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[1998-1999] [1996-1997]
Laurie Shawver 31 Dec 2007
While going through some of my grandmother's old photograph I discovered some sent to her by a cousin in Kelso, WA. I am trying to fill in the blanks now - there are few clues. So far I have Anna MOYER married Wylie BROWN in Iowa in 1886 and moved to Cowlitz Co where daughters Bessie (abt 1888) and Katherine (abt 1891) were born. I find them all living together on the census through 1910. In the 1920 census the women are all together, Anna and Bessie are both widows and Bessie has a daughter Viola (25 May 1912). From Viola's birth record I find her father was Paul SCHUMANN whom Bessie apparently married between 1910-1912. From the note's on the pictures Katherine was known as Kit and had at least a son Erland. There is also a Audry about 10 years younger than Viola - she was not on the 1930 census with Anna, Bessie and Viola so I am assuming she is Kit's daughter. Looking for who Katherine Brown married? I know that Anna died 30 Aug 1934 but cannot find where she is buried. Cannot find any death record for Bessie SCHUMANN, did she remarry? Any further information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
James K. Miles 18 Dec 2007
I would like to contact John Ferguson (query 218) who wanted to contact relatives of my father Rudyard K Miles and Leroy Miles and Jennings Miles.
TerriLyn Young 14 Dec 2007
Herman Rohde was born in Germany about 1847. He and his wife, Maria "Elizabeth" Ankert came to Cowlitz county from Cuyahoga county, Ohio between 1874 and 1876. Herman and his sons operated a shingle mill. Elizabeth is buried in Castle Rock with five of their ten children (Mary, Herman, Dolly Rhode Umiker, Henry, and Louis) but I can't find record of Herman Sr. after the 1887 Washington State and Territorial Census. I wonder if a widowed Herman Rhode listed on the 1920 US census as a patient at the Everett hospital is my Herman Rohde. His daughter, Dolly's 1957 death certificate gives her father's name as "John." Maybe Dolly's children didn't know their grandfather or he did go by the name John? Does anyone know about this family?
Maxine 2 Dec 2007
I would like an obituary for my Aunt Edith Nelson who died Dec 1970 in Cowlitz, Longview area. Thanks.
Dean Munroe 14 Nov 2007
I am interested in any information about EVERETT W. LUARK and his wife, HAZEL V. LUARK. they lived in Castle rock in the 1930 census. He died in October of 1963 - no place or exact date is given. She died in 1995. They had no children. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Joanne Barnard 8 Nov 2007
Looking for any info about Charles Francis EDWARDS. Born February 22, 1869 in Keokuk Co., Iowa. Died about November, 1941, in Longview, WA. He owned a gas station in Moses Lake. Thanks.
Trudy 14 Oct 2007
Would there be any one willing to do and obit look up for me on my grandmother - her name was Minnie Ellen (Mickey) Lewis, and she died July 21, 1959 in Longview. Thank you.
Bev Porter Moltzau 12 Sep 2007
I am seeking help with Morris J. (J. Morris?) NASH and his wife Inez....they are listed in the 1920 census, living in Kelso and then she is listed in 1930 census, again living in Kelso, listed as head...not widow? I am hoping to find either death records, divorce record, or? on this couple. Any help received would be greatly appreciated.
Charlott 12 Sep 2007
Would like to find an obit for William Rudolph who died in Kelso on 5 April 1944. He had lived in Sherman County, Oregon prior to his re-locating to Kelso in 1911.
Philip DeLamarter 11 Aug 2007
Looking for information about the ancestors and descendants of John C. Delamater b. 02 Apr 1823 who married Elizabeth Lauretta Little 28 May 1863 at Council Bluffs, IA and moved to what later became known as the Cowlitz County area. He had several children that I know of: Ellen & Abraham from a previous marriage with Naomi F. Wright 01 Feb 1852, Cass County, IL; and Dan, Lydia, Rosetta by his 2nd wife, Elizabeth. John C. died 11 Dec 1880. Dan lived in the Arkansas precinct.
Kay Wills Cooke 28 Jul 2007
I am looking to connect with anyone else doing research on the Wills, Bozarth/Bozorth, Strong, and Wright families. I have information and photos to share in return for yours! Thank you, Kay (Vancouver, WA).
Richard Elliott 14 Jul 2007
My great-grandfather was Francis Goerig, born in Prussia and homesteader in Woodland. Albert C. Goerig, my granfather, was born in Woodland and settled in Seattle. I am looking for more information on Francis & Christine Goerig, original settlers in Woodland, approximately in the 1860's.
Lurene Scott 29 Jun 2007
Looking for any information on the Preuschoff family. John and Elizabeth (Hesse) and children Mary, Paul, Lena or Leah, Francis, John Jr. and Barbara. John's brother Paul and mother, Barbara.
Carol Scott 29 Jun 2007
I am researching the family of Gottfried THIEL, born 28 Mar 1828, in Prussia; died 18 Jul 1892, in Cowlitz County, WA. I have information about immigration, area of birth, names of children, and additional family members in Stillwater, MN. Will exchange info.
Cally Cooper 29 Jun 2007
I am looking for Anna Wirkkala Hakilla. She was born Jan 4, 1877 in Kaustinen, Vaasa, Finland. She married Abel Hakilla in Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon September 11, 1939. They moved to Rock Springs, Sweetwater, Wyoming. Abel died at Rock Springs. I was told Anna might have moved to Longview and died May 8, 1954? If you have any information of her death and surviving children I would appreciate it.
Tracey R. Carter Dunlap 31 Mar 2007
I have complete information back to the 1700's on the anscestors of Marion Allen Carter B: 29 Feb 1924 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA., D: 15 Jul 2000 in Seattle, King Co., WA. He was married to Beatrice Adams on 9 Aug 1943 in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., WA., and she was born on 15 Mar 1925 in Call Junction, Jasper Co., TX., D: 2 May 1999 in Longview, Cowlitz Co., WA. Marion was the son of William Benjamin Carter & Elizabeth Euceba Hiles. Beatrice was the daughter of Pearlie Mae Monk and Rudolph William Adams, Sr.
Looking for more information on anscestors and decendents of Harry Hewlet Curtis B: 5 Jul 1888 in Harmon, IL., D: 7 Dec 1970 in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., WA. He was married to Brunetta "Nettie" Laura Hiles on 13 Sep 1921 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA. She was born 31 Mar 1905 in Moro, Sherman Co., OR., and D: 2 Mar 1986 in Longview, Cowlitz Co., WA. They had 10 children: Everett, Frank, Lena, Vera, Carl, Francis, Ester, Arnold, Stanley, and Virginia.
Also need more information on the anscestors and decendents of Joseph Stewart Hiles B: 13 Apr 1858 in Akron, Brown Co., OH., D: 7 May 1946 in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., WA. He was married to Brunetta Euceba Howard on 23 Mar 1892 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR. She was born 05 Jan 1875 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR., and D: 1 Jan 1956 in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., WA. They had 8 children: Elizabeth, Joseph, Hazel, William, Elias, Brunetta, Phearl, and Marion.
Also need information on the anscestors and decendents of James E. Hoover B: 29 Mar 1875 in Le Mars, Plymouth Co., IA., D: 7 Jun 1938 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA. He was married to Mary E. Mann on 1 Mar 1897 in Merrill, Plymouth Co., IA. She was B: 9 Mar 1881 in Plymouth Co., IA., and D: 19 Jan 1916 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA. They had 5 children that I know of: Ray, Minnie, Pearl, Albert, and Phoebe.
Andy 10 Dec 2006
On pages 18 and 21 of the 1983 "History of Cowlitz County" are mentions of the name F. D. Huntress, described as the first public school teacher in what was to become Washington state. It's stated that nothing more is known about him after he left Cowlitz County, presumably before November of 1852.
His description sounds very much like the Frederick D. Huntress found in Rootsweb's WorldConnect Project and at the Huntress family web.
The 1850 census of Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, shows Frederick D. Huntress, age 46, born Maine, teacher, with Mary 35, Hellen M. 11, Frederick W. 6, and Clara J. 3.
About four months later the Lewis County, Oregon Territory, census, taken Nov. 26, shows F. D. Huntress, age 48, born in Maine. (Not listed as "Frederick D.", as the article states.)
According to the web site cited above, Frederick D. Huntress, son of George and Jane (Warren) Huntress, was born at York, York Co, Maine, on 24 December 1801, married around 1838 Mary Moore, died at Frankfurt, Waldo Co, Maine, on 20 December 1852 and was buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, North Lebanon, York Co, Maine. Information at the web site indicates his children Helen, Frederick and Clara all died unmarried.
Linda Burbee Markstrom 20 Nov 2006
I am wondering if any of the Burbee families in Cowlitz Co. were related to Charles E. Burbee who was born in approximately 1890, in Connecticut.
Duane Sivanish 16 Nov 2006
Looking for information on John H. Dircks ( Oct 11, 1899 to Nov 5, 1971) and wife Esther S. Koistinen (Beb 9, 1903 to July 13, 1993) of Longview, WA. I know they are buried in Willamette Nat. Cemetery. John has a big family living near MPLS. Mn. (Wondering what brought him to the west).
Jerry Sehlke 1 Oct 2006
I am looking for information on the families of William George & Elizabeth (Pearson) SEARLES and William & Margaret (Searles) SNELL (William George and Margaret were siblings). They moved from Nebraska to Castle Rock about 1882 or 1883 (the Snells are listed in the 83/85 census' but I haven't found the Searles in them).
The Searles family apparently only stayed in Castle Rock for 3-5 years and then moved on to Ellensburg WA. William G and Elizabeth had eight children: Charles Raymond, Walter Rodman, Daisy Isabelle, Marion Hunter, Mildred Elizabeth, George William, Sidney, and Douglas. I belive that 1 - 3 of the the boy were born in Castle Rock: George W. (b ~ June 24, 1893), Sidney (b ~ 4 Oct 1894) and Douglas (b ~ 28 Sep 1897). However, I don't have confirmation on any of these births. I would appreciate any information on this family, especially confirmation whether any/all of the younger boys were born in Castle Rock.
The Snell family stayed in Castle Rock and I know that at least part of the family (William, Margaret and their son William C.) is buried in the I.O.O.F Cemetery, Castle Rock WA. William and Margaret had four children: Lillian, Louise, William C., and Margaret. I would appreciate any information on this family, especially obits for William (d 14 Apr 1931), Margaret (d 4 Nov 1922) and their son William (d 9 Apr 1918).
Any information on these to families would be much appreciated!
Cathy Cadd 1 Oct 2006
My grandfather, James Richard Harrison, lived and worked in Cowlitz County. In March of 1937 he worked at the Blue Ribbon Bakery. He has written down that his employer was Louis Gilmore. My grandfather was a pastry chef from what little we know of him. Was hoping to find out some more information on this Bakery and if there is a photo of it somewhere. Thank you.
Norman Wood 1 Oct 2006
I am looking for a marriage record for Weslie Rexford Wood and Vivian Marie Johns. I am a son of Wes and I am trying to put together a family history. If you can help I will certenly appericate it. Thank you.
MIke Clark 18 Sep 2006
Attempting to contact Sandy Philpott who placed on query on this site on January 16, 2000. I am working on the descendants of Nathan Davis and Jane Branham. Would like to make contact with Sandy.
Laurie Gilbertson 9 Sep 2006
Looking in the areas of Vader, Ryderwood, Longview, Portland. Nancy Shackleton was my grandmother and graduated from Toledo High school class of 1937. Also looking for my GG Grandmother Anita Moraga. She possibly may have used her nickname of "Teddy", had multiple last names of Moraga, Jackson, Storm or Branson. We do know she was married to Chester 'Chet' Branson at some point. Photo's, death certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates or any and all information would be GREATLY appreciated! We are trying to learn more about what was happening during that time and track down three siblings who were possibily adopted out to the Storm family. Good or bad information is great!
Charles Stowe 20 Aug 2006
Francis H. Akin - Need info on place of Francis's birth and hopefully his parents names. Francis is on 1850 census of Clackamas Co., Oregon City, Oregon Territory, age 33 (abt 1817), b. MA, living with the G. F. Curry family. 1860-1880 census he is in Cowlitz Co., Washington Territory. By 1870 he has a wife Elenore, age 32. The 1880 census shows his parents b. MA. I find no reference to Francis listed in any databases. Hope someone can give me a clue to find him before 1850. Thank you, Charles Stowe, 18003 Vintage Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95949.
Susan Laubengayer 5 Aug 2006
Looking for Diane Chandler or her daughters, Sheryl or Cynthia. They were living in Longview, Wa. in 1966 at the time of Diane's grandfather's death. His name was Walter C. Wright and Diane's father's name was James K. Wright.
William Crane 18 Jul 2006
My gg.grandfather had a brother, Nathaniel CRANE, who moved from Washington Co, VA, to Castle Rock, WA, in 1904. Nathaniel died in 1912, leaving a large family of sons and daughters. Just trying to re-connect the Crane family again.
Tina Attig 4 Jul 2006
I am trying to locate an obit on Carl Leroy Perkins and Ruth V Perkins his wife, Carl died in Longview on 16 Mar 1978 and Ruth died in either Longview or Kelso on 18 Jan 1971. Any information on them would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to find out if they had any children and where they might have been buried. Thank you in advance.
Kathy Lovelett 1 Jul 2006
Looking for any information on Minnie A. (Oldfield) Martin b: abt 1878, Kansas and/or Thomas B. Martin b: abt 1875, Iowa. Believed to have been living in or near Ryderwood, Cowlitz, WA. in 1936. Any info would be helpful.
Donna Larson 25 Jun 2006
My grandfather, Samuel Bradford Jones, lived in Castle Rock, Cowlitz county from about 1942 until his death in 1956. I am looking for information on his marriage to Rose E. (Rogers) Jones {his step-mother} about 1929 and to Carrie Lynne Titus, date unknown. Thanks for any help.
Chuck Wallace 25 Jun 2006
I am a descendent of WAL McCorkle. I am looking for more information regarding to whom I might be related to in Cowlitz County.
Sharon Losey 9 Jun 2006
I knew a Doris Carmella Stover, whose parents were named George and Patricia. They were probably born around 1900-1910. Doris yob was 1928. I am anxious to connect with any relative of Doris. Please email or call me at 360.786.8456 (Olympia).
Andrew Meeko 11 May 2006
My great, great grandfather Francis Goerig is one of the pioneers in the Woodland area. His daughter married into the William Martin family. I have photos relating to this period to share and would like to glean any info others might have. I hope to attend the centennial celebration in Woodland this June.
Patsy Scheer 11 Apr 2006
Looking for anyone who might have any information on LuLu Watson Dibble who resided at Longview, WA. She was the daughter of Dora ( who was deceased in 1892) and William Clinton Watson; and step mother Maude Hill Watson of Geneva, Nebraska. In 1909 Lulu May Watson married Harry Dibble in Fillmore county NE., later moving to the state of Washinton. Three children were born to them: Allen, Carmalita, and Beth Gale. Would love to have Lulu's obituary and possibly find out where her father W.C. Watson is buried. My grandfather Alonzo Watson of Alexandria, Ne. was Lulu's uncle.
Jean Morrison 26 Mar 2006
I am looking for anyone who is descended from the Blauser family who lived in Cowlitz Co. in the early 1900's.
Connie Roseman 13 Mar 2006
James D. Grose lived in Kelso, I believe prior to 1923, with his dad James Grose and mom, several sisters Eva Grose, Bertha Grose are a couple of them. Hazel I. Ellingson lived in Kelso/Longview on "Oklahoma Hill" with her parents Ernest and Selma Ellingson. She had brothers Sandy (Sander) Ellingson, Roy Ellingson and Elmer Ellingson. Is it possible to track when they might of arrived in this area via school records or something?
Morna Inez Williams Owen 1 Mar 2006
Hello. My mother, Carolyn Virginia Simmons, married Walter A. Williams, Jr. right after WWII in Raleigh, N.C. My father was stationed there as a paratrooper. His family was from Kelso, WA. My parents went back to WA after my father got out of the Army and settled in Kelso. I was born in Longview, WA on 3/1/49. When I was 3, they moved back to N.C. and eventually divorced. I never saw my father again from age 7. His mother, Mae Barlow Williams was an artist and had a studio where she taught oil painting. I have a photograph of her and 2 of her original paintings, one dated 1899 of Mt. Rainier. I am interested in locating any of my family or sharing my grandmother's art with anyone who is interested. Ironically, I too paint and am self-taught, or inherited it. Last, but not least, my mother is 80 years old, in good health but memory is failing. The names she speaks to me of my father's family are Kenny and Margarite. She says my grandmother had children of her own before she married my father's father. I would assume their last name would be Barlow. My husband and I would love to come to Kelso/Longview and visit any relatives.
Elizabeth Hicker 28 Feb 2006
Surnames: Spangler, Metter, Booth, Nolan, Trahanes, Curtit, Ferrier, Doc. Campbell, Walter S. Bowen, Pinto Family. Hi, I'm looking for information regarding Little Falls "Vader". Old family stories, pictures, and business around 1860's through 1950's. Interested in information on old pioneers including patents, any information on the four clay companies especially the Toronto Clay Company in Vader proper. I'm very interested in corresponding with family members, and those who lived on Cougar Flats. I need pictures of the old Cougar Grange located on the side of Hwy. 506 near the Stillwater creek and Little Falls Cemetery. I have quite a bit of information in bits and pieces and would very glad to share what I have.
Nancy Coleman 18 Feb 2006
I am looking for descendants of Mattie Caldwell Iverson and her daughter, Mrs. Ferryl Luff. Mrs. Luff came to Longview, Cowlitz Co. sometime before 1950. Her mother Mattie and Mattie's second husband, Christian Matthew Iverson, moved to Longview in 1950 from Beulah, ND. They lived next door to the Luffs. Chris died 15 Aug 1968. I do not have Mrs. Luff's given name or the address where these people lived. Thanks for any help!
Bodil Westberg 20 Jan 2006
Hallo, I search for relation to this family: Anders Westberg. b. 1835-07-11 in Skålsjön, Liden, Sweden (1) m. 1862-01-02 in Sillre, Liden, Sweden to Mårta Mariana Nilsdotter. b. 1837-01-05 in Burträsk.
Children:
Hulda Helena Westberg. b. 1862-03-15 in Oxsjön, Liden
Kristina Westberg. b. 1864-02-20 in Oxsjön, Liden. See table 2.
Anders, Alfred Westberg. b. 1867-07-07 in Oxsjön, Liden. See table 3.
Amalia Westberg. b. 1870-08-26 in Oxsjön, Liden
Johan Oskar Westberg. b. 1873-05-02 in Oxsjön, Liden (3)
Anna Westberg. b. 1875-09-27 in Hoffsudde, Alnö. See table 4.
Nils Westberg. b. 1877-12-19 in Hoffsudde, Alnö
Karl Albert Westberg. b. 1880-06-08 in Hoffsudde, Alnö (5)
This family migrated to the USA on 1891-08-18 from Johannesvik, Alnö, Sweden.
(1)1910 United States Federal Census Record about Andrew Westberg - enumerated in Arkansas Precinct, Cowlitz Co., Washington.
(3)World War in Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record: Name: John Oscar Westberg; City: Not Stated; County: Cowlitz; State: Washington; Birth Date: 2 May 1873; Race: White Roll: 1991537
(5) 1920 United States Federal Census Record about Albert Westburg - enumerated in Arkansas Precinct, Cowlitz Co., Washington.
Table 2:
Kristina Westberg. b. 1864-02-20 in Oxsjön, Liden. On 1883-11-04, married Jonas Petter Nilsson. b. 1860-01-05 Böle, Tynderö, Sweden.
Children:
Johan Ferdinand Jonsson. b. 1884-02-18 in Jårvik, Alnö
Mårta Axelia Jonsdotter. b. 1885-11-08 in Jårvik, Alnö
Karl Gustav Jonsson. b. 1887-08-30 in Hamsta, Timrå
Table 3:
Anders, Alfred Westberg. b. 1867-07-07 in Oxsjön, Liden. On 1895-08-01, in Washington State (Washington Marriages, 1802-1902 Record), married Margareta Charlotta Thelberg. b. 1860-11-.. (1900 United States Federal Census Record).
Children:
Dotter Hilm (?) C., b. September 1899
Lotta Westberg. b. abt. 1900 in Washington (1910 United States Federal Census Record).
Roy Westberg. b. abt. 1903 in Washington (1910 United States Federal Census Record).
Daisy Westberg. b. abt. 1906 in Washington (1910 United States Federal Census Record).
Table 4:
Anna Westberg. b. 1875-09-27 in Hoffsudde, Alnö (Y). Migrated to the USA in 1894 from Alnö (Y) (Indiko).
Married to ? Johansson.
Children:
Hazel Johansson. b. omkring 1900 in Washington (1910 United States Federal Census Record).
Clerence Johansson. b. omkring 1902 in Washington (1910 United States Federal Census Record).
Helen Johansson. b. omkring 1903 in Washington (1910 United States Federal Census Record).