Yakima - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Jack R. FRASER b. 1906 to Clifford and Zella. Need help.

Revae — 22 Sep 2008 11:07:18 GMT

Seeking information and descendants of Jack R. FRASER who was born June 1, 1906 WA to Clifford M. Fraser and Zella RAY. Jack married Pauline Ruty LEACH after 1930 in WA.
His family was in the 1930 Yakima, WA census.
Pauline died in Seattle 1996 and Jack died June 1998 in WA.

I would like to connect with any children of Jack and Pauline or to locate any information regarding this couple.

Thank you for your assistance,

Revae

Rachel Isabel Mulholland Cramer

sallyq1955 — 17 Sep 2008 8:32:05 GMT

Rachel Isabel Mulholland was born in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, 9 Sep 1901. She was the daughter of Olive Helms Mulholland. I am trying to find her father's name. She is a distant relation as her grandfather Reuben Helms and my great grandfather Silas Young Helms were brothers. Her father died before she and her mother moved to California. If I can find his name, I hope to also find his burial records in Yakima County. Isabel married Paul Brey Cramer in Los Angeles and they had no children. For them, it would be nice to have this information for the family tree.

Prouty Family

Louise Prouty — 9 Feb 2002 7:28:23 GMT

Searching for info on the descendants of John Earl and Lora Susan Sampson Prouty-they divorced in 1920. Children: May b. 1903, Josephine b. 1906, John b. 1907, Bertha b. 1909, Rachel Louise b. 1913, Frances (fem) 1915 and Donald b. 1918. Rachel is the only one living at this time and was put in a Catholic home in Everett, Wash after her parents divorce. In the 1920 census the family lived in Yakima Co. in enumeration district 201, pg.14. John died 4 April 1935 in Seattle and Lora 1 May 1943 in Everett, Snohomish Co., Wash.

Samson, Sage, Jarman, Wright families of Yahima, WA ca. 1900

J. Sugg — 30 Aug 2005 6:53:10 GMT

Mike SAMSON m. Gay Alice SAGE, in Plattsmouth NE, in late 1800's. and moved to Bard, near Yuma, AZ ca. 1905. They moved to Yahima, WA ca. 1910. I would like to connect with any realtives with the surnames listed above.

looking for burial info for SCHULER, John in White Swan

daninor — 29 Aug 2008 9:43:46 GMT

from the US SSDI-
"JOHN SCHULER 22 Mar 1897- __ Aug 1969 98952 (White Swan, Yakima, WA "

I don't know where he is buried, but maybe in White Swan. I went to grade school there in the 1950s.

Are there any county directories for White Swan area residents about 1890--1910 ?

Are there any HS yearbooks for White Swan during that same period ?

I'm also looking for a day of death and or a obit .

Sincerely grateful for any additional info on SCHULER family

An Illustrated history of Klickitat, Yakima and Kittitas Counties

RBestrom7380 — 23 Aug 2008 11:49:53 GMT

The book: An Illustrated history of Klickitat, Yakima and Kittitas Counties : with an outline of the early history of the state of Washington, published in 1904, is available online on Ancestry.Com

http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=BookList&dbid=285...

If you do not have a paid membership, many libraries across the country have library memberships. You can access Ancestry via your local library.

Ron Bestrom

Obits in Yakima County ways to get them

BBabit — 23 Aug 2008 6:46:56 GMT

I am a member at the Yakima Genealogical Society. There we have 3x5 index cards and almost full page obits cataloged by last name. Volunteers clip obits from the Yakima newspaper copy them and glue them to the index cards then they are typed with a type writer and placed in the card catalog. I don't know for sure when they started doing this but they have a lot and are adding them all the time. The first week I was there I spent around 5.00 on copies for obits.

Another resource is do a google for the Yakima genealogical society. On the left side there is Tahoma cemetery. Almost every name of everyone burried there is on the list and their location. I do volunteer work taking photographs for people looking for loved ones on findagrave.com sometimes people also post obits on the memorial pages.

If you email me badhabitgsd at Q dot com (replace at for @ and dot for . ) I will do my best to find the obits for you. I try to get down there once a week and attend the monthly potlucks. If you would like an obit mailed to you I would also do that not for profit only to cover postage and copy costs.

Noyd family

21wall — 7 Aug 2008 4:32:38 GMT

I am looking for information on the Fred Noyd family of Yakima Washington. I know he went to school in Montana to be a pharmacist. I have been told he lived in Yakima and that he had a couple of sons. I was also told he died in a car wreck. Fred would have been a first cousin of my grandfather's and I would like to share some great genealogy with his decedents. I would also like to find out more about this branch of my family tree. Thank you, Charles Noyd

Tigards of Yakima Co, WA

Gail Edwards-Petersen — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Looking for info on the family of Andrew Jackson TIGARD, of Cowiche, Yakima Co, WA. Andrew was mrd. to my GG Grandfather's sister, Sarah Jane EDWARDS. They moved from AR in 1852, to Washington Co, OR, where his brother Wilson TIGARD stayed. They latter moved to Yakima Co, WA in the 1860's and had the following children:
Albert TIGARD, who mrd. Caddie OWENS
Nancy TIGARD, who mrd. Zack HAWKINS
Sarah Jane TIGARD, who mrd. #1 ? SEWARD; #2 ? BANKARD
Almeda TIGARD, who mrd. Anson WHITE
Mary Frances TIGARD, who mrd. #1 ? WILCOX, #2 George WHITE, #3 Samuel FEAR
James Monroe TIGARD
William Lafeyette TIGARD (died in infancy)
Thanks in advance for your help,
Gail

Admin note: email address windepete@worldnet.att.net no longer valid.

Bio father

gevans1940 — 8 Jul 2008 1:31:54 GMT

We've made a number of trips to Yakima from CA, but always think of something else we could check. If someone has access to the Polk directories, we are looking for a Harry Johnson that may have lived (as a boarder) at 803 N 2nd St. in Yakima in the 1930-1940's. Thanks

Washington Obituary

gevans1940 — 5 Oct 2007 3:44:48 GMT

We have been searching for information on Vaclav Curik. He was deceased 6-12-1960. If anyone has access to obits during this time period, please let me know if you can find anything for that name. Pretty sure it would be under Vaclav, but has been known to be J.V. Curik & James Curik. It would be very much appreciated.

George Elmer Wampole, Ne, WA,MI.

egoeken — 30 Jun 2008 9:36:33 GMT

Would like to contact anyone from family of George Elmer Wampole b. 1894, Ord, Valley, NE m. Pearl Wigent., died MI. His father Charles Wampole a missing part of the Wampole line of Fredrick Wampole of Northumberland Co., PA. for years until recently.
George's children lived Sunnyside, Ellensburg, Wa and Yakima county Washington.
Any help appreciated.

WRIGHT obit Lookup

DHinkey8381 — 30 Jun 2008 2:24:05 GMT

Need obits for:
Clarence E. Wright, died 3 June 1966, Yakima Co.
Joanna M. Wright, died April 1987, Yakima Co.
Thomas E. Wright, died 3 September 1949.

All three are buried in Zilla City Cemetery, Yakima County.

POW/MIA Korean War, Yakima Co. BROWN, POWELL, SHANKS,SOLOMAN

powmiadna — 24 Jun 2008 1:58:27 GMT

I am searching for the family of Four soldiers who was killed in the Korea War. When they entered service they gave Yakima County, Washington as their home of record.

Soldier: CHARLES ALEXANDER BROWN
Born: 1931 Black
Date of loss: November 30, 1050 KIA

Soldier: SAMUEL BLACK POWELL
Born: 1924 Caucasian
Date of loss: July 27, 1950 MIA

Soldier; ROBERT DICKSON SHANKS
Born: 1929 Caucasian
Date of loss: December 1,1950

Soldier: RICHARD WALDAMAR SOLOMAN
Born: 1929 Caucasian
Date of loss: December 1, 1950 POW

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 46 families from Washington that have not been located. There are four families from Yakima County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find these families. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating these families.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Pierre Reynaud

lynwes — 15 Jan 2002 4:38:46 GMT

Looking for information on Pierre Reynaud who arrived from France in 1911. His first wife was Sarah E. who died in 1941. He then married Viola Duke about 1945. Why did Pierre come to Yakima from France? Did he have any relatives here? What was Sarah's last name. Who were here parents? Anybody have any connections to any of these people?

Lynnette

Obit for Theresa A. Mayer & daughters

flyinghook — 16 May 2008 12:01:36 GMT

Looking for obits on:
Theresa Anna (Hanser) Mayer born 12 Dec 1889, died 15 Oct 1985; buried in Sunnyside, WA.
Norma May (Mayer) Bell born 18 May 1918, died 5 Feb 1994; buried in Sunnyside, WA.
Thelma Alcena (Mayer) Bell born 22 Oct 1916, died 15 Sep 2002; buried in Zillah, WA.

Info;

Linda — 10 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info,on guncle and gaunt`s John Clark Selee Cordall, Judy Sizemore, Ida Crandfield,need information about who thier parents were all help welcome as I have no clue as to thier parents,all I know is thier were 7 children born to this Clark family,one of which is my grandmother her name Nancy (clark) Blair she lived in Bartlesville Ok.at the time of her death 02-22-46 she was born 03-04-1865 put not a clue where. Ida Crandfield is one of her children,the others sisters and brothers they all moved to Washington around 1916 the other three grils lived in Mo. the last any one new of them,the other brother in okla.please help me if you can.Linda e-mail address lindawhitson@webtv.net

LEACH, SCOTT, LIGGITT, CARPENTER, COOK, THOMPSON, CHURCHILL, etal

Revae — 23 Apr 2008 1:04:35 GMT

Really, really need to connect with any relative of the John & Marth (SCOTT)LEACH family who ended up in Washington state.
John was born in KY 1836, died Yakima Apr. 23, 1921, married Martha Ellen SCOTT b. 1844 MO, died Yakima Nov. 25, 1932.
In 1850 John was in MO, then CA, on to OR by 1880 census and by 1900 in Yakima.
All of the above names are surnames of John's children's spouses. Children:
Horace mar. Adelaide Irma PARZYBOK
John C. mar. an Augusta ???
Sarah Ella mar. Charles Wilbur LIGGETT
Melissa Miriam mar. 1) ??? TRAYNER, had one dau. Bessie.
mar. 2) Abraham Lincoln CHURCHILL
Henry Wilson mar. Lillian May CARPENTER
Minnie mar. William THOMPSON
George E. mar. Olive TRUITT
Lulu mar. James B. COOK
In addition to the above children, there were others for whom I have not discovered their spouses.

I hope someone reading this post will find some information on relatives and descendants that might have information.

Many thanks,

Revae

Tamah TRUITT b. Dec. 1862 England, died Yakima 25 Mar. 1951

Revae — 1 May 2008 10:02:29 GMT

Seeking any information regarding Tamah (spelled various ways in the census) TRUITT b. Dec. 1862 England. She died in Yakima 25 March 1951. Do not know husband's name. Had children:
Alvin C. b. May 1884 KS; Ollie E. b. Jan. 1883 KS mar. George LEACH; Clarence F. b. Nov. 1893 WA; Ruth Verna b. Dec. 1894 mar. Ernest SCHNEIDER.
They were found living in Yakima from 1900 to 1930 census.

Hoping someone can locate an obituary for Tamah Truitt and information regarding this family.

Thank you for your help,

Revae

Picture attached/bio father

gevans1940 — 30 Apr 2008 12:16:09 GMT

Businessman in Yakima in the 1940's?

Picture attached & looking for bio father

gevans1940 — 30 Apr 2008 12:14:31 GMT

Just wonder if someone might recognize the attached picture as a businessman in Yakima in the 1940's? That is pretty much all we know.

Calvin F. White

lee7021 — 16 Apr 2008 1:45:07 GMT

Looking for information on Calvin F. White and his wife
Lurinda they was born in Tn. moved to Colo. after the civil war later moved up around Yakima where I assume they died
Thank in advance for your time and help

location of graves - Foster in Yakima

misskittyro — 30 Dec 2007 3:56:04 GMT

Would anyone be able to look up the name of the cemetary of my grandmother (Mildred K. Foster), her husband (Louis Seward Foster) and their daughter/my mother (Phyllis Marolyn (Foster) Frazer? My grandfather died in 1969 and my grandmother and mother died late 1977. Thank you.

Will or William Collins born in Arkansas

russtann1 — 3 Apr 2005 4:16:45 GMT

I am researching the Collins Family. Will died 01 Jun 1989 in Selah, Yakima Co., Wa. He was the oldest son in his family. I would like to get a death certificate to do more research on the family. Can anyone help me? This is my husband's side of the family. My husband is related to Will through his father Fay Collins. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Lee Ann Collins

Obit Lookup Please

AGC_CLOUD — 1 Apr 2008 2:16:40 GMT

I am looking for the Obit for Earnest Elmer Warren who died on March 29, 2000 in Sunnyside, Yakima Co., WA.

agcloud1930@everestkc.net

Thanks

Miriam PINER died Jun. 25, 1894 Yakima. Need obit. Thanks.

Revae — 8 Apr 2008 7:08:14 GMT

Miriam PINER died June 25, 1894 in Yakima. She was born ca 1816 KY. Husband was Stephen Piner who died 1889 Yakima.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Many Thanks.

Revae

Zillah Radio & Electric

lynwes — 23 Mar 2008 10:02:12 GMT

Looking for any information on Zillah Radio & Electric which operated in Zillah, WA around 1938. Would especially appreciate any photos. Owned and operated by Roy Thompson.

GULLEY

George T Purcell — 12 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on the GULLEY's of Yakima Co, WA

Thanks

FANNY MAY MALSON

LeAnnMcRoberts — 29 Jun 2004 12:04:41 GMT

I am looking for information and/or children on/of my cousin, FANNY MAY MALSON. This is her maiden name. Her father was JOHN RODGER MALSON, mother FANNY JANE CURTIS SUDDOTH. John and Fanny divorced before 1951.

Fanny May was born June 1, 1935 in Toppenish, WA and died July 28, 1979.

John Rodger married HARRIET JANE MILLER, a Mormon librarian, on October 26, 1951. They later moved to Northern California and had lived in Redwood Valley on Road B.

Thanks.

Albert Edward "Ed" Mack Obit

fordora — 15 Feb 2008 2:58:57 GMT

Need to find an obit for Albert Edward "Ed" Mack, who resided in Yakima at the time of his death in 1932. Sorry don't have month.

The History of the Yakima Valley, comprising Yakima, Kittitas and Benton Counties, 1919

Jeffrey_Elmer — 16 Feb 2008 9:36:31 GMT

Hi,

From the WA State Archives on-line collection, I recently printed the Bios from Vol. II (1100+ pages) of the above book, scanned them, and submitted them to the WA Bios Project. The biographies can be viewed at:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jtenlen/yakima-vall...

The copies I printed are very good quality, and it would be a waste just to dispose of them. I will gladly donate these copies to any Library, Society, or facility that could make use of them. First reply of interest gets the copies.

Thanks,
Jeffrey Elmer
Portland, OR.

Christina Gosnell

hgosnell — 24 Feb 2008 9:16:35 GMT

Looking for Christina Gosnell, d.o. Roy Gene Gosnell.
Wanting Genealogy information.

Thank you
Harold

Seeking foto & info for Almeda Jane Stimpson Whitmore of Medical Lake, WA

LAYNA JAN WILSON — 9 Nov 2004 1:54:34 GMT

DEAR READER -

ALMEDA JANE STIMSON WAS MY G-GRANDMOTHER
REV.ORRIN BERIAH WHITMORE - HUSBAND
ALMEDA - BORN IN MICHIGAN
ORRIN - BORN IN OHIO
THEY PASTORED IN RITZVILLE AND MEDICAL LAKE, WA. AFTER LEAVING MICHIGAN
I HAVE FOTOS OF ORRIN BUT NONE OF ALMEDA.
I WOULD BE FOREVE INDEBTED TO THE PERSON WHO CAN SHARE A FOTO, OR OTHER INFO., OF OR ABOUT, MY G-GRANDMOTHER, WITH ME.
THANKYOU,
LAYNA JAN WILSON,
VANCOUVER, CANADA.

YOLO family history

1zenfred — 5 Feb 2006 4:25:09 GMT

Searching the YOLO family:
Specifically John W. Yolo born in Yakima, Washington about September 1894 whose parents were Paul and Mary Yolo of Switzerland who came to the U.S. in the late 1870-1890s.

John W. Yolo married Geneva.
They lived in Sunnyside Washington.
John W. Yolo deceased in 2004.

Geneva is a relation.....and I would like to get a hold of her....or her daughter.

Thank you!!!

Harry Leonard Loss (10/24/1899 – 2/14/1968)

Daniel_Loss — 13 Feb 2008 7:39:03 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Harry L. Loss who is buried in Naches Cemetery. Any help is appreciated.

OBIT LOOK-UP: John Alderman, DOD 14 Oct 1997, Yakima, WA

schoony156 — 30 Jan 2008 9:21:02 GMT

Family members seeking a copy of the Obituary for John Alderman who passed away on 14 Oct 1997 in Yakima, WA. He was buried in Yakima. Surviving widow was Jackie (|Knight) Alderman.
SSDI:
JOHN ALDERMAN 02 May 1923 14 Oct 1997 (V) 98908 (Yakima, Yakima, WA) (none specified) 535-16-7931 Washington

Thanks in advance for any help that you may be able to provide. Bob Schoonover, Email: schoony@comcast.net

Taylor, Leroy (Roy) Curtis and Taylor, Edith May

sarahkbeck — 4 Jan 2008 5:24:21 GMT

looking for information on leroy taylor's family line. anyone know them? he is my great grandfather b. in 1899 in NE and d. in 1993 in Sunnyside, WA. His father is listed as Leo C. Taylor in a SD census and his mother is listed as Maurie. I can find no other identifying information. I believe he may have a brother named Earl. Edith's maiden name is Jensen.

Please contact me as sarahkbeck@comcast.net

Thanks everyone!

Surnames Only

Teresa Gaffney — 8 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Researching the following surnames that were in the Yakima Valley at one time or another.
Beck - Clark - Goodwin
Curtis - Toutountzakis
Brown - Gaffney
Taylor - Wattenbarger
Rhoades - Jones

looking for 1932 death or funeral records for "baby GOOD" in Zillah cem

daninor — 5 Feb 2008 9:00:12 GMT

Hello

I'm hoping someone can find death records or funeral records or the undertaker for "baby GOOD" who is buried in the Zillah cem. Her tombstone is in the "Baby" section and is only marked "baby GOOD 1932". The parents, or date of birth or death and sex are unknown. The burial is listed in the Zillah cemetery records, not in the baby section. My step-grandfather that raised me had a surname of "Good", but i don't know if it was his child.

Alfred and Villa McMahan, death and obit help

trischhall — 9 Dec 2003 11:26:24 GMT

Online records show Alfred McMahan, 1875 - 1955, and wife Villa McMahan, 1885 - 1965, buried in Zillah City cemetery, Zillah, Yakima Co, WA. I am so excited to find the brother of my Gr Grandfather, Hugh McMahan. I did not realize that he was born the year his mother, Nancy E McMahan, died in Burt Co, NE. Hugh came to Tuscola County, MI, after his father George died in Dawes Co, NE. Their sister Belle (Isabelle) McMahan Wilkinson died Walla Walla.

Can someone locate death and obits for me and possibly take digital photos and email me at <trublehall@centurytel.net> Mailing address 1405 Hunt Rd, Mayville, MI 48744.

Yakima query

DHaas — 24 Sep 2001 6:21:10 GMT

Looking for descendants of Sadie MCDONALD, d/o Sidney Elizabeth BUCKBEE & Christopher Columbus LYON. Last known address was Sunnyside, WA (1965). Her house in Maysville, WV, had a swinging bridge. Also looking for descendants of John Wesley BUCKBEE. Sadie's grandfather & John's father Jesse Miles BUCKBEE was brother to my great-grandfather James BUCKBEE (s/o of Jesse) of WV.

CHARLES & ANNABELL JOHNSON of Carnation & Yakima,WA

kellarlln — 26 Jan 2008 11:55:54 GMT

Info wanted about Charles & Annabell Johnson.

Charles died in Yakima in 1972.
Annabell died in Yakima 1983.

Daughter CHARLOTTE JOHNSON 1946-1994.
Born in Carnation.
Died in Yakima.
1st husband Del A WILSON, divorced.
2 sons DEL & CHARLIE go by step-dad's last name RANCIER.

Harold Elliott

@@phyllis@st-law.net — 10 Sep 2002 4:23:19 GMT

2 January 1975 Sunnyside Sun (Sunnyside, WA)

Harold Elliott dies in local nursing home

Hold Herschel Elliott, 80, of Rt. 1, Sunnyside, died Saturday, Dec. 28 at an area nursing home.

He was born Nov. 22, 1894 in Mayfield, Calif. He attended Mayfield High School and after graduation he took a short course in agriculture at Davis College, California. He came to Washington in 1916.

On Nov. 19, 1917 he and Blanche Taylor were united in marriage in Sunnyside. They lived in Seattle one year before buying a farm east of Sunnyside. He farmed until his semi-retirement in the 1960's. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche who died April 19, 1961 and one sister, Lucille Cobb.

He is survived by three daughters, Ada DeVoe of Kent, Inez and Erma Stengl of Seattle, one son Francis Carter of Sunnyside, 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild and two brothers Lloyd and Virgil, both of San Jose, Calif.

The family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Erdman, McIntosh-Ball Chapel of Sunnyside with the Rev. John M. Finney of the United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was at the Sunnyside Cemetery under the direction of Erdman, McIntosh-Ball Chapel.

Casket bearers were August George Jr., Donald Kresse, Ted Smith, Melvin Waller, Willam Burk and Dennis Burk.

William D. Beck

jotham55 — 22 Jun 2001 5:43:41 GMT

Jim Nickell & Jim Fleming - Yakima, WA

DJoanH — 13 Jan 2008 6:50:25 GMT

Is anyone related to Jim Nickell or Jim Fleming (friends) who were about 6 to 8 and living in Yakima, WA circa 1915? I have a photo if you would be interested.

Yakima obits - Mildred Foster, Louis Seward Foster, Phyllis Foster Frazer

misskittyro — 30 Dec 2007 3:53:48 GMT

Would anyone be able to look up the obituaries of my grandmother (Mildred K. Foster), her husband (Louis Seward Foster) and their daughter/my mother (Phyllis Marolyn (Foster) Frazer? My grandfather died in 1969 and my grandmother and mother died late 1977. Thank you so much! -Ro

Cemetery name for Foster in Yakima

misskittyro — 30 Dec 2007 3:58:23 GMT

Would anyone be able to look up the name of the cemetery of my grandmother (Mildred K. Foster), her husband (Louis Seward Foster) and their daughter/my mother (Phyllis Marolyn (Foster) Frazer? My grandfather died in 1969 and my grandmother and mother died December 1977. Thank you.

F. X. LeMay

lemaybrian — 27 Jun 2007 1:16:22 GMT

looking for cemetery name and location of my gg grandfather's grave. Francois-Xavier LeMay died in Yakima in 1926. Thanks in advance! Brian LeMay

Clapshaw

barryboyer1 — 9 Dec 2007 8:30:44 GMT

Looking for relatives of the Clapshaw family that entered the U.S. from England in 1848. The family was headed by Samuel and Mary. I found them in Wisconsin in 1860 and in Minnesota in 1870 and 1875. Some of the family stayed in Minnesota, others in Washington Co., Oregon. I am given to understand some lived in the Yakima area. My second great grandmother Mary Jane Boyer married John Clapshaw. So, I am looking for cousins.

BROWN, George M., obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 18 Dec 2007 6:04:52 GMT

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., September 14, 1950, page 1

YAKIMAN TAKES OWN LIFE NEAR LYLE TUESDAY MORNING

Death by suicide and carbon monoxide gas claimed the life of George M. Brown, 60, of 312 S. 9th Ave., Yakima four miles east of Lyle. A hose, brought explicitly for the purpose was found extending from the exhaust pipe through the almost closed back window of the car, it was stated by Sheriff E.C. Kaiser, who was called to the scene.

Brown was discovered by Frank Armstrong of Boise, Idaho at 6 a.m. Sheriff Kaiser and Coroner Thurman Ward were notified a short time later and arrived at the scene about 7:30.

According to reports, the victim had just recovered from a major operation and had lost his mother a short time ago. Two suicide notes were left by his body, both asking forgiveness from his wife and 19 year old daughter.

The suicide was regarded as planned ahead of time because the hose still bore the ticket from the store in Yakima. He is survived by his widow and two children, one 19 and the other two years of age.

The body was brought to Phillips Funeral Home and was claimed by Mrs. Brown that afternoon and later taken to Yakima from where service and burial will be made.

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

Paul yeager or Douglas Paul Yeager

Catwoman57 — 12 Dec 2007 5:02:23 GMT

Paul yeager or D paul yeager died July 16,2000 supposedly in Portland, oregon but can find no record. He did spend most of his life in yakima and was hoping maybe ther was something in the yakima paper about his death. Any help would be appreciated.
kristeen Galloway
krisg1249@comcast.net

Germans from Russia

Shari Sands — 1 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking connections to Gottlieb & Mary (BOGNER) HEIM. They moved to Toppinish in the early twenties. Married approximately 1910 in Wishek, ND.

Joseph Jackson Landsaw

wlansaw — 12 Feb 2005 2:19:35 GMT

Seeking information on Joseph Jackson Landsaw of Wapato WA who died abt march 2001. Had two sons and daughters, Howard,David, Rita, and Betty. He was born in Hominy Okla.
He was buried at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Trying to make a place for him in the family tree. Thank you Bill Lansaw

NEED OBIT HELP Edward G. Becker d 28 Feb 1974

sherriestahl1 — 3 Dec 2007 6:45:08 GMT

Need obituary on the following man, Edward George Becker. His father was George H. Becker b Russia and mother was Catharina Schauerman b KS.. He grew up in Adams County WA, lived for a while in Kittitas County, and died in Yakima. He was married to Bettina ???.

Name: EDWARD BECKER
SSN: 537-16-2466
Last Residence: 98902 Yakima, Yakima, WA
Born: 12 Mar 1898
Last Benefit:
Died: Feb 1974
State (Year)
SSN issued: WA (Before 1951 )

WASHINGTON DEATH INDEX:
Name: Edward G Becker
Place of Death: Yakima City
Residence: Yakima City
Gender: M
Date of Death: 28 Feb 1974
Certificate: 004740

Emigrants from Wexford, Ireland

Mary — 5 Mar 2005 5:27:30 GMT

Hi you American cousins,
Two of my great uncles emigrated to America from Wexford in Ireland probably around the turn of the Century. I would be interested in contacting anybody who may have any information about the family. I have information re their sister's descendants in England to trade. Their names were JACK SULLIVAN (John Aloysious)(b. 11 July, 1869 d. 29 June 1967) and ROBERT PEARL. Both were originally PARLE and changed their names after arriving in America.

Jack Sullivan's wife was called Gene who had a sister Doris and/or Annie Graham. Robert Pearl's wife was called Beck and they are believed to have had a daughter Gladyce and also maybe one called Alice, who lived in Pineapple Lane, Port Richey, Florida. A great niece of one of them, maybe belonging to one of the wive's is/was called Margaret A Smith from Snohomich, Washington, previously from Seattle.

Neice and nephews of Jack (so presumably on his wife's side) are Barbara Jean Weber Golden living in Campbell, California and nephews Roy Rickey living in Juneau, Alaska and working for Bureau of Fisheries and Robert Rickey of California.

If these names ring any bells with anybody I would be glad to hear from them.
Mary

Elmer Collins

lyndaturner72 — 23 Feb 2007 7:51:09 GMT

I am trying to find information about an Elmer David Collins who lived in Yakima, Washington, in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He worked as a photographer during that time of period. I do not know how old he was at the time, but I believe that he is dead now.

Bache Clark

dorlee49 — 19 Mar 2007 11:54:37 GMT

I am looking for information on Benjamin Bache Clark and his wife Nellie Turner. Bache is buried in the west prosser cemetery his birthdate is 29 Sept 1857 Oregon died 18 May 1906 in Yakima or benton co washington. I am looking for a obit on him or his wife. He did have a land record in Yakima for him and his wife Nellie.
I am also looking for information on Bache Clarks sister Maye A. Yeackel who is buried in Evergreen Kiona Cemetery in Benton co. Wa. she was born 1868 and died in 1914

Mom where are you?

brendacicero — 28 Mar 2007 7:39:34 GMT

I'm looking for my fiance mother she was in yakima in the 70's her name is Mary Francis Van Cleave maiden name Schall (not sure of the spelling)she has 2 sisters not sure of there names she was married to a Ron Van Cleave. I would love to make contact with her and her family. God Bless

Barbara Margaret Smith-buried Tahoma May 19 1934

smithd214 — 27 Mar 2007 1:35:34 GMT

I am hoping some kind soul can help me. I have hit a brick wall regarding Barbara. I know that she was buried in Tahoma Cemetery May 19 1934. I believe she was living in Aberdeen at the time of her death with her daughter Mary and son-in-law James Brouelette.
I am in great need of her maiden name. So far I have four possibilities, due to poor penmanship on old documents.
Her son Angus was buried in the same cemetery on Dec 17 1916.
If anyone could help I would be very grateful.

Luke A. HARDESTY Obit in Yakima Washington

GEllman — 17 Jan 2007 12:08:16 GMT

Would like to chat with anyone having information on this man because I believe he is related to me through my HENDRICK/Hendrix line. The Luke A. Hardesty I'm searching for was born in 1921 in OK. and probably lived in Oregon at one time with his father JACK HARDESTY, who was considerably older than my great-great aunt ESTER or Easter Hendrick Hardesty. She was born in 1885 in OK. and Luke's father was born in Indiana.
Glynda Ford Ellman

Libby

elderberryfarm — 11 Jan 2007 10:10:05 GMT

Looking for any info about Ralph Libby, who moved to Yakima sometime after his marriage in 1909. His children were Doris, Mae,John Dale, Vern, Ken, Ruth, and Buddie Libby. He was a 7th Day adventist minister, later becoming a baptist preacher. He also practised ostopathic medicine. Does anyone know where he lived, where he is buried, anything about his family?

Looking for....

4martini — 4 Mar 2007 2:20:44 GMT

Hello I am looking for info on a man named Lawrence L. Carver who lives in Yakima. I have recently bought a old fly fishing reel and on it is his address,name and army serial number dated 1945. I looked up the A.S.N. and verified that it is him as well as doing a people search to find out that he still lives in Yakima. There is a senior and a junior. If anyone could give me some info to put me in touch with this person that would be great! I would love to talk to him about his fly reel and the stories he may have.....even return the reel to him if he wanted it. Thanks for the help

Mario

Looking for either a marriage or divorce

gwhite007 — 10 Jan 2007 10:04:14 GMT

Looking for a marriage licenese or Divorce in Toppenish for a Steven Hazelton, don't know who he married and it might have been in the late 60's or early 70's that is 1960's or 1970's....

Thanks

Karen Hazelton Lashin

Looking for Terrence Brown

aselmore — 12 Apr 2007 6:32:41 GMT

Terrence has a brother name Jim and should be at the age of 66 or 67. I had a relationship with him in 1968 in Yakima and had a son by him. His name is Daniel Hyatt and he is now a successful Chef in California. I would like to locate Terrance to see if he has any children that would be half sisters or brothers that Dan might be able to meet. He lost his brother 8 years ago and it would be wonderful to meet other siblings if he has them.

Looking for WORMS obituaries

mperrin681 — 13 Nov 2007 8:15:09 GMT

I would like an obituary for this husband and wife.

Tesse WORMS Died 4 Dec 1991 says Wapato, Yakima, WA
&
Hubert F WORMS
Died Dec 1967 Wapato, Yakima, WA

Thank you

William Richard Thompson

rebasue — 15 Jun 2007 12:08:08 GMT

I'm looking for a connection to the family of William Richard Thompson b. 26 Aug 1905 in Asher, OK, who died in Zillah, WA on 13 May 1978. He married Flossie Ellen Dunkle. They had three children. William Richard Thompson, III; a baby girl, and Paul Leroy Thompson. I know that William Richard III or could be Richard W. Thompson was b. 26 Jul 1928 in Pearson, OK, and died in Hood Co., OR on 21 Dec 1959. His wife's name was Violet and they had 3 children: Karen, Rickey, and Darlene. I have not been able to find anything yet on Paul Leroy Thompson but am hoping to be able to in the near future. This family relates to my grandmother Lucy Elizabeth Thompson York. Would love to find a descendant. Please email me at reba@simplynet.net.

Reba Sue Barker Hall

Looking for information on Jenny Nixon

Silverjena — 2 Aug 2007 10:17:35 GMT

Looking for any information on my great grandmother Jenny Nixon. My father was Raymond B. Nixon born July 17, 1919 in New York. He was raised by great grandmother and father, Raymond Nixon. They traveled alot, lived in Virginia, and settled in Whittier California. I know very little about my father's childhood. Any information would be appreciated.

Forkey or Boucher

Pam — 18 Feb 2004 3:52:25 GMT

Looking for anyone with Forkey/Boucher family members in Yakima County

Obit request for Crist family

AngelinaStokes — 3 Oct 2007 8:19:47 GMT

Hello, i am looking to see if there are any remaining Crist family members...I have found 4 Crist buried in the Yakima Cemetery, one i believe to be G.grandfather, then possible G.grandmother and maybe two brothers...I know its a lot to ask but would any one be willing to do these look up???
all Crist
Donald Oct. 20, 1954
Rudolph Oct. 9, 1931
Jennie Nov. 5, 1905
Floyd Jun. 30, 1930
Thank you so very much! This mans father died when he was just 3 and his mother would not talk to him about any of his dad family..Would love to find out if he has any living family left living in the old world... Thank you so much for reading and helping!

Death Record for a Jane Harvey(Harvie) 1915

Clannessie — 27 Aug 2007 5:58:32 GMT

I am really just interested in finding out Jane Murdock Harvey (Harvie) parents names and where they were born from her death record.
She died April 8, 1915 in Yakima. She was born about 1833 in London, England, moved to Nova Scotia, married there. Seems her body was taken back to Fallmouth, Nova Scotia to be buried, probably next to her husband there.

Can anyone help me...it would be so appreciated! :)
Thanks,

Karen

Cemetery Look-up, MARCHAND, LABISSONIERE

PamelaTessier — 12 Nov 2007 11:38:11 GMT

Would anyone with access to the Calvary Cemetery tombstone transcriptions please look up the following names:
MARCHAND and LABISSONIERE?
Need confirmation of the burial of Louis Francois Vital MARCHAND buried 11 October 1908.
I have information on the early lives of these people, prior to their move to Washington, if anyone is interested.
Thank you very much,
Pam

Looking for bio father

gevans1940 — 31 Oct 2007 6:39:11 GMT

I have had so many people try and help, but I can't always remember where they are located. I was wondering if some had access to the Polk directories, I believe they're called, for Yakima around the mid to late 1930's? We finally identified the name of the person we were looking for and it would be James Curik or Vaclav Curik or even James V. of J. V. Curik. We'd like to be able to place him in the Yakima area during those years.

Thanks, jan

Looking for bio father

gevans1940 — 1 Nov 2007 1:49:41 GMT

I am attaching a photo of the person for which we are seeking information. He may have been a car dealer in Yakima in the late 1930's. If you know anyone that might remember someone like that, please let me know.

Thanks

Looking for bio father

gevans1940 — 31 Oct 2007 6:39:16 GMT

D. W. & Connie Stone of Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington?

AZ_LIL_OWL — 27 Oct 2007 12:31:47 GMT

D. W. Stone was the son of Daniel W. "Dan" Stone and Claudia Ella Parsons. The maiden name of his wife Connie is unknown, as well as her parents and siblings. I need both, D. W. & Connie's birth & death dates. I'm told by the Stone descendants that they died in Yakima Washington and are probably buried there. Can anyone help? If you are related to this couple, please contact me. I would love to share family history with you. Thanks, TJ.

Related to Abigail and Cornelius RATHBONE

SHARI3 — 1 Aug 2007 8:34:32 GMT

Cornelius Taylor Rathbone was the gg grandfather of my children. After he died in ID Abigail (his 3rd wife)went to live in Yakima w/her chlidren. She is buried there. Abigail had a 1/2 sister named Helen Rathbone (his 2nd wife). Helen was the gg grandmother of my children. Would like to contact the children of Abigail to see if can solve some mysteries in this Rathbone family. Hoping to hear from someone. :)

Jeannie Rathbone Jeannabee@aol.com.

Irma Jane Simonson - marriage/divorce

wobrien861 — 11 Aug 2007 5:20:16 GMT

I am looking for information on the marriage and divorce of Irma Jane Simonson, my first cousin, once removed. She was born in 1927 and I know her to be married in 1949 so I would guess she was married after 1945. I have no idea when she divirced or possibly was widowed and I do not know the name of her husband,

Thanks,

Bill O'Brien
WObrien861@prodigy.net

Otto Greer Allen - 1876-1943

allezzam1974 — 14 Sep 2007 5:11:21 GMT

Otto Greer Allen was my grandfather's youngest brother. He was born in Jackson county, KS, 24 May 1876. He died in Yakima county, WA, 3 Mar 1943. He is buried in the Zillah cemetery. The 1920 and 1930 census show him in Yakima and the 1930 census shows his wife as Cecilia. He had an older brother, Edward M Allen, who lived in Chelan county, WA according to the 1930 census. I would like to know more about him, his wife and if he had children.

Linda

CHESTER D. BARCLAY: Naches, WA

DSchuman15 — 18 Jul 2007 1:15:10 GMT

Researching this possible relative. Hoping that someone might have further information on this man. Please contact if you think you might know a living relative, too. Thanks!

Looking for a Herman family

gevans1940 — 15 Jun 2007 1:44:41 GMT

We are looking for a Herman family in 1910 in Tieton. We would like as much information on the children as possible. We were just visiting Yakima and I know they have city directories. If anyone has one for those dates, we would appreciate that info.

Thanks everyone!

noah walker lane

knaylor — 23 Sep 2007 10:51:31 GMT

im looking for any info on noah walker lane..he married lonie elizbeth ludlum...dont know if he died or left...they had 3 children.ruth born in 1903, ralph born in 1905 thinking in washington county florida..and then jessie theodore born in 1910... lonie later married a faulk. she died in 1964.... any info would be greatly appreciated.

OBIT LOOK-UP: Harry Manson Edmondson, died September-30-197 in Yakima City

krfrank — 25 Aug 2007 9:04:18 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary for Harry Manson Edmondson, born 12 Dec 1892 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, died 30 Sep 1970 in Yakima City.
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards from Germany
Kristian

Obits for Harry L and Alice A Bailey

RobertOsness — 9 Oct 2007 10:39:03 GMT

Could some one look up the obits for Harry L Bailey died Yakima 1963 and Alice A Bailey died 1957 both are listed in the Tahoma Cemetary.
Thanks,
Bob

Leonard A. "Duke" LaCombe

rbecombe — 1 Oct 2007 3:23:53 GMT

I am searching for information on my Father-in-Law. I have birth & death info, but no records of marriage, places lived, etc. Also don't know where he was buried.

Obit lookup help, please

guarddog750 — 9 Aug 2007 7:47:20 GMT

I would be very appreciative if someone would be able to help me find some obits. Last name: Growcock
Looking for my uncle and gggrandmother in particular, and anyone related to Leo. I believe my gggrandmother was in Yakima County in the 1920 census.
Leo W Growcock, b: 9 Jul 1889, d: ? Nov 1973
Anna Grocock/Growcock, b: ABT 1846, d: ABT 1931
Thank you to anyone who can offer any information.
ac

Peter Mauch & Zetta Stenge/Mauch of Harrah, WA

Rita Kalb Armstrong — 17 Aug 2004 9:38:22 GMT

My mother, Melania Josephine Mauch, was the daughter of Peter and Zetta Stenge-Mauch. Melania was born in Glen Ulen (unsure of spelling at this minute) N.D... family moved to Harrah sometime around 1900... Peter Mauch, one of their sons, had the small appliance business in Harrah and Alma, his wife worked in City Hall. They had I think 3 children, Jerry (may be Gerald), Joann or Joanne, and I think another daughter... any family info would be of great help... Anna, Louise, John, Lawrence, Adolph, Barney, were some of their other children... Please contact...would be delighted... thank you, Rita...

Seeking ...

Sharon — 21 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking any and all connections to posted Yakima Co. surnames.

VEST, Zerry Van, Yakima & Seala, Wash b KY

Louise Ralston Brown — 20 Jul 2006 9:37:11 GMT

I am searching for the children of Zerry "Van" Vest b 1919 KY. d 1981 in Yakima. His 1st wife was Erika b 1925 d 1976 Yakima. Three ch: Linda Vest md 1st Johnson, 2nd unknown, Stephen Vest, and Cindy Vest md ?... My mother Viola Vest Ralston, Bulleit, Wathen came to Cindy's wedding in Yakima sometime in the 70's. My uncle Van Vest owned a Tavern with his second wife, name unknown. If anyone in Yakima has info., on my cousins please e-mail me or post here. I really would like to find them. My mother Viola passed away in Feb 2006. Thanks for your time.

louise Ralston Brown

Obituary Look Up Please William Dewey Bright

CathyH909 — 4 May 2007 4:37:49 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of William Dewey Bright born Jun 12 1898 died Jan 8, 1953 in Yakima City, Yakima, Washington.
Thank You,
Cathy

Burial place

Gary Hanson — 15 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather, Nels Christian Hanson b. 29 May 1864, is said to have passed away about 4 March 1924 in Rimrock, Yakima Co., WA. I can find no record of Rimrock or of a cemetery to look for his death date.

Price obituary lookup

CarolynScott71 — 13 May 2007 1:03:22 GMT

I am looking for obits for the follwing people. Any suggestions or advice would be most appreciated. Carolyn Scott

CLINTON F. PRICE was born 1888 in South Dakota, and died 1932 in Yakima, Washington. He married AILEEN 1917. She was born 1891 in Washington.

and

ALFRED PRICE was born 1893 in South Dakota. He married RUTH L. 1923. She was born 1903 in Washington.

Robbins, Robins, Robinson

NiseyM — 1 Feb 2004 6:02:05 GMT

I am trying to find the maiden name of my husband's grandmother. This has been tricky since the maiden name seems to change on birth records.

Here is what I know;
Her first and middle name were "Mary Olive".
She was born sometime between April 22 and August 25, 1890 (from researching her children's birth records and census records (1920, 1930).
She married Henry Ernest Saunders (he also went by Harry) about 1912. We do not know where they were married.
According to a nationalization record for her husband, he stated his wife was born in Yakima, Washington.

On 1 of her children's birth certificates her maiden name is spelled "Robins". On 2 of her children's birth certificates her maiden name is spelled "Robbins". On 1 of her children's birth certificate her maiden names is spelled "Robinson". We also have a copy of a death record for one of the children, and the spelling also appears as "Robinson".

Does anyone know anything about our Mary Olive?

Looking for information on Beatrice Hope

Silverjena — 2 Aug 2007 10:11:32 GMT

Beatrice Hope was my father, Raymond B. Nixon's, mother. My father was born July 17, 1919. My father was raised by his father, Raymond Nixon. Stories were that mother, Beatrice Hope had other child that died shortly after birth. George Nixon is name we have. My father knew very little about his mother. Father was traveling from state to state, supposenly when mother found them. My father's grandmother was Jenny Nixon. Would like any information on Beatrice Hope and Jenny Nixon. Jenny Nixon, my great grandmother passed away in Whittier, Ca. around 1953.

BLOOD, George Frederick, 19 Aug 1881

Julia_L_Conkey — 2 Oct 2001 10:02:07 GMT

Looking for information re George Frederick BLOOD, b. 19 Aug 1881 WI - moved to Otis Orchards, Spokane Co.,WA in 1907, then moved to 708 Pleasant, Yakima in 1922.

His wife was Mary Adell WHITMAN BLOOD, b. 4 Jun 1882 WI, his daughter Mary Elizabeth BLOOD, b. 2 Oct 1905 and son, Frederick Whitman BLOOD, b. 21 Apr 1910 Otis Orchards, WA.

Also seeking his brother Charles Stewart BLOOD, b. 2 Oct 1883 and their mother, Lillian Elizabeth CURTICE BLOOD, b. 22 Oct 1852 WI. They made the move to WA with George and may have also moved to Yakima area with him.

Would like to find descendants of George BLOOD or his brother, Charles. Please email me direct - ChinoRed@aol.com
Thank you very much!

Dr. Homer Gray

BOverhauser — 24 May 2004 8:48:42 GMT

Looking for Dr. Homer Gray and Homer Gray, Jr. who lived in this in 1920.

Looking for this man

gevans1940 — 10 Jul 2007 2:48:54 GMT

I have posted previously that we are looking for this person. The attached picture is dated 1958, however, it does look like it was actually taken in the 1940's. We'd like to know if anyone knows who this person was??? We think it was taken in Yakima.

Obituary look-up

peggy_langenberg — 9 Jul 2007 2:30:31 GMT

Would someone be willing to look-up a few family obituaries for me. I am looking for the following individuals:
Henry William Kunz, DOB: 1-24-1887 DOD: 11-16-1973
Alta Hattie Kunz, DOB: 10-9-1891 DOD: 3-6-1959
Herman Harold Kunz, DOB: 11-29-1910 DOD: 11-16-1968
Minnie Marie Kunz Carder, DOB: 3-8-1912 DOD: 10-13-2000
Walter W. Kunz, DOB: 6-27-1914, DOD: 12-14-1971
Ida B. Kunz, DOB: 5-20-1911, DOD: 12-4-2001
Gertrude Lillian Kunz, DOB: 2-21-1921, DOD: 10-4-1939
Henry William Kunz, DOB: 9-4-1924, DOD: 6-11-1994

I believe most of these obituaries would have been published in the Yakima Herald Republic. I am unable to open PDF files due to a hole in the software even using the newest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, I am hoping this will not inconvenience anyone. Thanks, Margaret Langenberg

Obit Lookup Please Help--Clarence D. Little

GenObsessed — 29 Jun 2007 10:55:15 GMT

Is there anyone in Yakima who would be so kind as to look up an obituary for me? Here is the info I have:

Name: Clarence Daniel Little
Last Residence: 98902 (Yakima)
Born: December 31, 1894 (Washington)
Died: March 1984

He lived in Washington his whole life and was named "Cherry King" in 1962.

Thanks so much in advance!!!

ATCHISON & REUBEN BAIR: N. Yakima,WA (GLEED,too):

DSchuman15 — 10 Jun 2007 7:29:16 GMT

Searching for information on the families of Reuben Bair and of Atchison Bair, both living in north Yakima county, WA. I found their families listed in the 1910 Census for Yakima county, but couldn't find any further data. I also found a few photos in the county archives. Atchison Bair married an Allie Belle GLEED; I believe that they had met in Kansas, where Allie Belle was born, and then later moved on to Washington state, where their two daughters were born. Atchison is also the uncle to Reuben Bair, whose family is also found in the census records. I live in Washington state myself, but my family line is from PA and KS mainly. I would appreciate anyone who can look into recent census records, land records, etc., as I don't have the means to do so. Thank You!

Looking for Laura Evans

gevans1940 — 8 Jun 2007 3:48:15 GMT

My last post include the name Laura Evans Culbertson. I am not sure that is correct. I have been contacted by someone in Yakima and they did know her as Laura Evans and she is related to Jasper & Belle Evans. She apparently is not working where she was and may have left the Yakima area. If anyone knows her, we'd love to hear from you. Thanks