Gallatin County
Queries
My grandmother, Kathryn M. Bain Spencer, wrote in her history that
her parents, Mary Baumgartner and Lee Bain, were born in Brighton, Iowa.
They came to Billings, MT by emigrant train and from Billings went to Bozeman
by stage coach. Her father's uncle, Pike Nelson who lived in Bozeman
gave them a team of horses and a wagon with which they went to Stanford,
MT. Lee Bain's mother was Anna Jane Nelson who I believe is a sister
to the John W. Nelson family of Bozeman. Pike Nelson was born in
1864 in Bozeman and
Frank "Doc" was born in 1867. Is there any information on
the Nelson family that I could obtain to establish this relationship?
Sharon Kennedy Sat, 25 Mar 2000 5:06 pm
I am looking for information on my great-great-grandfather, George Washington Krattcer (also spelled Kratzer). His parents were Benjamin and Nancy Freeman Krattcer in Perry Co., Ohio. His son Samuel Benjamin was the father of my grandfather, James Andrew Krattcer. G. W. Krattcer was a member of the Montana Society of Pioneers. James Andrew's wife was Emily Marion Hargrove Krattcer. Her father was Rutledge Hargrove. I have been led to believe that Rutledge was employed at the old Diamond D ranch. Any information on any of the aforementioned people would be helpful.
John Bredan Sun, 5 Mar 2000 9:54 am
I am researching the names: Elmer & Schabarker. These people lived in Bozeman or nearby from prox. 1880 to 1930 or 40. Your assistance concerning the list would be appreciated.
Diana Pfeiffer Sat, 22 Jan 2000 8:46 pm
My great grandfather, Joseph Labrie and his wife Helene Bourque settled in Bozeman sometime after their marriage in Chicago in 1881. My grandmother, Estelle Labrie was born in Bozeman on 4/20/1887. Several other children were also born there. I understand they raised sheep, and were in partnership with a Kounz. I am not sure how long they lived there, but there is also mention of a roller skating rink that he ran in Bozeman. I am looking for information on the family, and maybe some historical writings that may have some information. They moved to Harlowton sometime in the 1890's.
Jeanne Owens Sat, 11 Sep 1999 11:02 am
I have an ancestor, Samuel J. Beck, who migrated to Bozeman from Booneville, Mo. in the mid 1800s. He represented your county in the Terratorial Legislature in 1871. I am looking for more information about him, and would appreciate it if you could give me any direction as to finding out more about him.
Kathleen Davis Winnenberg - Saturday, 31 July 1999 10:20 pm
I believe I have relatives living in the Bozeman area. The name I was given is Gary Whiteside Hines (Barnett??), born in 1955. We share great-grandparents. I would appreciate any info. you could provide.
Raymond Brandt Friday, 2 July 1999 2:04 pm
James Anderson, born in England December 26, 1846, is reportedly buried in a cemetery on the east side of Bozeman along with his wife and other members of his family. Would be very appreciative of any info which may be provided by was of grave marker inscriptions. Thank you, Ray
Glenn and Becky Tuesday, 29 June 1999 3:13 pm
I am looking for information on WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON DREW and CHARLES DREW. William HH was born in 1819 in NY and the family eventually moved to Gallatin Co. about 1866. William (1819-1879), wife Georgiana nee Stuart (1835-1906), Louisa (1876-1876)(d of Wm.. Drew and Hannah nee Sherwood), George Harrison (b 1958-1950), Edward Landers (1865-1911), twin Edwin Crawford (1865-?), David Stuart (1867-1928), Cora Ann (1872-1957), Charles William (1875-1922), possible Theopolis (?-?), Darwin (?-?), Florence (?-?). 2nd family is Charles (1822-?), Louisa (1834-?), Charles (1848-?), and David (1870-?). Mrs. Drew (Georgiana) and Miss Drew (Louisa), nee Mrs. Halley were written about in the Manhattan Omnibus as being in the area Hamilton in 1866. I have several miscellaneous deeds and records from Gallatin Co referring to a Mrs. Sarah (Wellington) Fredericks, and Mr. A J Davis. The Wm. Drew family left the area about 1875 when the Drew place was sold to Rev Crittenden for a girls seminary. I am looking for any additional information and stories on this family. And to locate information on the Charles Drew family. The ancestors of Wm. and his two wives will be visiting the area in 2000 and we hope to be able to locate information and visit sites of the family's sojourn in the Montana Territory. Please e-mail me at gedrew@theriver.com. I am willing to share the further adventures of this American West Family.
Ann-Marie Symons Sunday, 20 June 1999 12:51 pm
I have found the places Timberline Montana & Electric Park County, Montana when transferring family tree information. The surname SOMERVILLE, from as early as August 1885. It appears they ended up there from Scotland on the way to Cumberland BC Canada. Maybe a mining connection. Any info greatly appreciated.
Richard Hazen Saturday, 19 June 1999 10:11 pm
I am trying to find a copy of the obituary of my grandfather Henry Hazen, died in 1947, lived in Bozeman. Born in 1874 in Elry or nearby, Wisconsin
Emma Hardwick Borys Saturday, 5 June 1999 4:31 pm
I am looking for information on my Great Grandparents George Washington HARDWICK who married Nancy Jane MANNING. They settled in Bozeman MT., after their marriage in Madison Co, MT, (married in Virginia City 1867) where they had land and a freighting line. Apparently, Nancy (Jane) Manning owned land there too. They were their ca. 1868 to ca.1883 where they raised part of the family, then later to Oregon. There were seven children born in this county between 1868 and 1882.
Judy Van Tassel Sunday, 16 May 1999 8:14 pm
I would like information on Sam Conner and Amanda Crammer (Cramer?) Conner, parents of Annie Douglas Conner who was born March 23, 1881 in Gallatin City. I am one of many grandchildren of Annie's.
Emma Hardwick Borys Thursday, 13 May 1999 3:43 pm
I am looking for information on George Washington HARDWICK, who married Nancy Jane MANNING. It is possible that Nancy's family, William MANNING may be in the same area. Any information on these two families would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time and efforts in advance.
John Mosher Tuesday, 4 May 1999 9:55 pm
I am looking for information on the decendants of Robert Henry Johnson & Mary Catherine McCarthy. They had a ranch somewhere I believe 12 miles north of Missoula. Perhaps around Frenchtown. They had 6 children; John Charles, Sarah Maude (my grandmother), Robert Henry, David William and Benjamin Ernest. They were all born in Missoula in the late 1880's. Mary Catherine (McCarthy) Johnson died in Portland, Oregon and was buried in Missoula. My grandmother married V.A. Mosher in 1914 in Missoula. I am the son of John F. Mosher born in Missoula 12/22/21
Kerry Schmitt Monday, 3 May 1999 7:44 pm
Looking for info on the JAMES family of Bozeman, Gallatin County. My grandma OPAL NAOMI JAMES b. 1902 & her parents: JOSEPH LEVI JAMES and SUSAN A. BELLE CATLIN. Probably lived in Bozeman between 1880-1902. Anything info appreciated.
Dusty Hicks Tuesday, 30 March 1999 1:43 pm
Looking for information about Israel Shepard FITZSIMMONS & Wife Catherine MCNAB. Known to be in Manhattan, Gallatin County in May of 1912. possibly in Bozeman in 1930.
James Allen Saturday, 27 March 1999 5:17 pm
I am searching for info on my ggrandfather, James Madison Allen. He was born in Missouri on 21 Oct 1850 and died in either Bozeman or Livingston on July 8, 1928. He is buried in Livingston. I have a copy of his death certificate but it has little info about his parents or siblings. I wonder if there is a newspaper obit available. (Either in Bozeman or Livingston?) Any suggestions? Thanks for any help you might be able to provide!!
Terri Malinowski Friday, 26 March 1999 9:45 pm
ANNA HANOUSEK--died July 28, 1916 while living with her sons, Charles and John Hanousek, in rural Three Forks. The above date comes from a funeral memorial card I have. The Gallatin Co. clerk's office has no death record for that name in 1916. Was some of rural Three Forks located in another county? (Terri Malinowski in Seattle)
Terri Malinowski Saturday, 13 March 1999 9:48 pm
I am seeking the burial site for my great-grandmother, ANNA HANOUSEK, who died in Three Forks, MT at 81 years on 28 July 1916. I have an "In Loving Remembrance of" memorial card that bears her name, age and date of death. She was living in Three Forks with her son and family, CHARLES HANOUSEK, at the time. They left months later and moved to Snohomish, WA. The internet shows no cemetery or funeral home in Three Forks.
Wanda Patton Reed Tuesday, 9 March 1999 10:25 am
I am looking for Malinda Lewis, nee Smith, who is listed in the 1920 census of Gallatin Co. She was from Hardin Co. IL., born October 1844 in TN. She has her son John Lewis, and grand son Harrison, Lanier with her in 1920.. A sister, Alice (Smith) Beavers moved to Montana, and may have been in Gallatin Co. I am looking for any information on these two families and also their father, Allen Smith. Hope to hear from some one.
Danna Torrance Mongoven Sunday, 28 February 1999 4:08 pm
I'm looking for any information regarding my ancestor James Sinclair INKSTER, b. February 6, 1859 in England who was married to Laura GIBSON, b. 1866 in Missouri. James and Laura had a ranch in Gardiner, Montana in the early 1900s. Their names may appear in census extracts. They ended up living in Whitman County, Washington in their older years, but they must have spent a good deal of time in Montana. Any info would be appreciated.
Brett Weir Friday, 12 February 1999 3:06 pm
I was told by my grandpa that the Aldrich family had the first white baby born in the area. Could anyone help me to locate this information?
Rostew@aol.com Wednesday, 10 February 1999 9:38 pm
Chester Rowens married Rosa in Gallatin County in 1900. They lived in Bozeman for a while before moving to the Chicago area. Any information on Rosa will be appreciated.
Anita McNamer Struble Thursday, 4 February 1999 10:27 pm
William Thomas and Mary Yadon, John Houston and Loda Ann Lay, John W. and Mary Jane Yadon Cline. Benjamin Franklin McNamer. Loda Ann Lay was my great Great Grandmother, her daughter was Mary Jane Yadon Cline. My Grandfather, Benjamin Franklin McNamer, married Mary Jane Cline's >daughter, Alice Adaline Cline. What I need mostly is DATES. Death dates, birthdates of their children, etc., but any information or help will be greatly appreciated.
Jerry Wriedt Monday, 25 January 1999 8:25 pm
Searching for Henry V. Sieverts (Sievertsen), born March 5, 1839 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, died April 9, 1889 in Bozeman. Married: Sept 12, 1883, wife: Augusta Theodora Anderson. Children: Agnes and Marguarite. Emigrated in October 1859. Moved to Bozeman about 1882, ran a restaurant/bakery.
BVJW1997@aol.com Sun, 3 Jan 1999 11:01 pm
I am searching for information on the Thomas Venable Family. He was living in Livingston, Montana in the 1940's and was married to Alfretta Forney. They had three sons: Ben, Sam and Rosco. I would like to find more information on Thomas Venable's parents and their descendants and how they came to live in Livingston.
Bob Baldwin Saturday, 26 December 1998 5:01 pm
My gggrandmother, Nancy "Jane" Tucker Baldwin, born about.1812 in Connecticut and died in the Middle creek area, 8 miles W. of Bozeman on 29 April 1892. She moved to the Bozeman area about 1884 and lived with her daughter: Belinda L. Parsons and her husband, Stephen D. Parsons. The home site where she died is not far from an area known as Parson's Grove. I was there in June 1998 and unable to locate burial site. If any one knows abt. the Parson's Grove area or specifically about Jane's burial site, please conact me.
Lesley Bowers Wednesday, 16 December 1998 11:01 am
Alden C. Webster Born 7 Dec 1845 , Civil war vet, born In Milan, Michigan and removed to Bozeman (homesteaded) about 1879. He died In Bozeman June 13,1912 from injuries received in a logging accident. He was married to Rachael Anne Williams born 1852 in Ohio. They were married in Rochester Minn. 1865. Their Children, Clara, Lou, Edward, & William Henry Webster who was born in Dickinson, Iowa 10 March 1876. Rachael died and Alden married 2nd.Martha Rowena Edie, (Daughter of Robert Edie and Elizzie Jackson) they married in Bozeman 25 may 1890 and had two children, Alden Jr and Annis, E.(she was called eve) Alden Webster's parents were Phineas Webster and Sarah M. (foote) Webster.
Son: William Webster Married *l wife, Laura Lockridge and they had a child named Ester fern Webster born 1903 in Billings, Married #2.wife Viola Irene Blackford born 5 May 1894 in Almena Kansas. Their children were Wyman, Woodrow, Baby (died), and Burland Carl Webster who was born in Huntley Montana Oct l6, 1914 and died in Hemet, Ca May 1,1998. Willim Maried # 3 wife Amy Uptagraff. and they had one child named Leo Paul Webster born 12 Oct 1918. *I guess I'll put detailed info on this family under Yellowstone county?
Steve Johnson Sunday, 8 November 1998 11:32 pm
I am looking for descendents or information of/about Henry BIRD, Jr. He was born 7 Jan. 1843 in Columbia Lake, Lenawee Co, Michigan; died 15 Oct. 1932 in Bozeman, Montana. Married 10 Nov. 1869 to Ellen Semanthe COLLINS in Hadley, Hendricks, Illinoise. Henry BIRD, Jr. was thought to be a furniture dealer and must have come to Bozeman in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Anyone with any information? Please contact!
Mindy Andreasen Thursday, 6 August 1998 11:01 pm
I am interested in any information regarding Frank ZIEGENHAGEN, born about 1858 in Prussia, who immigrated to MN in 1880, and then to Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT. He is the son of Franz ZIEGENHAGEN born 1825, and died in SD in 1901. Any information on his family will be greatly appreciated.
Sharon Reinhardt Sunday, 26 July 1998 2:43 pm
I am researching the Sylvester PHILLIPS's family that lived in Gallatin County in the early 1900's. Sylvester was b. 3 Nov 1847 IL; married Mary Annabel GASAWAY 28 Jan 1869, Saline Co., IL; she was b. 11 Feb 1849, Saline Co., IL and died 7 Apr 1881 in Saline County. Sylvester & Mary had four children, Henry A. b. 19 nov 1869; William E. b. 28 May 1873, Greenwood Co., KS, 1st wife Laura; 2nd wife: Jessie HUCHINGS married 3 mar 1904 Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT; Fred S. b. 17 Apr 1876 IL; died 5 Apr 1881 Mary Ann b. 12 May 1880, d 1 Jan 1881 Saline County, IL In the 1900 Census for Trail Creek, Gallatin County, MT, Sylvester is living in household with his son William E. Sylvester came to Montana in 1883 with a nephew Harry Sylvester GASAWAY, first settling in eastern Montana, before moving to Gallatin County.
Mark and Shelly Gurney Friday, 24 July 1998 8:43 pm
Am looking for information on Samuel Houston CREASY and Lavina Victoria STEVENS who were married in Gallatin Valley Montana in 1888.
Alice Parcel Tuesday, 2 June 1998 5:20 am
I am trying to find the family of Robert VESTAL, name listed in a 1909 Obit in Strasburg, Mo., that states he is from Big Timber, Montana. Also had a brother, James VESTAL, in Martinsdale, Mont., and Henry VESTAL, in Custer, Mont. These men were the children of J.A /or Ace, VESTAL to two sisters, Elizabeth and Nancy HOWE of Jackson Co., Missouri. Elizabeth and Nancy were sisters of my Great-grandmother Martha Jane HOWE. (two sisters married two brothers and when their mates died they married each other, 11 children from these two marriages). Her parents were William HOWE ( Oct. 6,1794-July 8, 1855) and Nancy SIMPSON (April 11, 1800-Sept. 18, 1847) and of Lexington, KY. They moved out to Mo. when she was young. I also have a name in personal letters of Lizzie, Jim, and Jack VESTAL, circa 1940, I think of Oregon. Any help will be appreciated. I am posting this in Sweet Grass, Meagher, and Yellowstone Co., as these are the counties referred to on the county listings for these place names.
Vern Pomeroy Saturday, 30 May 1998 9:58 am
I have family ties with Jerry D. RAILEY, born at Bozeman on 21 November 1887, son of O. D. and Emma C. Matthews RAILEY. He married first, Zada E. Stewart at Butte, MT in January 1910. He died at Palo Alto, CA in September 1967. Possibly worked on the railroad in the Melrose, Dillon areas. I am searching for any information available on this RAILEY family.
Nick Haugen Sunday, 10 May 1998 1:46 pm
I am trying to find the obituary of Hazel M. HUESMAN who died at Bozeman in March 1980. Is there an index to obituaries or have they been extracted for that period of time?
John A. Jackson Saturday, 9 May 1998 9:01 pm
My grandfather Dorman Jackson was born May 9,1883 to Robert George and Amelia JACKSON at Muir City at the end of the Bozeman Tunnel. His father had the contract to saw timbers for the tunnel. He was instrumental in digging the tunnel where others had failed as I have heard that he built a fire in the tunnel to heat up a formation of rock the could not be drilled then diverted the cold water from a nearby creek (Jackson Creek) into the tunnel to break up the rock. Where and how do I find a birth certificate for him?
Bob Gunn Sunday, 3 May 1998 1:07 pm
I am searching for a David Anderson, who I believe went to Montana
around 1880 from Toronto, Canada. Postcards indicate that he was
there 1905 to 1907 near Melville. There are pictures of a sheep ranch.
The postcards mention other members of the family. Information on this
person would be appreciated.
Patti Boullie
Monday, 27 April 1998 6:16 pm
I am researching Three Forks/Bozeman residents LISTON and JOHNSON.
Any information would be appreciated. I am specifically seeking information
about Truair Lovejoy Johnson, and Robert Glen Liston.
Andy Kidd Sunday,
26 April 11:14 am
I am seeking info regarding my grandmother's (Charlotta Sitton Callantine
and Mary Well Yates) she came from Missouri to Virginia and then to Montana
via stagecoach and homesteaded in the Gallatin Valley near Belgrade.
My mother is Altabelle Callantine Kidd. I know Mary Wells Yates died
in 1907 and is buried in the Drycreek Cemetary near Radersburg. Any
info or places where I can get info would be appreciated.
Olive Rathbun Saturday,
25 April 1998 6:57 pm
I am looking for any information about my father Charles P. CARSON.
He was born on April 30, 1894 at Detroit, Mi. to John Carson and Elizabeth
FLEMING. His mother died during childbirth and his Fleming aunts took young
Charles back to Montana. On June of 1916, he enlisted into the U.S. Army
at Helena, Mt. If anyone has information about my father or the Fleming
family, contact me at the e-mail above.
Jerry Henke Friday,
10 April 1998 8:24 pm
I am trying to locate descendants of Charles and Beulah Crouch who
probably died in Bozeman, Charles in 1947 and Beulah in 1959. They had
three children: Charles Raymond, Leslie B., and Clara Dean, who married
Ross Gallup.
Patrick Meehan
Wednesday, 8 April 1998 1:19 pm
Eight related COWAN’s from Pulaski County, KY migrated to Gallatin
County, MT between 1864 - 1882; Andrew “Andy” Cowan (1834-1899) arrived
in 1864; Lewis P. Cowan (1842 - ?), D(oc) Franklin Cowan (1844 - 1895)
& William M. Cowan (1849 - ?) by 1870; Andrew J. Cowan (1855 - ?) in
1872; Walter W. Cowan (1852 - ?) in 1876, and James D. Cowan (1810 - 1890)
& Samuel N. Cowan (1841 - 1924) in 1882. Related surnames are TRIBBLE,
HAIL, McCREARY, and LANIER. I would like to share information with others
researching these COWANS or related families.
Dennis Ramsey Tuesday,
7 April, 1998 1:49 am
I have Sell and Kern family lines in Gallatin Co. John Sell b. 1859,
Frank, Russia and wife Katharina Elizabeth Ernst Sell b. 1870 Nei Weimar,
Russia. They had a son Henry Sell b. 1911 in Logan and Katharina d. 27
March 1913 and was buried in Bozeman, so I hear. Oldest daughter Olga m.
Henry Kern. I am looking for anyone researching these families, descendants
and ancestors.
Joe Spence
Monday, 6 April 1998 9:58 am
I am looking for any information on Charles W. Cook and Benjamin
B. Cook,both born in Unity, Maine. They were my grandfather's uncles. Charles
W. Cook came to Montana in the 1860's working as a teamster, cowboy, and
miner. He, along with David Folsom and William Peterson spent a couple
of months in 1869 exploring the Yellowstone park area, and in 1871, Charles
Cook brought a band of sheep to Montana from Oregon, and settled in the
Smith River Valley area. His younger brother Benjamin Cook settled in the
Gallitin City area in 1877. Both men were involved in the Sheep industry
of Montana. Is anyone out there researching any of this family? I believe
that Benjamin Cook married a Mary Berry at Fort Benton, MT in 1878. Charles
Cook had a daughter by the name of Josephine Cook Mueller who lived in
Lewiston, MT in 1946. Any leads or information on this family would be
appreciated. Thanks, Joe Spence, P.O. Box 217, Enterprise, OR 97828
S. Sheen Sunday,
29 March 1998 2:15 pm
Searching for information on a Harry William Gray, born December
1, 1882 in Galatin Valley, Montana. Father's name was Fred Gray and mother's
name was Jane Jensen. Apparently moved to Wilton North Dakota by 1909.
Was said to have worked for the railroad.
Britta B. Harris
Monday, 2 March 1998 9:37 pm
We are starting out with very little.Our mother, Hilma HASKJOLD,
came to Montana in 1924 to visit relatives. We recall, years ago, her mentioning
staying with relatives in Bozeman. These could have been paternal or maternal
relatives. Their names could have been HAASKJOLD ot HELGJESON.Her mother
in Norway was Helena Jorgina HELGESDOTTER, and her father was Anders Elias
HAASKJOLD. We have excellent information on the genealogies of these two
families. Anyone responding should type our e-mail address in the Header.
Brunetta
Lafara Lingg Sunday, 1 February 1998 8:49 am
Seeking information on Charles C. COLE (b.
1839 Carroll County, Arkansas). Known (published bio, written during his
lifetime) to have been near Bozeman, Gallatin County, c. 1865-1869. He
came to Montana from Idaho to mine. According to the bio, he participated
in the Indian troubles around Bozeman, "acquitting himself creditably as
an Indian fighter." Also seeking contact with descendants of his brothers
who may have migrated with him and then stayed in Montana: John COLE (b.
1829 >Coles County?, Illinois); William COLE (b. 1831 Coles County?, Illinois);
Francis COLE (b. 1835 Coles County?, Illinois); Elisha COLE (b. 1837 Cass
County?, Missouri); Charles Henry COLE (b. 1841 Cass County?, Missouri);
Jesse COLE (b. 1844 Cass County?, Missouri).
Rnahorna Sunday,
January 18, 1998 2:26 pm
I am searching for information about William
Bradford Murray b: 9/8/1869 (70) and his wife, Alice (Allie) McCandless
Murray b: ? I have a poor copy of a census record from June 1900. It lists
Wm. Bradford Murray in Gallatin Co., Hilldales (?) Precinct. However, there
are so many parts that did not copy well that I need. I cannot read any
of the age information for either person (I have Wm.'s from other sources).
I am especially interested in their listed places of origin. Wm. appears
to been born in Missouri and lists his parents as also being from Missouri
(which would be correct). However, Alice lists a much shorter or abreviated
birth state (perhaps Iowa) for herself. The census taker shows he father
as coming from Kentucky (?) and her mother from Iowa (?). Also listed on
this census page are children: Essie, William (?), and ___. Perhaps the
last one is my grandfather, Henry, but I am unsure. I would appreciate
information on any of these people.
Thomas Murray Wednesday,
January 7, 1998 7:38 am
Searching for info on William Bradford Murry.
He was buried near Bozeman in 1940. His Father, William H. Murry is also
buried near Bozeman, in 1919.
Rdkone Wedneday, January
7, 1998 9:49 pm
RICKMAN, Riley and Elmira. Migrated in 1903.
Settled in Rapids Community.
Glenn McAnarney
Friday, 2 January 1998 4:48 pm
I have considerable information to share/compare
on this Montana Pioneer family who mined in the Cascade - Meagher - Lewis
& Clark Counties. Hamilton McBurney (1801-1882), his brother George
Washington McBurney and Hamilton's son - Also a George Washington all prospected
in the early 1860's. Hamilton's Daughter, Caroline McBurney married Daniel
DUTRO (1848-1918) who was also a prospector/miner. Daniel became a photographer
in the Ft. Benton area and later lived in Central Park,Gallatin County,
Montana until his death in 1918.
MELROSE912 Sunday,
14 December 1997 2:20 pm
Have Williams line in Bozeman. My gggrandfather
John Williams b.1842 Mo. married Minerva Miller in IO 1870 d. early 1900.
Children Ida, Lena, Clay or Claude, Alvin, Rosa, Alice, Maurice or Morris,
John and Hattie. Believe all children stayed in Bozeman or nearby. Need
info on the children's descendants. Ida was my ggrandmother.
David A. Clark
Thursday, 30 October 1997 12:41 pm
COTTNER, Frank; birth date and place unk, married
Anita CLARK in late 1920's/early 1930's place?. Frank Cottner, known to
be a professor (biology?) at Montana State University in Bozeman in 1937.
Anita (Clark) Cottner b. 1893? Boyd's Mills, PA. No info on children. Anita
was my aunt. Appreciate any help.
GLASSGLOB Saturday,
29 November 1997 6:44 pm
My Father & Mother divorced in the 60's
when I was 2 or 3 years old. He passed away before he got back to me with
much genealogical information, so am seeking your help. My father Samuel
Douglas Fairbanks CORWIN (5/13/35 Hamilton, MT - 11/1/97Salem, OR) is one
of the sons of Carl Claude CORWIN (12/12/08 Belgrade, Neb. - 10/24/45 Hamilton,
MT) and Bella Jean MITCHELL (8/30/12 Camas, MT - May 1956 presumed dead
in Clark Fork River near Hamilton, MT (no body was ever found and relatives
say they have heard from her since up until about 1972)). Other sons (my
dad's brothers were Anthony Carl (b. 1933), Robert Lee (5/11/37 - 10/16/48),
Kenneth Norbert (b. 1938), Arthur Duane (5/3/40 - 12/86), George (b. 4/46),
Tracy (b. 1948). George and Tracy were adopted out to a family with the
last name MITCHELETTI. Carl Claude CORWIN's parents were Alonzo Jacob CORWIN
(2/9/1880 Charlevoix, MI - 7/16/46, Missoula, MT) and Frieda Augusta DRAEGER
(b. 1886 in Potawatamie, Iowa - d. 12/19/34 in Hamilton, MT). Any information
would be helpful!
Carl J. Bradshaw
Sunday, 26 October 1997
I'm looking for the cemeteries in area of Three
Forks, Mt. for a Lizze Webster who committed suicide in 1870-1910 by riding
a horse into a river and drowning or a newspaper account. She was the daughter
of Ellen Webster of Anaconada, Montana.
Cherie Powell
Agnes Viola Adams b.June 2, 1879 in Carbon
County, ?. Lived in Bozeman, Lewiston, Belgrade. Married 1)Joe Wells and
2)Charles Linney. One son, Lyle Alfred Wells. Two brothers 1)Victor H.
Adams b. Mar 14, ?, 2)Guy D. Adams b. Dec. 8, ? ; two sisters 1)May Pichette
of Great Falls and 2)Ila Dunn of Lewiston. Nieces and nephews are Dorothy
Burk, Ila Trident, Charles Pichette and Lester Pichette. Any info on these
people would be appreciated. Thanks.
Vi Parsons Friday,
26 September 1997 1:00 pm
Almeda Elizabeth EWING was born in Nov. 1865
near Three Forks, Gallatin Co. Montana. Her Father was Anderson Shaffer
EWING, born 1840 in Lancaster Co., PA. Her Mother was Exile Liberty "Libby"
PARKER, born in Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri in 1846. "Libby"
(PARKER) EWING died 07 Feb. 1866 near Three Forks.
Jean Loehde Wednesday,
24 September 1997 10:43 am
Looking for the family of THOMAS H. SEARS for
information about my grandfathers brother, GEORGE DAVENPORT. George married
Edith Sears of Bozeman. They had no children but considered Tom their family.
Tom, his wife Beverly or their children, Debra Ann or Catherine Suzanne,
may be able to answers some questions on Mason papers that were given to
George when he went west. These papers if they still exist may help us
discover the origins of our immigrant before 1770. Our last contact with
the Sears family was in 1965 when the they were living at 26 E. Main in
Bozeman. The Mason Lodge in Bozeman doesn't have any information on the
papers. Any help appreciated.
Edwin O. Decker Saturday,
30 August 1997 5:27 pm
Looking for information about William Decker
and Moses Decker. They resided in Gallatin County about 1840 and later
I think they were brothers. Any family information would be helpful.
Charlene Surber
Wednesday,
27 August 1997 8:44 pm
Looking for information on the ancestors of
Kenneth LeRoy Surber B.12/1921 and died 12/1983 i believe. Husband of Freda
Mildred Stoneman still living in Denton MT. Father of Kenneth R Surber
b.8-26-1942 of Pinedale WY, Larry Surber of Havre, Bonnie Surber d.1984
approx and Gene Surber of Bozeman, MT. I would also appreciate any information
on Freda, her brother Ray Stoneman d.1995 I think.
J. McBurney
Saturday, 16 August 1997 10:56 am
Caroline A McBurney Dutro, b. 1852 NY, d. Gallitin
Co. Mt. Would appreciate any information on death date, indexed cemetry
etc. Also, searching for name of her mother. Her father was Hamilton Mcburney,
b. Scotland. She was living with her dau. Flora Dutro Miller Knadler at
time of 1920 census, and was 66 years old.
Robert Armstrong
Sunday, 3 August 1997 4:40 pm
Looking for Jessie B. CASPER formerly of Bozeman.
Last known address: 311 North Grand, Bozeman, MT 59715 National White Pages
and local phone do not list her. Apparently she is related through Surname
WELLS to Clorinda Maria (Armstrong) WELLS b. 1841, d. 1922, and thence
to my g-g-grandfather, William Forrester ARMSTRONG of Cardington, Ohio.
If she has died, would appreciate an obituary.
Majorie Dohnal
I am looking for any info about Joseph Cornelius
Francis born April 16, 1854 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He lived in Montana
for a time and it is my understanding that he helped bury the dead after
Custers Last Stand. Apparently he changed his name over the years. He was
born Joseph Cornelius Trujillo and when in Montana was named Joseph Cornelius
Hill. When he came to Oregon and married my grandmother he said his name
was Joseph Cornelius Francis. I have found a marriage license in Bozeman,
Montana of his marriage to an Indian girl on September 19, 1882. His surname
was Hill at this time and the license said he was marrying a Miss Carets?
(Ole) a Crow. The witnesses to that marriage were I. Allen and Barney Bravo.
The minister was T.D. Lewis. Joseph Cornelius Hill was a full blooded Spaniard.
He was my grandfather and would really like to know some more about him
as I know nothing except after he married my grandmother here in Oregon.
Akitttymom
HANSEN, Louis, born 16 Jan 1845, Hillerod,
Fredricksborg, Denmark married Kaaren Emelia HALVORSEN June, 1880 in Bozeman.
Kaaren born 12 Mar 1855 near Kongsvinger/Hoff's Sange Saab/Hufson, Norway.
He was a brewer... 3 children: Fredrick, born 1881, died 26 Jan 1881, Bozeman;
Anna Marthea, born 11 Dec 1887, Bozeman, died after 1965, CA; Gilbert Edwin,
born 26 Mar 1887, Bozeman, died 17 Jun 1946. 1 son of Kaaren from prior
marriage: Hogan HOFF, born Aug 1875, Norway, later emmigrated to Brazil.
Ronald L. Kyes
Thursday, 26 June 1997 11:51 am
Looking for any info on a Anna HALSEY who was
living in Bozeman in the early 1940s. Was the wife of Willard HALSEY who
ranched in the area for some time. She died in Bozeman in the 40s or 50s.
Any info or dates will be greatly appreciated!
Kathleen Rizer Saturday,
21 June 1997 4:21 pm
Josiah Morgan, b. 1850 in Iowa, died 27 Nov
1926 at Bozeman and is buried in Gallatin Cemetery. When did his wife Alberta
(Mason) die? Would like further details on their children: Maude b. 1877,
Susanna b. 1880 md. Louis Siefert, Sarah May b. 1880 md. Orville Jones,
Cora Virginia b. 1882, Delphia b. 1884 md. Francis Marion, Carrie Alma
b. 1886 md. Percival Everton Reese, Mollie b. 1887 md. R. Lee Frank, Phylene
Valaree b. 1889 and Thomas Ewing Morgan b. 1891 md. Emma Shrink. Thanks
for all help.
Edna Clark Sunday,
15 June 1997 3:04 pm
Looking for the CLACK family who came to Gallatin
Co 1903. Hugh Baxter Clack and Bertha East were married 4-7-1903 in Roane
Co., TN., and left for Bozeman the same day. Baxter (1868-1949) and Bertha
(1880-1975) lived out their lives there. Their children were; Marvin Raleigh:
Ernest East: and Reba Irene. Can anyone help find the children of Ernest
East Clack? Would love to get in touch with my cousins. Thank you.
Monica Storey
Friday, 30 May 1997 11:13 pm
I'm looking for any information about Martha POTTS, born Feb 11,
1918 in Bozeman. She's the half-sister of Emmett CLARY (b. July 16, 1909
in Radersburg). Also, Daisy BLACK, born June 27, 1882 in Bozeman.
George
D. Graves Thursday, 15 May 1997 10:36 am
William Henry SCHAFFER, believed to have been
the first white boy born in Montana's Alder Gulch of gold boom fame. Died
in june 1954 at the age of 89. At the time of his death it is thought that
he was the oldest living Montanan. He is my Great Grandfather and had other
family members in Montana at the time of his death. I'm looking for information
on these families that lived in the Bozeman area from 1880 to the 1950's.
William Henry SCHAFFER with Bob TABOR descendants died in 1954.
Joe Donahue Monday,
12 May 1997 11:26 pm
Trying to track early history of Patrick DONAHUE
father of James M. DONAHUE and grandfather to James Cornelius DONAHUE,
my father. Patrick was born in 1833 in Tipperary, IRL; arrived in 1841
at Halifax, Nova Scotia (no proof yet), with his mother Mrs. MALONEY, and
brothers Jim, Con, and Will. Patrick was in Cleveland, Ohio at 16, and
homesteaded in Wisconsin from 1860-1900. Married Jane RONE before 1860.
Died in Alaska in 1925. Early, pre-1900 info desired. Also, looking for
information on when James M. moved to Montana (abt 1900) to Logan. His
mother, Jane RONE is buried in Bozeman. Patrick and their youngest son,
Will DONAHUE are supposed to be buried there also. Margaret LANE and James
M. DONAHUE and James Cornelius DONAHUE and Alma Jane DONAHUE are buried
in Three Forks. Specific information desired: Marriage of Margaret and
James, any information (death certificate) on James M.'s brother Warren,
who lived and died in Idaho. Burial information on Patrick and Will. Any
other historical info.
OVALSJOE@aol.com
Monday, 28 April 1997 5:45 pm
I am seeking any and all information on the
following: ROBERT J. BARNETT (1840-1921) born in PA died in Big Horn County
at North Bench. Owned the Barnett Building in Bozeman until 1910, sold
mining supplies; MARY LOUISA 'DOLL' MCGUIRE (1890-1918) lived in Spring
Hill, MT; TOWNE LITTLETON and AMANDA MATTHEWS LITTLETON. This couple was
from Missouri, settled in Bozeman; JAMES ANDERSON ( -1946) and SARAH JANE
CATHEY ANDERSON (1862-1947) married 1881 came from Missouri. One son was
WILLIAM J. ANDERSON (1900-1986) who married EMMA LITTLETON, daughter of
the above TOWNE LITTLETON; These were my great-grandparents. Any help will
be much appreciated.
Joe Thompson
Tuesday, 15 April 1997 10:33 pm
Seeking information on children of William
Edward and Mary (Lovell) Thompson who lived in Bozeman in 1908 when William
died from a boiler explosion: Edgar Thompson b1891, Jennie b1894 and Goldy
who was married to a D.H.BUDD and lived in Bozeman.
Daniel Heldt Thursday,
20 March 1997 9:36 pm
I am interested in sharing information with
anyone who might be researching the KAGY/ELLIOTT families who lived in
Bozeman in the 1880's and 1890's.
Sharyn Sheen
Tuesday, 25 March 1997 10:47 am
Am searching for a Gray family who lived in
Galatin Valley, Montana in the 1880's. The father's name was Fred Gray
and the wife was Jane Jensen Gray.
Opal V. Follin Saturday,
17 March 1997 3:06 pm
Need information and correspondence with descendants
of Charles T. HARRIS, Gallatin Co., 1880, 12 children, Fergus Co., 1900.
Your help is appreciated.
Carrie Lowry
LaSeur Tuesday, 11 March 1997 4:18 pm
Jennie CURTIS was born in 1862 in Wisconsin
and brought to the Gallatin Valley by her family in 1864. They homesteaded
near Manhattan, where I understand a family cemetery still exists on a
private ranch. She married a man named FLY and had 5 children, one of whom
was my great-grandmother, Alma Fly KIFER, probably born on the homestead.
There are many family stories about Jennie Curtis. She's something of a
legend. I'd like to find out more about her and the party that settled
near Manhattan in 1864. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
George L. Thompson
THOMPSON, ATTERBURY, DAVIS, SAUNDERS, HEINER, WOMACK Searching for any information on George Leslie Thompson born on Dec 22, 1900 in Livingston, Mo. He was the son of Elijah Thomas and Olive Josephine (JONAS) Thompson. He lived in West Yellowstone Montana, Ennis, Montana and Ogden and Salt Lake, Utah. He was a carpenter and played in bands in West Yellowstone, MT for many years. His first wife Adelia Atterbury, his second wife was Kitty Mae Davis, with whom he came to West Yellowstone in the 1930's with their children. His third wife was Lola Saunders, of which he had one son by the name George Leslie Thompson, Jr. He then married Melda Heiner, and then he married Gladyce Womack. George Leslie Thompson died in Ennis, MT on Nov 15, 1976 and is buried there. The Thompsons came from KY to VA to MO. Any information on this family of Thompson would be appreciated.
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