Grays Harbor - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Janet Lee Anthony, b 09/08/1955, Aberdeen age 52

Patriciadoughty88 — 20 Aug 2008 3:04:23 GMT

I am looking for Janet Lee ANTHONY born Sept 8, 1955. She was a very good friend of mine in the US Air Force and I haven't heard from her in over 30 yrs. She lived at 315 Mill Street, Aberdeen, WA with her parents. Mother Edna and brother Bill Anthony. Any help would be nice. I have cancer and really would like to talk or see her again. She also lived in Rochester and Olympia. Thanks Patti Billings Doughty Thanks ahead of time for any help pbdgene@hotmail.com tkat88@hotmail.com p_leigh@hotmail.com

James Mustard, Gold Star Veteran

glenn1657 — 9 Aug 2008 7:45:33 GMT

I am needing an obituary for James Mustard who was killed, non combat in World War II, on June 17, 1945 and is buried in the Satsop Cemetery. This is for the Yuma
Co. Colorado Gen Web site on Gold Star Veterans. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

SHROY, Aberdeen, 1920-30 and ?

havensmom — 15 Aug 2008 10:40:19 GMT

Elmer and Mary Rebecca (PATTERSON) SHROY were in Aberdeen, on the 1920 and 1930 census records. They had at least 2 children, Jenny and Myrtle Helen. I would like to find an obit or death info for these people. Elmer born 1875 in Michigan and Rebecca born 1878 in Illinois. I have more info on Rebecca's family.

Benjamin franklin Newnham (Cougar Ben)

Teresa Delaney — 2 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Ben Newnham lived in Humptulips as a homesteader and earned the nickname "cougar ben". Any info would be appreciated. He was my grandfather.

OBIT LOOK-UP: Vinal Whitney, DOD Oct 1976, Montesano, WA

schoony156 — 18 Jun 2008 6:26:55 GMT

Family members seeking a copy of the Obituary for Vinal Irwin Whitney, Sr. who passed away in October 1976 in Montesano, Grays Harbor, Washington. Born 13 February 1898 in Illinois. Survived by wife, Ruth Annette (Whitner) Whitney. The apparent founder of Whitney's Chevrolet in Montesano, WA.
Thanks in advance to anyone who may be able to help in this matter!
Bob Schoonover, Email: schoony@comcast.net

Obit Copy - Elam Johnson

nanander — 24 Jun 2008 7:03:13 GMT

Elam Johnson (Johanson) was born in Sweden in 1889, and died in Hoquiam on February 17, 1977. He was my father's uncle and I would like a copy of his obituary. Will pay expenses. Thanks.

POW/MIA Korean War, Grays Harbor Co. COOPER

powmiadna — 24 Jun 2008 2:39:16 GMT

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

Soldier: BILLIE JOE COOPER
Born: 1928 Caucasian
Date of loss: December 1, 1950 POW

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

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

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

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

David Reid Vinson

blondeone2 — 9 Jun 2008 12:05:58 GMT

I'm trying to find out where my GG Uncle David Reid Vinson is buried. b. 17 Ap 1891 Kentucky..d. 25 Jun 1958 Oakville, Grays Harbor, Washington. I've gone through Grays Harbor County listings and Cemeteries and found nothing. He never married. I believe he was a mill worker, but I'm not sure. If anyone can help, I'd sure appreicate it. Thanks so much!

LIVINGSTON FAMILY

Anne Townsend — 21 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on these Livingston all born in New York State, and the last known address, 1935 was Grays Harbor County.
Bessie Livingston Curtice, Elma, WA
John A Livingston, Satsop, WA
Leon G Livingston, Satsop, WA
Luzern M Livingston, Satsop, WA
George D Livingston, Aberdeen, WA
The father, Burton J Livingston may have been in Washington State as early as 1918
I would appreciate any information on this family

Cliff M. Weatherwax 1878-1939

LSCREP — 21 Apr 2008 1:53:12 GMT

Cliff was the son of John M. Weatherwax and wife Martha E. Keyes. Born in Michigan on 3 Sep 1878 he was in the lumber business. Around 1901 he married Auli Moore or Morre. They appear in USC 1910 in Aberdeen,Grays Harbor, in USC 1930 they appear in Hillsboro,San Mateo co. Calif.There is a posting on USWORLDCONNECT that indicates he may have died while in N.Y. city in 1939 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
I have found the passport application for his wife and found Cliff on a trip from London England to NY in 1907.
but nothing further on him or his wife. Based on USC 1910 in Aberdeen his wife appears to have been married previously as there is a (step-son) named Carl Gidding living with the family. Her passport application indicates she was born in Boston,Ma. but this USC1910 indicates a birth in NY state. In USC1930 she identifies her place of birth as MA. I would appreciate any further info on this Weatherwax line.
Wayne E. Weatherwax
following David b:1747

Clark in Ocasto, WA

Pat Colbert — 1 Aug 2001 11:59:23 GMT

I am trying to find descendants of Roy M. Clark, born in West Virginia in 1880 and died in Ocasto, WA on Nov. 4, 1944. He was married to someone named Mary. Any information on him would be appreciated.

Matthew Ellison

dennisellison_1 — 2 Apr 2008 3:49:49 GMT

Looking for any information on a Matthew Ellison born in Ontario Canada in 1864, son of William Ellison, lived in Montesano, died 1945 in Grays Harbor and possibly a cousin to David Matthew Ellison of Kimilchie, WA.

Mary CLINGAN of Aberdeen, WA

TeddieAllison — 15 Mar 2008 12:27:52 GMT

Seeking descendants of Mary Clingan of Aberdeen who died Sept. 1984. She was born 6 April 1895. Would like to confirm her parentage. I believe her father was a GRINDLE. Mothers surname is unknown.

John H. & Lotta J. (O'Neill) WOLFE from Greenwood Co., KS

SydneyHStephens — 10 Jul 2007 4:48:30 GMT

Looking for ancestors of John H. WOLFE (b DEC 1868)and Lotta (Lottie) J. O'NEILL (b DEC 1878) who married 19 October 1898 in Greenwood County, Kansas. John and Lottie adopted the children of Lottie's half-brother, Samuel Morey VIRTUE, after he died in Lincoln Co., WA, on 18 SEP 1911. The children were:

1. Samuel Herbert Virtue, born 07 November 1904 in Washington; died 15 August 1980 in Pendleton, Umatilla, OR. He married Ruth W. Resler; born 07 September 1899; died 09 December 1983 in Pilot Rock,Umatila, OR.

2. Lettie A. Virtue, born Abt. 1906 in Washington.

3. Elizabeth Sarah Virtue, born 11 July 1908 in Lincoln Co., WA (probably Harrington).

4. Steven Morey Virtue, born 31 May 1910 in Washington; died 17 November 1913 in Porter, Chehalis (now Gray's Harbor Co.), WA.

I'll be happy to share my research.

Gray's Harbor Eastern Star

KevinOBrien8527 — 2 Mar 2005 10:17:55 GMT

Hello,

I am seeking any information anyone can share about the "Rhododendron Chapter" of the Order of the Eastern Star in the Aberdeen area. Emma (McManemy) (Perkins) Jones, a hotelier in the Aberdeen and Cosmopolis areas was a member of that Lodge. The last hotel she owned was the Grand Central Hotel, 300 1/2 East Market Street, Aberdeen. Has anyone ever seen a photo of that hotel?
Sincerely,
Kevin O'Brien
Laguna Hills, CA

Swen Johnson from Norway

Dorothy Hinkey — 10 Nov 2005 4:58:56 GMT

Where in Norway was Swen Johnson born in 1861?
When he lived in Grays Harbor County, what was the name of the steamboat he captained there?
Are there photos of Swen, his wife Ellen, and their families?
Are his sons buried in Fern Hill cemetery at Aberdeen?
Any information about his daughter Ellen, born Grays Harbor County(?) in 1893?

Eugene Parker Obituary

david9861 — 15 Feb 2008 1:45:48 GMT

Grays Harbor Daily Washingtonian, Hoquiam, Washington, September 17, 1924, page 1

Eugene E. Parker Kills Self While Family Is Away

While his wife and two small children were enjoying themselves at a downtown carnival show last night, Eugene E. Parker, 50, longshoreman employed by the Grays Harbor Stevedore company, shot himself through the head with a 38-calibre Colts army revolver at his home, 410 Monroe street, shortly after 10 o'clock last night.
Parker was discovered slouched over in a leather rocker at his home, the revolver with one shell discharged lying at his feet near a small pool of blood, with two gaping holes in his head. The bullet entered his right temple, passed upward through the front part of his skull, and made a round hole in a window as it passed out and lodged in a nearby store building.
A Mrs. Hill, who lived in the second story of the Parker home with two small children, was awakened by the shot, but heard no following disturbance and did not investigate its cause. Youths with small calibre arms have been frequently known to shoot in the neighborhood at night, according to Police Chief T.A. Carnine.
Family Finds Body - Mrs. Parker and her children, on returning to the house after spending the evening at the Eagles Charity Fund festival, discovered the body. She immediately telephoned her brother, Steve Girard, who notified police and took her and the children to his home.
According to Mr. Girard, Parker was of a nervous temperament, extremely liable to despondency, although he had not any particular reason for it recently and appeared normal when last seen by his wife and children. He had been working fairly regularly, and was of good habits. The gun used by him was one he borrowed about six months ago when he was working in the woods peeling bark.
Besides his immediate family, Parker is survived by two brothers, Dennis Parker of Hoquiam, a fisherman, and Fred Parker of Des Moines, Iowa, a sister, Mrs. James Long of Des Moines, and a nephew Ernest Royer of Spokane. All were notified by telegraph last night.
Coroner L. Hopkins who was immediately notified of the tragedy, ordered the body removed to the Pinnick Undertaking parlors, and will view it at the morgue this morning.

Mina Belle Girard Parker Obituary

david9861 — 15 Feb 2008 1:40:38 GMT

The Aberdeen Daily World, Aberdeen, Washington, Tuesday, August 28, 1951, page 12

Mina Belle Parker Claimed By Death

Hoquiam, Aug. 28.- (Special) - Mina Belle Parker, 67, died at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs. Daisy Girard, last night after a long illness. She had lived here 66 years. She was born in Tacoma.
Mrs. Parker is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Claude Mayes, Hoquiam; a son, James E. Parker, McCleary; a granddaughter, Susan Margaret Parker, McCleary; a brother, Stephen A. Girard, Hoquiam, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a members of the Hoquiam spiritualist church, the VFW auxiliary, Alpine Rebekah lodge for over 50 years, having served as noble grand in 1905. She was a member of Patriarch Militant, a charter member and past president of the Eagles auxiliary.
Funeral services will be at 1 o'clock Friday in the Pinnick-Coleman chapel under the auspices of the Rebekah lodge . Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial park.

Violetta Parker Obituary

david9861 — 15 Feb 2008 1:36:19 GMT

The Aberdeen Daily World, Aberdeen, Washington, Wednesday, May 14,1952, page 3

Violetta Parker, 70, Claimed By Death

Mrs. Violetta Parker, 70, longtime Harbor resident, died yesterday at a local hospital following an illness of two weeks.
Mrs. Parker was born at Ord, Neb., and came to Grays Harbor 41 years ago after residing for a short time in California. She made her home at 908 Duffy street. She was a member of the Salvation Army sewing circle.
Surviving are her husband, Dennis E. Parker whom she married June 22, 1924, at the Dalles, Ore.; brothers, Seth Wigent, Joplin, Mo., and John Wigent, also in Missouri; nephew, Henry Wigent, Everett.
Elerding's will announce funeral arrangements.

Dennis Parker obituary

david9861 — 15 Feb 2008 1:33:12 GMT

Aberdeen Daily World, Aberdeen, Washington, Saturday, June 3, 1967 page 5

DEATH CLAIMS DENNIS PARKER
Hoquiam - Dennis E. Parker, 86, 512 Fourth St., Hoquiam, died yesterday in an Aberdeen hospital.
Born in Ottawa County, Ohio, he came to Hoquiam over 50 years ago and had worked many years in the woods and as a commercial fisherman before taking a partnership in the Stanke Tavern on Eighth Street in Hoquiam with Fred Stanke.
He was employed as a night watchman for Grays Harbor Chair Co. before retiring 15 years ago.
Mr. Parker had lived in McKenna, Wash., and for the past ten years in Aberdeen and Hoquiam. He was a 45-year member of the Hoquiam Eagles.
SURVIVORS Sivivors include a niece, Mrs. Claude J. Mayes, Hoquiam; two nephews, Henry Wigent, Aberdeen, and James Parker, McCleary, and two nieces in California.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Fern Hill Cemetery with the Hoquiam Eagles conducting their ritual under the direction of the Coleman Mortuary.

Still looking for info on the Savages

Murray_Hayden — 12 Feb 2008 1:43:29 GMT

Would anyone have any info on William "Bill" Savage b. Nov. 7, 1878 and his wife Millie "Amelia" Michel b. abt 1883 family
Thelma b.abt 1910 and George b.abt 1911 and William J. "Bill" b. abt 1915
Is there any records that shows that they lived in Grays Harbor?
Any Relatives of the Savages around Grays Harbor?

Obit Lookup: Floyd D Moore Jr: died 9 Jun 2005 - Ocean Shores

x890239 — 9 Feb 2008 2:46:03 GMT

Floyd D Moore Jr
born: 9 Dec 1922 @ Oregon
died: 9 Jun 2005 @ Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor, Washington
buried: Wynoochee Cemetery @ Montesano, Grays Harbor, WA

Parents" Floyd D & Marion C Moore
Spouse : Unknown
Looking for obit to determin info on next generation
thanks in advance
Chuck Hunter

Nyhus - Westport/Aberdeen

revensen1 — 30 Jan 2008 9:18:16 GMT

I am trying to find information on the family of Eberhard Nyhus from Westport. He died Sept 1964 and his wife Gudrun died 3 Jun 1982 in Aberdeen. They had five daughters, Gudrun, Harriet, Beatrice, Donna and Nancy. Harriet Nyhus Dorland died 27 May 1995 in Aberdeen. I am hoping that an obituary may give me more information on them.

Thanks,

Robert Evensen

Westerholm Cutting

AliciaKMarshall — 16 Jan 2008 12:52:47 GMT

Looking for the living sons of Robert Cutting and Bernice/June Westerholm. Bernice/ June died in 2002.
June's parents were Theodore Westerholm and Laina Johnson.
Can anyone locate an obituary for June/Bernice who died in
2002. She may have been divorced and remarried. Trying to
locate her sons Robert and William for someone.
Thank you for any help,
best regards,
Alicia Marshall

Bluffton, Washington

bluffton96 — 3 Aug 2007 4:22:25 GMT

Does anyone have information about "Bluffton, Washington", which is now Pacific Beach? There was a US Post Office there for two years only that was called Bluffton. I am looking for that location. Thanks. Michael @ robo94@yahoo.com

Looking for ASHBY family

RaVaeAnn — 14 Jan 2008 2:02:34 GMT

I am looking for information on the Ashby family: Jesse, Eliza, James "William", Al, Silvey, George, Mabel and Lillian; who lived in Grays Harbor County at least in the 1930s. Eliza is my mother's great aunt and lost track of this family in the 50s or 60s. Contact information would be great (please repy privately), and obituaries are also wanted. Thank you.

Polk City Directory (covering Elma, WA) 1904

WilmaBland520 — 30 Jan 2008 6:50:05 GMT

Trying to locate information that might have been found in the Polk City Directory that included Elma, WA possibly the one that also covered Aberdeen. Looking for the reference to Oliver M. Strickland household including his mother-in-law Rachel LOUCKS BLAND. Trying to find out her death date and burial place.

facilities for disabled 1900's

hdchaser — 26 Jan 2008 5:31:53 GMT

Hi, I'm trying to find out what happened to Alfred Anderson. He was born in Hoquiam Wa between 1910? and 1915? and was disabled. He was reported to have died shortly after birth, but I'm unable to find any info locally. My thought is that he was institutionalized. Does anyone know where he would have been sent? Thanks linnea
hdchaser@hotmail.com

Gowman

Gwilanne_P — 1 Dec 2006 3:32:14 GMT

Looking for Death date and descendant info on Thomas Henry Gowman. He was born Mar 11 1872 in Holsworthy Devon England. Immigrated to Canada to the London Ontario area between mar 1872 and Nov 1873. His parents were Christopher Dart Gowman and Hannah Maria Badcock Cole Gowman. I have a death place of Aberdeen Washington. Any info would be helpful.

Aberdeen/Hoquiem Directories.

truth2241 — 8 Jan 2008 8:30:13 GMT

If someone has access to the 1919 & 1920 & 1921 directories, can you look and see if a Mary Ann Firth is listed. Also a George David Worthy. Thanks Terry in Bremerton.

Looking for obit

karousell46 — 8 Jan 2008 4:59:26 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Kenneth Pringle. He died in March 1994. I am related to him. Maybe someone might know his kids.

Bertha M & George C McLafferty

robhealey1 — 11 Nov 2007 6:22:25 GMT

In the 1900 and 1910, Aberdeen, Chehalis, Washington census records is listed my 2nd great aunt and her family.

Would someone possibly be able to get the actual census records for these people for me? I do not have access to Ancestry.com, and do not have the money to pay for it right now....

In 1920 and 1930...they are listed in the Malheur County, Oregon census. I would love to have these as well please...

Thanks in advance for any help.

My e-mail address is:
robhealey1 [at] gmail.com

Need info/history on a house in Aberdeen

warphome — 20 Oct 2007 2:43:49 GMT

I am trying to find some history on a home in Aberdeen. The address is 1200 N. Broadway. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dunham, Hautier Families

Linda Lowrey — 17 Dec 2005 5:01:50 GMT

Hazel (Hautier) Dunham (?) is enumerated on the 1930 census of Grays Harbor, Aberdeen City, Third Ward, with her husband "H.A." Dunham (?) and a son, Jos. (?), aged 14, born in Idaho. Also listed with the family is Hazel Mildred's father, Louis V. Hautier. What happened to H.A. Dunham (and what is his full name?) He was aged 38 on the 1930 census, born in Washington, father born in Iowa, mother in Kansas. According to my information, Hazel married Joseph Stumpfhauser in 1942, but I cannot find any record of this man on a census. It's possible Hazel was married previously to a Joe Bossie, in Idaho (1915). Can anyone help?

Looking for Savage from Canada

Murray_Hayden — 5 Feb 2007 12:40:26 GMT

Would anyone have any info or know of a William "Bill" Savage, born about 1879 and his wife Millie "Amelia" [Michel] Savage from Huron County, Ontario, Canada, There family are Thelma, [b]abt.1910., George [b]abt.1911 and William J. "Bill" [b]abt. 1915.
William "Bill" Savage parents were Henry Savage and his wife Louise Ann [Hog] Savage.

Brewer family of Satsop

luvmydux — 20 Jan 2007 9:36:05 GMT

I would like any information on the Brewer family of Satsop particularly Edgar Leon Brewer and any information on his death 15 MAR 1927. His father was James Henry Brewer, Vice-President Satsop Mercantile and Creamery. The family had a dairy farm in Satsop

Need Cemetery Lookup Please

marystuart70 — 10 Apr 2007 2:05:06 GMT

Am looking for the burial location of John D. Meeker, died July 1944 and his wife Jessie, died Aug. 1979.
Thank You,
Mary

marriage record lookup, PLEASE

daninor — 26 Feb 2007 11:09:14 GMT

Can someone please try to find marriage records for my great uncle Jonathon Brown and his 2nd wife, Caroline or "Lina/Lena" . Her former married name is unknown. Jonathon's 1st wife died in 1939 and he died in 1956, but i don't know when or where Johnathon remarried except likely in Grays Harbor County (Montesano).

Sincerely grateful for the assistance

Dan

Need a little assistance with Hoquiam, Washington

4windz — 22 Jun 2007 2:21:23 GMT

This might be shot in the dark, but with genealogy, "shots in the dark" sometimes lead to vital information.

Here is who I am looking for and all the info I have to go on.

Two sisters, one named Helen the other Edna. Thier birth surnames was Edna and Helen Williams.Edna was born about 1917 in Yankton, South Dakota. Helen was born about 1921 in Yankton, South Dakota. The last info we had on them came from a family Reunion in Oregon which they attended in August of 1983, which they stated they were now living in Hoquaim, Washington.
Their father was, Jesse Williams born July 1890 in Nebraska. Their mother was Anna Perry, born about 1894 in Missouri.

Their brother was Lloyd Williams born about 1910-1911 in Minnesota.
Sisters were:

Myrtle-b: 1915-1916 in Yankton, South Dakota
Margaret-b: 1919 in Yankton, South Dakota

In the 1930's this family moved from Yankton, South Dakota to Elmira, Oregon. Believe that Jesse Williams may have died in California in 1966.

I do have picture of one of the girls. To see the piuc you can go to my genealogy website and click on "Williams"

url: www.angelfire.com/al4/williamsgenealogy101

If you can assist me I would certainly appreciate your help. Perhaps there might be an obit or a news article with a mention of a Helen or Edna born oin Yankton, South Dakota. I lknow this isn't much, but also know it isn't impossible.

God Bless

MW

SUTTON -BUTTERFIELD

kenpalmer34 — 9 Jul 2007 3:24:17 GMT

LOOKING FOR OBITS ON RAY SUTTON WHO MARRIED CORA BUTTERFIELD
RAY WAS BORN 1898 LOCATION UNKNOWN AND DIED 1972 IN GRAYS HARBOR WASHINGTON CORA WAS BORN 1903 IN MINNESOTA AND DIED IN 1978 IN GRAYS HARBOR WASHINGTON ANY INFO IS WELCOMED

Willis Booth

Ric_West — 2 Apr 2007 4:48:15 GMT

Looking for descendants of Willis Booth. Moved to Aberdeen in the 20's 30's from Miss. with wife Ada Nixon. Willis is from Selma, AL originaly.
Any Help is greatly appreciated.
Ric West

Bridge tenders on Chehalis R. at Montesano

daninor — 26 Apr 2007 11:04:55 GMT

I have information that a great uncle, Jonathon Brown, was employed as a "bridge tender" who sat in a small shed on the bridge and when a large ship signaled or was seen approaching, a lever or switch would be thrown and the bridge would either swing or raise to allow the ship clearance to pass thru or under. The exact location of the bridge is unknown except that it was on the Chehalis River and likely in Montesano at Main St. or possibly in Aberdeen/Hoquiam. The time period is also unknown but it's possible that it was during WWII. Johnathon Brown died at age 81 in 1956 and had been a logger all his life and lived in Montesano since 1914.

Are there any records for any agency that may have been in charge of the ship traffic or bridges ?

Sincerely grateful for any information

Dan

Julius Striby from Connecticut

John_Knecht — 28 Apr 2007 7:49:37 GMT

Looking for Julius Friedrich Striby from Connecticut. He was the son of George Michael (aka Frederick Sr.) and Juliane (Dillmann) Striby. Born in Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany January 15, 1851, he came to the United States in 1855 with his parents, and three brothers, and settled in New Haven, Connecticut. He was married to a Hattie Bronson but in later years they parted. He also lived in Springfield, Massachusetts working in both New Haven and Springfield as a Baker and Caterer. Julius appears in the 1920 US Census living in the town of Montesano, Grays Harbor, Washington, working as a Court Baliff.

Vaughn/Vaughan from Virginia

JerryMarshall72 — 19 May 2007 2:07:22 GMT

Looking for relatives of any Vaughan/Vaughn's that left Virginia in the early 1900's and settled in the Grays Harbor area or nearby counties.

Thanks
Jerry

Blackwood

gingo87 — 24 Jun 2007 4:57:10 GMT

Seeking date of death and burial place for John Blackwood. In 1930 census he was living in Porter in household of son, Fred Blackwood.

Looking for John Bloomfield b 1881or 2 Canada in 1910 Hoquiam census

mgourley1 — 31 Aug 2007 6:29:30 GMT

Hello I am searching for my grandmother's youngest brother John Bloomfield born New Brunswick Canada 1881 or 2 to Joseph Bloomfield and Elizabeth Margison and went to Washington State from Vancouver BC in early 1900's and was never heard from again.There is a John in the 1910 Chehalis Co Hoquiam precinct census and I wonder if there is any family mentioned with him? or is he mentioned in any other census? He was working in a restuarant in Vancouver BC in 1901 at the age of 19.If anyone can look up any of the census I would appreciate it as we are at a dead end regarding his fate.Thank you Mary

Obit lookup please for Annie V. DENNIS

lyle179 — 10 Sep 2007 10:58:45 GMT

According to the Elma Cemetery (the one on the west end of town) records, an Annie V. Wilson was buried on 2 Dec, 1929. I believe that this is actually Annie V. Dennis and was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to check in the Aberdeen Daily World to see if there's a death notice or obituary for her.

Many thanks!

Lyle

My website: http://www.copelan.net

James Weaver Renfroe

petersdk — 3 Aug 2007 6:27:27 GMT

I am looking for my grandfather James Weaver Renfroe, known as Weaver Renfroe in the Grays Harbor, Washington area. He was born in 1877 but was orphaned in 1887. Between 1887 and 1902 he had run away from home in Alabama. As the family history goes, he came to the "Grays Harbor" area and worked in the woods logging first for the sailing ships. In 1902 he married my grandmother Pearl Cary, a member of the pioneer family, Yantis, near Bucoda and Tenino. There he worked in the woods all the rest of his working days.

I know if I knew what family it was that he came west with, I know that would help you. But that's just what I want to know! I don't even know what company or companies he worked for except that he was working for Mutual Lumber Company in 1918.

Any suggestions or leads would be most appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Donna Renfroe Peters
PO Box 142
Echo, OR 97826
541-376-8664
donna131@centurytel.net

NEED AN OBIT. LOOK-UP!! CAN SOMEONE HELP, PLEASE??

patriciastaley223 — 7 Sep 2007 2:40:42 GMT

I'm trying to obtain an obit. for the following:

Clyde Franklin Brookman, died 28 Apr 1947, Grays Harbor.

I'm also trying to find where he is buried.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

Brouelette, Geiling, Smith Obituaries

smithd214 — 19 Apr 2007 1:07:34 GMT

Firstly, thanks to all who helped me thus far. You have been fantastic.
I am looking for the obituaries of two relatives.
Mary M Brouelette, nee Smith, born Montana 1887 and died February 11 1968 in Hoquiam, Gray's Harbor. She was the widow of James Clayton Broulette.
Katie Geiling, nee Smith, born Montana 1891 and died March 1980 in Hoquiam, Gray's Harbor. She was the widow of George Geiling.
These two women were sisters, neither of which had any children as far as I know. However, they had a brother named John who, I believe may have had three children. He may have been living in New York City around 1934.
I am hoping that the obituaries may shed a little more light on this.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
David

Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

MoolyZue1 — 12 May 2006 5:26:18 GMT

Does a cemetery book or index for Sunset Memorial exist? Someone has posted a list for the cemetery on Rootsweb but it isn't complete by any means. My grandparents, great grandparents, aunts and uncles are all buried there but they are not on that particular listing. I would really like to locate a cemetery book or index.

Thanks.

LOOKING FOR PHOTOS COPALIS BEACH SCHOOL (OLD SCHOOL @ COPALIS)

rudyfromwa — 8 Jul 2003 6:19:27 GMT

I am looking for old photos of the copalis beach school as well as Mrs Laughlin and Mrs Bean or any pertaing to the 1950's and 1960's . Thank you Charmaine e-mail charmainefromwa@aol.com

Looking for an "old friend"

mpelagalli — 5 Sep 2007 8:40:51 GMT

I am looking for Nick Nichols who lived at Copalis Beach, Washington in the 1970's. He moved to Auburn, Washington. Returned to visit in the late 1980's. He went to North Beach High School in Moclips. I would appreciate any information. Father's name? Thanks, Margo Pelagalli
email: pelagalli@olynet.com Phone: 360-482-1496

John Wesley Sumey

LGretty — 1 Sep 2007 2:46:58 GMT

My great uncle John Wesley Sumey was born in Minnesota in 1890 and passed away 22 May 1961. I have a picture of his headstone in Sunset Memorial Park, Hoquiam, WA. His family came from Minnesota to Puyallup. WA 1904-1909. I have been told he was in Canada for a bit then told his father he was coming home to join the military. His WW1 military registration was filled out in Hoquiam. His headstone said he had been in the 99 Aero Sq. A cousin told me when he got sick her father took him to Seattle to a hospital where he died and was buried in Sumner. I found a picture of his headstone in Hoquiam which shoots that info. If anyone has any info on my uncle I would be grateful to hear it. Would anyone know how I would go about finding out if there is a death certificate in Grays Harbor for him. Also, does this cemetary have any mortuary attached with it that might have info on file regarding him? Thanks...Linda

Jean (MCFADDEN) DAVIES of Hoquiam

haynes_ks — 16 Oct 2004 2:19:53 GMT

Would like to contact a Jean (MCFADDEN) DAVIES of Hoquiam WA or any relative or aquintance of. I know she may be in her 80-90's if still living.

I am researching the MCFADDEN family and I believe her G grandfather was WILLIAM SHERMAN or SHERIDAN MCFADDEN.

I would like to find more info on her line of MCFADDENs and DAVIES families.

Any info or direction would be appreciated, thanks!

AMERICAN PACIFIC WHALING COMPANY OF BAY CITY WA

galaxie63 — 17 Jul 2007 8:18:03 GMT

I just found a WWI Draft Registration on a great uncle PATRIC O'CONNELL. Age 28. Living in Bay City Grays Harbor WA
It states that his occupation is Whaling and works for the American Pacific Whaling Company.
It is signed June 5, 1917.
We did not know that he was alive at this time. Family stories state that he died at sea. Perhaps it was while working for this company instead of while in the NAVY.
Does anyone know any information on this company? When it was in business or where they sailed?
Any information would be helpful.
Thank you in advance.
Linda

Need Obit from 1980

gennut35210 — 27 Jun 2007 11:45:35 GMT

How would I find this info?

Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

sug53 — 2 Sep 2006 5:18:36 GMT

Hello- Today I found a loose-leaf booklet by Flora E. Wartman-Arland titled The Story of Montesano, written in 1933. It is about the beginning of Montesano and mentions the pioneering families in that area. Although I'm not related or connected to the people in this area, it is such a nice source of information I thought I'd post and offer to share specific family information from it. Names include: Scammon, Medcalf, Garrison, Mace, Smith, King, Moore, Fry, Brady, Arland, Porter, Carter, Hill, Wood, Feeler, Luark, Butler, Redman, Ketchum and Hamilton are just a few listed. I'd be happy to scan and send pages. Sue sug53@earthlink.net

Clark E. Boye, Jr.

barryboyer1 — 4 Jun 2007 8:08:33 GMT

Looking for information re. Clark E. Boyer, Jr. who was b. 12 June 1923 in Grays Harbor Co. to Clark Edwin Boyer and Hazel Larson. Hazel m. William Hirschi and can be found in the 1930 census in Hoquiam with her 2nd husband, my uncle Raymond and Aunt June. Clark E Boyer, Sr. can also be found in the 1930 census in Hoquiam with my father Walter V. Boyer and Ruby.
I have been unable to find any information on Clark E. Boyer, Jr. No name apparently was given to the child b. 13 June 1923 but in an Obituary published abt 18 June 1960 in The Aberdeen Daily World it is mentioned that he was survived by four sons and Clark E. Boyer, Jr. was one of them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Marriage records/historical society

mrsjohnnya — 13 Jun 2006 10:15:27 GMT

Where would I find the marriage records from 1929 and also is there a Library or Historical Society in the county? I will be in the area in mid-July and would like to do some research.
Thank you
Robin Anderson

Starting Grays Harbor Search

Chuck Anderson — 21 Jun 2006 11:25:06 GMT

I'm looking for information on the Bagley family of the Aberdeen/Hoquiam areas. My Grand Uncle Norman Joseph Bagley served with the Aberdeen Police Department, as did others amongst my Bagley relatives.
Norman Bagley's wife is my Grand Aunt, Juanita Irene Bagley. Her maiden name is Juanita Irene Miller, and she and Norman were married in Aberdeen on 2 DEC 1939. Norman was born on 2 NOV 1919 in Bremerton, WA, and Juanita was born on 18 JUL 1920 in Kalispell, Montana. Her parents were Charles and Martha Miller.
Norman and Juanita's offspring are James, Cheryl and Michael Bagley.

Fredrik Johan Tikkanen

reijokoivisto1 — 12 Mar 2007 5:40:55 GMT

I'm looking for any information about my ancestor Fredrik Johan Tikkanen born 2.5.1873. He moved from Finland to USA in the beginning of the 20th century.

Last firm peace of information I have from him is that he was registered in the World War I Draft Registrations in Shoshone County. Information from registration is "born 2 May 1873. Citizen: Finland. Resides in Mullan, Idaho. Miner for Gold Hunter Mining Co in Mullan, Idaho. Relative: none. Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light hair. Shoshone County. 12 Sept 1918. Entry 1271".

After that, thank's to Judy Damewood, I have now found out that in Aberdeen, person called Fredrick J Tikkanen died on 2 Nov 1947. I'm now trying to make sure this Fredrick J Tikkanen indeed is the same person.

Information from the Washington Death Index:
Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
Name: Fredrick J Tikkanen
Date of Death: 2 Nov 1947
Place of Death: Aberdeen
Age: 73
Estimated birth year: abt 1874
Gender: Male
Certificate: 299

If anybody knows anything about Fredrick J Tikkanen's life in Aberdeen or how he came there, please respond. Fredrick may have lived little on the dark side of the road but every piece of information is wellcome.

Regards
Reijo Koivisto
Finland

BENN and REDMAN families

Mary Ellen — 19 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for any others researching the BENN and REDMAN families of Grays Harbor. I do have quite a bit on Sam Benn and his son, Edmund Burke Benn (my direct line). I'm hoping to find other branches of the family, particularly those of Sam's siblings, whose descendants did emigrate to the area from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. I am aware of Sam's niece, Ayme (DYER) HOYT, and nephew, Thomas Benn DYER, but have very little on them.

Sam and Martha Benn had the following children, all born in the Melbourne/Aberdeen area: Alice M. b. 1862, George b. 1864, Phoebe Isabelle b. 1866, Mary Francis b. 1869, Minnie Elizabeth b. 1871, Edmund Burke b. 1873, and Leta b. 1884.

I'm also looking for any information on the family of Sam's wife, Martha REDMAN. Her father, Reuben Redman b. 1820 in Ohio, and her siblings, Joseph Thomas 'John' Redman b. 1843, Margaret Redman m. RAFFERTY, and sister, Frances Redman b. 1851, m. 1867 to Marcellus Joseph LUARK. Frances had a son, Justin Patterson LUARK.

Death of Barbara (Margaret) Smith

smithd214 — 1 Mar 2007 5:34:52 GMT

I am still searching for the death of Barbara Smith.
In 1910, she is living with her husband Angus in Yakima.
By 1920 she is 55 and living with her daughter Marie & son-in-law James C Brouelette in Yakima.
In 1930 she is still living with Marie & James, but they are in Aberdeen, Gray's Harbor. She is also using her middle name ,Margaret.
From the Social Security Death Index, James C. Brouelette died in Aberdeen in 1965. His wife Marie Maud died in 1968.
I do not know when Barbara died. Her husband Angus died in 1917 according to my most recent information.
To date I have 4 possible maiden names for Barabara; McEwen, MacLeod, MacKenzie & McKingley.
If any one can help it would be most appreciated.
Also, many thanks to those of you who have helped me get this far.

Smith,Hays,Hayes,King,Witner,Valentine, Crass.

shirlt — 4 May 2002 1:25:03 GMT

My ggrandfather, Andrew Jackson Hays/Hayes lived in Chehalis co.--I am searching for any Hayes/Valentine/Crass relatives who might share family history with me. His daughter, my grandmother, Josie Hayes,Burt, married Clark Smith.

My ggrandfather,Edward L. Smith married to Anna King Smith lived on the Satsop river, near the bridge. I have found only 3 descendants of the Smith's--

Allen Witner married my Aunt, Nina Burt Smith and his family lived in the Elma Area. They had no children, but I have a few pictures that I would like to share of Allen's father and uncle.

The Valentine family and the Crass family married into the Hayes family and I would like to correspond with anyone in those lines.

I have been doing our family history for some years, and would like to make new contacts. I have information to share. Thank you, Shirley

HS yearbooks or annuals and directories in Montesano or Lewis Co.

daninor — 20 Feb 2007 10:32:19 GMT

It is known from the 1920 census records that George & Anna (Osborne) Brown (my great grandparents) lived in the town of Montesano supposedly since 1918. Many of George & Anna's adult sons and their families also lived in or near Montesano since 1910 or earlier. They were all loggers and did move frequently. Some lived many years in Montesano and others spread out to live in the Centralia/Chehalis area including Pe Ell, Ryderwood and Vader, etc.. These Browns were all originally from Appalachia-- Wilkes and Ashe County, North Carolina but also lived in Grayson Co, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky before migrating to western Washington.

I am hoping that someone may have access to High School annuals or yearbooks and also to yearly business, residential and rural directories for all towns or communities and or farms and lumber camps in both Lewis and Grays Harbor County. I would like to eventually have a scanned image of any page within any of the directories for any and all Browns and for all years available.

If i am ever able to visit Grays Harbor County or Lewis Co., I would like to know the former addresses and to have a city or county map that shows the pinpoint location of my relatives for each year or for each residence. I am particularly interested in a image of page(s) showing a listing for a James Wilda Brown (wife, Ora) or for any Brown who owned and or operated a firm that sold lumber to contractors (up until at least 1940). Maybe there is a "yellow" pages listing for lumber companies ? Please include the name of the town and the year of the directory if not shown on the scan.

The children of George H. Brown & wife Anna are listed below--
Martin Green Brown
Joseph H. & Mary A.(Sullivan) Brown (my grandparents) Children-Dessie, Martin, Bonnie, Coy, Carl, Aaron, Joe (my father born in 1918)
Jonathon A. and Martha Frances (Caudill) Brown Children- Cordelia "De", Roy, Coy, Virgie Lu/Viginia
Thomas Smith and Margaret Leah (Caudill) Brown Children-Joseph Luther and Elmer
Wm Roby & Rebecca Eliz. (Caudill) Brown Children-Rufus Wayne, Mattie Frances, Ira Lee, Annie Ethel, Jesse Willard, Rebecca
James Wilda and Ora Brown Children-America "Clyde" (female) b. 1918 in Montesano, Robert born 1927 in Napavine
Lillard Wilson and Lilly Ivy or Iva Brown Children- Ira Lee, Glenn, Clifford
David F. Shoemaker and Dessie (Brown) may have owned a blacksmith or welding shop/garage, a barber shop, and a trucking or transfer/moving company and or logging or log hauling company.

Sincerely grateful and thanks in advance for any information

I have posted some newspaper articles, obituaries, and memoirs for some of these Browns on the WA GenWeb site, Grays Harbor Co.

Please contact--

Dan Brown
503 434-1215
email dadbrown_99@yahoo.com

Elza Morgan and Prudence Everly

Rizerk — 25 Jun 2001 6:34:24 GMT

Elza Morgan and wife Prudence (Everly) are found in the 1900 Grays Harbor, Washington census. This couple had been married in Monongalia co, West Virginia 22 Feb 1866. The family is found in Monongalia Co, W.Vir in the 1870 and 1880 census. and then in 1900 Grays Harbor, Washington census. So far I have found only the marriage record of one of their children - daughter Florence L. Morgan married Caleb Jenkins, 27 Jul 1896 in Grays Harbor Co. This was rather a late marriage for Florence as she was born about 1866. The other children of Elza and Prudence Morgan were:
Thomas H. b. Dec 1869
George W. b abt 1877
Jesse L. b. abt 1879 and died in Manila
Bertha b. about 1879
Mary b. 6 May 1880
Would like details on these children - spouses, dates, and death data. When and where did Elza and Prudence Morgan die?

WILLUMSEN & ACHEY

Terria Baynor — 21 Aug 2001 3:14:07 GMT

Searching for information on the surnames Willumsen and Achey. Any information would be appreciated. Also would like to know how to get a listing of burials in Fern Hill Cemetery. Many of the Willumsen's and Achey's are buried there. Thank You!

Kelly Obituary 1/2005

iciphene — 17 Dec 2006 2:31:40 GMT

I am trying to get a copy of an obituary for my great aunt. her name was Willie Mae Watson Kelly and she died 1/5/2005. There is, according to an obit index online, an obituary in the Aberdeen Daily World 1/7/2005. I have tried searching on the Daily World's website under the correct date and range of dates but it tells me there is no record. If it is convenient for anyone to help me I would certainly appreciate it. Thank you.

janet

death date needed

cjlaird — 10 Jan 2007 4:02:02 GMT

need a date of death please
Jessie Samantha (Cook) Miller b. 30 Aug 1869, died in Hoquaim, Grays County, Washington, burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
Husband Alva Miller died 30 Oct 1956.

Old Hoquiam Hotel

Sharon Ripley Hermanson — 31 Dec 2003 5:36:58 GMT

The Old Hoquiam Hotel burned down shortly after the turn of the century. My great great grandfather William Rockwell helped to build it. Does anyone have information about the hotel or William Rockwell. I would love to have his obit and that of his wife Alma Farnham Rockwell. She died avout 1889 or 1890...maybe a little later. Any help would be much appreciated.

1930s Hoquiam

RanchRat — 6 Jan 2007 3:39:14 GMT

I'm looking for information about a small residential neighborhood located south of the RR tracks, west of Hoquiam River, and east of 5th Street in Hoquiam during the 1930s. The area is now a tide flat but was then partially reclaimed and had several houses. One source call it a hooverville. Does anyone know the names of families living there?

Anyone know about the HASTERT family?

mkomboukos — 3 Apr 2002 3:33:39 GMT

anyone Know either DONALD or FLOYD haster?

BERG/JOHNSON/DAVIDSON/THOMAS/LAWRY/TAUSCHER

SharonSIwanick — 21 Nov 2006 7:49:41 GMT

"Jimmie" James Clark BERG, was the son of Violet Irene (JOHNSON) and Christ BERG. He was a sailor in WWII and aboard the Submarine, USS WAHOO, lost in Oct. 1943 in Northern Japan. I am a volunteer, through On Eternal Patrol <http://www.oneternalpatrol.com>; Recently the Naval Dept., has declared the Sub found is the USS WAHOO.

I am looking for any family members, or friends, or knowledge of the Sailor. I live in Clark Co., WA and have accumulated data in my search for living family.

Perry Clark JOHNSON (1876-1945) {d. 1945. Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA} & Jennie May (?) JOHNSON (1879-1933) {d. 1933, Clark Co., WA} Perry & Jennie are buried in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.

JOHNSON - Children:
1. Magnolia (JOHNSON) DAVIDSON. b. 7 May 1903. d. Jul 1976, Grayland, Grays Harbor Co., WA.
2. Marvel (JOHNSON) THOMAS. b. 17 Oct 1911. d. Nov 1975, of Westport, Grays Harbor Co., WA.
3. Violet Irene (JOHNSON) BERG & LAWRY. b. 30 Apr 1907. d. 30 Oct 1985, Washougal, Clark Co., WA.
4. June Rose (JOHNSON) b.11 June 1918. d. 20 Jan 2001, Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA, under the name of June R. LINDLEY.
In her father's obit, she is listed as Mrs. June TAUSCHER, San Francisco. {In my notes I have a Joe TAUSCHER, b. 25 Jan 1889. d. Dec. 1985, Elma, Grays Harbor Co., WA. {unknown connection other than location & name}; In the obit Apr 20, 1984, of her brother, Perry JOHNSON of Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, she is listed as June LINDLEY of Petaluma, CA.
5. There are 9 know children in the family and which I have data on.

Any help with my quest for family, I will be truly greatful. Thanks!

Elma Shingle Mills and Baseball 1910

Bill Blandin — 30 Oct 2006 4:27:07 GMT

My grandfather, George Iaeger (or Jaeger) from Edmonds, WA went to Elma in 1910 to work in a mill. He also played baseball. Looking for help in researching the mills and baseball teams in Elma.

Obituary needed

rosuar1 — 22 Oct 2006 3:36:04 GMT

Could someone please check for an obituary for Austin Fox? He died in Aberdeen 23 July 1942 and was about 80 years old at the time of death. I'll be very glad to reimburse for photocopying and postage costs. Any help is appreciated.

Thank you.

Robin Arvickson

Clark Boyer - Ruby E. Miller/Metler

barryboyer1 — 20 Oct 2006 9:40:13 GMT

Clark Edwin Boyer was born 19 June 1895 in Becker Co. Minnesota and d. June 17, 1960, in Grays Harbor Co., WA probably in Hoquiam. He and his wife, mother and other relatives left MN in March 1920 shortly after the cenus was taken there and lives in Grays Harbor Co. for the rest of his life.

In the 1930 census he is found in Chepalis, Grays Harbor Co. (Ancestry.com image 10 of 32.), along with my father Walter V. Boyer. Also listed is Ruby E. Miller (or as Ancestry.com has it, Metler), age 28, housekeeper or housekeeping, born in Oregon of parents said to be born, Virginia and Missouri.

My brother and I knew her as Grandma Ruby and she left our lives sometime after WWII. On my father’s death bed we were stunned to learn that she had died, apparently alone in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co. Our father told us that his father (Clark Edwin Boyer) had been married 5 times. We don’t know if Clark and Ruby were married but we would like to know who she was. Grandma Ruby was a favorite and the sudden and unexplained loss of her broke our hearts.

Who was Ruby E. Miller/Metler?

Fern Hill Cemetery Aberdeen WA

Dorothy Hinkey — 15 Jan 2005 3:53:34 GMT

Will this cemetery ever be transcribed?
Does anyone do headstone photos there?

Einar Berg

Jayne Olson — 5 Oct 2006 1:43:28 GMT

Looking for a death date for Einar Berg. I have found him on the 1930 census as a lodger in Gray's harbor and he was a cook for the logging camp. HIs father died in Wisconsin in 1932 and he was not listed, so believe he died prior to that. He had a brother who also lived in Washington who Ihave records of his death, but cannot find Einar. Would like to know where he is buried.
Thank you

Jayne Olson

Harold James Redpath

cllampshire — 3 Sep 2006 10:06:54 GMT

Seek death information for Harold James Redpath.
He was born 1907/08 in Meeker, Colorado. He supposedly died near Aberdeen, Washington at the age of 19 years old (about 1926?) in a logging accident.
Any help would be appreciated.

Wise and Hepner

JanetteWelch44 — 8 Oct 2006 11:43:55 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Wise and Hepner Inc. furniture stores at 302 E. Market in Aberdeen? It would probably be before the 1950's.

Family photo album rescued from antique store

sug53 — 17 Nov 2006 12:06:57 GMT

Hello - Yesterday I 'rescued' an old photo album from an antique store in Olympia, WA. It appears to have belonged to the Coats / Coates family. Most pictures are not labeled, but the album is in fairly good shape. The following are names of people in album:

Tommy Album - child 1895 / Layport family - Grace, Merrit, Herman, Cora and Lela portrait / Susan Coats with Nina Phelps / Captain Oleson at helm of ship / Coats family farm in winter in Michigan. The back cover has a couple newspaper clippings regarding the marriage of Arthur Magnuson to Winifred Coats who were going to set up housekeeping in Raymond, Wa. Albert S. Coats owned Coats Shingle Company. I think he had three daughters, Winifred, Florence and Gladys. His wife and two daughters spent a year visiting in California. There is also a wonderful old picture of docked ships with the caption: Bark. Eureka. J. Patterson Master. This is an older picture. I would be happy to scan and send pictures. Also, I'd like to return this album to direct descendants if possible. Thanks, Sue sug53@earthlink.net

Ray E. & Garnet C. HOOD in 1930 Grays Harbor Co, WA census

June Stewart — 2 Aug 2006 9:22:51 GMT

I believe this is Earnest Ray HOOD, son of Guy Edward HOOD & Martha E. BOWER. Would like to locate descendants to confirm. Have HOOD ancestry to share. Any information on this family is greatly appreciated.

1930 Grays Harbor County, Washington census, Aberdeen Precinct, Aberdeen City, Ward of City:2, District # 3, Sheet # 1B dated April 2, 1930

Street: Arthur Street
House No.: 1010
Dwelling: 21
Family: 21

HOOD, Ray E. Head Rents $25 M W 21 Married Age at 1st marriage:18 Can read/write ID U.S. U.S. Engineer Tugboat

" Garnet C. Wife F W 18 Married Age at 1st marriage:16 Can read/write ND MO MI Saleslady 5 & 10 Store

" Ray E. Jr. Son M W 2 3/12 Single WA ID ND

James Frank Ladd, MO, WA, CA

debiw1954 — 26 Jul 2006 3:18:52 GMT

Looking for maternal grandfather, James Frank Ladd. Born in MO around 1900 + or - 10 yrs. Living in Grays Harbor County WA 1927-1929. Married Minnie Mae Watson March 6, 1927. Daughter, Jean Elizabeth born April 9, 1928. Moved to southern CA (probably Los Angeles) in 1929 with Minnie and Elizabeth. Minnie and James separated soon after and Minnie returned to WA with daughter. Later she divorced James. James remained in LA, where he died in the late 1960s. Family legend says he died a pauper and Los Angeles county paid for his burial.

James' father's name may have been William, who may have worded in the banking industry. James had a brother, who may have been in prison in the 30s.

CRISP family of Elma, Grays Harbor Co, & of Mason Co

John Halsey Flannery — 24 Jul 2006 8:11:31 GMT

I am looking for any information about the CRISP family of Kentucky that moved to Grays Harbor Co., WA abt 1900.

Andrew Jackson Crisp (1830-1904) died in Elma
Lydia M. (Steggall) Crisp (1832-1907) died in Elma

Their sons:

George W. Crisp (1855-1922) died in Elma; in 1920 Census of Mason Co. Married Lucy B. Salmons/Sammons, who died in KY.

Christopher Columbus Crisp (1857-1932) died in Elma
Sarah Jane (Flannery) Crisp (1859-1945) died in Elma

In Boyd Co., KY in 1900 Census; in Elma, Chehalis Co.(Grays Harbor Co), WA in 1910; Grays Harbor Co., WA in 1920 and 1930 Censuses.

Their children (known to have been in WA):

Abram/Abraham Small Crisp (1885-1905) died in Elma
Elkanah May Crisp (1896-1925) died in Elma
William L Crisp (1888-after 1930) probably died in Mason Co.
Melvin G Crisp (1898-after 1930) in Montesano?
Isaac P Crisp (1889-after 1930) in WA
Joseph May Crisp (1892-after 1930) in WA
Minnie Crisp (1902-after 1930) in WA

Possible son:

Elliott M. Crisp (1877-1896) died in Elma. He could a son of some other Crisp.

This family has been very hard to track.

Thanks in Advance,

Halsey

Sarah Emily Smith

robhealey1 — 24 Jul 2006 10:54:49 GMT

Sarah Emily "Sadie" Wyman) Smith was born 1868 in California and died 6 March 1958 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington. Her husband Samuel Henry Smith, Jr. died in 1921 in Aberdeen as well. I have heard through some distance family relatives that she might have married someone with the last name Tikka? Can anyone prove proof for this and any information or help would be greatly appreciated.....

Thanks in advance...

James Frank Ladd

Deborah Wallace — 23 Jul 2006 3:59:52 GMT

Looking for information about James Frank Ladd.

He married Minnie Mae Watson in Grays Harbor County about 1927 (March 6).

They had a daughter, Jean Elizabeth Ladd, born April 9, 1928.

I know that James and MInnie were living in Hoqium from 1928-1929.

James may have migrated to southern California about 1929.

He was born in Missouri about 1909 and died in California late '60s or early 70s.

Aberdeen Address

John W. — 10 Feb 2002 11:21:49 GMT

Does anyone know what is at 101 S. Newell St. Aberdeen, WA?

Is this an apt. building or condos?

It has come up in some research I'm conducting.

Please e-mail me if you can offer any assistance.

Many thanks,
John W.
wjewilliams@yahoo.com

Bluffton in Grays Harbor County

Michael — 16 Jul 2006 5:14:24 GMT

I am searching for the location of "Bluffton", a US Post Office operated in Grays Harbor County from 1892 until 1894. I believe it was near where Pacific Beach is now. Any information would be greatly appreciated. My e-mail address is robo94@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance.

Brouelettes & Smiths

David Smith — 13 Jul 2006 1:45:56 GMT

I am hoping someone can help me with my research.
I am looking at the following Brouelettes on the 1920 census for Yakima, Washington.
James C Brouelette, age 34, born Texas
Maria Brouelette, age 31, born Montana
Barbara Smith, age 55, born Canada (mother-in-law?)

On the same page I found the following Brouelettes (possibly the parents of James C.)
James Brouelette, age 54, born Virginia
Elisa J. ? .age 54, born Ohio

From the 1930 census for Aberdeen, Gray’s Harbor I have found
James C. Brouelette, age 45, born Texas
Marie M., age 41, born Montana
Margaret Smith, age 64, born Canada, mother-in-law.

I hope to determine that Barbara Smith was nee MacEwen and was the wife of Angus Smith. Marie Brouelette would have been Marie M Smith, daughter of Angus & Barbara.
Can anyone confirm my suspicion? Thank you for any help you can offer.

Mary E Wade

robhealey1 — 11 Jul 2006 10:50:26 GMT

Mary E. (Smith) Wade was born in 1861 in Salt Lake City, Utah

Her husband is Alpheus Kincaid Wade
b. 4 Mar 1862 in West Virginia

He died 4 Apr 1949 in Montesano, WA

My uncle said that Mary died at an old age of Altzheimer's disease...Any help?

Samuel Henry Smith Family

robhealey1 — 11 Jul 2006 8:43:00 GMT

Samuel Henry Smith, Sr.b. 7 Feb 1838 in England
d. 2 Feb 1908 Aberdeen, WA

Elizabeth Jane (Page) Smith
b. 20 Apr 1840 Macedonia, Hancokc, Illinois
d. 31 Jul 1900 Aberdee, WA

Children:
Hannah J.
Mary E.
Charlotte E.
Samuel Henry Smith, Jr.
Emma A,
Dora Ellen Smith
Minnie A.
Phebe A.
William Eber Smith
Meretie
Bertha Maime Smith
Oliver L.

Did anyone know of these people and could give me some history? Hopefully looking for some of their living descendants as well.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Birth record needed

Suzan — 3 Jul 2006 8:12:37 GMT

I am in search of a birth record on my Uncle. I don't have a lot of info about him.
Here's what I have.
George Mason Eastridge
(b) Jan.23rd, 1911 Elma, WA. Chehalis CO.
Parents:
(F) Tillman Eastridge
(M) Patsy (George) Eastridge

SHROY, Elmer & Mary Rebecca, 1930 Aberdeen

havensmom — 1 Jul 2006 9:26:16 GMT

Searching death info for these people, last known to be in Aberdeen in 1930. Mary Rebecca formerly a PATTERSON.

Wetherald family

Debbie Wetherald — 20 Jun 2006 3:04:06 GMT

I have found a Henry/Harry Wetherald in the 1910 census with Agnes d. 1948 jan 28. Four daughters Mary b. abt 1886,
Olive b. abt 1888, Ida b. abt 1890 , Maebelle b. abt 1893.
Any information would help. Thank you.

Veleria Truchon

dayvincent — 16 Jun 2006 3:20:58 GMT

My great aunt Valeria Biggerstaff Truchon was listed as living in Aberdeen in her mother's obituary in 1927. Are there any city directories etc. so I can learn more about her. Thanks

Sawyer

gerryjohn34 — 15 Jun 2006 10:44:58 GMT

I am looking for information about James Sawyer (d) 1927 or his son Earl Sawyer (d) 1968. Both are buried in Satsop Cemetery, Gray's Harbor County WA. James and my great father were brothers. Thanking you in advance.

ISO relatives of Chester L. Whitner, Montesano, Washington

SchoonySSS — 15 Jun 2006 6:41:07 GMT

Family member seeking contact with relatives and descendents of Chester L. Whitner who passed away in Montesano, Grays Harbor County, Washington on 9 November 1994. Following information applies to Chester:
Chester L Whitner - 1910 King County (Federal) Census Record (Page Number 55A, Line Number 12)
Last Name: Whitner
First Name: Chester L
Age: 5
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
County: King
Precinct: Seattle W10P4
Enumeration District: 178
Page Number: 55A
Line Number: 12
Database: 1910 Federal Census. ONLINE. 2003. Washington Secretary of State. Transcribed and Proofread by the Washington State Genealogical Society.

C L Whitner (Reference #535-05-0209) Social Security Death Index Death Record
Social Security Number: 535-05-0209
First Name: C
Middle Name: L
Last Name: Whitner
Suffix:
Birthdate: 10/21/1904
Deathdate: 11/09/1994
Verify/Proof:
Last Residence: Seattle,WA, 98198

There was an obituary in both Seattle newspapers according to the Obituary Times database on Rootsweb. It is most likely the same in both papers.
WHITNER, Chester L; 90; Montesano WA; Seattle P-I; 1994-11-16; jfco
WHITNER, Chester L; 90; Montesano WA; Seattle Times; 1994-11-15; jfco

Sincerely,
Bob Schoonover

Mack SANGSTON 1910 Aberdeen

Andrew BROWN — 13 Jun 2006 2:19:55 GMT

Seek additional info and contact with descendants of:

McCrum ‘Mack’ Wm. SANGSTON c1877IA- LVD:1910:Ward3\Aberdeen\ Chehalis(Grays.Harbor)\WA m Mary ?(c1882NY-)

Andrew BROWN
@netscape.net
habraun2

Looking for History info on Ocosta Family CC Flowers and wife Mary Steffen

ck1ck1 — 16 Feb 2006 8:25:07 GMT

Mary Lily Steffen married Christopher Columbus Flowers, former mayor of Ocosta, WA. I know he was mayor in 1909, but don't know how much before or after that. They also lived in a very large three story house in Ocosta "located on the Grossman farm" I believe . I have a picture of this home. Could anyone tell me about this family? She died in 1904, and C C died in 1924. They had at least two children Harman R Flowers and Rena B Flowers. I don't know where any descendants of these people are. I was hoping someone could tell me more about this family and their service to the town of Ocosta, Washington.