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Terri
Sprague Fri Jun 6 21:18:20 1997
I am looking for descendants of William Warren WETHERBEE, b.
1881 OH or IA, d. 1955 Independence, Polk County, OR. He had a son named
Council. I believe that Council was in the Navy @1940 and married @1940.
My Grandparents knew Council and William and, I believe we are related
to them. Would like information about William's ancestry and current location
of Council or descendants, if possible. tsprague@mail.microserve.net
- Terri Sprague
Linda Flesch
Sat Jun 7 20:54:14 1997
Looking for descendents of William H. JAMES who moved to Polk
Co Oregon from Newton, Illinois in 186_. He was son of Judge James E. JAMES
of Newton. Wm b.12 Aug 1839 d.21 Aug 1915. Wife Julia A. children listed
in Polk Co., census records: Thomas C. b.1863, James E b.1867, Martha A
b.1870, P.L.(male)b.1877, C.(female) b.1878 & E.A.(male)b.1880. Will
be glad to exchange information. lflesch@famvid.com - Linda Flesch
Lori
Patch (Carter) Mon Jun 9 15:35:28 1997
I am helping my mother work on the CARTER family line. We are
looking for information on Francis Marion CARTER. He possibly lived
in Polk County at the time of the 1880 census. Furthmore, he had marriage
to a Martha J HERRIS or HARRIS that we are looking for information
on. Thanks Lori Patch - LPatch9503@Aol.com
Helen
D. Crowley Sat May 24 22:08:48 1997
I'm looking for a copy of a photograph of the old LaCreole Church
located near Rickreall on Hwy 97. Solomon CROWLEY donated the land
for this church and for the road to it in October of 1866. The church was
located near the Etna Cemetery (the land for the cemetery was donated
by Thomas RIGGS) Does anyone have such a photograph? It would be
a wonderful addition to a book about Solomon CROWLEY and his children.
helenc@aone.com - Helen D. Crowley
Bev
Whitt Wed May 28 14:24:28 1997
HARRITT - I'm seeking information about my great-great grandfather
Reverend JESSE HARRITT. He was born in 1818 in Indiana, settled
in Polk County in 1845 after journeying to Oregon on the Oregon Trail.
He was an elder in the United Brethern Church. He farmed in Polk county
until his death on March 27, 1888. His wife Julia F. LEWIS HARRITT
died in Salem in 1908. Julia was the stepdaughter of James McNARY,
the captain of the wagon train in which Jesse traveled the Oregon Trail.
Jesse apparently traveled much of Oregon for his religous work. If possible,
I would like to know Jesse and Julia's parents' names and their origin
(possibly also Indiana) and also if there may be some photos of them, or
their children, Byron W. HARRITT, John W. HARRITT, Elmer
E. HARRITT (my great grandfather) died in 1901, or Alice C. HARRITT
EMMETT. John W. Harritt may have owned a farm in Marion County.
I would like to have copies of obituaries for Jesse, Julia and Elmer. aple@bigsky.net
- Bev Whitt
Kevin
Neese Sun May 4 14:54:31 1997
Amanda Loretta Frances BLANCHARD was born 24 Nov 1892 in Independence,
Oregon. Looking for ANY information on her parents Lewis Franklin BLANCHARD
and Annie Julia LOGAN. neese@apsc.com - Kevin Neese
Becky Brandt Wed May
7 21:39:41 1997
the mail to, address did not work
on this notice...
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There are a number of Brandt families listed in web white pages in
Tucson so that did not help either. If she gets in touch with you please
let her know I have information about her family, back about 10 generations.
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Steven Williams
wjb@lightspeed.net
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Hi I'm looking for info. on Anna LEWIS born 1848 or 1849 in
Polk County Or. I don't have the names of her parents. I do know that she
married Syrianus Demetrius HOOKER. A close relative of General Joseph
HOOKER of the Union Army he was either a cousin or Nephew. Born
in the 1820' and died at age 73. Anna died at age 84. Anna's family Migrated
to Polk County Or. from Missouri. Her family was a little Schotch &
Irish with a small amount of Dutch & Welsh. Anna and Syrianus had 11
children: Mary, Olive Oatman, Alice, Nellie, Myrtle, Joseph Cyrus Syrianus
Clark, Derius Demetruis Dionysius, Jessie, Johnny, Frank, and Acey. Anything
on this family will be of help and I thank you in advance. Becky in Tucson
AZ.
sstring
Tue May 13 11:31:48 1997
ESTES, ORR, FISHER, HALL, KING Am seeking information re; Charlotte
'Lottie' Jane FISHER/HALL/ ORR. I have info. of Lottie marrying
James William ORR aft 1880 in OR. Lottie was previously married
to an UNK HALL. Lottie was b. probably in the 1850's in IN? James
William ORR was b. same time period but in either TN or AR. The
ESTES family connects the surnames above. Am also seeking info.
re. David or David R. KING. David was b. in 1820' or 30's. He was
md. to an Martha Elizabeth 'Lizzie' ESTES. Lizzie was b. 2-10-1839
in AR and died in Portland, Multnomah, OR.
I can find no Fisher's in OR or WA. There is a Lottie HALL in
Walla Walla, WA in 1880, along with some of the ESTES family.
I believe the ORRS went to ID.
I would especially like to find something about the HALL, KING and
FISHER families, as my grandfather was a HALL whose mother was
a KING. Grandpa is quite a mystery to us.
Lottie and James had one child that I am aware of a, Beryl Ione ORR.
I can find no info. re. Lottie and unk HALL having children. sstring@sisna.com
- sstring
sstring
Tue May 13 11:37:40 1997
Tried to post a response to a jmarshall@jls.net Twice recieved a message
from the 'Postmaster' that the mail was undeliverable. Does anyone know
how I can contact this person? She had posted a query re. a Reason B. HALL.
I have some info. re. Reason. sstring@sisna.com - sstring
Marge
Jodoin Wed Apr 9 01:44:28 1997
Looking for FOSTER, Philip, m. Fannie CUMMINGS, emigrated
to Oregon bf 1836. Movement Vancouver>Oregon City 1838-1848> Eagle Creek,
Clackamas Co. 1848+, farm called "Foster's". Originated from Argyle, Maine
<William FOSTER + Lucy SPENCER, Philip b. 1806. Sister
Martha b. 1811, m. Charles HELLENBRAND in Bangor, ME, emigrated
1858/59 via Golden Rocket around the Horn, joined brother at Eagle Creek
for 2 years, 1859-61. May be related to Ira + Amanda KIMBALL, Polk
Co., Oregon through William FOSTER, father, who has some connection
at birth (ca. 1790, Argyle, ME) with a Solomon Farnham KIMBALL Jr.
Definitely related through dau. of Ira/Amanda> Leona who m. John W. HELLENBRAND,
Salem, OR in 1873. Any links, info, appreciated. mjjodoin@webtv.net
- Marge Jodoin
Betty VanLeer
Thu Apr 3 13:49:27 1997
Perry McCABE owned and operate a tile factory. His son Gilbert
was killed in an accident there. Is there any history on this factory that
someone could send me? Perry's brother John Miller also ran a tile factory
in Fairmount, Ill. Also still looking for deaths of Perry and John's parents,
Alexander and Rodah McCABE in or around Independence. Is there someone
in this area that can research this information for me? I will be more
than happy to pay any expenses incurred. Please contact me by e-mail -
bvl54@aol.com - Betty VanLeer
Robert
Earl Woodham Mon Apr 7 03:33:09 1997
TURNIDGE - Searching for records and info on ALL descendants
of the TURNIDGE/TURNAGE family. The TURNIDGE family settled
in OR in the 1840's and have lived in Polk Co. since the 1800's. They came
to OR from Missouri where a branch of the family settled after leaving
North Carolina in the late 1700's. The TURNIDGE's of Oregon are
descendants of GEORGE TURNAGE Jr. who came to North Carolina about
1705 from Essex Co., England. woodham@leo.infi.net - Robert Earl Woodham
Renee
Piper Sat Mar 15 15:08:20 1997
SCOTT, Felix, born 12/13/1786 in Monongahela County WVA. Married
Ellen CASTLIO of St. Charles County MO, born 9/13/1805. Moved to
Lane County Oregon sometime after 1846. Felix was murdered about a days
ride from his home in Lane Co. I am looking for decs. of Felix and Ellen.
Children were Nancy, Ellen, Harriet, Juliett, Felix, Marion, Marchand,
Bushrod, Mariah, Nimrod, Harrison, Rodney, Melissa, Jane Linn. Ellen Castlio
SCOTT died in Dallas Oregon on 12/9/1882. Believe only Rodney, Juliett,
Ellen, and Nancy had children. Felix had other children that might have
went to Oregon. Taswell, George, Presley, Herma S. Maria. Would also like
info on where Felix might be buried. ReneeP12@aol.com - Renee Piper
Nancy
Wortman Tue Feb 25 22:01:05 1997
I am searching for parents and siblings of Thomas Durham PHILLIPS
b. 1850 MO, d. 10/20/1921 Dallas, Polk Co. He m. Mary Jane REYNOLDS
in MO. She was b. 1853 MO, d. aft. 1921 Polk Co. They had Emma C. m. -?-
JOST; Ira D.; Eloise S. m. Irving Tracy STAATS; Eugenia A.
; Mary E. m. -?- HUSTON; Nellie Etta; Eula L. m. -?- RIX;
Dr. Benjamin I.; Minnie Pearl m. -?- SHAW. Interested, as well,
in descendants. Thank you. Nancy. nhavill@teleport.com - Nancy Wortman
FRED MARTIN
Sun Mar 2 22:01:14 1997
FULLER, Looking for information and descendants of Lewis FULLER
and wife Senith. Need death dates etc. Three children came with Lewis and
Senith to OR: Cleopatra, Edward, wife Florence, and John S., wife Jennie
(Jennifer) and child Wilda E.Please E-mail any info you might have. Thank
you. cmjplayboy@aol.com - FRED MARTIN
Tom
Baird Tue Feb 18 19:46:02 1997
I am looking for descendants of Isaac Middleton SIMPSON and
his wife Martha (Patsy) JACKSON SIMPSON. They came to Polk county
by wagon train in 1845. Known children were Marshall W SIMPSON who
married Joice BLEVINS, Eliza SIMPSON who married Lafayette
LAUGHARY and Isaac M SIMPSON Jr who married Tabitha MORRISON.
Baird@umr.edu - Tom Baird
Jeanice
Brothers Wed Feb 19 19:14:26 1997
I am looking for decendants and more information of Archie and Cora
M. JORDAN (maiden name PALMER from Kansas?). Married Nov.
1, 1891 in Polk County. They had four girls: Vivian b.Dec.1892, Pearl b.april
1894, Ethal b.sept. 1895 and Cora G. b. sept.1897 (my grandmother). I believe
Cora M died at the age of 24 or25? My grandmother was given to Archie's
sister Lauretta A WILSON (JORDAN) and her husband. 1900 census is
where I found what information I have. Archie was 38 in 1900. Cora M. was
23. The only other info I have was found on another web site: Cora M. JORDAN
#0831, type: estate, county: Polk. Here's hoping and praying. Jackie. brothers@cdsnet.net
- Jeanice Brothers
Betty
VanLeer Sat Feb 1 14:48:21 1997
McCABE Alexander and Rodah KNAPP McCABE m. 1833 in Ripley
Co., Indiana, then went to Missouri, then to Oregon. The info I have leads
me to around Independence. The last I can find them in Ind. is abt 1860,
and he was 48, and she 44, so they must not been in Mo. long. A son, Perry
Hill McCABE came to Oregon also, and perhaps William D., another
son who I have a dying in east- ern Washington. Any help would be greatly
appreciated. I keep hoping if I find them it will tell me who Alexander's
parents were. They owned land in Ind. so I would not be at all surprised
if they owned land in Oregon. Please reply to bvl54@aol.com - Betty
VanLeer
Denise
(Sproed) Merritt Thu Jan 16 22:15:37 1997
Searching for documentation on the parents of Francis (LIVINGSTON)
GAGE (b ca 1800 TN d. 1878 OR). Believe she is the daughter of Hannah
SMITH & William LIVINGSTON. Believe Francis had siblings:
Samuel, John, Margaret "Peggy" McKown, Thomas (who also lived in Douglas
Co. OR), William, Adelaida McKown, Nancy Backridge, Mary, Smith, and Nathaniel.
gfvm89a@prodigy.com - Denise (Sproed) Merritt
Nell
Sun Jan 19 19:25:56 1997
Looking for descendents of Erwin HOSFORD 1820 NY-1891 OR and
William WANN 1853 TN - 1930 OR. Erwin bought the old Yachats Indian
Agency 1875. William E. WANN was his son-in-law and farmed there
until about 1920. Have lots of information to share. NellH8@aol.com
- Nell
Denise
(Sproed) Merritt Wed Jan 22 15:17:53 1997
Looking for descendants of Nancy Anne COLLARD (b. 1816 MO) &
Lewis Dozier KENT (b. 1814 MO) who migrated to Oregon in 1852. They
initially stopped in Polk Co. but migrated to Douglas Co. by 1854 when
Lewis KENT was the 3rd sheriff of Douglas Co. His brother (Robert
KENT) was married to his sister-in-law (Sarah Elizabeth COLLARD)
and also settled in Douglas Co. OR. Nancy & Lewis KENT are known
to have the following children: Benton, Lucinda LASSATOR FALES WEGER,
Harriet WILLIS, Mary STEWART, Lucretia MADDEN, Filena
"Annie" RICHARDSON, Lorena "Alice" GAGE, & Lewis. gfvm89a@prodigy.comCollard
- Denise (Sproed) Merritt
Bill
Hunter Fri Jan 3 22:42:15 1997
FRIER/FRYER - Absolom H. FRIER, son of Robert and Christiana
(HUNTER) FRIER settled in Polk county. I am compiling HUNTER
family History and have the family back to Switzerland in mid 1600's. Will
Share. I need descendants of Absolom and Elizabeth (McCULLOCH) FRIER.
Any help appreciated. Bill Hunter. azel@earthlink.net - Bill Hunter
MRS DALA
JO CORNETT
Subject: Polk Co. Obituaries - Wed, 15 Jan 1997
I am in need of an obituary from Polk county. Could you put me in contact with someone who could assist me. I would be happy to pay for copies, postage and a research fee. EMNS05B@prodigy.com - MRS DALA JO CORNETT - Des Moines, Iowa
Paul in Dallas, OR Sat Jan 4, 1997
I am looking for anyone doing research on the HASTINGS family; preferably those of Burres Loyd, b. 2 Apr 1831 Henry Co, TN d. 23 Oct 1907 Polk Co, OR; Archibald L., b. 14 Feb 1829 AR d. 16 Jun 1897 Polk Co, OR; and John Campbell, b. 18 Mar 1833 Henry Co, TN d. 11 Sep 1916 Polk Co, OR. Their parents were: John W. HASTINGS b. 15 Apr 1798 Orange Co, NC d. 2 Apr 1847 Fulton Co, AR & Hannah ESTES, b. abt 1795 Orange Co, NC d. 1850 AR. kealoha@worldnet.att.net - Paul in Dallas, OR
Searching for: BASSO, BELLES, BOBO, BUCKNER, BUSH, ESTES, HASTINGS, HUGHES, LECRONE, NAUAHI, OSTRANDER, PRATHER, PRICE, REID, ROSE, ROUSE, SIMPSON, STAATS, STINSMAN, TARTER, THORNBRUE, WOOD, ZUMWALT
Donna Schmit
Sat Dec 28 23:02:15 1996
I am interested in the Valsetz area and the lumber company of the same
name my grandfather, Clifford McLEAN, and g grandfather, Claude
McLEAN both worked Valsetz Lumber and lived in Valsetz in the 1930's
and 1940's. My mother has some pictures of the mill area, the school and
their house. I am interested in any and all information about the town,
etc., whether factual or not. Does anyone know of anyone who might have
worked in Valsetz at the same time as my family members and who might know
them or stories about them? I am also interested in pictures (pre-1955)that
I could get copies of from that area and of others that lived and worked
there. Any and all responses welcome. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks, Donna. dmsormd@open.org - Donna Schmit
Beth
Graham Tue Dec 10 22:02:35 1996
My great-great grandfather came to Polk County on the Oregon Trail
with the Applegate brothers in 1843. His last name would have been RUSSELL.
A William RUSSELL is listed on the wagon train list. His son was
William Jerome RUSSELL, who was the sheriff of Polk County in the
late 19th century. He and his wife, Martha YORK had a daughter Doris
who married John Patrick GRAHAM of Josephine County. They had four
children including Daniel Orrin GRAHAM, my father. John P. GRAHAM's
mother was Kate McNUTT(sp?), who was supposedly a cousin of Adlai
Stevenson I. I would like to fill some gaps in my family tree, does
anyone have any information that can help me? blondebomber@sprynet.com
- Beth Graham
Kristine
Hake Tue Aug 20 18:22:47 1996
Does anyone know if there are any books specifically about Bethel
College in old Bethel) that have things like the board's minutes or
any paper work on them on the people that worked there, students that went
there (especially pictures), or the board members? My gr. gr. gr. gr. grandfather
Aaron H. DENNY was a board memeber, and I'm having trouble locating
any information about Bethel College. Thanks for any help you can give
me. :) angel@centercomp.com - Kristine Hake
Pat
Holling Tue Aug 20 22:29:31 1996
I am looking for information regarding my gggrandparents Ezra Chase
TOWNER and Jane (Jennie) YOUNG. I located them on the 1900
census, Rickreall, Polk County Oregon ED#171 Page #9. He is 71 years old
here. He resides with his wife Jennie, daughter Lillie COOKERLY
(widow) and grandson Chase E. COOKERLY. I have not been able to
locate them after this census. They do not appear to be in the death index.
Is anyone working on this family, or know of them? Pat Holling. pholling@worldaccess.com
- Pat Holling
Lois
Masters Tue Oct 1 14:00:15 1996
I have extensive information on the descendants and ancestors of Horatio
Nelson Viscount HOLMES, pioneer of Holmes Gap. I would like a picture
of his home at Holmes Gap, before the top two stories were removed. Also
would like to know the birthplace and parents of Sarah Josephine LEWIS
b Sep 1852 in Oregon and married to William Henry HOLMES 13 Aug
1876 (where?); Also where were their children: Jessie Adelia HOLMES
(born Nov 1877); Ava Clair HOLMES (b April 1880) and William Henry
HOLMES (b Jan 1891) all born. I know it was Oregon...but Polk or
Marion Counties? or where? Also where was Kathyline JOHNSON (b Sep
1858 in Washington Territory) born? Who were her parents? She married John
Porter HOLMES 20 Jul 1877 (where?) Also Josie ADAMSON born
Aug 876 in Oregon (where?) married Frank HOLMES, the son of David
Jackson HOLMES and Mary E. LEWIS. Who were her parents? Also
Emma WILLIAMS, wife of Webster HOLMES, was born Oct 1867
in Oregon and identified as a native of Portland. Was that her birthplace?
She married Webster HOLMES 13 Sep 1891. Where? Emma was the daughter
of P.C. WILLIAMS, a sawmill and mercantile associate. What does
P.C. stand for? lmasters@orednet.org - Lois Masters
Harriette
Jensen Tue Oct 8 22:06:18 1996
I am looking for the descendant of William Andrew Jackson HOISINGTON
and Mary Alice McINTIRE, who moved to Polk County in 1903. William
was my great-granduncle and I have many online pictures of his homestead
in Logan County OK. hariji@sirius.com - Harriette Jensen
Jackie
Savage Marshall Thu Oct 10 04:43:27 1996
Does anyone have information on Martha WRIGHT HALL, wife of
Reason B. HALL. They were pioneers to Oregon in 1846 and settled
the town of Buena Vista in Polk County. Martha WRIGHT was born abt
1807 in KY. They were married in 1828 in Indiana, but came to Oregon from
Illinois. I do not have the date of her death. Does anyone have an obit,
or know about a family Bible? I am trying to prove a relationship to the
family of Morgan R. SAVAGE, also an 1846 pioneer, who first settled
near Independance, Polk County then later in Benton County. Thank you.
jmarshal@jls.net - Jackie Savage Marshall
Lois
Masters Wed Oct 16 07:49:12 1996
HOLMES, Horatio Nelson Viscount (1813-1886) settled early in
Polk Co., Or. Will share information on both ancestors and descendants.
Seeking marriage place(date 20 Jul 1877) of John Porter HOLMES to
Kathyline JOHNSON. Also marr place of William Henry to Sarah Josephine
LEWIS (marr date 13 Aug 1876). Wm Henry and Sarah had ch: Jessie
Adelia (b Nov 1877); Ava Clair(b Apr 1880) and William Henry(b Jan 1891)
but WHERE in Oregon? Also seeking a photo of Horatio's 5 story home at
Holmes Gap before top two stories were taken off. lmasters@orednet.org
- Lois Masters
Rod
Bach Wed Nov 13 20:35:37 1996
Looking for John K. DELASHMUTT, Phoebe BENNET, Daniel
DOUGHERTY. rbach@teleport.com - Rod Bach
DeVere Reyes
Sat Nov 30 08:13:25 1996
Seek info on Mathias and Lucinda SPRINGER, Mathias possibly
from Germany. Born about 1858. jrseven@aol.com - DeVere Reyes
KBrady5621@aol.com
Subject: Re: RIGGS, Joseph in Polk, County late 1800s
I have a Joseph RIGGS who moved to Oregon in the late 1800s. His address was South (not sure if that is what the writing says) Creek, Polk County, Oregon. The letter does not have the year on it, but other letters were dated in the 1870-1890s.
He had a sister back in Ohio named Mary Ann RIGGS STEWART who is my gggggm. How can I find out more about this man? Does anyone have Riggs information? Thanks in advance. KBrady5621@aol.com - KBrady5621@aol.com
Gail Graham
Subject: Census lookups
Could someone with access to Polk Co. census please look up the following
for me?
1910 Polk Co., Oregon
1920 Polk Co., Oregon
The information I need is where was the mother and father of Hattie
WINGO born? Hattie's husband is Soloman WINGO. They were
living around Falls City. Thanks so much. ggraham@spessart.com - Gail
Graham
