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Re: Wahkiakum researchers

1sully2 — 2009-04-11 01:15:32Z

http://wagenweb.org/wahkiakum/obits/
GenWeb has Torrence Dean Howard, the other two I can look up for you at the library and make copies.
The little bar is the Oasis Tavern, if it was the little house that stood on the hill it is now gone, that area has been taking a beating with the floods.
The WAhkiakum County Museum has a lot of obits on file, I am not sure if Kari does look ups or not. she is highlighted in blue still when you go to the genweb site.
sully

Re: Old photo

aechancy — 2009-04-11 00:48:55Z

I am wondering if the Museum has anything in the files about the Howard family who lived on Little Island? Can you post membership information and research fees? I have been researching my family there for years. Mary Lang was a friend and neighbor of my mother.

Re: Wahkiakum researchers

aechancy — 2009-04-11 00:42:15Z

My uncle Torrence Dean Howard, lived in Skamokawa for many years, in a little house on or near the Fairgrounds. There was a bar nearby. Anyway he passed 29 Apr 1996 in Kelso and I realized I dont have his obituary.

I also dont have obituaries for my grandparents, Earl and Aurora Howard, who died 22 Sep 1982 and 3 May 1942, and are also buried in Cathlamet. They lived on Little Island for many years.

Im wondering if this information is available. When I went to visit my Dad years ago the paper had been microfilmed but there were no readers. Are interlibrary loans available for films?

Thanks a lot.

Aurora Howard Chancy

Re: wahkiakum county

mollie05 — 2008-12-18 08:00:09Z

Kimberly
Your Ed Scarborough is the son of our Edward (Ned)Scarborough (My husbands g-grandfather)Would love to hear from you and share what we know and pictures if you have any.Please email me
Mollie

Re: wahkiakum county

Puyallup — 2008-12-13 17:11:03Z

The Name Eels may somehow be linked to the missionary Myron Eels. (I'm wondering if he baptised some of your early family members. Books are around in Forest Grove, OR etc.)

Otto Salme June 5, 1907 Hurt in Accident Astoria, Oregon June 5, 1907

Eellitta — 2008-09-11 05:11:04Z

HUNTER IS SHOT FOR BEAR

Otto Salme, Wounded by Alfred Lampi, Will Recover

ASTORIA,Or., June 5 -
Mistaken for a bear while hunting yesterday, Otto Salme, of Deep River, Wash., was brought to the hospital in this city about 2 o'clock this morning, suffering from a bullet wound in the left side. Yesterday morning Salme and Alfred Lampi left Deep River to hunt bear, and on reaching Alder Creek became seperated. Soon afterwards Lampi heard a rustling in the brush and, believing he saw a bear, fired, the bullet striking Salme under the left arm and ranging upward struck the collar bone and lodged in the shoulder.

The injured man retained consciousness asd, assisted by his companion, walked to the boat landing, a distance of several miles, where a launch was secured to bring him to this city. The injury is not considered dangerous, although Salme is very weak from loss of blood.

The Morning Oregonian
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
June 6, 1907 Thursday
Page 6 Column 5

Re: Ole (Othelius) Jacobsen & Eulalia Olsen

KarenMcLean57 — 2008-08-20 00:48:03Z

Any chance that this Ole Jacobsen was once married to a Tabitha Jensen? Had a daughter Evelyn and son Elmer? From Stanwood, Washington. I am looking for this family. I know that Tabitha also married a Louis Karstens and lived in Juneau in 1920 census. Any info appreciated

Re: Carl HOLMBERG b.1874, NORWAY- to USA

jantiller — 2008-08-09 19:43:20Z

Thank you Kando!!
I did not have this one either!! I managed to get in contact with the family before Clara died. Are you related to the family?
Thanking you
Jan

B L Co Fir shiplap in old building

lacquer — 2008-08-09 18:51:24Z

Hello,

I found a reference to a Bradley Logging Co out of Wahkiakum County. It operated as B L Co from 1908 to 1923 (I believe – from the steaminthewoods.com web site).

I have a building in Richmond Beach (Shoreline) WA and the fir shiplap boards are marked B L Co. Did the logging company also operate a mill?

I appreciate any information you can give me.

Thank you.

Tracy Tallman

Re: B L Co Fir shiplap in old building

Kando74 — 2008-08-09 18:50:48Z

Ralph Keyser who will be publishing a book on Wahkiakum County, Washington Logging in the coming months answered your question over the telphone. He said that Bradley Logging Company sold in 1924. While they owned a lot of timber land in Wahkiakum County they did very little logging themselves, contracting instead to Cathlamet Timber Company. There is no record in the Wahkiakum County Courthouse that they ever milled any logs but could have had a portable sawmill for a few logs.

He also said that there was a Bradwood Logging Company across the Columbia River from Cathlamet that logged and had a mill and used the initials you cite. He suspects that is where the lumber in your building was milled if it was a very large.

Re: Scarborough Obituaties

RBestrom7380 — 2008-06-20 06:37:41Z

The other "person" has not properly identified the source of information, it is NOT:

> Source: WA Death Index on Mormon Church site.

It is the Family Search Labs,
http://labs.familysearch.org/
It holds the Washington Death CERTIFICATE Index. It shows he died on 9 March 1921 in Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, Washington at age 73 years, 2 months and 5 days. His father was identfied as James Allen Scarborough, his mother was Ann Elizabeth.

ANYONE can access this site.

AND, for the obit. Back in 1921, obituaries were NOT common for us Commoners. An obituary was written for the famous, infamous, victims of accidents or at the hands of others. Sometimes a death notice was published. Sometimes the family DID pay for an obit. The Washington State Library searches FOR AN HOUR in newspaper microfilm for the area that a person had died. Here is their website that has BETTER contact points at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx .
You can see the newspapers that they have microfilms in the catalog of holdings at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/microfilm.aspx

Ron Bestrom

Re: Scarborough Obituaties

mollie05 — 2008-06-20 05:17:28Z

Thank you, I had the wrong date for hin - I had 9 Jan 1921,just found out it should have been March.

Mollie

Re: Scarborough Obituaties

judyartley53 — 2008-06-20 04:11:40Z

Hi Mollie, I found an Edward Scarborough who died 9 March 1921, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum Co., WA; father=James Allen Scarborough and mother=Ann Elizabeth Scarborough. Source: WA Death Index on Mormon Church site.

You can request an obituary from the Washington State Library, by sending an EMAIL to AskALibrarian@secstate.wa.gov . Provide them the name, date & place of death & they will search the newspaper microfilm for 30 minutes at no charge. Successful Searching!

Scarborough Obituaties

mollie05 — 2008-06-12 22:54:59Z

I am searching for the obituary for Edward (NED)Scarborough
I have date of death as 09 Jan,1921. I could use obituries on any SCARBOROUGH as I am working on the family genealogy and once it is finished would like to give Wahkiaum CO. a copy of it. I have been unable to find a death certificate for him and a obit might help.

Thank you
Mollie

Scarborough Obituaties

mollie05 — 2008-06-12 22:53:27Z

Re: wahkiakum county

mollie05 — 2008-06-12 22:13:46Z

Barbara
How are you a decendant of Edward (Ned)Scarborough and Sarah Farron? My husband is there g-grandson.I am working on the family genealogy and would sure like to talk with you and share our information and pictures.Hope you will email me.
Mollie

Re: Nassa Family

enriconassa — 2008-04-23 14:39:44Z

ive been looking into nassa families for a wile,can you help?my parents come from italy(Raviscanina)

Re: 1900 census Throckmorton

stemmatis — 2007-11-19 23:06:51Z

Thanks. Quite helpful.

Re: Carl HOLMBERG b.1874, NORWAY- to USA

jantiller — 2007-02-25 00:08:20Z

Thank you again Kari, and yes, any info regarding the Holmberg family is helpful, there are still some blank spots in my research.
Jan

Re: Carl HOLMBERG b.1874, NORWAY- to USA

jantiller — 2007-02-20 05:45:50Z

Thank you for your reply. I have since I first listed this query got in contact with the family, but I did not have Carl Meiier`s obituary.
Have a nice day

Re: Deep River Area Finns

RBestrom7380 — 2007-10-17 07:22:56Z

Obituary:

---------Howard and his wife Roberta-----------
Press-Enterprise, The (Riverside, CA)
August 18, 1993
Howard Pernula
Services for Howard "Ted" Pernula, 76, will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside. He died of heart failure Aug. 11 at Parkview Community Hospital in Riverside.
Friends may call from 5 until 9 p.m. today at the mortuary.
Interment will be in Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside.
Mr. Pernula, who was born in Deep River, Wash., moved to Riverside from Guayaquil, Ecuador, 34 years ago and started his own general contracting company. He operated the company until he had a heart attack in 1991 and his wife has carried on the business.
He previously was a captain on a yacht for Lloyds of London in Seattle, Wash., Honolulu and San Diego for three years. He bought his own Tuna Clipper and was contracted under Van Camp Seafoods Co. in San Diego for three years. He moved to Ecuador and operated his clipper for three years.
He was a member of the Elk's Club in Riverside.
Mr. Pernula is survived by his wife, Roberta; two sons, Howard T. Pernula Jr. of Riverside and Keith Pernula-Smith of Texas; a step-son, Allan Falsetti of Riverside; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Esther Pollari and Ann MacLarnsberry, both of Washington.

Press-Enterprise, The (Riverside, CA)
November 3, 1999
Roberta Pernula
Graveside services for Roberta Jean Pernula, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside. She died Oct. 27 of a stroke at Villa Health Care Center in Riverside.
Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Pernula, who was born in Bradley, Okla., lived in Riverside 41 years. She was a licensed engineering contractor and worked for Ted & Son Equipment Rental Inc. in Riverside for 41 years before she retired in 1998 as chief executive officer.
She is survived by two sons, Allen Falsetti of Riverside and Howard Pernula of Redlands; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Gladys Woodford of Riverside and Jewel Hensel of Vista.

California Birth Index, Howard Theodore Pernula, born 28 Jan 1952 in San Diego, mothers maiden name Pollard.
California Marriage Index shows a Howard T. Pernula born about 1952, married a Bonniela V. Bobst, born about 1953, marriage on 28 August 1971 in Sacramento.
Had three daughters, Theodora V 1975, Roxie Laurianne 1978, and Melodi Erin 1981. All born in San Bernardino Co, CA. Mothers maiden name: Bobst.
Carmen J. Finley Finleyc@sonoma.edu "might" have knowledge on them.

-------Esther M. Pollari------
Social Security Death Index has Esther M. Pollari, born 4 Oct 1905, died 13 Feb 1998. Last residence and last benefit listed as Grayland, Grays Harbor, WA.
--Oiva born 8 December 1903, died May 1979 in Grayland, Grays Harbor, WA.
---The 1930 Census for Raymond, Pacific County, WA
Oiva Pollari, age 26, born in Washington to both parents born in Finland, laborer in a lumber mill, married at age 24.
Esther, age 24, born in Washington to father born in Finland, mother in WA.

-----------Frans--------
Frans Arthur Pernula, born April 11, 1913, died May `6, 1914, from acute gastroenteritis per: http://www.genealogia.fi/emi/emi3d20ge.htm

Re: Grays River Cemetery

brygan — 2007-07-17 04:54:36Z

The best place to find information is the Appelo Archives Center in Naselle, WA. The phone number is 360-484-7103.

James William and Mary A Smith

jbspitt — 2007-04-29 01:39:21Z

I am looking for any information about the above who resided in Wahkiakum County according to the 1871 census

Re: James William and Mary A Smith

jbspitt — 2007-10-17 12:58:17Z

Thanks!

Re: Kaup, Gill, Burch families

1sully2 — 2007-10-31 19:09:40Z

I am not a descendant, but shirt tail relative. Here is some of what i know.Sudden Death of Mrs. Geo Burch.From Skamokawa Eagle Sept 28, 1899
This village was shocked last Thursday to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. George Burch, of West Valley. She had started about her household duties in themoring in her usual good helth, singing and apparently well and happpy, but towards noon her eldst child a little girl of five, startled her father by telling him that mother was dead. He left his work and hurried to the house only to find that her words were too true, for lying across the bed, her feet resting on the floor, lay his wife, dead. It is thought that Mrs. Burch died of heart failure.
Mrs. Burch was the daughter of Henry Kaup, of Cathlamet, and was 25 years old, and had been married to Mr. Burch some seven years. They have three little girls the youngest about a year old. Mrs. Burch was noted for her many acts of kindness among her neighbors and it was with sincere sorrow that they learned of her death. Her funeral took place Saturday noon at Fern Hill Cemetery and was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends. Her children were Amy born Aug 1892, she married Dayton Bielman 27 november 1913. #2 Alice born nov 1895 married William Willoaghby 25 dec. 1911 #2 Eva born june 1898 married Harry E Gill 22 july 1917. Henry Goodman Kaup, b. 16 mar 1880 John Day Oregon; d, 2 nov 1957 in skamokawa. M.Jennie Olson 21 Feb 1914 in Skamokawa, children Donald and Dorothy. Siblings Mrs. Josephine Graeff and Mrs. Annie Titus,
I'm still looking, is this a good start

Re: Deep River Area Finns

1sully2 — 2007-10-31 18:51:00Z

here is the addy to send them too. thanks so much.
andersoncotter@yahoo.com

Re: Berg

1sully2 — 2007-10-31 17:16:15Z

here goes.
Anna (annie) Elvira (Carlson) Berg, b. 18 oct 1879 in Skamokawa ;d 27 may 1961; spouse (2m) Charles Berg; parents John and Mina C. Carlson. children Anna May Berg, LaVelle Luttrell, Evelyn Stephens, Marie Bacherd.
Audrey Virginia Berg b. 26 Aug 1929 d. 2 may 1931
Carl Berg, b. 29 Sept 1882 in Wasa, Finland; d. 10 march 1964, Longview, Wa.; Siblings Erick,Charles, Mrs, Signe Backman.
1910 fed census, wash, wahkiakum, skamok,: house 290 Anderson, Peter--boarder is Carl Berg, 26 years single b. sweden; fisherman, came to us 1904
Charles August Berg,b. 27 april 1873 in Wassa Finland; d. 17 april 1964 in Rainier Oregon, Married Anna Elvira Carlson 22Sept 1906
Elsie May Berg, b16 May 1921 in Skamokawa, Wa, d. 28 July 1921 at 4 months. parents are Alfred v. and Anna may (Bird) Berg.
Erick Berg b. 24 Jan 1875 in Wassa, Finland; d. 12 Feb 1954 in Longview, Cowlitz, WA. Spouse Marie E. Children; Alfred V. Sigfried, Hilding. Sibs; Charles, Mrs. Signe Backman, and Carl.
Marie Elizabeth Berg b. 13 Nov. 1876 in Wassa Finland; d 9 nov 1958 in Cathlamet, WA. Spouse Erick E Berg. sibling Anna Smedman
Sigfried Berg b 15 Feb 1898 Finland; d. 15 jun 1971 (son of Eric and marie)

Re: Berg

1sully2 — 2007-10-31 17:15:35Z

Re: Deep River Area Finns

1sully2 — 2007-10-31 16:56:10Z

thank you for the invite to look at the photos, I would really appreciate it. I have many photos from that era also, i will view them together and see if I can name some for you. again thanks.

Re: Deep River Area Finns

1sully2 — 2007-10-29 22:56:07Z

My Grandfather and Great uncle both were in that area, their names were Olaf Edward and Birger Ivar Andersson. Perhaps they are in the photos. Do you know the name of the logging camp? You have not mentioned what years they were there? that would help me look for them.

Re: Berg

1sully2 — 2007-10-29 22:47:49Z

I have checked most of my sources and can not find those names. Have you looked in Westport Oregon. I know many were there for a time.
Most of the ones I find in Skamokawa came around 1900 to 1910. if you would like a list of those names let me know. I will check next time I am at the Wahkiakum County Court house for more information.

Wahkiakum researchers

1sully2 — 2007-10-27 23:38:29Z

I have been doing extensive research on the Skamokawa Residents from it's begining, i would like to touch base with Kari on how to forward this information as i gather it. I have been compiling obits from the Skamokawa Eagle, Cathlamet Gazette, Columbia River Sun and Grays River Builder. Please contact me at 1sully2@q.com thanks sue

Re: Kaup, Gill, Burch families

1sully2 — 2007-10-20 22:46:14Z

Hi, Henry and John Kaup lived in skamokawa, wahkiakum county. Henry died in 1959, John taught school in West Valley in the 1910's , Henry had two children, donald whom I am pretty sure has passed and dorothy whom i haveno clue where she is.
The gill and burch families also lived in the skamokawa area. What kind of information are you looking for?? i have considerable resources I can tap for you.

JOHNSON, Alexander

jennyrt — 2007-10-29 13:22:48Z

While transcribing the 1890 Special Census of Civil War veterans for Cowlitz Co., I noticed there was one entry included for a Wahkiakum Co. resident. Here is a full transcription - please note I have no further information on this individual. The full transcription for Cowlitz Co. is posted at: http://www.drizzle.com/~jtenlen/wacowlitz/1890.html

Eleventh Census (1890) of the United States
SPECIAL SCHEDULE
SURVIVING SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AND MARINES, WIDOWS, ETC.

Microfilm Series M123, Roll 108
Supervisor's District No. 1, Enumeration District No. 16
"Persons who served in the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps of the United States during the war of the rebellion (who are survivors), and widows of such persons, in Enumeration District No. 16, County of Cowlitz, State of Washington, enumerated in June, 1890. Louis H. Geldaz, Enumerator."

Page 3, line 34
House No. (from Schedule 1): 93
Family No. (from Schedule 1): 98
Name: Alexander JOHNSON
Rank: Private
Company: B
Regiment: 18th Penn. Vol.
Date enlisted: 30 Aug 1864
Date discharged: 27 Jun 1865
Length of service: 0 Yrs. 9 Mos. 27 Days.
Post-Office Address: Skamokawa, Wahkiakum Co., Wash
Disability Incurred: Flesh wound in right shoulder

Best wishes,

Jenny Tenlen
Cowlitz Co., WA GenWeb Editor

Re: 1900 census Throckmorton

judyartley26191 — 2007-11-19 04:25:42Z

Hi, Irvin Throckmorton filled out his World War I Draft Reg. Card June 5, 1917. He was living at Svensen, Clatsop Co., OR. He was b. 5 June 1894, Mexico, Missouri. He was working as a lumberman, Bear Creek Log Co., Svensen. He was single, medium height, stout build, with grey eyes & light brown hair.

Margaret A. Throckmorton d. 18 Nov. 1919 in Portland, Multnomah Co per death cert 3004. Source: OR Death Index 1903-1998.

In 1930 John and Robert were living in Portland. John H., head household, married abt. 6 yrs, and chief operator telegraph co. His wife Sylvia, b. WI, 27 yrs old. Robert T., widower, b. MO, 64 and carpenter building.

Irvin Throckmorton, b. 5 June 1894 was a Pvt. U.S. Marine Corps World War I, service start date 15 May 1918. He d. 22 Dec 1961 and was interred 2 Jan. 1962 at Willamette Natl Cem., 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland, OR 97266, Section G, Site 4202. Source: U. S. Veterans Gravesites, ca. 1775-2006.

A John H. Throckmorton d. 22 April 1974 in Multnomah Co., OR per death cert 74-06264. He was 76, b. 22 Jan 1898 and spouse=Sylvia. Source: OR Death Index 1903-1998.

A John Throckmorton, 540-01-0783, last residence Portland [which might have been where his last benefit check was mailed to instead]. He was b. 22 Jan. 1898 & d. June 1974. His Soc. sec. # was assigned in OR before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index (which you can access at no charge). Hope this helps!

Re: Deep River Area Finns

judyartley26191 — 2007-10-17 03:31:31Z

I first found Andrew Pernula in Northside, Sweetwater Co., WY in 1900. He was born July, 1873, Finland, single in 1900, immigrated in 1895, alien and a coal miner. He was living in a boarding house and a Mathew Pernula was listed above him on the Census. Mathew was b. May 1882, Finland, single in 1900, immigrated in 1900, alien and a coal miner.

Andrew, wife and family appear on the 1910 Census in Deep River, Wahkiakum Co., WA. Andrew was married abt. 1905, b. Finland, immigrated in 1900, pending application for citizenship, 26 and woodsman logging camp. His wife Emma was b. abt. 1890, WA and had given birth to 3 children all of whom were alive in 1910. Ester b. WA, abt. 1906; Minnie b. WA abt. 1907 and Wilfred b. WA abt. 1909.

Harold Arthur Pernale (their spelling which might be an index mistake) b. 24 April 1914 in Wahkiakum Co. to father Andrew Pernale (their spelling) and mother Emma Victoria Witikka. Source: WA Births Index 1907-1919.

Wilma Sylvia Pernula b. 23 June 1915 in Wahkiakum Co. Father-Andrew Pernula and mother=Emma Victoria Witikka. Source: WA Birth Index 1907-1919.

Howard Theodore Pernula b. 10 Sept 1916, Wahkiakum Co. Father=Andrew Pernula and mother=Emma V. Witikka. Source: same as above.

Andrew Pernula filled out his World War I Draft Reg. Card 9/12/1918. He was living in Anieda, Wahkiakum Co., WA. He was b. 1 April 1883, Finland-Russia. He was an alien declared and an engineer for North Shore Logging Co., Megler, Pacific Co., WA. His nearest relative was Mrs. Emma Pernula, Anieda. He was medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

In 1920 Andrew and family were living in Deep River, Wahkiakum Co. Andrew's citizenship application was still pending, he was a general farmer & 36 yrs old. Emma was 30. Ester was 14, Minnie 12; Wilfred 10; All children b. WA. Helen 7; Harold 5; Wilma 4; Theodore 3; and Lester 9.

In 1930 Andrew and part of his family were still living in Deep River. Andrew was married at 21 yrs and a naturalized citizen. He was 47 & dairy farmer. Emma was 40. Harold, farm laborer & 16; Wilma 14 and Theodore 13.

The Censuses available to the public end at 1930 which makes it more difficult to trace family members after that date. I didn't find anything else for Ester, Minnie, Helen and Wilma. They probably married. There's a "Look Up" link at www.rootsweb.com/~wawahkia/.

A Wilfred Pernula, 542-10-0787 who was b. 1 Aug 1909, died Feb 1965. His soc. sec. # was assigned in OR before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index (which anyone can access).

A Wilfred W. Pernula died 9 Feb 1965 in Coos County, OR per death cert #1613. Age=55, spouse=Ida. Source: OR Death Index 1903-1998.

A Harold Pernula, 535-03-0748, last residence=Westport, Grays Harbor Co., WA (which might be where his last benefit check was mailed to) was b. 24 April 1914. He died Jan 1972. His soc. sec. # was assigned to him in WA before 1951.

A Howard Theodore Pernula, 533-05-3636, was b. 10 Sep 1916, WA and d. 11 Aug 1993, Riverside Co., CA. Mother's maiden name=Whittakka (their spelling). Source: CA Death Index 1940-1997.

A Howard T. Pernula, same soc. sec # as above, last residence Riverside, Riverside Co., CA was b. 10 Sep 1916 and d. 11 Aug 1993. His soc. sec # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: SSDI.

A Lester Pernula, 535-10-0920, last residence was Westport, Grays Harbor Co., WA was b. 8 Jan 1911 and d. April 1966. His soc. sec # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: SSDI.

Good luck with your research!

Re: James William and Mary A Smith

judyartley26191 — 2007-10-17 02:43:55Z

If you've already found the Census info the next best step is probably to request research from the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society. See www.rootsweb.com/~walcolgs/lcgs.htm. They do research for a small fee.

Kaup, Gill, Burch families

jenniferdrueke — 2007-10-18 14:44:58Z

I'm looking for any relatives with connections to Wahkiakum County from these families. Charles and Lillian Kaup, Harry and Eva (Burch)Gill, Henry and Jenny (Olson) Kaup, George and Gertrude (Kaup) Burch. All these Kaups originate from Heinrich and Gertrude (Drueke) Kaup who moved from my hometown in Nebraska to Cathlamet, WA.

I am doing genealogy research on all possible branches of my family, and would like to know more about this branch. I can't seem to find many descendants.

Re: Deep River Area Finns

allusedup — 2007-10-17 15:17:47Z

Thank you very much for the information RBestrom7380

Re: Deep River Area Finns

allusedup — 2007-10-31 17:51:58Z

I ran into a snag, I have downloaded all the photos to costco and would need an email address to share them, so am not sure how to get them to you.
Judy

Re: Deep River Area Finns

allusedup — 2007-10-30 15:43:58Z

Hi my family was in Deep River from early 1900's, my dad was born there in 1909 I have photos from around 1909 to late 1920's. Also they had a house at Miller's Point.
The logging camps mentioned are K M Camp and Olson Camp. I have a lot of photos of unknown's to me as no names on the photos and some that the names were hard to read from fading over the years. If you want I could get you the site I have the photos on so you could look through them and see if you know anyone.
Thanks

Deep River Area Finns

allusedup — 2007-09-02 04:57:10Z

Hi I am looking for any information that any one might have on Andrew & Emma Pernula, my grandparents. They had 8 children, Esther, Anna, Wilfred, Lester, Helen, Frans, Harold & Howard (Ted).
My grandfather was a locomotive engineer in the logging camps. He was born in Hailuoto Finland. They had lived at Millers Point at one time. I also have a lot of old photos from that area with some names on some of them that were friends of the Pernula children. Also a lot without names. My grandmothers maiden name was Witikka.
Thanks

Re: Deep River Area Finns

allusedup — 2007-10-17 04:57:29Z

judyartley26191 Thank you very much for the information.

Re: Carl HOLMBERG b.1874, NORWAY- to USA

tamw25 — 2007-04-23 14:47:36Z

Hi Jan,
I have been looking for your updated email and figured this was the best way to reach you. We talked about the Skillingstad name a couple years ago. Please contact me off the board at: tamw25(AT)shaw.ca

Tammy

Re: Carl HOLMBERG b.1874, NORWAY- to USA

Kando74 — 2007-02-24 16:29:24Z

I live on Puget Island, Wahkiakum County, Washington and I am a volunteer at the Wahkiakum County Historical Society. We are in the process of organizing genealogy type information so we have easier look-ups. A couple of months ago the coordinator positions for USGenweb.com came up for our county so it seemed natural to see what could be done combining what I do at the Museum with genealogy. Hopefully the two obituries that were provided will help you further. --Kari

Re: Carl HOLMBERG b.1874, NORWAY- to USA

Kando74 — 2007-02-24 05:34:15Z

The Wahkiakum County Eagle-February 26, 2004

Clara G. Meiier

Clara Georgine (Holmberg) Meiier, 91, of Cathlamet, died February 18, 2004.

She was born September 25, 1912, in Seattle and moved to Ketchikan, Alaska, where she attended school.

She was married to Arne Meiier April 12, 1932 in Ketchikan and moved to Puget Island where she lived the rest of her life. She was a member of the Last Tuesday club and enjoyed sewing, knitting and baking and entertaining her friends. She always had a pot of coffee on and fresh baked goods to go with it.

Survivors include a son Pelle Meiier of Appache Junction, Ariz.; a daughter Peggy McLean of Montesano; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

Memorial services were held Wednesday from Dowling Funeral Chapel under the direction of Dowling Funeral Home.

Clara Georgine (Holmberg) Meiier
Greenwood Cemetery-Cathlamet, WA
25 September 1912-18 February 2004
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum)

Re: Grays River Cemetery

Kando74 — 2007-08-20 01:50:43Z

Brix Cemetery or the Old Grays River Cemetery is on private land owned by the Burkhalters but they have always been willing to allow visitors to use the drive on their property to access the cemetery. The land around the cemetery was originally homestead by Charles Amundsen who sold it to Marius Amundsen. Brix's buried there are Christoph Brix born 12/25/1872, died 11/8/1887. Ella J. Muriel (Barr) Brix born 7/14/1884, died 2/7/1902. Herman Brix born 11/20/1878, died 4/14/1895 or 1896. Phoebe Eva (Majors) Brix born 2/15/1877, died 7/14/1900. It is thought that Peter Johannes is buried there but no physical headstone, he died in Portland.

1900 census Throckmorton

stemmatis — 2007-10-29 14:02:17Z

1900 census for Skamokawa Precinct (ED 230, sh 2B) has:

Throckmorton,

Robert, head, b Oct 1864, age 35, m. 6 yrs, born MO, carpenter;

Margaret A., wife, b Jul 1872, m. 6 yrs, 3ch, 3 living, b MO;

Ervin, son, b Jun 1894, b. MO;

Lucie H., dau, b Apr 1896, MO;

John, son, b Jan 1898, MO.

Has anyone come across any other records pertaining to this family?

Missing in 1910; reappears in Multnomah Co, OR in 1920.

Re: MONROE in Greenwood Cemetery - Need Photos

nancybei — 2007-04-28 23:32:36Z

Kari, Alexander Monroe was my grandfather and Harold was my father. Their other son was Arthur, not Antim. Antim, my great grandfather is actually Anthony Timothy. I would like to correspond with you and exchange information. It is exciting to find someone else doing genealogy on this family. My brother and I have quite a bit of information we would be happy to share with you. We are trying to trace the family from Quebec to California. We know 4 brothers were in Markleeville, Ca and came to OR & WA from there. I may have pictures of the graves in Cathlamet if I can find them. My e mail is Nancybei@cs.com.

Berg

Gbducks145 — 2007-10-28 19:58:22Z

I would like to know if anyone out there knows of the John Johnson Berg family that lived in Skamokawa in the 1880s or 1890s. The names are John and Effie(Roberts) Berg and daughter Olava Leavy Berg. Another daughter Laura was born there I believe in 1883 or 4. They later moved to LaCenter.

Thanks for any info.

Alice

Re: Berg

Gbducks145 — 2007-10-30 00:18:10Z

Thanks, I would like the names of any other Bergs in the area. I was in Skamakawa a few years back and read somewhere that there were other Bergs and I thought maybe they were relatives as my Bergs came out from Wisconsin and I was wondering why they would go there. I also have Moes from the same area.

Thanks again,

Alice

Re: Berg

Gbducks145 — 2007-11-01 01:26:11Z

Thank you for taking the time to send me the information you did.

Re: Grays River Cemetery

mdg74 — 2007-07-17 21:56:55Z

Thank you I have been to the center in February and March of this year and been by the cemetery since it is on private land. Have pictures of the tombstones from another lady. The center is great and the ladies there were very helpful. Thank you.

Re: Grays River Cemetery

mdg74 — 2007-08-20 20:52:16Z

Thank you for the reply I have e-mail you before and you have told me about the cemetery. Another lady sent me pictures of the headstones. Peter J. Brix did died in Portland and he is in the Oceanview Abbey in Warrenton Oregon with his third and fourth wife and others family members of the Brix and Erp. And stones for Christoph and Herman Brix are outside by the door.Thank you for your time and I didn't know about Charles and Marius Amundsen Thank you

Re: MONROE in Greenwood Cemetery - Need Photos

2006-09-21 13:29:49Z

Alexander Joseph Monroe born 5/3/1890 in Oregon;8/26/1966.
Adelaide M. Bellenger Monroe born 3/23/1890 in Washington; died 11/29/1973.
Antim L. Monroe is Alexander's father. Born about 1844 in Canada; died 4/16/11926 in Cathlamet.

Children of Alex and Adelaide are Irene H., Harold A., Antim L., Grace E.

Irene married Ed Lewis.

Greenwood is a very big cemetery so will have to find the burial location and it will need to be cloudy to get good pictures.

Re: David Cady - lumber camp and possible burial place

2006-09-21 05:34:53Z

Hi Kari,
Oh, thank you so much, I really appreciate it. We were not sure of his birthdate, this gives us an answer.

Thanks again,

Karen Jenter
Michigan

Re: 1862 KENNEDY Company Wagon Train Reunion

2006-09-07 03:25:14Z

Do you have Catherine & Hiram McKinney and her brothers George and William Leeper on the roster?

Re: MONROE in Greenwood Cemetery - Need Photos

2006-09-06 17:18:45Z

Thanks so much for your reply. You have helped me more than I expected! The photos, just take them for me at your convenience. Also, can I request a photo of the "Gateway" to the cemetery? You can't imagine how much I appreciate you doing this for me.

Re: David Cady - lumber camp and possible burial place

2006-09-05 17:22:40Z

David Cady is buried in the Fern Hill Cemetery, Skamokawa, Wahkiakum County, Washington. His birth information is ca 11 December 1851 died 14 August 1896.

Evelyn Huerd did the transcription over a 5 year time ending in 1993 but this record was from cemetery records and newspaper records. Both Evelyn and I are volunteers with the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum.

MONROE in Greenwood Cemetery - Need Photos

2006-08-31 18:26:55Z

I would appreciate someone taking photos at the Greenwood Cemetery for me. The names are:
MONROE, Adelaide M - 1890-1973
MONROE, Alex J. - 1890-1966
MONROE Arthur L. - 1916-1999
There are two other MONROE's listed on the GenWeb site that I don't recognize right now, but if they are in the same area, please take them. I am just now beginning to search for the MONROE's, Thanks so much if you can help me!

David Cady - lumber camp and possible burial place

2006-07-12 21:18:49Z

Re: Old photo

2006-04-13 14:35:00Z

I have only been researching Wahkiakum County residents since September of 2005 and my database is not complete enough for me to say the writer of your post card writer was or was not a resident of Wahkiakum at one time. We can only directly link the post card to Wahkiakum County because of the Erp family. I can always share a scanned copy of the post card with Clatsop County as well because we share information and documents in the past.

I have had good luck with the personal items I have donated to the Oregon Historical Society although I did bear all of the costs in doing so. But I had bought the items at different sales with the idea of donating them for preservation and genealogy purposes for Oregon.

The Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum address is P.O. Box 541, Cathlamet, WA 98612. Sometimes post cards are the only photographs or handwritting we have to represent a place or a family so they are highly prized by our Museum. Thank you.

Re: Old photo

2006-04-13 14:34:24Z

Svenson is in Clatsop County, Oregon while the Erp family is out of Wahkiakum County, Washington. We can include it in our historical society collection or you can contact the Oregon Historical Society regarding the photograph and see if they are intested in adding it to their collection.

Re: Old photo

2006-04-13 14:34:10Z

Do you not have the surname of the couple who is probably in the photograph in my county database but Joachim Henrich Erp married Christine Margaretha Brix in 1891 in Wahkiakum County, Their children were Lorena Henrietta Erp born 1892; Hermann Otto Erp born 1894 and Anton Peter Erp born 1898. Most of the family stayed in the Wahkiakum County, WA area or in Clatsop County, Oregon. Antone and his brother Hermann had a logging operation in the county.

Re: Old photo

2006-04-12 23:08:18Z

I no longer give anything to OHS. I gave a few things even while I was till member had to fill out form and wait to have them bring it to me, and I had to pay to copy them.

I dropped my membership a half dozen years ago.

But am willing to send to Wahkiakum Co.

I considered posting that message to Clatsop Co, but all I know is he worked there.

Let me know how to do it.

My family from Morrow and Sherman Co in OR. I know they will take care of stuff and make it available. I have given to both, and may do more later.

Also I grew up just inland from Oreg coast, familiar with communities near coast.

Phil once from Lincoln Co

Re: Old photo

2006-04-12 19:43:40Z

Thanks for responding

A friend checked some Oregon census listings. The Klinksiek couple are not shown with any children. So will not be able to place with direct family. As formal as the note to the Errp family they were probably not family

But thought there might be family in Wahkiakum Co Card indicated Mr Klinksiek was working in Svensen building a reservoir.

Old photo

2006-03-28 19:48:27Z

My daughter knows I get old photos and try to place them. So she got one from a neighbor. It is a postcard

On one side is a photo of a young man and woman and two cats. They are outside of a house, but lots of open space in background. Can see another house maybe a 1/4 mile away.

On other side is note signed by Mrs Will Klinksiet. the way it is worded appears to be photo of the Klinksiet couple. She gives their adddress as 173 E 80th St N.
It is addressed to Mr & Mrs Errp Grays River Wash.
Postmark is Nov 13, 1912 Portland

Have looked for that surname, not many with that name.

Any help with that name?

Posted here in case someone with Wahkiakum Co interests might know something. would like to get picture to family member

Obit of Luella Messinger Christiansen

2006-07-03 18:00:09Z

the last of the messinger girls of messinger hill- cathlamet wash, passed away and was buried june 2nd in pleasant grove utah. the daughter of warren messinger and matilda souvigny.in attendance at the services were 64 great grandhildren frorm various parts of the united states.luella attended school in cathlamet and worked at the old drug store.her parting words were always- keep your tinder dry- and i love you a bushel and a peck. SHE LOVED THE OUT OF DOORS- THE COLUMBIA RIVER, THE WOODS AND WAS PROUD OF HER INDIAN HERATIGE AS WELL AS HER CANADIAN ROOTS.a tender hearted daughter of heavenly father- will you miss you mom.

Re: Grays River Cemetery

2006-04-25 20:16:37Z

thank you for your help. the cemetery I'm looking for was called old grays river cemetery or Brix-Amundson cemetery. I found Grays River grange cemetery which is on the Web-gen site and the Rosburg cemetery. Which has the Andresen family which I'm also working on. The grays river I'm looking for is listed in Rosburg. There is no road to get there and part was destoryed by logging. There are 4 brix buried there. Thank you again for your help

Re: Grays River Cemetery

2006-04-25 20:16:23Z

looked for you- seal river cemetary has three amundson names- perhaps yours.these are on us gen web project for wahkiakum. all listed under cemetaries

Re: Grays River Cemetery

2006-04-25 20:16:11Z

mary- use us gen web project-wash-wahkiakum co. a map of greys river an directions shown- there is a road- on line names for the cemetary- no brix but two brim names show. try all of the other cemetaries listed if this is not the correct spelling of your family..best wishes, an old wahkiakum person- pat smith

Grays River Cemetery

2006-04-25 20:16:01Z

Where is the old grays river cemetery or Brix-Amundson cemetery? I know there is no road to it. Just wondering where it is. Brix family is what I'm working on.

Re: Herman & Paulina Anderson Family

2005-12-31 17:06:06Z

I would like to thank everyone who as replied to my posting concerning my great grandparents and there family. I located the family of Lillian, unfortunately it was after her passing, they have been able to fill in alot of blanks and add more information than I could hope to have found on my own. I have located where all family members are buried as well as their spouses and children.
Once again thanks to all who have been more than generous with their help and knowledge.

Dawna

Re: Cynthia Gates Drowns in the Columbia River off Cathlamet

2005-11-23 03:09:31Z

You might also check the Portland, Or. newspapers of that time. Sometimes note worthy items are listed there also.

Re: Herman & Paulina Anderson Family

2005-10-29 14:15:57Z

Susie,

Thank you for your reply. Since my posting I have been able to find afew living relatives who had more information on them. I have copies of all the cemeteries you listed and they aren't buried in Washington. They are in Oceanview Cemetery just outside of Astoria, Or.
Thanks again,
Dawna

Re: E-Mail Change

2005-08-29 22:52:52Z

Hello Mary,I am still very much interested in the family of Albert Brix and Emile Rosburg. I was never able to gather any information on them. I do know that my wife's mother went as a young adult around 1942 to visit them along with other relative in california and the pacific northwest. It might be easier to exchange information outside of this forum. My email address is: jfthoma@chartertn.net.

Re: Pheobe Ann's family

2005-08-29 18:52:27Z

I'm doing the Brix family, Peter John Brix married two of Phoebe daughters. Phoebe Eva Majors and Ella Muriel Barr. How are you connected to Phoebe Barr?

Re: E-Mail Change

2005-08-29 18:37:57Z

I saw you are asking about Rosburg's Christian family his daughter Emile married Albert Brix. Which is the family I have been working on. Your post was long time ago maybe you have this already. If you don't be glad to send it to you.

Re: Ole (Othelius) Jacobsen & Eulalia Olsen

2005-08-23 05:09:58Z

Karla,

Othelius died in King County as well as Erling.

There are other Jacobsen's listed in the marriage records but since I have not researched this family for the Museum yet I don't know where they fit in. I am a Puget Island resident who is also the curator of the historical society too.

Re: Ole (Othelius) Jacobsen & Eulalia Olsen

2005-08-23 03:52:03Z

Greenwood Cemetery, Cathlamet, WA

Othelius Jacobsen born 5/1/1887; died 10/5/1966.
Eulalia Jacobsen born 11/16/1889; died 7/20/1959.
Erling O. Jacobsen born 11/24/1912; died 4/12/1988.

Frank's and Margrethe's marriages took place in Wahkiakum County, WA and those records can be obtained at the courthouse.

There is a newspaper collection at the Museum but only about a fourth of them have been indexed with the obituaries, marriages and births being transcribed. I'm a Wahkiakum County Historical Society Volunteer.

Re: Ole (Othelius) Jacobsen & Eulalia Olsen

2005-08-15 07:21:09Z

Karla, This is what I find Jacobsen, Eulaline born Nov 6 1889 died Jul 20, 1959
Jacobsen, Otelius died Oct 5, 1966
Jacobsen, Margaret Married Taylor, Harley J. Dec 28, 1943
Jacobson, Frank M. Holbrook, Earline M. July 6, 1947
Jacobsen, C. Eagle Newspaper Oct. 27, 1927 (obit)

I will go to the State Library where they have the newspaper
on film to get the obituary.
Lillian

Eva Wilson ALTHOUSER

2005-03-24 00:13:36Z

Looking for Eva Wilson ALTHOUSER, graduated in the class of 1945 from Kelso High School, the 60th reunion is coming up this fall and we would like to get in touch with Eva. Anyone with information please.

Re: Christian Rosburg

bladoe — 2007-01-09 18:11:07Z

Jim, I sent three photos of the Amundson Cemetery to your e-mail address. Did you receive them?

I notice that there is an "attachment" facility on this message board. Should I have attached the photos to a message on this board?

Bonnie in Portland

Re: Christian Rosburg

bladoe — 2007-01-07 21:55:34Z

I just found this site and hope you're still at this address.
I was at the Amundsen Cemetery where Christian is buried a couple of summers ago and took photos of many of the old headstones. One of them happens to be Christian Rosburg. If you'd like me to e-mail you the photo, I'd be happy to.

Cynthia Gates Drowns in the Columbia River off Cathlamet

okinawa — 2005-07-17 04:54:10Z

My fourth great grandmother Cynthia Gates fell off the Cathlamet Ferry and drowned in the Columbia River on 14 Jun 1874. Along with her a 12 year old boy drowned at the same time.

Does anyone know if any newspaper was in operation at the time that might have posted the obituaries?

Cynthia was the wife of Thomas Gates and they lived in Cathlametat the time of her death. I can not find what cemetery Cynthia and Thomas are buried in. Any help will be quite appreciated!

Luzerne Hansen, b. 1844 and Florentine C. Birehard descendants

pligman — 2005-10-11 01:05:23Z

I am searching for descendants of Luzerne Hansen (Hanson), b. May 16, 1844 in NY, d. 1908 in Portland, OR and his wife, Florentine Caroline Birehard, b. Nov. 1856, d. 1921 in Portland, OR. Their children were;

Arther, b. Aug. 4, 1891
Lucy S., b. Dec. 11, 1893; m. ? LUCE
John, b. Jun. 1, 1896

Luzerne Hansen last appeared on the 1900 census report for Seal River Precinct, Wahkiakum Co., WA.

Please contact me if you have any knowledge about this family. I have Luzerne's ancestry back to the 1600's and would be happy to exchange information.

Re: Christian Rosburg

jfthoma — 2007-01-07 22:05:55Z

Sorry, I forgot to mention that my email address is: jfthoma@chartertn.net.

Sincerely,

Jim

Re: Christian Rosburg

jfthoma — 2007-02-09 09:03:28Z

I would love to have any photographs you wish to spare of this cemetery and the Rosburg and Brix families. I was out there a number of years ago on a business trip and missed finding the cemetery. I just ran out of time. I did get to see the land on which he lived. Any links back to Benton County, Iowa?
Thanks Jim

Re: Christine Bacon Myren

brygan — 2006-12-31 02:41:25Z

I grew up on the Leo Rull farm and my parents still live there. Please email me:

jmdavis@centurytel.net

Re: Herman & Paulina Anderson Family

brygan — 2006-12-31 02:38:36Z

I knew a Pauline Anderson who lived in Deep River, Wahkiakum County.

my email: jmdavis@centurytel.net

1862 KENNEDY Company Wagon Train Reunion

jayne_mccarley — 2005-10-12 04:47:16Z

KENNEDY Company Wagon Train of 1862

To all descendents of The Kennedy Company Wagon Train of 1862
Please Join us for this great Experience and meet
other descendents of these wonderful Pioneer Families

June 9-11, 2006

Best Western Sun Ridge Inn
1 Sunridge Lane
Baker City, Oregon
And Events at Oregon Trail Interpertive Center

The Kennedy Company Wagon Train of 1862 descendents would like to invite all descendents of the Wagon Train to their Reunion on Jun 9-12 in Baker City, OR. Some events we have planned:

Activities that are planned : (More later)
Friday June 9th - Sign in and information share. There will be a book table so bring YOUR family histories.

Saturday June 10th - 7- 9 A.M. Wagon Train Ride
9- 1 P.M - Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Lunch will be provided by The Trail Tenders - Buffalo stew, beans, biscuits, dessert, coffee and lemonade, cooked over a campfire by costumed pioneers, and served on tin plates. There are ample picnic tables and stumps for dining, surrounded by covered wagons, overlooking the ruts of the Oregon Trail and beautiful Baker Valley. The estimated cost would be $10-$12 per person includes admission to the Center. Gold panning on site at no charge, which could be arranged in advance for you.
Afternoon - Pan for Gold or Tour Historic Baker City on your own – Family get together’s
7 P.M - Kennedy Wagon Train Banquet — Best Western Sun Ridge Inn

If you think your family may have been on this train but aren’t sure, contact us and we will help you determine if they were or not. Reconstructed Roster Surname List Available.
If you know they were: WE WANT YOU!!!!!!
For more information please contact:
Ella Jane (Jayne) Allison McCarley jaymccarley1@comcast.net

Re: LYTSELL

nathanlytsell — 2006-12-30 20:26:00Z

THANK YOU. GLENN WAS MY GRANDFATHER. ALL IS TRUE BUT THE BABY WASN'T LYTSELL. MY G-GRANDMOTHER IDA MATILLDA SMITH LYTSELL-SCEIFFERT. MARRIED CARL SCEIFFERT AFTER NATHAN LYTSELL LEFT AND WENT BACK TO MOSSOURI. THEY THEN HAD 3 MORE CHILDREN. THE ONLY PROFF I CAN FIND IS NATHAN LYTESLLS WWI DRAFT CARD. I AM TRYING TO PLACE THE REST OF THE FAMILY THERE. WITH MY G-GRANDMOTHER NATHAN LYTSELL HAD 9 CHILDREN.

LYTSELL

nathanlytsell — 2006-12-28 04:19:44Z

I HAVE SENERAL MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY BORN IN SKAMOAWA WASHINGTON IN THE EARLY 1900'S UP TO 1919. WITH THE FAMILY NAME OF "LYTSELL" CAN ANYONE HELP ME PROVE THIS???

Re: LYTSELL

nathanlytsell — 2007-01-02 20:59:42Z

MY SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS IS-
JILL BOLANOS-BLAS
10117 N.E. 9TH AVE. #B-103
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
98685
THANK YOU!!!!
NATHAN LEFT MY GGRANDMOTHER IDA WITH 9 CHILDREN I AM TRYING TO PIN POINT WHERE AND WHEN??

Re: Christian Rosburg

Bonnie_LaDoe — 2007-02-09 09:04:35Z

Yes, I do have some photos of Amundson Cemetery I took in July, 2005. I've been visiting the area since I was a child visisting my grandparents in Altoona. And in all those years, I never knew that this cemetery existed until a friend took me there. I can attach the photos I have resized of gravestones of Pheobe Brix, Christian Rosburg and one, I just realized what it said, "Maria Dorathea Willa----(can't read) Rosburg". I will also post a photo I took in the cemetery. It is one of the most beautiful cemeteries I've ever seen.

Re: Christian Rosburg

Bonnie_LaDoe — 2007-01-11 21:31:41Z

Except I will need your e-mail address to send you photos. Please send to me at bladoe@aol.com.

Re: Christian Rosburg

Bonnie_LaDoe — 2007-01-11 21:26:06Z

Oops, only one photo came through. I'll post them directly to your e-mail.

Re: LYTSELL

bettyasche1 — 2007-02-09 07:08:57Z

in the 1930 census there is Lytsell Martha E. stepdaughter F. W. 17 .S.b. MO. father b. MO. mother b. Washington.
Lytsell Glen E. stepson m. w. 10 s. b. Washington .Father b.MO. mother b. Washington.
Lytsell Wanda R. Stepdaughter F.W.7 S. b. Washington.Father b. Mo.mother b. Washington.
They are living with Seiffort Carl R head 50 b. Russia( Kiel). he owned the land. youll find this in the 1930 census Oregon State ,Washington Co. Scholls twp. district 52 precinct 40 Image 10 of 13. line 52.
Betty

Re: LYTSELL

bettyasche1 — 2007-02-06 21:56:47Z

I forgot to put Wanda Lytsell born 1923 Washington in the 1930 census she was 7 years old then Glen was 10 born in Washington Martha was 17 born in Missouri.
Nathan had to have left Ida after 1923.
Nathan was born August 15 1875 Pettis co. Missouri, passed away March 18,1948 Carroll co . Carrolton , Missouri. am sending a copy of the lettet that was written to my uncle johnnie Lytsell.

Betty

Re: LYTSELL

bettyasche1 — 2007-02-06 21:40:00Z

Allen Lytsell born 1910 Washington,
Luther Lytsell born 1912 Washington.
Martha Lytsell born 1913 Missouri.
Robert Lytsell born 1915 Missouri.
Dale Lytsell born July 1917 Missouri.
Glen Lytsell; born July 1919 Washington.
All on the 1920 census Washington , Wahiakum co., Skamokawa township. district 396 ,Ancestry.com image 3of14 line 23.
1930 Ida M. was in Oregon ,Washington co., Scholls township.
I am mailing you copy,s of the papers I have hope they will help out.
Betty

Hazel Baker

CharlieBrannen — 2005-08-15 07:22:00Z

I am looking for info on Hazel Baker b. 06/23/1910, d.o. Thomas Baker and Maud Brannen. Maud was my great aunt. Her name was listed in 1910 census as Maud Brannan in Seattle. Hazel was born in Wahkiakum County.

Thank you
Charlie brannen

Charles Martinson, Greenwood Cemetery

CTikka — 2005-08-15 07:21:35Z

Charles Martinson is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet, along with his wife Anna D. and their son Clarence. Charles died in 1929, Anna D. in 1949 and son Clarence in 1909. Is their anyone who can take a picture of their headstones for me? I would be happy to compensate.

Carol

Ole (Othelius) Jacobsen & Eulalia Olsen

Karla_Mattila — 2006-03-26 21:26:26Z

This couple were living in Puget Island in the 1930 census. He was a fisherman. They had 7 children, Frank 1922,Carl A 1919,Leif R. 1915,Erling 1912, Thelma, 191?,Margrethe?, Edith E. 1928

Eulalia went by the name Ella then, and he as Ole. Anyone knowing this family, or any information on marriages, deaths, etc, will be greatly appreciated.

Karla Mattila Karlena@adelphia.net

Re: Ole (Othelius) Jacobsen & Eulalia Olsen

Karla_Mattila — 2006-03-26 21:26:26Z

Thank you for your lookups. We have found the family.
Cheers,

Re: Ole (Othelius) Jacobsen & Eulalia Olsen

Karla_Mattila — 2006-03-26 21:26:26Z

Hello,
Thanks for your interest. Yes, this is the family. I am attempting to make contact with some of the survivors living on PUget Island.
Hopefully one will answer their phone this week.
Cheers

Mrs. Nekolena Magdelene Vog Obituary

Kando74 — 2006-01-26 08:19:17Z

The Eagle, Cathlamet, Wash. Thursday, August 24, 1944

Funeral services for Mrs. Nekolena Magdelene Vog, aged 88, who died in Portland Friday, August 18, were held Monday at one o'clock in the Lutheran Free Church. Rev. Ernest Raaum of Portland officiated, assisted by Rev. O.P. Grambo of Kelso. Mrs. Ray Bowman was soloist and Mrs. Andrew Shold, organist. Mrs. Vog was born in Vik Hedgeland, Norway, May 23, 1856. She came to the United States 35 years ago, 23 of which she spent on Puget Island. Twelve years ago she went to Portland to live with her granddaughters, Mrs. Magdalene Stewart and Mrs. Ella Chinn. Other relative surviving are a nephew, Hartwig Hansen, of Wisconsin, and Mrs. Albertine Olsen, Puget Island. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery, Cathlamet. Pallbearers were Jonas Pedersen, Antone Olsen, Christ Jacobsei, Dan Danielsen, Nels Rodal and John Ronning.

(Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum Curator & Genealogist looking for maiden name of Nekolena.)

Re: Looking for Desc of Christian ROSBURG

Kando74 — 2006-01-03 04:15:06Z

Christian Rosburg and his wife Maria Dorathea Wilhemina (I don't know her maiden name) are both buried in the Brix Cemetery, Rosburg, Wahkiakum County, Washington. I can provide further information if you need it. The Wahkiakum County Historical Society has a collection of the Grays River Builders at the Museum but I do not know if they will cover the years we would need for an obituary.

Emil Andrew Rosburg married a Collins, J W (Mrs) in Clatsop County, Oregon on 09-04-1907 and I would assume this is Louisa. Emil died December 09, 1949 in Clackamas County, Oregon. Louisa died April 03, 1943 also in Clackamas. I can find them in the Clackamas County census records. Nona R. Rosburg is in the 1930 Census at Rockwood, Multnomah, Oregon (Hospital).

I am the curator of the Wahkiakum County Historical Society and we've been compiling genealogy records for Wahkiakum County, Washington residents. I also have a personal interest in the Brix Cemetery since my husband's Amundson family once owned the land around the cemetery.

Re: Grays River Cemetery

Kando74 — 2006-07-12 21:01:37Z

The Brix Cemetery was originally part of the Charles Amundsen homestead and was later sold to Marius and Louise Amundsen (my husband's great-grandparents). It is located out of Rosburg, Wahkiakum County, Washington. I have the original deed for this cemetery and the land surrounding it is now owned by the Burkhalter families. Carson Burkhalter is buried in this cemetery and the family has done a lot of clean-up and restoration work. The Burkhalters operate a dairy and will give permission to the cemetery if someone is there.

Re: Carl HOLMBERG b.1874, NORWAY- to USA

Kando74 — 2007-02-20 03:31:56Z

The Clara that is referenced is Clara Holmberg Meiier and she died in 2004. Her son Pelle spends his winters in Arizona and the summers on Puget Island and is out of reach until April 2007. The two sisters listed have also died.

The Daily News-Longview, Wa.-December 1983

MEIIER, Carl Arne

Age 76, longtime Puget Island resident, died in a Longview
hospital. He was born at Gavle, Sweden, and came to Puget
Island in 1911.
He was a retired commercial fisherman. He began fishing
at the age of 16 and worked in Alaska where he met and
married his wife, Clara, 51 years ago. She survives him
at home.
Also surviving are a daughter, Jennie 'Peggy' McLean of
Montesano, Wash.; a son, Carl 'Pelle' Meiier of Milwaukie,
Ore.; two sisters, Aina Box of Cathlamet and Ingred Nilsen
of Longview; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet.
Dowling Funeral Home was in charge.

Greenwood Cemetery-Cathlamet, Wa.
04 Jul 1907-01 Dec 1983
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum)

Re: Grays River Valley

Kando74 — 2005-07-11 21:13:48Z

Looking further it appears that Ella M. Walker married William R. McIntosh about December 13, 1887 in Wahkiakum County, WA. Certificate not returned to courthouse.

Re: Grays River Valley

Kando74 — 2005-07-11 21:09:58Z

The Ella Walker in the 1880 Census for the Grays River Valley, Wahakiakum County, Washington Territory she is the daughter of Samuel Walker. The family is in the 1870 Census in Knapton, Pacific County, Washington Territory as well and the 1900 in Grays River again. Samuel was born in Ohio Aug. 1838, his wife Julia born March 1843 in Illinois. Ellen M. Walker was born about 1866 in Oregon.

I am a Wahkiakum County Researcher for the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum.

Re: HENRY M. BOWMAN

Kando74 — 2005-05-10 22:47:37Z

Fernhill Cemetery
Skamokawa, Wahkiakum County, Washington
has a Henry Marcus Bowman born 5/15/1834, died 5/6/1911.
Information from Cemetery Book and Obituary.

Don't know if this is who you are looking for. I am not a family member but live in Wahkiakum County.

Re: Nassa Family

Kando74 — 2005-04-30 06:17:37Z

I am a volunteer at the Wahkiakum Historical Society Museum in Cathlamet and a genealogist. We are compiling genealogy records of Wahkiakum County. I was asked to find information on four families who had houses in Cathlmaet for a self guided walking tour brochure and the current "Needfull Things" or Nassa House is on my list. I have enough for the brochure now but would be interested in adding more genealogy information for the computer database on the family if your interested. --Kari Kandoll - kando@centurytel.net

Re: where is Grays River

Kando74 — 2005-09-20 05:51:59Z

According to the Deep River Cemetery, Deep River, Wahkiakum County, WA there is a Kristine (Lamppa) Rull born about 1861; died 1/12/1895. She married Johan Erik Rull November 05, 1885 in Clatsop County, Oregon. I have some of this families genealogy at the Wahkiakum County Historical Society in Cathlamet, Washington.

Re: Looking for Info on Sven & Bertha SVENSEN

Kando74 — 2005-11-11 21:58:22Z

Before the bridge was built from Puget Island, WA to Cathlamet, WA the process of getting to Cathlamet required a boat. Burials were not made on Puget Island because of the high water table. Choices were Cathlamet at Greenwood Cemetery, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, WA. or at Westport, Clatsop County, OR. Both locations required a boat but the Greenwood Cemetery was up the hill and was a task to get to so a lot of our Puget Island residents were buried in Westport. According to "Wahkiakum County Washington Cemetery Index by Evelyn Morris Huerd there is a Esther J. Vog Scensen born 8/16/1893; died 8/14/1984 and she is buried in Greenwood. Sidney Svensen was born 8/16/1889; died 9/27/.1970 in the same cemetery. Same book says that Infant Female Svensen born 1/14/1892; died 1/14/1892 with parents Sven Svenson and B. Johnson is buried in unknown location but the parents are buried in Westport, Clatsop County, Oregon. There is also a Matilda Svenson born 1895; died 1898 and Olaf Svenson born 1895; died 1895 buried in the Pioneer Birnie Cemetery in Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, WA. This was an easier cemetery to reach and is located by the grade school in Cathlamet. Leroy Svenson was the last living Svenson on Puget Island and he died a few years back .

Re: Herman & Paulina Anderson Family

Kando74 — 2005-12-31 07:19:00Z

The Seal River Cemetery, Wahkiakum County, Washington is located between Grays River and Deep River has a Herman Anderson born 4/23/1868/1869; died 5/20/1925/1926. There is also a William A. Anderson born 10/31/1907; died 12/31/1955. Don't know if these are a match to your family or not.

Re: Herman & Paulina Anderson Family

snusaneileen — 2005-10-22 17:55:23Z

another source is here under cemetery listings. you want to search these five cemeteries.
seal river; graysriver; boldt; eden valley and rosburg. good luck

Re: Cynthia Gates Drowns in the Columbia River off Cathlamet

snusaneileen — 2005-10-22 17:48:46Z

I am pretty sure you need to go to the astoria, clatsop, Oregon newspapers. there was nothing published in the area you are speaking of at the time.
good luck

Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties

momajo54 — 2006-12-01 04:54:39Z

I bought a book at a library book sale, called "Postmarked Washington: Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties" by Guy Reed Ramsey.
It is about the postal service and the first postmasters of different towns in these two counties.
Willing to do look ups if anyone has a question. Will be leaving just after Thanksgiving for a months trip down/back south though.

Happy Hunting
Joyce

Re: Christian Rosburg

mdg74 — 2007-01-11 20:49:57Z

I just notice this message that you have pictures of the cemetery. I have wanted to go there, I've been to Rosburg and Grays River Grange but couldn't find the Amundson and Brix one. Since I have been told where to find it haven't had a chance to get back. I have been working on the Brix and Andresen family in that area.

Re: Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties

mdg74 — 2006-04-19 21:51:53Z

was William Chadwick listed at Knappton WA. as postmaster?

Re: Old photo

mdg74 — 2006-04-19 17:56:10Z

Just wanted to say Jochim and Margaretha Erp was my husbands great grandparents. The name Klinksiek as far as I know is not family. Never came across the name. I am working on the Erps, Brix and Andresen families.

Re: Herman & Paulina Anderson Family

N_Beerbower — 2005-07-22 21:26:32Z

Dawna,
The book "The Way It Was, Oral Histories from Salmon Creek & Deep River" by Ruth Busse Allingham, has the family you are researching in it. You can purchase it in the Wahkiakum county area.
If I can be of any more help, let me know!
Jean

Re: LYTSELL

lschiendel — 2007-01-09 06:06:00Z

Born Wahkiakum County
Glen Edward Lytsell -- Jul 13 1919

Infant maile -- Oct 03 1924 died Oct 03 1924

Wanda Rose Lytsell --born Aug 10 1922
Marriage
Albert N. Anderson and Della M. Lytsell Jun 10 1924
Good luck with your search. Lschiendel@aol.com

Re: LYTSELL

lschiendel — 2006-12-31 21:43:10Z

Nathan,
I think I have found Nathan and Ida on the 1920 census. If you want to send me your snail mail address I will mail what I found to you. (Their last name is spelled incorrectly)
Lillian lschiendel@aol.com

Re: LYTSELL

lschiendel — 2006-12-31 20:52:21Z

Nathan,
I have two booklets about Wahkiakum County, one is obits in the local paper and the other is a records index for births, deaths and marriages.
I find no Sceifferts at all. Could this be an incorrect spelling?
Lillian lschiendel@aol.com

Re: Seeking Info on Edmund B. SIRES

2005-02-03 04:04:08Z

I would be able to give you information about the Sires family originating in Charleston, SC if you are still interested. Several years ago, family members wrote a geneaology and history tracing back to the 1st Sires in America around 1800- Peter Sires.

Re: Info on UTTERBERGS

2005-01-05 21:57:58Z

In books that I have compiled on Wahkiakum County, Wa I find:

Cemetery book:

Utterberg, Eva b. 1896 d. 1899
Utterberg, Henry b. 1891 d. 07 Apr 1893
There are tombstones for both of these burials at the Eden Valley Cemetery near Rosburg, Wahkiakum, Wa.

Census book:

1892- no area given:

Utterburg, Carl 33 Carpenter married b. Finland
, Kreta 27 married b. Finland
, Jennie 02 single b. Oregon
, Henry 01 single b. Oregon

There are land records:

23 Jan 1903 Grantor- Nelson, Olif
Grantee- Utterberg, Charles
Warranty Deed

13 Apr 1897 Grantor- United States
Grantee- Utterberg, Carl
US Patent

06 Nov 1905 Grantor- Utterberg, Charles
Grantee- Utterberg, Eva
Warranty Deed

19 Sep 1905 Grantor- Utterberg, Charles
Grantee- Hendrickson, Elias
Deed

13 May 1907 Grantor- Utterberg, Eva
Grantee- Cornwell, Elmer
Warranty Deed

There are probably school records also but I have not
finished indexing this yet for publication.

Re: Lutes Family Search

2005-01-01 23:03:11Z

Joseph T. Lutes died in Wahkiakum County, Wa.
12 Mar 1914. He was born 10 Jun 1830.

He had various land transactions from 1880 until
1909.

He first shows up in the 1870 census at Cathlamet, Wa.
He is listed as J. L. Lutes, age 45, Laborer, born OH.

In 1880 census in the Skamokawa, Wa area. Age 52,
Farmer, born GA.

In 1885 census in Skamokawa, Age 57, Tinker, single, born GA.

In 1887 census in Skamokawa, Age 60, Farmer, single,
born GA.

In 1892 census, no location, age 56, no occup., no marital statis, born GA.

Re: ADAMS Family

2005-01-01 22:42:06Z

Are you sure that Adams is buried at the Fernhill Cemetery in Skamokawa, Wa? I compiled a book in 1994 on all the cemeteries in Wahkiakum County, Wa. using 18 sources and did not find any burial for an Adams in Fernhill Cemetery.
He does not show up in land, cemetery, census, birth, death, marriage, naturalization, probate or commissioners minutes books for the area.

Re: Luzerne Hansen, b. 1844 and Florentine C. Birehard descendants

2005-01-01 22:20:01Z

I was typing a message to you and I just lost it. Don't know if it got to you or not.

There is a Luzern Hansen buried at the Rosburg Cemetery in Rosburg, Wahkiakum, Wa.

There is a military marker for him only. No dates

It says: Luzern Hansen
Co A, 67 IL Inf

I put an approximate birth year of 1845 on the information
I included in a book.

There is also a Martha Hansen buried there. Born 28 Aug 1887 and died 19 Apr 1891. Don't know if they are related.

In the 1892 Wahkiakum County census Luzerne Hanson is shown with a wife. Luzerne is age 47, white male, Logger,
married, born NY.
Wife, Florentine, age 34, white female, born OR.
There is a listing for an Arthur Hanson a few lines down that show his age as 09, white male, and born OR. This might be a son. Only a guess though.

Don't know if this will help.

Evelyn

Re: Alpheus F. Cooper (1851-1920's) OH>IL>OR> Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA

2005-01-01 02:15:33Z

Thanks for your response. I'm sending a message to your email address.

Re: Arne Meiier b.1907 and Clara Holmberg b. 1912, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA

2005-01-01 01:19:15Z

There are 3 Meiier buried in Cathlamet, Wa at the Greenwood Cemetery.

Meiier, Carl Arvid b. 21 Mar 1876
d. 16 Jun 1954

Meiier, Carl Arne b. 04 Jul 1907
d. 01 Dec 1983

Meiier, Jennie (Gisselberg) b. 15 Jan 1877
d. 10 Nov 1957

They are also buried at the Greenwood Cemetery.

Holmberg, Carl C. b. 18 Nov 1873
d. 05 May 1965

Holmberg, Georgine Sofie (Olsen) b. 16 Mar 1885
d. 20 Aug 1964

I graduated from high school with Robert Box, who mother was Aina Margareta (Meiier) Box. Robert lives in Portland, Or.

Re: Obit Request for Joseph and June GENERALOV 1979 & 1981

2005-01-01 00:54:44Z

Contact the Wahkiakum County Eagle
P O Box 368
Cathlamet, Wa 98612

360-795-3391

Fax- 360-795-3983

They are the local newspaper.

Re: Alpheus F. Cooper (1851-1920's) OH>IL>OR> Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA

2005-01-01 00:37:01Z

I have done several books on Wahkiakum County. They are mainly genealogical books.
I had a picture of Alpheus F. Cooper when he was in office in Cathlamet. It is in the 03 May 1979 edition of the Historical Wahkiakum County Eagle. The weekly newspaper printed in Cathlamet, Wa. The picture shows him sitting in a chair reading the newspaper and his two daughters sitting in front of him. Bernadette is identified as one and the other was either Kathleen or Winnifred. The picture was taken in the early 1900's.
His daughter, Bernadette (Cooper) McDonnell was my 4th grade teacher when she taught school there. Her husband, Thomas L. McDonnell was my 8th grade teacher and the Principal of the grade school.
A. F. Cooper was nominated as Cathlamet's first mayor in 1907, when the town was incorporated.
I do not have any record of where the Cooper family moved after leaving Cathlamet. You probably have that info already.
Bernadette Cooper McDonnell was born 08 Aug 1904 and died 05 May 1966. Her funeral was handled by Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet. She is buried at the Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet.
If you want a copy of A. F. Cooper and 2 girls I will need your address.

Evelyn Morris Huerd
ehuerd@myhome.net

Re: wahkiakum county

2004-07-24 02:53:04Z

Send your query to the:

Chinook Tribal Office
Chinook, WA 98614

They have most of the tribes family info.

Hope this helps.

Re: Arne Meiier b.1907 and Clara Holmberg b. 1912, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA

2004-07-24 02:36:01Z

I have a listing for Arne Meiier, living on Puget Island, Wahkiakum, WA. That is in the Cathlamet area.
Phone #- 360-849-4430

My sister went to school with a Pelle Meiier in Cathlamet.
Since my telephone book is not current I am not sure if he still lives in the area or not.

I compiled a cemetery book on Wahkiakum County and
at the Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet there is a listing
for:

Holmberg Carl C. 18 Nov 1873 05 May 1965
This entry shows that there was an obituary, court death record and mortuary record.

Holmberg Georgine Sofie (Olsen) 16 Mar 1885 20 Aug 1964
This entry shows that there was an obituary, court death record and mortuary record.

The mortuary was probably the Dowling Funeral Home in
Cathlamet.

There are tombstones for these burials.

The Meiier family buried at the Greenwood Cemetery are:

Carl Arvid 21 Mar 1876 16 Jun 1954
There was an obituary, court record and mortuary record for this death also.

Carl Arne 04 Jul 1907 01 Dec 1983
There was a mortuary record and Social Security Death Index date.

Jennie (Gisselberg) 15 Jan 1877 10 Nov 1957
She had a mortuary record, court record and obituary.

These burials all had tombstones.

Re: Nassa

2004-05-02 04:43:12Z

Nassa is the last name of a family that settled in wahkiakum county, today it is refered to as Nassa Point.

Re: wahkiakum county

2004-05-02 04:42:47Z

Vincil Peterson had three children by his first wife.
He was quinalt,
Wasn't the Boldt family quinalt, or where they chinook.

Re: wahkiakum county

2004-04-11 00:54:49Z

There were some Boldt names on a family ged.com that was sent to me by an Elliott family member, they were Chinook decendants as were the Scarborough's of Cathlamet.

Re: They came to Skamokawa

2003-10-18 19:06:27Z

I am interested in contacting who posted this post? I am still in contact with Elvira (Bjornsgaard) Barber, age 79 and my Aunt. Her Mother was Emily( Ellison) Bjornsgaard. My father was Homer V. Bjornsgaard, her brother. I am also in contact with relatives in Lillihammer named Bjornsgaard, who have our lineage back to 1700's.( thru Christen Barnhard )

Re: They came to Skamokawa

2003-10-18 19:05:28Z

Hi sue!
I sent you a letter at the yahoo address and it came back to me. I checked it and sent another and it came back too! Is there something wrong with this Yahoo address you wrote on this site?
Blessings,
Cathy

Re: Hodgson

2003-10-18 19:04:02Z

HI, i am a friend of Mr. Hodgson's youngest daughter, could i give her your e-mail address? mine is ruthere_83814@yahoo.com.

Re: Amateur Genealogist with info on Local Families

2003-10-05 17:02:20Z

My Rulls come from Finland. They lived in the Deep River, Washington, and the Astoria, Oregon areas. I have two names that are possitive finds here. But they moved East - I was told to Virginia, but I lose the trail there. My father is Ellis Bacon, he had a half sister (Cilia), and a half brother (Arnold), that left the area and headed East. If I can find the right Rull family, perhaps I can fill in 50 years of my father's life that I cannot find. If any of your Rulls come from Washington State or Oregon, I'd sure be interested in them.

Other names besides Cilia, and Arnold are: John, Sophis, Kristina, Elvin, Austin Elmer, Leo, Christina, Bill, Mary, and Maty.

Another connection I have yet to figure out is Sophia Marie Rull's maiden name was "Kamm."

Anything you can find in your info about any of these relatives would sure be appreciated.

Thank you

PS

Where is Valletta Malta?

Re: Amateur Genealogist with info on Local Families

2003-10-03 23:48:41Z

Hi.

I have a few names to throw your way. We'll see if you have them listed. However, I'll have to find my genealogy files first - just moved. I will get back with you.

Thank you

OBIT - GENERALOV, Dunya "June" Moiseyivna Halopoff (1900-1979)

2003-08-18 20:37:38Z

Obituary
June H. Generalov, 79, formerly of Winlock, died Dec. 25, 1979, in a Cathlamet nursing home.
She was born March 22, 1900, in Russia and came to the United States in 1907. She settled in Winlock in 1935, and resided in Cathlamet for the past two years.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph, at home; a sister, Mary Samoff of Los Angeles; two grand daughters and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Gree[n]wood Cemetery in Cathlamet with the Rev. Everett Groves officiating.

The Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
==============
Washington State Death Index
Name: June H Generalov
SSN: 545-16-6688
Place of Death: Wahkaikum
Residence: Lewis
Age: 79 years
Gender: F
Date of Death: 25 Dec 1979
Certificate: 029310
==============
Nancy's note:

The Greenwood Cemetery is the largest Wahkikum Cemeter is located in Cathlamet Washington. Access is via Greenwood Road off Highway 4

The website shows: (ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wa/wahkiakum/cemetery/gr...)
These Wahkiakum County Cemeteries were visited during May of 1997 in preparation for Memorial Day. Each Person's Name, Date of Birth, Date of Death and other information was copied from his/her stone. There are unmarked graves, some that are just marked by the funeral home, but every attempt was made to be as accurate as possible given the conditions of markers.
[Daily News, Longview, WA, Thursday, December 27, 1979]

GREENWOOD CEMETERY, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, WA
FIRST NAME LAST NAME BORN DIED COMMENTS
Joseph B. Generalov 1897 1981
June H. Generalov 1900 1979

OBIT - GENERALOV, Joseph Boris (1897-1981)

2003-08-18 20:19:35Z

Obituary
Joseph B. Generalov, 84, died November 30 in a Cathlamet nursing home. He was born in Russia on August 10, 1897. He had been a resident of Cathlamet since 1977. Mr. Generalov came to this country in 1914 and settled at Winlock in 1935 where he worked as a logger. His wife preceded him in death in 1977.
Survivors include a grandson Andrew Patapoff of Aloha, Ore., and two granddaughters, Susan Patapoff of San Francisco and June Young of Ayer, Mass.
Grave side services will be held Thursday (today) at 11 a.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Lester L. Soberg officiating.
Dowling Funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.

[The Wahkiakum County Eagle, Thursday, December 3, 1981, page 8]
=============
Washington Death Index
Name: Joseph B Generalov
SSN: 562-09-7643
Place of Death: Wahkiakum
Residence: Wahkaikum
Age: 84 years
Gender: M
Date of Death: 30 Nov 1981
Certificate: 027190
==============
Children: Leda Joseph Generalov Patapoff (1922-1975)
Boris Joseph Generalov (1928-1928)

Obit Request for Joseph and June GENERALOV 1979 & 1981

2003-08-17 19:28:04Z

Would like obits for

GENERALOV, Joseph Boris
Died 30-Nov-81 in Cathlamet

GENERALOV, June M.
Died 25-Dec-79 in Cathlamet

Thank you.
Nancy Posey
Ocala FL

Re: Greenwood Cemetery, Cathlamet WA

2003-05-15 19:05:23Z

My cousin is in Cathlamet quite a bit as his mother-in-law lives there. You can contact him and I am sure he would be happy to help you. My mother was Vera Boylan Farmer and my grandparents and family are buried there.

Contact Bill @ wnboylan@msn.com

Re: Bessie Olson

2003-04-30 20:33:33Z

Jean, thank you so much! I found out that this Bessie Olson from Puget Island is not "my" Bessie Olson. I talked on the phone with a couple of the neighbors on the island, they remembered her and the incident, just like you described! What a thing, huh?

I sure wish she had been the same Bessie (Parkhurst, Olson, Hartell) which I was looking for, but I am so grateful for your offer to help nonetheless. Thanks for your generosity! Take care.

Looking for the Stanglan, Moe, & Olsen families

2003-01-21 00:24:42Z

I am looking for Pedra STANGLAN family, she married: (Looking for his family) Halver H. Olsen. And any info on the Moe family.

Re: Amateur Genealogist with info on Local Families

2003-01-18 20:06:19Z

Do you have anything on BACON - or RULL? My father, Ellis Rull Bacon, apparently thought his last name was Olson, Olsen, ?, until he was 19 years old. Ellis Bacon's father is supposedly, Charles Bacon. His mother is of finish descent - Sophia Kristine, Christine,? or Kristine, Christine,?, Rull.

Have you anything?

Elgie

Re: where is Grays River

2003-01-18 19:42:53Z

Thank you so very much! It gives me a bit of hope, knowing that someone has at least taken notice of my search. Your kindness is appreciated in any outcome.

I've found that my grandmother, from Finland, was apparently married to Charles Bacon. My father, Ellis Rull Bacon, was born on April 16, 1915 in San Mateo, CA. Apparently, my father didn't know his real last name was "Bacon," until he was 19 years old. I take it for granted that Kristine Bacon remarried someone named Rull? I just don't know. I've heard that my grandmother died in Cathlamet.

My father had a half-brother named Arnold, and a half sister named Cicillia, or something like that.

I remember the drive to grandma's when I was about 6, I'd guess. A long winding road, passing farm after farm. Then just around the bend was grandma's house, on the left. I remember all the families helping each other with the hay. I remember a little creek, with a little one car open bridge, leading to Grandma's long front porch. I have a lot of cool memories.

I'm sorry - just remembering is so much fun! I want so much to find out about my father's side of the family. I need to know where my father has been during his life. I have two sons. I want to leave them with the knowledge of where they came from. And I sure haven't made much headway. So I'm sure you can understand how thrilling it is to get a response to my quiery!

Please let me know if you have any luck. And - THANK YOU!

Elgie.

Re: wahkiakum county

2003-01-15 05:40:23Z

Do you have Quinault in your ancestry or Chinook that had land claims on the Quinault Res.? Because the Chinook are not recognized by the government many are wrongly listed on paperwork as Quinault, the same was true with Cowlitz but seems to be changing now that they are recognized. The paperwork on my father used to read: Deceased Quinault, now has been changed to Deceased Cowlitz and in fact he was equal Cowlitz and Chinook, a decendant of Edwin (NED) and Sarah Scarborough of Cathlamet. I have much of the rolls of certain Indian tribes copied and will look there for info for you. Barbara Patton

Re: where is Grays River

2003-01-12 11:37:48Z

If any of you searching the Deep River, Cathlamet area happen to stumble upon an Ellis, Sophia, Kristine, or Charles Bacon - Please contact me. I'm also looking for people of the same area with the last name of RULL.

My grandmother: Kristine Bacon/Rull, had a farm near Deep River. I can remember it clearly, even though I was only about 7 years old the last time I saw the farm. She was from Finland. My Uncle Leo lived on the farm with my grandmother.

My father's name is Ellis Rull Bacon. If anyone runs across any of these names, I'd sure appreciate a yell.

Thanks

Elgie

Re: Sires

2002-02-15 03:18:46Z

The Pacific County Courthouse is located in South Bend, Washington.

Columbia River boat "Jennie"

2001-08-19 23:05:17Z

Does anyone know the history of the launch "Jennie". I
believe it must have been in the Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA
area in the early 1900's. Who owned it and did it have
it's own flag that had 40 stars on it?

ADAMS Family

2001-08-06 07:56:43Z

I am looking for any information on the ANSON ABYRAM ADAMS family.
Anson Abyram Adams born 1817, Belmont, New York, he
married Mary Augusta (Applebee), resident of Winlock, WA, in 1879. They had a son: OLE ADAMS born 1887 also in Winlock, WA.
OLE changed his name to ORIN ADAMS before he died.
He is buried in the Fern Hill Cemetery, in Wahkiakum County, he is buried under the name Orin Adams.
I do not have a date of death for Ole.
I am trying to get this information for my sister and her husband. OLE is her husband's Grandfather.
If you have any information on this family, please email me at: JDWafford@aol.com Please do not send me attachments, as I cannot open them. Thank you.
Joyce

Re: Nassa Family

2001-07-14 23:09:15Z

I'm glad my message got through, haven't tried to post messages before. (Obviously, or I wouldn't have posted my address for everyone & his brother to see. Oh, well.) I could well be wrong about John not living there & can't remember for the life of me who told me that. I had the impression that maybe he built it for his daughter or something like that because I did think it was the Nassa family who lived there. And it does seem like the previous owner told me it was in the Nassa family for a long time. You're welcome to come by, just let us know when. We have rather crazy schedules. The house is built very simply, more like a farmhouse, where his house in town is larger and more ornate. They actually patched holes in the boards walling the stairs with tin cans, I had never seen that in my life! And the staircase twists slightly because of the settling of the house. There is an old picture of the house at the museum in town, my husband ordered a print of it. I haven't had time to get back to the library yet for genealogy. More later. Joyce & Jerry

Re: Nassa Family

2001-07-12 05:03:33Z

My husband and I own Nassa Point. I believe you were recently contacted concerning us. We have owned it since 1996. The house is still in fairly good shape, although it was condemned in the eighties and had to have a major overhaul by the previous owners. It is still white. We have only replaced one window so far, but will need to do another on the North side, too much damp. The kitchen still has the high ceiling, but they lowered the living room ceiling during the remodel. The property is beautiful and we have wonderful sunsets over the river. Soon after we moved in, a woman who was doing genealogical research for the county came by to ask if we'd found any gravesites. She said there were some Nassa children unaccounted for in the cemetery. We hadn't seen anything. I went to the Longview library and found records of two Nassa children who died several days apart around 1911-1912 if I remember right. I believe they were brother and sister. I thought the girl was named Carrie. I'll go look it up again. I had been told that the house was built in 1894 and that John hadn't lived there, but had lived in Cathlamet across from the courthouse. I can't remember who told me where he lived, but you've probably got more accurate information since it's your family. This is my work e-mail so I won't see it until this weekend. I believe you were given our address, but just in case:
Jerry & Joyce Marston
851 E SR 4
Cathlamet, Wa. 98612

need help finding info on surnames KIMBALL GAITHER/GARTHEN(?)

2001-03-25 12:00:00Z

I am helping a gentleman who was born in Wahkiakum Co. His birthparents were Ray Marvin Kimball and a Mary Enid Gaither/Garthen(?). He is wanting to find some family information if he can. So if someone can find any information at all anywhere please email me so I can help him find his family tree and heritage. He was born in 1939 and he had a sister that was born in 1937 but she too was adopted out to a different family and it would be nice if some how we could find her while doing this.

wahkiakum county

2001-02-08 12:00:00Z

Looking for family who might be any help. looking for family in the chinook indian tribe, or the Quinault indian tribe. from grays harbor county, or wahkiakum county.

Thanks

2001-01-27 12:00:00Z

Thanks for the information, I've discovered that this Joseph isn't my Great Grandfather, but instead a GGG Uncle! But the information was appreaciated. I had heard before about his strawberries! Nice to know there was a reletive well thought of in the press, there in Wahkiakum County.

Looking for Bjornsgaard

2001-01-08 12:00:00Z

Looking for Bjornsgaards

Lutes Family Search

2000-12-27 12:00:00Z

Am searching for Joseph Lutes and Alice Estes information.
My Grandfather, George Norris Lutes may be their son. Any leads appreciated. They lived in Wahkiakum County in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Ruby & Minnie Johnson Photo

2000-11-30 12:00:00Z

I have in my possession an old photo postcard of Minnie and Ruby Johnson. Looks to be in the 1930s or 1940's. It's postmarked Skamokawa, Wash and is addressed to Miss Elsie Schmidt in Clatskanie, Oregon. If you have an interest I am willing to share.

Borrevik,B.A. Pastor

2000-11-08 12:00:00Z

Searching for information about the B.A.BORREVIK family known to be in Wahkiakum County perhpas as early as 1890 when he is listed as being one of the first ministers
of the Puget Island orthodox Presbyterian Church. He is also listed as being a co-pastor with a Reverand Stavney from 1917-1919. B.A. (Bernt)Borrevik's wife was Marie Stavney. Family stories say they came from Norway.

Any help greatly appreciated,
Sally Furuiye (furuiyes@yahoo.com)

LOOKING FOR DECENDANTS OF BYRTLE CLARENCE KIMES AND ALLENE EVELYN HARROD, KIMES

2000-08-02 12:00:00Z

WOULD YOU HAVE A BYRTLE CLARENCE KIMES ON YOUR LIST? FROM FERN HILL? MYRTLEEN KIMES

Grays River Valley

2000-07-26 12:00:00Z

I saw in the Washington State Census (online) an Ella Walker listed in 1880 living in Grays River Valley, Wahkiakum County. There were also a Frank, two Samuels and a William Walker. I am trying to find out if the Ella Walker I am trying to locate is Ella Gibbs Walker, whose parents were Horace Gibbs and Belle McGregor. Also, where is Grays River Valley? Thanks for any help.

Info on life & Family James BIRNIE

2000-04-04 12:00:00Z

Wahkiakum County:
I am seeking information on the life & family of James BIRNIE (1796-1864)
the founder of Cathlamet. My ancestor Thomas LOWE (1824-1912), a clerk with
the Hudson Bay Company, married James BIRNIE's daughter, Rose BIRNIE
(1830-1850). I know that at one time Thomas LOWE himself owned land in
Cathlamet. I should be grateful for any information about this pioneer
family & about the early days of the Cathlamet settlement. I am also seeking
information about the date & place of Thomas LOWE's marriage to Rose BIRNIE,
which was probably in May 1849. Family Search gives the place as Stella
Maris Mission, WA. Can anyone tell me where that was?

Caroline Gurney
Portsmouth, UK
caroline@cmgurney.freeserve.co.uk

Looking for Info on SVENSEN

2000-04-04 12:00:00Z

Wahkiakum County Surname: Svensen

Steve Parsons
Saabdrver@aol.com

Looking for Info on Sven & Bertha SVENSEN

2000-04-04 12:00:00Z

Wahkiakum County Surname: Svensen

Looking for information on Sven and Bertha Serina (Johnson) SVENSEN and their family. Bertha Serina (maybe Serena) JOHNSON was my Great Aunt. Their children were Sidney, Garda (or Gerda), Olga, and Selma. Sven was a
professional fisherman on the Columbia in early 1900's and at one time had a boat named "Serina." They later may have raised peppermint. Family "history" says they owned an Island. Sven was a charter member of the Trinty Free
Church at Welcome Slough on Puget Island. Not sure if they lived on Puget Island or in Westport,OR. Sven died in late 1932 or 33, Bertha Serina probably late 1930's. Their daughters married names were: Mrs. E.M.JOHNSON
and Mrs. P.T.SHERMAN (both of Puget Island at time of Sven"s death); Mrs. John VOG of Portland (at time of Sven's death).

Interested in when and where Sven and Bertha were married, where they actually lived and any info on his
lively hood, where they and children are buried (Sven's obituary says he was buried in Westport Cemetery) and if there are any known living descendants who might be interested in learning something about their Iowa (Fayette
County) relations. I have two family portraits of the Svensen family (1900-1910) plus a postcard picture of his boat "Serina," which I'd be willing to make copies of at cost for any descendant or organization
interested.

Steve Parsons
Washington,IL

Info on UTTERBERGS

2000-04-04 12:00:00Z

I am searching for parents and siblings of the Utterbergs on your list. Can you help me? Thanks Larry.

Searching for info on Oscar & Kathryn Jacobson

2000-04-04 12:00:00Z

I'm anxious to find information on the Oscar and Kathryn Jacobson family (my grandparents) who resided there most of their lives, off of Jacobson Road. Grandma now lives in Tacoma and her memory at age 95, just isn't what it use to be and so I'm tracing her parents and my grandfathers family.

Looking for Desc of Christian ROSBURG

2000-04-04 12:00:00Z

Christian ROSBURG was born 01 Mar 1832 in Hamsdorf, Holstein, Germany. He immigrated to Iowa, living in several areas before moving to Rosburg, Washington. There the town was named for him when he assumed the duties of
postmaster. I am looking for any descendents of Christian Rosburg.

Christian's son Emil Andrew Rosburg, born Jun 1870 in Keystone, Benton Co., Iowa was married in 1908 to Louisa. They had Nona Rosburg, born 22 Mar 1912 in Rosburg, Washington and Aaron Rosburg, born 10 Oct 1913 in
Rosburg, Washington.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Svensen Island, Svensen Oregon

2001-06-23 15:32:38Z

I grew up in Svensen Oregon. My parents live above Svensen Island on the Oregon side of the Columbia R. about 10 miles east of Astoria. Clatsop County Historical Society would be a great reference point. If he was buried in Westport, Oregon, that is between Svensen/Knappa and Clatskanie, Oregon.

Svensen Island is on the map. Whakiakum Cty. is across the river from Svensen Island and the Svensen community. Look up "placenames in Oregon" It is a book. It might be the place. There are many islands in the Columbia, but you could probably get info. land titles for previous owners.

This is no joke. I am no relation. My grandfather came from Sweden with my great-grandmother to Astoria.

Arne Meiier b.1907 and Clara Holmberg b. 1912, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA

jantiller — 2002-02-03 03:47:05Z

Does anyone know this family? Clara`s parents were born in Norway and emigrated to Seattle,WA in 1904 where Clara was born as number 4 of 5 children. The Holmberg family moved to Ketchikan, Alaska in 1912. Her parents names were Carl Holmberg and Georgine Olsen.
Clara and her husband Arne`s last residental address was Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA. where Arne died in 1983.
They had perhaps one son named Pelle Meiier

Carl HOLMBERG b.1874, NORWAY- to USA

jantiller — 2001-09-28 13:42:48Z

Searching for information regarding my Grandmothers brother, Carl HOLMBERG born 20.9.1874 in Leka, NORWAY, d. 1965 in USA, (SSI 574 01 5854), buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, WA. Married to Georgine Sofie OLSEN, b.1885 in Gildeskaal, Arnoen, NORWAY. d. 1964 in USA, buried same place as husband. They emigrated from NORWAY to USA between 1901 1905. (First child born in Washington 1905.)
Known children:
Peter HOLMBERG, b. 1905, Washington
Marius ( MORRIS ) Pareli HOLMBERG, b. 24.1.1907, SEATTLE, WA. d. 05/1985, USA. (SSI 574-10-5032 AK, Residence XX953)? (Settled in Canada?)
Sigfred S. HOLMBERG, b. 1912 Washington
Clara HOLMBERG, b. 1913 Washington
Alpha HOLMBERG, b. 1914 KETCHIKAN, Alaska
I have found Carl listed on the WW1 Civilian Draft Registrations. He then lived in Ketchikan Alaska. I have pictures from his wedding taken by a photographer in Seattle, WA. Carl worked in a company named Pacific American Fisheries, in KASAAN, Alaska in 1937
The whole family are listed in the 1920 Census for ALASKA (Karl C. Holmberg)
This is all I know about Carl and his family and I have not been able to dig up any new info in a long time. WHO CAN HELP ME COME FURTHER?? One of Carls sisters in Norway got 13 children and two are still living, they desperately want to know what became of their uncle and his children, but time is running out. ANY information will be VERY MUCH appreciated.
Jan Tiller, Australia

Greenwood Cemetery, Cathlamet WA

jantiller — 2001-09-28 13:42:48Z

Can anyone out there get me a picture of my relatives burialsite?
CARL C. HOLMBERG b. 1873 d. 1965
GEORGINE S. HOLMBERG b. 1885 d. 1964
GREENWOOD CEMETERY, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, WA
Thanking you in advance.
Jan Tiller, Australia

Re: Greenwood Cemetery, Cathlamet WA

jantiller — 2003-09-14 05:58:52Z

I have got the pictures! Thanks to everyone who offered to help
Jan

HENRY M. BOWMAN

PBowman0289 — 2001-09-04 18:12:50Z

Wahkiakum county WA

Bessie Olson in the great flood/wave of Christmas 1964

Duckerz — 2004-05-30 16:36:38Z

I'm looking for a Bessie OLSON who lived on Puget Island in 1964 during the historical flood. A tidal wave of sorts washed her house part of a mile down and she was taken for a ride in it but was injured. She was lucky to have survived because her next door neighbor, Mr. Holcomb GABRIELSON (age 45 at the time in December 1964) died from it.

If anyone has any information on any Bessie Olson's at all from either the Oregon or Washington state areas, I would be so grateful...anything at all, no matter how minor...

THANK YOU!!

Missing Shields

JLewis9517 — 2002-03-15 04:06:01Z

I'm searching for information on the Shields Family. George Shields, born late 1800's. Wife Sherry (maiden name Gilbert) Shields, born 01/02/1898. I (think) at the time of their marriage they lived in Arizona. George & Sherry had at least one son. Michael Donald Shields, born apx. 1931. George 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. (Could he be living in Wahkiakum County?)
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Judy

Nassa Family

jcook_ksa — 2001-06-25 01:27:04Z

Researching the family of John T. Nassa (Stavanger, Norway) and Carrie (Karen) Rasmussen (Lyse Farm, Naerstrand, Norway) who settled in Cathlamet around 1880. John was a mayor of Cathlamet around 1908. Their home still stands behind the Nassa Point Motel. My wife is a great-great granddaughter of John and Carrie. We'll be happy to share information with anyone interested in their line.

Seeking Info on Edmund B. SIRES

msires — 2001-07-21 18:47:58Z

Looking in Wahkiakum and Pacific Counties for a record of my great-uncle Edmund B. Sires.

Edmund B. Sires was born in Charleston, SC in November, 1877 and moved to Macon, GA with his mother, father and siblings in the early to mid 1890's. He left Macon by 1901. The last record of Edmund B. Sires that I have been able to find is as a survivor in my grandfather's obituary (2/27/1945). Edmund is listed as Col. E. B. Sires residing in Ocean Park, WA at that time.

Pheobe Ann's family

GMJones — 2001-06-26 17:36:58Z

Looking for information on a Pheobe Ann Barr, who is buried in Grays River Grange Cemetery,in Wahkiakum co. She died in 1930. Looking for any of her ancestors. Thanks for any time and help anyone can give me. Gwen Jones gm.jones@juno.com

Re: Pheobe Ann's family

GMJones — 2002-11-10 22:44:44Z

Thanks, I'll do that. Sorry, it took so long to get back to you!

E-Mail Change

jfthoma — 2001-06-26 22:28:45Z

I am posting this message to the Wahkiakum County query board to provide a e-mail change for my Rosburg query.

Re: wahkiakum county

LSmith7382 — 2002-11-17 09:25:51Z

I have connections that may help you locate family. My neighbor is descended from the LaFramboise family of Cathlamet, Wahkiakum Co., WA. I have pics, a family history, and more, since she asked me to research them just last night.
E-mail me privately at
linsmith@toledotel.com
Linda

Re: Looking for Desc of Christian ROSBURG

brygan — 2001-06-25 03:02:07Z

You are right about Rosburg being named after the man. I believe that he and his wife were buried in Rosburg, but not sure exactly where. I know a man who is a local historian of the area and I can find out any information that you would like. email me mabyn@scattercreek.com

Re: Grays River Reseacher

brygan — 2001-06-25 02:48:48Z

There is also the Deep River Cemetery.

Re: need help finding info on surnames KIMBALL GAITHER/GARTHEN(?)

brygan — 2001-06-25 02:37:34Z

I know the Kimball family in Wahkiakum County. Please email me. mabyn@scattercreek.com

Thanks,

Janine

Re: Pheobe Ann's family

brygan — 2001-06-25 02:36:10Z

I know a man who knows a lot about the Barr family. Please email me. mabyn@scattercreek.com

Janine

Re: Greenwood Cemetery, Cathlamet WA

brygan — 2001-06-25 02:32:10Z

I can get those photos for you. Please email me. mabyn@scattercreek.com

Bessie Olson

JeanBeerbower28 — 2003-04-28 13:08:45Z

Hi Don,
I showed your posting to a friend of mine, she said she knew both Bessie and Holcomb. The wave you are talking about happened when Bradley Mt. (elevation about 650 feet), had a mudslide. The impact of the hillside sliding into the Columbia River caused the wave. Bessie's house was located outside the dike, on the lower end of the island, near Aegeater's Dairy Farm. Her house landed inside the dike, and was tossed around abit. Bessie was an elderly lady, and was asleep in bed when this happened. I don't know anything about Holcomb, but will do some research on this incident for you if needed.

Re: Nassa Family

JCook_hgi — 2001-08-08 04:08:43Z

We passed by a number of years ago and the house did look pretty good. Thanks for the info on the remodel, we'd love to stop by and take a tour if you're willing... I have better records on the babies that died, I'll forward them to you.

I'll check out what you say about John not having lived there. I have several pictures from the forties and fifties of my wife's relatives posing in front of the house. I don't know why they'd do that if John never lived there. I have no doubt he lived in Cathlamet but I thought he may have moved there later in life. He was fairly well-to-do. He made at least two trips back to Norway according to the Ellis Island records.

Jim_Cook@ieee.org

Hodgson

JulieMoes51 — 2001-07-22 05:22:40Z

I would like to find the descendents of the family of Irvin Hodgson who died in Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, Washington in 1998 at the age of 94. Irvin's father was Earl Hodgson and his mother was Mary Fisher. The family was originally from Pennsylvania. Other children of Earl and Mary Hodgson were Dicky Ward (1906), Dorsey Dwight (1908), Gordon, Shirley, and Willard. Some or all of them may have settled in the same area. Shirley Hodgson's married name is believed to be Dressler or Deshler. Thanks. Julie Moes EJMOES@aol.com

Birdsall/county sheriff??

Anna_Seley — 2005-02-15 20:21:53Z

I have been led to believe that a great-uncle of mine might have been a sheriff or deputy sheriff in this county. His last name was Birdsall. If there is anyone who could help direct me in the right direction to find out for sure, I would appreciate it. My email is aseley@hotmail.com.

Thank you
Anna Seley

Alpheus F. Cooper (1851-1920's) OH>IL>OR> Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA

zzshel_1 — 2004-05-01 21:14:56Z

Looking for more specific information on Alpheus F. Cooper, who settled in Cathlamet, Wahkiakum Co., sometime after 1905, after having lived somewhere in OR from around the mid-1880's. He is the son of Levi Cooper (1817-1877) & Mary Ann Bucy, b.in OH, moving to IL around 1857. He married Mary (b. about 1860 in IL) before 1885 & had the following children I know of: Alice ( b.abt 1885 in OR), Winifred (b. abt 1887 in OR), & Bernadette (b. abt 1905 in OR). In 1930 census he is identified as Treasurer, Wahkiakum Co. He likely died by 1930 since he is not with his wife nor daughters in the 1930 census. Alpheus is the nephew of my gg grandfather, also named Alpheus Cooper (1818-1896). Please reply to my new e-mail address:
roy.sheldon@washburn.edu

Bergs

gbducks — 2002-10-23 03:13:17Z

Looking for information on any Berg families in the Skamokawa area. My ggrandparents lived there briefly in the mid1880's. They were John Johnson Berg with wife Effie Berg. They had a daughter Leavy Oliva born in Wisconsin and a daughter Laura born in Skamokawa. The family moved on to Lacenter Washington in Clark Co. I believe they originally came to Skamokawa because family members were already there. Anyone out there know of these people? Alice

Margaret Bugbee Goble (1907-1987)

Gerald_Hobson — 2001-06-30 06:02:48Z

From the
Longview Daily News
Longview, Washington
Monday, March 16, 1987

Skamokawa (Wahkiakum County) homemaker Margaret E. Goble of 628 E. Valley Road, died March 14, 1987, in Tacoma. She was 79.

She was born Oct. 4, 1907, at Ferndale, Calif., and had lived in Skamokawa for the past 19 years, coming from Warden, Wash.

Mrs. Goble is survived by two daughters, Nancy Suko of Gig Harbor and Marcia Kegel of Weatherford, Texas; three sisters, Madelon Moore of Eureka, Calif., Dora Banson of Dayton, Ore., and Guyann Malone of Arcadia, Calif.; a brother, Mark Bugbee of Ferndale; 11 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Free Church on Puget Island, with Pastor Mark Suko officiating.

Friends may pay their respects from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet.

From the
Longview Daily News
Longview, Washington
Tuesday, March 17, 1987

A memorial service was held today for Skamokawa homemaker Margaret E. Goble of 628 E. Valley Road, who died March 14, 1987, in Tacoma. She was 79.

Pastor Mark Suko officiated at the Free Church on Puget Island.

Mrs. Goble was born Oct. 4, 1907, at Ferndale, Calif., and had lived in Skamokawa for the past 19 years, coming from Warden, Wash.

She was preceded in death in 1978 by Ferrill Goble, her husband of 52 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Suko of Gig Harbor and Marcia Kegel of Weatherford, Texas; two sons, Mark Goble of Skamokawa and Lyle Goble of Quincy, Wash.; three sisters, Madelon Moore of Eureka, Calif., Dora Banson of Dayton, Ore., and Guyann Malone of Arcada, Calif.; a brother, Mark Bugbee of Ferndale; 11 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet was in charge of arrangements.

Christine Bacon Myren

EllisRull — 2002-12-07 23:51:37Z

I'm searching for information about my lost father, Ellis Rull Bacon. His mother, Christine Myren (not sure) lived with her brother Leo, on a farm at a place called Deep River in the 50's. It's been said she died in a rest home in Cathlamet, WA. My grandfather's name was Charles Bacon.

It has also been said that my father went by the last name of Olsen, until age 19, when he found out he was a Bacon. He apparently didn't have a birth cirtificate - only a baptism card.

I've been researching my missing father for about 20 years. I'd sure like a clue or two. Any advice or information would be appreciated.

Thank you very much

Elgie Bacon

Nassa

2002-07-02 21:44:07Z

Hi - I am curious about the surname Nassa. Some time ago I had a dream that I had a child and I named her Nassa. Until that dream, and to my knowledge, I had never heard that name before or seen it written. I am about to have a baby and I would like to know what this name means. Can you help me?

Re: wahkiakum county

PHontas729 — 2004-08-23 05:27:22Z

Wow, i saw your posting and recognized the name. I a descendant of Johnnie Johns & Edwards Eels Johns which are Lower Chehalis and Chinook but were registared and had land rights throught the Quinault and I know were related to Ed Scarborough dob 12-11-1890 somehow. He's on my grandmother's old allotment paperwork. I'd love to find out what you know in regards to my family some time. Would love to hear from you.
-Kimberly Madsen-Hanks

Svenson