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I have an old studio photograph identified as Libbie CHENEY of Altoona, IA which was taken in the 1860's. Libbie appears to be in her 20's at the time and is identified as "my first Sunday School Teacher". I believe that this is a photograph of Elizabeth "Libbie" CHENEY and based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Libbie and her family: Elizabeth ¡°Libbie¡± Brother or Brooks HAINES was b. 2 Jun 1846 or 1847 in Malvern, OH to parents Joseph HAINES (1799-1849) and Hannah SHRIVER (1802-1874). Libbie was one of 10 children born to this mother including Rachel Ann or Anne; Albert R.; John S.; Thomas E.; Rebecca ¡°Becca¡± Ann; Margaret or Margret Matilda; Joett or Joetta ¡°Loel¡±; Catharine; Henry; and Libbie HAINES, all born between 1825 and 1847. Libbie married Daniel A. CHENEY (1842-1906) on 19 Dec 1871 in Carroll County, OH and they had two children including Grace CHENEY COLLINS (1878-1957) and Harold H. CHENEY (1887-1964). Libbie died 9 Apr 1925 in Belgrade, MT and is buried in the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, MT. I¡¯d like to get this photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or you know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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After 120 Years Stored in a Museum, an Indigenous Shrine Returns Home
After 120 Years Stored in a Museum, an Indigenous Shrine Returns HomeTaken from a First Nation community in Canada, the shrine recently began a more than 3,000-mile journey back from the American Museum of Natural History in New York. This wonderful article was in the Seattle Times, but was credited to Julia Jacobs of the New York Times. Here is a "gift" link to it from NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/arts/design/museum-of-natural-history-returns-shrine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.804.isfW.W-5LGFXH-kEL&smid=url-share Enjoy, Valorie PS: when I studied anthropology at the UW, Franz Boaz was still respected, and his way of collecting artifacts was not questioned. I'm happy to say that some of the past injustices are now being addressed and sometimes made right. -- she/her. "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." - Marcus Aurelius
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I have an old postcard photograph of Pearl WALKER, Daisy and Durwood TATREAU, and Elvin CAMPION taken at a park in Portland, OR. The photograph is dated 1912. The photograph includes a group of 5 people, one not identified. The photograph includes a toddler, two women in their 20's, and two men in their 20's. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding those identified in the photograph: Pearl Pauline WALKER was b. Apr 1889 in Nebraska to parents James Moore WALKER (1845-1920) and Frances Amy DILLON (1861-1919) who were married 6 Mar 1882 in York County, NE. Pearl was one of 6 children born to this couple including Lulu; James Clarence; Daisy Leila; Pearl Pauline; Edison ¡°Eddie¡±; and Amy Mattie WALKER, all born between 1882 and 1893. Her father had two additional children from a previous marriage including O¡¯Dell ¡°Dell¡± Edgar WALKER (1871-1932) and Stella Mae WALKER KARTEN (1876-1964). Pearl died 7 Nov 1918 in Portland, OR and is buried in the Rose City Cemetery in Portland. Her sister Daisy Leila WALKER was b. 23 Jul 1886 in York, Nebraska, and married William Joseph ¡°Joe¡± TATREAU (1886-1940) on 26 Jun 1907 in York, NE. The couple had one son, Durwood Branden TATREAU (1909-1986). Daisy died 30 May 1978 in Washington County, OR and she is buried in the Riverview Abbey Mausoleum and Crematory in Portland, OR. Durwood was b. 31 May 1909 in York, NE and married Violet BUCHAN (1915-2004) on 16 May 1938 in Multnomah County, OR. Durwood died 23 Aug 1986 in Multnomah County, OR. Harry Elvin CAMPION was b. 14 May 1887 in Beaver Crossing, NE, the son of Michael Mitchell CAMPION (b. 1840) and Ellen ¡°Ellie¡± or ¡°Ella¡± MCCUNE or MCHUNE (b. 1850). Elvin was one of 9 children born to this couple including Cora; William Albert ¡°Burt¡±; Lucy Alice; John A.; Ella; Harry Elvin; Irene Katherine; Floyd Othello; and Earl CAMPION, all born between 1867 and 1891. Elvin married Julia Amne CONNOLE, and they had 6 children including, Vera Elizabeth ¡°Betty¡±; Harley Connole; Maurice; Francis; and Margie CAMPION, all born between 1921 and 1928. Elvin died 4 Sept 1968 in Portland or Tigard, OR and is buried in the Skyline Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Portland, OR. I would like to get this photograph to a family member and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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I have an old postcard photograph of Laurie Harry RICE born April 2? (writing is not readable) and his mother C. M. R. born 22 Jan 1869. The photograph is dated 3 Aug 1911. The name "Elsie" is also written on the back as if this is the person to whom the photograph was given. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Laurie and his family as follows: Laurie Harry RICE was b. 27 Apr 1911 in Portland, OR to parents Harry Arthur RICE (1868-1941) and Christine May JOHNSON (1869-1930) who were married 10 Nov 1892 or 1893 in Wright County, MN. Laurie had two siblings, Alice Clara RICE (1894-1971) and Edna Harriet RICE (1895-1934). Laurie married Lois Louise LEONARD (1912-2005) on 26 Dec 1934 in Glendale, CA and they had three children, a girl and two boys. Laurie died 17 Sept 1995 in San Diego County, CA. Laurie¡¯s mother Christine May JOHNSON was b. 22 Jan 1869 in Sweden to parents Olaf JOHNSON (b. 1829) and Lovisa JOHNSON. and immigrated to the USA in 1893. Christine died 24 Apr 1930 in Los Angeles, CA and her obituary listed her surviving family members including her husband, and her children Mr. Alice C. PRORHESKA; Harriet RICE; and Laurie H. RICE. I¡¯d like to get this photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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I have an old postcard photograph of Norton NICHOLSON which appears to have been taken some time between 1910 and 1930 with Norton likely about 1-2 years old at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Norton and his family: Norton James NICHOLSON was b. 16 Sept 1918 in Marquam, OR to parents Roy Giles or Guiles NICHOLSON (1895-1965) and Hazel Harriet JAMES (1893-1971) who were married in 1915. Norton had two siblings, Rolland ¡°Rolly¡± James NICHOLSON (1924-1995) and Harold James NICHOLSON (1925-2011). Norton married Genevieve ¡°Geny¡± Elene OWEN (1923-2006) on 15 Oct 1941 in Vancouver, WA and they had 5 children including Gerald; Baby Boy; Leroy; Clark James ¡°Nick¡±; and a daughter, all born between 1940 and 1952. Norton died 6 Oct 2009 in Oregon City, OR and is buried in the Smyrna Cemetery in Canby, OR. I am hoping to get the photograph back to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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I have an old postcard photograph taken at the R. E. Roye Studio in Spokane, WA which is identified as ¡°this is my kiddies¡± by Roy E. The photograph is of two young girls, one appearing to be celebrating her 1st birthday. This studio was owned by Roy E. PHELPS, and these are his daughters Elizabeth ¡°Betty¡± PHELPS and Polly Ann PHELPS. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family: Mary Elizabeth ¡°Betty¡± PHELPS was b. 31 Aug 1915 in Spokane, WA to parents Roy Earl PHELPS (1878-1948) and Lily or Lillie May MARTIN (1886-1977). Betty had one sibling, a sister Polly Ann PHELPS (1920-2006), likely the timing of the birthday celebration shown in the photograph. Betty married Robert Lee RAMSEY (1911-2001) on 25 Nov 1944 in Seattle, WA and they had two children. Betty died 24 Nov 2014 in Gig Harbor, WA and she is buried in the Fraola Cemetery in Port Orchard, WA. Polly Ann PHELPS was b. 8 or 9 Jan 1920 in Spokane, WA to the same parents and married twice, first to Joseph Wellington HEFT (1919-1965) on 5 Jun 1943 in Vancouver, WA and they had four sons including Ralph Joseph; Phil; William J.; and Kymb HEFT, all born between 1944 and 1950. Polly¡¯s second marriage was to Robert Charles WINKELMAN (1922-2006) on 29 Mar 1972 in King County, WA. Polly died 20 Nov 2006 in Mount Vernon or Bellingham, WA and she is buried in the Hawthorne Memorial Park Cemetery in Mount Vernon. I am hoping to get this photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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I have an old photograph identified as Clara STEFFAN JACOBS which was taken at the Vaughan's Studio in San Francisco, CA. The photograph is of a man and woman with the man unidentified. The photograph was recovered with other photographs from Frankfort, IL and I believe that this is a photograph of CLARA STEFFAN and her husband Louis JACOBSON. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with the couple appearing to be in their 20's or 30's at the time. Based on limited research and thanks to a family genealogist I was able to gather the following information: Clara STEFFAN or STEFFEN was b. 9 Oct 1862 in Will County, IL to parents Henry STEFFEN (1831-1906) and Augusta SCHEIBNER (1840-1917). Clara was one of 7 children born to this couple including Clara; Eveline; Emma; Ida; Bertha Beatrice; Paulina Marie; and Laura STEFFEN, all born between 1862 and 1878. Clara married Louis Kenneth JACOBSON (1852-1912) on 8 Oct 1885 in Will County, IL and they had two children including Calhoun Hargrave JACOBSON (1892-1965) and Pauline JACOBSON CRELL (b. 1898). Clara died on 1 Apr 1959 in Orange County, CA and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA Louis Kenneth JACOBSON died 23 Jul 1912 and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA. Their son Calhoun married Gladys L. MAUGHLIN, and they had a son, Calhoun ¡°Cal¡± E. JACOBSON who died in 1991. Cal was married to Rovena H. FURNIVALL (1918-1996) and they had two children Denise Rovena JACOBSON (b. 1942) who was married to Jeremy Byerly FERRIS (later divorced) and they had two children, Blake FERRIS (now deceased) and Calhoun FERRIS who with his wife Heidi was last living in Oregon. Cal¡¯s other child Eric Calhoun JACOBSON (b. 1945) married Cherly K. MUELLER, and they had a daughter Kristin JACOBSON. I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to its rightful place, with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley
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I have an old photograph of Julia WALTHERS LIPPOLD and her husband which was taken at the L. K. Oldroyd Studio in Falls City, NE. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880¡¯s with the couple appearing to be in their 30¡¯s at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding the couple and their families: Julia WALTHER or WALTHERS was b. 9 Feb 1859 and married Jacob B. or P. LIPPOLD in Falls City, NE on 24 Dec 1884. Their marriage license indicates that Jacob¡¯s father was Henry LIPPOLD and Julia¡¯s parents were Charles WALTHERS and Emily FISHER. During the 1900 census the couple was living in Falls City, NE: J. B. LIPPOLD, born 1859, married 15 years, no children, born NY, parents born Germany, a Millwright Julia E. C. LIPPOLD, wife, born 1859, married 15 years, no children, born IA, parents born Germany By 1910 the couple is living on Pettygrove Street in Portland, OR and picked up in census records as follows: Jacob LIPPOLD, age 51, married 25 years, born NY, parents born Germany, a Millwright Julia LIPPOLD, wife, age 51, married 25 years, no children, born IA, parents born Germany Julia died 15 Sept 1917 in Portland, OR and is buried in the Steele Cemetery in Falls City, NE. At the time of Julia¡¯s death, the couple was living on Buchanan St. in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland. Before that they lived on Newton St. in Portland and Jacob was working as a Machinist. In 1918 Jacob was reportedly returning to Portland, OR with his brother G. G. LIPPOLD of Era, PA so that they could go into business together. I¡¯d like to get the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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U.S. Catholic bishops apologize for church's role at Indigenous boarding schools
Hat tip to the Mossback who linked to this story in the most recent newsletter. CAUTION: Story includes child sexual abuse U.S. Catholic bishops apologize for church's role at Indigenous boarding schools: https://www.axios.com/2024/06/14/catholic-church-apology-indigenous-boarding-schools. Inside this story is a link to a recent Washington Post investigation published in May which documented pervasive sexual abuse by priests at boarding schools in remote regions of the ... Pacific Northwest, including Alaska. Deb Haaland is quoted in the article: ¡°I don¡¯t look at it as we¡¯re out to criticize the Catholic Church as much as bring this period of history into the consciousness of the American people,¡± Haaland told The Post in an interview. ¡°It happened to Native Americans, but the history belongs to everyone who¡¯s an American.¡± As genealogists, we may be asked to help find these records by families who were impacted, so we should know this part of our own local histories. As Haaland says, it is not about criticism, but about finding records so that accurate histories can be unearthed. Were some of these boarding schools in your locality? Assimilation Through Education: Indian Boarding Schools in the Pacific Northwest: https://content.lib.washington.edu/aipnw/marr.html Valorie -- she/her. "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." - Marcus Aurelius
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Mossback's Northwest Season 9
Mossback's Northwest Season 9 Episodes are also available on Instagram and Facebook. ?? Mossback¡¯s Northwest: The ¡°Bird Woman¡± and an ode to ornithology A century ago, Seattle¡¯s first female principal, Adelaide Lowry Pollock, spread the gospel of birds and good citizenship to a generation of schoolkids. Watch now: https://crosscut.com/mossback/2024/05/mossbacks-northwest-bird-woman-and-ode-ornithology Podcast | How a Seattle teacher taught a generation to love birds. Adelaide Lowry Pollock was an educator, birder, author and believer in the power of civic participation at the turn of the 20th century. Listen now: https://crosscut.com/podcast/mossback/5/8/podcast-how-seattle-teacher-taught-generation-love-birds ?? Mossback's Northwest: Lumberjacks, meet the Lumberjills You¡¯ve heard of Rosie the Riveter, but how about Rosie the Logger? During both world wars, the Northwest brought working women to the woods. Watch now: https://crosscut.com/video/mossbacks-northwest/lumberjacks-meet-lumberjills Podcast | How war created demand for NW spruce ¨C and ¡°lumberjills¡± Sitka trees were key materiel in both world wars. Knute Berger shares how the need for wood and the women who harvested it changed logging. Listen now: https://crosscut.com/podcast/mossback/5/7/podcast-how-war-created-demand-nw-spruce-and-lumberjills ?? Mossback¡¯s Northwest: How architect Minoru Yamasaki designed the future Born in Seattle¡¯s Japantown, he rose from hardship to build aspirational icons like the Pacific Science Center and the World Trade Center. Watch now: https://crosscut.com/mossback/2024/05/mossbacks-northwest-how-architect-minoru-yamasaki-designed-future Podcast | The Seattle native who brought serenity to skyscrapers. Minoru Yamasaki was among the most influential architects of the 20th century. Knute Berger tells the story. Listen now: https://crosscut.com/podcast/mossback/5/6/podcast-seattle-native-who-brought-serenity-skyscrapers ?? Upon Further Review: The Beach Hike. A Supreme Court Justice, an environmental activist, a lost film and a stunt that saved a pristine part of the Northwest. Watch now: https://crosscut.com/video/mossbacks-northwest/upon-further-review-beach-hike Podcast | The protest hike that stopped an Olympic coast highway. Environmental activist Polly Dyer teamed up with Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas in the 1950s to keep a stretch of Washington wild. Listen now: https://crosscut.com/podcast/mossback/5/5/podcast-protest-hike-stopped-olympic-coast-highway ?? Mossback¡¯s Northwest: Seattle loved Buffalo Bill¡¯s Wild West show. The frontiersman¡¯s act, a blend of the sensational and the authentic, helped construct the myth of the West in the country¡¯s collective imagination. Watch now: https://crosscut.com/mossback/2024/05/mossbacks-northwest-seattle-loved-buffalo-bills-wild-west-show Podcast | How Buffalo Bill shaped the West ¨C and the Western. Audiences loved the show, but what he sold as ¡°authentic¡± was anything but. Knute Berger shares how the myth shaped our idea of the frontier. Listen now: https://crosscut.com/podcast/mossback/5/4/podcast-how-buffalo-bill-shaped-west-and-western ?? Mossback's Northwest: Keep Clam and Carry On. From Indigenous origin stories to restaurateur Ivar Haglund, the bivalves have become an edible emblem of Puget Sound beaches. Watch now: https://crosscut.com/mossback/2024/04/mossbacks-northwest-keep-clam-and-carry Podcast | Meet the clam, the PNW¡¯s most beloved bivalve Folk songs, clam bakes, aquaculture and more: Knute Berger explores the myriad ways clams have shaped our region¡¯s culture. Listen now: https://crosscut.com/podcast/mossback/5/3/podcast-meet-clam-pnws-most-beloved-bivalve ?? Mossback's Northwest: How Hollywood helped produce a Boeing cover-up. During WWII, a movie set designer helped camouflage the factory where B-17 Flying Fortresses were built. Did it work? Watch now: https://crosscut.com/mossback/2024/04/mossbacks-northwest-how-hollywood-helped-produce-boeing-cover Podcast | Boeing¡¯s WWII camouflage stunt that fooled the world. The company¡¯s Plant 2 was so crucial that the mi
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[WPC] Possible Regional Conference
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Fascinating post to the Presidents Council list today; responding to the Presidents Council, South King County Genealogical Society ([email protected]) and the [email protected]. I hope that we can all work together to make this dream come true. Followup replies should go to nwgenconf@.... All the best, Valorie -- she/her. "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." - Marcus Aurelius
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I have an old studio photograph of Howard & Anna DACK which was taken in the 1900's. Someone has also written the word "Fisher" on the back of the photograph as well. The couple appears to be in their 20's at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this couple: Howard Fisher DACK was b. 15 Aug 1888 in Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, or Austria to parents Edgar Charles DACK (1859-1923) and Adda or Ada ¡°Addie¡± Emma Anna FISHER (1862-1936). Howard had one sibling, a sister Margaret Edna DACK (1893-1952). Anna Fordella KNAUSS or KNAUSE was b. 23 Oct 1887 in Jordan Township, Monona Co., IA to parents William Wesley KNAUSS or KNAUSE (1851-1922) and Catharine or Katharine ¡°Kate¡± Abigail HILLMAN (1853-1946). Anna was one of 5 children born to this couple including Stella Myrtle; Minnebelle ¡°Minnie¡± Lorraine or Alice or Lorraime; Lewis Cleveland; Anna; and Myrtle Lucelle KNAUSS, all born between 1878 and 1890. Howard and Anna married on 26 Feb 1909 in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and they had two children including Manila DACK (b. 1910) and Cecile Fordella DACK (1910-1989). Howard died 26 Oct 1953 in Victoria, BC, Canada and is buried in the Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria. Anna died 4 Nov 1961 in Alameda County, CA. I am hoping to get this photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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I have an old studio photograph of Sam ADAMS and his wife Mary, which was taken at the Shanafelt Studio in Portland, OR. The photograph indicates that it was taken in the 1890's or 1900 with the couple appearing to be in their 20's or 30's at the time the photograph was taken. I believe that this is a photograph of Samuel "Sam" Watson ADAMS and Mary Jane HARVEY ADAMS. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this couple: Samuel Watson ADAMS was b. 7 Oct 1865 in Ballyminstra, Ireland to parents James ADAMS (1828-1901 born in Scotland) and Margaret CAUGHEY (1830-1903 born in Ireland or Scotland). Samuel was one of 8 children born to this couple including Thomas Caughey; James Hamilton; Hamilton; Samuel Watson; Mary Eleanor; John; James; and Eliza ADAMS, all born between 1855 and 1877. Samuel was married twice, first to Mary Jane HARVEY in 1894 in Multnomah County, OR and they had a son, Ralph ADAMS. After Mary¡¯s death he married Henrietta ¡°Etta¡± P. CHRIST (1874-1946). Samuel died 17 Dec 1937 in Vancouver, WA and he is buried in the Old Vancouver City Cemetery in Vancouver. Mary Jane HARVEY was b. 1863 or 1865 in Ontario, Canada to parents Christopher HARVEY (1822-1891 born Scotland) and Catherine Elspeth SPENCE (1827-1891 born Scotland). Mary was one of 13 children born to this couple including Christopher; Catherine ¡°Kate¡± Myles McKenzie; James Spencer; Margaret Spence; Elizabeth; Anna ¡°Annie¡±; John; Malcolm Thomas; Mary Jane; Joseph Robertson or Richard; and Elspeth Agnes; Elizabeth; and Elsie HARVEY, all born between 1848 and 1872. Samuel and Mary ADAMS were living in Portland, OR in 1900 at 387 E. Couch Street and Samuel was working as a Teamster, and Mary was listed as having 1 child but none living. Census records indicate that Samuel came to the USA in 1884 and Mary in 1887. The couple was living in Vancouver, WA in 1910 at 814 W. 17th Street and Samuel was Managing a Lumber Company. By 1920 the couple was in Cedar Creek, WA and Samuel was a Sawmill Operator. Mary died 1 Apr 1927 in Hall, WA and is buried in the Old Vancouver City Cemetery in Vancouver, WA. I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley
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I have an old studio photograph of Giles and May CALLAHAN which was taken at the Al. A. Simmons Studio which operated near Eugene, OR in the 1890's when the photograph was taken. The two children appear to be about 2-4 years old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family: Giles Gibson CALLAHAN was b. 24 Mar 1895 to parents Francis ¡°Frank¡± CALLAHAN (1863-1931) and Clara Elsie GIBSON (1872-1917) who were married 30 Jun 1891 in Pomeroy, WA. Giles was one of three children born to this couple including siblings May Columbia CALLAHAN (1893-1985) and Calla L. CALLAHAN (1903-1905). Giles married Edna Jane RICHARDSON (1913-1990) on 24 Dec 1930 in Florida and he died 12 Feb 1975 in Palm Beach, FL. May Columbia CALLAHAN was b. 1 May 1893 in Waitsburg, WA to the same parents and married Dr. J. Edgar PURDY (1891-1945) on 12 Jun 1918 in Waitsburg, WA and they had three children including Frank Albert; James Paul; and Robert Edgar PURDY, all born between 1919 and 1929. The PURDY family moved to Salem, OR in 1939. May later married James Orin OLIPHANT (1894-1979) and she died 8 Dec 1985 in Dallas, OR and is buried in the Lee Mission Cemetery in Salem, OR. Her obituary lists her surviving family members including sons Robert E. PURDY of Salem, OR; James P. PURDY of Bellevue, WA; and Frank A. PURDY of Woodland Hills, CA. I am hoping to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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Morningside Hospital | In territorial days, Alaskans could be one of three places¡ Inside (in Alaska), Outside (anywhere else), or Morningside (Morningside Hospital)
Fascinating article: Morningside Hospital | In territorial days, Alaskans could be one of three places¡ Inside (in Alaska), Outside (anywhere else), or Morningside (Morningside Hospital) - https://www.morningsidehospital.com/. It brought to mind some great research about the former Northern State Hospital in Sedro Wooley. "Lost to time" - then found Northern State Hospital records solve mystery of family members¡¯ graves: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/northern-state-hospital-records-solve-mystery-of-family-members-graves/. This is a really long article, years of research and work behind it; well worth your time. I found it notable that the Seattle Times paid for digitizing these records and want to thank Sydney Brownstone for the fine work here. Investigative reporting lives! Valorie -- she/her. "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." - Marcus Aurelius
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1967 letter to the Coos Bay World, about the Story & Lewellens of Myrtle Point
While hunting down the tree of a DNA match linking back to my McBees, I came across this letter to the Coos Bay World in 1967, about his Story family. I thought you all might enjoy it. I clipped it on Newspapers.com: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-world-brian-story-sends-family-histo/144079534/. Here is the transcription: VISTA VOLUNTEER SEEKS AID FROM COOS RESIDENTS IN TRACING FAMILY RECORDS A young VISTA Volunteer in Keene, N. H., who is interested in genealogy is attempting to trace his family records while in New England, but he needs the help of Coos County residents to fill in missing portions of his lineage. "So far, I can't get my ancestors out of Myrtle Point," wrote Brian A. Story, 19, a native of Fort Bragg, Calif. "I'd appreciate any help I can get from the people there in Coos County." Portions of his letter follow: "My father is David Roberts Story, born in Calistoga, Calif. His mother is Eva Grace Lewellen, born in Myrtle Point Dec. 23, 1895. Her father was William Edgar Lewellen whose second wife was Lydia Roberts, sister of his first wife; and his third wife was Cordia Sumerlin. Five children, born to the second marriage, were Eva, Louis, Howard, Lloyd and Earl, born in Myrtle Point. James Lewellen born in Hillsboro was a son of third marriage. I need birth dates, marriages and death dates. Can you help?" Born in Myrtle Point William Edgar Lewellen's father was James L. Lewellen, born in Indiana or Iowa, who married Ella J. Partello in 1854. He later married Elizabeth Widly. They had children William, Hattie, Arthur, Elsie, Laura, Harry and Ernest, all born in Myrtle Point except Elsie and Laura who were born in Iowa. Parents of Lydia Roberts were John H. Roberts and the former Louisa K. DeVaul. John died in Myrtle Point in March 1927 and Louisa died in Canby in 1934. They had 16 children who are not listed in county histories. John Roberts was a Myrtle Point merchant. He served two terms in the Oregon legislature and he also owned a furniture store in Bandon. Daniel Roberts, father of John H. Roberts, came to Coquille Valley about May 1874. His wife was Keisiah Beatty. Daniel died Sept. 8, 1890 but his wife was active in 1896 when Orvil Dodge wrote "Pioneer History of Coos and Curry." Their sons were John H, William, Daniel, George and Manley. Daughters were Mary, wife of C. E. Edwards and Lizzie, wife of W. H. Bunch. "This is the information that I have here. I'm hoping to learn more so that I can use the records while I'm in New England. If I can help anyone there, please write to me at: 245 Court Street, Keene, N. H. 03431. - The World, Coos Bay, Oregon, Wednesday 15 March 1967, page 8, columns 4-6 ; "David Roberts Story" letter in newspaper, and response; Newspapers.com : accessed 24 March 2024. I remember how tough it was to do research in the 70s, and it seems it was just as difficult in '67. I wrote at least one query to an Iowa newspaper, and was excited to find it in Newspapers.com a few years ago, from an entirely different newspaper. I guess they reprinted such queries all over the place. Aren't we blessed these days? Valorie -- she/her. "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." - Marcus Aurelius
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SGS-Sponsored PNW SIG
Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) is delighted to announce a new special interest group (SIG) focused on Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This SIG will meet via Zoom monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required. More information at https://www.seagensoc.org/eventListings.php?nm=67 (May 1st).
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I have four old studio photographs belonging to the FOLLIS Family of Oregon. The photographs in this group are as follows: #1 - Will & Rose FOLLIS, taken at the Chase Studio in the 1890's sometime. The couple appears to be in their teens or 20's at the time the photograph was taken. Will is also identified as "Susie's brother" on the back of the photograph. I believe that this is a photograph of William FOLLIS and his wife Rose BEARD FOLLIS. #2 - Tommie & Rhufinie FOLLIS, taken at the Crawford & Paxton Studio in Albany, OR in the 1880's or 1890's. The couple appears to be in their 20's or 30's at the time the photograph was taken. Tommie is also identified on the back as "Susie's brother" so he would also be a brother to Will FOLLIS from the first photograph too. I believe the second photograph is of John Thomas "Tommie" FOLLIS and his wife Rufina "Rhufinie" SHELTON FOLLIS. It appears that their sister referenced is Susan "Susie" Frances FOLLIS TRASK. #3 - Tommie FOLLIS' oldest son Carl FOLLIS, taken in the 1900's, about 6 years old #4 - Susan FOLLIS TRASK standing in front of her house in Oregon, 1900's, woman in her 20's or 30's Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family: William ¡°Will¡± F. FOLLIS was b. 30 Jan 1871 in Marion or Linn Co., OR, the son of Henry Joseph or James FOLLIS (1832-1916) and Mary Jane SAVAGE WILLIAMS (1840-1920). William had two siblings, John Thomas FOLLIS (1861-1939) and Susan Frances FOLLIS TRASK (1867-1919). William and Rose or Rosa E. BEARD were married as outlined below. After his wife Rose died, he married a second time to Elizabeth Faires THORNTON (1882-1964) in 1926 in Marion Co., OR. Will died 25 Sept 1956 in Marion Co., OR and he is buried in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton, OR. Rose or Rosa Elizabeth BEARD was b. 27 Apr 1874 in Scio, OR to parents Andrew Francis ¡°Jess¡± BEARD (1840-1918) and Rachel PRIOR or PRYOR (1840-1919). Rose was one of 14 children born to this couple including Green; Rebecca Jane; John Andrew; Sarah S.; Mary L. or E.; Martha ¡°Mattie¡± Amenda; Charles Wesley; Elva ¡°Hattie¡±; William; Rose Elizabeth; Robert A.; Frederick or Frederic ¡°Fred¡± Lawrence; Frank Anthony; and Harry M. BEARD, all born between 1857 and 1885. Rose married William ¡°Will¡± F. FOLLIS (1871-1956) on 27 Sept 1893 in Linn Co., OR and they had two children, William Thomas FOLLIS (1895-1984) and Gertrude ¡°Trudy¡± Ellen FOLLIS (1902-2000). Rose died 3 Jun 1924 in Portland, OR and is buried in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton, OR. John Thomas ¡°J.T.¡± FOLLIS was b. 17 Jul 1861 in Oregon to the same parents as William and Susan. JT married twice, first to Rufina SHELTON (1862-1906) on 23 Mar 1890 in Linn Co., OR and they had two children including Carl Cecil FOLLIS (1893-1938) and Roy Edwin FOLLIS (1899-1992). JT¡¯s second marriage was to Mattie Belle WALKER (1875-1962) who he married about 1910 in Kingston, OR and they had three children including Eva; Dorothea; and Ethel FOLLIS. JT died 3 Jul 1939 in Marion Co., OR and is buried in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton, OR. Rufina ¡°Ina¡± SHELTON was b. 16 Aug 1862 in Linn Co., OR to parents James Choolasse SHELTON (1827-1915) and Theresa ¡°Tressa¡± Jane MELHOLLAND or MILLHOLLEN or MILHOLLEN of Albany, OR. Rufina had one sibling, a brother Haman SHELTON (1855-1953). Rufina died 26 May 1906 in Linn Co., OR of typhoid fever. Susan Frances FOLLIS was b. 29 Mar 1867 in Linn Co., OR to the same parents as William. She married Gustavus Bligh TRASK (1865-1934) and they had two children including Baby Girl TRASK (born and died in 1907) and Hilda TRASK JOHNSON (1909-1986). Susan died 28 Sept 1919 in Marion Co., OR and she is buried in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton, OR. I am hoping to get this group of photographs to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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I have two old studio photographs belonging to the BAKER Family of Nebraska. The first is a photograph identified as Ruby W. BAKER which was taken at the McElhiney Studio in Nebraska City, NE. Ruby appears to be about 2-3 years old at the time the photograph was taken in the 1880's. I believe that this is a photograph of Reuben "Ruby" Wright BAKER. The second photograph is one of George F. BAKER taken in the same studio at likely the same time in the 1880's. George is less than one year old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information on these two boys and their family: Ruben or Reuben ¡°Ruby¡± Wright BAKER was b. 27 Jan 1885 in Wichita, KS to parents George Lansdon BAKER (1860-1935) and Ida Olive WRIGHT (1862-1900) who were married 23 Dec 1883 in Osawatomie, KS. Ruben was one of 10 children born to this couple including James Parkhurst or Parkest; Ruben or Reuben ¡°Ruby¡± Wright; George Francis or Franklin or Frank; Grover Cleveland; Tommy; Vera; Ida Viola ¡°Olive¡±; Walter Watkins; Harry Browning; and Arminda or Amanda ¡°Minnie¡± Elizabeth BAKER, all born between 1882 and 1898. Ruben¡¯s mother was married previously and had an additional daughter, Edna Helena THOMPSON (1882-1957). Ruben married Rose ¡°Rosie¡± or ¡°Rosa¡± Ellen CARNAHAN or ANDERSON (1889-1944) on 5 Jun 1907 or 1908 in Sidney, NE and they had three children including Vernetta or Verneta Minnie; Rena or Rina; and Ida or Eda Ellen BAKER, all born between 1909 and 1914. Ruben was a Union Pacific Locomotive Fireman who died 18 May 1921 in Cheyenne, WY and is buried in the Lakeview Cemetery in that town. His brother George Frank BAKER was b. 22 Jul 1886 in Dunbar, NE to the same parents. George was married twice, first to Blanche Mathilda FITZWATER (1911-1980) on 24 Nov 1928 in Columbus, MT and they had a daughter Elsie Ellen BAKER (1930-2002). George¡¯s second marriage was to Helen Regina BROUGH (1893-1981) on 6 Jan 1941 in Columbus, MT. George died 13 Nov 1941 in Laramie County, WY and is buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Cody, WY. I am hoping to see the photographs returned to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley
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Let¡¯s Talk About¡. Buffalo Soldiers blog post by Donna Potter Phillips
Let¡¯s Talk About¡. Buffalo Soldiers: https://wasgs.org/blog/2024/03/08/lets-talk-about-buffalo-soldiers/. I never knew that "Idaho has strong connections to Buffalo Soldiers. Units from Ft. Missoula and later Ft. Wright participated in restoring order during the 1890s mining wars, as well as help rescue local townsfolk from the Great Fire of 1910." Enjoy, Valorie -- she/her. "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." - Marcus Aurelius
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