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MOORCRAFT, Michelle Ann, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2009-08-13 03:20:05Z

The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., April 28, 2004, page 2

MICHELLE ANN MOORCROFT

Michelle Ann Moorcroft, 40 of Packwood, Wash. died April 14, 2004. She was born May 10, 1963 in Morton, Wash. to Gerald Moorcroft and Marnett Love Hamrick.

She is survived by her parents Gerald Moorcroft of Packwood, Wash. and Marnett Love Hamrick of Kenai, AK.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 24 at Peter's Inn in Packwood, Wash.

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Re: Look ups provided for births from 1893 - 1926 Skamania County

Eellitta — 2009-06-01 15:47:08Z

Hello Ingrid,
For some reason, I was never notified that you posted a query requesting information. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to get back to you. I looked in the book and I did not find any Briggs mentioned. I also checked the Washington Digital Archives that listed many Briggs, but I did not find a child born in 1919 as Margrett was. I noticed that there is a son in the household (possibly Oskar) who is indexed as being 4 months old born in Colorado and Margrett is indexed to be 2 months born in Washington. That doesn't seem to make sense.

You might search the Washington Digital Archives to see if you might find something:

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

I am sorry that I wasn't able to help you,
Eellitta

GRUBB, Kenneth, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2009-04-02 00:21:00Z

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 5, 1969, page 1

CARSON BOY KILLED IN VIETNAM

Kenneth Grubb, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grubb of Carson, Wash., was killed by a boiler explosion while on duty on the U.S.S. King, a Navy ship, in the Gulf of Tonkin on May 23rd.

He was a nephew of Mrs. W.O. Gribner are and Jack Grubb of Laurel.

Boilerman 2/c Kenneth W. Grubb was born April 11, 1946. He spent his boyhood around Beacon Rock and Skamania in Skamania County, Wash. He attended grade school in Skamania and high school at Stevenson.

Kenneth enlisted in the Navy in February 1966. After boot training he served aboard the carrier-escort, U.S.S. Preble until August 1968. He was then transferred to the guided missile frigate, U.S.S. King.

He shipped out of San Diego late in February of this year on his third tour of duty in the South China Sea. It was to be his last tour before discharge from the Navy.

Last February he was married to the former Judith Leach, a former resident of North Bonneville, Wash.

Grubb was one of four sailors to lose his life in a boilerroom explosion and fire aboard ship at May 23, 1969, while on duty in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Survivors include his wife, Judith, three small step-children in Centralia, Wash.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Grubb of Rochester, Wash.; three brothers, Larry, U.S. Navy, San Diego, Calif., Ernest and James at Rochester, Wash.; three sisters, Sandra and Nancy in Rochester, and Mrs. William (Judy) Neblock, Netarts, Ore.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 6, at one o'clock in the Lutheran Church at Stevenson, Wash. Graveside rites and committal will be Saturday, June 7, at Chehalis, Wash.

This was posted for reference only. If you have additional information about this family or event, please post it as a reply.

Mrs. Minnie STEVENSON, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2009-03-30 03:18:12Z

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., February 8, 1962, page 5

DEATH SUMMONS WIFE OF MAN WHO NAMED STEVENSON

Mrs. Minnie Stevenson, 86, widow of John Morman Stevenson who with his brother George laid out the townsite of Stevenson and gave it their family name, died Jan. 25 in Oakland, Calif. Her husband died in 1917. She moved to California in 1932.

Mrs. Stevenson was the daughter of Samuel Jones, Supt. of the old Portage Railroad which ceased operation after it was washed out by the high waters of 1894.

She was the granddaughter of Jason Hamilton who staked out the donation line claim west of North Bonneville and gave his name to the old Hamilton Landing, Hamilton Creek and Hamilton Mountain.

Her father and grandfather both served in the Washington State Legislature as senators and representatives.

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Re: Lee and Helene Hubbard

RBestrom7380 — 2009-02-17 03:44:38Z

Will have to assume you have their dates of death, will have to assume that's all you wanted.

The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx .

Ron Bestrom

Lee and Helene Hubbard

ljsma61 — 2009-02-16 20:13:39Z

I am loking for their obits. One died in 1998 and the other in the following year. Lived in Carson, Washington.

Re: Obit lookup 1930

RBestrom7380 — 2009-02-01 04:14:27Z

First, obits back in that time period were not as common as today, unless a person was rich, famous, infamous or had died to a newsworthy accident or homicide. A true obit was written by a reporter. Many family members did not want to pay for an in-depth notice for many reasons, cost, the member didn't live in the area long enough, people that would have known they died-probably did, etc. Or, the person lived in a remote area...such as Stevenson, where anyone knowing the departed would know.. There could be a funeral notice, but it wasn't much more than an advertisement for the funeral home.

The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks.

Stevenson obits would be at:
http://cals.evergreen.edu/search?/dstevenson/dstevenson/1,1,...,

Ron Bestrom

Re: Obit lookup 1930

judyartley53 — 2009-02-01 01:25:03Z

Hi, the Washington State Library will look through the newspaper microfilm for any obituary up to 60 minutes at no charge. Their web site is www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Successful Searching!

Re: Marriage record lookup 1977

snidersl — 2009-01-26 23:13:23Z

I am sorry I forgot the link.

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

Re: Marriage record lookup 1977

snidersl — 2009-01-26 23:12:47Z

The marriage record you are seeking is on the WA State Digital Archives site. Follow the link and enter Eugene M. James.

Re: Merrit S.Brown 1912 Carson,Skamania Co.WA

RBestrom7380 — 2008-08-10 20:55:22Z

You may have this already, but it confirms the added info

The 1910 Census for English, Iowa County, Iowa
Merrit S, age 66, born in Ohio to both parents born in Virginia, US Post Master
Mary F, dau, age 33, born in Iowa, Teacher
Carrie S, 30, IA, Assistant Post Master
Maud E, 23, IA, no employment
Norvil (as transcribed, but was Norval) S, son age 18, IA., farmer
--also same page, up on census 2nd family.
Bentley B. Brown, age 39, married 13 years
Nan, wife, age 36, mother of 1, not living.

Your info does no answer a lot of questions. He (and son-in-law) signed a land deed for Iowa County. Who was buying the land, or were they selling it. If they were buying, they probably intended to return. If selling, all that document shows is that they were in Skamania County in 1912. There is nothing in the land deed to prove anything, that they lived there for any period of time, or why they were there.

You wrote he was living in the home of s-i-l and his wife AVO. Do you have information that Avo was there also?

I looked in the Washington Death Certificate index but found nothing on Merrit, or the McMillan's.

But, in your other postings there are some clues. It appears that David and Avo moved to Oregon, where they had children in Portland and lived in Lebanon. You obtained the obit for David L (the son) in July:
http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ore...

This obit indicates the son of David and Avo, had a wife and children. Are you in contact with them now? Ask the surviving wife, or even the children where Meritt might be buried. They are your best witnesses at this point.

Your search for Merrit begins in Portland with the surviving family. Then it goes back to Lebanon (Linn County) where David and Avo lived. It goes back again to Portland where David and Avo had their children.

In Lebanon and Portland, you need someone to look at the City Directories (Polks). A city directory is a book having the persons living in a populated area (city, county). It shows the persons in alphabetical order. It shows the spouse in parenthesis. If the spouse is also employed both are listed in the alphabetical order. If any other family members in the household are employed, they are shown. Some later directories showed children as "student". It shows their type of employment, sometimes where they worked. It shows their address. Later editions included a cross reference by address to show just the owner. This is helpful to find neighbors names. Later ones had phone numbers in order.

Begin looking at the directory for 1920 and go back in time in Portland to see when David and Avo first appear living there. That will put a time line back in time. If they were living there in 1913, then you have a short period of time back to the 1912 document. Also have them look for Merrit Brown. He just might show up there also.

Portland is in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties:

For a volunteer, first try rootsweb message boards for Portland, Oregon.
http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ore...

The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness has many volunteers. This page set for Washington County:
http://www.raogk.org/oregon4.htm
Read the guidelines BEFORE you contact.

Where is Meritt? You may have information that isn't here or your other postings, but:
1. Died in Carson?
2. Moved to Oregon to be near Avo and David, or with them?
3. Returned to Iowa to be with the family there?

Norval Brown, son of Meritt, brother of Avo, was living in Portland in the 1920 census. He was living with Carrie, 41; and, Maud E, age 34. So, except for Mary, whose location is unknown, there might not have been family in Iowa by 1920.
--In the 1930 Census, Norval is living with David and Avo. Son, David L is 9.

I found your family tree posted online, now after looking for Norval. For others: he died 9 July 1955 in California. Avo also died in California.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Merrit S.Brown 1912 Carson,Skamania Co.WA

laig46 — 2008-08-10 14:42:26Z

My info on Merrit Brown dob. 1843 Ohio,comes from a copy of land deed record May 4, 1912 Iowa County Iowa ,signed by Merrit and his son-in-law David L.MacMillan. States they are both living in Skamania county WA. Public Notary of the State of Washington,at Carson, A.N.Page signed at the bottom. Hope this is of some help in looking for Merrit.
Thank you for your help.

Re: Merrit S.Brown 1912 Carson,Skamania Co.WA

RBestrom7380 — 2008-08-10 05:03:16Z

The 1910 Census for English Township, Iowa County, Iowa:
David L. McMillan, age 26, born in Canada to both parents born in Scotland
Avo L, age 26, born in Iowa to both parents born in Iowa.

That part was the easiest. I don't speculate or guess on "same name" persons without some leading criteria. The McMillan's that you identify, "possibly" the same as above, made their way from Iowa to Carson in the next two years.

The "Merrit S. Brown" that you identify has no search criteria. First, from what source did you find your person living in Carson, WA in 1912? Do you have his date of birth? That is ESPECIALLY important whenever you post an inquiry. Identify any siblings, parents, place of birth, any information you can provide on a person creates more possibility the person might be found.

The other "researcher"... identified a Merrett "E" Brown. That person was Merrett Emil Brown, born October 27, 1899. (Based on the World War I Draft Registration Card Image database). In 1917 was living at 220 ?, in Glendale, LA County, California.

If you have more information, please post.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Merrit S.Brown 1912 Carson,Skamania Co.WA

judyartley53 — 2008-08-10 02:29:55Z

I found a Marrett/Merritt Brown who may or may not be the one you're looking for.

In 1910 Marrett and his family were living in Los Angeles Assembly District 73, Los Angeles Co., CA. Frank Brown, head household, b. CO, 42, marr 13 yrs, solicitor privte law; Mattu, wife, b. can't read, 33, had two children who were both alive in 1910; Marrett, b. WA, 10 and Roland, b. CA, 9.

In 1920 Merritt Brown & family were living in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA. Merritt, b. WA, 20, clerk railroad office; Zoula, wife, b. MO, 17 and Bettie Jane, dau, b. CA, 5/12ths.

In 1930 Merritt E. Brown and family were living in Glendale. Merritt E., b. WA, 30, marr @ 18; Zoala R., b. MO, 27, marr @ 16, collector school cafes; Betty Jane, b. CA, 10; Merritt R., b. CA, 9 and James R., b. CA, 3.

The 1930 Census is the last one viewable by the public at this time. I can't find a genealogy society in Skamania County, WA. Hope this helps in some way. Successful Searching!

Obit lookup 1930

Catwoman57 — 2008-08-04 22:20:09Z

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

Merrit S.Brown 1912 Carson,Skamania Co.WA

knightsgail — 2008-08-03 23:37:03Z

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.

TOTTEN, Raymon, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2008-04-16 05:43:54Z

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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Re: Look ups provided for births from 1893 - 1926 Skamania County

inglind — 2008-04-13 13:02:52Z

Can you find BRIGGS in this book? 1920 census has J?? F Briggs with his 4 children living in Stevenson. The youngest is MARGRETT born WA, she is 2. Probably 1917.
I believe parents are John and Dorothy. Thank you!-Ingrid

Re: HENRY FRANK MARSHALL & SARAH JANE WILKINS

2006-11-27 22:48:20Z

I also found that Forrest H. Marshall b.1902, d.1968
is buried in the Old Carson Cemetery as well.

These Marshalls are buried in the Stevenson, Washington IOOF Cemetery
Marshall, "Polly", b. 8-17-1913, d. 9-9-1998
Marshall, Leslie, b. 12-27-1908, d. 3-15-1992
Marshall, William M, b. 6-3-1910, d. 11-13-1992, TEC 5 US ARMY WWII

Re: HENRY FRANK MARSHALL & SARAH JANE WILKINS

2006-11-27 22:30:51Z

I looked up the births of Marshall children in Skamania County, Washington. I found the following:

Marshall (male), b. July 23, 1919, Carson, father: H.F. Marshall, age 51, born Denmark, rancher, Mother: Sarah Jane Wilkins, age 42, born: West Virginia, 9 children, 7 living. (Thomas C. Avary, M.D.)

Marshall, Janet Elizabeth, born Nov. 28, 1922, Stevenson. Father: Eugene F. Marshall, age 27, born Maryland, farmer. Mother: Elizabeth E. Tookey, age 30, born Nebraska, 1 child, 1 living. (Thomas C. Avary, M.D.)

I hope this helps a little. I live in Oregon but there is a book at my local library that lists births from 1893 -1926 for Skamania County.
Eellitta

Re: Cascades Massacre information

2006-11-17 01:47:44Z

Hi Jeffrey,
What a wonderful service you have done for people researching their ancestors.

Do you mind if I send out the information about some of the people you mentioned, to Message Boards, giving the website you mentioned?

I am retired and I have a lot of time on my hands.
Eellitta

Look ups provided for births from 1893 - 1926 Skamania County

2006-11-17 01:21:01Z

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

Re: birth or marriage announcement

2006-11-17 01:14:42Z

I looked int the "Skamania County Washington Births 1893- 1926" by Daphne Ramsey and did not find a Delsol listed. When Mrs. Ramsey recorded the records , she stated that not all births were recorded.
I'm sorry that I couldn't help you.

You sound like you might have an exciting adventure ahead of you. My family also has a very colorful past.
Eellitta

Re: birth or marriage announcement

2006-11-15 03:44:42Z

Today I found a small reference book at the Gresham, Oregon library that listed birth records for Skamania County from Feb. 4, 1893 to Dec. 12, 1926. The next time I go to the library, I will look for your father-in-laws name.
Eellitta

Re: Obit for Herbert Allyn Miller

Catwoman57 — 2007-03-16 23:20:26Z

Thanks Jeff. I live in fairview. Or have just been very lazy about going out. I am on limited income and gas is a problem or i could have found it myself.
So thanks again.
KG

Re: Obit for Herbert Allyn Miller

Catwoman57 — 2007-01-20 07:20:17Z

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

Re: Bonneville Sanitarium

Catwoman57 — 2007-09-16 16:23:04Z

the obit was just an example. Some go back to 1918 so it was in existance for a long time.
Do you have a relative that was there? give me the name and I will check or where you just interested in info?
Kg

Re: Bonneville Sanitarium

Catwoman57 — 2007-09-16 16:20:00Z

I did a google search using " marks before and after Bonneville Sanitarium. i found this obit just as an example.
i don;t know where you live but might contact the library in stevenson or carson, may know more about it.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., September 5, 1968, page 3

CASMIR DAPKUS SERVICES SAT.

Casmir S. Dapkus, 92, a long-time resident of Glenwood, who for the past 15 years had been a patient of the North Bonneville Sanitarium, died Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Skyline Hospital in White Salmon.
He was born Feb. 4, 1876 in Lithuania.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Gardner Chapel in White Salmon with the Rev. Russell Hart of the Stevenson Nazarene Church officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Adams Cemetery, Glenwood.
Surviving him is a son, August Dapkus, Stevenson; three grandsons, and 7 great grandchildren.
His wife, Agnes, preceded him in death about 20 years ago.
Kg

Re: Richard Thomas English

Catwoman57 — 2007-08-28 22:03:00Z

i realize this was 7 years ago but did you get a response?
i live not to far from skamania county could check for you.
kristeen galloway
Krisg1249@comcast.net

Needed Obits for the following people

Catwoman57 — 2007-08-28 21:58:36Z

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

Re: Bonneville Sanitarium

bhcross — 2007-09-16 17:10:47Z

yes, i had an aunt "live" there after an auto accident. i was hoping to get her records to learn more about her condition and the accident.

i'll try to contact the libraries and/or genealogy societies in Skamania Co.

thanks.
bethjcross@gmail.com

Bonneville Sanitarium

bhcross — 2007-09-10 06:04:54Z

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

Re: Bonneville Sanitarium

bhcross — 2007-09-24 15:53:21Z

thanks for the info, Jeffrey. i'll make a note of those links.

Re: Needed Obits for the following people

RBestrom7380 — 2007-10-07 04:02:44Z

Kris,
Since you have comcast:

If your email comes up with "//" in front of the email address for ask-a-librarian it is an anti-spam addition that your Internet Service provider puts on outgoing emails. Just take off the "//",

Or better yet, use: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx

Re: HAIL SWEETEN BORDEN

jblair127 — 2007-10-21 07:15:56Z

Your 3rd cousin! Charlie Hail, (your ggrandfather) had a brother named William Fielding Columbus "Lum" Hail who lived in the Walla Walla area but was killed in a car wreck in 1928 in LaGrande Oregon. His son Harry Hail married Iva Hart and moved to Lewis Co. Washington where many relatives still live. My mother is gone ,but she still has 3 sisters living, all in their 80's. John Blair.

Re: Needed Obits for the following people

judyartley26191 — 2007-10-07 02:01:01Z

Send an EMAIL to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov with the names, death dates & places. They will search the newspaper microfilm for one hour for free & reply to you.

Re: Look ups provided for births from 1893 - 1926 Skamania County

jamieneric — 2007-01-18 15:05:49Z

My gr gr grandfather was Stark M. Eddings and the woman that he married was Anna Thurber.

Re: Look ups provided for births from 1893 - 1926 Skamania County

jamieneric — 2007-01-18 00:42:30Z

Hi,

I would be interested in any Eddings born in skamania after
1917. My gr gr grandfather ran out on his family and the last record that we have for his is a marriage in skamania county, And i was just wondering if he had had any more children.
anything you can find would be much appriciated.
Jamie Eddings

Re: Obit for Herbert Allyn Miller

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2007-03-16 22:08:15Z

Hi,

I hope this helps.

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The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., October 28, 1988, page 3

SERVICES HELD FOR HERBERT ALLYN "BERT" MILLER,
RETIRED POSTMASTER AND WWI VETERAN

The flag at the Stevenson Post Office was lowered to half-staff Friday as funeral services were held for Herbert Allyn `Bert" Miller, World War I veteran and retired postmaster, who died at his home in Stevenson Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the age of 91. His death was attributed to congestive heart failure.

Mr. Miller had been hospitalized at the Veterans Hospital in Portland for many weeks and two of his sons, Richard "Dick" Miller of Guatemala and Charles B. “Chuck" Miller, of Stevenson, had been driving into Portland with their mother Bessie each day. Mr. Miller was brought home at his request and on the day of his death his son Dick, was enroute to Guatemala where he serves as a missionary.

The family made contact with Dick Miller the next night and at his mothers urging he continued on to his mission.

Mr. Miller was born April 5, 1897 in Goldendale, the son of William Edwin and Abbie Jane Allyn Miller.

He was "born again" at age 12 while standing by his home on Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson when he overheard the music from a nearby tent meeting.

He graduated from Stevenson High School in 1916, and just five days before the United States entered World War I, he joined the Navy. Serving as postmaster aboard ship, he made 26 trips across the Atlantic.

He raised silver foxes for a time and served as postmaster of Stevenson prior to his marriage to Bessie Jane Nelson of Carson on Nov. 20,1926.

Following a fire that destroyed their home in 1933, Bert and Bessie ventured into gold mining in Southern Oregon, but they returned in 1934 to live in Carson where Bert worked in the Carson post office. For a short while, he managed an apple orchard at Underwood and tried his hand in the boat business before again returning to Carson and accepting a position at the post office in Stevenson.

He received three presidential appointments to the office of postmaster, sighed by Calvin Coolidge in l925, Herbert Hoover in 1929 and Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954.

Following his retirement in 1967 at the age of 70, he continued to pursue his interests in gold mining, rock hounding and lapidary work. His deep love for children was evident to all, and in recent years he prepared special gifts and gospel tracts of his personal testimony for the neighborhood children on Halloween.

His well-known generosity and godly life were a blessing to all who knew him. For the last year his health and strength began to fail, but he remained cheerful and uncomplaining.

Besides his wife Bessie, Mr. Miller is survived by three daughters, Patsy Hull of Kennewick, Mary Ann Galloway of Portland and Helen Zimmerman of Colfax; three sons; Herbert E. Miller of Riverside, California, Richard A. Miller of Guatemala, and Charles B. Miller of Stevenson; two sisters, Mary Marsh of Caliente, Nevada and Dorothy Simmons of Stevenson; 23 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Stevenson Friday with the Rev. J. David Zimmerman and the Rev. Bill West officiating. Interment followed with military honors at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Gardner's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Contributions to the Carson Bible Church are suggested.

Re: Bonneville Sanitarium

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2007-09-16 17:41:22Z

Hi,

There are 2 public libraries in Skamania County, both part of the Ft. Vancouver Regional Library system. One is at North Bonneville, but the larger branch is at Stevenson http://www.fvrl.org/aboutus/stevenson_main.htm where they have the local newspaper, The Skamania County Pioneer, on microfilm.

The Interpretive Center at Stevenson contains the holdings of the Historical Society http://www.columbiagorge.org/

There is no "Genealogy" society in the county, other than what records the Clark County Genealogical Society, and other volunteers, have compiled - cemetery, census, obituary, births, marriages, etc.

A county courthouse office should have business license records, which should show the "legal name" of the facility. This might make it easier to search for at the state level. It was probably a private business, and determining who the owners were should make it easier to locate any existing records.

When and where the auto accident occurred would help a volunteer locate any newspaper article(s).

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

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2007-12-28 06:07:35Z

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 — 2007-12-18 19:03:38Z

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.

This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event mentioned above, please post it as a reply to this message.

GREGORIUS, Nicholas, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2007-09-09 04:37:07Z

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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Re: Needed Obits for the following people

Jeffrey_Elmer — 2007-10-08 05:52:29Z

Hi,

I found the obits, and have sent them via USPS to Kristeen.

Jeff

Re: HAIL SWEETEN BORDEN

danhail1 — 2007-10-21 14:35:10Z

Well it's a small world
I have a lot of questions concerning " Charlie and Lum "
1st did they have other siblings ?
and who was thier father ?
For starters

Please reply to my email danhail@msn.com

Re: HAIL SWEETEN BORDEN

danhail1 — 2007-10-20 22:12:45Z

Harold Jessie Hail and Lela Hail were my grand parents I am 52 years old now I was 8 when they were killed in the car wreck my father is Kenneth Hail
His sister and brother are both diceased
Harold's father was " Charlie" Hail he died sometime around 1944 I think?
My aunt Margie used to talk of a Grandma Sweeden (thats how
she pronounced Sweeten as a child)
So who are you
danhail@msn.com

HENRY FRANK MARSHALL & SARAH JANE WILKINS

gkm19 — 2006-11-27 00:24:24Z

Re: Look ups provided for births from 1893 - 1926 Skamania County

Eellitta — 2007-01-18 01:07:48Z

I gave a quick look. The book is not in alphabetical order. I did not see any Eddings, but I will give it a more thorough read through this evening and get back to you.

What was your G/G/Grandfather's first name? What was his wife's name?
Eellitta

Re: Look ups provided for births from 1893 - 1926 Skamania County

Eellitta — 2007-01-19 04:20:25Z

I looked once more in the book but I did not see any Eddings mentioned in the births from 1893 to 1926. I did a little research through census records and on the Family History site. I did not find anyone by the name of Stark Eddings. I did find the following. I felt you could look through them and see if any are relatives.

EDDINGS, BELIA L (1920 U.S. Census)
WASHINGTON , STEVENS, COLUMBIA
Age: 36, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: WA
Series: T625 Roll: 1938 Page: 94
Enumerated Jan. 6,7,8,9,1920

Belia L. Eddings age 36 born Washington Father:Tennessee Mother: Kentucky
Leora B. wife age 37 b. Washington Father: Virginia Mother: Kentucky (?)
Marjorie E. daughter age 7 born Washington
Harold B. son age 5 b. Washington

EDDINGS, JOHN (1920 U.S. Census)
WASHINGTON , CLARK, MINNEHAHA
Age: 58, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: WA
Series: T625 Roll: 1921 Page: 279
Enumerated Jan. 29, 30, 1920

John Eddings father was born in Ireland as well as his mother.
Minnie wife age 58 born in Iowa Father: Indiana Mother: Iowa
Chester son age 9 born in Washington

EDDINGS, JOHN (1920 U.S. Census)
WASHINGTON , KLICKITAT, CENTERVILLE
Age: 42, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: MO
Enumerated Jan. 10, 12, 13, 1920

Iva wife age 38 b. Kansas Father: New York Mother: Tennessee
John son age 11 b. Washington
Kathryn daughter age 10 b. Washington
Juanita daughter age 6 b. Wahsington
Iva daughter age 3.7 b. Washington

EDDINGS, LOUIS A (1920 U.S. Census)
WASHINGTON , CLARK, F-WD; VANCOUVER
Age: 52, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: WA
Series: T625 Roll: 1922 Page: 108
Enumerated jan. 4,5, 1920

Louis b. Washington Father: Ireland Mother: New York
Cora A. wife age 50 b. Missouri Parents both in Pennsylvania

EDDINGS, MINNIE (1920 U.S. Census)
WASHINGTON , CLARK, B-WD; VANCOUVER
Age: 56, Female, Race: WHITE, Born: IL
Series: T625 Roll: 1922 Page: 76
Enumerated Jan. 2, 1920

Born in Illinois Father:Conneticut Mother:Ohio
She is head of household for a Rooming House
EDDINGS, NANCY A (1920 U.S. Census)
WASHINGTON , KLICKITAT, N-WD; GOLDENDALE
Age: 69, Female, Race: WHITE, Born: MO
Series: T625 Roll: 1932 Page: 96
Enumerated Jan. 10, 1920

Born in Missouri Father: Kentucky Mother: Virginia
She is a roomer in the household of James C. and Clara Mobley

EDDINGS, SAMUEL (1920 U.S. Census)
WASHINGTON , ADAMS, COW CRK
Age: 43, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: MO
Series: T625 Roll: 1920 Page: 5
Enumerated Jan 12, 13, 14, 1920

Lily wife age 43 b. Kansas Father:Virgina Mother:Tennessee
Ralph son age 15 b. Washington
Wayne son age 13 b. Wahington
Nila daughter age 11 b. Washington
Pearl daughter age 9 b. Washington
Doris daughter age 7 b. Washington
Lawrence son age 2 b. Washington

EDDINGS, MARSHALL (1920 U.S. Census)
FLORIDA , HILLSBOROUGH, 9-WD; TAMPA
Age: 27, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: AL
Series: T625 Roll: 223 Page: 245
Enumerated Jan. 8. 1920

Marshall born in Alabama and he is a conducto for a street car. His father was born in Alabama and his mother in Georgia.

Dorinda wife age 22 she was born in New York as well as both of her parents.
Marshall Jr. son age 1.1 born in Ohio
Themla daughter age 3 months b.Florida

Marshall EDDINGS
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1892
Death Date: Feb 1983
Social Security Number: 262-07-6868
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Florida

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 33614
Localities: Egypt Lake, Hillsborough, Florida
Hilldale, Hillsborough, Florida
Ralston Beach, Hillsborough, Florida
Sweetwater Creek, Hillsborough, Florida
Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida

Otto EDDINGS
Birth Date: 27 Jul 1898
Death Date: Nov 1981
Social Security Number: 707-05-7285
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Railroad Board

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 97477
Localities: Douglas Gardens, Lane, Oregon
Mohawk, Lane, Oregon
Mohawk Junction, Lane, Oregon
Spfd, Lane, Oregon
Spfld, Lane, Oregon
Springfield, Lane, Oregon

Hope some of this information might help you,
Eellitta

Re: Forrest Marshall of Carson

JMAxxxx — 2007-06-02 02:57:58Z

Was Forrest Marshall of this family? I worked with him at Wilhelm Bill Birkenfeld's Carson Lumber Company trimming trees during high school year summers.