Douglas - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Chris Hansen family

KinsleuthUSA — 31 Jul 2008 10:22:13 GMT

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 — 5 Jun 2008 10:45:37 GMT

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.

1900 & 1910 Census Lookup - Levi Brown

larry dodds — 16 Jul 2006 7:44:20 GMT

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

HEWETT Obituary request

jchofkau — 20 Mar 2008 9:45:17 GMT

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

Thanks
Carol

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

gscorup — 12 Feb 2008 3:32:58 GMT

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

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

denise1165 — 15 Mar 2008 6:23:46 GMT

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

Arthur Spiecker

neneg2 — 7 Jan 2006 6:28:41 GMT

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.

Burgetts of Douglas County

donburgett373 — 18 Jan 2008 12:13:27 GMT

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.

WASHBURN Ira

Dee Biegler — 22 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Elzie Fritts/Thompson Family

Jennifer Thompson — 3 May 2003 6:14:03 GMT

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!!!

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

ale94952bf3231be5a9425284e50e2e980be77c — 1 Dec 2006 8:09:09 GMT

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

Johnson/Jensen/Venneberg in Waterville

ginad5186 — 24 Jun 2001 11:56:13 GMT

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

Lost Family Bible

Jerre Frost Johnson — 31 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

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

Lattimer/Johnson

Arlene — 13 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

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

Frank Root Loucks

Merlyn Christensen — 12 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Missing Shields

JLewis9517 — 15 Mar 2002 4:06:01 GMT

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

Looking for Myers family information.

mjbeymer — 30 Oct 2001 10:43:57 GMT

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

BUCKINGHAMS of Douglas County, WA

deborra — 4 May 2002 9:00:28 GMT

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

Emil Hoff, wheat farmer in Waterville

Elizabeth Hoppe — 26 Jan 2005 5:19:40 GMT

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.

Charles L.and Oscar F. Osborne

C.Osborne — 1 Feb 2003 7:20:48 GMT

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

Looking for descendants of Blanche Beatrice SILVER/Ida Mae SILVER

GeorgeNParker — 20 Jun 2006 9:32:32 GMT

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

Nelson, Douglas Co., Cemetery

Memory52 — 19 Jan 2003 10:07:58 GMT

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?

Beebe, WA

khatool — 17 Mar 2002 5:26:19 GMT

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.

Alfred Lockwood, MG

khatool — 17 Mar 2002 5:31:49 GMT

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!

Lattimer, orland joseph

tony — 6 Aug 2002 9:18:28 GMT

Seeking relatives of orland joseph Lattimer of Tacoma WA

Sharyer Family in Bridgeport

Kelly Kersten — 21 Feb 2004 6:06:59 GMT

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.

Looking for Apple family data

John Sergneri — 6 Apr 2003 9:18:15 GMT

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

Robert Lee GOLDEN and Viola, Wenatchee 1940s

jgibbens — 22 May 2003 6:35:21 GMT

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

Fritz Nanke Willms, Bridgeport

82832 — 13 May 2004 12:36:11 GMT

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.

Reinhart RUHM and Eleanor HEFFERNEN

H. Andrew BROWN — 6 Aug 2004 9:53:18 GMT

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

Obituary Look-up

Joyce Posey — 25 Oct 2004 5:06:44 GMT

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

Danish emigrants in Douglas Co.

stryhn_1 — 5 Mar 2005 10:06:16 GMT

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

Allen Presley 1900 and 1910

trishgannon — 14 Mar 2005 9:20:28 GMT

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

Mary Thompson at Catholic Cemetery in Waterville

davidtrichardson — 17 Mar 2007 1:30:12 GMT

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

Casjen & Anna Buse

stuporg — 6 Nov 2006 2:26:29 GMT

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

Boyd, Wilson families Waterville

jyl127 — 9 Feb 2007 8:15:10 GMT

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.

Lella Faye Secor (1887-1966)

Geoffrey Batten — 5 Jan 2006 5:39:14 GMT

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

Obit Lookup - Arthur F. Bovee

Angie Denotter — 3 Apr 2005 5:02:53 GMT

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

Obit Lookups - Higginbotham

Larry Rader — 31 Oct 2005 8:59:44 GMT

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

Carl Frederick Beck, Jr. - dod 1914 Yakima WA

patriciakcooper — 12 Jul 2006 9:17:42 GMT

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.

Alfred S. WITTER

RussellMiller71 — 11 Feb 2006 5:37:44 GMT

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)

Marriage records question

reggierees — 26 Feb 2006 7:59:12 GMT

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.

William Nichols

be_generation — 11 Feb 2007 10:29:25 GMT

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

JONES - SHAW families

Monna Aldrich — 19 Jan 2006 8:19:11 GMT

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.

Michael Smith, 1930 Census

Michael Gallagher — 25 Feb 2004 10:47:36 GMT

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.

Leo Carl Koenig family

Richard Kress — 1 Dec 2006 8:07:53 GMT

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.

Smith Hardin

carrollg3 — 15 Dec 2006 10:56:37 GMT

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

Charles Richard Burks b. 1900 and his family

Christina Burks Lee — 6 Aug 2006 10:39:33 GMT

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.

Stanley, William Homer

User633879 — 1 Dec 2006 8:07:06 GMT

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, Claude Josiah

User633879 — 1 Dec 2006 8:07:25 GMT

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, Marjory Emaline Kinzie

User633879 — 1 Dec 2006 8:06:35 GMT

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 — 1 Dec 2006 8:06:03 GMT

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

Howard F. Turner

patrickrobison — 29 Oct 2006 1:18:06 GMT

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.

Obit Lookups - Wilkerson & Summers

MarieEHobbs — 1 Nov 2006 10:47:50 GMT

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

BROWN descendants

ldodds21 — 20 Oct 2006 7:01:39 GMT

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.

Kellogg family Douglas Co., Washington

pookiejade — 7 Oct 2006 8:17:20 GMT

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.

SAWYER family in Chelan Falls/Wenatchee, WA area

Marvyl Powelson — 10 Sep 2006 9:49:49 GMT

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.

Charlie Smith/Charlie Sutton d. abt. 1909

Christina Burks Lee — 6 Aug 2006 10:39:33 GMT

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.

Obit Lookups - Kief

TRussell1981 — 12 Jul 2006 9:12:24 GMT

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

1920/1930 Census Lookup - Brown

larry dodds — 15 Feb 2006 8:21:44 GMT

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

Obit & Cemetery Lookup - Jean Crabaugh

bre85 — 26 Jan 2006 8:48:48 GMT

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.

SAWYER, Fletcher Prairie Cemetery History

dreamer — 5 Feb 2006 12:11:36 GMT

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!!

Obit Lookup - Aldyn T. Crawford

GeorgiaBennett51 — 27 Feb 2006 10:03:36 GMT

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.

Elizabeth A. Moles

Judy E. Glassburner — 18 Jun 2006 2:36:57 GMT

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.

Obituary Lookup - Aime Van Den Driessche

Janine Porer — 15 Aug 2005 7:31:10 GMT

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.

Big Bend, WA

T_Blondo — 15 Feb 2006 8:19:38 GMT

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.

Obit Lookups - McClain

Jerry Couch — 14 Nov 2005 8:04:52 GMT

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.

Location of Moses Creek / Moses Ranch

Gary_Ogle — 25 May 2005 6:21:42 GMT

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?

Hero Willms, Douglas Co, WA

82832 — 13 Jun 2004 3:25:42 GMT

Mansfield Cemetery Lookup

1999swabbie — 10 Feb 2005 4:22:36 GMT

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

Death in 1898 in Douglas Co, Washington - THORMAHLEN

DThormahlen7 — 18 Jun 2005 8:20:55 GMT

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.

Obit Lookup - Howard Gilleland

CarolHarmon65 — 15 May 2005 6:34:23 GMT

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

Etta May Conner

LorraineGilmer02 — 9 Apr 2005 6:18:48 GMT

Obit lookups - Wittig & Black

pdominie1 — 3 Feb 2005 11:25:03 GMT

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

Sherry L. Hammons

Thelma_Vaughan — 1 Feb 2005 2:29:49 GMT

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

Olive Isabelle Soule obituary 2001

MEMORY521 — 18 Nov 2004 1:26:03 GMT

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

John and Matilda Forgey

Dick Schack — 1 Nov 2004 4:54:47 GMT

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.

Gladys and Fleetwood Warren Obituaries

Janine Porter — 12 Aug 2004 2:54:22 GMT

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.

Emma Collins

Becky Shelmadine — 22 Jul 2004 11:36:01 GMT

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

Leahy, Douglas Co. Wa.

K_Roberds — 11 Oct 2005 3:06:37 GMT

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

William Tinker Family

Lloyd Tinker — 14 Jan 2004 11:38:36 GMT

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.

Standard Atlas of Douglas County, 1915

MBEECHIE — 10 Aug 2001 5:26:29 GMT

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

Chester Precinct in 1920 Census?

DonOrr58 — 18 Feb 2006 12:15:18 GMT

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

Lindert Family

rolandlindert — 14 Aug 2001 2:54:38 GMT

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.

1930 census, Bridge twshp

MaryMayfield44 — 3 Aug 2003 10:37:30 GMT

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?

GOLDEN obits 1941, 1945, Wenatchee area

jgibbens3 — 21 Jul 2003 5:34:47 GMT

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

WASHBURN Ira A.

Dee Biegler — 22 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Dee Biegler — 22 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Relatives of Aaron Black Ervin of Douglas Co., Washington

Ila Johnson — 14 Oct 2001 8:48:06 GMT

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.

Children of Edward Llorse Kellogg

Nancy Clark — 18 Apr 2002 11:56:59 GMT

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

Need info on Marie Douglas family

teddi95 — 18 Jul 2002 5:28:50 GMT

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

Don't know anything about my roots

garnetblurton — 3 Nov 2001 12:36:44 GMT

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.

Maxine Dorothea MATZICK KEUP

vikkigray — 27 Jun 2001 2:28:18 GMT

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.