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1. Chilvers, Richard, “INDEX TO CHILVERS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS, WHICH HAVE BEEN EXTRACTED FROM PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE SOURCES,” http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~richardchilvers/1910.htm, died age 83.
2. Chilvers, Richard, “INDEX TO CHILVERS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS, WHICH HAVE BEEN EXTRACTED FROM PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE SOURCES,” http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~richardchilvers/1909.htm, died age 80.
3. “Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 Population Schedule,” ED 21-31, Claquato, Lewis Co., Washington, Enumerated on 19 Apr 1930 by Nels C. Sorensen, NARA Series T626, Roll 2507, Page 202, Sheet 2B, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22774-15058-32?cc=1810731.
Enumerated on Old Military Road
Household/Family#49
Line 99-Chilvers, Alfred L., head, rents home $15; m, w, 67, marr. age 27, England England England; immigrated 1887; naturalized; Caretaker, cemetery
Line 100-Chilvers, Arminta K., wife, f, w, 55, marr. age 17, KS IL IN
4. “Death Calls Old Resident,” The Centralia Daily Chronicle, Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, Thursday, 6 Oct 1938, p. 6.
CHEHALIS, Oct. 6 - Alfred L. Chilvers, 75, who has made his home in Lewis county for the past 57 years, passed away yesterday following a lingering illness. Death was attributed to heart trouble.
He was born in England and came to the United States at the age of 12. He had been caretake of the Claquato cemetery for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Arminta; a son, George, Montesano; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brittain, Montesano; Mrs. Myrtle Smith, Elma, and Mrs. Mattie Griggs, Centralia; two brothers, William, Gig Harbor, and Edwin, living in England; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the John W. Boone chapel. Rev. O. D. Smith will officiate and burial will be at Claquato.
5. Find-A-Grave, “Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis Co., Washington,” http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=69086267.
6. Washington State Digital Archives, “Certificate of Marriage, State of Washington, County of Lewis,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/DigitalObject/View/B...598E12139B435416249C.
Married in the home of J. H. Lyons, Justice of the Peace. Layfaett (sic) Morgan and A. S. Lyon were witnesses.
7. “Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule,” ED 21-32, Claquato, Lewis Co., Washington, Enumerated on 20 Apr 1940 by Nels C. Sorensen, NARA Series T627, Roll 4350, Page 248, Sheet 5A, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-27869-7986-85?cc=2000219.
Enumerated on Chilvers Road
Household #93; owns home (farm), value $800
Line 20-Chilvers, Arminta K., head, f, w, 65, wd., completed 5th grade; b. KS; residence in 1935: same place; Baker, home bread baking
Line 21-Davis, Howard B., lodger, m, w, 59, marr?, completed 7th grade; b. ME; residence in 1935: same place; farm laborer
8. Find-A-Grave, “Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis Co., Washington,” http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=69086268.
9. Washington State Digital Archives, “Birth Return: Female Chilvers,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/WA.Media/jpeg/8698F5...F02E6CAB35624A_1.jpg.
First child of Arminta Morgan (age 18) and Alfred L. Chilvers (age 28).
10. “Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 Population Schedule,” ED 14-28, Fairview, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, Enumerated on 18 - 19 Apr 1930 by Elva J. Fox, NARA Series T626, Roll 2488, Page 38, Sheet 1B, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCSR-83G.
Enumerated on Olympic Highway
Dwelling/Household #20
Line 92-Brittain, Charles F., head, owns farm; radio; m, w, 38, marr. age 18; MI OH OH; dairyman, farm
Line 93-Brittain, Elizabeth, wife, f, w, 38, marr. age 18; WA England KS
Line 94-Brittain, Forrist, son, m, w, 18, single; WA MI WA
Line 95-Brittain, Bernice, daughter, f, w, 5, single, WA MI WA
Line 96-Smith, Myrtle, sister-in-law, f, w, 29, marr. age 24; WA England KS; teacher, Aberdeen Gardens
Line 97-Smith, Barbara J., niece, f, w, 3 11/12, single; CA CA WA
Line 98-Brittain, Perry, father, m, w, 75, wd., marr. age 22; OH OH OH
11. “Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule,” ED 14-47, Fairview Precinct, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, Enumerated on 23 Apr 1940 by Clyde H. Murrow, NARA Series T627, Roll 4340, Page 405, Sheet 2A, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K99L-NP1.
Enumerated on County Road
Household #37; owns home (value: $3000)
Line 38-Brittain, Charley, head, m, w, 48, marr., completed 6th grade; b. MI; residence in 1935: same house; farmer
Line 39-Brittain, Elizabeth, wife, f, w, 48, marr., completed 2 yrs high school; b. WA; residence in 1935: same house
Line 40-Lewis, James, hired hand, m, w, 29, single, completed 4 yrs high school; b. MO; residence in 1935: Wayne Co., MO; farm laborer
Supplemental information for Elizabeth:
Father born England, Mother born Kansas. Married more than once? No. Age at first marriage: 18; number of children ever born: 2
12. Find-A-Grave, “Wynoochee Cemetery, Montesano, Grays Harbor Co., Washington,” http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=157386760.
13. Washington State Digital Archives, “Certificate of Marriage, State of Washington, County of Lewis,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/DigitalObject/View/6...F11E8CC43EF9A1B4D688.
14. Find-A-Grave, “Wynoochee Cemetery, Montesano, Grays Harbor Co., Washington,” http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=157386761.
15. Washington State Digital Archives, “Birth Return: Male Chilvers,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/WA.Media/jpeg/278EF4...DF334252A5E01E_1.jpg.
Second child of Arminta Morgan (age 21) and Alfred L. Chilvers (age 32).
16. Washington State Digital Archives, “Death Return: Robert W. Chilvers,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/WA.Media/jpeg/24C30A...60C503A126E227_1.jpg, died age 3 yrs 7 mo.
17. Find-A-Grave, “Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis Co., Washington,” http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=69086270.
18. “Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 Population Schedule,” ED 21-31, Claquato, Lewis Co., Washington, Enumerated on 22 Apr 1930 by Nels C. Sorensen, NARA Series T626, Roll 2507, Page 203, Sheet 3B, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC3K-KLG.
Enumerated on Old Hill Road
Household/Family#69
Line 71-Chilvers, George S., head, owns farm, owns radio; m, w, 31, marr. age 20; WA England KS; Proprietor, Tie Mill; WWI Veteran
Line 72-Chilvers, Laura A., wife, f, w, 31, marr. age 20, ND USA ND
Line 73-Chilvers, Bonny M., daughter, f, w, 7, single, WA WA ND
19. “Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule,” ED 14-47, Fairview Precinct, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, Enumerated on 24 Apr 1940 by Clyde H. Murrow, NARA Series T627, Roll 4340, Page 406, Sheet 3B, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K99L-NP1.
Enumerated on Arland Road
Household #47; rents home (value: $5)
Line 75-Chilvers, George, head, m, w, 41, marr., completed 8th grade; b. WA; residence in 1935: Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA; farm laborer
Line 76-Chilvers, Laura A., wife, f, w, 41, marr., completed 8th grade; b. ND; residence in 1935: Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA
Line 77-Chilvers, Bonnie, daughter, f, w, 17, single, attending school; completed 1 year high school; b. WA; residence in 1935: Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA
20. Washington State Digital Archives, “Cemetery Records: Hillcrest Burial Park,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1700.
21. Washington State Digital Archives, “Dept. of Veterans Affairs, World War I Service Statement Cards, 1917-1919,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/WA.Media/jpeg/1BC868...80CF07E22D3B4A_1.jpg.
Army serial number: 568,389
Residence: Chehalis, WA
Enlisted 24 Nov 1917, Vancouver Barracks, WA
Organizations: Co B 4 Engrs to; 163 Dep Brig to 5 Feb 1919; 166 Dep Brig to disch.
Served overseas 29 Apr 1918 to 22 Jan 1919. Hon. disch. 20 Feb 1919.
22. Washington State Digital Archives, “Certificate of Marriage, State of Washington, County of Clarke,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/DigitalObject/View/0...BBE37AE1342B205F43D4.
23. “Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule,” ED 14-35, Brady Precinct, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, Enumerated on 28 - 29 Apr 1940 by Guy C. Tueber, NARA Series T627, Roll 4340, Page 311, Sheet 4A, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K992-GT1.
Household #74; rents home (value: $12)
Line 31-Smith, Myrtel C., head, f, w, 38, wd., completed 4 yrs college, b. WA; residence in 1935: Wauna, Pierce Co., WA; teacher, Elma Public Schools
Line 32-Smith, Barba J., daughter, f, w, 13, single, attending school, completed 7th grade; b. CA; residence in 1935: Wauna, Pierce Co., WA
Line 33-Williams, Frank C., lodger, m, w, (no other information)
24. Find-A-Grave, “Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis Co., Washington,” http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=70012883.
25. Washington State Digital Archives, “Certificate of Marriage, State of Washington, County of King,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/DigitalObject/View/D...6A5F51EFA66F40854230.
Married by Rev. James Toner, Priest (804 9th Ave, Seattle - address of St. James Cathedral, Archdiocese of Seattle)
26. “Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 Population Schedule,” ED 21-67, Onalaska, Lewis Co., Washington, Enumerated on 23 Apr 1930 by Mrs. Mamie McIntyre, NARA Series T626, Roll 2507, Page 95, Sheet 4B, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC3L-X7M.
Address: 514 Central Avenue
Dwelling#98/Family#99
Line 90-Griggs, James M., head, rents home (value: $22.50); radio; not a farm; m, w, 28, marr. age 22, IA KS IA; bookkeeper, lumber co.
Line 91-Griggs, Nettie, wife, f, w, 25, marr. age 19, WA England KS
Line 92-Griggs, Gale A., daughter, f, w, 3, single, WA IA WA
27. “Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule,” ED 21-82, Skookumchuck, Lewis Co., Washington, Enumerated on (blank) Apr 1940 by Loraine Roman, NARA Series T627, Roll 4351, Page 545, Sheet 8A, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9SS-JYC.
Household 182; owns home (not a farm), value $2500
Line 23-Griggs, James M., head, m, w, 38, marr, completed 4 yrs high school; b. IA; residence in 1935: Centralia, Lewis Co., WA; operator, collection co.
Line 24-Griggs, Nettie M., wife, f, w, 35, marr., completed 1 year college; b. WA; residence in 1935: Centralia, Lewis Co., WA
Line 25-Griggs, Gale A., daughter, f, w, 13, single, attending school; completed 7th grade; b. WA; residence in 1935: Centralia, Lewis Co., WA
28. Find-A-Grave, “Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington,” http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=102689227.
29. “James Griggs Dies Suddenly,” The Daily Chronicle, Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, Satruday, 13 Mar 1954, Front page.
James M. Griggs, a nearly life-long resident of Lewis county, died suddenly Friday night at the age of 53.
Mr. Griggs moved to Lewis county as a boy, having been born in Udell, Iowa, on Feb. 2, 1901. During his lifetime, the deceased workd for a lumber company in Onalaska, was in the collection business with his brother, George M., in Chehalis, and for the past four years has run an antique shop near the Fords Prairie crossing with his wife, Nettie.
Mr. Griggs was a member of the Chehalis Elks lodge, Onalaska lodge No. 261, F. and A.M., the Episcopal church in Centralia and was a former justice of the peace.
Surviving are his wife at the family home, his mother, Mrs. C. E. Prince, Onalaska; a daughter, Mrs. Gaile Spicer, Port Orchard; two brothers, George M., Everett, and C. Edward Prince Jr., Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Leah Carlisle and Mrs. Eleanor Ricker, both Everett, and Mrs. Maybelle Webley, Bellingham; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. in the John W. Boone mortuary, Chehalis, with the Rev. Willis M. Rosenthal officiating. Interment will be at Mountain View.
Pallbearers will be Francis Moses, Lee Campbell, Grant Armstrong, Tom Cole, Mannie Kolecsk and Frank Schmikola.
30. “James M. Griggs,” The Daily Chronicle, Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, Monday, 15 Mar 1954, p. 4 (editorial page).
There are some men who are spectacular in every thing they do and are known by large numbers of people. Others go through life quietly, never creating much excitement, making friends gradually, but keeping every friend they ever make. Such a man was James M. Griggs.
Jim, as he was called by a large number of friends, was a quiet, sincere sort of man who had positive ideas, but these were not formed on the spur of the moment. He sought to learn what was right and, when he had so decided, he did not change.
He was conservative, honest, dependable, and a gentleman. Those who knew him well respected him for these sterling characteristics and they were proud to be one of his friends.
Jim was sincere and active in his church beliefs. Probably his church monopolized the greatest amount of his activities outside of his business.
In his death Lewis county has lost a good and valuable citizen.
31. Find-A-Grave, “Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington,” http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=102689226.
32. “Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule,” ED 14-25, Ward 2, Precinct 6, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, Enumerated on 17 Apr 1940 by Kathryn Guernsey, NARA Series T627, Roll 4340, Page 240, Sheet 3B, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K99K-DJ8.
Address: 1621 Cherry St.
Household #77; rents home (value: $15)
Line 58-Brittain, Forrest G., head, m, w, 38, marr., completed 2 yrs high school; b. WA; residence in 1935: Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA; patcher, plywood co.
Line 59-Brittain, Mary, wife, f, w, 24, marr., completed 1 yr high school; residence in 1935: Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA
Line 60-Brittain, Kenneth, son, m, w, 5, single, b. WA
Line 61-Brittain, Joyce, daughter, f, w, 4, single, b. WA
33. Find-A-Grave, “Wynoochee Cemetery, Montesano, Grays Harbor Co., Washington,” http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=157386209.
34. Washington State Digital Archives, “Certificate of Marriage, State of Washington, County of Mason,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/WA.Media/jpeg/A28864...C1187A65AC200B_1.jpg.
35. Find-A-Grave, “Wynoochee Cemetery, Montesano, Grays Harbor Co., Washington,” http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=157386324.
36. Washington State Digital Archives, “Certificate of Marriage, State of Washington, County of Grays Harbor,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/DigitalObject/View/D...065096D17B9725039403.
37. Washington State Digital Archives, “Certificate of Marriage, State of Washington, County of Grays Harbor,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/DigitalObject/View/F...E7424C1E125803243D68.
38. Find-A-Grave, “Wynoochee Cemetery, Montesano, Grays Harbor Co., Washington,” http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=156911121.
39. Washington State Digital Archives, “Certificate of Marriage, State of Washington, County of King,” http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/DigitalObject/View/6...63E6DB3A6753D26BF35C.
40. FamilySearch.org, “California Birth Index, 1905-1995,” https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VG74-K3B.
41. Keith & Keith Funeral Home, “In Memory of Gale Annette Spicer,” http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/...3101&mid=5660473.
GALE ANNETTE SPICER, 86,passed away on Thursday, September 5, 1013, at Summitview Nursing Home in Yakima, Washington, Oregon. She was born on February 23, 1927 in Onalaska, Washington to James Madison Griggs and Minnie Annette Chilvers Griggs.
Gale grew up in Centralia, Washington. She graduated from Centralia High School in Centralia, Washington. She graduated at age 16. Gale married Dennis Spicer, his high school sweetheart, on March 23, 1945 at Harvard Chapel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dennis was in the Navy and soon shipped out for Siapan. They were happily married for 68 years.
Gale obtained her bachelor's degree in education from Eastern Montana College of Education.
Gale had four children and started teaching in 1958. She taught fourth grade and special education. She was devoted mother and educator. She was extremely active in the Washington Education Association, serving as an officer at both the local and state levels.
Gale was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie, her father,Jim, and by her son, Jim.
Gale is survived by her spouse Dennis of Yakima, Washington; her son Varum and his wife Donna, of Lynn Haven, Florida, her daughter Ann and her husband Bill of Heppner, Oregon and her daughter Cam and her husband Frank of Port Charlotte, Florida; grandchildren Heather Murzyn, Heida Morgan, George Spicer, Andrew Spicer, Phillip Spicerkuhn, Paula Spicerkuhn, Charlie Moss, and Glenn Moss. There are 12 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to either Planned Parenthood, 1117 Tieton Drive, Yakima, Wa., 98902, phone 866-904-7721or Northwest Public Radio,The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University, P.O. Box 042530, Pullman, Wa 99164-2530, phone 1-800-842-8991.
A memorial service will be held at Rainier Memorial Center on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
