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Re: Lynville Barton

sueacker148 — 2009-06-28 03:58:48Z

I would like to clarify that Burley Barton was Lynville Barton's son, not his brother.
Burley was my father and Lynville was my grandfather.

Re: Butts Burial Ground in Amber

kathleenhilliard — 2009-06-23 20:18:48Z

Thank you, Mr. Bestrom, for summarizing the steps here for me. I have done this before, but it would have taken me awhile to find the websites to locate the property. I appreciate your help.

Re: Butts Burial Ground in Amber

RBestrom7380 — 2009-06-23 03:49:26Z

This site identifies its location.
http://www.mrail.net/data/cemete/wash/whitman/butts/index.ht...

First, go to:
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
Click on "Search Land Patents"
Enter you Zip Code
Enter State of Washington, Last Name "Butts", First Name "George" hit search.
Click on George W. Butts' name. You'll see he had 160 Acres.
Go to the tab for Legal Land Description.
His land was in (write this down or keep available):
Range 41 East, Township 20 North, Section 10, SW part.

Now go to: http://www.esg.montana.edu/gl/trs-data.html
Change the State to Washington and enter in the above information and submit. The next window shows information about that location.
Now in the middle of the window, click on "Switch to Terra Server".

In this next window, click on the largest blue box for size, and change Aerial Photo to Topo Map.

In this topographic map you'll see small red squares. These are sections. Each section contains 640 acres of land.

Looking at the map, you'll see Rock Lake on the right side. There is a dark dotted line across about the lower third of the map, that is the county line. You'll see in black the words "Hole in the Ground". Above that are three "Spring" in Green. In the middle of the red block where it says "Spring", one block up and one to the left, left click in that block with your cursor. Now slide the map over and left click again in the same block. You will now see this red block with four red "10". You'll see the word gravel pit in the center. This is Section 10 where the Butts land was located. Now, divide this red block in half both vertically and horizontally. Now, put your attention to the bottom left of that divided block. That is the SW Corner. His 160 acres of land was in that area. There is nothing on the map to indicate a location of a cemetery; but that is where the land was located.

Re: MCCabe Store in Roselia

lauraannnelson1 — 2009-06-22 01:29:44Z

Just pay it forward when you can.

You may be able to obtain Arthur's obituary from:

http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx

Send them an email and they will search for free and when found they scan the image and email it to you. It usually takes about 2 weeks.

Good Luck!
Laura

Re: MCCabe Store in Roselia

Bvl54 — 2009-06-21 18:53:29Z

I an so very sad to hear she has passed. However I am thrilled to get this information! Now to find where Arthur fits into my McCabe line! It's always a search! Thanks so very much for your helping me find this information. Maybe I can repay you?

Re: MCCabe Store in Roselia

lauraannnelson1 — 2009-06-21 18:45:30Z

Spokesman-Review, The (Spokane, WA) - August 22, 2007
Deceased Name: MCCABE, Ethelee (Hames)
MCCABE, Ethelee (Hames)

Mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother went to be with the Lord August 17, 2007. Ethelee was born in Sprague, Washington on January 31, 1925 to Luther and Vevean Hames later living in Lamont and Rosalia. Ethelee was a Kinman Business School Graduate who worked for General Motors of Spokane as a bookkeeper until moving to Sitka, Alaska in 1964 with her late husband, Arthur and two sons, Raymond and Richard. In 1973 she and Arthur moved to Rosalia, Washington and successfully operated McCabe's Empire Foods until her retirement in 1998. Ethelee was actively involved as a national leader of the Women of the Moose for over 30 years, involved with Beta Sigma Phi, a past board member of Washington Food Dealers Association, American Legion Auxiliary, past Rosalia Chamber of Commerce President, and active in the local community. Ethelee enjoyed her leisure time tending to her yard and entertaining friends and family at her lake home on Williams Lake. Ethelee was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Arthur. She is survived by her sons Richard and Raymond; two brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many, many friends. The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Waterford Retirement Community for their devotion and care for Ethelee this past year. Funeral will be at 11:00 am, Friday, August 24, 2007 at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 23, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Entombment at Serenity West in Greenwood Memorial Terrace. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rosalia Fire Department - PO Box 291; Rosalia, WA 99170.

Published on 8/22/2007

Name: Arthur W. McCabe
SSN: 531-18-3293
Last Residence: 99170 Rosalia, Whitman, Washington, United States of America
Born: 1 Aug 1922
Died: 26 Dec 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951

Name: Arthur W McCabe
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Washington
State of Residence: Washington
County or City: Whitman
Enlistment Date: 30 Sep 1942
Enlistment State: Washington
Enlistment City: Spokane
Branch: Signal Corps
Branch Code: Signal Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: General farmers
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 160

I hope this helps with your search.
Good Luck!
Laura

Re: MCCabe Store in Roselia

judyartley53 — 2009-06-18 02:56:24Z

Hi,
Yes, he had several sons.
Walter Wallace b. 31 Oct 1887 d. 20 April 1934, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID per death cert #088847. Source: ID Death Index 1911-51, www.ancestry.com.

You can post a query in Idah, Twin Falls Co. about how to get an obituary to find out if he had any male survivors.

Robert Roy d. 3 Nov 1968, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA per death cert 025148. He lived in Clark Co., WA. Source: WA Death Index 1940-96, www.ancestry.com.

You can request a copy of any obituary published in Washington from the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search the newspaper microfilm for 60 minutes at no charge and reply with what they do or don't find.

Edmund Clarence d. 8 Nov 1981, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA per death cert #026928. Source: WA Death Index 1940-96, www.ancestry.com.

Chester Arthur Residence=Spokane, Spokane Co, d. 21 May 1973, Spokane City per death cert #012695. Source: WA Death Index 1940-96, www.ancestry.com.

According to a Family Tree posted on Ancestry, his wife's name was Rose and he had three sons, Arthur, Gaylord and Larry.

Homer Daniel b. 23 Feb 1900, Last Residence-Marysville, Snohomish Co., WA, died 23 Nov 1988 in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. Source: Social Security Death Index & WA Death Index 1940-96.

Ethelee Hames McCabe died Aug 17, 2007. Her husband's name was Arthur and they had two sons Raymond and Richard. I don't know how Arthur fits into the McCabe family. Successful Searching!

Re: MCCabe Store in Roselia

Bvl54 — 2009-06-17 23:24:17Z

Yes, that is a brother to my g. granfather. I have that info. Trying to see if there is a male descendant for a DNA test in that area. I know he had sons.
Also looking for the McCabe lady who owned a grocery store in Roselia. She sold it. Want to know if she has died, as she was elderly when I met her. Trying to find out if she is related to Wm.

Re: MCCabe Store in Roselia

judyartley53 — 2009-06-17 14:05:50Z

Hi,
A William D. McCabe, wife Laura and children were living in 1887 in Whitman Co., Washington Territory. He was b. 1847, Indiana.

In 1900 the family lived in Steptoe, Whitman Co., WA.

In 1910 they were living in Tammany, Nez Perce Co., ID.

William died 1913 Steptoe, Whitman Co., WA.

His parents were Alexander b. 1812, Dayton, Greene Co., OH and died 1897, Indepence, Polk Co., OR. His mother was Rhoda Knapp, b. 17 June 1816, Sparta, Dearborn Co., IN and died 1894, Independence.

Is this the William D. McCabe that you're looking for?

Butts Burial Ground in Amber

kathleenhilliard — 2009-06-17 04:46:00Z

Am looking for the location of the Butts family cemetery in Amber. I thought Amber Lake and Amber were in Spokane county, but have found this cemetery listed in Whitman county cemeteries. I would appreciate any help in finding the property it is on. Thank you.

Re: George LEATHART

kathleenhilliard — 2009-06-17 04:15:29Z

George Leathart was my great-uncle, and Annie Malmsten my great-aunt. Their son Don Leathart is still living in Portland, Oregon, and I may be able to find information from him or my father regarding your question.

Re: MCCabe Store in Roselia

kathleenhilliard — 2009-06-17 04:10:14Z

I have lived in Rosalia and can try to find out about Ethelee McCabe. If I haven't posted or sent you something in 2 weeks, you can send an email to kahilliard at gmail dot com (written out to avoid spam) to remind me!

Re: Schierman

oneswellgal — 2009-06-17 03:08:02Z

Velma Shcierman was a cousin to my mother. I would like to get a copy of the marriage annc and pic. Would you have more information. Im wondering do they have kids. Thanky ou
connie

MCCabe Store in Roselia

vanleer64 — 2009-06-09 23:25:19Z

I once met the woman who owned this store before she sold it and wondering if she is still alive. An obit would be nice, or any information about her. When I met her she was in the process of selling, and I only had a few minutes as she was getting ready for a party of some sort. Probably because she was retiring from the store.
Also looking for ANY male descendant of William D. McCabe who has people in that area. Wanted for a DNA test. My g.grandfather wasa this Williams brother and I want to make sure we are from the Owen McCabe line. This is a way for me to find out as William may be the only brother who has a male descendant living. Any help greatly appreciated.

Re: Anton Meister from Switzerland Married to Margaret Goetz (Germany)

bethrau1 — 2009-05-05 22:24:31Z

The 1910 Whitman County census lists Margaret as a widow.

Re: Anton Meister from Switzerland Married to Margaret Goetz (Germany)

judyartley53 — 2009-05-04 14:33:00Z

Hi,
I found the Meister family in 1900 living in Johnston, Whitman Co., WA.
Anton, head, b. Jan 1838, Switzerland, immigrated 1866, naturalized before the 1900 Census, marr 27 yrs, farmer.
Margaret, wife, b. Jan 1852, Germany, had given birth to five children & three alive in 1900.
William A., b. IL Oct 1875, single, farm laborer.
Theresa, b. IL, Sept 1879, 20.

In 1910 most of the family was living in Johnson, Whitman Co., WA.
Margret, head household, b. Germany, widow, 56, own income.
William, son, b. IL, 35, single, farmer.
Thersa R., dau, b. IL, 34, single.

I checked FamilySearch and Washington Digital Archives but he didn't appear in either. They haven't loaded all of the records yet in either database.

Contact the Whitman County Auditor, www.whitmancounty.org/Page.aspx?pn=Auditor . They have legal records that were generated before the State requirement.

If that doesn't work out, contact the Whitman County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/res.htm . They have a Whitman County Death Register 1891-1907 with info extracted from the Pullman Herald Newspaper 1888-1929. Successful Searching!

Thomas Baker b.abt. 1832 Kentucky d.Nov. 4, 1903 obituary

Eellitta — 2009-04-25 05:18:24Z

Date: November 06, 1903
Location: Oregon
Paper: Oregonian

THOMAS BAKER
Colfax, Wash. Nov. 5
Thomas Baker, a pioneer, died last night in Lewiston, Idaho, where he went last week to attend the interstate fair. He has been ill for months, but was much better when he left home. His wife and children were with him. The remains were brought to Colfax today and will be interred by the Knights of Phythias, of which order he was a member, tomorrow.

Mr. Baker was born in Kentucky 71 years ago. He came west in 1870 and settled at Waltsburg. In 1875 he came to Colfax and took a homestead adjoining town. He left a widow, one son and one daughter, both grown and residing in Colfax.

I am posting for research purposes. I am not related.
Eellitta

Anton Meister from Switzerland Married to Margaret Goetz (Germany)

mszig11 — 2009-04-24 23:23:07Z

Looking for death record for Anton Meister who emmigrated to USA in 1866 and Married Margaret Goetz. He died sometime between 1910 and 1930. Their children were William A Meister, Katherine Anna Meister and Theresa Rose Meister. Katherine Anna died in 1929.

Cashup Davis

2008-12-02 01:46:47Z

My mother said Barton Warren Davis was called Cashup. His wife was Lucinda Jane Powell. Is there any relation to this Cashup. They also owned a hotel in the area of Whitman County (Colfax) and lived in Elberton till they died. Barton's parents were Caleb Davis & Anna Meriah Chrissman.
DGW

Re: Looking for William McCroskey and Rose Moulton

Barbara_Ratcliff — 2009-02-15 19:18:00Z

From the Polk's 1942 Seattle City Directory:

McCroskey Wm E (Rose M) exmnr State Dept of Pub Serv h4502 E 38th

(They aren't in the 1938 Seattle City Directory.)

The State Library is a great source for Washington obituaries. Go to this site and ask the Librarian.
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx
The site provides an email form and advice for requesting obituaries.

Re: Campbell Family Bible Found

RBestrom7380 — 2008-12-31 21:37:22Z

The other poster, "Shotgun", wrote:
> in 1875 Frank and siblings were living with the Traver
> family in Marysville, Marshall Co., KS. Christina
> Campbell, 7, b. KS; Benny Campbell, b. KS, 6;
> Alex Campbell, b. KS, 3 and
> Frank Campbell, b. KS, 8/12ths.

That is NOT the correct family members.

This is that same family in the 1880 Census for Marysville, Marshall Co., KS
Alex Campbell 45 and his wife Isabelle 34, Mary 21, Johnny 19, Ettie 14... Then those above from the 1875 census:
Benj F 14
Christie 11
Frank 5
Alex 8

Here is the CORRECT FAMILY:
The 1875 Kansas State Census for Center, Wilson County, KS
Wiley Campbell, 41, farmer
Elizabeth 38
Arlena 16
Peter 14
Sophia 12
Presley 8
Franklin 2
--All persons except for Franklin shown as born in Illinois.

The 1880 census for Center, Wilson County, Kansas
Wiley Campbell, 48, born IL, to both parents born in North Carolina
Elizabeth, 44, born in IL to father born in Kentucky, mother in Ohio.
Arlena (Orlena?) 19
Peter 17
Sopha (as written) 15
Presley 13
Franklin 7
--All children shown as born in Illinois.

The 1900 Census for Deep Creek, Spokane County, WA
Presly (as spelled) Campbell, born Feb 1867 in Illinois to both parents born in Illinois
Margret (as spelled), born May 1870 in Washington, married 8 years, mother of 2 both living
Carlton, Nov 1893
Rosco, June 1896

The 1910 Census for Spence, Spokane County, WA
Presley B. Campbell, 43, born in IL, farmer, married 18 years
Margret, 39, born Kansas, mother of 3, all living
Carlton E, 16
Roscoe H? 13
Elsie M, 3
--Second domicile down:
Peter M. Campbell, age 49, born in Illinois to both parents born in IL, Farmer, married 15 years.
Alice R, 38, born in Wisconsin, mother of 2, both living
Gerald W, 12
Arlena R, 10 (named for Peter's sister?).

The 1930 Censusfor Spence, Spokane Co, WA
Press (as spelled) B. Campbell, age 63, widower
--just above
Peter Campbell, 69
Allice (as spelled) R. 57.

The 1930 Census for Spokane, Spokane Co
Gerald W. Campbell, age 33, born in WA to father born in Illinois, mother in Wisconsin
Elenora A, 25
Anabel (as spelled) R, 2 7/12 (Census enumerated April 14, so born about Sep 1927)
Joan 11/12 (About May 1929)
May H. Thurston, 54, mother-in-law,

The 1930 Census for Spokane
Carleton E. Campbell, age 36, born in WA to both parents born in Kansas
Ada M. age 35
Eugena A, 5
James R. 2 11/12 (census enumerated April 7th, so born about April/May 1927)

The Washington Birth Index shows Roscoe Whitman Campbell born 27 June 1896 to P.B. Campbell, Whitman County, WA

Washington Death Index:
-Benjamine Franklin Campbell, died 15 March 1951 in Pullman, Whitman Co, WA, age 78, father Wiley Campbell, mother Elizabeth Morgan
-Pressley B. Campbell, died 11 Oct 1947 in Spokane, buried 18 Oct, son of Wiley Campbell and Elizabeth Morgan, died 80 years 8 months 6 days.
-Peter M. Campbell, died 23 August 1941 in Spokane, born about 1861.
-Margaret Saloma (Butler) Campbell, died 20 June 1955 in Prosser, Benton Co, WA, age 57, spouse of Benjamin F. Campbell, mother Nancy Jane Frazie, buried in Prosser, WA.

Social Security Death Index:
-Roscoe W. Campbell, born 17 June 1896, died 3 March 1989 in Valleyford, Spokane Co, WA.
-Carleton Campbell, born 18 Nov 1893, died May 1977, last residence in Spokane.
-Gerald W. Campbell, born 18 Feb 1898, died 14 Feb 1994, last residence in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, his SSN was issued in Illinois before 1951. There is NO proof this is the correct person.

www.zabasearch.com has several James R. Campbell, born 1927, in Washington State. One or None could be the correct person.

Re: schierman

RBestrom7380 — 2009-03-05 07:33:25Z

Based on your question asking for the marriage date and place for Conrad and Floye, the search for them and their children is really immaterial. From your other postings, you appear to already have this basic information as you know the "wrong" spellings of his last name on the census data. But, for the benefit of the other poster (Shotgun), I'll provide that information., down further below. Shotgun, neither Conrad Schierman that you found in the Census (1900 or 1920 is the Correct person):

---Analysis-------
Your search for their marriage date and place could very possibly be in the Whitman County area, but also in Kootenai County ID. Now for some analysis of the census data:
--The 1920 Census finds Ray age of 2 11/12. Since the census was enumerated in January 1920, he would have turned 3 about February, so born about February 1917.
--The 1930 Census (fully described below) shows their marriage 13-14 years before. Based on analysis (below), I would "guess" they married between Oct 1916 and January 6, 1917. So, based on that, Floye was already pregnant, the son being born in February.
--So, many unknown facts about them may identify the correct scenario; but he could have been in Idaho, then returned to Whitman to marry her. Or, she left to join him in Kootenai County and married there. Idaho did not have a waiting period as did Washington. Your answer would be in public records in those counties.
--I checked Washington State Digital Archives:
http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx no record
--I checked the Western States Marriage Index:
http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/searc...
-- The Oregon Archives:
http://genealogy.state.or.us/
-- Idaho Marriage Records:
http://marriagedatabase.com/idaho/marriage-records.htm
This is a PAY site, $2.95 per month. I would be careful of this site. It identifies 3 females having the name of Floye Walters. Your "initial" subscription of that $2.95 per month may require your credit card for a one year subscription... or you might find after a month being charged for a second month because you didn't stop your membership.
-- The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness has 4 persons that volunteer research services. One does Public Record research, but in Coeur d'Alene only. The other three do Public Record lookups. READ the Guidelines first, you can't contact more than one at a time: http://www.raogk.org/idaho2.htm
--The RAOGK has only 1 in Whitman, grave stones only.

One additional fact I found, you may already know. Conrad obtained farm land (160 acres) through the Homestead Act in 1923. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
If you don't know where this was, I can tell you how to find it using the Legal Land Description.

-----Census data--------
The 1910 Census for Precinct 43, Whitman Co, WA
James W. Walters, age 48, Iowa, saloon bartender married 18 yrs.
Nellie E, age 33, born in Oregon
Floye J, age 12, born in Oregon
Siblings: Everett J, 15; Mandie B 8; Lester H 5; Arlie 3, Ople(as written 1 6?/12.

The 1910 Census for Endicott, Whitman County, WA
Conrad Schireman age 25, born in Russia, a hired hand living on the farm of Claud M. Smith, age 26, born in Missouri. Both parents were born in Russia/German speakers. (Could he be of mennonite religion? A large number of Germans left Germany for Russia for religious freedoms. Then, when Russia started putting them into the military, most of these colony's left for the USA in the mid to late 1800's).

The World War I Draft Registration Card Image Database has Conrad Schierman living in Harrison, Idaho. He was born January 6th, 1887. At that time he had provided his Declaration of Intent to become a citizen, born in Rodoff, Russia. He was a farmer with wife and child. This draft registration was signed on June 5, 1917, as required based on his year of birth.

The 1920 Census for Power Line, Kootenai County, ID, enumerated 19/20 January 1920.
Conrad Sherman, 32, born in Russia to both parents born in Russia, immigrated 1904.
Floy (as written) 21, born n OR to both parents born in PA.
Ray R, age 2 11/12, born in Idaho. (Based on the enumeration date of the census, "Ray" would have been born about February 1917.
Doris 10?/12, born in Idaho.

The 1930 Census for Power Line, Kootenai Co, ID
Conrad A Schurman age 43, first married age 29 (about 13 years prior)
Floye J, age 31, first married age 17 (about 14 years prior)
Rhea (As written) L age 13
Doris E, 11
--I'd would then "guess" that Floye had her birthday before her marriage; and he hadn't had his next birthday yet. So, if this analysis is accurate, then the marriage would have been between October 1916 and January of 1917.

The Idaho Death Index has Conrad Schierman's death documented in Kootenai County on 1/25/1946. Their records show his date of birth as 1/7/1887.

Re: Looking for the family of Edward Anderson and Cornelia Moulton

RBestrom7380 — 2009-02-17 00:16:51Z

Again you didn't identify what you were seeking or what information you had. So, you may have all of the below. I apologize for the order that it is in; but whatever:

The 1900 Census of Palouse, Whitman County
Edward Anderson, born December 1866 in New York, an undertaker, married 11 years
Cornelia, born Sept 1869 in Missouri, mother of 3, 2 living.
Marie A, July 1891
Walter D, Jan 1899
--The 1920 Census for Spokane, WA
Walter D. Anderson, age 21, born WA to father born in New York, Mother in Missouri, automobile electrician. Married to Irene M, age 27, stenographer
--The Social Security Death Index has a Walter Anderson, born 16 January 1899, died May 1973 in Oceanside, San Diego, CA. SSN issued in Washington
--California Death Index shows Walter D. Anderson, born 16 Jan 1899, died 8 May 1973 in San Diego, CA. SSN 531-10-7462

The 1910 Census
Edward now an operator in a motion picture theatre
Marie 18,
Walter D 11
joining the family is
Virgil 6
Willie E, 2/12 (Census enumerated on 20 April, so he was born about February.
--Virgil does not appear in the 1920 census with the family. I couldn't find him in 1920.
--The 1920 Census for Moscow, Latah County, Idaho has a Marie Neal, age 29, born in Washington to father born in New York, mother in Missouri, sales lady in a dept store. She is married to a Robert Neal, age 41, born in Kentucky to both parents born in Kentucky. Daughter Margaret Corwin/Orwin? age 7, born in Washington to father born in Nebraska, mother in Washington. So, she appears to be dau of Marie.
--The 1910 census for Precinct 52, Whitman County has a Fredrick Corwin, born about 1891 in Nebraska.
--The Washington Birth Index has unnamed Corwin born 15 May 1912 to Fred M Corwin and Marie Anderson
--The 1930 Census for Marcus, Stevens County has Robert L Neal, now age 44, born in Indiana, Marie A 38 and Margaret H. Corwin 18. He is a druggist, she is a drug salesman, Margaret is unemployed.
--The Washington Digitial Archives: http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx
has Margaret H. Corwin marriage to George Wilbert Stott, Klickitat County, 1938. Both were from Yakima. There is no proof this is the correct person, but is likely.
--The Washington Death Index has a Margaret H. Stott, death 11 May 1984, 72, in Yakima, SSN 534-30-0446.

The 1920 Census for West Clarkston, Asotin County, owning free and clear on Libby Street
E. Anderson, now not employed
Cornelia is Cornelia "P."
Edgar G, 9 10/12 (census enumerated in January, so born about Feb/March 1910, so is this Willie from the 1910?)
--Washington Birth Index shows "Unnamed Anderson" born 16 Feb 1910 in Whitman County to Edw Anderson and Cornelia Moulton.
--The Social Security Death Index shows a "Jack Anderson" born 16 Feb 1910, died May 1979. His "Last Residence" was in Clarkston, Asotin Co, WA. His SSN was 519-09-4323, issued in Idaho. The "Last Residence" is not always where a person lived, sometimes where the notice to the Social Security Administration (SSA) re: the death was sent; or the location where the death payment was sent. You can obtain this persons application for his SSN through the SSA.
--The World War II Enlistments show Jack G. Anderson, born 1910 in Washington, enlisted 28 May 1942 in Spokane. He was a bartender, separated without dependents, 62 inches in height, 118 pounds.

The 1930 Census, still on Libby Street
Edward now a farmer on a fruit farm. Cornelia still alive.
Edgar G, 20, a clerk in a hotel

Ron Bestrom

Re: Looking for William McCroskey and Rose Moulton

RBestrom7380 — 2009-02-16 18:02:45Z

Actual image sent

The Walla Walla Union Bulletin (Walla Walla, WA) June 21, 1954 (with picture).

Under Picture: DIES AT SPOKANE - William E. McCroskey, former Walla Walla mayor, died at Spokane Friday. Services will be Thursday. He was mayor of Walla Walla from 1926 to 1929.

Funeral Dated for McCroskey Next Thursday.
... ... He left here about 1943 where he lived for a time before making his home in Spokane. He had been employed by the state of Washington. Mrs. McCroskey preceded him in death.
... The body will be sent to Seattle where services will be conducted also by Grand Lodge officers of the I.O.O.F. of Washington. Burial will be in Seattle.
... He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Anders, Portland, Ore.; a son, Eugene R. Pickrell, New York City; a sister, Mrs W.E. Orrison, Englewood, Calif.; and a brother, Ewing, Olympia, Wash.

Oregon Death Index: Estella P. Anders died 7 August 1955 in Multnomah County. Spouse: Thomas

Ron Bestrom

Re: Looking for William McCroskey and Rose Moulton

RBestrom7380 — 2009-02-16 05:47:52Z

Your request for help didn't indicate what specifically you needed, or what you had, so will answer some generalities:

The Bureau of Land Management database of Homestead Act Land Patents:
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
-has land issued to a W.B. Pickrell in Ferry/Stevens County in 1913.
-has land issued to John E. McCroskey in Whitman County in 1890; and Joshua P.T. Mccroskey in 1886 and 1892.
--If you've never been to Whitman, it is rolling hills, much planted in grain, wheat primarily.

The Washington State Digital Archives has:
--Rosa N. Pickrell marriage to William E. McCroskey on 7/5/1895 in Spokane County. Rosa is as transcribed, the image (click on the name to reach the image window) shows Rose. Witnesses were ?E E Elesworth and Ewing McCroskey.
--Marriage of an Eugene Pickrell in Clark County in 1940. The image shows this is Wilson Eugene Pickrell of Yakima County.
--Probate record of a John Pickrell, 1889, cause "Insanity" Whitman County.

The Washington Death Idex 1891-1907:
E.R. Pickrell, born about 1859, died 6 Feb 1894 in Whitman Co. The image is difficult to read, born in Indiana, living in Palouse, WA, died of "Mengitis C?"

The Washington Death Certificate index 1907-1960:
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#...
--William E. McCroskey, died 18 June 1954 in Spokane, 84 years, father was Solon McCroskey, mother Nancy James Mayo.
--Rose M. McCroskey, died 3 May 1944 in Seattle, WA, age 77 years 6 months and 26 days, married to William, father P.H.B. Moulton, mother Nancy Jane Martin.
--As indicated by Barbara, you can request obits from the Washington State Library, use the link she provided.

For more information, I HAD to look at the census:
The 1900 Census for Palouse, Whitman County, WA.
William McCroskey, born May 1870 in Tennessee to both parents born in Tennessee, an attorney.
Rose M, Oct 1867 in Missouri to father born in New York, mother in Missouri, mother of 2, 2 living.
Estella B. Pickrell, Mar 1883 in Missouri to father born in Indiana.
Eugene R, Aug 1885 in Washington to father born in Indiana

The 1910 Census for Kansas City, Jackson County
Eugene R. Pickrell, age 24, born in WA to father born in Indiana, mother in Missouri, chemist, government services, married 2 years. Lodger

--Looking for ANY Estella, born Missouri, plus/minus 5 years of 1883, using parents place of birth as criteria.
The 1910 Census for Olympia, Thurston Co, WA
Estella B Anders, age 27, born in Missouri to both parents born in Missouri, married 5 years, no children. Married to Thomas G, age 29, born in Washington, druggist.
--1910 Census for Coppei, Walla Walla County, Washington
Estella Fulton, 27, born in Missouri to both parents born in Missouri, married 7 years to R.H. Fulton, mother of 3: Dennis 6, Leslie 4, Delma 2. Dennis born in Missouri, so this eliminates this person.
--1910 Census for Seattle, King County
Estella M. Bentley age 25, born in Missouri to father born in Indiana, mother in Missouri, married 5 years to Samuel 32, born in Iowa, she had one child but was not living. While this person's middle name was "M" (McCroskey?), she was 25, not 27. But, the birth places of parents was correct.

The Washington Birth Index:
-Estella Pickrell and Thos J. Anders, parents of Rae Pickrell Anders, 10 Nov 1915, female, born in Whitman Co.
-Estella Pickrell and Tom Andrews, parents of Andrew Andrews on 26 Jan 1910 in Thurston County.
--The husband of Estella "could" be the same person, and only the transcription is wrong, insufficient evidence to determine.

The World War I Draft Registration Card Image database:
Eugene Ray Pickrell, born 4 August 1885. He was living at 55 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn, New York (NY). He was a chemist for the US Customs Service. His nearest relative was a wife in Pomeroy, Washington (Garfield, WA).

The Book "An Illustrated History of Whitman County" has William McCroskey bio on pages 258 and 259. Sent to your email address.

--------Eugene Ray--------
A family tree by "me4wsu". It shows he was married to Edith Estella Strain in Boulder, Montana in July 1908. He died in New York in May 1969. I sent a message through the service to have this person read this thread. Since you are in New York, you may already have information on this person. His wife died 1978.

Re: MORBECK, SCHWIEP, SWEEP

KenNeumann134 — 2009-04-20 06:57:48Z

An update on the above family-- Herman Morbeck emigrated in 1910 to Alberta, Canada, and eventually settled in the Peace River country and died at Whitelaw, AB.
Mathias SWEEP, b 1872, whom I mention, also moved to Alberta but in the Hanna, Alberta, area. His large family is scattered over Canada as far east as Ontario.
Sophie SWEEP married Joseph BAUMER in Breckenridge, Wilkin Co., MN, and died at Wahpeton, Richland Co., N.DAK, 1924. They had 10 children.
So I guess the main family around Whitman County in which I am interested would be the descendants of Ben Morbeck, b 1884, Stearns Co., MN. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Need Birth records looked up please

babylove1919 — 2009-02-12 19:54:45Z

Charles,

Thank you for your help in this. I did notice on ancestry that the birth index stated that it started in 1907, but I found three of the Oliphant children listed in it and they were all born before 1900. Anyway, thanks again for trying.

Peggy

Need Birth records looked up please

babylove1919 — 2009-02-11 21:06:53Z

I am researching one of my husband's ancestors who moved to Whitman county Washington from Tennessee sometime between 1880 and 1890. His name is Samuel Bruce Oliphant. He married Leona Stevenson about 1890 and they had 4 children. The second child, James Orin Oliphant, is the one I need a look up for. According to census documents he was born about 1894. I found draft cards (WWI & II) that state is birtdate it 23 Mar 1894, but I then found a birth index from Washingon stating his birth as 23 Mar 1904. I am thinking this is a typo, but I'm not sure. The other info, place of birth, his full name, Parents names all match, only the year is different. The fourth child apparently was born and died between 1900 & 1910 according to the census records. Perhaps there was confusion between these two. Also if you find anything more on child number four I would appreciate that too. If you need more info, just let me know. Thanks for your help.

Re: Bertha Miller

dproffitt57 — 2008-12-29 04:38:23Z

Thank you once again for your help - those are the right people and the right information. I couldn't find Bertha's death in an index anywhere but You did! I did have a copy of her will that gave me a time frame and that is the correct Bertha D. Miller. I have requested Bertha's death certificate but haven't received it yet. Did you see an obit for Bertha Miller? Or perhaps you didn't look.

Re: Bertha Miller

dproffitt57 — 2008-12-29 04:37:57Z

Charles -

Thank you very much, I just got his death certificate and it says he was buried in Riverside Park, Spokane but place of death was Rosalia, Whitman County. I believe that's probably a different Bertha Miller. His wife was Bertha D. Miller b. May 1894 and d. October 1958 or around that timeframe. I am looking for her Obituary as well, only recently requested her death certificate so I don't have the exact death date yet.
Thanks for your help once again!
Debbie

Re: William Silvers Morris, Worked in logging camp ca. 1920's

kentuckboy97 — 2009-03-31 00:01:12Z

Thank you for the information on Silvers Morris! You cannot imagine how happy my wife & I are to get the information. Your effort is certainly appreciated!

Dennis Herbster

William Silvers Morris, Worked in logging camp ca. 1920's

kentuckboy97 — 2009-03-22 19:37:49Z

Seeking information on my wife's uncle. Have a picture showing William Silvers (Dick) Morris, west of bishop in 1920. He worked in a logging camp ca. 1920's, caught pneumonia and died. He was married and had 1 son. Wife's name and son's name unknown. He was born in Missouri in 1890 to William Reynolds Morris and Vernisha Aldora (Edwards) Morris. Would like to know when he died, where he is buried, name of wife and son. Would like to know if son kept surname of Morris and if he is still alive and where living. Any information on Silvers, wife, and/or son, would be most appreciated. Thank you for any help! Dennis

Re: Steward-Coffland Migration to Whitman County

dlsteward1 — 2009-02-22 00:35:56Z

Judy...its not clear to me ...is JOHN M. COFFLAND your great grand father?....to your knowledge did he and JULIA ever live in Wilbur?....did any other STEWARD's or COFFLAND's ever live on his homestead in Wilbur? Thanks for your help.

Steward-Coffland Migration to Whitman County

dlsteward1 — 2009-02-11 19:00:25Z

Anyone have anything about the STEWARD migration from Arkansas to Whitman County, Washington state in 1885? My ggm JULIA ANN STEWARD (SETH/PARKER) met and married JOHN MILTON COFFLAND there in 1887. The question is why did they both migrate to that part of the world at that time? I think it may have something to do with her husband, at that time (my ggf) WILLIAM J. STEWARD, (b. 1820,TN, d. ??) I think William knew John Coffland in the civil war and was a scout with the army during the NEZ PERCE Indian wars where he was killed in the Whitebird, Idaho battle.......any help on this theory???

Campbell Family Bible Found

sug53 — 2008-12-23 05:44:19Z

Hello - as a hobby I rescue old Bibles, pictures, diaries, etc. and attempt to reunite them with descendants. I recently found a Bible with very little information, but very clearly it is written: B. F. (Benjamin Franklin?) Campbell Aug 10, 1872; Tillie Campbel Aug. 17, 1868; B.F. & Tillie married Apr. 28, 1898; Nellie June Campbell June 17, 1899; Laura Pearl Campbell March 15, 1901. I believe this family lived in Eastern Washington and it appears neither Nellie or Laura married. B. F.'s father may have been Wiley Campbell and his mother was Elizabeth. I can be contacted at: sug53@earthlink.net

Sincerely,

Sue

Re: Campbell Family Bible Found

sug53 — 2008-12-31 04:31:24Z

This is great information for folks connected to this family - thank you :-) Anyone interested in this Bible, please let me know at sug53@earthlink.net

Sue

Re: Need Birth records looked up please

cmhansen — 2009-02-12 16:05:46Z

I checked the Whitman County Birth Records 1875-1907 and there is two Oliphants listed neither one has Samuel for a father and neither one lists Leona Stephenson as mother. Fathers E.B and P.D. Mothers Kate Preston and H.J. Throssu.
There was no requirement to record births in Washington till 1907 when the state took over, so a lot of "home" births may not have been recorded.

Charles

Re: James S Davis, AKA "Cashup" Davis

jagla1 — 2008-11-26 21:18:34Z

I have images of the family and of Colfax - I understand he is related. Mike - jagla@cablespeed.com or darkcompass@hotmail.com

schierman

jafraschireman — 2009-02-27 03:21:34Z

I am looking for marriage date and place for Conrad Schierman b 7 Jan 1887 Russia and Floye Jewel Walters b 17 Oct 1897. I believe they met in Whitman Co. and married there prior to moving to Kootenai Co, ID. Any help or info about this family would be much appreciated.
Jafra M Schireman

Re: schierman

jafraschireman — 2009-03-08 05:42:33Z

Their children were Rhea L born in Idaho in 1916 and Doris born in Idaho in 1918. Conrad died in Couer d'Alene in 1946.
He immigrated to US in 1905 and came to Farmington, Whitman Co, WA According to what I have been told he and Floye Walters were married in Whitman about 1915. Hope this helps. Thanks for your help.
Jafra

Re: schierman

jafraschireman — 2009-03-08 06:10:49Z

Thank you for your extensive information. I have most of it; however, but there are some things that I did not have. I have the actual birthdates of Conrad 6 or 7 Jan 1887, Floye 17 Oct 1897, son Rhea 20 Jan 1916 and daughter Doris 30 Sept 1918. I found his arrival in New York on 11 Aug 1905. Since there are several Conrad Schiermans it is difficult to determine who is who. I believe your 1910 census is not my Conrad Schierman. I believe the correct one is listed as Conrad Shierman in Belmont Prec Whitman Co because it lists his immigration year as 1905 even though his last name in spelled incorrectly on the census. As far as the 1920 census (which is notorious for errors!) showing Ray (Rhea) as 2 11/12. The original record looks as much like a 3 11/12 as it does 2 11/12. It doesn't bother me if Floye was pregnant or not. I will keep searching for the marriage record. Again, thank you very much for your help.

BUCK Family

KenCKerr — 2009-03-21 19:35:47Z

Requesting information on daughters of Charles L Buck and Dona Buck nee Kerr. Dona was born in approximately 1919 in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada and died in Seattle WA 31 Oct 1970. Obit listed her address at time of death as 124 Dixon Street, Juneau, Alaska. Survived by Charles living in Cordova Alaska in 1974 and 3 daughters, Bonnye Briggs, Dona and Judy Buck. In Oct 1970 Bonnye was living in Walnut Creek California, Dona was living in Pullman WA, possibly attending Washington State and Judy was living in Juneau Alaska. Dona also had one granddaughter at her death.

Siblings COONEY, BUTLER, THORLA in Tekoa

chapgenman — 2009-01-17 21:59:47Z

Looking for information on Andrew Cooney and his sisters Jane Butler and Annie Thorla. Also Jane's sons Cleveland and Earl Cain and Annie's son Thomas Thorla. All lived in Tekoa and are buried in Goldenrod Cemetery. Jane Butler d 1952, son Cleveland d 1937, son Earl d 1943. Annie Thorla d 1948, son Thomas d 1962. Andrew Cooney d 1963.

Looking for William McCroskey and Rose Moulton

genealogyghost — 2009-02-15 16:42:44Z

Hi, Asking for anyone help 1900 thru 1930 found William McCroskey and wife Rose Moulton in Paulose, Whitman, Washington. They had no children, though Rose had two children for a first marriage to Eugene Reson Pickrell, they were Estella Pickrell and Eugene Ray Pickrell, born August 5, 1885 in Palouse, Whitman, Washington.

Eugene Reson Pickrell must of died after 1885 as Rose was married to William McCroskey in 1900.

Rose was born October 7, 1865 in Gentryville, Miller Twp, Gentry, Missouri and presumed died May 3, 1944 in Seatlle, King, Washington.

Any help would be great and thank you

Michael A. Hunter
102 Wayne Hunter Road
Waddington, New York 13694-3139
hunterresearch@westelcom.com

Looking for the family of Edward Anderson and Cornelia Moulton

genealogyghost — 2009-02-15 16:36:28Z

Hi,

I am asking for anyone help finding any information possible on a Edward Anderson and his wife Cornelia Moulton found in Palouse, Whitman, Washington in 1900 and in Precinct 44 of Whitman County, Washington.

Edward Anderson no dates, married July 4, 1889 to Cornelia Moulton, born September 18, 1869 in Berlin, Gentry, Missouri and died August 18, 1961.
There children were MARIE ANDERSON born JULY 1891; WALTER ANDERSON born JANUARY 1899, VIRGIL ANDERSON and WILLIE ANDERSON, all born in Whitman County.

Any help at this point would be great

Re: Siblings COONEY, BUTLER, THORLA in Tekoa

judyartley53 — 2009-01-31 05:08:05Z

Hi,
I first found this family in 1880 in MIddle Fork, Worth Co., MO. Robert Cooney, head household, 55 yrs old; Susan, wife, 53; Harry, 17; Jane, 15; Annie, 13, Minnie, 8 and Andrew, 7.

I didn't find anything else for Andrew except there was an Andrew J. Cooney who d. 9 Oct 1963 and was buried in Beverly National Cem, Beverly, NJ. However, you said your Andrew is buried in Tekoa so this isn't him.

For additional information on Andrew, I'd contact the Whitman County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/res.htm . They do research and should be able to look up his death information. They also have newspaper obituaries.

If they don't have his obituary, contact the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx and request a copy. They will search the newspaper microfilm for 60 minutes with no charge & reply with what they do or don't have.

Jane Cooney married Fleming Butler and I found them in 1900 in Lotta Creek, Ringgold Co., IA. Fleming M. Butler, head household, b. MO, Nov 1857, marr 7 yrs, farmer; Jane, wife, b. IA, May 1865, had given birth to two children & both alive in 1900; Grover C. Cain, stepson, b. IA, June 1887 and Earl Cain, stepson, b. MO Sept. 1889.

In 1910 Fleming, Jane and EArl were living in Hudgins, Perkins Co., SD. Fleming M., b. MO, 53, 1st marr, farmer; Jane, b. IA, 45, 2nd marr, had given birth to two children & two were alive in 1910; EArl Cain, stepson, b MO, 20.

In 1920 F. M. and Jane were living in Lotts Creek, Ringgold Co., IA. F. M., b. MO, 62 and Jane, b. IA, 54.

In 1930 Earl, Cleveland and Jane were living in Tekoa, Whitman Co., WA. Earl, head household, b. MO, 40, single, brakeman steam railroad; Cleveland, brother, b. IA, 42, divorced; and Jane Butler, mother, b. IA, 64, widow.

Jane Butler died 22 Dec 1952, Medical Lake, Spokane Co., WA. Estimated Birth Year=1865, Father Name=Robert Cooney & Mother Name=Susan Crawford. Source: Washington Death Index, Mormon Church, http://pilot.familysearch.org/ .

Earl Cain filled out his World War I Draft Registration card June 5, 1917 while living at Station, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. Born=Harrison Co., MO, 16 Sept. 1889. He was a railroad brakeman, Great Northern Railway, Cascade Division, single. Source: World War I Draft Registration card, ancestry.com. I can email the original to you if you'd like it.

In 1920 Earl Cain was living in Whitefish, Flathead Co., MT. He was a roomer, single, b. MO, 30, switchman railroad.

On May 24, 1933 in Spokane Co. Earl Cain of Tekoa married Ethel Miller of Tekoa. Witnesses=Hadley M. Nilssin and Bessie E. Nilssin. Jestice of Peace, Chas. A. Gram, Spokane. Source: Marriage records, Washington Digital Archives. I can email the original to you.

Anna Cooney Thorla and her family in 1900 were living in Spring Valley, Shannon Co., MO. Mierley, head household, b. OH, Dec. 1862, marr 14 yrs, fisherman; Anna, b. IA, May 1866, had given birth to three children who were all alive in 1900; Benjmin, b. MO, March 1887, farm laborer; Harry, b. IA, July 1890, farm laborer and Thomas, b. IA, March 1892.

In 1910 Annie and family were living in Police Jury Ward 4, Sabine Co., LA. Midley J., head household, b. OH, 48, marr 25 yrs, engineer sawmill; Annie, b. IA, 43; Harry, b. IA, 20, single, laborer lumber mill; Tom, b. IA, 19, single, laborer lumbermill and Charley Smith, boarder.

In 1920 Anna was living in Leesville, Vernon, LA. She was a boarder, widow, b. IA, 52, cook restaurant.

Annie Thorla d. 7 Jan 1948, Tekoa, Whitman Co. Estimated Birth Year=1867, Spouse=M. J. Thorla, Father Name=Cooney. Source: Washington Death Index, Mormon Church, http://pilot.familysearch.org/ .

Thomas Jefferson Thorla b. 22 Feb 1891, Mount Ayr, IA was living in Shoshone, ID. Source: World War I Civilian Draft Reg, ancestry.com. Can email orig to you.

In 1920 Thomas J. Thorla was living in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, lodger, b. IA, abt. 1891, single, switchman steam railroad.

Thomas Jefferson Thorla b. 22 Feb 1891, Mt. Ayr, IA was living at 23 N. Hunter St., Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. Nearest RElative=Mrs. Annie Thorla, Tekoa, WA. Employer=Tidewater Southern Railway Co., Modesto, CA. Source: U.S. World War II Draft Reg. cards 1942, ancestry.com. I can email orig to you. Successful Searching!

Re: Campbell Family Bible Found

judyartley53 — 2008-12-31 03:34:00Z

Hi Sue,in 1875 Frank and siblings were living with the Traver family in Marysville, Marshall Co., KS. Christina Campbell, 7, b. KS; Benny Campbell, b. KS, 6; Alex Campbell, b. KS, 3 and Frank Campbell, b. KS, 8/12ths.

In 1885 the family was living in Verdigris, Wilson Co., KS. Wiley, head household, 54 yrs old, farmer; Preston, 18; Frank, 13.

The 1900 Pullman, Whitman Co. Census proves that Wiley was the father of Benjamine F. Campbell. Wiley, head household, b. IL, May 1832, marr 44 yrs, landlord; Elizabeth, wife, b. IL, Oct 1836, had given birth to 6 children but 4 alive in 1900; Benjamin F., son, b. KS, Aug 1872, 2nd marr, salesman implements; Tilla, daulaw, b. PA, Aug 1867, 2nd marr, had given birth to 1 child who was alive in 1900; Nellie J., granddau, b. WA, June 1899.

Nellie J. Campbell b. abt. 1899 d. 7 Sept 1977 Spokane City, REsidence-Pullman, Whitman Co. Source: Wash. Death Index 1940-96.

Nellie Campbell b. 17 June 1899 d. Sept 1977 Pullman, Whitman Co. Last Residence-Pullman. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in WA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index.

A Pearl L. Campbell d 18 July 1986, Spokane City, Spokane Co., Age-86, Estimated Birth Year-1900, REsidence-Spokane City per death cert. #020883. Source: WA Death Index 1940-96.

A L. Pearl P. Campbell Last Residence-Pullman, Whitman Co., b. 15 March 1901, d. 22 Dec 1988. Her soc. sec. # was assigned in WA in 1955. Source: Social Security Death Index.

You can request copies of their obituaries from the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search through the newspaper microfilm for 60 minutes at no charge & reply with what they do or don't find. Successful Searching!

Re: Steward-Coffland Migration to Whitman County

judyartley53 — 2009-03-08 06:04:38Z

Hi Don,

The correct web site is www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-ww-1-...

Re: Steward-Coffland Migration to Whitman County

judyartley53 — 2009-03-08 06:01:43Z

Hi Don,

I'm not related to the Steward's or Coffland's. I just like to help people out where and when I can.

I found a Julia Seth who in 1850 living in Blue Bayou, Sevier Co., AR.
Esdras, male, b. AR, 20 yrs old, farmer.
George, b. AR, 2.
Isaac, b. AR, 5.
Jacob, b. AR, 8.
Jasper, b, AR, 18, farmer.
Julia, b. AR, 13.
Louisa, b. AR, 1.
Mahala, female, b. MO, 49.
Mary, b. AR, 10.
Stephen, b. AR, 7.
Theresa, b. AR, 14.

Then in 1880 I found a J. A. Steward living in Spring Creek, Yell Co., AR.
M. J. Trammel, b. GA, 34, male, farmer.
L. A. Trammel, b. AL, 8.
John R. Trammel, b. AR, 1.
J. A. Steward, b. AR, 45, motherlaw, keeping house.
Henry Parker, b. AR, 18, brotherlaw, farmer.
G. W. Steward, b. AR, 14, brotherlaw, farmer.
Albert Steward, b. AR, 9, brotherlaw.
Julia Steward, b. AR, 6, sister [says sister but probably sisterlaw].

I looked for J. A. Steward, Henry Parker and the Steward children but only found potentially one in 1900 living in Fairview, Idaho Co., ID. This is the same county that Julia and John were living in 1900.
P. Albert Steward, b. AR, April 1872, marr one year, farmer.
Mattie Steward, b. AR, Sept. 1878, had given birth to one child who was still living in 1900.
Hazel Steward, b. ID, Feb. 1900.
Amos W. Whitcome, lodger and Hettie Cofflan, servant.

That's all that I found. Very elusive families.

I did find a Seth family in 1900 on the Nez Pierce Indian Reservation, Nez Pierce Co., ID. The Census is confusing about their last name.
Seth Gadarenes, no birth place or date.
Julia Gardarens, no birth place or date. However someone entered in a comment on ancestry.com that her name was Julia Seth.
Delia Gadarenes, 17.
Conley Gadarenes, 14.
Paul Gadarenes, 11.

These people might be related to your Julia Seth and here's the Nez Pierce again.

I tried to find more about William J. Steward but couldn't find him. If the three Steward children on the 1880 Census in Spring Creek, Yell Co., AR were his, he couldn't have died until 1874 or later.

The following web site explains how to order copies of military records prior to 1917 and hopefully you can get William's. Older Military Service Records, www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-www-1... . I haven't used it yet but I hope it works for you. Successful Searching!
P. Albert St

Re: William Silvers Morris, Worked in logging camp ca. 1920's

judyartley53 — 2009-03-30 23:15:19Z

Hi Dennis,
I found Silvers W. Morris in 1900 in Polk, DeKalb Co., MO with his family but I think you have this info so I won't repeat it.

In 1910 the family was living in St. Joseph Ward 4, Buchanan co., MO with the Bradshaw family.
Silvers Morris, boarder, b. MO, 1889, single, house painter.

On June 5, 1917 William Silvers Morris was living in H______, Los Angeles Co., CA. He was b. 29 April 1889, Union Star, MO. He was a farmer, self-employed and was married. Source: World War I Draft Registration 1917-18, www.ancestry.com.

I kept thinking about Bishop, WA, a town I've never heard of. I checked RootsWeb's city to county converter but they didn't have a Bishop, WA. Then I checked Bishop, CA - voila-
it's located in CA.

In 1920 William and his family were living in Warm Springs, Inyo Co., CA.
William S. Morris, b. MO, 29 yrs old, painter.
Mabel, wife, b. OR, 33.
Richard, son b. CA, 2.

AND he didn't die in the 1920's. I found William and family in Bishop, Inyo Co., CA.
William S., b. MO, 40, marr @ 25, foreman paint _____.
Mabel, b. OR, 42, marr @ 27.
Richard, b. CA, 12.

Now it's time to direct your search to California. I didn't find anyone's death info. Once you know the date they died, get obituaries which will tell you a lot! Successful Searching!
William G. Bradshow

Re: schierman

judyartley53 — 2009-03-05 04:59:36Z

Hi Jafra,
I'm having trouble in locating this couple. There were two Conrad Schierman's living in Whitman county at the same time. Do you know the names of their children?

Re: Steward-Coffland Migration to Whitman County

judyartley53 — 2009-02-21 19:52:22Z

Hi,
You know he fought in the Civil War but I ran across this and thought send it in case you don't have the details.

A John M. Coffland, Residence=Center Point, Iowa, Age at Enlistment=29, Enlistment Date=13 Aug 1862, Rank at Enlistment=Priv, State Served=Iowa, Survived the War?=Y, Service Records=Enlisted in/on 24 Sept. 1862. Mustered out on 27 June 1865, Louisville, KY; Birth=abt 1833. Source: U. S. Civil War Soldier Records & Profiles, ancestry.com.

A John Coffland and family in 1880 were living in Center Point, LInn Co., IA. John, b. OH, 47 yrs old, farmer; Melinda, wife, b. OH, 44; Mary, b. IA, 20;Roso, son, b. IA, 18, farm hand; Charles, b. IA, 12; Ancil, son, b. IA, 5 and Emily Dennison, adopted, b. IA, 9.

In 1889 the family was living in Whitman Co., WA. J. M., head household, b. OH, 56; Julia, wife, b. AR, abt. 1835; C. S., male, b. IA, 22; J. B., female, b. AR, 15 and A. E., fem, b. IA, 16.

In 1900 Julia and John were living in Westlake, Idaho Co., ID. John M., b. OH, Jan 1833, marr 13 yrs. Julia A., b. AR, date unknown, had given birth to nine children and six were alive in 1900.

My great-grandfather fought in the Civil War and he was given a land grant near Wilbur, Lincoln Co., WA for his service. His family arrived in that area about 1887. That's one reason that John was in Whitman Co. I don't know about the Steward family. Successful Searching!

Re: Petra Olsen, OBIT

DiAnnReindl — 2009-03-08 05:41:14Z

Thank You for the obit on Petra Olsen. I am still trying to find out more on this family.

Re: SENEY

paulababb1 — 2009-04-20 02:34:17Z

I hope that there is someone still looking for information On Paul Seney. He was my step Grandfather. Please reply

Re: Meshnick

ruthworkman2527 — 2008-10-29 18:41:11Z

Send me a message to my regular e-mail at ruthworkman@hotmail.com and I will reply to you same. I would like to have your home address so that I can send you what photos I have, etc. In the meantime, I am anxious to tell you the whole McGraw story, such as I know it. I will tell you that the Meshnick/McGraw's were a secretive people. When I was little I would ask my father about his family and all he would EVER say was "they are a fierce and warlike people" and I don't want to talk about it!!! I guess all this means that your husband and I are lst cousins! I have been in contact with Jeanne in Tucson who is Daniel Meshnick's daughter and she has given me some info. also. Can't wait to hear from you! Ruth W.

Re: Meshnick

ruthworkman2527 — 2008-10-29 02:45:32Z

What a goof I am! Your mother, Jeanne and I have been in contact since our first message. She and I are first cousins and have had quite a time talking on the phone, sending photos and letters. I am about computer literate--NOT--as they come and I thought your address looked familiar. Cousin Ruth

Re: Meshnick

ruthworkman2527 — 2008-10-29 02:33:08Z

My father was the second son of Barthel and ? Meshnick. His given was Julius (I believe) but he changed his name to John McGraw when he left the family with another brother who took the name Al McGraw and went to Montana to work in logging, etc. Any info. would be welcome. Ruth McGraw Workman

Re: Meshnick

ruthworkman2527 — 2008-10-28 21:51:27Z

I think this "might" have been one generation back but ?? I knew my Uncle as Al but have learned that his real name was Alban or Albanis, etc. I know that the first three siblings were male: John, Julius, and Alban and then Laura. I have a photo of them taken in Minn in the early 1900's. I met Aunt Laura once in the 1960's when she and a friend traveled thru the San Francisco Bay Area and she located my father. She was introduced to me and my mother as Laura McGraw, not Meshnick!!! May-be my father's name was Jules? Who was your husband's parent? Ruth W.

Re: Meshnick

ruthworkman2527 — 2008-10-28 18:57:10Z

My father always used the birthdate of 5/26/01 or 00 but I "think" that this was the birthdate of the older brother, John. My father and his brother Al both took the name McGraw and went to Montana to start new lives. I do know that my father was born in Minn but to my knowledge there was no actual record of his birth. Both he and "Uncle Al" went by the last name of McGraw. I was told that they chose that name after the famous baseball player of that time, John McGraw! I did not learn of any of this until I was in my 40's and my father/mother were long gone--I am now 63. Any info. you can get for me would be wonderful. Ruth McGraw Workman

Re: Meshnick

ruthworkman2527 — 2008-10-27 19:13:36Z

Barthel Meshnick was also my Grandfather! I have recently learned of my connection to the Meshnick family as my father, Julius Meshnick, left home at an early age and changed his name to John McGraw! I understand that Julius/John was the second oldest of all the children. Your husband and I must be first cousins. Am anxious for your reply.

Ruth McGraw Workman

Re: Askins

askinsme — 2008-07-25 15:57:09Z

Did you ever get all the info you needed on the ASKINS? If not contact me, perhaps I can help.

Re: Obit Lookup - Frank M. SLAGLE

RBestrom7380 — 2008-08-17 08:17:42Z

Not much on this family, except for the Census:

The Washington Death Certificate Index:
Frank McConnell Slagle died 2 Oct 1934 in Pullman, Whitman Co, WA, at age 78 years 11 months and 29 days. He was married to Fanny E. Slagle. His father was Christian Woolf Slagle, mother Nancy Siward ( as spelled)

Re: Orville and Marcia Stewart in Pullman

RBestrom7380 — 2008-05-23 23:31:24Z

You probably have this information, but others researching might not. I like to save them the steps.

The 1880 Census for North Yam Hill, Yamhill County, Oregon, enumerated 8 June
Orville Stewart age 32 (1847-1848)
Marcia W, age 28 (1851-1852), to both parents born in Illinois.
Winnie Stewart age 6 (born from June 9 1873 to June 8 1874)

The 1885 Washington Territorial Census, enumerated 17 June.
Orville Steward 37
Marcia 32
Winnie 11.

By the 1887 census Winnie would have only been 13-14 years., enumerated 4th of April. So, I doubt that she had gotten married by then, but it did happen.

Yes, Whitman County GS has the death records, but don't buy it.

The 1910 Census for Checowan, Yamhill County, Oregon
Marcia W Stewart, age 52, born in Oregon to father born in Pennsylvania, mother in Illinois.

Marcia W. Stewart died in Portland on 7 May 1923. Certificate 1195

The Washington Death Certificates from 1907 did not show Orville.

I searched the 1900 census for ANY Marcia, any Stewart, any Steward, any Stuart, any "Stew*" (where * is wildcard). I searched for birth plus minus of 5 years for 1852. I just didn't find her.

For Winnie. I don't "assume" anything, but her age "indicates" a death. If we had her date of birth, that would allow for some wildcard searches in the 1900 census. If we could find Marcia in the 1900 census, that would help a great deal. She lived in Yamhill County, then returned by 1910. Did she have her own family there, or his family there, or just returned. They had left Yamhill by 1885, so, they could have returned as early as 1887/1888. So, they could have only been gone for a couple of years. If Orville had died just after the 1887 census, Marcia was only 35. I can't see a 35 year old not remarrying back then, but it did happen.

I checked the Bureau of Land Management land records (Homestead Act) for Washington and Oregon, no results.

So, you still need help.
The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness has volunteers in Multnomah County, (Portland), http://www.raogk.org/oregon3.htm that could look for Marcia's obituary. Bear it in mind, back then, obits were not as common. Plus, if she had no family to pay for one, there will not be one.

There isn't a volunteer in Yamhill County. There is one in Whitman, but he only does gravestone photographs.

Anyway, I tried.

Ron Bestrom

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

RBestrom7380 — 2008-07-26 20:06:36Z

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

Re: Death Information for Sophia W. McNair

RBestrom7380 — 2008-05-16 05:27:01Z

There is a death certificate for a Sophia Mcnair, died 23 Oct 1936 at age 96 years, 5 months and 28 days (About April 1840) in Spokane, Washington. Her father was John L. Mcnair, mother was a Caroline Peirpont.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Death Information for Sophia W. McNair

RBestrom7380 — 2008-04-06 06:13:51Z

I looked at the Census, it looked like age "90" to me. But, if you have information that this person that you seek was indeed related to the person in Latah county, and NOT someone else having just been born in the same state, about the same time. This happens frequently. I will go by your decision and facts that this is the correct person.

Someone else might give you links to all the cemetery listings in Latah County; but this usually doesn't work.

For this search, I'd suggest a local researcher. The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness has a research in Latah County. She does record lookups:
http://www.raogk.com/idaho2.htm
There is not the same support in Whitman County.

You need to first identify when this person dies, if identified in the Idaho Death Index. The town of Farmington also might have a City Directory (Polks), her name should be identified in the yearly publication as residing there. This publication can "usually" identify when a person begins to be listed, then ceases to be listed. This "sometimes" is the year or so after death...or moving.

Since she was 90 in 1930, if she is not found in death records for the next 10 or so years, she may have moved to another state; or, for some reason, wasn't listed. The local RAOGK volunteer should be able to help.

And I fully agree, I don't believe she is still living either.

Ron Bestrom

Re: Petra Olsen, OBIT

RBestrom7380 — 2008-03-18 06:36:28Z

DiAnn
For some reason your name is familiar, but I looked over your previous postings, on this email address anyway.

As far as:
> the Whitman County Genealogical Society...Their web site says they have the Whitman County Death Register (1891 to 1907) and death records extracted from the Pullman Herald Newspaper, 1888=1929.

Yes, they also say that minimum research fee is $10.00. The death register is on microfilm. The Pullman Herald newspaper is on microfilm.

The Washington State Library has the Whitma County death registry:
http://cals.evergreen.edu/search/X?(whitman%20county)+AND+(d...=

The Washington State Library has the Pullman Herald from 1888 to 1989, and they would research for free...Up to an hour: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx

But this isn't the main issue.

First, her date of death as you write, is between 1900 and 1904. That would be 4 years, 5 if you count 1904. The WA Library would be the first place to try to identify her EXACT date of death.

Second. There is no proof that her death would be in the Pullman newspaper. They lived in GARFIELD. AND, obituaries in that time period were not as common as today, unless prominent, rich or notorious. Husband Martin worked the local railroad section, (really an interesting position), but did he pay for an obit. Again, not that common. Again, they lived in Garfield, a small town, there would be no reason to post in the Pullman newspaper. The Garfield newspapers are on microfilm beginning in 1946.

I don't know what information you have on Petra, or what information you seek.

The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness does have one voluneer in Whitman Co...BUT, he is a tombstone photographer. But, he "might" have an insight for someone in Garfield:
http://www.raogk.com/washingt4.htm

So, first try the WA State Library for her date of death, identify the source for the search. Then, if they find the date. Put in a second request to look for the obit.

I wish you luck in the obit.

Ron Bestrom

Re: St.John Cemetery Sexton Records

RBestrom7380 — 2008-03-18 05:15:53Z

Kathy,
I read through your other postings. Have you obtained a copy of the obituary of Orlando H. Clifford, and/or Lela? I see you were looking for one in the past, but there was nothing posted answering.
If you haven't:
The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks.

Now, as to Ewanida (Maggie)Rail's cemetery records, Maggie is a treasure to genealogy and cemetery transcriptions. But, I don't believe she has taken to doing genealogy of the inhabitants. If the other researcher had contacted Maggie to ask about your Clifford family member, then it might have some value. Otherwise, it's probably another false lead so presented.

The World War I Draft Registration Card image database shows Orlando Hinds Clifford born October 20, 1873. He was living in St. John, Whitman Co, WA, with his wife Lela. B. He was a Harness maker. He was medium in height, stout in build, black eyes and black hair. He registered on Sept 12, 1918 as required.
--There was also a Orlando H. Clifford, born 3 Sep 1873, living in Bennett County, SD. He was Indian. He died 1961 in Allen Beadle, SD.

The Washington Birth Index shows:
Male born 19 Jan 1908 to Orlando Hines and Lela Belle Tatum
Male born 30 Nov 1910 to Orlando H. Clifford and Lela Bell Fortune
Male born 29 Sep 1913 to "
Female born 23 Nov 1916 to Orlando L. Clifford and Lila Bell Totum.

The 1920 Census for Saint John, Whitman County, WA
Orlando H, age 46, born in Arkansas
Lela B, age 45, born in Arkansas
Emma M, age 21, born in Colorado
Lillian b, 19, born in Colorado
John S, 14, born in Washington
Albert L, 11, born in WA
Paul F, 9, born in WA
Joseph O, 6, born in WA
Dorothy L, 4 1/12, WA

Without knowing what information you have collected, I won't push this data. But, with these many children and his local, long term history in Whitman County, additional research should find family members. They coul identify more info on this family.

Ron Bestrom

Re: obit lookup, please, Mary C. Schuler died in Colfax 1939

RBestrom7380 — 2008-10-29 04:49:58Z

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

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

Re: Dawson

RBestrom7380 — 2008-11-07 21:03:03Z

All three are in the Oaksdale Cemetery:

http://www.mrail.net/data/cemete/wash/whitman/oakesdale/oak_...

The Washington State Archives: http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx
has a image of the marriage certificate for Jake Dawson and Pearl Brundage. They were married October 1, 1917. There are two separate image documents. You may have to download the viewer, link on the image page.

The World War I Draft Registration Card image database shows Jake Dawson was born February 14, 1891, near Fonda, Iowa. He was a farmer, single, medium in height and build, hazel eyes and brown hair. He registered as required on June 5, 1917 in Nez Perce, Idaho.

The Washington Death Certificate Index:
Jake Dawson died 15 November 1939 in Walla Walla, WA. His wife was Pearl R. Brundage. His parents were George W. Dawson and Rachel M. Profitt. He was 48 years, 9 months and 1 day when he died.

George W. Dawson died30 July 1943 in Yakima, Yakima County, WA. He was married to Rachel. His parents were David Dawson and Elizabeth Heffron. He was 90 years, 1 month and 14 days of age.

Rachel M. Dawson died on 3 February 1937 in Oakesdale, Whitman County, WA. She was married to George W. Dawson. Her father was shown as George W. Proffitt, her mother was "Smith". She was 78 years, 8 months and 28 days when she died.

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

Ron Bestrom

Re: Cemetery Identification 'Protestant Cemetery', Uniontown WA

RBestrom7380 — 2008-11-07 20:41:31Z

The Cemetery is the Uniontown Community Cemetery. Here is the transcription site:

http://www.mrail.net/data/cemete/wash/whitman/uniontown/inde...

Ron Bestrom

Re: Newspaper used by Uniontown in the 1920s and 1930s

RBestrom7380 — 2008-10-04 08:19:29Z

Since the previous answer didn't give you the answer you wanted, DIRECTLY contact the Washington Librarians and ask them to advise you.

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

Re: Uniontown newspaper

RBestrom7380 — 2008-09-28 03:55:13Z

When? What period of time are you seeking?

The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm.... Their catalog of holdings at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/catalog.aspx

Click on Washington Newspapers. Type in "Uniontown" in Search Words.

You will see 4 Uniontown newpapers listed for the period of 1981 and 1989.

Does that answer your question?

Ron Bestrom

Re: St.John Cemetery Sexton Records

kathj1012 — 2008-03-18 19:48:52Z

Thank you for your response. My inquiry of the cemetery was for another family member, Hazel Williams. I thought sexton records might tell me in which state she died, since apparently she didn't pass in WA. The State Library did not have the Whitman Co. paper for the time period I required. Thank you so much for your interest and suggestions.
Kathy

Re: St.John Cemetery Sexton Records

kathj1012 — 2008-03-18 19:43:49Z

Thank you for the response. I did contact Maggie Rail inquiring about sexton records and received a terse reply. I think my best bet may the genealogical society, as you mentioned. Thank you for taking an interest.
Kathy

Obit Lookup - Frank M. SLAGLE

DJSHERIDAN — 2008-08-09 05:20:02Z

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

Re: Coy's-Collins-Curtis-Oakesdale,Wa

AllanCoy — 2008-05-23 20:44:44Z

You need to contact ShirleyEOakes, she is the one researching Lyman.

Re: Lynville Barton

juliepittmann — 2008-09-10 23:12:19Z

I live near Rosalia and am related to Lynville Barton through the Terrell line. I heard of the same relationships you listed but would appreciate clarification about Ida Terrell's 2nd husband's name.

Re: Lynville Barton

juliepittmann — 2008-09-07 21:10:35Z

Thanks for your reply. Yes, we are related. All these years, we had Jessen spelled wrong. No wonder we couldn't find you!

Re: Coy's-Collins-Curtis-Oakesdale,Wa

Karenholt54 — 2008-05-23 17:51:41Z

I have extensive information on the family of Martha Swegle. However, I'm sorry I can't help you with info on her husband Lyman Curtis as all I have are birth & death info. They had nine children and I do have full names, birth dates & place and some spouse info for them.

Re: Howell Family in WA/ Idaho

mmhowell922 — 2008-06-19 06:15:21Z

Amy,

I have been, in a sporadic fashion, researching the Howell family for many, many years and have recently read with interest several of your posts related to Duke Howell and Elijah Howell in Knox Co. TN.

I can tell you a great deal about the WA/ID Howell family as I am part of that family. Henry Howell (Duke's son) is my great-great-grandfather. I have learned a great deal about him over the years and the information you posted seems essentially correct. I once found an article about Henry Howell at this link: http://www.usroots.com/~idhistry/latah/howellh.html. The link seems now to be dead, however, but I have pasted the text below. The information there is consistent with family stories as well as with Henry's military records that I once retrieved from government archives.

Henry's son Charles was my great-grandfather; Charles' son Hugh was my grandfather, Hugh's son Arthur is my father.

I have for the last few years (again, sporadically) attempted to learn more about Duke Howell of Knox Co. TN -- including the rumor in my family about Native American (possibly Cherokee) ancestry -- but could not find much more than census records and marriage records until I read your posts in the last few days and became aware of a possible connection to Elijah Howell of Buckingham Co. VA. What I have read seems circumstantial but compelling.

I would enjoy learning more about your research around duke and Elijah as you strike me as experienced and connected in genealogical circles. In return, I would be very glad to share with you what I know about the WA/ID Howells. I would need time to gather and organize my notes, however, as some of them are literally more than 20 years old.

Best Regards,

Martin Howell
Lynnwood, WA
mmhowell@hotmail.com

-------------------------------------------------------

HENRY HOWELL
AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF NORTH IDAHO EMBRACING
NEZ PERCES, IDAHO, LATAH, KOOTENAI, AND SHOSHONE COUNTIES
STATE OF IDAHO
WESTERN HISTORICAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1903
We are grateful to the kind assistance of the Ilo-Vollmer Historical Society and in particular, Dick Southern and Shelley Kuther, for scanning and editing of the biographies contained in this volume of history.

HENRY HOWELL. The subject of this article is one of the doughty pioneers and intrepid frontiersmen who beat back the savages and gave this country to the redemption of civilization, being also himself one who has wrought for its progress and development with wise and vigorous labors. He resides five miles southeast from Farmington, where he has a fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres of good land, well improved. Mr. Howell was born in East Tennessee in 1842, the son of Duke and Margaret (Loomis) Howell. The father was a tailor and native of New York, while the mother was born near Knoxville, Tennessee and her parents were Henry and Lizzie Loomis. The other children of their family were Samuel, in Tennessee; Sarah, wife of William Owens; Harriett, wife of Alex Carnes; Nancy, all in Tennessee.

Our subject remained in his native state until thirteen, when he enlisted in the regular army and was sent across the plains into Nevada, then to Fort Craig, New Mexico, where two years were spent. The next move was to Fort Thorn on the Rio Grande River, whence he went to Fort Tehone, California, and then to Walla Walla, Washington, and was discharged one year after his arrival. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Company F, First Oregon Infantry, and served until the 20th of July 1866. He was engaged in fighting the Nez Perces and Coeur d’Alene Indians. Following this service, he started for Tennessee but stopped at Portland and returned to The Dalles, whence he went to Vancouver and thence to Linn County, Oregon. He worked out there and then bought land and farmed until 1882, when he sold and came to Latah County. He took a homestead and lived on it for twelve years and then bought his present place, which has been the family home since that time.

On September 18, 1875, Mr. Howell married Miss Margaret, daughter of Jackson and Elizabeth (Whitten) Queener, and to them have been born seven children, Elizabeth, deceased; Mary, in British Columbia; Anna, in British Columbia; William, in British Columbia; Charles, at home; Eva, wife of Clay Noble, living near Tekoa; Clabe, at home. Mr. Queener was born in Tennessee in 1814, and his wife was born in the same state in 1818, and her parents were Elijah and Sarah (Stover) Whitten. Mrs. Howell has brothers and sisters named as follows, Albert, deceased; Martha, wife of Joseph Hill, in Nez Perces County; Mary, deceased; Hulda, wife of Benton Hill, at Kendrick; James, at St. Manes; William, in Oregon; George, also in Oregon; Sarah, wife of John Morris, in Oregon; Claburn, in Oregon; Bell, wife of Charles Caldwell, in Latah County. Mr. Howell is a member of the G. A. R. and his wife is a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. It is of note that Mr. Howell was with General Wright and helped in the execution of fifteen Indians, ten miles from Spokane, Washington, on a creek that is named Hangman Creek from that occurrence. In the battle before this there had been killed about fifteen hundred ponies and twenty-one Indians.

Re: Askins

angellwings98 — 2008-08-10 07:08:18Z

I don't think so, you can email me at angelwings98@comcast.net.. Donna

Re: Death Information for Sophia W. McNair

judyartley26191 — 2008-05-16 03:10:06Z

Hi Jan, have you contact the Latah County Historical Society, http://users.moscow.com/lchs/ . They have a research library and might be able to help.

Re: Orville and Marcia Stewart in Pullman

judyartley26191 — 2008-05-23 04:52:31Z

Hi Colleen, I found the same Censuses that you did where the family lived 1883 in Whitman Co, 1885, PUllman, Whitman Co. but in 1887 in Whitman Co. Winnie wasn't listed.

Winnie COULD have gotten married with her parents of consent or she could have pass away. The Whitman County Gen. Soc., www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs has the County Death Register from 1891 to 1907 and marriages from 1872-1897. The death info should help resolve Orville too.

I didn't find anything else on Marcia but I'd post her request on the Yamhill Co. OR Message Board. Successful Hunting!

Re: Petra Olsen, OBIT

judyartley26191 — 2008-03-18 04:16:05Z

Hi DiAnn, I'd contact the Whitman County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/res.htm. Their web site says they have the Whitman County Death Register (1891 to 1907) and death records extracted from the Pullman Herald Newspaper, 1888=1929.

I found the family on the 1900 Garfield, Whitman Co., WA Census. Martin b. 1863, Denmark, immigrated 1886? (hard to read), railroad ____; Petra, b. Sept. 1868, Denmark, immigrated 1888; Jennie, b. 1889 but can't read where; Cora, b. Mrch 1892, b. WA; Ethel b. July 1893, WA; Earnest b. April 1895, WA; Helen, b. Aug 1897, WA and Mattie M., dau, b. Feb. 1899, WA.

In 1910 Martin has re-married and is living in Pullman, Whitman Co. Martin, 2nd marr, marr 4 yrs, b. Denmark, 46, foreman railroad section; Caroline, 2nd marr, b. Denmark, 44; Earnest, son, b. WA, 15 and Helmuth, son, b. Denmark, 11. Successful Hunting!

Re: Howell Family in WA/ Idaho

amylou122 — 2008-08-18 02:25:20Z

Martin,
Yes! Thank you. This is "my" Henry. His mother's name was LONAS, not Loomis.
There are a few other inaccuracies in his TN origins (which is understandable since this volume was written in 1903!) Please contact me directly at:

dmartin86@cox.net

Amy

Re: Waymans

barbvo — 2008-03-28 15:20:19Z

We share Wayman ancestors from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The earliest Wayman I've been able to find is William W. Wayman born ? in Bucks Co. and died in 1847 in Jo Davies Co. Pennsylvania. He was a miner and married to Mary Price.

Re: Slinkard grandparents

rebeccasiegel31 — 2008-11-17 05:29:04Z

I would like to share information with you about the slinkards my new e-mail address is becky@ymail.com
Alice Francis Slinkard married Thomas Slinkard

thank you
Becky

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

bethrau1 — 2008-10-15 03:28:46Z

Always try a simple Google search. I find many entries for Hiram and family. Here, for example, he is included in a website about Veterans in Washington State, and his military service is detailed:

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Google Books includes the Baird Family biography in A History of Watauga County, North Carolina, among other books:

http://books.google.com/books?id=xdKOU3d3yGoC&pg=PA281&a...

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

bethrau1 — 2008-10-15 03:19:21Z

Here is the link to the website Interment.net where I found the GRAGGS in the Garfield Cemetery list:

http://interment.net/data/us/wa/whitman/garfield/garfield_dg...

Re: Meshnick

averaworker — 2008-10-27 00:42:01Z

What info do you have? Any idea how you might be related? I do have lots of info....let me know what you are looking for:)

Re: Meshnick

averaworker — 2008-08-22 07:14:29Z

Hi! Yes you are a relative!!! My grandfather was Julius' brother Daniel. His father was Barthel. Email me at farmboymailbox-ancestor@yahoo.com .

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

cts166 — 2008-07-23 07:55:30Z

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.

Cemetery Identification 'Protestant Cemetery', Uniontown WA

jamessnowjr2002 — 2008-11-01 14:23:34Z

Is there a 'Protestant Cemetery' at Uniontown and is this the cemetery's full or correct name? I'm trying to confirm the cemetery which contains the burial and stone of MARTHA (SNYDER) WOODWORTH, wife of RAY (RHADELPHUS) WOODWORTH. Martha d. Nov. 8, 1880. Thanks for your help!

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

cmhansen — 2008-10-16 20:28:11Z

Well The Washington State Digital Archives (Google can find it) has the marriage certificate online for James E. Hann and Collie Gragg in Whitman County as well as the birth certificate for Emma Haun.

Charles

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

cmhansen — 2008-10-16 15:16:04Z

Well I don't see Callie in the early marriages of Whitman county I do find her in the Whitman County Births:
Cert #958 Haun, Emma Ruble b. Elberton 22 Nov 1895, mother Gragg, Callie age 26 b. NC her first child, father James E. Haun age 32 b.TN a rancher.

Charles

Re: Death Information for Sophia W. McNair

cmhansen — 2008-04-06 15:59:42Z

The Mountain View Cemetery at Farmington has:
McNair, Bertha J 1878-1953
McNair, Charlotte J. 1908-1935 'wife'
McNair, Edward L. 1873-1942
McNair, Sophia 1840-1936

She does not appear in the Washington or Idaho Death index so either misindexed or she died somewhere else.

Charles

obit lookup, please, Mary C. Schuler died in Colfax 1939

daninor — 2008-10-28 20:18:54Z

Mary C. Schuler died on 6 Nov 1939 in Colfax, Whitman County

Thanks for the assistance

Death Information for Sophia W. McNair

janskater — 2008-04-05 17:02:11Z

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!

Death Information for Sophia W. McNair

janskater — 2008-04-05 17:01:17Z

Re: Lynville Barton

WesHart27 — 2008-09-07 11:37:46Z

Julie:
If you are through the Terrell family then we are cousins of some sort.
I am sorry but I do not have any new information on Hans Jason. Possable I may have just found some of the Crites family in just the last few days. Hopefuly they will be from the same family and if they are then perhaps they will have more information on Ida May's husbands. I will share any new information with you if I get any. I see you were asking about the Painter family from Idaho as well. Ida May Terrell brother was Robert Ranson Terrell. One of his daughters was Delores "Jeanne" Terrell.
She was first married to Vance Darling then to James Painter in Lewiston ID. Jim and Jean Painter lived near Cheney. We used to go visit them a lot and for a short time my sister lived with them and worked for them.
Please feel free to contact me directly and I can send you some of my Terrell and MacKey files.
Wes Hart
hart_wes@hotmail.com

Re: Meshnick

jinxloomer — 2008-10-26 23:00:27Z

Looking for any information on Barthel Meshnick and ancestors!
Jinx Meshnick

Re: Meshnick

jinxloomer — 2008-10-28 19:21:38Z

You are jogging my memory. I remember "Beanie" Albinis being talked about and Montana. Now,,,,,, there is a story told about John that says he ran away and lived with the Indians.Great-Grandma Eliz. roused the whole country side to look for him. She thought that he had been killed by a bear. All winter they looked for him; and when spring came they called the Sheriff and a possee and looked some more. The Sheriff had binoculars and was watching some Indian boys diving into the lake when he noticed this all white boy among them. There he was after his mother cried all that time thinking he was dead. This story came one of Barthels daughters. But the name wasn't Julius. Do you know any other circumstances about Julius's leaving? I'll keep looking.

Re: Meshnick

jinxloomer — 2008-10-27 15:32:22Z

Barthel Meshnick would be my husband's grandfather. I know that Barthel's father Blaz Mesisnik was born on 2l Jan 1815in Zg. Laze pri Bledu (near Bled) in the Julian Alps. At that time, the area was part of the Austria-Hungarian Crownland of Krain. He married Elizabeta Zupan 1846 where they had 13 children. Barthel was their youngest child. I have a lot more background information too am looking to add to it?
Jinx Meshnick

Re: Meshnick

jinxloomer — 2008-10-28 18:16:56Z

I vaguely remember hearing about a Meshnick changing his name. I'm slowly digging through all the stuff I did precomputer days in the early 80's. I have John Maschisnick (spelled that way on birth record from Stearns Co. Minn) as their first child so far but I will keep digging I'm sure I will find references What was Julius's birth date. Email me.Jinx Meshnick

Re: Meshnick

jinxloomer — 2008-10-29 13:33:33Z

Wow. I saw and visited with Laura a lot in those years and she never mentioned that. For some reason my father in law (Othmar Louis) didn't want to talk about genealogy at all even told his sisters not to say anything. His wife was the same way. I have a sheet from Slovonia church listing all Blasius's children and Julius's birth is listed as 26 May 1899 so you were right. It has a death date at Oct 1975. I have Beanie's name as Albert (Albin). Do you have the big picture of Blasius? And yes, now that I think of it that probably was a one generation back story. Sorry 'bout that. Just going through the stuff a little at a time. Tell me about Julius "McGraw" and his family.

Re: Obit Lookup - Frank M. SLAGLE

djsheri — 2008-08-17 04:27:29Z

Judy,

I wasn't aware of that. I will put that information to good use.

Thanks
Diane Slagle Sheridan

Re: Petra Olsen, OBIT

simonsen149 — 2008-04-07 03:11:44Z

I found an obituary for Petra! From the "Garfield Enterprise," 19 October 1900:

Mrs. Petra Olson, wife of Martin Olson, was born in Denmark Sept. 27, 1868 and died at her home in Garfield, Wash., Oct. 15, 1900, aged 32 years and 18 days. She was a member in full fellowship and good standing of the Lutheran church. A devoted wife, an affectionate mother, and a kind neighbor. Her life was most genial, generous and pure. And all who knew her gave testimony that Mrs. Olson was a good woman. She leaves a father and mother, two brothers and one sister, a broken hearted husband and six little children to fight the battles of life. May God's grace be sufficient for them in their afflictions. In the city cemetery in Garfield sympathizing friends laid all that was mortal of sister Olson to await the resurrection of the dead. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Signed Geo. F. Stivers.

Re: Petra Olsen, OBIT

simonsen149 — 2008-04-03 02:16:48Z

Petra, if you do a search for Petra Olsen on the WA State Archives site (http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx), it pulls up two birth records where Petra is listed as the mother for children Helen and Mattie. I checked the Whitman County Gen Society publication "Death Register with bonus newspaper section, and Petra's name was not in there. However, as another person mentioned to you, the state didn't require deaths to be reported at that time and so it is not surprising there isn't an official notice, but there should be at least a small blurb in the Garfield newspaper for Petra's death (I believe the "Garfield Enterprise" was in existence at that time). If you do a search for Olsen on the Cemeteries of Whitman County web site at http://www.interment.net/us/wa/whitman.htm, you will find Petra is buried in the Garfield Cemetery and died in 1900. Since that is still a whole year's worth of newspapers to have to look through for an obit, I would recommend writing to the person who created the cemetery index (and hopefully their email still works) or else the cemetery caretaker to see if they have at least a month of death. If you find a month of death, I can check the Garfield newspaper.

Uniontown newspaper

davidab818 — 2008-09-25 22:44:20Z

What was the name of the newspaper used by Uniontown?

Newspaper used by Uniontown in the 1920s and 1930s

davidab818 — 2008-10-03 18:04:47Z

I am trying to find out the name(s) of the newspaper used by the community of Uniontown in the 1920s and 1930s. And they still exist today?

Re: Uniontown newspaper

davidab818 — 2008-09-30 15:00:28Z

The years from 1920 to 1940.

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

tlharman1 — 2008-10-24 18:10:56Z

Thanks to those who replied to my original query.

There were two different persons by the name of Callie Gragg. The daughter of Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg married George W. Simpson bef. 1885. Callie L. Gragg Simpson died in Walla Walla, WA in 1940.

Callie E. Gragg, daughter of John and Malinda Curtis Gragg, married James Edward Haun and is buried in Garfield Cemetery.

Callie E. Gragg's father, John Gragg, was the son of John D. Gragg. Hiram Gragg's father was Nelson Gragg. Have not proved it yet, but I believe Nelson is also a son of John D. Gragg.

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

tlharman1 — 2008-10-17 17:21:48Z

Thank you for providing the link for the WA State Archives. Mor and more states are going online, which is great. I failed to check for that possiblility.

I did find the marriage record and it shows a big problem for me. Callie Gragg Haun's parents are listed as John Gragg and Melinda Curtis, not Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg, so I'm back to square one. I do not show Hiram having a brother John, but will have to look into that. My connection is through the Baird line, so I'm scratching my head.

Thanks for the help.

Tom

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

tlharman1 — 2008-10-17 17:02:37Z

Thank you very much for this information. I had found Hiram, Mary and Callie in the 1880, 1883 Whitman Co. census. In 1887 just Hiram and Mary are listed in Whitman Co. and I can not find any Haun family there, so it's possible they moved elsewhere, then came back?

According to your birth information Callie is 26 in 1895, which would put her birth date bet. 1868-1869, the 1900 census lists Callie E. Haun b. Nov 1869, but her tombstone has her b. 11/28/1867. I know how the census records are, so maybe her age isn't quite correct on her daughter's birth record either?

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

tlharman1 — 2008-10-15 10:47:09Z

Thank you so much for the link. I searched Find-A-Grave, but missed the link you sent.

Appreciate the help.

Tom

Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

tlharman1 — 2008-10-15 09:26:27Z

Searching for the graves of Hiram Gragg and his wife Mary Baird Gragg.

Hiram Gragg b. 8/17/1845 NC d. 4/1924 Listed in Whitman Co. in the 1883, 1887, 1889, 1900, 1910 and 1920 census.

Mary E. Baird Gragg b. 1846 NC d. 1920? Whitman Co.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg

tlharman1 — 2008-10-16 18:46:50Z

Hiram and Mary Baird Gragg had one surviving daughter, listed as Callie L. in all census records with her parents. She was b. 1867.

There is a James E. Haun with wife Callie E. in the 1910 census living 2 households away from Hiram and Mary, then in 1920 and 1930 James and Callie are still in Elberton.
There are quite a few Haun graves in Garfield Cemetery, including James and Callie (b. 11/28/1867)

I would very much like to confirm whether Callie E. Haun is the same as Callie L. Gragg. Does anyone have access to Whitman Co. marriage records? According to the census in 1910 James and Callie have been married 15 years, which would place their marriage bet. 1894-1895.

Orville and Marcia Stewart in Pullman

ColleenMoorhead — 2008-05-15 14:48:23Z

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.

Re: Obit Lookup - Frank M. SLAGLE

judyartley53 — 2008-08-17 03:10:19Z

Hi Diane, you can request an obit lookup from the Washington State Library, www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . They will search the newspaper microfilm for 60 minutes at no charge & reply with what they find. Successful Hunting!

Re: Petra Olsen, OBIT

DiAnnReindl — 2008-03-19 00:53:08Z

HI Ron,
Thank You for the information. This is one family that has been hard to track.
I am not related to Petra Olsen. When she died, her husband sent for Caroline Hampe Pedersen from Denmark. I'm told she was his first love! Caroline left her husband and children, except for one, Helmuth, and came to the U. S. in 1904. I do not know if they were ever married. In 1909, Caroline's two daughters, Agnes and Gudrun came to the U. S. to their mother.
I have found Martin and Caroline moved to California, as well as Martin's son, Earnest. They died in California. I do not know any more of Agnes or Gudrun. Helmuth died in Multnomah County, Oregon. In 1942, Helmuth was in the U.S. Army and he was married twice.
I wanted to veify Petra's death and/or any information on this family and thought maybe if there was an obit, it may tell me more.

Thank You,
DiAnn

Re: Petra Olsen, OBIT

DiAnnReindl — 2008-03-19 00:36:01Z

Thank You for your help and information. This family is an interesting one and a hard one to track.

Martin Olsen and Petra were married in Denmark and emigrated to the U.S. When Petra died, Martin sent for Caroline Hampe Pedersen, I'm told she was his first love. Caroline left her husband and children except for one, Helmuth, and came to the U.S. to be with Martin Olsen. I do not know if Martin and Caroline ever married. Helmuth went by Olsen. Caroline came to the U. S. in 1904 and in 1909, her two daughters, Agnes and Gudrun came to join her. I have not been able to find much on them either. I will follow your sugestions to see what I can find.
Thank You very much, DiAnn

Re: Petra Olsen, OBIT

DiAnnReindl — 2008-04-03 04:27:03Z

Thank You for your help. I have sent a message to the transcriber of the cemetery to see if I can find a month of death or who would have records of the cemetery. Will let you know what I find.
DiAnn

Re: Info

combs1990 — 2008-09-25 05:20:49Z

Hi Jerry,
I noticed your inquiry about Howard Melvin Smith and his father Charles Smith. I believe that Charles Smith, may be my great-uncle. My grandmother Minnie (Smith) Putnam came west with her family from Virginia about 1900. Her siblings were Myrtle, Charles, and Earnest. The homesteaded in the Dusty-Penewawa area. The parents were William M. and Mollie Smith. Grandma talked about the family often. I found a copy on-line of the marriage certificate of Charles Smith and Hazel Gilliland dated 1911. One of the witnesses who signed the certificate was Mrs. H.H. Michaelson, the married name of my great aunt Myrtle Smith, so I am fairly sure that the Charles Smith you are referring to is my great-uncle. I have gathered a fair amount of information about the Smiths as I live in Whitman County Washington, as did they. Would love to hear from you.

Thanks. Rick Combs

Re: Dawson

BrightdLight — 2008-11-08 08:22:41Z

Tank you so much! This information is just wonderful!

Dawson

BrightdLight — 2008-11-07 19:56:09Z

I am looking for information on some ancestors who lived in Oakesdale. George and Rachel. He died in about 1943, she died about 1937, both are buried in Oakesdale Cemetary. There son Jake also lived there, he was married to was married to Pearl Bundage, I think. Thanks for any contact.

Re: Whitman Co./Bingham & Campbell Surnames

2006-12-01 21:18:01Z

Garfield is one of the areas my Campbell's lived. I don't know much about the Binghams. Lillian Campbell married David Bingham May 29, 1896. They had three children and were divorced April 11, 1910. They were living in Asotin County at the time of the divorce
David Bingham was born abt 1861 in Michigan according to census records
Their marriage record is at the LDS site

James Oscar EPPERSON

2006-11-24 22:38:14Z

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

2006-11-24 22:37:49Z

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.

Re: Whitman Co./Bingham & Campbell Surnames

2006-11-18 23:03:55Z

I have a Frank Bingham in Garfield m. Milley Legg June 1900. They had a child Geraldine Bingham. The Binghams and the Legg family lived in the same neighborhood. I am searching for any living Leggs or Binghams in that area.

Re: Town of Alki

2006-11-09 21:00:20Z

I had found that map, but thank you very much for your efforts.

Martin/Caroline/Helmet Olson in Pullman, WA

2006-11-09 05:45:44Z

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.

Town of Alki

2006-11-08 06:27:09Z

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

Saltize or variant town?

2006-10-20 06:52:10Z

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

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

2006-10-17 00:45:11Z

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.

Re: Saltize or variant town? Answered myself

2006-10-14 23:34:07Z

Thanks to the Whitman County links page I found an 1895 Atlas and Seltice is on the Tekeo Farmington Rd.
I got the Saltize from the way my family pronounced the location.

Re: Obit Lookups - Jacob & Mary (Stroh) Adler

2006-10-11 22:27:45Z

Did you get the one for Mary Stroh? I needed her too :)

Turner / Norris family

2006-10-11 22:13:10Z

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

Norine Norris Clutter

2006-10-11 21:23:04Z

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

Obit Lookups - Jacob & Mary (Stroh) Adler

2006-10-07 08:18:07Z

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

Re: Starr Ranch

2006-10-06 17:11:40Z

Hello again, I was just doing some research & found a Luther J. Beard born 1855 in VA. & Wife Mae L born 1869 & one daughter, Catherine E. born 1899. Family in 1900 census record living in PALOUSE, WHITMAN Co., WA . Could they be your Beard family & possibly the Starr Ranch is near PALOUSE in WHITMAN Co.?

WoW! I just found that Pullman WA is on the PALOUSE River. Interesting, huh? Pullman was settled by homesteaders in the 1870s.

I e-mailed my sister who lives in Prescott, WA. & waiting to hear from her.
Nancy

Re: Starr Ranch

2006-10-06 16:03:01Z

Hi,
Do you know what they did on this Ranch, was it Cattle, Horses, Fruit? I will ask my sister if she knows anything about the Starr Ranch 10 miles south of Pullman, WA. We had lots of relatives lived that way in the old days : ) Nancy

Obit Lookup - Bertie Norris Turner

2006-09-30 22:49:11Z

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

2006-09-23 18:00:51Z

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!

Re: Crow obituary information

2006-09-15 12:28:04Z

Thank you for the infromation on Arthur H. Crow. Do you have any idea how I can obtain a copy of this obituary? Thanks again!

Re: Meshnick

ruthworkman2527 — 2008-02-24 17:18:36Z

I'm pretty sure we may be related but I have very little info. to go on. My father was Julius Meshnick born in MN approx. 1899 but changed his name to John McGraw. His father was Barthel (?). Thanks for ANY help. Ruth Workman

Re: Meshnick

ruthworkman2527 — 2008-02-23 17:26:25Z

I am the daughter of Julius Meshnick who was also known as John McGraw. I am searching for answers to my family history and I hope you can help me. Ruth McGraw Workman

Re: Evette

millrl — 2007-01-09 06:07:00Z

Well, nobody has replied to this query, so I'll try.

Found William's family in the Washington Territorial Census records, under name Evett.

1850 Census Concord, Adams Co., Illinois Oct 10, 1850 page 59 Stamped
57 / 61
Jesse? Evett 56 M Farmer NC
Perlitha?, Evett 40 F KY
George W. 17 M IL
Mary 15 F IL
William 14 M IL
Alvin 12 M IL
James 2 M IL

1890 Name: WILLIAM H. EVETT State: WA County: Whitman County Township: Palouse City Year: 1890 Page: 002 Database: WA 1890 Veterans Schedule
Private K 7 Mis or Wis Inf - July 1861 - Mar 1862 5 mos. [MO?]

1885 Census Whitman County, WA
Wm Evett 43 Ill
Maud 42 Ill
Arthur 18 Oregon
Grace 14 Cal
Jane 12 Cal
Lulla 3 Cal

1887 Census Whitman County, WA
W. H. Evett 57 IL
A. E. 41 IL
Arthur 19 Oregon
Grace 16 Cal
Jane 15 Cal
Lulu 5 Wash Territory

1889 April Census Whitman County, WA
W. H. Evett 51 IL
A. T. 48 IL
Arthur 21 Oregon
Janie 14 CA
Lulis 8 Wash Terr.

1900 Census Palouse, Whitman Co., WA
Evett, William H. Boarder W M Day labor - no other info

1900 Census Colfax, Whitman Co., WA ED 95 Sheet 4A
64 / 65
Nicholas, Ben F. Head W M Aug 1868 31 M 2 - - MO Germany Germany Merchant
Lulu Wife F W Aug 1881 18 M 2 1 1 WA IL IL
Jewel Dau F W Oct 1899 7 Mos. - - WA MO WA
Evett, Amanda Mother-in-law F W Dec 1839 60 M 5 5 IL KY IN
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Besides Jane, and Lulu

I have Arthur G. Evett m. Netty L. Greer

Grace F. Evett b. CA m. Willis Harvey Angell

Idaho Death Index 1911-1951
Name: ANGELL, GRACE EVETT Year: 1950 Certificate Number: 000179 County of Death: Canyon City: NAMPA Date of Death: 01/13/1950 Date of Birth: 02/19/1871

Re: George LEATHART

NCDOGWOOD — 2007-03-06 16:22:50Z

Was this George Leathart born 15 April 1889 at Kinfsbury, SD? I have his wife as "Annie" but no surname for her.
They had 2 children: Lulu & Donald.

I cannot answer your specific question but I do have a few details on this family.

My current e-mail address is:
ncdogwoo12@aol.com
Gordon Wood

Re: Cunningham Help

mrtbig — 2007-07-27 22:08:28Z

Update: I have located where a bunch of my Cunningham ancestors are buried. Can anyone take some photos at Oakesdale Cemetery in Oakesdale, Whitman County, Washington for me?? Please email me and let me know and I can provide all the names.

Cunningham Help

mrtbig — 2007-07-26 05:29:58Z

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.

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

BKrogh8863 — 2006-09-23 18:29:57Z

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.

KERR,GARRISON

clinde — 2006-09-17 17:52:21Z

Would like to contact descendants of Dale KERR.resident of Rosalia,Whitman Cty,WA when he died Mar,1977. Son of Thomas and Anna Susan GARRISON KERR of Spokane. Have large GARRISON family tree-Anna came from Kansas as a young lady. Dale had brother Blaine J KERR.

FARLEY, GREER

clinde — 2006-11-01 20:54:13Z

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.

You helped fill in some blanks!

jackiewhedbee — 2006-11-17 17:44:22Z

Well you came up with some info I did not have so you filled in some blanks.

I would REALLY appreciate any death certificate copies or information you have access to.

Jessie Kyle d 11 Jul 1957 in Spokane also.

Is it Whitman Co. or Spokane you have access to death info from??

I found Jessie and William Kyle are both buried in the Mt. View Cemetery in Davenport WA next to Alpha and Samantha (Mattie Kyle) Shanks even though they were NOT all listed on the list on the internet.

I appreciate your help!

Jackie Whedbee

Re: Coy's-Collins-Curtis-Oakesdale,Wa

ShirleyEOakes — 2007-12-29 15:16:16Z

I would like to know more about the Curties family that you are looking for. The line I am working is that of Lyman C. Curtis, d. Jan 12, 1915 in Thornton, Whitman, WA. md to Martha Swegle. They had 8 children: Beulah, William, Albert, Bert, Inis, Lily, Lula and Ivy.

Re: Williams, Baxter

Marjorie20 — 2007-04-15 22:32:30Z

No - sorry, my Fred was born in the mid 1800's.

Re: Any decendants of Thompson/Gunderson /Halpin

RBestrom7380 — 2007-11-20 07:19:21Z

So what is the connection to Whitman County, Washington?

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

RBestrom7380 — 2007-11-20 07:16:50Z

Shotgun,
You connected the Sekins and Griffin's? A ray of Hope ?

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

RBestrom7380 — 2007-11-20 07:07:27Z

Jean
It sounds like you have Ancestry.com and have a good amount of information already. What have you learned since January and what do you need? I won't insult you by giving you census data that you already have.

Re: Twietmeyer, Blood, Dilts, Couchman Families

RBestrom7380 — 2007-11-26 09:43:33Z

From this, and other postings I see you have quite a bit of information on these families. I did find some 29 or more newspaper articles on them, I'll post a few excerpts.

Otherwise, these families might easily be found...as long as you don't resort to using Switchboard.com... Most respected genealogist don't use it unless they have a known name and address.

I'll see what I can find for you.
Ron Bestrom

The Palouse Republic (Garfield-Palouse, Washington) August 18, 1916:
Miss Tillie Twietmeyer arrived at home Saturday from Portland, after a three months' visit witth (sic) her sister, Mrs. C.F. Savage.

May 4, 1917.
Mrs. Frank Savage of Portland is visiting at the home of her brother, Will Twietmeyer, south of Palouse.

March 3, 1933
Observe Golden Wedding Day At Twietmeyer Home.

Wednesday, March 1, Marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Twietmeyer, who live south of Palouse. There were married in Hastings, Nebraska and have lived here 40 years.
The occasion was observed by an anniversary dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Twitmeyer. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Fugate, Mrs. Frank Dailey, Mrs. A.E. Scoville, Mrs. Albert Hammond, Mrs Wesley Goddard, Mrs. L Keys, Mrs N.R. Couchman, Will Twietmeyer, Mrs C.J. Dilts, Mrs H.E. Keeney and Miss Fern Dilts.

June 8, 1951
Bear Creek...
... Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N.R. Couchman on Memorial Day were Mr. and Mrs. Clint Couchman of Spokane, Jean and Don Drier of Troy, Mrs. Wesley Goddard and Will Twietmeyer of Moscow and Mrs. H.F. Goddard of Palouse.

August 29, 1924.
Mrs. C.J. Dilts, Fred Blood and family and Dick Twietmeyer and family went to Moscow Sunday and spent the day picnicking in Moscow Park with Friends.

Re: Coy's-Collins-Curtis-Oakesdale,Wa

RBestrom7380 — 2007-10-24 06:52:07Z

You haven't supplied any information to identify any of these family names or the individuals involved. Do you have Specific information on specific family persons of each of these families to identify them?

You are asking why someone named Coy, someone named Collins and someone named Curtis were in Whitman County, Washington.

It is very much impossible to identify any family by that name AND why they are in this area in 1900's.

Genealogy research is based on VERY hard work on individual persons and their relationships. Try starting with one family, identify individuals in your database/files and try to identify their movements across the USA.

You could "try" to contact a local genealogy research group, but they would tell you the same thing. You MUST do some research on your own to identify just who you are researching.

Re: Phelps/Robberson

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-29 01:56:23Z

Hello Sue,
This appears to be your first inquiry on Rootsweb. When you post, post as much information as you can on the persons you seek. The most important is the birth date, otherwise, where born, where died, when died, spouse, siblings, etc. This is extremely important if you are looking for more common names than Phelps or Robberson.

With that said, I find:
... insufficient information to identify a living descendant of Phelps..BUT, the living descendants of Robberson might know of some, or what happened to Gordon.

The 1930 Census for Lamont, Whitman County, WA, owning at 26 Garfield St.
Amos L. Phelps, age 59, born in Minnesota to father born in Canada and mother in Wisconsin. He was a retail merchant in a general store. He was first married at age 27.
Eva, age 50, born in Minnesota to father born in MN, mother in Indiana
Harold J. age 24, born (circa 1905/1906) in WA. salesman in a general store.
Charlotte Hare, age 77, mother-in-law was living with them
-Census enumerated in April 1930.

Now we "might" have the right person, if so, he was born about 1870/1871.

The 1920 census doesn't add much information. They were renting on Spokane Street in Lamont. Mother-in-Law Charolett Hare? age 69 was living with them.

The Washington Birth Index 1891-1907 showed a male born at Hatton, in Adams County, WA, to Amos L. Phelps and Eva Hare, the image was mostly unreadible, but this birth was her second. A transcription showed birth on May 9, 1905. So this is "probably" Harold.

A marriage certificate WITH IMAGE is found on: http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/default.aspx
It shows Harold J. Phelps of Lamont, WA; marriage to Esther McCormick of Cheney in the presence of Eva Phelps and Carrie E. Adams. Marriage is on 16 June 1935 in Cheney, WA.

The Washington Death Index shows Amos L. Phelps, death on 15 Oct 1952 in Colfax, WA, age 84, born about 1868. This is "probably" the correct person.

The Social Security Death Index has an Esther M. Phelps, born 3 Aug 1907, died on 21 January 1990. Last Residence in Troutdale, Multnomah, OR. While this name matches criteria of name and approximate date of birth, there is NO proof this is the correct person. Ordering her obit would confirm or eliminate.

I didn't find a Harold Phelps in a death indices.

So, I would suggest trying to obtain the obit for Amos L. Phelps, as it "should" have information on his family.

You can also try to obtain the one for Esther in Oregon.

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

You can also seek out a local volunteer at the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness:
Washington: http://www.raogk.com/washingt.htm
Oregon: http://www.raogk.com/oregon.htm

------------------Hazel------------
The 1930 Census for Walla Walla
Joseph E. Robberson, age 47 born in Missouri to father born in Tennessee, mother in Alabamaa
Hazel, age 40, born in South Dakota to both parents born in Minnesota
Arline/Arlina? age 20
Elva 19
Muriel 17
Jean 15
Clayton 6
Gorden 4

Social Security Death Index has Hazel Robberson, born 16 March 1890, died Sept 1973 in Seattle, WA

The Walla Walla Union Bulletin, March 7, 1977 edition:

Clayton P. Robberson
Clayton P. Robberson, 53, of Puyallup, died of multipl sclerosis Saturday in Puyallup, following a 12 year illness.
The funeral will be in the United Methodist Church Tuesday in Puyallup with arrangements handled by the Powers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sumner, Wash.
Robberson was born in Walla Walla, the son of the late Elbert and Hazel Robberson, long-time Walla Walla residents. He attended Walla Walla schools and graduated from the University of Washington. An architect, he practiced his professio nfor a number of years after contracting multiple sclerosis.
He is survived by his widow, Barbara, at the Puyallup home; his sons, Richard Robberson, and Michael Robberson, both of Puyallup; his brother Gordon Robberson, Bend, Ore; his sisters Arlene Hermiston, and Jean Green, Eugene, Ore.; and one grandchild.
(note: "Arlene Hermiston", is as written, it is not known if that was her name or first name and city of residence in Oregon...see below).
--Richard C. Robberson, 920 18th SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 253-845-9472
--Michael J. Robberson, 13215 113th Ave Ct. E. Puyallup, WA 98374 253-848-5946.

The November 1, 1967, edition:
J. Elbert Robberson
J. Elbert Robberson, a former Walla Walla resident now liing in Bend, Ore., died Thursday at Bend. He was 85.
Born Sept. 18, 1882, in Purdy, Mo., Mr. Robberson was a member of the First Methodist Church of Bend.
Survivors besides his wife, Mrs. Hazel Mae Robberson of Bend, include three daughters, Mrs. Arlene Anson, Hermiston, Ore.; Mrs. Jean Fashbaugh, Eugene, Ore.; and Miss Muriel Robberson, Seattle; two sons, Clayton B. Robberson, Puyallup; and Gordon E. Robberson, Bend, Ore.; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Methodist Church in Bend. Burial will be ta 2 p.m. Monday in Mt. View Cemetery in Walla Walla. Friends may meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the Marshall-Herring funeral home.

The September 28, 1973 edition:

Hazel Robberson
Mrs. J. Elbert (Hazel Mae) Robberson, 83, died at her home yesterday.
She was born March 16, 1890, in Madison, S.D., the daughter of John and Elva Phelps. She attended schools at Madison, S.D., and when she as 16 years old came to Hatton, Wash., where she met Elbert Robberson. They were married in 1908. In 1912, they moved to Walla Walla where he was employed for McLean Grocery, Gardner & Co., and Sporleders until his retirement in 1959. They moved to Bend, Ore. in 1960, where Mr. Robberson died in 1967. After his death Mrs. Robberson moved to Seattle to be near her daughter.
She was a member of the Pioneer United Methodist Church, Maryatha Class of the Methodist Church. Narcissa Rebekah Lodge No. 2, IOOF, American Association of Retired People and the Women's Society of Christian Service.
Survivors include her three daughters: Mrs. Charles (Arlen) Anson of Hermiston, Ore., Mrs. Jean Green of Eugene, Ore, and Muriel Robberson of Seattle; her two sons: Clayton B. Robberson of Puyallup, Wash. and Gordon E. Robberson of Bend, Ore.; her brother, John A. Phelps of Charleston, N.D.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The September 30, 1973 edition contains a short funeral notice with a picture of Hazel.

ROBBERSON - Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Hazel M. Robberson of Seattle, formerly of Walla Walla will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1973 in the Chapel of the Herring Funeral Home with Rev. Glen W. Mell officiating. Concluding services and interment in the Mt. View Cemetery. Norman S. Herring, Funeral Director (Paid Noice). Dial 525-1150.

Ron Bestrom
Puyallup, WA

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

RBestrom7380 — 2008-02-12 06:30:13Z

I didn't do any census reviews, as you appear to have done that. I found your online family tree. So, I don't know when they arrived in the area, but just by deaths, they were there for at least 5 years.

As far as obits, back then, obits were probably just for the rich, famous or notorious, then written by a reporter as an article more than for an obit. Obits for the common person were almost non-existant.

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

Try: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wawhitma/

Re: James Wiley Turner

RBestrom7380 — 2007-11-21 21:51:08Z

Rachel, it helps when you post all the information known, date of birth, place of birth, spouses, children, that helps the researcher not have to look themselves:

Posted: 28 Jul 2007 11:27AM GMT (Washington Unknown)
Looking for information on William Columbus Turner he was the son of William C. and Bertie Norris Turner. I know that when they left Ashe County North Carolina in the early 1900's he went West with them. A cousin told me that when the Turners moved to Seattle in 1910 that William stay in the eastern part of the state. Sorry I have no more information to supply. Thanks in advance for any help. Rachel Keller

Posted: 7 Mar 2006 2:41PM GMT (Whitman County)
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
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The person above was found in the Washington Death Index, death on 19 Jan 1944 in Whitman County, age 73, born about 1871.

The 1910 Census for Oakesdale, Whitman County, WA
Turner, William C. 5?(8?), born in North Carolina, house carpenter
Birdie C (as transcribed), age ?8(48?), born in NC, mother of 7, 6 living
Margie 17
Ruby V. 12
Inez 7, all children born in NC (So, they didn't leave NC until at least 1903)

1920 Census for Oakesdale, Whitman Co, WA
William C, age 61
Berdie C (E?) age 48 (born 1871/1872)
Margaurite 25
Ida ? 23
Ruby, 18?
Inez 17
Kathleen 5-born in Washington

Re: Obit Lookup - Birddie Norris Turner

RBestrom7380 — 2007-11-21 21:50:54Z

Re: Obit Lookup - Birddie Norris Turner

RBestrom7380 — 2007-11-21 21:01:47Z

http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx

Give them the name, place of death and date and they will look up to one hour in newspaper microfilm and sent you any results...for free.

Re: James Wiley Turner

RBestrom7380 — 2007-11-21 20:55:20Z

Shotgun, this was all researched before:

http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.was...

In addition to this, you can use:
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx to request obituaries where you know the date, place and name of the deceased.

Rachel. You have posted 36 times on rootsweb, a lot of people have done research for you, found obits, etc. Like this one above, you have never acknowledged that you had received the information, or to appreciate their hard work. So, this is all I'll do on this request this time.

St.John Cemetery Sexton Records

kathj1012 — 2008-02-23 04:16:51Z

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

Re: Town of Alki

Marilyn_Fitze — 2006-11-12 20:39:24Z

Chris, You may have already found this map of 1895 for Whitman county, Washington which shows Alki but not the road you mentioned. If not, here is the link:

http://www.livgenmi.com/1895/WA/County/whitman.htm

Old Ferguson photo

phirl — 2007-07-19 14:05:43Z

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?

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

PriscillaR — 2008-02-09 17:17:59Z

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

Re: Kusler family in Wash

ginad5186 — 2008-01-25 20:54:40Z

The group photo is of William H. Jones b. 1865 Lane Co. Oregon Died 1935 Oakesdale, Whitman Co. Wash. Family
Reed b. 1896 Virgil, Cecil daughter Zada small boy Glenn wife Mattie (Martha A. Jackson). Martha was married to a Hegman before.

Gina

Re: Kusler family in Wash

ginad5186 — 2008-01-25 20:32:03Z

I am related to the Jones family, Reed Jones b. 1896 (m. to Ruth C. Kusler) his grandfather Richard Jones b. 1833 Tenn came to Oregon Territory in 1853 on a wagon train.

I would be interested if any of you had the children of Ruth Kusler and Reed Jones, they lived in the Spokane, WA area. I don't have much on the Kusler family, I have quite a bit of information on the Jones family further back from Reed, but not more recent.

I noticed some of the Kuslers were Germans from Russia, although doesn't seem to be this line as they were from Bavaria and then arrived in Louisiana.

Anderson & DeGowin & Email Addy Change

bburt783 — 2006-11-11 18:07:39Z

I am still interested in any information on the Anderson or DeGowin families above, but please note change of email address.

Obit Lookup

CarlaBusby966 — 2007-11-01 05:39:48Z

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!

Re: Obit Lookup

CarlaBusby966 — 2007-11-27 00:59:23Z

Judy,
Thank you for your info. I appreciate the time and effort you took!

Carla

Re: Twietmeyer, Blood, Dilts, Couchman Families

jimpennington47 — 2007-11-26 19:22:57Z

Are you connected with any of these family lines. I have some old family photo's I would like to pass on.
Thanks
jim

Re: Twietmeyer, Blood, Dilts, Couchman Families

jimpennington47 — 2007-11-26 19:21:22Z

Thank you for the response. I am trying to locate any of the referenced family members who may be interested in some old family photo's I have acquired from the CF Savage Family.

Twietmeyer, Blood, Dilts, Couchman Families

jimpennington47 — 2007-05-28 19:02:06Z

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.

Re: Any decendants of Thompson/Gunderson /Halpin

jenandbill1 — 2007-11-20 04:23:44Z

Hello,
Thank you so much, that was a lot of information for you to look up, it is wonderful, Thank you again
Jenny

Any decendants of Thompson/Gunderson /Halpin

jenandbill1 — 2007-02-05 23:25:54Z

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

Re: Kusler family in Wash

fdkus — 2008-01-25 18:51:41Z

Yes, I am interested. John is also my G-Grand Uncle. My family did not go to Washington. They came to Oklahoma. Three came to Ok., Louis, Phillip, and my Frank. One went to SD Mary (Kusler) Wetsel. Louis followed later. Who is your line? Would like to share info with you. Contact me thru e-mail please. frjkusler@crosstel.net Frank Kusler

Obit Lookup - David Miller

dproffitt57 — 2007-02-11 22:31:56Z

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!

Re: Bertha Miller

dproffitt57 — 2007-03-09 02:35:48Z

Thank you very much! Robert Hasting(s) was my grandfather, we never knew he had all of these relatives. There were a total of 8 children. It would be nice to find descendants but I don't think any of them ever had children. There was a sister - Laura (Voelker) Soucy between Arthur and Robert, mentioned in Bertha's will but I've found no death record for her either. She was a beauty parlor operator in Spokane according to the 1930's census, unmarried at that time. Looking forward to getting the obits.

Re: Mathias Swegle Jr.

J_Bretthauer — 2007-04-03 04:17:13Z

Are you researching the Matlocks?

I'm related to John Edwin Clausin Matlock

Re: James Wiley Turner

judyartley26191 — 2007-11-21 18:48:34Z

Hi Rachel, this gets confusing because William had a brother named Wiley but it looks like he stayed in NC. I can't find this Turner family in the 1900 Census which is disappointing because James Riley might have been listed as a child in that Census to William and Bertie.

I did find a Wiley Turner on the 1910 McKenna, Pierce Co., WA Census b. abt. 1889, NC, boarder and logger at logger camp 3.

A James Wiley Turner filed out his World War I Draft Reg. Card in 1917 or 1918. He was living at 508 James, Seattle, King Co. He was b. Southerland, NC 22 Jan 1888. He was single and a machinist, Seattle Construction, foot Charles street, Seattle. That's all that I found. Hope this helps!

Re: Howell Family in WA/ Idaho

judyartley26191 — 2008-02-11 20:44:22Z

Hi Amylou, I'm not familiar with the family but I did some research. I first found Henry on the 1860 Fifteen Mile, Wasco Co., OR Census. He was b. TN, abt. 1835 and a laborer.

You might want to look at the following web sites for additional about him. Wasco County ORGenWeb, www.historysavers.com/; Wasco County History Site, www.wasco-history.r9esd.k12.or.us/; Wasco Co. Genealogy, www.historysavers.com/orwasco/. Might be a good county to look for marriage and birth certs or records of the kids.

Then he appears on the 1870 Franklin Butte Precinct, Linn Co., OR Census. Henry, b. abt. 1834, TN hired man & living with the Phillips family. This may or may not be your Henry since his family isn't listed with him. He may have hired himself out for a period of time to make some money.

You could contact the Linn Gen. Soc., www.lgsoregon.org/ to see if they have any info on Henry and take a look at Linn County, Oregon Genealogy web site, www.co.linn.or.us/museum/genealogy/index.htm. Same as above for marriage & birth records of children.

Henry and family appear on the 1880 Census in Farmington, Whitman Co., WA as you know.

They are still in Whitman Co. in 1883 per the Wash. Territorial Census. Henry, 50, farmer; Margaret, 63; Mary, 16, OR and William, 13, OR. The rest of the children aren't listed but I think this was a Census mistake because they appear in 1885.

Sarah their oldest doesn't appear on the 1883 or 1885 Census and she either married after the 1880 or before the 1883 Census or died.

I'd contact Whitman Co. Gen. Soc., www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/res.htm or look at the www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs web site to find a marriage or death record.

Whitman Co. Cemeteries are listed at www.interment.net/us/wa/whitman.htm or www.mrail.net/wash/whitman.htm web sites.

The 1885 Whitman Co. Wash. Terr. Census lists Henry and family. H. Howell, 53, b. TN, farmer; M J, 45, b. MO; M, b. OR, 17; Wm, 15, OR; Annie, 11, b. OR; Cha [Charles] b. OR, 9; Eva, b. OR, 7 and C [Clayburn] b. Wash. Terr. 4.

Mary doesn't appear on the 1885 Census. I'd guess she either died or married.

The 1887 Whitman Co. Wash. Terr. Census lists the same people except for Annie.

The 1889 Whitman Co. Census lists the same people except for William. Again I'd check with the Whitman Co. resources.

Henry and Margaret don't appear again in the censuses.

I found a Charles Howell and family in the 1910 Pine Creek, Latah Co., ID Census. Charles b. OR, 34, marr 7 yrs, general farmer, father born TN & mother b. MO; wife Mary, b. OH, 27 had given birth to 4 children & 3 alive in 1910;
Alma, b. ID, 6; Samuel, b. ID, 3 and Violet b. 1, ID.

In 1920 this family was still living in Pine Creek. Charles, b. OR, 43, farmer, father b. TN & mother b. MO; Mary, b. OH, 36; rest of family b. in ID; Alma M. 16; Samuel W., 12; Violet M., 11; Gordon W., 9; Hugh J., 7; Arthur G., 5; Edith E., 5/12ths and Ira Howell, brother, single, b. ID, 25, farm laborer.

It is possible the Margaret gave birth to her last child in 1895.

I'd do a web search for Latah County Idaho Genealogy Society and see if you can find one & other sources of info. Successful Hunting!

Re: St.John Cemetery Sexton Records

judyartley26191 — 2008-03-18 03:46:27Z

Hi Kathy, I'd write to those addresses that you have. However, Ewanida Rail Records, www.mrail.net/wash/whitman.htm also lists Saint John Cemetery and she might have more info too.

The Whitman County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/res.htm would be another source that I'd check. Successful Hunting!

Re: Any decendants of Thompson/Gunderson /Halpin

judyartley26191 — 2007-11-20 02:47:33Z

Hi Jenny, I found the Halpin family in 1900 in Crockett, Contra Costa Co., CA. August J. b. Aug 1855, M2, Germany, immigrated in 1864, naturalized and laborer refinery. Miranda b. Oct 1863, England, M2, had given birth to 2 children & 2 alive in 1900, immigrated in 1884. Annie C. b. Jan 1888, CA; Walter T., B. Sept. 1893, CA; Eugenia Jackson, mother-in-law, b. Nov 1828, England, widow, immigrated in 1890 & had given birth to 9 children, 5 of whom were alive in 1900.

In 1910 Eugenia Jackson was living at the Agnews State Hospital, Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA. She was 82.

In 1910 August and Marinda were living in Township 12, Contra Costa Co., CA. August was 53, fireman _____. Miranda T., M3, had given birth to 2 children who were alive in 1910, 46. Walter T. Gunderson, step-son, b. CA, abt. 1894 was living with them.

Walter Thompson Gunderson filled out his World War I Draft Reg. Card June 5, 1917. He was living in Crocket, Contra Costa Co. He was b. 28 Sept 1893, Nevada dock, CA. He was single, machinist at Cal. & Harr. Super Ref. Co., Crocket. He was medium height & build with dark brown eyes & black hair.

Gus Joseph Halpin in 1920 was living in Crockett. He was a lodger, immigrated in 1868, pending application 1919, 65 & fireman Snyder Refinery.

Walter T. Gunderson, 571-80-2089, b. 28 Sept. 1893 in "Other Country" d. 27 Dec 1978, Santa Clara Co. Source: CA Death Index 1940-1997.

Joseph Dinnes, b. England, 63 yrs old and family lived in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA in 1930. He was a house painter. His wife Anna A., b. England, 62 yrs old, immigrated 1889, naturalized. Maud T. Dinnes, b. CA, 34, single & no occupation listed.

An Annie Amy Dinnes, b. 3 Jan 1866, "Other Country" d. 19 June 1950, Santa Clara Co. Mother's maiden name=Jackson and Father's surname=Thompson. Source: CA Death Index 1940-1997.

A Joseph Charles Dinnes, 548-22-0242, b. 13 Sep. 1866, Other Country. Died 17 Feb 1951, Santa Barbara. Father's surname=Dinnes. Source: CA Death Index 1940-1997.

A Maud Julia Dinnes, 562-30-8375, b. 27 May 1895, CA. Died 21 Jan 1978, Santa Clara Co. Source: CA Death Index 1940-1997.

A Maud Dinnes, same soc as above, last residence=San Jose, Santa Clara Co. Born 27 May 1895, last benefit check mailed to Menlo Park, San Mateo Co., CA. Died Jan. 1978. Her soc. Sec. # issued in CA before 1951. Source: Social Security Death Index (which you can access for free).

That's all I found. I didn't find any tie to Whitman Co., WA. Good Luck!

Re: Twietmeyer, Blood, Dilts, Couchman Families

judyartley26191 — 2007-11-26 03:53:15Z

The Fred Twietmeyer family was living in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA in 1910. Fred, widower, b. Germany, abt. 1841, immigrated 1861, naturalized and farmer. Fredrick W., b. IL, abt. 1875, single, farmer home harm; Charlie b. IL, abt. 1879, farmer, home farm, single; Tillie, b. IL, abt. 1887 and Louise b. IL, abt. 1889.

Charles J. Twietmeyer married Ethel Ringo Oct. 25, 1910, Moscow, Latah Co., ID. Source Idaho Marriage Index 1842-1996, Latah Co. Court House, Vol. 4, p. 31.

Charles John Twitmeyer [spelling on form] filled out his World War I Draft Reg. card Sept. 12, 1918. He was living at R. D. #4, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA. He was b. 18 Nov 1879. He was a farmer, self-employed, same address as above. His wife was Ethel T. and closest relative at same address as above. He was tall, Slender, with blue eyes & brown hair.

Frederick William Twitmeyer [spelling on form] filled out his WWI Draft Reg. card Sept. 12, 1918. He was living same addr. as above. He was farmer, self-employed, same addr. as above. His nearest relative was Mrs. C. J. Dilts, sister, R. D. #2, Palouse. He was tall, slender w/ blue eyes & brown hair.

In 1920 Charles Tweitmeyer and family were living in Palouse. Charles, b. IL, 41 yrs old, farmer. His wife Ethel, b. WA, 32 yrs; Verna, b. WA, 7; Carl, b. ID, 5; Faymond Hill or Shill, b. WA, 16, student living with them.

In 1930 Charles G. Twietmeyer family were living in West Clarkston, Asotin Co., WA. Charles, laborer lumber mill, 50; Ethel, 41; Verna W., 18, road camp cook; Carl F., 16, laborer box factory and Charles J. Jr., b. WA 5.

In 1910 the Clark J. Dilts family lived in Turnbow, Whitman Co., WA, Clark b. Canada, 47 yrs old, immigrated 1889, naturalized, house carpenter, M2; Lizzie M. b. IL, 37, farm laborer home farm, had given birth to 3 children all of whom were alive in 1910; Clarence, b. WA, 18, single; Dwight, b. WA, 9; Carl, b. WA 8 and Edna, b. WA 5 and boarder Hannah Walker, b. IL, 24, telephone operator.

In 1920 the Dilts family living in Turnbow. Dwight, 19; Carl 17; Agnes b. WA 15; and Fern, b. WA 9.

Ethel Twietmeyer, d. 24 March 1946, Asotin Co. per death cert #16. Source: WA Death Index 1940-1996.

Fredrick W. Twietmeyer, d. 16 June 1966, Whitman where he lived per death cert #014749.

You can request copies of their obituaries by sending an EMAIL to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov with their names, death dates & place. They will search the newspaper microfilm for one hour for free & reply with what they find.

www.switchboard.com will provide phone & addresses if listed in the phone book. Good Luck!

Re: Coy's-Collins-Curtis-Oakesdale,Wa

judyartley26191 — 2007-10-23 22:59:19Z

You might want to contact the Whitman Co. Gen. Soc., www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs or PO Box 393, Pullman WA 99163-0393.

Re: Obit Lookup

judyartley26191 — 2007-11-26 20:04:59Z

An Ellen Dunn was listed in the 1900 Garfield, Whitman Co. Census with her family. Peter, husband, b. Sept. 1857, England, immigrated 1859, naturalized but no occupation shown. Ellen b. Jan. 1855, IL had given birth to 8 children but only 4 were alive in 1900. Lea P., dau, b. Oct 1894, WA.

Then I found her as you mentioned living with her dau. Virgie Walters in Garfield in 1930.

If you're looking for Ellen's death cert, look at the www.raogk.org for a volunteer in Whitman Co. to look up the death cert #. If there isn't a volunteer, look up www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/res.htm. The Whitman Co. Gen. Soc. will do research for a reasonable fee. You'll need the death cert # so you can order a death cert from the WA State Health Dept.

Virginia A. Walter d. 7 May 1953, Whitman Co. at 72, b. abt. 1881 per death cert #9878. Source: WA Death Index 1940-1996.

If you're interested in an obit on her, send an EMAIL to askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov with her name, death date and location. They will search the newspaper microfilm for one hour for free & reply with what they find. Happy Hunting!

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

judyartley26191 — 2007-11-20 05:45:19Z

Hi Jean, I found Lucy Sekins and family in 1870 in Reading, Hillsdale, MI. Husband Edwin, 38, b. NY, wagonmaker; Lucy, b. abt. 1843, NY; Nettie, b. NY, abt. 1858.

In 1880 the family was still in Reading. Edwin was listed on the Census but his name is lined out & info erased. Lucy, 40 and Lula, b. MI, abt. 1872.

Edwin Seakins, married, b. abt. 1833, NY d. March 1880. Cause of death="softening of brain", place of death-Reading, Hillsdale Co., MI. Source: U. S. Federal Census Mortality Schedulues 1880.

In 1889 L. V. Sekins appears on the Whitman Co., Wash. Terr. Census. She was b. NY, abt. 1844. Her next door neighbors are L. V. Griffin, 17, female, b. MI, abt. 1862. E. B. Griffin, male, b. MT?, 21 and Grace, b. Wash. Terr. 4 months.

Grace E. Griffin was b. 13 Nov 1888, Wash. Terr. Father=Ellis Beach Griffin & mother=Lulu Belle Sekin. Source: Family Data Collection-Births. Should be verified with birth cert or record.

Ellis Beach Griffin, father=William Henry Griffin, mother=Jane Elizabeth Jones, b. 6 Sept 1869, Zumbrota, Goodhue Co., MN. Source: Family Data Collection-Births. Should be verified with birth cert or record.

May Arat Griffin b. 7 July 1890, Whitman, Palouse Co., WA. Parents Ellis Beach Griffin & Lulu Bell Sekin. Died Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada, 1975. Source: Family Data Collection-Individual Records. Should be verified with birth & death records.

Then I found the 1900 Turnbow, Whitman Co., WA Census that you found which lists A. F. Pugh, etc.

I didn't find anything else for A. F. and Lucy Pugh. For Whitman County Cemeteries, look at the following web sites: www.interment.net and www.mrail.net/wash.whitman.htm.

You'll need a volunteer to look up their death certs. You'll find volunteer(s) at www.raogk.org, Whitman Co. Contact one who has volunteered to look up death certs. They will use the WA Death microfilm and look up A. F. and Lucy and reply to you with the death cert #. Then you can order from the State.

If that doesn't work out, you can contact Whitman Co. Gen. Soc., www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs who will do research work for a reasonable fee.

However, I did find Ellis B. Griffin in the 1910 Selah, Yakima Co. Census. He was living with his parents. Henry H., b. IN, 69, rancher; Jane E., b. IN, 65. Jane had given birth to 5 children all of whom were alive in 1910. Ellis was a widower, b. MN?, 41.

In 1910 Ellis and Lulu's daughter Grace was living in N. Yakima Ward 3, Yakima Co., WA. She was living with the Greenhalgh family as a boarder, 21, b. WA, telephone operator.

Ellis Beach Griffin (parents William Henry Harrison Griffin & Jane Elizabeth Jennie Jones) b. 6 Sept 1869, Goodhue, Zumbrota Co., MN married Katherine Hahn on 12 Aug 1918. He died 1 July 1929, Wallace, Shoshone Co., ID. Source: Family Data Collection-Individual Records. Should be verified with marr. cert.

Grace was still living in Yakima in 1920 with Strans & Bertha Sayles as a roomer. She was single, 31, clerk dept. store. That's all I found. Hope this helps!

Henry Building

bookcrazed — 2006-12-30 02:22:10Z

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."

Howell Family in WA/ Idaho

amylou122 — 2008-01-28 23:46:51Z

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?

Re: Howell Family in WA/ Idaho

amylou122 — 2008-02-12 01:53:44Z

Judy,
I can't thank you enough. Even after just a quick perusal of of some of your sites, I found Henry's & Charley's graves in Mountain View Cemetery in Farmington. You have been most helpful and I hope to uncover more about this family. I believe this Henry is the one I'm looking for. At least 2 of his siblings went to Missouri from Tennessee, but he didn't stop there. He chose well, it seems, judging from the pictures on the site. Thanks again, Amy

Re: Heitzman's in Washington

laskowv — 2006-12-09 22:35:48Z

The majority of the Pankratz family stayed in Wisconsin. Your Pankratz and mine may be related. If you want to email me directly, we can compare the families.

Valerie
laskowv@earthlink.net

Re: Whitman Co. Railroad

robb161 — 2006-12-02 23:11:58Z

I have read with interest the stories of the Whitman Co. railroad. My ggrandparents came to the end of the line (of the OWR&N) at Lamont in about 1881 where they homesteaded. As a kid, growing up in Colfax, my preschool class took a field trip from the Colfax depot to Washtucna and back on the last steam locomotive to run on the line. (Must have been about 1953) My grandmother's house was just across Main St. from where the tracks crossed the street and one of my earliest memories is hearing the 'pufferbellies' pull thru town to the depot. After the diesel/electrics, it just wasn't the same.

Where would Union Precinct be, today?

robb161 — 2006-12-02 23:11:58Z

My ggrandmother, Rachel Reid is listed in the 1900 census as living in the Union Precinct. Does anyone have any clue as to where that would be today. Family history states that Rachel and William and 10 of their 11 children came to the end of the OWR & N line in Lamont and homesteaded in the mid to late 1880's. William died in '91 and I would like to find his grave. I don't believe that William and Rachel are buried together as she is shown in the 1920 census living in Hermiston, OR with her youngest daughter, Beatrice. Anyone have any thoughts?

Swannack/Gresham Cemetery

robb161 — 2006-12-02 23:11:58Z

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.

Re: Swannack/Gresham Cemetery

robb161 — 2006-12-02 23:11:58Z

Charles, your info was right on. The info on Interment.net is incorrect, though. There has been a Swannack burial there as recently as 2001. The cemetery is completely overgrown with weeds and as a result, couldn't locate ggrandfather's grave marker without a weed wacker. Thanks for your help.

Re: Henry Building

robb161 — 2007-02-21 15:46:19Z

The Henry building stood at the southwest corner of Main and Canyon Sts. It was gutted by fire in the mid to late 50's and subsequently raised. The 2 story building housed a drug store below and doctor's and attorney's offices above. The fire was a major event so I am sure that the Colfax Gazette would have pictures in their archives. You might also find pictures of the modernization that your father did on the building.

Mary J. Cozad Benton, died 1890

gdalseg — 2006-11-24 22:37:34Z

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

Re: Kusler family in Wash

bgraustark — 2008-01-23 02:16:14Z

Hi, don't know if you are still interested, but I have Ruth as the daughter of John and Missouri Peyton. She was one of 7 children. John (my great grand uncle), is the son of Louis Kusler who was born in 1833 in Louisiana shortly after his parents arrived from Germany. The Kuslers settled in Harrison county IN, and my branch went to South Dakota, while yours went to Wash.

Re: Pullman Herald Newspaper

bertiekelvie — 2007-06-20 00:24:50Z

Thanks for the info, Vic. My great Uncle Brit Beard lived at Pullman for about 9 years (1889-1898) and died at just 29 of angina, according to his death record. I have copies of 2 different obits for him, neither which are identified, but I assume one is from the Pullman Herald newspaper and the other from the newspaper where he grew up in Montpelier, OH. His body was shipped back to Montpelier, so I can't take you up on your kind offer to photograph his tombstone. I'm hoping he might show up in some other newspaper articles during his years there in Pullman. From his probate packet, it appears he was quite an enterprising young man. Thanks again for replying to my message. Bertie in Idaho

Pullman Herald Newspaper

bertiekelvie — 2007-02-17 00:32:37Z

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?

Re: Norine Norris Clutter

frycreek1 — 2007-04-10 17:49:14Z

I am from Thornton, Whitman Co., WA. Ray and Norine Clutter were close friends of my parents. I can remember in the 50's when they would play Canasta during the winter. Are you a descendant?. I have a lot of information on Whitman County and am interested in doing paid research. I would welcome hearing from you.

Re: Williams, Baxter

meridith71 — 2007-04-15 22:09:42Z

Looking for information on a Fred Williams born approx 1935-45. This is the "missing link" in my family tree. Do you show on in your line? Thanks.

Re: Surname Hammer

gskemper1 — 2008-01-28 21:58:38Z

Jill: Am eager to share Hammer info. Have William Oliver's obit, picture, family pic of Arvia (the spelling as my grmother had written on back) believe he was in Starbuck, WA, and other Hammer brothers. My mother & aunt called him "Uncle Ol", though he was my grandmother's uncle. Grandma was raised by George Hammer (her grandfather), first in Farmington, later in Stevens Cty, WA. "Uncle Ol" has brother Licurgus C. Hammer buried in Silver Creek Cem. Walters Road is very near the cem. How shall we exchange these items? Am not familiar with Roots/Web so not sure what the procedure is from here - home address/phone/??? Sally Jo

Re: Surname Hammer

gskemper1 — 2008-01-28 02:57:45Z

I have information on your great grandfather, William Oliver Hammer. He is my grandmother's uncle. I live about an hour's drive from Garfield. Anxious to here from you.

Re: SAGE, SCHRIVER

bethrau1 — 2007-01-22 20:48:14Z

Are you familiar with the free genweb sites? Each county in the U.S. has a volunteer who collects and posts data. Most also have people willing to do free lookups.

The general website is www.usgenweb.com . From there you can do a general search for the entire U.S., or can access each individual county's website.

I found a reference to your Henry Clay SAGE on an Ashland County, Ohio, bulletin board, posted by a Russel C. Sage in 1998. He gives a death date for Henry of 20 September, 1922 in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. There are several SAGE deaths listed, including your Henry Clay Sage, on the Nez Perce County genweb site. Here is a link to the general site:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~idnezper/
The Idaho State Death Index is accessed from that page.

Beth
not related to this family

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

JeanGiesbrecht50 — 2007-02-11 21:06:15Z

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.

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

JeanGiesbrecht50 — 2007-11-20 14:59:59Z

The main thing I need now is deathdates and burial records (what Cemetery, etc.) and Obits, if possible.
I have searched on Cemetery sites but haven't found them.

I've found what I believe are sisters to Lucy Lawrance Sekin Pugh. One is a Clara (or Clarrisa) who m. a Charles C.Button. She was a widow in 1880 US Census Hillsdale MI & 1885 WA State Census with dau.s Ida & May.They were in Garfield Co.WA. haven't found their burials either.

The other is Maria (or Mary) who was m. to William Dalles. They were in Whitman Co. I found a Cemetery record for him in Garfield Cem. Whitman Co.WA Died Sept.30 1896.

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

JeanGiesbrecht50 — 2007-11-20 14:42:03Z

Yes, my maternal grandmother was May Aret Griffin, her parents were Lulubelle Sekin (whose parents were Edwin E. Sekin -Seekin & Lucy Lawrance-Pugh) and Ellis Beach Griffin.
I have both families back to early New England.
Are you connected?

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

JeanGiesbrecht50 — 2007-11-20 14:36:19Z

Thanks for your help! I have most of the info that you collected, in fact much of it shown on Ancestry Family Collection is from my research. May Aret Griffin was my maternal grandmother. Lucy V. Pugh was her grandmother, remarried to A.F.Pugh. I found where they were married,but My main concern now is to find their deathdates & where they are buried.

Re: Descendants of Robert & Annie Kilpatrick

MartyBreyerB — 2006-11-24 23:06:14Z

Thank you for replying to my query. I am following the Morrison side of Robert and Annie (Morrison) Kilpatrick and would appreciate any connection to descendents of theirs. I have recently been put in touch with Ralph Kilpatrick's wife and am in the process of sharing info. If you would please pass my information on to your sister-in-law, perhaps we might correspond or connect toward the complete family line. Thanks, Marty (Morrison)Breyer

Lookup Pine City Cemetery Obituary McDonald

gtownsend135 — 2007-07-28 05:43:03Z

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.

Re: Norine Norris Clutter

jh94_1 — 2007-04-15 21:32:44Z

Ray's grandmother Biddie Norris Clutter waas my grandfather Walter Norris' youngest sister

Norine Norris Clutter

jh94_1 — 2007-04-15 21:31:40Z

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

Re: Norine Norris Clutter

jh94_1 — 2007-04-10 19:20:14Z

Ray's mother was my grandfather Walter's baby sister.

James Wiley Turner

jh94_1 — 2007-02-10 09:21:42Z

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

Re: Becker, Kuhar, Meshishnick

ptombrown49 — 2007-06-25 16:21:52Z

The 1885 census for Stearns county: Brockway has recently been added and I just found it yesterday: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mn/stearns/stearns.html
this lists many families that came from Slovenia. My family: Tomsha (Tomse) came to MN in 1883 and then to Stevens County WA in 1886. Among those was Meshichnick--watch for misspellings. The Tomsha name in this list is spelled Domsa. I emailed the sumbitter and he said that is the way the census person spelled it...Many of these families knew each other in the "old country"

Re: Surname Hammer

cmhansen — 2007-08-09 04:27:39Z

Garfield Cemetery Has W.O. Hammer Oct 4, 1853-Mar 9, 1927

Whitman County Births
#1581 Walters, Robert Owen b. Garfield 31 Jan 1898 mother Leda Hamer age 18 b. IA ist child. Father Wesley O. Walters age 26 b. Nebraska a farmer

Obit March 12, 1927 says W.O Hammer is survived by two sins A.O and L.E. Hammer of Tekoa, and daughter Mrs. Wesley Walters of Farmington.

Charles

Re: Lookup Pine City Cemetery Obituary McDonald

cmhansen — 2007-08-02 18:45:43Z

William McDonald actually died in Spokane, and was survived by his wife Annie D, son Hugh John, and daughter Annie Weitman according to his obit. I did not find an obit for Anna Crich, sorry.

Charles

charles_hansen@prodigy.net (Note underline after Charles)

Bertha Miller

cmhansen — 2007-02-11 22:32:44Z

The Evergreen Cemetery at Rosalia has:
Miller, Bertha R. May 18, 1891-Apr 3, 1958
but no David Miller

Charles

Re: Bertha Miller

cmhansen — 2007-03-09 06:57:43Z

Debbie Laura (Voelker) Soucy is not listed in Bertha's obit, just the four brothers and three nephews.

Charles

Re: Bertha Miller

cmhansen — 2007-03-07 06:37:07Z

I found Bertha Miller in the microfilm copy of the WA Death Index. Not sure why Ancestry missed so many names when they put the WA Death index online. I did get Bertha's Obit, and it lists her four brothers Leo E, Richard and Arthur Voelker and Robert Hastings.

Charles

Re: Bertha Miller

cmhansen — 2007-03-01 07:24:11Z

Debbie David Millers obit says he died in Rosalia, but was buried in Riverside cemetery. The WA Death index shows a Bertha D. Miller died Spokane City Oct 14, 1958 age 64.

Charles

Re: Washington State Resource Guides Whitman County

cmhansen — 2006-12-11 05:58:59Z

Whitman County Whitman County was formed in 1871 from part of Stevens County and was named after the missionary, Dr. Marcus Whitman. It is situated in the southeastern corner of the state in the heart of the rich Palouse wheat growing region. Its early economic development was dependent on transportation. In the 1850s and 1860s the Oregon Steam Navigation Company and the Northwestern Stage Company acted as a lifeline for its residents. By the latter part of the century, four railroads were located in the county. Today Whitman County is one of the most productive wheat growing counties in the nation. The city of Pullman is the site of Washington State University, a nationally and internationally known comprehensive university, featuring quality undergraduate training and strong research programs.

Bounded by:

County Seat: Colfax

Chambers of Commerce:

Colfax Chamber of Commerce, 117 S Main, Colfax, WA 99111. Website http://www.colfaxarea.com/ Phone 397-3712. Fax 509-397-4458.

Garfield Chamber of Commerce, PO box 454, Garfield, WA 99130. Phone 509-635-1183.

Pullman Chamber of Commerce, 415 N Grand Ave, Pullman, WA 99163. Website www.pullmanchamber.com. Phone 509-334-3565, 800-365-6948. Fax 509-332-3232.

Oakesdale Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 84, Oakesdale, WA 99158. Phone/Fax 509-285-4771.

Rosalia Chamber of Commerce, 208 W 3rd St, PO Box 132, Rosalia, WA 99170-0132. Phone 509-523-5991. Fax 509-523-3405.

Palouse Chamber of Commerce, http://www.palouse.com/ PO Box 174, Palouse, WA 99161. Phone 509-878-1211. Fax 509-878-1300.

Palouse Economic Development Council, NE 1345 Terre View Dr, Pullman, WA 99163-5101. Website www.palouse.org. Phone 509-334-3579. Fax 509-332-6991.

County Government: (www.whitmancounty.org) N 404 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111. Courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Assessor: Phone (509)397-6220. Fax (509)397-6223.

Auditor: PO Box 350. Phone (509)397-6270. Fax (509)397-6351.

Clerk: PO Box 390. Phone (509)397-6240. Fax (509)397-3546.

Treasurer: PO Box 550. Phone (509)397-6230. Fax (509)397-5580.

Genealogical Society:
Whitman County Genealogical Society, (www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/) PO Box 393, Pullman, WA 99163-0393.

Health Department: Whitman County Health Department, (www.whitmancounty.org/PubHealth/)
N 310 Main St, Colfax, WA 99111. Phone 509-397-6280. Fax 509-397-6239.

Historical Society:
Whitman County Historical Society, (www.wsu.edu/~sarek/wchs.html) PO Box 67, Colfax, WA 99111. Phone

Libraries - Academic:

Libraries - Public:
Neill Public Library, (www.librray@neill-lib.org" target="_blank">www.librray@neill-lib.org) Pullman Public Library, 210 N Grand Ave, Pullman, WA 99163-2693. Phone 509-334-4555. Fax 509-334-6051.

Libraries - Special:
Colfax Washington Family History Center, 2652 Almota Rd, Colfax, WA. Phone 509-397-2988.

Museums and Historical Sites:
Battle Days Museum, PO Box 277, Rosalia, WA 99170. Phone 509-523-5991. Fax 509-523-4343.

Charles R. Conner Museum, (www.sci.wsu.edu/cm) Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4236. Phone 509-335-3515. Fax 509-335-3184. Email crcm@mail.wsu.edu.

Perkins House, Whitman County Historical Society, http://www.wsu.edu/~sarek/wchs-perkins.html PO Box 67, Colfax, WA 99111-0067. Phone 509-332-5752.

Roy Chatters “Boomerang” Newspaper & Print Museum, http://www.wsu.edu/~sarek/wchs-printmusem.html Route 1, Box 36-A, Palouse, WA 99161. Phone 509-878-1688.

Tekoa Museum and Historical Society, PO Box 633, Tekoa, WA 99033-0633.

Charles R Conner Museum, http://www.sci.wsu.edu/cm/ WSU, Pullman, WA 99164. Phone 509-335-1977.

State Archives Branch:
Eastern Regional Archives Branch, (www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/archives) Eastern Washington University, 960 Washington St., Cheney, WA 98004. Phone 509-359-6900. Fax 509-235-7505. Email era@secstate.wa.gov.

Washington State Resource Guides Whitman County

cmhansen — 2006-12-11 05:55:20Z

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

Re: Town of Alki

cmhansen — 2006-11-09 08:03:42Z

Chris My 1903 map does not show the Rock Lake Road, but it is west of Rock Lake near the south of Twp 20 R 40

Charles

Re: Martin Gray

cmhansen — 2006-11-16 19:47:34Z

Rebecca The WA Birth Index 1910-1919 shows three children for Marrtin Monroe Gray and wife Martha Elizabeth Babb. A male child 9-13-1912 Cert 472, a male child 12-5-1913 cert #712 and a female child 7-3-1916 cert # 428. The LDS should have all these birth certificates on microfilm.

Charles

Re: Turner / Norris family

cmhansen — 2006-10-11 22:18:25Z

Rachel I was at the Spokane Library today and found the obits for William C. Turner and Bertie Turner. William's says he is survived by seven daughters and a son (none named). Bertie is survived by a son James W. Seattle; and six daughters, but only names four daughters, Margaret Turner Oaksdale; Maude Brown, Lewiston, ID; Ruby Martin, Winchester, ID; and Ida Sampson Genesee, ID.

Charles

Re: Swannack/Gresham Cemetery

cmhansen — 2006-11-06 19:19:07Z

Robb The data I have says it is located Sec 2 Twp 19N R 39 EWM
About 11 SE of Sprague, Wa on Hwy 23 or 2 miles SE of Lamont

Charles

Re: Turner / Norris family

cmhansen — 2006-10-11 14:49:06Z

Rachel The Oaksdale Cemetery has:
Turner, Birdie L Apr 17, 1870-Jan 19, 1944
Turner, Clifford C 1886-1960
Turner, Gladys P. 1893-19__ (Gladys & Clifford one stone)
Turner, EWlva M. 1884-1965
Turner, William C. June 18,1859-May 8, 1925

Charles

Re: Obit Lookups - Jacob & Mary (Stroh) Adler

cmhansen — 2006-10-11 22:08:38Z

Sherrie I was at the Spokane library today and I found the obit for Mrs. Jacob Adler, but none for Jake (Jacob), sorry.

Charles

Looking for information

oneswellgal — 2007-09-05 05:53:38Z

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

Re: Schierman

oneswellgal — 2008-01-19 17:45:05Z

I am a 2nd cousin to Velma and Gunnar Engstrom. Would love to have a copy of the article. Would you have anymore informaiton on this family and Velmas siblings. I believe Velmas mother was a Benner and im trying to find information on that family. Velmas sister had another sister and 2 brothers. Her one brother John Benner was my grandfather and he was married to Elizabeth Lienweber.

Re: Irwins

pacificforestflower — 2007-01-29 22:52:47Z

Hello, couldn't help but notice your post beings I am researching some Irwin and Scott relations. I am searching for my GGreatgrandfather, Robert Irwin, born 1827, NY. There is a book that has been published out of Fairfield, Washington called,"Tekoa, From Bunchgrass to Grain, 1962/1961". In it is an Irwin Family story written by Lucy D. Irwin Austin. Lucy's mother's name, Sarah Jane Scott, born 1833. Lucy, born Dec. 19, 1874, was my Grandma's (Noma Louise Austin Taylor) mother.
Do you have a Robert Irwin in your tree, anywhere? Thank You. Christina

Re: Starr Ranch

NancyLeeAdams — 2006-10-05 21:50:14Z

Hello, I'm not sure if my information will help you. I have Starr & Beard both in my family. I have a John Starr who had a Ranch near Starbuck, WA. I got a copy from the Dayton Library where my gg-grandfather (Samuel McCubbins)had signed as a witness for John Starr for his homestead. My older sister may know more on this. And my g-grandfather's sister Mary Flanagan married a Benjamim Beard. Mary was from Dayton, Columbia Co., WA. but her & her husband I think lived in Spokane area?

Nancy

Martin Gray

beckymenzel77 — 2006-11-11 22:03:34Z

Re: Richard Raasch

Gonzo126 — 2007-01-20 12:17:13Z

I have found through an old obit that Richard died 1/21/1970 and that he had lived in Rosalia at the time.

He also had 3 daughters named
Minnie Matson of Oakesdale
Eleanor Paulson and Lucille Massenden both of Spokane.

Does this ring a bell with anybody??

Thank you,

Re: Lester Pound

fordora — 2007-06-23 21:05:49Z

I have information on John and Emma Williams Pound and family. I would be happy to share information.

Otto Leonhard Bachmann

stuporg — 2006-11-06 02:26:29Z

I'm looking for more information on an Otto Leonhard Bachmann born 19 March 1887 in Illinois. Was living in Walla Walla County in 1920, but is in 1930 census married in Pct 15 Endicott in Whitman County. Wife is listed as "Joe" born abt 1887 in Nebraska, married when both were 31 so would be abt 1918/1919.

I don't have a clue as to his whereabouts after 1930, but if there are any cemetery records published for the county I'd greatly appreciate if SKS could see if Otto or "Joe" are listed, possibly in Endicott?

Thanks!
Darren

Re: Waymans

dwayman87 — 2007-09-01 00:49:32Z

My great grandfather's name was Jesse Edward Wayman, born 4 May, 1875 in Jo Daviess Co. IL. He died 30 Oct. 1937 in Ackem, OK. He was married in 1896/97 to Mattie Melvira Owens, born 11 Feb. 1877 in Schuyler, MO. and died 28 May 1928 in Ackem, OK. They had ten children.
Jesse's father was William Wayman born around 1839/40 in MI. married to Sarah Logan born around 1844 in IL. They had at least three other children Henry born around 1865, William born around 1867, and unknown born around 1869. That is about all I know of them.

Re: Schierman

KitTimmons — 2008-01-19 06:32:59Z

Going through some old family records and letters, I found a newspaper article from June, 1935 announcing the marriage of Velma Schierman, dau of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Schierman, Colfax, WA to Dr. A. Gunnar Engstrom of Moscow, ID. I also went to high school in Moscow with a Schierman. I am not connected to either family, but would be happy to provide you a copy of the article.

Re: Schierman

KitTimmons — 2008-01-20 02:25:43Z

Well, I have some good news! I chatted with my Mom, and she gave me some fun info about the Engstroms. Email me directly, and I'll provide what she told me! Kit

Re: Schierman

KitTimmons — 2008-01-19 19:01:01Z

So glad to find someone needing this info! Unfortunately, I know nothing of these families - this clipping was tucked in a letter postmarked July 8, 1935 between members of my family. At least this provides more info for your research! There is no reference to the clipping in the letter, either. I went to high school with a Schierman - posssibly one of yours??? If you have trouble with this image, let me know - perhaps I can improve it. Happy hunting!

Re: Whitman Co Washington

TinaGarcia64 — 2006-09-14 22:16:31Z

I don't know if or how we could be related. I know your John Hodgson is not in my direct line, but he could be an uncle... I don't know. In my research on my John Hodgsons, I found 2 birth registrations...not sure if you have them or not. Arthur Hodgson was born to John Hodgson and Rose E. Cooper on 2/8/1909 in Whitman. Elva Jodgson was born to John Hodgson and Rose E. Cooper on 2/13/1912 in Whitman. I ran across this John Hodson and Rose in newspapers and in other records as I was sorting him from mine, but this is the only thing I kept because it's connected to my John's children.

Re: Surname Hammer

jillpenn — 2008-01-28 09:47:18Z

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to respond to my post re: William Hammer. I am extremely interested in any information you might have and am willing to share any I have. The Walters side of my family have had reunions in Potlatch for the past two years and have another scheduled for late September of this year. We were joined by a member of the Hammer family this last year and got pictures and information. My mother was raised in Garfield as were many of the Walters family. There is a Walters road in the Garfield Farmington area where a great many of the Walters lived. Actually visited the home my mother was born in a couple of years ago. Would love to hear from you. Jill Pennington

Re: Surname Hammer

jillpenn — 2008-01-29 04:28:48Z

Hi Sally Jo. My name is Jill Pennington and I live in FL. My phone number is 561-488-5587. We are 3 hours later than you. My email address is jillpenni@comcast.net. If you will email me your phone number and a good time to reach you, I will be happy to make the call either on my land line or Verizon line since I have unlimited calling on each. I will be gone tomorrow, Tuesday, until after 7 tomorrow evening. Should be here most of the day on Wednesday. Just let me know. Jill

Re: Surname Hammer

jillpenn — 2007-08-09 19:10:05Z

Charles, Thanks so much for the information on W O Hammer. He is my maternal great grandfather and I know surprisingly little about him. He died before I was born and my grandmother, Leda Hammer Walters died when I was 11. Where can I find the obit you cited? If you come across any other hammer info, I would appreciate hearing about it. Jill.

Surname Hammer

jillpenni — 2007-08-01 18:32:57Z

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.

old plat books

kray01 — 2007-03-10 07:04:38Z

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

thanks

Re: Schierman

jafraschireman — 2008-01-20 05:01:38Z

I am always interested in adding Schiermans to my data base. There are so many of them in the Colfax area. I would appreciate a copy of the article as well as any other information you might have.
Jafra Schireman
e-mail me direct if you want
jafra@verizon.net

Re: Irwins

drstevelynch — 2007-01-30 18:35:35Z

Hi,
I do...but at a much later date. His Irwin line comes from Ireland to Missouri to Idaho/Washington directly. So sorry I couldn't help.

SBL

Dolly Floy DeOrsay or James Floyd DeOrsay born 1902

kreestes — 2007-10-09 20:53:05Z

Looking for information regarding these twins born in 1902 in Pullman. Parents names unknown other than DeOrsay..moved from the area shortly after birth. Possibly of Indian Descent.

Petra Olsen, OBIT

DiAnnReindl — 2008-02-28 18:34:20Z

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.

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

wklemm — 2007-03-24 02:51:49Z

Hi,
These two obits came from the Lewiston Idaho online newspaper called the Lewiston Morning Tribune. Lewiston Idaho is located about 30 miles from Pullman Washington.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely, Wendy

Ted P. Grub, 89, Palouse
Lewiston Tribune 2003-04-04
Page: 7A

Ted P. Grub died the evening of Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Pullman Memorial Hospital from causes related to age. He was 89 and a longtime resident of Palouse.

He was born June 29, 1913, at Medical Lake, Wash., to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grub. His mother died when he was very young.

He later came to Palouse with his family and attended schools there. He graduated in 1931.

He was employed by Washington Water Power Co. as a lineman for several years. He later started a partnership with Steve Shoemaker and formed the Palouse Welding Shop. He operated the business until he retired in the early 1970s.

He and Laura Ellis were married June 29, 1940, at Coeur d'Alene, and they made their home at Palouse. Mrs. Grub was a homemaker all her life. She died in 1992.

He was a member of the Palouse Federated Church and served as a church deacon for several years. He was also a member of the Oakesdale Lodge No. 55 F&AM. Ted was an avid woodworker and enjoyed making grandfather clocks and hallway mirrors. He also enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include one sister, Esther Conte of Punta Gorda, Fla.; a nephew, Marvin Thompson of Seward, Alaska; and a niece, Roxie Cornmesser of Spangle, Wash.

The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Palouse Federated Church. Pastor Paul Dumas will officiate.

Cremation will take place through Kramer Funeral Home of Palouse. His ashes will be buried at Greenwood Cemetery at Palouse.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Palouse Community Center Building Fund.

LAURA S. GRUB, 77, PALOUSE HOMEMAKER
Lewiston Tribune 1992-07-15
Page: 6C

PALOUSE, Wash. Laura S. Grub, 77, a Palouse, Wash., homemaker, died of cancer Tuesday morning at her home.

She was born Nov. 17, 1914, at Johnson, Wash., to John and Allie Potter Ellis.

The family moved to Palouse when she was 4 years old and she graduated from high school there.

After high school, she attended Kinman Business College at Spokane for a year and then worked for the National Carloading Association at Spokane for five years.

She married Ted Grub on June 29, 1940, at Coeur d'Alene. They moved to Palouse after their marriage. She was a homemaker and he worked for more than 40 years at Palouse Welding.

She was a member of the Palouse Federated Church, the Xenodican Club at Palouse and the Crescent Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at Pullman. She enjoyed yard work, gardening and growing flowers.

Survivors include her husband and a sister, Gladyce Thompson, both of Palouse.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Palouse Federated Church with the Rev. Bill Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery at Palouse.

The family suggests memorials be given to Home Health and Hospice of Southeastern Washington, W. 106 Main St., Pullman; Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane; the Palouse Federated Church; or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, in care of Erva Mosher, S.W. 1155 Wadleigh Drive, Pullman.

Kramer Funeral Home at Palouse is in charge of arrangements.

Re: Coy's-Collins-Curtis-Oakesdale,Wa

allancoy1 — 2007-12-30 12:32:08Z

I see no connection, I am working on Pinkney Alexander Curtis-children-Mary Jane Curtis(Coy)-Cora Lee Curtis(Collins} Wish I could be more helpful.

Coy's-Collins-Curtis-Oakesdale,Wa

allancoy1 — 2007-04-30 17:42:44Z

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

SAGE, SCHRIVER

WLMorrison — 2007-01-22 15:26:47Z

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.

Re: Pullman Herald Newspaper

vicbobb — 2007-06-19 21:52:23Z

Hi. The Pullman Herald was indeed published during those years; it ceased publication a couple decades ago, shortly before its 100th anniversary.

I don't know for sure, but I suggest checking the Washington State University library as a possible source for the years you're looking for.

Sorry I don't have more certain information. Good luck looking.

By the way, if you need any tombstones photographed from the area, I'm out and about in Whitman County a good deal, and am always glad to provide photos.

Best wishes from Eastern Washington,
Vic Bobb

Re: Phelps/Robberson

larsjb — 2008-03-02 02:43:01Z

Thank you so much for taking time to find all this information for me. You have found the right people.
Amos was my grandfather's brother. My grandfather died in 1913. There was not much contact with the family after his death, so I didn't have all the facts I needed for my questions. You have given me many hints on how to do further searches & facts to add to family info.
Thanks again.

Phelps/Robberson

larsjb — 2008-02-22 02:06:55Z

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

Re: Heitzman's in Washington

unde41 — 2006-12-09 21:14:51Z

I feel a bit silly in this response. However My Pankratz come from the very same area. You mention a picture? Do you know all in picture? My Pankratz did go to Wasnington then to California. However they immigrated to Wisconsin. Tammy

Starr Ranch

dckelvie1 — 2006-09-29 00:04:41Z

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

Re: Starr Ranch

dckelvie1 — 2006-10-07 15:51:42Z

Greetings!
No, I don't think those Beards are related. I have everyone pretty well tracked and none of our other Beards came out West except Briton and Ernest. Neither of them married out here and Briton died and Ernest returned to Ohio. Mom never mentioned any Beard relatives in Washington, and we would have visited any remaining family because we went to Washington many times, living ourselves in Boise, Idaho. At the very least, she would have corresponded with them, because she kept up with all the relatives, no matter how loosely connected.
My dad corresponded with the Chamber of Commerce in Colfax, WA before making a trip to the area in 1974. His letter said, "We spent two days in Colfax looking for the Starr Ranch where my wife's father worked before the the turn of the century. We located a letter from relatives in Ohio where he lived sending him a letter to Johnson, Washington, so we have reason to believe this (the Starr Ranch) is in Whitman County. We also located a man in Lewiston who sold $300 worth of groceries during the depression to this ranch which went from cattle feeding to sheep...My wife's dad always loved your town but we cannot see why he spent Saturday weekends in Colfax instead of Pullman, although he rode his horse to Walla Walla to rodeos." I guess Dad's reasoning was that Colfax was closer, but on the other hand he rode all the way to Walla Walla, so riding to Colfax wasn't a big deal to him. In another letter to the Chamber of Commerce in Colfax, Dad wrote, "My wife's father came from Ohio to claim the body and later returned to work on the Starr Ranch and teach school as he herded the feelers on this ranch. We think this later was a sheep ranch." I hope this helps you with the kind of ranch it was. Thanks again for all your help. I'm looking forward to what shows up! Bertie in Idaho

Re: Starr Ranch

dckelvie1 — 2006-10-06 15:14:47Z

Interesting! I wouldn't be surprised if your Starrs in Starbuck are related to the Starrs that my Grandpa Beard worked for. Grandpa got his mail at the Johnson post office, which is about 10 miles south of Pullman, so I think Starbuck is too far away for it to be where he worked. Grandpa Beard was from Williams County, Ohio. Here's how my grandpa happened to be in Washington. An older brother Briton Beard ventured out West in 1889 and settled in the Pullman area. His obituary said, "He met with success in the home of his choice." He died there 9 years later, still single, at age 29 of neuralgia of the heart. His brother, my Grandpa Beard, went to Pullman to accompany Briton's body home. The story goes that Grandpa fell in love with the countrry there and returned to work there on the Starr Ranch and teach school. As best as I can tell, he was only there for a year or so before returning to Ohio. If you can dig up any info on the Starrs near Johnson, that would be great! Thanks for the reply. Bertie in Idaho

Obit Lookup - Bertie Norris Turner

2006-09-01 23:49:54Z

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

Endicott Cemetery Lookup - Sherman

2006-09-01 20:00:52Z

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

2006-09-01 19:59:56Z

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

2006-08-14 02:56:01Z

Re: Oakesdale History and John Robinson/Robertson Family

2006-08-10 01:10:14Z

Thanks verymuch for the information re contact with Kathie Donahue.

Re: Oakesdale History and John Robinson/Robertson Family

2006-08-09 19:33:52Z

UPDATE!!

I just got into contact with Kathie Donahue through her website (and new email address). You may wish to go to her website, from where you can pick up her current email address via this web address: http://www.amerindgen.com/query.html

Re: Oakesdale History and John Robinson/Robertson Family

2006-08-04 22:50:25Z

I'm confused over the inquery since am not Kathie, nor have I been in recent communication with her. The last email address I had for Kathie a couple of years ago is: Kathie M. Donahue [amerindgen@qwest.net]. She is a geneaologist from Spokane, WA who has done some work for a relative of mine on the Robertson/Robinson side. [The name "Peach" does not come up in my family.]

Good luck.

Malden: Makin/James

2006-07-30 22:24:27Z

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

2006-07-25 00:40:02Z

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

2006-07-25 00:39:28Z

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

2006-07-16 07:45:45Z

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

2006-07-14 17:58:24Z

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.

Re: Geo. Barber Family Members

2006-07-13 18:09:01Z

Thank you Charles for the information.

Geo. Barber Family Members

2006-07-13 18:08:49Z

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

Re: CRIBB genealogy

2006-07-03 19:04:01Z

Hi Grace.. Email me directly, I may be able to help you a bit, Your Cribb family are some cousins, and I can help you a little bit.

Rosalie,,
Rosalie@Prinetime.net

Re: John Bellinghausen - Uniontown, Washington

2006-07-03 18:31:14Z

I have visited John's grave in Uniontown. His first wife Margaret and his second wife Barbara are also buired in Uniontown. I am trying to locate a picture of John and his family. This is where I need help!

CRIBB genealogy

2006-06-24 04:07:29Z

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

Re: Almota tombstone search

2006-06-24 04:02:34Z

Hello, I am researching the CRIBB family and I have
Esther H daughter of Arthur and Alice. Is this the
same Esther you are related to. If so can you share
your information with me. thanks Grace

Lynville Barton

2006-06-15 08:58:59Z

John;
I know it has been two years since you posted this but the parents of Lynville Barton were Frank Barton and Ida May Terrell from Knox County Kentucky, Frank must have died soon after the 1900 Whitman County census. The siblings I have listed for Lynville are Frank Barton, James Barton, Dudley Barton and Burley Barton. I have no further information on Frank SR at this point other then to say he was likely born in Kentucky and with my grandfather Emby L Hart and a group of 14 Kentucky famlies that came to Rosalia by train over the Monon route March 8, 1898.
On Ida May Terrell; I have more information. She was my gramdmother's first cousin and was born March 16, 1879 in Kentucky to Henry Gilbert Terrell; born July 24, 1840 in Knox County KY-January 03, 1916 ;Rockhold, Whitley CO, KY and Julia Ann Mackey March 16, 1844- August 21, 1885 Knox CO KY. They are burried in MacKey Cem, Flat Creek, Knox CO, KY.
I have Ida May married to Hans Jason but that information may be incorrect if you say he was your granfather. After Frank died Ida married John Prentice Crites from Wisconsin that was first married to Mary Meuli daughter of Nicholas. Meuli and Cecelia Burga. Most of these people incluing Ida, John and some of the Meuli family are burried in Rosalia IOOF Evergreen Cemetery, Whitman CO Washington.
I hope you get this message and please feel free to contact me if you would like more information on your family.
Wes Hart

Hans Carl Jessen or Lynvile Barton

2006-06-15 08:58:25Z

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

Re: Obtaining copies of probate records

2006-06-13 06:52:44Z

Thanks much, Charles. I'll get a request off to the Superior Court in Colfax.
Maureen

Re: Almota tombstone search

2006-06-13 03:46:51Z

I WAS AT THE MOYS CEMETERY AND TOOK PICTURES. SENT THE INFO TO THE PROJECT BUT IT HAS NOT EVER BEEN ADDED. THERE WERE APPX. 8 TO 10 MARKERS. I DO NOT REMEMBER ONE OF THEM WITH THE NAME YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. APPARENTLY SOME OF THE MOYS PEOPLE WERE MOVED TO THE COLFAX CEMETERY. THE CEMETERY IS LOCATED ON A HILL NEAR THE MOYS HOMESTEAD. IT IS BEING FARMED AROUND AND IS NOT KEPT UP.
HOPE YOU FIND YOUR ANCESTOR. DIANNE

Obit Lookup: Oscar E. King

2006-05-09 16:49:32Z

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!

Re: Kenny Baud or Ruby Chermak or Thonney

2006-05-08 22:41:02Z

Thanks so much for your reply. My wife and I live on the property now and are very interested in the history.

Hoopers of Whitman Co., WA

2006-05-08 21:01:47Z

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.

1952 Winona HS yearbook

2006-04-29 20:37:45Z

1933 Chinook yearbook

2006-04-29 20:24:48Z

Re: Schierman

2006-04-22 05:36:56Z

Your grandfather evidently one of the later scheuermans. The Philip Scheuerman (Schierman) in my genealogy came over in 1864. However, he finally settled in Whitman Co. They could be related some way. I have lots of information on his family (father Georg and some on his three brothers Conrad, Henrick & John)
If you have any questions, write to me direct
jafra@verizon.net

Re: WAUGH

2006-04-12 19:23:01Z

Are you looking for information on them? Grave photos? Details from the tombstones?

Re: any info on surnames

2006-04-12 19:21:17Z

Have you been to the cemetery? Do you need grave information? Photos?

George LEATHART

2006-04-11 07:53:50Z

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

Obit Lookup - Nancy E. (Daniels) Williams

2006-03-27 09:46:57Z

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

Re: Whitman County, Washington

2006-03-17 11:21:51Z

Hi Julie,
I sent you an email, and am trying to post here to let you know I am more than happy to share what I know about Cuendet's with you.
Neal nbrown@eagle.ptialaska.net

Re: Haines, Fielding, Haxton

2006-03-06 18:29:08Z

hello my name is timothy knight . my wife cousins live the cemetary where james is buried.i was very curious about how someone from illinois ended up in the middle of nowhere in washington state.and being a civil war buff i just had to know his story.so far i have traced jame back to milford,illinois where he was a farmer until he joined the 76th illinois at the age of 27 he served under general us grant during the seige of vicksburg and numerous other engagements until his discharge as a sargeant in1865 after that i have lost track .i was hoping to find out more information about james.the next time i visit his grave site i will feel more in touch.and salute this fellow veteran and have more of understanding of the hardships and horrors this man went through to make it all the way to my home state .and be buried on the palouse. thank you timothy knight

Children of William and Birdie Norris Turner

2006-02-27 23:01:42Z

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

Obit Lookups - Crider

2006-02-27 23:01:09Z

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

Ewartsville, Whitman, WA

2006-02-27 23:00:39Z

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.

Re: BERRY Family in Colfax

2006-02-01 05:11:54Z

Thanks for the information. Sorry, it took me so long to reply back. Had a computer crash. Thanks again.

Cheryl

Re: MCDONALDS OF WHITMAN COUNTY

2006-01-23 03:39:32Z

Dear Lori,

I will be happy to share the McDonald information that I have but it only includes the family that stayed in Tennessee and also those that moved to Texas and then some to California. Noble was my ggrandfathers brother. My ggrandfather was Wylie Asbury Jackson McDonald.

I look forward to hearing from you. You can email me at zbunez@aol.com.

Nancy

Re: MCDONALDS OF WHITMAN COUNTY

2006-01-23 00:11:24Z

Dear Nancy,
I would appreciate any information you have on the McDonalds. I am trying to piece as much information together to make a family history book that would help all the branches of the Frank family. My dad use to tell stories about his Uncle George and said he was a humorous story teller. George married one of my grandfather' s older sisters. If I can share my little bit of info I will be glad to reciprocate.
Thank you. I am looking forward to your info.
Lori Frank

Re: MCDONALDS OF WHITMAN COUNTY

2006-01-21 17:54:35Z

Dear Nancy,
I am researching the McDonalds of Whitman County, WA. This family came from Sweetwater, TN about 1888. Before coming to Washington the father of George McDonald, Noble W. married Narcissa Caroline Smith on 1 Jan 1867 in Whitfield County, GA. This can be found on the LDS film for Whitfield County Marriages 1854-1903 in Book B and about page 16. Noble and Carrie met during the Civil War upon direction from Noble's mother to visit his cousins in GA. Noble was a part of the Confederacy as a part of Haywood County, NC contribution to the war effort as a private in the infantry.

If you would like to know more, please contact me at mnewsum@hotmail.com.

Mary Newsum
mnewsum@hotmail.com
Woodbine, GA
formerly of Kirkland, WA

Re: MCDONALDS OF WHITMAN COUNTY

2006-01-21 04:46:40Z

Dear Nancy,
Zula McDonald's maiden name was Frank. She was my paternal grandfather's older sister. Her parents were John Elbert and Sarah Ann Gass Frank. Her husband was George McDonald. I believe George's family came from Tennessee as did my grandfather's family. They married in Whitman County, WA in about 1907. I was in contact with another woman who was interested in the McDonalds of Whitman County so maybe I could link you up with her to share information.
Sincerely,
Lori Frank

Obituary Lookup: Emma Heidenreich died 1908 Wilcox/Colfax Wa.

2006-01-12 07:55:54Z

Looking for an obituary for Emma Heidenreich died 1908 in Wilcox or Colfax Wa. I believe she is buried in Dusty Washington along with her son Peter. Thanks for the help!

Re: You helped fill in some blanks!

2005-12-31 23:21:24Z

I have access to WA State birth and death indices
1907-1951
AND access to WA State birth and death certificates
on microfilm 1907-1951
I can't get anything after 1951 birth or death.
Alph and Mattie's son William birth cert I can get.William
born 29 Nov.1917 in Adams county(from online
ancestry.com WA birth index.). Richard Shanks
birth I would have to look in the indices on microfilm to
see if that birth was recorded.

If you do not have ancestry.com subscription do you want the
WW1 draft registration cards for the Kyle brothers and for
Alpha Shanks? I can send you via attachment direct from
ancestry.com but need your e-mail address. You can
write me direct at: cmjones@teleport.com

Also any information about Shanks in Oregon,Linn County
especially I can try to get.My sister is the Linn county
website manager.

Re: Siegels of Pine City & Spangle

2005-12-26 08:21:05Z

carol yes i got the information thank you very much. sorry i didnt respond soon by e-mail address is BECKYO'BRIEN @webband.com
thanks again sorry try again with this address . I will see if it works
becky

Re: Samantha Kyle b. 1892 Colton WA - dau of William Kyle and Jessie Webster

2005-12-30 06:39:37Z

there is a 1900 Whitman county family:
William and Jessie KYLE
William born 1866 Kansas parents born Ohio
Jessie born 1868 Kansas parents born Illlinois
children Clifton E. born 1890/Mattie E born 1891/Wilbur P
born 1892/Dora B.born 1896 all the children born in
Washington.

the marriage information for the Kyles has them married
10 yrs. and the oldest child clifton born 1890 putting them
in WA state at least by 1890.

In 1910 the William/Jessie Kyle family are in Post Falls
Kootenai County Idaho only difference in stats is that
William has a Nebraska birthplace

In 1920 William H. and Jessie Kyle living in Edwall Lincoln
county WA. William is a grain buyer

In 1917 Whitman County WW1 draft registration
Wilbur Preston Kyle
born Oct 2,1894 in Colton WA

1917 Whitman county WW1 draft:
Clifton Eugene Kyle born Jan.24 1891 in Reardon WA

1920 Wilbur P. Kyle is living in Spokane single
Clifton Kyle and wife Evangeline are living in
Spokane.
Clifton is a dealer in grain/Wilber works in grainery.
There is a Dora Kyle age 23livng/working in Yakima Wa
1930 Spokane-Dora Kyle single living there
Clifton E. Kyle and wife Evangeline living in Lewsiton
Idaho,grain buyer-no children-Clifton served in WW1
Wilbur Kyle and wife Neil no children grain buyer
living in Seattle WA-Wilbur also served WW1

There is a William H. Kyle Spokane city death
17 Oct.1941 i can look at copy if you like.
WA State death index Clifton E. Kyle died Jan.10 1951
in Spokane I believe,I have access to this death cert. do you
want me to copy?
California death index: Wilbur Preston Kyle
died Feb.6,1956 in Los Angeles born 2,Oct,1894 Wash.

Hope some of this helps.

SINGLETON, RAE, ELLSBURY

2005-12-12 21:22:07Z

Looking for information on these families; Singletons were in this county for the 1900 census. Thanks

Re: Arthur Drinkwater and Mary Chew family

2005-12-06 19:50:16Z

Thank you, so much.

Mandy

Arthur Drinkwater and Mary Chew family

2005-12-06 19:49:50Z

I am looking for information out of Pullman, WA. I am looking for any information on Arthur Drinkwater who I believed died in the 1930's (pullman?) his wife Mary F. Drinkwater nee Chew who died approx 1953. I know that they had a son George who was living I think in the Spokane area and had owned a hotel in Pullman. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mandy

Re: BERRY Family in Colfax

2005-11-24 04:31:12Z

I forget to mention that many Washington records can now be searched online, including some of the Whitman County territorial censuses. Check out the Washington State Historical Records web site at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/history/search.aspx.

Mary

Re: BERRY Family in Colfax

2005-11-24 04:10:23Z

Here are a few things I found. For copies of the original records, you should write to the Whitman County Auditor's Office in Colfax, WA.

Death Register, Record 693: BERRY, James Isaac d. 21 Dec 1905 in Colfax of fracture at the base of the skull. He was a 49 year old married white male born in Cedar Rapids, IA and living in Colfax, occupation farmer. His father was James Berry and his mother was Sarah Patterson.

Marriage Book A, Record 132: David A. Brannan and Martha J. Horner were married 6 June 1879. Witness: L. Berry.

Marriage Book B, Record 223: A.J. Berry and C.A. Bridgefarmer were married 21 July 1886.

Marriage Book C, Record 58: William R. Damrell and Luella Belle Berry were married 30 Dec 1888. Witnesses: L. Berry, Peter A. Berry, Edson C. Berry, Gerta A. Berry.

Marriage Book C, Record 165: C.H. Olmstead and R.J. Tewalt were married 23 July 1891. Witness: Dr. J.C. Berry.

Marriage Book D, Record 55: Charles Edward Berry and Lamira J. Baldwin were married 13 Aug 1893.

There are also several Berry's listed in the 1883, 1885, 1887 and 1889 Whitman County territorial censuses.

You should post a query to the Whitman County listserv and ask if anyone has access to the birth records book where they can look up John Milton's birth and any other Berry births with the same parents. How to subscribe to the listserv is listed on the WC GenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wawhitma/.

Good luck!

Mary Simonsen

Re: Siegels of Pine City & Spangle

2005-11-20 04:27:57Z

I just ran across your old message. Is your husband the son of Blanch Siegel Kile? I am a descendant of an older brother of Alex Siegel, Jacob Siegel. I would like to find our more about your family. I will share mine with you.

Re: Otto Leonhard Bachmann

2005-11-17 11:14:12Z

Bingo! That's him and his wife.

Is there a local paper in Colfax that would have obituaries for them now that I have specific death-dates? Would the Colfax library be of help or is there someone local that could help me out?

I don't believe they had any children so there aren't any direct descendents to ask about them.

Darren

Obit Lookup - Joseph Puisis

2005-11-16 10:46:47Z

Hi,
Can anyone help me with an obit lookup?

Joseph Puisis, died February 1986, age 78. Colfax area, Whitman County.

Any help would be appreciated. I will gladly reimburse copying costs. Thanks.

Re: Guy (now Albion) and Elberton, Washington

2005-11-08 23:41:54Z

Try this link http://www.mrsc.org/library/inctable.aspx

Re: Guy (now Albion) and Elberton, Washington

2005-11-06 03:21:56Z

Bonnie,

I do not know when Albion was Guy. My grandmother was born in 1885 so if she was born there I think it was Guy then but not sure. Thank you for the suggestion. I will check out Pullman College when I am able to get there.

Judy

Thomas and Mary Williams

2005-11-04 22:14:46Z

I'm looking for information on Thomas and Mary Williams. They moved to Whitman County, Washington from Greene County, Missouri between 1888 and 1890. I'm looking for the death date of Thomas Williams; between 1890 and 1900. Mary is listed as widow on the 1900 Whitman County census. Also, Mary Williams was on the 1930 census, but when she died and where Thomas and Mary are buried. She was born in Missouri about 1853.
Any help you can give, I would appreciate!

Re: Whitman Co. Railroad

2005-10-30 14:11:35Z

I read an article on that flood in Heppner. I've been there. Hard to believe such devastation could happen there! Thank you for your reply

Re: Whitman Co. Railroad

2005-10-28 15:40:04Z

Guy (now Albion) and Elberton, Washington

2005-10-14 07:07:31Z

Does anyone know when Guy(now Albion) and Elberton, WA became towns. I have several family sources with different locations of births for my grandmother and 2 of her siblings and I am just seeing if I can determine which if any is correct.

Eaton Cemetery Lookup - Morgan

2005-10-31 08:15:32Z

My GG-Grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Morgan b.2-12-1850 & d.10-24-1910, is supposed to be buried in Eaton Cemetery, but I can find no listings. Can anyone help me out here ?

Re: Obituary Lookup - Jack Clark, 2005

2005-09-15 22:29:51Z

Thank you for checking. I did get a copy of the obit from someone else - forgot who, maybe my other cousin. Thanks for looking though. I suppose I should have posted a message here, but never thought of it.

Re: Early 1900's family photo at Lacrosse, WA

2005-08-26 16:43:00Z

Please send jpg of picture described. Our family had relatives in Hooper 1900's. Thanks

History of Oregon Sheriffs Robert F. Walker & Leonard Howe

2005-08-10 23:14:45Z

In regards to a history research project I am involved in, I am looking for anyone that might have history of Robert Fletcher Walker who was Sheriff of Lane County Oregon in 1856 then moved to Whitman County Washington where he died. Also information on Leonard Howe who was Sheriff of Lane County Oregon in 1851 and then Sheriff of Douglas County Oregon in 1866. He moved to Colfax Washington where he died. I am particularly interested in obtaining photographs of both these men. Any assistance is greatly appreciated, thank you.

Wade Martin, Lane County Sheriff's Office Eugene Oregon

Birdie E. Turner

2005-08-10 09:51:07Z

I was looking ofr my aunt's date of dead and came across the Oakesdale cemetery and found something that I can't understand it states that she was born and 4 - 17 - 1944 and died 1 - 19 - 1944. And I was thinking that maybe there was a mistake on the born date. I know that she was ten years older than my anut Bina. If you find that this is a mistake please let me know. Thanks rachel keller

Re: Endicott Cemetery

2005-08-03 17:28:08Z

ok ty very much

Re: Endicott Cemetery

2005-08-03 17:20:50Z

Kris,

I will send some digital photos to you privately.

Melinda

Willie Mae Norris and Frider Dewey Crider

2005-07-27 19:23:40Z

I am looking for information on Willie Mae Norris and Frider Dewey Crider. Any information on children would be appericated. Thanks Rachel Keller

Obituary Lookup - Jack Clark, 2005

2005-07-21 19:13:51Z

I'd appreciate it if someone would be willing to sending (e-mail is fine or posting here okay, too) me a copy of the obituary of Jack Clark, who died earlier this month (July 2005). I'm not sure of the exact date. Thank You.

Obit Lookup - Emily "Emma" (Webb) Hoffman d 26 Dec 1942 Pullman

2005-07-18 22:15:12Z

Per the Washington State Death Index, my 2rd great aunt Emily "Emma" (nee Webb) Hoffman died on 26 Dec 1942 in Pullman, Whitman Co, WA

She was married first to Bert Cory Whiteley and second to Nicholas Hoffman. I'm hoping her obituary can tell me more details.

Thanks

Endicott Cemetery

2005-07-18 16:03:52Z

Looking to obtain a pic of the Endicott cemetery sign and the Graves of the foloowing people:

Marvin Fairbanks and his wife Emma Hansen

Oakesdale History and John Robinson/Robertson Family

2005-07-11 18:08:47Z

Hello - Thanks for answering my query on John Robinson/Robertson. I will send you a private email with details on how to locate John's descendants in Spokane, WA. I'm glad to validate the Harman Davis connection.

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

2005-07-11 18:08:37Z

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.

Addendum: Robinson and Davis Family

2005-07-11 18:07:25Z

First of all, apologies for all the typos in the previous reply; I guess I was just so excited to read the familiar names and places that my keyboard skills went out the window.
I wish to further support my theory that your Captain Davis is indeed Harman W. Davis, who was born in Iowa and died Oct. 7, 1852 in Salem, OR when he was approximately 51 years old. His daughter, Sarah Ann Davis, was born in 1844 in Mahaska County, Iowa. Sarah died in Tacoma, WA in 1917. George Washington Robertson was born in Tennessee and died in 1883 in Dayton, Washington Territory. So it seems the places and dates correlate for my ancestors to be possibly associated with your people!

Re: Robinson and Davis Family

2005-07-11 18:06:52Z

This one caught my eye since there were so many FAMILIAR names! I am a descendent of George W. Robertson (never changed his last name, but should be a brother of your John Robertson/Robinson), b. 1847, d. 1883, and his wife, Sirelda Duncan, b.1849, d. 1912. Their daughter, Minnier Lee Robertson,b. 1876, d. 1926 married William L. Mustard, b. 1869, d. 1957. William was the grandson of Harman Davis, b. 1852 (no date for death), who was the wagonmaster on the Oregon Trail mentioned in your biography (Harman's daughter, Sarah Ann Davia, b. 1844, d. 1917, was William L. Mustard's mother). William L. Mustard was my great-grandfather. And, of course, Dayton was the seat of all of this as Sarah Ann Davis married John Harden Mustard, b. 1825, d. 1914, one of the early settlers of Dayton, WA. The William L. Mustard family lived in Oakesdale in the early 1900's. You can contact me if you wish some more information on this leg of the Robertson (John Robinson, in your family biopsy) family...

Re: Birdie E. Turner

2005-08-22 16:05:05Z

Thanks very much for clearing up the mistake. By the way do you know if she was married to William C. Turner and also if she was born in North Carolina? I seem to have a problem with the date of birth according to a book that one of mine anut's wrote she was ten years older than than her anut Bina and Bina was born in 1878 in North Carolina. Also do you know if her parents were John and Margaret? Thanks Rachel Keller

Minnie Johnson

2005-07-07 20:07:32Z

Looking for any info on Minnie (Levy) Johnson. Died 19 Feb 1891 burried St. Johns Cem, Whitman Cty.

Lester Clutter or William Turner families

2005-07-06 17:01:25Z

I am looking for any information on the Lester Clutter or William Turner families. Their wives names are Bertie and Biddie Norris they are the daughters of John Murphy Norris and Margaret Emaline Sutherland. They moved from Virginia to Washington in about 1910. Thanks for any information that someone out there might have. Rachel Keller

Death Notice for John Murphy Norris

2005-07-01 21:09:26Z

I was wondering if anyone might know how I might find a death notice for John Murphy Norris who died in Oakdale Washington in 1925 . Margaret Emaline Sutherland Norris who died in Oakdale Washington in 1938? Or any information on Alfred Plato Norris who died in 1952? Also a Roby Norris? Thanks Rachel Keller

John and Margaret Norris

2005-07-01 18:32:15Z

Hi Jennifer
I am not sure what part of North Carolina my Grandmother Margaret came from. But I know that my Grandfather Edmund Walter was born in Ashe County North Carolina in 1877. But I do know that Grandfather John was born in North Carolina but his father was born in Ohio. If you have anything that you think might be helpful I would apperciate it. All of my grandfather Walt's children are dead so I am just having to grasp at straws. When my Mother was alive I just was not interested but know with everyone gone I wish that I would have listerned more. Thanks for any help that you might be able to provided. Rachel Keller

Re: John and Margaret Norris

2005-06-27 01:44:20Z

Hi Jennifer
I am not sure what part of North Carolina that my Great Grandmother Margaret came from. But I know that my Grandfather Edmund Walter Norris was born in Ashe County in 1877 or 1878. John was born in North Carolina but his father was born in Ohio. If you have anything that you think might be helpful I would apperciate it very much. I really have no idea I am just grasping at straws. Thank you very much Rachel Keller

Re: Obituary Lookup - Ethel STONE

2005-06-24 23:20:10Z

Many thanks, Jennifer, for this obituary. You are the first to respond and it is greatly appreciated.

Revae

Re: Whitman Co. Railroad

2005-06-24 22:03:17Z

Thank you Jennifer. You are right, It was the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co. I put my head together with my railroad buff brother and we got it nailed down. I will watch for the book however, since I was raised in a depot which was first an OR&N depot and later UP I'm always interested in more information about our area (Heppner).

Re: John and Margaret Norris

2005-06-24 21:35:18Z

Hi Rachel
I saw your query regarding the Norris family from NC. Are these Norris's from Watauga Co., possibly Meat Camp area. If so, please contact me. I may have some things of interest to you. My great-uncle's wife, was Maggie (Norris), daughter of Wiley Norris and Elizabeth Greene, of Meat Camp.
Maggie (Henley) Norris came out here with relatives ca. 1918. I have some pictures, etc.
Jennifer

Re: Ruby Chermak or Kenny Baud

2005-06-24 21:23:24Z

Hi Jon
I may be able to help you out slightly. Ken Baud's 2nd wife was my Aunt-Lois Smith. While I don't have any pictures of the farm, etc. I do have a group picture which probably includes Ken, with a motorcyle group and their motorbikes. It's a 8x10. I do know the farm was auctioned off back in the 60's after his death. He may be buried at the Moscow City Cemetery.
Would like to hear from you.
Jennifer

Re: Whitman Co. Railroad

2005-06-24 21:18:03Z

Hi
The Railroad may have been the old Oregon Railway & Navigation Co. Later on it was part of the Union Pacific railroad and lastly Burlington Northern.
A book you might find most helpful is Smoke Along the Columbia, about the Union Pacific-Oregon Division. By James L . Ehernberger & Francis G. Gschwind. 1968.
The most help of all would be to find a local railroad buff, who could answer your questions.
Hope this helps. I had several relatives worked for the railroad, but a railroad buff was the most helpful with maps, etc.

Re: Obituary Lookup - Ethel STONE

2005-06-24 21:06:01Z

Hi I don't know if anyone has helped you or not. I do have a copy of Ethel's obit from a scrapbook.
Newspaper-unknown-but probably Colfax Or Whitman Gazette
Final Rites Held For Mrs. Stone (handwritten 53-probably year)
Funeral Services for Ethel Amanda Stone, 78, Lacrosse, who died Dec. 16 at her home, were held Saturday in Lacrosse Methodist church by the Rev. Paul Hamlin. Burial was in the Lacrosse cemetery.
Mrs. Stone was born July 4, 1875, in California and was married to Ed Stone in Palouse on March 13, 1893. She has lived in Lacrosse for many years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Stone, Sedro-Wooley; three sons, Thad and Lee Stone, Walla Walla; Ivan Stone, Dayton; a sister Mrs. Ruth Osborne, Portland, Ore., and a brother Mason Allen.
I hope this helps. If you have questions, or want copy of the obit. please e-mail me.
Jen

Re: CWV CANUTT, EMSLEY 1843 IN TO 1923 wa

2005-06-24 01:30:17Z

I am not related but I have a couple of good books with information about this family. One is "Stunt Man: The Autobiography of Yakima Canutt" 1979. Yakima Canutt was a Professional Rodeo Cowboy and later a movie actor. His real name was Enos Canutt, son of John L. Canutt. This book has some good family history about his father and grandfather.
The other is "Let 'er Buck!" by Virgil Rupp, 1985 with several good photos and a lot of Roundup history about the Canutt family.

Re: LaCrosse Cemetery

2005-06-18 12:00:13Z

Charles,
Thank you so much for replying. The reason I was asking is because there is suppose to be a Bolick Shoe Store in Pullman, Washington, so just wanted to check and see if there were any Bolicks buried around this area.
Again, thanks for replying.

Regards,
Vivian

Re: Rosalia, Whitman County, WA

2005-06-14 22:17:09Z

I have pictures of the tombstone for RICHARD T (or J) SCHURRA, b November 24, 1910, d July 15, 1977. I believe these pictures were requested several years ago by Louise Schurra King but did I ever send them to you? Anyone interested, let me know at GlowingGJG@aol.com

Re: Ewing, Hehman

2005-06-07 19:03:30Z

Yes her name was Hattie! If I have not recieved your info yet do email me. I have time now to get back into this and am working on a small book about the Hehman line. I lost my contact info and those who emailed me with information in a move...please recontact me. Thanks! (orion713@aol.com)
-Amy

Re: Hehman of Marion, Wisconsin

2005-06-07 19:00:03Z

I am interested in swapping notes! I moved so forgive me if we have connected before.

I have a lot of info but no photos-would love to see what you have.

Do you know who Henry Hehman's (who married Amelia Schmidt) parents are? I have a little info on the other Henry who you mentioned was his first cousin.

-Amy

Newspapers in or near Uniontown or Pullman

2005-06-03 20:54:36Z

I am desiring an obituary for Magdalena Morbeck (died 1913) especially or any other Morbeck obituary. I have heard or read in the Uniontown history that there existed a couple newspapers, the Uniontown Press, and Schoften Chronicles, which were used as sources. What years were they in existence, and where can they be seen? Thank you.
What newspapers are available for 1913 in the area-- in Pullman, Colton, etc.? Thanks again.

Re: MORBECK, SCHWIEP, SWEEP

2005-06-03 20:51:23Z

An update on the Morbeck and Schwieps-- the ones who came to Uniontown are the Morbeck brothers, Herman and Ben (they ran a saloon at least 1908-11). Ben stayed around Uniontown and is buried there with his wife & parents. But what happened to Herman, his wife Bernardina nee Verkennis, and 3 children at least, including a Leonard Morbeck b 1908? Marie, Herman and Ben's sister, married and remained in Bottineau Co., ND. I am still wondering what happened to Mathias SCHWIEP / Sweep b 1872 and family (wife Bertha) and children. Mathias would be a half-brother to the Morbecks. I also still wonder about Sophie SWEEP, b 1870 or so. Did she stay in NDak. or Minn. or move to Washington? I am especially interested in any relatives or anyone who has information on Herman Morbeck or Ben and family. (I have seen the Uniontown history). Thank you for further comments.

Re: WATSON/BELL in Tekoa, Whitman, Washington

2005-05-30 16:49:22Z

THANK YOU!

I have used the "search records" but NOT the digital archives.

You are great! I appreciate your help.

Jackie

Re: Jeffries family 1890

2005-05-28 05:25:19Z

Hi, can tell you what happend to Ollive Jeffries. Email me at max@alumbaugh.com. Donna (Lyle) Alumbaugh

Olive Jeffries

2005-05-27 00:48:31Z

Descendants of Olive Olivia Jefferies

1 Olive Olivia Jefferies 1872 - b: 1872 in OR
. +Robert G Lyle 1862 - 1936 b: 1862 in MO d: 1936 in Whitman Co, WA m: June 9, 1891 in Latah Co, ID
........ 2 Floyd Lyle 1895 - 1985 b: March 7, 1895 in WA d: July 1985 in Pullman, WA
............ +Annie A Abt 1896 - b: Abt 1896 in KS
................... 3 Robert L Lyle
....................... +Florence
.............................. 4 James Lyle
.................................. +Bonnie

Kenny Baud or Ruby Chermak or Thonney

2005-05-26 06:43:07Z

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.?

Re: MCDONALDS OF WHITMAN COUNTY

2005-05-25 16:10:59Z

The paloma@drizzle.com address is no longer active.

Samuel Knisley WATSON/Mollie BELL

2005-05-25 07:03:23Z

Looking for info on Samuel Knisley Watson and Mollie Bell
Need info on marriage dates and date of Mollie Bell Watson's death. Also her burial place.

Sons Ross Clarke Watson, Sam Watson and Willis Watson, MD

Re: LaCrosse Cemetery

2005-06-17 17:43:22Z

Hi Charles,
I have been reading the Whitman County Queries and read that you have a copy of the buriels in LaCrosse Cemetery. Could you tell be if there is a Jerome Bolick buried here. He had a Shoe Store in Pullman. He was the son of Jesse R. Bolick and Mary McCall. I would appreciate have a list of Bolicks buried there, if any.
Thank you so much for any help you can provide.

Regards,
Vivian Bolick
Titusville, Florida

Re: Rosalia, Whitman County, WA

2005-06-15 13:48:41Z

Thanks so much for posting......about my first cousin Richard Schurra.
He was my dad's brothers first child.

These boards are really great......and I appreciate all the help I've gotten here.

Louise Schurra King
La Jolla, CA

Looking for Death info on Adam Frazier-Civil War Vet

2005-05-24 17:47:49Z

I am trying to locate information on Adam Frazier a US Civil War Veteran who I have found was residing in South Colfax, Whitman County in 1900, according to US census records.
There is a tomb stone marker in a cemetary in Colfax that only indicates that he was a Civil War Veteran. Any suggestions or a direction I can go to locate him?
Thank you to who ever can help.

Re: Engle in Oakesdale, 1880's - 1920's

2005-05-01 18:37:20Z

Thank you, Terry. Do you know the address or phone # for the courthouse?
Danielle

Re: Descendants of Robert & Annie Kilpatrick

2005-05-01 18:36:34Z

Not sure if these are matches or not, but there was a Ralph and Edwin that lived in the Oakesdale area. A search of www.411.com using the surname Kilpatrick in the zip code 99158 yeilds both Ralph and Edwin as well as some two sons. I believe Edwin's daughter Karen married a Ken Lindgren from Tekoa. You might be able to track them down through the Oakesdale school.

Terry Warwick

Re: MORBECK, SCHWIEP, SWEEP

2005-05-16 17:33:05Z

Dear list,

I will repeat my info from 2001 in the hopes some new people will see it. As well, my e-mail address has changed to the above, and maybe someone tried to reply to the outdated one.

I am looking for more information on Joseph MORBECK, on his wife Magdalena nee TENBREUL, and any of their children, Hermann, b 1880, Stearns Cty., MN, Maria/ Mary, b 1882, and Joseph Benjamin ("Bennie"), b 1884, d 1957 in Pullman, Whitman Cty. Joseph Morbeck Sr. d 1924 same place, and Magdalena d 1913 same place.

She was previously married to Hermann SCHWIEP. Some of her children may have lived in Washington/ Idaho. I am looking for Gertrude SCHWIEP b 1867, Josephine / Josie b 1870, Mathias b 1872, and Henry b 1874. They all married, likely, and some resided in Wilkin Cty., MN, at least to 1905, (Henry's family resided in or near Wahpeton, North Dakota until 1940), but then there is no trace of them that I can find. If you know of any of these, please let me know.

Thanks for any help.

Ken Neumann

Re: Engle in Oakesdale, 1880's - 1920's

2005-04-26 17:10:23Z

There are still Engles in the Oakesdale area. Kay Engle works at the County Court House in Colfax, not sure which department though.

Terry Warwick

Re: Robinson's in WA

2005-02-20 02:34:35Z

Hi I am looking for any information on a James Robinson who died in Palouse, Wa April 8 1912 from Sussex, NB area. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated.

WATSON/BELL in Tekoa, Whitman, Washington

2005-02-18 18:50:48Z

Looking for any info on family of Ross Clarke Watson born Sept. 21, 1891 in Tekoa. Family was Catholic. Ross attended Gonzaga in early 1900's.

Father: Samuel Knisley Watson
married to Mollie Bell?

Ross had brother, Willis Watson, MD

Trying to verify marriage of Sam Watson to Mollie or whoever, best info indicates Mollie Bell as wife, she died and Sam remarried.

Sam and 2nd wife had daughter, Dorothy born in Tekoa in 1904

Kerr in Oakesdale Cemetery

2005-02-13 20:01:54Z

Hi.

Burial at Oakesdale Cemetery, Whitman County, Washington is the following:
Kerr, Alice B, b. 1854, d. 1942, OES
Kerr, James A, b. 1851, d. 1948, Mason
Kerr, P. Clinton, b. 1896, d. 1951, Mason

Can anyone provide any other information about this family?

Thanks

Re: Henry Howard ROHLF family

2005-02-09 00:28:13Z

1920 Turnbow Whitman County

RAY(on index at heritagequestonline.com)
S. Smith- 32 b. Idaho
Ida wife age 28 b.Iowa
June daughter 1 9/12 months old b.WA

1930 Palouse Whitman County WA
Roy S. Smith 42 b. Idaho
Ida 38 b Iowa
June 11 b. Wa

Washington Birth Index 1907-1919
Roy S. Smith
Ida ROLF(as spelled on index)
birth May 6,1919-June June Royal Smith
Whitman County

Re: Henry Howard ROHLF family

2005-02-08 22:39:47Z

1920 Census Portland Oregon

Earnest G. ROHLF age 27 b. Iowa carpenter
wife Alice 25 .born Iowa
Hellen age 3/4 born WA
Robert age 1 b. Oregon
Francis 3/12 months b. WA

1930 Portland area( N. Kelly Butte) Oregon
Ernest G. Rohlf 37 b. Iowa
wife A Ferne 35 Iowa
Hellen L 14 Wa.
Robert 12 Oregon
F. Jean 10 WA

See Oregon Death Index at ancestry

Potential Rohlf deaths to look at(plus some others)
Howard-Portland-15 July 1931
Ernest-13 Dec. 1932 Coos county
Alice F.-24 Dec. 1984 Multnomah County

Re: Henry Howard ROHLF family

2005-02-08 22:23:35Z

I don't know what database subscriptions you have
but if you have ancestry.com there are some
interesting ROHLF births-

WASHINGTON birth Index 1907-1919
Ernest G. Rohlf wife Alice Fern KELTNER
children born to them Helen born 1916 and francis born 1919
and Robert born 1915.

also John L. BLOCK/wife Mabel ROHLF
(Block could be misspelled BALCH as per census)
H. Nelson 1913 and Robert 1915 born to them.

1930 Census at ancestry Palouse Whitman County
Roy S. Smith,wife Ida daughter June might be
your Ida Rohlf.

Re: Henry Howard ROHLF family

2005-02-08 21:32:30Z

I was at the library today-here are the results:

Henry Howard ROHLF died in Moscow Latah Co. Idaho
Feb.23,1916-married
informant E. G. Rohlf residence Palouse WA
born Feb. 21,1865-building contractor
buried Palouse WA
born Davenport Iowa
father Amos Rohlf
mother/maiden name-unknown

Ernestine Julia ROHLF-widow
died in Palouse Sept. 20,1929
buried in Palouse WA
(No specific cemetery name is given for either Henry/Ernestine
born July 29,1867-Germany
Father August BECKER-Germany
Mother /maiden name-Not known
Informant-Ida Smith(possibly/probably her daughter)
residence Palouse WA

Louisa B. BECKER(as per census reports Ernestine's
mother.) widow
died January 27,1925
Palouse Wa.
buried Palouse WA
born July 23,1833-Germany
Husband's name-August BECKER
Father's name Fred FUSCHER-Germany
Mother/maiden name-not known
Informant Mrs. Roy/Ray SMITH
residence Palouse WA

Cecil George ROHLF----I only have access up to
1937 Idaho Death certs. He died in 1938, I do have
as contact who gets Idaho death certs quite quickly-advise.
What relationship to Henry ROHLF?

It would appear a good bet to follow Roy/Ray SMITH
as it would appear that Ida Smith as informant on Ernestine
and Louisa certs. is the daughter Ida of Henry and Ernestine
ROHLF.

Please contact me at: cmjones@teleport.com

Re: Henry Howard ROHLF family

2005-02-07 04:20:06Z

I will get death certs. for you
Write to me direct at cmjones@teleport.com
so you can send me a mailing address and
I can send you mine---- off of this public access.
It would appear Howard Rohlf moves to Portland by
1930-dies in 1931. do you want obit? I also go
to the Oregon State Archives once a month if you want
a copy of his death cert.

Re: Henry Howard ROHLF family

2005-02-07 03:34:34Z

I don't know if Ernestine remarried or not. Anything is possible! I will check vital records for Idaho -- I did
find death dates in the Idaho death records for Henry Howard
Rohlf and Cecil George ROHLF there, but didn't check marriage records. Thanks for the clues!! You didn't say how much the death certificates will be. I will be happy to reimburse you.

Thank you for volunteering to check out the Rohlf's for me. I live in Iowa, so doing research long distance is difficult to say the least. -- Sandra

Re: Davis/Mumford Family

2005-02-06 20:29:40Z

Thank you--I most certainly will go to the nearest Family History location and get those copies. Now I can request the obituaries and get going again!!

Re: Davis/Mumford Family

2005-02-06 20:29:16Z

Charles, I am going to have to ask you for your help again. I have had no luck in finding the funeral home or cemetery contact for Garfield. It seems like a remote location? I was hoping to get the death dates (not just year) for my Mary ELSIE and Willard O. so I could locate obituaries and fill in those gaps! Do you have any suggestions where I could find who looks after the cemetery? Thank you again, Annette

Re: Henry Howard ROHLF family

2005-02-06 19:29:42Z

I can get the death certs. within a week.
Certs. should have burial information.
did Ernestine remarry?

go to usgenweb.com--Idaho -state vital records
Western states marriage index link you can find marriages
for Howard and Mabel Rohlf there. Howard marries Violet
Akers 1916 Latah county mabel marries John Balch
Latah county 1912

In 1920 Howard and Elsie V. Rohlf Big Butte TWP
Idaho County Idaho daughter Ida about three b. Oregon

there is a Glenn/Glentt Rohlf about the right age in Los Angeles 1920

There is a John and Mabel Balch in Potlatch Latah
County Idaho 1920 seems to be a fit Sons John Howard
and Donald

source: heritagequestonline.com census database
Western States marriage Record Index

I'll try to get death certs. within the week.

Re: Davis/Mumford Family

2005-01-30 06:39:52Z

Thank you, thank you!! I am so excited to finally find their final resting places and death dates. I live in Oregon and when the snows melt I will be making a trip up to Garfield now. I appreciate all of your help, Charles.

Re: Davis/Mumford Family

2005-01-28 15:13:35Z

Thank you so much, Charles! From the Census information I already had it looks like a perfect fit for your W.O. Davis to be my Willard O. Davis. I am very happy to add this information to what little I had.

I was able to locate that Mary ELSIE Mumford was born about 1879-1800 in Iowa, but thank you for looking for her birth information as well.

I have also discovered they had three children: Edna b. 1907, Meryl M. b. 1909 and Willard MARION b. 1917. The last two were for sure born in Whitman County per the WA state birth records on-line.

It makes sense that Willard O. and Mary ELSIE would have passed away in Whitman County. Do you have any suggestions about how to procede? I am not certain what resources are available for Whitman County and it seems you are quite versed.

Henry Howard ROHLF family

2005-01-28 08:39:13Z

In 1910, Henry Howard Rohlf and wife Ernestine were living in Turnbow. Their children were Ida, Ernst, Mabel, Howard, Glenn, Violet, Flora and Edna. Henry died in 1916 in Moscow, Idaho. Ernestine died in 1929 in Palouse, Washington. I would like to find their burials as well as any information on their children. Henry was a cousin to my grandfather.

Any information or clues will be greatly appreciated.

Davis/Mumford Family

2005-01-25 15:16:20Z

Am looking for information on the Willard O. Davis born about 1875 and Mary ELSIE Mumford born about 1879 family. In the 1920 & 1930 Census they were living in Whitman Co. Washington and that is all of the information I have on their lives.

Re: McNeilly, Smith, Strohm, Taylor, Carroll, Pyburn, Fouts, Scott

2004-12-22 11:36:53Z

What Strohm family are you researching?

~Shannon Strohm Knapp

Re: 1910 Census Look Up

2004-12-13 05:51:03Z

Thomas Law was a roomer in the home of Martin A. Smith, his wife Lavinia & son Edward. Thomas Law as a salesman in a meat market.

Fountain

bs717turner — 2005-09-14 23:50:58Z

Seeking information on the Matthew Fountain and his sister Amanda Spores Sumner, may be interned in the Lone Pine cemetery in Whitman Co. Thank you,

Martzall Family 1880

bs717turner — 2005-09-14 23:50:58Z

Seeking information in Whitman Co. for the William Martzall family who is on the census index in 1880. He had a wife Harriet, and two step children Lulu Montgomery and William C. Montgomery. and probably children. William and Harriet probably had children of their own under 10 years old. Any informtion appreciated. Thank You.

TRIMBLE in Colfax Cemetery

sunnysideguy — 2004-12-06 15:46:26Z

In the Whitman County Cemetery books I found the following family buried in Colfax Cemetery.

TRIMBLE
Ira H. 1876-1943
Joseph E. Mar. 11, 1827-Apr. 12, 1901
Mary E. 1835-1915
Ralph J. 1886-1944
William Joseph 1871-1920

Does anyone have any further information on this family? I believe that Joseph E. and Mary E. were husband and wife, and that Mary E. was a daughter of Jacob Deemer and Susan Wilson who lived in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio.

Sincerely,

Michael S. Caldwell

Lester Pound

b9799 — 2005-11-12 18:04:48Z

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?

Father's obituary

KVenable0052 — 2005-01-22 04:42:50Z

My father, Cecil E. WASSEM, died in Colfax, WA 1953. I am wanting to obtain a copy of his obituary which probably was in the Colfax newspaper. Will someone help me with this? If so, please e-mail me privately for additional detail. Thank you.
Karen Venable
kvenable@pe.net

Spanish American War Dead

WJager0284 — 2005-04-20 23:16:31Z

My cousin, Melvin L. Daily was killed in the Spanish American War, Co. G 4th U. S. Cavalry in 1898. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Palouse, Whitman County, WA. Does anyone have or know where I can obain records pertaining to men and women killed in this war who lived in Whitman County or the state of WA.

Oakesdale Cem. listing online

beth774 — 2005-09-15 23:41:12Z

http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/whitman/oakesdale/index....

Re: Fisk Strange

beth774 — 2005-09-15 23:41:12Z

Stephanie--

do you know anything abt Marion's ancestry ? I have a Marion C. Strange, s/o N.L. and Angeline Strange.

Re: Re: Strange family in Washington

beth774 — 2005-09-15 23:41:12Z

Stephanie--

I may have some info on your Strange family. N.L and Angeline Strange are buried in Oakesdale Cemetery. they had a son named Marion C. Strange. I don't know much abt him.

his older brother's son was married to my grandmother bef. she married my grandfather.

Obituary Lookup - Ethel STONE

Revae — 2005-04-27 06:20:54Z

I am hoping some kind soul will lookup an obit for Ethel STONE born July 4, 1876 CA; died Whitman Co. December 17, 1953. Her maiden name was BARNES. Her husband was George Edward STONE who died 1950 in LaCrosse, Whitman Co. Ethel had several children.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Many thanks,

Revae

Re: Kenny Baud or Ruby Chermak or Thonney

L_Thonney — 2006-05-08 22:30:43Z

Kenny Baud, who lived on the Sunshine Rd. east of
Pullman, WA was my husband's grandmothers' nephew. She was Sarah Baud who married Theophilus Thonney. Kenny Baud was the son of
her brother. The place is still there, but has changed
and updated. We don't have any pictures of it. We , my
husband, Larry Thonney, and I live about 2 miles from it.

Obituary Lookup Needed: Agnes M Cepa Hammer

lauriecepa — 2005-06-15 04:06:43Z

Looking for obituary of great aunt:

Agnes M Cepa Hammer
Born August 8 1894 Roche Harbor, San Juan County, Washington
Died January 23 1817 Riparia, Washington

If anyone can assist, would greatly appreciate.

Thank you

Faamily of James Prentice Burson

burjohn — 2006-03-16 06:02:24Z

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.

Re: Lance/Lantz family of Farmington, Washington

LaurenceLance10 — 2005-03-12 17:44:29Z

Hi Judy, It's Laurence. You may reach me via these boards or at "Breakness@AOL.com"

Now as for the TZ in the LANTZ name, the earliest LANTZ people seem to have arrived in the 1600s, though my people came as LANTZ in 1738.

One of the more interesting items in LANTZ - LANCE and in Europe LANSS family history is Masonic heritage. I'd very much like to hear from any LANCE person, no matter what the spelling as to thier Masonic membership. I think we may be able to trace our collective family line back to Europe with these records and perhaps to a very early date.
Laurence

Re: DENNIS (DENIS) family of Albion, WA

joyce455 — 2006-06-28 23:33:37Z

I am not a descendant of the Dennis family, however my great uncle Edward Stover married Etha Dennis. They had one adopted son Everett, said to be the son of Etha's sister. I do not know her name. There was a sister married into a Chastain family, again I have no information. A son Sailor/Saylor married my great aunt Laura Knox and they had at least three children, among them Ted who is deceased. The others were daughters.
The only dates I have are Charles H. and Gladys J. Dennis; Etha Dennis Stover 1884-1964; Everett is deceased in Calif. Ted died and is buried at Albion, altho I did not write down the dates. He had sons, I believe.
Try contacting the Whitman county Genealogical society,Pullman, WA for information. One of their members who just died kept a card file with information. I' sure someone else has taken it over. Best of luck to you. Joyce

Re: Stills in Whitman County

joyce455 — 2006-06-28 23:33:37Z

St. John, WA Cemetery Record;
Milan Still b. 1865 d.1937 bu July 24, 1957
Alice W. b.1870 d. 1957 bu July 24
either a mistake in records or he was creatmated.
Louisa J. April 15, 1901 aged 60 y 8 mo 11 d
this would be a death record as we were not in business 60 years prior to this date. No indication whether she was a Stilll or White.
On the same lot are several other Whites-Charles, Mary, Thomas, William, Ida, Charlotte ,Raymond and Mary.. The oldest appears to be Mary 1840-1904 and William 1841-1917.I Can send the other dates if you are interested. The cemetery has no other information in its records

Re: Birdie E. Turner

joyce455 — 2006-06-28 23:33:37Z

The Whitman county book of cemetery records list Birdie Turner's date of birth as April 17, 1870 and date of death as you have it. No other information

Re: Henry Beneke born/ca1854

GrannyWelch — 2005-10-12 15:22:48Z

I was researching my own Bankey relatives who lived in Clayton, Washington (near Spokane) from the early 1900's on, and my grandmother, Augusta Kalm Bankey and several of her children are buried in the Mount Zion or Zion Hill cemetery. Some time ago I found a website that listed the graves at this cemetery, and there was a Bankey child listed who is not related to us. I wish I could tell you where to look on the web - I can't seem to find it again. The little Bankey boy was born before Augusta and William Bankey were married (1901) and died before they moved to that area. Incidentally, William Bankey's father's name was Henry. "My" Henry Bankey was born in Meclinberg Germany in February 1826 and died in 1907 - I do not yet know where. Good luck in your research.

Re: Lester Clutter or William Turner families

LisaLJones — 2005-07-10 08:14:03Z

If it turns out that Elmer and Lester Clutter
are indeed brothers this may help, I just found the
pre 1907 birth index for Washington,

Elmer Herbert Clutter was born in Whitman County
Nov. 28 1881(this matches the 1900 census information
and the 1918 Montana draft registration birthdate info)
Parents William Morgan Clutter and Mahalia Jane STRANGE
(Lester named his daughter Lois MAHALIE Clutter)
The 1900 coos co. Oregon census for Holgate LeGrande
wife HALIE J. (looks promising) born Dec 1863 age 36
2 children born 2 living born Oregon
Elmer/Lester listed as stepsons of Holgate Legrande
their father born Virginia

Elmer Clutters wife's maiden name GORLISCH according to
Washington birth index records for birth of unnamed
male born Seattle 29 Jan,1914 and for daughter Verona
May Clutter born Benton Co. Oct 8 1915

There is a W. M. Clutter age 27 born Virginia living in
the Farmington district Whitman Co, in 1880 single.

There is a MAHALA Strange living in Farmington district
Whitman County WA in 1880 born circa 1861 Oregon
daughter of N.L Strange and wife Angeline(see
www.familysearch.com 1880 U.S. census)

Re: Death Notice for John Murphy Norris

LisaLJones — 2005-07-10 07:02:35Z

There's a good chance that with the death information provided for John and Margaret Norris I can get copies of their
death certs. if it will help.

contact cmjones@teleport.com

Re: Lester Clutter or William Turner families

LisaLJones — 2005-07-10 06:48:04Z

Re: St. Lgnatius Catholic Hospital and Hazel E Unzicker

bhcross — 2006-07-02 05:33:05Z

April 17, 1893 St. Ignatius Hospital -- now Whitman Community Hospital -- established in Colfax, Washington.

Whitman County, Washington

nealbrown — 2006-03-20 10:14:38Z

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.

Whitman Co. Railroad

judya — 2004-12-31 00:32:17Z

Can anyone tell me which railroad served Whitman Co. in the 1920's -1930's? I'm trying to find out which railroad John Kilburn worked for as a section foreman in Whitman Co.

The 1952 Pirate Annual of Winona

KristinCumminsOLaughlin — 2005-09-07 04:14:05Z

..is indexed and will be scanned upon request.

Enjoy,
Kristin

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bookbuyer/homepage....

Palmerton and McClaskey

CALHOUNPAT — 2005-11-28 21:55:08Z

I am searching for information concerning John Porter Palmerton, born in 1836, who is listed in the 1900 census for Pullman, Whitman County, Washington, in the household of his son, Hector Palmerton. He then married Ellen McClaskey in 1903 in Pullman, Washington. I have no record on his death.

Any information you may find would be appreciated.

Pat Calhoun

Roulet/Hilty marriage

MarilynSewell1 — 2006-01-02 16:59:35Z

Adam david Hilty,bd 11-27-1877 Bluffton,Wells Co, OH dd 5-29-1970 married Emma Mae Roulet bd 3-28-1885 dd9-25-1972. Both died in Colfax,Whittingham Co, WA.. He was a large wheat grower in WA. I have their childrens names and bith dates.

Parks from OR to WA 1877

PLDunford — 2005-03-19 19:06:54Z

Looking for descendents of George Ballard W Parks and Cynthia Richardson in Whitman Co (1877).

Particularly interested in Maria Louise Standley Parks.

You may e-mail me at PLDunford@worldnet.att.net or reply to list.

Hewitt, Matheny, etc. PALMER

PLDunford — 2005-03-19 19:06:54Z

Some of the Palmers who were in Whitman Co., were my "shirt-tail" cousins.

Which names do you have?

Pat Dunford

Parks & Palmers - VA, KY, OR, WA

PLDunford — 2005-03-19 19:06:54Z

We now have several cousins identified from three Parks brothers, born in Greenup Co., KY, grew up in Wayne Co., WV. GBW who moved his family to Douglas Co., OR in 1853 (wife Cynthia, and her brother, ? Richardson from Tipton Co., Indiana). Then some made their way to Whitman, Co., WA. GBW died in Marion Co. OR. Charles Rice Parks moved his family to Lincoln Co., about 1889. Robert Harrison Parks moved his family to the Grand Coulee area (WA) about that same time. If you think you may be part of this, or come from the Palmer side (John Henry Palmer and Catherine Nowlin Graves Palmer, DLC Marion County, Mt. Angel, 1853) we would be happy to hear from you.
Pat

Re: Beardsley, Hotchkiss

charware — 2005-07-08 20:16:25Z

Patrick,

I am searching for information on Theodore Beardsley, who moved from NY to W.T. in 1878. I am researching an Eva Beardsley, whose death certificate lists a Theodore as father, born in Conn.
Could this be your Theodore? Please contact me; I tried your email and it failed.

Thanks,
Charlotte Ware

Herman Meyer family

djlange — 2006-06-08 05:10:47Z

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.

Obit Lookup - Orlando Clifford

kathj1012 — 2005-08-15 07:22:21Z

Looking for obit for Orlando H. Clifford, died February 25, 1954 and buried in St.John. Thank you very much.
Kathy

SCHEUERMAN, SCHIERMAN, SCHIREMAN

jafra|M1113 — 2005-04-10 04:57:57Z

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.

Re: Hilty Family/Colfax, WA

LHendricks5073 — 2005-02-22 19:45:08Z

Are you still looking for family of Emma Roulet Hilty? My
grandmother was Anna Roulet , half-sister to Emma and sister
to Lydia Roulet Hertzler. I have info. on other family members
and their spouses if you are interested. The list is too long to
put here. My e-mail address is ghndrks@altavista.com.
P.S. : In spite of the name Laurel Hendricks I am of the male
gender.
Laurel Gaylen Hendricks

COMSTOCK Family in Palouse

DedeClegg — 2005-02-13 14:52:57Z

TODD,
I'M A GRANDAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF GUY COMSTOCK, BROTHER TO JESSE, ROY, GEORGE, AND MABLE. CHILDREN OF IRVIN AND SARAH JERGENSON COMSTOCK. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE INFO? LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
SUSAN BOWER-LITZENBERGER
pahrump nevada
bolitz2000@yahoo.com

Re: Moys Cemetery, Whitman Co., Washington

fkrauss — 2005-02-08 01:40:27Z

Gary, the email address you provided DOES NOT work. Mail is returned.
----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- <bjangary@colfax.com>
(reason: 550 5.1.1 <bjangary@firststepinternet.com>... User unknown)

Obit Lookups - McFadden & Unzicker

fkrauss — 2005-03-19 19:24:19Z

If anyone here does obits, I would like the following obits if you have time.
Laura Bell McFadden Unzicker d. February 12, 1905 Whitman Co., Washington burial Onecho Cemetery
Charles H McFadden d. 1891 Whitman Co., Washington burial Onecho Cemetery
Emma D McFadden d. July 1923 Whitman Co., Washington burial Onecho Cemetery
John S Unzicker d. June 04, 1916 Whitman Co., Washington burial Moys cemetery
Mary Miller Unzicker d. MArch 24, 1907 Whitman Co., Washington burial Moys cemetery
thanks
Fred

Mary Jane Ritchie

Brittzmom — 2006-09-07 22:17:38Z

I am looking for information on Mary Jane Ritchie that died November 3, 1910 in Colfax, Whitman County. Her parents were M.D. and Caroline Ritchie. Any information on her, including where she may be buried would be appreciated.

Burial Lookup for Colfax Please

Brittzmom — 2006-09-07 22:17:38Z

I am searching for the burial site of Mary Ritchey Stark. I show she died November 3, 1910 in Colfax. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Brittzmom@aol.com

Strearns Ostrander

Beth_Goble — 2005-03-08 08:05:01Z

Looking for any information on Stearns and Abigail (Goble )Ostrander. I know they are buried in Colton City Cemetery. Hoping for an Obit.

Re: Obit Lookup - Emily "Emma" (Webb) Hoffman d 26 Dec 1942 Pullman

mcrawford2099 — 2006-02-25 23:30:54Z

Will,

The obit appeared in the Pullman (Washington) Herald.
I will send you a transcription.

Melinda

Re: ACOCK, BRYANT, MOORE, ROBINSON, WEBB

Darlyene37 — 2005-05-25 06:47:52Z

Lille, I don't remember if I answered the question in this email. I am just getting back to genealogy research after an absence. I am not sure where Riggs Cem is, but I assume it is in WA. Just learned my Charles E Robinson died between 1925-1930, but I have yet to find where he is buried.

Try these sites to find your Charles, obitcentral.com, find-a-grave.com or type in cemetery search in WA (or whatever state you are searching in. Of course use the usual beginning http etc. These sites usually have a listing of names of those buried in the cemetery. There are many sites, just shop around.
I'll bet even Rootsweb has a site devoted to cemetery search.

Sheldon Hotel

VJ425 — 2005-11-08 23:39:08Z

Searching for anyone with knowledge of a Sheldon Hotel in or near Pullman, Wa. in Feb. 1943. I have a receipt for room rent and would like to verify the location of the hotel.
Thanks for your help.

Beth

Re: PICKETT family LaCrosse, WA

oakvillebaker — 2005-08-25 00:58:11Z

This is my family. Please contact for any information you may want.

Arleen Baker
baker_oakville@msn.com

CASH Family Deaths

pcreighton603 — 2006-04-02 05:04:52Z

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!

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