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Jonathan Wiggins 23 Dec 2011
I am trying to research my family history as it is unknown on my father's side up to his Grandfather, and what he knows about his Grandfather is extremely limited. His Grandfather is Joseph Sherwood Wiggins who moved to Longview, WA sometime around 1926-1930. I have Census records from 1930 that shows him residing in Longview and having his wife Fanny/Fannie/Frances P./Payne Wiggins with him along with their two kids Joseph/Joe Sherwood Wiggins Jr. and Hampton Glynn Wiggins. I am running into a serious road block with both Joseph Sherwood Wiggins SR. and Frances/Fannie P. Wiggins. I can track them back to Polk County & Tyler Texas, but that is it. I was hoping there were records there that in Longview that could become available - or at least the details/information contained within. Thanks so much if you can assist or point me in the right direction.
Carol Nakamura 28 Nov 2011
I am interested in the William Davolt-Catherine Jones Family. My great-great grandfather Silas Jones was Catherine's brother. I am interested in knowing who Catherine's ancestors were on her father's side. Her father, George Jones was born (Mar 29) 1785 in Roanoke County, VA. Her mother Lydia McMurtry born (Dec 7) 1795, Mercer County, KY.
Kathy Wodaege 28 Nov 2011
I would like to obtain any information I can on the above named families. Abraham Wodaege was my Grandfather. Thank you for your time.
Lois Clay Perkins 4 Oct 2011
ust discovered that my great uncle, James William CLAY, born 1877 in McDowell County, NC was living in Cowlitz County in the 1920 and 1930 census. I know he had two daughters, Dorothy and Merna. James died on December 13, 1957 and I would love to have an obituary if available. Also, I do not know what happened to the daughters and would to hear from anyone who might know anything about them. Thank you so much.
Darlene J. Johnson 4 Sep 2011
Researching Hastings, Jordan, Sisson, Franz surnames. Any background info on these families would be helpful. Clifford Hastings started the first farmer's market in the Stella area.
Wilma Bramlette 1 Aug 2011
Clement Banen Adams born May 29, 1886 Idaho; died Oct. 12, 1947 Kelso WA. His son, Clement Carlos Adams, born July 29, 1927 Cardston, Alberta, Canada; died March 28, 1952, Bakersfield, Kern Co., California. They are both listed in abstracts for Cowlitz Valley Memorial Cemetery, but they are not listed in the Cemetery. I need pictures, please advise me on my next step. Clement Banen Adams SD-17-29-4. Clememt Carlos Adams SD-17-28-1. Thank You.
Becky Molt 11 Jul 2011
We would like obituaries from those buried at Shanghai Pioneer Cemetery and Rose Valley cemetery. We would also like information about military status.
My husband and I have been working on this project almost 5 years. The cemetery has been plowed with a loss of many of our pioneer graves sites. Our records like most cemetaries have been passed down through the years and have lost their accuracy and completness.
We are now under the control of District # 6 who have been doing an excellent job in keeping it up and adding improvements. My husband and I have been keeping the flags flying on military days as instructed by George Fogel.
Under the circumstances I want to find everyone and be sure the information I get is correct. So I do check every piece of information for verification.
We already have photos of all the graves taken in 2008 but plan to give our grounds keeper a thumbs up and a month to make sure everything is mended and in top condition. Then we will photograph them again. We are also working on a large map and complete information book for the library and all other keepers of the list.
Jean Morrison 30 Jun 2011
I am trying to reconnect with Edward Stover who descends from the Edward Stover who lived in Cowlitz County in the early 1900's. I communicated with him in 2006 and we talked about the possible connection between the Stovers who lived in Cowlitz County.
Linda Scarborough 29 May 2011
I am looking for Betty and Ray Whittle. They moved from Longview, Washington to Castle Rock, Washington towards the end of 2010. I have not been able to locate them since. She has been a friend for over 20 years.
Jean Morrison 23 Apr 2011
I am searching for information about the history of the early M.E. (Methodist-Episcopal) church in Ostrander and Kelso. I do know that the one in Ostrander was not built until after 1890 or so, but I find an M.E. church minister living not far from the early people who were in Ostrander in the 1870 census. I am assuming he was the minister in Kelso. So I am trying to locate where that church may have been and also any other information concerning the records for those churches, etc.? Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
Jo Peters 27 Mar 2011
I know this is a common name but I am in dire need of assistance. I know that the mothers name was Francis Smith - they lived in Longview and perhaps Lexington (Cowlitz County) Washington. One son was born there in 1947 Jimmie Doyle Smith on 09/15/47 - one daughter may have been born in Lexington (Pearl Dean Smith, DOB 08/24/41). I know that moved from Washington to Cleveland County Oklahoma and were living there according school census in 1954-57. That is all I have, there was another daughter born in a town in Oklahoma between the two so I am unsure if Pearl was born in Lexington Oklahoma or Lexington Washington.Help please I have searched ancestry.com, started a tree, and hit a dead end which suggests to me that Francis Smith remarried and moved again.
Michael Feely 10 Mar 2011
I am looking for the obituary and funeral home for my father, Mr. Robert J. Feely, who passed away on 1-5-98 in Longview, Wa. I need a copy of his death certificate. Thanks.
Virginia Seaholm 4 Mar 2011
Have some records of Harold Carsner; all of his Merchant Marine time, ship, passport, photos and other fascinating items from 1940's. It was found in a "junque" shop in a leather case. Would like to return to a living family member or if no family then perhaps a local museum would be interested. This material is located in Tacoma area. He is found with family (parents: Arthur and Winnie Carsner) in 1920 census for Kalama @ age 4 years 10 months. We have not been able to find his grave or information about his wife, Josephine or him after 1943, other than he retired from the railroad and died April, 1971, no location given. On the SSDI form his SS# is 703-07-3734. Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you.
Donna Fugere 25 Feb 2011
[Updated to queries Q292 and Q309:] I have yet to find a when or where for the death of Jesse Fowler, signer of the Monticello Convention. I have info re: the lake in Longview known previously as Fowler's Slough.......but any more info you can get me would greatly be appreciated. Is there an option to obtain pictures of the lake or any other including Jesse Fowler? Any and all info is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Donelle 16 Feb 2011
Would like information on any Howards or Paquettes living in and around the Cowlitz County area. Thank you.
Tatiana deFigueiredo 8 Feb 2011
I am beginning research on the Westervelt and Ward families of Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington. I am looking for genealogy on the families of Jack and Jewel Westervelt and Walter Beatty Ward. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Ed Ward 21 Jan 2011
I am trying to determine if my father, Dean Wilbor Ward (Date of birth: Oct 30, 1919) lived in Washington during the 1930's. His father's name was Avery Ward....who moved from Iowa (Greenfield) to Washington (Kelso) around 1930. Thanks.
Bo Ahlsgard 21 Jan 2011
I am looking for any info on Sterling Potter. He was born 15 october 1909 in Chicago, IL and died in Woodland, Cowlitz Co., in Sept 1980. Thanks.
Tara Miller 8 Jan 2011
Looking for a copy of marriage record from 10 Dec 1920 for Bert McKinley Douglas, my great-grandfather, to see if his parents' names are listed.
James Terry 20 Dec 2010
I'm looking for information on my grandfather, Sidney Terry. I know he died in Longview, WA in September 1965. I am looking for information on his grave or death. Thanks.
Barry Buehler 18 Dec 2010
We are trying to find a record of where Cecil Becker's grave site might be. According to his death certificate, he was buried at Oak Point. He was an infant, about 4 mos. old and died in Jan. 24, 1924. Any help would be appreciated.
Shirley Zimin 9 Oct 2010
I am looking for any info on Walter Grindle, his son Sylvester and Slyvester's daughter Bertha Grindle who married Joseph Irish. Walter is my 3rd great-grandfather. Thank you.
Candy Baker 2 Oct 2010
I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather, William F. Shanklin who was murdered in 11/1899 in Kelso, by Mr. Martin Stickle. This information was reported in the Anaconda Standard (MT), 12/20/1900. My Shanklin family lived in Butte, MT. I am trying to determine if this Wm. Shanklin was my relative. Is there a way to find Court records? Any help you can give me would be appreciated.
Link Jackman 2 Oct 2010
[This message is in response to Query #51] The Earl E. Jackman I know was my step father And (Father) from about 1958 when he married my mother when we lived on the Hoopa Indian reservation. (NO CA) We moved to Cougar WA in 1959. He did not die in Cowlitz Co. He passed away here in Tacoma or now Lakewood WA. (Pierce county) Great Man. Good father.
Eric Stroschein 21 Sep 2010
I am working on a genealogy that includes several people from Cowlitz County near the Silver Lake area from the late 1800's on. Some of the surnames are Booth, Day, Page, Elliott, Carriger, and Laird. I have been to the courthouse and I have pulled several land records there. It seems that the Booths and the Pages were large landowners in that region. Would you know of any people working on these surnames in you area that may be of assistance to my research?
Jason Townsend 4 Sep 2010
Looking for an obit or information on Patty J. Jacobs. Birth: 07 Mar 1950; Death: 13 Jun 2008, Longview, Cowlitz, WA.
Jenny Handel 29 Aug 2010
I have a Castle Rock High School Commencement Souvenir for the class of May 24, 1901. It is in very good condition. Please contact me if you are interested in it.
Harlene Soper Brown 26 Jul 2010
OBITUARY REQUEST: A lady wrote me asking for an obituary for her dear friend, Juanita R. Mace. Juanita died, possibly in Kalama, on Jan. 8, 2009. (She was born 10 Aug 1928, according to SSDI.) I didn't find her listed in The Daily News obits online and my health prevents me from doing leg work right now. Linda would be grateful if someone could find an obituary for her friend.
Bryan Mayo 16 May 2010
I'm trying to find where my father Jennings Bryan Mayo is buried. He died in 1993. My brother found dad's obituary. He is apparently at Green Hills Memorial Gardens, but his name isn't on their list (nor is my step-mom Pearl, who is also there). Any help would be appreciated.
Darrell 15 May 2010
Looking for infomation on Robert E Tunstall. He and wife Nina are on the census in 1910 and 1920 in Cowlitz Wa. and in Marion Co. Ar. in 1900. In 1860, he was living with his mother Helen and sister Elizabeth in Buffalo City, Ar. No father, living next door to Edmund Tunstall. Trying to make a connection between the two families.
Kimberley 13 May 2010
I am looking for the burial location of Adrian Curtis Hescock, who died on 19 Jun 1997 in Longview, WA. Thank you.
Janice Leeson 27 Mar 2010
Looking for information on Rex Wallace Leeson. SS Death Index show date of death as 3-3-2005 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington.
Janet Sellars 19 Mar 2010
Looking for any information on the family of my grandparents, Albert Olaf Anderson and Stella Turner. Thank you.
Mary Judy 7 Mar 2010
Looking for anyone born in Longview, Wa.around 1943 related to Herbert Leroy Meisinger.
Nancy Miller 20 Feb 2010
I am looking for the place that Shirley Rea Harpster is buried; she died in 1979 at the age of 39. She is buried in Kelso, Washington. Her maiden name was Horsley, and I am also looking for school pictures. I hope you can help. Thank You. [Editor's note: Shirley Rae Harpster is buried in Hubbard-Whittle Cemetery in Castle Rock, WA.]
Peggy Hall 4 Jan 2010
I have lived in Kalama all of my life. I now live on Spencer Creek Rd and was wondering who it was named after. I am not having much luck.....a starting point would be good. My dad, Ken Dickey, has lived here since he was 2 (81 years). He has been with the fire department since the beginning of time. He is an excellent source of information! Just contact me and I will see if he can help you.
Jean Morrison 4 Jan 2010
I have read that the Collins Logging Co. built a store, hotel, school and Methodist church around 1900 in Ostrander. Does anyone know where the church was located? It could just be noted in relation to the school, highway or some of point of interest.