Grays Harbor - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Enholm families of Washington State and Sweden

jencoole — 2009-06-25 09:36:17Z

New information has been found in research for Frans Jonsson Enholm (father of Swedish immigrants Sigfried Enholm and David Enholm, who immigrated in 1924 to U.S.) Frans legally changed his name in Sweden from Jonsson to Enholm, and records indicate that Frans was born on the isle of Enholmen (formally thought to be the ranch name of a residence that he worked at).

The isle of Enholmen was an inlet where Sweden built a defense fortress (and Frans' father Elias Jonsson owned a hardware supply store at the time they started constructing the fortress.)

The story as well as lineage on Frans Jonsson Enholm, Sigfried Enholm, and David Enholm (plus photos and transcripts) are at http://mindfire.bravehost.com/enholm.html

Re: Leroy Brick Hamilton b. 1885 - Kansas

acrossmay — 2009-06-25 05:26:49Z

Thank you for reminding me that there are many free resources available.

It is interesting to note that the WA Digital Archives did not include the SSDI death information for LeRoy and Anna that were listed at FamilySearch.

Thanks again,
Anne

Re: Leroy Brick Hamilton b. 1885 - Kansas

pollyvann1 — 2009-06-25 03:11:17Z

You probably have all the following but just in case this is what I found on FamilySearch for Washington Death Certificates.

LeRoy b. 2 Dec 1885 and d. Jan 1973
Anna b. 24 July 1891 and d. June 1973
They were both living in Grays Harbor Co. WA at the time of their death and had lived in several rural areaa of the county.

Vogel Victor b. @ 1888 and d. 30 May 1957 in Soap Lake, WA

LeRoy and Vogel were the sons of James Robert Hamilton and Lilly Smith.

Polly
Not related

Re: Leroy Brick Hamilton b. 1885 - Kansas

acrossmay — 2009-06-25 01:08:56Z

Thank you for the tips on writing a research request.

The link to the Washington State Digital Archives was helpful in confirming the father and mother of Leroy and Vogel Hamilton. Additionally, the Archives confirmed their marriages and that of their sister, Ella (who I did not mention in the previous post.)

Thanks again,

Anne in Oregon

Re: Leroy Brick Hamilton b. 1885 - Kansas

bethrau1 — 2009-06-24 23:32:50Z

As a long-time volunteer researcher, I can tell you that you will get better results with queries which ask specific questions instead of "looking for information".

Are you looking for parents of Leroy and Vogel? Or looking for descendants of those two brothers? Are you looking for their burial sites? You say you have the 1930 census, but do you have other census records, World War 1 draft cards, marriage records, or etc.?

Here is the link to the Washington State Digital Archives were you will find some information on the family:

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

If you re-post asking for a couple of specific details, I will be happy to see what I can find for you.

Beth
not related

Leroy Brick Hamilton b. 1885 - Kansas

acrossmay — 2009-06-24 19:14:12Z

Looking for information about Hamilton family. Leroy had a brother, Vogel V. Hamilton who died in Soap Lake, Washington in 1957. Leroy's wife's name was Anna. They are listed as living in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., in the 1930 US Census where he worked as an electrician for the railroad. Their children included: Rose Etta; Leroy B; and Marilyn E.

Thank you

Re: TUTTLE

pollyvann1 — 2009-06-22 17:57:35Z

If Orvis is the husband this is what I found on him: born @ 1872 and died 10 Dec. 1958 (age 86) in Aberdeen. He is listed as the son of John and Josephine Finout Tuttle. There is a Lena Tuttle b. 12 June 1889 and died July 1977 in Seattle, King Co. WA. I know that may not be your Lena as the birthdate is not the one you gave. Her real name might have been Caroline from another listing.

Good luck in your search,
Polly

Re: TUTTLE

NancyWestenfield — 2009-06-22 14:43:09Z

I don't have her maiden name but you have given me some great clues to go by will let you know what I do find if anything.

thanks again I really apprecite an answer.

Re: TUTTLE

pollyvann1 — 2009-06-22 01:46:50Z

Do you have a maiden name for Lana? I find a Lena Tuttle in Aberdeen with Orvis Tuttle. Their 15 year old son David b. 12 Jan. 1925 and passing away in Aberdeen on 16 May 1940. Lena is listed with a maiden name of Berglund. Could this be your person?
There are other listings for an Orvis/Lena on FamilySearch.

Not related.

TUTTLE

WESTY — 2009-06-14 21:09:24Z

Searching for the husband of Lana Tuttle B. 1899 ND lived in1930 Aberdeen,Grays Harbor,WA had six children with her
at the time.

Re: Maroon Scrapbook

twigs100 — 2009-05-14 19:09:14Z

A book is currently being written about the Marine division that left Aberdeen WA and went to Korea. Your scrapbook lists John Druzianich who served as a private and was killed in action at age 21. Your scrapbook lists many pages with John's involvement in the community. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

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

jwoods9611 — 2009-05-05 03:10:20Z

I am researching Ernest Ray HOOD during his time as in Coos Bay Oregon. Would like to hear from you. Thanks, Jeanne

Re: obit look up - Tavia Brown

RBestrom7380 — 2009-05-04 04:39:52Z

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

Re: obit look up - Tavia Brown

judyartley53 — 2009-05-04 03:51:24Z

Hi, there are three Random Acts Genealogical Kindness volunteers for Grays Harbor Co. Check out www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Washington, choose Grays Harbor. Volunteers are Bob, Nancy and Barbara. Successful Searching!

Re: Kadiera Family

pebbleslovesblue — 2009-05-01 05:30:01Z

I have some info on the Sevick's. Would you like to share?

obit look up - Tavia Brown

Annastem — 2009-04-28 14:37:46Z

I am looking for an obit for Tavia Brown who died 6 March 1954 in Grays Harbor. She was born about 1880 the daughter of George and Sarah Owens. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Melvin George Hudson (d. 2/29/2004 in Aberdeen, Washington)

RBestrom7380 — 2009-04-28 04:05:11Z

Public phone and address records show Melvin G. Hudson, born Oct 1935 had lived at 107 Point Brown Ave, Ocean Shores, Washingon, 98569. That address is showing ownership by a Sandra D. Hudson. www.zabasearch.com has the information.

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

Ron Bestrom

Re: Melvin George Hudson (d. 2/29/2004 in Aberdeen, Washington)

judyartley53 — 2009-04-28 01:22:58Z

Hi Kim,
A Melvin G. Hudson b. 3 Oct 1935 died 29 Feb 2004, Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor Co., WA which was also his Last Residence. His soc. sec. # was assigned in TX before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index, www.ancestry.com.

You can request an obituary from Bob, Nancy or Barbara at Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Washington, choose Grays Harbor Co. Successful Searching!

Re: looking for obit and 1930 census for CARTER

Barbara_Ratcliff — 2009-04-17 18:51:31Z

I found a death notice that appeared in The Olympian (Olympia, Washington) on November 15, 2008, for John William Carter. He died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. The funeral home was Forest Funeral Home, Olympia. From a google.com search, the funeral home's address,telephone number, and email address are:

2501 Pacific Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 943-6363
info@woodlawn-forest.com

Re: looking for obit and 1930 census for CARTER

RBestrom7380 — 2009-04-18 05:28:18Z

You wrote:
> I did find an Edward Carter in 1930 living in Gloucester City Home and Hospital, Gloucester, Essex, MA.
Edward Carter, b. MA, 53 yrs old, single, no occupation.
William Carter, b. Scotland, 80, widower, no occupation.

> Maybe Edward's father William returned to Massachusetts when his father went in to the City Home and Hospital but that doesn't explain why Edward would be living there. Also Edward is listed as single instead of widow.

----These people as identified can not be the correct family members based on a number of known criteria factors. Wrong persons found.

Re: looking for obit and 1930 census for CARTER

RBestrom7380 — 2009-04-18 05:26:07Z

In an effort to find EXACTLY who you are seeking, I did some background first. You may already have all of the below, I did not and needed the information.

From other postings and research under your posts, I find you were looking for Edward Carter, born 2 January 1885 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusettes, Ezra and Katie Carter. This Edward would have been the father of the "John and Jerry" that you identified.

The 1900 Census for North Andover, Essex county, Mass. Born Jan 1885, Edward Carter, born Jan 1885, son of Ezra Carter born in Maine, mother Catherine born in Ireland.

The 1910 Census for Seattle, King County, WA
George J. Haberkorn, age 46
Mary A. Haberkorn, 43, second marriage, mother of 10, all living
Julia Carter, age 21, born in S. Dakota, daughter
Edward Carter, age 25 (1884/1885, age matches criteria), born in Massaachusettes to father born in Rhode Island, mother in Ire? speaks English, Marine in the US Navy.
Eight other Haberkorn children in the household.

The Washington Birth Index:
John Carter, born 23 July 1912 in Seattle to Edward Carter and Julia K. Haberkorn
George Esra Carter, born 31 August 1910 to Ed Carter and Julia Haberkorn

The Washington Death Certificate Index:
Julia Carter died 31 July 1918 in Seattle at age 28 Years, 11 months and 21 days (1889), daughter of George Hoberkorn (sic) and Mary Kluetsch.

The World War I Draft Registration Card Image database shows Edward Carter registered on 9/12/1918 as required for his year of birth. His permanent address was listed as a Fire Station, 14th South at Mass., Seattle, WA. He was born January 2nd, 1885 (would have been 33). His nearest relative was Jerrad(sic) Carter, 2509 Dearborn St, Seattle.

The 1920 Census for Seattle, King Co, WA
Edward Carter, age 43 (1877, clearly not in line with the other data), born in Mass to father born in Mass, mother in Ireland. Fireman. Widower
Jerrit, age 9,
John age 7
--both sons, born WA to father born in Mass, mother in North Dakota.
--based on the data, either the enumerator made mistakes, or whoever provided the data did not know the details, had it wrong, or provided wrong information.

The 1930 Census for Seattle, King County, owning 2111 Denton
Edward Carter, age 45, born Mass to father born in Maine, mother in Northern Ireland, fireman for the city.
Hazel, 33, born in Wisconsin, age at first marriage- 25 (eight years)
Mildred, age 1 9/12 (census enumerated April 8, so Mildred born about July 1928.

The Washington Death Certificate Index:
Edward Carter,

The Edward found, based on age, etc, place of birth, place of mothers birth, has established full search criteria. You may know of Hazel and Mildred.

The Edward Carter found in Mass. by the other "person" is NOT the correct person, nor is the person identified as his "father".

The John William Carter whose obituary you seek does not appear to be the correct person, as the John Carter, son of Edward was registered with a birth of 23 July 1912. BUT, the proof is not in the birth index, the prove MUST be further obtained with other records.

As Barbara found, I also found:
Deaths
Olympian, The (WA) - Saturday, November 15, 2008
Deaths
Carter , John William, 96, Olympia, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. Forest Funeral Home, Olympia, 360-943-6363.
Contact them for further information on the family. I went to their website www.woodlawn-forest.com but no further online information.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Obit Help Please

RBestrom7380 — 2009-03-03 05:47:11Z

Re: Obit Look up - Helland #2

RBestrom7380 — 2009-02-10 07:39:00Z

Re: William James Howard b. 4/1/1888 m. 1913 (MA) d. 1959 (MA)

RBestrom7380 — 2008-12-26 02:47:37Z

Birth Certificates prior to 1907 are at the County Level. The office would be the County Auditor versus the Court Clerk at the "court house".

Try this link: http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/CHS/cert.htm

Re: Looking for an obit for Jack E. Mempa

pollyvann1 — 2009-01-18 21:46:14Z

Not related but found this archived in The Daily World in Aberdeen.
By the way, I loved eating at The Beehive as a child!

Jack E. Mempa

Jack Ernest Mempa, 74, a longtime resident and restaurant owner in Montesano, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997, at his home.

He was born Aug. 24, 1923, in Butte, Mont., to Hugh and Signe Mempa. He was raised there and had also lived in Kirkland, prior to coming to Montesano 48 years ago.

Mempa served in the Army during World War II in New Guinea and the Philippines.

He had been owner of the Beehive Restaurant in Montesano since 1966 and sold the restaurant earlier this month.

Before that, he had been manager of General Telephone in Kirkland, then later in Montesano.

He married Joyce Peterson in 1977 in Reno, Nev. She survives in Montesano.

Mempa was a member of the Montesano Moose Lodge, VFW, Aberdeen Elks and Eagles, Footprinters and the Grays Harbor Country Club.

He enjoyed golfing, gambling, coin collecting, traveling to Maui, spending time with his family at Mason Lake and socializing with many friends and customers at the Beehive.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jack, address unavailable; a brother, Lanny of Kirkland; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

A brother, Doug, and a sister, Viola Butcher, died before him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, and 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday at the Whiteside Funeral Chapel in Montesano.

A celebration of his life is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, at the Grays Harbor Country Club. Private inurnment will be at the Satsop Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Montesano Fire Dept., 310 E. Pioneer, Montesano, 98563.

Re: Oakhurst Sanitarium

pollyvann1 — 2009-03-06 04:57:57Z

The Oakhurst Sanatorium first opened in 1921 with an adult capacity for 25. People were treated for TB and other upper respiratory ailments. A children's wing was opened in 1924 and a women's ward opened in 1926. In 1938, there were 25 men, 26 women and 14 children housed there.
Oakhurst was to the east of the downtown area of Elma with very lovely gardens, lawn and trees. I remember driving by there as a child. With the highway bypassing the city today I do not know what has become of that building. I think it did become a rest home at one time.

Re: John Wesley Sumey

pollyvann1 — 2009-04-07 03:29:36Z

Linda,
Did you have any luck with the mortuary? Did you contact Sunset Memorial Park? I've checked the local newspaper archives but they only go back to 1997 online. They do have obits on microfilm but need to be viewed at the local Timberland libraries - Aberdeen and probably Hoquiam are in the Timberland system. I don't live in the area but may be there sometime this summer. I've checked some other sources but your John Wesley is a mystery with all that is out there to research. Loved the sight that showed his headstone.

Polly

Re: WILLUMSEN & ACHEY

mabelle007 — 2009-03-10 03:00:36Z

I'd love to know if you've found out anything regaurding your family, thanks, eleanor

Re: WILLUMSEN & ACHEY

mabelle007 — 2009-03-10 02:57:58Z

hi i know it's been a few years but i forgot to check this site! I haven't heard of a Per Willumsun but I do know my Great-grandfather had brothers! NOt sure what there names were though

Melvin George Hudson (d. 2/29/2004 in Aberdeen, Washington)

KinGrabber — 2009-03-29 01:09:06Z

Looking for any information on the survivors of the late Melvin George Hudson of Ocean Shores.
Melvin's family in Texas just found out about his death and would like to know the details.
Melvin was born in Dallas, Texas on Oct. 3, 1935 to Elton K. Hudson and Patricia Allen.
Any information will be appreciated.

Looking for an obit for Jack E. Mempa

babylou_1952 — 2009-01-16 22:49:24Z

he died maybe 1997 and lived in Montesano, Wa.
Need his actual death date.
Thanks for any help.
His wife was Joyce M. Mempa

HAVENS FAMILY

mschroeder1 — 2009-01-30 19:27:35Z

Seeking information concerning the family of Jesse Logan Havens and Mary Smith. Their children were Tiny, Lysle P.,Mary, Sneva and Eva.

contact me at mike2sails@aol.com

Obit Help Please

sscarey60127 — 2009-02-24 03:49:30Z

I am looking for the obits for
Clarence Waldo d. Dec 21, 1987 Grays Harbor
and his wife
Flossie Waldo d. Jan 18, 1986 Grays Harbor

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan

Re: Obit Help Please

sscarey60127 — 2009-03-03 11:52:35Z

Thank you.

Re: George Franklin Mills b: 1912 d: 1994

ctuttle191 — 2009-02-02 02:37:12Z

thanks thats a good idea i dont know why i didnt think of that.
chris

George Franklin Mills b: 1912 d: 1994

ctuttle191 — 2009-01-05 02:24:57Z

is there anyone related to this family? George Franklin Mills b: 29 Sep 1912 Lewiston, Idaho d: 04 Feb 1994 Hoquiam, Washington married a lady named Irene his parents were George Franklin Mills Sr. and Ellen Mary Johnson. looking for pics. to put in the mills history book.
thanks
chris

Re: william h. Benjamin jr,

lauriewilson220 — 2009-02-11 17:10:30Z

This reply is several years old, but I have William Henry Benjamin b. 19June1916, son of William Henry Benjamin Sr. b.1840 in Pratsville, Greene County NY and Nellie May Fullington. The problem I have is that William Sr would have been 76 and Nellie 42 at his birth, but William Sr's Civil War Pension file shows William Jr as "son", not step son or grand son so for now I accept it. I also have him as dying in Ephrata, Grant, Wa

Re: John Wesley Sumey

LGretty — 2009-04-07 04:28:43Z

I had great luck with 'AskALibrarian@secstate.wa.gov' getting Uncle John's obit. I love this site. It is a Washington state site and they will email you a copy of the obit for the person if they can locate it..of course the person has to have had a Washington state obit. Here is a copy of the obit just in case you wanted to read it.
Aberdeen Daily World
Tuesday May 23, 1961 pg 11
John W. Sumey Taken By Death
Hoquiam (Special)-John W. Sumey , 70, Route 2, Box 175, Hoquiam, died yesterday morning at Veterans Hospital in Seattle. He had been ill only a short time.

Born in Staples, Minn., Mr. Sumey had been a Grays Harbor Veneer Corp. sawyer for many years. He retired about five years ago.

He was a World War I veteran and belonged to Grays Harbor Barracks I, World War I Veterans. He also was a life member of Henry L. Robb Post 1135, VFW, Hoquiam.

Survivors are a sister, a Miss Nittie Sumey, Des Moines, Wash; five brothers, Lewis and Ketchel, both of Puyallup, Rudolph of Elk River, Idaho, and Irving and Loyd, Tacoma, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Saturday in the Coleman chapel with Rev. Robert Postma officiating. Internment will be in Sunset Memorial Park with the local VFW post conducting its ritualistic service and providing military honors.

They misspelled my Aunt Mittie's name...it is Mittie not Nittie. This obit gave me information about Uncle John that I did not have before. You know how it is with family research..you get a little and you would like more. I would just like to know a little more about the man..I really do not remember meeting him when I was a child even though I was told I had met him and my family did not talk a lot about family members. So know I am trying to do catch up but the people that could have told me about this man are no longer here to tell me.

I thank you for the interest and help you have given me! People like you make the family research pleasant to do!

Re: John Wesley Sumey

LGretty — 2009-04-06 03:47:30Z

I am still researching John..any info would be appreciated.

Re: Obit Look up - Helland #2

skyehihome — 2009-02-11 02:42:08Z

Thank you very much for that info, I have a few people in wA that I am looking for. Thank you for taking the time to answer. Cheers

Obit Look up - Helland #2

skyehihome — 2009-02-09 19:22:14Z

Name: Marline Helland
Death date: 07 Feb 1941
Death place: Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington

Looking for obit, thank you.
skyehi@netzero.net

Obit look up - Helland

skyehihome — 2009-02-09 19:15:59Z

Name: Nels B. Helland
Death date: 10 May 1948
Death place: Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington

Looking for obit, thank you.

looking for obit and 1930 census for CARTER

daninor — 2009-03-17 22:07:46Z

I'm hoping someone can find a obit and a 1930 census for--

JOHN WILLIAM CARTER 18 May 1912-- 13 Nov 2008 (P) 98595 (Westport, Grays Harbor, WA

John and his brother Jerry's father (Edward) should be in the 1930 census of King Co, WA. Edward was born in Mass. and the sons in WA.

Thanks sincerely

please send email attachment of obit & 1930 census to--

dadbrown_99@yahoo.com

Oakhurst Sanitarium

barbdale_1 — 2009-03-03 04:22:28Z

I have a family member who died in Elma in 1932. I have no idea why she was living there, as her husband was still living in Everett. I have recently heard of Oakhurst, and am wondering if she was a patient there. The address on the death record was listed as a "couple of miles outside of Elma". Does anyone know where this Sanitarium was, and was it in the same location as the nursing home of the same name? Also, does anyone have any more information on Oakhurst?

Marvin descendants in Aberdeen

SharonSue69 — 2009-03-17 01:45:54Z

Looking for all cousins who come down through the George Marvin line: via Charles Leroy; Everett; Adelbert; Lois; Addie (Adeline) or others. Wilppone and Erickson are two of the families.
Some of the above are buried at Fernhill Cemetery.
Thanks for any help.

Sharon Sue Harris Marvin

Re: Marvin descendants in Aberdeen

SharonSue69 — 2009-03-30 21:03:17Z

Good idea! Thanks, Sue

Oakville area look-ups

jkmetz268 — 2009-04-03 21:03:39Z

I can't find a place to change my e-mail address, so I'll post it here for those who are interested in a look-up in eastern Grays Harbor County.

:-) Kelle Metz
jkmetz268@gmail.com

Re: Looking for an obit for Jack E. Mempa

babylou052 — 2009-01-19 13:44:08Z

Oh God bless you! My sister in law needed this information so she will be so happy to get this.
Thank you very much for your time!
Mary Lou

Re: William James Howard b. 4/1/1888 m. 1913 (MA) d. 1959 (MA)

judyartley53 — 2008-12-22 03:58:03Z

Hi Julie, I looked for info on James and Ellen Howard on the Washington Death Index and the Washington Digital Archives but didn't find anything. If they died early they might not appear on the Death Index and not all of the records are loaded yet on the Washington Digital Archives.

Have you checked the USGenWeb Grays Harbor County web site, http://www.wagenweb.org/graysharbor/ ?

I'd also check with the Grays Harbor Genealogical Society, PO Box 867, Cosmopolis, WA 98537, ghgs@techline.com .

An early birth in 1888 might also be filed at the Grays Harbor Court House. You can enter Grays Harbor Washington Court House in your browser and choices will appear which contain the Court House.

I did find the following information on William James Howard. He filled out his World War I Draft Reg. card June 5, 1917 in Gloucester, Essex Co., MA. He was born Bay City, WA, 11 April 1888, natural born. Occupation-chauffeur, James Ford 1715 _____ [street address which I couldn't read]. He claimed an exemption from WWI because of his wife and children. Source: Ancestry.com and National Archives and Records Administration.

In 1920 William and his family were still living in Gloucester, MA. William J., b. WA, chauffeur _____, 31 yrs old, both parents b. WA; Mable E., b. can't read where, 28, immigrated 1903 and naturalized 1910; John C., b. MA, 8; William J., b. MA, 5; Donald F., b. MA, 3; Dorothy H., b. MA, 1 11/12ths and Russell T. b. MA 4/12ths.

In 1930 William and his family were still living in Gloucester. William J. b. WA, 41, both parents b. WA; marr @ 23, truck driver moving co; Mabel E., b. Can-Engl, 37, marr @ 19, immigrated 1913 and naturalized before 1930 census; John C., b. MA, 18, laborer antique shop; William J., b. MA, 16, helper moving co; Donald F., b. MA, 14; Dorothy H., b. MA, 12; Russell T., b. MA, 10 and Eugene A., b. MA, 1.

William James Howard b. 11 April 1888, Bay City, WA filled out his World War II Draft Reg. card while living in Essex, MA in 1942. Source: ancestry.com & National Archives & Records Administration Region Branches. Successful Searching!

Re: George Franklin Mills b: 1912 d: 1994

judyartley53 — 2009-02-01 02:32:25Z

Hi Chris,
Do you have George's obituary? If no, you can help support a local genealogy society and contact Grays Harbor Genealogical Society, http://users.techline.com/ghgs/menu.html for it. You can also request one from the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search the newspaper microfilm for 60 minutes at no charge & reply with what they did or didn't find.

After I get the obituary I use, www.whitepages.com, www.zabasearch.com or www.privateeye.com to find current contact info for the survivors listed in the obit. Successful Searching!

Re: HAVENS FAMILY

judyartley53 — 2009-02-23 17:34:26Z

Hi Mike,
I found Jesse living in Ocosto, Chehalis Co., WA in 1900 with the Claude Havens family.
Claude, head household, b. MI, Dec 1873, marr 2 yrs, shingle weaver.
Elizabeth, wife, b. CA, June 1872, gave birth to one child and still alive in 1900.
James, b. WA, Nov 1898.
Jesse, brother, b. MI, June 1883, shingle weaver.

In 1910 Jesse and family were living in Hoquiam Ward 2, Chehalis, Washington. The county boundary was changed after this Census and Hoquaim was part of Grays Harbor Co.
Jesse L., head household, b. MI, 26, marr 7 years, asst. post master post office.
Mary T., wife, b. MN, 25, had given birth to three children but only two alive in 1910.
Lysle P., son, b. WA, 3.
Mary M., b. WA, 2. and Pearl McElfresh, lodger.

Snevah Elizabeth Havens b. 17 Jan 1913, Grays Harbor Co., Father's Name=Jess Havens, Mother's Name=Mayme Smith. Source: WA Birth Index 1907-19, ancestry.com.

Eva Havens b. 19 May 1915, Grays Harbor Co., Father's Name-Jesse L. Havens, Mother's Name=Mayme T. Smith. Source: WA Birth Index 1907-19, ancestry.com.

Jesse Logan Havens filled out his World War I Draft Reg. card Sept 12, 1918 while living at 315 State, Hoquiam, Grays Harbor Co. Born=5 June 1883, Occupation=Chief Police, Hoquaim, Nearest Relative=Mary T. Havens, same addr as above. Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918, ancestry.com.

In 1920 the family was living in Hoquiam Ward 4, Grays Harbor Co.
Jess [Census spelling] b. MI, 36, police chief Hoquiam.
Mamie [how it appears on Census] b. MN, 34.
Lyle [how spelled on Census] b. WA, 14.
Snevah, b. WA, 6.
Eva, b. WA, 4 8/12ths.
Mary, b. WA, 12.

In 1930 most of the family were living in Montesano, Grays Harbor Co.
Jesse L., b. MI, 46, marr @ 20, Civil service Post Office.
Mary T., b. MN, 45, marr @ 17.
Snevah E., b. WA, 17. [daughter]
Eva M., b. WA, 13.

In 1930 I found Lyle and his family living also in Montesano.
Lyle [how spelled in Census] P., b. WA, 24, marr @ 20, letter carrier U.S. Govt.
Esther E., wife, b. WA, 24, marr @ 19.
Mary K., dau, b. WA, 3 3/12ths.

I also found on ancestry.com a One World Tree which included Esther. Her name was Esther Elizabeth Fishel, b. 15 Jan 1906 who married Lysle Patric Havens, b. 9 Oct 1905.
The lady who posted this tree can be reached at choctawlady2@yahoo.com .

On 21 May 1942 Eva Mae Havens, Aberdeen, WA married Oliver Blaine, Aberdeen, WA in Aberdeen. Source: Washington Digital Archives. You can print a free copy of their marriage certificate at that web site.

A Jesse L. Havens died 30 June 1949, Aberdeen, Age=66, Estmated Birth Year=abt. 1883 per death cert #9935. Father's Name=Havens, Mother's Name=Olive Lewis. Source: FamilySearch, http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch .

A Mary Theresa Havens died 13 May 1953, Elma, Grays Harbor, Age=69, Estimated Birth Year=abt. 1884, per death cert #10200. Father's Name=Patrick Smith, Mother's Name=Ellen Mccullough. Source: FamilySearch, http://pilot.familysearch.org .

A Snevah Elizabeth Havens, Aberdeen, married Marzell T. Mays, Aberdeen 9 Sept 1954 in Aberdeen. Source: Washington State Digital Archives. You can print a free copy from this web site.

A Lysle P. Havens died 3 May 1965, Grays Harbor Co., Residence=Grays Harbor Co per death cert #009455. Source: WA Death Index, ancestry.com.

A Mary Havens, Last Residence=98109, Seattle, King Co., WA, b. 4 Dec 1888, died Jan. 1967. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index, ancestry.com.

An Oliver Blaine b. June 24, 1918, died April 1968, Death Location=Unknown. Source: Social Security Death Index, Washington State Digital Archives, www.digitalarchives.wa.gov .

An Esther E. Havens Last Residence=98563, Montesano, Grays Harbor Co, b. Jan 15, 1906, died Montesano, WA May 11, 2008. Source: Washington State Digital Archives, www.digitalarchives.wa.gov .

You can request copies of obituaries from three volunteers at Random Acts Genealogical Kindness, www.raogk.org, choose Washington, choose Grays Harbor.

Also from the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will spend 60 minutes at no charge and look them up in the newspaper microfilm. They will email you with what they do or don't find.

Another source and way to support a local genealogy society is the Grays Harbor Genealogical Society, PO Box 867, Cosmopolis, WA 98537-0867. However, they charge $10/each plus copying and mailing cost. Successful Searching!

Re: Obit look up - Helland

judyartley53 — 2009-02-20 22:26:17Z

Hi, you can request for any obituary in a Washington newspaper to the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search for 60 minutes at no charge and reply with what they did or didn't find. Successful Searching!

Re: Marvin descendants in Aberdeen

judyartley53 — 2009-03-30 19:25:07Z

Hi Sharon Sue,
Have you used www.whitepages.com ? You can look for Marvin in Aberdeen and get a list of people. Successful Searching!

Re: looking for obit and 1930 census for CARTER

judyartley53 — 2009-04-17 15:04:00Z

Hi,
I didn't find anything for Jerrit or Jerry Carter and I searched in Ancestry, FamilySearch and Washington Digital Archives.

I did find an Edward Carter in 1930 living in Gloucester City Home and Hospital, Gloucester, Essex, MA.
Edward Carter, b. MA, 53 yrs old, single, no occupation.
William Carter, b. Scotland, 80, widower, no occupation.

Maybe Edward's father William returned to Massachusetts when his father went in to the City Home and Hospital but that doesn't explain why Edward would be living there. Also Edward is listed as single instead of widow.

You could contact Random Acts Genealogical Kindness volunteers in the counties you think he might have died in. See their web site www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Washington, choose Grays Harbor Co and three volunteers are listed.

The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society, PO Box 867, Cosmopolis, WA 98537-0867 does research too. Maybe they have the WA Death Index on microfilm.

For King County, there is a RAOGK volunteer, Diane, who will do look ups at the Library.

The Seattle Genealogical Society does research, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~waseags/ too .
Successful Searching!

Re: Benjamin franklin Newnham (Cougar Ben)

Wnewman106 — 2008-08-03 12:45:56Z

I would like to communicate with any Newnham descendant of this family.

Re: Swen Johnson from Norway

DHinkey8381 — 2008-02-20 18:50:13Z

Thank you. I will give it a try.

Re: Swen Johnson from Norway

DHinkey8381 — 2008-02-20 15:05:35Z

Dick,
I tried to email you, but the email came back as "Unknown".

Re: Swen Johnson from Norway

DHinkey8381 — 2008-02-20 15:04:43Z

Hello Dick,
Yes, I am still interested in Swen Johnson and his wife Ellen, who came from Norway and lived at Oak Harbor, Washington. They came to the US, I believe, in about 1893. They lived and died there, and Swen is buried in Fern Hill Cemetery.
I saw your items on the web, am not sure this is the same family, but I loved the photos and articles you posted.
My Swen Johnson was a steamboat captain, and farmer. One of his sons was a mechanical engineer on the same ship.
I believe his ship was part of the "Mosquito Fleet" that worked out of Oak Harbor.
I am still looking for photos or articles about this family.
Thank you

Eugene Parker Obituary

david9861 — 2008-02-15 01:45:48Z

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.

SHROY, Aberdeen, 1920-30 and ?

havensmom — 2008-08-15 22:40:19Z

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.

WINDERS AND SELLERS

RAMMAM — 2008-09-30 19:42:28Z

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON SAMUEL WINDERS FAMILY. HIS DAUGHTER, IDA, MARRIED JAMES FRANKLIN SELLERS. THEY LIVED IN THE CHEHALIS, ELMA AREA FROM AROUND 1900 TO ???.
SAMUEL AND MARY'S OTHER CHILDREN ARE TOMANSA, SAMUAL, ROBERT, WILLIAM AND ABNER. JAMES HAD 2 SONS-- WYLIE A AND LEWIS LEONARD. LOOKING TO SHARE WHAT I HAVE FOUND ON THE NET AND TO ADD TO MY INFORMATION

Obit Copy - Elam Johnson

nanander — 2008-06-24 07:03:13Z

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.

Beers, Eaton Co MI> Mason/Grays Harbor WASH

N2ancestors — 2008-11-07 02:35:04Z

George Washington Beers, son of Stephen Frederick Beers and Nancy Mason Decker, born Jan 1857 in Jackson County, MI. In 1880, George is living with his sister and brother-in-law, W.H.M. and Minerva Dunbar in Eaton, Eaton Rapids, MI. He moved to Shelton Wash. In the mid-1880’s where he became a section hand on a lumber railroad. Lillian E. Darling is the mother’s name given on Clyde’s death certificate., but George is with with Mary E. McCormic in 1910 and 1920. In 1910, George is called a widower and his Housekeeper is Mary McCormic and his son is noted as 8. His son is Clyde Henry Beers, who was born in May 1892 and died in 25 Jan. 1919 at the age of 26 in Hoquiam, WA. George Beers and family are mentioned in the Mason County Journal dated Friday, 2 August 1912, as uncle and aunt of deceased Charles Curtis Beers who drowned while rescuing two women from the Wishkah River about two miles above Aberdeen.

George Washington Beers died 23 Nov. 1937 in Shelton. The name of his wife given on his death certificate is Lillian Trimble. George Washington Beers was my paternal great-uncle, being a brother to Curtis Benjamin Beers (my grandfather), Minerva Beers Dunbar, Malinda Beers Miller, Uriah Hezekiah Beers and Rowena Frances Beers Walls

I would love to hear from anyone who can shed some light on these various women who had a relationship with George W, Beers, and would also appreciate if someone could supply me with George and Clyde’s obituaries or other info as available. I will be happy to share what I have on anyone mentioned above.

Re: Cliff M. Weatherwax 1878-1939

LSCREP — 2008-04-25 23:53:31Z

thanks again for the info
Wayne E. Weatherwax
following David b:1747

Re: Cliff M. Weatherwax 1878-1939

LSCREP — 2008-04-25 23:52:38Z

Thank you for your information
Wayne

Cliff M. Weatherwax 1878-1939

LSCREP — 2008-04-21 13:53:12Z

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

Re: David Reid Vinson

RBestrom7380 — 2008-06-09 19:31:27Z

Washington Death Certificates show David REED Vinson, death on 24 June 1958 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, WA. Sometimes a cemetery can be found on the Certificate, not in this case.

I found two family trees with his info, a "Janymoo" had photo's, I sent a request to this person to read this thread.

The Oakville might have been his residence, the death place of Aberdeen might have been the hospital/place of death.

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

Ron Bestrom

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

RBestrom7380 — 2008-06-25 01:07:49Z

Re: Obit Copy - Elam Johnson

RBestrom7380 — 2008-06-25 01:07:10Z

Re: Swen Johnson from Norway

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-22 01:43:39Z

> Where in Norway was Swen Johnson born in 1861?

That can be answered. If he didn't emigrate until after the 1865 census in Norway, he would be found on the Digitalarkivet. The emigration records on that database can also be searched to find him leaving.

But first a lot of work in the USA must first be done. You need to identify his date of birth. His immigration year can be found on the US Census, if he arrived before the 1930 census. If he came with his parents, or with others that would help.

His name "Swen Johnson", was probably a bit different in Norway. His given name of "Swen" was probably that. His "Johnson", was probably Johansen, Johanssen, or similiar, meaning the son of Johan. That name was then followed by where he lived, his address. Normally that would be a farm name, for example "Swen Johanssen Stenbakken". In 1861, that would be his name. It was called Patronymics. Looking for a "Swen Johnson" would be absolutely impossible without knowing his date of birth, emigration date, and any extra that could be found.

I'm a 10 year member on the Norway List, a mailing list. Some information:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~norway/NorwayList.htm
We are like a family on this list, MANY of us have been helping people for YEARS. I would suggest joining the list and posting your information.

Here is some basic information on Patronymics and other learning information:
> http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~norway/index.html The home page:
> ---Go to and click on "My Articles", You will see 12 articles on getting
> started, Naming Practices, farm names, etc.
>
> http://www.nndata.no/home/jborgos/jborgose.htm This resource is also
> excellent for learning about Norwegian names, farm names, the added Nordic
> Characters-their other vowels in the Norwegian language ø æ å.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Matthew Ellison

RBestrom7380 — 2008-04-05 07:52:39Z

Sorry, "His" family tree. I try to correct MY mistakes.

Re: Matthew Ellison

RBestrom7380 — 2008-04-05 07:15:44Z

Since you have his date of death, have you obtained his obituary?

You have the date of 8/26/1946, if that is correct, you could try to obtain his obit. BUT, in 1946, obits may or may not have been written for the person. They were coming into popularity, but still many didn't pay for them.

Try:
The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour (sometimes longer) and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks.
Give them his DOD, and place of residence in Olympia.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Matthew Ellison

RBestrom7380 — 2008-04-05 07:11:39Z

Shotgun,

This person has all the census data, since you have Ancestry.com, here is her family tree data:

http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-1668982655&...=

Re: Mary CLINGAN of Aberdeen, WA

RBestrom7380 — 2008-03-30 06:08:42Z

Shotgun: The Washington State Library searches for an hour, or more. Here is an answer I received two days ago:

On our request form we clearly suggest that we will do one hour of research http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask_form.aspx

It does not mean we will only do one hour; it is simply a suggestion to help requestors understand what is a reasonable expectation for a free service.

Sincerely
Shirley Dallas

Washington State Library

State Publications Depository Program

Washington Office of the Secretary of State

Olympia, WA 98504-2470

(360) 704-5226

sdallas@secstate.wa.gov

Re: Mary CLINGAN of Aberdeen, WA

RBestrom7380 — 2008-03-30 06:07:47Z

The Washington Death Index identifies Mary M. Clingan born about 1895, died on 4 Sep 1984 in Aberdeen at age 89 (1894/1895). Her Social Security Number was 485-26-2649.

The Social Security Death Index adds her DOB was 6 April 1895. Her SSN was issued in Iowa (485- is an Iowa issued number)

Obtaining her obituary may or may not answer your question. First let me correct something the other "researcher" said. The website is for the Washington State Library, not the Secretary State Library. They research for an HOUR, sometimes more depending on the search request and the amount of accurate information provided. But, again, the obit may not have the names of the parents...most don't.

If you want the names of this person's parents, obtain her original application for her Social Security Number. A computer extract will cost $18.00, an exact copy from a microfilm will cost $27.00. It will show her name, address, employment, DOB, parents names, etc. If you need further information on obtaining this data, please ask.

The "Gray Harbor" (Grays Harbor) Genealogical Society would only have the obituary if they collected such data.

I would also suggest the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, a researcher in Grays Harbor, could obtain the information you need. I've set their link for Grays Harbor:
http://www.raogk.com/washingt.htm

Ron Bestrom

Re: Beers, Eaton Co MI> Mason/Grays Harbor WASH

RBestrom7380 — 2008-11-07 20:39:00Z

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

Obits back in 1919 were not common, but since Clyde died so young, something may have been written.

I did a number of searches and, except for the spelling of the names on the census, no additional information. I will post the census data for the archives on this subject; also to note the spelling data:

The 1900 Census for Shelton, Mason County
George "Bears", 43, born Jan 1857 in Michigan to both parents born in Michigan
Clyde, born May 1892
Mary E "McCormac", 43, born Sep 1856 in Michigan to both parents born in Michigan, married two years, mother of 1, 1 living.

The 1910 census for Mckenna, Pierce County, WA, renting at 36 Mill Street
George W. "Bears" (as transcribed), age 54 born in Michigan, second marriage for 9 years.
Mary "O", wife, age 53, born in Michigan to both parents born in MI,
Clyde, age 17

Ron Bestrom

Re: Pease Family of Grays Harbor

RBestrom7380 — 2008-10-02 22:58:50Z

It appears you have done much research in the US Census, death databases, etc. So, I won't bother doing research there. You also appear to have the local contacts.

The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society homepage is:
http://users.techline.com/ghgs/
--but they ask for a donation for any research, so for obits:
--The other site for Grays Harbor: http://www.wagenweb.org/graysharbor/ But, I'm "assuming" you've got that data also.

You probably have the WA Archives database site:
http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx

and the WA Death Certificate database site:
http://labs.familysearch.org/
(click on Record Search, then the US Map, then WA Deaths)

... if not, try those sites.

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

Ron Bestrom

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

RBestrom7380 — 2008-10-02 20:49:43Z

I find an Edna M. Anthony living in an assisted living facility in Sumner, Pierce County, WA, at 5713 Parker Road. Also found her at 609 Skinner Way SW, Orting, WA 98360. The owner of that property is a Gerald A Lay and Cassandra L. Anthony-Lay. Could your Janet Lee have been Cassandra L. ?

I find an Edna J. Anthony at 11423 School Land Road, Rochester, Thurston County, WA. Owner Calvin D and Edna J Anthony. Also listed at that same address was a Janet Anthony. Public records show phone: 360-273-9540. She might not actually live there, but was part of public records, or had lived there in the past, or, used that address as permanent address for Air Force records, etc.

County Recorder Documents for Grays Harbor are NOT online. To request PUBLIC RECORDS: http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/info/commissioners/PublicRe...

Property Records for Grays Harbor ARE onine. The address given by you is not currently owned by a person of that family, or appearing to be of that family. (After all it has been over 50 years).

Ron Bestrom

Re: LIVINGSTON FAMILY

RSHDSH — 2008-06-05 05:33:43Z

Dear Ms. Townsend:

I do not know if this is still the correct E-mail address for you, as so often we have to make changes.

I was appreciative of finding your inquiry about the Livingston family and of locating the obituary provided for George D. Livinston. These have provided some helpful leads for me in adding additional information for this family in my records.

I am trying to verify unsourced information in Ancestry that the wife of Burton John Livingston, and presumably the mother of his children, was my relative, Lillian Ardell Pritchard. If so, I am wondering where were she and son George at the time of the 1900 census and where was she after that.

Any suggestions that you have would be greatly appreciated.

Cordially, R. S. (Stan) Hall

William James Howard b. 4/1/1888 m. 1913 (MA) d. 1959 (MA)

Nummy22 — 2008-12-12 23:46:10Z

Hi, I'm looking for any information re James Robert HOWARD b. Scotland and Ellen FORD b. Scotland who had a son William James HOWARD on April 11, 1888 in Bay City, WA. He moved to Gloucester, MA apparently was involved with Ringling Bros. Circus shows. He had no siblings that I am aware of. Seems he moved to Gloucester, MA, shortly before his marriage in 1913 to Mabel L. Smith. It is believed that his mother Mabel died giving birth to him. Have not been able to find any other information about his father James. Are there Bay City birth records available somewhere? I heard the records were destroyed but perhaps there is a copy at the county level. Thank you, Julie

POW/MIA Korean War, Grays Harbor Co. COOPER

powmiadna — 2008-06-24 14:39:16Z

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

James Mustard, Gold Star Veteran

glenn1657 — 2008-08-09 19:45:33Z

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.

Re: James Mustard, Gold Star Veteran

glenn1657 — 2008-08-17 15:37:02Z

Thank you. I will try that. glenn1657

Re: Clark in Ocasto, WA

Billie275 — 2008-04-16 04:44:51Z

hi my granddad name was roy an my grandmom was mary my maiden name is clark i know he was from wv. then as a youn man he whent to wa to live if you are a clark please call me my phon is 302-750-3618 thank you

Re: Clark in Ocasto, WA

Billie275 — 2008-04-16 04:41:48Z

Re: Mary CLINGAN of Aberdeen, WA

judyartley26191 — 2008-03-30 03:05:23Z

Hi Teddie, I'm not related but her obituary might help with the info you need. You can request a copy from Secretary State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx. They research through the newspaper microfilm for 30 minutes at no charge & reply with what they find.

However, I've noticed it takes awhile to get a reply. You might want to contact the Gray Harbor Gen. Soc., ghgs@techline.com and see if they provide this service. Some Gen. Soc's do and charge a reasonable fee. Successful Hunting!

Re: Matthew Ellison

judyartley26191 — 2008-04-05 04:36:44Z

Hi Dennis, I found Matthew Ellison on the 1889, Mason Co., WA Census. Mat Ellison, b. abt. 1857, Canada, single, logger.

Matthew Ellison was living in 1900 in Aberdeen, Chehalis Co., WA as a boarder with Wm Armstrong. Matthew b. July 1864, Canada-English, immigrated 1886, single, pending citizenship application, logger.

In 1910 Mathew and family were living in Fairview, Chehalis Co., WA. Mathew, b. Canada-English, 48 yrs old, marr 8 yrs, immigrated 1886, naturalized before 1910, dairy farmer; Sarah A., wife, b. Canada-English, 34, immigrated 1902; Cora V., dau, b. WA, 7 and Mary J. Mitchell, adopted dau, b. Canada-English, 12, immigrated 1908.

In 1930 Mathew and family were living in Montesano, Grays Harbor Co., WA. Matthew, b. Canada-English, 66, marr @ 38, immigrated 1886, naturalized before 1930 census, owner gas station; Sarah A., b. Canada-English, 54, immigrated 1901, naturalized before 1930 Census, marr @ 26; Noble K. Ellison, son, b. WA, 19, single; Gordon W. Ellison, b. WA, 18, single; Clarence R. Ellison, son, b. WA, 13; Horace G. Yeamans, sonlaw, widower, b. TX, 34, marr @ 31, boom man logging camp; and Daniel Yeamans, grandson, b. WA, 2 7/12ths. Successful Hunting!

Re: Kokkin, Olson

pollyvann1 — 2008-09-07 17:57:49Z

Not sure if this is what you need. These would appear to be the brothers you are looking for.
Peter (sic) Olson died 11 Feb. 1938 in Montesano, Grays Harbor, WA at 62 years 3 months with estimated birth year of 1876.
Oscar Sven Olson died 16 Nov. 1960 in McCleary, Grays Harbor, WA at 81 years with estimated birth year of 1879.
Marius Olson died 21st Sept. 1935 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, WA at 53 years 5 months 6 days with estimated birth year of 1882. He is married to wife Laura.
Father is listed as Ole Olson/Kokkeen/Kokkin/Peterson and mother is listed as Anna Marie/Mary Kokkin for all three.

I am not related.

Source: search.labs.familysearch.org

Re: SHROY, Aberdeen, 1920-30 and ?

pollyvann1 — 2008-08-16 00:02:13Z

From the same source: Myrtle Hellen (sic) Shroy died 11 July 1918 at 5 yrs, 8 mos, 16 days with birth year of 1913 Elmer Shroy listed as father and Rebecca Patterson as mother.

Re: SHROY, Aberdeen, 1920-30 and ?

pollyvann1 — 2008-08-15 23:57:06Z

The following is from Family Search: Elmer B. Shroy died 27 Feb. 1939 in Aberdeen at 64yrs, 6mos, 29days with estimated birth of 1875; married to Mary Rebecca Shroy and parents were John Henry Shroy and Sarah Ann Moffett.
There was no death certificate for his wife.

Source: Washington Death Certificates 1907-1960 on Family Search.
I am not related.

Re: Kokkin, Olson

pollyvann1 — 2008-09-22 02:33:38Z

Carol,
These are all film numbers for the Washington Death Cert. from 1907-1960. I'm not sure of all the numbers but I'll include them all here just in case.
Marius:
film #2023297; digital GS #4222328; image #824; Ref. #168
Peter:
film #2023481; digital GS #4222490; image #303; Ref. #25
Oscar Sven:
film #2034039; digital GS #4224611; image #2321: Ref. #22423

Hope this will help you to find out more.

Polly

Re: Kokkin, Olson

pollyvann1 — 2008-09-07 23:59:02Z

This is the entire URL:

http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#...

Type in the name and then the location ie. Washington, United States.
I can give you some additional film numbers if you are unable to access. Glad this helped.

Re: Obit Shirley L. Carr

pollyvann1 — 2008-11-22 00:14:20Z

This is a copy of the obit from The Daily World in Aberdeen on 12/25/98. I hope this helps.

Shirley Carr, 69, longtime resident of the Quinault-Neilton area, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.

Mrs. Carr was born May 22, 1929, in Raymond to Willard and Veta Schooler. She graduated from Raymond High School in 1947.

She married Norman A. Carr that same year in Raymond. The couple moved to Lake Quinault in 1961. He died in 1997.

Mrs. Carr worked as a waitress and operated her own restaurant. For the past 20 years she worked as a shingle packer and was employed by Future Cedar and Century Cedar.

She loved having her grandchildren around her. She was a member of the Quinault Valley Chapel at Neilton.

She is survived by two daughters, Shireen Mirau, of Seattle and April Stanton of Neilton; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter;

Besides her husband, a grandson, Christine Mirau died before her.

A remembrance service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 27, at the Quinault Valley Chapel at 31 Burn Road in Neilton.

I am not related just helping.
Polly

Re: Requesting an obit look-up! Can someone help please?

pollyvann1 — 2008-10-23 04:41:22Z

There is another researcher trying to find info on your same person who appears on another site. I can only tell you that Clyde Franklin Brookman died in Montesano, Grays Harbor Co., WA on 28 April 1947 at age 62 yrs. 8 mo, 22 days with his approximate birth in 1885. He was the son of John F. and Adda V and was living in Jefferson Co. IL in 1900 census. Are you the same person or are there two of you looking for the same man? The other researcher is listed as Brooke Marlow. Clyde may be buried at The Wynoochee Cemetery in Montesano and I can't be sure there would be an obit but there is a Montesano newspaper - Montesano Vidette which may have archived information.

Not related.
Polly

Re: Bird, Obit search

pollyvann1 — 2008-10-23 04:18:30Z

Here is the obituary printed in The Daily World:

Juanita E. Bird, a resident of Grays Harbor for the past 16 years, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam. She was 78.

Mrs. Bird was born on March 19, 1927, in Norfolk, Neb., to Hugo R. and Helen (Brisso) Hille. Her family moved to San Bernardino, Calif., when she was 6 weeks old. She attended school in San Bernardino and graduated from high school there.

She was married to Donald Bird on Sept. 28, 1942, in San Bernardino. He died in 1978.

She attended San Bernardino City College where she earned a degree in nursing. She had worked as a nurse at the Loma Linda University Medical Center. In 1989 she moved to Aberdeen. She enjoyed working in her garden.

She is survived by a daughter, Susan Bird of Cosmopolis; a son, William R. Bird and three grandchildren.

There will be no funeral.

Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary of Hoquiam.

Hope this helps. She may be buried in Cosmopolis where her daughter lived or in Aberdeen but maybe somewhere else. I'm not related.

Polly

Pease Family of Grays Harbor

RickBart48 — 2008-09-22 14:08:21Z

Seeking any more information on this branch of the Pease Family who lived in Grays Harbor

1 George A. Webster Pease; b. Sep 1843 in Ontario, Canada; m. (1) Jane; b. about 1843 in Ontario. During the 1870 census, George and Jane were in Sand Beach, Huron Co, MI and he was working in a saw mill. George m. (2) Elizabeth Isabell Gelts; b. Dec 1847 in Canada. Her parents were born in Baden, Germany. In 1880, George, Elizabeth and their family were in Sand Beach and he was a farmer. His father was born in NY and his mother in Canada. In 1900, the family was in Gull Harbor, Thurston Co, Washington. In this census, George and Elizabeth were listed as immigrating in 1865. Children of George A. Webster and Elizabeth Isabell (Gelts) Pease, 1-5 born in Michigan, 6 & 7 in Beadle Co, SD:
1.1 Horace Edward b. Oct 18, 1873 d. Jul 04, 1929 Grays Harbor Co, WA
1.2 Alice b. 1875 d.
1.3 Annie b. 1877 d.
1.4 George Rolland b. Jan 08, 1879 d. Sep 10, 1941 Grays Harbor Co, WA
1.5 Carrie W. b. Jul 1881 d.
1.6 Elmer Addison b. Jun 14, 1884 d.
1.7 Elizabeth Winifred b. Sep 09, 1887 d.

1.1 Horace Edward Pease; b. Oct 18, 1873 in Michigan; d. Jul 04, 1929 in Grays Harbor Co, WA; bur. Elma IOOF Cemetery; m. Lynne ____; b. about 1883 in CA. Her father was born in CA, her mother in MI. Horace was in White Star, WA and cooking for the White Star Lumber Company when he filed his WWI draft registration card Sep 1918. At that time, he was described as being stout with blue eyes and brown hair. In 1920, H. Edward and his family were in White Star, Grays Harbor County. One child of Horace Edward and Lynne (____) Pease born in Grays Harbor Co, WA:
1.1.1 E. Kenneth b. 1903 d. Sep 01, 1964 Grays Harbor Co, WA

1.4 George Rolland Pease; b. Jan 08, 1879; d. Sep 10, 1941 in Grays Harbor Co, WA; m. Edith E.; b. about 1886 in WA; d. May 18, 1949 in Lewis Co, WA. Her father was born in Iowa, her mother in Kansas. George filed his WWI draft registration card in Sep 1918 when he was living in Montesano, WA and working as a logger for the Wynonchee Timber Company in Montesana. At that time, he was described as having a slender build with blue eyes and black hair. During the 1920 census, George and Edith were on Main Street in Montesano, Grays Harbor Co, WA. In 1930 he and his family were on Church Street in Montesano. One child of George Rolland and Edith E. (____) born in Grays Harbor Co, WA:
1.4.1 Betty J. b. 1923 d.

1.6 Elmer Addison Pease; b. Jun 14, 1884 in Beadle Co, SD; m. about 1907 Edna E. Wiseman; b. about 1885 in Kansas. Her father was born in WI her mother in NY. During the 1910 census, Elmer and Edna were in South Union, Thurston Co, WA and he was a woodsman for a lumber company. When he filed his WWI draft registration card, he was working for Shafer Brothers in Elma, WA and described as having a medium build, blue eyes and dark hair. In 1920, they were in Montesano, Grays Harbor, WA and he was a hook tender for a logging company. And in 1930, they were in Vesta, Grays Harbor. Children of Elmer Addison and Edna E. (Wiseman) Pease born in Washington:
1.6.1 Dorothy Edna b. Jun 10, 1908 d.
1.6.2 Gertrude F. b. Dec 23, 1911 d.
1.6.3 George Elmer b. Mar 04, 1915 d.
1.6.4 Nancy L. b. 1924 d.

Rick in Taunton, MA

Re: Pease Family of Grays Harbor

RickBart48 — 2008-10-03 14:06:04Z

Thanks Ron
Someone else also suggested the Gray's Harbor Society and I will definitely write to them. The Washington Vital Records database is a real find!!

I've been busy getting info on lots of Peases from that site

After I sift thru it, I'll see what I can add before writing to GHS

Thanks again
Rick in Taunton, MA

Re: Pease Family of Grays Harbor

RickBart48 — 2008-10-03 03:52:25Z

Thanks Judy for all of that. I'll definitely write to the Gray's Harbor Historical Society.

I don't know if you are from the area, but if you are and know any Peases up there please ask them to contact me

Thanks again
Rick in Taunton, MA

Mary CLINGAN of Aberdeen, WA

TeddieAllison — 2008-03-15 00:27:52Z

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.

Re: Mary CLINGAN of Aberdeen, WA

TeddieAllison — 2008-03-30 15:50:30Z

Thanks to all who have replied. I have sent a request to the Washington State Library as suggested and previously written the local genealogical society. If neither is helpful I'll send for the Social Security application. Your replies have been most helpful.

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

Patriciadoughty88 — 2008-08-20 03:04:23Z

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

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

Patriciadoughty88 — 2008-10-02 23:15:13Z

Thanks for your suggestions. I got help from someone in that area and the phone # has been changed. It has been over 30 yrs. I had to try everywhere and not give up. Keep up the good work and maybe you can help someone else. We all have to try correct?

Re: Cliff M. Weatherwax 1878-1939

bethrau1 — 2008-04-25 21:41:30Z

My library subscribes to a database called "19th Century U.S. Newspapers", which includes the Morning Oregonian from Portland, Oregon.

While looking for Cliff WEATHERWAX information, I found the following which might be of interest to you:

September 1, 1897 Washington Notes

"On the beach at Westport recently Cliff Weatherwax succeeded in rescuing Mrs. Giddings from drowning. She had ventured out a considerable distance into the breakers while bathing and was caught in the undertow. Mr. Weatherwax arrived on the scene just in time to catch her, she having by that time lost her self-control. By holding her above water and slowly taking advantage of every advancing wave, he at length succeeded in getting her ashore. She was insensible, and every effort to revive her was unsuccessful for an hour and a half."

I wonder whether this was his future wife...

I found her in the 1900 census:

WA King County Seattle, district 96

Boarding house run by Rebecca BARRETT. Several roomers and servants, including:

GIDDINGS [transcribed as Biddings] Auli M., roomer, female, born 1869, age unknown, widowed, one child, on still living. Born Massachusetts, parents born Maine. Occupation left blank. Her child is not listed with her.

There are several entries for an A.M. GIDDINGS, wife, in Washington Territory census records, one who is about 10 years too young. 1892: an A.M. GIDDINGS, born about 1869 in Massachusetts, is married to a Wm. F., a dentist born in Maine, and has a child "C.", age 5, born Maine.

A Google book search for Auli Giddings lead to a book entitled: Washington, West of the Cascades: Historical and Descriptive; the Explorers... by Herbert Hunt and Floyd Kaylor, copyright 1917. The snippet I can see (can't see the book, only a preview) says: "Mrs. Auli M. Giddings, of Seattle, and in the social circles of the city their position is one of leadership. Mr. Weather wax belongs to the Grays Harbor..." If you do a Google search, then click on "books" you will find this entry and see libraries where you can check out this book, perhaps through interlibrary loan from your own local library. If it's not accessible to you, let me know and I can check the info in my local Washington State library.

Who's who in California: A Biographical Directory 1928-29 includes Cliff; the snippet includes the date Dec. 17, 1902 which looks like it might be referring to a marriage date.

Re: Cliff M. Weatherwax 1878-1939

bethrau1 — 2008-04-25 17:16:47Z

There are a large number of articles about Cliff Weatherwax and family on the subscription website www.newspaperarchive.com , There are articles about an attack on Cliff by robbers in 1939, a photo, his subsequent death, and a contest of his wife's will, worth over a million dollars.

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

SydneyHStephens — 2008-03-14 15:28:27Z

At this time, I'm more interested in finding descendants so I can share what I've learned about the family. Feel free to email me directly.

Bird, Obit search

jmandl1 — 2008-10-23 02:11:00Z

I am searching for the obituary of Juanita Bird. She died in the Abeerdeen area of Grays Harbor, WA on 4-19-2005.

Re: Bird, Obit search

jmandl1 — 2008-10-23 10:45:00Z

Thank you so very much! It is greatly aprreciated.

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

schoony156 — 2008-06-18 18:26:55Z

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

Re: Kokkin, Olson

hcharper — 2008-09-07 22:40:02Z

Thank you for the helpful information!

I will send it to their relatives in Norway who asked about them. Maybe I’ll find descendents of Oscar, Peter and Marius.

They had a brother, Einar, who was in the US for several years but returned to Norway. Another brother, Gustav, died in infancy. These are children of Anne Marie’s first marriage which I hadn’t known about until a year ago; I had known only of her second marriage. I have information from the people in Norway and I’ve found information in the Digitalarkivet but now need to do research in this country.

Anne Marie was my grandfather’s sister. Members of our branch have used the names Kokkin, Cokkin, Cookin besides Johnson and Einerson at different times.

When I went to your source (search.labs.familysearch.org) I wasn't able to get the information you did. Thanks again.

Re: Kokkin, Olson

hcharper — 2008-09-21 22:28:10Z

Thank you for your offers of help. I would like to have the film numbers you mentioned. Carol

Kokkin, Olson

hcharper — 2008-09-07 00:33:25Z

Oscar Olson, Marius Olson, and Peder Olson (Kokkin) from Aasnes, Solør, Norway are in the 1910 U.S. census in West Montesano, Chehalis county, Washington. Oscar’s wife Clara and children Osborn, Ed and Austin are included in the census. Peter and Marius with his family (wife Laura, children Ella Agnes and Gunhild) are in the 1920 census in Montesano, Grays Harbor county. They fit into my family tree. Relatives in Norway asked if I know what happened to them. I have background information about the family. Can/will anyone help me with newer information? Thanks for any help. Carol

Re: Swen Johnson from Norway

rweaver124 — 2008-02-20 05:24:30Z

If still interested in the Johnson's, please send me an email. I visited them last year & have some old photos on the web.
dick w
rweaver@ix.netcom.com

Re: Swen Johnson from Norway

rweaver124 — 2008-02-20 18:44:26Z

My browser, firebox, recognized the email address and all I had to do was click on it to send myself a test message. Worked - so the email address is correct. Please try again, I'm not willing to post contact information for other people in a public forum.

Alternately, since you found our web pages, go there and make a comment on some photo - that will cause an email to be sent to me with your address.

thanks
dick w

Re: Gray's Harbor Eastern Star

CynthiaEpley — 2008-02-26 23:41:36Z

Kevin - I was checking in to see if you had found any information on the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Aberdeen. I remember my grandmother, Ruth Keeton, was a member in the 1960s and 70s. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Requesting an obit look-up! Can someone help please?

patriciastaley223 — 2008-10-23 11:27:00Z

Thank you for your reply and the info.! I've just recently been contacted by Brook and yes it is the same person. She has just as many blanks to fill in as I do so we are now working together. I appreciate your help.

Patricia

Requesting an obit look-up! Can someone help please?

patriciastaley223 — 2008-10-19 22:08:05Z

I trying to obtain an obit for the following. Can anyone help me, please?

Clyde F. Brookman, died 28 Apr 1947, Grays Harbor Co.

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

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Patricia in Illinois

Obit Shirley L. Carr

jn210003 — 2008-11-21 17:43:16Z

Can anyone help with an obit for Shirley L. Carr. She was born 22 May 1929 and died 22 Dec 1998, at Amanda Park, Grey's Harbor, WA. My purpose is family genealogy. Any info appreciated. Thanks, Jack, Manitowoc, WI

Re: Obit Shirley L. Carr

jn210003 — 2008-11-22 01:18:40Z

Thank you, thank you, very much. A family member will be very grateful for this information. Jack, Manitowoc, WI

Re: WINDERS AND SELLERS

judyartley53 — 2008-10-11 04:50:12Z

Hi, copies of obituaries are always a good way to find surviving family members.

I found James and Ida Sellers in 1900 living in Summit, Chehalis Co., WA. James F., b. June 1867, IN, marr 5 yrs, day laboer; Ida J., b. April 1875, MO, had given birth to 2 children who were alive in 1900; Pearl M., b. Sept. 1895, MO and Wylie A., b. Jan. 1899, MO.

Wiley Amos Sellers filled out his World War I Draft Reg. cards Sept. 12, 1918 while living at RFD#1 Nevada, Vernon Co., MO. He was born 9 Jan 1899. He was farmer for Tra___ Sellers, same address as above. His Nearest Relative was Ida Sellers, same address as above.

Ida Josephine Sellers died 27 May 1924, Elma, Grays Harbor, WA. Spouse=Frank Sellers, Parents=Samuel H. Winders and Mary Mcginnis. Source: WA Death Certs 1907-1960, http://pilot.familysearch.org .

In 1930 Wiley and his family were living in Elma, Grays Harbor Co., WA. Wiley A., b. MO, 31 yrs old, marr @ 22, take off man saw mill; Nellie, b. KS, 31, marr @ 22; Lillian F., b. KS, 8; Burney Sellers, b. KS, 7 and Lewlis L. Sellers, brother, b. WA, 19, single, sawyer saw mill.

Nellie Sellers died 17 July 1950, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Parents=Charles N. Shade and Elizabeth Sutherland. Source: WA Death Certs 1907-1960, http://pilot.familysearch.org .

Lewis Leonard Samuel Sellers died 17 March 1960, Montesano, Grays Harbor Co; Parents J. Frank Sellers & Ida Josephine Winters [spelling shown on index]. Source: WA Death Certs 1907-1960, http://pilot.familysearch.org .

I'd request copies of the obituaries from either the Washington State Library or Grays Harbor Genealogical Society. Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx will search the newspaper microfilm for 60 minutes at no charge & reply with what they find.

You can help support Grays Harbor Gen. Soc by contacting them at PO Box 867, Cosmopolis, WA 98537.

After I receive the obit which hopefully will list the survivors, I use www.whitepages.com or www.zabasearch.com to find current contact info. Successful Searching!

Re: Pease Family of Grays Harbor

judyartley53 — 2008-10-01 03:34:49Z

Hi Rick, that link to the Grays Harbor Gen. Soc. didn't work. You can contact them by writing to Grays Harbor Gen. Soc., PO Box 867, Cosmopolis, WA 98537.

Re: Pease Family of Grays Harbor

judyartley53 — 2008-10-01 03:32:18Z

Hi Rick, first of all, if you don't have obituaries and if you know when they died in Grays Harbor Co, you can request copies from the Grays Harbor Genealogical Society, www.genealogybuff.com/wa/wa/-graysharbor.htm and you'll support a local Gen. Soc.

For others who died elsewhere in WA, you can request copies from the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search 60 minutes in the newspaper microfilm at no charge & reply with what they find.

In 1920 Elizabeth Pease was living in Olympia Ward 4, Thurston Co., WA with her daughter Alice and family. Elizabeth, b. Canada-English, 72 yrs old, widow, immigrated 1861, naturalized 1863; Fred Foster, son law, b. WI, 40, carpenter day work; Alice Foster, dau, b. MI, 44, Laurence M. Foster, grandson, b. WA, 22, single, sailor U.S. Service.

An Elizabeth Isabell Pease d. 11 July 1925, Olympia, Thurston Co., Age-76, Estimated Birth Year-1849, Married Geo. Pease. Source: WA Death Index on Family Search, http://pilot.familysearch.org/ .

A Fred E. Foster and family in 1930 lived in Matchwood, Bonner Co., ID. Fred, b. WI, marr @ 40, general farmer, 49; Allice A. Foster, b. MI, 54, marr @ 20; and Gus Louis, boarder, b. WA, 8.

Edith E. Pease [wife of George] d. 18 May 1949, Lewis Co., WA, Age=63, Estimated Birth Year-1886 per death cert 8828. Source: WA Birth Index.

George R. Pease, D. 10 Sept 1941, Montesano, Grays Harbor, Estimated Birth Year-1879, Married, Spouse Name-Edith E. Pease, Father Name=George Webster Pease, Mother Name-Elisabeth Gelts. Source: WA Death Index on FamilySearch, http://pilot.familysearch.org/ .

George E. Pease, B. 4 March 1915, D. 24 Dec 1989, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona. His soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index.

Dorothy E. Pease was living in 1930 with the Rice family in Fords Prairie, Lewis Co., WA. Walter P. Rice, head household, b. at sea, immigrated 1880, 50 yrs old, general farmer; Geneive M., wife, b. OH, 44; Marie A., dau, b. WA, 7 and Dorothy E. Pease, b. WA, 21, guest, school teacher public. Successful Searching!

Re: James Mustard, Gold Star Veteran

judyartley53 — 2008-08-17 02:44:39Z

Hi, you can request a copy of an obituary from the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library.ask.aspx . They will look in the newspaper microfilm for 60 minutes at no charge & reply with what they find. Successful Searching!

Re: David Reid Vinson

blondeone2 — 2008-06-09 21:15:25Z

Thanks, Ron

I have been in touch with Joanne Lemew (Janymoo). She is a related cousin by marriage.

I will try the Washington State library.

Thanks again for you reply

Kara

David Reid Vinson

blondeone2 — 2008-06-09 00:05:58Z

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!

Re: Matthew Ellison

dennisellison_1 — 2008-04-05 18:19:39Z

David Matthew Ellison is my great grandfather (well documented) and Matthew Ellison is very likely his cousin. Their grandafather and uncle are named Matthew as well;| DOD for this one is 05 Jan 1945. The link is to my tree. Oral family history places "some related" Ellison family in Grays Harbor, but no other detail. Been following up this limb in hopes of tracing out the the tree back to Ireland. I'll send a request to the library and see what I come up with.
Thanks for the help.

Dennis Ellison

Matthew Ellison

dennisellison_1 — 2008-04-02 15:49:49Z

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.

Re: Jean (MCFADDEN) DAVIES of Hoquiam

haynes_ks — 2007-08-22 07:48:45Z

Thanks for responding. Yes I found out of Jeans passing last Wednesday. I had been in contact with Jean through a kind lady that worked at the retirement home where Jean lived. This was back in April and Jean was going to have her son get some info that she had put away that she wanted to share with me, but --- I never heard from her. I contact the lady at the retirement home to let her know that I was still interested in info on the McFADDENs, a few days before Jean passed away, but she was unable to tell me anything about Jeans health. So, after she had talked to Jeans son, she contacted me to let me know of Jeans passing.

I was so lucky to have found her after all these years. I posted on the boards and the kind lady that works where Jean lived saw the post and helped make the contact possible. She said Jean was thrilled to know that someone was looking for her and found her through the internet.

Thanks so much for sending the obituary. If you have contact with Jeans family and they are interested in sharing any info on the McFADDEN family, please give them my email address : haynes_ks@yahoo.com

I'm so sorry for this loss, my condolences.
---Marilyn

Re: Bertha M & George C McLafferty

DHinkey8381 — 2007-12-16 20:29:51Z

I have sent you the four census records you requested. Hope they all go through with no problems.
Dorothy

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

x890239 — 2008-02-09 14:46:03Z

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

James Weaver Renfroe

petersdk — 2007-08-03 18:27:27Z

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

Mina Belle Girard Parker Obituary

david9861 — 2008-02-15 01:40:38Z

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 — 2008-02-15 01:36:19Z

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 — 2008-02-15 01:33:12Z

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.

Re: Still looking for info on the Savages

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-12 05:32:10Z

Have you looked at the suggestions here:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.was...

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

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-10 20:34:25Z

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

Re: Looking for ASHBY family

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-08 20:29:57Z

Let me correct and add some information to the previous posting:

First, to get obituaries free as alluded to in the previous posting:
The Washington State Library has a free research program where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks.
-If interested you can look at the catalog of holdings at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/microfilm.aspx
--I would send each request separately, otherwise you might burn up your hour.

The 1920 Census for Ocosto, owning their home
Jessie born in Maryland to both parents born in Kentucky
Eliza born in Maryland to faboth parents born in Maryland
"James W" is listed not "William J".
Elma J is listed
Silva is listed not "Silvey"
Eiles is as transcribed, but written appears Eilen
--This census shows Jessie, Eliza, James W, Elma J as being born in Maryland.

The 1910 Census for Ocosta, Chehalis County
Jesse Ashby, 45, born in Missouri to father born in "Un", mother in Kentucky, a logger, married 20 years.
Eliza, 39, born in Missouri to both parents born in "Un", mother of 7, 5 living.
William J, 14, born in Missouri
Alma J, age 12
Silvey, age 7
Mable age 2
George age 6/12. (Census was enumerated on 25th April, so George was born circa October 1909).

The 1930 Census shows Jasper W. Davis as son-in-law
The California Death Index shows a Jasper Wayne Davis, born 9 Feb 1911 in Oregon, death on 3 June 1982 in San Bernardino County, CA. His Social Security Number was 540-18-1638. (A 540 SSN was issued in Oregon)
The Social Security Death Index shows this person, his "last residence" and "last benefit" was to (zip code) 92343, Hemet, Riverside County, California. The "last residence and "last benefit" on the SSDI are not always where the person actually lived, but where the final benefit, in this case, probably the Death Benefit was sent. It is sent to a surviving spouse or to the person/entity actually paying for the burial.
--BUT NOTE: This individual only matches the Name and area of the country, he may not be the correct person, only an obituary or other means would prove. Considering the mistakes in the US Census, this person does have potential.

The Washington State Archives http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx
has a marriage in 1971 of Jasper Wayne Davis, living in Bremerton, born in Dallas, Oregon, age 60, to Alice Isabelle Frazier Davis of Bremerton, age 61

The 1930 Census was enumerated on April 11th, 1930, so Duane A. Davis was born circa Feb/March 1930. There is a Duane A. Davis, born March 1929 living at 3255 80th Ave, Portland, OR 97213 (503) 252-0134. Either someone totally different, or there was a mistake in the census, or upon this record as far as year of birth. I found no other Duane A.

I'll come back to this later.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Westerholm Cutting

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-09 06:00:09Z

I did some background work first:

The 1930 Census for Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co, WA
Laina Westerholm, age 39, born in Finland, married, immigrated 1911, married
Bernice, age 7, born in Washington.
--So Bernice was born circa 1922/1923, which matches the death identified in 2002.

For noting later: The 1930 Census for Ilwaco Co, Pacific County, WA
Guy A Cutting, 48, born Nebraska
Nettie, wife, born in Washington to both parents born in Finland...age 34
George 15
Jane 13
Jack 10
Pearl (transcribed as Paul) 8
William G. Age (?)

Now, the other poster in the past year has connected people researching to WRONG people based on name and some limited criteria. There is nothing provided in the last post that indicates the Robert B. Cutting found in California is the Robert Cutting married, at least for any time period, is the correct person.

Also, there is no proof provided that shows the William G. Cutting born about 1949 is the correct person. I can find a large number of William Cutting that are still alive and would fit the birth range criteria.

This William G. Cutting's Social Security Death Index data shows his Social Security Number (SSN) as 537-50-9939. A number beginning with 537 is issued in Washington, this one in 1965. The WA Death Index shows a death in Pacific County.
--First, you can order an copy of his original application for his SSN (Form SS-5) from the Social Security Administration. It will show his parents. The exact image is $27.00, a computer extract is $18.00. But, it would satisfy the question, IF you wanted to pay for proof...it's too soon for that.
---As noted above, there were other Cuttings in Pacific County, one being a William G. Did he have his own child at 18/19 and name the baby after himself? Did this one die and one of his siblings name a child in his name? So, there is quantified doubt in this.

For the other son, Robert Cutting, there are living persons with this name also.

IF your friend has a date of birth for Robert Sr, William, or Robert, JR. That would help. BUT, given they were probably born in the late 1940's and early 1950's, and an unknown place of residence, again difficult.

Given a long history of wrong findings, the other person MIGHT be correct. But, there is NO PROOF other than a name criteria.

So, the VERY FIRST thing you must do is to obtain the obituary for this J.B. Cutting. I have several online websites that have obituaries, and a phone directory that has month/year of birth (in some cases) of subscribed phones. But, I could not find an obit. The Montesano newspaper is online, but does not have archives back that far. I have a paid subscription to newspapers, but they don't include Montesano.

I tried to find County Recorder documents at Grays Harbor:
http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/depts.html But, this county doesn't have them online.

The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness has a researcher that does public records research: http://www.raogk.com/washingt.htm Try Bob Erickson.

And, if suggested, don't waste your time on looking through cemetery transcriptions. Most aren't transcribed, there are missing stones, unreadable stones, or just missed by the transcriber. Sometimes you get lucky. I did a quick, very quick, search, without success.

I apologize for my negative comments; but, after almost a year of attempting to rectify advise I'm warning others to PROVE information.

I served 32 years as a Federal Agent, my "attitude" of proof is ingrained. I've always likened genealogy to a crime scene. Finding a suspect is a matter of finding proof and eliminating information or witnesses that are false. If I had arrested someone just based on their name...I would have been fired years ago.

Get the OBIT first. Get the local records through RAOGK. If that doesn't pan out...re-post.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Nyhus - Westport/Aberdeen

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-04 04:59:42Z

With this information, you should join the Norway List...or, never mind...Hello Robert !

Washington State has this, try:
The Washington State Library has a free research program where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks.
I would suggest requesting all three...separately. Give them their full name and full date of death.

I did some research and found the below...

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The Washington Birth Index:
Gudrun Carolin(sic) Nyhus, born 25 Oct 1913 in Chehalis
Harriet Jane Nyhus, born 21 Sep 1918 in Aberdeen
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In an obit for an unrelated person, "Agnes Helen Krupinski Struble Harrow", her obit friends "the entire Eber Hyhus (1st Postmaster of Westport) family of five daughters, Bea, Harriet, Dooda, Nancy and Donna."

--------
Here is something on Harriet:
Westport approves smaller skate park
Daily World, The (Aberdeen, WA) - August 9, 2006
Author: Anne Radford - Daily World Writer

Skateboarders will soon find a new haven in Westport. The City Council unanimously approved $25,000 Tuesday night to install an "interim" skateboard facility in Harriet Dorland Park to give skaters a spot to call their own while funds are being raised for a larger, $300,000 proposed skate park. [The rest of the article concerning funding, etc.]

Re: facilities for disabled 1900's

RBestrom7380 — 2008-01-27 05:11:45Z

Not much to work with. Do you know the parents names, their date of births/places of birth/date-place of marriage? If they can be found in Hoquiam or wherever, their paths might close down the location and date.

The Washington Birth Index does not show an Alfred Anderson/sEn/ born in Grays Harbor County between 1909 and 1916.

There is an Alfred Anderson, death in Marion County, Oregon on August 19, 1911.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Looking for obit

RBestrom7380 — 2008-01-08 16:55:26Z

Re: Aberdeen/Hoquiem Directories.

RBestrom7380 — 2008-01-09 02:31:54Z

The Polk City Directories are also found in the downtown Seattle Library (They have a HUGE collection). If no one answers here, try posting in the King County board.

Re: Need info/history on a house in Aberdeen

RBestrom7380 — 2007-10-29 07:06:30Z

"Strange things" are explained in many different ways. Try to eliminate locals who want the sale of the house because of the type of resident, those children of the house, those parents of the house leading events to the Halloween spooking. There are also those people that need to find "strange things" in the house to elicit local interest, publicity, etc. None of the strange things have any connection to genealogy.

If this person lives in this "Ghost House", they could go to the local county recorder/assessor and identify all the information concerning the property, when built, and who lived there. Then do research on the names that lived there. These records would include property transfers for "the estate of" The local library might have records on the property.

Re: Brewer family of Satsop

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-25 04:07:46Z

"eartley1" said:
> check with askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov about a newspaper article about his death.

that LINK does NOT work unless you take out the two "//" at the start of the email address.

Instead try: "http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx"

Re: Looking for Savage from Canada

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-24 05:11:53Z

http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.was...

Re: Brewer family of Satsop

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-24 04:44:49Z

> You'll need a local volunteer to look up info on Edgar's death. Check out www.ragk.com.

WRONG LINK AGAIN...
It's "http://www.raogk.com/washingt.htm"

Re: marriage record lookup, PLEASE

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-23 23:21:15Z

Wrong link again...

http://www.raogk.org/washingt.htm
I've set it to show the Grays Harbor volunteers...read the instructions first.

When you post, make sure you post ALL information, include the person's date of birth, place of birth, place of death. A John/Jon* Brown in common.

Re: Need a little assistance with Hoquiam, Washington

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-23 23:09:26Z

Shots in the dark do sometimes find their mark...but more often than not, the wrong person gets shot. Then you have to spend a lot of time explaining how they wrongfully stuffed, mounted and were put into your den.

First, you have to go back to basics, the original crimescene, Yankton, South Dakota. You must get their date of births. SD online will not allow DOB's less than 100 years. So, try posting in the Rootsweb sites (message board and mailing list). I see you did post before in Yankton, but on a different family. Yankton is in Yankton AND Clark County, so post in Clark also. The DOB's will eliminate a bulk of Edna's and Helen's. I did a check of the Social Security Death Index for ANY Edna born 1916/1917, there were seven in 1916, two in 1918 that died in Grays Harbor. But, I did this only to get an estimate... There is no use wasting time in checking out these people.

Second, the reunion in 1983, was there a newspaper article on it that identified them by full name and location? The reunion of 1983, after that the two could have moved anywhere, married, died on a trip to Hawaii.

Third, as suggested, the Polk Directories for this area should be checked. Specifically starting in 1983, 82, 81, 80. If they're not found named Williams, then either they lived somewhere else, or had married names. The directories might be found locally. I know the downtown Seattle library has most a LARGE selection of them for Washington and other states. I go there occasionaly, depending on job taskings. I do have a search for someone on the Norway List.

Fourth, the siblings. Do you have their dates of death and obituaries? The obits might identify the location of the two missing members. Alive or not, do any or children have their old address books, or old letters, etc? Get their obits.

Re: Need Cemetery Lookup Please

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-23 21:28:53Z

Washington Death Index:
Jessie Meeker, died 2 August 1979. Residence in Aberdeen.

An obituary might identify either the funeral home, or the cemetery. Try:
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx Give them the name, Date of Death and place of death.

There is two volunteers at http://www.raogk.com/washingt.htm for Grays Harbor.

Re: SUTTON -BUTTERFIELD

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-23 01:26:56Z

Huston, we have a problem...again: TWO Ray Sutton's claimed to be the husband of Cora.

There is considerable family information on Ray Sutton posted online which shows:

Ray Sutton was born on 10 April 1899 in Kansas to Frank Sutton, born 8 August 1866 and Hannah Huffman, born 1 Jun 1874 and died 11 Jan 1955 in Wadena, Minnesota. They were married on 18 Feb 1891 in Eagle Valley, Todd County, MN. Frank and Hannah had eight children, Ray being fourth.

The World War I Draft Registration Card image database shows him as Ray Okey Sutton, 19. He was a thrasher (wheat), nearest relative was Frank D. Sutton. He was short, medium in build, blue eyes and dark brown hair. He was blind in one eye. He was living in Clarissa, Todd County, MN.

The 1905 Minnesota Territorial and State Census for Eagle Valley:
Frank D. Sutton, age 37, born in Indiana to both parents born in IN
Hannah E? age 30
Edith O
Warron F (as spelled), 11?
Chistel? E. 8
Chester 8
Ray O. 6 All born in Minnesota?

The 1920 Census for Eagle Valley, Todd County, MN
Frank, 52, Hannah, 46, and children, Roy, age 13. All children born in MN.

The 1930 Census for Clarissa, Todd County, MN
Frank 63, Hannah 56, Ray, 31.

The family history shows he was first married to "Nina", no further information found. He then was married to Cora May Butterfield, born 13 May 1903 in Aiken, MN, died 31 May 1978 in Elma, WA. Cora was daughter of Ulysis G. Butterfield, born 8 July 1869, died 17 Nov 1939 in Porter, WA. His wife Elizabeth Belle Weeks was born 3 July 1874 in Gentry County, Missouri and died 23 Oct 1928 in Norwich, Kingman Co, Kansas. They had ten children, Cora born sixth.
Ray and Cora had seven children, five listed as living. Cecil E. Sutton, born about 1924, married a Lois Rogers. Filvie Sutton, born 25 Nov 1926 died in Grays Harbor, WA (About 1979)

Now to throw a wrench into this problem. The 1930 Census for Canton, Kingman County, Kansas.
Ray E. Sutton, age 32, first married at age 24, born in Kansas to father born in Indiana, mother is Missouri
Cora M. Sutton, age 26, married at 18, born in Minnesota to father born in Iowa, mother in Missouri.
Cicel (as spelled), age 5, born in South Dakota
Filvie M, daughter, age 3 1/12
"Gillie (as transcribed) B. Son, age 1, born in Kansas
Ada M, mother, age 59, widow, born in Missouri
Archie M, brother.
More info on Filvie was found, with family data as identified by an "rjo723" in Minnesota. It shows Filvie M. Sutton, born 25 Nov 1926, died 11 July 1979 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, WA. She had married a Grant. L. Center, born 1923, died 2002, residence in Westport, Grays Harbor Co, WA. It shows "Gilliad" Sutton had a son Gregory Sutton. Daughter Mary Ada Sutton, married "Winings" and had daughters Annette Winings and Donna Marie Winings. This person also has identified the Ray E. Sutton born 18 Jan 1898, died 28 Jan 1972 as being the father. This is what happens in genealogy, someone finds someone with credibility and attaches it to their family tree. I sent an "email" to this person identifying this thread, hopefully they will contact you directly.

The 1920 Census for Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas
Grant Butterfield, age 50, born in Iowa
Belle, born in Missouri, age 46
Frank R. age 22, missouri
Edwin L, age 21, Missouri
Charles C, 18, South Dakota
Cora M, age 16, born in MN
Anthony E, 11, Wisconsin
Roy E, 10, WI
Howard G, 3 5/12

The original identified family data shows Ray Sutton died on 2 Nov 1971 in Washington, no place identified. He is not in the Washington Death Index, or the Social Security Death Index. BUT, Ray Oakley Sutton is found in the Minnesota Death Index with death on 2 Nov 1971, mothers maiden name Huffman. He died in Morrison County, MN

So, this would make it difficult for the WA State ask-a-librarian program. But, since Cora died in Elma, obtaining her obituary would be important. It may not identify where/when Ray died, but it might identify one/more of her children. That would make contact with one easier. Just looking for any Sutton in Elma, "might" work, but perhaps the daughters lived there and the sons somewhere else.

I would also task one of the two Grays Harbor County volunteers at:
http://www.raogk.com/washingt.htm . They could check public records for the 1970's in the County Recorder/Assessor's office.

So...bottom line: Family data shows Ray E. Sutton and Ray O. Sutton as being married to Cora. Most of the circumstantial evidence "leans" to Ray E. Sutton as being married to Cora. This is EXACTLY what happens when someone does not fully research data, then posts on the Internet. Someone finds a "likely" person and assumes this is the correct person.

You will have to look over this info. Hopefully the family member "rjo723" will read this thread and respond to you. Otherwise, you've a bit of research to do.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Blackwood

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-22 22:04:59Z

Yes, but only one living in Porter in the 1930 Census for Grays Harbor Co. Enumerated in April.
He was 86 (1843/1844), born in New York.
Son, Fred, born in Michigan, 58 (1871/72)

1920, John, 75 (1844/1845), born in Michigan, census enumerated January.
Fred, 49 (1870/1871), born in Michigan

1910, John H. 66, born in Michigan to both parents born in NY
Fred, age 38.

1900, Fred, born Sept 1870 in Michigan
John, born Feb 1844 in Michigan.

Here is their burial:
"http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wa/graysharbor/cemeteri..."

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

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-22 05:02:21Z

> 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

The Canadian Census is automated for 1901, 1911, etc.
http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/index.html (see the top right corner for other years.
The 1901 showed Douglas was born May 26, 1868, and John was born June 27, 1881.
The 1906 did not include British Columbia. The 1911 found

The British Columbia records are automated:
http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-D88EC0/gbsearch/Deaths

(Click on the left side for "All Genealogy Indexes".)
This site finds Douglas E. Bloomfield marriage on July 7, 1909 to Jennie May Kirkpatrick.
It also finds a Douglas Edgar Bloomfield, death on March 10, 1944 in New Westminster, at age 75. (1869).
I don't know if EITHER is your Douglas Bloomfield, but based on your comments, this might be him. If so and you don't already have it, try to obtain the records for both the marriage and death. Newspaper articles on the wedding/obits on the death, might mention John. I would "think" John might have attended the wedding if he knew about it, was close enough to attend, or alive.

> John in 1910...b. Canada English, abt. 30, single, immigrated in 1896
> and pa [I think that's pending application for citizenship].

http://www.uwrf.edu/library/arc/atoz.php
Naturalizations -
b.. Tips: If the naturalization date is unknown, consult the 1900, 1910,
and 1920 census records. There are categories on these censuses regarding
year of immigration to the U.S. and status of naturalization process (the
abbreviation "Al" stood for alien, meaning no papers had been filed yet; the
abbreviation "Pa" stood for papers, meaning a declaration of intention had
been filed; and the abbreviation "Na" stood for naturalization, meaning the
person had supposedly finished the process).

Naturalization papers were usually filed at the County where the person resided.

> Check out volunteers at www.raok.com. WRONG Link, wrong people.

Try: http://www.raogk.com/washingt.htm (I've set the link to show Grays Harbor volunteers. Read the guidelines first and only send a request to one person at a time. There are two in Grays Harbor.

Looking at cemetery listings or other databases for Grays Harbor will buy you time...yours. Try the Raogk people first, see if there is any records they can find.
The Naturalization papers would be nice to find...but who knows where they might have been filed. There is no need to go through a bunch of databases where the records aren't complete. You need someone IN the area to look locally.

The Washington Death Index is online (at least part of it) from 1940. But the original records are on microfilm. The film is old, difficult to read/sometimes impossible, but someone might find him in the microfilm. They are filed by Soundex code, that code for Bloomfield is B451.

I can't find him in the World War I Draft Registration Card images, which means he was dead, he didn't register, or his registration record is gone/missing; but it usually finds people.

Let the professionals/volunteers in the local area see what they can find. Otherwise, who knows where he might have gone.

Re: Obit lookup please for Annie V. DENNIS

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-21 03:33:05Z

Black Monday, October 28, 1929, Depression in America hits. Obituaries during this time period were extremely limited. People just didn't have any money to pay for one.

There are other ways to identify this person. But, what additional information do you have on her? Do you have the birth date of Annie V. Dennis? Who did she marry? What other information do you have on this Annie V. Dennis?

Your best bet? Try: http://www.raogk.com/washingt.htm Bob Erickson and Nancy both do Grays Harbor, first read the rules, then write to ONE of them.

The 1920 Census for Summit, Grays Harbor County, WA
Annie V. Dennis, age 60 (1859/1860), born in Canada, to father born in England, mother in Canada. farmer.
William, husband, age 79, born in Ohio to both parents born in Pennsylvania, farmer.
Charles Dennis, age 70, boarder, born in OH to both parents born in PA...at least some type of relative to William?

I looked for any "Wilson", male, born plus/minus 10 years to 1860, there were three possibles...none living in Elma.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/cemt.htm Cemetery Lookups.
Under "W" Surnames, Bill Gilbreath has data for Wilson.

Ron Bestrom

Re: SUTTON -BUTTERFIELD

RBestrom7380 — 2007-09-23 03:26:57Z

Just to try to clarify... During the initial search I found extensive family tree data on Ray Sutton...the Ray O. Sutton as posted on Ancestry.com. Other information from Ancestry.com from census and other family tree data point to the OTHER Ray Sutton, the Ray E. Sutton.

Personally...the data from census "indicates" Ray E. as the probable family member. BUT, I will not commit to either. The original tree poster may have been seriously mistaken, or data became intertwined with the second one to indicate that "HE" is correct.

This is one of my biggest complaints of Ancestry. Rootsweb, Genweb, etc. People having NO business doing genealogy are finding "FACTS" and presenting them as truth without enough research. As a former federal investigator, you MUST look at EVERY fact, every scenario, and identify ANYTHING that isn't proven to further proof or elimination.

Unfortunately those persons posting family "trees" or "findings" that are wrong are into the system. One World Tree is RIFE with such problems.

Good luck Sue... perhaps you and "lordofdarkness can help each other get to the truth.

Ron Bestrom

Re: SUTTON -BUTTERFIELD

rjo723 — 2007-09-23 22:02:41Z

For clarification purposes:

This Ray Sutton was born January 18, 1898 in Adams, Nemaha County, Kansas. He died January 28, 1972 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County. Ray married Cora May Butterfield about 1922. Cora was born May 13, 1903 in Farm Island, Aitkin County, Minnesota. She died May 31, 1978 in Elma, Grays Harbor County, Washington. Contact me directly if you would like further information. --All thoroughly documented.

Re: SUTTON -BUTTERFIELD

rjo723 — 2007-09-23 02:37:19Z

This is interesting... The original post was for Ray and Cora - both died in Grays Harbor County.

I do have the obituary for this Ray. I have yet to be able to find one for this Cora. --Ask a Librarian could not come up with one either. Now, the obituary for Ray gives some of the same chldren as are found with him on the 1930 Census. Ray's mother, per the 1930 Census, was Ada as she was living with him at that time. This Ray was born in Kansas.

The tie with Cora Butterfield to this Ray Sutton can be found through her father's obituary. She is listed as the spouse of Ray Sutton, living in Porter. Also, much of the Butterfield family was living in Grays Harbor County.

So, now the thread of all of this has me perplexed. The original query was for the same couple: Ray and Cora from Garys Harbor County. Why did the "other" Ray get brought into the mix?

If anyone would like to see more specific research I would be happy to share it but will need to send it as an attachment to a direct e-mail address.

Now that I have written all of this up (and I won't go back and retype...) I see the problem: The original post has the incorrect date of death for "my" Ray. Ron is correct that the two men are being entwined with each other.

Re: Aberdeen/Hoquiem Directories.

truth2241 — 2008-01-09 18:11:01Z

Thanks for your reply. I have already looked in the Seattle Library. They have several Aberdeen/Hoquiem directories. But they dont have the years I need. Terry

Aberdeen/Hoquiem Directories.

truth2241 — 2008-01-08 20:30:13Z

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.

Re: Aberdeen/Hoquiem Directories.

truth2241 — 2008-01-10 20:13:41Z

Thanks Polly. The next time I go to Ocean Shores, I will stop there and look. Terry

Re: Aberdeen/Hoquiem Directories.

mrsjohnnya — 2008-01-13 02:51:55Z

I meant to say that the Library still has a genealogy section and it is quite good. The Museum is in the old Armory building and had a bunch of stuff. He is trying to get volunteers to staff the genealogy room. I know he had directories and found my folks in 1929 and 1930.

Re: Aberdeen/Hoquiem Directories.

mrsjohnnya — 2008-01-13 02:43:21Z

When I was in Aberdeen last year these diectories were housed in the museum. That is where the genealogy group is now.
Robin in Kelso, WA

Re: Marriage records/historical society

mrsjohnnya — 2007-04-26 14:11:00Z

Thank you so much for your reply. We were able to visit the area last summer and found the marriage license. Also visited the Armory building. The gentleman running the place was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
What a wonderful Library system you have in this area also.
Thank you again for your time.
Robin Anderson

Need info/history on a house in Aberdeen

warphome — 2007-10-20 02:43:49Z

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

Re: Looking for ASHBY family

judyartley26191 — 2008-02-08 05:45:02Z

Hi, in 1920 the Jessie Ashby family was living in Ocosto, Grays Harbor Co., WA. Jessie, b. MD, 59, laborer county ____. Wife Eliza b. MD, 48; son William J or James W., b. MD, 24, single, laborer; Alma J. or Elma J., son, b. MO, single, 22; Silva or Silvey, dau, b. MO, 17; Mable, b. WA, 12; Eiles, dau, b. WA, 8.

In 1930 the family is living in the same town. Jesse, b. MO, 65, truck driver county roads; Eliza A., b. MO, 59; Duane A. Gates, son law, b. IL, 24, laborer golf course; Mabel G. Gates, dau, b. WA, 22; Jasper W. Davis, son law, b. MO, 19, no occupation shown; Lillian E. Davis, dau, b. WA, 18; Duane A. Davis, grandson, b. WA, 1/12th.

James W. and his wife lived in Ocosto too but in a different house. James W., b. MO, 34, truck driver county roads; wife Myrtle J., b. WA 19.

The 1930 Census is the last one viewable to the public at this time so gathering info becomes more difficult.

A Jesse Ashby d. 4 Nov 1944, Aberdeen, age=79, b. abt. 1865 per death cert #274. Source: WA Death Index. I'd try to get a copy of his and all the rest of the obits from the Secretary of State. They will search one hour per person in the newspaper microfilm at no charge & reply with what they find.

Eliza A. Ashby, d. 17 Oct 1945 in King Co., WA, age=74, b. abt. 1871 per death cert #987. Source: WA Death Index.

Mabel G. Gates d. 31 May 1988, Hoquiam, Grays Harbor Co, age=80, b. abt. 1908. Her last soc. sec. benefit check was mailed to Hoquiam. Death cert #011459. Source: WA Death Index, 1940-1996.

A Mabel G. Gates, b. 24 Sept 1907 and d. 31 May 1988. Source: Social Security Death Index which anyone can access at no charge.

A Duane U. Gates d. 18 Sept. 1992, Raymond, age=86, b. abt. 1906. His residence was Hoquiam. Death Cert 026600. Source: Wash. Death Index 1940-1996.

A Duane Gates whose last soc. sec. benefit check was mailed to Raymond, Pacific Co., WA, b. 28 Dec 1905, d. Sept. 1992. His soc. sec. # was assigned in WA. Source: SSDI.

You should be able to receive obituaries from the web site listed above. Successful Hunting!

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

judyartley26191 — 2008-02-09 04:37:26Z

Hi, are you looking for ancestors or descendants?

Re: Westerholm Cutting

judyartley26191 — 2008-02-09 04:35:07Z

Hi Alicia, a J. B. Cutting whose last soc. sec. check was mailed to Montesano, Grays Harbor Co. was b. 28 June 1922 and d. 17 Oct 2002. J. B.'s soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index.

You can request a copy of J. B.'s obit from http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx. They will look in the newspaper microfilm for one hour at no charge & reply to you with the results.

I also found a Robert B. Cutting whose last soc. sec. benefit check was mailed to Moss Landing, Monterey Co., CA. He was b. 4 Jan 1921 and d. 15 April 1999. His soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951.

A William G. Cutting d. 13 Sep. 1976 in Pacific Co, WA, age=27, estimated birth abt. 1949. He lived in Pacific Co per death cert #026477. Source: WA Death Index 1940-1996. You could request a copy of his obit from the same source as above.

A William Cutting b. 23 March 1949 d. Sept. 1976. His soc. sec. # was assigned in WA in 1965. Source: SSDI. Wish this wasn't all so negative.

Re: Bluffton, Washington

judyartley26191 — 2008-02-09 04:09:33Z

Check out the USGenWeb Grays Harbor County web site @ www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm. Also the Grays Harbor Gen. Soc. might have info on it, ghgs@techline.com. Successful Hunting!

Re: Polk City Directory (covering Elma, WA) 1904

pollyvann1 — 2008-02-06 06:00:10Z

I've replied to this forum before about the Polk Directories that were located at the Aberdeen Library but may now be located at the Aberdeen Museum. It seems that genealogy materials have been relocated there but not sure which ones. You can contact both the Timberland Library or the Aberdeen Museum to find what years they have. I don't find anything on the names you have mentioned in your query.
Polly

Re: Need info/history on a house in Aberdeen

pollyvann1 — 2007-10-25 04:28:04Z

Sorry that I can't help with strange things happening in their home. If I knew something of the family who had lived there then I could give a little more information. If the family who lived there in early years then I might be able to give your friend some information on the family. Guess you will have to do a little more probing on this one.

Re: Need info/history on a house in Aberdeen

pollyvann1 — 2007-10-24 05:59:36Z

I grew up in Aberdeen and know the area quite well. I'm not sure what information you are requesting? Do you live there now or had family living there? You need to provide a little more information as to why you want a history on the home. Many of the homes in that area of Aberdeen have historical histories but I'm not sure what you are asking. Please let all of know.

Re: Aberdeen/Hoquiem Directories.

pollyvann1 — 2008-01-10 04:46:29Z

At one time the Timberland Regional Library in Aberdeen had a large collection of Polk directories but I'm not sure how far back their collection goes. You can Google the library for address and phone numbers. They also had a great genealogy department but I have not been there is several years.
Polly

Re: AMERICAN PACIFIC WHALING COMPANY OF BAY CITY WA

pollyvann1 — 2007-07-19 02:14:06Z

Linda
Additional information that I didn't include is that Victor Street had started years before 1909 to build a whaling station at St. John's, Newfoundland - the first in North America - another in Nova Scotia and ten in Alaska. He left Bay City to build a station at San Francisco but there he persuaded the promoters that whaling was on its way out and her collected his salary and returned to Grays Harbor and started a lumber company.

Polly

Re: AMERICAN PACIFIC WHALING COMPANY OF BAY CITY WA

pollyvann1 — 2007-07-18 15:21:15Z

From "The River Pioneers" by Edwin VanSyckle...
Victor Street came to Grays Harbor in 1909 to build a whaling station at Bay City. The whaling station handled about 200-300 whales a year taken from four vessels - Westport, Moran, Aberdeen and Patterson. The plant closed in 1925. The name American Pacific Whaling Company is not listed.

There is a small picture of the station included in the book with a credit to the Aberdeen Library collection.

Re: Need Obit from 1980

pollyvann1 — 2007-06-28 05:49:10Z

You didn't provide any information that you need but you could contact the Daily World which is the Aberdeen newspaper. Or you could contact the Aberdeen Library. When you send a query you need to provide more information as some of us have other local resources that we can check. I don't live in the local area but I do have other resources that I could check.

Re: John Wesley Sumey

pollyvann1 — 2007-09-02 03:05:30Z

Linda,
There is only one funeral home in Hoquiam and that would be Coleman Mortuary. Their address is 422 5th St in Hoquiam WA 98550. The phone number might still 360-532-4090 but this is from an old directory. There are two other funeral homes in the area but I would try Colemans first. Could not find the name Sumey in my "very old" telephone directory.
As for a death certificate you would need to contact Center for Health Services, PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507-9709. You can Google their sight for the form.

Good luck,
Polly

Re: Still looking for info on the Savages

Murray_Hayden — 2008-02-12 12:46:39Z

Sorry Pal.
No new info there

Re: Looking for Savage from Canada

Murray_Hayden — 2007-09-27 09:35:21Z

Thanks Judy
You sure gave me a lot of info which I sure needed.
Now I have something to work on.
Thanks again for your time and all the research that you did from your district.

Still looking for info on the Savages

Murray_Hayden — 2008-02-12 01:43:29Z

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?

Re: Still looking for info on the Savages

Murray_Hayden — 2008-02-13 01:38:23Z

In the 1930 William & Amelia were living in Grays Harbor.
Did they die there ? if so what cemetery are they buried in and what day did they die ? Any records of cemeteries that have them listed in ?
Are there family George and William James Savage listed in the phone book ?
Any sites that a person can look for this info on the web ?

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

maryaeatwell01 — 2007-02-26 01:59:20Z

Hello I am researching the Wilkins family who came to WA Territory, James Alfred Wilkins b Logansport Ind married Edna Grace Thomas b Iowa They had a large family, but I am not sure how many made the trip out West. Any information would be helpful. I have done the research on the family in Wa. please email me direct: Mary eatwell at: pioneersof45@hotmail.com

Re: Grays Harbor Co. Empey's

Hugh_Empey — 2007-12-24 06:07:11Z

I am one of the grandson's of the James Empey you write about. I was born in Aberdeen and raised in Westport. I currently reside in Marysville, Washington.

Re: Grays Harbor Co. Empey's -- related to Ed?

Hugh_Empey — 2007-12-24 06:07:11Z

I am the Ed Empey you are talking about. Edward is my middle name. I am also only interested in filling in the blanks but would enjoy talking to you about our mutual interests and how much information I may have that you may be interested in. Please email me at wa7eth@arrl.net with how I can get in touch with you either via phone or email. Thanks.
"Ed"

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

mpelagalli — 2007-09-05 21:07:28Z

My husband went to Copalis School in the 1950's. Dean Shapansky. Do you know him?

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

mpelagalli — 2007-09-05 21:07:25Z

My husband went to Copalis School in the 1950's. Dean Shapansky. Do you know him?

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

mpelagalli — 2007-09-05 20:48:54Z

Hi, I live in Elma, Washington. I may be able to help. The cemetery has a computerized listing outside for inquires. You type in the name you are searching and it tells where they are located in the cemetery. I do not know of a complete listing of the cemetery. Let me know if I can help. margo pelagalli@olynet.com

Looking for an "old friend"

mpelagalli — 2007-09-05 20:40:51Z

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

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

mgourley1 — 2007-09-20 21:27:39Z

Thank you Judy That was the right John and Douglas in Vancouver BC. He disappeared after 1901 to Washington and was never heard from again. It looks like it could be the right one close in age but was still in Vancouver in 1901 so immigration date off. I will try the website you mentioned and maybe get lucky.
Thanks for responding Mary

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

mgourley1 — 2007-09-22 16:55:43Z

Hello Thank you for taking the time to look up facts. We know all the family in BC and it was only known John went to Washinton State around 1902.I will try the Grey's Harbour volunteers and see if anything turns up. My grandmother's obituary in 1932 did not mention him. Will try for other notices and hope for a hint. Mary

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

mgourley1 — 2007-08-31 06:29:30Z

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

Re: Jean (MCFADDEN) DAVIES of Hoquiam

davidewing44 — 2007-08-21 23:55:13Z

Hello - I just saw you posting for Jean (McFadden) Davies. I am sorry to say that she passed away last Tuesday. Jeannie was my great aunt, her husband Owen Davies is my grandmother's brother - we have a lot of info about the Davies' but I know very little about her family. Were you able to contact anyone who could help earlier in the year? I know that she was married to a Grigsby prior to Uncle Owen, but that's all I have on her. Below is her obituary from The Daily World newspaper in Grays Harbor, Washington.

David Ewing

--------------------------
Jean Davies

Jean Davies, 82, a longtime Hoquiam area resident, died on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at her home in Hoquiam. She was born on April 20, 1925, in Sultan, Wash., to Delmer and Lola (Holmes) McFadden.

She attended school in Sultan until 1936, when her family came to Hoquiam where she attended Emerson Grade School, Hoquiam Junior High School and graduated from Hoquiam High School. During her schooling years she enjoyed the track meets.

Jean was married to Owen Davies on March 9, 1947, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and they then lived in Thermopolis, Wyo. The couple moved to Hoquiam where she was a devoted homemaker. After her kids were raised, she worked at the 5 Jays Drive Inn, now called the Grizzly Den, located on Emerson Avenue, across from the present high school.

As a young woman she was fond of going to the dances held at the Hoquiam Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and was an avid reader of thousands of novels.

Her family remembers her as a caring and good person that put others ahead of herself. She had cared for her father during his last years of life.

Her survivors include her husband, Owen Davies of the family home in Hoquiam; a son, Donald Grigsby of Hoquiam; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Myrna Grigsby of Montesano; her daughter, and son-in-law, Karen and Brian Hunt of Tacoma; a sister, Peggy Davison of Anchorage, Alaska; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry McFadden and William McFadden; and one sister, Virginia Olson.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m., until 5 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, and from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at Coleman Mortuary, 422 - 5th Street in Hoquiam.

Cryptside services with entombment will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at the Hoquiam Sunset Memorial Park Bower Mausoleum with Rev. Ken Middleton officiating.

Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on-line register at www.colemanmortuary.net. Direction is by:

Coleman Mortuary of Hoquiam

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

sug53 — 2007-04-30 04:11:33Z

Hi -- I will be happy to send some information to you when I return from vacation the end of May. Also, this book may be available from a few of the Washington state libraries via interlibrary loan. Either way - I'd be happy to share what I have. Your family names are scattered throughout this little book :-) More later! Also, may I please have your email address so I can scan/send there? I'll be getting back with you -- Sue sug53@earthlink.net

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

sug53 — 2007-06-13 02:25:19Z

Hi - Please contact me at sug53@earthlink.net regarding the Mace family. I have information for you, but too much to post here. Thanks, Sue

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

sug53 — 2007-06-13 02:23:29Z

Hello -- I have your information :-) There's too much to post, please contact me at sug53@earthlink

Thanks,

Sue

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

sug53 — 2007-06-04 16:39:17Z

Hello C. R. Scammon (and others!) -- I am back from vacation and will have time soon to do look ups from this book. Please contact me at sug53@earthlink.net if you are interested. It is easier for me to do several at one time.
Best Regards, Sue

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

sug53 — 2007-05-06 03:52:56Z

Hi - I am preparing for vacation and will be gone a few weeks. When I return I will look for you. Feel free to contact me again if you don't hear from me in a few weeks. My email address is: sug53@earthlink.net

Sue

Re: Clark E. Boyer, Jr.

barryboyer1 — 2007-06-04 20:10:42Z

My previous message left the "r" off my uncles name. I am looking for Clark E. Boyer, Jr.

Clark E. Boye, Jr.

barryboyer1 — 2007-06-04 20:08:33Z

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.

Need a little assistance with Hoquiam, Washington

4windz — 2007-06-22 14:21:23Z

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

Blackwood

gingo87 — 2007-06-24 16:57:10Z

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

Re: Still looking for info on the Savages

bethrau1 — 2008-02-12 17:03:39Z

Hi Murray,

Can you narrow down what you are looking for? You ask: "Is [sic] there any records that shows that they lived in Grays Harbor?" and in September a fellow volunteer made a long search and gave you the 1910 census enumeration, a border crossing record, a WW1 draft card, and a 1930 census enumeration, all from Grays Harbor.

These all clearly show they were in Grays Harbor for several years. What else are you looking for?

Re: Polk City Directory (covering Elma, WA) 1904

bethrau1 — 2008-02-05 05:20:15Z

After a quick search, I don't find a Rachel BLAND in the online death records for Grays Harbor County. I do find a Mary A. BLAND, age 54, married, born Tennessee, living in Elma, died May 28, 1904.

Here is the link to the free genweb site for Grays Harbor where you can search their records:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm

You might find her in the online information or by asking a lookup volunteer on that site.

Re: facilities for disabled 1900's

bethrau1 — 2008-02-02 21:50:05Z

I didn't find Alfred in the Death Certificates of Finns in Grays Harbor County, 1907 - 1947 found on the Grays Harbor genweb site. These records included children born locally to parents born in Finland. Here is the link if you want to search it:

http://www.genealogia.fi/emi/emi3d20q6e.htm

Here is the general Grays Harbor County genweb site which you can search for records or request a lookup:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm

Have you sent for obituaries for Johanna and Andrew to see whether Alfred is mentioned?

Re: Brouelette, Geiling, Smith Obituaries

smithd214 — 2007-09-12 11:15:01Z

Thanks very much for your response. Since I posted this, I have discovered my Geiling cousins (with many many thanks to people such as yourself), and I believe that the Brouelettes had no children. I also found that Angus Smith Sr. died in Yakima in 1917 and that his son Angus died one year earlier.
I have not been able to find any connection to other Brouelettes in the Gray's Harbor area. There must have been others in the area, but so far I have dead ends. I keep hoping I will discover others from this line who will have pictures etc of the Smiths.
Thanks again for your help.

Obit lookup please for Annie V. DENNIS

2007-09-10 22:58:45Z

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

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

RealityJAP50 — 2007-06-05 01:46:34Z

Hi Sue;

My immmediate family names include; Luark, Garrison, Scammon.

Redman and Medcalf are thru marriage.

M.F. Luark is my GG Grandfather. His daughter Lucetta M.Luark is my G grandmother - married to Charles W. Garrison, son of Ephraim Garrison. My grandmother, Sarah Jane Garrison(Scammon)is their daughter.

Isaiah Scammon is a brother to my great grandfather Albion Perry Scammon.

Thanks for sharing anything surrounding these families.

CRS

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

RealityJAP50 — 2007-04-22 17:34:52Z

Isaiah Scammon, who was the first Post Master in Montesano is my great grandfather's brother (Albion Perry Scammon).

Ephraim Garrison and M.F.Luark are my other great grandfathers , who were early settlers of the area.

I would like to see a copy of the book or have you share any information in the book that may be tied to my family.

Appreciated any sharing you willing to do.

C.R. Scammon

SUTTON -BUTTERFIELD

kenpalmer34 — 2007-07-09 03:24:17Z

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

Re: SUTTON -BUTTERFIELD

kenpalmer34 — 2007-09-23 03:09:26Z

my e-mail is lordofdarkness1970@yahoo.com

Re: Need Cemetery Lookup Please

marystuart70 — 2007-09-24 04:15:37Z

Thank you Judy, I appreciate your reply.
Mary

Bluffton, Washington

bluffton96 — 2007-08-03 16:22:25Z

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

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

SydneyHStephens — 2007-07-10 16:48:30Z

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.

Re: Need info/history on a house in Aberdeen

careyljasona — 2007-10-24 14:26:06Z

I am helping a friend who is experiencing some strange things in their house and they are looking for information on the home.

Re: Nyhus - Westport/Aberdeen

mpayne999 — 2008-02-09 06:09:58Z

I too am looking for Gunrun. She was living in Westport and about 5 years ago or so I went out to see her and months later she was gone. Please contact me if you hear anything about her.

Re: John Wesley Sumey

LGretty — 2007-09-02 03:57:15Z

Polly, thanks for the info. I will contact them to see if they have any info. This is interesting to me because the info that was passed on to me from an older cousin is contradictary to what I am finding so I am finding Uncle John intriging so far. So off I go on this lead...thanks...Linda

John Wesley Sumey

LGretty — 2007-09-01 02:46:58Z

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

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

LGretty — 2007-09-06 12:02:02Z

I am researching John Wesley Sumey. I have a picture of his headstone that someone took for me but no other info. The info I received from that headstone is very valuable to me. He passed away May 22 1961. He also lived in the Hoquim area from about 1916-1917 on from what I can gather. His address from his WW1 registration is from Hoquiam. Any help would be great! Thanks..Linda

Re: Nyhus - Westport/Aberdeen

revensen1 — 2008-02-10 13:51:10Z

I a sorry to inform you that Gudrun passed away in 2002. If you send me your email address, I will forward to you her obituary from the Skagit News.
Robert

Nyhus - Westport/Aberdeen

revensen1 — 2008-01-30 21:18:16Z

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

Re: Nyhus - Westport/Aberdeen

revensen1 — 2008-02-05 01:07:10Z

Hi Ron,

You are everywhere! And we are all the better for it. Thanks, you know I wrote to the Archives on another person, actually the sister of Eberhard Nyhus, but never thought to ask about his daughters. I will get right to it. Also, knowing there is a park named in Harriet Dorland's memory leads me to think there will be an obituary. Another volunteer found an obit. for Gudrun Nyhus.

Re: facilities for disabled 1900's

hdchaser — 2008-02-03 16:34:28Z

Hi, I've already checked both site you mentioned and none of the family obit's mention Alfred. I have pretty much all the info re. the immediate family. I'm just trying to figure out what happened to Alfred. Again with his death not mentioned in the records available makes me believe he was institutionalized. It was common practice to commit children with "problems" and not talk about them. thanks for the help linnea

Re: facilities for disabled 1900's

hdchaser — 2008-02-01 19:26:09Z

Hi,
Re: Alfred Anderson
Father is Andrew Hellquist Anderson born in Vora Finland 05/15/1881, died Hoq. 10/09-1949
Married Johanna Ericsdotter Sappa on 07-11-1902 in Grays Harbor.
She was born in Vasa province Finland on 09/22/1881, died Hoq 10/02/1950.
I located the birthdates of Alfreds siblings. Using that information Alfred would have been born between 1910 and June/July of 1916.
We only know that he was either a baby or a small child when he died and was born with "problems".
I really suspect he was instutitionalized and am now looking for that info.
Thanks for helping. linnea

facilities for disabled 1900's

hdchaser — 2008-01-26 17:31:53Z

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

Polk City Directory (covering Elma, WA) 1904

WilmaBland568 — 2008-01-30 18:50:05Z

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.

Re: Polk City Directory (covering Elma, WA) 1904

WilmaBland568 — 2008-02-05 07:21:41Z

Mary SALEE BLAND was Rachel LOUCKS BLAND's daughter-in-law. I know of her death in Elma from Tb. I am hoping to locate one of the Polk Directories for the area for the year(s)1903/1904 possibly as late as 1905. That is when I have a reference to Rachel LOUCKS BLAND living in the Oliver and Rachel STRICKLAND household.

Re: Polk City Directory (covering Elma, WA) 1904

WilmaBland568 — 2008-02-06 06:38:46Z

Unless instead of Polk City Directory there was a directory for a Polk City in Washington state Chehalis (Grays Harbor) County. I can't ask my original contact as she passed away a few years ago.

I was hoping to find some of the directory info available online. Thanks for the info on the library and museum.

Wilma

Re: Marriage records/historical society

WilmaBland568 — 2007-04-26 03:14:25Z

Contact the County auditor's office: (360) 249-4232
Grays Harbor County Auditor
100 W. Broadway Suite 2
Montesano, WA 98563 for both the marriage license and the marriage return.

Timberland Regional Library has branches in Olympia, Lacey, Centralia, Chehalis, Oakville, Elma, Montesano, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, etc. They have a web site.I'm not sure what the URL is, but Google or another search engine should be of help.
Also, there are a few small museums that hold many surprises. Including the McCleary Museum in the old Carnell House. They have an extensive assortment of material in my estimation for such a small town.

The Grays Harbor Genealogy Society is now housed in the Old Armory Building more commonly known now as the Aberdeen Museum.Contact #(360) 538-7079

Re: Brewer family of Satsop

luvmydux — 2007-09-24 16:45:43Z

Thank you so much for all of this information. Mary and Edgar are buried in Satsop Cemetery as well as their son Gene C. and his wife, Helen Hendry. My husband David is Gene and Helen's son.

We believe Edgar died as a result of injuries from falling off a railroad trestle/ perhaps pushed off. I have tried to find newspaper accounts of this tragedy.

Edgar also was a teacher at a college in the area and his wife Mary was a nurse.

Re: Brewer family of Satsop

luvmydux — 2007-09-24 20:05:28Z

Thanks to all of you for replying.... I am a newbie and finding out as I go along!

So much info. on the internet.... just need to figure out how to get it!

Bridge tenders on Chehalis R. at Montesano

daninor — 2007-04-26 23:04:55Z

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

Vaughn/Vaughan from Virginia

JerryMarshall72 — 2007-05-19 02:07:22Z

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

Re: Brouelette, Geiling, Smith Obituaries

RFlameBird — 2007-09-10 02:05:58Z

On the 1910c North Yakima, Wd 5, Yakima Co, WA: Angus Smith (ae 54 b 1856 Scotland); Barbara 44; John 18: and Anges 10 (son probably Angus). Census ages are always suspect. I found WW I draft registration card for Angus with birth 1897, living in Yakima, WA. Would he be the same Angus Smith on 1930c in Port Angeles, Clallam Co, WA? with wife Emilia 31; Morgan E 7; Meril 2 5/12 and Helen (no age).
I have not been able to find the 1900c for this family - WA or MT. I'm working on the Brouelette connection.

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

macegenealogy — 2007-05-05 06:38:47Z

I have been tracing the Mace family.
I would be very interested in anything you have.

Need Obit from 1980

gennut35210 — 2007-06-27 23:45:35Z

How would I find this info?

Re: Brouelette, Geiling, Smith Obituaries

tsrw_1 — 2007-04-19 17:50:01Z

O.k. I twisted the "nee". How embarassing. I don't believe these Smiths are in my bunch because of being born in Montana. My Smith most likely came directly from Nova Scotia.

Re: Brouelette, Geiling, Smith Obituaries

tsrw_1 — 2007-04-19 17:44:52Z

I can't help you with obituaries, but would be interested in knowing the names of the Smiths those women married. I just recently learned that there were more of my Smiths in the area than I had expected (cousins) and since I don't have a handle on them yet, I'd hate to miss a potential connection.

Terri Smith-Weller

Bertha M & George C McLafferty

robhealey1 — 2007-11-11 06:22:25Z

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

Re: Bertha M & George C McLafferty

robhealey1 — 2007-12-16 23:39:31Z

Dorothy:

Thank you so very much for doing so. It appears as if I got them ok....

I appreciate your help so much...

Re: Bertha M & George C McLafferty

robhealey1 — 2007-12-16 23:37:52Z

Dorothy:

Re: Need Obit from 1980

delliott196 — 2007-06-28 13:32:52Z

Thank-you. I tried both and no luck with that.
What I need is the obit for Sherman Willis HARRISON born September 2, 1927;died November 16, 1980 in Aberdeen Grays Harbor.

Re: Brewer family of Satsop

eartley1 — 2007-09-24 19:27:26Z

check with askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov about a newspaper article about his death. They will search for one hour for free in the newspaper microfilm. It might be best to contact them after you have his death date so they can search after his death date. They'll need to know his name, where and when he died. Good Luck!

And thanks to Ron for catching my mistake on the web site addresss.

AMERICAN PACIFIC WHALING COMPANY OF BAY CITY WA

galaxie63 — 2007-07-17 20:18:03Z

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

Re: AMERICAN PACIFIC WHALING COMPANY OF BAY CITY WA

galaxie63 — 2007-07-19 14:21:49Z

Thank you Polly
This is all very interesting.
Linda

Re: AMERICAN PACIFIC WHALING COMPANY OF BAY CITY WA

galaxie63 — 2007-07-19 01:49:18Z

Hello
Thank you for this information
After I posted I found an article of the vessel Fresno which burned in Meydenbauer Bey April 4, 1923
It said that the American Pacific Whaling Co is the American affiliate of the Canadian firm North Pacific Sea Products. Perhaps this Canadian firm is in the book "The River Pioneers" Thank you again.
Linda

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

patriciastaley223 — 2007-09-07 14:40:42Z

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

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

patriciastaley223 — 2007-09-20 01:46:29Z

Thank you!

Patricia

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

judyartley53 — 2007-09-20 01:09:39Z

Check out www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm for cemeteries & newspapers.

If the newspaper tab isn't helpful, send an email to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov with his name, where and when he died. They will search the newspaper microfilm for one hour for free and email the results to you. Good Luck!

Re: Obit lookup please for Annie V. DENNIS

judyartley53 — 2007-09-20 01:01:08Z

You can send an email to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov with her name (I'd give them both), death date and place. They will search the newspaper microfilm for one hour for free and email the results to you. Good Luck!

Re: marriage record lookup, PLEASE

judyartley53 — 2007-09-23 22:44:06Z

Contact the Gray Harbor County auditor, 360-249-4232 aboout marriage licenses that are that recent. You might need a local body to go in and look through their records. To look for a volunteer, check out www.ragk.com. Good Luck!

Re: Willis Booth

judyartley53 — 2007-09-23 20:17:44Z

Since they don't appear on the 1930 Census, they must have moved to Aberdeen after 1930. Since that is the last viewable Census to the public at this time, it's harder to find people and their descendants.

I'd contact the Grays Harbor Gen. Soc., ghgs@techline.com and ask if they do research or have the Grays Harbor County Directories. They probably will do research and charge a nominal fee per hour. They can look up Willis and Ada and see when they arrived in Aberdeen. They might also have other details that will lead you to living family members. Good Luck!

Re: Julius Striby from Connecticut

judyartley53 — 2007-09-23 18:34:10Z

Hi JOhn, I too found that he was a bailiff in Montesano, Gray Harbor in 1920 and nothing after that. I'm thinking he might have died and been buried in the area.

Check out the following web sites for cemeteries you can investigate: www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm and www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/washington/counties/graysharbor/g....

also I'd check with the Grays Harbor Gen. Soc. Almost all do research for a fmall fee. They might have an obituary file, early death file, Grays County Directory, etc. ghgs@techline.com. Good Luck!

Re: Vaughn/Vaughan from Virginia

judyartley53 — 2007-09-23 17:42:42Z

I'll help you look for these Vaughan/Vaughns but this shotgun approach won't work. Even if you contacted the Grays Harbor Gen. Soc. and they looked up early Censuses they still will need more info to know if they found your family or not.

Reply with the specifics of specific families that you are looking for. Full name, when and where born etc. Any and all details that you're heard about that person(s).
Then hopefully the family can be tracked from Virginia to Grays Harbor or a nearby county.

Re: Need a little assistance with Hoquiam, Washington

judyartley53 — 2007-09-23 17:25:58Z

Hi, a Edna M. Williams, b. 10 May 1917, d. 27 Sept 1993 in Edmonds, Snohomish Co., WA. Her soc was 521-07-5275 which was assigned toher in CO before 1951.

A Helen K. Williams, 539-60-9285, last residence Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor Co (which might have been where here last benefit check was mailed to) was bor 20 Jan 1922. She died 9 June 2004. Her soc. Sec. # was assigned to her in WA in 1970.

These two might be the sisters you're looking for assuming they didn't marry. I'd try to verify that they are who you're looking for by their obituaries. Send an email to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov with their names, when and where they died. They will research the newspaper microfilm for one hour each for free & reply with what they found.

If they're not the sisters you're looking for, you'll have to find their marriage licenses & find their married names which might be possible at Washington Secretary State Digital Archives.

If you're trying to find out about their lives after the 1930 Census, you'll have to find Grays Harbor Co. Directories. These are wonderful books that are issued every year with who is living in the County, where they work, spouse name, etc. Contact the Grays Harbor Gen. Soc., ghgs@techline.com. Also the local Gen. Soc. is a wonderful location for local info. Most charge a small fee to look up what they have on people.

If they don't have County Directories, another place to look is the Aberdeen Public Library or the largest library in the county. Good Luck!

Re: Blackwood

judyartley53 — 2007-09-22 09:19:36Z

Lots of John Blackwoods. Where and when was he born?

Re: SUTTON -BUTTERFIELD

judyartley53 — 2007-09-22 09:11:54Z

Ray Sutton, 504-10-4610 (assigned to him in SD 1951) was born 1/18/1898 and died 1/28/1972 in Aberdeen. He lived in Grays Harbor Co. per death cert #00411.

Cora M., 536-32-8350 (assigned to her in WA 1951-1953) was born 13 May 1903 in MN & died May 31, 1978, Grays Harbor Co. where she also lived. Sources: Social Security Death Index (which anyone can access) and WA State Death Index.

I'd verify that they are your Ray and Cora. Send an email to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov with their names, where and when they died. They will search the newspaper microfilm for one hour for free and reply with what they find.

I didn't find anything in the Censuses about them being married and living together so they must have married after 1931. Contact the Grays Harbor Gen. Soc., ghgs@techline.com and see if they have copies of the Grays Harbor County Directories from 1931 on. They should appear in the directories. If the Gen. Soc. doesn't have them the Aberdeen Main Public Library should have them.

To find out where they are buried look at www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm and www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/washington/counties/graysharbor/g.... Good Luck!

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

judyartley53 — 2007-09-20 20:32:05Z

Hi Mary, I found a John and Douglas Bloomfield living in 1901 in District Burrard, Sub District Vancouver, British Columbia. Douglas was head of household, b. about 1868 (but Census hard to read), single and born in New Brunswick. He had two cooks, a waiter three three boarders in residence so he must have run a boarding house. His brother John Bloomfield was b. 1881, New Brunswick and was single.

Then I found John in 1910 in Hoquiam Ward 1, Chehalis County [then was Chehalis], WA. John was living at Two Jack's Rooms. He was a lodger, b. Canada English, abt. 30, single, immigrated in 1896 and pa [I think that's pending application for citizenship]. He was a salesman of saloon or sirloin. Sorry but I just can't make out that word for sure.

I didn't find anything for him after the 1910 Census. If he was a traveling salesman and died it might be impossible to find his death info. Check with the Grays Harbor Co Courthouse in Hoquaim for old death records. You might need someone to go in person. Check out volunteers at www.raok.com.

I'd also contact the Southwest Regional Branch Washington Archives, www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives_southwest.aspx.

Then I'd check the following for old databases and cemeteries: www.rootsweb.com~wagraysh/grayshar.htm and www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/washington/counties/graysharbor/g....

There is also a Grays Harbor Gen. Soc. @ ghgs@techline.com. Good Luck!

Re: James Weaver Renfroe

judyartley53 — 2007-09-20 17:04:46Z

Hi Donna, I think I might have found what you already know. However, I first found James W. Renfroe b. abt. 1875, AL in 1880 Warrior Stand, Macon Co., AL. He was living with Nat Renfroe, single, farmer, b. GA, 48 yrs old; Polly Renfroe, single, servant, b. NC, 35 yrs old; Elbert Strickland, b. AL, 17 yrs old, servant; Carry Renfroe, b. AL, 8 yrs old; James W. Renfroe, b. AL & 5 yrs old.

This Census is very hard to read & doesn't name family relationships so I might have some items incorrect.

Then Weaver R. Renfroe appears in the 1910 Bucoda, Thurston Co., WA Census. He was b. AL, 35 yrs old & foreman logging yard. His wife Pearl was born WA & 27 yrs old. They had been married 8 years. She had given birth to 2 children who were alive in 1910. Harold, b. WA, 6 and Donovan, b. WA. 5.

James Weaver Renfroe who lived in Tenino, Thurston Co., WA filled out out World War I Draft Reg. Card 9/12/1918. He had been born 23 Feb 1877. He was a woods foreman for Mutual Lumber Co., Tenino, WA. His nearest relative was Pearl Renfroe, Tenino. He was medium height with slender build, blue eyes and black hair.

In 1920 James W. Renfroe and family was living in Tenino, Thurston Co., WA. However on this Census it says he was born in MS in 1878. He was Superintendent Logging Co. Wife Pearl M. was 37. Son Harold D. was born in MS & 16. Rest of children were born in WA according to Census. Donovan W. 14; James W., 8; Pearl M., 5; Jack A., 2 2/12ths.

In 1930 Weaver Renfroe and family lived in Centralia, Lewis Co., WA. He was born MS, 54 yrs old & superintendent camp. Rest of family was born in WA. Pearl was 45. Donovan, 24 & single. James, 18 & single. Pearle, 15 and Jack 12.

That's the end of the Censuses that are viewable to the public at this time. If you want to continue to "track" the family, you'll need access to Polk County Directories and I'd start with Lewis County. Check out Lewis County Gen. Soc www.rootsweb.com/~waicgs. If they don't have the County Directories ask them for names and numbers of the Centralia Public Library. Good Luck!

Re: Brewer family of Satsop

judyartley53 — 2007-09-24 03:18:51Z

Edgar Brewer appears on the 1880 Chehalis Co., WA Census with his family. (At that time Sapsop was part of Chehalis Co. His father was James H. who was born abt. 1874, AR & was a farmer. Mother was Emma, b. WI & was 26 yrs old. All children were born in Washington Territory. Brother Orlando 7; Edgar was 6; Clarence was 4 and Carrie was 3.

Washington became a state November 11, 1889. Any of these family members are entitled to a Washington Territorial Pioneer certificate. Go to the Washington State Genealogical Society web page.

The James Henry Brewer family next appears in the 1900 Satsop, Chehalis Co., WA Census. James was born Dec. 1850, AR & he's still a farmer in 1900. Emma was born April 1854 in WI. She has given birth to 8 children who are all alive in 1900. All children were born in WA. Edgar L. b. Jan 1874, single and a school teacher. Carra L. b. Sept. 1877, single. Nettie G. b. Dec. 1881 and a school teacher. Bernard b. July 1883. Rufus J. b. Sept. 1886 and Vera E. b. Dec. 1893.

In 1910 Edgar and his wife Mari A. live in Satsop, Chehalis Co., WA. This is first marriage for both & they've been married 8 yrs. He is a general farmer. She has given birth to 4 children all of whom are alive in 1910. The children were born in WA. Harold, 7; Norma, 5; Ruth M., 2 and Ralph E. 6/12ths. They have a cook Altha Cooper and three hired men living with them; Frank H. Mitchell, Harry A. Collina and Ed Ireland.

Edgar's brother Bernard, his wife Mina and their son John R. are neighbors.

Edgar filled out his World War I Draft Reg. Card 9/12/1918. He was living in Satsop, Grays Harbor (not county name change), WA. He was born 28 Jan 1874. He was a farmer on home place @ Satsop. His nearest relative was his wife Mary Alice Brewer, Satsop. He was tall & stout with light brown eyes & dark brown hair.

In 1920 the family was living in Satsop and Edgar is listed as a dairy farmer. New son Donald, 7 and Gene C. 6.

In 1930 Mary and two of the children are living in Montesano, Grays Harbor Co. She's a widow & no occupation shown. Ruth M., single, and clerk at county office. Ralph E., single and salesman at furniture store. Albert E. Moore, son-law, garage mechanic, b. WA & 27. Norma T. Moore, Albert's wife, no occupation & 25. Their son Albert B., b. WA, 6 yrs old. Vada Long, roomer, divorced, b. TN & 25.

You'll need a local volunteer to look up info on Edgar's death. Check out www.ragk.com.

The Grays Harbor Gen. Soc. might do this research too for a small fee. Send them an email ghgs@techline.com.

Check out www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm for cemeteries and other good info. Check out www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/washington/counties/graysharbor/g... for more Grays Harbor Co. Cems. Good Luck!

Re: Looking for Savage from Canada

judyartley53 — 2007-09-24 01:55:38Z

Hi Murray, I found a William James Savage b. 7 Nov 1878 in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Father=Henry Savage and mother=Louisa Hogg. Source: Ontario, Canada Birth 1869-1907, ancestry.com.

In 1910 William and his family were living in Hoquiam Ward 6, Chehalis County [then, now Grays Harbor Co.], WA. It was William's first marriage & he had been married two years. He was born. abt. 1879 in Canada English. He had immigrated to the U.S. in 1900, he was an alien and a saw filer. It was his wife Amelia's first marriage. She had given birth to two children who were alive in 1910. She can was born Canada English abt. 1881. She had immigrated to the U.S. in 1908. Thelma W., was born WA, abt. 1910 and George H. was born in WA abt. 1911. Carrie S. Muckle was a boarder with the family.

William J. and Amelia Savage made a border crossing from Vancouver, B. C. to Wash. 24 Sep 1913. William was 34, a saw filer, b. Canada of Irish descent. Amelia was 30, born in Canada, English descent and both were headed to Aberdeen. Source: Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, ancestry.com.

George Savage was born 13 April 1907-1919 in Chehalis. Father=Wm Savage, mother=Amelia Michell. Source: WA Births 1907-1919, ancestry.com.

William James Savage filled out his World War I U. S. Draft Registration Card 9/12/1918. He was living in Junction City, Grays Harbor CO. He was born 7 Nov 1878. He was a non-declared alien of Canadian citizenship. His occupation was band saw filer for A. J. West Lumber Co., Junction City. His nearest relative was Amelia Savage, Junction City. He was medium height and build but can't read eye and hair color.

William and family in 1930 were living in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co. William was 51 with same occupation, Amelia was 47, Thelma 20, George was 19 and William J. Savage, Jr. was 15 and had been born in WA.

I didn't find any subsequent info on any family members. I assume that Thelma married.

It's possible that the Grays Harbor Co. Gen Soc. might have additional information. They can be contacted at ghgs@techline.com. Check out other Grays Harbor Co. resources at www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm. Check out the Grays Harbor Cemeteries at www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/washington/counties/graysharbor/g.... Good Luck!

Re: Need Cemetery Lookup Please

judyartley53 — 2007-09-23 20:02:45Z

Hi Mary, check out www.rootsweb.com/~wagraysh/grayshar.htm and choose cemeteries. Also look at www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/washington/counties/graysharbor/g....
Good Luck!

Re: Bridge tenders on Chehalis R. at Montesano

judyartley53 — 2007-09-23 18:53:03Z

HI Dan, Washington State Archives has records from Grays Harbor Co and can be contacted at www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives_southwest.aspx, swresearch@secstate.wa.gov or 360-586-4898.

The Grays Harbor Gen. Soc., ghgs@techline.com might have more records about your Uncle.

Other possibilities are:

Chehalis Valley Hist. Mus., 703 W. Pioneer Ave., Montensano, WA 98563, 360-249-5800.

Aberdeen Historical Museum, 111 East Third St, Aberdeen, WA 98520.

Arnold Polson Park & Museum, PO Box 432, 1611 Riverside Ave., Hoquaim, WA 98550, 360-533-2005. Good Luck!

Julius Striby from Connecticut

John_Knecht — 2007-04-28 19:49:37Z

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.

Looking for ASHBY family

RaVaeAnn — 2008-01-14 14:02:34Z

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.

Re: Looking for ASHBY family

RaVaeAnn — 2008-02-08 15:19:46Z

Thank you so much for the "good Samaritan" info. These are family that my mother last remembers hearing about in the '50s, and I'm not sure she even met them. If I can ever repay the favor, please let me know.

Re: Looking for ASHBY family

RaVaeAnn — 2008-02-08 23:08:44Z

Your generosity is very much appreciated, and I look forward to hearing from you at a later date.

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

CharmaineBurgin — 2007-09-06 00:17:29Z

Yes I know Dean. I grew up with his family. He would remember me. Moorman is the last name. Tell him I said Hell-o. His son Robert use to come to my house when I was in Copalis. I lived in the old May Billings house that burned down. Kitty cornered from Sheri's beauty shop. But the origional house we lived in is now gone and the nichols live there now. They are related to me....Later Char

Looking for obit

karousell46 — 2008-01-08 04:59:26Z

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.

Re: Gowman

AliciaKMarshall — 2008-01-16 13:23:41Z

Wash. death index at ancestry.com has this
You have saved this record to My Ancestry (Shoebox).
You have saved this record to My Ancestry (People I'm Looking For).
This record has been added to your shoebox.
Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
about Thomas H Gowman
Name: Thomas H Gowman
Date of Death: 11 Mar 1941
Place of Death: Jefferson
Age: 69
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Gender: Male

Volunteer.
not related

Westerholm Cutting

AliciaKMarshall — 2008-01-16 12:52:47Z

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

Joseph John Stumphauzer (1885-1955) obit

snapdragon_car — 2007-10-12 18:44:52Z

Obit is from the San Bernardino Daily Sun, Mon., 13 Jun 1955, page 11 and Thurs., 16 Jun 1955, page 33

Burial location is Mt. View Cemetery, San Bernardino, lawn J, space 438-2

Archie B. Ferguson (5 Jun 1970) obit

snapdragon_car — 2007-10-12 18:25:35Z

Obit is from the San Bernardino Sun-Telegram, Sat., 6 Jun 1970, page B4

Hazel M. Ferguson (6 Jul 1966) obit

snapdragon_car — 2007-10-12 18:22:09Z

The obits are from the San Bernardino Daily Sun, Thurs., 7 Jul 1966, page C6 and 10 Jul 1966, page B14.

Burial location is Mt. View Cemetery, San Bernardino, lawn 4, space 2164

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

2006-11-20 00:29:02Z

I would love to receive any information about the Smith family mentioned in the book.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
Dory

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

2006-11-19 19:52:37Z

I have Smith, King and Hayes in Montesano so would really appreciate anything you could send me that might be in the book. thanks shirley

Re: WILLUMSEN & ACHEY

2006-11-07 07:34:41Z

hello, my name is eleanor and i was wondering how much information you have on the willumsen family. I live in australia and my great grandfather was aage willumsen however we know nothing about him as he left my grandmothers family while they were young if you have any useful information i would be very appriciative thank you, sincerely eleanor pracy

Elma Shingle Mills and Baseball 1910

2006-10-30 16:27:07Z

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.

Einar Berg

2006-10-05 01:43:28Z

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

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

2006-09-09 16:41:52Z

If you run accross any mention of Youngs, Morgan, or Chalmers I would be very interested and would appreciate any information that you could provide. Some of my family were there by the 1900 census so there just might, hopefully, be a mention. Since, to this day, people keep trying to drop off the "s" from the our last name please include the name Young.

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

2006-09-06 17:28:46Z

Sue,
does the leaflet say anything about the Mathews family or
the Quimby family? If it does would also like a copy.... Thank You
Robin

Re: Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

2006-09-05 22:47:14Z

Hello Susan,
I would be very interested in this booklet.
Thank you for offering it.
Please add my name to those who would like a copy.
Thank you again.
Kathleen
dan-kathleen@centurytel.net

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

2006-08-02 09:22:51Z

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

2006-07-23 15:59:52Z

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.

Re: Removal of Previous Postings...Let the Small Stuff Go!

2006-07-22 15:08:38Z

Marilyn,
Every once in a while a self-appointed individual who fancies themself as the genealogy police, pops up and starts to berate others for trivial minutae that no one really cares about. You are not alone.
I recently ignored the same type of blather from a rather troubled individual who claimed to be part of the Ancestry.com team. I knew that was all false when I received a second demand to remove previous postings filled with obscenities and informing me of the crazy things my mother had done with men in bars. Amazing what you won't learn doing genealogy, eh? I just wish Ancestry.Com had the courage to boot those kooks from the system entirely.
I have had genealogy connections made from postings I put up years ago even though I had already received what I thought was everything available. In fact, one of my first postings was made in April of 1999. Just after Christmas this year, a woman who had just received her first computer, started going through the archives and postings. She saw what I had posted lo' those many years ago and contacted me. She was literally the missing link in one family line and she had photos, documents and even some relics my mother recalled from her childhood that had been in the home of my great-great-grandmother.
KEEP THOSE POSTINGS UP THERE AND IGNORE ANYONE ELSE BESIDES OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE FROM ANCESTY.COM
In the meantime, I hope that particular person gets the big picture and spends more time tending to their herd of cats and less bothering others. Don't let it get you down!

Sincerely,
Kevin O'Brien
Laguna Hills, CA

Re: Removal of Previous Postings...Let the Small Stuff Go!

2006-07-22 15:08:37Z

Re: Removal of Previous Postings...Let the Small Stuff Go!

2006-07-22 15:08:37Z

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2006-07-22 15:08:37Z

Re: Removal of Previous Postings...Let the Small Stuff Go!

2006-07-22 15:08:38Z

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2006-07-22 15:08:36Z

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2006-07-22 15:08:37Z

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

2006-07-24 20:11:31Z

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

Bluffton in Grays Harbor County

2006-07-16 17:14:24Z

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

2006-07-13 13:45:56Z

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.

Birth record needed

2006-07-03 20:12:37Z

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

Bagley and Miller Surnames

2006-06-22 05:23:04Z

Hi Everyone!

I just thought that it would help things along if I also posted the surnames (Bagley and Miller) where people could see them on the list, as I originally wanted to do it!
Thanx!!

Starting Grays Harbor Search

2006-06-21 23:25:06Z

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.

Wetherald family

2006-06-20 03:04:06Z

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.

Re: Veleria Truchon

2006-06-19 04:02:32Z

The Aberdeen Public Library has a great collection of Polk City Directories but I am not sure they will do a look-up for you. I don't live in the area but have found family information when I have visited the library. The city directory would not give you too much information but it might be a start. Good luck.

Polly

Mack SANGSTON 1910 Aberdeen

2006-06-13 02:19:55Z

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

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

2006-06-04 21:19:51Z

I would be very happy to elaborate on my Vann connection. I will e-mail you directly with the info, since I don't know that any of it applies to this particular message board.

Rebecca

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

2006-06-03 02:05:20Z

Your latest posting caught my eye when you mentioned that one of your family names is Vann. My husband and I are from Aberdeen and I would love to hear more on your Vann line as we might be related although I would find it surprising. More on that later. Let me know the first names of your Vann family.

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

2006-06-01 17:57:39Z

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this info. I guess I should have included only the surnames I am missing. My Bennett's, Leege's and McCloskey's are accounted for, in regards to where they are buried in this particular cemetery. It's the surnames Gawley and Bacon and possibly Vann that I am presently looking for who should be buried in this cemetery. If I had known this, back in September when I was actually there for my grandmother's funeral, I would have looked for them myself. The likelihood of my returning to Hoquiam in the near future is nill. It could be years before I am able to revisit the area which is why I was hoping a published index existed.
Thank you again for your assistance. Your are very kind and generous with your time.
Rebecca

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

2006-05-29 20:12:59Z

My maternal great grandfather P.D. Smith and his family were early residents of Ocosta-by-the-Sea. I have some resources from my research about Ocosta that include the Flower name. A May 28, 1897 article in the Montesano Vidette reads as follows. "Messrs. Flowers and Foster will open up a camp on A.K Phelon's land in South Bay, and will log cedar and spruce".

The R.L. Polk Co's Grays Harbor City Directory 1913 for Ocosta has listed the following: "Flowers, C.C. pp $745"

An earlier Polk listing has the following listing: "Flower, Christopher C., Saloon, Ocean Ave."

I'll keep looking for any other "Flower" references in documents that I have and send them on to you.

Hope this is of some help in your search.

Obit look up request

2006-05-28 18:54:51Z

I am looking for an obit notice for Donald Eugene Forney who according to the Social Security Death Index died 21 Jul 2000
and his last residence is Grays Harbor.

I appreaciate any assistance with this request.
Sharon

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

2006-05-21 23:17:20Z

Jacqueline,
I don't have my pictures developed yet but when I do, YOU and everyone else will see what I saw. I had to climb over and under falling trees,etc. Sorry if I hurt your feelings but it was a REAL mess. I hate to see what it looked like before it was cleaned up. I made the trip there specifically to put flowers on my G-G-grandmother's grave and was EXTREMELY disappointed when I walked the entire area looking for it. I really don't see how you could have missed the falling trees....Isn't the hillside also part of the old cemetery? There were tombstones there so I just assumed it was. I saw one rather large tombstone of pink/red granite that had been broken by a fallen tree. Don't see how you missed that!

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

2006-05-21 03:34:40Z

Several YEARS ago, the Old Cemetery was as you describe. HOWEVER, a few years back a group of our wonderful cirizens spent a lot of time and effort cleaning it up. I'm sure they will be happy to read your comments after all their hard work. I went to the cemetery today after reading your post. yes, I did find a couple of knocked over headstones. I'M SORRY---I could not find any garbage. Please see attached picture.

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

2006-05-19 16:39:17Z

Thank you so much for your response. That is the incomplete index I referred to. Since I was just at the cemetery in September and I have photos of my family's headstones, I know that is a very incomplete index. My grandmother was just buried there, joining my grandfather and my aunt. Their names are not on the index. My great grandparents, two sets of aunts & uncles and some cousins are buried there and none of their names are on that index. I am now looking for some relatives from the other side of my family that I didn't even know where in the Hoquiam/Aberdeen area and they should be on that index but are not. That is why I am trying to locate a complete index, if one exists.

Thank you again for your response.

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

2006-05-19 05:11:06Z

Hi Rebecca,
There is a book at the Hoquiam City library that gives a list. Also try this link http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wa/graysharbor/cemeteri... (Hope I got that right.) I recently made a trip there a few weeks ago to see if I could find my g-g-grandmother's grave. She died in 1896. I was very, very disappointed in the condition of the cemetery where all the oldest graves were. There were trees that had fallen, gravestones that were toppled and broken, garbage piled on top of gravestones, etc. I tried to e-mail the cemetery but got no response and never did find my g-g-grandmother's grave. I hope you have better luck with your family than I did. Good luck. If the link doesn't work, let me know and I will let you know where I found the info.
Joene

Re: Obit/grave photo needed - Frank J. Butorac killed in W.W.II

2006-04-28 03:52:25Z

If you haven't already, you might want to contact David Bielski of Fern Hill Cemetary in Aberdeen, WA for any information he might be able to provide. They are listed in the yellow pages I believe.

Re: robinson relatives

2006-04-12 00:37:34Z

My Robinsons lived in albany co ,then they moved to the Shandaken,oliverea area.I have seen some info on robinsons in halcott .E-mail me ,maybe we can help each other. thanks

1850 - 1900 Oakville area census lookups

2006-04-09 04:35:33Z

I will be happy to do lookups on the 1850 - 1900 census taken in the Oakville area.

:-) Kelle Metz

1900 census please

2006-03-29 01:13:08Z

Can someone please send me a transcription from a Ancestry.com 1900 census of King Co, Seattle for Williams, John age 48 born in Illinois. i have a Heritage Quest image that is mostly unreadable. I won't be able to view the image if you email it from Ancestry, I have reached my viewing limit without joining. I guess you could "copy and paste" to a MS Word doc or paste into the body of the email browser's text box.

Thanks in advance for all your trouble.

Re: Martha Philbrick/Charles Pillsbury NH

2006-03-27 20:57:08Z

fyi-I just found an Anna M. Philbrick, Springfield, died June 14, 1888 at 82 years. She was married to Ezra Pillsbury on November 28, 1826. Is she in the same line as Martha J.?

Re: Martha Philbrick/Charles Pillsbury NH

2006-03-27 20:45:46Z

I've researched the Pillsbury's-there was a book published in 1898, it went to Charles V. Luckily my dad had most of the other info. However, the story goes that one of our great grandmothers was american indian. I'm trying to find out if it was Martha? Also, my dad thought Martha's maiden name was Dobson? Does any of this sound familiar? Are we related?

Re: Martha Philbrick/Charles Pillsbury NH

2006-03-27 02:21:49Z

I made an error. Charles V married Martha J. in 1864. I don't have the Pillsbury data in front of me, but I know they both were buried in Milford. Do you have more info?

Martha Philbrick/Charles Pillsbury NH

2006-03-27 01:15:02Z

Looking for info on my great-great grandmother, Martha Philbrick, who married Charles V. Pillsbury. I know she was buried in Milford, NH about 1840's. Any info would help!

Re: Electric Park, Aberdeen, WA

2006-03-24 00:54:52Z

Doug,
You beat me! I think Carolynn will appreciate the information. I've used Mr. VanSycle's books as reference over the years. You and I emailed several years ago about some information on Grays Harbor. Glad you are still working to help us researchers.
Polly

Re: Electric Park, Aberdeen, WA

2006-03-24 00:50:31Z

Electric Park was "a 25-acre tract with a baseball diamond and bleachers, a dance hall or pavilion, concession stands, and a prize-fight ring. There was also an area where each summer for years the Chautauqua pitched its tent, treating Grays Harbor to education and cultural programs."
The PUD of Grays Harbor had their headquarters at Electric Park.
I, too, remember my mother talking about Electric Park as she went there as a child.
The material is from a book called "The River Pioneers - Early Days on Grays Harbor by Edwin VanSyckle and published in 1982.
Hope this helps some.

Re: Electric Park, Aberdeen, WA

2006-03-24 00:37:17Z

From “The River Pioneers, Early Days on Grays Harbor” by Edwin Van Syckle

Pages 228-229 discuss the history of electric power and electric railway lines on the Harbor. They grew into the Public Utilities Distract (PUD), centered at Electric Park. Starting at the bottom of 229 and continued on 230 is the following information.

“The PUD extended electric power supply lines to all sections of the county, while maintaining its headquarters at Electric Park.

The park had become a unique institution after the turn of the century. It was a 25-acre tract with a baseball diamond and bleachers, a dance hall or pavilion, concession stands, and a prizefight ring where Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom and Grays Harbor’s Leo Lomski, a national-ranked light heavyweight, once danced around in a non-title fight to a draw, attended by a disappointing crowd of only 2,000. There was also an area where each summer for years the Chautauqua pitched its tent, treating Grays Harbor to educational and cultural programs. Excursion cars ran from all points of the electric rail lines for special events, especially for baseball games in the Timber League and the Northwest League, and sometimes for county-wide dances in the big pavilion to celebrate noteworthy events.”

Zora Barbara Baretich Raincock

2006-03-17 09:07:08Z

She is listed in the obituary of Olympia, Washington too

Baretich/Harmia family

2006-03-17 06:31:39Z

You mentioned not caring about the living relatives but thought you might want to access the following on Zora Baretich Raincock who was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Harmia) Baretich. Her obit can be accessed at "thedailyworld.com" if you are interested. When I read the obit, I thought about your early query.

Re: 1920 Camps in Grays Harbor Delezene Precinct

2006-03-13 10:09:54Z

Thanks for the info James. I rechecked the 1920 census and it looks like the person I was trying to read about was probably a waitress in the camp. The census was very difficult to read.
Karen

Re: 1920 Camps in Grays Harbor Delezene Precinct

2006-03-10 23:04:03Z

The Delezenne Precinct is located south of Elma along the south bank of the Chehalis River. In early 1900's there was a lot of logging and some farming.There was one large logging camp with 75 to 100 men around 1920. There were no unemployment programs like the CCC camps of the 1930's.

Delezene Precinct/Creek

2006-03-10 04:47:04Z

I'm not sure this helps. Delezene Creek was a lumbering area in Grays Harbor in the 1880's. There are several (7) mentions in a book by Edwin Van Syckle in his book "they tried to cut it all" published in 1980. This book is a compilation of stories of the forest industry in Grays Harbor. If you would want more specific information, please let me know. Too many references to list here.

Polly

1920 Camps in Grays Harbor Delezene Precinct

2006-03-09 17:57:39Z

Would anyone know what the camps were listed in the 1920 Census of Gray's Harbor, Delezene Precinct. Were these work camps for the unemployed???
Thanks for any information that is provided.
Karen Weiss

Re: US World War 1 soldiers from Grays Harbor county – killed in action - Flanders Field

2006-02-26 15:40:29Z

Thanks Alicia !!!

Re: US World War 1 soldiers from Grays Harbor county – killed in action - Flanders Field

2006-02-25 18:50:40Z

Thanks Alicia.
In the meanwhile I found information on Peter Lentz, but nothing on Clement Oconnor. This is certainly helpful !!!

obit needed-last one in search please help

2006-02-13 13:43:15Z

This is the last obituary I need for this family and I waited until last because I assumed I would have trouble getting one in Grays Harbor. No researchers in RAOGK and there are a number of requests here with no responses so Im going to cross my fingers.

I am looking for an obit for a Ronald Sherwood Hammer who died May 25, 1963. He was living in Copalis Crossing.

Re: 1930 census lookup

2006-02-02 22:51:21Z

Karen, thanks for your time and effort. <grin> There was another person who responded and they sent a copy. If I come across something else, would you look it up for me. I take it that you belong to Ancestry.com. I'm on Soc Sec so membership is just a little spendy for me. I appreciate you looking up the info. Thanks! Dianne

Smalley

2006-02-01 15:18:01Z

Am trying to locate anyone with links to Edward, Ralph or Andrew Smalley. Have reason to believe Edward moved to WA state,probably in the early 1920's. They were born between 1850 and 1860 and most likely in PA or another state close to that back east. If you have info on these gents please let me know! Thanks in advance!
genzi

Founder CGC
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/californiagenealogy

Re: 1930 census lookup

2006-02-01 06:36:35Z

Karen, I emailed you but it came back! Dianne

Re: Turina of Aberdeen, Washington

2006-01-31 03:37:09Z

Jaimee,
I'm sorry but I can't help you on this one. I do remember a Judge Furnia when I was growing up in Aberdeen but that was many years ago. I recall his name was John but not sure. Is this the same family? I would suggest contacting the Aberdeen Public Library as they have a very good genealogy section. I no longer live in Aberdeen.

Polly

Re: Turina of Aberdeen, Washington

2006-01-31 00:48:18Z

Where do you live? I am working on lines from Croatia
Rose

Re: Turina of Aberdeen, Washington

2006-01-31 22:03:31Z

Wow, awesome. I'll give them a holler, thank you so much!!!
Jaimee

Obit needed Please!

2006-01-31 00:22:06Z

Hello, I need a obit look up for Arthur M Furnia who died Dec. 25, 1975 in Montesano, Washington. I hope this is a possibility for you? Twp was Aberdeen. Thank you. Let me know if you can't.
Jaimee

Re: History of the Baretich families

2006-01-22 09:11:14Z

I am not interested in the living familes. I found out he was in the United States in Astoria. Oregon and he was related to the Truina lines.

1930 census lookup

2006-01-22 05:02:15Z

DIPKO, Joseph wife Anna
DIPKO, John
DIPKO, Michael

Would appreciate if someone would look this up for me.
Thanks,
Dianne

Re: Turina of Aberdeen, Washington

2006-01-22 04:22:44Z

In the publication I noted in the Baretich query, I found nothing on the Turina family. There was a bowling establishment for years in downtown Aberdeen in the 200 block of East Heron. As I remember, it was upstairs of the Smoke Shop restaurant and other businesses and next to the Finch Building which was a 5 story office building now demolished. I have no idea who owned the bowling alley in the 1920's. Sorry I couldn't help on this one. You might want to contact the Aberdeen Public Library or the Aberdeen Museum. Sorry, I don't have their address but you should be able to find them online.

Polly

Re: History of the Baretich families

2006-01-22 03:53:20Z

I can give you a little info on the family. I am familiar with the name and went to school with a Sam Baretich who graduated in 62/63 from Aberdeen High School. The info I'm giving is from a book published by the Polson Museum in Hoquiam WA and printed in 1984 with a 2nd printing in 1985. In the Austria-Hungary section, there is a mention of Sam Baretich.
"Sam Baretich came to Grays Harbor @1887. He was in the restaurant business and helped fellow countrymen come to the US. Baretich and his wife Mary Haramia owned and operated the Ideal Cafe about 1900 and went on to become associated with the Palace and Vienna, two of Aberdeen's best known eateries of the early days. Once established, he sponsored many Croatians to come and either put them to work in his business or helped them locate in one of the many mills.
Sam Baretich was also the godfather of Andrew Gudaz who was a tailor by trade. Sam offered him a chance to come to America where he worked for Sam before going on to owning his own tailor shop."
You asked about cemeteries and I would guess that the family may be buried at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen. There are still Baretich descendants living in the Aberdeen area. The name Sam was carried down through at least 3 more generations.
Hope this helps you somewhat.
Polly

William Box Obit Request

2006-01-19 01:10:07Z

Looking for the obit/death records/cemetery for William Box b: May 1873 in MO or IL. Died after 1930 census but before 1940 Washington Death Index. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks - Margaret Pickens

Napvine Grade School Lewis Co Class Photos 1919-1925

2006-01-05 05:43:22Z

I have some photos of the Napvine Grade School just south of Chehalis, Lewis Co WA. If any one is interested please feel free to email me: maryeatwell@charter.net

Mary Jane Wilkins

2005-12-30 02:01:17Z

I am researching my gr grandmother Mary Jane Wilkins b1877 Rush Co Ks d 1942 Ellensburg,WA she married John Marion Lamb Nov 24 1890 John Marion Lamb b 1969 EvansLanding Harrison Co IND d Mar 30,1929 Ellensburg Kittitas Co WA Both of them are buried at the IOOF Cemetary at Ellensburg WA Anyone wishing to share and exchange information, please feel free to email me: maryeatwell@charter.net anytime.

Eatwell family tree

2005-12-21 21:47:23Z

I am researching the Theodore H Eatwell - Gladys M (Lamb)Eatwell family in WA. Theodore was b 1884 Clairmont, Cape Town South Africa d 1933 Chehalis WA Gladys Marian Lamb-Eatwell b1896 Winchester Douglas Co Oregon d Chehalis WA 1953. Any help in this search of my grandparents and their extended family would greatly appreciated. Happy holidays

Dunham, Hautier Families

2005-12-17 17:01:50Z

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?

Re: Antone Olsen

2005-12-15 11:19:16Z

Yes, that is the right family. In 1930 Cora is also listed in the census as Cora Olesen. How they came up with that I have no clue. Thank you so very much. Tina

Re: Antone Olsen

2005-12-14 18:34:00Z

Check out 1930 federal census for Pierce county, Wa, Fort Steilacom, Steilacom precinct, sheet no. 21 B, April 22, 1930,
Western State Hospital.
A.J. Olsen was a patient there. m-w- age 64, married, born in Denmark.
If he died in December of that year, maybe you can find cemetery records for Pierce County, and order a copy of his death certificate.

Re: Antone Olsen

2005-12-14 17:19:02Z

Antone Olsen, wife Cora, and children lived at Gold Hill, Oregon in the years 1900 and 1910. The children were born there. Cora had 6 children, one of whom died.
Antone born May 1866 in Denmark.
Cora B, born December 1871.
Children:
Edwin, Pauline, Otis, Antone J. Jr., and Lyle.

In 1920, lived at McCleary, Grays Harbor, WA.

Do I have the right family?

Antone Olsen

2005-12-14 11:49:27Z

I am trying to find out information on Antone Olsen Sr. he was born in Denmark 1862/67 and lived in Grays Harbor in 1920, it is stated that he died 7 Dec 1930 where abouts unknown, his wife Cora Bell Perkins Olsen is also listed in the 1920 census. After that I keep hitting brick walls. Any information would be greatly appreciated

McConnell

2005-12-01 04:54:56Z

Looking for information on Edward and Emma (Barrett) McConnell lives Grays Harbor County late 1800's. May have operated some sort of business.

Re: Grays Harbor(Chehalis) Co Relations

2005-11-26 02:21:16Z

Wendy, would be glad to exchange info. email me at toutletrotter@msn.com

Pearl Beck

2005-11-21 19:45:39Z

Does anyone know anything about a Pearl Beck from Grays Harbor? I believe she may have been born in Friday Harbor and her dads name was John. She was living in Grays Harbor in the 1930's or 1940's. May have been married there also. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Norway Census and a dictionary

2005-11-13 23:49:00Z

O.K. So I finally figured out how the Norway census site works. Yes, and then I went hunting for an online dictionary. I found a good one that explains the words in the census records.

Swen Johnson from Norway

2005-11-10 16:58:56Z

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?

Norway Census Site

2005-11-10 15:25:27Z

Just what exactly does one have to do on the Norway Census site to get only the names you want to pop up?
I am looking for Swen Johnson born April 1861 in Norway.

On this site, I get everyone or no one.

Sons of Swen Johnson and Ellen Hill

2005-11-10 14:32:13Z

Are Edwin, Keith, Dewey, and Stanley Johnson, sons of Swen Johnson also buried in Fern Hill cemetery?

Re: Swen Johnson and Ellen Hill

2005-11-10 02:32:27Z

I tried the Norway census thing but I cannot make it work.

Re: Swen Johnson and Ellen Hill

2005-11-10 02:14:02Z

Thank you for all the information.
I had that. I had a suspicion they were buried in Fern Hill cemetery and that one is not listed online. I guess it is huge and probably never will all be online.
I did find out they are buried there.
I appreciate your help.
Thank you

Re: Swen Johnson and Ellen Hill

2005-11-09 16:12:33Z

Thank you, Brenda,
I never would have found Swen and Ellen's deathdates and final resting places without you.

For some reason, this site forgot to notify me that I had an answer to my query.

Dorothy

Re: Swen Johnson and Ellen Hill

2005-11-07 21:31:13Z

1920 US census for Wishkah, Grays Harbor Co., Washington lists Swen Johnson, 58 yrs old, b. Norway, immigrated 1881, naturalized 1890; wife - Ellen E., 62 yrs old, b. Norway; immigrated 1882?, naturalized 1890; son - Stanley; 23 yrs old, b. Washington; and, son - Dewey A., 21 yrs old, b. Washington.
1910 - Aberdeen, Chehalis Co., Washington lists Swen Johnson, 49 yrs old, b. Norway, immigrated 1881, married for 22 yrs; wife - Ellen E., 52 yrs old, b. Norway, immigrated 1882, married 22 yrs, mother of 7, 5 still living; sons - Edwin K., Keith J., Stanley R., Dewey A; daughter Ellen D. -- all born Washington.
1900 census - Grand Forks, Chehalis Co., Washington lists same family members, Swen b. Apr 1861, Ellen b. Jan 1856, both parents born Norway, married 13 yrs -- all children born in Washington.

1865 Norwegian census finds 3 different 'Sven' Johansen/Johanessen/Johnson born between 1860 and 1862.
http://www.rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/folketellinger_avansert...

Use wildcard substitutions to search. For example Joh% to enable Johnson, Johansen variations to all appear. Instructions included on page.

Swen Johnson and Ellen Hill

2005-11-06 16:33:36Z

Looking for information on Swen Johnson (Johannson) who came to US in 1881 from Norway and his wife Ellen Elizabeth Hill, who came to US from Norway in 1882. They lived around Aberdeen. Swen was a farmer and a steamboat captain. Which steamboat was he captain of? His son Edwin was a farmer and mechanical engineer on one of the steamships. Probably the same one his father captained. Need marriage and death dates, also names of cemeteries these folks are buried in. Possible Fern Hill in Aberdeen? Any information is appreciated.

Re: JURVA

2005-09-15 05:18:55Z

Hi Suzanne:

I'm so glad you for replied to my message. My Great Grandfather and Toivo were bothers. That makes us 3rd cousins. My Great Grandfather was born Petter Jurva but after immigrating to Canada he changed his name to Peter Jones. I have found many of the descendants of Peter and Toivo's other siblings. I would like to correspond with you to share my information and be able to complete Toivo's branch of the family tree. Please send your response to my e-mail address as I have too much information to post on the message board.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Lori

adoption -Tyler

2005-08-29 20:03:11Z

I am looking for a family who in the last few years adopted my ex husbands son who was 3 to 6 years old.I know that the man was a fireman supposedly and the wife stayed at home. I also know records cant be opened with a adoption case till a child turns 18. I am just curious about what he looks like. Ive never seen him and just to see if all is good with him. His name is Travis Tyler- not sure of his adopted last name. Any ideas of how to speak to a family member?

Re: JURVA

2005-09-14 00:30:39Z

Toivo Jurva was my fathers Grandfather. My father is Norman Olson and his mother was Sylvia Jurva Olson. She was married to Peter Olson. They were from Aberdeen Washington. My father doesnt remember his grandfather as he died when he was a baby. My grandmother Sylvia died in the 1980's. My father is still living and lives here in Oregon.

Re: US World War 1 soldiers from Grays Harbor county – killed in action - Flanders Field

2005-07-29 07:15:11Z

Thanks for this information!! I appreciate this very much !!! Patrick.

Re: US World War 1 soldiers from Grays Harbor county – killed in action - Flanders Field

2005-07-29 04:04:23Z

I stopped by the library tonight, only had about 1/2 to look. So far all I found is that Peter was a logger and Clement worked on a Steam Boat. I will go to the library and find what I can for you. I was checking the newspaper for nov to dec 1918 but only got to Nov 19th.

US World War 1 soldiers from Grays Harbor county – killed in action - Flanders Field

2005-07-27 18:45:51Z

Looking for information about and relatives of World War 1 soldiers Peter Lentz and Clement O’Connor. They both were from Aberdeen. Should anyone have information/pictures about them or some history, addresses, etc … ? They both were killed in action October 31, 1918. Sometimes a Roll of Honor book of the county was made or an article was published in the newspapers of November – December 1918.
Purpose: writing a book about those forgotten WW1 soldiers in Flanders Field
Patrick Lernout – Belgium
patrick.lernout@telenet.be

Re: Looking for descendants of Orville and Lura Endicott Smith

2005-07-24 23:08:08Z

I was right. I figured your Orris William Parrish was the brother to my Henry Parrish. Their parents were Mary Katherine Bopp and Orris Parrish. I always wonderd what
happened to Henry`s brother.

You can view my Parrish web page at....
http://www.geocities.com/ritasgenealogy/Parrish.html

I have a picture of Orris William Parrish, and his brother
Henry Parrish and also their half brother Don Pedro Bush on
my Parrish web page.

Cousin, Rita

Re: Looking for descendants of Orville and Lura Endicott Smith

2005-07-24 22:28:44Z

Rita,

My Orris William Parrish was born 23 Jan 1865 in MN somewhere. Hmmmmmmmm bet yours and mine are related

Orris William Parrish married Mary Etta Endicott 30 Mar 1894 in Matlock, Mason Co, WA. (have copy of cert). Register of marriage application pge 3 License date 30 mar 1894.

Bried: Mary Etta Endicott was 15, 1st marriage living in Mason Co, WA, born WI. Father james Endicott, mother Jennie Smith, witness Lea Anderson.

Groom: Orrish William Parrish 29, 1st marriage, living Mason Co, WA. born MN, father Orrish Parrish, mother Mary O Bopp or Bapp, witness Fred J Ferris..

Matlock, Mason Co, WA early births index 1891-1907
page 5 line 178 11 July 1895
Parrish, in Shelton, female, white, legit, mother is Mary Etta Endicott age 16 white born WI, father Orrish Parrish age 30, white born MN. Files by Beach 4 Oct 1894. This was daughter Ivey.

They had son Marguire "Mack" B 16 Jun 1899 in Matlock. he died Nov 1963 SS# 537-01-3805

1900 censes Elma, Chehails Coumty, WA
Orris Jan 1865 35, married 6 years, Mary Mar 1879 married 6 yr, 2 children. Iva July 1895 4 , Marquire Jun 1899 11/12.

1910 census Satsop, Chehalis, WA Orris, Mary, Iva, Mack.

1920 census Monroe, Snohomish, WA
Orris, Mary and grandaughter Marjorie J Taylor 5 1/12

Orrish deid 30 July 1943 in Monroe. Have never found when Mary died (yet).

Snohomish Co Tribune 5 Aug 1943
"Orris W Parrish 78, of 216 Ave A, died July 30. Mr. Parrish had lived in Snohomish County for the past three months. He is survived by his wodow, Mrs. Mary Parrish at the family home; one son, Mark Parrish of Tacoma; one daughter Mrs. Irene Ketchum of Everette; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Purdy & Hall chapel on Monday."

Have his death cert also. He was a house painter. death cert says father was Orris Parrish and mother was Katherine Book.

Sooooooo, do you think we are related? I do..

Cathy
I live in Tacoma, Pierce, WA.

Re: Looking for descendants of Orville and Lura Endicott Smith

2005-07-23 04:22:58Z

I wonder if your Orris PARRISH was a brother to my Henry PARRISH? My Henry PARRISH had a brother named Orris
William PARRISH. Henry and Orris were the sons of Orris
parrish who died in Taylor Falls MN.

Orris and William were living in Pope Co WI., 1880 Sterling Township. Henry later was living in Washburn CO WI., with his mother and two of his children. I didn`t find his brother Orrish William PARRISH there.

Henry PARRISH married to Lois Emma LUKE. After Lois E
died he married Margaret Simpson. Henry PARRISH was
living in Grays Harbor WA., and also possibably Pierce CO WA , Thurston and or Mason Co WA.

Orris William PARRISH was born about 1865.

Thanks,
Rita Welch

Re: Fern Hill Cemetery Aberdeen WA

2005-07-19 19:42:17Z

The Fern Hill Cemetery is going to take some time. As I get names and dates they will be posted on my website,
www.northwesthistory.com

Sandra Carter

Fern Hill Cemetery Aberdeen WA

2005-07-16 14:56:19Z

Have you posted the cemetery records yet? I would be interested in seeing them?

Re: Fern Hill Cemetery Aberdeen WA

2005-07-06 21:21:25Z

Randy; I saw your message about Fern Hill and was wondering what name or names you were looking for there? I have a GG Grandfather, John Mc Manemy who died in 1893 buried there. No one knows anything about it but I have a picture of his tombstone and a chart where he was buried in the McManemy plot. If you happen to run across the names of any McManemy's, would you let me know? I have heard that they don't have any records that old. Thanks. Betty from Arizona

Need help with Swen Johnson and wife Ellen

2005-07-03 17:11:54Z

Swen Johnson, b. 1861 Norway. Came to US 1881. Can't find name of ship or port of entry. Ellen b. 1856 Norway. Came to US 1882. Can't find name of ship or port of entry. I could not find either of them listed as passing through Ellis Island.
Married 1887-1888. Probably Grays Harbor County (Chehalis County at that time). Both naturalized 1890. Probably Grays Harbor County. All children b. Washington State, probably Grays Harbor County. Most lived and died there.
1900 Swen listed in census as farmer.
1910 Swen listed as captain of a steamship. Son Edwin K. listed as a crew member of same steamship.
1920 Swen listed again as farmer.
After 1920, he and wife Ellen disappear from census records.
Need immigration and naturalization records, name of the steamship he captained, marriage records, place of death and dates and name of cemetery Swen and Ellen are buried in. Possibly Fern Hill? Anyone have newspaper articles and photos?
Thanks

Re: Obit look up please.

2005-05-07 17:07:29Z

If you happen to know any dates at all I would try checking with the Timberland Library. They have newspapers there on micro film.

W.O.W. Lodge

2005-05-07 17:02:46Z

I had an ancester who belonged to the W.O.W. Lodge back in the early 1920's. Can anyone fill me in on this lodge? I can find not find any information on this lodge at all.

Looking for information on Harvey or Earl Underwood

2005-04-30 13:15:37Z

I am trying to locate information on the families of Harvey Underwood and his brother Earl Underwood. Both were living in Grays Harbor county and believed to have died there. My dads mom was their sister. Murna. Please contact me if you have anything at all that will lead to these families.

Re: Fern Hill Cemetery Aberdeen WA

2005-06-16 21:52:31Z

Hi; I would be interested to know if you found any older records at the Archives such as 1893? I have an GG Grandfather John McManemy, who was buried there but no one seems to know anything about his burial except that he has a tombstone with his name on it and Birth and Death dates. I am stumped! I would appriciate any information you may have. Thank you. Sincerely. Betty from Arizona

Re: JAMES W PARKS FORMER MAYOR OF ABERDEEN

2005-06-16 17:16:28Z

Leroy,

If possible, visit a Timberland Library and ask to see the microfilms of the Aberdeen World newspaper. Timberland has all of the Aberdeen World issues starting in 1900.

My great uncle was an Aberdeen city Councilman from 1906 to about 1912. I found many articles mentioning his name. In addition, his photo appeared in the newspaper in 1932.

Good luck,

Randy

Re: Fern Hill Cemetery Aberdeen WA

2005-06-16 00:29:18Z

Let me express my interest in seeing the transcribed Fern Hill Cemetery listing on your web site. There are probably lots of folks looking forward to seeing the results of your efforts. Thanks!

Randy

Re: Any one know Edward William Johnston?

2005-03-21 01:58:26Z

Nora,

I ran down to the library and got the story that was printed in the local paper back in 1961 when it happened. It tells what happened and is quite long. I made a copy for you and it also gave the names of everyone in the families so I have their names and took it one step further and think I have tracked down 3 or 4 of them for you. I also can get you a picture of your father out of the year book. The address it gave for where he lived at the time is (this is weird) about 6 houses from me, same street same block same side of the street.

Re: Any one know Edward William Johnston?

2005-03-20 19:39:54Z

I live right next to Aberdeen, is there any research I could do for you here?

Re: Lorraine Douglass and James Raines obits, need help

2005-03-20 19:04:33Z

Obits are on their way! Mailed them yesterday.

Re: Need obit lookup for Josephine Johnson, from Hoquiam

2005-03-14 20:08:24Z

I couldnt access The Daily World either to get a copy. But I got creative and was able to get what the funeral home sent to The Daily World for the obit. Email me and I will get it right off to you.

McManemy

2005-03-27 22:12:44Z

Hello; I am looking for any information on people with my maiden name of McManemy who lived in Aberdeen in the mid 1800's. One was an Emma McManemy Perkins, my G Aunt. She ran a Boarding House. My GG Grandfather John lived in Aberdeen as well as did his son Edward. Edward was employed at a mill that was once located in Hemlock, MI where he and his wife and children had lived. His wife's name was Mary Nye. My GG Grandfather John, is burried in the McManemy plot in Fern Hill. He died in 1893. I am hoping to get more information about him. I will answer all mail and exchange information on what I have. Thanks for reading this. Sincerely. Betty from Arizona

Re: William Rockwell obit

2005-03-11 03:39:58Z

Hi Cindy,
Thanks for your offer of help. I live about 2 hours from Hoquiam and have been there a couple of times searching for information. My hopes are: a photo of EW Karr who ran the EW lumber Co, a photo of his wife Hattie Rockwell Karr and any information about her father William Rockwell. I have little bits of information from the library. I am more than willing to pay for your expenses in searching. Polson Museum is also a resource. Tell me your thoughts as how to proceed.

Thanks,
Sharon

Re: Family of Marie & Amandus Blindheim, Hoquiam

2005-03-10 19:30:01Z

I can help I know Arnie's wife. I grew up close by the Blindheims. Email me and I will do what I can for you.

Re: William Rockwell obit

2005-03-10 18:23:53Z

I live in Hoquiam and I can help you. Did you know there is a Karr Ave here in Hoquiam. Email me what you need and I will go to the library and find it.

Re: Gray, Tesberg, Utter

2005-03-09 18:40:40Z

I will order the ADW. It will taka about a month before I can
send you the obit.
Mr. Jean F. Coston
Coston Obit Service
PS: Is Gideon's last name Gray, Tesberg or Utter?
Email me at geniejean@msn.com

Re: Gray, Tesberg, Utter

2005-03-09 06:29:31Z

Thanks very much Jean and Sherian. How nice of you both to respond. I finally found the daughter but have been quite unsuccessful in finding much about the wives of G. Archie b. 1911. I believe there were 7. I'd love to find the obit of Gideon too who d. 10 Jul 1934 in Copalis Beach supposedly. He is supposed to be buried in Forest Grove in Tenino.

Re: Gray, Tesberg, Utter

2005-03-08 21:22:20Z

Many Thanks.
We are going down to GH for 50 class reunion in June and
hope to see many friends then. "Class of 55, of HHS."
Love,
Jean

Re: Gray, Tesberg, Utter

2005-03-08 21:00:35Z

Marvuin Gray and Delores lived on the 2600 block of Simpson Ave in Hoquiam as long as I can remember. After Marvin died Delores moved in with her daughter and son in law John in South Aberdeen.

Re: Gray, Tesberg, Utter

2005-03-08 20:56:28Z

Cheryl,
Tesberg is the married name of Marvin Grays daughter and Marvin also had a brother names Virgil Gray wife Winifred both deceased, lived in Cosmopolis,tri city to Aberdeen & Hoquiam.
There is a Gary Utter still living in Hoquiam. I am quite sure he is Archie's son.

Obit look up please.

2005-01-22 18:39:18Z

I am looking for the obit of James Smith b:May 15, 1877 and d: Aug 1967 in Grays Harbor County zip code 98557. Thank you for any help offered.

Benjamin W. Wright Obituary

2005-01-22 14:15:26Z

The Washingtonian
September 30, 1943
Hoquiam, WA
Grays Harbor County

OBITUARIES
Benjamin W. Wright

Funeral services for Benjamin W. Wright, 74, will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Elerding's chapel with the Rev. Ray Jacobs officiating. Interment will be at Fern Hill.
Wright, a retired painter , died at an Aberdeen hospital yesterday. He was born in Coles county, Illinois, and came to the state in 1906 to settle near Dayton. He came to the Harbor in 1921 from eastern Oregon. He lived at Central Park.
He is survived by a son, A.T. Wright (Alonzo), Portland; three daughters, Mrs. Etha Binder, Hermiston, Ore., Mrs. Olivia Yates, and Mrs. Millicent Brown, both of Los Angeles; a brother, Francis F., Portland, and four grandchildren.

NOTE: Benjamin's parents were Richard William Wright and Mahala Fickes
Wright.

Andrew T. Smith Funeral Notice

2005-01-22 14:06:46Z

The Washingtonian
September 30, 1943
Hoquiam, WA
Grays Harbor County

ANDREW T. SMITH
Funeral services for Andrew T. Smith will be conducted today at 10 a.m. at Elerding's chapel with the Rev. L.G. Fraser officiating and interment will follow at Fern Hill cemetery.

looking for any children of Vernon Barnes

2005-02-24 18:04:05Z

Am looking for any children of the late Vernon Lloyd Barnes. Son of Lloyd and Myrna Barnes.

Fern Hill Cemetery Aberdeen WA

2005-01-15 15:53:34Z

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

John McManemy query

2004-12-22 14:45:20Z

In 1893 my G Grandfather John McManemy died and was buried in the Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen. I was sent a map that showed exactly where he was buried but no one seems to know anything about it. If anyone can give me any information on his death, how he died and who paid for his burial, I would be most grateful. I have contacted all the public offices and the funeral home without sucess. Hope someone can help me. Thank you.

Fern Hill Cemetery at Aberdeen

2004-12-21 17:17:10Z

The following are buried at Aberdeen, WA in Fern Hill Cemetery:
William Darrin - 6 Sept. 1860 - 7 Dec. 1945
Ozeta Rogers - 12 June 1869 - 13 July 1958
Edgar Darrin - 4 Dec. 1892 - 6 Sept. 1946
Belva Darrin - 9 Aug. 1898 - 28 June 1995
Perry Jackson - 12 Dec. 1903 - 12 June 2001
Benjamin Wright - 9 Jan. 1869 - 29 Sept. 1943

Adolph Plzak

2004-12-15 16:57:58Z

Hi Again: Looking for info on Adolph b: 8/1900. Did you get an
answer from Howard Plzak? I can't find Howard and his
telephone number has been disconnected....I also
would want vitals and descendants of Howard.

McManemy

RINEHOLD — 2005-08-15 18:03:31Z

The telephone directory lists two McManemy's:

MCMANEMY PLUMBING--315-10th Street, Hoquiam, WA 98550
McManemy, Stanley--609 MacFarlane, Aberdeen, WA 98520

McManemey

RINEHOLD — 2005-08-15 18:03:31Z

Stanley McManemey phone is 360-532-9613. I hope this is a "hit" for you. Good luck in your search.

Grants in Hoquiam

RINEHOLD — 2005-08-15 18:03:31Z

You might try writing to one of these Grant descendants.
Barbara (Grant) Travers
132 Karr Avenue
Hoquiam, WA 98550 OR

Robert Grant
1309 "B" Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

Emma Megler Girard

RINEHOLD — 2005-08-15 18:03:31Z

PIONEER WOMAN OF HARBOR DIES
Mrs. Emma Girard, Hoquiam Resident 37 Years

HOQUIAM, WA. August 8, 1923---Mrs. Emma Girard, one of Grays Harbors oldest residents, died at 5 oclock this morning at her home at 410 Monroe Street. Her death was due to old age, Mrs. Girard having been in her eightieth year. The body was removed to Pinnick parlors. Funeral arrangements are awaiting arrival of her son, John Girard, from the Eagles convention in Denver, who has been summoned home.

Mrs. Girard, known in Hoquiam as Mother Girard, has resided her since 1884, and is thought to have the oldest pioneer resident of Hoquiam. She was born April 2, 1844 at Berkach, Duchy Sax Meiningen, Germany and came to New York as an immigrant in her ninth year. In her early twenties she came from New York around Cape Horn to Seattle on a sailing vessel, determined to make her home in the West. In Seattle, she met and married Peter Girard and in 1884 they came to Hoquiam for permanent residence. Mrs. Girard has lived in Hoquiam ever since. She is well known and loved in Hoquiam, her charities and kindness in nursing the sick and caring for the poor earned her the loving name of Mother to all that knew her.

Mrs. Girard was the last surviving Hoquiam charter member of the Alpine Rebekah lodge and was also a member of the womans Relief Corps, an auxilliary of the G.A.R. She is survived by three sons, John G. and Stephen A., of Hoquiam, Alexander C. of Seattle, and one daughter, Mrs. Mina Parker of Hoquiam, and 12 grandchildren.

Alexander C. Girard

RINEHOLD — 2005-08-15 18:03:31Z

ALEXANDER C. GIRARD DIES AT 67

Alexander C. (Jerry) Girard, former Seattle newspaper man, died yesterday (1946) at his home a 14507 Aurora Avenue, Seattle, WA. He was born in this city on July 26, 1879 to Peter J. and Emma (Megler) Girard.

He started newspaper work on the Washingtonian in Hoquiam in 1902; and later went to the Aberdeen World. He was a coroner of Grays Harbor County in 1904 and 1905, and was assistant assessor there from about 1912 to 1920. He became police reporter for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 1921, and later became publicity man for the old Admiral Oriental Line. From 1927 to 1929 he was staff photographer for the Seattle Star.

In 1930, he opened a restaurant, The Golden Tub, on Aurora Avenue and operated it until his retirement two years ago.

Surviving are his widow, Cora; a son, Alfred M. Girard of Pittsburg, California; a brother, Stephen A. Girard and a sister, Mrs. Mina B. Parker, both of Hoquiam.

He was a member of the Seattle Press Club and Seattle Aerie No. 1 of the Eagles.

Daisy Carpenter Girard Calvin

RINEHOLD — 2005-08-15 18:03:31Z

DAISY GIRARD CALVIN

Daisy (Carpenter) Girard Calvin, 85, a 67-year resident of Hoquiam, died Friday, August 9, 1975, at a local nursing home.

She was born November 2, 1889, in Randolph, Kansas, and graduated from Concordia Norman and Business College in Concordia, Kansas. She moved to Hoquiam in 1908 and was secretary of the old National mill. She also owned and operated the Girard Rest Home in Hoquiam for over 20 years. She had been retired since 1955.

Mrs. Calvin belonged to the United Christian Church of Grays Harbor, the Alpine Rebecca Lodge of Hoquiam, the Central Park Grange, Jane Stuarts Tent No. 13 of the Daughters of Union Veterans, which she served as tent president and president of the Washington and Alaska department, and FOE Auxiliary No. 252 in Hoquiam, where she was a charter member.

Survivors include two sons, J. Megler Girard of Aberdeen and John Gerald Girard of Olympia; two daughters, Mrs. Hawtry (Leona) Williams and Mrs. Harold (Virginia) Wilson, both of Hoquiam; a sister, Mrs. Harriett McClary of Hoquiam, 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

John George Girard

RINEHOLD — 2005-08-15 18:03:31Z

JOHN GEORGE GIRARD, HOQUIAM PIONEER, PASSES

HOQUIAM, WA. November 21, 1944---John George Jack Girard, 58, a native of Hoquiam, died last night at his home, 2209 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, after a short illness.

Born February 8, 1886, Girard had lived here all his life. He was a graduate of Hoquiam High School and a member of the first Hoquiam high school basketball team. An active sports fan, his presence was always noted at school athletic events.

Mr. Girard was a trustee of the Pacific Lumber Inspectors Bureau, and was active in lumber circles. He served two terms as president of Hoquiam Eagles lodge and was an ardent worker for that order.

Survivors are his wife, Daisy Malvina; two daughters, Mrs. Hawtry (Leona) Williams and Mrs. Harold (Virginia) Wilson, both of Hoquiam; three sons, J. Megler and Merle LeRoy of Hoquiam, and Sgt. John Gerald Girard with the army in England; eight grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mina B. Parker, Hoquiam, and two brothers, Stephen A. Girard of Hoquiam and Alexander C. Girard of Seattle. A foster son, Andrew Hines, raised by the Girard family, is at sea with the army transport service.

Merle LeRoy Girard

RINEHOLD — 2005-08-15 18:03:31Z

DEATH CLAIMS MERLE GIRARD

HOQUIAM, WA.---Merle LeRoy Girard, 51, a native Hoquiamite who lived here all his life, died Monday night, September 18, 1967 of a heart attack.

A 1934 graduate of Hoquiam High School, he was varsity football manager and a member of the band. He married Miss Vivian Smith in Hoquiam on November 23, 1940. He had worked as an electrician for Industrial Electric Company, Aberdeen, for the past 24 years. He was a foreman at the time of his death.
EAGLES MEMBER

He was a member of the Hoquiam Eagles and the Electrical Workers Union No. 76, Tacoma. His favorite benevolence was the Heart Fund.

Survivors include his wife at the family home; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Jacquelyn) Ryan of Vallejo, California and Deborah Girard of the family home; his mother, Mrs. Daisy Calvin , Hoquiam; three grandchildren, Jerry, Paul and Cathie, all of Vallejo; two sisters, Mrs. Hawtry (Leona) Williams and Mrs. Harold (Virginia) Wilson, both of Hoquiam; two brothers, J. Megler Girard of Aberdeen and John G. Girard of Olympia; three aunts, Mrs. Harriet McClary, Aberdeen and Mrs. Maude Parr and Mrs. Lena Girard both of Hoquiam.

John Gerald Girard

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JOHN GERALD GIRARD

OLYMPIA, WA. July 26, 1982Former Hoquiamite John G. Girard, 67, of Olympia, died Thursday, July 22, 1982 of cancer.

Born October 20, 1914, at Hoquiam, he graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1933. In 1941, he graduated from the University of Washington, and joined the U.S.Army in 1942. Girard served with the Eighth Air Force in Europe through 1945.

When he returned from the war, he met and married Esther A. Smith Brusha. Mr. Girards mother owned a rest home and when he first walked through the door, Esther was standing at the sink washing dishes. It was love at first sight!!! They married August 22, 1948.

He had been a King County public health worker in Seattle. In 1976, he retired from the Department of Social and Health Services.

Survivors include his wife; two stepsons, Allan J. Brusha of Seattle and John Brusha of Aberdeen; a brother, J. Megler Girard of Aberdeen, and two sisters, Leona Williams of Hoquiam and Virginia Wilson of Iowa. Many step-grandchildren, nieces and cousins also survive

Stephen A. Girard

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Peter Joseph Girard

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Vivian Adelaide Smith Girard

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Vivian Adelaide Girard, a long-time resident of Hoquiam, died Sunday, March 1, 1998 at her home from natural causes. She was 80.

She was born May 3, 1917, in Roche Harbor, WA, to William Beecher and Lucile (Crawford) Smith.

She graduated from Friday Harbor High School in 1938.

In 1939, she came to Grays Harbor at the insistence of her cousin, Medard Emard. She got a job as a nursing assistant at the Girard Rest Home in Hoquiam where she met her future husband. Merle LeRoy Girard. They were married November 22, 1940 in Hoquiam. After his death in 1967, she returned to work as a nursing assistant at Harbor Health Care in Aberdeen. She retired in 1982 from Grays Harbor Convalescent Center in Aberdeen.

She was a member of the Hoquiam Eagles Auxiliary for over fifty years.

Survivors include two daughters, Jacquelyn Ryan of the family home in Hoquiam and Deborah Myre of Vashon, WA.; her sister, Esther Amanda Girard of Olympia; three grandchildren, Gerald Ryan of Aberdeen, Paul Ryan of Nürtingen, Germany and Catherine Hebert of Aberdeen. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Gerald Merle in 1953 and William Peter in 1951.

Esther Amanda Smith Brusha Girard

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ESTHER AMANDA SMITH BRUSHA GIRARD
Longtime Olympia resident Esther Amanda Girard, 79, who had lived on the Harbor for a year, died Monday, May 31, 1999, at the Hoquiam home of her niece, Jacquelyn Ryan, who had cared for her. She had been ill with cancer for a long time.

Mrs. Girard was born Nov. 28, 1919, at Roche Harbor to William Beecher and Lucile (Crawford) Smith. She married Joe Brusha in 1935; they later divorced.

On Aug. 22, 1948, she married John G. Girard. He died in 1982.

Mrs. Girard loved working in her garden, tending to her flowers. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting and traveling.

She is survived by two sons, Allan J. Brusha of Seattle and John W. Brusha of Aberdeen; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A sister, Vivian A. Girard, died last year.

No service is planned. Arrangements are by Cascade Services of Washington at Aberdeen. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 743, Aberdeen, 98520; or Harbors Home Health & Hospice, 201 Seventh St., Hoquiam, 98550.

Denise Girard Boley

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DENISE GIRARD BOLEY
L. Denise Boley, 62, of Elma, died of breast cancer Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, in Providence St. Peter Hospital at Olympia.

She was born Oct. 20, 1936, at Aberdeen to J. Megler and Lillian D. (Graham) Girard. She was raised in Hoquiam and graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1954. She attended Grays Harbor College for one year.

On Sept. 10, 1955, she married Glen D. Boley at Aberdeen. He survives at the family home.

Mrs. Boley was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at Aberdeen. She was involved in the Grays Harbor Saddle Club. The couple moved to Tumwater where they became involved in the Capital Riders and the Thurston County Sheriff's Posse. In 1964 they moved to Elma and raised ponies for their sons to ride. They helped to organize the Grays Harbor Riding and Racing Association later named the Maverick Riders.

Mrs. Boley was also involved in the Southwest Washington Arabian Horse Association and the Fiesta Arabian Horse Show at the fair at Chehalis. In 1967 the couple helped to start the Ridge Riders 4-H Club and Mrs. Boley became involved in the Grays Harbor County Fair, later becoming the 4-H Horse Superintendent.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her father, of Woodburn, Ore.; four sons, Gaylon, Gregory, Marc and Lynn, all of Elma; a brother, Jon Girard of Eagle River, Alaska; a sister, Rena K. Girard of Fircrest, nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds Pavilion.

Memorials are requested to the Western Washington Cancer Research Foundation at 3920 Capital Mall Dr. SW, Olympia, 98502, or to the Grays Harbor 4-H Horse Council at 123 S. First, Montesano, 98520.

Arrangements are by the Whiteside Funeral Chapel at Elma.

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

RINEHOLD — 2006-05-20 14:28:02Z

Yes, the list at Rootsweb is very incomplete. I have several family members buried there. However; at the cemetery office there lives a computer. This computer has every burial since the day the cemetery opened. It tells where the grave is, and also, birth/death dates when available. You do have to find one of workers around there to let you into the office, and they usually prefer to do the look-ups. At one time, a map showing where the grave is could be printed. Vandels took care of that. They do have some rather large books of maps and I have always found the workers there to be very helpful and not only find the grave on the map, but they are also very nice about taking you to it.

Re: Sunset Memorial - Cemetery Index?

RINEHOLD — 2006-06-01 07:47:11Z

Rebecca, I was at the cemetery yesterday for a friends funeral and just happened to see this grave marker. If it is one of your McCloskey's, and you would like a picture let me know. It will not be very clear, as it was a little difficult to read.

James McCloskey
Born Dec. 3, 1851
Died Oct. 18, 1909
Aged 57 yrs, 10 mo, 15 days

Re: 1930 census lookup

ktolliver8864 — 2006-02-01 02:23:57Z

Please email me.

Re: 1930 census lookup

ktolliver8864 — 2006-02-02 19:49:49Z

Diane
I can send you a copy of the page if I have an email or address. I'm having trouble with my email but would you try again?
Karen

Re: Swen Johnson and Ellen Hill

brenhebert — 2005-11-07 02:43:54Z

Hi! Swen & Ellen were my great-great-grandparents. They are buried at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen. Swen died 02 Aug 1934 in Pierce County, and Ellen died 02 Jun 1928 in Aberdeen.

I don't have a marriage date, the information I've had handed down to me (orally) is that they met and married in Minnesota, then Swen came to Aberdeen, and Ellen took the train here about 18 months later. From the information I have Edwin was born here in Aberdeen in 1889 (before WA became a state), so they may have been married in Minnesota in 1886 or 1887.

I'd love to hear from you, please e-mail me back! ~~Bren

Naturalization

brenhebert — 2005-04-14 10:00:42Z

Hi!

My great-great-grandparents were one of the first families out on the Wishkah, getting their homestead in 1893. Swen JOHNSON & Ellen HILL had five children on the homestead. The eldest child, Edwin, was born in Gray's Harbor in August 1889, so Swen & Ellen were living in Gray's Harbor in 1890 when they were naturalized. Now my question is:

Where did people who lived in Gray's Harbor County go to be naturalized, and where would I find a copy of their Naturalization records?

Thank you!
Brenda

1930s Hoquiam

RanchRat — 2007-01-06 03:39:14Z

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?

Re: Benjamin franklin Newnham (Cougar Ben)

Wnewman106 — 2005-11-13 18:13:54Z

I have a copy of the book "Trials and Trails of Olympic Penninsula" that mentions Ben Newnham.

Re: Jean (MCFADDEN) DAVIES of Hoquiam

haynes_ks — 2007-03-31 16:46:21Z

Thanks for responding. I would appreciate any help you may be able to give. My email address : haynes_ks@yahoo.com

Electric Park, Aberdeen, WA

cew1940 — 2006-03-23 19:05:27Z

I would like to know more about the Electric Park and where it was located. My mother had told me that her father helped in building it. And he frequently took her to the park as a child before 1921.

Re: Martha Philbrick/Charles Pillsbury NH

NevadaJack — 2006-03-27 01:39:34Z

Do you have any more details to share?

I don't know if this is the right couple but I have a Martha J. Philbrick, b. 10 Apr 1842, who married a Van Buren Pillsbury of Milton Mills in my database. I know the dates don't match but perhaps one of us has the wrong information.

The fact that your Charles has the middle initial "V" makes me think it could have been Van Buren.

Let me know what you think.

Re: Martha Philbrick/Charles Pillsbury NH

NevadaJack — 2006-03-27 02:44:39Z

For starters, I have the parents of Martha J. as Jeremiah, b. 1807 Springfield, NH, and Lydia J. Sanborn, b. abt 1820, d. 1862.

Are you researching the Philbricks or the Pillsburys?

Re: Martha Philbrick/Charles Pillsbury NH

NevadaJack — 2006-03-28 01:49:30Z

Yes, they were in the same line. They were 1st cousins, once removed. Their common ancestors were Samuel Philbrick and Sarah Sanborn.

Re: Martha Philbrick/Charles Pillsbury NH

NevadaJack — 2006-03-28 01:34:49Z

Assuming we are both still talking about the same Martha, and that Charles V. and Van Buren Pillsbury are the same man, then it is likely we are related, assuming you have a blood relationship to Martha.

Martha was my 6th cousin, 6 times removed. She was not an American Indian, as I have traced her pathernal lineage back to her 5th gread grandfather, Thomas Philbrick, who came to America in 1630 with the Winthrop Fleet. That doesn't mean that she didn't have any Indian blood from one of her maternal lines.

I have no knowledge of her being associated with the Dobson family. In fact, I don't have any Dobsons in the Philbrick database.

Re: PHILBRICK families; cemetery locations

NevadaJack — 2005-05-23 03:02:20Z

Hi Dianna,

I don't have information on the cemetery records of the people you are looking for, but I *may* have information on these same people that you don't have.

Plesae write to me at nvjack@nvbell.net and we can compare notes. I wouldn't be surprised if I had some information that you don't already have.

Best Wishes,
Jack in Carson City NV

Susan (Kelsey)Denny

marmi1301 — 2005-04-29 23:42:35Z

I am looking for information on a distant cousin, Susan Kelsey, wife of Carlos E. Kelsey, who is supposed to have died in Montesano, WA, year unknown. She was probably born about 1860 in Illinois or Ohio. If anyone has run across this person, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Marge

Obit help needed-JAMES A. SMITH Sep 5, 2002

BKrogh8863 — 2005-12-04 00:52:21Z

Would anyone be able to get a transcript of the obituary for James A. Smith who died Sept 3, 2002? His obituary appeared in the Daily World on Sept 5, 2002.

Obit: William B Hoover

purina95 — 2004-12-28 03:24:33Z

Surname: HOOVER

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NAME: Linda
EMAIL:
DATE: Dec 07 2000
William E."Bill" HOOVER died 4 Dec 2000. Born 20 Feb 1923 in Aberdeen, WA to Marvin and Viola Winfrey Hoover. Married Beverly (no last name stated) on 12 Aug 1948. Survived by his wife; two sons, Gary of Albany, OR, Curt of Eugene, OR; two brothers Bob of Roseburg, OR, Donald of Eugene, OR; a sister Lodema of College Place, WA....

SHROY, Elmer & Mary Rebecca, 1930 Aberdeen

havensmom — 2006-07-01 21:26:16Z

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

Re: Sunset Memorial Park Address

jackiewhedbee — 2006-11-17 17:44:22Z

First I would like to thank the person who answered the request for the snail mail address to Sunset Memorial Park.

And Second I would wonder why you would want the request for it and thus the answer removed?

I actually needed that address and was delighted that your request for her to remove it alerted me to the fact that is was there!

Another person seeing the request should also see there was an answer . .so as to not waste anybodies time in duplicating the lookup. Possibly even another post to the Cemetery section of the message boards could be done!

Hope evey body has a delightful day, and finds a bit of information they have been looking for today!

Jackie Whedbee

The wonderful use of Internet phone books and maps

jackiewhedbee — 2006-11-17 17:44:22Z

That is a wonderful use of the internet. Unfortunately it has been my experience that that will net you about 25/50% of a Cities Cemeteries.

I am on vacation today and tried to find MY home phone number using the internet (I recently moved in with somebody who has had the same "Listed" phone number for 10 years. . .) And I could not find a listing . . . We usually call each other on our cell phones. and it was late and he had turned his off. . .so . . . I DO try to use the internet. But it does not always work. . . . No good night mushyness for me tonight!

I am sure your post may help somebody who does not know how to use internet yellow pages someday/somehow through some odd search engine. . . . all is good.

Have a wonderful day.

Jacke

Re: Aberdeen Address

KathleenMyers — 2005-03-13 02:21:12Z

Go to www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/dept.html which lists county government departments. Under Assessor there is a parcel database search. I put in your 101 S. Newell address and it shows a picture and description of the property.

SILVER AND FRICHE

GeorgeNParker — 2006-06-20 09:32:32Z

I am looking for any information on Queen Silver and I believe her son William Silver. In the 1920 Census, Queen and William were living with F.J. Friche in Hoquiam WA. She was listed as housekeeper and William was listed as a boarder. Queen was born about 1876/77 and William was born about 1908. Queen was born in NC and William was born in Oregon. I know nothing about Mr. Friche. I think also that Queen moved to California and that is where she died. I can find no other record of her or William. This is a great mystery in our family and I am determined to solve it. Queen is my great aunt - if it is the right Queen. Her maiden name was Queen Victoria Buchanan and she married David Edwin "Ed" Silver in NC about 1895. I have no idea what happened to him - I have been unable to find any mention of him since I found their marriage information.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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

Gray's Harbor Eastern Star

KevinOBrien8527 — 2005-03-02 22:17:55Z

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

Isaac N. Holmes, 70, Fatally Hurt When Hit By Car...

rmoneal — 2006-01-11 19:19:05Z

Obit/grave photo needed - Frank J. Butorac killed in W.W.II

elmiii — 2006-04-01 21:04:51Z

Hello: I need help finding an obituary photograph or any other photograph of Sgt. Frank J. Butorac. He was killed in action in World War II on 30 May 1945. He is from Aberdeen, WA. I am also looking for help in receiving a photograph of his head stone at Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, WA. I am a military historian conducting research into his service. Thank you in advance for your help.

Kelly Obituary 1/2005

iciphene — 2006-12-17 02:31:40Z

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

Re: Luark

VGaffield7940 — 2007-03-07 16:24:48Z

This is the information I have on your line:
Catherine Lewark Thomas b. 1838 was on of 12 children: Eli, Elijah, Martin V., Catherine, Griffin D., Sarah E.,
Geroge, James, Isaac, Nancy, Solomon, and William.
They are the children of Thomas Jefferson Lewark b. 20 Nov 1807 d. 19 Dec 1862 and Elizabeth Stevens. Thomas Parents are John Lewark b. 26 Jul 1774 d. 28 Oct 1866 and Catherine Varner b. Jan 1777 d. 17 Sep 1859 and had 10 children: Sybil, Sally, John Jr., Thomas Jefferson, Eli, Andrew Taylor, Anna, Patterson F., William T., Michael F.
I have some other information if you are interested please contact me.

Re: CITY DIRECTORY HOQUIAM

larainehall — 2006-07-17 12:05:32Z

Polson Museum in Hoquiam is very helpful.

www.polsonmuseum.org

Re: Old Hoquiam Hotel

larainehall — 2006-07-17 12:05:32Z

Try www.polsonmuseum.org that's the Polson Museum in Hoquiam. I was there and they were very helpful to me. I found pictures of the town, my family's home, and city directories. Good Luck, Laraine

Re: Fredrik Johan Tikkanen

RBestrom7380 — 2007-03-12 22:00:03Z

See:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.was...

Paulene M.Nulf - b.7 Feb 1924,d.15 Apr 2001 - Washington

slsmn1327 — 2006-01-31 17:32:03Z

Trying to connect the folowig to the family tree.Foundon the Social Security Death Index but no where else.

Paulene M.Nulf - b.7 Feb 1924,d.15 Apr 2001 - Last residence,Aberdeen,Grays Harbor Co.,Washington - SS# issued in Washington.

May be the wife of Larry L.Nulf.

If anyone has any information as to the name of her husband and his parents,please let me know.Any Help greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Bill Nulph
Houston,Texas

Larry L.Nulf - b.28 Aug 1921,d.8 Mar 1997 - Washington

slsmn1327 — 2006-01-31 17:15:16Z

Trying to connect the following to the family tree.Found on the Social Security Death Index but no where else.

Larry L.Nulf - b.28 Aug 1921,d.8 Mar 1997 - Last residence.Aberdeen,Grays Harbor Co.,Washington - SS# issued in Washington.

If anyone has any information as to the names of his parents and grandparents or can obtain a copy of his obituary.please let me know.Any help greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Bill Nulph
Houston,Texas

Scheuer / Dalrymple

annispa — 2006-04-15 02:34:23Z

I am looking for ANY information on Peter Scheuer and his wife Lillie May Dalrymple Scheuer. Their children were; Laura May, Walter Clark and Verna Evelyn. Walter and Verna both died in Gray Harbor County. Any information would be helpful.

David Wilkie - Chehalis County, WT 1888

PatriceSheets — 2006-06-23 19:34:02Z

Has anyone ever heard of a David Wilkie - Chehalis County, Washington circa 1888?
I don't have much information, but he signed as guardian for my great, great grandmother Georgiana Mix's marriage to Franklin Ernest Shinabarger 11 Dec 1888 in Chehalis County, Washington Territory. I am trying to discover his connection to her. Family legend says she was Native American.
Thanks - Patrice Shinabarger

Re: Sunset Memorial Park

mdthuney — 2006-10-01 05:18:09Z

You asked that I remove the old message but you do not explain how.

Please respond with instructions...

Donna

Compton Family Cemetery, Hoquiam, Grays Harbor

tovry — 2006-03-09 23:42:15Z

I am looking for information on a Compton family that lived in or near Hoquiam, WA. around the 1930's - 1940's. My great grandmother Ruth Anna Cadwallader Tovrea was buried there in 1937 beside her grandson that was still born in 1932. There are only a few graves in the cemetery, most are apprently unreadable. One that is readable states that George W Yount died 1936 and is buried there. Does anyone know who this Compton family is or who George Yount is? I am curious as to why my great grandmother and her grandson were buried there. There is no family connection that I have found so far.

Emma Polvitzki/Polvitzke 1910 Aberdeen census

ruthsheppard — 2006-05-01 20:30:19Z

I am searching for information on Emma B. Polvitzki who was in the 1910 census for Aberdeen, then Chehalis County. I believe she came from Wisconsin. I believer her parents are buried in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin. Please contact washep@comcast.net

Walter L. Zahren - Obit Request

gkipke — 2006-11-09 03:18:46Z

Looking for a obit for Walter L. Zahren, died may 17, 1994
Residence of Gray Harbor, Place of death is Hoquiam.

Any info greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much
Gail

Re: William Box Obit - b: 1873 MO d: after 1930 Grays Harbor-UPDATE

JPICKENS6595 — 2006-02-06 21:45:55Z

Thanks to the Washington resposotory and a great volunteer we now have Williams' date of death as July 8, 1934 at the St. Joseph Hospital from gangreen in his right leg. He was buried July 17, 1934 at the Fern Hill Cemetery.

Again, thanks to all those who helped put the piece in this puzzle. Margaret

Re: Grays Harbor(Chehalis) Co Relations

SisterGem — 2005-11-25 23:20:03Z

I am researching the Reeves of Chehalis/Grays Harbor Co. also. Would be interested in exchanging info.

Re: Maroon Scrapbook

cbpnw — 2005-01-11 23:53:23Z

Enjoy!

Kristin

Marriage records/historical society

mrsjohnnya — 2006-06-13 22:15:27Z

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

Fosters of Gray's Harbor

cjthecsp — 2005-07-13 22:04:40Z

Seeking infomation on the following Charles H. Foster, wifes name listed in 1910 census was Emmie. According to census they had three children -- Ella M aged 7, Opal M. aged 5 and a son Orland aged 1 11/12.

I believe that Emmie is actually Gertrude Emeline Wilson, daughter of Sarah C. Rose and Patrick Wilson of Lawrence Co. Ohio. Gertrude was born about 1885 in Lawrence Co. I have picture of Orland taken in 1940's in Calfornia, while he was visting.

The 1930 census shows Orland married to a Vera with Charles living with them in Aberdeen City.

Any help will be appreciated. Have extensive history of Sarah C. Rose Family and am willing to share.

Re: Elza Morgan and Prudence Everly

jaswel_1 — 2007-01-24 06:23:33Z

Prudence everly b 1848 morgantown wv died 26 july 1906 cosmopolis, grays harbor, Wa married
elza morgan b.24 mar. 1844 Morgantown wv died 16 aug 1926 buried 18 aug 1926 Montesano, Grays Harbor, Wa
children
Florence Ladelle morgan married caleb B Jenkins
Minerva Olive Morgan b. 1868 morgantown, Monongalia co wv married Alsono Girton
Thomas Hiram morgan b 25 dec 1869 morgantown wv died 14 april 1952 married Loretta Carter.
Jessie Morgan abt 1873 morgantown, wv married Ivy (iva) Woodford 2 children
George w Morgan the first b 12 august 1878 morgantown wv married Nellie May Birchall b 27 aug 1884 Cosmopolis , Grays harbor , Wa 4 children

Bertha morgan b Morgantown wv married John Chambers
Bessie morgan b Morgantown WV married Claude Nutter
And there is still more
We are looking for parents of Caleb Jenkins father William Jenkins, Monongalia co Wv
Florence Ladelle Morgan born 13 nov 1866 married Caleb B. Jenkins b.5 Jan 1865 married 27 july 1896 Montesano Grays Harbor Wa.
They had Children

Belle Prudence Jenkins born 8 may 1898 never married no children

Mabel Olive Jenkins b 13 may 1903 Married Carl Schafer ( timber magnate family of Montesano history) no children

Florence Ladelle Jenkins born 9 feb 1901 married Ross Henery Fuquay sr. 7 children (1 was my mother in law

Virginia Morgan Jenkins b 6 oct 1906 married Leo Currie adopted one son

And there is more

Jas-wel@msn.com or jaswel@comcast.net

Jim

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

pollyvann1 — 2007-02-21 17:20:19Z

Dan,
An excellent source for some of the information you want can be found in the Polk City Directories. I know that the Timberland Library in Aberdeen has a collection for Grays Harbor going back many years. Many other larger public libraries have the same collection. These directories will give you addresses and places of employment or ownership of businesses. Like census records there are errors but just an idea if you haven't checked this source.

Good luck,
Polly

Re: Fredrik Johan Tikkanen

pollyvann1 — 2007-03-12 23:58:51Z

I found the following information from a publication on Finns who died in Grays Harbor County 1907-1947. This may already be the information that you have.

"TIKKANEN, FREDRICK J. (FRED ALTO) -- Age 73, born in Finland. Died Nov. 2, 1947, Aberdeen, Wash. Cause of death: chronic alcoholism. Single. Logger. Burial Nov. 7, 1947, Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, Wash."

I was born in Aberdeen and my maternal grandparents were from Finland. As you probably know, many Finns changed their names when they arrived in the U.S. making it difficult to sometimes find them.

Hope this was some help.
Polly

Krahm

2005-01-18 15:32:18Z

My Great Grandmother was Ernestine Climentine Rankin. she was born in Germany in abt 1866 she came to U.S.A. to Saint Louis, Missouri and married a Charles Krahm. they had four childern Charles, Aurtur, Twin girls Maraget (my Grandmother) and Anna.I have a picture of a 50 weeding Ann. in Germany I think don't have names for picture. you can contact me at: edbrookman@yahoo.com. sure could use some help on this

Looking for the family of Edna Borsheim Jones b.~1875

nell9445 — 2005-07-22 13:10:33Z

Edna Borsheim was born in Mitchell Co., Iowa. She moved to Washington with her husband, Edward Jones. Edward Jones was a newspaper printer, unsure of what newspaper. Edna's sisters also lived with her. Their names were Isabelle "Belle" Jackman and Emma Nelson Borsheim. Edna also had a brother, Louis J. Borsheim, who lived in Washington. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Janell

Clise/Lenhart/Elswick

pokyp — 2006-11-17 02:58:26Z

Looking for info for Charles Clise, md Annabelle/Arabelle/Belle Elswick, prob Pott co, Ia. Dau md Lawrence Lenhart; one son, Phillip. I believe Belle and Charles later div.

Willis Booth

Ric_West — 2007-04-02 16:48:15Z

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

Looking for Savage from Canada

Murray_Hayden — 2007-02-05 00:40:26Z

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.

John William Snell

mickclaxton — 2006-04-22 20:10:12Z

My great great uncle "Billie" Snell was born in Pinchbeck England in 1864 and died in Grays Harbor about 1940.
He moved to the US around the 1880's and finally married a native american called Pansy Martin in the late 1890's.They lived in the area of the Quinault reservation and i believe they had nine children.
i would like to make contact with descendents of Billie and Pansy.

STEWARD, Fredrick(Fred)-1920's

jlstaylor — 2006-04-18 21:25:19Z

I am searching for any information on Fredrick (Fred) Steward, b. 4 Sept 1876, McHenry Co. IL.

In 1922 his mother's, Caroline Elizabeth Dyer, probate record listed him as living in Auburn, King Co., WA.

In 1924, his sister's, Mary Steward, probate listed him as living in Seattle, King Co., WA.

In 1927, his brother's, Henry Erving Steward, obituary listed him in Hoquin (Hoquiam),Gray's Harbor Co., WA.

Is there anyone out there who can give me any information on Frederick? As you can see I don't know much, so any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Re: obit from late 1800 for ancestor

geinejean — 2005-09-03 23:09:25Z

Dear Donna
I wonder if there was a news paper for this area back in the
late 1800's???
U R the 458 of 460 requesters for info from Grays Harbor Co.,
WA.
I'll C what I can do.
Love,
Jean Coston
Coston Obit Service

Re: W.O.W. Lodge

mfitze — 2005-06-21 05:45:17Z

Nancy~
W.O.W. Lodge is probably Woodmen of the World Lodge. Here is one link among many when I searched for Woodmen of the World Lodge.

http://www.missouri-memories-nature-photos.com/Mount_Washing...

This is the link to the search, I hope you can open it.

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Woodmen+of+the+World+Lodge&...

Birdsall/county sheriff??

Anna_Seley — 2005-02-15 20:21:53Z

I believe a great uncle of mine might have been a sheriff or deputy sheriff of Grays Harbor Co. many years ago. His last name was Birdsall. If anyone knows how I could obtain information to verify this, please contact me at aseley@hotmail.com

Thank you for your help.
Anna Seley

Eva Storm-Marjorie Storm -Robert Johnson Storm???

Madhappy — 2005-06-11 01:15:37Z

Looking for Children of Elmer and Dulcie Storm, I Have traced this family to Grays Harbor.
Looking for any info on family: Their children were Eva, Marjorie, and Robert Johnson Storm. This family originated in Indiana. Looking for any info on them. Elmer was my Granduncle. Madeline at Warbor255@juno.com

Elmer and Dulcie Storm???

Madhappy — 2005-06-10 20:15:22Z

I need obit or info on a Elmer Storm born in Indiana and died in Westport, Grays Harbor, and on his wife Dulcie Storm. He is my granduncle, and I have been years tracking them down from Indiana. Now That I found where they died, I need info on them. Wonder If anybody will help.
Elmer Storm died Nov 1979 in Westport Washington
Dulcie died September 1973 in Westport Washington
both were born in Indiana. Thank you in advance for help. Madeline Boruff Warbor255@Juno.com

James Frank Ladd, MO, WA, CA

debiw1954 — 2006-07-26 03:18:52Z

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.

Lorraine Douglass and James Raines obits, need help

DavidNiswender — 2005-02-16 23:19:24Z

James Frederick Rains died 08/27/1985 in Ocean City, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.

Lorraine T. Douglass died 11/15/1979 in Aberdeen/Westport, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.

Willing to reimburse anyone for cost of copying and sending.
sincerly david ( railrider503@aol.com )

Ira Clinton WILLIAMS death

JanFreeman64 — 2006-05-21 18:26:22Z

I am looking for an obituary/cause of death for Ira Clinton Williams b. 4-21-1881 and d. 4-27-1911 in Grays' Harbor Co., (probably Chehalis Co. at that time). He was only 29 at the time of his death, married to Emma Hart, with two children.
Thanks in advance for any help with this.
Jan Freeman

PHILBRICK families; cemetery locations

DiannaCsikos — 2005-09-14 15:25:08Z

Hello: Are there list of burials in Hoquiam WA? Could someone do a lookup? Searching for members of the Philbrick family. Ralph & Daisy are supposed to be in Sunset Memorial Park (they died in 1945/1935), also need Benson & Margaret; Arthur & Anna and any others. Thanks Dianna

Sawyer

gerryjohn34 — 2006-06-15 22:44:58Z

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.

Featherly in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, WA

jcarpe66 — 2005-04-26 03:51:24Z

Seeking information about Albert W. Featherly (Bert) who was in Aberdeen in 1919, 1922/23 and 1929; believed to be married to a Doris.

Re: Birth record needed

N_Percival — 2006-07-03 21:03:49Z

Suzan,
Birth records for the entire State of Washington are kept at Olympa, Washington... the State Capitol. To get the address of the Vital Staticts google for Washington State..
Nelda

Re: children of Graves

DMCJ53 — 2005-10-13 15:24:59Z

Hi Barbara,
My husband's Grandmother was Myrtle Clara Graves,third child of Alfred Graves born in 1871 Eau Claire,WI.
On Rootsweb.com search for Curry Emma Elizabeth and will bring up her birth date: 6/21/1908 Canada and she died on 5/22/1981 in Sonoma,CA at 72yrs of age.
Mothers Maiden Name: Porter
We met Marian Dunbar and husband in Sept. and she has helped us find quite a bit on family info.

Story of Montesano by Flora E. Warman-Arland

sug53 — 2006-09-02 05:18:36Z

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

Family photo album rescued from antique store

sug53 — 2006-11-17 00:06:57Z

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

Re: JURVA

patdickow — 2006-10-05 01:31:03Z

Hi, I'm working on information on Andrew Jurva from Finland,came to theUS? His daughter Sophie , my grandmother was born 1881 Finland, so it had to be after that.I don't know at this time what other children they had, I,m sure there were more. Sophie died 1947 in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan. (Calumet) Her Res: until her death was Copper City,MI also in UP. (I was 4 years old) when she died, and my parents separated soon after that,so I don't recall much on my fathers side.Toivo is a finnish name fo sure. Do you know what year he was born? If I come across any info I'll let you know. If you have anything to share please E-MAIL me at (patdickow@cox.net) Pat

ISO relatives of Chester L. Whitner, Montesano, Washington

SchoonySSS — 2006-06-15 18:41:07Z

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

Re: Fairbairn/McGrew

ChrisMcDonald39 — 2005-03-13 23:52:41Z

Wow! Let's Talk! I want to catch up and see how our connection fits.

chris@dragonfly.bz

Re: Fairbairn/McGrew

ChrisMcDonald39 — 2005-03-13 23:48:06Z

I am your man! I have the goods for you. I am the decendent of this line. My Mother was Billie Fairbairn, daughter of John D. Fairbairn, son of Carrie Augusta McGrew.....

chris@dragonfly.bz

JAMES W PARKS FORMER MAYOR OF ABERDEEN

Leroy_English — 2005-04-13 09:39:02Z

I am trying to obtain information about my great grandfather who was a mayor of Aberdeen sometime between 1910 and 1930. I am hoping there may be some photographs. Thankyou for any help!
Le Roy W. English email frontierchaserle@yahoo.com

Clark Boyer - Ruby E. Miller/Metler

barryboyer1 — 2006-10-20 21:40:13Z

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?