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John Losee Dec. 20, 1999
I'm searching for anyone connected to the AST/AUST family of Pe Ell, WA. My great grandfather Jacob AST, his wife Regina SABOLKA and their 2 oldest children arrived in Pe Ell in 1887, coming from Illischestie, Bukovina, Austria via Ellis County, KS. Arriving at the same time was Jake's sister Elizabeth and her husband John ROOS/ROSE (who died later in a logging accident - Elizabeth then married Peter HOGENSON). In Pe Ell, Jake and Regina had 2 more children, then in 1892 Regina was killed by a frightened horse. In 1893 Jake married my great grandmother Margaretta KOERBER, daughter of John KOERBER and Hannah/Anna PRUNER (The KOERBERs had come to the US from Germany about 1885. John died of frostbite 1885-7 in KS, and Hannah/Anna married August SCHNARR in 1887 in Chehalis). Jake and Maggie had 8 children. They changed their name from AST to AUST. In 1913 they moved back to Ellis County, KS. Maggie also had a sister Anna Barbara KOERBER who was married to Silas Orrin SAGE in Chehalis in 1895. Anyone possibly related - write me. Thanks, John Losee, Schenectady, NY.
Deborah Cody Dec. 17, 1999
Surname HANNON --I am looking for info on the Hannon family. Those living there in 1928 were Elizabeth Stewart Hannon, children Robert, James, Marguerite, Isabel and a cousin, Francis. Thank you.
Chris Nov. 24, 1999
Looking for information on my great grandparents, Spenser Bisby Ford and his wife Lillia Denton Ford, of Centralia, WA. Spenser Bisby Ford worked for the city of Centralia, WA in the road or highway department and died before 1937.
Phillis Bacon Nov. 17, 1999
I am trying to find our information on my husbands GGrandmother buried in Lewis Co. She came to the Centralia area with daughter Artie Bacon and Son-in-law E. A Bacon in about 1910-1915 from Oklahoma. She was born in Ohio, had lived in Kansas where daughter Artie Ann was born, Artie married E.A. Bacon (Elmer Adelbert) in Oklahoma about 1898, they had two children a son John "Burl" born in Jennings, Oklahoma on Sept 16, 1899, and Opal was born in 1903. GGrandmother Salina was listed in Yakima Co 1920 census, but she died in Centralia in Feb 1925. "Burl" Bacon and wife Nina Mae Sheidler Bacon lived in a location called Ford's Prairie just outside of Centralia. My brother-in-law Richard Burl Bacon was born in Centralia in 1922, and his sister Barbara Mae was born in Dec 1924 in Centralia, G Grandma Rogers died when Barbara was 2 months old. It was told she was buried in a cemetary on the north side of town. Any information about the cemetary location, Grandma Rogers, Or anything to help with this roadblock of our genealogy would be greatly appreciated. E. A. Bacon and his wife Artie Ann Bacon moved to the Yakima valley to a town in Washington state called Outlook. They are buried in the Outlook historical cemetery.
Marge Kinninmont Nov. 17, 1999
I'm looking for information on William F. HUGGINS and his wife Sarah Ellen PULLEY HUGGINS. Five of their children were born in Washington Territory. They were:
Charles HUGGINS - dob Sep 1889. He may have also died in Washington.
Hale HUGGINS - dob Feb 1891
Lottie (or Charlotte) HUGGINS - dob September 25, 1893
Austin HUGGINS - dob Feb 1896
Twin boys HUGGINS - dob and dod February 1899
Thank you for your help.
Chris Becker Nov. 6, 1999
Hi, I'm looking for any information on my great grandmother and/or my great
great grandfather. My great grandmother's name was Effie Kuhns. The
information I have states that she was born on September 15, 1887 in
Chehalis, Washington. Her fathers name was George Washington Kuhns and her
mother was Emma M. (Brandt) Kuhns. I don't have any official documentation
of her birth or anything on George or Emma. I know she moved to Oelwein, LA
when she was very young. Any information at all would be very much
appreciated, especially in regard to George Washington Kuhns and/or his wife
Emma. Thank you so much.
Rick Oct. 1, 1999
I am doing geneology on my grandparents and I was wondering if you would have any information on them. The names are Mae Elibeth Workman and John Gordon Collins. I think there buried in Doty, Lewis Co. at Sylvania Cemetery. Mae was born April 13, 1897 and she died about 1947. John Collins was born 7-24-1893 and died 6-17-1946. But I'm trying to find out any information I can. Thank you.
Joyce Wallace Sept. 25, 1999
I am searching for information on Pharis or Farris Begley who went from Ky or VA to Washington State in about 1890-1900. I'm not sure where he first lived when he arried there, but he is listed as having died in Dryad , Lewis Co. WA. Pharis married first Frances Hart in probably Johnson Co. KY before 1880, where they are listed in census with two small children. In 1890, he is listed as widowed when he married my g-g-aunt Polly MOORE in Dickenson Co., VA. From there, the family never knew where she was. I would appreciate anyone having knowledge of this man contacting me. My questions: Did he and Polly Moore have children? When/where did she die? Thank you.
Jesse Hack Mon., Sept. 6, 1999
My grandfather (Arthur Brunner) remembers the steamboat Toledo loading supplies in Toledo and heading South on the Cowlitz River to Kelso. I have looked for more information on this vessel and any others at the time and can't find anything. The closest is a picture in one of Toledo's grocery stores. There aren't very many people alive now that remember it. He was a young man at the time (probably in his teens). If you could find out anything please let me know. The boats ran up into the 1920's I believe.
Phillip M. Heavner Sept. 4, 1999
LYDA, Sylvanus Festus [aka ? William "Bill" Sylvanus Lyda]. I am trying to locate any information about my great-grandmother's brother, who the May, 1922, obituary of his father, William Washington Lyda (Henderson Co., NC), listed as a resident of Aberdeen, Gray's Harbor County, Washington. DOB: mid-1890, in Henderson County, North Carolina. His wife's name may have been Ruth. The family seems to have had no contact with him after the early 1950's. Another researcher gave me the following data: "William Sylvanus Lyda, 'Bill', d. ---, Pe Ell, WA". Since Pe Ell is in Lewis County, I hope some information will be also! His Social Security form, filled out in 1952, gives his name as "Sam F. Lyda". Since my mother's picture album contains several pictures of "Uncle Festus", I can reasonably assume that to be his middle name. I'm hoping to figure out exactly where he did live, since I now also have a copy of a note he wrote to some cousins back here in 1959 from Forks WA, where he is buried [along with his son and daughter-in-law]. I did find his wife's name as "Lillian Pattison Lyda". She was not mentioned in any later information, so I don't know what happened to her.
Shawn Flood Brown Aug. 30, 1999
I am searching for information on my ancestors in Lewis County, surname Flood and Neilan. Albert Edward Flood moved to Lewis County about 1888. He homesteaded property in Lewis County near Boistfort . He married Ellen, a/k/a Nellie Neilan in 1893. His residence was Boistfort at the time of marriage and hers was Dryad. Nellie Neilan's occupation was schoolteacher. I would like to find out where Nellie Neilan taught school and how she came to Lewis County. There was also a William John Flood in Lewis County in the 1880's and I would like to find out all I can about him. Thanks.
G. Gharst July 29, 1999
I am researching for a Ira John Gharst, Born in Kansas in 1877. I have a photo of him and on the Paper frame it reads, Gilberts Art Studio, Centralia, Washington. I would really appreciate any help with locateing any county records of him, Land records, death records, etc. Thank you.
Wilma Bland July 22, 1999
Do you know of anyone searching for info on Althauser family--- came to Centralia 1899 or 1900 from Des Moines or Dubuque Iowa I believe. I have some photos that might prove of interest to family. One is the only tintype of the Jacob Althausers (I think it is them but it may be Carl (Charles) Althauser.) Also have a few others taken in the Centralia area of family hop picking, family gathering etc.
Robert A. Moore July 20, 1999
Seeking any information on the descendants of John and Mary Moore of Newaukum, located just south of Chahalis, Lewis County, Washington. Between 1850 and 1880, the children were: Charles, Mary Elizabeth, Richard, William J., James O., Robert and Perry. John was born in Pennsylvania and married Mary in Iowa circa 1840. Their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Moore married first Sydney S. Ford, Jr. in Lewis County, Washington, 21 October 1860, and second John W. McEwen. Eager and thrilled to share my family information. Robert A. Moore, Incline Village, Nevada.
Talia M. Wilson July 18, 1999
Looking for any information on the descendants of the Arrington family, originating in Haywood County, North Carolina, and Jonesboro, Tennessee. My great-grandparents, Joseph Arrington & Martha Matilda Arrington, came to Lewis County in 1904 and may have resided in McCormick, Toledo, Reynolds, Chehalis, Centralia, Agate, and Pe Ell. Also looking for any information on any descendants of the Sage family--any relations of Silas Orin Sage, whose daughter Gertrude Sage married Robert Hartcell Arrington (my great-uncle). Any Matthews descendants that moved from Washington to the Coos Bay, Oregon, area, Smathers' originating in Jackson County, North Carolina, Wilson or Crites descendants from Colorado or Downs County, Ireland, Shelby descendants from Burwell, Nebraska/Rapid City, South Dakota, and House descendants in Washington state. Any information whatsoever would be greatly appreciated. Please write to: P.O. Box 591, Chehalis, WA 98532.
Pat Kay Walgamott July 18, 1999
Looking for LOONEY, BROCKWAY, MILLER, DOBSON. Maud LOONEY lived with the DOBSONS for about 10 years before marrying SMITH H. MILLER and moving to National Washington. W. BROCKWAY, and wife Almira, was a telegrapher in either Chehalis or Centralia in late '80's or early 90's. Does anyone have any info on the Pacific National Lumber Co? located at National, Wa? Thanks.
Peggy Sedivy Nielsen July 5, 1999
Does anyone in Packwood know George and Betty Greb? Would very much like to receive information on the family as they are related to Nettie Alvina Greb Alex who was my Great Grandmother. She died in 1968 in Havre, Mt. and not much is known about the rest of the family. Would appreciate any help.
Beverly (HIMES) BARGER July 4, 1999
KLOEPPER, NEWBY: Searching Lewis Co, Washington for descendants and any information for John Frederick KLOEPPER b. 11 Nov 1879 Clatonia, Gage Co, NEB.
d.28 March 1959 Chehalis, Lewis Co, Wash. buried Greenwood memorial cemetery Centralia, Wash. married 17 Dec 1903 Lancaster Co, NEB. Margaretha WEGMAN b.19 March 1882 Martel, Lancaster Co, NEB. d.13 Feb. 1963 Chehalis, Lewis, Wash., buried Greenwood Memorial Cemetery Centralia, WASH. 7 Children:
Clara Melinda: 1904 Lancaster Co, NEB-1918 Farwell, TX buried Farwell, TX.
Martha Elizabeth: Nov 1906 NEB - June 1907 NEB.
Maria Katherine: Nov 1906 NEB - July 1907 NEB.
Dorothea Blanche KLOEPPER* b.17 January 1909 Beatrice, Gage Co, NEB; d.4 Feb. 1986 Albuquerque, NM; married 8 Aug 1929 Curry Co, NM Ralph Burns BARGER.
Frederick Henry KLOEPPER: 1913 O'Neill, Holt, NEB - 1991 Longview, Wash. married Edna NEWBY.
Lillian Alvina KLOEPPER: 1916 NEB - 1996 Centralia, Wash. married 1935 Calif. Oscar NEWBY.
Herman John KLOEPPER: 1921 Parmenter, Texas-Oct 1998 Chehalis, Wash. married #1 Barbara THOMAS m# 2 Maxine GLADON. Thank you.
Joyce Glover July 2, 1999
I am searching for information about the BREMER family who settled in Lewis
county west of Morton in 1880. Adam and George Bremer were the first to
settle in this area and they started the little town called Bremer. Adam
died in either 1891 or 1905. George started the post office in Bremer. My
great-grandfather was Adam BREMER, probably the son of either Adam or
George. He was married to Lulu STUDHALTER (I don't know if Studhalter was
her maiden name or the name of her first husband). Adam (#2) died around
1928 and Lulu died around 1950. Any information about these people and the
family is appreciated.
Glenys Rasmussen June 3, 1999
Searching for any information on Jane L. Searle, widow of Joseph U. Searle. Jane died 1 Oct 1895 in Chehalis City, Lewis Co. WA. Joseph was a Veteran of the Civil War. On the 1890 Veterans Schedule Census for Lewis Co. Jane L. Searle is listed on p. 001 as in Joseph U. (deceased). I am trying to identify the parents and birthplace of Joseph U. Searle and hope I might be successful by finding information on his wife Jane. If an obituary exists for her in the Chehalis City newspaper of the time, I would be very grateful for a transcript of its contents. Thank you for any help you can offer.
Douglas L. Taylor May 21, 1999
The Taylor family lived in Toledo, back in the late 1800's and early 1900's. My father Ben Taylor was born in Knab. The Edward Taylor's purchased land along the Cowlitz River in Lewis County in 1877. I believe he was buried in Toledo in 1900 and his wife Sarah in Mar 9 1928. Thank you for any information.
Dina (Woods) Werho April 28, 1999
WOODS, WOOLSEY, WEST, HOLMES: I am searching for information on Samuel D. WOOLSEY b. 1859 in Ark, d Oct 20 1912 in Centriala Wa.... he was married twice. 1-Rachel ?.2- Mollie WEST. Samuel is the son of James P WOOLSEY b 1823 Ark d 1898 Ark and Nancy Rachel WOODS b 1830 Tn d 1914 Ark. If anyone can help me on this family please let me know. Thank you for the help.
Dawn R. Yurkas April 10, 1999
YURKAS surname: I am looking for any information on ANTHONY YURKAS, who came to Centrailia with his two boys Walter and Elmer YURKAS in the 1920's or 1930's. Anthony Yurkas would have been divorced from Rosalie, whom he married in Humbolt Co, Eureka CA. Elmer died in the 40's. I found a listing for an Anthony YURKAS who applied for his SS card in Centrailia. and died in 15 March 1997. Would any one be willing to look up and see if this obituary is listed in the local area paper??? I do not know if Anthony Yurkas remarried or not after his divorce from Rosalie. His marriage to Rosalie says he is a native of RUSSIA. I am living in VA, and would be willing to do a look up in return for someone who might need any old Virginia information. Thank you sincerely.
Carol Jeffries April 10, 1999
Looking for any information on William L. and Mary Catherine JEFFRIES. They moved to the Wallville and PeEll area around 1909. I have birth certificates for two sons born in the area (1910-1913). William died as the results of a logging accident in 1921; he was working for McCormick Log Works at the time. Mary continued to live in the area till her death in 1945 in Centralia. Their children were Blanche m George Hull; Lena m Rufus Gould (they owned Goulds Store in PeEll 40+ years); Arnold, Arval, Russell and James (Jack) m Helen Carlson. Would like any kind of information on any member of this family..or names of their descendants.
Barb Carter April 6, 1999
I would like to know if my Aunt Lida Jane Nickell got her divorce from Tilman Raines in Lewis County? Also was her marriage to "Red Brower" officiated there. The folks all lived in Wallville and McCormik at that time.
Cynthia Hughart April 1, 1999
My great grandmother Alice KINRADE b. ca. 1870 in Peel, on the Isle of Man, England; came to the US and married Wesley John MCKAGUE; she died in childbirth in December 1904 in Toledo, Lewis County, Washington. My grandmother, Lena MCKAGUE survived the birth but her twin, Leonard did not. I am having a hard time findng even records of my grandmother's birth or anything about the family. They may have been in the area only a short time and I heard that my Grandfather MCKAGUE was a logger. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
Linda Smith March 27, 1999
My great-great grandfather, John Chesley Madden, came to Lewis County in 1905-06 and spent his last days at the home of his son, Sigle Madden, of Cinebar. His other children living in the Mossyrock/Cinebar/Harmony area were John and William Franklin Madden. John Chesley Madden is buried in the Salkum cemetery, according to family tradition, where a number of the Maddens lie. I believe all the Maddens from that area of Lewis County have descended from him. Do you have any info. regarding the early Maddens of Lewis County? I will share what I have on descendants of J.C. Madden.
Suzon Landeck Cameron March 23, 1999
Hello. My name is Suzon Landeck Cameron. I believe that my great-great grandfather, Samuel Edward Grimm, was elected the Lewis County Assessor in 1898 and 1900, and the County Treasurer in 1902 and 1904. He was a director of the old Union Loan and Trust Co. Samuel Grimm and his brother O.O. Grimm apparently surveyed the Olympia Peninsula. His sons included Warren O. Grimm, who was assassinated in the Cetralia massacre of 1919 and Huber Grimm, of whom you have a small listed biography. Warren Ort Grimm was my father's mother's father. I thought you might be interested in this information and might have further information on this family. I would appreciate any information. Thank you.
Donna Walling March 18, 1999
I am searching for information on the following families, John and Sophronia HOWARD, and their children, Samuel A., James, Jess, and Ida Lee. Samuel (Gus) A. Howard married Olive (Donahoe) Dryer, about 1914-15 and moved to Idaho. Olives Father was the Honorable Francis Donahoe and mother Mary McDONALD daughter of Malcolm McDONALD. All living in the Centraila area. Anyone a cousin? Have more information? contact me!
Sharon Blankenship March 15, 1999
I am hoping to make contact with a member of the HUNTTING family of Silver Creek, Washington. I am searching for information regarding descendents of
ADDIE VANKIRK HUNTTING. Her children are listed as Marjorie, Henry, Raymond and baby Marshall in a family history written by my great aunt May VanKirk Taylor. She refers to a trip she took in 1920 to visit family in that area. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Postal address: 943 Lee Avenue, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.
Dallas G. McColley Tues., March 9, 1999 (Updated 16 Jan 2004)
Seeking information / descendants of Dr Frank James Bickford, who was a physician in Centralia in 1934 (date from father's obituary). Frank was the son of Daniel and Mary (Lawrence) Bickford and was born in Waseca County, Minnesota in 1871. He married Hattie Crane in 1902 at Waseca County, Minn. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. Dallas G. McColley, 9240 - 330th Ave, Waseca, MN 56093-5010. Website: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/c/Dallas-G-Mccolley/
John Blair Mon., March 8, 1999
East end Families....I am interested in finding out about the Damron family
that was in Mossyrock area around the turn of the century. Believe he was a
Pastor at Mossyrock and there is a street named after him...(Don't have a
first name). Also am interested in where the Compton family of Eastern
Lewis Co. hailed from?.....My Comptons came from Pike Co. KY. Anyone help?
Caroline Wakefield Sun., Feb. 28, 1999
I am interested in finding children and relatives of Earl and Rose Wakefield of Winlock, WA. Earl died in 1983. Would like to know where he is buried, any other info on the family.
Robert Fletcher Wed., Feb. 24, 1999
Interested in two Fletchers in Lewis Co., WA. They are as follows:
1. Ira Orr Fletcher, b 28 Dec. 1877, Elkton, Nuckolls Co., NE. and d 21
Nov. 1951, Centralia, Lewis Co., WA.
2. Joseph Carlon Fletcher, b 8 April 1883, Elkton, Nuckolls Co., NE. and d
9 Jan. 1951, Lewis Co., WA who married Frances B. Harris (b -- and d---) on
25 Nov. 1908, Hastings, Adams Co., NE. Any information most welcome.
"ikp" Fri., Feb. 12, 1999
Anybody out there related to John Hunt; his wife was Nancy Coleman. They lived in Glenoma area, and my grandmother was Della Allus Pearl Hunt. She married John Blomstrom. Any info would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
John Blair Thurs., Feb. 11, 1999
Radmaker (Radamaker). I have 2 photos of a women from the Toledo area taken
probably in the early 20's. Her name is listed as Louise Radmaker. My
Great Grandmother Louisa Blair lived in Toledo and died in 1923 and Louise
was a friend of hers. These pictures are very interesting, one is a studio
pose, the other she is sitting holding a child. What makes them different is
that Louise is wearing a veil. A thick veil over her entire head. Believe
that possibly she had cancer or something that disfugured her face. Would
like to find out who she was and her relationship to the Blair's if any.
Thank You.
Ron Black Wed., Feb. 10, 1999
Letcher / Pike County Kentucky and Wise County VA. Trying to get some idea about which family groups migrated to Lewis County (Chehalis and nearby areas) from Letcher/Pike County KY. and Wise County VA. I have found many of the people / surnames who ended up in nearby Pacific County WA. but have no idea how many groups may have stayed in Lewis County or if there are any descendants of the early arrivals still there. Thank You, Ron Black Raymond, (Pacific County) WA. Descendant of: Holbrook, Stewart, Wright, Fleming, Sturgill, Short(tt), Standifer/Standefer, Boggs, Church, Hays(es) and many others from Letcher / Pike County KY and Wise County VA.
Linda Stockman Tues., Feb. 9, 1999
I would like any information regarding the Wilson Coal Co. coal mine that was located at KOPIAH. It was opened in the summer of 1906. I am researching JOSEPH PHILLIP STOCKMAN who died on April 2, 1909 from injuries sustained in a mine accident. Thank you.
"sdparr" Feb. 5, 1999
I am researching my father's family which has led me to my great grandfather
Jacob Blankenship and his wife, my great grandmother Louretha Montagle
Workman both from Lewis, County. Also looking into the Belcher family.
My grandmother was Lovie Belcher who married Jacob and Louretha's son
Alfred. My grandfather Alfred Blankenship was born on a farm in the Mossyrock
area in Nov, 1907 to Jacob and Louretha (Workman) Blankenship. I assume
they may have owned the farm. The family names did not show up on the
1850 Lewis County Census so they may have moved into the area in the
late 1800's to early 1900's. In addition my father Collie Clinton
Blankenship was born in May, 1937 in Mossyrock as well. His mother, my
grandmother, is Lena (Lovie) Belcher. Her brother Jerry was born in July
of 1913 in the Swofford Valley area. I don't know who their parents are
yet.
Karen Jan. 8, 1999
BURCHARD-Clinton Andrew Burchard b. Feb 10 1848 d. Nov 29 1919. He was
married to 1st wife Nancy S. Scott, 2nd wife was Clementine Emilia Maire, m.
1872 and his 3rd wife was Bridgitt Henrietta Keaf married in 1878. Looking
for the children of the last two wives, we know there were two girls, but we
don't know who the mother was. The mother died early and the children were
raised with Clinton. The daughter's names were Eva and Mamie. Who was Eva
and Mamie's mother Bridgitt Keaf or Clementine Maire??? It might show up on a
Census of 1880 or 1890 before Clinton moved to Vancouver, BC Canada. They
lived in Winlock and Bridgitt (Keaf) Burchard died in 1879 in Chehalis. Have
pictures of Eva and Mamie, just don't know who their mother was. Any help would be greatly appreciated!