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Re: chapmans/kiernans

debewilson1950 — 2013-05-15 05:04:57Z

Yep that is the house I have a picture of! Are you a Kiernan?

Re: chapmans/kiernans

cmhansen — 2013-05-15 04:30:50Z

William Kiernan was living at 612 W 16th in 1911, and you can get a current picture (actually two pictures) at the Spokane County Treasurers website http://www.spokanecounty.org/pubpadal/ click I Agree and then put in an address. I checked and it did not look like a 100 year old building, but the treasurer says it was built in 1908, and is a BIG house. By the way there is a Kiernan Avenue on the north side of Spokane today.

Charles

Re: Bruce Hay and Gladys McCart

pattykienholz — 2013-05-15 04:10:33Z

pattykienholz@aol.com

Re: Bruce Hay and Gladys McCart

pattykienholz — 2013-05-15 04:09:32Z

I probably can get you the dates.

Re: Bruce Hay and Gladys McCart

pattykienholz — 2013-05-15 04:07:54Z

My family is related to Bruce and Gladys. Gladys is the daughter of Bessie Fancher McCart. If I can help further let me know via email.

Re: chapmans/kiernans

debewilson1950 — 2013-05-15 00:10:31Z

He is related to me and I do have info on him but no photos, maybe of the house he lived in.
contact thru email debewilson@att.net.

Re: chapmans/kiernans

vi750 — 2013-05-14 23:56:11Z

I am looking for anyone in the family of William Kiernan who was part of the Kiernan-Lawyer Land Co. in Spokane around 1910. I am writing a book about one of their business partners, and would love to find some info or photos. Thank you

Re: Karl Gunnar Rydstedt -AEF in WWI, died 1925??

dhoogakker — 2013-05-11 04:10:48Z

This may be a long shot, but I just added a memorial to Find-a-grave of C. Gunnar Rydstedt, 1891-1926. According to his death record he was born in Sweden Dec 11, 1891 and died in Broadview, Cook County, Illinois April 11, 1926. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Blue Island, Cook, Illinois. How he came to be in the Chicago area I don't know, but it seems to be the same person. Here is the link: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ry...;

Re: Obit of Gary L Meek

DianeHesse — 2013-04-30 22:52:34Z

I am extremely grateful for your assistance in this. Thank you so much. I did not realize I could access the Spokane paper online......

Re: Obit of Gary L Meek

dwright1922 — 2013-04-30 22:32:48Z

Here's his death notice on page D2 in the Spokesman Review, July 8, 1979.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=0klj8wIChNAC&dat=1...

Obit of Gary L Meek

DianeHesse — 2013-04-30 15:54:56Z

I'm trying to locate the obituary of Gary L Meek b. 1/5/1939 d. 7/4/1979 In Spokane, WA. I specifically need to know if he had any children. Can anyone out there help me find this please? Thanks

Re: Marriage in Spokane

RBestrom7380 — 2013-04-28 21:07:24Z

DOB's for both sent to Mary (I'm not related or know anything more).

Re: Bernadine Haynes

carencarlson717 — 2013-04-27 14:54:50Z

Thank you so much. My family legends are beginning to come clear. With this new information, I only have more questions.
Yesterday I visited the gravesites of Bernadine and my great aunt Elizabeth(Finley)Kagy and uncle Mason Kagy in the Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima, WA. When I get home, I will post pictures.
Supposedly, the Kagys adopted Bernadine but I don't know if it was a "legal" adoption. I cannot find a family connecton between the Kagys and Bernadine's birth family the Lahars. Bernadine is buried in the Lahar plot and her death certificate claims her mother was Dorothy Lahr (sic).

Re: Bernadine Haynes

Joyful — 2013-04-27 05:21:40Z

Oregonian
Saturday, August 14, 1926
Page 1
FALL KILLS WOMAN; POLICE SEEKING MAN
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Estranged Husband Says Wife Was Murdered
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Death Occurs After Spouse Has Dinner with Mate and Seeks Reconciliation
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SPOKANE, WASH., Aug 13 (AP)

Investigation into the death here last night of Mrs. Bernadine Haynes, 22, who fell, or was pushed, from her room window in a downtown hotel, led the police to search tonight for a man with whom they believe she had been friendly here since she left her husband in Yakima July 24.

The husband, Charles Haynes who came here yesterday with their three-year-old daughter in an effort to effect a reconciliation, is firm in his belief that she was murdered, pointing to bruises on her face and the fact that witnesses declared she alighted on the back of her head when she fell from the window of her room.

Haynes told Frank Funkhouser, deputy prosecutor, and city detectives who questioned him this afternoon that when his wife left him at his apartments here last night after they had dinner together, she was in good spirits and had consented to return with him to Yakima, where her mother, Mrs. M. L. V. Kagy resides.

Deputy Prosecutor Funkhouser indicated a belief that Mrs. Haynes had committed suicide, while police officers said they believed she had fallen from the window. Persons who saw her fall from the window told conflicting stories today as to the manner in which she emerged.

Haynes first learned of his wife's death when he read the morning paper.

Police said the window shade was drawn and the room showed no sign of struggle.

A coroner's inquest has been set for tomorrow.

Re: Bernadine Haynes

Joyful — 2013-04-27 05:08:37Z

Details For Marriage ID#156968
Groom Last Name: HAYNES
Groom First Name: Charles
Groom Residence:
Bride Last Name: KAGY
Bride First Name: Bernadine
Bride Residence:
Place: Union County
Date: 26 Mar 1923
County of Record: Union
State: Oregon
Volume: K
Page: 126

Re: Bernadine Haynes

Joyful — 2013-04-27 04:48:32Z

Here's an article about Charles' Conviction:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1338&dat=19270118&...

Re: Bernadine Haynes

carencarlson717 — 2013-04-27 03:04:41Z

Thank You.

I don't know how to find these articles. And now I wonder if there is even more to the story as the husband (Charles Haynes)was sent to McNeil Island Prison in Jan. 1927 for Violation of the White Slave Traffic Act and served a year.

Bernadine (the victim) was supposedly the adopted daughter of my Great Aunt Elizabeth Kagy on my grandfather's side of my family. I mean, I'm not positive Bernadine was legally adopted. And then, curiously enough, Charles' second wife (Irene)married my Great Uncle (George Simpson)on my grandmother's side of the family after Charles' death in 1953.

What a small world. I think Bernadine's birth name is Lahar.

Re: Bernadine Haynes

dwright1922 — 2013-04-26 19:06:17Z

Another story on the front page of Spokane Daily Chronicle, August 14, 1926.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=ddB7do2jUx8C&dat=1...

Re: Bernadine Haynes

carencarlson717 — 2013-04-26 14:16:33Z

Wow!This has several clues for my search. Thanks.

Re: Bernadine Haynes

carencarlson717 — 2013-04-26 14:14:20Z

Thank You for the lead!

Re: Bernadine Haynes

Joyful — 2013-04-26 02:37:58Z

Google Newspaper archive has several Spokane Newspapers.

Here's a link to the front page story on August 13, 1926

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=ddB7do2jUx8C&dat=1...

Re: Bernadine Haynes

barbdale_1 — 2013-04-26 01:55:37Z

There is a book on google that talks about crime in Spokane and includes this information
Police Files, The Spokane Experience 1853-1995, Page 237
He (the prosecutor) stated that "Bernadine Hayes thrown from a window and murdered at a downtown hotel, was a product of the vice ring"

http://books.google.com/books?id=ss4UWqEx0w0C&pg=PA237&a...

Bernadine Haynes

carencarlson717 — 2013-04-25 00:45:06Z

ISO newspaper article or ?? about the murder of Bernadine Haynes on August 12, 1926. She fell from hotel window in downtown Spokane, WA and died of a fractured skull.

Re: Old Butler Hotel,Spokane look-up 1917 plesae.....

RosemaryPohl — 2013-04-24 19:56:53Z

Thank you for the information! Our grandfathers surely knew each other as my grandad was a chef at the Butler Hotel.......Charles(Charley)Boyles was his name.....My dad passed on in Dec. of 2005 but I am grateful for your posting as I am the family historian....

Re: obits for father and son

MarySicard40 — 2013-04-24 19:37:09Z

Thanks for the obit for Lance. I appreciate getting that information.

Mary

Re: obits for father and son

MarySicard40 — 2013-04-24 19:36:19Z

Thank you for the obit. It told all I wanted to know.

Mary

Re: obits for father and son

Joyful — 2013-04-24 18:58:16Z

The Spokesman-Review
26 July 2005
Spokane, Washington
Page C7
OLSON, Dan L (age 76) entered into rest on July 25, 2005 in Spokane, WA. Dan was born on April 6, 1929 in Spokane, WA to Hans and Lucille Olson. He graduated from Central Valley High School in 1947. Dan married Dona Yarnell on August 6, 1948 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. He served in the United States Air Force as a pilot flying some of the first Jet Fighters. Dan was head of the Science department at North Central High School, retiring in 1986. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dona; sons, L Chris Olson, Leif E Olson; sister Rosada L Houk; one grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. A military graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 10:00 am at Fairmount Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037-1193.

Re: obits for father and son

MaryLou3358 — 2013-04-24 18:45:33Z

1930 Census

1728 Bridgeport Ave., Spokane, WA

Hans D. Olson, age 27 b. Wisconsin (parents born Norway). Occupation: Baker
Ada Lucille Olson, age 20 b. Michigan (father born Maryland;mother born Michigan)
DAN L OLSON, age 11 months b. Washington

mary lou

Re: Old Butler Hotel,Spokane look-up 1917 plesae.....

dpcpkiwi — 2013-04-24 18:28:35Z

My grandfather own the Butler Hotel. It was on third and Lincoln and was replaced by a gas station now it is a Burger King. I have photos with my family infront of the hotel. I was not born yet and did not get to experience the hotel. Wow that is cool that your Dad was born there. My dad was born in 1929 and his sister who is still alive born in 1924. All my great aunts lived there and I think my Mom lived there for short period of her life. Enjoyed reading your post!

Re: obits for father and son

SusanMiller18 — 2013-04-24 17:02:42Z

OLSON, Lance Christopher

Chris was born in Laredo, Texas on June 29, 1953 to Dan and Dona Olson and passed over on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Chris attended Shadle Park High School and graduated from North Central High School in 1972. He lived in Seattle and Vancouver, WA and returned to Spokane in 2004. Chris was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, his brother Leif(Karyn) and two nieces Amber and Kylie of Seward, AK. Wanting to help others, Chris donated his body for medical research, hoping to find a cure for Melanoma. A gathering for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, September 13, at 4:00 P.M. at Manor Care, on Assembly.

Published in Spokesman-Review from September 11 to September 12, 2011

obits for father and son

MaryESicard — 2013-04-24 16:42:54Z

Dan L Olson died 7-25-2005 in Spokane. His son Lance Christopher died 9-7-2011 in Spokane.

I would like obits to determine Dan's parentage and to learn where Christopher was buried.

Thanks
Mary

Re: Marriage in Spokane

dwright1922 — 2013-04-22 23:04:16Z

Mary,
You can try this free site: http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Home
Here is an image of their Marriage Certificate. Unfortunately it doesn't list their ages.
Diane

Marriage in Spokane

MaryESicard — 2013-04-22 22:36:41Z

I don't know the laws in Washington. Can you see marriage records in Spokane? Do the records have age or birthdate information?

Danny Joe Edwards married Rebecca Gribnau 7-14-1973 in Spokane. I would like his age or his birthdate for my family history records.

Thanks
Mary

Re: sillman parsons hotel

Kenflies13 — 2013-04-21 22:21:32Z

Hello,
I am Ken Wanless, great grandson of George sillman, william's brother.
I have copy's of the whole " bombing" incident. Would love to chat with you as we know very little about williams side of the family. .

Re: LILLIE F. JACKSON

londer — 2013-04-21 15:31:32Z

Thanks for the info. Emma was my grandmother's sister not her mother. Sorry about that. Do you have any pics of Emma or Fred? I think I did make contact with Ralph.

Re: Fred Halverson Spokane Washington Obit Please

Joyful — 2013-04-18 19:53:50Z

Spokesman-Review
Oct 19, 1948
Page 16
Funerals
HALVERSON, Fred C - Home at W2317 Kiernan ave. Husband of Luella Halverson at the home. Father of Mrs Dorothy Foster of Wallace Idaho. Uncle of Albert Halverson of Applegate Mich. He was a member of First Presbyterian church and had lived in the city 27 years. Funeral Thurs Oct 21 at 2:30 p.m. from the Alwin Chapel at the Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home N1306 Monroe st. Dr. Paul Calhoun officiating. Cremation will follow

World War II Draft registration card shows his full name as Frederick Christopher Halverson
born May 29, 1878 in Sanilac Co, Michigan

1910 Census
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
shows Fred & Luella, both age 31, married for 6 years, and it is listed as marriage #2 for both of them. If accurate, this means that they were married about 1903-1904

Find-a-grave:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=HA...;

Luella Phoebe Lovelace Halverson
Birth: Aug. 6, 1878
Wolfe County
Kentucky, USA
Death: May 28, 1962
Spokane
Spokane County
Washington, USA

Family links:
Spouse:
Frederick C. Halverson (1878 - 1948)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Fairmount Memorial Park
Spokane
Spokane County
Washington, USA

If you have access, check out this tree on Ancestry:

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/3826424/person/820623621?ssrc=

Re: LILLIE F. JACKSON

RKMONTG342 — 2013-04-18 16:36:08Z

Howdy Susan,
Your memory is better than mine. I do not recall chatting before about my maternal line; however, I believe I can answer most of your questions since Dorothy June Halverson was my birth mother.

I say birth mother, because I was raised by my father and step mother.

Dorothy June Halverson was her adopted name.
Frederick Christopher Halverson and
Luella Phoebe Lovelace Halverson adopted her when she was about 2 years old.

Her birth name is Betty June DePonty.
Parents:
Johannes Pasquel DePonti
a.k.a. John Patrick DePonty
and
Lillian Frances Jackson

I lived several years with Nanny Halverson, as I called Luella, when Dad and Mom divorced and Dad was overseas in the Army when I was about 2-4 years old. I have many fond memories of her.

Fred died in 1948
Luella died in 1962
Jay William Foster, my Dad, died in 1988
Dorothy June died in 2005

Have you been in touch with Ralph Halverson?
he and I have chatted a few times over the years about genealogy. have never met in person.

as of 2010 his email address was:
Ralph Halverson
rhalv45@earthlink.net

if you are on Ancestry.com
his page for Emma:

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9890120/person/-727807696

Good luck,
regards,
Karen Foster Montgomery

Fred Halverson Spokane Washington Obit Please

londer — 2013-04-18 16:21:38Z

I am looking for an obit for Frederick C. Halverson. He died on October 18, 1948 in Spokane Washington. His wife was Luella. I do no have her last name. Fred had an adopted daughter Dorothy Jane. Any info on this family that can be found I thank you.

Susan

Re: LILLIE F. JACKSON

londer — 2013-04-18 14:51:29Z

I think I replied to you before. In the 1940 census Dorothy June Halverson is living with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Halverson. She is 17 years old. Do you know is she is still living? Have you made contact with her or her relatives? Fred's mother was my grandmother's mother. Her name was Emma Graunstadt. She married Ole Halverson. Thanks Susan

Re: Obit Info Lucy Weidman Died 1954

Joyful — 2013-04-11 17:08:36Z

The Death index at Washington Digital Archives (www.digitalarchives.wa.gov) also includes the husband's name:

Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Washington State Death Records
County: Statewide

Da Reference Number: {05BB67A7-DFA3-4E9F-83D2-D88D611C0C87}
Image Number: 152
Document Number: 118
Document Reference Id: 3365
Name: Lucy Cleo Weidman
Date Of Death: 2 Feb 1954
Age: 51
Gender: Female
Father Name: Henry Jeeter
Batch Id: 278244
Batch Locality: Washington, United States
Death Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington
Spouse Name: Raymond Wiedman
Source: http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Record/View/147BFBDA7F3B07...

Re: Obit Info Lucy Weidman Died 1954

Joyful — 2013-04-11 16:53:54Z

Spokane Daily Chronicle
February 3, 1954
DEATHS
WEIDMAN, Cleo - Passed away at a local hospital February 2. Her home was at Moyie Springs, Idaho. Survived by her husband, Raymond Weidman, at the home. 4 Sisters, Mrs. Latia Jacobs, Bozeman, Mont.; Mrs. Alpha Cash, Napa, Idaho. Mrs. Lou Zillox, California. The Thornhill-Carey Funeral home, N1332 Monroe st., is intrusted with her last rites.

Obit Info Lucy Weidman Died 1954

kajyal — 2013-04-11 07:12:55Z

Am looking for info on a Lucy Cleo Weidman who died Feb. 2, 1954 in Spokane. Death record says her father was Henry Jeter. Lucy Cleo Jeter was born June 30, 1902 in Iowa. She first married a Paul Eugene Davis, not aware of a 2nd marriage which there had to be.

TURRELL/TERRELL/TOWEL , Frank

immisty038 — 2013-04-08 22:01:20Z

Looking for any descendants of Frank TURRELL and his wife Polly.
TERRELL is the original name.
Franks mother was born around 1830's in LAWRENCE CO INDIANA.
Her mothers name was Nancy TYRE/TYREE/TIREY, born about 1810 in N. C.,her grand-father being Thomas.
1 Her father was James Cameron,b. N. C., and they married around 1830 and had 2 girls. I don't know what happened to her husband, but next she married

2 Charles ANDREW DAVIS.
They had 1 son, Isham/Isam Davis, who married Parmelia.
Her was a merchant. They stayed in LAWRENCE CO.

3 William H. TERRELL was her third and LAST husband.
Their daughter, Susanna, is my great grandmother.

Apparently Malinda took on the name TERRELL.
Sometime around 1860 William & Nancy and whoever else came along, ended up in JASPER CO. IL. Some of them later moved to CRAWFORD CO., but there are OTHER Terrells there, even another William H., so be careful if you look there.

In 1868, Frank was born. Malinda is said to be married
to a CUMMINS, but I haven't confirm it yet. Perhaps he lived in INDIANA, and her pregnancy is WHY they moved.

Susannah married Michael Hamilton CARR in 1870, and that's MY connection to them.

In 1880. Malinda (Terrell/Turrell) and her son Frank were living in her mothers home. Her father had died not long before.
After that, Malinda and "Frank disappeared. Some say Malinda, Frank, and a whole bunch of other kids were living in Eel, CASS Co IND.in 1900.
In 1910, Frank & Polly TOWELL/Turrell/Terrell
(probably Mary is her real name, as Polly is nick-name for Mary.) are living in Pickaway, SHELBY CO. IL. Later cunsus showed him living in differnent places, including OREGON, which is where people THOUGHT he went. Finally he's found in Deer Park, SPOKANE, WASHIINGTON along with Polly and
Theodore.
Kids:
Harry E.
Minnie
Ethel
Harry I
Carrie
Ruth
Elizabeth.

Re: Obit lookup - Garah O'Rourke

karenkester57 — 2013-03-31 17:24:57Z

She sounded like a fascinating person. I'd love to find a picture of her with her dogs, but so far, no luck online. Also, I don't know when or where she married Jack O'Rourke, (city directory had him as John T) but it was after she appeared in the 1910 census in San Francisco. Thanks for all your help.

Re: OBIT LOOKUP PLEASE

cmhansen — 2013-03-30 19:24:08Z

This is from the Spokesman Review August 20, 1974 page 16.

Charles

OBIT LOOKUP PLEASE

emilia49 — 2013-03-30 16:17:03Z

Hello
can someone lookup an obit please for:

Lucille Harding
DD 19 August 1974 Spokane Co WA

Was raise in Opportunity WA parents Carl Bishop / Lena Lee
BD 4 March 1924

Thank you in advance.

Linda in Montana

Re: Obit lookup - Garah O'Rourke

cmhansen — 2013-03-28 05:38:15Z

The Spokane Chronicle had a better obit, still on January 11, 1915 page 13. The Turnbull Funeral Home Records are at the MAC The Museum of Arts And Culture here in Spokane, and they have the Turnbull index online on their website. Family Search has filmed her death certificate, so type in her name at Family Search and it will give you the film number to order her death certificate.

Charles

Re: Obit lookup - Garah O'Rourke

karenkester57 — 2013-03-28 02:49:35Z

Thank you so much! That is the correct one. Garah was such an uncommon name, that it showed up as Sarah quite a bit. I did some research on Madam Wanda, and discovered she was a vaudeville performer with a troop of "educated English Coach dogs", ranging in size from 11 to 17 dogs in the various articles I found about her. She was my husband's great aunt. The family back in Iowa must not have approved, because nobody ever handed down any stories about her and the dog act. Such a fun relative! Thanks again!

Re: Obit lookup - Garah O'Rourke

Joyful — 2013-03-27 18:31:00Z

I found one for Sarah E O'Rourke
Attached below

St. Joseph's Orphanage Spokane Washington

nwhite164 — 2013-03-27 16:29:10Z

St. Joseph's Orphanage is now St. Joseph Family Center a non-profit counseling and retreat center. The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia have owned the property since 1890 and are still involved in day to day opperations. Anyone seeking records from the orphanage should contact St. Joseph Family Center at (509) 483-6495.