checking. I contacted the library, they do have the newspaper and should be able to send me what they find in a few days. What a great service! I didn't know it was available.

Thank you Ron!

Ginny

Re: Birth Records

northwestpioneer — 2008-11-13 22:07:58Z

What are the names you are looking for? The local genealogical society has microfilm of old birth records for Douglas County. Give me the exact names and dates and I will look.

Re: Arthur Spiecker

FarkenSchleyPommern — 2008-02-11 11:08:27Z

Hello and many greetings from Germany.

I just read that you are looking for informations of Arthur Spiecker. Well, I have lots of informations of your ancestors in Pommern / Germany. His mother, Wilhelmine Spiecker, nee Lück was a sister of the grand-mother of my mother-in-law. I would be glad if we can have a contact, because I am looking for more informations of our relationship in the USA.

Please write to faircoup (at) yahoo.de. We all are looking forward to your answer!

Kind regards,

Monika.

Re: Arthur Spiecker

FarkenSchleyPommern — 2008-03-15 06:49:24Z

Yes, that could be the same. We only know her with the name Hattie (may a second name like Hedwig or Harriet), maybe also Hattie Elizabeth. As far as I know she was born on 1888-07-27 in Rost Jackson County, Minnesota as child of Gustav SPIECKER and Wilhelmine, nee Lück. In the Minnesota Census - Rost Township, Jackson County, Minnesota of 1895 she has the name Hattie. In the United States Census - Rost Township, Jackson County, Minnesota of 1900 she had the name
Laura. Both must be the same, because the datas of birth are the same.

She married first about 1910 a man I don't have any more informations. He died young before 1932. Than she married the widower Walter E. van Valkenburg (van Valkenberg), born about 1890 - 1892 in Utah, about 1930. In both marriages she had no children. The grand-parents of my husband never got post of them again after 1946/1947. The address at that time was post-box in Marysville. They had some shops of cleaners with the name "Elite Cleaners" in Marysville. This shop does still exist in Marysville, but the owners don't know anything about the family van Valkenberg. We called them years ago.

Re: Arthur Spiecker

FarkenSchleyPommern — 2008-02-19 06:58:23Z

Hello,

Are you a descendant of Wilhelm (Bill) Spiecker?

His sister Hattie kept in contact with the grandparents of my husband, but in 1946/1947 it suddenly stopped. Since many years we try to find out what happened to her and her husband Walter and we try to find descendants of her brothers. It would be nice when you can answer us: faircoup(at)yahoo.de.

Thanks and greetings from Germany,
Monika.

Burgetts of Douglas County

donburgett373 — 2008-01-18 00:13:27Z

Hi. I'm interested in learning about the roots of Ira Burgett, born in Ohio, and living as a rancher in Douglas County Wa. in the late 1800s & early 1900s. Any information is appreciated. Attached is 1887 census of the Burgett family in question.

Re: Birth Records

smithrivers — 2008-11-15 23:57:38Z

Thank you for the reply. I did get copies of the birth certificates I wanted from Waterville.

My Grandfather was Leo C. Koenig, my Grandmother Emile (Hartwig) Koenig. Their children were August, Dorothea (my Mother), Eric, Martha, Emma and Paul. They were all born on the homestead in Douglas. If there is any information you can give me on any of the Koenigs or tell me where to go it would be very much appreciated. How do I get in touch with the local genealogical society?

Mrs. Knut M. (Johanna) Steen of E. Wenatchee

denise1165 — 2008-03-15 18:23:46Z

I am interested in contacting the family of Johanna Steen. Mrs. Steen lived in E. Wenatchee and from all my research, appears to still be living at about age 90. It is her daughters, Bernice and Mary Lou, from her first marriage to Franklin Jerrow that I would like to contact. I have done extensive research on the Jerrow family, and would like to share with them. They can contact me at denise@suwaneetree.com

Re: WASHBURN Ira

13Dusty — 2007-09-25 09:52:19Z

Yes, I am still very interested in what ever happened to Ira WASHBURN b. 1837 NY the last I know of him, he is mentioned in a letter written in 1866 from Nevada by his Father Liba Washburn to Ira's Sister, Nellie Washburn ALLISON in California. 1866 was the year Ira WASHBURN was mustered out of the California Calvary, Co. L 1st Regiment. Ira had a brother named; Albert L Washburn who also served in the California Calvary during the Civil War. Any information anyone might think could connect to Ira I would be very interested in knowing.

Re: Arthur Spiecker

neneg2 — 2008-03-15 05:53:49Z

One of Arthurs' brothers was William Gust Spiecker, b. September 1884, d. September 24, 1983. They had one sister, Laura Spiecker b. 1888, could this be Hattie?

Re: Arthur Spiecker

neneg2 — 2008-03-06 00:39:27Z

Hi from America and thank you for your response to my message. Arthur Spieckers' parents names were Gustov and Minnie....are these the same people that your are refering to? Thank You, Melanie Gee

Re: 1900 & 1910 Census Lookup - Levi Brown

SwimrefK — 2008-05-02 16:24:13Z

I find your Levi not in Washington in 1900 but in Sweet Grass Twp., ED 191, page 3b, Choteau County, Montana. Brother Sam and his family are in Bridgeport, Douglas County in both 1910 and 1920, but were earlier in Montana also where some of his children were born. In 1910 I also find in Bridgeport a Joshua Brown and family who look very much to be part of the same family.

Re: 1900 & 1910 Census Lookup - Levi Brown

SwimrefK — 2008-05-03 15:04:24Z

OK. In addition to being in Montana in 1900, you can find him in 1910 in Chelan Falls, Chelan County, Washington (ED 29, page 2a). He is married with no children, his mother-in-law is living with him, as is a nephew. He is working as a miller, as is a nearby George D. Brown who may be another brother. The family is shown as follows:
L.D. Brown, 29, married 4 yrs, b. Canada, imm. 1896, naturalized, owns home with mortgage.
E. Brown, wife, 33, b. MO
Neil McElwain, nephew, 5, b. WA
M.A. Sheafer, mother-in-law, 60, widow, 7 children, b. OH

I could find no trace of him in 1920.

Re: Birth Records

judyartley53 — 2008-06-16 01:32:35Z

Hi, I'd contact the Douglas County Clerk, 509-745-8529 and see if they are stored in the Court House.

It's possible they have been turned in to the Washington State Archives.

Also the Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society does research for Chelan and Douglas Counties, www.wags-web.org. Successful Searching.

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

judyartley53 — 2007-03-20 20:57:20Z

There WAS a Nelson Cemetery in Douglas County 5.5 miles east of Mansfield and 4.5 miles north of the State Highway. Our Douglas Co. cemetery researcher Fred Pflugrath told me that it has not been found as of 1 April 2002. We do have a record that a two-year old Mayfield boy died June 9, 1912 and was buried there. I see that your last name is Mayfield!

It could be that the Cemetery is on private property and can't be seen from a public road. When Fred was investigating this he talked to a lady in Mansfield who had been there as a child but couldn't remember how to get to it. He also talked to a farmer who farms all around the Jean Cemetery but he didn't know about the Nelson Cemetery.

Can you provide us the details about your ancestor who is buried there? We'd like to add it to our records. The only burial we know of is the Mayfield boy; maybe it's the same person?

If you find out anything more about the cemetery, please contact me and I'll forward the info on to Fred. He'd REALLY like to find it before it's plowed over or under.

Judy Artley
E. Wenatchee, WA

Re: WASHBURN Ira

judyartley53 — 2007-10-01 03:25:05Z

Hi Dee, the Ira Washburn that lived in Douglas Co., WA from 1910-1930 was b. abt. 1873, or 1874 or 1879, NY many years younger than your Ira.

I tried to find your Ira in the Censuses and I'm just as mystified as you are.

I'd search Find A Grave; interment.net; rootsweb, choose web sites, choose USA, choose state and county where family lived & research the cemeteries and do the same thing with usgenweb. He's not buried in Greenwood Park Cemetery, Hunters, Stevens County, WA where several Washburns are buried.

Maybe research his Civil War record and after he was discharged, maybe he went back to where he fought? Good Luck!

HEWETT Obituary request

jchofkau — 2008-03-20 21:45:17Z

Wondering if someone would be willing to look up an obit for Myrl Hewett who d. July 2, 1992 in East Wenatchee.

Thanks
Carol

Re: 1900 & 1910 Census Lookup - Levi Brown

ldodds21 — 2008-05-03 13:36:33Z

I have the census info on Samuel and Joshua. looking for the family of Levi BROWN, who he is married to, children where born ages etc. thanks

Re: 1900 & 1910 Census Lookup - Levi Brown

ldodds21 — 2008-05-03 18:00:32Z

excellent. thank you for help

Re: Turner, George W. 1865-1943 -- Obituary Request

PapaDS — 2008-03-26 03:13:09Z

Ginny, sorry for the delay in responding; perhaps you've had better luck with others by now. George is my great grandfather, his daughter Edna married Clyde Smeltzer my grandfather. He is buried in the Waterville Cemetery in the Mausoleum with my grandparents and a great uncle. I do have some information from a death certificate; and perhaps can help you or refer you to another researcher. The obit is most likely in the Waterville Empire, but I now live on the east coast and until its on line won't seek it out! I do have pretty good family details. Let me know specifics and we'll see what we can do.
David Smeltzer - email papads@aol.com

Re: JONES - SHAW families

MAldrich6705 — 2007-02-12 05:36:40Z

Thank you for answering my Jones-Shaw query. Would love to exchange info with you. Is David Robert a Jones or Shaw?

Re: Looking for descendants of Blanche Beatrice SILVER/Ida Mae SILVER

GeorgeNParker — 2007-03-20 19:48:23Z

Yes, I am. I found one cousin and have shared a lot of information, but I would love to hear from you and what info you might have. I will be more than happy to share the information I have. Are you related? I am Carolyn Woodcock Parker and my grandmother was Susan Lilla Buchanan Blalock. Susan Lilla was the sister of Queen Victoria Buchanan Silver. I am hoping to hear from you soon.
Thank you so much for responding.
Carolyn

Re: Looking for descendants of Blanche Beatrice SILVER/Ida Mae SILVER

GeorgeNParker — 2007-03-20 19:48:08Z

Re: Johnson/Jensen/Venneberg in Waterville

ginad5186 — 2007-03-21 03:36:34Z

Judy,
Sure, I still would like to find more infomation on the family, it has been awhile since I worked on this one.
I have found that Chester Johnson's wife's name was May Frances McEvoy, born in Illinois, her family came out to Douglas Co. WA about c. 1910. The name Venneberg which I knew was associated with the family, was actually May Frances's mother's second husband, Charles hence Grandmother Venneberg, that had me confused. Her name was Amanda Della Taylor McEvoy Venneberg, she died there in Douglas co. area, as well as her husband. Other Vennebergs lived in Chelan and Douglas co. that were related to her husband. They had 1 daughter Frieda I believe, the other children she had were McEvoy's with her 1st husband Peter Clyde McEvoy, they divorced prior to 1920, I beleive. He died near San Francisco in the 1950s.

I do not have an exact date of marriage for Chester Johnson and May to search in the co. record, They had a daughter in 1938.
His sister Ellen Johnson Slack died serveral years ago. She and her husband Hugh did not have any children according to her obituary, although she had some neices and nephews.

My family also lived at Wenatchee, the Sperlines who were originally from Bavaria.

Gina

Re: Johnson/Jensen/Venneberg in Waterville

ginad5186 — 2007-03-23 20:25:47Z

Wow! Thanks Judy.
I do have alot of the census data on the family that you list, but you have filled in alot of other data.

I did not know that Mauritz Johnson had remarried but makes sense as his wife Martina died quite young, I am not sure what she died of, a death certificate could help with that as she died in 1919. Our family has not been in contact with the other siblings families of Chester: Oscar, Ellen (Slack), Evelyn. I would like to find more info on Oscar and Evelyn, I have no info on what became of them. Chester died in 1979 as you found in Clark Co. WA. As did his daughter Celia.

That large Jensen family I have a little information on. There are many with the same name, so hard to track. They often name children the same as siblings names. I have some of the daughter's married names. Many in these families stayed in the area, and are buried in the local cemeteries around the county.

The Meta Venneberg you mention born in Wisconsin age 14 in 1920 was from Charles Venneberg's first married to Emielle Radke b. about 1869 Germany who died in 1913 in Douglas Co. WA. Meta is mentioned in the obituary of May Frances McEvoy Johnson:
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Vancouver Funeral Chapel for Mrs. May Frances Johnson, 63, a resident of Vancouver, (WA) for 23 years who died Thursday.
Mrs. Johnson, who was born July 26, 1903 in Peoria, Ill. Survivors are her widower, Chester; two daughters, Mrs. (Phyllis) Glenn Van Valkinberg and Mrs. (Celia) John Deschner, both of Vancouver; two brothers, Ervin McEvoy of Beaverton, Calif. and Raymond McEvoy of Hoquiam, Wash; four sisters, Mrs. Celia Mayer and Mrs. Arlene Venneberg, both of Portland. Mrs. Freda Case of Seattle and Mrs. Meta Lommers of Wapato, Wash and six grandchildren.

Both Phyllis and Celia have passed away years ago, so it has been hard to find information on the family coming from anyone still living. Chester's siblings are all gone now.

On Peter Clyde McEvoy, I have his obituary. I will have to send for his Social Security Application to find his parents names, they were born in Ireland and Missouri according to the 1900 Illinois census. There is one family on the Census in Arkansas 1880 that could be his family, but the boy that he could be is not called 'Peter Clyde', so I am not sure. There are a few McEvoys that lived in Illinois about the time he was there. This was where May Frances McEvoy was born in 1903. Della Mae Taylor family lived there George Taylor and Ceola Boulden Taylor.

Obituary: San Francisco Examiner 22 Jan 1952 page 15
McEvoy - In this city, January 20 1952, Peter Clyde McEvoy, loving father of Mrs. Celia Meyer, Mrs. May Johnson, Arline, Raymond and Ervin P. McEvoy, a native of Little Rock, Ark. A member of Building Service Employees Union, Local 87.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Chapel of H. F. Suhr Co. 2919 Mission Dr. 25th St. thence to Sacred Heart Church, Fillmore and Fell, where a Requiem High Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul commencing at 9:00 a.m. Recitation of the Rosary, Wed 7:30 p.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery.

I have some old family photos that were Chester and May Frances McEvoy Johnsons, but many are not labeled as to who they are in the photos, there is no one in our family to help with that, that I know of. I do have some labeled that are of Mauritz and Oscar Johnson and Raymond McEvoy.

Thanks Again,
Gina

Re: Laura J. Beard, Waterville, Douglas Co. WA

ginad5186 — 2006-12-31 22:22:25Z

I looked on the Census for 1910 Douglas Co. WA Midland Precinct. page 34 Found this, I think who you are looking for:

29 30 Beard, Laur J. age 51 born KS parents MD MD Widow Occupation Farmer
Clare dau. age 20 born Iowa
Reid son 17 born Iowa
Gale son 11 born Iowa

I have found in my own searchings you have to cover all kinds of spellings.
Gina

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

MaryMayfield50 — 2007-03-20 03:22:09Z

Judy,

Thank you for answering my 2002 posting. I have contacted the Genealogy Society and they tell me there is no Nelson Cemetery in Douglas County. Maybe you have more information than they do. I was told by someone that there is a Nelson Cemetery in or around the Yakima area. My Great Grandfather was once the postmaster of Nelson, Douglas Co. WA and there is a book that states the town of Nelson in Douglas CO. was named after his hometown of Nelson, Nuckolls Co. NE. Thank you for any help you can give me . Mary

Re: Elzie Fritts/Thompson Family

JT0814 — 2007-03-31 05:56:11Z

Yes, I am still interested in any information available. I am still at the same point of info now as I was in 2003 (this is sad!). I'd be appreciative of any information you can send my way. Thanks. :)

Re: JONES - SHAW families

robinelizabethpowell — 2007-01-29 19:10:52Z

Please contact me. They had another son, David Robert, who married into our family. I have info on all of that.

Re: Fritz Nanke Willms, Bridgeport

JackStevens222 — 2007-03-19 22:32:06Z

I have found his ancestors.

Re: Death Lookup - Laura J. Beard, d. 1909-1910 in Waterville?

bobbiek811 — 2007-04-05 14:30:30Z

Hello-

Can you tell me if the Laura Beard you are searching for was from Ill or MO? My g g grandmother was Anna Patricia Beard (married Jesse V. Crane). It is believed her mother was Laura Beard. I found a census record for 1880, Dade Cty, Mo which is the county Anna was later married in. Would this have any link to your Laura? All I have found out about her was that her first marriage (to a minister) ended in divorce because he was abusive. She then married Fredrick Beard, and had 3 children. But Fredrick died young leaving her a widow. When Anna became sick in 1907, her mother traveled to SD to take care of her.....until Anna passed away. My g grandfather never seen her again. I don't believe Anna's brother William Oliver Beard (who lived just a few miles from Anna in SD) ever seen her again either.

Re: JONES - SHAW families

dayspring_powell — 2007-01-30 23:20:12Z

David Robert is a Jones. Please e-mail me at robinelizabethpowell@yahoo.com so that we can make arrangements to share.

Re: Michael Smith, 1930 Census

dayspring_powell — 2007-01-30 02:03:13Z

Wenatchee Genealogy Society has a site, www.wags-web.org, where Michael Smith is listed as dying in 1934. They have a newspaper article on file which they can make a copy for you for a small cost. I have used them quite often. It is a great site.

Mary Thompson at Catholic Cemetery in Waterville

davidtrichardson — 2007-03-17 13:30:12Z

I am trying to obtain a photo of Mary Thompson's tombstone (maiden name McAvoy). She lived from 1835 - 1913 and is buried in the Catholic Cemetery, in the town of Waterville, Douglas Co.,

I would greatly appreciate anyone's time. I believe she is buried there by herself but I can not confirm this.

My personal e-mail address is dtr_richardson@yahoo.com

Re: Leo Carl Koenig family

smithrivers — 2007-01-07 17:36:31Z

Thank You for the web sites. Leo and Emelie are my Grandparents. I have been to the cemetery. My Mother, Dorthea Koenig Kress is also buried there as well as one of her sisters. If you think of anything else please let me know.

Thank You again.

Re: Carl Frederick Beck, Jr. - dod 1914 Yakima WA

patriciakcooper — 2007-03-03 21:25:04Z

Thanks for the suggestion - I've been to Yakima since I posted this, actually did go to the Yakima Valley Genealogy Society amoung many other places. Was able to obtain a ton of information! Have a good day.

Re: Lella Faye Secor (1887-1966)

Geoffrey_Batten — 2007-03-04 11:51:53Z

Dear judyartley53: many thanks for your message. I have now started my biography of Lella Secor (see http://web.mac.com/geofrbatten/ for my efforts so far) although I still have a very long way to go! I have located Lella's homestead (on the west side of the present Banks Lake) but any other information about her would be gratefully received.

Best wishes.

Geoffrey Batten

Leo Carl Koenig family

fpflug — 2007-01-07 16:26:33Z

Both Mr and Mrs Koenig are buried in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery near Douglas.

http://www.interment.net

go to Washington state, Douglas County, St. Paul's

Check

http://www.wags-web.org

for an obit for them

Re: Smith Hardin

fpflug — 2007-01-07 16:19:09Z

Smith Hardin is buried in the Kummer Cemetery, north east of Waterville.
http://www.interment.net

then go to Douglas County, then go to Kummer Cemetery. For more information, contact me
fpflug@nwi.net

Fred

Re: Emil Hoff, wheat farmer in Waterville

Hoppeelj5 — 2007-03-21 01:20:24Z

Let me look in the papers at my mothers house. I will respond most likely Friday. Thank you.

Boyd, Wilson families Waterville

jyl127 — 2007-02-09 20:15:10Z

Looking for information on George "Riley" Wilson and wife Crosha Woods Boyd Wilson and Crosha's son Charlie Boyd who lived in the area in early 1900's. Charlie is buried with wife Carrie in Highland Cemetary. Any information on their children would be helpful.

Re: Boyd, Wilson families Waterville

jyl127 — 2007-03-15 16:03:04Z

George Riley Wilson b. 1849 IL, Crosha Woods b. 1849 IL
their daughter Hazel b. 1893 IL. Son Charles J. b. 1873 IL married Carrie Rhinehardt. Daughter Laura was married to Benjamin Allen they moved to Douglas Co. in 1900.

The Allen family settled in the Wilson Creek/Ephrata area.
My father Lester lived in Grand Coulee, his brother Art was active in the historical center in Ephrata.

Any info will be appreciated.

Re: Casjen & Anna Buse

stuporg — 2007-03-17 16:10:06Z

Wow! I think this is the longest post on an ancestry/rootsweb message board I've seen, and it's for me!

Thanks!!
Darren

Re: Casjen & Anna Buse

stuporg — 2007-03-07 07:24:12Z

I don't recall ever receiving a reply from anyone, so all I have on this family is what I gleaned from the WAGS site, census and ssdi records available online.

I'm working on a family history book for people (mainly Ostfriesen) that are in the records of the church I grew up attending in Montgomery County, Illinois. Their son Otto was baptised there and many of Anna's other relatives appear in the records. She's also a distant relative as her mother was a Detmers and a first cousin of my gg-gmother.

Most of what I have on their children and grandchildren is approximate so if you can provide any details on Otto, Hayo, Julius or Jacob (or especially their adopted son "Joe MacMillan") families (or know who can) I'd really appreciate.

My email is stuporg at yahoo.com, if you drop me a line with your email address I'll be happy to send what I have.

Thanks for the reply!
Darren

Re: Casjen & Anna Buse

stuporg — 2007-03-07 07:23:52Z

William Nichols

be_generation — 2007-02-11 22:29:25Z

Looking for William M. Nichols who died in Wenatchee, WA 29 Nov 1939. His Mother, Geneva Inez (Carter) Nichols also died there. Trying to find out if he remarried, any kids, etc....Thanks, Brian

Re: Charles L.and Oscar F. Osborne

Celtic61 — 2007-03-20 20:19:57Z

I think they were born in Franklin county Tennessee not sure exactly were the ranch was. Charles was borne 1864

Smith Hardin

carrollg3 — 2006-12-15 22:56:37Z

Smith Hardin: born Feb 7, 1835 in Anderson County, Tennessee and died on May 21, 1892 in Waterville, Douglas, Washington. He was the husband of Martha Adaline (Ryan) Hardin.
I am looking for any information I can find on him. Most of all I need to know for sure when and where he was buried.

Thank you

Re: Charles Richard Burks b. 1900 and his family

judyartley53 — 2006-12-31 22:34:57Z

Charles' mother was Lura Estella Toler. Her parents were Milner M. Toler and Rebecca Jane Ogle. Lura was born in Mercer, Keithsburg, IL, Oct 30, 1880. Lura married Richard Watts Burks in Douglas County, WA and died in Chelan, Chelan County, WA April 18, 1954. You can check the web site www.wags-web.org and possibly order a copy of her obituary under her last married name Lura Tate. Also the Lake Chelan Historical Society, 204 E. Woodin Ave. Chelan, WA 98816, 509-682-5644, open June 1-October 1 might have additional info on her later life.

Her first husband Richard parents' were Richard Garnette S. Burks and Elizabeth Susan Pitts Burks. Richard was born Jan. 29, 1872 in Johnson, Warrensburg, MO.

Their first child Arthur J. Burks was born Sept. 13, 1898 in Waterville, Douglas Co., WA and died May 13, 1974. His last residence was Paradise, Lancaster Co., PA. His social security number was assigned to him before 1951 in CA. Evidentally Arthur was quite an author of science fiction. His name is mentioned in "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction", 1979; "The New Encyclopedia of Science Fiction", 1988; "The Science Fiction Source Book", 1984; "Who's Who in Science Fiction", 1976. In 1927 he arrived in San Francisco, CA from Kobe, Japan aboard the "President Jefferson" and he was living in Ocean Beach, CA. He either was visiting Japan and returning to the U.S. or maybe he was working aboard the boat. Douglas County Museum might have more information. They are located at 124 W. Walnut, Waterville, WA 98858, 509-745-8435. They are open during the summer months. Also the Douglas County Historical Society, 113 W. Locust, Waterville, 509-745-8800.

Could there have been two Charles R. Burks? One source has a Charles R. Burks born 1896 in MO whose parents were Richard and Lura. Then the one you mentioned was born Feb. 25, 1900, Douglas County, WA.

The 1900 Douglas Co., WA U. S. Census shows the family Richard, Lura, Arthur and Charles living on a farm in Moses Coulee. They had a lodger Charles C. Hampton, 23 yrs old who was also a farmer.

No one in the family appears on a 1910 Census.

Then in 1920 Lura appears with James C. Tate (43 yrs old, born IL), Lawrence M. (8 yrs old, born WA) and Opal R. (5 yrs old, born WA) in Withrow District 34 in Douglas County.

Also in 1920 a Charles R. Burks who is 20 and born in WA and no occupation appears on a Seattle District 74, King Co., WA Census as a lodger in the home of Melvina Carroll (59 yrs old, born, IA, widow) along with Emmett R. Carroll (27 yrs old, single, born MT, who does vocational work); Frank S. Carroll, 29 yrs old, single, born MT and no occupation; Ralph M. Draper (lodger, 26 yrs old, single, born ID & no occupation). I didn't find any additional info on Charles.

In 1930 Lura was still married to James C. Tate (54, born in IL and a farmer). Their daughter Opal was living with them (16 yrs old, born WA) and the family was living in Greene Township, Douglas Co., WA. Judy

Re: William Nichols

judyartley53 — 2007-02-11 22:29:59Z

The wags-web.org site has an obituary for William M. Nichols. That might be the person you are looking for. Go to their web site, fill out the obituary form and send them $5.00 and they'll make a copy of the obit and mail it to you.

Re: Arthur Spiecker

judyartley53 — 2007-03-08 00:34:55Z

I found an Anna Uhrich in the 1910 Douglas, Douglas Co., WA Census. She was born abt. 1896 in WA. Her parents were George and Anna and her siblings were George, John, Kate, and Freada. I want to be sure this is the correct Anna before I do any more looking but it makes sense she grew up close to her husband.

I checked for Anna Bargemann and only found an Ann M. Bargmann who died 2 March 1972, Seattle. Her residence was also Seattle and death cert #005518. If this is your Anna and you want a copy of her obituary, send an email to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov. They will send it to you at no charge.

Another good source for info about anyone in Chelan and Douglas Counties is the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society @ wags-web.org. They do research for $10/hr and have resources to search that do not appear on their web site. One interesting thing that I found on their web site is a Spieker buried at the Waterville and Catholic Cemetery in Waterville. I think this might be Margarete since I can't find her anywhere. WAGS can tell you more.

Arthur Melvin Speicker, Waterville was born July 4, 1896 in Washington state. He was a farmer, self-employed in Douglas Co. with no dependents. He was single, caucasian and claimed an exemption from WWI service because of a "rupture". He was medium height and weight, blue eyes and brown hair. Source: WWI Draft Card, June 5, 1917.

Arthur and Anna appear on the 1920 Douglas, Douglas County Census. They were renting a farm and he was born in the U. S. abt. 1896. His parents were born in Germany. Anna M. was born in Washington state, her father in Russia and her mother in Germany. Melvin was born in WA state about 1919.

Arthur and Anna don't appear on another Census.

Melvin C. does appear on the 1930 Farmer, Douglas Co., WA Census as a boarder with the Wise family. He was 11, born in WA state and it looks like his father was born in the USR and his mother in the USA which is a conflict from the 1920 Census but that often occurs.

I found where Arthur married Mary Louise Dorian, date of marriage 1/28/1931, date recorded 1/28/1931, marriage license #6524 in Chelan County. Source: Washington State Digital Archives. Also you might want to check the Chelan County Auditor's web site because they have quite a few records online. Not all of the old records are loaded yet but worth a try since it's free.

Arthur M. died 18 Dec 1978, Renton. He was born abt. 1895, lived in King County at that time, 535-01-1642. Death cert #030464. Source: WA Death Index 1940=1996. Again you can get a copy of his obit from askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov.

Arthur, 535-01-1642, last residence was Federal Way, King County. He died Dec 1978 and was born July 4, 1895. His social security number was assigned to him in WA before 1951. Source: Social Sec Death Index.

Melvin's last residence was in Eugene, Lane Co., OR. He was born 29 Sep 1918 and died 28 Sep 1995. His social security number was assigned to him in WA before 1951. I do have his social security number if you want it. Source: Social Security Death Index.

Melvin died 28 Sep 1995 in Lane County, OR, death cert #95-20128. He was born 29 Sep 1918. I have his spouse's first name if you want it. Source: Oregon Death Index 1903-1998.

Two more sources for Douglas County are:

Douglas County Historical Society, 113 W. Locust, Waterville, 509-745-8800.

Douglas County Museum, 124 W. Walnut, Waterville, 509-745-8435. I know the Museum doesn't open until May but I THINK they pick up messages during the winter.

Re: Looking for Apple family data

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:34:18Z

Are you still looking for this information? If yes, have to know where and when the parents were born.

Re: Elzie Fritts/Thompson Family

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:33:05Z

Are you still looking for this info?

Re: Robert Lee GOLDEN and Viola, Wenatchee 1940s

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:32:10Z

Are you still looking for this info. If yes, need to know where and when each person was born.

Re: Casjen & Anna Buse

judyartley53 — 2007-03-15 05:09:20Z

Weert Weerts, 1869, Illinois, appears in the book "Naturalization and Intentions of Madison Co., Illinois: An Index 1816-1900", Jane Shelley and Elsie M. Wasser compilers, Edwardsville, Illinois, 1983, p. 163 and 152. However I didn't actually see the book. I've had good luck in my area requesting an inter-library loan from my local library which doesn't cost us anything in Douglas and Chelan Counties.

Weert Weerts, 1862-1876, Illinois, appears in the book "Index to Montgomery Co. EArly Naturalizations" in Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 23:3 (Fall 1991), Lynn Boyd Reener and Nadine Moomaw Walker, pgs 171-177; Vol. 23:4 (Winter 1991) pgs. 230-240 & p. 239.

Another Weert Weerts, abt. 1860, Germany and family were living in Le Sueur, Kingsbury Co., SD. Wife Katie, 47, son Frank 22, daughter Lena 19 and son Carl 15. This Weert immigrated in 1883. But I think this is the wrong family.

In 1920 this same family but without Lena is living in the same town.

Another Weert Weerts, b. abt. 1840, Germany, widower who was a farmer and his sons were living in Timber, Peoria Co., IL. His son John was single, b. IL, 30 but no occupation. His son George, single, 28, but no occupation.

I found Hayo Oltmans and family in Nokomis, Montgomery Co., IL in 1900. He was born abt. 1845 in Germany and immigrated to the USA in 1879. He was a farmer. His wife Ida was born Sept. 1846 in Germany. She married Hayo at 21. She had given birth to six children who were all alive in 1900. Hermann J. was born Sept. 1882, single, born in IL and a farm laborer. Angelina L. was born April 1896, IL. Jacob was born Sept. 1888, IL, 12 yrs old and a farm laborer. George E. was born June 1894 in IL. Anna Detmers, mother-in-law, was born Dec. 1820, Germany, was 79 and a widow.

I first find Annie and Casjen in Greenwood, Christian Co., IL in 1900. Casjen was born Dec. 1861, Germany, married Annie abt. 1893. Annie was born Sept. 1873, IL was 26 yrs old and had given birth to three children all of whom were alive in 1900. Otto was born March 1894, IL & was 6 yrs old. Hays was born Dec 1895, IL and was 4. Julius was born Feb 1898 and was 2. Joe MacMillan was living with the family as a _____ serv [can't quite read the first word]. He was born Aug. 1886 but where was left blank. I didn't find anything else for Joe or Joseph.

Also there was another Otto Buse who appears in the Censuses and lived in Chicago so be sure to not mix him up with YOUR Otto.

In 1910 the family was living in Mountain, Douglas Co., WA. Casjen was a farmer. Anna A. L. 48yrs old & born in IL. She had given birth to six children and only four were alive in 1910. Otto J. was born in IL, 16 yrs old and a farm laborer @ home farm. Hays was born abt. 1896, IL, 14 yrs old and a farm laborer @ home farm. Julius D. was born abt. 1898, IL & was 12. Jacob was born in WA & was 5 yrs old. There is a Marleen16 in Ancestry who has info on Jacob.

Otto Johnna Buse, 23 yrs old, living in Waterville, Douglas Co., WA and born 21 March 1894, Springfield, Illinois registered for WWI draft. He was a self-employed farmer in Waterville with a wife and a girl 5 mos old. He was medium height and weight, gray eyes and light brown hair. He requested an exemption because of his family. Source: WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918. An Ancestry member Carri5893 has Otto in a family tree.

Julius Diedrich Buse living in Douglas, Douglas Co., WA, born 11 Feb 1898 (but where isn't stated) was a High School student in Waterville. His nearest relative was K. Buse, Douglas, Douglas Co., WA. [Casjen appears on the Census as Kasgen.] He was tall with medium build, brown eyes and hair. Source: WWI Draft Registration Cards, 9/12/1918.

In 1920 the family is living in Waterville, Douglas Co., WA. Kasgen, immigrated in 1883 and was naturalized in 1889. he's 58 but no occupation is shown. Anna, born in ILL is 44 yrs old. Jacob, born in WA is 14. Julius is single, born in IL, 21 yrs old and a laborer on a wheat ranch.

In 1930 Kayen [I think his name is spelled differently on every Census) and Anna live in Waterville. He is a farm laborer doing odd jobs and 68 yrs old. Anna is 53. That's the last I find of Casjen and Anna.

Otto appears in the 1920 Census in Greene, Douglas Co., WA. He's a farmer on a general farm. His wife's name is Amelia M., she's 30 and born in WA. Their daughter Anna was born in WA and is 2 11/12. Their daughter Margaret I. is 11/12.

In 1930 their family appears in Greene. Both Otto and Amelia were married at age 26. He's still a farmer on a genl farm & 36 yrs old. Amelia is 46. Anna M. is 13, Margaret I. is 11; John O. was born in WA and 9; Ida M. was born in WA and 8. Albert A. Hite is a lodger [?hard to read], single, born in WA, 24 yrs old and a general farm laborer.

Otto J. Buse born abt. 1894 died at 58 on 28 Dec 1952 per death cert #20982.

Hays and his wife appear on the 1920 Census in Douglas, Douglas Co., WA. He is 24 and a farmer on a general farm. His wife's name is Kthryn, born in KS and 18. They have a boarder Bert Irons, single, born in KS, 18 and a farm laborer.

They live in Douglas in 1930 too. Hays was married @ 23 and is now a wheat farmer at 34. Katherine married at 19, born KS and is 29. Harold was born in WA & is 9. Etta E. was born in WA & is 8. Lloyd A. was born in WA & is 3 1/12. Loren R. was born in WA & is 11/12.

Julius D. and his wife appear on the 1930 Census in Seattle, King Co., WA. He married at 25, was born in IL & is 30 yrs old. He's an oil salesman. His wife's name is Elizabeth, she was married at 25, born in WA & is 32 yrs old.

Julius D. born abt. 1899 died 30 March 1949 in Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 50 per death cert #4146.

Jake appears in Farmer, Douglas Co., WA on the 1930 Census with his wife. He was born abt. 1905 in WA, married at 21 and is a farmer at age 25. His wife Lesalatt married at 23, was born in WA and is 28 yrs old.

I know you've looked at the WAGS web site. There are two other organizations who might be able to help you. The Douglas County Historical Society, 113 W. Locust, Waterville, 509-745-8800. Douglas County Museum, Lori Ludeman, 509-745-8435, 124 W. Walnut, Waterville. However the Museum doesn't open until May. I think Lori checks for messages during the months they are closed.

GOOD LUCK on your book. I co-authored one and I know how much work they are but what a precious gift for generations yet to come.

Re: Boyd, Wilson families Waterville

judyartley53 — 2007-03-14 21:33:25Z

Are you still looking for this info? I'll need where and when the parents were born.

Re: Obit Lookup - Arthur F. Bovee

judyartley53 — 2007-03-04 06:15:42Z

Check out the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society at wags-web.org. They have all of the obits from the Wenatchee World. They also do research for $10/hr which is a deal if you can't travel to Wenatchee.

If he's not there, check with your local library about inter-library loan of the microfilm of the Empire Press or Douglas County newspaper which was published in Waterville for years. Good Luck!

Re: Casjen & Anna Buse

judyartley53 — 2007-03-04 06:12:28Z

Are you still looking for information regarding this couple?

Re: Obit Lookups - Higginbotham

judyartley53 — 2007-03-04 06:10:57Z

Check the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society @ wags-web.org. They have all the obits back to the late 1800s and copies of obits from the Douglas County paper which was published in Waterville for years. They are do reserach for $10/hour. Good Luck!

Re: Lella Faye Secor (1887-1966)

judyartley53 — 2007-03-04 06:07:52Z

Are you still looking for information regarding Lella?

Re: Arthur Spiecker

judyartley53 — 2007-03-03 06:38:54Z

Are you still looking for this info? I'll need where and when each person was born and all details you know.

Re: Alfred S. WITTER

judyartley53 — 2007-03-03 06:37:18Z

You could contact the Douglas County Historical Society, 113 W. Locust, Waterville, 509-745-8800 or the Douglas County Museum, Lori Ludeman, 509-745-8435, 124 W. Locust, Waterville. I know the Museum is closed during the winter but I think Lori checks for messages. Good Luck!

Re: Marriage records question

judyartley53 — 2007-03-03 06:34:48Z

Don't know but do a web search on each county and contact them.

Re: Carl Frederick Beck, Jr. - dod 1914 Yakima WA

judyartley53 — 2007-03-03 06:32:04Z

Might have better luck if you post to the Yakima County board. But then maybe you posted in two places. Contact the Yakima Valley Genealogy Society, rootsweb.com~wayvgs or the Yakima Valley Museum & Historical Society, 2105 Tieton Dr., Yakima 98902, 509-248-0747. Good Luck!

Re: Charles L.and Oscar F. Osborne

judyartley53 — 2007-03-20 23:37:03Z

The first mention of this family was in the 1860 Census in District 6, Roane Co., TN. This Census is a little bit of a challenge since they don't provide the family relationships. Thos. Osborne was a farmer with land valued at $35,000.00 and personal property valued at $1,300.00. He was born in NC & was 50 yrs old in 1860. Then they list Eveline who was born in NC and 37 yrs old who we can assume was his wife. Next they list Martha who owned $6,000.00 in real estate and personal property valued at $1,400.00. She was 25 and born in TN. Too old to be Eveline's child but maybe a sister of Thos. Next is Wm whose occupation is farming. He has real estate valued at $6,000.00 and personal property valued at $1,400.00 and is 23 yrs old. Maybe Thos.'s brother. Then there is Mary whose occupation is farming, 20 yrs old, born in Tn who has real estate valued at $6,000.00 and personal property at $1,400.00. I think Thos.'s sister. Then John who is a student and has real estate valued at $6,000.00 and personal property valued at $1,400.00, born in TN & 17 yrs old. Again I think he's Thos.'s brother. Louisa is 13 and born in TN. I think she's Thos. and Eveline's first child. Ann is 11 and born in TN. Alice is 8 and born in TN. Willeer or Whitler is 6 and born in TN. Addie is 4 and born in TN. Oscar is 3 and born in TN. Female infant is 5/12s and born in TN. Also living in the same household is Jadsar A. or Judson A. Osborne, farming, born in NC & 19 yrs old. Maybe a cousin?

In 1860 the family is living in the same place, however, the head of household is Wm., 60, farmer, born in NC with real estate valued at $30,000.00 and personal property valued at $8,000.00. His wife Evaline is 45 and born in TN. Daughter Louise is 23 and all rest of children were born in TN. Daughter Ann is 21. Then they list a Grigsby Samuel, 14, male and b. in TN. Alice Osborne, 18; Wilber Osborne, 16; Addie Osborne, 14; Oscar Osborne, 12; Florence, 10; Charlie, 5; and Kittie 3. Also living in the same household was Blair Mares, 28, female, occupation-keeping house. She had real estate valued at $16,000.00 and personal property valued at $3,000.00 and was born in TN. There was a Lulan Blair, female 5 and Johann Blair, 3 and both born in TN.

Sometime between 1870 and 1880 Census Thos./Wm. died. The 1880 Census in Stockton Valley, Loudon Co., TN shows Evaline as a widow and 56 with no occupation. Wilbur was 25 with no occupation. (A Lori Leyba has identified that Wilbur was her great, great grandfather. I can get her email ID if you'd like it.) Oscar was 25 with no occupation. Florence was 18, Charlie, 14, and Hattie was 12. A Feby Upton, servant was also born in TN, 12 yrs old and living with the family.

Sometime between 1880 and 1900 Evaline must have passed away. I did find Wilber and his family in the 1900 Census living in Justice precinct 1, Tarrant Co., TX. During the 20-year time frame probably all of the sons split up and went their separate ways. You can find them in the U. S. Census and find where each family settled. If you don't know how to do this contact your local Mormon church Family History Center or genealogy society. They'll be glad to help you.

The 1885 Washington Territory Census shows Charles and Oscar living in Coal Creek Precinct, Douglas Co., WA. They are both single and farmers.

The 1887 Washington Territory Census shows Charles and Oscar living in the Grand Coulee Precinct, Douglas Co., WA. This time they're both "stockman".

I couldn't find either one in the 1900 Census. They both appear in the 1910 Steamboat Rock, Grant Co., WA Census. Oscar has married Lillie, 35 yrs old, who has given birth to 3 children, all of whom are alive in 1910. Oscar is a farmer on a general farm. Their son Floyd is 12, Johana M. is 8, Thomas H. is 2. Charles is 43 and living with Oscar and family and a farmer on a general farm. Their sister Hattie L. is 37 and living with the same family and a dressmaker working out. Alberts W. Tinley is a hired man? (can't read) but no age or place of birth or occupation is shown.

I'd write to the Grant County Genealogy Society, 45 Alder St. NW, Ephrata, WA 98823-2420. Most societies do research for $10/hr donation. They should/might have more records about the ranch and family.

Nothing appears in the 1920 Census for either brother.

The 1930 Census shows Oscar and his family living in Coulee City, Grant Co., WA. He is a farm manager of stock raising and he's 71. His wife Lillie is 55. Son Floyd M. was born in WA, 32 yrs old, single and a tractor mechanic. Daughter Joanna is single, born in WA, 28 yrs old and a public school teacher. Son Thomas H., born in WA, 22 yrs old and a laborer on a stock farm.

I believe that Oscar F. Osborne died 13 Aug 1946 in Grant Co at age of 89. He was born abt. 1857 per death cert #44. You should get a copy of the death cert to be sure this is the correct person.

Charles L. Osborne died 6 Sept 1954 in Walla Walla Co at 88. He was born abt. 1866 per death cert #17087. Again I can't guarantee this is your Charles.

You can send an email to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov and they'll look for the obituaries and email them back to you for free. What a deal!

You could also post inquiries on the Grant County and Walla Walla County Message Boards but be sure to specify what exactly you're looking for.

Also check out USGenWeb, Washington, and county names. Each one has data bases and genealogy society names that you can search and contact. Good Luck!

Re: Looking for descendants of Blanche Beatrice SILVER/Ida Mae SILVER

judyartley53 — 2007-03-20 21:06:10Z

No I'm not related. I just like to do research. If there is someone you're looking for information on, reply with their name and where and when they were born. However, I don't have access to Great Britain or Canadian records. But there must be someone in this family who lived in Douglas County, WA?

Re: Elzie Fritts/Thompson Family

judyartley53 — 2007-04-05 22:36:42Z

Elzie K. Fritts and family first appear in the 1900 Horse Creek, Ashe Co., NC Census. Elzie K. Fritts, b. March 1874 in NC, 26 yrs old, and farmer. His wife Sevilla E., born Feb. 1881, NC, 19 yrs old had given birth to one child which was still alive in 1900. William C. E., born Jan. 1900, NC and 4/12s old. I believe they either changed William's name to Karl/Carl or started calling him Karl/Carl (see next Census). Amanda Thompson, grandmother, was living with them, born Aug. 1831, NC. She was 68 yrs old, widow, had given birth to six children and three were still alive in 1900. Florence Roten, servant/cook was living with them too. She was born May, 1883, NC and 17 yrs old and single.

Elzie K. and family appear in the Lake, Douglas Co., WA 1910 Census. Elzie was 36, married for 11 yrs, b. in NC and a wheat farmer. He wife Sevilla E. was 29, born in NC and had given birth to three children and three were alive in 1910. All three were born in NC; Karl W. was 10, Bessie (forgot to write down age) and George Eugene was 5.

Elzie Kendrick Fritts' WWI Draft Card
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His current address was Waterville, Douglas Co., WA. He was 44 and born March 10, 1874. His occupation was real estte salesman and was self employed in Waterville. His nearest relative was Sevilla E. Fritts, Waterville. His height was medium, build medium with brown eyes and black hair. He filled out his card 9/12/1918.

The family appears in the 1930 Seattle, King Co., WA Census. Elzie K., 56, married at 25, b. NC and was a laborer in a flour mill. His wife Sevilla E. was 49, married at 18 and born in NC. Serella or Strella M., daughter, 19, single, born in WA was a cashier & clerk in a shoe store. Velma L., 17, was born in WA.

In 1920 the family was living in Waterville, Douglas Co., WA. Elzie K. was 45 and a real estate agent. Sevilla E. was 38. Carrol E, son, was 19, married and born in NC but no occupation (no wife listed. could be their first child William C. E.) Bessie F., 17, was born in NC and was a piano teacher. Eugene G. was 15 and born in NC. Stella M. was 9 and born in WA. Velma L. was 7 and born in WA.

Carl Emerson Fritts WWI Draft Registration Card
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(I'm thinking this is William C. E.). His current adddress was Waterville. He was 18 yrs old and born Jan. 9, 1900. His occupation was surveying for the U. S. Gov't, employed at Entiat, Chelan Co. His nearest relative was E. K. Fritts, Waterville. Carl was tall, slender build, blue eyes and black hair. He filled out his card 9/12/1918.

In the 1930 Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA Census, Carl E. Fritts and wife appear. They paid rent of $50.00/mo. Carl was married at 29, born in WA and no occupation shown. His wife Lenore, married at 28, b. in IL was a bookkeeper at a garage.

Check out the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society web site @ wags-web.org for possibly more information on Carl and his wife. Also they will do research (not all of their info is on line) for a small fee.

Bessie might have married before 1930.

George Fritts, 531-07-6482, was born 28 June 1904, died Nov. 1957. His social security number was assigned to him in WA before 1951.

Stella and Velma Fritts might have married before 1930.

I looked this up while I was out of town and can't remember now if I checked the Washington Secretary State Digital Archives or not. However, don't be too disappointed if they don't appear in this database because the old records haven't all been loaded yet. They add more each day. Good Luck!

Re: Johnson/Jensen/Venneberg in Waterville

judyartley53 — 2007-03-22 23:17:47Z

Hi, the Douglas County Museum, Lori Ludeman, 509-745-8435, 124 W. Walnut, Waterville might like copies of those pictures especially if the people are identified. The Museum doesn't open until May but I think Lori picks up messages throughout the year.

This family was a fun challenge with the deaths and divorces and grandparents becoming involved raising children, etc.

I first found the Mauritz C. and Martina O. JOhnson family in 1910 in Owens, Douglas Co., WA. They were married about 1902, Mauritz was born in TX, 32 yrs old and a farmer. Martina O. was born in NE and 27 yrs old. By 1910 she had had four children and three had survived. Their son Chester S. was born in WA and was 5 yrs old. Daughter Ollen (how her named is spelled in Census) was born in WA & 3 yrs old. Son Oscar A. was born in WA and 9/12 months old.

Eveyln May Johnson was born May 3, 1917, Douglas Co., WA to Maurits (name on index record) C. Johnson and Martona O. (name on index record) Jensen per image/filename #3255. Source: WA Births 1907-1919. You can check or get further vertification from several different agencies. Contact Washington Secretary State Digital Archives. They are loading more and more of their old records every day. Office Secrtary State, Washington State Archives-Central Regional Branch @ http://www.cwu.edu/~archives/genie.htm.

Martena died in 1919. Contact Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society @ wags-web.org and check their web site. I'd advise looking for each family member. You can order a copy of each obit for a small fee. They do have Martena's. I wondered if she died in the flu epidemic?

The 1920 Waterville, Douglas Co., WA Census shows Mauritz as a widower, born in TX and a laborer with road building and 4 years old which we know is a mistake and should be 42. His daughter Ellen, b. in WA and 12 yrs old and Evelyn, b. in WA and 2 7/12 yrs old are living with him. I imagine Ellen had a BIG job then keeping house, cooking and caring for a 3 year-old sister.

However, Chester and Oscar were living with their grandparents Lewis and Mary Jensen (Martena's parents) per the 1920 Farmer, Douglas Co., WA Census. Lewis was born abt. 1844 in Denmark, immigrated in 1860? (hard to read) and naturalized in 1874. No occupation is listed for him in 1920 which isn't surprizing since he was 76. His wife Mary was born in Denmark, immigrated in 1875 and was naturalized in 1876. Grandson Chester was born in WA & 14 yrs old. Grandson Oscar was born in WA & 11 yrs old. Peter Paulsen was a boarder, single, born in Denmark, 65 yrs old and no occupation.

Also there is another 1920 census for Farmer, Douglas Co., WA where Mauritz is shown as Mannitz and living by self, working as a wheat farmer employee, and widower.

The 1930 Waterville, Douglas Co., WA Census shows that Mauritz has married to Julia M. Lemon. In 1930 Mauritz was a "night marshall village police". Julia had been married before. She was born abt. 1891 in MN and she's a "trained nurse hospital". James F. Lemon, step-son, lives with them. He's 11 and born in WA. Frances M. Lemon, step-daughter was born in WA and 6. Evelyn M. Johnson (Mauritz's daughter) is 14 and born in WA and lives with them.

I believe I found Chester in 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. A Chester Johnson, lodger, single, born in WA, father born in TX and mother born in NE was living with the Alexander family and a clerk in a grocery store.

The first time I found his wife May F. McEvoy was in the 1920 Mountain, Douglas Co., WA Census. She was living with her mother Della and step-father Chas. Venneberg. Chas. immigrated in 1855 (hard to read) from Germany, was naturalized in 1896 and was a farmer on a general farm in 1920. His wife was Della, born in IL and abt. 40 yrs old. Their daughter was Meta Venneberg, born in WI & abt. 14 yrs old. Chas. step-dau was May, single in 1920, born in IL & abt. 16 yrs old. Arlene was also a step-daughter, born in IL & 12. Raymond J. was a step-son, born in WA & 11 yrs. old.

May's father was Peter Clyde McEvoy who filled out a World War I Draft Reg. Card in 1918. At that time his permanent home was Napavine, Lewis County, WA. He was native born, 4 May 1877. He was a proprietor for his self or properties. His nearest relative was Nora McFarland, Logan? (hard to read) New Mexico. He was medium height, slender build with blue eyes and dark hair.

I did find a Peter C. McEvoy on the 1920 Census in Seattle, King Co., WA who was divorced, a roomer, born in AR and a house carpenter and 42. A Ervin P. McEvoy was also a roomer, single, born in ILL and a conductor on a street car and 22. Might be a son?

A also found a Peter Clyde McEvoy, 572-02-3774, born May 4, 1877 in AR who died 21 Jan 1952 in San Francisco, CA. His father's surname was McEvoy. Source: CA Death Index 1940-1997.

I didn't find any children for Chester and May but keep checking WAshington Secretary State Digital Archives because they keep adding the old records.

I found three possible death evens for Chester. The first was a Chester Johnson, 531-16-4775, last residence Vancouver, Clark Co., WA who was born 5 Feb 1905 and his last benefit was mailed to Vancouver. He died June 1979. His social security number was assigned to him in Washington state before 1951.

The same Chester died 15 June 1979, Vancouver, estimated birth abt. 1905, social security numbers match per death cert #012801. You can order a copy of this death cert from the State of WA.

However, another Chester Johnson, 532-05-0385, last residence Enumclaw, King Co., WA was born 27 April 1906 and died Oct. 1973. His social security number was assigned to him in Washington state before 1951.

Then there is a Chester, 535-18-7705 whose last residence was Redding, Shasta Co., CA, born 17 March 1905 and died Feb 1982. His social security number was assigned to him in Washington state before 1951.

I did some research on Mauritz's second wife Julia Lemon. The 1920 Mountain, Douglas Co., WA Census shows she was living with her husband Walter F. Lemon. Walter was born in OR, 46 yrs old and a farmer on a general farmer. Julia was born in MN & 29. Their son James F. was born in WA and was 1 2/12.

James Ford Lemon was born 1 Sep 1918 in Douglas Co., to Walter Ford Lemon and Julie M. Find?? (they show the two question marks after Find) per image filename #3743.

The 1930 Waterville Census shows Julia M. Johnson and Maurtiz C. Johnson with James and Frances M. Lemon. Frances was 6.

I found a Frances M. Lemon, 488-22-6949, last residence Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA born 1 Oct 1923 with last benefit mailed to Burlington who died March 1995. His social security number was assigned in Missouri before 1951. May or may not be the same Frances.

I found a Charles and Amelia Venneberg in the 1910 Census living in Douglas, Douglas Co., WA. They had been married 10 years, Charles was born in Germany, immigrated in 1884, was naturalized, 43 yrs old and a farmer. Amelia was born in Germany, 41 yrs old and had had one child by 1910. Meta was born in WI & 4 yrs old.

I didn't find this family in 1920.

In 1930 they were living in Mountain, Douglas Co., WA. Charles was now a wheat farmer and 63 yrs. old. His wife's name is shown as Della, born in IL and 56 yrs. old. Arline Venneberg was single, born in IL and 22. I believe this was Arline McEvoy. He either adopted her or they told the Census taker her last name was Venneberg. Freda Venneberg, born in WA was 8. Harriet Vaughn was a lodger with the family, single, born in Dakota, 24 yrs old and a teacher in a rural school.

Charles J. Venneberg died 28 Dec 1943, Douglas Co., born abt. 1867 per death cert #38.

A Della Venneberg died 13 June June 1965, Vancouver, WA
which was also her residence per cert #011505.

I also found Martena's parents in the 1880 Census for Saint Labory, Howard Co., NE. Louis was born in Denmark, 37 yrs old and a farmer. Mary was 24 yrs old and born in Denmark. Their son Jens was born in IL and 1 yr. old. Their next door neighbors were Martin & Anna Jensen.

I next found the family in Silico, Douglas Co., WA & WHAT a large family it was! Louis was a farmer, May was born Nov 1855, Denmark and by 1900 had had 10 children, nine of whom were still living. Jens was born Dec 1878, IL, 21 yrs old and single and a farm laborer. Nels was born March 1881, IL and a farm laborer. Martena was born Jan. 1883, NE and 17 yrs old. William was born July 1885, NE & 15 yrs old. Lewis was born Oct. 1888, NE & 11. Care (but it should be Carl) was born April 1890, WA, 10. Grace was born Oct 1896, WA, 3.
Pearl May Jensen was born May 1898, WA and 2 yrs old. Peter Paulson was a lodger, born July 1854, Denmark, immigrated in 1880. Peter Christianson was a hired man, b. 1820, widowed, immigrated in 1885. Both Peters were farm laborers.

In 1910 the family is living in Farmer in Douglas County. Lewis is a retired farmer at 66. Anna M. has given birth to 10 children, 9 of which are still living. She's 54. Jens is single and a farmer on his own account. William is single and a farm laborer. Louis (son) is a farmer on his own account. Carl is 19 and a farmer on his own account. Ella G. was born in WA & 14. Pearl is 11 and born in WA.

Contact the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society for a copy of Anna Marie Nelson Jensen's obituary in 1926.

In 1930 Lewis is still living in Farmer but with the Ray J. and Pearl M. Badger family (pretty sure that Pearl is his daughter). Ray J. was born in IA, he's 36 yrs old and a wheat farmer. Pearl was born in WA & 31. All their children were born in WA. Warren L. is 9, Wayne A. is 5 and Wesley W. is 3/12. Lewis Jensen was born in Denmark, 86 and no occupation. (WAGS has 3 obituaries which could be Lewis. Send them a form with the details and they'll determine which one was your Lewis.) John L. Smith was a hired man, single, born in IA, 36 yrs old and a farm laborer.

You might want to contact the Douglas County Museum to see if they have any other information since all the families lived in the area for so long. Search through wags-web.org too. They also have resources which are not on-line they can check for $10/hr research fee.

I went to Eastmont High School with Chris Sperline. I THINK he father might have been a lawyer? We were never close but she was a VERY nice person. Judy

Re: Lost Family Bible

judyartley53 — 2007-03-21 02:03:04Z

Are you still looking for this info?

Re: Lattimer/Johnson

judyartley53 — 2007-03-21 02:00:05Z

Are you still looking for this info? If yes, we need to know at least first names of each person.

Re: Johnson/Jensen/Venneberg in Waterville

judyartley53 — 2007-03-21 01:58:52Z

Are you still looking for this info?

Re: Frank Root Loucks

judyartley53 — 2007-03-21 01:57:30Z

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Re: Missing Shields

judyartley53 — 2007-03-21 01:56:41Z

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Re: WASHBURN Ira

judyartley53 — 2007-03-21 01:55:46Z

Are you still looking for info?

Re: Looking for Myers family information.

judyartley53 — 2007-03-21 01:54:33Z

Are you still looking for this info?

Re: BUCKINGHAMS of Douglas County, WA

judyartley53 — 2007-03-21 01:52:23Z

In order to do research we need to know who you are looking for and where and when they were born.

Re: Sharyer Family in Bridgeport

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:30:31Z

Are you still looking for this info? If yes, need to know where and when each person was born.

Re: Fritz Nanke Willms, Bridgeport

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:29:17Z

Are you still looking for this info?

Re: Reinhart RUHM and Eleanor HEFFERNEN

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:28:12Z

Are you still looking for this info?

Re: Obituary Look-up

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:26:58Z

There are two places to check. Contact the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society at wags-web.org. Then click on their Collection heading at the top of the page. Then you can click on obituaries. I'm not sure they have any that old but you can see. You can also search the cemetery lists to see if they have where she was buried in Douglas Co.

You can also send an email to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov. Tell them her name, where and when she died. They will look up the newspaper on microfilm and email the obit to you if they have it.

You can check Washington Secretary State Digital Archives. Enter her name and see what they have for her too. Not all of the old records have been entered yet but they're adding them all of the time. Good Luck!

Re: Emil Hoff, wheat farmer in Waterville

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:21:27Z

Are you still looking for this information? If yes, we'll need to know where and when Emil was born.

Re: Danish emigrants in Douglas Co.

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:20:08Z

Are you still looking for this information? If yes, we'll need to know the name of the person, where and when they were born to find them in the records.

Re: Allen Presley 1900 and 1910

judyartley53 — 2007-03-19 22:16:48Z

are you still looking for this info?

Re: Mary Thompson at Catholic Cemetery in Waterville

judyartley53 — 2007-03-17 20:20:48Z

If you don't hear from anyone, contact the following two organizations. They might do it for a small donation.

Douglas County Historical Society, 113 W. Locust, Waterville, 509-745-8800.

Douglas County Museum, Lori Ludeman, 509-745-8435, 124 W. Walnut, Waterville. I know the Museum is closed until May but I think Lori picks up phone messages even during the winter months.

If you're looking for other info regarding Mary, check out the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society @ wags-web.org. You can search their web site. They also have info not posted on their web site. They'll do research for $10/hour. Good Luck!

Re: Alfred Lockwood, MG

judyartley53 — 2007-03-20 02:08:48Z

Are you still looking for this info? If yes, contact the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society @ wags-web.org. You can search on the Lockwood name and if you find anything, request copies at a nominal fee. They will also do research of databases not online like the Polk Directories, marriages, etc.

Have you checked the Washington Secretary State Digital Archives? Enter that into your search engine. They haven't loaded all of the old records yet but are working on it.

Re: Looking for descendants of Blanche Beatrice SILVER/Ida Mae SILVER

judyartley53 — 2007-03-20 02:05:27Z

Are you still looking for this info?

Re: Lattimer, orland joseph

judyartley53 — 2007-03-20 02:03:16Z

Are you still looking for this info? Where and when was Orland born? Did he live in Douglas County? Tacoma is located in Pierce County, WA.

Re: Charles L.and Oscar F. Osborne

judyartley53 — 2007-03-20 01:59:52Z

Are you still looking for this information? When and where were the brothers born? Where was the cattle company in Douglas County?

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

judyartley53 — 2007-03-20 01:57:50Z

Contact the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society @ wags-web.org or call 509-664-3346 Tuesday, Thursday or Saturdays 1-4 pm. They have information on the Nelson Cemetery and the people buried in it.

Re: Sharyer Family in Bridgeport

kellykersten — 2007-03-20 00:31:28Z

Hi Judy and yes I am! Thank you for the reply. I have a lot of info on them but what I am now looking for are very specific and kinda hard to explain over a message. Please contact me at my email address kellykersten@hotmail.com or even better I could be more descript with a phone call if you are comfortable. (951)315-8436. A brief synopsis is that the family came to Bridgeport early in the century but I would like to know DATE, HOW, and WHY they came. I assume it was from the later land distribution of the Homestead Act around 1902 but I cannot be sure. Also, My Great Uncle Jim grew up in Bridgeport until he joined the army but his family's history after being there for a couple years is muddled as one of his sisters moved to Bellingham adn then for some reason his Mother did too while Dad stayed behind to continue ranching I guess. Mom is buried in Western washington while Dad and brother? are buried in teh Bridgeport cemetery. There is another Sharyer on a couple lists in Wenatchess but I cannot find any connection to that guy and Jim's family. I have copies of land transfers from books at the county courthouse but nothing indicating when they came. Clear as mud? Thanks you for replying and I look forward to correcsponding to you in one form or another. Best Regards Kelly Kersten

Re: Arthur Spiecker

neneg1 — 2007-03-09 05:00:21Z

Thank you so much for this information. I am the daughter of Melvin C. Spiecker and am trying to locate children and grandchildren of Arthur Spiecker.

Re: Arthur Spiecker

neneg1 — 2007-03-07 05:54:43Z

Arthur Melvin Spiecker, B 7/4/1895 in Minn. D 12/1978
Anne Margaret Uhrich(Bargemann) B 8/12/1895 in Coupville, Wa.D 3/2/1972

Thank you for any info you can give me on Arthur Spiecker. He did remarry in 1931,to Mary Louise Dorian.

Leo Carl Koenig family

2006-12-01 20:07:53Z

My Grandfather, Leo Carl Koenig homesteaded a ranch in the Doulas/Farmer area in the late 1800's. He married Emilie Hartwig and they had six children, August, Dorothea, Eric, Martha, Emma and Paul. I am looking for any information anyone has on the family.

Re: Howard F. Turner

2006-11-01 23:17:19Z

thank you very much,
421 Austin Dr.
Avon, Indiana 46123

Re: Obit Lookups - Wilkerson & Summers

2006-11-01 22:48:05Z

Check the following page for obits for M/M Wilkerson

http://www.wags-web.org

Email me directly for obits for M/M Summer. I will need to go to Waterville in hopes that they were in the Waterville newspaper.
fpflug@nwi.net

Re: Howard F. Turner

2006-10-31 05:37:23Z

WAGS does have an obit for Mr Turner, who is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in East Wenatchee. I will need your snail mail address to mail it to you. Also, I can take a picture of the grave -- hopefully will be able to find the location of the grave when I am at the WAGS library tomorrow. Would like to take the picture either Tuesday or Wednesday - is suppose to snow on Thursday and Friday.
My email address is <fpflug@nwi.net>

Re: BROWN descendants

2006-10-20 07:01:59Z

hello, yes they lived in Bridgeport area. Death dates would be excellent, then would lookup obits. thanks for any help

Re: Kellogg family Douglas Co., Washington

2006-10-03 02:56:58Z

go to this site
http://www.wags-web.org
you should be able to get obits there, also WAGS does have a large surname file - most of which is on line - check that.

Re: SAWYER family in Chelan Falls/Wenatchee, WA area

2006-09-12 04:54:37Z

Check the WAGS site -- not only are obits available, but there are many newspaper articles (usually old pictures, wedding pictures, 4-5 generation pictures, etc) that have been clipped from the Wenatchee and other newspapers. Those that are available are posted on the WAGS web site.
http://www.wags-web.org

SAWYER family in Chelan Falls/Wenatchee, WA area

2006-09-10 21:49:49Z

Thanks, Fred.

I located and visited the graves of my grandparents. Now I would like to locate whatever local news articles, obits, etc. that might be available.

I'll keep touching bases.

Re: Charlie Smith/Charlie Sutton d. abt. 1909

2006-08-06 01:22:53Z

I have checked all of the cemeteries in Douglas, Grant, and Chelan County that we (WAGS) has - and no Charles Smith or Charles Sutton in any of them dieing in the 1900 to 1920 period of time.

I have check the obits from the Waterville and Wenatchee newspapers - no obit and no information about an accident.

I checked the Washington State Death Index for Charles Smith or Charles Sutton -- from 1907 to 1920
There were over 25 Charles Smith's - only one dieing in Grant County
Charles A Smith (M-60) Grant County 8-1-1914 - Cert #41
Charles Sutton -- (M-39) Seattle 7-29-1910 #1410
I didn't see any Charlie's listed.
If you wish a death certificate - email me directly -- can give you that information
<fpflug@nwi.net>

Re: Obit Lookups - Kief

2006-07-31 22:42:16Z

Tammy - please contact me in private - do have 4 obits for you on the Kief's of Wenatchee!
Fred Pflugrath
fpflug@nwi.net

Re: 1920/1930 Census Lookup - Brown

2006-07-25 02:06:50Z

still looking for the 1920 and 1930 census, if some kind person could check the census please for Joshua BROWN b. 1874 Canada spouse Julia 1883 in Minnesota. thanks for any help

Re: Obit Lookups - Kief

2006-07-17 22:24:18Z

THANK YOU for taking the time to try and find my Kief's. These folks have alluded me many times before, so I am thrilled that I have FINALLY found something on them!!

I searched the website you mentioned and found the following info:

Jacob Frederick Kief died December 31, 1950 and is buried in Wenatchee Catholic Cemetery. His obit ran in the Wen Daily World on pages 002, 004.

Emma Kief died November 19, 1944 and her obit is in that same paper page 92.

Estella Kief's obit is in the Wenatchee Daily World. 1921, page 66.

Louise Kief's obit is in that same paper, 1927 page 36.

Does this help at all?

Thanks

Tammy Russell

1900 & 1910 Census Lookup - Samuel Brown

2006-07-16 07:45:12Z

further to othe lookup, there might even be a Samuel BROWN b. 1873 Canada, living in the same area. thanks again for help

1900 & 1910 Census Lookup - Levi Brown

2006-07-16 07:44:20Z

request 1900 and 1910 census lookup for Levi BROWN b. 1880, Canada and lived in Douglas or Chelan, Washington. looking for descendants etc. thanks for any help

Re: SAWYER, Fletcher Prairie Cemetery History

2006-07-14 01:14:04Z

I have a copy of the orginial sexton records for the Fletcher (Central) Cemetery, northeast of Waterville, in which Stephen Sawyer, GAR Veteran, is buried.
http://www.interment.net
go to Washington, Douglas County, then Fletcher
You might wish to visit this site also
http://www.wags-web.org
If you wish a copy of the sexton records, please contact me off of
Roots.web
Thanks! Fred Pflugrath

Re: Obit Lookup - Aldyn T. Crawford

2006-07-14 01:05:46Z

If you go to
http://www.wags-web.org

WAGS does have an obit for Aldyn Crawford!

Re: Obit & Cemetery Lookup - Jean Crabaugh

2006-07-14 01:00:42Z

Jean Crabaugh did die in 1929 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, East Wenatchee.
Yes, there was a Catholic Hospital in Wenatchee - St Anthony's

You might wish to get an obit for her to answer other questions.
http://www.wags-web.org

Fred

Re: BROWN descendants

2006-10-17 22:10:29Z

Brown, Samuel J b 1875 in Canada
I am pretty sure he did NOT die in North Central Washington -- in the Washington State Death Index there are many Sam, Samuel and Samuel J Browns. The closest was:
Samuel J Brown (M-51) died in Seattle on Dec 17, 1924

Ethel Brown, b 1881 in Oregon
I am pretty sure she did NOT lie in North Central Washington -- in the
Washington State Death Index there are many Ethel, plus many with middle names. The closest ones were:
Ethel May Brown (F-47) died in Seattle on Dec 21, 1927
Ethel Lulu (F-49) Island County on Feb 25, 1931
Ethel Myrtle (F-58) Skagit County on Jan 2, 1937

If you wish a death certificate, you will need another number which I can get you, if you wish.
Hope this helps.

Re: BROWN descendants

2006-10-16 02:40:25Z

am pretty sure that they lived at Bridgeport in 1920. Do you have obits? know where they died? or just looking for descendants?

http://www.wags-web.org
This site may give you information you wish. If you are looking for death dates, let me know, can run them though the Washington State Death index.

1900 Census Lookup - Brown

2006-07-12 21:13:53Z

request some kind soul lookup the 1900 census for Joshua BROWN b. 1874 Canada, wife Julia ?

Re: Obit Lookups - Kief

2006-07-12 21:12:38Z

There is not an obit for Mr Kief in the Waterville or Wenatchee newspaper.
There is not an obit for Mrs Kief in the Wenatchee newspaper.
I haven't got to 1915 yet reading the old newspapers - should be there
by the end of August. Check back.
You may wish to visit the following site - might have more info on the Kief's. As far as I know, there are no other Kief's in Chelan or Douglas Counties.
http://www.wags-web.org

Elizabeth A. Moles

2006-06-18 14:36:57Z

Elizabeth is my great great grandmother. She moved to Waterville, Douglas Co, WA in the 1880's. She died there on July 4, 1891. I would like to know where she is buried. She was a widow as my gg grandfather Achilles died in the Civil War.

Re: Driessche Obits

2006-05-25 02:54:25Z

Janine,

I don't know if you will see this, as your request was from a long time ago, but I am going to post this anyway.

Arthur Van den Driessche was my Grandfather, Aime my Great-Grandfather. My mother was Laurane Van den Driessche (Glen). I was just wondering how we might be related...my Great-Grandmother on my Grandma's side was Flora Porter. Would you be related to her?

If you see this message, feel free to write!
Thanks,
Terry Murphy

Re: 1920/1930 Census Lookup - Brown

2006-03-20 10:30:38Z

thanks for the information, much appreciated

Re: Elizabeth A. Moles

2006-07-12 02:57:50Z

She is not in any cemetery in Douglas or Chelan Counties.
There is not an obit from the Waterville or Wenatchee newspapers.
You might wish to check
<http://www.wags-web.org>;
Fred

1920/1930 Census Lookup - Brown

2006-02-15 08:21:44Z

could someone lookup the 1920 and 1930 census for Bridgeport area for Joshua b. 1874, Canada and Julia BROWN b. 1883 Minnesota. i have the 1910 census. thanks for any help

Re: Big Bend, WA

2006-02-15 08:20:52Z

The folks are right about the Big Bend. In early times it was, and still is, a vast dryland wheat ranching area.
FYI, there is no town of Mold any longer. It was a P.O. and trading stop midway between Waterville and Coulee City, jut off Highway 17. Good luck in your searches.

Re: Big Bend, WA

2006-02-15 08:20:28Z

like every one else has told you, no Big Bend, Washington but there is a Big Bend Community college in Moses Lake Washington, it used to be an Air Force Base a long time ago, I am not sure what the base was called back then but you might try looking in that area, good luck

Re: Big Bend, WA

2006-02-15 08:20:12Z

Big Bend refers to an area, not a community. The Columbia River, as is comes out of Canada, makes a big bend to the west and then south. The area comprising Grant, Douglas, Lincoln, Adams counties make up most of this area. Phyllis

Re: Big Bend, WA

2006-02-15 08:20:01Z

Big Bend refers to the area around the Columbia River in Eastern Washington.

The area of St Andrew is just off of Highway 2 South and West of Coulee City, Washington. That would have been considered the Big Bend Area. There is no town named Big Bend in Washington to my knowledge. St Andrew is/was in Douglas County Washington. My grandparents homesteaded in an area called Baird which was about a mile away East of St Andrew. Coulee City is in Grant County, while St Andrew is in Douglas County The town of Waterville is the County seat for Douglas county and is about 25 miles from St Andrews.

Hope this helps

David Perrault

Re: Obit Lookups - McClain

2006-02-09 23:24:06Z

You should contact the fine folks at the Wenatchee Area Gen Soc. They have indexed many obits, yours included:
http://www.wags-web.org/

SAWYER, Fletcher Prairie Cemetery History

2006-02-05 12:11:36Z

Sawyer graves from Stephen Thomas Sawyer's homestead near Chelan Falls moved to Fletcher Prairie Cemetery.

Best and Purdy are two other surnames that may be in this area. There were Bests in Pateros.

I would love to have the history of the Fletcher Prairie Cemetery near Waterville.

Would really love to have Sawyer contact who is also interested in collecting family history in this area!!

Re: Obit & Cemetery Lookup - Jean Crabaugh

2006-02-01 10:51:23Z

If you use goggle and put in "Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society" , click on obits you will come to a page that will tell you how to order her obit. There is a form to fill out and as I remember it costs about $5.00. Usually and obit will tell you her profession. The members of the society are very helpful

Lella Faye Secor (1887-1966)

2006-01-05 17:39:14Z

I am writing a biography of Lella Faye Secor who lived in Birmingham England from 1929 until her death. She was a peace activist during WW1 and later a significant figure in the family planning movement in England. After leaving school and working as a journalist in her home town of Battle Creek MI, she joined her half-brother Ellsworth Sowle in Washington State and farmed 160 acres spanning Douglas and Grant counties next to her brother's land. Her patent under the 1820 Sale of Public Lands Act was issued on 1 March 1911. Subsequently, Lella ceded the land to her brother and returned to journalism in Spokane and then Seattle with the 'Post Intelligencer'. She represented this paper on the Ford Peace Ship to Europe in 1915/16.

I should be glad to receive any comments/information about Lella Secor

Re: Hero Willms, Douglas Co, WA

2005-12-18 21:34:39Z

If you are still looking for information, it is possible that I can get it for you either though family information that I have or on one of my visits to Waterville/Douglas.

I am one of the Viebrocks related through Letta Willms. In our family, we have spelled his name Harol, though I have not yet confirmed it (I don't think - I'll have to check) in the census records.

I have actually looked through some of the census books in the courthouse in Waterville; another Viebrock works there and so has been able to be of some help in that regard.

In case you don't know already, the Ludemans of Ludeman Rd are also related to the Willms' and there plenty of Willms', Ludemans and Viebrocks still in the area.

Let me know how I can help and I will see what I can do.

Obit Lookups - McClain

2005-11-14 20:04:52Z

I am seeking help on finding obits for Herbert L. McClain who died 24, Aug. 2003 and Leander Norris McClain who died 16, June 1979. Both lived and died in the area and are buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in East Wenatchee according to the cemetery index. The last I found on them was in the 1920 census in Benton Co., AR.

Obit Lookups - Higginbotham

2005-10-31 08:59:44Z

I’m looking for newspaper mentions of these deaths in Douglas County WA:

Lelia Higginbotham d January 17, 1907 Mold or Hartline

Maggie Higginbotham d Sept 1, 1909 Hartline

JONES - SHAW families

2006-01-19 08:19:11Z

Thomas G. JONES & wife Elizabeth M. (Smith) with their sons, John E. and Griffith T. Jones; and her sister, Sarah (Smith) SHAW and family - John F, Elizabeth, Violet, Cora A. and William left Wisconsin for Washington sometime after 1888; settling in Pierpoint District, Douglas County. Need help puting these families together, will exchange info.

Re: Location of Moses Creek / Moses Ranch

2006-01-16 04:17:06Z

The orginal town of Palisades was four miles north east of the current location. My parents own part of the land that was the Moses Coulee Fruit Company holdings. The person you would need to contact in regards to your question about Moses Creek would be Fran Roth who lives in Palisades.
Lloyd Thompson

Re: Mansfield Cemetery Lookup

2005-09-27 23:37:05Z

The Mansfield Cemetery is on line - check at
http://www.interment.com
Also most obits for Mansfield are at
http://www.wags-web.org

Re: Driessche Obits

2005-09-07 02:24:42Z

Leslie - Thank you so much for taking the time to look up the two obituaries for me. You are very appreciated. Janine Porter

Re: Location of Moses Creek / Moses Ranch

2005-08-22 20:43:48Z

My family is from Lakeview, OR and before that San Francisco and before that, Ireland. I knew a Bill Lynch in Wenatchee. As far as I know, he never lived in Douglas County.

Re: Death in 1898 in Douglas Co, Washington - THORMAHLEN

2005-07-20 06:58:10Z

Yes would you. This is the first solid lead we have had. The date we had could be wrong - it is listed in pencil in an old family bible.

OOPS on last post

2005-07-20 02:22:23Z

I read it wrong as son in law not father in law. So yes this could be him. He had a daughter listed in the census as Melia maybe she is married to the Monk.

Re: Death in 1898 in Douglas Co, Washington - THORMAHLEN

2005-07-20 02:19:48Z

Thank you so much. I don't think this sounds like our guy but maybe he remarried. Thank you for the contact person - we may still find our man.

Re: Location of Moses Creek / Moses Ranch

2005-08-18 06:31:27Z

After reading your message and after just having returned from Douglas Creek, I felt the need to locate Moses Creek. The best I could was to get a Metsker Map of Douglas County from Stan's Merry Mart and look for it. There is a Moses Creek at T 30 N and R 30 E. The map doesn't show it connecting to the Columbia but where else would it run? Pendell Road crosses the creek. It looks like getting to Moses Creek is best if you are on the Douglas Countyside of Grand Coulee Dam. I can't tell if it is hiway 174 you take. Looks like it. But you do take road 8943 off of the hiway and that takes you to Pendell Road which crosses Moses Creek.

Hope this helps

Obituary Lookup - Aime Van Den Driessche

2005-08-15 07:31:10Z

Would like an obituary for Aime or Amie Driessche. He may be listed as Van Den Driessche. He died October 6, 1979 at Brewster, Washington and is buried at Mansfield, Washington. Thank you for your help.

Re: Mansfield Cemetery Lookup

2005-08-13 02:22:33Z

The Mansfield Cemetery list is online through the USGENWEB Tombstone transcription project. If you have a problem finding it - email me with your names & I'll look them up..

Re: Mansfield Cemetery Lookup

2005-08-02 23:22:50Z

Did you get any information on the Mansfield Cemetery? I think I can help you if you still need it.

Obit Lookup - Arthur F. Bovee

2005-04-03 05:02:53Z

Looking for an obituary or anything on Arthur F. Bovee, dod 12/7/1981, was a resident of East Wenatchee Douglas County. Thank you. Angie Denotter

Re: Obit lookups - Wittig & Black

2005-03-01 22:10:31Z

I think I found Grace E. (Evangelina) Wittitg's Obituary as well.
http://www.wags-web.org/obits/60/w2.html

And possibly Frederick Wittigs.
http://www.wags-web.org/obits/50/w.html

~Angie

Re: Obit lookups - Wittig & Black

2005-03-01 22:04:23Z

Hi, Ardie was my Great Aunt.

I found a page that points to Ardie's obituary.
http://www.wags-web.org/obits/2000/b.html

It looks like it was in the "Wenatchee World" newspaper, you have to pay to get a copy.

I'm sure my Grandmother has a copy of the obituary, I could mail it to you if you'd like.

How are you related?

~Angie

Emil Hoff, wheat farmer in Waterville

2005-01-26 05:19:40Z

Hi, I'm trying to find anyone who might have some knowledge of any relatives of Emil F. Hoff. He was German, and was a wheat farmer, hmmm, maybe up until the early 30's when the dust bowl, and all happened. He retired and went to Kennydale, WA with his wife, Laura Hoff. He and Laura raised two daughters, Joanna Lydia Mainzer and Dorothy Mainzer (they were Lauras from her previous marriage). Joanna went by the last name Hoff, and married Carl Foster, son of Harry D. Foster and Elizabeth Rude (they divorced and she remarried) Carl Fosters uncles lived in the area, Thomas Foster, Frank Foster and Ernest Foster. We were told that Emil Hoff (grandpa Hoff) had family in the area. He was the only grandfather my father, and his siblings ever had, he was the only great-grandfather we ever had. We want to include his family genealogy in ours.

John and Matilda Forgey

2004-11-01 04:54:47Z

John and Matilda M. (Milhollen) Forgey were early homesteaders of Douglas County Wa. John received homestead papers on 158 acres of land in 1891, and died in Douglas County on July 4, 1892. Matilda received an additonal homestead as wife of John in 1893, and died in Douglas County on May 20, 1898. This data taken from Homestead Records and Probate Records in the Waterville Court House, Douglas County, Washington. Interested researchers can contact Dick Schack at rfschack@wa-net.com for additonal information on this line.

Obituary Look-up

2004-10-25 17:06:44Z

Seeking the obituary for Nellie Conger who died Feb 8, 1865 in Douglas Co., Washington and place of burial. Would anyone have this information? Thank you for help.
Joyce

Re: Gladys and Fleetwood Warren Obituaries

2004-10-25 01:27:11Z

Thank you so much for the obituary for Fleetwood Warren. I didn't realize his first wife's name was also Gladys. His second wife, Gladys Duncan Eller, is the one I would like to find an obituary for. Thank you for looking for it.

Michael Smith, 1930 Census

2004-02-25 22:47:36Z

Michael Smith, was listed on 1920 and 1930 Censuses in Douglas Co. WA, he was 72 yrs, in 1930, born abt 1857 in Wisconsin, was not married, resided in Mansfield and Leahy areas. would like to trace his death record, assuming he may have died in Douglas Co. after 1930. like to learn where he is buried.

Sharyer Family in Bridgeport

2004-02-21 06:06:59Z

I am looking for any information on the Sharyer family that lived in Bridgeport during the late 1920s and early 30s. All I know is that that father Thomas and brother Samuel are buried in the town cemetery. Any other info would help.

Re: William Tinker Family

2004-02-19 20:31:40Z

I do recall a first name, one of them was named Earl Tinker.

Re: William Tinker Family

2004-02-19 16:36:36Z

Thanks for the reply. The Tinkers I'm looking for lived in Douglas County(Pearl Hill) area in 1900-1920.

Re: William Tinker Family

2004-02-15 23:40:30Z

I recall a Tinker family in the Okanogan and Omak area which is in Okanogan County. Okanogan County and Douglas County border each other. Seems to me they had problems with local law enforcement now and then. 1970s thru 1980s. I don't recall any first names though.

Re: Standard Atlas of Douglas County, 1915

2004-02-14 05:39:49Z

I'm wondering if any of the Lawless families, who lived at Bontita, are in the business ads. My grandfather, James Lawless, was the postmaster there until 1918.

William Tinker Family

2004-01-14 23:38:36Z

I am looking for any information on the William Tinker family.In particlar as to what happen to Claude Tinker after he killed his mother and brother in July 1916.

Re: Standard Atlas of Douglas County, 1915

2003-11-16 16:28:44Z

How interesting! In an interview of my grandmother it says that the Shumaker's went from Missouri by train with John and Lena Merchant to Waterville and homesteaded near Withrow in 1905. Then moved down on river south of Brays, moved back to Withrow in 1912, then to Montana in 1917.
How close to Withrow is the property which they owned in 1915? We were in Washington last summer and went to Withrow, but didn't know where their farm was. While visiting a cousin in Washington she gave me a picture of a "Threshing Outfit" on which are a number of people, including my grandpa, my dad and my aunt. I will try to send that picture with this. If it doesn't work I can send it directly to by regular email.
Two more names that might be on the atlas are Jensen and Woolmann. Jake Jensen was married to my grandfather's sister and Arden Woolmann was my dad's best friend.
I would love a copy of the atlas if possible.
Email me directly if it's possible and I will send my address.
Thanks.

Re: Lindert Family

2003-09-12 05:45:41Z

The Deutsche Auswanderer-Datenbank of Historisches Museum Bremerhaven (www.historisches-museum-bremerhaven.de) shows a record of the 27 yrs old painter Wilhelm Lindert who arrived with the Mosel from Bremen and Southampton in NY 1.Sept.1879.

Gladys and Fleetwood Warren Obituaries

2004-08-12 02:54:22Z

Would like an obituary for Gladys E. Warren who lived at Orondo, Washington and died 18 October, 1990, and an obituary for her husband, Fleetwood Warren, who died 11 March 1993. Appreciate your time.

Reinhart RUHM and Eleanor HEFFERNEN

2004-08-06 09:53:18Z

Eleanor HEFFERNEN 1876WI- d/o Michael was living in Everett WA in 1920 and according to tradition married to Reinhart RUHM(1892-1978.WA). Seek to verify such marriage. Reinhart was s/o Ernest and Augusta and in 1920 was living with them - he may have married a second time and died in Bremerton WA. He was a sibling of Ernest JR and Ida of Douglas Co. WA.

H. Andrew BROWN
habraun
@lycos.com
@juno.com

Emma Collins

2004-07-22 23:36:01Z

Am looking for an obit for Emma Collins who died Oct. 18, 1989, in East Wenatchee, Douglas, wa. She is buried in Chelan Frat. Cemetery, Chelan, Wa. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You

Robert Lee GOLDEN and Viola, Wenatchee 1940s

2003-05-22 06:35:21Z

Looking for family of above couple who lived near Wenatchee in 1940s and maybe relocated to Seattle. Robert was 24 at 1930 census, Douglas county, Rock Bank.

Robert and Viola had at least two children, one was Margaret "Peggy Sue", b. ca. 1939.

I am related to Robert's uncle, Henry George Golden, and his sister Margaret A. Golden who were orchardists in Wenatchee area ca. 1920-40s. Would like to exchange info and photos.

J Gibbens

Elzie Fritts/Thompson Family

2003-05-03 18:14:03Z

I am searching for a branch of my family that migrated to Washington state (Douglas County) from North Carolina/Virginia around the turn of the century. They are Elzie K. Fritts (male), b. July 5, 1880 in Smyth County, VA. His wife was Sevilla E. b. February 2, 1881 (no location given). They had children Carroll, b. 1900, Bessie E., b. 1902, and Eugene, b. 1904. There may have been more children later. This info is per Eastern Cherokee Application dated Dec. 12, 1906. Elzie's mother, Malvina Thompson Fritts was born in Ashe County, NC and was a sister to my great-grandfather. I would really love to make a connection with relatives on the West coast and find out what happened to Malvina's descendants. Please contact me by e-mail. Thank you!!!

Looking for Apple family data

2003-04-06 21:18:15Z

Hi - I've linked into the Apple family and would like to find some birth/death information on the following Apples, children of Frederick John Apple and Mary Etta (Bolen):
Frederick John
Mary Etta
Friz
Dorthy
Gertrude.
Mary Etta was the daughter of Addison Edward Bolen d. Wenatchee 1920 - I have the following information on some other Apple children:
Walter - d. 1976 Tonasket
Edward - d. 1973 Tonasket
Howard - d. 1997 Tonasket.
Any information would be appreciated.
John
john@grammarian.com

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

2003-02-25 04:23:07Z

Nor can I, Mary.

Perhaps you've already checked, but I've looked at the George W Ogle Co 1915 Atlas of Douglas County and found nothing. The townsite of "Nelson" appears along with a few buildings, but no cemetery. I looked for a couple of other cemeteries that I know existed at that time and they are shown on the maps.

Gary

GOLDEN obits 1941, 1945, Wenatchee area

jgibbens3 — 2003-07-21 05:34:47Z

Where would I look, Wenatchee area, for obits:
Margaret A. GOLDEN, d. 1 May 1941, Wenatchee area.
Henry George GOLDEN, d. 1 Dec 1945, but at Seattle Hosp.

At 1930 census (Douglas county, Rock Bank) Henry GOLDEN had a fruit orchard, and lived next to another orchard owned by Virgil and Eva WITTE.

Thank you. J Gibbens

Re: Leahy, Douglas Co. Wa.

BevTurner2 — 2004-06-15 02:13:16Z

My paternal great grandfather homesteaded in that area around 1880. At that time, as far as I know, all the records were kept at the county seat which is/was in Waterville, Douglas County. You might try there. Reocrds are hit and miss for the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Re: Big Bend, WA

BevTurner2 — 2006-02-15 08:20:37Z

The term Big Bend relates to a geographic location rather than a town. It is where the Columbia river makes a big bend. I hope this is helpful.
Bev Brimble-Turner

Re: Don't know anything about my roots

dkasuk0655 — 2003-08-26 15:40:52Z

Are your grandparents still alive? If so, with note book and pencil in hand, you need to begin questioning them. Such as when and where were they born, the name of their parents, where and when they were born and died. Continue as far as you can go with them. Then, as I recommended in my other posting (under General), you can begin to research census records. In April 2002 the 1930 census records will be available, but to date you can only check up to 1920.

Obit Lookups - Kief

TRussell1981 — 2006-07-12 21:12:24Z

I could really use two obituaries for individuals buried in Waterville Cemetery:

Mrs. Elizabeth Kief
Died 2/17/1915

Louis O. Kief
Died 5/20/1910

If anyone has record of other Kief's in the area, I am interested in them as well. They are most likely relatives of this bunch of Kief's

Thank you

Tammy Russell

Re: Location of Moses Creek / Moses Ranch

bslovins — 2005-08-21 02:03:41Z

Looking for William J. Lynch family of Douglas County, Wash. and Benton County Arkansas.

Re: Standard Atlas of Douglas County, 1915

jkeuler — 2004-06-27 21:06:05Z

I would appreciate a lookup in the Atlas. My father, Ernest Glenn Shumaker moved in 1905 with his parents to the Mansfield, Withrow area of Douglas County and lived their until around 1917. His parents were Alfred and Emma Jane(Jennie) Shumaker.

Looking for descendants of Blanche Beatrice SILVER/Ida Mae SILVER

GeorgeNParker — 2006-06-20 09:32:32Z

I am looking for the descendants of Blanche Beatrice Silver and Ida Mae Silver, both daughters of Edwin and Queen (nee Buchanan) Silver. Beatrice had 2 daughters: Beuleh Violet Hunter who married 1) Charles Ashbaugh and 2) Kenneth Rupert and Susan Alberto Schafer who married Kenneth O. Mitchell.
Beulah Violet Hunter had 2 children: 1) Vickie Edwina Ashbaugh b: 8 Aug 1949 in San Obispo, CA and 2) William Albert Ruppert b: 14 Jan 1955 in Cartonville, Douglas, WA.
Susan Alberto Schafer had 1 child Charmaine Mitchell b: 20 Feb 1954 in San Diego, San Diego, CA
Ida Mae Silver had one child Wayne Edwin Stafford b: 25 Nov 1920, Yakima Yakima, WA.
If you have any information about any of these people I would love to hear from you. They are part of my family on the Buchanan (Mitchell, NC) side and we have lost contact with them. My grandmother was Susan Lilla Buchanan sister of Queen Victoria Buchanan Silver. So that would make Queen my great-aunt. It seems a shame to have family and know of them, but not know them.
Please e-mail me directly.

Thank you for you time.
Carolyn Parker
g.c.parker@prodigy.net

Obit & Cemetery Lookup - Jean Crabaugh

bre85 — 2006-01-26 08:48:48Z

I am looking for death and burial information on my great aunt Martha Jane "Jean" Crabaugh. She would have went by the name Jean Crabaugh. She was born in Arkansas in 1895 the daughter of William Charles and Susan Blackwell Crabaugh. In the early 20's she was studying to be a nurse. She moved to Wenatchee Washington and at this point Grandma (her half sister) lost track of her. I do know from Grandma that Jean died around 1929 in Wenatchee and that she had been working with the Catholic Church there. Did the Catholic Church run a hospital or clinic? Was she serving as a nurse in this place? Jean was never married.

Re: Obit & Cemetery Lookup - Jean Crabaugh

bre85 — 2006-07-16 07:42:50Z

Thanks Fred. I will send for it.
Bre

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

GOgle5149 — 2003-02-24 08:08:25Z

According to the Washington Place Names Database maintained by the Tacoma Public Library,

"Nelson (S.35;T.28N;R.26E) - Nelson is a small community seven miles northeast of Mansfield in north central Douglas County. It was named when a post office was established in the 1890s for a town in Nebraska which had been the home of some nearby settlers. Often families came in groups from other places and settled near each other."

I doubt there's anything remaining except the cemetery.

Etta May Conner

LorraineGilmer02 — 2005-04-09 18:18:48Z

Re: Gladys and Fleetwood Warren Obituaries

leslie6887 — 2004-10-24 04:29:42Z

I hope this helps. I could not find one on either Gladys.

FLEETWOOD `FLEET' WARREN

ORONDO _ Fleetwood ``Fleet'' Warren, 91, a longtime resident of Orondo, died Thursday, March 11, 1993, in his home, following a sudden stroke.

He was born Feb. 19, 1902, in Pineville, Mo., to Lewis and Clara (Fullerton) Warren. He moved with his parents at the age of 5 to Colville, where he grew up and attended school. He attended Washington State College, working his way through on a wrestling scholarship and working in the Veterinarian School as an animal caretaker. He earned his bachelor's degree in education and taught school in Roslyn. He attended WSC in the summers to complete his master's degree.

He married Gladys E. Goss in 1930 at Bellingham and they made their first home in Kent, where he taught school. They later moved to Easton and in 1940, to Enumclaw, where he taught at Enumclaw High School. His wife preceded him in death in 1952. He continued teaching and became vice principal and later principal of Enumclaw High School. He retired in 1963.

He married Gladys E. Duncan on June 10, 1965, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They lived in Aeneas and in 1969, moved to Manson where they lived until moving to Orondo in 1974. His wife preceded him in death in 1990.

Mr. Warren was a member of the Orondo Community Presbyterian Church and Washington State Teachers Association.

Survivors include a son, Vance F., Davie, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Janet) Nygren, Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Hubert, Spokane; and four grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two sisters.

Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, is in charge of arrangements.

Re: Obit Lookup - Howard Gilleland

leslie6887 — 2005-07-20 01:16:06Z

Wenatchee World
May 21,1990

Howard Earnest Gilleland

Howard Earnest Gilleland 78, died Sunday morning May 20, 1990, in his East Wenatchee home.
He was born March 9, 1912, to Ernest J. and Lena (Dundas) Gilleland at Kahlotus where he went to school. At a young age he moved with his family to Spokane where he completed his education. Mr. Gilleland then returned back to Kahlotus for a short time.
He moved to Seattle in 1939, where he worked for a drug store and an asphalt company.
He married Kathleen Campbell on July 3, 1940, at Bellingham and they made their first home in Seattle. Mr. Gilleland then worked for Frank Colucco Construction in Seattle, untill his retirement in 1978. Following his retirement, they moved to East Wenatchee. He was a member of Operating Engineers Union. Local No. 302.
Survivors included his wife, at home: one sister, Edna Costen, Seattle: and one grandson Thomas Howard Gilleland, Lynnwood. He was preceded in death by a son in 1968.
At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Telfords Chapel of the Valley East Wenatchee.

I hope this helps in your search.

Leslie

Re: Death in 1898 in Douglas Co, Washington - THORMAHLEN

leslie6887 — 2005-07-20 01:02:05Z

Waterville Empire Press
Thursday June 16, 1898

Henry Thormahlen, father-in-law of Herman Monk, died suddenly on Tuesday night, June 13, from causes the result of old age. He was 70 years old. The funeral will take place from the family home near Tibbet spring tomarrow morning, Rev. R.D. Osterbout conducting the service.

This is all I found today when I went to the Wags library. I did find out that there might be someone else who might know more about him and/or his family. It was someone name Fred ( he knows Douglas County) that is a volunteer at the Wenatchee
Genealogical Society.

Wenatchee Area
Genealogical Society
Mail: P.O. Box 5280
Wenatchee, WA 98807-5280
LibraryLocation: 133 South Mission
Hours: 1 – 4 Tues., Thurs., and Sat.
Library Phone: 509-664-3346

Re: Death in 1898 in Douglas Co, Washington - THORMAHLEN

leslie6887 — 2005-07-19 03:29:04Z

I found a Henry Thormahlen whose obit is in The Waterville Empire Press (Douglas County) but the year was 1909. If you would like me to go and check it out I will.

Re: Olive Isabelle Soule obituary 2001

lalarsen — 2004-11-18 18:17:28Z

I just tried all three last names and found nothing. If you come up with something else, let me know. Good Luck!

Re: Olive Isabelle Soule obituary 2001

lalarsen — 2004-11-18 02:19:17Z

I looked for Olive Soule in the Wenatchee World which I think would be the newspaper the obit would be in. I didn't find anything, even with a search for the name threw all dates. Good luck on your search.

Re: Obituary Lookup - Aime Van Den Driessche

lalarsen — 2005-08-29 20:41:10Z

I found both Aime Driessche and A. Van Den Driessche have obits. The genealogy Society is only open a few days a week. I will go and look the obits up sometime this week and get back to you.

Leslie

Driessche Obits

lalarsen — 2005-09-07 02:24:51Z

Sorry, I posted this in the wrong spot. I'll try again.

Wenatchee World, Wenatchee, Washington
December 5, 1978

Arthur Amie Van Den Driessche
Arthur Amie Van Den Driessche, 64, Athena, Oregon a former resident of Mansfield, died Sunday in Western Oregon.
He was born Aug. 20, 1914, at Black Diamond. Mr. Van Den Driessche moved from Mansfield to Athena five years ago.
In 1935, he married Violet May Davenport in Salem, Oregon.
Survivors include his wife, at home, two sons, Darrel of Pilot Rock, Oregon and Richard of Cheyenne, Wyoming; three daughters, Eileen Sternhagen of Bozeman, Montana, Laurane glen of Federal Way, and Carolyn Martin of Kennewick; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The Folsom-Bishop Funeral Chapel in Pendleton, Oregon, is in charge of arrangements.

Wenatchee World, Wenatchee, Washington
October 6, 1979

Amie A. Driessche

Electric City-Amile A. Driessche 83, Electric City, died Saturday at the the Brewster Hospital.
Mr. Driessche was born April 20, 1896 9n Belgium. At Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, he married Claudia Gentry in April 1936
Before moving to the Grand Coulee area about 1961, he farmed in the Mansfield area for many years. He was also a veteran of World War I.
Surviving are his wife Claudia, at home; and a brother Marcel, Tacoma.
Scharbach's Funeral Home, Grand Couldd, is in charge of arrangements.

I hope this helps!

Leslie

Stanley, Claude Josiah

User633879 — 2006-12-01 20:07:25Z

Death Notice

CLAUDE J. STANLEY – Services will be conducted in the Waterville Federated Church Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The Rev. Charles Fox will officiate. Friends who wish may call at the hour prior to services. Concluding services and the interment will follow in Waterville Fraternal Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Waterville Funeral Home.

Claude Stanley

WATERVILLE – Claude J. Stanley, 83, a Waterville resident for 75 years and a long-time businessman, died in the hospital here Monday evening following a brief illness.

Born in Avoca, Wis., July 29, 1880, he moved with his parents to Montana and in 1888 returned to Wisconsin. In 1889 the family came to Waterville and in December 1903, he married Olive Blanche Cleary here.

He operated a hardware and implement store with his father and after his father died he continued the business until his retirement in 1953.

In 1928 he married Effie Smith who preceded him in death in 1959.

Surviving are one son Bruce Stanley, Wenatchee; one brother William H. Stanley, Wenatchee; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Savaria, died in 1943.

The Waterville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Unknown Local Newspaper
April 21, 1964

Stanley, William Homer

User633879 — 2006-12-01 20:07:06Z

Death Notice

WILLIAM HOMER STANLEY – Services will be conducted in the Colonial Chapel of the Jones & Jones Funeral Home Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. The Rev. Charles H. Fox will officiate. Friends who wish may make memorials in his name to the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. Concluding services and the entombment will follow in Hillcrest mausoleum in Wenatchee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones.

Unknown Local Newspaper
April 10, 1975

William Homer Stanley

William Homer Stanley, 85 of 1101 First, a pharmacist and former long-time Entiat orchardist, died at his home on Wednesday afternoon.

Born in Waterville on March 1, 1890, he attended schools there. He graduated from the University Of Washington School Of Pharmacy in 1913 and was employed by the Wenatchee Drug Co.

He practiced pharmacy at Waterville until he sold the store there and enlisted in the U. S. Navy during World War I.

He married Bernice Bennett at Sand Point, Idaho, on May 31, 1917.

Following the war he returned to Waterville and sold automobiles. Later Mr. and Mrs. Stanley resided in Aberdeen, Spokane and Walla Walla where he practiced pharmacy.

In 1927 they moved to the family ranch at Entiat and operated the orchard until coming to Wenatchee in 1960.

Mrs. Stanley was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Wenatchee Elks Lodge 1186, and Rocky Reach Barracks No. 1251, Veterans of World War I.

Surviving is one niece, Mrs. Jessie Stanley, Wenatchee. His wife preceded him in death on Aug. 6, 1973.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date by the Jones & Jones Funeral Home.

Unknown Local Newspaper
After April 10, 1975

Stanley, Marjory Emaline Kinzie

User633879 — 2006-12-01 20:06:35Z

Death Notice

MRS. MARJORY E STANLEY

Services will be held Thurs. 2 p.m. from the Thomas Funeral Home in Waterville with Rev. J. G. Holmes officiating. Interment will be in the Waterville Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. Those wishing may make a memorial to the Douglas County Memorial Hospital in Waterville.

Unknown Local Newspaper

Marjory Stanley Dies at 100

WATERVILLE – Mrs. Marjory E. Stanley, 100, a pioneer resident of Waterville, died Monday in a local rest home.

Born in Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 8, 1857, Mrs. Stanley was married to William J. Stanley, June 26, 1879, at Avoca, Wis. The family resided in Montana prior to coming to Waterville, where Mrs. Stanley established a hardware and implement business in 1888. Mr. Stanley was active in the business until his death in 1944. The family also owned operated a fruit ranch at Entiat for many years.

Mrs. Stanley was a charter member and past matron of the local chapter of OES, a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church here and a charter member of St. Luke’s Guild.

Surviving are two sons, Claude J. Stanley, Waterville, and Homer Stanley, Entiat, one grandson, Bruce Stanley, Wenatchee, and four great grandchildren.

Thomas Funeral Home Waterville is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Unknown Local Newspaper
January 14, 1958

Stanley, William Josiah

User633879 — 2006-12-01 20:06:03Z

William Stanley, Waterville, Dies

WATERVILLE - William Joshia Stanley, pioneer merchant of Waterville, died Saturday at his home. Born February 6, 1855 in Orian, Wisconsin, he married Margery Emmaline Kinzie at Avoca, Wisconsin, June 26, 1879, coming to Waterville in 1887.

He and the late F. M. Scheble of Wenatchee were partners in a hardware establishment here. Mr. Stanley bought Scheble’s interest in 19[?]. He was active in this enterprise until his retirement in 1937, when his son Claude assumed full control. The Stanley’s’ own a large apple ranch in the Entiat Valley.

Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Claude of Waterville and Homer of Entiat, one grandson, Bruce of Bremerton, and two great grandchildren.

Private funeral services will be held from the Thomas funeral home in Waterville Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. O. H. Cleveland officiating. The family requests no flowers. Burial will be in the Waterville cemetery.

Pallbearers will be F. B Malloy, D. T. Dorsey, Carl Dahlke, A. R. Dickson, and Paris Wainscott.

Unknown Local Newspaper
Bet. October 23-25, 1944

Chester Precinct in 1920 Census?

DonOrr58 — 2006-02-18 00:15:18Z

On the 1910 Census in Douglas County, find Thomas R. Talbott in Chester PCT. Cannot find Chester PCT on the 1920 Census. Did they change the name? or might be that it has not been indexed yet. Located there 1910 is Thomas R. Talbott married to Clara Bella(e) Orr Talbott, two daus, Madge, Katherin, and would like to know if still here 1920.
Thanks

Re: Olive Isabelle Soule obituary 2001

marymayfield30 — 2005-10-16 03:31:42Z

I learned last night that I probably misinformed on the name. Soule was her maiden name. She had been married at least 3 times. She also had these names: Van De Venter, Rufus, or Frederick. Could you please look for these possible names? Thank you so much.

Re: Olive Isabelle Soule obituary 2001

marymayfield30 — 2005-10-16 03:31:42Z

I am trying to locate relatives, so if I can get in touch I will get back to you. Thanks so much for your time and help.

Obit Lookup - Howard Gilleland

CarolHarmon65 — 2005-05-15 18:34:23Z

I am in need of an obituary look up and copy for Howard Gilleland who lived in Douglas and died in Douglas County Wa on Jan 20 1990
Can someone there help me out?

Thanks,
Carol in Michigan

Hero Willms, Douglas Co, WA

JackStevens222 — 2004-06-13 03:25:42Z

Fritz Nanke Willms, Bridgeport

JackStevens222 — 2004-05-13 00:36:11Z

My uncle Fritz Nanke Willms, born 15 May 1904 on Dyer Hill near Bridgeport, married my aunt Opal Goldberg 20 Aug 1940. Fritz and Opal lived most of their married lives near Tonasket. His mother was Almeda born Illinois and his father, who was born in Nebraska, may have been named Minna. Siblings of Fritz included Lena, William, Mary Marie and Clara. Seeking additional information on this line.

Kellogg family Douglas Co., Washington

pookiejade — 2006-10-07 08:17:20Z

Looking for any information on the family of Lucien Ezra Kellogg and wife Harriet C. (Fuller) Kellogg. They were married 6 Jan 1889 in Waterville, Douglas Co., WA. Children are Charles Marion Kellogg, Ruth Kellogg, Carlisle Kellogg and Marrian Willard Kellogg. Lucien had a son Lucien T. Kellogg from first marriage. Believe that Lucien and Harriet are buried at East Wenatchee, Douglas Co., WA in the Evergreen Cemetery. With Harriet's death 1917 & Lucien's death 1930. Thank you for any help you can give me on this family.

1930 census, Bridge twshp

MaryMayfield44 — 2003-08-03 22:37:30Z

in looking at the 1930 census for Douglas Co, there lists a township of Bridge. Does anyone know if that was a short spelling for Bridgeport, or was there actually a town of Bridge?

Marriage records question

reggierees — 2006-02-26 19:59:12Z

Granddad John Franklin Reece lived near Ephrata, Wa when he married Lozana Doggett. Based on the birth of his first child we suspect that they were married in 1907 prior to the creation of Grant County from Douglas County.

Which location/county would have the marriage license records? We would like to obtain a copy.

Obit lookups - Wittig & Black

pdominie1 — 2005-02-03 23:25:03Z

Looking for obits for the following:

Buried Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Wa. -
Frederick Wittig d. 8/30/1959
Grace E. Wittig d. 10/15/1969

Buried Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Wa.
Ardith Jean Black d. 10/11/2001

Alfred S. WITTER

RussellMiller71 — 2006-02-11 05:37:44Z

Have come across a couple of photos that he took. Note he lived in Waterville per 1910 Federal Census and in Seattle per 1920 census. He was a photographer by trade as was his wife per the 1910 census. Did not find her in 1920.
Wonder if there are any books of his photos or any of his photos in collections in Waterville. I probably should ask this same question in King County.
Really trying to determine where the photo he took in 1910 was taken. The subject is the first two Ford Cars to "reach Chelan under their own power"
Photo is posted at http://www.GoLakeChelan.com

THANKS

Russell Miller rmille9601@nwi.net
(this might not be the e-mail associated with this posting on Ancestry.com as it might say @aol.com)

Re: Obit Lookup - Howard Gilleland

caolharmon65 — 2005-08-02 12:57:40Z

Leslie,
Thanks for the obituary . I appreciate your help
Carol in Michigan

Re: Mansfield Cemetery Lookup

1999swabbie — 2005-08-03 02:20:50Z

No Idid not ever get a response. Is there a book with names and dates available of those buried there? Thank you

Mansfield Cemetery Lookup

1999swabbie — 2005-02-10 16:22:36Z

Is there a compiled book of the burials in the Mansfield Cemetery that someone could look up a name for me?

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

1999swabbie — 2003-02-25 21:33:15Z

Gary,

Do you know what the names of the cemeteries are and what area they are in? Do they look like they are close enough to the Nelson townsite, that they could have been identified as the Nelson Cemetery? This is confusing.....I received a copy of a 1913 obituary from a Wenatchee Newspaper and it stated the indivifual was buried in the Nelson Cemetery....my thinking that was the name of the cemetery at the time and that it would have been close to or in the town of Nelson.

Death in 1898 in Douglas Co, Washington - THORMAHLEN

DThormahlen7 — 2005-06-18 20:20:55Z

In an old bible we have, it states that Hinrich Thormahlen died June 14th , 1898 at Douglas County, Washington. Are there any indexes of this type in the county? Would anyone be able to look? We also believe him to have been buried there. He could also have gone by John, etc.

Death Lookup - Laura J. Beard, d. 1909-1910 in Waterville?

ale94952bf3231be5a9425284e50e2e980be77c — 2006-12-01 20:09:09Z

Hello: Laura J. Beard received a land patent at the Watervill land office on 17 May 1909. I've looked for her in the 1910 census with no luck, so she may have died between 1909-1910. can anyone help me out with a death look-up for her, please? I've checked 1900 census and she doesn't appear there either. Emile

Carl Frederick Beck, Jr. - dod 1914 Yakima WA

patriciakcooper — 2006-07-12 21:17:42Z

DOB 1877 in Germany
1900 Census Chester, Douglas Cty, S. Dakota
DOM to Mildred (Nellie or Millie) Brown 3/18/1902
1910 Census Yakima, WA with Nellie, Edna Mae, Charles O
DOD 11/27/1914 in Yakima WA at 37 yrs old

Have picture of Carl and 3 firemen standing next to firetruck in front of the Yakima County Courthouse

Trying to locate the cemetary (are there any other Beck's near Carl's?) and an obit.

Any assistance is appreciate.

Obit Lookup - Aldyn T. Crawford

GeorgiaLaRue48 — 2006-02-27 22:03:36Z

I am in search of an obit on Adlyn T. Crawford who died in Douglas, Washington on 30 Jul 1952. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Danish emigrants in Douglas Co.

stryhn_1 — 2005-03-05 10:06:16Z

I search any informaion about Danish emigrants from Lolland-Falster (Maribo) Denmark in Douglas Co. Information from decendants, - anything will help.

Med venlig hilsen / Best regards

Tom Stryhn

http://www.tom-stryhn.dk

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

Memory52 — 2003-02-25 02:46:29Z

The old townsite, which in 1997 still had a couple buildings and a water tower standing, was developed and named after the hometown in NE of my great-grandfather, Charles Mayfield. He had a mercantile/post office in Nelson on what was known as the Coulee City/ Bridgeport Rd. He was also the postmaster there.
My question on the boardsite was asking if anyone knew the whereabouts of the cemetery , in relation to the townsite?? It seems not even the people of Mansfield can help with an answer.

Big Bend, WA

T_Blondo — 2006-02-15 08:19:38Z

Working from a genealogy my Great Aunt compiled, she states her brother was born in BIG BEND, Washington. I am looking for the location ... can anyone help??

Some of the other towns her family lived in were Post Falls, Idaho; Ellensburg, WA; Entiat, WA; Mansfield, WA; Mold, WA; and St. Andrews, WA.

Thank you for your help.

Sherry L. Hammons

Thelma_Vaughan — 2005-02-01 14:29:49Z

Searching for info. on Sherry L. Hammons, daughter of Harlan and Edna Williams Hammons. Sherry born April 9, 1943 in Grant Co. Or. Adopted 1952, Wenatchee, Wa.
Older brothers,Larry and Jerry remained with their mother.
Adoptive parents name not known. ANY info. most appreciated. Thank You, TJ

Howard F. Turner

patrickrobison — 2006-10-29 13:18:06Z

Looking for anything on Howard F. Turner, Died 11/5/76 on Diego Garcia, in the Indian Ocean, best I know was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Douglas CO. Wa. Looking for obit and picture of tombstone and directions to his grave, I was his roommate on Diego Garcia. HE died the day after we found out my son was born, Howard was to be the Godfather of my son. Thank you for your time.

Leahy, Douglas Co. Wa.

K_Roberds — 2005-10-11 15:06:37Z

I have been told that there was a fire in Leahy and that a lot of records were lost. Can anyone tell me when and what records were lost. I know my Fathers birth record was lost and am wondering if other records of the Puckett and Weeks family were lost at the same time. Lin

Re: Leahy, Douglas Co. Wa.

K_Roberds — 2005-10-11 15:06:37Z

Thank You Bev. I will try there. Lin

Casjen & Anna Buse

stuporg — 2006-11-06 02:26:29Z

Hi,

I'm researching the couple of Casjen Buse and Anna Weerts that moved to Douglas County from Christian County Illinois shortly after 1900.

They had at least four children, Otto, Hayo, Julius and Jacob. There are many Buse items in the indexes at the WAGS site so I know they were in the area for many years.

Is there anyone here that is descended from them or has more information on them?

Thanks!
Darren

Olive Isabelle Soule obituary 2001

MEMORY521 — 2004-11-18 01:26:03Z

she is listed as passing away Oct 21, 2001 in Bridgeport, Douglas Co. Washington. Could anyone find an obituary for me?

Re: Standard Atlas of Douglas County, 1915

MEMORY521 — 2004-10-28 22:42:05Z

Re: Death Lookup - Laura J. Beard, d. 1909-1910 in Waterville?

jjimenez69 — 2006-12-10 18:16:59Z

Hi, thanks for the information. I checked more on this Laura Jane Beard and she appears to be the one born about 1895-1900 which is much too late. The one I am seraching for was born in the late 1830s or early 1840s. So, it seems as if this one is not the one. Thank you!

Location of Moses Creek / Moses Ranch

Gary_Ogle — 2005-05-25 06:21:42Z

Searching for the locations of Moses Creek and Chief Moses' Ranch. Information from my family says my great-grandfather, Edward Owens, "traded to a party by the name of Charles Wilcox for the Chief Moses Ranch in Moses Coulee which is now (1913) owned by the Moses Coulee Fruit Land Company."

An ~1895 newspaper article states this land was "at the mouth of Moses Creek" and "was the site of the Indian village where Chief Moses was born." "It lays directly at the mouth of Moses Creek and has an unlimited water supply for irrigating purposes."

One might think that Moses Creek would flow out of Moses Coulee into the Columbia River, but the 1915 atlas of Douglas County does not indicate that the Land Company owned any land there. Rather, their holdings were immediately to the north of the town of Palisades, several miles up the coulee. There is a creek that enters Moses Coulee near this location, today known as Douglas Creek, probably because it passes through the village of the same name.

Can anyone confirm, was Douglas Creek formerly known as Moses Creek?

Obit Lookups - Wilkerson & Summers

MarieEHobbs — 2006-11-01 22:47:50Z

I need a obituary for Ellas W Wilkerson born 1885 and his wife Susie,they were in douglas county washington,Ellas died in 1943 and Susie in 1965,also need her mother obituary Sarah E Summers and brother William C Summers,
they are buried in the del rio cemetery,i need a obituary for them and hopeing for someone to help
thank you for any and all help

Arthur Spiecker

neneg2 — 2006-01-07 18:28:41Z

01/07/2006 Am looking for any information on Arthur Spiecker family , my grandfather.His first wife,Anne Urich, was my grandmothr. They lived around Waterville Washington and had two children. Melvin Chester Spiecker, my father, and Margarete. Divorced early 1920s.Arther died in 1978 in Federal WAy Wash.

Re: Death Lookup - Laura J. Beard, d. 1909-1910 in Waterville?

judyartley53 — 2006-12-08 03:18:40Z

A Laura Jane Beard's obituary is referenced on the Wenatchee Area Genealogy Society web site www.wags-web.org.
You can order a copy of the obituary from them for $5.00 for a non-member and $2.00 for a member. If you can provide more information about her I can do a quick check and see what I can find on-line. Also the Douglas County Museum and Douglas County Historical Society might have further information about her. The Museum's address is 124 W. Walnut, Waterville, 509-745-8435. The Historical Society is at 113 W. Locust, Waterville, 509-745-8800.

Re: Leo Carl Koenig family

judyartley53 — 2006-12-07 05:38:27Z

This family first appears on the 1920 Census in the Farmer Precinct, Douglas County, Washington. Leo was born about 1865 in Germany. In 1920 he was a farmer of a wheat farm near Farmer and he had a mortgage on the farm. I didn't find any additional information regarding Leo and assume he died between 1921-1930.

His wife Emelie M. I. Hartwig was born about 1871 in Germany but I didn't find any additional information regarding her and assume she died between 1921-1930.

The first child was August and he was born about 1904 in Washington state. He was 16 in 1920 and was a laborer on the home farm in 1920. He does appear on the 1930 Census in the Farmer Precinct in Douglas County with his brother Paul and sister Emma A. P. He's listed as a farmer and owns his farm. I would guess it's his parents place. I didn't find anything else I can definitely say applied to this August Koenig.

The next child was Dora who was born about 1905 in Washington. She appears with her family on the 1920 Census. I didn't find anything else for her.

The next child was Erich who was born about 1907 in Washington. He appears with his family on the 1920 Census. I didn't find anything else for him.

The next child was Martha who was born about 1908 in Washington. She appears with the family on the 1920 Census. A Martha D. Koenig born July 11, 1907 died September 21, 2001 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington. Her social security number was assigned to her in Washington before 1951. Of course they might not be the same person.

The next child was Emma who was born August 17, 1908 in Douglas County to Leo C. Koenig and Emilia M. I. Hartwig. She appears with her family on the 1920 Census. She also appears with August and Paul on the 1930 Census. She is listed in 1930 as Emma A. P. Koenig.

The last child listed on the 1920 Census is Paul who was born about 1911 in Washington. He appears on the 1930 Census as a farmer along with his brother August and sister Emma.

The Waterville Museum and the Douglas County Historical Society might have additional information on this family. I'll try to find their contact info for you.

Re: Charlie Smith/Charlie Sutton d. abt. 1909

2006-08-08 22:52:33Z

Thank you for your response. I would very much appreciate information and whatever can be found on both of them. Both are possible, and our Charley Smith or Sutton (not Charles in regular use but that was then and there) may have had a son, who was registered from Ephrata, which is in current Grant County, in 1900. The other may be possible as well.
It may also be necessary to check Native American records. I have no idea how to find them, but there is something of that in this.

Charles Richard Burks b. 1900 and his family

2006-08-06 22:39:33Z

I am seeking information about the Toler and Burks family who lived in and near Waterville WA in 1900. Charles Richard Burks was born in or near Waterville WA on 2/25/1900. He had a brother, Arthur, born 1898 and a brother or step brother, Lawrence Tate, born 1911. I also seek information about a divorce between Richard Burks and Lura Toler Burks sometime in 1904 and information concerning a person described as a ranchhand called Charlie Smith, who died n a logging accident after 1909.

Charlie Smith/Charlie Sutton d. abt. 1909

2006-08-06 22:39:33Z

I am looking for information about a man named Charlie Sutton or Charlie Smith, NOT CHARLES, who lived between Ephrata and Waterville WA and died about 1909 or 1910, but for certain before 1917, in that area.

Re: 1920/1930 Census Lookup - Brown

djp1612 — 2006-03-19 05:18:01Z

I found a WW 1 draft registration card for a Joshua Brown, living at TJ East, Bridgeport, WA, dob, 10 Oct 1974, listed as a naturalized citizen, born in Dufferin County, Ontario, occupation listed as farmer, employed by self in Lougheed, Alberta, listed wife and 4 children dependant on him for support, claimed exemption from draft as farming own land, described as tall, medium build, grey eyes, dark auburn hair.

In addition to the registration card being signed by Joshua it was signed by an Archibald Brown, Justice of the Peace in Lougheed, Alberta on Sept 11, 1918

Hope this is of some help.

Re: 1920/1930 Census Lookup - Brown

djp1612 — 2006-03-19 04:26:07Z

I found a Joshua B Brown, age 46 , born about 1874, listed birthplace, Oregon, living with father John Brown, age 82 and mother Harriet Brown age 72 in the 1920 Census in Enumclaw, King county, Washington. Occupation listed engineer in lumber mill. This was in Washigton State King county District 34.

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

djp1612 — 2005-06-11 13:56:22Z

Hi Mary, Don't limit yourself to Douglas County. There is a Nelson Pioneer Cemetery west of Yakima that may be of some interest to you. Enter the address below into your search engine and it should take you there.

www.interment.net/data/us/wa/yakima/nelson/nelson.htm

Re: Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

djp1612 — 2005-06-11 13:56:22Z

Re: GOLDEN obits 1941, 1945, Wenatchee area

djp1612 — 2005-06-11 13:56:22Z

Regarding your query for obituaries for the area of Rock Island
I would suggest the Wenatchee World newspaper
The Wenatchee World
14 North Mission
PO Box 1511
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5161
http://www.wenworld.com/contact/index.php

Re: Chester Precinct in 1920 Census?

djp1612 — 2005-06-11 13:56:22Z

Hope this might help a littleChester, Columbia, Foster Creek Gibson and Pierpoint were all voting precincts in Douglas County, Washington and made up Enumeration District 12.

Suggest you contact the Douglas County Auditor to find out what happened to Chester Precinct.
Douglas County Auditor

Thad Duvall
P.O. Box 456
Waterville, WA
98858-0456
Phone: (509) 745-8527
FAX: (509) 745-8527
Send E-mail
tduvall@co.douglas.wa.us

The duties and responsibilities of the county auditor cover a large and varied field, from recording deeds and other instruments, to serving as the county's chief ex-officio supervisor of all elections. These duties each require knowledge in many different areas so that the office can be run efficiently and effectively.

Re: Emma Collins

djp1612 — 2005-06-11 13:56:22Z

The newspaper for Douglas County and the East Wenatchee. area is The Wenatchee World, 14 N Mission Avenue, P.O. Box 1511, Wenatchee, WA 98807, (509) 663-5161.

I am sure this newspaper would have carried the obituary if there was one.

Hope this helps

BROWN descendants

ldodds21 — 2006-10-20 07:01:39Z

looking for information on the descendants of Samuel J. BROWN b. @ 1873 in Canada, married Ethel THOMPSON b. @ 1881 in Oregon. their children were Edna, Lawrence, Joseph, Merle and George. any help appreciated.

Allen Presley 1900 and 1910

trishgannon — 2005-03-14 21:20:28Z

Am looking for any information on the Allen Presley who is listed in 1900 and 1910 census as living in Mountain precinct, Douglas, Washington. Allen was born in 1866 in Tennessee, and I believe he is the son of my President and Susan Presley of Madison county, Tenn. Any info is appreciated.
Thanks,Trish

Re: GOLDEN obits 1941, 1945, Wenatchee area

jwgibbens2 — 2003-05-22 06:55:30Z

Sorry, Goldens lived 1930 in Rock Island precinct (not Rock Bank).

Charles L.and Oscar F. Osborne

2003-02-01 19:20:48Z

Looking for info on these two brothers they ran a cattle company in the late 1890 ealy 1900s

Lattimer, orland joseph

2002-08-06 21:18:28Z

Seeking relatives of orland joseph Lattimer of Tacoma WA

Re: WASHBURN Ira A.

2002-07-14 19:02:05Z

My maiden name was Washburn, My Dad's name was Ira (1901-1994). He said he was an orphan. His mother was Sally. I live in Ky. I've never been able to find anything on either one of them.

Re: Relatives of Aaron Black Ervin of Douglas Co., Washington

2002-05-01 16:19:02Z

Sorrry I can't help you. My WOODS came to Central Washington from Pennsylvania. William Woods homesteaded in 1898 on Dyer Hill, Douglas Co., Washington. In Approximately 1901, his wife along with their family and Williams mother and her younger children all came out to Spokane, Washington by train. Aaron Black ERVIN also came out. He was a brother to Maude WOODS, Williams wife. There are no females in the line by the name you gave. Sorry I can't help you. If you know where she lived you may be able to find her on some of the Census records.

Ila

Re: Relatives of Aaron Black Ervin of Douglas Co., Washington

2002-04-30 22:08:20Z

You mentioned a Woods family. My g uncle Charles Sumner Smeed m. a Lydia Malinda Woods 1901. She is buried at Baird cemetery d. 1922. There are other Woods at Baird, Edward d.1932 and wife Barbara GA d 1907. We know nothing about her.

Children of Edward Llorse Kellogg

2002-04-18 23:56:59Z

Children of Edward Llorse Kellogg are searching for siblings. If any one knows of these people, please contact me. Thank you. Nancy Clark nancyclark22002@yahoo.com

Relatives of Aaron Black Ervin of Douglas Co., Washington

2001-10-14 20:48:06Z

My G Grandmother was Maude Anne Ervin, sister to Aaron Black Ervin of Dyer Hill, Douglas Co., Washington. I have pictures of both families, she married William Woods, when they where on their homesteads. Trying to find information on her parents, John Ervin, and Cornelis Woodruff. Thank you.

WASHBURN Ira

2001-01-22 12:00:00Z

Seeking any information on Ira WASHBURN, b. N.Y. abt 1837, went to California Goldrush, late 1840's to early 1850's,with his parents; Liba & Sarah Washburn,listed on their census for Sutter co. Calif. 1860, served in the California Calvary during the Civil War, discharged the presidio San Francisco 1866.

He is mentioned in a letter of the late 1860's from his father Liba WASHBURN, to his daughter, and Ira's sister: Nettie "Ellen" (Washburn) ALLISON. Some where in the past I saw a posting for Ira WASHBURN, in Douglas co. Washington.
Ira's family left Nevada & Calif. for Washington Territory, arriving Fort Spokane, at the confluence of the Spokane & Columbia rivers, in 1882, this family settled a ranch in the Fruitland Valley of Stevens county. What happened to Ira WASHBURN? his brother Albert also moved to Stevens co. all of the this family is buried in Stevens co. Washington, Where is Ira WASHBURN? Did he leave a family in Washington state or else where? Any information on this individual would be greatly appreciated.

WASHBURN Ira A.

2001-01-22 12:00:00Z

WASHBURN Ira A.

2001-01-22 12:00:00Z

Seeking any information on Ira WASHBURN, b. N.Y. abt 1837, went to California Goldrush, late 1840's to early 1850's,with his parents; Liba & Sarah Washburn,listed on their census for Sutter co. Calif. 1860, served in the California Calvary during the Civil War, discharged the presidio San Francisco 1866.

He is mentioned in a letter of the late 1860's from his father Liba WASHBURN, to his daughter, and Ira's sister: Nettie "Ellen" (Washburn) ALLISON. Some where in the past I saw a posting for Ira WASHBURN, in Douglas co. Washington.
Ira's family left Nevada & Calif. for Washington Territory, arriving Fort Spokane, at the confluence of the Spokane & Columbia rivers, in 1882, this family settled a ranch in the Fruitland Valley of Stevens county. What happened to Ira WASHBURN? his brother Albert also moved to Stevens co. all of the this family is buried in Stevens co. Washington. Where is Ira WASHBURN? Did he leave a family in Washington state or else where? Any information on this individual would be greatly appreciated.

Frank Root Loucks

2001-01-12 12:00:00Z

Looking for any information concerning Frank Root Loucks whose death certificate shows he died in Mansfield, Douglas County, WA on Setember 28, 1918. The death certificate shows he was in the Real Estate and Insurance Business. Would like to know if he had a family and if there are still descendents living in the area. Have information to share concerning Frank's parents and siblings.

Land owners, Douglas Co. WA

2000-12-30 12:00:00Z

If you check the Waterville, Douglas County offices you may find what you are looking for. They have records and maps showing owners of land parcels. You probably would have to go there and do your own search however. I looked up my gr. grandparents and grandparents homestead locations there.

Lattimer/Johnson

2000-11-13 12:00:00Z

Looking for information on the Douglas County, Washington LATTIMERS, JOHNSON/JOHNSTON and RICHARDS. They homesteaded in the Waterville and Bridgeport area. Thanks.

Lost Family Bible

1999-08-31 12:00:00Z

I am looking for a lost family bible for my dad. My
grandmother Mary Frost, loaned the bible to Bert (Bertha) Frost, wife/widow of Ernest Frost, in 1947 or 1948. Ernest was my grandfathers brother. All I know is that Ernest may have died in 1947/48. At the time they were living in or around Wenatchee WA. Ernest had a mail route
at one time, and owned an apple orchard on the east(?) bank of the Columbia River. Ernest's father was Snow Frost, born in TN.

Bertha had two sons, I don't know if they were by Ernest, or perhaps a previous marraige, who, if still living, would be in the mid to late 80's.

The bible has the names Snow Frost, Walter Snow Frost (m) Mary Purdy, Roy Snow Frost (m) Dorothy Covey 7/3/37, Allyn Dale Frost (B) 5/25/38 (Walter's 65th birthday). These are desendents of the Frosts who settled
Cumberland County, TN. Lived in AR, OK, WA, TX.

My dad will be 80 next year, and has been wanting to
find his bible for many years.

If anyone has any information that can help us, please email me at frost@konx.com

Thank you,
Jerre Frost Johnson

Missing Shields

JLewis9517 — 2002-03-15 04:06:01Z

Searching for information on the Shields family. George Shields born late 1800 or early 1900. Wife Sherry (maiden name Gilbert) born apx. 1898. They had at least one son Michael Donald Shields born apx. 1931. George Shields died at an early age (year unknown). Sherry remarried a man last name Caston. Sherry died in Seattle, WA. 06/05/74. Michael could possibly be living in Douglas County. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Judy

Standard Atlas of Douglas County, 1915

MBEECHIE — 2001-08-10 05:26:29Z

I am looking for the "Standard Atlas of Douglas County, Washington", copyright 1915 by George A. Ogle. This atlas lists the townships with the names of the people who owned the property at that time. My families, GALLAHER, HALTERMAN and ALEXANDER are listed as owning property in Douglas County in 1915. Please respond to my e-mail address: mbeechie@msn.com

Maxine Dorothea MATZICK KEUP

vikkigray — 2001-06-27 02:28:18Z

Maxine Dorothea Matzick Keup, 80, of Wheat Ridge died 27 Sep 1999. She was born in Mansfield, WA on 5 Apr 1919....published in Denver Rocky Mtn News on 30 Sep 1999.

BUCKINGHAMS of Douglas County, WA

deborra — 2002-05-04 21:00:28Z

Anyone have information about the Buckingham family of Mansfield, Douglas Co., WA?

Johnson/Jensen/Venneberg in Waterville

ginad5186 — 2001-06-24 23:56:13Z

Looking for relatives/ancestors of Chester Stanton Johnson, grandfather to my husband.
Chester was born 5Feb1905 in Farmer, WA near Waterville, in Douglas Co. WA. He attended Waterville High School in 1920's have an old photo of his high school football team with all the names listed on the back, and a drama class photo of a play, with all the names on the back, from about 1923. Would share with anyone who is desc. from this class.

Chester's parents were Mauritz Cnute Johnson born in TX about 1878, and mother Martina Olena Johnson born about 1883 in Neb. Would like more info on the family, have not found Chester's wife's name as yet, no one can recall, as yet, should find out soon with records, I believe her last name is Venneberg from Douglas Co. or near there.
She was married before to a man last name of Taylor. She had one daughter Phyllis Taylor Van Volkingburg c. 1930's, then one daughter with Chester Johnson named Celia Louise Johnson born in 1938, who is our line. Chester had a sister named Ellen Johnson Slack, have not found any more on her.
Please write if you have any more info willing to share.

Thank you.
Gina Deschner

Re: WASHBURN Ira A.

PScott45 — 2003-01-30 03:59:10Z

I have some information about a Washburn family and the Cal. gold rush. I'm looking for family names. Maybe we can help each other.
Patsy

Don't know anything about my roots

garnetblurton — 2001-11-03 00:36:44Z

I am 20 years old and know absolutely nothing about my family history except that my grandfather is Clarence Blurton and my great grandmother was Myrne Blurton. Is their someone who can give some information on how to trace my family back to it's roots.

Alfred Lockwood, MG

khatool — 2002-03-17 05:31:49Z

I have some marriage records from 1913 (Douglas & Chelan Counties) showing an Alfred Lockwood, Minister of the Gospel. On some 15 (or more) records, he was the minister listed on each one. Does anyone know anything about him? Thanks!

Beebe, WA

khatool — 2002-03-17 05:26:19Z

Seeking info on the Beebe Orchard and any history of the founders of Beebe. Would really like to know when the orchard was established. Thanks in advance.

Re: Standard Atlas of Douglas County, 1915

Memory52 — 2003-01-19 22:07:58Z

Hello,

I saw your post and wanted you to know that my parents have a copy of the atlas, given to them by my Dads great Aunt years ago. It belonged to her parents , who live in Nelson and Mansfield areas in the early 1900's. I can do lookups in the atlas if you would like me to. Just let me know what you are looking for.

Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

Memory52 — 2003-01-19 22:07:58Z

Does anyone know where the Nelson cemetery was? I have a obituary from a Wenatchee World 1912 newspaper that tells of a burial in the Nelson Cemetery. Did it have a name? Was it close to the townsight of Nelson? Was it in the town?

Looking for Myers family information.

mjbeymer — 2001-10-30 22:43:57Z

I'm looking for any information on John Bluford Myers, Maybell Myers, Golda Myers. Lived NE of Mansfield near Nelson about 1915. John was a farmer in the area.
-Mike Beymer

Need info on Marie Douglas family

teddi95 — 2002-07-18 05:28:50Z

Looking for info on Marie Douglas....or her son Doug. I am his sister...really hoping to find him.

Lindert Family

rolandlindert — 2001-08-14 02:54:38Z

Researching William H. LINDERT b. 1852 Prussia, wife Anna BADE b.1867 Germany. Children, William, Godfrey, Malinda and Elsa. Moved to Washington from Minnesota early 1900`s, lived in Brigdeport, Douglas Co. Do not know if this was there first location or time period. Thank you for any information.