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Merrit S.Brown 1912 Carson,Skamania Co.WA

knightsgail — 3 Aug 2008 11:37:03 GMT

In search of MERRIT S.BROWN lived in Carson,Washington Oct.1912 in home of David L.& Avo MacMillan. Merrit may have died in this area. Thanks for any help.

Obit lookup 1930

Catwoman57 — 4 Aug 2008 10:20:09 GMT

I am looking for an obit for Robert W Miller who died Nov 18,1930 in stevenson, washington.
Any help would be appreciated.
thanks
Kristeen Galloway

TOTTEN, Raymon, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 16 Apr 2008 5:43:54 GMT

The Hood River News Letter, Hood River, OR., February 16, 1907, page 1

Raymon, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Totten of Carson, Wash., aged 3 years and 5 months died February 9th, of concussion of the brain. The funeral was held at Stevenson on the 12th, and internment made in the Stevenson cemetery, Undertaker Nichols in charge.

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Look ups provided for births from 1893 - 1926 Skamania County

Eellitta — 17 Nov 2006 1:21:01 GMT

I came across a wonderful book in the Gresham, Oregon reference library by Daphne Ramsey, called "Skamania County Washington Births 1893-1926. She stated in the Preface of her book, that not all deaths were recorded during those days. She has about 39 pages listing names and information about parents. She must have spent many hours recording this information to help people find their ancestors. Bless her.

Let me know if I can help you.
Eellitta

Obituaries from the Skamania County Pioneer newspaper 1900-1929, by Homer and Alice Townsend

Jeffrey_Elmer — 28 Dec 2007 6:07:35 GMT

Hi,

In 1985 Homer and Alice Townsend published a 115 page booklet containing photocopies of obituaries from the Skamania County Pioneer newspaper from Stevenson, and covers 1900-1929. The booklet can be found at many libraries in this area.

I have gleaned information from the obituaries, created an Index of that data, and have posted it at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~westklic/skchistory.html

I hope this Index will be helpful to someone's research.

Jeff Elmer
Portland, OR.

BYLIN, Erik, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 18 Dec 2007 7:03:38 GMT

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., February 12, 1937, page 8

HOME VALLEY PIONEER DIES

HOME VALLEY, February 10 – One of the old pioneers, Erik Bylin, passed away in a Portland hospital, February 5. Mr. Bylin was born in Sweden, 76 years ago and came to Washington 35 years ago.

He leaves a son Oscar of this place and two nephews, Victor Anderson of Carson and Ernest BoDine of Portland. Mrs. Bylin passed away several years ago.

He will be buried in the Home Valley cemetery as soon as road conditions permit.

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HAIL SWEETEN BORDEN

jblair127 — 12 Jul 2006 7:37:35 GMT

Interested in any of this family found on the 1920 and 30 Census in Wind River. Harold Jesse & Lela are buried in Old Carson Cemetery. Would love to know more, or contact relatives. John

Descendants of Charles Sylvester Hail

1 Charles Sylvester Hail 1874 - 1944
.. +Emma Sweeten 1879 -
..... 2 Harold Jesse Hail 1898 - 1963
......... +Lela Maud 1903 - 1963
............ 3 Harold E. Hail 1926 -
............ 3 Marjorie E. Hail 1928 -
..... 2 Chester W. Hail 1901 - 1969
..... 2 Irene Hail 1903 - 1970
......... +Moran T. Borden 1891 -
............ 3 Robert M. Borden 1923 -
............ 3 Betsy R. Borden 1926 -
..... 2 Martha Elinor Hail 1912 -
..... 2 Eugene Sylvester Hail 1917 - 1959

Needed Obits for the following people

Catwoman57 — 28 Aug 2007 9:58:36 GMT

Ray C Nelson born 1911 died 1929(These 2 boys were twins)
Roy G Nelson Born 1911 died 1937 not day of death
Nels E Nelson 1874 to march 29 1941 Gravestone says 1940
Hattie M Nelson 1880 to march 1 1954
Catherine Nelson Smith born 1901 died 1933 no day given

These obits should in the skamania county pioneer. The nelsons were a well known family Bessie j nelson married Herbert A Miller the long time post master, retired in thr 1970's
My mother mary Ann Miller (galloway) celebrate there 60th wedding anniversary this year and am doing research.
My mom was Bessie and Bert's 2nd child.
Kristeen Galloway
krisg1249@comcast.net

Bonneville Sanitarium

bhcross — 10 Sep 2007 6:04:54 GMT

i'm looking for info on the Bonneville Sanitarium. i know it was in operation during the early 1960s.

GREGORIUS, Nicholas, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 9 Sep 2007 4:37:07 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., February 2, 1928, page 7
“Stevenson”

On Thursday morning, January 19, Nicholas Gregorius, one of the pioneers of the Carson Country, passed into the great beyond, from an attack of heart trouble from which he has been suffering for about six years. Mr. Gregorius was one of the old settlers of the county, having settled on a homestead near Sprague Landing at the mouth of Carson Creek, in Skamania county, in 1890. When the S.P. & S. railroad was built the right of way took most of the old place and after the town of Carson was formed he opened a small bakery there, which he operated for several years. Mr. Gregorius brought the first ice machine into Skamania county and built and operated the first ice plant, which is still in operation. Mr. Gregorius was born in Germany June 15, 1860 and emigrated to the United States at the age of 25 years. He settled in Kansas where he lived five years. Coming west to be located at The Dalles, Ore., then moved to Cascade Locks where he helped build the government locks. From there he came to Carson in 1890. He leaves surviving him, his widow, Mary Gregorius, a son, Joe Gregorius of Carson, Wash., and a sister and brother in Kansas City.

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The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., February 3, 1928, page 3

PIONEER OF SKAMANIA COUNTY IS DEAD

On Thursday morning of last week Nicholas Gregorius, one of the pioneers of the Carson district of Skamania county passed into the great beyond from an attack of heart trouble from which he has been suffering for about six years. Mr. Gregorius, says the Pioneer, was one of the old settlers of the county, having settled on a homestead at Sprague Landing, at the mouth of Carson Creek, in 1890. When the S.P. & S. railroad was built the right of way took most of the old place and after the town of Carson was formed he opened a small bakery there, which he operated for several years. He brought the first ice machine into Skamania county and built and operated the first ice plant, which is still in operation. Mr. Gregorius was born in Germany June 15, 1860 and emigrated to the United States at the age of 25 years. Coming west he located first at The Dalles, and then moved to Cascade Locks, where he helped to build the Locks. From there he moved to Carson in 1890.

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Richard Thomas English

Dorothy Karter — 14 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Richard Thomas English was born Aug. 5, 1875. His WWI Civilian Draft Registration lists Skamania WA as the location where he registered. He died May 6, 1919 but I don't know if it was in Skamania. Any leads will be appreciated. He was my maternal grandmother's only sibling. They were born in Missouri. Dorothy K.

HENRY FRANK MARSHALL & SARAH JANE WILKINS

gkm19 — 27 Nov 2006 12:24:24 GMT

Re: Obit for Herbert Allyn Miller

Catwoman57 — 20 Jan 2007 7:20:17 GMT

My Grandfather herbert Ayllen Miller died oct 18,1988 He was Post master of stevenson, Washington for many years would like obit,please.
Thanks
Kristeen Galloway
kg1249@earthlink.net

Cascades Massacre information

Jeffrey_Elmer — 9 Mar 2006 3:06:55 GMT

Hi,

There is a publication titled "History of Early Pioneer Families of Hood River, Oregon", compiled by Mrs. D.M. Coon. Several of the articles contain stories and other information about the Indian attack at the Cascades settlement in 1856.

This publication has been posted at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~westklic/earlyhrhistory.html

I hope the information is helpful.

birth or marriage announcement

marilyn delsol — 1 Jun 2002 7:48:50 GMT

i am trying to find a birth announcement for my father in law, who passed on in 1983.
his name was Emil Delsol, and he was believed to be born in Stevenson Washington on September 24,1912.
His mother was Margurite Josephine Dieu Delsol, and his father was Adolph Delsol
it is said that his parents either ran or worked in a boarding house that catered to miners, and that on the day my father in law was born, his mother got up after delivering and made the boarders a meal. How true this is, we have no idea, but so the story goes.
It is possible that this boarding house might have been a brothel run by Margurite's sister Harriet. Another rumor in the family, but an interesting one.
if any one has any information on any of the above events, please send me a message at
drkstone97051@yahoo.com
thank you very much in advance

Jasper Maryland Stanley spokane, Wa.

reba_wesson — 16 Sep 2006 1:50:13 GMT

I am doing genealogy for my grandaughter whose grandfather was Jasper Maryland Stanley born in N.C. 12/15/1922 died 7/12/1988 his wife was Molly? Just need more info on family. Her father is Joseph Stanley, he has a son in Spokane called little Joe would be grandaughter half brother. Thanks

Albert EASTERBROOK(ESTABROOK)

Marion Estabrook — 5 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Albert EASTERBROOK(ESTABROOK) B., 1834- Chicago. Lived in Carson, Wa. Children Alfred, Alice and Ella. Albert was a storekeeper in Carson.

This query originally posted on the Skamania County GenWeb site on 7 Jun 1997. It was posted on this GenConnect Board 5 July 2000.

FOSTER, Verna Beatrice, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 10 Jul 2005 5:25:42 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., January 26, 1923, page 1

LITTLE GIRL PASSES OVER

Verna Beatrice Foster, 3-years old and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Fenner Foster, died yesterday morning at 3 o’clock, cause of death being diphtheria. The child had been sick for about a week and the mother also contacted the disease but is improving. Little Verna was born in Stevenson Nov. 19, 1919 and was a lovable child. The parents have the sympathy of the community.

Health officials have taken steps to keep the disease from spreading and no other cases have thus far developed. The schools have been thoroughly fumigated as a precautionary measure. It is said the death of a little girl across the river occurred from the same disease.

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Flume

Connie Holm — 27 Feb 2004 9:08:55 GMT

Hi! Am looking for any and all information the flume that went from the top of the mountain to Broughton lumber co. At least I think thats where it went. Also looking for anyone who might remember Charles W. Berrong from Underwood and William and Lucille Belle Gardner from Underwood. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Connie

Family reunion

JMoore1248 — 19 Jun 2005 4:52:01 GMT

Many of the decedants of Felix Grundy Iman and Margaret Windsor, Ira Isaac Foster & Flora Adelia Iman, Ruby Margaret Foster and Leo R. Moore, Sr. as well as decendants of John Wade Bevans & Ruby Margaret Foster will be having their annual family reunion 25 & 26 June 2005 at the Rock Creek Center in Stevenson, Washington. Saturday is informal gathering to share stories and visit with family, Sunday is the potluck and it cost $1.00 a plate per person (thanks to the moochers), if you have any connections to these familes stop by and say hello and enjoy the meal.

Imans, Fosters, Beavns, Windsor. Moore & related families

JMoore1248 — 19 Jun 2005 4:46:01 GMT

Hi I am the gg grandson of Felix Grundy Iman and Margaret Windsor, g grandson of Ira Isaac Foster & Flora Iman, and grandson of Leo Roy Moore, Sr. and Ruby Margaret Foster, also related to the Bevans and Sweeny Families, I would like to know if anyone has any stories to share or information on these families.

MacKinnon

flojmac — 2 Jul 2001 12:29:06 GMT

I am looking for a death obituary for Malcolm MacKinnon. He is buried in Skamania County District Cemetery-Iman
I am not sure of his death date but it is between 1920 and 1930. He was married to Martha L. Iman and she also is buried in the same cemetary.Where do I find the death certicate and better still an obituary for this gentleman. He has relatives in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada where he grew up. The information on MAlcolm seems difficult to find because he moves to The United States after 1881. He actually was born in the States as well although he lived the first 20 years of his life in Baileys Brook in Pictou Co.Thank you for any support.

Florence MacDonald

1870 Skamania County Census Online

MaggieCensus — 19 Aug 2001 5:10:38 GMT

The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription.

1870 Skamania County
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/wa/skamania/1870/
Abstracted by James Windsor; Second Transcribers Ila Wakley and Phyllis Chausee

This transcription was made available due to the
dedication and effort of the transcriber(s) and will
now benefit researchers everywhere.

Other New Additions to the project are online at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/nu/index.htm

Please visit the USGenWeb Census Project at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/ if you are
interested in transcribing any county of any federal
census records. A copy of all transcriptions done
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state File Manager for inclusion in the USGenWeb
Archives.

Sincerely,

Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman
Coordinator, USGenWeb Census Project
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Fenner Foster

JMoore1248 — 13 Jun 2005 10:58:13 GMT

A post here by my cousin Jim Windsor has perpetuated an error that my aunt made on Julia Ann Babcick, her last name is not Babbit, the 1860 Census for Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa shows here as Julia Ann Foster age 29 born in NY wife of Fenner Foster age 36 also born in NY her maiden name as Babcock. With children Allie Jane (Annie) age 7 born in Wis, Fremont Foster age 3 Born in Wis. and Ira issac age 1 born in Wis. This all matches information we already had on this family with exception to birthplace of Ira which we show as tootsboro, Iowa.

Fremont F. Foster, born 1856, WI

firearrow1 — 27 Oct 2002 8:24:28 GMT

Looking for more information on family of Fremont F Foster. 1900 census has him as a boarder with son Benjamin, born 1889 in WA. Oregon State Archives online list a divorce from Annie I. in Wasco County, OR in 1901. My husband is descended from his daughter Mabel Ruth and knows of a sister Haida, who apparently left with their mother before the 1900 census and subsequent 1901 divorce

NIX, Nora Ann, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., May 12, 1950, page 6

NORMA ANN NIX

Christian Science Services were held Sunday, May 7 in Gardner's Chapel in Stevenson for Nora Ann Nix of Stevenson, Washington, who passed on on Friday, May 5 in the Hood River hospital. For the past two years she has been in ill health and part time hospitalized. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, April 8, 1877 and passed on at the age of 73.

First landed on Washington side of the Columbia River at the age of 12 years when she came with her family and settled on a farm known as the Shepherd Ranch, which later became the town of Stevenson. She attended school at the old school house on Kanaka Creek.

She and Jeff Nix were married at her home in 1893 when she was 15 years old. They lived on a flat boat on the Columbia River and transported wood to The Dalles. The name of the flat boat was The Mayflower.

Jeff Nix built and operated the first hotel in Stevenson. Here their first child, a girl, was born in 1895. This child, now Florence Foster of Portland, Oregon, was also the first child to be born in Stevenson. Before the birth of their second child, a boy in 1896, LeRoy Nix, deceased, they left the hotel and settled on a farm 1½ miles from Stevenson. Here the rest of the children were born and raised, there being ten in all. She had 17 grandchildren and 17 great grand children.

She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her passing, as she was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by one brother, Bruce Bevans of Portland, Oregon and the following children: Florence Foster, Dorthea Bert and Marie Silver all of Portland; Arlene Entner of Seattle, Wn.; Arthur Nix, Waldport, Oregon and John Nix, Edna Maine, Lydia Douglas and Ellen Richards all of Stevenson.

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Martha Sullivan

KarenNewell27 — 27 Dec 2005 2:39:32 GMT

I am looking for anyone that might know or have ties to Martha Sullivan. She was listed in the 1910 census, living with John Dye at Cooks, WA, Wind River district. Her daughter was married to Samuel Combs. She was married to a Thornton L. Sullivan and he lived for a while with the Combs.

Looking for children of Vernon L. Barnes

Nancy — 25 Feb 2005 2:52:40 GMT

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

OTTIS, Leonard Raymond, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

Marriage record lookup 1977

TraceBowers30 — 7 Nov 2004 8:32:46 GMT

I am searching for the marriage record for Eugene M. James and his spouse. They were married May 28, 1977 in Stevenson, Washington. Would be apreciative to any help. Thank you.

nelson stanley reid

Vazree — 12 Oct 2004 4:09:25 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

KUSKIE, Francis Leroy, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., August 15, 1963, page 5

KUSKIE FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY

Funeral services for Francis Leroy Kuskie, 80, retired logger and resident of Stevenson since 1929, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, at Gardners Chapel, Stevenson.
The Rev. J. W. Mincher officiated. Burial was in the Stevenson Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Bearers' were Henry Balsiger, William Lotz, Howard Martin, Glen Bevans, Charles Sparks and Carl Arnold.

Mr. Kuskie was born April 23, 1883 in Avoca, Cass County Nebraska and died Saturday, August 10, 1963 at his home in Stevenson.

He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Earl (Josephine) Gentry; four sons, John of Bandon, Ore., Earl of Vancouver, Kenneth and James Kuskie, both of Stevenson.

Also, 15 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and three sisters, Pearl Copeland of Woodburn, Ore., Hattie Brosius of Salem, Ore. and Effie of Portland, Ore.

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BILLINGSLEY, Bruce, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., August 4, 1966, page 3

Bruce Billingsley Services Friday

Bruce A. Billingsley, 50, of Stevenson died Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, at Skyline Hospital. He is survived by his widow, Marjorie O. and a sister Mrs. H.R. McCourt of San Bernardino, Calif., and his step-father, Walter C. Russell, Springfield, Mo., and several nieces and nephews.

He was an employee of Hegewald Timber Co. mill at Stevenson and was a World War II veteran.

Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Gardner’s Chapel at Stevenson, with burial in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

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Borden

t_jmorgan — 29 Nov 2002 7:56:55 GMT

I am looking for any information on Thomas A. Borden, Alan W. Borden Sr. and Jeanette M. Borden. They lived in Carson WA. If anyone has any information please e-mail me. I would like to hear from you.
Thank you!!!

BROWN, Philip Elijah, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

BRITTLE, Orvle William, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

BERGE, Hans, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., December 14, 1972, page 1

HANS BERGE DIES AT VANCOUVER

Hans Berge, a longtime resident of Home Valley, passed away in a nursing home in Vancouver, Wa., on Dec. 6th.

He was descended from a pioneer family of Skamania County. His occupation was in logging and forest service and he was a member of the Wind Mt. Grange.

Berge, who was born on Oct. 18, 1884 in South Dakota, had spent the last several years in nursing homes in North Bonneville and Vancouver.

He is survived by: a sister, Miss Emma Berge, of Portland, Or.; one brother, Jack Berge, of Vancouver; two nieces, Mrs. Donna Bequette and Betty Russell, both of Vancouver; and six nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 16th, at 1 o'clock in Gardner's chapel in Stevenson, Wa. Pastor Paul A. Chell of Hood River, who services the Shepherd of the Hills church in Stevenson, will officiate and interment will be at Home Valley.

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CAMERON, W.E., obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., February 23, 1923, page 10

STRANGER DROPS DEAD AT STEVENSON

On Tuesday evening of last week, as W.E. Cameron stepped into the office of the Hot Springs hotel at Stevenson, he closed the door and dropped dead. Dr. Avary and Mr. Samson rushed to assist him, but he proved to be already dead. Rheumatism of the heart was the cause of death. Mr. Cameron had apparently been in good health, having come to the hotel a few days previous. His business bringing him from Portland.

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GIBBS, Charles W., obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 29, 1928, page 6

C.W. GIBBS, OF UNDERWOOD, PASSES

Funeral services for Charles W. Gibbs, of Underwood, Wash., who died on Monday of last week at his home, were held Wednesday in Portland at Finley's chapel at 1 p.m., and were conducted by the Rev. W.G. Eliot, pastor of the Church of Our Father, Unitarian, a boyhood friend of Mr. Gibbs.

According to the Enterprise, Mr. Gibbs was born in the family home in Portland, situated at Broadway and Taylor sts., now the site of the Heilig Theater. He was educated in the Portland public schools and learned the jewelry business. For many years he owned a jewelry store at that Wallace, Idaho, and for the last ten years operated an orchard at Underwood. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth Ewin, and two sisters, Mrs. P.I. Packard and Mrs. Alexander Muit, both of Portland.

The Hawthorne Masonic lodge conducted services at the grave, Riverview cemetery, with the Rev. O.W. Taylor, pastor of Grace Memorial church, Episcopal, officiating.

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HALL, Mrs. H. Seymour, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., April 29, 1927, page 5

OBITUARY

Mrs. H. Seymour Hall died at her home in Stevenson after a long illness April 10th. The Halls resided in the west end of Klickitat for a number of years. Mr. Hall was a candidate for county engineer, but was defeated by George W. Borden, -- who is now state highway engineer of Nevada.

Mrs. Hall had been a patient sufferer from rheumatism and other complications for the past year or more. At times her condition improved, says the Pioneer of Stevenson, improved only to suffer a relapse and be compelled to retreat to her bed for another long siege of suffering. During the past week few weeks she has been growing gradually worse until the end came Easter Morning.

The floral tributes which banked the casket bespoke the high esteem and love in which she was held by all who knew her and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. Hall and her daughter Mrs. Gold Hunt.

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HARRIS, James G., obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 12, 1941, page 4

PIONEER SKAMANIA OFFICIAL PASSES

Funeral services were held in Stevenson last week for James G. Harris, 74, early day sheriff and commissioner in Skamania county.

In the 1887 Mr. Harris operated a cordwood business at The Dalles. Later he moved to Stevenson and was elected sheriff there in 1896. He served two terms as commissioner in Skamania from 1918 to 1924.

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HELM., Mabel Louise, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., January 31, 1947, page 7

MABEL LOUISE HELM

Funeral services, were held on Monday, January 27, 1947, at 1:30 p.m. at the Community church, of North Bonneville, Washington, for Mrs. Mabel Louise Helm, who died on January 23, 1947.

Mable Louise Helm was born on May 18, 1909, at Belmond Iowa, and on January 15, 1934, she married Dwight Helm. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Helm; her mother, Mrs. Cora Hewitt; also two sisters, Mrs. Doris Craft, of San Francisco, California, and Mrs. Mrs. Jessie Stefansic, of Chicago, Illinois, Mable Louise Helm is also survived by one son, Michael.

Burial was in the Stevenson I.O.O.F. cemetery. Gardner's Funeral had charge of the service.

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MILLER, Jesse June, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., October 8, 1965, page 1

JESSE J. MILLER SERVICES HELD

Funeral services were held here Tuesday for Jesse June Miller, whose early years were spent in Stevenson and who died at Barnes Veterans Hospital, Vancouver, Thursday, September 30, at the age of 66.

Mr. Miller was born June 16, 1899 in Goldendale. He attended Elementary and High School here.

He was employed as an orderly at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland for nearly 25 years. He also worked at St. Vincent's in Portland and the Sacramento County Hospital in Sacramento, California.

During World War II he served in the Army Medical Corps. He was employed as a mail clerk in the Stevenson Post Office for nearly two years in the early thirties. For the past 16 years, due to ill health, he was employed by the Goodwill Industries in Portland. He retired a year and three months ago.

He is survived by two brothers, Byron Miller of Silver City, New Mexico and Bert Miller of Stevenson; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Marsh of the Ely, Nevada, Mrs. Bernice Mauk of Seal Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Dorothy Simmons of Stevenson, and numerous other relatives.

Funeral services were held in Gardner's Funeral Chapel Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 5 with the Rev. Dave Zimmerman of Portland officiating. Pallbearers were Lloyd Marsh, Mac Dodson, Frank Wachter, Abe Hathaway, Macey Neese and Ray Simmons. Dick Miller was soloist.

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MEADORS, Allen Perry, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., October 1, 1948, page 1

CARSON MAN KILLED WHEN CRUSHED BY SLIDE

Allen Perry Meadors was born in McLennon County, Texas on April 29th, 1909. He passed away Sept. 24th at the Hood River Hospital following an accident which happened 1½ miles east of Carson, Wn., when a sand bank slide crushed him against the side of his car, Sept. 23.

Surviving are his wife, Willie N. Meaders; three sons, James Andrew, Robert Perry, and Lawson Thomas; one brother, David D. Meadors, all of Carson, Wash.

His father and mother and five sisters, Mavis, Audry, Reba, Lora, and Dorothy are living in Texas. Also a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 27th at Gardners Funeral Home in White Salmon, with interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Carson, Washington.

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The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., October 1, 1948, page 1

A.P. MEADORS PASSES AWAY IN H.R. HOSPITAL

Alvin Perry Meadors, Carson resident for several years, passed away last Friday in the Hood River hospital following an illness. The remains were taken to the Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon, where the funeral services were held on Monday with burial at Carson.

Mr. Meadors was born in McLennon county, Texas, on April 29, 1909. Surviving are his wife, Willie N. Meadors; three sons, James Andrew, Robert Perry, and Lawson Thomas; one brother, David D. Meadors, all of Carson.

His father and brother and five sisters, Mavis, Audrey, Reba, Lora and Dorothy, are living in Texas. Also a host of friends.

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MARTIN, Gerald Martin, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

POTTS, Louvena Isabel, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., December 5, 1958, page 1

MRS. JOHN POTTS SERVICES DEC. 6

Funeral services will be held Saturday for Louvena Isabel Potts, 67, a resident of Stevenson for the past 41 years, who died Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Camas.

Mrs. Potts was born Dec. 10, 1891 at Touttle, Washington, and was married June 1, 1910, to John Potts, who survives her.

Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Zerl, of Washougal; a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Stickney of Portland, and four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Sauters of Lyle, Wash.; Mrs. Effie Oakes, The Dalles, Ore., Mrs. Myrtle Cooper, Reedsport, Ore., Mrs. Ellen Bowen of North Powder, Oregon, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at Gardner's chapel in Stevenson, Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m..

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The FIELDS family

Brad Aumick — 8 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the FIELDS family. Levi FIELDS came to Skamania Co. Washington Territory before 1860, from Ray Co.& Daviess Co. Missouri. Levi was married twice. The only known child of his 1st wife was:

1. William F. FIELDS, b. abt. 1852 Oregon.

Levi FIELDS married 2nd on 4 Mar. 1854 in Linn Co. OR, Nancy CARTER. Their known children were:

2. Mary Jane FIELDS, b. abt. 1855 Linn Co. OR; married 24 Nov. 1872 Kalama, Cowlitz Co. W.T., Robert Frank COLE.

3. Christopher Columbus FIELDS, b. 4 Dec. 1856 Linn Co. OR;
married Elizabeth (IMAN?); buried at the IMAN Cemetery, Stevenson WA.

4. John Lewis FIELDS, b. 20 Aug 1856 Cascade, Washington Territory; buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kalama.

5. Ella Nora FIELDS, b. 25 June 1860 Cascade, Washington Territory; married Lewis WICKS; both buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kalama.

6. Joseph Riley FIELDS, b. abt. 1862 Oregon; married Lucinda HAMDEN.

7. Augustus FIELDS, b. abt. 1868 Washington Territory.

I'd like to get in touch with anyone researching this family. Thank you.
Originally posted on Skamania County GenWeb 7 Nov 1999, posted to this GenConnect Query Board 8 July 2000.

POTTS, John A., obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., July 8, 1960, page 1

JOHN POTTS SUCCUMBS

We are hoping to have a complete obituary on John Potts, who passed away last week at a nursing home in LaCenter, for next week's paper. Mr. Potts was a prominent resident of Stevenson for many years and he and his wife contributed much to the community life. A son Zerl Potts of lives in Washougal.

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The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., July 15, 1960, page 4

RITES HELD FOR JOHN A. POTTS

Graveside services were held at the IOOF Cemetery and Stevenson Saturday, July 2 for John A. Potts, 78, who passed away at the Battleground Nursing Home.

The Rev. Mel Patton officiated and the Swank Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Potts was born in Arcadia, Nebraska, Nov. 2, 1881 and had lived in Stevenson for many years before his final illness.

He is survived by his son, Zerl Potts of Washougal; a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Stickney of Portland; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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POWERS, Lawrence, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

POWERS, Truman E., obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., November 3, 1944, page 1

TRUMAN POWERS PASSES AWAY AT HOME HERE

Truman E. Powers, 56 years old, and a resident of Stevenson for several years, passed away at his home following a long illness yesterday. Since the World War I, he has been a semi-invalid, unable to perform manual labor and resided with his wife and one son and daughter in their home here. The son, Corporal Daniel Powers, is now in service in the Hawaiian Islands.

Powers was born in Dot, Klickitat Co., where he spent his younger years. Moving to Antelope, Ore., he engaged in farming and gave up this vocation to enter the army in the other war. He returned to Stevenson after the war and for some years, was too ill to work.

Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Phyllis Powers, a son Daniel; daughter Alice; 3 brothers, Cecil of Vancouver, Oscar of Cottage Grove, Ore., and Stanley, of Ellensberg, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. Vesta Bayn, of Toledo, Ore., and Mrs. Myrtle Hooker, Stevenson.

At noon yesterday, plans for the funeral were not completed.

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The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., November 10, 1944, page 2

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and neighbors and to the American Legion for their kindness, help and the gifts to the bereaved mother and children and the lovely floral offerings, during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father, son and brother.

PHYLLIS POWERS,
DON and ALICE,
MOTHER POWERS
OSCAR, CECIL and STANLEY R.
MYRTLE HOOKER
VESTA BOYN.

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POWERS, William, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., April 19, 1935, page 1

WILLIAM POWERS

William Powers, 72 years old, passed away Monday morning at 9 o'clock at his home facing the Columbia river, in Stevenson. He had been in poor health for some time, but was taken sick Friday with bronchial pneumonia and did not have the strength to carry through.

Mr. Powers was born on November 20th, 1862 in territorial Oregon, and could tell much of the early history of that state.

He is survived by his widow, Mary Powers, two granddaughters, Mrs. T.E. Hooker of Stevenson, and Mrs. G.L. Bayn of Toledo, Oregon and four sons, T.E. Powers of Stevenson, O.L. Powers of Willard, C.C. Powers of Vancouver, and Stanley A. Powers of Ellensburg.

Funeral services were conducted in the Congregational church, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock and the body was laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery beside his grandson.

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POWERS, Barbara, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., July 28, 1922, page 1

LITTLE GIRL PASSES AWAY

Little Barbara Powers, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Powers of Cascades, died yesterday afternoon after an illness of less than an hour. The child had apparently been well until taken with convulsions, a doctor was called but death claimed the little girl before the arrival of the physician. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M.E. church.

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POTTS, Thelma, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., March 21, 1930, page 1

TRAGIC DEATH OF THELMA POTTS SHOCKS COMMUNITY

Stevenson community was shocked by the sudden passing of Thelma Potts, the fifteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Potts at the family home Monday morning. Growing despondent over ill health the girl ended her life early in the morning by sending a revolver bullet through their temple causing instant death. The tragedy occurred about four in the morning, and was discovered about seven.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church, Rev. J.C. Lawrence officiating at the church and at the cemetery. Robert Sly, Angus Lindsay, Herman Hapgood, Richard Christensen, Wm. Suckow, and Elton Zevely, high school associates of the girl acted as pallbearers. The church was literally banked with floral offerings from school friends, lodges, business men and friends of the family paying their last tribute of regard to the young girl.

Miss Thelma was in her second year at the high school where she had a large circle of friends among the younger students. She was born at The Dalles August 11, 1914 and moved to Stevenson with her parents in 1918. She is survived by her parents, one brother, Zearl and one sister, Auderine. Interment was on a peaceful spot in the Odd Fellows Cemetery overlooking the waters of the Columbia where the pangs of sorrow will be forgotten but the memory of a loving daughter will live on forever.

Out of town relatives and friends called to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Perdue of The Dalles; Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins of Portland; George Potts of The Dalles and Mrs. Zakery of Hood River.

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ROHN, Carl, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., September 8, 1949, page 4

RITES HELD FOR RAILROAD MAN

Funeral services for Carl Rohn, age 46, of Cook, were held at the Holman & Sons funeral home in Portland Tuesday, September 6, at 2:30 p.m. following his death Saturday night at St. Vincents hospital in Portland.

Rohn was formerly a conductor on the S.P. & S. railroad and was well known by the people in Wishram.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Rohn of Cook, his father, Albert Rohn of Seattle, and Mrs. Anna Cleaver of Sandpoint, Idaho.

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VEERHEES, Charley Raymond, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 10, 1954, page 1

BONNEVILLE MAN PASSES AT HOME

Charley Raymond Veerhees was born March 3rd, 1908 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Rosa May and Arthur Veerhees. He had been a resident of North Bonneville for a little over five years.

Mr. Veerhees passed away June 6th at his home in North Bonneville at the age of 46 years, 3 months, and 3 days. He leaves his wife, Myrtle; three sons, Ja, Micheal, and Jesse, and a daughter, Susan all of North Bonneville. His mother, Mrs. Rosa May Veerhees of Vancouver, Washington. Three brothers, Albert of Sandy, Oregon, Frank of North Bonneville, Washington and Phillip of California. Two sisters, Helen Arbeur of Milwaukee, Oregon, and Grace Arbeur of Vancouver, Washington.

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Martin D NIELSEN and Elizabeth "Lizel" M AUSTIN (AUSTEIN)

stlouis72 — 22 Mar 2004 8:22:12 GMT

seeking for descendants of:
Martin D NIELSEN and Elizabeth "Lizel" M AUSTIN (AUSTEIN)

Name: Martin D NIELSEN
Sex: M
Birth: 4 JAN 1890 in Millard, NB
Death: 26 MAY 1958 in visiting in Omaha, NB
Burial: Christ-Zada

Married: 6 MAR 1912 in Portland, Multnomah , OR

Name: Elizabeth "Lizel" M AUSTIN (AUSTEIN)
Sex: F
Birth: 27 JUL 1891 in Menthen (Minten) , Germany - West Prussia (now Minieta, Poland)
Death: 16 OCT 1955
Burial: Christ-Zada
Immigration: OCT 1893

Children
Viola NIELSEN (married GIBSON)
Martin Frederick "Fred" NIELSEN Sr. b: 29 FEB 1916 in Washington County, OR
Carl NIELSEN
Robert "Bob" NIELSEN
unknown NIELSEN

see further:
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&...

Some surnames include:
NIELSEN AUSTEIN AUSTIN GIBSON STARK

Archie Manus obit needed

JanFrey75 — 1 Sep 2004 3:43:31 GMT

Could someone please look up any info or preferably
an obit on an Archie Manus that lived in Carson,
Washington. This is all the info I have. Need to know
if he was married and had children. Any help would be
appreciated.

Burial of Dougold & Isabelle McPherson

Mary Clausen — 25 Feb 2004 10:32:16 GMT

Who do I contact to learn, where Dougold & Isabelle (McKinnon) McPherson are buried in Skamania Co. The 1910 census has them living at Cape Horn, 1920 Census Isabelle is a widow and living at Cape Horn, my husband lived with his aunt Isabelle in the earley 30's and he thinks that she lived in Skamania. Thank You Mary Clausen

Clark County books available at a big discount now.

Patricia McKee Bauer — 23 Dec 2003 3:26:36 GMT

Clark County Genealogical Society in Vancouver, WA is offering almost all of our publications at a drastic 75% off regular price while supplies last. You can see the information on our web page at http://www.ccgs-wa.org/p1185.htm. There is one book still available for Skamania county - a census index - so check it out now!

The current discounted price is listed with each book and there is an order form you can use - either for WA residents (7.7% tax) or non-resident (no tax). If you want to pick them up at our library, the hours of operation are listed on our web page also. Go to http://www.ccgs-wa.org and click on Library Information. Shipping charges (except for the marriage books) will be $3 first book, $1 each additional.

We still have a few marriage books at a bundle price. One bundle of 7 was still available for $7, then we will have several bundles of 6 for $6. These books will be shipped for postage of $7 for 7 or $6 for 6 at this time.

Our library will be closed for one week beginning Wednesday, December 24 and will reopen Tuesday December 30.

Marriage

DennisPatW — 17 Dec 2003 6:48:27 GMT

I am looking for a Marriage between John Walter Fahrner and Clara Seder sometime between 1940 and 1945 in Stevenson, Skamania, Washington. The application for the marriage license would be the best because I am looking for John Walter's parents and where he was from.
Is there a place I can write to look on the internet?
Thank you for your help.
Pat

Obit. for James J. Archer

SHeller3997 — 2 Mar 2003 7:42:26 GMT

I am looking for the obit. for James J. Archer who died on May 18, 2000 in Stevenson, Wa. I may be related. Please e-mail me at flowergirlsgarden@yahoo.com with info. Thanks

LATIMER, Myrnie, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 4, 2002, page 16

MYRNIE LATIMER

Myrnie Latimer, 95, Carson, died on June 30, 2002.

She was born on Feb. 2, 1907, in Blodgett, Ore., to Charles Harold and Catherine Ann (Miller) Taylor Mrs: Latimer lived in the Oregon towns of Blodgett, Carlton and McMinnville, then in the Washington towns of Appleton, Klickitat, Trout Lake and finally Carson. When she was a teenager, her father owned a silent movie house and Mrs. Latimer played the piano to accompany the films. During the Depression, she crocheted edges on hand-kerchiefs and sold them to help put food on the table.

Mrs. Latimer loved children and dedicated manv years to teaching Sunday School at the Carson Nazarene Church, where she was lifetime member. She enjoyed doing cratfts with children.

Mrs. Latimer is survived by her daughters Catherine Zeyerly, Goldendale, and Florerne Wilson, Vancouver; stepston Wesley Latimer, Spokane; sisters Dorothy Hillier and Ada
Keranen, both of Portland; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. She was precceded in death by both husbands, Floyd Bush and Chet Latimer, daughter Jeanette Latimer, son Bill Bush and brother Russel Taylor.

A funeral service for Mrs. Latimer will be on Saturday, July 6, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Carson Nazarene Church with interment at Wind River Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials in her name may be given to Doernbechers Children's Hospital in care of Gardner Funeral Home, P.O. Box 390, White Salmon, Wash., 98672.

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LATIMER, Chester D., obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 17, 1993, page 14

CHESTER D. LATIMER

Chester D. Latimer of Carson died June 10 at Skyline Hospital. He was 94.

Mr. Latimer was born July 22, 1898 in Gale, Ore. to the Rosetta and George E. Latimer. He moved to Carson 20 years ago after stays in Klickitat, Trout Lake and Appleton. He worked many years at the sawmill in Klickitat and farmed in Trout Lake. He was a member of the Carson Church of the Nazarene Local 2805 in Klickitat. He loved to garden and spend time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Myrnie of Carson; his son, Westley Latimer of Spokane; daughter, Betty Manard of Tumwater; step-children, Bill Bush of White Salmon, Catherine Zeyely of Goldendale; Florence Wilson of Vancouver, and Belva Gattis of Vancouver; 19 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Carson Church of the Nazarene Wednesday at 1 p.m., committal followed at Wind River Cemetery.

Contributions may be given to Carson Church of the Nazarene or charity of your choice.

Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BILLINGTON, Bud Theodore, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., January 9, 1942, page 1

B.T. BILLINGTON SUSSUMBS TO HEART AILMENT
Stevenson Contractor, Active in Fraternal Work, Ill but Few Days

Bud Theodore Billington, who came to Stevenson 20 years ago, to assist in the construction of the original Wauna Lake Clubhouse, and later the High School gymnasium, passed away at his home about 6:30 Sunday evening. His last employment had been as a guard for the city’s water supply in the present crisis. His death was believed due to a heart ailment following an illness of but a few days.

With Mrs. Billington, he had resided in the county for 20 years, coming here from Clark county. For several years he was employed at the Ryan-Allen saw mill, afterwards following the construction business.

He took active interest in local and fraternal affairs, being an active member and Past Noble Grand of Mountain Lodge No. 172, I.O.O.F., and a Past Worthy President of Aerie No. 1744, F.O.E. He was also a member of the Vancouver Chapter of the Modern Woodman of America.

A large number of local and Clark County friends attended funeral services held in the Knapp Funeral Home in Vancouver at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday. Interment was in the family plot in Park Hill Cemetery, at Vancouver.

He was born in Delaware, Ohio, on May 8, 1876, and was 67 years old.

Among his survivors are Mrs. Lavelle Billington, wife; a daughter, Mrs. C.L. Lyons, of Portland; and a son, Kenneth, of Tacoma. Another son, Robert, passed away in 1929.

He leaves one brother, David Billington, of Ollie, Montana; five sisters, Mrs. J.M. Darcy, Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. William Koeneman, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. William Sweeney, Webster City, Iowa; Mrs. Ed Flugsted, Webster City, Iowa and Mrs. I.J. Cross, Zimmerman, Minn.

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Gurnsey-Garnsey-Guernsey

Dawn Baty — 17 Dec 2003 6:50:19 GMT

Looking for anyone who descends from these or this surname. A Lewis Logan GURNSEY had children who married in Skamania and Clark Co., Washington. Lewis Logan GURNSEY married Annie C. WORLEIN 9 Sept 1888 in Sterling, Johnson Co., NE. They had 7 children: Lewis E., Ray Randall, Mary Margaret, Arthur Logan, Roy albert, Inza C. and Viva Pearl GURNSEY.

Can anyone get marriage records at the courthouse on these people listed? I can listed where these all married.

Ray Randall GURNSEY m. in Skamania Co., WA
Lewis E. GURNSEY m. in Clark Co., WA
Mary Margaret GURNSEY m. in Skamania Co., WA
Arthur Logan GURNSEY m. in unknown
Roy Albert GURNSEY m. in unknown
Viva Pearl GURNSEY m. in Skamania Co., WA

The unknowns may have married in these counties also. But don't know.Thanks for your time and efforts.

Also can anyone located the burial places for Lewis Logan and wife Annie Gurnsey. They died in Clark Co., WA.

God Bless You, Dawn Baty

Wessels

Gail Teed — 17 Sep 2002 4:15:15 GMT

Looking for any info on David Wessels, b. Dec.4,1860 in Canada (Wooler, Ont.) d. Dec.30, 1941, Stevenson, Washington, wife Mary. Was my great grandmother's brother. Would like to know of any relatives in area.

Sweeney

ROBERTSWEENEY21 — 25 Jul 2002 1:11:52 GMT

My husband's Grandfather john Franklin Sweeney moved from Kansas to Stevenson Wa. in 1899. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Handrub in 1881 in Centerville Iowa. I haven't been able to make any connections to other Sweeney's. Iwould appreciate any information. My GF was born in 1854. I have more info I would be glad to share my e-mail is now sweeney's@gorge.net

HLAVKA, John Otto, Jr., obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., December 7, 1995, page 8

JOHN HLAVKA JR.

John Otto Hlavka Jr., Home Valley, died at his home on Dec. 2, 1995, at the age of 43.

Mr. Hlavka was born July 31, 1952, in Omaha, Neb., to Doris May (Rhyno) and John Otto Hlavka, Sr. He grew up in Nebraska. He attended Utah State University. He moved to Skamania County in 1979. He met Katherine Carson there and they were married in LaCenter on April 28, 1984. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service and later became a self-employed festival promoter.

Mr. Hlavka was best known for the Columbia Gorge Blue Grass Festival, which he started in 1985. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Stevenson, the Washington and Oregon Blue Grass Associations and the American Legion. He loved cross country skiing, the outdoors and his church. Music was his passion and he was very ecclectic in his musical tastes.

Mr. Hlavka is survived by his wife, Kate, Home Valley; sister Janice Hlavka, Vancouver; nieces Tracie Hlavka and Mary Carson, both of Seattle; nephews Phillip Kelly Jr., Vancouver, and Andrew Carson, Seattle.

Services for Mr. Hlavka were held Monday, Dec. 4, 1995, at 1 p.m. Interment was private.

Memorials may be given to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Hospice Southwest or Omaha Home for Boys in care of Gardner Funeral Home.

Arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home

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ADAMS, Shirley Ann, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 4, 1996, page 16

SHIRLEY ADAMS

Shirley Ann Adams, Carson, died June 22, 1996, in Portland, Ore., at the age of 58.

Mrs. Adams was born Sept. 3, 1937, in Carlton, Ore., to Dorothy Mae (Crouch) and Jesse Chester McElroy. She came to this area in 1968 and worked at the Wind River Nursery from 1971 to 1996. She cared for several foster children and was a member of the Stevenson Eagles Auxiliary.

She enjoyed crocheting, fishing and shopping. She was a nature lover and would feed animals.

Mrs. Adams is survived by her mother, Dorothy Mae McElroy, Sheridan, Ore.; daughters Teresa Beeks, White Salmon, Terrie Bobcock, North Bonneville, and Tammy South, Cascade Locks; sons Tim Jones, Cascade Locks, and Tony Jones, Tacoma; sisters Virginia Bowman, Sheridan, Ore., and Darlene Wiebe, Wyoming; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A potluck picnic was held June 30, 1996 at noon at the North Bonneville Park. Interment was private.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon, who was in charge of the arrangements.

This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. Additional information might be found at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~westklic/index.html

PALMER, Mary Ruth, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., January 8, 1998, page 12

MARY PALMER

Mary Ruth Palmer died at Dutton's Foster Home in Carson on Jan. 1, 1998, at the age of 82.

Mrs. Palmer was born June 12, 1915, in Tiffin, Mo., to William and Mary (Hardin) Shipley. She moved to Washington in her teens. She worked for Dickey Farms and Wind River Nursery until her retirement in 1977. She was a member of the Stevenson Church of the Nazrene. She loved cooking and baking.

Mrs. Palmer is survived by sons Lloyd Flood, Carson, and King Flood, Montana, and Mike Flood, Carson; daughter Peggy McNeil, Vancouver; sister Grace, Missouri; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Alva M. Palmer.

Graveside services for Mrs. Palmer were held Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, at 1 p.m. at the Wind River Cemetery in Carson, with Steve Barnes officiating.

Arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home.

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RICHARDS, Ellen, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., May 9, 2002, page 20

ELLEN RICHARDS

Funeral services for Ellen Richards, will be held Saturday, May 11, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Gardner's Chapel in Stevenson. Interment will follow at the Stevenson Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Chaplin Jan Schiering.

Mrs. Richards was born April 11, 1901, the daughter of pioneers Jefferson and Nora (Bevans) Nix. Her father Jefferson Davis Nix came from the Dakotas in 1892, her mother Nora Ann from Iowa in 1889. She was one of 10 children, two of whom survive. Mrs. Richards attended school at Nelson Creek. She came from a musical family - she played the piano.

Mrs. Richards was married on June 9, 1917, to Frank Lee Richards. He died on April 4, 1976. The couple were married 59 years.

She was a housewife and mother and was very active in the Willard Women's Club. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and sewing dresses for her girls. She was also an excellent cook. She was a member of Good Will of White Salmon Rebekah Lodge, she joined in 1962 and later transferred to Skamania Rebekahs. She served in all the chairs and was Noble Grand. She also received a "certificate of proficiency" for being found perfect in the unwritten work.

Mrs. Richards is survived by her daughters Dorothy Biesanz, Carson, and June Larsen, Portland; son Frank Lee, Carson; sisters Dorothea Burt, Portland, Ore., and Nora Lorena (Lyda) Douglass, Stevenson; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 30 great, great-grand children; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank; daughter Phyllis Schroth, grand-daughter Kathie Biesanz Hastings, brothers Roy, Art and John (Buster), and sisters Horence, Edna, Arline and Marie.

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Mildred or Bennett Lewis of Willard ( directories?)

amoseley77 — 22 Jan 2003 11:33:57 GMT

Could someone please tell me if there are any directories or census records for say 1900,1910 or even 1920? I am DESPERATELY trying to find a Bennett Lewis and his daughter Mildred. I appreciate any information! thanks kindly

CHENEY, Holly Rae, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., November 24, 1960, page 8

INFANT DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Funeral services for Holly Rae Cheney, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levern T. Cheney of Stevenson, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 at Gardner’s Stevenson Chapel.

Rev. R. Clinton McGaffee officiated. Burial was in the Stevenson Odd Fellow Cemetery.

Holly Rae was born Sept. 27, 1960 in White Salmon. She died of pneumonia Nov. 11, 1960 in Vancouver.

She is survived by her parents, three sisters, Victoria Lee, 8, Penny Lynn, 5, and Carmen Dee, 1½; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sorts of Jewel, Oregon, and Orville Cheney, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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BODDA, Malinda Ann, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., March 2, 1956, page 1

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. BODDA

Funeral services were held Wednesday of this week for Mrs. Malinda Ann Bodda, who died at her home at Carson Junction the morning of February 25.

Mrs. Bodda was born May 7, 1886 in Ontario, Canada. She had lived in Carson since 1949, coming there from B.Z. Corners near White Salmon. The daughter of Sylvester and Mary Jane Hadley, she was married at Lake City, Mich. July 4, 1904 to Albert Bodda.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Anna Brooks, of Hoquim, Wash.; five sons, Delbert of Mill City, Ore., Loring of Gresham, Ore., Clifford of Myrtle Point, Ore., Albert Jr. of Estacada, Ore. and Warren of Medford, Ore.; a sister in Michigan, 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family.

ATTEBERRY BLALOCK early 1900's Bonneville and Stevenson, WA

Sandy — 1 Apr 2002 7:37:22 GMT

Hello there
I am looking for ANY information or descendants of Mae
BLALOCK and John ATTEBERRY. They had three children or so we know of. Henry Lee ATTEBERRY, b. 16 Jan 1911, Oregon, d. Newberg, Yamhill County, OR
Dee M ATTEBERRY b. March 10, 1913 unknown, OR
d. 14 Nov 1975 Willow Creek, Humboldt County, CA and
Virginia ATTEBERRY, info unknown.

We know that the family lived for quite a while in Bonneville, Skamania Co., WA. Henry was married in Stevenson, Skamania County, WA around Thanksgiving sometime between 1836-1838.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Sandy
NW-Washington State

Looking for St. Clouds Ranch, Prindle(?), WA

Marina — 27 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I'm trying to find out where St. Cloud's Ranch is. I have a death certificate for Pluma St. Ores Mackey, who died in 1920 in Portland, OR. Prindle, WA was first written on her death certificate and then the Prindle part was crossed out and St. Clouds Ranch was written in. A geographic search revealed that Prindle is in Skamania, but I couldn't find St. Clouds.

Has anyone ever heard of it?

McNatt Grave

Don Mack — 7 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I've been told there is a "McNatt Grave" on the river bank below Bonneville Dam in Skamania County. Can anyone give me any information about this grave, and especially what the inscription, if any, says?

Originally posted on the Skamania County Site 17 Sep 1999

Ruth Ann (Egholm) Riemen/Reimen

stanleyplexco — 15 Oct 2001 7:44:37 GMT

Looking for only cousin Ruth. Mother Edna, Grandmother Anna, Uncle Ed, cousin, self.

George RUFF b 19 Apr 1920 d Dec 1980 Carson, Skamania Co, WA m 29 Aug 1946 Margaret Fern ASHLEMAN

mkward — 5 Aug 2001 10:45:11 GMT

CLINE, LARSEN, STUMP

elaine_rolf — 26 Nov 2001 11:11:05 GMT

Searching for informatin on Mary V. Cline who m. Christopher E. Larsen. Their children were: Elsie, Frank, Aaron, Olaf, Amos, and Lewis. Also looking for information on Charlotte Cline who m. Leonard Stump.

Edward Underwood letter to brother Myshale Underwood in Iowa

birds4214 — 5 Jul 2001 1:47:52 GMT

This letter was written by Eward Underwood was the brother of Amos Underwood who founded and settled Underwood, Skamania CO, WA.
Edward was about 18 at the time this letter was written.
It is transcribed as closely as possible.

Envelope
Elkhory(?) City
May 7/64

Myshale Underwood
Edyville
Iowa

body
May the 6 1864
Dear Brother I this raney evning take my pen ind(to?) my hand to let you kow that I am Well and hope this ma find you in the same fix Well myshal I have Nothing to right We are camped on elk horn river 25 miles from the beuts that is the council bluf
We crost the river the 4 day of may there was
red skin come to our camp this eavning there W is a bout 650 teams here We have past 500 on the Road Well I must go to super Dave said com it is Redy Well I feel some beter tell the gals to look out old stick in the mud Will be back there some time
you must show John how to hug the gals tell
isac to look out our melny Will take his sin(son?) in
If him and John fits(fix?) the stone gulion(?) you must hav have them to lift at the corner if the Barn
Well I Way 177 lb
I have gaind 7 lbs sice(since) I left home I shot a chickens head of 100 yard and one throug the neck 125 y off hand
So no at presant
Edward underwood
to Myshale underwood
Nate was as bat(?) as a hog he Wais 100 155.

New Board - Please Read

abame — 29 Jun 2001 6:33:02 GMT

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

KEYS

JeffreyLElmer — 4 Jul 2001 5:37:50 GMT

The Columbian, Vancouver, WA., June 16, 1954, page 9

DEATH TAKES EARL KEYS

Earl Keys of Battle Ground died Tuesday in Vancouver at the age of 71.

Born April 5, 1883, in Pennsylvania, he had lived in Clark and Skamania Counties for the past 30 years.

Surviving him are two sons, Charles Keys, North Bonneville; and Vaughn Keys, Portland; one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Hendryx, Husum, Wash.; one brother, Glen Keys, Gresham, Ore.; and one sister, Mrs. Grace Weaver, Seattle.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements for interment are now pending.

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The Columbian, Vancouver, WA., June 16, 1954, page 13

KEYS June 15, 1954, at Vancouver, Wash. Earl Keys of Battle Ground, Wash.; aged 71 years. Father of Charles of North Bonneville, Wash.; Vaughn of Portland, Ore.; Mrs. E. Hendryx of Husum, Wash. Brother of Glen of Gresham, Ore.; Mrs. Grace Weaver of Seattle, Wash. Resident of Clark and Skamania counties for the past 30 years. Born April 5, 1883 in Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. Thursday, June 17, at the Chapel of the Evergreen Funeral Home.

This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. Additional information might be found at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~westklic/index.html

Look up

gwalls69 — 10 Dec 2002 1:27:00 GMT

I would like anyone to verify the marriage of a James Harley Mashburn, Jr. and Leonore Wilhelmine Jonas. They were married on April 4, 1953 in Stevenson. Thank you!

Elmer E James & family

Thomas James — 15 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info about Elmer E James and his children, of Cape Horn, Skamania County, and later of Oregon. Elmer died in a logging accident in December, 1918. Buried in MtPleasant Cemetery. I am researching to confirm if this Elmer E James, of Cape Horn, could be child of William T James & Mary Stark James, of Erie County, Ohio, born about 1860. I Have confirmed that the Elmer E James I am seeking worked in Cascade Locks in 1887-1888.

BLEILER & HOYER MARRIAGE 1906

BWoods — 24 Apr 2003 10:05:23 GMT

Would some one do a look up for me on the following:
My Grandparents Marriage License.
They were married:
November 12, 1906 in Stevenson, Washington.
Their names were:
Oscar David Benjamin BLEILER born, Nov 13,1864 Pa.
Anna Marie HOYER, born July 7,1879 Berlin,Germany.
Thanks.
David Charles Bleiler.

Iman

James Windsor — 18 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Interested in stories and history of Felix Grundy Iman (1828-1902) and wife Margaret Windsor (1834-1924) who settled at Stevenson, Skamania Co. Washington in 1852. Thanks.

GARWOOD Family

ShirleyFox69 — 25 Jun 2001 3:04:47 GMT

I am researching the GARWOOD family in the counties of Washington, Multnomah, Polk, Douglas, Jackson, Union, and Skamania. I have a great deal of research for the family here in Oregon and in Washington but have a couple spots where some help would be appreciated. Namely the parents of Louisa EATON who married William GARWOOD in Washington County 24 Dec 1874. William is in Skamania County in 1885 and 1887. Also the place of death of William's father (also named William). The senior William was married to Maria HUMPHREYS and Hannah CULBERTSON nee HUMPHREYS. Many of the GARWOOD family moved back and forth between Washington and Skamania Counties.

This query was originally posted on the Skamania County GenWeb site on 17 Jan 2000, it was moved to this GenConnect Query Board on 5 July 2000.

searching for my friend

Nannette Mueller — 12 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My friend LeeLynn Thompson lives in the Mill A area, and I cannot find her number. If anyone out there knows her, please tell her to call me, or email me! Thank you !

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. At the time of their marriage I (think) 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 residing in Skamania County area.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Judy

John Dwight

SherrySteele10 — 8 Jul 2001 5:27:14 GMT

Where's John Dwight? Born 1949. Last known to be living in Rainier, Oregon, but could be in any of the Washington counties in this area, including Skamania. His family would like to be contacted.