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Pat 9 July 2003 : Nicholas Seitz, lived in Lakeview sometime between 1926 and 1937 and worked in a mill there, I would like to know the exact years and any information that someone could look up in the City Directories, if available or census, etc

Robin Cox 11 Feb 2003 :Looking for information on Plush and people who lived there from 1905 to present.

Mary Ann Jones 21 Nov 2002 :We are looking for any information on an America I. SNODERLY (d/o James Houston SNODERLY & Elizabeth CURL) She married William Luther COSHOW on 8 Mar, 1879 in Linn Co., Oregon. America & her husband were believed to be living near Silver Lake, and she died in a Silver Lake Christmas season fire about 1890-1895. We're particularly interested in her death date and any newspaper reports of the fire.

Bruce Cox 9 Nov 2002 :Any information on Maude Imogene Lewis married to Thomas Anderson in the 1900 Lake Co. Census, or anywhere else.

Clark Bangsund 9 Nov 2002 :Interested in information about Joseph M. McCurdy born 16 Oct 1862, Lacon, Marshall Co., IL, married 21 Oct 1883, New Pine Creek, Lake Co., OR: Lily Belle Clark born 3 Sep 1865. Omaha, Sarpy Co., NE, Wish to verify this and determine Joseph's middle name, and obtain Joseph's parents names, his siblings names, and accumulate and other history. Possible (but doubtful) that Joseph died (age 56),New Pine Creek, 6 Nov 1918, during a flu epidemic. Said to have been a farmer & letter carrier (mailman) and may be buried in the Laurel Cemetery 37-4-C1/3, Kerby, Josephine Co., OR. Doubtful that Joseph or Lily would have been in the 1880 census of Lake County, but I would appreciate a search in these records. Their first child, Edith Alice McCurdy, was born 12 Jul 1884 in Alkali Valley, Klamath Co., Oregon

Arleta Gallaway 13 Oct 2002:Looking for information on Elwood W. Roberts. He was buried in Lakeview 1949. He was married for awhile to Hazel Galloway Miller. Were they divorced? Elwood/Hazel were together in 1938 in Lakeview.
Also looking for information on Enyard R. Morrison, his wife Estery Louise Gwynn married 1926 place unk and their children. Two known children Enyard Lynn "Eddie" Morrison supposedly married to Frances Louise Galloway sometime before her death in 1942, she was only 18. Her obit says she had been living in Lakeview 2 years. It also says her husband was stationed in Hawaii. E.R. Morrison paid for her cemetery plot. (Frances at age 10 is listed in home of Hazel Miller 1934 Lakeview.) Ruth Morrison is listed as daughter of E.R. Morrison in Lakeview. A letter from his sister (Frances Louise Galloway Morrison) was from a place called Roberts Ranch. My mother does not know if this was OR or CA. It may be where Elwood W. Roberts lived. Is anyone familiar with this place or any of these people?

Alice Sisemore 3 Feb 2002 I have dates of death for Frank Wilson 16 Jan 1948 and Vida Paxton 12 Jul 1957. Both are buried in Sunset Park Cemetery. I am attempting to locate bituaries for both. I've been unable to locate an initial for Frank Wilson, his parents names, or town in MO where he was born. I have infor on Vida and her family to share.

Christine Moody 27 Sep 2001 Looking for the family of Clarence Edward SHEUFELT who d 1938 in Lake Co. Other members of the family are: Mabel Ethel b 1891, Melvin Henry b 1908, and Samuel Robert b 1910..Mabel, Melvin and Samuel moved to CA and died there.

Ron Johnson 19 Sep 2001 Seeking information concerning the family of Geske/Gaske/Gesche (nee JOHNSON) b. 1863 IL and Albert COLEMAN, marr 1893 IL. At some point they moved to Oregon, in or near Buck Creek and/or Cottonwood [Falls?].
Their daughter, Lena Coleman, married David KOEGEBOEHN in her parents' home. Date unknown; info from undated newspaper clipping. Probably after 1910. Lena apparently died 1937 in Washington Co, OR an David in 1943 in Yamhill Co, OR. Lena and David may have had a daughter or niece named Mildred Ella Koegeboehn, b. circa 1912

Pam Peterson 14 Sep 2001 Looking for information on Edward and Belva May (Brewer) Lundy who lived in Lakeview many years and are buried in the Silver Lake Cemetery, and for Alma Lundy."

Morris Willam Saltekoff 3 Sep 2001 Does anyone have any information about Rosanna Conley who died on 24 September 1895 in Silverlake, and her family?

Brendan Colivet 10 Dec 1999 Researching Irish settlers in Lake Co. Richard Quinlan from Co. Cork in Ireland settled there in ranching until he returned to Ireland to marry. Does anyone know anything about this?

Sharla Hill 29 July 1999. My grandparents Addie Ellen Tabler and Morris Leroy Adams were married in Lakeview 22 April 1901. If anyone can verify this I would be very thankful.

Ralph J. Turner 7 May 1999: STANLEY, Cecil Roy, married Esther Barrett, the widow Mrs. Kernan on 2 Oct 1943 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR. This was her second marriage. Who is Cecil? When was he born and when did he die? Did he ranch in Lake Co.?

Jean Blanchard 14 April 1999: ALLEN, WILLIAM F. b. Ohio Abt. 1834- m. Laura Jane BEEBE, b. Iowa, they had three children: Fidelia b. abt 1873, Mary E. b. abt 1876 and Phoeba A. b. abt. 1878. 1880 census shows the family living at Lost River in Lake County. Looking for any descendants.

Jane ParksWe are looking for information on Byron COOPER, his wife, Melissa FRAKES and their children. We would especially like to know where Melissa Frakes was from and her ethnic origin. We would also like to know about James Dodson. We know he committed suicide in 1919. We have heard rumors that he was in prison. Is this true? Also, why did he commit suicide? I am J.C. Dodson's great-granddaughter. Did the Coopers and Dodsons come to Lake county oover the Oregon Trail? Did JC Dodson build the Robinson Ranch? If so, how did he lose it? Did JC Dodson and Bill Moss get into some trouble? This is a mystery that my mother's family would very much like to solve. Thank you.

Jim McMillenSeeking descenadants or information about these SNELLING families who lived in Lake County in the late 1800s: Andrew Fuller Snelling and Mary WATSON Vincent L Snelling and Monrovia MILLER, Daniel SNELLING and Delia HOWELL, CASLEY? SNELLING and Susie?

Richard D. Warner Seeking information regarding Silas James STUDLEY, b. ca. 1844 in Waldoboro, ME, m. Mary J. STANLEY in CA or OR. Silas lived near his brother, Benjamin STUDLEY at Big Valley, Modoc Co., CA until 1876 when he moved to Lakeview (near Goose Lake), OR, where at least 3 of his children were born: 1.) Silas J. STUDLEY, Jr., b. ca. 1878; 2.) Harry STUDLEY, b. ca. 1879; and 3.) Bertha STUDLEY, b. 20 Aug 1881, d. 6 Sep 1886. Silas is thought to have moved to Sonoma Co., CA (possibly Santa Rosa), where he may have died. Any information regarding Silas J. and Mary J. STUDLEY and/or their descendants would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks (in advance).

Jim McMillen Seeking descendants of James, Vince, or Fuller SNELLING, sons of Vincent SNELLING, who came to Oregon in 1844. Also descendants of Benjamin Lafayette SNELLING, Vincent's nephew, and Sarah Scott (Snelling) TANDY, Vincent's sister. All were in the Lake County area before the county was organized and stayed a number of years.

Toni Carlon Collins 12 Aug 1998 Looking for information on Ernest CARLON and Ira BRADLEY, in the Paisley, Summer Lake, and Silver Lake areas 1800's - 1940's. The Summer Lake ranch stayed in the family until 1984, when it became Desert Springs Trout Farm. Ernest m Permelia Belle SMALL in 1898 at SMALL Ranch in Summer Lake. Ira BRADLEY m Ada BASEY of Lakeview in 1898. He was murdered on Wagontire Mtn. Ernest and Belle, and parents, James and Maude BRATTAIN SMALL, bur. Paisley,OR. Ira BRADLEY bur. Silver Lake, OR. My grandparents were Roy CARLON and Lora BRADLEY CARLON; parents are Evan and Sue OLIVER Carlon. Roy and Lora are buried in Paisley.

Janey 16 July 1998 Looking for info on William Elijah HOWE b. abt 1833 in Canada. Was a circuit riding preacher for the Baptist church. m. (1) Sarah Miller, beleived to have died in Lake Co. (2) Fanny Wheatley. We have little info on either. If any info is available it would be appreciated.

Bruce P. Majilton 14 May 1998 Wm. Henry MAGILTON of Catskill, NY had a younger brother named Timothy MAGILTON who settled a homestead in the area of Lakeview, OR in the 1870's. His widow, Lucinda? may have kept the farm into the later 1920's. In a dispute over ownership in '24 or '25; a son, Vernon?, was involved. How can I get more information?

Arian Collins 14 May 1998 Looking for information on SHERLOCK brothers and their descendants of Lake County, circa 1872 to present.

Shirley Jones 29 Apr 1998 KELTON. M.A. Kelton (Mark Anthony) was living in Lakeview,OR in the 1880 census. He was an attorney living alone. I think he had a family in Ukiah, CA but would like more information on him and why he was living in Lakeview without his family.

Joyce Armstrong-Cooper 23 Mar 1998 Researching the VINCENT, HAMMERSLEY and COOPER families of New Pinecreek, and surrounding areas. Lots of them are buried in the New Pinecreek Cemetery. Many of them came west from VA/WV/KY abt 1850. Some still living in the area today. Interested in reaching any of them. Joyce in CA.

Sherman Yount 5 Feb 1998 I'm looking for information on my grandparents, Harry Blaine and Gertrude Louise YOUNT. They lived in the Lakeview area about 1900 till about 1920's. My father Dick James YOUNT was born in Lakeview 12-31-1917. Anyinformation will help. Thanks

Betty Ann (Silva) Prather 13:40 Sat 13 Dec 1997
SILVA-SWARES-SORRIS Manuel J Swares, also known as SORRIS-SWAREZ, b 1863 in the Azores, d in the Lakeview area. He had a homestead out side of Lakeview. The property was sold for taxes after his death, May 1938. His brother Frank Silva SWARES b in the Azores Oct 1859, d Talent, Jackson Co., OR 20 Dec 1917. He also had a homestead near his brother Manuel, close to Lakeview. His wife was Alvira. Three children were Frank, Rosemarie and Joseph. They may have had two other girls, Mary and baby? Any information appreciated.

Barbara A. Pompei 14:00 Sun 30 Nov 1997
Looking for information on James McCOY who apparently lived in Drew's valley before it was flooded for the Drew's Reservoir...early 1880s...which cemetery would have been used then for the Drew's Valley residents? Thanks so much

Ellen Angel - 9:30 Mon 20 Oct 1997
Looking for information on John A. EDMISTON and wife Lula EDMISTON. They moved from North Carolina to Lakeview, Lake Co., OR early 1900'S. John and Lula had one son named Ralph. Ralph lived in the Eugene or Springfield, Lane Co., OR area. Any information appreciated. Would like to make contact with Ralph's children.

Ellen Angel - 14:08 Mon 13 Oct 1997
Don Edward ESTES born in MO, had a male child: Kenneth Clayton ESTES, born August 26 1923, Lakeview, Lake Co., OR. Any information would be appreciated.

Sharen (Land) Chambers-19:03:53 Sun 20 Apr 1997
Can someone look up an obituary for me on a Henry Cyrus/Syrus "Jack" BARKER. He died 14 Jul 1949 in Lakeview, Lake,OR. I also need a lookup on his marriage to a Pearl MOSS (I think this was a second marriage for her). Thank you.

Kathy Smith- Sun Apr 20 17:21:18 1997
I am looking for any information on Edna May KINGSBURY, born 12-15-1886, born either in Salem or Lakeview, OR. Mothers name Sarah. She was taken to Covelo, CA in 1900 by the Morgan family. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

K. Keezer -02:25:33 Thu 27 Feb 1997
BUCKMASTER DESCENDANT: Seeking info on family of Richard BUCKMASTER, b. 1847, OH, believed son of Joshua Harrison BUCKMASTER, Sr. (1825 PA or OH) & Sarah WATTERS/WALTERS (b. ca. 1825, OH, md. 1845, Holmes Co., OH). 1880 OR Census, Lost River Pct., Lake/Klamath Co. lists Richard, wife & dau., mother "Sarah LIKINS". What abt. father? (Could be same as d. 1852, WY?) THX. kk

Whitney Waters - 20:42:49 Wed 19 Feb 1997
SIGFRIT. Looking for any information about anyone with that surname. Freda SIGFRIT was born 05-11-1897 in Oregon. Looking for parents' names and any other relatives.

Linda Dolby -13:02:38 Thu 20 Feb 1997
Researching JUDSON surname; would like to exchange data; presently have 8500 names in database.

Bill & Bernice Huckaby- Thu Feb 20 17:21:14 1997
CONLEY OR CONNLEY We are searching for any information regarding members of the Lake County pioneer family of CONLEY or CONNLEY. They arrived in Silver Lake and the surrounding area in the last half of 1800. Several CONLEY family members are reportedly buried in Silver Lake Cemetery. There was once a town near Fort Rock called Connley and the mountains north of Silver lake are called Connley Hills. It is possible that this family arrived as early as the 1860s. Any information regarding these or other family members and their descendants would be greatly appreciated. Other related family names are STOUT, MONTEGUE, TURPIN and MCCAULEY.

Don George- Wed Feb 12 20:38:52 1997
GEORGE. Looking to make contact with the children and/or grandchildren of my great-uncle, Leopold (Slim) GEORGE b: Jan 7/1876 in St. Paul, Kansas, d: June, 1951 in Oregon. 1914 Leopold GEORGE moved with his mother & adult siblings to Killam, Alberta Canada when the Canadian West was being settled. Circa, 1930's Leopold George & his wife, Theresa (VENNEMAN) GEORGE, moved to, I believe, the Portland area, but due to a lack of info. within the family in Canada, could very well be anywhere in OR state. They had 5 children: Maxine, Mary, Kay, Edmond, and Nick. All the children would have been born between 1902 - 1920.

Don George- Wed Feb 12 20:49:20 1997
WILSON. Looking to make contact with the children and/or grandchildren of Petronella "Nell" (George) WILSON & Raymond WILSON. Nell (George) WILSON was born Dec 2, 1883, died Sept. 1966 in Oregon. 1914 Petronella (George) WILSON moved with her mother & adult siblings to WA state temporarily. Most of the GEORGE family eventually moved on to settle in Killam, Alberta Canada. My guess is Nell met Ray WILSON in WA state, married, and settled in the Portland area, and never did move to Killam, Alberta Canada with the rest of the family. Due to a lack of info within the family in Canada, this family could very well have settled elsewhere in OR state, but probably the Portland area. They had 6 children: Jeanette, Bernadette married Carl HELGERSON, Marie married Ben JOHNSON, Dan married Rose PETERSEN, Bill married Eva HETZLER, and Ted married Harriet MURPHY.

Paul Basso- Sat Jan 4 16:12:21 1997
I have a 2nd cousin 3X removed, John Henry YOUNG, who died in Paisley, Lake Co, OR. I don't know when, only he was born in Mondovi, Lincoln Co, WA 12 Dec 1899 and he was buried in Pioneer Circle Cemetery, Sutherlin, OR. His parents were Frank Lyman YOUNG and Adda Jane THORNBRUE, my 2nd G-granduncle and aunt. Would appreciate any assistance on this cousin. Thanks.

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