The following information was contributed by Dan Brown. Roy Brown was the brother of Coy Delbert Brown, who wrote the Memoirs of Coy D. Brown.
1930 census of Centralia City, Lewis Co, WA (Cedar St)
Roy Brown, head, 28 yrs old, married at age 21, born in W VA, both parents born in NC, logger in logging camp
Naomi ( Clara Dillard) spouse, age 26, md. at age 18, born in Vesta, WA, father born in TX, mother born in Kansas
Delbert L. (Leroy), son, age 7, born in Vesta, WA, father born in W VA, mother born in WA, not in school
Calvin, son, age 5, born in Aberdeen, WA, father born in W VA, mother born in WA, not in school
Calvin was married over 60 yrs to Bettie (Coleman) who was born 12 Nov 1923 in Onalaska, WA and died 6 Nov 2003 in Battleground, she is buried in Mossyrock as will be Calvin next to her.
The brothers, Calvin and Delbert Brown (sons of Roy Brown) both went to school in Mossyrock while their father, Roy, worked for the "CCC" in the area.
Roy had bought 120 acres on Green Mountain about 5 or 6 mi East of Mossyrock. The author has only sketchy information that some Browns may be buried near a large Tulip bulb farm or nursery (Goede ?). Any additional info about the location of the cemetery and any Brown inhabitants would be appreciated.
The quote below is from the memoirs of Coy Brown who is the brother of the subject, Roy--
"During the recovery period following the depression a highly successful federal youth employment program was inaugurated. This was the Civilian Conservation Corps, popularly known as the CC Camps. Roy was offered a position as manager of a camp near Randle. Being experienced in supervisory as well as in general construction he accepted. He was successful in establishing and completing a number of good projects. There were young men from all parts of the country and from every ethnic group. Their work was clearing trails and roads constructing buildings and bridges. They also did much work in clearing and improving public parks.
Near the Randle camp there was a high peak, the highest in the area accessible only by a trail, which had been cut out of the steep hillside. Atop the peak a small cabin had been built which was used as a lookout station during the summer months as a fire lookout. Being exposed to the most inclement weather it required frequent painting. One day Roy asked one of the boys to secure from the warehouse the necessary supplies and paint the cabin, which he estimated would take about three hours. However, the boy was gone the entire day returning just before dinnertime. When Roy asked why it had taken so long he replied that the paint was so thick he just couldn't spread it any faster. Roy investigated and found that instead of paint the boy had taken high gloss clear varnish. Whenever the sun would shine on the cabin it would glisten like a reflecting mirror. Wardens from distant lookouts reported seeing this glistening object and would inquire as to the source. It became know as "Roy's Shining Example".
Roy got a number of commendations for his work at the camp and his success with the boys. When the camps were being phased out he returned to work in the logging woods and became foreman of one of the largest logging companies in the northwest. He purchased a small farm near Riffe (pronounced RIFE) where they lived for some time. Both Delbert and Calvin attended school in Mossyrock and both graduated from high school there. Both entered into the school functions and athletic events. Delbert was very good on the marimba and Calvin on the trumpet. Both received commendations on their musical as well as athletic achievements.
Does anyone know of any source of records that would verify the above info ?
The info below is from a 2004 phone conversation between the author and 88 yr old Calvin in Battle ground who is the son of Roy Brown--
Lillard's son, Glen(n) Brown, worked for Weyerhauser Timber Co. for many years near Raymond, WA. Duties involved "jacking up" the axles or wheels called "disconnected trucks". The trucks have a "bunk" or cradle to hold the logs. The jack is used in the log or lumber yard to move or slide them over to another parallel track without having to use a switch engine. On one day, the crew pushed or jacked the car/truck too far over the top of a grade and the car(s) started rolling down away from them. Glenn, who was lean and athletic was either riding the truck or ran and caught up with it and then while trying to apply the brakes with a lever on the jack or dolley, somehow got one of his legs ran over. According to Joe who was visiting (unknown date or year) with his cousin found out that Glenn suffered with that leg for many years, went against doctors advice to have his leg amputated, and had several extensive surgeries. While Glenn had a good union job and health insurance and received "workmens comp" for the accident, he wore braces and or used crutches until his death. The young Joe used to pick peas in the fields with his older cousin Glen (before the accident) and his brothers Ira and Clifford in the Montesano area during the late 1920s or '30s (during the "Great Depression"). In a letter to a cousin from Joe Brown (the author's father), Joe tells his cousin that he had met Glen Brown accidentally while both were at the Community Center (for seniors) in Mossyrock or Morton and hadn't seen him since about 1929 (before Glenn was injured). Joe didn't know that Glen (from Battleground, WA at the time) had been disabled or handicapped.
The author would sure love to know the date of Glen Brown's injury and a copy of the newspaper article if available.