Whitman - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Hans Carl Jessen or Lynvile Barton

john jessen — 15 Jun 2006 8:58:25 GMT

hans carl jessen buried in riggs cemetery rosalia washington or lynville barton buried in riggs cemetery i would like any information i can get on my grandfather and uncle thanks

Meshnick

KappaDelta — 19 Oct 2004 5:39:24 GMT

I hope you're still out there or checking here---I believe I have alot of info for you. My family line is Meshnick, but I have a huge family history and have met Meshishnick's:)

Aileen

Howell Family in WA/ Idaho

amylou122 — 28 Jan 2008 11:46:51 GMT

I’m trying to find out about the family of Henry Howell
last found in the Whitman County Washington (Farmington)
in 1880-1890. Henry was born in Tennessee about 1834
and his wife, Margaret was born in Missouri about 1840.
Most of their children were born in Oregon it appears. Their
children in the 1880 census are:
Sarah E. 16, Mary 14, William 10, Annie 8, Charley 4, and Eveline 2.
There is a Charles Howell found in Latah Co. Idaho (also Farmington)
in 1910, 1920 & 1930 that fits this Charley. Is this the same place
that got annexed into Idaho when it became a state?

I believe Henry may be the same one that left Knox Co. TN around 1860.
He may have stayed awhile in Missouri with his sister, Harriet Howell
Maloch and family before moving Westward. The censuses indicate his
wife was born in Missouri, so he may have met her there, or her parents
(also from TN) may have been one of several Knox Co. families to move
there. Is anyone familiar with this Howell family?

Obit Lookup - Frank M. SLAGLE

DJSHERIDAN — 9 Aug 2008 5:20:02 GMT

I would appreciate an Obituary Look-up for Frank M. SLAGLE, died 1 October 1934, Pullman, Whitman Co., Washington.

Thanks so much.
Diane Slagle Sheridan

How to find an obit for Anna E. Beech - d. 25 Aug 1987

cts166 — 23 Jul 2008 7:55:30 GMT

Hi.

From SS Death index, I know that the above date of death is correct. She died in Palouse, Whitman, Washington.

I'd like to find an obit from a local paper but I am not sure where I can find one of the proper vintage/locale.

Her date of Birth was 11 Mar 1891. Her maiden name was Doody and she was the widow of Columbus Murray Beech.

Any pointers to where I could locate this obit is much appreciated.

Askins

angelwings981 — 22 Aug 2006 4:25:57 GMT

I'm looking for information on George Askins who lived in Palouse, Washington in 1900's with his wife Elmira. George died 24 Mar 1903 in Palouse, Washington and Elmira died 11 Aug 1915 in Palouse, Washington. I'm looking for an obit. or what funeral home the family used. I'm hoping to find George's parents names. Thanks inadvance for any help.

Orville and Marcia Stewart in Pullman

ColleenMoorhead — 15 May 2008 2:48:23 GMT

Am looking for info on Orville and Marcia Stewart who lived in Whitman County 1883-1889. After 1889 I can not find them again until I find Marcia in 1910 (a widow living in Oregon). Need info on when and where Orville died and what became of their daughter Winnie. Also any info on where the family was after 1889.

Coy's-Collins-Curtis-Oakesdale,Wa

allancoy1 — 30 Apr 2007 5:42:44 GMT

Does anyone know why these people all ended up in Oakesdale around the early 1900's- they were originally from-Neb.-Ind.-Tenn.-Vermont or New York

Death Information for Sophia W. McNair

janskater — 5 Apr 2008 5:02:11 GMT

I am desparately searching for information on my Aunt, Sophia W. McNair. She was born in New York in 1841 (have no Month/Date), and I last found her on the 1930 Census, living with a Nephew and his family in Farmington, Latah County, ID. However, Farmington seems to be right on the border between ID & WA, so am not really sure where she died/is buried. In the 1930 Census, she is listed as being 98; however, she was really only 89. All of her other relatives are now dead, so I am sure she is NOT still living!

Any/all information would be most gratefully received; am more than willing to pay for any information.

Thanks!

Petra Olsen, OBIT

DiAnnReindl — 28 Feb 2008 6:34:20 GMT

Petra was born Sept. 1863 or 1864 in Denmark and died sometime after the 1900 census and before 1904. She was the wife of Martin Olsen and their children were Jenny, Cora, Ethel, Earnest, Helen and Marie (?). I would like a copy of her oibt. Any and all help is greatly appricated.

Death Information for Sophia W. McNair

janskater — 5 Apr 2008 5:01:17 GMT

genealogy

Ann Wayman Bershaw — 6 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking to share information with anyone researching these same surnames.

St.John Cemetery Sexton Records

kathj1012 — 23 Feb 2008 4:16:51 GMT

Does anyone know how I can obtain additional info on a person buried in St. John Cemetery from sexton records? Do I write to the cemetery itself? I found two different addresses for St. John Cemetery and I'm not sure if this is the correct way to go about this.
Kathy

Phelps/Robberson

larsjb — 22 Feb 2008 2:06:55 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Amos Lyon Phelps and descendants of his neice Hazel Phelps Robberson. Amos died in 1952
Hazel was married to Elbert Robberson.
I am a grandaughter of Amos's brother, Ernest Phelps.
Sue

obit/death notices for 2 persons buried in Pine City Cemetery

PriscillaR — 9 Feb 2008 5:17:59 GMT

I've no idea how far back obits were(or if)published. I'm looking for these people:

Ketchum, Ianthe L., b. no date, d. 27 Mar 1890, Aged 56yr, Her trials are past her work is done-left side of stone, Row-15*

Ketchum, John L., b. no date, d. 16 Jul 1885, Aged 56yr 12dys, (verse)-right side of stone, Row-15*

I've seen the surname also spelled as Catchum & Ketcham (IL censuses) but Ketchum is correct.

Thank you, Priscilla

Surname Hammer

jillpenni — 1 Aug 2007 6:32:57 GMT

My great grandfather's name was William Oliver Hammer. I believe his father was George W Hammer. William had 2 sons, Arvin Oliver and Lucious Elmer and two daughters, Leda J and Adelle. He was married to Georgeanna Worthington. I believe all or most of them remained in Whitman county area. I think Lucious was an engineer on the railroad and Arvin owned a dry good store. Adelle married married Charles Dailey and Leda married Wesley Walters. Would appreciate any help you may have. Thanks.

family history

fdkuss — 18 Aug 2001 6:56:12 GMT

I would appreciate any information about John Kusler and Missouri Peyton Kusler, or any of their family. They lived in Oaksdale, in Whitman County in the late 1800s. He still had family there in 1920.

SCHEUERMAN, SCHIERMAN, SCHIREMAN

jafra|M1113 — 10 Apr 2005 4:57:57 GMT

SCHEUERMAN, SCHIERMAN, SCHIREMAN or other possible spellings. Particularly interested in finding descendants of George & Mary K.(Repp) Scheuerman (Schierman). His sons were John Phillip (1866-1936), Conrad, Henry & George and his daughters were Katie (married Ochs) and Maude (married Bafus). Have information on John but would like to locate more info on these siblings. Any additional information would be appreciated and I will share any that I have. Thanks.

Obit Lookup

CarlaBusby93 — 1 Nov 2007 5:39:48 GMT

I'm looking for any information on my great-grandmother - Ellen M. Dunn. She is buried in the Garfield Cemetary, in Whitman County. I do not have her date of death, but I believe it to be between 1930 - 1940. She was listed as living with her daughter Virgie Walters in the 1930 Census. Thanks for any and all help!

Twietmeyer, Blood, Dilts, Couchman Families

jimpennington47 — 28 May 2007 7:02:06 GMT

Looking for anyone who may be researching any of the above family lines. They are all believed to be connected to the C.F.Savage and Louise Twietmeyer family. I have acquired some old family photo's and would love to identify some of the individuals and pass the photo's on to the correct family line.

James Wiley Turner

jh94_1 — 10 Feb 2007 9:21:42 GMT

Looking for information on James Wiley Turner. He was born in January 1888 in Sutherland North Carolina (Ashe County). His parents were William C. and Bertie Norris Turner. I know that when they went west they lived in Oakesdale Washington. Sorry I can't give anymore information because I don't know anything else. Thanks in advance for any help that might be given. Rachel Keller

Obit Lookup - Birddie Norris Turner

jh94_1 — 13 Jul 2006 12:31:59 GMT

Wondering if anyone can look up obit. for Birddie Norris Turner who died 1-14-1944 in Oakesdale Washington. Her parents were John and Margaret Norris. I think she was married to William Turner. Thanks for any help. Rachel Keller

Obit/Burial Record Lookups for PUGH, A.F. & Lucy V.

JeanGiesbrecht18 — 11 Feb 2007 9:06:15 GMT

Many thanks if you can help find my gr gr grandmother & 2nd husband's burial place & Obit if available.
Lucy V.Sekins Pugh (maiden name Lawrance)b.April 1841 NY
A.F.Pugh b.March 1843 Indiana
Last found in 1900 Census: WA Whitman Co. Turnbow.
Also interested in her sister Maria Dallas & niece Ida Button.

Any decendants of Thompson/Gunderson /Halpin

jenandbill1 — 5 Feb 2007 11:25:54 GMT

Hi , would their be any decendants or would anyone have knowledge re; the Thompson, Gunderson, & Halpin Family, they used to live in Contra Costa, California, they would be decendants of August Halpin and Miranda,
Miranda was born in England, she had a sister that followed her over Annie Dinnes & husband Joseph
Would love to hear from anyone re; this family
Jenny NZ

Looking for information

oneswellgal — 5 Sep 2007 5:53:38 GMT

I know there are lots of different Schiermans. My grandparents came over from YP in 1907 and settled there in Colfax along the railroad tracks they had a beautiful home. Their names were John and Elizabeth Benner. From what i understand he worked for the railroad. He had the first Graham Paige car and put the trolly car out of business in Spokane. John had 2 sisters they were

Marie Elisabeth Benner b: 1893 Yagodnaya Polyana, Russia i: Feb 22, 1908 SS Corsican from Liverpool to Halifax, NS
+John K. Schierman b: Abt. 1882 Yagodnaya Polyana, Russia i: 1901
Anna Benner b: Abt. 1890 died 19 Jan 1945 in Spokane Wa
.+Henry Luft b: Sep 10, 1885 d:13 Feb 1969 in Spokane Wa
Does this ring a bell regaring names

Lookup Pine City Cemetery Obituary McDonald

gtownsend135 — 28 Jul 2007 5:43:03 GMT

Looking for cemetery listing and/or obituary and descendants on following couple:
William McDonald b November 09, 1848 ?, England d Abt. 1929 Whitman Co, Washington, USA buried and wife Pine City Cemetery, Whitman Co, WA.
Anna CRICH b November 17, 1867 Tuckersmith Tp, Huron Co, ON d February 16, 1950 Whitman Co, Washington buried Pine City Cemetery, Whitman Co, WA.
Known children:
Percilla, Wilbert, Hugh, Tena, Annie, Scottie.

Cunningham Help

mrtbig — 26 Jul 2007 5:29:58 GMT

I would like help in looking up two obituaries.

Cordia (Cordie) Cunningham born 1873 Indiana died July 25, 1952 in Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.

David Cunningham born 1845 in England died february 13, 1899 I think in Whitman County.

If anyone can look these up in a Cemetery index as well to see if buried in Whitman County I would sure appreciate it.

Old Ferguson photo

phirl — 19 Jul 2007 2:05:43 GMT

Friend of mine here in Oregon found an old portrait photo and knows I try to find family, so I now have it.

Picture is of a young man in uniform. Studio is "Theater" Vancouver Wash. On back it says W S Ferguson Co C 35th USVC. Colfax Wash.
dated 8-4-1897

Also says: Winifred Ferguson cousin of Violet Hull Holland.

Of interest to any Ferguson searchers?

Becker, Kuhar, Meshishnick

IntrepidRotts — 5 Nov 2001 3:57:09 GMT

Searching for relatives of Ernest BECKER (1848 to 1929) and his wife Margaret MESHISHNICK (1856 to 1921). They lived in Colton in Whitman County, Washington. I would really like to obtain their obituaries and specific dates of death. They lived in Stearns County, Minnesota. Margaret was born in Slovenia, probably in Krnica, which is in the parish of Gorje, near Lake Bled. Anyone with information or connections to this family encouraged to contact me. I am researching the Slovenes from Stearns County. Margaret was a sister to a close friend of my KUHAR family.

Lester Pound

b9799 — 12 Nov 2005 6:04:48 GMT

I am interested in finding information on Lester L. Pound. He is the son of John C. Pound and Emma Williams. I found Lester residing in Daly, Kitsap Co., Wa, with his wife and children in 1930 census. Does anyone know about Lester?

Pullman Herald Newspaper

bertiekelvie — 17 Feb 2007 12:32:37 GMT

I am looking for issues of the Pullman Herald newspaper for the years 1889-1898. Does anyone know if it was still in existence for those years and where copies are located?

Any information

Marjorie20 — 28 Jul 2001 4:05:47 GMT

Looking for any information on Ruby or Gladys Williams, both born in late 1800's. Parents were Etta and Fred Williams. Etta later married Jerome Hill. Ruby had daughter Myrtle and son Floyd. Myrtle married Roy Baxter and had at least one daughter, Jean. Looking for Ruby's married last name and any family information.

Norine Norris Clutter

jh94_1 — 15 Apr 2007 9:31:40 GMT

Yes Ray was my grandfather Walter Norris's youngest sister. Her name was Biddie Norris Clutter.

Norine Norris Clutter

Rachel Keller — 11 Oct 2006 9:23:04 GMT

Looking for any information on Norine Norris who married Raymond Clutter the son of Lester and Emma Norris Clutter.I have no other information abouyt her but I think maybe she wasborn oin Montana. Thanks in advance for any help. Rachel Keller

Mathias Swegle Jr.

Laurel — 18 Oct 2003 10:15:29 GMT

Mathias Swegle Jr. died 23 Sep 1891 in Thornton, Whitman County, Washington. Where is he burried? When did his second wife Belle Moore Swegle die and is she buried with him? Am looking for a copy of his obituary also. Any help would be much appreciated.
~Laurel

Ted Grub - obit needed from April 3, 2003 Pullman paper

BKrogh8863 — 23 Sep 2006 6:29:57 GMT

Does anyone have access to the Pullman online paper? The obituary for Ted Grub was published April 3, 2003 and I'd like to get a transcript of that obituary.

old plat books

kray01 — 10 Mar 2007 7:04:38 GMT

I would like to purchase an old plat of Whitman county or other Washington Counties

thanks

Obit Lookup - David Miller

dproffitt57 — 11 Feb 2007 10:31:56 GMT

Looking for obituary for

David Miller d: 3 Dec 1943 in Whitman (Rosalia I believe)

He was the spouse of Bertha (Voelker) Miller, still searching for her death date

Thank you very much!

George LEATHART

BELLA — 11 Apr 2006 7:53:50 GMT

I'm looking for the George Leathart(son if William b. 1854 manchester Wi) who married Annie Malemsten? in 1912 @Tekoa,Wa. They took care of my Grandmother Irene Deschene after her mother died in 1926? My grandmother was about 2 yrs. old. At this time the Leatharts lived in Rockyford,ab, ca. I wanted to know if anybody knew of the story about Irene, how long was she with them? Any info. is helpful Thanks, Bella

Henry Building

bookcrazed — 30 Dec 2006 2:22:10 GMT

Is anyone currently living in Whitman County? Among old papers belonging to my father, I just ran across a newspaper clipping about the new stone entrance of the "Henry (formerly Strevy-Hughes) building on Main Street." Someone had handwritten: "built by Lloyd Stensrude 1953." That is my father, who came from a family of master stone masons. I only have one photo of his work. If the building still exists and someone is willing, I would love to have a photo of the building's stone entrance. I am assuming it is in Colfax. The article says, "The building will be dedicated to Dr. Daniel Henry, pioneer Whitman county "country doctor" and father of the building's owner, Bo Henry."

Irwins & Worthys

MURDOCK1981 — 28 Oct 2004 5:27:47 GMT

I'm looking for information on Emmet & Lily Irwin of Palouse and/or Willis, Hattie, James, Minerva, Maria Worthy of Elberton/Pullman. Please help if you have anything that can help me. I'm kind of at a dead end.

SAGE, SCHRIVER

WLMorrison — 22 Jan 2007 3:26:47 GMT

I have spent the past several days trying to read the 1900 census for Guy, Whitman, WA. I believe that in Districts 2/91 on Sheet #2 near the bottom is located the family of William SCHRIVER along with some in-laws ne: Henry C SAGE, Mary A SAGE and Daniel W SAGE.

I have tried to locate the death and burial place of Henry C but cannot find anything. I did find where Daniel W (also known as William D) married the widow Jennie M BURKE (maiden name TAYLOR) on 22 MAR 1905 in Albion, Whitman, WA.

I became a little suspicious of the age and birth date listed for May A Schriver when I saw that she was 21 and had a 13 year old son. No, she was really born 1n 1865 in Orange, Ashland, OH. This would make her 34 at the time of the census. I often wonder about census information, however, it does provide many clues.

I need help with the births of Ralph, Netty, Lewis H and Clarence W SCHRIVER. I cannot find them anywhere in the available records on-line.

I would also like some help with Mary A (also known as Alice M) SAGE. Did she ever marry? When did she die and where is she buried?

I have been researching the SAGE FAMILY for many years and now have almost every member verified up to 1800. Every once in a while I like to intensify my research on one individual and their family.

Henry Clay SAGE was born in 1832 in Ohio, married Eliza SUMMERS on 29 DEC 1853 in Ashland, Ohio. They had four of their five children there. Alice Mary (1855), Dora L (1856), William Daniel (1859) and May A (1865). The last, Christina L (sometimes known as Fanny) was born in Eaton County, MI in 1868.

Eliza died sometime between 1870 and 1880 in Eaton County, MI - I still have not found her death date. Henry and four of his children (Dora had married James PERSONS in 1877 in Charlotte, Eaton County, MI) were still living as a family unit when the 1880 census was taken. Sometime between 1880 and 1900 they all moved to Guy, Whitman, WA.

That is where I am at now.

Can anyone help? If you are doing SAGE research I will share much of my information.

Thank you so much.

William Morrison - ten generations from David SAGE.

Richard Raasch

Gonzo126 — 23 Oct 2003 12:05:58 GMT

Does anybody have any info on Richard R. Raasch?
Born- 3/11/1886 in Shawano,Wis.
Died-1/1970 in Oakesdale,Wash.

His birth year varies depending on where you look.

Thank you.

Evette

Robert_Hershman — 25 Oct 2001 12:23:41 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of William EVETTE. William is buried at Pitt Cemetery and as I
understand HE was a farmer in Whitman County. William was born Sep 18 1839 in IL. Died Jul 25 1906 Whitman County WA. He had a daughter Plitha Jane born Apr 10 1873 Lakeport, CA. I am looking for additonal family members.

Washington State Resource Guides Whitman County

cmhansen — 11 Dec 2006 5:55:20 GMT

I have been asked to update the Resource Guides on the Washington State Genealogical Society website and when I checked there was none listed for Whitman county. They sent me the list that had been completed a few years ago, so can someone check this list for errors, new adresses or phone neumbers?? Thanks

Charles Hansen

Heitzman's in Washington

laskowv — 28 May 2003 6:15:44 GMT

I am looking for any information on Fabian Heitzmann, b: 1844 Germany, and his wife Franciska Pankratz, b: 1854 Manitowoc, Wisconsin. His brother Thomas Heitzmann and wife Afra Bergen might have accompanied them. I have a photograph of their two story house with several people in the picture. The photo has the following printed underneath " E. G. CUMMINGS PHOTO UNIONTOWN, WASH". Their youngest son was born in Portsmouth, Clark, Washington, on 25 Jul 1891.

I am looking for any information on any Heitzmann's, (various spellings), that could be relatives. Thank you.

Whitman Co./Bingham & Campbell Surnames

Susan M.Campbell — 8 Nov 2001 4:56:50 GMT

Searching information on Lillian Campbell Bingham, spouse's given name unknown. She was born around 1876. Daughter of John A. Campbell and Rosa Short. Sister to Robert, Nelson Allen, Beecher (Bercher)Lynn,Percy and Bessie F. Mother to sons Morle b.1899, Lixton? b.1903 and daughter Esmil b.1905.
Lived in Pullman and was widowed or separated by the time of the 1910 census as she was living with her mother and brother.Any info greatly appreciated.

Martin Gray

beckymenzel77 — 11 Nov 2006 10:03:34 GMT

Swannack/Gresham Cemetery

robb161 — 2 Dec 2006 11:11:58 GMT

I am unable to locate Gresham Cemetery where my ggrandfather, William Wallace Reid is buried. I would appreciate anyone's assistance. My GPS states it is off Greenbox Rd. near St. John but this leads to a farm road.

James Oscar EPPERSON

Rita Butt — 24 Nov 2006 10:38:14 GMT

I'm looking for information on James Oscar EPPERSON b 17 Aug 1884 in Illinois. According to his WW I draft registration he was married to Effie Naomi Epperson and they lived in Pullman, Whitman Co., WA if anybody has any information on either of these two, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks

Obituary Lookup - James O. Epperson

Rita Butt — 24 Nov 2006 10:37:49 GMT

I need an obituary lookup for James O. Epperson, age 64, who died May 13, 1948 in Whitman Co., WA
I appreciate any help. Thank you.

Town of Alki

Chris Morgan — 8 Nov 2006 6:27:09 GMT

Does anyone know ? Was the town of Alki located on the Rock Lake road ? If not, does anyone know how to locate it ?

Martin/Caroline/Helmet Olson in Pullman, WA

DiAnn — 9 Nov 2006 5:45:44 GMT

I am looking for any information on Martin Olson, born abt. 1863 in Allinge, Bornholm, Denmark. Came to the U.S. in ? Found Martin, Caroline & Helmet in the 1910 census at Pullman, WA. Caroline F. Hampe Olson, born July 27, 1865 in Allinge, Bornholm, Denmark. Came to the U. S. abt. 1904 to Pullman, WA. She brought a son, Helmet along. In 1909 two of Caroline's daughters came to the U.S.,to Pullman, WA. Gudrum Karoline and Agnes Karoline Pedersen/Peterson. In the 1920 census Martin, Caroline and Helmet are listed in Pullman, WA. In the 1930 census Martin & Caroline are listed in Laguna, Los Angeles County, California. Do you know of this family? I would like to share information. Thank You.

FARLEY, GREER

clinde — 1 Nov 2006 8:54:13 GMT

Would like to share information with the family of Mallory and Maude GREER FARLEY of Pullman area who are buried in Pullman. Their children were Veryl Mallory, Birt,Daniel,Lena,Marian,Letha,Agnes,Kara,Alice who were born 1877--1892.

Need picture of John Bellinghausen, Uniontown, 1920-1930s

David Bellinghausen — 17 Oct 2006 12:45:11 GMT

I am looking for a picture or photograph of John Bellinghausen. He lived most of his life in Uniowntown from the 1880s until his death in 1930.

Saltize or variant town?

Barbara Raemer — 20 Oct 2006 6:52:10 GMT

My Watkins family apparently lived in Whitman Co and I've heard..they lived at Saltize and went to School in Farmington. Was Saltize or variant spelling a community near Farmington? One of the siblings was born at "Steptoe Butte". I've found Steptoe and Farmington on the WA maps but not Saltize. The time frame could be 1900 to 1925. Thanks

Obit Lookups - Jacob & Mary (Stroh) Adler

Sherrie Stahl — 7 Oct 2006 8:18:07 GMT

CEMETERY BURIAL
Mountain View Cemetery
Whitman County, Washington

1) Adler, Jake, b. 1872, d. 21 May 1973 (might be 1972?)
2) Adler, Mary D, b. 1872, d. 1 Nov 1949

Any help in getting these two obituaries would be greatly appreciated.
Sherrie Stahl sherriestahl@comcast.net

Turner / Norris family

Rachel Keller — 11 Oct 2006 10:13:10 GMT

Looking for anyone that might have any information on William C and Birdie Norris Turner they were married in North Carolina and moved West in the early 1900's I know nothing about them but that William was born in 1859 and died sometime in 1925 and Birdie was born in 1870 and died in January of 1944. I think that there might have been 3 or 4 children. Thanks in advance for any help. Rachel Keller

Starr Ranch

dckelvie1 — 29 Sep 2006 12:04:41 GMT

Back in the early 1970's, my folks attempted to track down the whereabouts and info on the Starr Ranch in the Colfax or Pullman area, but didn't have much luck. My grandpa Ernest Beard worked on the Starr Ranch and taught school in the area as a young, single man beginning around 1898-1900. My mom did leave a note saying that Starr School-Distict #8 was in Whitman County. I don't know if this school was even in the vicinity of the Ranch, or connected in any way to the same Starrs as the Ranch. I would like to find out any info I can on the Starr Ranch and advice on how I might find records of schools in that area at that time and their teachers. Am I dreaming? Thanks! Bertie

Obit Lookup - Bertie Norris Turner

Rachel Keller — 30 Sep 2006 10:49:11 GMT

Wondering if someone might be able to search for Bertie Turner's obit? She died in Jan. 1948 the wife of William Turner and the daughter of John Murphy and Maraget Emaline Sutherland Norris. Thanks for any help. Rachel Keller

WILLIAMS // JENKINS

Glenda Ebert — 23 Sep 2006 6:00:51 GMT

I'm looking for information on Thomas and Mary Allen Williams and their family. They moved to Whitman County, Washington from Greene County, Missouri abt.1889. Thomas Williams died in 1900 in Whitman County. Mary is listed as widow on the 1900 Whitman County census. Mary Williams moved to Lincoln for the 1910 census and died there in 1930. Thomas was married before and had three boys - William, Samuel and George. Thomas and Mary had 9 children - Marion, Jane, Florence, Walter, William, John, Sherman, Charles, and Roy.
Mary's sister, Sarah Allen Jenkins and her husband, Alvin Jenkins also moved to Whitman County Washington from Missouri abt 1889. Alvin and Sarah had 5 children - Martha, Pelina, James, William and Gilsen. Alvin and Sarah also moved to Lincoln County for the 1910 census and died in Lincoln County as well.
Does anyone have marriage dates for their children and/or death dates? Any help you can give, I would appreciate!

Crow obituary information

kfoster183 — 12 Sep 2006 3:06:58 GMT

I am looking for the date of death of Arthur H. Crow. He was born in 1840 and can be found in the 1910 census in Oaksdale, Washington. He has 5 children. I am also trying to locate the Historical Society that would have information about Oaksdale residents. I appreciate any information that can be shared. Thanks!

Whitman County names

donrivara44 — 21 Oct 2001 8:18:53 GMT

I am Don Rivara, historian for the Hewitt-Matheny-Cooper Family Association. We are looking for descendants of numerous family members who once lived in Whitman County. We have a lot of information to share about our ancestry.
donrivara@aol.com

Endicott Cemetery Lookup - Sherman

Jennifer Perkins — 1 Sep 2006 8:00:52 GMT

Please check the Endicott Cemetery listing for these Shermans:
Myron A. Sherman & Hazel Sherman. Her sister Flossie Smith who died in 1908 maybe there too Thanks! Jennifer.

Obit Lookup - Virgil Victor Crider

Rachel Keller — 1 Sep 2006 7:59:56 GMT

Wondering if anyone might look up Virgil Crider obit, he died August 12, 1966 in Colfax Washington? He was the son of Firman and Willie Mae Norris Crider. Any help would be thankful. Thanks Rachel Keller

1935 WA State College Chinook Yearbook

Kristin Cummins O'Laughlin — 14 Aug 2006 2:56:01 GMT

Obit Lookup - Bertie Norris Turner

Rachel Keller — 1 Sep 2006 11:49:54 GMT

Wondering if anyone might be able to find Bertie Norris Turner obit. for me? She was the daughter of John Murphy and Margaret Emaline Sutherland Norris she died 1-19- 1944 in Oakesdale Washington ; or husband's name was William Turner. Thanks in advance for any help. They moved West from Ashe County North Carolina and never returned East. I am searching for my family history. AQlso maybe someone can find the obit for her hisband I have no idea when he died . Thanks Rachel Keller

Would like to donate items (photos, letters) of early Oakesdale residents

EJ Leonard — 11 Jul 2005 6:08:37 GMT

Is there any society/organization in the Oakesdale area that accepts historical items pertinent to early 1900's residents of that area? I am a 3rd generation member of the Daniel A. Robinson family and have some photos and letters (mainly per my late grandfather, Olfay Robinson) that I would like to donate to a historical society or whatever. Of course, there is any a member of this family (reading this) who would like to have these items, I would happily give such to them, too! I am also related to the William L. Mustard family, who lived in Oakesdale in the early 1900's; thus, I also have photos and letters pertinent to this Mustard branch of my family--all of which I would happily donate to a "worthy cause." Thanks for any information, etc.

Malden: Makin/James

Garth Ulrich — 30 Jul 2006 10:24:27 GMT

Searching for descendants of Ella Mae Titus. Fisrt husband was George Makin; second husband was Richard Harvey James. She had one known child Donald William (last name Makin or James?) born September 7, 1912.

Obit Lookup - Roby Norris

Rachel Keller — 25 Jul 2006 12:40:02 GMT

Wondering if anyone might be able to look up Roby Norris's obit? He died June 25 1957 in Walla Walla Washington. I was wondering if he ever married and had a family of his own. I know nothing about him and everyone of the older generations are all gone. Thanks Rachel Keller

Emma Norris Clutter

Rachel Keller — 25 Jul 2006 12:39:28 GMT

I was wondering if anyone could help me clear up a problem that I have run up on? I was wondering if Emma Norris Cutter was born in WashingtonState of Ashe County North Carolina? I know that family search has her as being born in Washigton State. I have her as being born in 1888 in Ashe County North Carolina. I have an uncle that was born in 1881. So I was wondering if there might be a mistake? I know her husband was buried at Mountain View Cemetery and she is proably aslo buried there too. My Uncle Roby Norris is buried there also. Thanks in advance for for your help. Rachel Keller

Fry's Grove

kevin merriman — 16 Jul 2006 7:45:45 GMT

I am looking for a place north of Rosalia (North Pine area) that was called Fry's Grove. Early 1900's.

Also interested in purchasing old Whitman county/Spokane County plat books

thank you

Eaton Cemetery

Chris Morgan — 14 Jul 2006 5:58:24 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to find Eaton Cemetery ? I am planning on driving over there to walk through it, but have no idea how to find it.

Geo. Barber Family Members

Don Johnson — 13 Jul 2006 6:08:49 GMT

Looking for Descendantsw of George and Hattie Barber. Both are buried in Pine City cemetery. Would like to establish contact for genealogy datata.
drmajo@charter.net

CRIBB genealogy

Grace — 24 Jun 2006 4:07:29 GMT

Researching the Cribb family. I have Arthur and Alice,
their children: Walter, Josie, Esther H, Bernadine A,
Forrest A, . Any help is appreciated. Grace

Almota tombstone search

Amanda_Daigle — 19 Jun 2002 9:08:42 GMT

If there is anybody who lives near Almota, I am trying to find out if my great-great-great grandmother is buried there. Apparently there is the Moys cemetery and the Spalding cemetery in or near Almota. If anybody lives nearby and would be willing to look for me, I would GREATLY appreciate it! Thanks! (Her name is Margaret Russell and she died March 22 1917).

John Bellinghausen - Uniontown, Washington

davidbellinghausen — 3 Jul 2006 6:30:54 GMT

Need information regarding John Bellinghausen of Uniontown, WA 1880 to 1930.

Obtaining copies of probate records

mornonny — 15 Jun 2006 9:18:28 GMT

I have an ancestor, Christopher C. Crane, who died in Whitman County in 1893. In a subsequent official document in his wife's Civil War pension file there is reference to "heirs at law" & "devisees" under Christopher's will. I'd very much appreciate any information on obtaining a copy of this will. Thanks.
Maureen

Herman Meyer family

djlange — 8 Jun 2006 5:10:47 GMT

Any information regarding a Herman Meyer family who are supposedly buried in Endicott would be appreciated. I have his birth date as Nov 1878 and he draft registration card indicates a wife called Tessie of Endicott, Washington.

Mary J. Cozad Benton, died 1890

gdalseg — 24 Nov 2006 10:37:34 GMT

Hi,
Does anyone know if there were some kinds of death records kept for 1890-1891? I would love to have some sort of documents regarding my gg grandmother's death.

Thanks,
Gwen Dalseg

Kenny Baud or Ruby Chermak or Thonney

Jon — 26 May 2005 6:43:07 GMT

I am looking for pictures of a farm on Shunshine Road. I know that Kenny baud owned/lived there as well as Ruby Chermak. I have heard that the family name thonney is somehow related to Kenny Baud. Any information on how to find anyone who might have pictures of this old farm, barn, outbuildings, etc.?

Hoopers of Whitman Co., WA

Naomi Hooper Green — 8 May 2006 9:01:47 GMT

I would like to locate a living male with the surname of Hooper who descends from William and Elizabeth Asbell/Asbil Hooper. William was born in NC and they were living in Indiana in 1850 census. These are their descendants names that lived in Whitman Co., WA.

Fred and Martha Hooper
Miles/Milas T. and Mary E. Hooper
Fred and Clara Hooper
Milton Curtis and Ella Hooper
Allen G. and Lula Hooper

If any one knows of a male descendant of any of the above, please have them contact me or tell me how to contact them. We would like to have one of their descendants participate in the Hooper DNA project to see which line they connect to. To see the DNA site, log onto www.hooperconnections.com.

Thank you.

Obit Lookup: Oscar E. King

Ann Koch — 9 May 2006 4:49:32 GMT

I need help finding an obituary for Oscar E. King, died Sept. 29, 1942 in Columbia county; son of William Berry King and Elizabeth S. (Cantonwine) King; brother of Harry, Zorah (Jackson), Edward, Frankie, Silas and Alice (Delaney). Thanks for your help!

Whitman County Marriage Records Online

Boojee Stone — 21 Jul 2006 9:24:36 GMT

http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov

wow, i found my great-grandparents marriage from 1899!!!

Obit Lookup - Leo Wheeler, d. Jan. 1969, Pullman

kjblackburn1 — 4 May 2006 7:21:10 GMT

Looking for obituary of Leo Wheeler b. 6-4-1894
d. Jan. 1969 Pullman, WA.
Thanks

1952 Winona HS yearbook

Kristin Cummins O'Laughlin — 29 Apr 2006 8:37:45 GMT

1933 Chinook yearbook

Kristin Cummins O'Laughlin — 29 Apr 2006 8:24:48 GMT

WAUGH

Jerry Poole — 6 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Martha WAUGH died in 1885 in Palouse, Whitman County, Washington.
Martha WAUGH and her sistes, Rebecca RUSSELL, Laura JAMESON and Mary MIZER came to S.E. Washington in the 1880s from Benton County, Arkansas.

Thanks

Jerry

CAMPBELL, DESGRANGES, DUCHENE, KERBAUGH, MILLER, SMITH, STARR, TIPPETS

soakbear — 27 Jun 2001 5:12:08 GMT

Looking for cousins! Are you a descendant of William Harvey SMITH/Frances Ellen CAMPBELL of Kennewick, Whitman County, Washington, or Persifer SMITH/Rachel MILLER, Calvin SMITH/Lodicy-Dicy TIPPETS, Joshua A. CAMPBELL/Sarah E. KERBAUGH, Peter DESGRANGES/Sophia DUCHENE, Martin Luther STARR/Amelia DESGRANGES? If so, I would love to share and exchange family information! I am descended from William Harvey SMITH/Frances Ellen CAMPBELL, through their son Jay Harvey SMITH/Amelia Grace STARR, through their son William Clarke SMITH.

CASH Family Deaths

pcreighton603 — 2 Apr 2006 5:04:52 GMT

I am searching for death records for Elisa (Westman) Cash
and her husband, Jacob Cash. Oakesdale Cem lists their
deaths:Elisa 17 Apr 1899 and Jacob 10 Jan 1912. Do the
death records of Whitman list info for Elisa? Also, are
there obits for them? I would appreciate any help that can
be given!

Obit Lookup - Nancy E. (Daniels) Williams

Dan Brown — 27 Mar 2006 9:46:57 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit or funeral records for my cousin--Nancy Elvira (Daniels) Williams that was born in 1870 and died 13 dec 1903 and is buried in the Gresham Cem also known as Swannock.

Gresham Cemetery (Swannack Cemetery) Whitman County, Washington--
Lat: 47° 10' 29"N, Lon: 117° 52' 27"W T19N R39E Section 2

Gresham cemetery is located about 11 miles SE of Sprague Washington on Hwy 23, or 2 miles SE of Lamont.

Thanks in advance for any info or referrals

Dan

Whitman County, Washington

nealbrown — 20 Mar 2006 10:14:38 GMT

Whitman County, Washington, searching for descendants of Calvin and Nancy BROWN who left Bond County, Illinois in 1876 and arrived in Whitman County, Washington Territory, that October. Calvin born 1821 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nancy born Nancy SPRATT in 1824 in Bond County. They were accompanied west by son-in-laws Melvin CARY, Frank SHEERER and WEBER and their wives. Calvin and Nancy's son, my grandfather, Theodore Augustus BROWN married Sierra Nevada DOGGETT in Whitman County. Their daughter Amanda married George WOLFE. Frank SHEERER died and his wife Mary Frances remarried CUENDET.

Faamily of James Prentice Burson

burjohn — 16 Mar 2006 6:02:24 GMT

Seeking genealogical information on the family of James Prentice Burson, born 12 Dec 1873 in Ohio, an attorney, living in Tekoa, Whitman County, WA according to the 1930 census. He was the son of Thomas Burson of Noble County Ohio.

Stokley Clarence Roberts

jricejon — 24 Oct 2001 6:07:56 GMT

Looking for any information about Stokley Clarence ROBERTS who came to Whitman County (Albion and Colfax) in 1882. He taught school for many years and eventually was Superintendent of Schools in Whitman County and later taught at WSU. He intially stayed with family of his uncle, John Wesley and Elizabeth [Roberts] RICE. Can share info about earlier history of both families.

Haines, Fielding, Haxton

Nadine Newhouse — 21 Mar 2004 5:33:36 GMT

My grandparents and great grandparents settled in Whitman County in the 1880's-90's near Almota, Colfax and Pullman. I am seeking any information and am happy to exchange information with any "cousins."
Thank you

Ewartsville, Whitman, WA

Kayla — 27 Feb 2006 11:00:39 GMT

I have been trying to find out more information about my 4th great grandfather Daniel Myers who in 1900 lived with his son Nathan Conrad Myers in Ewartsville, Whitman, WA. I do not know a lot about this area and was looking for someone who knows more about Ewartsville.

Obit Lookups - Crider

Rachel Keller — 27 Feb 2006 11:01:09 GMT

Wondering if anyone might be able to get me the obits. of Firman who died on 12 - 18 - 1991 , Willie Mae who died on 11 - 28 - 1982 and Virgil who died 9 - 12 - 1966. Thanks Rachel Keller

Children of William and Birdie Norris Turner

Rachel Keller — 27 Feb 2006 11:01:42 GMT

Wondering if anyone might know any thing about the Cildren of William and Birdie Norris Turner.? They were born in Ashe County North Carolina but moved to Washington State when they were young. Their names were Wiley J. , Maud A., Emmer C.,and Maggie C. Turner. I know no other information. Thanks Rachel Keller

Grandfather's family

Dianna Scarborough — 29 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandparents are buried in Rosalia WA (Whitman County) and I would like to find out more information about their family and how they were connected to the surrounding community.

Looking Smith and Hobbs family Garfield Whitman WA & Lane County OR

Diane Y. Smith Royer — 15 Dec 2002 9:18:19 GMT

I am looking for family of George L. Smith and Martha E. Hobbs married 22 day of October 1876 at the home of her father G.W. Hobbs - George W. Hobbs in Lane County Oregon.

They moved to Garfield Whitman County Washington.
Can anybody give me some leads about who these people married.

There children were:

Ethel Smith was born about June 1878 in Oregon.

George W. Smith was born about Feb 1881 in Washington

Mary E. Smith was born ab Feb 1883 in Washington.

Cleveland B. Smith was born about June 1885 and lived in the Garfield area with his wife and children.

Theodocia Smith was born ab Dec 1886 in Washington.
1910 Census - She was living with her father and stepmother, Virginia Ann Thurman January Smith in Springfield, Lane County Washington. Her last name was Stevenson and she was a widow with a year and a half old child named Vivian. Vivian and her fathers place of birth was written as Canada-English.<p>

Merritt Smith was born about Oct 1888 in Washington.

Are any of these people your possible ancestors?