San Juan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Rethlefsen

Melissa Rethlefsen — 20 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on the Rethlefsens who lived at Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. In particular, I am looking for info about Matthias, or Martin, Rethlefsen, who is indicated in our records to have been the second white man on the island. I don't have his dates offhand, but I can look them up if that would help me locate info.

POW/MIA Korean War, San Juan Co. MCCLELLAN

powmiadna — 24 Jun 2008 3:57:05 GMT

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

Soldier: MAURICE NOLAN MCCLELLAN
Born: 1931 Caucasian
Date of loss: December 1, 1950, POW

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

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

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

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

POW/MIA Korean War, San Juan Co. MCCLELLAN

powmiadna — 24 Jun 2008 3:56:21 GMT

WOOLLETTS in Lopez Island, San Juan County

sbak50 — 31 May 2008 6:23:10 GMT

Hi list,
Am researching WOOLLETT (various spellings), Bernard Casimir, wife Florence V WOOLLETT, nee JOHNSON and their sons, Bernard John and Charles Basil. Both the sons were born in Lopez Island in 1898, 1899. They are all in the 1900 US census there. Parents were married in New Whatcom in 1898. Bernard C died in Bellingham in 1900 a couple of months after the 1900 census. What I am looking for is any other information that may have been printed about them while they were there. Florence was a teacher from a family of teachers and Bernard is stated as a farmer. I think they may have met in Texas, then appeared in Lopez Island.
Any help greatly appreciated.

San Juan Co. Stevens Family

Leroy Sisk — 20 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for info on the Stevens family. Henry & Jenny STEVENS are on the 1900 Census for Lopez Precinct, San Juan Co. However, they are not on the 1910. Henry's brother Frank is on both 1900 & 1910. There is a headstone in a Lopez Island Cemetery for a Sophia Stevens (b. 1833 d. 1908) (Henry's mother was named Sophia). No record of any Sophia Stevens on the WA State Death Index however. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these Stevens ppl. is encouraged to contact me :)
Thanks very much, Leroy Sisk

Johnson Family Descendents

buenneke — 29 Jul 2006 2:49:15 GMT

Looking for descendents/information about Maurice Johnson. Born in Sweden in 1858. Left his family in Hastings, Minnesota and moved west at some point. Lived in Alaska where two sons--Arthur and Lewis (Louis)--were born. Wife #2 was Rena. 1910 census reports them in Orcas Precinct. In 1920 Rena and the boys were in Deer Harbor. No death information on Maurice. In 1930 census Arthur was married to Jessie E. with two sons Maurice A and Melvin E. I think Rena died in 1953. The eldest Maurice Johnson was the brother of my greatgrandmother, Christin Nilsson Lindberg.

1872 San Juan Island Petition - 60 Signatures

dfbrownjohn — 20 Oct 2001 4:43:03 GMT

Have a copy of a document from San Juan Island, with approximately 60 signatures on a petition addressed to the Governor of BC, requesting a person to represent their (British Settlers) interests after the withdrawal of the British Garrison . . . dated 1872. Will email to anyone interested!

One of the signatures on this petition is LOUIS FALARDEAU (French Canadian) a retired employee of the Hudson Bay Company, he is my triple great grandfather. I believe he died and is buried on the Island, but still do not have proof of the event. He was Roman Catholic. Other spellings for the Falardeau name; Filedow, Feladoo, Falardo, etc. Other related names are Peter and Eleonore DeJoannis (spelling ?), Peter and Eleanore Nelson, Peter and Caroline Peterson, Peter and Mary Friday.

Todd family of Friday Harbor

leftybarr — 25 Oct 2007 3:50:10 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for information on Isabella Rawley Todd b. 1842 on Wolfe Island Canada, and died March 31, 1915 at Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.

Thankyou Lila George

San Juan Island Pioneers

Irene Hewitt — 6 May 2004 12:02:07 GMT

Sophia Stevens, 1833-1908. NY>WI>MN>WA

@@ncronk@msn.com — 19 Nov 2003 5:35:01 GMT

Looking for any info on the Stevens family. Sophia Stevens d. 1908 on Lopez Island. Particularly looking for her son Henry Stevens & his wife Jenny. Last seen 1900 Census for Lopez Island, Precinct 2 with kids Carl, Frank, Ernest, Goldie, Etta, Murl (Ida??), and Vesta. Sophia's dau. Lillian May married Harry or Henry Towell and they also lived on Lopez Island in 1900. anyone researching these people or knowing their whereabouts is encouraged to contact me at ncronk@msn.com

Harold Tiedtke

tfhhistoricpreservation — 6 Sep 2007 9:43:17 GMT

I got a request for information about Harold Tiedtke. He was born in 1907 and died on San Juan Island in 1984. He moved to the island after 1951. A relative is wondering if he was buried on San Juan Island. If anyone has information about Harld, please contact Rick Tiedtke directly via tiedtke@iwon.com. Thanks much.

Sandy Strehlou
TFH Historic Preservation Coordinator

Bailer, Boyce Research

lindamorgan271 — 26 May 2002 1:47:10 GMT

I am researching my ancestors on San Juan Island and would like to communicate with anyone who has information on Engelbert Bailer, Stephen V. Boyce, John Boyce, Peter Peterson, and Donald McKenzie.

My previous E-mail address was inadvertently entered wrong. Mr address is lindamorgan27@hotmail.com.

I have quite a bit of info on other families also and would be very glad to share it with others.

Information of families

Linda Bowers — 10 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for family history in San Jaun County. Searching on both sides of family tree. Families of; Victor Wold, Orva Pease, Inez Tuck, Alice Green, Earl Gallanger and Margret Lawson.

surnames circa 1900

Charles H. Balch — 4 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Relatives of Frank Balch and Mary J Briggs.
marriage date about 1893.
children Minnie, Henry, John, Martha, Frank, & others born
at Friday Harbor, San Juan County

Stevens

Joyce Blankenship — 13 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Found a William A. Stevens in our gen. society microfilm death index for WA that showed he lived in San Juan County in the 40's. Anyhow familiar with the name? May have been called Delbert. Daughter may have married a Denny

Peter Frechette

mfrichette — 21 Sep 2006 12:32:19 GMT

Looking for information on Peter and his family who live on Ocras Island from about 1870 until 1897. Wife's first name is Catherine. Peter died April 15, 1897
From San Juan Obituary -- Mr. Peter FRECHETTE, old settler of Crow Valley age about 75. He was born in lower Canada near Montreal. For a number of years he hunted and trapped for Hudson Bay Co. in Northwest Territory. He was married 31 years and lived on Orcas Island 25 years. Burial in Valley Cemetery, Rev. William J. DICKSON officiating.

Thanks for any asistance.

Ed Guard

guard sundstrom — 11 Sep 2006 11:34:13 GMT

would like info regarding Ed Guard
Hudson Bay Company 1852
Moved to friday Harbor

Elizabeth Tuson Searles and Family - Roche Harbor

Jerry Sehlke — 10 Sep 2006 7:44:27 GMT

I am looking for information about my gg grandmother Elizabeth Tuson (Pearson) Searles and her family. Elizabeth was married to William George Searles and they and their family moved to Roche Harbor in about 1895. The had 8 children: Raymond, Walter, Daisy, Marion, Mildred, George, Sidney (my grandfather), and Douglas. According to his military records, Douglas, was born at Roche Harbor in 1897.

Elizabeth was a teacher at Roche Harbor and, I believe was the Superitendent of Schools for a short period of time (according to our family oral history). I believe that William worked at a wearhouse along the waterfront. Elizabeth died in 1899 and is buried at Roche Harbor near the Mausoleum. I believe that the family left Roche Harbor shortly after her death (~ 1900).

I would very much like to obtain a copy of Douglas' birth certificate and Elizabeth's death certificate. However, I would appreciate any information on any member of the family.

Thanks

Jerry Sehlke
Idaho Falls, Idaho

Flemings and Bailers

Linda Morgan — 2 Sep 2006 5:30:44 GMT

Odd Fellows Order

guard sundstrom — 9 May 2006 8:21:01 GMT

Requesting information regarding the Odd Fellow Order on San Juan Island. Odd Fellows Lodge is not the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor

Looking for connection between E.A. Geneste and Heidenrich families

Nancy — 24 Feb 2005 6:01:18 GMT

Back in the early 1900's in San Juan Washington Mr. Geneste was legal guardian over Arnold J. Heidenrich and Pearl Beck. Does anyone have any information at all on this? Since their parents were living I don't know why they would have a legal guardian at the time of their grandfather George Heidenrich's death. Any help would be most appreciated.

Gorman

guard sundstrom — 14 Apr 2006 9:52:47 GMT

Grandma Josie was born of Mary Gorman and Danial Madden
about 1890 on San Juan Island. Know of any Gormans
Guard

Brown, Doughery, Lemaister, Taggart, of Lopez, & Friday Harbor

catkinson0503 — 1 Jan 2004 9:45:25 GMT

I am trying to locate information on my great-grandparents, Margaret Brown and I think John Lemaister. Margaret's father was born in Sweden and married on Lopez Island. Margarite had two more husbands ? Mitchell, and ? Bauer.

Margaret and Lemaster had the following children: Leila Irene, Anita, Harry and Charles.

Leila Irene married George Herbert Doughery.

Would just about sell my sould to find who Margaret's parents were.

Cathy

Blake Family

Willardpurnell14 — 2 Mar 2002 1:19:36 GMT

Seeking information on ancestors of Irwin Blake Family. Irwin Blake was b. 11 10 1897 Lopez Island, San Juan County, WA m. Wandaline "Wanda" Purnell on 5 11 1929 d. 7 1 1972 in Bellingham WA. Will gladly exchange information. They had two children, Tom & Zoe. Bill, Bellingham, WA

hemphill

guard — 3 Apr 2006 3:10:15 GMT

Joanne
Guard(me), son of Ruth Guard, daughter of Roy Guard and Margaret Myrtle Hemphill sister of Mary Jane Hemphill

O. G. Wall Family

Chuck Eckhardt — 17 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking descendents of O. G. Wall who died 1909 in Friday Harbour.

John Horton Warner

myhistory72 — 2 Jan 2006 11:41:32 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may have been a descendant of my g/g grandfather, John Horton Warner. He married Malinda Cronk. They were originally from NY/MN. They moved to Prosser, WA when they were about 80. They both died there in 1906 and were buried in Seattle, WA. I am trying to find out why they left MN to go to WA. I would also like to try to find out which cemetery they are buried in. If anyone can help please contact me at myhistory@usadatanet.net
Thank you.
Cheryl Parsons

McGill and Brown family deaths

lauraandsandra — 21 Dec 2005 6:32:08 GMT

I am looking for death information on Patrick John (JP) McGill and his wife Alfrida (Frida) Augusta McGill (nee Brown). I located them living at San Juan Island, San Juan County, WA in 1910 along with two of their three sons Alton B McGill (age 5) and Leo M B McGill (age 3). Leo was born in Washington State according to the census. The couple had their 3rd son, James McGill in about 1911 in Washington. I have a possible death date for Alfrida of 15 Feb 1912. The kids are found in the 1920 census living with Patrick's mother Winifred McGill in Minnesota.
I checked the San Juan County cemeteries but there are no McGill's listed. I am not new to genealogy but new to Washington State resources. Any help would be most appreciated.
Thank you,
Laura Schroeder
Minnesota
P.S. Patrick was born about 1879 in Canada, his wife Alfrida Brown was born in 7 January 1880 in Sweden.

Dougherty Pictures

Nancy — 11 Jul 2004 10:50:59 GMT

Am looking for anyone who may be related to the John and Elizabeth Dougherty family who may have pictures of this family. I have a copy of some of their children, but would love to find someone with a picture of John Dougherty they wouldn't mind sharing. I am willing to share what I have also.

The Morrisons

Joseph Morrison — 18 Nov 2005 7:38:59 GMT

Has anyone have information of the Morrisons that came to San Juan County. I have been searching for my Great Grand Father William Morrison and his wife Una Jane Ducklow. I have so far only aquired this:

William Morrison
Born 18 June 1868 and Died 1926/1927 on Friday Harbor Washington.

Una Jane Ducklow (Dukelow)
Born 1873, Ontario Canada and Died 3 Mar 1945, Friday Harbor Washington.

I know that they are buried together but I don't know if there is any more information out there so if you know who William's parents are that would be a great help. Thanks

Joseph

Obituary for Jonas Martin Johnson/died 1940

auntannieashton — 15 Aug 2006 10:48:16 GMT

Would like to find an obituary for Jonas Martin Johnson born 1864 in Norway and died 1940 on Orcas Island, San Juan, Washington. Sorry, don't know the month or day he died.

William H. Townsend and family

frankminteer — 24 Oct 2005 11:23:14 GMT

William H. Townsend moved to Lopez Island about 1890 with his wife Margaret [Mollie ] and children. Several more children were born and attended school there. Sometime before 1910 the family moved. Margaret is not listed in the 1910 Census so I presume she died on Lopez. William's mother Loucinda Cummings was listed in the 1900 Lopez Census living with him and I believe she is also buried there. Any info would be appreciated.

San Juan Island Pioneers

Linda Morgan — 4 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on San Juan County, Washington State pioneer family of Stephen V. Boyce. Came to San Juan Island, WA about 1858. Parents John Boyce born Green County, New York and Catherine Cobie.

Also, any information on San Juan County, WA pioneer Engelbert Philip Bailer. Came to San Juan Island about 1870 from Prussia with two brothers.

Robert Firth of San Juan Island

Shaun Hubbard — 5 Sep 2005 1:30:30 GMT

Would like to contact the researcher, Michael A. Ross, for the Robert Firths of San Juan Island. Thank you.

John and Grace Granger

Michele Duer — 5 Aug 2005 11:00:59 GMT

Looking for any information on this couple. Grace was a sister to my great grandfather. She was born Grace E Lund in Minnesota. She married John and moved to Michigan and then to Washington. Thanks!

W.O.W.Lodge

Nancy — 7 May 2005 4:57:54 GMT

I have an ancester who was suppose to have belonged to the W.O.W. Lodge in the early 1920's. Can anyone fill me in on what this lodge was all about? I can not find any information on it at all.

Warbass & Evans

kcsmith177 — 17 Dec 2005 4:53:07 GMT

Looking for parents of Jessie F. Warbass who married Albert Evans in San Juan, Washington May 23, 1884 and any of their descendants.

Looking for information on Hiedenrich family

nancy — 16 Jul 2003 2:25:02 GMT

Am loking for any information on a John E. Hiedenrich or any Hiedenrich families from the San Juan area in the early 1900's to present.

John/Sarah Fry ("Judge") and Ernest/Emma von Gohren

evongohren — 3 Jan 2005 9:54:56 GMT

If anyone can add any information about members of the above families, please do. John and Sarah were thought to own and operate the first "hotel" at East Sound. Sarah was known as a "saloon buster". Sarah died some time prior to 8 Jun 1900. Ernest, along with Mike Adams and others pioneered the fruit industry on the islands. He was also a surveyor for the county. The couple lost two daughters to Cholera in 1893. Ernest and Emma met on the Oregon Trail and married in The Dalles. Many of the family are buried in the old pioneer cemetary near the new recreation fields. Ernest's surveying chain is on display in the museum at East Sound.

Looking for children of Vernon L. Barnes

Nancy — 25 Feb 2005 3:12:14 GMT

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

Iotte Family - British Columbia > San Juan Co. (Orcas Island) WA

jackiewhedbee — 29 Nov 2004 8:12:37 GMT

I am looking for decendants of Freeman and Louise (Billum) Iotte whose children were:

Nubcies Iotte (spelled a variety of ways) born Orcas Island WA
Married #1 Hunter #2 Mary Emma (Chambers) Conkle
died 10 Jun 1944 at Grays Harbor WA

Mary Iotte who married Joseph Bull Children include Joseph Edward Iotte and Harriet L. Iotte

Joseph Iotte

The all lived on or near Orcas Island at one time or Another,

Freeman and Louise were married in British Columbia

We have a photo of the Salvation Army Band in 1939 and
think that members of the Iotte family are in the photos.
Would love to find family members who may have photos to compair!
OR trade any other information!

Jackie Whedbee

Henry Armstrong lived in San Juan Islands between 1892-1929

JacquelineWhedbee — 23 Apr 2004 6:50:49 GMT

I Am searching for information on the Family of Henry Armstrong

I found them in the 1900 Census of San Juan Island with head of household Henry A Armstrong b 1851 NY

his wifes name started Emma she was born in 1860 in the West Indies.

Also listed were his (adult married daughter but not her husband - Mary E. Conkle

his son FRANK V Armstrong b Sep 1882

Granddaughter Tula M Conkle b Jan 1891 (this is an error her name was Lula not Tula)
Granddaughter Goldia M Conkle b Sep 1894
Granddaughter Maude M Conkle b. Mar 1897
Adopted daughter Ada L Conkle b Oct 1899 (this is also a possible error as Ada was listed as Ada Armstrong in the San Juan School records. Making her the Adopted daughter of Armstrong, not Conkle)

Any help would be appreciated

According to county records Henry bought and sold property in San Juan from 1892 - 1929.

He is listed as being buried in the Valley Cemetery Sept 26 1929 with two wives Emma d. 1910 and Mary C. d 1916

Any information at all that could be found regarding this family would be greatly appreciated.

Goldia Conkle was supose to have lived with her grandfather from 1899 until ?? We cannot find any records of her living there.

We did find Goldia, Her mother, Father and Sisters living in Bellingham, Watcom Co. in 1910 . .

What happened between 1899 and 1910? Does anybody have access to San Juan City Directories? How long was Mary Emma Conkle staying with her father in San Juan? How long was Goldia actually there?

Any help would be overwhelminly appreciated.

Jackie Whedbee

nelson stanley reid

Vazree — 12 Oct 2004 4:06:05 GMT

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

Looking for info on Middleton, Kirk family lines

Saundra_Middleton — 22 Sep 2004 12:45:42 GMT

Hi,
I am the granddaughter of Alfred G. Middleton and Vivian P. Bell Middleton. I understand that Alfred's parents: Alfred G. and Sarah Humrich Middleton lived in Friday Harbor; as did Vivian's father, James Bell and her grandparents, Peter and Mary Kirk. I am looking for any information, particularly family stories that might tell me who these people were. I grew up in Alaska and didn't have an opportunity to get to know them. Thank you.

Charles S. Rice

BethO35 — 1 Sep 2004 11:34:15 GMT

I am looking for charles S. Rice who was born in Minn and arrived in San Juan around 1900. I don't know much about him, he is my Brick wall. Beth

Obit for Charles Mason Fitzhugh

Laurie Cepa — 29 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

NORTHWEST PIONEER SUMMOND BY DEATH
Mason Fitzhugh Resident of Our County Many Years

Friends and acquaintances of Mason Fitzhugh, one of the county's pioneer residents were surprised to learn of his death which occured at the family home near Roche Harbor, Friday evening of last week, as the direct result of heart failure.
Mr. Fitzhugh was 73 years old born in the city of Bellingham, but had made his home in San Juan County practically his entire life. Prior to taking up his home on San Juan Island about eighteen years ago, he made his home in the vicinity of East Sound. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, interment in the family plot in the East Sound cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, and a little daughter of Roche Harbor, and a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Laura Squiqui of Marietta, also three grand-children and one great-grand-daughter. There are two half brothers, Wm. Lear of Marietta, and Thomas Phillips of Warm Beach.

Friday Harbor Journal, Thursday, October 18, 1927

George W. and James Bolton

Dillis Bolton — 6 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

George Washington Bolton, born 9/9/1837, married Fanny Dove, 1862, Butler County, Iowa, moved to San Juan County after the Civil War. His brother James Bolton also moved there. I am looking for any information on these brothers or descendants. They were the grandsons of Henry and Catherine Chapman Bolton of Virginia. They had taken the old family Bible with them and I would like to locate it if possible.

obit for Iris G Phillips

BettyPatrowHellman — 11 Dec 2004 10:43:05 GMT

Would someone get me an obit for Iris G. Phillips who d. 10-26-2001, Lopez Island, San Juan, Wa. She was b. 10-17-1917.

Thank much,
Betty A. Hellman

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn CADE circa 1915 who are they?

talktome197 — 17 Nov 2003 1:06:27 GMT

CADE BANDY REED DUNCANSON ROSECRANS
I am looking for any information on my great grandmother Rose BANDY REED I find her in earlier census in Potosi, Grant Co.,Wisconsin 1870 1880 and Minneapolis, Hennepin Co. Minnesota 1900 but she divorced Charles A REED between 1900 and 1915
My guess she married Mr. Glenn CADE. She died possibly of Brights disease around the time of her daughter Gladys' marriage.
I heard Rose's husband was the chief of police of Bellingham or of the fire department. I find the signatures of the CADE's on the Certificate of marrage for my grandmother Gladys REED of San Juan Co. marrying Allen M. DUNCANSON of Frendale, Whatcom Co. Oct. 2, 1915 at Bellingham. also there are the signatures of Lodema A. Bandy( sister in law to Rose BANDY) Susan M. Rosecrans and Kenneth Rosecrans (do not know who they are but find them living with the Bandy's in 1910 census

1910 Census Extractions for the City of Bellingham, ED #324, sheets 98-110
98A 22 ROSECRANS, Orson U 68 MI 324 Whatcom Bellingham 2/3
98A 23 ROSECRANS, Susan M 47 Canada 324 Whatcom Bellingham 2/3
98A 24 ROSECRANS, Rena 21 MI 324 Whatcom Bellingham 2/3
98A 25 ROSECRANS, Almond 18 MI 324 Whatcom Bellingham 2/3
98A 26 ROSECRANS, Kenneth 16 MI 324 Whatcom Bellingham 2/3
98A 27 BANDY, Lodema A 62 IL 324 Whatcom Bellingham 2/3
98A 28 BANDY, William F 20 WA 324 Whatcom Bellingham 2/3

I think Mrs. Glenn Cade is Rose because I have a sample of her handwriting and its a great match to her signature but its my educated guess
ANY information, ideas, cousins?

Otis Perkins (1902-19994) Lopez Island, San Juan, WA

jpeters115 — 15 Nov 2003 4:30:25 GMT

I'm in search of any information on Otis Perkins and his family.

He was born 10 Apr. 1902 on Portland OR, and died 17 Jul 1994 on either Lopez or San Juan Island, WA.

I believe his wife was named Eleanor Walker.

I also believe their was a park on San Juan Island that was named after him; Otis Perkins Park.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.
John

Leslie Morgan

Ken Bauer — 25 Jul 2001 11:08:52 GMT

I am looking for information or other relatives of a Leslie Morgan who may have lived on Orcas Island. I show that he was born 5/20/1898 and would have originated from Nebraska.

Thanks.

WEEKS

MBedella — 3 Jan 2006 5:09:51 GMT

Looking for descendents of Lyman WEEKS, b abt. 1782 in Vermont and moved to the San Juan Island of Lopez about 1874. He lived there with his wife Irene HUTCHINSON WEEKS and their children. I would like any information on this family.

George K Brewster-d1992

BKrogh8863 — 16 Mar 2003 3:37:36 GMT

Trying to find any information on this person
GEORGE K BREWSTER died 25 Mar 1992 in San Juan, and was living in San Juan per death index.
If anyone can help with an obituary or other information, it would be greatly appreciated.

GRAHAM and ALLEN in San Juan Co. WA

Sharon Gubrud — 19 Mar 2002 7:33:31 GMT

Looking for any info about Charles E. and Sadie R. Hall GRAHAM who lived in Roche Harbor with their children Sprague (9), Howard (8) and Marian (4) about 1915 - 1917. Charles would probably have worked as a plasterer/stonemason.

Looking for any info about Ethan and Sadie E. Graham ALLEN who lived in San Juan Island in early 1900s. Their children were Ethan Alfred and Harvey. Ethan (Sr.) was a census taker in 1900. He died in Bellingham in 1951. Sadie died in Bellingham in 1933.

Ethan Alfred and Delilah Fowler ALLEN lived on Waldron Island in mid 1900s. Their daughters were Marjorie and Donna. Would appreciate any info.

San Juan Powder Keg Island

LLangeman — 27 Mar 2005 4:55:36 GMT

I call the Barnes and Noble Book Store here in town and they said they had 18 copies in the ware house.
ISBN # 0944257003
Lucille

Langell

Richard Wright — 31 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info in San Juan county for Ephrain Langell and Rosa Langell who had a daughter July 27, 1875 at Orcas Island Lime Kiln.

Info on Everley, Wilson family

Sherry Wilson O'Connor — 22 Feb 2003 5:22:11 GMT

I am searching for any information regarding the Cavanaugh, Everley and Wilson family in Anacortes. Elma Everley Wilson had a son, George Wilson, August 17, 1932.

dyer

k_aase — 25 Jan 2003 2:05:00 GMT

Dyer family lived on orcas Island any info would be appricated family father Byrant "Barney" Dyer mother Stella children as follows Glen , Abbie, Stella, Richard, Quentin, Gilbert. Bryant & Stella were my garandparents. Stella was my mother. Thank you

Lightheart-Dougherty Familys

nlshelton — 14 Dec 2002 9:54:14 GMT

Am looking for any and all info on Fred Lightheart and Alice Gross decendents and ancesters. Also John Dougherty and Elizabeth Simpson decendents and ancesters. Am great grandaughter of both.

Looking for Information on decendents and ancestors of Samuel and Jane Gross of Friday Harbor.

Nancy — 25 Dec 2002 2:19:37 GMT

Am looking for info on the parents of Alice Gray Gross. All I have is the names you see. Would appreciate any help at all.

Gallinger-Cochran

carl_kieser — 20 Oct 2002 2:11:35 GMT

Joseph F. Gallinger married Susan May Cochran in January of 1896. Joseph Gallinger is a farmer in Lopez Township of San Juan County. I am working on a family tree and hope to find information to fill in gaps for this family unit.
Joseph and Susan had the following children: Albert-1897.
Esther, Emma, John, Helene, and could not read the last child's name from the 1920 census.
Also: Looking for Susan's siblings-Edmund, Frederick, Oliver, and Thomas Cochran. Oliver and Thomas died in the Friday Harbor area in the 1970's. Would appreciate any information.

Looking for family history

Laurie Cepa — 29 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My great great grandfather, Tom SheKlaMalt settled land on San Juan Island, known as "Pearl Little Estate". I am interested in any family history that others would like to share on the names listed. Thomas Phillips was my great grandfather, half brother to Charles Mason Fitzhugh, Pearl's father. Pearl was also the niece to my great grandmother Emma Tom (SheKlaMalt) Cepas, sister to Pearl's mother Maggie Tom (SheKlaMalt) Fitzhugh.

Laurie Cepa
lauriec@ricochet.net

Dougherty

Lucille Langeman — 17 Jan 2003 10:54:55 GMT

No I'm not related to the Dougherty's but my Grandkids are. I am working on my Son in laws family genealogy, It's a great hoby when you are retired. Do you have information on John Dougherty's Mother. I think her name is Deborah. Where was she from and where did she die. Details details.
Lucille

Dougherty's

LLangeman — 27 Mar 2005 4:55:36 GMT

Hi
I just happened on this sight. I am also doing research on a John Dougherty and Elizabeth, from Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington. He was born 1853, died 1940's.
IN the 1870 census John is listed as living with John Hankenson, as step son. Would like to share information. He had 10 children. Would love to hear from any one with an intrest in Friday Harbor.
Thank you Lucille Langeman

Books on Native American Wives

Lucille Langeman — 17 Jan 2003 10:44:39 GMT

I went to the public library and requested the book Native American wives of San Juan Settlers. by Karen Jones- Lamb.
Very informitive and had lots of pictures.Lucille

Dougherty's

LLangeman — 27 Mar 2005 4:55:36 GMT

Hi Linda
I'm researching the John and Elizabeth Dougherty, San Juan Islands.Born 1853, South Carolina,Sept, Lize B-Feb 1858
They had Ten children.I have Year of Birth.and names.
He was stepson of John Hankenson. Let me know if you need more.

Charles Clausen

Mary Burke — 5 Jan 2003 10:38:41 GMT

Hello--I am looking for a fellow names Charles Clausen who lived in this area of Washington State/BC Canada from 1880-1900. He was from Denmark.

He lived on Ladner's Landing, BC and was married in Victoria, Vancouver to a lady named Mary Margaret.

Lois A. Wells

Gerald L. Powell — 28 Dec 2002 5:47:48 GMT

Trying to locate Lois A. Wells, born in Johnson County, Wyoming about 1938-39. Last known address was P. O. Box in Eastsound, Wa

Floyd Colbert

whitedove5689 — 16 May 2003 6:54:10 GMT

Would like any inforamtion on Floyd Colbert. He was in Friday Harbor. I would like to know what he did and where he lived. If he was married or any children. Also would like to know where he is buried if possible. Thanks for any information that I may get on this person.

Challender/Mawhirter

MaryM210 — 11 Sep 2002 6:53:32 GMT

Seeking information on the burial place of Stacey Challender formerly of Lewis County. Stacey Challender died approximately 1923 in San Juan County, also looking for his wife, name could be Sarah Jane Mawhirter Challender. She is my great grandmother. Thank you, Mary M

Johnnie Tom

lcepa — 3 Nov 2002 6:36:07 GMT

Looking for information, like when he died, where is he buried, etc. He is the half brother to my great grandmother, Emma Tom Wilson Cepas. Did he ever get married or have children?

Johnnie was on San Juan Island, Washington in 1920 and was 66 at the time. Also would like to know what happened to other family members.

George Anderson, born around 1900, adopted son to Maggie Tom Anderson Fitzhugh, sister to Emma Tom and half sister to Johnnie Tom.

Emma, Maggie and Johnnie were children to Tom SheKlaMalt who died in January 1900.

Rose Groling

pjgallo — 25 Oct 2002 11:58:27 GMT

Looking for a obituary for a Rose J Groling died Sept 11 2002. Anacortes WA. Any info would be helpful.

Dorothea CLINE (1917-2002) (obit.)

PeggyBPerazzo — 3 Jul 2003 9:01:27 GMT

Dorothea Cline

Dorothea Cline died in Linda Vista Care Center, in Ashland, Ore., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at age 84.

Born Dec. 31, 1917, in Napa, Mrs. Cline had been a Woodland resident for 30 years before moving to Oregon in 1995. She was a member and past worthy matron in the Order of the Eastern Star. According to her family members, "she enjoyed volunteering with the Episcopal Church, sewing, reading and playing cards. Her other joys were spending time at the ocean, deep-sea fishing in Trinidad, and collecting African violets."

Mrs. Cline is survived by her son, Harvard Holley of East Sound, Wash.; daughter, Susanne Reinemer of Salt Lake City, Utah; stepson, Ross E. Cline of New Hampshire; stepdaughter-in-law, Vivian Shinn of Woodland; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilfred A. Holley; second husband, Cadet U. Cline; stepson, Wayne D. Cline; and son-in-law, Kenneth L. Reinemer.

A memorial service was held at a later date in East Sounc, Wash.

Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Ashland, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, October 17, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

Van Sant family

TSmith0061 — 20 Sep 2002 12:08:05 GMT

Looking for information about Clarence Van Sant--thought to have lived in the San Juan or Skagit Counties around 1900. Married to a Francis Robb.

CHALFANT, RABIDEAU

Margie Fagan — 10 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for CHALFANT and RABIDEAU who lived on Waldron Island, San Juan County before 1948. Ottis Wells Chalfant was the school teacher there and is also buried on the island. My Mother Yvonne Chalfant was born there.

Any help would be appreciated.

Margie

Denny in Montesano

mmicona — 29 Sep 2003 6:07:20 GMT

Can you give me some info on your Dennys in Montesano? I am trying to locate Susan Kelsey Denny's children by Carlos Denny and wonder if by chance they could have gone to Montesano.

Wickham/Mitchell

EKeller4269 — 27 May 2002 5:37:17 GMT

I am looking for imformation on a Mary E. Wickham that married a Mitchell. She was born 1845 in Michigan. She married a Mitchell and lived in San Juan de Fuca, Washington. Please contact me at emkeller@eoni.com.
Thanks, Evelyn Keller

Children of Edward Llorse Kellogg

Nancy Clark — 19 Apr 2002 4:31:26 GMT

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

Amy Little

Barb Daly — 9 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any info on a family named Little. Amy Little was born in San Juan Islands, WA (Friday Harbor?) in either 1873 or 1874. She lived in Victoria, BC, Canada in 1891, working as a nursemaid and married James Arthur Daly later that year. Her parents are listed as John and Ellen Little.

Oberlin Loos married Sadie Callwell, December 1885, at Victoria, B.C.

@@gwens@dccnet.com — 18 Feb 2006 4:29:46 GMT

"CONNUBIAL -- A young couple who were married yesterday morning at Christ Church Cathedral, left on the Lottie at noon for their home at San Juan Island."

Source: The Victoria Daily Standard, 12 December 1885, page 3.

B. C. Vital Statistics recorded this couple as Oberlin Tissot Loos and Sadie Estelle Callwell.

Note: I am not related to nor am I researching these individuals.

Albert Bartholf Van Cott

Gerald Cohail — 5 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information about Albert Bartholf Van Cott and Mae Neva Estelle Cahail. Family history says they were married 09 Nov 1920 in Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

San Juan Pioneers

RINEHOLD — 15 Aug 2005 6:03:31 GMT

William Peter SMITH is known to have been on San Juan Island during the Pig War. He died at Friday Harbor in 1935. He was married to Adelaide DELAUNIOUS. Adelaide had previously been married to Smith BURR. Adelaide also had a sister, Mary, married to Jacques ARCHAMBAULT and a half-sister, Catherine, who was married first to Pierre LaPLANTE and second to Lezim VERRIER.

Information on any of these families would be appreciated.

Ruth Ann Egholm Riemen/Reimen

stanleyplexco — 15 Oct 2001 7:44:37 GMT

Looking for only cousin. Mother Edna, grandmother Anna, uncle Ed, cousin (self)

Campbell

EvelynCampbell17 — 18 Sep 2001 10:25:39 GMT

Looking for information about James "ED" edgar Campbell had a farm with bees at Deer Harbor sometime in the 1940's or earlierThanks EC

Croghan (Crogan) and Little

Barbara Daly — 9 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Croghan family members who left Fort Victoria possibly in 1870s and 1880s,to live and work in San Juan Islands. Ellen Croghan (Crogan) married John Little and had 9 children, all born in USA (San Juan Islands). Her brother Arthur Croghan worked for a time in the lime quarries for Hudson Bay Co. during that time. I believe another brother, William Croghan, also may have worked there. It appears they all returned to Victoria by 1890.

Looking for LITTLE and CROGHAN

Barb Daly — 7 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on surnames LITTLE and CROGHAN or CROGAN. John Little married Ellen Croghan in the San Juan Islands in 1874. THey had numerous children before they returned to Victoria, BC.

Members of the Croghan family were Hudsons Bay Co. labourers (one Arthur Croghan worked in a lime quarry on the San Juan Is.).

Any historical info would be appreciated.

Maxine Elaine Cahail Puz

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

I am seeking information about an Unknown Puz who married Maxine Elaine Cahail. She was born in Friday Harbor, San Juan County in August 1918.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Missing Shields

JLewis9517 — 15 Mar 2002 4:06:01 GMT

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 lived 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 that he could be living in San Juan County. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Judy

SheKlaMalt Patent

Laurie Cepa — 1 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

264
United States to She-Kla-Malt
Patent
Date Ap 15, 1884 Con. $ X Granting words ______ the following described real estate, situated in the County of San Juan of Washington, to-wit: Lots 1, 4 & 5, Sec 18, Tp 36, N R 3 (West Willamette Meridian)
154.90
words of warranty Signed Chester A. Arthur, Pres???

Property recorded yes Filed mo Feb day 26 yr 1885 recorded in vol 1 of Deeds at pages 377 to 378
Remarks
Can't be sold re for 20 yrs.

Obit for William (Bill) Cepa

Laurie Cepa — 29 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Former Island Man Is Drown in Lake Union

Word has been received in Friday Harbor of the death by drowning in Lake Union, Seattle, of Wm. Cepa, 46, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Cepa, former residents of Speiden Island. Mr. Cepa was working on a fish boat and how the accident happened is not known. He was reported missing April 17 and four days elapsed before the body was recovered. He was buried at Stanwood.
He is survived by two children, a son in the Marines, and a daughter living in Grays Harbor county. A brother, Martin Cepa, of Stanwood and a sister, Mrs. Lena Miller of Seattle; and a cousin, Mrs. Harlen Little of Roche Harbor.

Friday Harbor Journal Thursday, May 4, 1944

Obit for Emma SheKlaMalt Cepa

Laurie Cepa — 29 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

FORMER ISLAND LADY DIES IN ANACORTES

Mrs. Emma Cepa, age 63 years, according to a report to the Journal, passed away at her home in Anacortes, Sunday, February 10. The deceased was a native of San Juan Island and resided near Roche Harbor for a number of years before taking up her home in Anacortes seventeen years ago.

Friday Harbor Journal, Thursday, February __

Obit for Maggie SheKlaMalt (Tom) Fitzhugh

Laurie Cepa — 29 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

ISLAND PIONEER LADY SUMMONED BY DEATH
Mrs. Maggie Fitzhugh long time resident of San Juan is called.

Mrs. Maggie Fitzhugh, well known and respected pioneer resident of the island, and wife of the late Mason Fitzhugh, passed away Thursday of last week at the family home near Roche Harbor, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Fitzhugh was over 80 years of age, born on the property facing Speiden Channel and which has always been her home.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Little, and one brother-in-law, Mr. Tom Phillips. Catholic funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Burial was in the ancestral cemetery on the farm property which had been her home for so many years.

Friday Harbor Journal, November 18, 1943

Swapp family

Al Swapp — 25 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather (Edmund Swapp) and his brother David G. Swapp farmed on Lopez Island during the 1890's.
Around 1907, David returned to farm at or around Roche Harbor on San Juan Island.
Any & all information would be appreciated.

San Juan Co., re: Little

Barbara Daly — 10 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for any information on birth of Amy Little in San Juan Islands, 1873-74. Parents were John and Ellen Little (American pioneers or Hudson's Bay Co. settlers?). Amy later moved to Victoria, B.C. where she was a nursemaid and married James Arthur Daly on December 24, 1891. They had 9 children.

Thanks.

Cahail family

Gerald Cohail — 28 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information about members of the CAHAIL and/or BERGMAN families linked to Hubert Lloyd CAHAIL and his wife Frances Josephine BERGMAN, or to Maxine Elaine CAHAIL.

searching for family

whitdove — 9 Feb 2002 5:43:00 GMT

I am trying to find any information on Floyd Colbert. He was born in Wyoming and ended here in San Juan county. I do not have much info. on him other than he lived in Friday Harbor and died in 1988. He is my great uncle and would like to know about him. If any one has any info. on him I would be very thankful. Would like to know if he married and had any children? Thank you so very much in advance for any help I get on this name.

BATTEY, Dora

DeannaNewhardPappert — 5 Jul 2003 4:03:19 GMT

Mrs. Dora Battey of Friday Harbor passed away in North Gate Hospital Saturday, March 30, 1968, following surgery.

She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Angus Scurlock, Mrs. Jess Corsley, Mrs. Charles Connelly, Mrs. Rose Mary McNalley, Mrs. Daryl Ryan, and three sons, Royal and Patrick Berry, and Marcus Carlson.

Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2nd, Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds, With burial in Restlawn.

Loos and Cadwell families

Margaret Loos — 26 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Oberlin Tissot Loos and Sarah Estate Cadwell homesteaded in Deer Harbor area of Orcas Island, San Juan County, Washington. Sarah was dau of William H. Cadwell and Clarissa Coe, also San Juan County pioneers.

John Almond Kilpatrick and his brothers.

K. Schuder — 23 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have letters written to John Kilpatrick at Port Stanley, San Juan Co. and dated 1910-1912. I am attempting to locate information regarding John Almond Kilpatrick and his brothers who settled near San Juan Co. Please e-mail with any information you may have and I will give any information I have in return. Thanks!

TROXELL, JESPER

@@lostmycensus@earthlink.net — 3 Mar 2005 2:21:01 GMT

Seeking any information on the TROXELL and JESPER lines that were in San Juan County in the late 1800's.