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Re: Dr. E. B. Stone DOB 1831, Oldham Co. Kentucky

judyartley53 — 2009-10-11 17:46:13Z

Hi Daisy,
An Edgar B. Stone and family in 1860 were living in Corvallis, Benton Co., OR.
Edgar B. Stone, b. KY, 30 yrs old, physician.
Laura S., wife, b. VA, 20.
Alice, b. OR, 4.
Bob, b. OR, 3.
E Albert, b. OR, 2/12ths.

In 1870 the family was living in Albany, LInn Co., OR.
Edgar B. Stone, b. KY, 40, attorney.
Laura, wife, b. OH, 29.
Alice, b. OR, 13.
Robert, b. OR, 11.
Harry, b. Wash. Terr., 11.
Lindsay, son, b. Wash. Terr., 1.

In 1880 Laura and children were living in Clinton, Vermillin Co., IN.
Laura S. Stone, b. OH, 40, wife, husband in OR.
Minnie, b. OR, 23, teaching music.
Robert, b. OR, 21, teamster.
Harry, b. OR, 14.
Lindsey, b. OR, 11.
Helen, b. OR, 7.
Charlie, b. IN, 3.

In 1885 E B and children were living in Pacific Co., Washington.
E B Stone, b. KY, 40, lawyer.
R O., son, b. OR, 24, farmer.
H K., son, b. Wash. Terr., farmer.
Lindsey, b. OR, 16, farmer.
Helen, b. OR, 12.
Charlie, b. IN, no age listed.
D C, b. MI, 10.

E B and children in 1887 were living in Ilwaco, Pacific Co., WA.
E. B. Stone, b. KY, abt. 1831, marital status=single, attorney.
R. O., son, b. OR, 26, teamster.
Ham, son, b. Wash. Terr., 21, teamster.
Helen, b. OR, 15.
Charles, b. IN, 10.

A Charles H. Stone, born abt. 1877, IN died 7 June 1896 Ilwaco, Pacific Co. Residence=Ilwaco. Father=Edgar O Stone, b. KY. Mother=Laura Mangney, b. OH. Source: Washington Death Index 1891-1907.

An Edgar B. Stone, b. abt. 1830, KY died 12 June 1898, St. Marys Hospital, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co from cancer stomach. Source: Washington Death Index 1891-1907.

An Edgar B. Stone, b. abt. 1830, KY died 12 June 1898, St Marys Hospital, Walla Walla. Residence=Walla Walla. Father=Henry Stone, b. Ireland. Source: Washington Death Index 1891-1907, www.ancestry.com.

A Harry Keene Stone, b. abt. 1866, Walla Walla, married, dentist, died 5 Oct 1904, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co from pneumonia. Father=Edgar Stone, b. KY. Mother=Laura Mauzey, b. OH.

You might be able to find more information on Edgar by contacting the Benton County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orbentgs/ .

and the Linn County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orlinngs/ .

and the Pacfic County Historical Society and Museum, www.pacificcohistory.org/ and USGenWeb Pacific County, http://wagenweb.org/pacific/ and RootsWeb Pacific County, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wasgs/pacific.htm .

The last web site contains contact info for the Court House, Assessor, Auditor and Clerk's offices.

Edgar and Harry didn't have death certs but the info was written in a ledger book.

A Junel at Random Acts Genealogical Kindness does lookups in the Marriage License Applications 1890-1939. Go to www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Washington, choose Pacific County, choose Junel.

An obituary might have been published for Charles. You can request a search from Random Acts Genealogical Kindness.

Obituaries might have been published for Edgar and Harry. Contact the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search the newspaper microfilm at no charge and email to you what they do or don't find. Takes about two weeks. Successful Searching!

PECK family of Raymond or Aberdeen, WA

KarenWoodward145 — 2009-10-05 19:22:01Z

Found photo album of Peck family c.1955, Raymond or Aberdeen, WA. Anyone know this family??

Please pass this along :)

Family friends include: Ida Spears, The Mullins, Donald White, The Lindens.

Dr. E. B. Stone DOB 1831, Oldham Co. Kentucky

daisy12_1 — 2009-10-01 07:19:44Z

I am researching information on my great, great grandfather; Dr. E.B. Stone. I have a newspaper article that states he was to be buried next to his son Charlie Stone (stating in the obituary; “to be buried here”) ((Article is from Ilwaco newspaper, Tribune?) I have a note from Ilwaco Cemetery Association that a Dr. E.B.Stone paid @2.50, but I don’t know what that was for. That was on Jan 1, 1894. This was confirmed on the ledger, page 3. I assume that was for his sons; Charlie’s grave. I know the family lived in Ilwaco Washington for a time. My Great grandfather was Dr. H.K. Stone (dentist) (Son of EB STONE). I have his business card from Ilwaco Washington.

E.B. Stone: B. March 3, 1831 in Oldham Kentucky
D. June 12th 1895, Walla, Walla Washington, stated to have been buried in Ilwaco Washington
Medical Doctor
Admitted to Oregon State Bar : 1868
1st Lieutenant, 1st Oregon Vol. Company D, fought in Indian Wars; Umqua area
Journalist
Founder: Corvallis University: (Currently Oregon State University): Under Southern Methodist, around 1861
I have no information on Wife’s name

Son: Henry (Harry) Keene Stone:
B. Jan 10, 1866 in Walla Walla Wash
D. Oct. 5, 1904 in Walla Walla Washington
Had dental Surgeon Office on Lake Street, Ilwaco, Washington, as well as a practice in Walla, Walla

Does any one have any information on these two men?

Search Help Please

sscarey60127 — 2009-09-08 03:42:43Z

Does anyone know if there are directories for Pacific county/South Bend/Raymond for the 1976 thru 1995 time frame?
I am specifically looking for a Dr. Sherfy, possible first name Hilda. Believed she died in the early 1990's but cannot locate death info for her. Was told she was a doctor in this area of Washington state.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Susan

Re: Obituaries Needed... Cecil and Mathilda Green

JulsGo — 2009-07-02 23:42:58Z

Thanks... I requested it so we will wait and see... Thanks again for the tip!

Juls

Re: Obituaries Needed... Cecil and Mathilda Green

RBestrom7380 — 2009-07-02 23:07:39Z

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.

Obituaries Needed... Cecil and Mathilda Green

JulsGo — 2009-07-02 19:45:29Z

Hello everyone... I am looking for two obituaries.. Mathilda Green died 20 April 1987 and her husband, Cecil, died 14 Feb 2000.

Any help in obtaining this obituaries would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks,
Juls

Re: Mystery Solved?

Mel03 — 2009-06-23 19:23:21Z

Thanks so much Laura!
The info from the 1920 census will be helpful....I didn't know Gina Helene Olsen Crawford had a dtr. THe last record I could find of her was in her father's obit of 1916 which listed her as living in Oregon and then in her mother's obit of 1922 which listed her as living in Los Angeles, CA. No mention of her son, Verne, dtr Gail or husband were mentioned in either of those obits.
I see about finding an obit for Hugh Crawford.
Thanks again...
Marge in Michigan

Mystery Solved?

lauraannnelson1 — 2009-06-22 20:18:48Z

After putting the baby down for a nap, I had a little free time to search and here's what I found. Keep in mind that nothing is for sure until verified by other sources (of which there will be many).

If this the right Vern then he chose to take his step-father's last name.

In 1920, it would appear that Helene/Gena is living here:

1920;Census Place: Alpine, Benton, Oregon; Roll T625_1491; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 573.
Household Members: Name Age
Guy R Crawford 46~Head~rented house~married~OR~IN~OR~carpenter-house
Gena Crawford 43~wife~immigrated 1890~naturalized~Norway~Norway~Norway
Verne H Crawford 14~son~WA~OR~Norway~attends school
Gail H Crawford 5~daughter~OR~Or~Norway

In 1930 Guy R Crawford is in Delaware, Leavenworth, KS at the National Military Home:
1930; Census Place: Delaware, Leavenworth, Kansas; Roll 707; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 877.0
Crawford, Guy R age 51, WIDOWER, first marriage at age 22, OR~IN~OR, laborer, veteran of Spanish American War.

U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
Name: Guy R Crawford
Birthyear: abt 1879
Birthplace: Oregon, United States
Enlistment Date: 12 Sep 1908
Enlistment Age: 28 10/12

Name: Guy R Crawford
Birthyear: abt 1880
Birthplace: Oregon, United States
Enlistment Date: 28 Jun 1906
Enlistment Age: 25 7/12

Name: Guy R Crawford
Birthyear: abt 1880
Birthplace: Oregon, United States
Enlistment Date: 13 Dec 1901
Enlistment Age: 21

Based on "Verne's" middle initial and exact birthdate, I found this:
Name: Hugh Crawford
SSN: 562-18-2700
Last Residence: 97206 Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America
Born: 13 Oct 1905
Died: Nov 1970
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)

The Oregon Death Index has a listing like this (which means there is an obvious error somewhere):
Name: Crawford, Hugh Hom
County: Multnomah
Death Date: 28 Nov 1970
Certificate: 17563
Age: 05

Posting on the Multnomah Co. OR forum may lead to an obit for this Hugh, keeping in mind it may not have been his last place of residence, rather where the death benefit was sent.

This should help you narrow down your search.
Good Luck!
Laura

Vern Dixon

lauraannnelson1 — 2009-06-22 17:29:46Z

What does Vern's father's obituary say about him? Thomas continued to live in Pacific county after the divorce...

I found several Dixons on the SSDI with Vern's date of birth, but none with the first name of Vern. What was Vern's middle name?

Laura

Re: Serine Skavern Olsen

Mel03 — 2009-06-13 21:40:07Z

Hi Gunnar,
Back in 2003 you sent me some information re: Johan & Serine Olsen. I thought you might be interested in what I've found on them.
I was given a copy of a letter Serine had written in 1912 telling a little about her life in Norway and in Wisconsin USA. They lived in a town called Abbotsford in Wisconsin. They farmed about 40 acres and after their house burned they moved to town and opened a store. They moved to the town of South Bend in the State of Washington after living in Wisconsin for 15 years. I was able to find their obituaries which are below.

Willapa Harbor Pilot June 23, 1916
John Olsen, aged 65, who had been ill a long time of chronic heart disease and nephritis, passed away at the family home in Eklund Park last Monday (19 June 1916) morning about 3 o'clock. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the R. S. Henderson chapel, Revs. Larsen and Gilman Park officiating. He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs. Crawford of Oregon, formerly Mrs. Helen Dixon, who was librarian here in 1910-1911. The interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Raymond (Washington) Herald, Friday, March 3, 1922
Mrs. Sol Smith (Serine Skavern Olsen), a resident of Eklund Park for the past 18 years, died at the Riverview hospital last Sunday (Feb 26, 1922) following an illness of heart trouble since last summer. She was taken seriously ill last September and for a time appeared to be on the road to recovery when she suffered a setback, being quite ill ever since.
Deceased was born in Norway on October 10, 1848, (I have a different birthdate) being 74 years of age. She was the widow of John Olson, a long time resident of Pacific County. On November 4, 1920, she was married to Judge Sol Smith of South Bend. In addition to her widower, she is survived by a daughter Mrs. Helen Crawford of Los Angeles, who had been with her since December in her illness.
The funeral was held from the South Bend Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Joseph Weiss, pastor of that church and Rev. Percy Davies, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment was at the 1.O.O.F. cemetery. Albro Dickinson of this city had charge of the funeral.

According to the 1910 census for South Bend, Washington, their daughter was divorced and had a son named Vern. I can find no record of him after he was listed on that census as being 5 years old and living with his grandparents and mother Helen Dixon (Gina Helene).

Hope this is of interest to you....
Marge in Michigan

So Bend 100F Cemetery/Obits

Mel03 — 2009-06-12 20:54:52Z

Long but please read to end for my assumption...

Back in 2004 I was given the following information from a post on the Pacfic County mailling list:

"I have in the book listing the burials in the Odd Fellows Cemetery (also called South Bend 100F Lodge #33 Cemetery) in South Bend, WA, a Serena Olsen. I will give you exactly what the book says. "half of Lot 49 Mrs. Serena Olsen 6/12/1916 "buried Mrs. Olsen 6/30/1916"(elsewhere listed as Lot 41"
in the other half of lot 41 is buried Helen Crawford 3/11/1922
in the other half of Lot 49 is buried Mrs. Sylvester H. Dewitt 2/7/1916

Since then I have received these obits:

Willapa Harbor Pilot June 23, 1916
JOHN OLSEN, aged 65, who had been ill a long time of chronic heart disease and nephritis, passed away at the family home in Eklund Park last Monday (19 June 1916) morning about 3 o'clock. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the R. S. Henderson chapel, Revs. Larsen and Gilman Park officiating. He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs. Crawford of Oregon, formerly Mrs. Helen Dixon, who was librarian here in 1910-1911. The interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Raymond (Washington) Herald, Friday, March 3, 1922
MRS. SOL SMITH (SERINE SKAVERN OLSEN), a resident of Eklund Park for the past 18 years, died at the Riverview hospital last Sunday (Feb 26, 1922) following an illness of heart trouble since last summer. She was taken seriously ill last September and for a time appeared to be on the road to recovery when she suffered a setback, being quite ill ever since.
Deceased was born in Norway on October 10, 1848, being 74 years of age. She was the widow of John Olson, a long time resident of Pacific County. On November 4, 1920, she was married to Judge Sol Smith of South Bend. In addition to her widower, she is survived by a daughter Mrs. Helen Crawford of Los Angeles, who had been with her since December in her illness.
The funeral was held from the South Bend Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Joseph Weiss, pastor of that church and Rev. Percy Davies, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment was at the 1.O.O.F. cemetery. Albro Dickinson of this city had charge of the funeral.

I am assuming that John Olsen (DOD: 6/16/1916) is buried in"half of Lot 41/49 "buried Mrs. Olsen 6/30/1916"(elsewhere listed as Lot 41") as Serine was still alive.

I also assume that Serine Skavern Olsen Smith is buried "in the other half of lot 41 (or 49) is buried Helen Crawford 3/11/1922" and that Helen (Dixon) Crawford (her dtr.) is listed because the cemetery/funeral home dealt with her at Serine's death.

If anyone has any info on any of the individuals listed in these obits I would appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks,
Marge

Re: Helen Dixon Crawford

Mel03 — 2009-06-11 22:26:05Z

Thanks for your reply. I have tried several of sources you suggested without any luck. Never had much luck with Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. What little info I have about her, ie, that she was a librarian, married name Crawford, living in Oregon, California, etc. came from a request I made to AskALibrarian@secstate.wa.gov...great service, very genealogy friendly.

I think she was a librarian in South Bend WA sometime around 1912 as I have a copy of a letter her mother, Serine, wrote on letterhead from the South Bend Library.

I am curious as to what happened to her son...nothing on him after the 1910 Pacific County Census...no listing of him in either of his G/P's obituaries.

Thanks again.....

Re: Helen Dixon Crawford

judyartley53 — 2009-06-09 04:39:17Z

Hi Marge,
What an illusive family! I looked in the US Censuses, FamilySearch and Washington State Digital Archives but found nothing for the family members except for the 1910 Census.

All of the documents that will be in FamilySearch and Washington State Digital Archives aren't all loaded yet so it wouldn't hurt to check them monthly.

I'd also out the USGenWeb Pacific County web site, http://wagenweb.org/pacific/ . They have a volunteer who has access to marriage applications 1890-1938 and other sources.

There is the Pacific County Historical Society who may or may not have genealogy info, http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=217403 .

I'd also look at Random Acts Genealogical Kindness, www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Washington, choose Pacific County. They have a volunteer who has access to Marriage License Applications 189-1938 and you might find more info on Helen Olsen's marriage to Mr. Dixon.

Another volunteer does public record lookups and I'd be interested in what is on Vern Dixon's birth cert.

People who move and change their names frequently are hard to find info on. Successful Searching!

Re: Joel Sundquist

jorgen_ohman — 2009-06-07 08:59:48Z

Thank you again :-)

Clearly not the Joel I'm looking for.
I will continue my search in Florida.

Re: Joel Sundquist

jorgen_ohman — 2009-06-07 08:58:33Z

Thank you very much

I will post a query on the Florida board.

Re: Joel Sundquist

bethrau1 — 2009-06-07 01:11:41Z

Here is the link to the Washington State Digital Archives, where you will find information on the Joel SUNDQUIST from Pacific County:

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

It shows this man was Joel Herman SUNDQUIST, son of John and Emma SUNDQUIST. His naturalization record on that site states he was born May 30, 1897 in Wermland, Sweden.

Re: Joel Sundquist

bethrau1 — 2009-06-07 01:02:05Z

The Social Security Death Index includes the following:

Joel SUNDQUIST
birth: 07 March 1896
death: Feb. 1977
last residence: Jacksonvill, Duval County, Florida
last social security benefit: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
social security card issued: New York state

I will see what else I can find and will post more if I find something conclusive.

You should post a query on the Florida bulletin board.

Re: Arthur W. Kuehner Obit

RAHuber — 2008-01-12 15:56:32Z

I'll contact a friend who lives in Chehalis where I grew up. She is a volunteer at the Lewis County Historical Museum where they have quite a collection of obituaries. Arthur Kuehner was born in Chehalis before his parents went to Pacific County. Thanks.

Re: Arthur W. Kuehner Obit

RAHuber — 2008-01-08 19:12:57Z

Thanks for your thorough suggestions on attempts to find information on Arthur W. Kuehner. He had a sister, Janis L. Kuehner Creelman, who died in 2002. I'm trying to contact Janis' husband, who is still alive. He was the best man in the wedding of Janis and Douglas Creelman.

Re: Arthur W. Kuehner Obit

RAHuber — 2007-10-10 13:28:27Z

Thanks for the suggestion to contact funeral homes.

Helen Dixon Crawford

Mel_3 — 2009-05-29 19:52:11Z

I am looking for any info on Helen Dixon Crawford or her son Vern Dixon. She lived in South Bend WA area and was the daughter of John and Serine Olsen. They are listed on the 1910 census which shows her as divorced and the mother of Vern Dixon born approx. 1905.
In her father's obit (Willapa Harbor Pilot 6/23/1916) she is listed as a survivor and living in Oregon. It also mentioned she had been librarian there (?) in 1910-1911. Her son was not listed as a survivor, only her mother and Helen.

Her mother remarried in 1920 to Solomon Smith and in her obit (Raymond Herald 3/3/1922) Helen is listed as living in California. Her son was not mentioned in that obit either.

Thanks for any help...
Marge in Michigan

Re: Arthur W. Kuehner Obit

Barbara_Ratcliff — 2008-01-09 23:46:15Z

It is possible the obituary was in a Centralia or Chehalis newspaper. The subscription website newspaperarchive.com doesn't have that obituary on-line but has newspapers with articles re the Kuehner's in Michigan and sw Washington. You can subscribe for a month for about $20.00.

Re: Percy Guy Smith, wife Mary Josephine (Randle) of South Bend 1920

RBestrom7380 — 2008-05-15 22:07:17Z

You probably had this, but I didn't:
1920 Census for South Bend, Pacific Co, WA
Guy Smith, age 31 (1888/1889), born in Illinois, to father born in IL, mother in Virginia, sawyer at a shingle mill.
Josephine, age 31, born in Kansas to father born in Iowa, mother in Missouri
Parley 7 (1912/1913)
Carrie 6, (1913/1914)

The 1930 Census for Wheeler, Tillamook County, OR
Guy P Smith, age 41, born in Illinois to both parents born in IL
Josephine M, age 42, born in Kansas to father born in Nebraska, mother in Iowa
Parley L, age 17, born in OR
Carrie A, 16, born in WA
Ward W, 9, WA
Wallace C, 7, WA.

The Oregon Death Index:
Parley L. Smith, died 23 November 1946 in Tillamook Co.
Chester Wallace Smith, born 3 Oct 1922, died 24 Nov 1992 in Multnomah Co (Portland), OR. (No proof this is the correct Wallace C).

Ward W Smith, born January 1921
1000 Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97205 503-525-4147

Ron Bestrom

Re: OBITUARY REQUEST - HERMAN J REYNOLDS

RBestrom7380 — 2008-05-15 21:36:52Z

Re: Arthur W. Kuehner Obit

RBestrom7380 — 2007-10-12 06:59:03Z

The Washington Death Index shows an Arthur C Kuehner, death 21 Aug 1966 in Pacific County, residence in Raymond. Appears to be the father

The Social Security Death Index does show an Arthur W. Kuehner, born 13 May 1926, death on 9 January 2002. His "last residence" was shown as being in Raymond. But, the last residence is not always were the person died. It could be his final benefit (death benefit). That is sometimes sent to funeral homes for burial. So, there is that occurance where the person died elsewhere but moved to the family plot. And, the reverse is true. He may have been in Raymond, then transported to be buried with a spouse, or his children wanted him buried elsewhere where they lived.

The fact that obits are not published because there is a charge has been LONG on-going. Not something new.

The fact that there is not one published locally "could" be there was no family left to pay for it. Especially if he had died elsewhere and his body returned for burial. Or, once again, he died there and was buried elsewhere. I am NOT staying that happened in this case, but this scenario occurs.

You "could" attempt to find out to whom the final payment was made. The files are destroyed within a few years of the final claim...it's now been 5 years, so the file may have been destroyed. I would suggest exhausting other means before doing this...unless you want to try:

To Request Material From a Claim File
The fee to search for a claim file is $14 when you provide the SSN. You may be charged 10 cents a page for copies. Please note that most claim files are destroyed within a few years of the final decision on the claim, so we will not have a claim file for most people. Send requests for claim files to:

Social Security Administration
Freedom of Information Officer
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235

Here is the Pacific County Web:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wapacifi/pacific.htm
I checked the obits, but he was not shown. You could try the Query method.

As far as burial: "http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/washington/wa-pacific.htm"
T. Sheldon has transcribed most of the cemeteries in the county. Some were done before the 2002 death; but, if this person has done so much cemetery research, he might also have other genealogy data or could help you.

As far as funeral homes in the area. That is a good suggestion. But, they don't just clip obits, or save a copy of the bulletin. They have a file folder of the deceased. Who paid for burial, family members responsible for the estate costs. In a lot of cases today, the family of the departed do not write the obit and send it to the newspaper, it is done in cooperation with the funeral home. The charge for the publication is added to the funeral expenses.

Re: Wade Family of Pacific Co

RBestrom7380 — 2008-11-11 22:03:19Z

The 1900 Census for Aberdeen, Chehalis County, Washington
John Wade, born April 1878, 21, born in Canada, immigrated 1890, day laborer
Edith, born July 1881, 18, born in Iowa to both parents born in Iowa
Richard, brother, born May 1880 in Canada, imm 1890, day laborer

I found the family tree owned by a "SGuze0210". I don't know if this is you or not as you don't have an online profile. This person also doesn't have an online email address. (WHY do people do this? Genealogy is FOR connections). She identified Richard Wade was born 26 May 1880 in Nova Scotia and died 4 July 1970 at Fort Bragg, Menocino, CA.
She further identified Benjamin Franklin Wade born 4 Aug 1856 in Nova Scotia, died 4 April 1933 in Ocean Park, Pacific Co, WA. He married Edith Dimock on 15 Nov 1877 inNewport, Nova Scotia. They had children:
DeWolf
Richard 1880 to 1970
Alice 1884 to 1949
Ruth Cameron 1885 to 1958
Benjamin Franklin Wade 1889 to 1980
George 1891 to 1968
Naomi 1893 to 1937.
--This person has extensive records on children of the above. I sent a message for her to look at this thread, and contact you. If you have access to Ancestry.com, here is the location of the tree:
http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=6455280&pid...

Another person, Fetterolfmer181, Dauphin, Pennsylvania also had extensive information. Fetterolfmer@comcast.net
Location of her tree:
http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=3872776&pid...

Ron Bestrom

Re: Oiva Johnson and wife Elsie

RBestrom7380 — 2008-06-16 08:40:54Z

I find an Oiva E. Johnson, 1104 State Route 4, Naselle, WA (Pacific Co)
--That address was owned by a Hilda Johnson to 2004, when it was purchased by a Cooper.
--An Oiva E. Johnson born in 1914, enlisted in the Army for World War II from Pacific Co, WA.
--An Oiva E. Johnson died on 20 July 1980 in Pacific County, WA, born about 1914.

The 1930 Census had a Oiva W. Johnson, born about 1899/1900 to father born in Sweden, mother in Finland.
--An Oiva W. Johnson died at age 80 in Pacific County, WA, born about 1900.

The 1900 Census for East Dallas, Wasco Co, Oregon
Manuel Adams born July 1856 in Oregon
Lela, wife born April 1875
Pearl, August 1894
Ruby, Oct 1896
Earl, Mar 1899, all born in Oregon.

The 1910 Census for Stayton, Marion Co, Oregon
Dennis Adams, age 52, born in Oregon to both parents born in Pennsylvania
Lela, age 34, born in Oregon, mother of 6, all living
Pearl, 15
Ruby, 13
Earl 11
Della, 8
Elsie, 4 (born circa 1905/1906)
Ivy, 1 6/12, born in WA, all other children born in Oregon.

I looked for Elsie in the Death Index, the Death Certificates. I looked at ALL Oiva's in the Death Certificate index 1907-1960. Nice Swedish name, but can't find any connection to an Elsie.

I would suggest you seek an obit on the two Oiva's identified above, try the older one first, as he would be a "better" match for Elsie. 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: Thompson family in Raymond

RBestrom7380 — 2008-05-24 18:26:56Z

Susan,

From the other poster (Shotgun)

> Carrie Hansen died 29 Oct 1940 in Pacific County at age 98,
> born abt. 1842. Source: WA Death Index 1940-1996.

This person is identified in the Washington Death Certificate database as Carrie HansEn, spouse name of Hans Jacob HansEn, death on 29 Oct 1940, at age 98 years, 28 days, in Raymond, Pacific County, WA. Death certificate, 2023758, image 844. From Death Certificates 1907 to 1960.
--Based on your information, your Carrie was married to Lars Hansen. Either the Death Certificate has an error, or your information has an error.

The other suggestor said:
> You can contact Social Security and get a copy of the original form he filled out for about $20.

The original application form for a Social Security Number (SSN) is the SS-5. You can order a copy of the form from a microfilm copy from the Social Security Administration for $27.00. A computer extract of the information is $16.00. If you're not aware of the process, let me know.

> Confusing comment:
> An Albert Thompson Last Residence South Bend, Pacific Co [more probably where his last benefit check was mailed to];

In the Social Security Death Index, it lists persons that have died whose deaths are reported to the Social Security Administration. The "last residence" is not necessarily were a final benefit check had gone. It could be the address where the Death Benefit was sent, today about $255.00, to a spouse or other person that paid for burial, funeral home/Attorney/etc. It also could be just from a notification of their death. It is not necessarily where they died, it "usually is; but it is NOT a exact address identifier.

-----YOUR information:
Carrie (?Hanson) (dob Oct 1842 Denmark), immigration 1895; married to Lars Hansen, but living with son-in-law John H. Thompson (dob Oct 1862 Denmark) and daughter Constant M. (dob May 1866 Denmark) in Raymond in 1900 census

Children of John and Constant (later Constance) Thompson, all born in Washington and living in Raymond:
Albert H. dob Sep 1888
Carlena Anna (Lena) dob Dec 1889
Peter J. dob May 1891
Carrie J. dob May 1894
Nellie dob Oct 1897
Fredrick J. dob approx 1901
Edith P. (Pearl) dob approx 1906
---------------------------

You already have this information....I'm just posting for archives and supporting data.
---1900 Census for Riverside, Pacific County, WA
John H. Thompson, born Oct 1862 in Denmark, farmer, married 13 years
Constant, born May 1866 in Denmark in Denmark, mother of 5, all living
Albert H, born Sept 1888, 11
Lena, born Dec 1889, 10
Peter, May 1891, 9
Carrie May 1894, 6
Nellie, October 1897, 6
Carrie Hanson, 57, born Oct 1842 in Denmark, widow, mother of 1, 1 living. Immigration in 1895
----This is the last I see Carrie Hanson with the family.

The 1910 Census for South Bend, Pacific County, WA
Carrie Hanson, age 68, widow, born in Denmark. There is no immigration year. This person is shown as mother of 5 and 2 living. There is no proof this is the correct person.

----1910 Census for Raymond, Pacific Co, WA
John H Thompson, 47, born in Denmark, immigrated 1882
Constance M, 43, born in Denmark, immigrated 1885, mother of 7, 7 living
Albert H, age 21
Carlena Anna, age 20
Carrie D.M. 15?
Nellie 12
Fredrick J 9
Edith P, 4 All children born in Washington

----1920 Census for Raymond, Pacific Co, WA
John H Thompson, 57 born in Denmark, immigrated 1884
Constance, 53, immigrated 1885
Albert 31
Peter 28
Fred 19
Pearl 14. All children born in Washington

---1930 Census for Raymond, Pacific Co, WA
John H Thompson, age 67, born in Denmark
Constance 63,
Fredrick, 29, Divorced

-------John Thompson------

-------Constance Hanson/Hansen--------
Your posting had her born October 1862. The 1900 Census had her born May 1866.

I do not find her in the Washington Death Certificate database; however, this does not mean that she didn't die in Washington. Had John Thompson died after the 1930 census, she would have only been 58.

------Albert H. Thompson----
The World War I Draft Registration Card image database:
Hans Albert Thompson, living in Raymond, WA. He was born on September 15, 1888. He was a bookkeeper for the Sanborn-Cram Co, in Burnet Inlet, Alaska. He was medium in height, medium in build, Lt Brown Eyes (sic) and brown hair.

The 1930 Census for South Bend, Pacific County, WA
Albert Thompson, age 41, born in Washington to both parents born in Denmark
Marjorie, age 31, born in Washington to father born in WA, mother in Iowa
Dorothy age 8
Constance J 6
John A, 3
Robert 4/12 (census enumerated April 9, so Robert born about Dec 1929)

Washington Death Index:
Marjorie A. Thompson, born about 1898, died on 4 Nov 1984 in Raymond, WA. Her residence was in Pacific County. Social Security Number 53-50-3018.
Albert Thompson, born about 1888, died 8 December 1978 in Raymond, WA. His residence was in Pacific County.

------------Carlena--------------
I checked the 1920 and 1930 Census for ANY Carlena, or Lena, born plus/minus 2 years of 1889 in the US, without success.

-------------Peter----------------
The World War I Draft Registration Card Image database shows James P. Thompson born May 28, 1891 in Riverside, WA. He was a machinist at the Raymond Foundry & Machine Co, in Raymond, WA He was medium in heigh, medium in build, blue eyes and brown hair. He registered as required on June 5, 1917.

The Washington Death Index shows James P. Thompson, born 28 May 1891 (birth date from the Social Security Death Index), died Feb 4, 1976 in Raymond, Pacific County, WA.

---------------Carrie--------------
The 1920 Census for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Carrie Thompson, age 24, born in Washington to both parents born in Denmark. A stenographer for a lumber Company. Living as a roomer in the home of H.R. Clawson.

I looked for ANY Carrie or Carie, born 1894, plus/minus 5 years in the 1930 census without success. I did find a Carrie Robinson, born 1894 in Washington to both parents born in Denmark, but this was a male.

-----------------Nellie--------------
The 1920 Census for Los Angeles, California
Julius R. Hatfield, age 26, born in Indiana to both parents born in Indiana
Nellie M, Hatfield, age 22, born in Washington to both parents born in Denmark.
--There is no proof this is the correct person.

----------------Fredrick J. Thompson----------
The Washington Death Certificates show Fred Thompson as father to Hugh Leroy Thompson that was born 1936 and died 9 May 1942, at 6 years, 6 months and 4 days, in Raymond. The mothers name was Leta Smith.

Re: Thompson family in Raymond

judyartley26191 — 2008-05-17 23:22:07Z

Hi Susan, Carrie Hansen died 29 Oct 1940 in Pacific County at age 98, born abt. 1842. Source: WA Death Index 1940-1996.

You can request a copy of her obit from Washington State Library, http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx. Provide them her name, when & where she died. They will search the newspaper microfilm for 30 minutes at no charge & reply with what they find.

An Albert Thompson died 8 Dec 1978, Raymond, age=90, Estimated Birth abt 1888, Residence Pacific Co per death cert 028207. Source: WA Death Index 1940-1996.

An Albert Thompson Last Residence South Bend, Pacific Co [more probably where his last benefit check was mailed to]; born 15 Sept 1888, died Dec 1978. His soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index.

You can contact Social Security and get a copy of the original form he filled out for about $20. However, I'd request a copy of the obit to ensure he's your Albert.

A Len Peter Thompson was born 28 May 1891 in Pacific County. Father's Name=John Thomson and Mother's Name=Marie Constanta. Source: WA Births 1891-1907. Regarding name of Thomson, mistakes are common on indexes.

A Frederick Thompson born 3 Sept. 1900 in Pacific Co; Father's Name John Hansen Thompson; Mother's Name=Constance Marie Hansen. Source: WA Births 1907-1919.

A Fred Thompson's Last Residence was Menlo, Pacific Co; born 3 Sept 1900; died 26 June 1992. His soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index.

A Pearl Edith Cummins [Pearl Edith Thompson] born 1 Nov 1905, WA, died 28 April 1996, Calaveras County, CA. Mother's Maiden Name=Hansen; Father's Surname=Thompson. Source: CA Death Index 1940-1997.

Have you looked at USGenWeb Pacific County, www.rootsweb.com/~wapacifi/pacific.htm ? You might find more info there.

Also there is a Pacific County Historical Society Museum, www.epodunk.com, 1008 W. Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, WA 98586.

Check out the Cemeteries of Pacfic County, www.interment.net/us/wa/pacific.htm.

On the Random Acts of Geneagical Kindness, www.raogk.org, choose Washington, choose Pacific County a volunteer is listed who will look up Marriage License Applications 1890-1939 which should be helpful too. Successful Hunting!

Re: Bay Center Pioneer Cemetery

pollyvann1 — 2008-08-30 01:43:33Z

We have family buried in this cemetery but I could not find anything on your Dr. Jack. I would suggest going to the website I'm listing and then contacting them. Good luck.

http://www.pacificcohistory.org

Re: Henry Rahko

mjmiller640 — 2008-11-23 21:52:41Z

I have a friend in the nursing home in Raymond, WA 98577. She was married to a Henry Rahko who was a newspaper reporter. They came from the Eveleth, MN area 60 or so years ago. Lorraine is 96 years old

Joel Sundquist

jorgen_ohman — 2009-06-06 18:12:53Z

Hello

I'm trying to find information about a lost uncle of my mother's.
His name was Joel Sundquist and he was born March 7, 1897 in Luleå, Sweden and emigrated to the US in 1922.
Now I have found a Joel Sundquist that was married to a Sophie Wirkkala from Deep River and I'm trying to find out if he's the Joel I'm looking for. Any information is appreciated.

//Jörgen Öhman, Luleå, Sweden.

Re: Oiva Johnson and wife Elsie

broshire — 2008-06-19 14:53:09Z

Thank you for your messages. I have the information you cite. Unfortunately, I don't have Elsie's exact date of birth. I did find an Elsie Viol (Viola or Violet) Johnson who died March 1985 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon whose spouse was "Oiva." This record gives her date of birth as 6 January 1906. Whether or not this person was the same Elsie Adams Johnson I don't know. I could send for her death certificate, which I might do. I do know for certain that Elsie lived in Ilwaco, Pacific County, Washington at the time of her mother's death in 1955. I found one likely candidate to be her husband -- Oiva W. Johnson, born about 1900, son of Charles J. and Alina Johnson. This Oiva W. Johnson died 26 January 1980 in Pacific County, Washington.

Elsie's family (sisters, brother) seem to have for the most part lived in the Salem area, it makes sense that she would have moved to be nearer them after her husband died.

Again, thank you for your help.

Nancy Shire

Oiva Johnson and wife Elsie

broshire — 2008-06-10 21:28:24Z

I am looking for any information concerning one Elsie Adams Johnson who was married to a Mr. Johnson (perhaps an "Oiva Johnson"). She lived in Ilwaco in 1955. Elsie was my mother's first cousin, daughter of Manuel Dennis Adams and Lela May Hendricson. Any information appreciated.

Nancy Shire

Re: Looking for cousin, MIKE PATTEN in Ocean Park, WA

dickieann43 — 2008-01-12 18:57:04Z

I purchased a picture frame at a thrift shop and it contained a picture of Thurlone Patten, 5th child of sarah and Leroy Patten. This was in Arizona. Are you interested? Please respond as I would like to see it return to family.

Percy Guy Smith, wife Mary Josephine (Randle) of South Bend 1920

donmatson63 — 2008-05-15 15:42:11Z

Looking for any or all descendants of Percy Guy Smith b. ca. 1887 Illinois, married 9/j20/1911 Josephine Co.,Ore. to my relative Mary Josephine Randle b. Feb. 1887 Cloud Co.,Ks., they were living in 1920 census in South Bend, Wa. with 2 children
1. Parley (male) b. ca. 1923 Ore.
2. Carrie b. ca. 1924 Wa.
No further record
Thanks
Don in Indiana

OBITUARY REQUEST - HERMAN J REYNOLDS

SteveStone94 — 2008-05-08 15:30:33Z

Obituary assistance requested.

I need the obituary of Herman J. Reynolds, who died in Pacific Co. WA on 9 Sep. 1998. Working on my Walker Family Tree, and having trouble locating him.

Many thanks for any help.

Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Jim Sanford Walker Descendant

Re: Frankfort

donalue — 2008-06-07 17:13:26Z

Sorry I got your message during a busy time. I would love to go to Frankfort. Could youe give me some directions? My father in law had been there many years ago. It is my husbands Dad's family that is releated to the towns founders. We live in Kelso area, so directions from there?
Thank you for your reply.

Wade Family of Pacific Co

wadergirl — 2008-11-03 14:11:28Z

Looking for anyone researching or related to the Wade families. Moved from Nova Scotia and settled in several cities around Pacific Co (off the top of my head... Long Beach, Nachotta, Ilwaco, and South Bend, though there are others). Would love to eventually get in touch with some long lost cousins.

Re: Wade Family of Pacific Co

wadergirl — 2008-11-11 22:19:57Z

Hey Ron, thanks for the info. I do have lot of info on the actual Wades, was hoping for other folks who were related to connect with. I guess I didn't realize I don't have a profile here, but I am wadergirl on Ancestry.com I haven't had any luck contacting people through there in the past, but I'll definately try again. Thank you.

Re: Busse family in Pacific Co WA

evelynschumacher21 — 2008-07-27 21:01:23Z

My family Busse, lived near Magdeburg in Germany, also the bandleader Henry Busse came from a small town near Magdeburg. Do you have more detaills about Henry Busse?

Best regards
Evelyn Schumacher

Thompson family in Raymond

dandscomstock — 2008-05-04 16:24:44Z

I am looking for any and all information on my great-great grandmother and her descendants. The only information I have is the following from the 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 federal censuses.

Carrie (?Hanson) (dob Oct 1842 Denmark), immigration 1895; married to Lars Hansen, but living with son-in-law John H. Thompson (dob Oct 1862 Denmark) and daughter Constant M. (dob May 1866 Denmark) in Raymond in 1900 census

Children of John and Constant (later Constance) Thompson, all born in Washington and living in Raymond:
Albert H. dob Sep 1888
Carlena Anna (Lena) dob Dec 1889
Peter J. dob May 1891
Carrie J. dob May 1894
Nellie dob Oct 1897
Fredrick J. dob approx 1901
Edith P. (Pearl) dob approx 1906

Thank you,
Susan Comstock
dandscomstock@comcast.net

Bay Center Pioneer Cemetery

hilarym99 — 2008-06-29 14:13:23Z

Hello all,
Looking for more information on this cemetery, in particular information on the story of Dr. Jack, the medicine man who was buried there, in a teepee. Anyone know of any good sources? I've got what's on internment.net already. Thanks!

Re: Frankfort

dianath5k — 2008-06-08 08:11:11Z

It has been so long since I've been to Frankfort that it would be impossible to give you directions. The road you turn onto is shortly before the Astoria/Megler bridge. There is only a couple of branches off this logging road. You'll have to explore. You can probably find it after you go a short distance. You know your close when you come to a mound of dirt (put there by a back hoe about 23 yrs ago) blocking the road. From there you walk a short distance. You'll spy a house first. Actually if my memory serves correctly there were only two houses standing in complete disrepair. Also if you do go up there it's a good idea to be careful. There has been in the past a few vagrants living up there. As far as a graveyard I never seen one but that doesn't mean there isn't one. Also if you do decide to try to find the place then it might be a good idea to bring a metal detector.
If you want better or specific direction then you can probably find them in the visitor info center in Chinook, Naselle or Astoria.
If you have any other questions feel free to e-mail me at dianath5k@yahoo.com
Diana

Re: Frankfort

dianath5k — 2008-05-07 06:33:50Z

I have been to Frankfort many times. It is not easy to find the place anymore as last time I was there the (logging) road had been blocked. You have to walk in a short distance. The last time I visited Frankfort there was two houses in very poor condition left along with a small footbridge that crosses a small creek. No sidewalks and not much else left. However there was a homeless man who was living up there.

Giesy family of Fort Willapa

Mark_Geesey — 2008-02-16 19:09:29Z

I have recently conducted a thorough search of the census records for this branch of the Giesy family. I have concluded that there were 2 brothers who were born in Basel, Switzerland in the 1790s.

The elder, Andreas Giesy, was born 17 Nov 1791. He came to America about 1816 with his wife and 2 eldest children. They settled in Allegheny County, PA, and had a total of 15 children between 1813 and 1840. I have found him and his family in the 1820-1840 Census records in Pitt or Indiana Townships.

The younger brother, Martin George Giesy, was born in Switzerland (presumably Basel) in 1794/95 where he married and had 12 children before bringing his family to America in 1847 (as reported by a few of his sons in the 1900 Census).

Before 1850 Andreas moved his family to Bethel, Shelby County, Missouri, and by 1860 they were in Pacific County, Washington where Andreas died in October of that year. Several of Andreas' children continued on to settle in Aurora, Marion County, Oregon. While Martin George and 2 of his sons, Martin (b. 1829) and Frederick (1834-1921), remained in Allegheny County, many of Martin's sons also made the migration to Pacific County, Washington and, ultimately, Aurora, Marion County, Oregon.

Those who migrated to Missouri, Washington, and Oregon were following the very charismatic Dr. William Keil. More of their history can be found at the web site for the Aurora Colony Museum (http://www.auroracolonymuseum.com/).

I am virtually certain that this Giesy branch and my own Geesey family tree are closely related. I also can trace my lineage back to Basel, Switzerland. I would be interested in contacting a male with the sur-name of Giesy from this lineage who would be interested in participating in a genetic genealogy project that I have started. See my personal web page at: www.geesey.org or the web site for the genetic testing at: https://www.familytreedna.com/public/Gysi/

Please also feel free to contact me directly. I will be happy to share the results of my research with any family members.

Re: Oiva Johnson and wife Elsie

judyartley53 — 2008-06-16 02:26:29Z

Hi Nancy, Johnson is such a common name and I'm finding two Ovia Johnson's who lived in Pacific County.

Since you're not sure if Elsie husband's name was Oiva, when and where was she born?

Re: Wade Family of Pacific Co

judyartley53 — 2008-11-10 23:59:59Z

Hi, I found a B. F. Wade, b. abt. 1856, Nova Scotia, mason; wife, Edith, b. NS, 27 yrs old; John D., b. NS, 6; L. R., son, b. NS, 5 and Joseph Wade, b. NS, 59 living in 1885 in Pacific County, Washington Territory.

Benjamin and Edith were living in 1920 in Willapa, Pacific Co., WA. Benjamin F., b. Nova Scota, 63, immigrated 1882 & naturalized before the 1920 Census, laborer; Edith, b. NS, 62, immigration date unknown & nat. before 1920 Census; Amy Wade, granddau, b. WA, 16.

Benjamin and Edith were living in 1930 in Nahcotta, Pacific Co., WA. Benjamin F., b. Nova Scotia, 73, marr @ 21, chicken rancher; Edith H., b. NS, 72, marr @ 20 and Louise Wade, granddau, b. WA, 21.

Benjamin Franklin Wade Sr., d. April 4, 1933, Ocean Park, Pacific Co., WA, Estimated Birth Year=1857; wife=Edith H. Wade, father=Joseph Wade. Source: WA Death Index, http://pilot.familysearch.org/ .

Edith Harriet Wade d. 16 Nov 1940, Ocean Park, Pacific Co., WA, Estimated Birth Year=1857, Spouse=Benjamin; Father=Richard Dimock and Mother=Abigail Smith. Source: WA Death Index, http://pilot.familysearch.org/ .

You can request copies of their obituaries from the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search for 60 minutes at no charge & reply with what they do or don't find.

After I receive an obituary, I use www.whitepages.com or www.zabasearch.com to find current contact info for survivors. You might have to find obituaries for their children. The above mentioned Death Index only goes through 1960. Successful Searching!

Re: Marriage Lookup - Okey Hamrick to Marjorie Baker

hjoyh — 2007-10-17 19:55:28Z

Found out that the marriage wasn't to Marjorie Baker to but Winnie May Stingly. I have found the marriage and divorce info in the Chehalis newspaper.