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Re: Herman Lloyd Wilner & Josephine E Blair Newport WA

sandymoore33 — 2009-05-31 04:17:00Z

Thank You I received the information I was looking for Sandy

Re: Joseph h Lewis

drlock14 — 2009-05-30 14:56:38Z

Thank you for your information. I do know about the listing of Sylvester Lewis with Elizabeth as they are my grandparents. The information on Sylvester is so mixed up. My mother said he was born in White Fish Montana about 1898. But I found out that he was born in Kansas, White church which I have not been able to find information. Since White Church is not around anymore and that most of the records burned down that had the 1890 information. On his marrage Cirt. He put down Joseph H. Lewis and LuLu C. O'Brien as his parents. Father born in Kansas and Lulu born in Kentuckey. I just like the information on LuLu C as I think that is his mother that she remarried. My grandfather didn't talk much about himself. He did work at the Grand Cooley dam and invented the paint that they put on the generators. He was a painter in Spokane before his death. I have lots of information on my grandmother but hardly anything on my grandfather side. I don't even know that he had brother's and sisters. The ones I could ask are all dead or they don't know anything.

Re: Herman Lloyd Wilner & Josephine E Blair Newport WA

judyartley53 — 2009-05-30 14:32:56Z

Hi Sandra,
An Evelyn E. Millward b. 26 July 1931, Last Residence=Ceres, Stanislaus, CA 95307, died 26 Jan 2005. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index, www.ancestry.com.

An obituary can be a great source of information. If you don't know where to look for an obit in Stanislaus Co., CA, you can post a query on the Stanislaus Co. Message Board. After I receive the obit, I use www.whitepages.com to find current contact info for the survivors listed in the obit. Successful Searching!

Re: Joseph h Lewis

RBestrom7380 — 2009-05-30 05:34:53Z

Since you have only posted in Spokane Co and Pend Oreille Co, and only on this family, let me first suggest: When you post, post what information you have on those being researched. Their dates of birth are ALWAYS important, otherwise a researcher must start from scratch. Identify if you already have census information, obit information etc. It saves a lot of explanation and research time. And...before you can find information on the parents, you MUST fully explore the child or the grandchildren.

The Washington Archives:
http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx
has an image of the marriage certificate for Sylvester H. Lewis and Clara E. Harris, marriage 3 July 1913 in Spokane.
Click on above link, enter his name.
In the next window click on their names.
In the next window view the image on the right.

--The information matches that which you identified. Lulu born in Kentucky, Joseph in Kansas. Sylvester was living in Newport, WA, which is in Pend Oreille County. He was born in Kansas.

--This site has two listings for a Lulu Lewis marrying in Spokane County, one in 1896, one in 1906. There is NO proof either is the same person as being married to Joseph Lewis. There is no date of birth, place of birth, etc.

The 1900 Census for Almota, Whitman Co., Washington
Joseph Lewis (Middle initial covered), born June 1859 in Indiana to father born in Virginia, mother in Ohio
Sylvester, born Dec 1890 born in Kansas to both parents born in Indiana.
--While census enumerator mistakes were common, this census shows both parents of this Sylvester born in Indiana, the marriage record for Sylvester shows as above.

The 1920 Census for Spokane, Spokane Co, WA
Sylvester H. Lewis, age 27(29?), born in Idaho to both parents born in US
Bessie E, age 27(29?), born in Wisconsin to both parents born in WI
Donald, born in Idaho
Merle, born in WA.

The 1930 Census for Opportunity, Spokane Co, WA
Sylvester H. Lewis, born in Kansas to both parents born in Kansas
Bessie, born in Wisconsin to both parents born in WI
Donald, 14, born in Idaho
Merle 11, born in WA
Loraine (sic) 9, WA
Jeanne E, 1, WA

At this point, there is not enough clear data to prove this family.

Family trees posted on Ancestry.com, if you have ancestry:

1. http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-1701239553&...=
This tree posted by "DougCampbell1954" shows Henry Sylvester Lewis obrn 1891, died 8 Apr 1958 in Spokane. He was married to Elizabeth Clara Harris 1889-October 5, 1958 in Spokane. No parents identified for Henry. I sent a message through Ancestry for this person to read this thread.
Merle Lewis, son, born 1919 in Spokane, died 17 Sep 1993 in Spokane.
--This person had a second family tree, no additional data on parents.

The World War I draft registration image database shows Sylvester born December 8, 1892. I've found about half of the year of birth wrong by one year in this database. He was "probably" born 1891, in what appears to be Whitechurch, Kansas.

Since Sylvester was born in Kansas, do you have research in Kansas to identify his birth, birth certificate, parents or their marriage information? In this research, we have "Lulu O'Brien", but no information as to her place of birth, date of birth, siblings, etc. Basically, because of this, we can not identify if any of the Lulu Lewis marriages are her's or another of that name. We can't identify if she died, or other factors. Again, identify what you know about a person.

If you do not have an obituary, you can try to obtain Sylvester's, his wife Elizabeth's, or his son Merle's. All in Spokane:

--- 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. I'd suggest individual requests for each person.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Joseph h Lewis

judyartley53 — 2009-05-29 19:07:28Z

Hi,
I found Joseph and Sylvester in 1900 in Almota, Whitman Co., WA.
Joseph, b. IN June 1859, divorced, fruit farmer.
Sylvester W., b. KS Dec 1890.

I found Lulu's marriage certificate to A. J. Morrow.
A. J. Morrow of County of Spokane married Lulu C. Lewis of Spokane County March 15, 1906 in Spokane. One witness was W. F. O'Brien. Source: Washington State Digital Archives. You can print a copy of the cert by going to this web site.

I searched Ancestry, FamilySearch and Washington Digital Archives and didn't find anything else about Lulu or Joseph. The Whitman County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/res.htm does research for a reasonable fee. Successful Searching!

Joseph h Lewis

drlock14 — 2009-05-15 01:03:11Z

I'm looking for a family named Joseph H. Lewis who was married to Lulu Lewis (Obrien) they had a son named Sylvester H Lewis who got married there to Clara E Harris.
I need information on Sylvesters's parents if you have anything about them.
Thank you

Herman Lloyd Wilner & Josephine E Blair Newport WA

sandymoore33 — 2009-04-30 23:58:41Z

This couple are the parents of Evelyn Wilner b 1931 She married Gaylen G MILLWARD 17 Sept 1952----
They had Gayle Ann, Christopher Blair, Patrick Garrett, and they lived in Oakland California area, I am
looking for their first child Gayle Ann who is my first cousin and lives in Washington married to a man with surname THOMAS Also am interested in the Wilners Any information would be wonderful
Sandra

Re: OBIT Lookup - Susan Jane Taylor

NancyMcClellanFeroe — 2009-04-03 10:25:23Z

Thank you. I will contact them.

Nancy Feroe

Re: OBIT Lookup - Susan Jane Taylor

bethrau1 — 2009-04-02 23:39:37Z

I don't find an obituary online.

The quickest way to obtain one might be through the Pend Oreille County Historical Society, for a charge of $0 - $5:

http://www.wagenweb.org/pendor/resources.htm

Re: OBIT Lookup - Susan Jane Taylor

NancyMcClellanFeroe — 2009-04-01 11:11:55Z

I have the information now from Susan Jane (Wilson) Taylor's death record. Thank you! I am still trying to locate an obituary for her. She died on 12 September 1948.

Nancy Feroe
Gravette, AR
nmferoe@aol.com

Re: OBIT Lookup - Susan Jane Taylor

NancyMcClellanFeroe — 2009-03-30 23:51:46Z

Thank you! I found information on Susan Jane Taylor but not her husband, Enoch L. Taylor. Every bit helps and I appreciate your assistance.

Nancy Feroe

Re: OBIT Lookup - Susan Jane Taylor

bethrau1 — 2009-03-30 18:44:52Z

Their death records can be found here:

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

OBIT Lookup - Susan Jane Taylor

NancyMcClellanFeroe — 2009-03-30 14:10:09Z

I would like to locate an obituary for Susan J. (Wilson) Taylor who died in Pend Oreille Co., WA on 12 Sept 1948 at age 91. She was born in 1857 in Daviess Co., MO.

I am also trying to find a death date and obituary for her husband, Enoch Lafayette Taylor, born 1854 in Washington Co., AR.

Enoch and Susan Taylor are listed in the 1930 Spokane Co., WA census. I do not have any more information on him beyond this point.

I appreciate any help that can be given. Thank you.

Nancy Feroe
Gravette, AR
nmferoe@aol.com

Denny KIRBY

Kirbvig — 2008-09-11 04:02:29Z

Denny Kirby finally lost his fight with cancer Septermber 4.
The funeral service will be Tuesday 9/9 at 11am at the Valley Bible Church, 14024 Stuart Rd, Auburn, Wa. Denny grew up at Tiger and graduated from Selkirk High. He leaves his wife, 2 grown children and many grandchildren.

The rest of the family are fine:
Chet lives in Gilroy, Ca
Doug in Maple Valley, Wa
Terry in the greater L.A. area
Mike is at Tri-Cities
Duff in Auburn, Wa
Cindy is in Deer Park, Wa
Steve in Seattle
Matt is in Battle Ground, Wa

Roy passed away several years ago. Millie now lives in Battle Ground, Wa.

And yes, I know this is not strictly genealogy. But I didn't know how else to let everyone connected with Pend O'Reille know.

Re: Obit Look-up please - Ralph M Waddell

judyartley53 — 2008-08-05 09:14:16Z

Hi Betty, you can request a copy of an obit from the Washington Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search the newspaper microfilm for 60 minutes at no charge & email what they find. Successful Searching!

Re: Obit Look-up please - Ralph M Waddell

RBestrom7380 — 2008-08-04 05:27:01Z

Already answered at:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=5637&am...

Shotgun, read the other posts first... (ECHO...ECHO....ECHO...)

Re: TURNBULL, Catherine Fea

icj2fertx — 2008-08-03 14:31:19Z

I am a Turnbull descending from the Turnbulls that came from Roxburghshire area of the Scottish Lowlands. I have been doing a lot of geneologh research about the Turnbulls that immigrated from Scotland to America in 1839. They arrived via Canada and followed through to their establishment in Elmira and Kewanee, Illinois, and then on to Nebraska where I hail from. Have been able to trace them back to 1762 to a Robert Alexander Turnbull the senior. Many of the Turnbull names were constantly repeated, such as Robert, John, and William. Possibly I may have some info that would help you. Currently on vacation visiting daughter and grandkids in Maryland. Did have the opportunity to visit the Elmira Illinois Village cemetery and found numerous gravesites of our Turnbull relatives.....Some may have been yours.....Not anywhere close to completing my transcripts of the Turnbull ancestory, but will be glad to share with you when it is complete.

Irv and C.J. Turnbull, 109 Armstrong Drive, Georgetown, TX 78633-5134.

Obit Look-up please - Ralph M Waddell

blm67 — 2008-08-03 06:41:36Z

Interested in obtaining obit of an uncle, Ralph Martin
Waddell (brother of Richard M Waddell) who died 26 Aug 1949.

Thank you in advance.

Betty Morris

Obit - Blanche C. (Secrest) Bower

2006-12-30 21:24:54Z

Tried to get you a copy but the printer wouldn't work but here is what the obit said:

BLANCHE BOWER
NEWPORT--Funeral services for Blanche C. Bower, 74, a 34 year Newport resident who died May 29 in a Spokane hospital will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Rayburn at 11 a. m. this Friday in the Sherman Chapel. Burial will be in the Newport Cemetery.
Mrs. Bower was born Nov. 2, 1908 in Wenatchee. She was a summer cook at Camp Cowles on Diamond Lake for 14 years. She leaves her husband Marion at the home on Rte. 3; daughters Elnora Winfrey, Edith Hendrix, and Shirley Guerrero, all of Spokane; Ruth Ventling of Greenacres; Maxine Marizall of St. Maries and Luella Hern of Portland; sons Max of Spokane, Jacob of Wenatchee and Larry Bower of Anchorage, Alaska; 43 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are brothers Hank Secrest of Redondo Beach. Wash., and Dennis Secrest of Seaside, Ore., plus sisters Ellen McVay of Moses Lake and Anna Faye Swain of Spokane. Another son, Dennis, died in 1958.

Obit Lookup - Blanche C. (Secrest) Bower

2006-11-24 22:36:36Z

My name is Doreen Tomma. I am looking for an Obit on my great aunt, Blanche C. (Secrest) Bower. Born Nov. 2, 1908 and died May 29, 1983 in Newport. My address is P.O. Box 513 Oroville, Wa. 98844. If there is a fee Please let me know. Thanks for any help. Doreen.

Re: James "Elmer" Cox

2006-11-20 20:38:51Z

Thank you so much for the obits on James Elmer Cox and his
wife, Mildred Cox. What you provided has answered several questions for me. Thank you again. Sylvia Ammons

Re: James "Elmer" Cox

2006-11-08 00:35:34Z

Here are the obits for Elmer and Mildred Cox. If you want more, please let know.

Newport Miner; July 20, 1967; page 6
FINAL TRIBUTE PAID ELMER COX, JULY 19; FATHER OF SHERIFF
Final tribute was paid to Elmer J. Cox, 73, of Ione at the Ione Congregational church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, with the Reb. Hollis Rice officiating. Interment was in Riverside cemetery at Ione, Sherman funeral home in charge.
Mr. Cox, a retired heavy equipment operator for the Pend Oreille County, passed away Sunday, July 16, in a Spokane hospital.
The family includes his wife Mildred at the home; a son, Sheriff Norman "Bud" Cox, of Newport; three daughters, Mrs. Vivian Smith and Mrs. Juanita Hall of Ione and Mrs. Lucille Duffy, Butte, Montana; twho sisters, Mrs. Ethel Houss, Spokane and Ella Cox, Missouri; four brothers, Clyde, Orville, Earl and Ray Cox, all in the midwest, 13 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

The Miner; Sept. 2, 1982 page 8
Mildred Lee Cox
Graveside services for Mildred Lee Cox, 89, an Ione area resident since 1926, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Riverside Cemetery here with the Rev. Joe Griffitts officiating and the Sherman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Cox, born May 27, 1893 in Wisconsin, died Aug. 29 at Pend Oreille Pines nursing home in Newport.
She leaves a son, former sheriff Norman "Bud" Cox of Newport, daughters Vivian Smith and Juanita Curry, both of Ione; 13 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren. Her husband Elmer, died in 1967.
Eight brothers and sisters in the East also survive.

Re: Photo: Mrs. McVay, Dicken, Shaver, Coonrod, Baur, Bullis, Vaughn, & Poag

2006-10-27 20:59:28Z

Lorraine, I sent the photo to you, but got a warning back that it couldn't be delivered ! Any thoughts on what to try next !

Reason: SMTP transmission failure has occurred
Diagnostic code: smtp;502 Command is locally disabled
Remote system: dns;mx1.adelphia.net (TCP|206.46.252.48|55576|68.168.75.82|25)

jean

Re: Photo: Mrs. McVay, Dicken, Shaver, Coonrod, Baur, Bullis, Vaughn, & Poag

2006-10-27 03:49:20Z

Hi Lorraine, you most certainly can have a copy of the photo, give me a bit to dig out my box of photo's, I'll email it to you shortly. I don't know if I can insert a photo into the list, so if you'd like to email me with your own email address, it might be easier,
mine is
poptom@verizon.net
jean

Re: James "Elmer" Cox

2006-10-10 06:38:45Z

I'd be happy to look at what is at the library if you will give me the dates needed.

Re: Rossworn family

2006-09-08 04:33:26Z

I am Fred Putnams daughter Pam. Nellie and Art were my aunt and uncle. I would love to get in touch with Sheryl and Betty (cousins). I have a copy of the Putnam family history book that was done in the early 40s.. I also have a sister named Susan ( I have very little contact with her) I am trying to locate Bob Putnams son Bobby. Bob was Nellies brother as was my Dad. Please email me and we may have info for each other. Good luck.... Pam

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

2006-09-05 13:59:55Z

Rod,
Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to anything you can send that can help on this part of the family.
Terrie

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

2006-09-04 23:14:44Z

Hi Terri,
I met you online before when you sent me info on the Cole family. These are my great grandparents. While it is true that Nellie was not my grandfather's mother by birth, she was the only mother he knew, so all of his brothers and sisters were full to him and considered as such by the rest of us descended from Thomas D MacArthur. The issue with the name change mainly came about because my grandfather Thomas was always getting his father's mail, so he changed his to MacArthur. Various relatives spell it both ways. Here is what you are looking for, I don't have the dates handy at the moment, but will look them up. (These are not in order of age or dtae of marriage)

Grace married Clarence Weaver
Renie married Lewis Weaver (brother of Clarence)
(Renie’s full name was Nellie Irene, but she never used either name, preferring to be known as Renie instead)
Margaret (Peggy) married “Poppy” Vigue
Lillian married Lorne Reed
Charles Ronald (Ron) married Jean Anderson
George married June Olin
Bill married Violet Chapman
Phil married Emma Carlson
Laura married Paul Newman

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

2006-08-30 19:18:00Z

Janis,
Thank you so much for the information.
Is there an online site that is available to look at the old newspaper articles. If so I will look up marriage info perhaps. I never had last names for the girls and have no idea of who the boys married. A couple of them but not all. I had contacted a few relatives in the area but they were all related to Thomas first wife.
Anyway, thank you for the info. will do some more digging and if I can't find anything I will contact you again. It is so nice to find someone like you to help. If you need any info in the Cape Girardeau area of Missouri I can try to find it for you. I also get to the Onaway Area of Michigan once a year if you need anything there.
Terrie

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

2006-08-30 06:12:43Z

We are a very small county and no newspapers online that I know of. I will try to find more at the library tomorrow. Please email me privately so we can 'talk'...

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

2006-08-28 02:34:40Z

I looked up obits for these people today, I hope it will help.

Newport Miner, Newport, Washington; Thursday May 11, 1944
MacArthur, County Resident Since 1924, Died Tuesday
Thomas W. MacArthur, 73, died at his home in Ione Tuesday morning, May 9. Born at Kinmount, Ontario, he had lived in this county since 1924, at first in Newport and in Ione since 1929.
He is survived by his widow, Nellie M., five daughters, Grace MacArthur, Mrs. Pearl Newman and Mrs. Louis Weaver, Ione; Mrs. R. G. Newton, Carrie, Ontario; Mrs. Margaret Vigue, Sandy, Oregon; and five sons, Phillip R., Ione; Tom, Newport; Private Geo. MacArthur, Camp Crowder, Missouri; Staff Sgt. Charles R. MacArthur, Tampa, Florida; Private William R. MacArthur, Phoenix, Arizona.
Also surviving are his aged mother, Mrs. Grace MacArthur, Newport, a brother, Arthur R., Newport and two sisters, Mrs. Geo. Hartlep, Alpana, Michigan and Mrs. Henry Henke, Newport.

Newport Miner, Newport, Washington; Dec. 28, 1950
Ione Woman’s Rites To Be Held Saturday
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. this Saturday for Mrs. Nellie May MacArthur at the Congregational church, Ione, with the Rev. Baird officiating. Interment will be at Riverside cemetery at Ione.
Mrs. MacArthur was born at Richmondville, Mich. And had lived in Ione for the past 21 years. She is survived by a brother Charles Cole, Michigan; four sons, George A. , Charles E., Wm R. and Phillip R., all of Ione, and four daughters, Mrs. Margaret H. Vigne of Spokane, Mrs. Laura E. Newman, Mrs. Nellie J. Weaver and Mrs. Grace E. Weaver, all of Ione, and 20 grandchildren.

If you need anything more, just ask and I will try to help.

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

2006-05-27 06:12:18Z

Hi Terrie:
There is a Nellie M MacArthur 1886-1950 buried at Riverside
Cemetary at Ione, Washington also a Thomas D MacArthur
1900-1967 buired at Newport Cemetary at Newport, Washington, both are in Pend Oreille County.

Carlton P. HYDE

thegoodnewt — 2007-02-14 01:11:26Z

Carlton P. HYDE (aka Carl P. or C.P.) appeared twice in the 1920 U.S. Washington Census. Once in Pend Orielle County and once in Kitsap County. He was age 68 in both (if they were the same person?). He may have had a daughter Nellie A. (CHRISTY, but not sure).

He moved to Thurston Co. WA from Jackson Co WI with his elderly mother and some siblings. I have found him in early WA State Censuses and the 1900 & 1910 U.S. Washington Census.

He was son of Joel Hyde and Sally (aka Sallie) Newton. Siblings in WA were Truman, Francis (Frank), Samuel, Lois (SNABEL, BROWN), Emma Alice (EVERSON, NICHOSON).

Please add responses if you have further info on Carlton. I write bio sketches on the descendants of Reuben and Eunice Manley and put them on my free website at www.myronnewton.com . I am presently working to expand the HYDE line of this family. Thanks.

Re: Carlton P. HYDE

thegoodnewt — 2008-02-10 13:45:28Z

Thanks, unless there is something new on that board that I missed I believe those are old messages that you and I posted. On 13 Feb 07 I posted the same message that I put on this board. On 25 Sep 07 you replied with your helpful info and I replied with thank you on 26 Sep 07. But then, maybe I am missing something. If so, please let me know and Thanks Again.

Re: Maybelle J Dettman Randall Bailey (Lynch married name)

RBestrom7380 — 2007-10-03 09:02:11Z

The 1920 Census for Big Bottom, Lewis County, Washington
John H. Randall, age 41, born in Minnesota to father born in Maine, mother in New York, farmer
Willa N. born in Missouri to both parents born in Kentucky
Maybelle J, age 7, born in Washington
Clarice E, age 4 8/12, born in WA.
--Were Maybelle and Clarice adopted after the death of their father, or are these the wrong ones?

I also find a User submitted tree on Ancestry.com that shows:
Maybelle Dettman, born 12 Dec 1912 to Rudolph Rhinehart Dettman. He died 1918 and Clarice Castle, born 16 Mar 1885, died 19 May 1946. They married on 11 May 1903 and had six children: Ralph, Clarice Ann, Eva, Marguerite, Lenore, Maybelle.
--Maybelle married Beryl Mace Lynch, born 19 Mar 1911 in Ewan, WA. The data indicates they had eight children.
---This data comes from Ancestry.com's "One World Tree". It did not show the name of the tree contributor. One World Tree is also RIFE with errors. It is a database system that joins data from submitted family trees, so, if one tree is wrong, it makes the entire database wrong. So, I can NOT guarantee any of the above is accurate.

The 1930 Census fo Ewan, Whitman County, Washington
Beryl M. Lynch, age 19, born in Washington
Maybelle Lynch, age 17, born in Washington to both parents born in Wisconsin
Darel D. Lynch, brother, age 17.

The World War I Draft Registration image database shows: "Ralph Richard Dettman", born April 17, 1882, married to Clara Ann Dettman, living at 702 East 35th, Tacoma, Pierce County, WA.

The Tacoma Library has an online obituary listing of those published in the Tacoma News Tribune. http://search.tpl.lib.wa.us/obits/
Ralph R. Dettman, died 18 Nov 1918, obit on 19 Nov 1918, page 10 in the Tacoma Daily Ledger, on 19 nov 1918, page 3 in the Tacoma News Tribune.
You can order an obit free via: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx
--It also shows a Ralph Dettman JR on 23 August 1966, page 38.
---If the library service doesn't find the obituary, let me know and I'll visit the library in Tacoma and get the obit from microfilm. When you email the WA Library, make sure you identify WHERE and WHEN the obit was published.
---also note, the family tree data shows the father as Rudolph Rheinhart Dettman, died 1918, the Tacoma death in 1918 was Ralph R. Dettman. "Possibly" the same, but perhaps not.

The Washington Birth Index 1907-1919
22 Aug (no year); Father Ralph R. Dettman and Clara Castle, daughter Clareian (as transcribed could be Clarice?).
29 March 1914, same parents, son, "Dettman, Dettman"
1 May 1917, same parents, daughter Elizabeth Dettman.

I know this info does not identify the Kalispel Indian Reservation. BUT, they are NOT in Montana. The town of Kalispel is in Montana, but the Pend Oreille tribe was a tribe of Native Americans that lived in the Pend Oreill area of Washington. Your grandmother could have very well been born in that area, but, based on the information above, she "probably" wasn't Native American. The reservation was small. If you are not familar with Pend Oreille County...it is beautiful. My own home county of Stevens and my grandparents homestead bordered this area. Lots of lakes, forested land, mountains, etc.

Try this search engine: http://www.alltheweb.com/advanced?cs=utf-8
---I also suggest searching under the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the current website:
http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html is still mostly out of service due to the Federal lawsuit in the Cobell Case. This case has reached dissolution (as least I thought so). It kept a lot of access to Department of Interior History files off line...to include the Homestead Act/Farm purchase site. I did check this database to see if there was a Dettman land purchase, but did not find one.

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

terrielo — 2006-05-27 06:12:32Z

Don,
That is the right Nellie, It would seem that her husband didn't have a stone. The other Thomas D. would have been the son of Thomas and his first wife. I have a lot of information on him from one of his descendants from out there but nothing on Nellie and Thomas family. Thank you for the search . I apprecieate it much.
Terrie

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

terrielo — 2006-05-27 06:13:10Z

Charles,
Thanks for the lookup. That Thomas D. may have been the son of thomas and his first wife. I don't believe that the older Thomas had a stone. He died at home in Ione. He died in 1944. I do have that much. I am looking for information on their children. I was in contact with a daughter Grace Weaver who moved to Republic and I believe she died there in 1998.
Thanks for the lookup . I appreciate it much.
Terrie

Maybelle J Dettman Randall Bailey (Lynch married name)

tracylbridges — 2007-06-19 05:13:19Z

My grandmother was born on Kalispel Indian reservation on Dec 12, 1912. Does anyone know where I need to get info from. I f someone would reply to thi and help me I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Tracy

Re: Photo: Mrs. McVay, Dicken, Shaver, Coonrod, Baur, Bullis, Vaughn, & Poag

LorraineBaur — 2006-11-17 01:22:11Z

Hi. I hope this reaches you. My grandmother, Anna Egan married Leonard Baur in 1916. They often stayed at her brother's farm in Walla Walla. Could I have a .jpg of the picture? Thanks.
Lorraine Baur
loni_baur@adelphia.net

Re: Photo: Mrs. McVay, Dicken, Shaver, Coonrod, Baur, Bullis, Vaughn, & Poag

LorraineBaur — 2006-11-17 01:22:11Z

Sure. here's my e mail:
loni_baur@adelphia.net Thanks!

Re: MONK surname in Pend Oreille and near Newport

judyartley26191 — 2007-10-03 17:53:12Z

Hi Deb, whatever info you learn from relatives you want to back up with documentation. We did not do that in our family and had a 30-year old mistake which didn't come to light until I tried to assemble documentation to join the Mayflower Society.

Anyway, I think her maiden name would be on her death cert but don't have any here to verify that. You could contact State of WA, Dept of Health.

However, it will be on her childrens' birth certs. Gertie, abt. 1892 and Carsie abt. 1890 were born probably born in Douglas Co. and Fred born abt. 1904 in Douglas or Yakima Counties. The state didn't require birth certs until July, 1907 but I'd contact them first anyway. Center for Health Stats, Information 360-236-4300 or 360-236-4313.

If they don't have them, I'd Google Douglas County County Auditor.

There are two rolls of microfilm of Douglas County Birth Returns 1891-1907 at Washington Archives, www.cwu/edu/~archives/douglas.htm. I think you might need a volunteer to access them. To find a volunteer look at Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, www.raogk.org. Be sure to tell them to look through both microfilms. Good Luck!

Re: Maybelle J Dettman Randall Bailey (Lynch married name)

judyartley26191 — 2007-10-02 23:41:08Z

Hi Tracy, I don't know about the Kalispel Indian Reservation but do a Google on Kalispel Indians of Montana. That brought up several web sites.

I did find a Maybelle J. Lynch, 535-34-2700, last residence (or might be where last benefit check was mailed) was St. John, Whitman Co., WA. She died 17 May 1988. Her social security number was assigned in WA in 1954. Source: Social Security Death Index.

Maybelle Lynch died 17 May 1988, Colfax, Whitman Co. She was born abt. 1913 & lived in Whitman Co. Source: WA Death Index.

A Maybelle Lynch appears on the 1930 Ewan, Whitman Co., WA Census with her husband Beryl M. Lynch. She was born abt. 1913, WA. Beryl was born abt. 1911, WA and was a general farm laborer. They had been married one year. Beryl's brother Darel D. Lynch, single, b. abt. 1913, WA was living with them.

I tried to find her in the 1920 Census but didn't even when I searched under Bailey and Randall and Dettman. However, I didn't look through each page. Good Luck!

Re: MONK surname in Pend Oreille and near Newport

judyartley26191 — 2008-02-10 03:46:36Z

Hi Deb, if you're looking for Minnie's maiden name, I'd post on the Illinois Unknown County Message Board. They were married about 1884-1885 (from Census calculations). Herman was b. in IL and also their first child Frank. Her maiden name would be on their marriage license. Successful Hunting!

Re: Carlton P. HYDE

judyartley26191 — 2008-02-10 03:26:56Z

See query & reply on Kitsap Co. Message Board

Re: Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

cmhansen — 2006-05-27 06:12:56Z

Terrie Thomas D. McArthur died in Spokane, but his obit said almost nothing other than Riplinger Funeral Home handled the funeral. I looked for an obit for Nellie in the Spokane paper and did not find hers.

Charles

James "Elmer" Cox

sylvammns — 2006-08-23 04:14:22Z

Am looking for information re James Elmer Cox and his wife, Mildred. All I have been able to find so far is his date of death and place of burial. Would like to talk to anyone who could do lookups in historical books, newspapers or land records. Thank you.

MONK surname in Pend Oreille and near Newport

DebThormahlen — 2007-04-13 20:25:17Z

I have the obits for Herman Monk and Minnie Monk but it still does not clairfy for us what Minnie's maiden name was. Looking for any connection anyone has to the Monk family of this region. Their children's surnames are Simpson living in Rathdrum, Id in 1940, Jacobs of Priest River, ID and Matthews of Bole, Montana all in 1940. Herman and Minnie were in Waterville, Douglas Co. Wa in 1900. We suspect her maiden name may have Thormahlen

MONK surname in Pend Oreille and near Newport

DebThormahlen — 2007-04-13 20:25:08Z

Re: MONK surname in Pend Oreille and near Newport

DebThormahlen — 2008-02-10 14:24:54Z

Thank you. Would you believe it but we did eventually find her last May. We used the Random Acts of Genealogy Kindness website and then I had to go to Woodford County to get her marriage license in Illinois - that county is not online yet. We sent a letter to anyone with that surname in Wash, etc. We got a reply back and lo and behold it was her grandchildren. One of her great grandsons came from Wa and visited us in July for a morning and then we went there for 10 days in Nov. It was great seeing where she lived and meet people who knew here. I will remember your tips for further research.

Re: MONK surname in Pend Oreille and near Newport

DebThormahlen — 2007-10-03 18:22:11Z

Thank you. I did use RAOGK and they found her obit. We wrote to all surnames in the towns listed and lo and behold we found her family. We have met one of them and are planning a trip there ourselves to meet them. We hope to find her father's grave also while there.

Re: Obits Lookups - Heiser

geniejan — 2007-07-03 06:33:05Z

Newport Miner, Newport, Washington Nov. 27, 2002
ETHEL IONE “SUSIE” HEISER
Ethel Ione “Susie” Heiser, a longtime resident of the Newport area passed away Nov. 23 at a Spirit Lake care home. She was 91 years old. She was born Jan. 1, 1911, in Ione to Leon and Lura Sykes. On her birthday in 1927 she married Ralph Cannon in Newport. This union ended in divorce and she married William “Bill” Heiser in Coeur d’Alene on Feb. 4, 1950. They made their home at Idaho Hill where she lived for 50 years. Bill preceded her in death in 1993.
During the late 30s and early 40s she worked at a toy factory in Newport. She was later a housekeeper for the Great Northern Motel and was a waitress in area restaurants including Mac’s and the Ponderosa.
She was a member of the United Church of Christ for several years and later attended the First Baptist Church. She was also a charter member of the Newport Eagles.
Her hobbies were bowling, painting and crocheting.
Survivors include one daughter, Margie (and Jim) Sowers of Spirit Lake, one son, Jack (and Mae) Cannon of Blanchard, two stepdaughters, Dolores (and Jack) McLean of Othello, Wash. And Loretta (and Tom) Wilson of Portland, Ore., and one stepson, Floyd (and Anita) Heiser of Milwaukee, Ore. She also leaves 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great -great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd Sykes of Minnesota in 1990, a half brother, Roy Sykes of Fort Worth, Texas in 1999, a stepdaughter, Idella McPhail and a granddaughter, Jill McPhail.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 11 a. m. at Sherman-Knapp funeral Home in Newport. Interment will follow at the Newport Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions in her name to Hospice of Northern Idaho, 9493 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83835, or to Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center, 290 W. Sunset Ave #20, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 83815.

Newport Miner Feb. 1993
WILLIAM “BILL” HEISER
NEWPORT---William “Bill” Heiser, 86, a resident of Newport since 1939, died on Feb. 17 at the Pend Oreille Pines Nursing Home.
He was a charter member and past president of the Newport Eagles for 20 years, a past member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, and a member of the local union at Diamond National Lumber, where he worked as a mechanic for over 27 years. He retired in 1968.
He was born on Dec. 19, 1906 in Mound City, S.D. to Jacob and Dorothea Heiser, and was the fourth of 12 children. His grandparents had imigrated from Southern Russia in the early 1800s. On Feb. 4, 1950, he married Ethel Owen in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel, at home in Newport; two daughters, Dolores Mclean of Othello, and Loretta Heiser of Portland, Ore.; a son, floyd Heiser, of Milwaukie, Ore., as well as a stepson, Jack Cannon of Coeur d’Alene, and a step-daughter, Margie Sowers, of Spirit Lake.
Also surviving are his sisters, Anna Merritt of Omaha, Neb., Ida Beecholz, of Eureka, S.D.; and Pauline Weitz, Albena and Ella Klingman, all of Aberdeen, S.D.; and two brothers, Ed Heiser of Longview, Wash., and Milbert Heiser of Concord, Calif. Other survivors include 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Idella McPhail in 1972; a brother, Edwin Heiser of Sacramento in 1978; two sisters, Martha Holtzworth, and Irma Stadel.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association, Great Spokane Chapter #189, North 5125 Market, Spokane, 99207.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport, with interment following at the Newport Cemetery.

Idaho Hill is in Oldtown, Idaho. Oldtown, ID and Newport, WA are side by side. Hope this helps.

Re: Maybelle J Dettman Randall Bailey (Lynch married name)

Kirbvig — 2007-10-31 23:32:55Z

I will try to answer your original question: Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Usk, WA. Check out threir website at www.kalispeltribe.com. The site has a place to leave messages and their regular mailing address. I would recommend you send your message 'attention Probate.' Also, make it very clear that you are looking for family information, but not fishing for enrollment. Their tribal government is fairly small, it may take some time for some one to get back to you.
The Indians who live by Lake Kalispel in Montana are the BLACKFEET.......

Re: Obits Lookups - Heiser

Hal_Sykes — 2007-07-03 15:27:37Z

Thank you so much. These are great. I appreciate your time and effort. Hal

Obits Lookups - Heiser

Hal_Sykes — 2007-06-13 02:42:44Z

I am looking for a couple of obits, Help would be appreciated.

The first is for Ethel Ione (Sykes) Heiser; b 1 jan 1911 in Stevens Co WA; d 23 Nov 2002 but not sure of place. The SDI lists her last address as Spirit Lake, ID.

The Second is for William "bill" Heiser: b 19 Dec 1906; d 17 Feb 1993 in Newport, WA. They may have lived in Old Town, Id at the time of Bills death

Both are burried in Newport Cemetery.

Thanks a bunch halsykes@yahoo.com

Re: Obit Lookups - Mathews

2006-04-29 07:26:55Z

Both obits from Newport Miner

Services Held Here Mon. For Mrs. Mathews, Usk
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Mathews, 70, of Usk, who died Friday at the local hospital were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Sherman funeral home. The Rev. Gale A. Putnam officiated.
Mrs. Mathews, who was born in Kansas, came to Usk from Minnesota with her husband in 1927. She is survived by her widower Burton Mathews; a daughter, Mrs. Seldon Hoisington of Usk; a son, Ben Northrup of Vancouver, Wash.; a brother and sister in Kansas, a brother in Waterville, Wash. and three granddaughters.

Tuesday Services Honor Burton Mathews of Usk
Funeral services for Burton H. Mathews, 78, who died at his home in Usk Saturday, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Sherman funeral home.
Mr. Mathews was born in Minnesota and had lived in the community for 26 years. Surviving are two step-children, Mrs. Seldon Hoisington of Usk, and a step-son, and two sisters, Bessie Bunse and Blanche Barnhardt, both of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.

A bit of innformation from Burton's Draft Card of WWI in case you need it.
Burton Henry Mathews age 44, born June 1, 1874
His occupation is carpenter. Nearest relative is Bessie Bunse of Flaxville, MN. He is living at Fergus Falls, Minn on route 3. He is tall, slender, with blue eyes and dark hair. Date of registration is Sept. 12, 1918.

Hope this helps. Good luck with your search.

Re: Obit Lookup - Edgar Willis Stevens

2006-03-25 03:47:28Z

OK /sorry I couldn't be of any help.
Good luck.

Re: Obit Lookup - Edgar Willis Stevens

2006-03-25 03:31:32Z

Yes we do have the Death Certificate.
thought maybe the Obit. could give us some more info.
We know he was adopted. and his son filled out the death certificate. and left alot of the blanks, blank.
Thanks
Jo

Re: Obit Lookup - Edgar Willis Stevens

2006-03-25 03:04:03Z

I can look for his death certificate if it might help
or do you have that?

Re: Wyke/Wike

2006-03-07 02:28:30Z

I have been in contact with her and her daughter-in-law and they have provided me with alot of data that I thought I would never find.
Thanks for your response.
Bob

Re: Wyke/Wike

2006-03-06 20:11:12Z

Hi,
I just found messages on the Cusick Web site and wanted to let you know that I know Joyce Wike Holder and have her address and phone number.

How are you related to her? Does she know you? I want to be sure before I give her her number

Beverly Ives
Usk, WA

H. Isaacs In Newport Cemetery

2006-02-16 00:58:23Z

Looking for any information on the H. Isaacs in the Newport sexton cemetery records. No grave stone or marker. Can anyone tell me what the letter H stands for? He was buried in November 1979. Was there an obituary that gave any additional information on this person. In my family research I'm looking for a Harry I. Isaacs, born in Kansas in 1908.
Thanks for any help.

Obit Lookup - Edgar Willis Stevens

2006-01-26 08:49:15Z

Looking for Obit of Edgar Willis Stevens.
Born 1850 WI.
Died Dec 01, 1927 Metaline or Newport WA
Buried I.O.O.F Cemetery in Newport WA
would like to know if obit gives Town where he was born. WHO his parents are and where they were born and IF he was adopted and by who?
Thanks
Jo Glinnon
P.S.
Spouse: Mary (Nystuen) Gilbertson

Re: Easley family in Pend Oreille area - 1914-1930

2005-11-13 22:55:01Z

Mark, thanks so much for this info. I did hear from an Easley relative I didn't know I had, though I am still looking for information on others. Thanks for the suggestion -- I'll check this out. She may be another heretofore unknown relative.

Re: Easley family in Pend Oreille area - 1914-1930

2005-11-13 21:45:49Z

Dis you ever find your Easly relative? Evelyn Easley Reed runs the Pend Oreille Historical museum, I suggest you give her a call.

John Edward Love aka Jett Love

2005-10-03 08:04:30Z

John Love was born in WV January 15, 1865 and married Virginia Bell Bice in WV July 14, 1887. He moved with his family to Metaline Falls before 1920. (listed in the 1920 census). He received a land patent on June 6, 1921. He return to WV before 1927 without his wife. I believe she died in Pend Oreille County. Does anyone know anything about her death and others members of John Love's family.

Re: TURNBULL, Catherine Fea

2005-07-15 21:22:44Z

My grandparents were Eather Clarence and bacy Leatha (Boyer ) Turnbull, my great grandparents were Thomas washington Turnbull and Adeline Eliza (Harper) Turnbull
William Grant Turnbull and KatherineFea would have been my great great grandparents.
I am hunting some of my grandmothers people and having no luck Boyer and Harper
Barbara Ballard

Re: Wyke/Wike

2005-07-13 04:59:29Z

Charles are you related to Adam's wife Mildred (Hansen) Wike?

Re: Wyke/Wike

2005-07-10 19:04:05Z

Bob: You may want to contact Bill Piper at the Historical
Society address as he knew the people you are seeking info on.
Adam, who came to the area in 1904 taught school for a couple
of years as did his wife Mildred and her sister Eva, who taught
at the Locke school a few miles north of Cusick. Adam was
very instramental in getting the town of Cusick incorparated, he
also happened to be the first Mayor of that town.
Best wishes for your accomplishment of seeking other info.

Re: Wyke/Wike

2005-07-09 19:31:56Z

Don: Thanks for the reply, I will follow your suggestions. Until just today I was looking for Adam Wyke the way the name is spelled in Nebraska. The family remembers Adam visiting but no one had any info until today, thanks to you.

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Joyce Wike Holder? Mildred died in Lincoln, NE.

Re: Wyke/Wike

2005-07-09 19:03:27Z

Newport Miner newspaper would have obits. Contact
Pend Oreille County Historical Society
Post Office Box 1409
Newport,Washington99156
They publish a yearly magazine called Big Smoke cost about
$12 including shipping and handling.
You would be particularly interested in 1980 which contains
the life of Adam Wike who was born in Lawrence,Nebraska-
December 8,1880 also about brother Lou who together
operated a grocery store in Cusick as early as 1906 was
written by his wife Mildred Hansen Wike with the help of
her daughter Joyce Wike Holder. Also you may want the
1996 copy as it contains a picture of the Wike Store.

Re: Easley family in Pend Oreille area - 1914-1930

2005-04-25 08:16:50Z

Hi
I am one of Lonnie Easleys grandsons! I do not know much about him becuase he passed away when I was 13 yrs of age. I am trying to research our Easley side family tree and when it comes to grandfather I cannot find much! Maybe we can help each other? I do know that several of Lonnies daughters have moved back to Chewelah in the past 10 yrs.
I will do some asking and see what I can come up with!

Eva Becker Aneff- ca 1916-1950

2005-04-06 06:33:40Z

Looking for information on Eva Aneff nee Becker. Would like to find out where and how she died. This is for medical reasons. Thank you.

Re: Rossworn family

2005-04-03 00:31:42Z

I am Albert's daughter, and I believe Justine was my grandmother. I looked ( when I was younger) much like her, however the stories that I have about her were not good. I understand she was not a good person. I clicked on your name, however your e mail didn't come up. I am not a member, that might be why. I just happened to come to this web site by google. If you would like ....e mail me at trossworn@aol.com. I can give you my limited amount of info about her.

Re: Rossworn family

2005-04-03 00:22:36Z

Well, I am interested in the Umsheid clan. There is a VERY distant relationship to my husband.

You should be able to click on my name and find my email address, it is a yahoo one.

Re: Rossworn family

2005-04-02 23:44:36Z

May I ask who you are? How do we correspond outside of this venue?

Re: Rossworn family

2005-04-02 23:05:07Z

Terry, thanks for your reply, Would like to compare in private?? If, so, please contact me privately,

Carol

Re: Rossworn family

2005-04-02 20:22:34Z

Nellie and Arthur had two daughters, Betty and Sheryl as well.

The Meyers brothers: John B., Henry and George A.

2005-03-30 06:50:23Z

Washington State Death Index:

George A. Meyers

He was born in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., Wisconsin in March, 1873-75 to Benhardt and Margaret (Senn) Meyers
He died after the 1930 Federal census- The 1930 Federal Census showed him living in the Pend Orielle area in the Lost Creek Precinct. I don't know exactly when he died. He was in the logging industry... he was 57 in this census.

John Bernard Meyers

His brother, John Bernard Meyers (born in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI), died in Bonners Ferry, Boundary Co.,ID in a logging accident on Oct. 30, 1921. This area is just across the state line from Pend Orielle County. If you see anything related to John Bernard Meyers, please let me know, also.

Henry Meyers

They had a brother, Henry Meyers, who disappeared from the family home after 1910. Check him out if you can.. he was born in Feb., 1878.

Thanks,
GL Meyers

Re: Easley family in Pend Oreille area - 1914-1930

2005-01-20 19:45:32Z

Thanks for the response. Yes, I am aware of the Easleys in the Chewelah area in the 60s. I lived there in the 40s. These Easleys are from my Grandfather's ((Lonnie Easley) second marriage. I am seeking information on from the time of his first marriage to my grandmother Ida May Mowerson, through the birth of my mother Ella May Easley and her sister Ida Marie Easley a number of years prior to his marriage to his second wife. None of the Easley survivors even knew my grandmother. I was hoping someone might have access to old directories, newspapers, etc. Thanks again.

Re: Easley family in Pend Oreille area - 1914-1930

2005-01-18 23:47:12Z

There were Easley's in Colville and Inchelium when I grew up in the 60's. Have you tried posting to the Ferry and Stevens County sites? Some one there may have info. Good Luck.

Easley family in Pend Oreille area - 1914-1930

2005-01-14 20:05:21Z

I am searching for any record of my mother and her family for the time period above. Names would include Lonnie Easley, Ida Marie Easley, Ida Mae Easley, Ella May Easley. I know my mother, Ella, was born in 1919 in Metaline, but I'm trying to find information on the rest of her family, particularly her sister Ida, for whom I have no information except that she was about two years old when she died. Any information would be great appreciated. Thank you.

Re: Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

2005-01-09 07:22:56Z

I don't know if you have found your info yet . But if you go to
interment.net they have a list of all the cemeteries. Just go to the state and county you want. Newport is on there as we have relatives buried there. Good Luck. Bette.....

Strong family from Dalkena

2005-03-02 16:37:49Z

I am looking for any information on the family of Samuel and Lizetta Strong who lived in Dalkena from about 1915 til 1932.

Their children are Raymond (born 1882), Kenneth (born 1888)and Lyla (born 1893). I have found that Kenneth was buried on April 14, 1916 in Newport and that Samuel was also buried there in 1932.

I would love to know the date of death for Samuel and what happened to his wife Lizetta and son Raymond and daughter Lyla.

Anything else on the family would be bonus.

Paula

Re: Tiger, Washington

2005-02-10 02:59:41Z

Hi Lori;
My Mother was born on Tiger Hill in February of 1916. Her family homesteaded on that Hill. We have visited twice in the last two years. Last year we took my Mom back for the first time since she left at 3 years old in 1919 (the year your Dad was born.) We have several old pictures of the area and my Mother has written a story or two about Tiger. If you'd like, contact me directly and I'll share. cougarmt@nwlink.com. I have been doing some census work and have done Tiger in 1920 and 1930. I'll see if I can find your folks on the Census. It was nice to hear from you. Our folks were "tough" people.
John

Rossworn family

2004-12-26 20:13:09Z

Looking for data on Arthur Wesley Rossworn and wives:

1.) Justine, possilby Umscheid, found on 1920 census of Rocky Road, Pend Oreille, Washington with children: Verna, Albert A. and Marjorie.

2.) Nellie Putnam, found on the 1930 census, now in Spokane County, with children Norman and Donald.

Arthur and Nellie reportedly have several more children.

Cheers, Hope to hear from you soon.

Tiger, Washington

2004-07-13 19:05:36Z

I am interested in any historical information regarding the people and events at Tiger, Washington between 1895 and 1940. I am collecting information for the Historical Museum there.

My family homesteaded there from 1911 to approximately 1934. There names were Joseph and Mary Pfister and John Gieirhofer.

Also, I am happy and willing to do National Archive look-ups regarding folks in the Tiger, Washington area during that time.

Re: Clement (Lou, Lew, or Lux) Harrison

IMSOOZ — 2005-04-20 06:11:45Z

Louis Clement Harrison was married to Lura Gertrude Olds in 1909. Lura was my grandfather's sister. When Lura and Louis married she had two children by a previous marriage to Sherman Bailey. The children were Howard (b. 1906) and Pearl (b. 1907). Lou and Lura had two sons of their own, John Gordon (b. 1911) and Glenn Allen (b. 1931....a late change-of-life baby). I have much info on the Olds family, but don't have much more about Lou Harrison. I know from Lura's obituary that he was a painter by trade. My information says he was born about 1875 in Missouri, and died in 1940 in Seattle. You can reach me at imsooz@aol.com if you wish to correspond regarding the Olds family.

Re: Eva Becker Aneff- ca 1916-1950

Phyllis Beam — 2005-06-29 05:03:16Z

Eva Becker Aneff died and was buried in Spokane after surgery for cancer Phyllis Beam

Re: 1900 Pend Oreille Census lookup

W7PSK — 2005-06-28 13:46:28Z

Thanks Charles.

It would be either Scott or Lear. Problem is I dont know when my GGRandmother became a Lear after being a Scott.
In the 1880 Census They were in Bates County Missouri and my GGrand was 46 at the time so most likely he passes after 1880 and she remarried. I know that Thomas M Jr married in Pend Oreille and is buried there in ION.

My GGrandmothers name was Mary Matilda.
And Children I know of are

Sarah H. Born 1871 Iowa (prolly not in family)
Roger D. Born 1874 Kansas (prolly not in family)
Mary S. Born 1876 Kansas (prolly not in family)
John Webb Born 1878 Kansas (maybe around, he is my Grandfather)
Thomas Marion born 1885 Missouri (would be there)

Thanks

Rick Scott

John (Jack) R. Payne

3528E — 2006-05-05 07:41:54Z

Known facts: b. 1904 Stillwater, MT to Hattie Bassett Bray and Thomas Jefferson Payne, m. Mary Pederson of German extraction. Resided with her in Spokane WA in 1927, 1930. Worked as painter, moving to Elk WA and then to Newport where he and Mary are buried in Newport Cemetery-he in 1956, and she in 1981. She married to Pederson post death of Payne. Their children were Mary Jane (Raymond) Baumgardner, Newport, Joyce Melva Podles of Rte. 1 Elk WA, Jack Payne U.S. Army.as listed in his obituary in Spokesman Review. Succeeding info? Thanks, Betty

Re: Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

CMHansen — 2004-07-27 16:07:13Z

Sharon The LDS has filmed the death certificates for this year, so you can get the film number from their online catalog, under Washington Vital records.

Charles

Re: Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

CMHansen — 2004-07-27 04:56:57Z

Sharon There are no Albert Bakers in the Newport Cemetery, but the 1930 WA Death Index shows several Albert Bakers, but it does not list any nephews, so I needed more to sort out which Al was yours. the 1930 Census lists Albert W. Baker age 74 at Diamond Lake with Emery Rex. There was an Albert Baker age 78 that died 5-14-1936 in Spokane County, but no Emery Rex as a survivor and the age was wrong also. All the other Albert Bakers had a different middle initial, but there is a AL. W. Baker age 77 died 3-15-1933 in SEATTLE Cert#931. Looks like the same Al. I could not find an obit in the Spokane newspapers, sorry.

Charles

Thomas D. MacArthur & Nellie Cole in Pend Oreille Co.

terrielo — 2006-05-27 06:11:53Z

I am looking for any information on this family. Thomas and Nellie were in Presque Isle Twp. Michigan and moved west. They had a large family and also Thomas had family from a prev. Marriage. I am looking for the names of the spouses of their children. I just keep comming up with a brick wall. Their children all had common names. In Michigan the name was spelled McArthur but what I find in Washington it is spelled MacArthur. If you can help please and thank you in advance.
Terrie

Re: Tiger, Washington

LoriPeterson83 — 2005-02-10 02:06:43Z

John,
My father was born in the Ione Hospital and was raised in Tiger. He was born in June 1919. His father & his maternal grandparents were all loggers.

My grandparents were married in Feb 1919 in Newport, WA but lived in Tiger at the time. There names were Ray(mond) Peterson & Olive Walker Peterson. GreatGrandparents were Stephen H Walker & Jennie Smith Walker. A great uncle was born in Metaline Falls in 1917. The Petersons eventually moved to Kenmore, WA (they were there in Dec 1921 when a daughter was born & died) and then moved onto Wenatchee, WA where Olive Walker Peterson died in April 1922. I have just recently found the name of the baby & dates, so will now search for her grave site.

I am very interested in knowing more about the area of Tiger. I have a picture of my Dad in front of the Tiger Store in the 1980's and I have visited the and also had a picture taken just a few years ago.

Obit Lookup - Floyd Smith

debbiejoseph87 — 2005-08-02 18:44:26Z

I am looking for an obir for Floyd Smith. He was born 7-4-1924 & died 9-26-1996. Thank you Debbie

Re: Obit Lookups - Mathews

debbiejoseph87 — 2006-05-04 07:17:43Z

Thank You Janis, That will help me alot. Debbie

Obit Lookups - Mathews

debbiejoseph87 — 2006-04-16 07:41:27Z

I am looking for a couple of obit's. The names are Burton H Mathews(d) 3-13-1953 in Lenora(Pend Oreille) Wa. Anna T Mathews(d) 3-14-1947 in Pend Oreille) Wa. Thank you, Debbie

Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

slr1137162 — 2004-10-17 16:40:26Z

Does anyone have access to records of the above cemetery? I am looking for a death date of Albert BAKER. He was living near Newport with the Emery REX family in the 1930 census. Any help in locating a death date for Albert BAKER would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

slr1137162 — 2004-10-17 16:40:26Z

Thank you. I will try that. When I did look it was not available yet.

Re: Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

slr1137162 — 2004-10-17 16:40:26Z

Thank you very much. I'll try that. I haven't had much success in finding anything on this gentleman. He is my great uncle, brother to my grandfather. I lost him in Minnesota early 1900's and then found him living with a nephew in Newport in the 1930 census.

Re: Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

slr1137162 — 2004-10-17 16:40:26Z

Thank you very much for taking the time to look this up for me. Perhaps I will order the certificate and see if it could possibly be my Albert.

Re: Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

slr1137162 — 2004-10-17 16:40:26Z

Thank you. I'll check into it.

Obit Lookup - Maud Bobier

DorothyE_Henry — 2005-06-03 08:34:27Z

Looking for Obituary for Maud BOBIER, born Nov 11 1877.
died July 1895, 18 yrs. Buried Fairmont Cemetery, Spokane, WA Parents George and Roxanna BOBIER residents of Newport, Pend Orielle, WA
Help would be greatly appreciated.
e-mail
dottie@pacific.net

Re: Rossworn family

gotballs — 2005-09-07 02:01:28Z

I am related to Arthur Rossworn. He was my great grandfather. He died before I was born. Wondering how you all know him and some info that was put down. I have been trying to find info on his parents. He also had two daughters with Nellie(my great grandma). There names are Betty and Sheryl. Rlease send the info you have on the family. I knew he had two children before he married again. Who is Verma?

Stolen genealogy album in P.O. County

StephanyPorter — 2006-02-01 11:18:44Z

I am asking anyone who is willing, to please keep their eyes open for a stolen item. My lane cedar chest with all of it's contents were taken IN Pend Oreille County. The thing I am looking for is a forest green creative memories album sized 12 inch by 12 inch. It is our family genealogy album that has pictures dating back to before the 1850s. The album is clearly marked PORTER on the inside. If anyone so happens to stumble across this I would be eternally greatful. I would also be willing to recoup your costs for the item, shipping and offer a nice reward. Any assistance is much appreciated.

Re: Bjornstad family 9 miles east of Ruby in the 1920s.

Julie_10942 — 2006-03-16 08:09:09Z

My name is Jennifer McNeil I am Lillian's granddaughter. My sister Julie helps my but I am doing the main family reseach. My email is skyhawkandco1@aol.com. I would love to know what info you have

Jenn

Obit Lookup

krautlarger — 2004-05-06 12:30:11Z

Can someone help me find an obit for Katharina Krautlager who died in Newport in July, 1973. I don't know what newspapers are in that area or whether they are on line.

Thanks,
Jim K.

Re: Obit Lookup

krautlarger — 2004-05-06 12:30:11Z

Thanks,

Jim K.

Re: Wyke/Wike

cmhansen — 2005-07-15 21:23:13Z

Bob I am pretty sure I am not related to Mildred. My grandfather and his 4 brothers that came to the USA in Minnesota do not have any children named Mildred. In Denmark my grandfathers father was Hans Mikkelsen so my grandfather Anton was son of Hans or Hansen. Only three generations of Hansens to search in the USA to me.

Charles

Re: Rossworn family

cmhansen — 2004-12-27 17:24:06Z

Carol I know a Donald Rossworn that lives in Spokane, will send his address by E-Mail.

Charles

Re: Wyke/Wike

cmhansen — 2005-07-13 04:41:25Z

Bob According to the WA Death index John A. Wike died in Pend Oreille county 10-14-1969 age 88.

Charles

Lawrence NIEMUTH, 1949-1995 Newport

fhc3342042 — 2006-04-09 08:03:39Z

WOULD LIKE OBIT OR OTHER INFORMATION. CONTACT ME AT SBSMITH9009@YAHOO.COM

Re: Bjornstad family 9 miles east of Ruby in the 1920s.

chkwharton — 2006-03-20 10:05:46Z

Hello, Julie,
I'm delighted that you replied to my posting! It's been a long time since I posted that. I am a Bergland descendant, too. I have been attempting to trace all of the Bergland descendants since they came to the USA from Norway. I'll have to study my Bergland outline today to see how it all fits in and get back to you.
Can you tell me about Lillian...ie who and when she married, what children she had, where they all lived.
Feel free to email me directly at TATWHARTON@aol.com
Mrs. Wharton in Connecticut.

Re: Bruce Bjornstad

chkwharton — 2006-03-16 13:15:06Z

Sorry...I don't recognize the name Bruce Bjornstad at this time. I understand there was a Bjornstad family in Crookston, Minnesota at one time....guessing early 1900s.......from Mrs. Wharton

Re: Morton, Harbert

sdechant545 — 2005-07-21 22:06:00Z

It is possible that the McLaughlin precinct might have been in the Calispell Lake - Usk area as there was an early settler by that name in that area. There are several known county directories that included Pend Oreille. I have searched the 3 that I have access to. There is also one for 1915-1916 in the Northwest Room of the Spokane Public Library (downtown branch). I believe you can place an inquiry via their website.

Here is what I did and did not find in the 3 directories that I have. Be aware that these directories do not have a master alpha index, but are listed by community. At the end of each county is a list of taxpayers in the rural areas. If a person was not a taxpayer, they probably won’t be listed....Susan

Polk’s Directory of Stevens County, WA 1909-10 (Pend Oreille is still part of Stevens)
No Harbert listed for Metaline

Polk’s Stevens, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties Directory 1911-1912
G. A. Harbert listed in Metaline

Polk’s Stevens, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties Directory 1913-1914
Al Harbert, laborer, Inland Portland Cement Co, Metaline Falls
No Morton listed for Metaline Falls
Only Morton listed in the county appears to be H.B. Morton, Blueslide

In the 1910 census, Granville A. Harbert is in the Metaline precinct.

Re: Newsoms in Newport

sdechant545 — 2005-07-21 22:06:00Z

Brian....I checked the "Polk's Directory of Stevens County for 1909/1910" (P.O. was still part of Stevens at that time) and found only one Newsom listed in Newport...Jeremiah O. Newsom, constable Newport, Ida, resided Newport Hotel. Could this be your Jerry? There are no Newsoms listed in Newport in the "Polk's Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry County Directory of 1913/1914." I do not see any Newsom listed in the 1910 census index for Newport. This might indicate that he left the area about 1910, or he could be listed somewhere else in the county. We are working on making a consolidated index for the 1910 census, but only have it a little over half done. Hopefully this project will be done soon. Have you contacted the P.O. County Historical Society? They may be able to help futher....Susan

Re: Newport Cemetery - Albert Baker

sdechant545 — 2005-07-21 22:06:00Z

Sharon....The state began keeping death records in 1907. If you contact the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society at research@newgs.org, their researcher could look in the Washington State Death Index (a copy of which is at the Colville Public Library) and get a death date for you if he did indeed die in the state of Washignton. Be sure to give her his full name and the approximate time period you think he died. If he died after 1940, this index is online through the Ancestry.com subscription database. Hope this helps....Susan

Morton

pagemort — 2005-03-19 03:43:45Z

Any information on my grandfather William Ellsworth Morton
from about 1914 on would be helpful

Re: Morton

pagemort — 2005-03-19 03:43:45Z

Thanks for responding Phyliss. Heres my story. My grandparents were living in Cocalilla, Id. till we believe his (William E. Morton) death in late 1913. We know our grandmother moved to Pend O Reille Co. probably in early 1914. Her name was Grace Adel Morton. She is shown in the 1920 census with all 9 children in "McLaughlin" precinct. I have no idea where that is. They spent most of their time in Ione althouth also lived in Metaline Falls, Usk and Cusick. She remarried to a Glanville "Al" Harbert between 1920 and 1930 as they are both in the 1930 census in Ione with her youngest child still at home. You might try the county directories (unknown if at library or courthouse) to see if she is listed in 1914 and subsequent years. I dont think you will find any mention of William E. Morton as I am certain he died in Bonner County. Appreciate any help yu can give in finding the earliest date for Grace and if possible the marriage date of her and Al Harbert. Thanks.

Re: Pulsifer surname

p7walk — 2005-03-11 03:19:39Z

This was my great grandmother's obit--my grandmother was Ruth Aline Pulsifer (list as Ruth Niel--last name was mispelled it's Neil)

Hall, Jean Aline

p7walk — 2005-03-11 03:17:10Z

I am the daughter of Jean Aline Hall--I found a posting on Pend Oreille County for my mother & Grandmother by a Ron Sykes. The posting was Feb of '03, email address is no longer good. Could anyone help me?

thanks in advance

Bjornstad family 9 miles east of Ruby in the 1920s.

TerrylWharton89 — 2004-04-09 02:10:13Z

Lillian Bjornstad and Alma Bjornstad, were daughters of Oscar and Amanda Bergland Bjornstad. Their brothers, Olaf, Theodore, Lawrence and Christ Bjornstad all died of tuberculosis in 1921.

Lillian and Alma Bjornstad were 11 and 12 when their father died in 1926. Would like to know what happened to the girls after that. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who is familiar with these names.

Photo: Mrs. McVay, Dicken, Shaver, Coonrod, Baur, Bullis, Vaughn, & Poag

zeldjee — 2005-07-17 00:09:41Z

Hi list, I have a group photo of the above ladys, taken in 1931, Diamond Lake area, WA, if you recognize any of the surnames, I'll gladly send you a scanned image.
jean
poptom@verizon.net

Daisey Depew

zeldjee — 2005-07-17 00:09:41Z

Hi list, am researching the Dickens an Depews of Elk, Diamond Lake, an Newport areas, Daisy Depew was married to Jerome Depew an lived at Diamond lake, it is said she was a reporter for the Newport Miner, and in one clipping I have on the old Elk Hotel fire, it is stated that she gave much information to the ? commitee on the early pioneers of that area, QUESTION, does anyone have any clippings from the newspaper written by her, or have any information on maybe a centennial brochure, or history of that area with the Dickens and Depews ? Would be ever so greatful for anything, an will gladly share what I have on the Elk Hotel fire, also have photos of groups of women we think from the Rebbecca Lodge, and many Depew family photos. Will share all.
thank you
jean

Wyke/Wike

rcpeper — 2005-07-11 17:58:50Z

I am looking for any info on John Adam Wike and his wife Mildred who lived in Cusick, WA. He died in either 1965 (on Tombstone) or 1969 (SS record) and is buried in the Newport Cemetery. He had a brother Louis that also lived in the area.

Can someone tell how I can get obits from this area.

Thanks

Clement (Lou, Lew, or Lux) Harrison

NancyBrown74a — 2004-11-17 13:20:52Z

Looking for any info on Clement "lou, lew, or lux" harrison married to Lura "sis" Gertrude Olds from Kansas, not sure where he was born. According to family birth records they had a daughter Pearle born in Kettle Falls on 8-24-1907 and a son John Gordon born 11-26-1911 in Marcus. Can't seem to find any records in the 1910 census for Wa. on them. Trying to find his birth state for a lead. Thanks for any possible help. Nancy

Re: Obit Lookup

2004-02-18 21:52:42Z

The newspaper in Newport, Wa is the NEWPORT MINOR and the PendOreille historical soc. has old newpapers. and the Newport city library use to have them on microfilm. I haven't been there in years so I don't know what they have now. You might try a letter to the local funeral home Sherman Funeral home they are always very helpful. Look the address up on the internet. There is only one FH in newport.
Hope this helps.
Linda

Re: I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pend Oreille Co., WA.?

2004-01-25 16:31:41Z

Charles - Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! Jeanette

Re: Newport Cemetery

2004-01-25 16:28:10Z

Charles, Thank you so much for your help!!! Jeanette

Newport Cemetery

2004-01-24 21:01:19Z

Has anyone inventoried the Newport Cemetery? I am interested in J. T. & Ida B. Reddick dates, the William E. and Cora M. Russell dates, and any Harpers listed (Elon, Noah, Gene, Eugene).

Thank you in advance for your help!!
Sincerely,
Jeanette

I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pend Oreille Co., WA.?

2004-01-24 20:54:57Z

I have an obituary for Elon HARPER, which states that he is buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Is that in Pend Oreille County or a near by county? Does anyone have a book on county cemeteries that have Elon in it? If so, does it list a Noah HARPER, Gene HARPER or Eugene HARPER?

Thursday, January 26, 1922, Front Page, Name of newspaper unknown, (but from a Pend Oreille County (WA) newspaper) -

At the Newport hospital on Friday, Jan. 20th, occurred the death of Elon Harper, age 80 years. Mr. Harper had been ill for several weeks but prior to that time had been quite rugged.

Elon Harper was a native of Missouri and spent most of his life in that state, following the occupation of farming. He came to this county in 1906 to make his home with his children. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. E. Russell and Mrs. J. T. Reddick. A son, Noah, lived at Tiger for a number of years, dying several years ago.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Davis undertaking parlor, Rev. W. B. Eakin of the Methodist church officiating. Burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

Thank you in advance for your help!!!
Sincerely,
Jeanette

Re: Clement (Lou, Lew, or Lux) Harrison

2004-01-22 01:25:51Z

Nancy: I beleive you should be looking in the Stevens County
records. Both Marcus & Kettle Falls are in that County with
Colville the County seat. Pend Oreille county was created out
of Stevens county in 1911. Best wishes with your search.
Don

Re: Morton, Harbert

2003-11-01 21:55:46Z

Hi, I wonder if this Harbert is one of yours? I found this in the March 7, 1918 Newport Miner newspaper some years ago.
Glen Harbert, ten year old son of G.A. Harbert of Metaline died suddenly of convulsions Friday, March 1. Burial took place Saturday at Metaline, Rev. Veazie having charge of the services.

Pretty scant, I'll admit, but in those days that's about all you could expect. Plus that was a Newport newspaper. We're at the other end of the county and Metaline Falls News/Ione Gazette didn't start until 1929.. There is no headstone on the grave, and their early records were nonexistant. Phyllis

Re: Morton

2003-11-01 21:54:26Z

I'm pretty sure that McLaughlin district is pretty close to Ione if not next to. I don't know that there would be any directories for that time anywhere. I can do this . I can try to get a look at some old post office records but will have to arrange the time. That museum is closing soon for the winter. In any case ZI'll see what I can find Phyllis

Re: Morton

2003-11-01 21:52:53Z

Hello, George, Information that early is pretty sketchy, but I'll see what I can find. Can you help me out a little? Do you know where in Pend Oreille county I might look? His birthdate? Phyllis Beam

Obituary - Grace Morton Harbert

2003-11-01 21:50:12Z

Metaline Falls News - 16 October 1947
COUNTY RESIDENT FOR MANY YEARS
Funeral services for Mrs. G.A. Harbert, 70, who died in Spokane last Wednesday, were held there Friday afternoon form the Hazen & Jaeger funeral parlors.
Mrs. Grace Morton Harbert was born on May 27, 1877. She was a resident of Pend Oreille county for many years, living first at Cusick and later at Metaline Falls and ione for about 20 years, moving to Spokane about three years ago.
Survivng are her husband, Granville A. harbert, at the home; six sons, Jay Morton, Addy; Howard, Bill and Charles Morton, Spokane; Lloyd Morton, Ione; George Morton, Bremerton; three daughters, Mrs.Mary Sever and Mrs Susie McKinley, Moses Lake; Mrs. Grace Napier, Wallace, Idaho; stepdaughter, Mrs. Edna McCameron, Post Falls, Idaho; 20 grandchildren and two great granchildren.
She willl be remembered by many for her acts of kindness and genteleness, as shown by the following tribute from a friend, Mrs. Sever:
A TRIBUTE TO MRS HARBERT
"I have known Mrs. harbert for about 26 or 27 years. Mrs. Harbert was a quiet person who always made one feel welcome in her home. She always could see the good in others. Several years ago I remarked to her, "You are a peacemaker,' and told her what the Bible says concerning peacemakers.
"Mrs. Harbert loved her children as only a mother can, and enjoyed doing for othrs. She found joy in attending church, and went whenever possible. She lived her Christianity. I believe in her heart and soul she was deeply religious.
"The following statements are from a letter I recieved from my son, F.M. Sever, on September 17, 1947, just after Mrs. Harbert's illness: 'She was nor demonstrative at all, but doubtless has had and maintained her convictions. She has held the devotion of all her children at no small cost.'"

Albert W. BAKER

2003-06-19 23:19:36Z

Seeking death date and obituary of the above. Was livifng with the Emery REX family in 1930 at age 74. Probably died before 1935 as I could not find anything in the SSDI. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Emery G. REX

2003-04-17 14:40:32Z

Thank you very much. I really appreciate the information. That fills in one gaps among the millions on the family tree.

Re: Cunningham, Jacob & Levi

2002-12-13 18:36:43Z

I am writing a history of Bead Lake which lies 11 miles northeast of Newport. The first people to homestead at the lake were Levi and Jacob Cunningham in 1905. My family has been associated with the lake since 1925 and knew the Cunninghams well as their son, Dick, maintained a resort on the lake. I am in contact with his daughter Camie who now lives in Auburn, WA. I am sure she would love to be put in contact with other relatives. Dick's brother Levi K. moved to Montana shortly after WW I and the family lost track of him.
If I can be of help let me know.

Re: Thomas Edward Doherty, Dougherty and Irene Frazier

2002-11-01 19:58:19Z

Thanks so much Lillie,

Mary Walters is the last surviving sibling of my grandmother. She's very special to me. It's been difficult to do the research on the Doherty branch because of each one taking a nick name that sounds like a given name. Thomas went by Tim, Anthony went by Flint, John went by Jack. The name game is endless in this group.

And as you noted their history was quite colorful. I've printed out your message to keep with the growing book of notes about each of the siblings of my great grandmother, Birdie Keaster.

Thanks again!
Dawn

Re: Pulsifer surname

2002-10-16 03:16:16Z

Newport Miner Obit - July 29, 1965
PULSIFER, CARRIE EMILY
Carrie Emily Pulsifer, died in Newport on July 27, at the age of 71. She was born April 9, 1894.
She is survived by six daughters, Myrtle Dunn, Portland, Ore.; Betty Jackson, Ruth Niel, Kennewick, Wash.; Eleanor Allen, Spokane, Wash.; Hazel Myrvanz, Priest River, Id.; and Margaret Cain, Newport; and one son, Virgil Pulsifer, California; 23 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and two sisters, Maude Johnson of Newport and Hazel Maio, of Priest River, Id.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Sherman Funeral Home in Newport with Rev. Mel Smith officiating. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Fairview Cemetery in Kalispel, Montana.``

Pulsifer surname

2002-10-16 03:02:12Z

Found this obit, and since Pulsifer is not a very common name thought I should post it. The e-mail address for this name is no longer viable, and I am not related. Phyllis
Newport Miner - July 29, 1965

Re: EDWARDS

2002-09-21 04:35:28Z

When I grew up in Cusick, which is North of Newport, there was a family named Edwards out of town. A person I dated for awhile, Mike McGhee, lived with them for awhile. Mr.Edwards was quite a bit older than his wife and was very quiet and I never knew much about him. They had two boys and a girl, I think. The boys were Pat and Mike. I don't remember the girls name. there was an older girl named Karen but I don't think he was her father. I think she was Mrs. Edwards daughter. I don't know how you wold find out more, but there are some names to start with. Gary Driver works for Caldwell Banker Realty and he might know something. You can find that site at http://www.cbnorth.com and the people who work there have a page.

AT LAST!! AN OBITUARY!!!!!

2002-09-12 04:22:11Z

Newport Miner - October 17, 1968 - #30
Metaline Falls News/Ione Gazette section

Thomas Edward Dougherty, 86, passed away October 15 at Mt. Linton hospital in Metaline Falls. He was a long-time resident of the Metaline Falls area and a member of the Catholic church.
He is survived by his wife Irene at the home; a sister, Mrs. Richard Keaster, Great Falls, Montana, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 18, at St. Joseph's in Metaline Falls.

Re: Waiting

2002-08-24 03:08:37Z

Hi, you thanked me too soon!!!! I made a trip to the library today feeling that the microfilm was probably there, but it wasn't. I reordered and hopefully it will be here by this time next week. Phyllis

Re: Thomas Edward Doherty, Dougherty and Irene Frazier

2002-08-12 16:57:09Z

Hi, I'll order the 1968 Newport Miner microfilm today and it will probably take at least a week before it gets here, even though we're at the other end of the county. Then, too, the Metaline's Library is not open every day during the week. Just know, I'll send the obit when I get it, please be patient. I know that's hard, you've already waited a year!!!!! Phyllis

Re: Thomas Edward Doherty, Dougherty and Irene Frazier

2002-08-10 04:23:22Z

Hi, I'm doing some archiving for the local Metaline's Library and ran across this obit. 29 November 1984, Newport Miner -

Irene Dougherty,
Graveside services for Irene Dougherty, 93, who with her late husband operated a tavern and rooming house here for so many years, were conducted Monday at the Riverside cemetery in Ione by Fr. George Morbeck.
Mrs. Dougherty, who was born August 20, 1891, at Fernie, B.C. (Canada) died November 29 at the Pend Oreille Pines nursing home. She came to Metaline Falls, in 1928 and was a member of the Royal Neighbors.
She leaves no known relatives. Her husband, Thomas E. died in 1968.

I can probably get Tom's obit if I order the microfilm if you still need it. It will take a little while to get it. By the way, everybody here called Irene "Rena". Regards, Phyllis

1900 Pend Oreille Census lookup

2002-07-12 13:30:22Z

Does anyone have one available. I need to find out if my Grandfathers family had moved out there by 1900. I show my grandfathers Brother Thomas Marion Scott Died there in 1962 and found his grave at the ION Cemetary. My grandfather died in 1928 and was moved to Whitman county and buried with his mother. SO, if anyone has a lookup available I would give you the particulars.

Rick Scott.

Emery G. REX

2003-04-10 17:57:41Z

Looking for information on Emery G. REX who died 15 Oct 1966. Last known address Newport, WA. Believe he had a son, Emery, who lived in Idaho.

email address change

2003-01-30 04:54:19Z

My address listed on the "Eilar Gravesite," in the Pend Oreille Cemeteries section is now allgilmore@adelphia.net

Would Love to hear from anyone knowing the Eilar or Brooks' who were early settlers on homestead lands in Pend Oreille Co., which of course before 1911 was part of Stevens Co.

Mary Gilmore

Robert W. PICKEREL (1928-1990) (obit.)

2002-01-19 22:22:23Z

Robert Pickerel passed away

Robert William Pickerel, 62, of Spokane, Washington, father of John Pickerel of Winters, died February 14, 1990.

Born February 1, 1928 in Usk, Washington, Mr. Pickerel is survived by his wife, Charlene, two brothers, Jack and Don Pickerel, and five children: John Pickerel of Winters, Tori Pickerel Hammer of Seattle, Dan Pickerel of Spokane, Holly Pickerel-Salinas of San Diego, and Wendi Pickerel of Spokane.

Also surviving are six grandchildren.

The deceased was a part-owner of the Buckhorn Dining Room and Bar in Winters.

The family requests that memorials be to the American Cancer Society.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, February 22, 1990, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

Cunningham, Jacob & Levi

2001-09-01 00:02:49Z

Brothers, Jacob and Levi Cunningham, were in Newport, WA in the 1920 census. They are sons of John and Lucinda. Our grandmother, Margaret Cunningham Hart (daughter of Alexander Conrad Cunningham), was included as an heir to Jacob in an attorney's letter from 1929. Does anyone recognize these guys?

FEA, Ann Liddle

2000-11-03 12:00:00Z

TURNBULL, Catherine Fea

2000-11-03 12:00:00Z

CATHERINE FEA TURNBULL (Turnbull, Fea, Stewart, Thompson, Merritt)

The Newport Miner, June 1919: At her home in this city [Newport, Washington] Monday evening occurred the death of Mrs. Catherine Turnbull. She had been in poor health for several years.

Catherine Fea was a native of Scotland. She came to this country with her parents when eleven years old and on Sept. 29th, 1859, was married to William [Grant] Turnbull at St. Louis, Missouri. To them eleven children were born, of whom one died in infancy and ten survive her. Of the children, Wm. F. has made his home with his mother, Grant also resides in Newport and Mrs. Jas. Stewart at Usk. The others are Chilton B. and Jewel of Fairfield, Montana; Mrs. Thompson of Marshfield, Oregon; Mrs. Merritt of Granite City, Ill; and three sons, Jas. J., Robt. A. and Thomas W. of Potosi, [Washington county] Missouri. A sister, Mrs. J. C. Scott resides in Newport. Mr. Turnbull died 26 years ago.

Mrs. Turnbull reached the age of 80 years. Since 1901 she resided in Newport, and was known and beloved by many of our people as "Aunt Kate." She was a good mother, one of those home-loving women whose every thought is of devotion and sacrifice for her own.

Funeral services were held at Congregational Church Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. Jas. N. Pendleton. Interment was in the I. O. O. F. cemetery beside her mother [Ann Liddle Fea] who died ten years ago.

Card of Thanks - We wish to extend our sincere Thanks to friends for their deeds of kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and at the death of our beloved mother and sister. - The Turnbull Family

Duensett seach

1999-09-09 12:00:00Z

Am looking for any information on a marriage of my grandmother to possibly an indian from one of the local tribes. Her name was Doris Machamer, his may have been some spelling of Duensett. Any info or questions, please email me..........cet

Vawter/Graupner

1999-07-17 12:00:00Z

I am hoping to reconnect with descendents of Frank and Emma Graupner Vawter or George Graupner or Ernestina Graupner Straight

Missing Shields

JLewis9517 — 2002-03-15 04:06:01Z

I'm searching for information on the Shields Family. George Shields born late 1800's. Wife Sherry (maiden name Gilbert)Shields, born 01/02/1898. I (think) at the time of their marriage they live in Arizona. George & Sherry 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 Shields would now be in his 70's. It's possible he could be living in Pend Orielle County.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Judy

Re: Thomas Edward Doherty, Dougherty and Irene Frazier