Lincoln County Obituaries -- (A - J)

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Below you will find a compilation of obituaries and death notices gathered from various newspapers by volunteers and families throughout Lincoln County. If YOU have an obituary for a Lincoln County resident and would like to add to this collection or, better yet, if you want to volunteer to transcribe obituaries please contact the county coordinator.

For now, you will have to scroll through the page. Eventually, this WILL be broken down into 'manageable' chunks of names.

Please note: Some of the entries are missing a given name - initials are used or a 'title' like Mr./Mrs. If YOU know the full name of the individual listed, please contact me with their correct name and I will update the entry!! Some names I was able to find on either Ancestry.com or FamilySearch.org but unfortunately, the rest are as you see them.

A big thanks to Art Kelly for sharing all the pdf copies from "Searchlight" issues!!

To see the other obituaries: K - R or S - W

This page last updated: August 30, 2019

Akin, Harriet
Lincoln County paper, 09/13/1894

Harriet Akin died at her residence in Philomath on 10 Deptember 1894. She was 51 years of age and leaves a husband, J.L. Akin and five children.

"Doctor" Johnson
The Lincoln County leader, 17 Sep 1915

Doctor Johnson, the last of the Siletz tribe of Indians, died at his home at Camas Prairie, on the Upper Siletz, yesterday. Doctor Johnson, while being the last of his tribe, was probably the oldest Indian on the reservation, being considerably over a hundred years old. While his exact age is not known, still it is known that his life rounded out more than a century.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Alexander, William H.
Lincoln County paper, 07/01/1904

William H Alexander died at home in Siletz on June 25th. William was born in Ohio on October 29, 1840, and came across the pains with his parents in 1846. He married Margary Elinore Graham in November of 1868 in Toledo. Nine children were born into this union and eight are living. Mrs. Jessie Woodward of Baker City, Mrs Eunice Aikin of Cottage Grove, Mrs Inez Tillotson of Wamic, Mrs Jennie Arnold of Toledo, Annie, Vena, Frances and William Alexander. The deceased was buried in the Toledo cemetery.

Allphin, Milton J.
The Lincoln County leader, 30 June 1911

At the home of his daughter, Mrs. CC McBride, at Eddyville, Saturday, June 24, 1911, Milton Jackson Allphin, aged 83 years. Deceased was born in Franklin county, Kentucky, November 7, 1828. In 1835, he moved to Schuyler county, Illinois, where he lived until 1847, when he migrated to Oregon, crossing the plains by ox team. He located in Linn county, where he lived several years, afterward living in Salem, where he took an active part in politics in the early '60's, being an ardent Democrat. He resided many years in Corvallis previous to 1884, when he moved to Little Elk, this county, and settled on a homestead, where he lived until about eleven years ago when he moved to Toledo. He resided here until a short time before his death, when he returned to Eddyville to make his home with his daughter. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bowman, of Miller's station, Linn county, and three sons and three daughters - Mrs. AL Chitwood of Cottage Grove, Mrs. CC McBride of Eddyville, Thomas Allphin of Montana, Joseph and Eugenee Allphin, both of Portland and Mrs. WF Gray, also of Portland. He was laid to rest in Eddyville cemetery Sunday.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Alphin, Ellen
Lincoln County paper, 08/08/1895

Ellen Alphin died at a hospital in San Francisco where she was receiving medical treatments. The deceased was the daughter of MJ Alphin of Little Elk. The remains were interred in San Francisco.

Altree, Alma
Lincoln County paper, 03/24/1904

Alma Altree died in Portland on March 18th at the age of 11 months, and was buried in the Toledo cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Altree.

Altree, infant child
The Lincoln County leader, 12 Mar 1909

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Carley Altree died last Monday, March 8th, aged about eight months.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Arnold, Ray
Lincoln County paper, 04/26/1894

Ray Arnold died at the resident of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Job N. Arnold, in Toledo on 21 April 1894. Ray was born in Shelby county, Minnesota on 7 January 1874 and settled on the Yaquina Bay in 1875. A brother and sister survive him.

Aussieker, Augusta
Lincoln County paper, 01/01/1904

Mrs. Augusta Aussieker died at home in Toledo on December 26, 1903. She was the wife of John Aussieker whome she married on November 3, 1862. Mrs. Aussieker was born on February 14, 1845 in New Hesse, Hanover, and immigrated to Chicago in May of 1862. Ten children were born into this union and six are living. Miss Pauline Aussieker is attending State Normal School in Monmouth, and Mrs. JD Wetmore lives in Toledo.

Bagley, Ann
Lincoln County paper, 01/15/1904

Mrs. Ann Bagley, former resident of Toledo, died at University Park on January 3rd at the age of sixty. She came to Oregon in 1853 from Missouri. She was buried in the Odd Fellow Cemetery in Salem.

Baker, Fanny
Lincoln County paper, 03/13/1906

Mrs. Fanny Baker, wife of Albert Baker, died at her home in Yaquina on Wednesday, March 11, 1908. She leaves a husband and three little children, the youngest ten days old; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Leabo, and brother and sisters. The Body was laid to rest in the Toledo Cemetery yesterday.

Baker, Kelsey
Lincoln County paper, 05/01/1903

Kelsey Baker died at the home of Coquille Johnson on Thursday, and was buried in the Siletz cemetery on April 24th. She was 20 years old.

Bakke, Martha

Martha Bakke, age 63 years of South Beach, Oregon died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon on December 5, 1997. She was born in Portland, Oregon on Jan 21, 1934 to Albert and Mary Young Larson. She had been a resident of South Beach for most of her life. She married Morris Bakke in Falls City, Oregon on May 9, 1974, he preceded her in death in 1996. For 20 years she had been employed as a bookkeeper of various company's in the Newport area such as Bob Farrington Excavation, Bill Shermer Construction and for Rich Belloni. Mrs. Bakke was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Fushia Lodge in Waldport, Or. She is survived by her mother, Mary Larson of Yachats, Or.; som, Marshall Taylor of Sapulpa, Ok.; daughters, Mary Spurgeon of Eugene, Or., Marsha Gaylor of Albany, Or.; sister, Mary Sarver of Yachats, Or. and four grandchildren. Additional Comments: Martha's first husband (father of her children) was Marshall L. Taylor. Sr and preceded her in death Sep 1971.

Submitted by Raande Loshbaugh

Ball, Mary
Lincoln County paper, 07/08/1898

Mrs. Mary Ball died at her home in Newport on Wednesday, July 6, 1898 of spinal rouble. Her husband, Jas. Hall survives her and the deceased was laid to rest in the Newport cemetery yesterday.

Bapteese, Mrs.
Lincoln County paper, 04/01/1904

Mrs. Bapteese died at home on the upper farm at the age of eighty on March 26th. She was laid to rest on Kitty Evan's place.

Bayley, Elizabeth
Lincoln County paper, 05/12/1899

Mrs. Elizabeth Bayley died at her home in Newport of neuralgia. She was the wife of James Riley Bayley whom she married in Zenia, Ohio in 1852. Born in Clarke county, Ohio in 1834, she arrived in Oregon in 1855. Six children survive her: Mrs. Cora B. Ritchey (Hillsboro), Mrs. Eva Wiley (Corvallis), Miss Lizzie J. Bayley, Mary Ellen Bayley and Marcus T. Bayley (Newport), and Lester S. Bayley (Peach, WA). Interment was in Corvallis next to her 3 sons.

Ben child
Lincoln County paper, 04/29/1904

Young boy Ben died at home in Siletz at the age of twelve. he was the son of Shorty Ben, and was buried in the Siletz cemetery.

Ben, Benny
Lincoln County paper, 07/14/1899

Benny Ben was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Silets on Sunday.

Bennett, Bertha
Lincoln County paper, 12/08/1899

Mrs. Bertha Bennett died on Saturday, December 2, 1899. She was the wife of Albert Bennett who is a Sir Knight of the Maccabees.

Benson, George
Lincoln County paper, 01/15/1904

George Benson died at home (two miles north of the Agency) of pneumonia at 35 years of age. He leaves a wife and a father.

Bethers, Cecile
Lincoln County paper, 02/13/1903

Cecile Bethers died on December 19th at the age of 11 years, 1 month, 9 days, of whooping cough. The funeral was held in Toledo. Cecile was a student at the Oregon School for the Deaf.

Bevens, Ruby
Lincoln County paper, 07/07/1899

Ruby Bevens died at Elk City on Thursday, July 6, 1899, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CP Benens, age one year old. She was sitting on the floor beside the stove when another child attempted to pour boiling water into a pan and upset its contents on the baby, scalding it so badly that she died.

Bob, Klamath
Lincoln County paper, 10/31/1903

Klamath Bob and the daughter of Mrs. David John died last Sunday and were buried in the cemetery on Tenas Charlie's place.

Boone, Dillis U
Lincoln County paper, 01/15/1904

Dillis U. Boone accidentally shot himself on the bay four miles below Toledo. He was 14 years of age, and the son of Mr and Mrs William C Boone. He was buried in Toledo.

Boone, Maude
Lincoln County paper, 08/08/1895

Maud Lillian Boone died near Mill Four on 3 August 1895. She was the infant daughter of Wm. C and Maria L Boone, aged two months and two days. Her death was caused by spinal trouble.

Bradeson, Rachel
Lincoln County paper, 03/25/1904

Rachel Bradeson died yesterday of cerebral spinal meningitis at the age of seven. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Antone Bradeson. Another daughter, Ruby, age five, passed away this morning of the same malady.

Bradway, Edwin
Maquoketa Record, 29 Mar 1905

A telegram received Wednesday by Riley Struble from Mrs. Hattie A. Bradway of Newport, Oregon, gives the sad intelligence of the death at that place, of Edwin Bradway of diabetes. A letter to Mrs. Struble a few days ago told of his extreme illness and now the Death Messenger has come. The telegram further states that his remains will be buried in Newport until fall. The deceased was about 61 years of age and a faithful member and a past commander of A. W. Drips Post, Grand Army of the Republic, having served in Company B, 26th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War. He was a quiet unassuming man, but withal of sturdy uprightness of character; and his loss is a heavy one for the community. Two years ago at the time of the National Encampment of the G. A. R. at San Francisco he and his wife went to the coast, where they have since resided.

Submitted by Ken Wright

Brock, Edith R.
Lincoln County paper, 05/21/1896

Edith R. Brock died at her home near Little Elk, on Monday, 18 May 1896, wife of RL Brock.

Brown child
Lincoln County paper, 09/24/1896

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brown of Siletz mourn the death of their little daughter, age six, who died last Sunday night.

Brown, Clementine
Lincoln Leader, 08/02/1912

Mrs. Clementine Brown, wife of Curtis M. Brown was born the 14th day of March 1848 in Indiana, died at her house, 129 N. Sixth Street, Sawtelle, California on June 29, 1912. Her husband and nine children survive her. Had she lived until the 7th of March next year, she would have celebrated her Golden Wedding. Mrs. Brown came to Los Angeles at the age of 13. In 1886, she moved to Lincoln County and lived here until 7 years ago returning to California.

Bryant, Thomas P.
Lincoln County paper, 02/14/1895

Thomas Perrin Bryant died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. AE Altree, near Nashville, Oregon on Tuesday, February 12, 1895, aged 70 years, 7 months and 24 days. The deceased was born near Lancaster, Kentucky on June 1824. He married Sarah Ann Parton on June 14, 1849 and in 1864 he moved his family to the Yaquina River. His wife and three sons and three daughters survive him.

Bullis, Mr.
Lincoln County paper, 04/01/1898

Mr. Bullis died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland on Friday, April 1, 1898.

Buoy, Harmon
Lincoln County paper, 12/25/1903

Harmon Buoy, was born in Vermillion county, Illinois on 17 March 1838. He married Lizzie S. Thompson of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin in 1869 and moved to Yachats in 1884 from Lane county, Oregon. He died on December 15th at his home near Waldport. He leaves a wife, one son, two daughters, and four grandchildren.

Burch, George
Lincoln County paper, 07/14/1899

George Burchof Newport, drowned while deep sea fishing.

Burke, Mary
Lincoln County paper, 10/15/1894

Mary Burke died at Portland on 21 October 1894. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. R.F. Collamore of this place.

Burnham, John W.
Lincoln County paper, 03/13/1906

John W. Burnham died at Hartford, Connecticut, February 13, 1908 at the age of 75 years. The deceased was a resident of this county for many years and will be remembered by many neighbors and friends. he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Frank M. Dart of Rockville, Connecticut, Mrs. W.P. Jacks of Portland, Oregon and Mrs. Charles W. Day of this place.

Burt, Judge S.V.
The Lincoln County leader, 06 Aug 1896

At his home in this city on Monday evening at 5:20 o'clock, August 3, 1896. Judge S.V. Burt, county judge, age 63 years, of consumption. The deceased had been a suferer for many months, and his death was daily expected. Funeral services were held at the court house on Wednesday at 11 a.m., after which the remains were laid to rest in the Toledo cemetery.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Burt, Samuel V.
Lincoln County paper, 08/06/1896

SV (Samuel Vinton) Burt died at his home in this city on Monday evening at 5:20 p.m. on 3 Aug 1896 at the age of 63 years. Judge SV Burt died of consumption. Funeral services were held at the courthouse at 11:00 a.m. and the remains laid at rest in the Toledo cemetery. SV Burt was born in Edgar county, Illinois on 17 April 1833 and moved to Oregon in 1885 settling upon a homestead two and a half miles from Toledo.

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In Memory. Hon. Samuel Vinton Burt was born in Edgar county, Illinois on April 17, 1833, and in that grand old state spent his boyhood days. Soon after arriving at the age of twenty-one the restless sprit within him caused him to wend his way to Wisconsin, where he married and resided for many years. Being a man of push and energy he soon became identified with the affairs of Dunn county and was elected sheriff of that county. But owing to poor health he decided to move and soon after the expiration of his term of office he moved to Sibley county, Minnesota, where he resided until he came to Oregon. During his resident in Minnesota his sterling qualities and business capacity was recognized by his fellow men and held numerous positions of trust. In 1885 Judge moved from Minnesota to Oregon, settling upon a homestead two and hone-half miles from Toledo, but owing to continued poor health he decided to give up farming and moved to Toledo, where he followed the carpenter trade. Among other building of his construction is the Blake Hotel.

Since settling in Toledo he held the office of Justice of the Peace and was postmaster under the Harrison administration for three years. And the citizens of Lincoln county reposing trust in him elected him as county judge June 1, 1894. Since which time his health gradually became worse until last Monday when his spirit took its flight.

A card of Thanks.
Mrs. Elinore Burt and daughter, Miss Lulu, desire to return their heartfelt thanks to their friends in Toledo and vicinity for their kindness rendered during the illness of the husband and father - the late Judge SV Burt.

Butler, HP
Lincoln County paper, 08/31/1893

HP Butler died 16 Aug 1893 aged 67 from a lung hemorrhage. He was laid to rest in the Braelton Graveyard. He had been a resident of the bay area for many years. He raised a family of eight children, four boys and four girls, six of whom survive along with his wife.

Buttler, Judith E.
The Morning Oregonian, 15 Jan 1911
PIONEER OF TOLEDO DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Toledo, Or. Jan. 14 - After a long illness extending over many months, Mrs. Judith Emmaline Smith Butler died January 4 at the age of 83 years, at her home just across the river from this city, where she had lived for 45 years. She was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive her, Thomas, John, Rudrian of Lincoln county; Calvin, of Blodgett, Or.; Mrs. T.A. Hite, Walla Walla, Wash., and Mrs. C.A. Kelley, of Los Angeles. She also leaves nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Glenn and Orval Hite, of this city, are grandsons. She was born in McMinn County, Tenn. With her husband she came to Oregon from Illinois, settling in the Grande Ronde Valley. The following year they moved to Benton County and in January of the same Winter came to the Yaquina Bay, settling on the old homestead where she passed away. The burial was made beside her husband in the Toledo Cemetery.

Additional Comments: The newspaper article included a photo of Mrs. Judith E. Butler.

The Toledo Cemetery notes that she was the daughter of Thomas Smith.

Transcribed by Eellitta Stone

Cahill, Elizabeth
Lincoln County paper, 02/01/1894

Elizabeth Cahill died at the family residence near Cape Foulweather on 28 January 1894 at the age of 25 years. The deceased was a daughter of Thos. Briggs and leaves a husband and two children.

Calahan, Sarah
Lincoln County paper, 03/18/1904

Sarah Calahan, an aged lady, died at home on the upper farm.

Card, Phoebe
Lincoln County paper, 03/29/1894

Phoebe Card died at the home of her son in Waterloo, Linn county on 24 March 1894 at the age of 86 years. She came to Oregon in 1864 from Minnesota. She was interred in Waterloo cemetery.

Catfish, Bernard
Lincoln County paper, 06/05/1903

Bernard Catfish died at the age of three on May 30th of pneumonia. He was laid to rest in the Siletz cemetery.

Catfish, Mrs.
Lincoln County paper, 06/17/1898

Mrs. Alec Catfish died at the home of her husband, Alec Catfish, at Siletz on Thursday, June 16, 1898.

Center, May R.
Lincoln County paper, 08/15/1895

May R. Center died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Center, at Silets, on 14 August 1895 at the age of 8 years and 14 days.

Chricton, Archibald
Lincoln County paper, 10/14/1904

Archibald Chricton died of cholera at the age of two on October 10th. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William Scarth. he was buried in toledo.

Clark, JL
Lincoln County paper, 10/01/1896

JL Clark died at Newport on Friday, 25 September 1896 of heart disease. The deceased was a resident of Corvallis and his body was taken to Corvallis for internment on Saturday.

Clay, Raymond
Lincoln County paper, 07/01/1904

Raymond Clay died at home on June 22nd at the age of twenty. His mother is Mrs. John Adams. The deceased was buried in the Siletz cemetery.

Conklin, Catherine
The Lincoln County leader, 30 Jun 1911

At her home in this city, Sunday, June 25, 1911, Mrs. Catherine Conklin, aged 72 years and 8 months. Catherine Miller was born in Mannheim, Germany, October 20, 1838. She was brought to the United States when a small child by her brothers, both of her parents having died. She was married to Hiram Golden when 16 years of age. There were two children born in this marriage, both of whom died while infants. Her first husband died in 1857 and, in 1859 she married Joseph S. Conklin in East St. Louis, Ill. She served two years as a nurse in the Union army during the Civil Was and received honorable mention therefor. With her husband she came to Toledo, in 1889. Her husband died in 1898. She is survived by a grandson, Harry R. Fant, of this place, and other relatives. Mrs. Conklin was a Christian woman, with a strong character and was loved and respected by all. Memorial services were held by the State G.A.R. and W.R.C. Encampment in session at Ashland last Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, on receiving word of the death of one of their faithful members. Funeral services were held at the ME church in this city Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. RJ Devenport. Interment was made in the Toledo cemetery.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Conklin, Joseph S.
Lincoln County paper, 01/21/1898

Joseph S Conklin died at his home on Wednesday, January 19, 1898, aged 73 years, 11 months, and 15 days. The deceased was born at Damascus, Wayne County, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1824. hHe was married to Caroline C. Turner in 1846 who died in 1858 in Missouri. Six children were born to them, one son and five daughters of which three daughters still survive him. On November 11, 1860 he married Catherine Golden. Joseph Conklin enlisted on July 6, 1861 as first sargeant of Company A, First Missour Engineers and was mustered out in November of 1864. In May of 1889, he moved to Toledo. he was buried in the Toledo cemetery.

Cook, Jack
Lincoln County paper, 01/08/1904

Jack Cook was laid to rest in the Siletz cemetery.

Crosno, Grtrude
Lincoln County paper, 09/04/1903

Gertrude Crosno, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CB Crosno, died on Thursday, Sepember 13th ate age of thirteen. Interment was in the Toledo cemetery.

Davenport, Mr.
Lincoln County paper, 07/13/1901

Mr. Davenport died at 65 years old in Glen. He leaves a wife and two sons who reside here.

Derrick, Rosa
Lincoln County paper, 05/09/1895

Rosa Derrick died at Little Elk with consumption on May 6th.

Dick, Isaac A.
Lincoln County paper, 12/14/1893

Isaac A Dick died 10 Dec 1893 aged 81 years, 7 months, and 17 days. He died at the residence of his son, CA Dick. He was laid to rest in the Toledo cemetery.

Diffenbache, Mrs.r
Lincoln County paper, 11/15/1894

Mrs. Diffenbacher died at Yaquina on 13 Nov 1894.

Dixon, Fred P.
Monring Oregonian, 28 Oct 1904

Albany,Or., Oct.27-(Special)- Fred P. Dixon, an assistant car repairer of the Southern Pacific at this place, was run over by a freight car at about 1:30 this afternoon and fatally injured. Dixon was between a steel coal car and a flatcar making an airbrake coupling, when a switch engine, backing tow cars, coupled with the coal car, and the impact of the cars knocked Dixon down and he was run over. The wheels stopped directly over the injured man. Dixon's screams called the attention of the train crew to him and the car was taken off. It was found that the heavy steel car, weighing nearly 20 tons, had run over his right leg at the hip and ankle and his left leg at the knee. Medical asssistance was secured and the injured man given every attention possible,but he died on the train while being taken to a Portland hospital. Dixon was about 27 years of age. He was a Mason, Woodman, and Phillipine veteran. He left a wife and one child. The body was taken in charge by Dunning, McEntee & Gillbaugh at Portland, to be prepared for shipment to Sacramento,Cal

Transcribed by Sheron Faynor

Doran, John
Lincoln County paper, 11/27/1903

Rev. John Doran died at this home on Saturday, and was buried in the Garfield cemetery. He was born in Canada in 1838, and was in previous charge at the Toledo M.E. Church. He leaves a wife, and four sons: James H Doran of St. John, Washington, WW Doran of Minneapolis, Charles G Dorand and T Frank Doran of Garfield, Washington.

Dowling, Harry
The Lincoln County leader, 27 Dec 1918

Harry Andrews Dowling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dowling of Yaquina, died December 18th, 1918, aged 17 years, 10 months 4 days, death being caused by Bronco-pneumonia which set in from a cold contracted after he had his tonsils removed, and a severe attack of asthma. Funeral services were held at the family home, December 20th, with interrment in the Newport cemetery. Deceased was born at Newton, Iowa, February 14th, 1901, but has spent most of his life on the bay here. He is survived by his father and mother and one sister, Mrs. Florence Ferr. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Dunn, JH
Lincoln County paper, 03/13/1903

JH Dunn died Monday morning at the age of 83 years old. He was buried in Toledo, and leaves two sisters in Portland.

DutcherMary E.
Lincoln County paper, 08/25/1899

Mary Ellen Dutcher died at her home near Philomath. The coroner's inquest indicated probably suicide. Her husband is EB Dutcher.

Ends, Nancy
Lincoln County paper, 12/03/1896

Mrs. Nancy Ends died at her home on Depoe Slough near Toledo on Sunday, 29 November 1896 at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 28 days. The deceased was born in Tennessee on 1 February 1825 and married on 9 June 1853 to Rev. David Ends in Case county, Missouri. She and her husband came to Oregon in 1859. She was the mother of six children, four sons and two daughters, of which three, two sons and one daughter survives her. Her remains were interred in the private burial plat on the home place by the side of her husband and one son who have been buried there.

Enos, Vernard
Lincoln County paper, 04/07/1899

Vernard Enos died on March 31, 1899 at the Enos farm of the age of 8 months, and 29 days. He had been previously ill with grip and whooping cough. He was laid to rest by his grandparents in the home cemetery.

Fairchild, Catherine
Lincoln County paper, 02/14/1908

Catherine Fairchild, wife of Charles Fairchild, died at Siletz last Friday and was buried in the Siletz cemetry on Sunday. Reverent W.T. Pearce conducted the ceremony. Mrs. Fairchild was over 80 years old.

Ferr, Albert
Lincoln County paper, 01/02/1903

Albert Ferr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ferr. He was born on 4 Apr 1872 and died on December 26. The funeral was held in the home on the 27th and he was buried in the Newport cemetery. He died of consumption.

Ferr, Thomas
The Lincoln County leader, 05 Mar 1915

Thomas Ferr died at his home in West Yaquina February 27th, 1915, aged 76 years. Mr. Ferr was born in Caglaria, Sardina, Italy, in 1839; came to Yaquina Bay January 1, 1866; was married to Miss Jane Crigy December 18, 1868. Nine children were born to Mr, and Mrs, Ferr, as follows: Mrs. VD Boone, Miss Daisy Ferr, who live at home, Mrs. Ed Seidler, Mrs. JC Backus, Mrs. GH Damon, who lives at Toppnish, Wash., Msis Margaret, Francis and Royal, who live at home and Albert, who died some years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Ferr have fourteen grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Monday at ten o'clock a.m., conducted by Rev. Dr. Gwyn officiating. The casket was decorated with beautiful flowers. The interrment took place in Eureka cemetery. The pall bearers were pioneers and neighbors, as follows; Judge Fogarty, Frank Priest, William Matthers, Wm. Willis, Jack Vigars and FM Carter. Funeral Director OR Hollingsworth has charge of the arrangements. Mr. Ferr took up a homestead near Oyster City in 1866, where he lived until a few years ago when he sold the old home and moved to West Yaquina, where he lived to the time of his death, having bought the beautiful home overlooking the bay, formerly owned by Judge DP Blue. Mr. Ferr was one of the first settlers on the bay when the country was new and but few persons and, with his family, endured the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life. He identified himself with the moral, education, temperance and religious work of the community and also the industrial work. He was a member of the Methodist Church and raised a large family under the best of home influences. But few men have gone through as much exposure and hardships as Thomas Ferr. He engaged in farming, stockraising, oyster and fish business for nearly a quarter of a century. In the death of Thomas Ferr Yaquina Bay has lost one of her best citizens, a man possessed of a large measure of kindness, sympathy and toleration of the frailties and faults of human nature. A few days before he died he called the family around him and bid them farewell, saying not to weep for him as all was well. He set his house in order and then closed his eyes in this world and passed on, as we believe, to awaken in the elysium fields of God's paradise to begin the new and better life, which we are told, will never end. All the members of the family were present at his death except Albert, who died some years ago. Mr. Ferr lived in this country nearly half a century and saw it grow from a wilderness to its present state of development with the prospects of being one of the best parts of Oregon.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Ferris child
Lincoln County paper, 10/29/1896

A lile three years son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferris died near this city last Tuesday after swallowing dried beans which could not be dislodged. The remains were taken to Salem for burial today.

Fitzpatrick, John
Lincoln County paper, 05/17/1894

John Fitzpatrick died at St. Vincent's hospital in Portland on 9 May 1894 of pneumonia. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a veteran of the Mexican War and came to Oregon in the 1850's. He leaves a wife and eight children who are residing at the Hotel Monterey in this county. The funeral took place at St. Patrick's Church in Portland.

Forrest, Jas.
Lincoln County paper, 02/10/1894

Jas. Forrest died at the resident of J.A. Rains on 28 January 1894.

Fox, Emma
Lincoln County paper, 12/02/1898

Mrs. Erma Fox died at Siletz on Saturday, November 26, 1898 at 1:45 p.m. at the Siletz Indian Boarding School.

Franklin, Mrs. JE
Lincoln County paper, 01/01/1904

Mrs. JE Franklin died at home in Toledo on December 29, 1903 of pneumonia. The remains were sent to her parent's home in Iowa.

Frary, Emeline
Lincoln County paper, 05/11/1893

Emeline Frary died 4 May 1893 and died at the home of her son, Frank Frary. She died from bronchial trouble and heart failure. The deceased leaves but one child, Frank Frary. The body was taken to Kings Valley for interment.

Frey, John J.
The Lincoln County leader, 27 Dec 1918

(Evening Telegram, Portland) The Dalles, Dec. 25 -- John L. Frey, formerly chief of police at Newport, died here last Monday, aged 32 years. He came here last July in the hope that the change would benefit his health, as he was suffering from tuberculosis. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, under the auspicies of the IOOF lodge, of which fraternity he, Mr. Frey, was a member. His wife and one son survive.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Gear, Hazel
Lincoln Leader, 08/23/1912

Miss Hazel Gear of Chitwood passed away at the Dallas hospital of typhoid fever. Her mother and sister Linnie accompanied the remains from Dallas.

Transcribed by Jeannette Harper

Gilmoore, L.
Lincoln County paper, 07/27/1901

L. Gilmoore died at the age of 72 years old on 24 July 1901 in Dennison, Texas. He leaves a son, LC Gillmoore.

Gorman, Louise
Lincoln County paper, 08/05/1898

Louise M Gorman died at her home in Yaquina on Saturday, July 31, 1898 of nervous prostration at the age of 44 years old. She leaves a husband, TW Gorman and five children. The deceased was born Louise Matilda Hitchins in California in 1854 and married in 1873 in Colfax, California. Her remains were laid to rest in the Newport cemetery on Tuesday.

Grant child
Lincoln County paper, 04/16/1896

The little daughter of US Grant of Siletz died last Saturday night and was buried on Tuesday.

Grant, US
Lincoln County paper, 10/23/1903

US Grant was found dead in the Siletz River. He was a prominent Indian (Justice of the Peace). He died Wednesday and is assumed murdered.

Gulliams, Rufus
Lincoln County paper, 11/08/1894

Rufus Gulliams died in Victoria B.C. on 28 October 1894. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Ona. He leaves a brother, News Gulliams. The deceased lived at Beaver Creek.

Guynn, Albert
Lincoln County paper, 09/25/1903

The body of Albert Guynn was found on a river bank near Waldport on the Risley place. he was last seen 7-10 days ago. Cause is suspected heart disease. He leaves a wife, son, and daughter of Monmouth.

Gwynn, Solomon
Lincoln Leader, 08/23/1912

Solomon Gwynn of Toledo died on August 11, 1912. Rev. Riys Gwynn, Jesse and Columbus Gwenn went to Toledo Monday to attend the funeral.

Hall, Mrs. EE
Lincoln County paper, 08/10/1893

Mrs. EE Hall died 12 Aug 1893 at Newport. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. RA Bensell of Newport. She has been married 61 years, the day of her death being her wedding anniversary. She leaves behind an aged husband, nearing 90.

Hammond, Chris
The Lincoln County leader, 30 Jun 1911

At the family home four miles northwest of Toledo, Monday, June 26, 1911, Mrs. Chris Hammond, aged about 50, after an illness extending over many months.

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Hammond, William (Butch)
Lincoln County paper, 10/19/1893

"Butch" Wm. Hammond died 18 Oct 1893 of Brights Disease in Newport. He was one of the brave indian fighters in the Rogue River Indian War, and also known as the first white man to sell goods on the present day site of Newport.

Hand, William H.
Maquoketa Excelsior, 8 Nov 1912

The Excelsior publishes the following notice from the Newport Oregon Signal of the death of W. H. Hand, a former resident of Maquoketa: After an illness extending over a year or more, caused by valvular heart trouble, William Henry Hand died at the family home in this city, Tuesday evening October 22, aged 58 years. Mr. Hand, accompanied by his wife, came to Newport about one year ago, and few men during the length of residence, have made as many warm and sincere friends as did he. Warm hearted and interested in every movement calculated to benefit his fellows, he was active so far as his frail health would permit and attracted strong friends at once. Mr. Hand was born in Kosciusko County, Indiana, September 2, 1854, but for the greater part of his life was prominently identified with the business interests of Maquoketa, where he was engaged in the lumber trade. There his keen interest in civic affairs resulted in his being elected to the city council and holding other city offices frequently. He was also active as a church worker and was Superintendent of the M. E. Church Sunday School for a period of years. Public spirited, he was faithful to all trusts imposed on him and his sterling qualities of head and heart also made his home life most happy. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Olive Ray Metcalf to whom he was married about four years ago; also four children by a former marriage, one son and a daughter in Colorado and a daughter and son in Iowa, three brothers, Frank of Colorado, J. A. and J. M. of this county, and three sisters, one here and two in Oklahoma, also mourn the loss of an affectionate brother. The funeral service was largely attended and took place from the late home in this city, this afternoon, the Rev. C. T. Hurd officiating, interment in the Eureka Cemetery.

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Hanlon, John T.
Lincoln County paper, 07/31/1903

John T Hanlon died at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland on July 8th of asthma. He was born in Lousiville Kentucky on 19 July 1844, and enlisted in Company A, 1st Mississippi Calvary Volunteers in the fall of 1861. Mr. Hanlon married Rebecca J. Moore on 10 Nov 1866 in Illinois. Four children were born in this union: WE Hanlon of Yaquina, Mrs. Mary Ryan, Mrs. Hattie Lyons, and JT Hanlon all of Beaver Creek. He was buried in the Fern Prairie cemetery near Seal Rocks.

Hardesty baby
Lincoln County paper, 01/03/1895

Baby Hardesty died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. JC Hardesty, on Friday, 25 January 1895, aged 8 months and 26 days. The baby was buried in the Stanton graveyard on Saturday.

Harmon, LM
Lincoln County paper, 08/10/1893

LM Harmon died 10 Aug 1893 at the age of 57 at his home in Toledo of Brights Disease.

Harney baby
Lincoln County paper, 05/26/1899

Baby Harney died at Siletz on May 15, 1899 at the age of 13 months and 4 days at 1:00 a.m. He was the son of George and Elzabeth Harney.

Harney, Dell
Lincoln County paper, 05/16/1895

Dell Harney died at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Harney, at Silets on Thursday, 23 May 1895, aged three years old.

Hawkins, Audrey & James
The Lincoln County leader, 27 Dec 1918

Audrey May Hawkins and James W. Hawkins, daughter and son of JH Hawkins of Elk City, died just one week apart, both being victims of the dreaded influenza. Audrey May Hawkins was born at Shoshone, Idaho, March 16th, 1892, and died at Elk City, Oregon, december 14, 1918, aged 26 years. James W. Hawkins was born at Prinville, Oregon, May 24th, 1903, and died at Elk City, Oregon, December 21st, 1913, aged 15 years. The Hawkins family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

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Hayden Mr.
Lincoln County paper, 08/10/1893

Mr. Hayden died 7 Aug 1893 in the Alsea Valley. He was survived by Mrs. Silas Howell, Mrs. Ada Baldwin, and Mrs. James Harrison.

Hayes, Colbert
Lincoln County paper, 06/01/1901

Colbert Hayes passed away at the home of his son, Will Hayes on Canal Creek at Tidewater on 23 May 1901. The deceased was buried next to his wife, Cynthia A Hayes who died 2 weeks and 4 days earlier on 04 May 1901. Mr. Hayes was married for 54 years. He died at the age of 75 and she died at the age of 74. Several children survive their parents.

Helms, Mrs,
Lincoln County paper, 06/19/1901

Mrs. Helms was buried in the Toledo Cemetery on 15 January 1901.

Henderson, John
Lincoln County paper, 12/13/1894

John Henderson died on 12 Nov 1894 about six miles southwest of Summit. Death supposedly came by an accidental discharge of his own gun while hunting for deer. He leaves a wife.

Hillis, Emma S.
Lincoln County paper, 02/13/1903

Mrs. Emma S Hillis died at her home near Wilmer, Oregon on February 9th at the age of 25 years old. She was formerly Emma Brooks of Toledo.

Hoeflein, Mrs. W.
Lincoln County paper, 10/02/1903

Mrs. W. Hoeflein died at home in Yaquina at the age of 24 years old of heart failure. She was the wife of William Hoeflein and the daughter of Captain Tracy Davis and sister of Winnie and Bud Davis. She leaves a daughter of three years olf and was buried in the Newport cemetery.

Hoskins, Mrs. Albert
Lincoln County paper, 05/13/1898

Mrs. Albert Hoskins died at her home in Newport on Saturday, May 7, 1898 of consumption. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held on Sunday.

Hume, Joseph
Lincoln County paper, 04/27/1901

Joseph Hume died on 21 April 1901 in Berkley, California of heart disease. Hume established the first salmon cannery on the Columbia River in 1874.

Hunt, Levi W.
Lincoln County paper, 06/17/1904

Levi W Hunt died at home on the Little Elk on June 11th. He was buried in a private cemetery on Mr. Eddy's place. Mr. Hunt was born in Campaign county, Ohio on November 18, 1825, and married Mary P. Kingon on September 4, 1847. They moved to Page county in Iowa in 1853, and crossed the plains in 1864. He came to Little Elk in 1866. Mr. Hunt's wife died twelve years ago. Three children survive him: Ellenor Hadden of Lyons, Oregon, AB and Marion Hunt of Eddyville.

Huntsucker, Jas.
Lincoln County paper, 04/27/1893

Jas. Huntsucker died 25 April 1893 at his home near Yaquina City, aged about 74 years. The deceased was one of the pioneers of Yaquina Bay.

Hyde, John
Lincoln County paper, 10/30/1903

John Lewis Hyde died at the age of 7 months, 20 days on October 23rd. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Chas. Hyde and was buried in Toledo.

Jackson, William
Lincoln County paper, 01/18/1894

William Jackson died at the Siletz Agency on 17 January 1894 of consumption. He was 23 or 25 years of age.

Jim, Coyote
Lincoln County paper, 01/11/1894

Coyote Jim died at Walter Davis' place on 1 January 1894 at the approximate age of 98 years. He was the oldest Indian on the Siletz reservation and took part in the Rogue River Indian War.

John, David
Lincoln County paper, 11/09/1901

David John died at home near Siletz on 4 November 1901 of old age. He was known on the agency as Klamath John, and many people thought he was nearing the century mark as his age was unknown. His remains were laid to rest on the 6th.

John, Mrs.
Lincoln County paper, 10/02/1903

Mrs. John, wife of Citizen John was buried in Siletz.

Johnson, Clarence
Lincoln County paper, 01/08/1904

Clarence Johnson died at the age of seven and was buried in the Siletz cemetery.

Johnson, Mrs. Oliver
Lincoln County paper, 08/05/1989

Mrs. Oliver Johnson died at Bellamy, Oregon on July 29, 1898 of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband, a four year old son, and a baby boy of two months. The deceased was born in Gottenburg, Sweden on uly 16, 1861 and emigrated with her parents to America at the age of ten.