Like settlers, some stayed and others moved on. The time has come for this web site to move on, but a click will get you to the new, updated, website. Projects under construction include additional vital records from area newspapers, so keep checking back.

This page is under the care of Joan Shurtliff. If you have any questions or suggestions please contact me.

A big thank you goes out to Florence Carlson who provided local contact for researchers from 1997-2006. Her interest in the history of the area was a valuable asset.

fine folks have visited this site since October 18, 1999. An invitation is extended to return at any time.

This site is maintained by U.S. GenWeb Volunteer Joan Shurtliff and was last updated 6April 2008. Montana GenWeb logo used with permission. Main Street of Columbus postcard contributed by Rita Giebink. Photo images from the Library of Congress and National Archives prints and photographs collections. Depot, courthouse and museum pictures by Joan Shurtliff. Candle gif compliments of Free Gifs & Animations.

Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 by Joan E. Shurtliff. All rights reserved.