Island - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

GILMORE

MarnieZeigler — 3 Jul 2008 7:15:19 GMT

Looking for any info on Asa Gilmore, his wife, Maude and his last wife, Olalah Mae Calvin/Cunningham. We know Asa and Maude moved to Washington in the 1940's, and we have found them buried at Bayview Cemetery, Whidbey Island. But no other info is known. Don't know if they had any children. There is a woman on Ancestry with some info on the marriage of Asa and Olalah, appears to be a news article, but she has her tree set to personal, and despite repeated attempts, she will not answer my requests to share! So, I will keep trying other avenues. Any info of any of these people would be appreciated! Thanks!

POW/MIA Korean War, Island Co. DRAKE

powmiadna — 24 Jun 2008 2:42:50 GMT

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

Soldier: DELBERT RAYMOND DRAKE
Born: 1932 Caucasian
Date of loss: July 10, 1953, KIA

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

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

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

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

obit request--Fredericks

SLWELLS — 21 Nov 2004 12:22:19 GMT

According to the SSDI, Peter Fredericks died 26 Nov 1998 and his last residence was Coupeville, Island Co, WA. I am anxious to obtain his obituary which will give me more info about the family as well as where he died and where he was buried.

Obit Lookup - KERMIT H. WRIGHT - 2005

DHinkey8381 — 30 Jun 2008 2:15:10 GMT

I need obit for Kermit H. Wright who died 28 August 2005. He lived at Oak Harbor, Island, WA.

Poor Family of Island or King counties, Washington

Lori_Hunt_Zierden — 11 Jun 2008 1:28:54 GMT

I have very little information on this branch.
Frank Poor b, Jan 1900 in Belleview, IL
married Mary E. abt 1922 somewhere in WA, probably in Island County. Mary b, abt 1900 in Iowa.
1930 census for Frank & Mary in Island County shows:
Frank: age 29
Mary: wife/age 30
Francis S: son/6
Archie A: son/4 & 7mns (puts him born abt Sep 1925)
Robert E: son/2 & 5mns
Eugene R: son/ 4mns

Frank's parents were Allen Poor & Eliza Olive Heavner of Pike Co., IL.

I found possible references to Frank & his brother Jack in the Seattle newspapers in the late 1930's-1960's, but also find reference to a Mrs. Jack Poor in the Centralia newspapers.

Have an SSDI for an Archie Poor who died in Seattle May 1978 with DOB as 3 Aug 1925.

I would assume with all the kids being born in the late 20's and possible some more in the early 30's that many may still be alive.

Any help that can be offered is greatly appreciated!
Lori Z.

Obit. look up for Gertrude Graybeal Menk Sauter 1909-1993/Lewis C Sauter 1927-1991

SRamm1963 — 5 May 2008 7:00:15 GMT

Could someone please do a look up for me. I am looking for the obituaries of two of my relatives Gertrude Graybeal Menk Sauter b. 27 Mar 1909 died 31 May 1993 in Oak Harbor, Washington. Also her son Lewis C Menk Sauter b. 22 Oct 1927 died 18 Oct 1991 also in Oak Harbor, Washington. We are looking to see if there were any descendents for a family reunion. Thanks, Suzy

Lorinda Stickney Cole

akeley — 7 Apr 2008 12:11:59 GMT

Looking for burial place of Lorinda Marie Irene Stickney Cole. Died 21 Set 1928, Langley, Island Co., WA. Also wonder if there is a local newspaper that might carry an obituary.
Thank you!
Sherry

Obituary for Barbara B. Sharpe

mrsjohnnya — 25 Mar 2008 7:00:12 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary for Barbara B. Sharpe b. Jan 23, 1937 and died Dec 21 2004 in Oak Harbor Island County, WA. Thank you.
Robin Anderson

Monson on Camano Island

Gene Clement — 10 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am the nephew of Patricia an Martin Monson. I believe they lived on Camano island. I also believe that Pat
passed away in 1994. I am trying to find their daughters Carol and Barbara. I do not know their last names. Any
info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time and trouble.
Gene Clement
800 Cardamon Court
Chula Vista, Calif. 91910

CHAPMAN

JudyTemby — 27 Jul 2003 3:28:16 GMT

Looking for information on Stephen George Chapman b 10-16-1852 per his brother obit in 1920, he is living in Island Co, Washington.
Also living there in Island Co was his wife Mary J b 1855 in Penn and a child named Robert Chapman who was b 1894 in Washington was married to Georgia b 1894 in Wisconsin. And grandchild Robert A Chapman b 1920 in Washington was living with them
Thanks for your help

Erickson

Joanne Walker — 27 Aug 2006 1:37:32 GMT

Also looking for any information on Elsie's parents and siblings.Alfed(Axel) was 54 when moved to Utsalady and Alma 40. Maude was 17 and possibly married, charles was 11, Argle(Agnes was 9, Edith(Ida) was 8, Corine was 4, and Anneta) was 2. I910 census puts them in Utsalady, 1920 They showed up on Cresent. Any and all information would be wonderful.

Obit request: Gertrude Keller (d. 21 AUG 1836)

adb118 — 2 Oct 2007 4:53:46 GMT

Would someone be able to look up a obituary for Gertrude Keller, nee Flint, 12/14/1879 - 8-21-1836. Thank you.

Erickson-Smith

Joanne Walker — 27 Aug 2006 1:24:45 GMT

Looking for any information, especially Claude smith-my greatgrandfather.Lived in Utsalady in 1910. Claude was 28 and was married to Elsie Erickson Smith-18.They had 2 children born on the island, Georgia mae(Dorothy)born May 01,1910 and Edward Claude Smith born may 30,1912.

Obit Request: Thomas Keller (d.1962)

adb118 — 2 Oct 2007 4:55:45 GMT

Would someone be able to look up a obituary for Thomas Keller, born 1875, died 1962. Thank you.

Golden Boy

Joannewalker2 — 15 Apr 2007 4:18:26 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Boxer 'the Golden Boy'.
He was from Whidbey Island and probably boxed around the 1930's. Any information would be appreciated.

Need Obit. for Belle FOWLER

dianneheryford — 18 Mar 2007 7:10:01 GMT

Belle E. Fowler, she died Oct 30, 1967. Place of death Island County. Death certificate number 024693. She is buried in Sunnyside cem. on Widbey Island. I can find nothing on her. Please, I need help and don't know where to look.

Obit Lookup Request Please for 2 Sisters

jlleffler — 6 Apr 2007 10:23:52 GMT

Seeking obits for two sisters, Mary Chin(n), who died in or near Clinton, Island Co., WA on 8/16/1999 and her sister Agnes Lillian "Net" Dahill, who died in or near Clinton, Island Co., WA on 7/22/2002. Hoping to find info. on surviving relatives and burial info. also. Many thanks!

Joni Leffler
TX

1977 SWINGLE OBIT LOOKUP

FranEichler — 25 Jul 2005 3:32:00 GMT

Marialic M Swingle passed away on 5/12/1977. The Washington death index lists her place of death as Island County and her residence as Seattle. Would someone be kind enough to look up her obituary for me. Thank you. Fran, Kalona, IA

Edmund Garfield Kyler

judyr1918 — 10 Apr 2003 9:28:57 GMT

My grandfather owned Kyler's Grocery in Langley, WA from about 1920 until his death in 1946. I am trying to locate the actual date of his death, which I believe was in September, 1946, and the name of his second wife. I would also like to know the actual location of his store.

I am willing to share other information I have on Edmund G. Kyler, if anyone wishes to have it.

Thank you,

Judy Kyler Roberts

Book family

choklitdrop — 9 Nov 2006 7:51:11 GMT

Am looking for any record of my mother's birth, on April 8, 1915, on Whidbey Island, Washington. Her name was Myrtle Berniece Book, born to Bertha (Emma Albertha) and George Book. They had lived in Canada, and came back to the states for the birth of my mother because of 9 previous pregnancies, only one other child had lived, my mothers only brother, Leslie.

Cemetery Look-up Please

Martha_Whitman — 4 Oct 2006 10:08:47 GMT

I found a obit for Henry "Hank" Hansen ,86 Died March 03,2005 in the Whidbey News Times (March 19,2005). There were no mention of a cemetery or cermation .Wondering if someone in the Washington area could check and find out for me .Henry's last address according to SSDI records was Oak Harbor ,Island ,Washington. Thank you ,Martha

Henry A. Hansen - Look-up - Please

Martha_Whitman — 4 Oct 2006 12:58:56 GMT

I've found a Henry A. Hansen who died March 03,2005 now the obit doesn't say where he's buried at . Might of been creamated not sure .Social Security Death Index has Henry's last residence as Oak Harbor ,Island ,Washington. Okay now could someone in Oak Harbor ,Island ,Washington check on this and let me know what cemetery or if creamated ? Henry was born in 1917 .Thank you ,Martha

ROBERTS&COGEAN FAMILY

bbbabbett — 1 May 2002 2:38:58 GMT

Thomas Roberts married Clara Cogean before 1911. Thomas is the son of Charles Roberts(1838 IN) and Lucy Ann Monroe(1860 IA) Brother of George William (1886 IA), James Edward, & Pearly J. Thomas & Clara's children are
Edna (Smith) abt 1911
Thomas W 1912
Alfred W 1915
Senith abt 1918
Joseph J 1921
Jackie (Willing, Moultrie) aft. 1920
Dorothy (Brady) 1925
If you know more information please contact me at
cmsminihorses@centurytel.net THANKS GLORIA

Thomas (b.~1876) & Gertrude (b.~1878) Keller (nee Flint)

adb118 — 27 Nov 2006 4:28:06 GMT

Might anyone have a connection/information on Thomas & Gertrude Keller (nee Flint). They moved to Coupesville before 1930.

Both Thomas & Gertrude were born in Wisconsin. With their respective families, they moved to South Dakota. As a married couple, they were in North Dakota, Canada, and Washington.

In the 1930 census, Thomas & Gertrude were living in Langley with sons Robert (1913) and Ralph (1919).

I've found both Gertrude & Thomas in the Sunnyside Cemetery.

If anyone knows of this couple, or knows of someone who recalls them, I would really like to hear from them. Please email me at adb@quarles.com.

Thank you!

OBIT:MILTON BENSON; ELIZA TUFTS BENSON

hlbd613 — 21 Nov 2004 8:06:17 GMT

Obit from Coupeville, Island Co. PLEASE
Am seeking death dates for Milton Benson born about 1858
Wisconsin, father, Valentine Benson, mother, Maria Stone.
He married Eliza Tufts born 1865 in Wisconsin, father, John
Tufts. No information on date married or dates of death. I do know they are buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville, but are not listed on any index I have found. Eliza was still alive, listed in 1930 census. Miltons two brothers and their wives are also buried in Sunnyside Cemetery.Any information would be gratefully appreciated. The address: hlbd111571@aol.com Thank you.

Cyrus Flint (b.1886/d.1946)

adb118 — 27 Nov 2006 4:28:06 GMT

Might anyone have a connection/information on Cyrus Flint.
I am not sure when he moved to Washington, however, it was after the 1930 census (he lived in South Dakota at that time).

Cyrus was born in South Dakota.

I've found Cyrus in the Langley Cemetery (no stone) from an on line data base.

If anyone knows of Cyrus, or knows of someone who recalls him, I would really like to hear from them. Please email me at adb@quarles.com.

Thank you!

Geck family near Deception Pass - Geck Road?

jlweb — 5 Jun 2006 2:47:09 GMT

Does anyone know how Geck Road near Ala Spit came to be named? My great-great grandfather Jacob Geck had a farm in the vicinity around 1920 (based on census evidence and family lore), and I'm wondering if the road was named after him.

Teresa Karr

Ed McConnell — 5 Feb 2006 6:24:41 GMT

Trying to find Teresa Karr.

Ed. McConnell
PO Box 83
Veradale, WA. 99037

509-216-3024

Smalley

genzoli — 1 Feb 2006 3:18:50 GMT

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

Lorenzen

Lisa Lorenzen — 20 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Island County - Looking for info on John F. Lorenzen, Martin Lorenzen, Magnus Holmgren, Henry Lorenzen,

Island Family

shebia244 — 19 Nov 2001 5:52:30 GMT

My grandmother was Myrtle Blakenburg married to Theodore Blankenburg her father Henderson Smith Married Nellie Greenshields. Myrtle lived in Langley. Any information about these people would be helpful. They all lived on the Island.
Thank You Diann

Robert S. BRAGAW, DOD: Feb 1969, Oak Harbor, WA

kje11 — 9 Oct 2005 1:19:25 GMT

Looking for information on Robert BRAGAW who was born 02 May 1889 in Idaho. Married Evelyn E. JOHNSON in Coeur d'Alene, ID, 31 Dec 1912. He may have married someone else after that. He had a photo studio in Anchorage, Ak. around 1932.
kje11@hotmail.com

Island, Camano

ssissy954 — 19 Aug 2005 8:00:18 GMT

I believe in the 1900's there were several WV Richardson Families that I am wanting to do reseach. I would appreciate any quidance. Vickie (Richardson) Alicea

Island, Camano

ssissy954 — 19 Aug 2005 7:51:57 GMT

How do you look through the Census for this area?

George Alexander VIRTUE

Clifton Palmer McLENDON — 7 Aug 2005 5:02:34 GMT

I seek more information on George Alexander VIRTUE, who died in 1935 on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington.

Obit Needed - Agnes H. Dahill

jlleffler — 31 Mar 2005 7:54:27 GMT

Seeking obituary for Agnes H. Dahill, who died on 7-22-2002 in Clinton, Island Co., WA. Many thanks!

Joni

Cemetery/obit lookup please

DiannaCsikos — 14 Sep 2005 3:25:08 GMT

Hello: I'm trying to locate a cemetery name for the following who should be buried in Island Cnty. Does anyone have access to cemetery index info?

Richard Ervin died 01 Mar 1997
sp-Sybil Callison Ervin born @1924

I would love to get obits if they are available & they may list the cemetery name.

Any help would be greatly appreciated-willing to share info abt Betts family connection. Thanks Dianna

McKinney family -- from KY > MO > WA

bhcross — 2 Jul 2006 5:33:05 GMT

I am looking for info on the sons of Daniel (b. june 1847 KY) and Martha McKinney. I know from census records he had sons named David and Joseph.

I know a David McKinney m. Sarah Isabel Floyd. I know a Joseph McKinney m. Clora J. Floyd. the Floyd girls are sisters.

are these McKinneys who married the Floyds brothers ? and are they indeed the same as the sons of Daniel McKinney ?

acc. to census records, the boys were b. KY. Joseph m. in Taney Co., MO.

I found Joseph and Clora living in WA in 1920 and 1930. I find Isabel and 2nd husband living in WA in 1930.

I cannot find either family in the 1910 census. and cannot find David in any census records after 1900.

I did find a David, Daniel and Martha McKinney buried Molson Cemetery--Molson, Okanogan Co., WA.

can anyone help with this family ? (contact me -- recross@pacifier.com ) thanks.

Donnie Noffsinger/Mercer Island

YIPPIEKAIAY1 — 4 Aug 2004 2:52:39 GMT

Looking for an old friend who grew up on Mercer Island in the fifties and sixties. Father: Dr. Paul Noffsinger. Attended Central Church of Christ in Seattle. Last heard from him in about 1967 when his father died and he was attending military school in Harlingen, Texas. We were planning to get together shortly before this happened. My last name at the time was Oswald.

Looking for children of Vernon L. Barnes

Nancy — 25 Feb 2005 2:14:13 GMT

Am looking for any children of the late Vernon Lloyd Barnes. Son of Lloyd and Murna Barnes. I am his oldest daughter.

finding old Army buddies

Rick Greco — 20 Dec 2003 5:47:52 GMT

I was stationed in Orleons fr. from 1964- 1966. I was in Hq. co moter pool. I was stationed with Charlie Brown, Doug Wargo. and I wish I could remember some of the other names, it's been a long time.

ALBERT H. PRATT - UTSALADY

BobbyTitle — 16 Sep 2005 9:07:57 GMT

In 1889 Albert Pratt married in San Bernardino County, California at age 26. On the county marriage register he listed his residence as Utsalady, County of Island, Washington Territory. (He was born in Turkey).

In 1880 he was in school (age 17) in Mass. In 1900 he and his wife were in San Francisco.

Can anyone tell me what was going on it Utsalady in 1889 that might have drawn Albert there? Do any records exist from Utsalady in an archive? All help appreciated.

Bobby Title

Island Co. Indians

Roberta E. Horton — 22 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info on families of GILDOW, GLASGOW AND CHIEF PATKINAM who lived in Island County (Whidby Island). Thank you

GLASGOW, Thomas

JGlasgow6738 — 23 Jun 2001 4:35:36 GMT

GLASGOW, Thomas, born Huntingdon Co., PA ca 1823. To Oregon Territory 1845 on train led by Solomon Tethrow. Settled Widby Island (May have been in Thurston Co. earlier). Married 1st ca 1847/48 Julia PATKAMIN, daughter of Chief PATKAMIN. What Tribe?? Married 2nd 7-25- 1858 Helen HORAN. She too may have been Indian (what tribe??) Married 3rd ca 1859-60 Ellen HORN, born England. He had a number of children with Julia and/or Helen. What happened to these children and his first two wives? He may have died in Island Co or may have returned to the East. Most of preceeding info taken from the book "The Brazen Overlanders of 1845 by Donna W. Montgomery. Will appreciate ANY INFO on Thomas and any of his wives and children.

Justin Gordier Brown

thyword21172 — 16 Apr 2005 5:26:04 GMT

Justin Gordier Brown b. Ontario 1898, died in 1961 Oak Harbor. WA. He was married to Mary Catherine Stiles, 1894-1956. Looking for any information and/or relatives. Justin was my grandfather's brother. Barbara Brown Allen

Cleveland Custard

D_Burry — 11 Jul 2001 3:42:34 GMT

I am searching for my husbands great-uncle, Cleveland Custard. He was born in Calwood, Callaway County, Missouri between 1880 and 1896. He had a brother, Leonard who lived in Kelso, Cowlitz, WA. His parents were David and Katherine Custard.
Donna
dburry@midamerica.net

Philips, Calvin - Greenbank

Jason Dittmer — 9 Nov 2004 11:06:50 GMT

Hi!

I am looking for information about Calvin Philips (and family) during his development of Greenbank - about 1904.

Many thanks!

Jason

nelson stanley reid

Vazree — 12 Oct 2004 4:15:10 GMT

please help!
i am looking for any and all information relating to a Mr. Nelson Stanley Reid
He may have been married in Walla Walla in the early to mid 50s
He was born in Quebec, Canada in 1895
He died in BC, Canada in 1978
He supposedly married a Margaret Reid in 1956
Rumour has it that it was in Walla Walla
His father, also from Quebec, was John Charles Reid. He passed away in 1940. Supposedly his wifes name at that time was Margaret Reid.
Any help or advice is gr8ly appreciated
I can be reached at vazree@yahoo.ca
TIA

Lyons Family 1870 Maxwelton

L. Kennedy — 27 Sep 2004 3:58:59 GMT

I am looking for info on Michael and Mary Lyons who settled in the Maxwelton area in 1870 and shipped lumber to San Francisco on ships owned by Christian Madsen. Ellen Lyons also settled there, she was Michael's first wife.

OBITUARY REQUEST

garylc601 — 30 May 2004 10:13:29 GMT

David W. POLLARD, b. Dec. 14, 1920; d. Jun. 28, 1994, Oak Harbor, Island, WA. Husband of Barbara POLLARD (living, whereabouts unknown).

Charles Oscar Peterson

WMessecar — 2 Feb 2006 9:13:02 GMT

Charles Oscar Peterson b.abt 1873 Sweden-Mar 28, 1948 Seattle m. Nina Mabel Massecar Aug 14, 1882 MI-Apr 1963 WA. Two children: Harriet b. Dec 27/07 Seattle & Charles b. Aug 22/09 Seattle. Charles O. listed as gen farmer in 1920 Cresent, Island, WA census & poultry farmer, same locale in 1930.
Looking for more info on children and families.

Deer Lake School

@@billpaulson@pullman.com — 3 Jun 2004 3:41:45 GMT

Seeking information regarding Deer Lake School--its location and whether or not it's still standing. Have school photo from 1927-28 with identities of all students including my father, Fred Paulson and my Aunt Olive Paulson.

OBITUARY REQUEST

garylc601 — 30 May 2004 10:01:45 GMT

David W. POLLARD, b. Dec. 14, 1920; d. Jun. 28, 1994, Oak Harbor, Island, WA. Husband of Barbara POLLARD (living), whereabouts unknown.

OLSEN, John Oliver

@@billpaulson@pullman.com — 3 Jun 2004 3:41:45 GMT

Seeking information regarding John Oliver Olsen family, including wife Olava and son Arne who resided on South Clinton Road in 1920.

LINFOOT, DANIELS, PROUTY

Gregg Watts — 14 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on George W. and Nancy Jane
(nee LINFOOT) DANIELS. They came from Des Moines, IA, sometime before the turn of the century, and were in Holmes Harbor on Whidbey for the 1910 Census. I believe Nancy Jane died about 1915 and am looking for her burial site. She had 7 children from a previous marraige, who may have kept the name PROUTY, and it appears the DANIELS had two more of their own. Any info appreciated.

Original submission of query: 7 July 1998

Arnie Wolfe, approx age 58-60, old army buddy from France.

jonshumaker1 — 15 Oct 2003 10:55:31 GMT

Hey, have any of you readers come across the last name of Woilfe, first name Arnie. Wears glasses and is about 58 to 60 years of age. According to the qwest directory he had a phone numer listed in Oak Harbor, WA, but has been disconnected, so I cannot even verify that it is the same one I knew in France. However if any of you readers come across this person, tell him Shumaker, Jarrell, Stone and guys that do care are looking for him, okay, and thank you all a lot in advance. We all knew each other in B Company, 553rd Engineer Battalion, Orleans, France, a few years ago.

Greenbank 1934

sharonlsusanka — 7 Oct 2003 7:19:18 GMT

My father was seperated from his brother, Bill Hills in or about 1932. They were in an home for children in Seattle because their parents had died. My father lost all contact with Bill. I found an old letter that places Bill on a Greenbank farm in 1934. It also mentions a school that he attended that he went to on a bus. Would anyone know what school district someone from Greenbank would have attended in 1934? I would like to write and see if I could get his school records to see if there is a residence listed.

Looking for Schicketanz family

acpoole57 — 13 Jan 2004 3:05:45 GMT

Looking for any info on the Schiketanz family that lived in the Everett, Oak Harbor or Whidby Island.

William A Schicketanz died April 1 1940 in Everett, moved to Whidby Island in 1927, and has lived in Oak Harbor ever since.

Sister, Mrs Nellie Wise of Oak Harbor, a dauughter Mrs., Frank Stewart of Renton, and a son Charles of Quilcene, WA.
Had brothers John, George Walter "Wallace" & Lewis and sisters Mrs Anna Pearson & Mrs. Gertrude Moore of CA.

William was married to my Greatgrand aunt Carrie Pool Morrissette Schicketanz. She is buried in Council Bluffs, Ia

Ernest Ray

Anna_1952 — 16 Dec 2003 5:42:31 GMT

I am searching for anyone who might have information on Ernest Ray. I know he lived in Otis, Oregon for awhile and also on Whidby Island in later years. He was my grandfather's brother. The family was not close and I am trying to find the siblings to my grandfather and where they ended up. My grandfather's name was Albert Lewis Ray. He lived in Vancouver, WA. Besides Ernest, there was a brother named Bill who lived in Olympia and a sister named Molly. Their parents were Frank and Anna (Duval) Ray. If you have any information on any of these individuals you may contact me at aseley@hotmail.com. Thank you.
Anna Seley

Peterman, Bertha obit

bugsforlife — 5 Sep 2003 1:17:01 GMT

Hoping to be able to find a kind soul out there who would be willing to find an obituary for me. Bertha Peterman, my great grandmother died 3 Oct 1992. Her last known residence was in Freeland, Island County, Washington. I would be happy to pay for any coping fees and postage. Thank you in advance for any and all help.

Mortensen Obit

dakuhns1 — 3 Jun 2002 6:46:30 GMT

I have a relative, Ole Anthinus Mortensen born 04/14/1872 in Norway, lived in Wisconsin but supposedly lived on the West Coast. I did a Social Security lookup and found an Ole Mortensen who died in Jan, 1967 in Oak Harbor WA. I'm wondering if anyone can do an obit lookup for me on that person. His social security # birthdate was a few days off, same month, but in 1874. I'm wondering if there's some missing information on the information I have. Thank you!
you can see pictures of him at my web site: www.geocities.com/davidgkuhns/missingnorgefam.html

Greenbank, Wa

sharonlsusanka — 25 May 2002 2:50:14 GMT

My father was seperated from his brother, Bill Hills in or about 1932. They were in an home for children in Seattle because their parents had died. My father lost all contact with Bill. I found an old letter that places Bill on a Greenbank farm in 1934. It also mentions a school that he attended. Would anyone know what school district someone from Greenbank would have attended in 1934? I would like to write and see if I could get his school records to see if there is a residence listed.

EBERSTEINER Obituary

nagle132 — 9 Aug 2003 4:04:41 GMT

I am looking for the obituary or newspaper article regarding the death of CHARLES EBERSTEINER, Feb 1, 1916. I believe CHARLES was accidently shot and killed in Port Arthur, WA.

Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Carole

KINSELLA - Obit lookup request

Susanne Brown — 13 Aug 2003 9:10:47 GMT

I would very much appreciate a lookup of the obituaries for the following couple:

William T. KINSELLA
B: 22 May 1913
D: 19 Mar 2003
Last residence: Coupeville, Island, WA

Dorothy W. KINSELLA
B: 16 Feb 1914
D: 10 Oct 1999
Last residence: Coupeville, Island, WA

Thank you for any help that you can provide. I am making this request on behalf of an elderly friend.

Looking for Family

Karen Linton — 19 Aug 2003 2:18:30 GMT

Looking for Leathers.
John Leathers
m: Mary Elena Schaar.
Children:
Gladys
Helen
Kenneth James
Lois
Hildred
baby boy -dec.
Olive
lyla and
Eva Natalie (my mother.)

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Also, who is George Leathers?
Thank you,
Karen
kmunsonlinton@yahoo,com

Hilda Cree, Clothilde Hammond of Everett

Marilyn Noe — 31 Jul 2003 12:38:14 GMT

Hilda Miller of Alliance, Alta, CAN b abt 1900, mar Max Taylor abt 1920; child, Clothilde Taylor b abt 1922; Hilda and Clothilde settled Everett, WA. Hilda mar Harold Cree 1940s; Clothilde mar [ ] Hammond 1940s; settled Everett WA. What resource is available to find death & burial info, also children, etc.
Max Taylor, b Elwin, abt 1876, Benton co, Iowa, son of Elizabeth T. Wilkins and William Taylor of Will county, IL and Iowa. Max's family migrated CAN abt 1906.
All info, advice welcome. MNoe

Jon Rientjes

Rod Rientjes — 14 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Island county,
I am not sure of the service this site provides but I am impressed by the account of Jon Rientjes. I wonder if their is a relation to my late grandfather Bert Rientjes?

Rod Rientjes

Carlson

2 Feb 2004 9:39:16 GMT

I am looking for the date of death for Charles J. Carlson of Poulsbo who died in 1966, in March I believe.

Jonathan Kensey BROWN

TerriMasser — 9 Feb 2003 9:34:41 GMT

I am looking for any info of Jonathan Kensey BROWN and/or his family. Johnathan was born Nov. 1966 in Oak Harbor, WA. His mother is Alice NICHOLSON, b. Dec. 1945 in Medford, OR. Father is Robert Leroy BROWN. Quite possible a military family. His mother is my Aunt, I am researching the NICHOLSON line. Any reply is greatly appreciated.

Funeral Homes

Will King — 1 Nov 2002 5:05:04 GMT

Is the Oak Harbor Funeral Home still in existence? I am assumming it is not and wondering if it may be operating under a new name. I know they were in in existence in the mid 1930's or earlier and until at least the early 1950's

Cottonwood Island, WA

Clarence Lott — 26 Feb 2003 2:16:20 GMT

Can someone direct me to the location of Cottonwood Island, WA.

Any assistance appreciated.

Clarence Lott

Valeria Anderson more info

lemmons24 — 5 Feb 2003 8:28:40 GMT

I have a little more information about Valeria Anderson. She probably had four children in 1960. The man she married or was engaged to could have had 2 and I still believe his name was Marvin and he was in the navy. Does anyone remember any anderson children from grade school in 1960. Especially someone who would have been 9yrs old at that time?

Valeria Anderson

lemmons24 — 24 Jan 2003 11:04:18 GMT

Looking for someone who might know Valeria Anderson.
She possibly had 6 children in her family. May have been
married or engaged to a man named Marvin in 1960 who was in the Navy.

Frank Wesley Davenport - gold mine

WilliamDavenport45 — 2 Aug 2004 2:38:45 GMT

I am looking for imformation on my g-grandfather's brother - Frank Wesley Davenport. Born 1855 in Vermont and died in 1912. According to the 1910 census he was in Langley Point. He was listed as a proprietor of a gold mine. Does anyone know about the gold mine or he he died in the area?

Thanks
Bill Davenport
wbdave@aol.com

J. J. Cleveland

flairs — 22 Nov 2005 11:46:13 GMT

The following is a "Business Biography" from the Whidbey Island Farm Bureau News of Aug. 24, 1933

J. J. CLEVELAND

Since auto trucks have been made Jess Cleveland has been driving them.

"I've tried many different lines of work, but have never found anything I enjoy doing more than truck driving," Cleveland said.

He has been in the trucking business here for more than twelve years and began when working for the Smith Livery Stable. When Smith bought what was perhaps the first truck on Whidby Island, Jess Cleveland drove it.

Since then he continued to work for the same firm which changed owners several times and was finally known as the Oak Harbor Auto Freight. Cleveland was with that company for about seven years and two years ago bought a truck and went into business for himself. Since then he has been kept busy hauling, but has had a little Spare time in the evenings to work on his farm near Oak Harbor.

Cleveland was born in Kansas in 1893 and moved West with his parents at the age of 13. He has lived on Whidby Island since 1910 and before that lived in Seattle and Puyallup where he attended school. The Clevelands with their family of two children now live on their farm just out of Oak Harbor.

"As to a hobby, I really haven't got time for one," Cleveland laughed. "I Haven't taken a vacation for four years, but would like to hunt and fish if I had time."

Cleveland is progressive in his views on business and believes in looking ahead.

Carlson of Oak Harbor

HelenButler23 — 5 May 2005 11:41:49 GMT

I am looking for an obitutary for Carl Arvid (Arvid) Carlson and his wife Loutrella Carlson. I believe Arvid died July 19, 1996 and Loutrella died Oct 21, 1987. I beliveve they lived in Oak Harbor as they are buried in Maple Leaf Cemetery. I would like to find their obitutaries but don't know what the local newspaper would be. If anyone could tell me where to find the information I would appreciate it. What would be the newspaper and if obitutaries are availabe from them. Thanks in advance.

"Fuzzy" Martin

griffinenterprises — 12 Oct 2002 8:51:05 GMT

Looking for William Ralph Martin, "Fuzzy". In WWII, Sgt. in"E" Bty, 26th Bn. Ft. Sill OK. Was a cook. In Korea 1953. Born1919?

Olsen (Fotland)

M Harris — 18 Aug 2002 4:06:59 GMT

Searching for Johannes Olsen and wife, Thorbjorg, or relatives of his brother, Torres Olson (Fotland), who died and is buried on Whidbey Island sometime after 1940.

Other members of Torres' family were in the Stanwood area. Would appreciate any information

CASTER on south Whidbey 1920

MJWilde — 19 Jan 2006 9:42:03 GMT

I found Joseph and Martha Caster in the town of "Island" in
1920. He was a piano maker. They both came from Germany.

If anyone recognizes these names, or other Casters in the
area, I'd appreciate any pointers toward information.

Thank you very much.

MJ Wilde - Spokane
sundogrr@attbi.com

Jacob Bell Little

Sharon Orlowski — 1 Jul 2002 5:03:56 GMT

I am looking for information on Jacob Bell Little born 5/5/1909 in Harrison County Mo. Died Nov. 1980 Langley, Island Co. Mo. and is buried at the Langley Cemetery. He is my grandfather's brother. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sharon

Whidbey Island Deaths - WWII

PRFreimann — 25 Jun 2001 2:57:00 GMT

Where might I look for records or obits of deaths of US Naval service men who died on active duty at Whidbey Island during WWII?

My cousin Hugo M. WILDENRADT died 16-Jan-1943 on active duty. He lived in Ft. Bragg, Mendocino, California but is NOT listed in the California Death Index or the SSDI.

CLARA I COGEAN, ROBERTS

bbbabbett — 1 May 2002 2:15:18 GMT

[NEWS TRIBUNE, 24 DEC 1947]Mrs Clara Roberts, 56, of 7401 So. Puget Sound Ave., died Wednesday at a local hospital. Born on Whidbey Island, she has resided here(Tacoma) for 30 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edna Smith, Little Rock;(state?) Mrs Dorothy Brady, Snoqualmie, and Mrs. Jackie Willing, Tacoma; three sons, Alfred Roberts, Wendling, Ore., and Thomas and Joseph Roberts, both of Tacoma; four sisters, Mrs. Lillian O'Brien and Mrs. Dwight Stevens, both of Seattle; Mrs. Lena Annis, Whidbey Island, and Mrs. Effie Simonson, Anacortes; one brother, Joseph Cojean, El Monte, Calif., and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from Piper's chapel, with the Rev. E.E.Durham officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View cemetery.

Children of Edward Llorse Kellogg

Nancy Clark — 19 Apr 2002 12:15:59 GMT

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

Bernice Faber obituary

A_Streutker — 18 Apr 2002 10:07:01 GMT

Cahail Family

Gerald Cohail — 29 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information regarding anyone with the last name CAHAIL. I am told there were Cahails living in Island County in the late 1880s and early 1900s.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Russell Boyer

Jim Bowyer — 22 Feb 2002 2:40:53 GMT

I am interested in any information on subject matter, Rus died in 1979, and is buried at Bayview,Cemetry on Whidbey Island. His father Ransom Byron, Iona B. and Lane all I believe are buried somewhere on the Island also;
Any responce will be appreciated;
Thank you for taking the time to read my request;
Respectfully; Jim Bowyer

Ralph Beers farmer Whidbey Is,WA

wbeersii — 9 Nov 2001 10:23:45 GMT

Ralph Beers moved to Whidbey Island, Island Co, WA from Madison Iowa between 1885 and 1920. He had at least 2 daughters. His father was Herman Beers, his mother Alice. He had 2 brothers and a sister. Fred A Beers who died in 1903 in a train accident. Hugh Beers who moved to Golden CO.. Lois Beers who remained in Iowa. I've located the descendants of Hugh Beers in Colorado, I'm now trying to find the descendants of Ralph Beers

Bill Beers hawksblack@worldnet.att.net

W. E. Moore of Langley

lostcrane — 23 Jun 2001 9:19:31 GMT

Searching for any information on a W. E. Moore who, according to his sister, Mrs. Savannah P. Comstock's obituary, was living in Langley, Island County, Washington on and after 3 May 1930. He would probably have been in his eighties at that time. He was born in either Ohio or Indiana and may have had a brother named Frank.

Neely

MNeely7777 — 1 Jul 2004 11:44:04 GMT

Searching for any information regarding Neely's from Skagit, Island, or Whatcom counties around 1910 and later.

New Board - Please Read

abame — 29 Jun 2001 6:29:13 GMT

Hi everybody--
My name is Annette Bame Peebles and I am the volunteer coordinator for Island County WAGenWeb and for this board.
If you are looking for the GenConnect Boards, they have been moved to here. All the boards are now in one.
When you post a message please make sure that you include your email address in the message so that others may contact
you.
If you are looking for a classification that is not on the list go ahead and leave it on the top one that is blank.
If you are having any problems with this board please let me know at apeebles@sat-co.net.
Thank you for submitting and don't forget to go back to Island County WAGenWeb <http://www.rootsweb.com/~waisland/island.htm>;
Also if you click on links and announcements above, a window will open up and there is a link to go to Island County WAGenWeb.
Thank you
Annette Bame Peebles

Obituary: Duncan J. Deming (1920-1987)

Gerald_Hobson — 22 Jun 2001 5:41:47 GMT

family history

Juanita Parry Hagberg — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Starting searches on the Hagberg and Parry families.

Missing Shields

JLewis9517 — 15 Mar 2002 4:06:01 GMT

Searching the Shields Family. George Shields, born late 1800s. Wife Sherry (maiden name Gilbert) Shields, born 01/02/1898. I think during their marriage they lived in Arizona. They had at least one son, Michael Donald Shields, born apx. 1931. George Shields died at an early age (year unknown). Sherry remarried changing her last name to Caston. Sherry died in Seattle, WA. on 06/05/74. Michael Donald Shield would be somewhere around 70 years of age. Its possible he could be living in Island County.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Judy

looking for

Bobbie Totten-Howiler — 27 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Anne Totten-Petty, last known address was in Whidby Island WA. Please contact me at this e-mail address howilerrj@yahoo.com Or my sister Charlette at charway3553@worldnet.att.net Important that we get ahold of Ann.
Thankyou
Bobbie Totten-Howiler

NAS Whidbey Island families 1942-1946?

dlbeeson — 22 Jun 2001 6:16:20 GMT

I am looking for my great aunt, her name was Clare Helen Byrne-Jones. she married a mr. Jones, it is possible that he was in the service during 1942-1946 and was stationed at NAS on Whidbey Island. I am also looking for her son. can anyone please help?

Mary Elizabeth BRUCH

Paulette Bruch — 13 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Mary Elizabeth BRUCH first married to ? BELL, then ? HALL. Died in Freeland, WA in October of 1971 DOB: 24 Nov 1879 in Pike County, Missouri. Mary's parents were: Pius BRUCH and Magdalena SCHWEND.

Originally posted Mon Aug 11 1997

TAFTEZON

Lynne Taylor — 13 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Martin Zacharias TAFTEZON and Peter Fritz TAFTEZON. Were on, I believe, 1860 census. Also Bernhadine TAFTEZON married Eilert GRAHAM and lived on Camano Island. I would like to know if they had any children, if so their names etc.

Originally posted Sun Nov 23 1997

Mike WICKINSKI & Robert Jennings PARCHER

James Sindberg — 25 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Mike WICKINSKI and Robert Jennings PARCKER died in a Camino area farming accident on or about 03 Nov 1963. They were husbands of the sisters, Mable Laurine MADSEN and Alice Marie MADSEN, my 2nd cousins. I would like copies of their obituaries. Obits can be faxed to 360-576-0763, sent via email or mail, or entered here in the obit section.
Thank You.
James Sindberg, POBox 6144, Vancouver WA 98668.

Anna Taparausky

A_Streutker — 18 Apr 2002 10:07:01 GMT

ANNA TAPARAUSKY
Anna Taparausky, 75, of Oak Harbor, died May 18, 1991, at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. At her request there will be no funeral services. She was cremated, and private interment will follow.
Anna Taparausky was born March 12, 1916, in Worcester, Mass., to Michael and Anna Zuma. She was married to Stanley A. Taparausky June 10, 1939, in Worcester. She moved to Oak Harbor in 1980 from South Grafton, Mass.
Mrs. Taparausky is survived by her husband Stanley at the family home; one daughter, Joan Taylor of Lemoore Naval Air Station, Calif.; five grandchildren, John Martin of Lemoore, Calif., Kathleen Cass of Ridgecrest, Calif., Carita Stauffenecker of Mount, Minn., and Kevin and Keith Taparausky, both of Shrewsbury, Mass.; one greatgranddaughter, Amber Lynn Stauffenecker of Mound, Minn.; and two sisters, Veronica Cinco of Oak Harbor and Mary Avedisian of Worcester, Mass.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.

Whidbey News-Times, Wednesday, May 22, 1991, page A11

Lambert Streutker

A_Streutker — 18 Apr 2002 10:07:01 GMT

L. Streutker dies suddenly

Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Christian Reformed Church for Lambert Streutker. The Rev. Wilbur DeJong and the Rev. J.R. VanDyk officiated. Interment took place in Fircrest Cemetery under the direction of Bartleson Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Streutker died suddenly at his home on Wednesday afternoon.
He was born in the Netherlands July 10, 1893, and was 72 years old at the time of his death. He came to Whidbey Island in 1904 and farmed for many years in the Oak Harbor area until 1934 when he became an employee of Darigold, working out of Burlington and Mount Vernon. In later years he was employed at the Whidbey Naval Air Station in Industrial Relations department, and retired two years ago.
Streutker was a member of the Christian Reformed Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sadie, at the family home on Rt. 2, Oak Harbor; one son, Jerald Streutker of Monroe; two daughters, Mrs. Irwin Faber and Miss Jane Streutker both of Oak Harbor; two brothers, John Streutker of Bremerton and Henry Streutker of Seattle; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy, in 1956.
Pallbearers were Leonard Faber, Steven Streutker, Clifford Faber, Dan Streutker, Jay Faber.

Whidbey News-Times, November 25, 1965