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January 8, 2013 Patrick & Elizabeth Craney
My name is Patrick Craney, I am writing to you in regards to
the genealogy of my wife’s grandmother. My wife'€™s family
name is Shaw, her grandmother'€™s name was Dorothy Mae Gosney.
My mother in law recently told me that Dorothy Mae was born in
Heppner. Dorothy Mae married Cyril Glenalton Shaw in 1918 (in
Clatsop County), so I am thinking she was born around 1900 +
or - a few years. I have been unable to find any information
on Dorothy Mae'€™s family. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
February 13, 2009 Kathy Hardy
I would like the KINTZLEY family added to the Morrow County
history site. My great-great-great grandfather, George B.
Kintzley, settled in the Heppner and Arlington area in the
late 1800's. His son, George Kintzley, was drowned in the
Heppner Flood.
January 28, 2009 Janice
Louise Taylor
I am looking for any living relatives of Herbert WALBRIDGE.
He was born in Heppner OR 1-24-1890. His parents were William
Walbridge and Eliza SMITH. He passed away 7-13-1961 at the
Veterans Hospital in Vancouver, WA and is buried in Willamette
National Cemetery.
Any information on Marion Elizabeth Walbridge
maiden name MCNICHOLS BD January 1900 Parker, AZ. She
may have been married to Herbert Walbridge living in the
Portland OR area in 1946. Janice Louise Taylor (birth name
Walbridge) 253-219-4296, 14721 Spring Street SW Lakewood, WA
98439-1124
December 2, 2008 Gene Davis
My wife's great grandfather was Thomas
Jefferson TEETERS. His wife was Martha Jackson
Teeters. We know Thomas lived in and around the Arlington area
in the 1800s and 1900s, and he and Martha and family were
residing in Walla Walla at the time of the 1880 census, where
his occupation is listed as "engineer." Further, we have found
both their graves in the cemetery at Arlington.
I just came across a death notice that ran in the
January 9, 1899 Portland newspaper, reporting the death of
Mrs. T.J. Teeters, wife of Postmaster Teeters of Castle Rock.
The notice states Mrs. Teeters was a resident of Castle Rock
for 15 years, and that her body had been removed to Arlington
for burial.
We had never ever heard or read of Thomas Teeters
being postmaster at Castle Rock, but this death notice almost
certainly relates to him and to his wife Martha. It is a giant
step forward for my wife and her cousins in their quest for
information about this branch of their family. Can you point
me in the direction of local Morrow County resources that
might verify and enlarge upon this new-found clue? I did find
an article on the GenWeb page that listed post offices in the
county, and when they were established and who their first
postmaster was; but T.J. Teeters probably was not the first
postmaster at Castle Rock, and he is not mentioned in the
article. Any help will be truly appreciated.
October 3, 2008 Tony Rockefeller
I am trying to locate the burial place(s) for the following
people who died in Morrow County, Oregon:
Tillman HOGUE
Norah Agnes Hogue (nee Brannon)
Earl C. Hogue
Reba GRABILL (nee Hogue)
Robert Grabill.
Please send an email to me if you know where these individuals
are buried.
May 6, 2008, Lena (Grabill)
Mueterthies
Names: GRABILL/GRABEEL David H. GRABILL and wife
Julia and children Willard, Thomas E., Archie T., Orin (among
others.) came to Ione, OR in 1883. Thomas' wife Ida lived into
her 100's (1980's) in the Ione area. I assume that there still
would be some descendants of these GRABILL's around the Ione -
Heppner area. I found references to them in the Heppner
newspaper archives. My question is was it known to the
GRABILLs if the GRABEELs were cousins?? I know that Ransom
Russell GRABEEL is buried in the same Cem. as Tomas E.
GRABILL--the High View Cem. in Ione. I am a descendant of
David H. GRABILL's brother Jacob Andrew (or Andrew Jacob-it
goes back in forth), from Harrison Co., MO. I think that David
and Jacob's Grandfather was Jacob GRABEEL from Lee Co, VA.
Ransom Russel GRABEEL is the son of Jacob GRABEEL's son Andrew
GRABEEL*. Which is why I want to know if it was known or
thought that the two families were related. I don't know when
Ransom Russel GRABEEL died but they had a son that died in
Feb. 1905 buried in the same cemetery, so the two families
would have been in Ione at the same time.
*New information: (On my May 6, 2008
query), I listed Ransom Russell GRABEEL's father as Andrew
when it was actually Isaac GRABEEL also as to Ransom Russell
GRABEEL's grave site I have since found out that he is not
actually buried in Ione that it's just a grave marker. I
believe he is buried in a Portland, OR cemetery. His son David
is buried there, however.
I would love to hear from anyone with a connection to this
family!
March 31, 2008 Robert Knutson
School at Gooseberry, Oregon. I found my grandfathers
autograph book, signed by what must be many of his school
mates. all entries are in 1908. His name was Lowell AKERS.
March 29, 2008 Dave Wilson
My name is Dave Wilson and while going through a Salem, Oregon
antique store came across a picture of Joe and Elsie of
Arlington. It was the couple and four children. I don't
have any financial interest in this but if you could make a
post and have anyone contact me at eyespy51@msn.com, I'll give
them the name of the store and they can make arrangements to
recover the photo. Thanks. The last name was not listed.
January 17, 2008 Judy Stevens
I am trying to date a studio photo that was taken in Heppner,
Oregon, by Theo. Danner, Artist. Does anyone know when this
photographic studio might have been in existence? I believe
the time frame for the photo could be anywhere between 1880
and 1910, and would like to narrow it down a bit, if possible.
October 31, 2007 Janet Mason
Langland
I am researching my father's family, MASON. His
grandfather, Joe Mason, settled on Rhea Creek in 1871
(Homesteads and Heritages: History of Morrow Co., OR. Giles
,1971). My own Grandfather (The first Joe Mason's son) was
born in 1887 near Ione on the family ranch on Rhea Creek.
To,add to the "name game", my father (ALSO Joseph Mason) was
born in Prineville in 1923. Janet Mason Langland 4409 SW
Obsidian, Redmond, OR 97756.
November 14, 2006
Charlotte Jones
Would like an obit for a Frank G. BACKSCHIES who died
in Morrow County on 12 July 1969. His wife's name was Sallie.
October 19, 2006 Amos
Martin
I am seeking information on a George M. KREBS (and
his direct descendants) that worked on sheep farm in the
vicinity of Morgan/Cecil/Ione in or around 1950. He may have
been a biology professor at Portland Community
College later in his life. Any information about his
birthday, date of death and parents would also be helpful.
September 25, 2006 Joyce Quinlin Gray
I have been researching the history of my father's family
who made their home in Irrigon, Oregon, from approximately
1903 to 1906/07. In reading thru copies of the newspaper,
Irrigon Oregon Irrigator, I found many mentions of the family
concerning their activities, business, and what was going on
in their personal lives. However, in reading the website for
the history of Morrow County, particularly the page giving
information on the early days, people, and businesses of
Irrigon, I see no mention of my family, and feel that they
should also be included. My great-grandparents were John and
Eliza QUINLIN, who moved from Moscow, Idaho to Irrigon
in 1905. Their children were Joseph, George, Philip, Lorena,
Margaret and Bessie. Joseph, Philip, George Quinlin owned the
butcher shop in Irrigon in 1904 thru 1906. In 1904, Joseph
Quinlin was referred to the as the "jolly butcher". I am not
certain where the butcher shop was located in Irrigon at that
time. In 1905, the barber shop was "removed" to Mr. Bower's
building on Railroad Street, the butcher shop was the moved
into that space by the owners of the building, the Quinlin
Brothers. Lorena Quinlin then opened a restaurant adjoining
the butcher shop. In an article of February 21, 1906, it is
mentioned that Mr. and Mrs. Claude Baty will be keeping house
in the Quinlin building, and using the front room as his
barber shop. Other articles mention two of the children
attending school, Maggie and Bessie Quinlin, and the fact that
Mrs. Quinlin belonged to the Ladies Aid Society. I have
written to the Baptist Church in Irrigon, trying to locate any
existing church records for the early 1900's, but the letter
came back, undeliverable. I have sent a letter in care of the
post master, hoping it could be delivered to the church, and
heard nothing.
If you have any suggestions where i might
locate plat records, church records, any existing records of
the early businesses (I was told by the family that the
Quinlin Brothers also ran the slaughterhouse that supplied
beef to the railroad camps), any record of the restaurant, the
Quinlin building, school records, old photos - I would very
much appreciate your help. I have written to the Morrow County
Historical Society, but that is another letter that has gone
unanswered.
August 17, 2005 Kimberly Herron
I am researching ancestors with the surname of HYND.
Jack Hynd, Sr. and his father William Hynd and any related
persons. My Grand-father was Charles Herbert Hynd.
July 26, 2005 gbishop@teleport.com
I am researching the ancestors and descendants of the
following families: Mary Agnes GILLESPIE, George C.
Gillespie, Alexander Gillespie, Jackson Lee MORROW.
Seeking information on gg-grandfather Charles STOCKDALE, located in 1900 Census, Morrow County, Lena Precinct, with second wife Callie (Sarah Caroline Woll) and children Jeff (Thomas Jefferson), Elizabeth, and infant Grace. Charles Stockdale and family subsequently moved to California. Also seeking information on Charles Stockdale's first wife, Ellen Jane Kelly Stockdale, located in 1900 Census living nearby in Umatilla County, Pendleton, with 10 of their 11 children, working as a laundress. She also subsequently moved to California. The Stockdales migrated from Minnesota sometime after 1873, living in Iowa about 1876 and Nebraska in 1880. Any information would be appreciated.
January 12, 2005 Connie
My grandparents, Arthur (1871-1949) and May CHAFFEE
(1878-1960), moved to Boardman about 1920, my father and at
least 5 of his siblings attended Boardman schools: Adna
(married Edna Broyles), Arthur (Bud), Helen (married Carroll
Kennedy), John (married Deane Schaumberg), Mary (married Alvin
Fegles), and my father Alan (married Miriam Caswell), all
except Deane now deceased. Would like to be in contact with
anyone who has any memory of them. I have a photograph of
Boardman High School students, 1935-1936. I am willing to
share via email attachment.Would also like to identify class
members other than my father, Alan V. Chaffee, and possibly
his older sister, Mary Ann (Chaffee) Fegles.
December 8, 2004 Arnold Nash
Searching for the above Maria SLOCUM, aged 88, lived
in Heppner, OR in 1910 with son Eugene Slocum, daughter Mary
Ann Thomas and two Thomas grandchildren. Maria was widow of
Lorin Slocum of Pennsylvania. Is she buried in Heppner? Also,
searching for the burial site of MARIA TERESA SLOCUM who died
3 July 1910. In 1910 census she lived in Heppner,
Morrow, Oregon with son Eugene Slocum. Any information
regarding Maria and/or her family would be appreciated.
November 4, 2004 Shirley Gillespie
Looking for information on Wallace H. BUDDEN who
married Elfie ? in November 1916. Any information from
marriage record or copy of marriage record would be
appreciated.
October 22, 2004 Mary Burrows
I am searching for information on Mrs. Henry GERBER whose
death is listed as August 24, 1920 in Morrow Co. Oregon.
August 16, 2004 Laurie
Briggs
I am researching my father's family. His mother was
Mabel Montague and his father Ralph BRIGGS. I
know Ralph was born 12/14/1902 and was born in Wisconsin. My
Grandma had two sisters Edna Montague and Estelle
Montague. She was the youngest of the sisters. I
am still trying to find her date of birth. According to
my father's birth cert she was born in Oregon. My
father's name is Bob Martin Briggs. I was also told by a
relative that my grandma was born on a
reservation. I would appreciate any help
uncovering my family history. Thank you so much in
advance.
July 28, 2004
Elaine Rose
I am trying to locate some information on a William SMITH,
supposedly he was related to some :"HALLS" and Hiram
/Hattie"Johnson" that lived in or around Heppner in the early
1900's. and later. Any info would be appreciated.
June 24, 2004 railrider503@aol.com
I am researching the names CULICK, MUNKERS, AYERS and
MORGAN. All coming from the Culick side of the
family. One daughter married Gussie "Jack" Ayers,
another married first James Morgan and second to Mr. Munkers.
June 9, 2004 Katherine Rupe
I am looking for information on Hannah Mary GALLOWAY,
who is buried at the Sand Hollow Cemetery in Lexington. She
was born in 1860/61, was married to Jonathan Travis HOSKINS
17 Nov 1878, and died Jan 21, 1887. I am looking for an
obituary, and the names of her family members.
Any help would be appreciated.
June 30, 2004 Barbara Eades
Seeking information on Gladys LAMB and husband
Delber WALKER. They married in Spokane, WA on
August 1, 1936, listing their residence as Ione, OR.
This is the second marriage for both. Gladys was married
first to Ray (Raymond) Lamb and had a daughter Betty Ray Lamb
(her own middle name was Ray). Any assistance would be
greatly appreciated. We have information on the Lamb
family to share with Betty if we are able to locate her or any
descendants. Than you!
February 17, 2004 akisnever@comcast.net
I am looking for any information regarding a Walter ALLISON,
born in or near 1882. He was the son of Arilla (SNOW)
Allison and a W. O. Allison, I believe. He was also the
brother of Pearl Snow (Allison) Garland, born 1883. Thank you!
January 3, 2004 Earl Plunkett
I am looking for information on Ross E. Everett and Anna
Fristoe KEENEY or KEELEY. They were married in
Ione, Oregon in 1907. She was in Heppner in 1895 with her
family James and Hattie FRISTOE. Her sister Blanche
was killed in the Great Flood. There is a J Fristoe listed at
the cemetery in Heppner. No information on that person. I am
imagining it may be her father James.
September 29, 2003 Barbara Cook
I am trying to find information about my Grandmother who was
born in Morrow County and went to school there. She was born
approximately 1890, and had several brothers. They lived on a
farm. Her name was Annie (Anna May) PERZONIS. We do
not have any other information other than her name and the
County Name. Her family were originally from the North of
Italy. Apparently the courthouse that had records of her birth
had burnt down with the loss of all records. I would
appreciate any information that anyone may have on this family
name.
June 24, 2003 Karen Westland
Jan.1, 1897 the body of OTIS D. LOGAN was found near
the home of BOB DEXTER. The Coroner Mr. VAUGHN found he had
been intoxicated and going home late at night accompanied by
JACK ROMJUE (or HORNJUE). JACK MCKENZIE and BOB DEXTER both
gave testimony to these facts. The jury consisted of Jas.
Tolbert, H.C.Hanby, Harry Phillips, Joe Potter and Ed
Templeton. If anyone has any information concerning this event
or where the body of LOGAN is buried I would appreciate the
information.
May 21, 2003 Michael Smithson
Am trying to trace my McELLIGOTT cousins in Morrow
County. I am descended from Marguarite McElligott Schmidt b.
May 20 1892 in Ione, Morrow, OR, daughter of Jerimiah John
McElligott and Maggie Kennedy. My mother was Marie Schmidt
Smithson and her father was Henry W. Schmidt. Would like to
correspond and exchange information. Thanks, Michael L.
Smithson Box 2207 Southern Pines, NC 28388-2207
April 27, 2003
Irene Keller
I am looking for the children of Francis and Nancy Shafer GENTRY.
In 1882 they came to Morrow County at the forks of Willow
Creek. They homesteaded five miles north of Heppner.
April 27, 2003 Rosemary Stein
My husband's great grandfather was John STEIN and
perished in the flood. He was never referred as Stine, which
is shown under his name. I'm curious where that spelling came
from. We found his name on a list of deceased in the Oregonion
newspaper. He is buried in Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland, OR. He
left a wife and children in Portland. They were getting ready
to join him in Heppner when the flood happened
April 24, 2003 Marie Veirra
I'm looking for an obituary for Joseph A. CUNHA
who died on Nov 28, 1999 in Heppner, OR. Does anyone know what
local newspapers would list obits? Any assistance is greatly
appreciated.
April 22, 2003 Sue Day
I am looking for a Bernard Henry CLAGGETT born
May 24, q905, died Oct 24 1996. I believe him to be a half
brother to my grandfather. His parents names were Isaac
Claggett and Elizabeth Morgan. Elizabeth died in 1886 Warsaw,
Wisconsin. Isaac then married Mary Ann Kirkpatrick. Isaac died
Dec.10 1929 in Mora Minnesota. If you can help It would be
wonderful. Thank you for your time.
April 15, 2003 Kit Thompson
I am looking for information on the GALLOWAY
and HOSKINS families who lived in the Buttercreek
area, specifically Hannah Mary Galloway (b.1861, d.1887) who
married Jonathan Travis Hoskins (b.1851 d.1925) Nov 17, 1878.
If anyone has information on where their home was located, it
would be greatly appreciated.
March 30, 2003 L. J.
Masters
My father and uncle during their childhood, were
good friends of the MOORE family in Morrow/Gilliam
County Oregon. The children were Josephine Moore, Brian Moore,
Mary Moore, and Lee Moore. The family later moved to Milton
Freewater, Oregon. I have photographs taken circa 1917 of this
family. I would like to send these photographs to
descendants. Jack DAVIS and his wife and her
sister, Nina lived in the area of Morrow/Gilliam County
Oregon. They owned Fairview and farms all over the area. They
gave a family picture to my grandmother, Hattie Logan. I would
like to mail this original photo to descendants. Please
contact me at ljmasters at networld dot com.
Among my family photographs are two
5x7 woodcuts of either candidates or elected officials likely
officers in Gilliam or Morrow County Oregon. They are John T.
DANIEL, County Clerk and Josh B. THOMAS Deputy
County Clerk. These probably would have been men serving
possibly as early as the 1890's and before 1920. If you
can establish that you are a descendant of either of these
men, I will send you the appropriate woodcut. Please e-mail me
at ljmasters at networld dot com.
March 16, 2003 Troy Stantliff
I am trying to get additional information about Thomas L. STANTLIFF; he was listed in the First War Census posted in the Heppner Gazette Times on June 14, 1917 as living in the Lena Precinct of Morrow County. I believe this to be my great uncle who was originally from Carroll County, VA. My great uncle was born May 5, 1887 to William Henry Stantliff and Rachel Jane FORTNER. Any information such as marriages etc would be greatly appreciated.
January 11, 2003 Peg Willis
I'm trying to find information on a J. K. CARR
of Morrow County, Oregon, whose baby died in the Heppner flood
of June 14, 1903. A stained glass window in the Episcopal
church in Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon, says "In loving
memory of Lilias, infant daughter of J. K. and F. S. Carr -
Baptized into Jesus through the flood - June 1903. a matching
window opposite this says, "A thank offering to God for signal
mercies, June 14 1903, G. C. & L. C." Mr. J. K. Carr was
named as the builder of a new home in Heppner in a July 2,
1903 newspaper article.
I'm also seeking information on a Rev. C. H. LAKE. This man said services for the dead at the Heppner Cemetery in Morrow County, Oregon after the tragic flood of June 14, 1903. I have found no other reference to him. He was not a permanent pastor of any of the churches in that town at the time.
December 15, 2002 Tubasat@aol.com
After 15 years of searching we have just discovered
that MARY MARTEN CHAMBERLAIN died near Heppner on June
4 1887 and was buried there. Does anyone know where she is
buried? The family only lived in the area for a short time.
Her maiden name was HAYES.
October 12, 2002 Wayne Dykstra
I have info available on much of my great grandfather
George DYKSTRA who lived in Heppner around the late
1800s and early 1900s along with my grandfather. My father
George Ernest Dykstra was born in Heppner in 1907.
September 2, 2002 Jeri Iler
There is a John ILER buried at the
Lexington Cemetery. Born 1-11-1898 Died 1-18-1898 These dates
were found in the museum archives. There are no dates on the
headstone. I would like more information on this infant, who
were his parents?
John Wesley Iler Born 27 Sep 1854 Gales Creek, Washington,
Oregon Died 6 Oct 1936 Heppner, Morrow, Oregon Father: Savil
W. Iler Mother: Caroline Lee Married Nancy Jane (Jennie) Ray
Born 13 Feb 1856 Lodi, Columbia, Wisconsin Died 17 Jan 1937
Heppner, Morrow, Oregon Father: Lester Ray Sr. Mother: Sarah
Elizabeth Hopkins Pictures of John Wesley Iler and Nancy Jane
are in the museum - also articles on the computer Children:
Neva Pearl Iler - married William LeTrace Millie Caroline Iler
- never married Roy Ray Iler- My grandfather - married Delphia
Edythe Hiatt Emma Myrtle Iler - married George Evans of
Heppner Ella Willetta - died in infancy Ralph Russell - died
in infancy
September 2, 2002 Peggy Smith
I am looking for information on Sterling Cyrus SMITH.
He was my Great Grandfather. I believe he was a circut-riding
preacher as well as a well-known photographer. I understand
that he photographed for magazines such as National
Geographic. I would also like any information on my
Grandmother, Gladys Viola SMITH who was born in Heppner. She
later married John Harry BUCKLES whom we have very
little information on.
June 19, 2002 Betty Hellman
I'm looking for any info on Valentine B. Huber, especially
his obit. The info I have from his brother's obit. from
1956. It states, Valentine was living in Mikkalo.
March 19, 2002
robertaandmike@msn.com
I am seeking information regarding Benjamin A WILLIS and
Lennie LEFFLER Who were Married in Morrow county
(quite likely Heppner, OR) on Feb. 14, 1895. I believe these
to be my Great Grandparents.
March 13, 2002 Carla
V. Leighton
Query on: GRAND RONDE, NORTH MORROW COUNTY, OREGON
In 1860, H&K Enterprises established the River Port of
GRAND RONDE. It was centered at or near the present day Marina
and Day Park. Another version: which is correct.? Grande Ronde
Landing In 1862 A.J. Kane built Grande Ronde Landing
eight miles below the mouth of the Umatilla River. The first
place of business was a hotel - a canvas on the ground was
used as a table, and meals were cooked on a log fire.
Is the K in H&K Enterprises for A.J. KANE.?
Would like information on: Post Office / First Postmaster
School / Teacher Business's Bank Law
Surname's of Families living there
Plat of Grand Ronde Landing / Date when Filed
February 25, 2002 Mary Burrows
Searching for descendents of Isaac KNIGHTEN and
Rebecca MCBEE Knighten who lived in Morrow Co OR.
Allied names are SHANER, COMPTON, WRIGHT, FURLONG,
ASHBAUGH and WARREN.
January 16, 2002
Kevin Hewgley
I would like to add my name to the listing if at all
possible. I descend from Emaline SHOBE Willingham
Howard 1834-1930 in Heppner. Her brother was Dr. Allen J.
Shobe the first physician in the town. I have a great deal of
information on the family --especially looking for descendants
of the daughters of Emaline and John WILLINGHAM.
Please respond to my personal email: kevinhewgley@yahoo.com
January 5, 2002 Bonnie
Bartlett
I have a picture of H. MC FARLAND on a card . I'd
like to share a copy of it with anyone that is searching H.
McFarland. It say's he was from Morrow Co. Or. It as in some FIELDS
- MOORE family album. Would like to know his connection
to this family.
January 3, 2002 Patt
Is there someone out there that can send me a picture of a
headstone?James GALLOWAY 15 Oct. 1829 - 22 Oct. 1896
Baker/King/Fairveiw/Tews Cemetery Ione.Also any other info
anyone has on him. Where he lived and with who would be nice.
Any family he had in the area also. Thanks.
January 2, 2002 Jamie
Carston
My Great Grandmother was a LOVGREN from Morrow
County, I am looking for any info on the Lovgrens that lived
there late 1890. Share stories . I have located some family
there, they are very respectful and kind people. Everyone
looking for answers to their genes, don't give up there are
special people waiting out there wondering too.
August 16, 2001 Linda Nimer
I recently received obituary of Matilda CatherineMcCRAW
from the Heppner Gazette Times. It stated that she was
buried at the Masonic Cemetery in Heppner next to "the grave
of Mr. McCraw who died in 1914". My family records show
that he was buried in Carroll County, VA. Does anyone
know for sure if he is really buried in the Masonic
Cemetery? I am also looking for information on their two
sons, Jacob Allen (d. 1912) and Green Waller (d. 1927), who
are also buried in the same cemetery. Thank you.
July 13, 2001 Jerry
Chapman
My mother was born in Heppner on December 15, 1905.
Her name was Regina December JONAS and her parents
were Mr and Mrs Guy Jonas. Would you know if there are
any records of her birth, etc. that I could secure or who I
could
contact to do so? Thank you!
July 27, 2001 Gary Moore
O understand in the courthouse there is a plaque in
memory of those MIA in the Korean War, one of those names
would be WARDEN, from Boardman. I need to know
his first name and any other information that is there. There
is a website remembering those lost and MIA in Korean war and
want to place his name there.
July 1, 2001 Victoria Sills
I am looking for any information on Elijah and
Melvinia "HILL" ADAMS who came to Heppner,
Oregon by covered wagon in the very late 1800's. Melvinia
"Hill" Adams was my great-great aunt. I am specifically
looking for information on her side of the family. If anyone
has any information, please contact me. I have an old letter
that was written by her daughter, which includes some family
history, I would gladly share with other family members.
April 30, 2001 Nikki Hampton
Any records for the Lexington Grand/High school during the
years 1918-1923?? My mother, Claudia B. MC MILLAN went
to this school during those years.
I need info on Lexington School attendance
records for the years 1918 through 1923.
April 23, 2001 Roberta Matches
I am a former student of the Lexington , Oregon, schools.
I attended grades one through nine there, finishing the ninth
grade in 1943. My father was John J. MILLER, uncle of
Tad Miller, who still lives in Morrow Co. My mother lives in
Portland, Oregon, and will be 100 years old in October 2001.
We are having a reunion in Portland in August. Anyone who
might remember my mother can contact Tad and Melba to send her
birthday greetings if they wish to do so.
I just found your website today and have
enjoyed reading the account of the Heppner flood. I remember
our teacher, Mrs. Lillian Turner, telling us about it and the
heroic ride of Leslie Matlock. I think I had a classmate in
the early grades named Juanita Matlock.
The names of my brothers and sister are as
follows: John J. Miller, Jr. (Jack) , whose widow and two
children all live in Seattle. Roberta Miller Matches (that's
me). I now live in Lubbock, Texas. My husband, Dr. Arthur
Gerald (Jerry) Matches , is an emeritus professor at Texas
Tech Univ. where he was the first holder of the Thornton chair
in the Department of Plant and Soil Science for 13 years,
after working for the USDA in Missouri for 20 years. Marjory
Miller Stanley lives in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA.
Bill Miller lives in Portland. Harry Miller lives in Portland.
Kenneth Miller lives in Beaver Creek, Oregon.
I found it interesting that C. A. Rhea had
married the granddaughter of the founder of Kirksville, Mo.,
since our second child, Dr. Sarah Matches , attended college
there at N. E. Missouri State (now renamed Truman State). She
is now a pediatrician in Ft. Worth. Our older daughter is a
physical therapist in Phoenix, and our son is an analytical
chemist in Kansas City.
Each of our children has two children,
making 5 boys and only l girl.
I have many happy memories of Morrow
County, particularly 4H club activities and the train ride to
4H summerschool in Corvallis.
I lived in Corvallis for a time before I
married, working as the secretary to the business manager of
Oregon State Univ. for four years. I left after my husband was
drafted and sent to Germany, and went to join him in
Heidelberg . Went from there to West Lafayette, Indiana, where
he went to school at Purdue; from there to New Mexico for a
year and then to Missouri and Texas.
My regards to any of the old Lexington
"Jackrabbits" who may remember me.
April 23, 2001, Kathleen McGraw
I recently found an Oregon Death Index listing on
Ancestry.com that concerns an Emil MARQUARDT who died
in Morrow County November 25, 1939. This record says it is
from certificate number 42, and identifies his spouse as
Helen. Can you get more info on Emil Marquardt for me? I'm
especially interested in knowing if he was born in or around
Wisconsin, and if there are any surviving children listed
(looking in particular for a son Roger, though he would have
been from an earlier marriage so might not be listed).
This would be a great help to me -- so far
my Emil has been a mystery, but his son Roger was in Oregon in
the late 30s, so it's possible that Emil was there, too, and
not in Wisconsin like I thought! Thank you for
your help,
April 7, 2001 CABonde10@aol.com
Etta GALLOWAY, born in Buena Vesta, OR on 12-23-1875.
Married William Thomas RULE at her parents home
in Heppner, OR on 4-19-1893. Had 2 brothers: MJ
Galloway and JW Galloway and 2 sisters: Estella JOHNSON
and
Elizabeth MCFERRIN. Please I need help locating
this family.
February 22, 2001 Patricia
Ash
I am seeking
information regarding Sarah PERKINS Piggott.
She is buried in High View Cemetery, Ione, Morrow, OR (in
plot with Florence B. Sipes). Her years of birth and
death are 1859-1936.
Sarah PERKINS Piggott was the
daughter of Joshua Carter Perkins and Sarah COOPER Perkins,
born in Letcher KY in 1856. She was the sister of
Highly PERKINS Perkins of Taylor, Loup, Nebraska and
William and John Amos PERKINS of Roy, Pierce County,
Washington. All predeceased her. Seeking any
information regarding her and/or her descendents.
Sarah's sister, Highly PERKINS Perkins, was my
great-grandmother. Sarah PERKINS was married to
James H. SMOUSE who died 21 April 1884. She then
married William H. Piggott, who died in 1890. Sarah,
and her children, were in Lillian, Custer, NE in the 1900
census. Then she came to Washington, and then
Morrow, OR about 1902. Her children were Henry Vincent
Smouse, Daisy Smouse, Florence B. Piggott, and Howard
Piggott. I would like to contact anyone who may be
researching and/or interested in Sarah PERKINS Smouse
Piggott.
February 20, 2001 Dennis Dunleavy
I am looking for any information you may have on CLARENCE
LEROY ANDREWS (1862-1948), IDA B. ANDREWS
(1872-1903), MABLE ANDREWS (1891-1903), VASHTI
ANDREWS (1893-1903), and ANNE CLARE ANDREWS
(1889-1903).
Andrews obituary in the Eugene Register
Guard from April 19, 1948 states: "Mr. Andrews was elected
first county clerk of Morrow County at the age of 22, and
three years later married Miss Ida SWAGGERT of
Heppner, Ore. She and their three children were
drowned in the Heppner flood of 1903." Here the math
is a bit off, because he would have actually been
24-years-old. Andrews' own biography states: "In 1886 I
was elected as County Clerk and Clerk of the Court in the
county,
and remained in that position for four years."
However, two autobiographical sketches
he wrote (circa 1935) do not mention ever being married to
Ida Swaggert or losing his family in the flood. In
fact, he writes that "In 1890 I returned to Seattle
and entered the County Auditor's office, working up in
grades till I was the chief deputy and accountant of
in King County in 1895-96." His record then shows
that he worked in Sikta, Alaska as a US Customs Agent in
August of 1897, was sent to Skagway on January 23, 1899
and was there till 1904 when he was transferred to Eagle
till 1909. If you have any information on Andrews, Ida
Swaggert or the children, I would greatly appreciate
help.
February 16, 2001 Joyce Notson
I am doing family research. I know that my
great-grandfather, Samuel E. NOTSON was a lawyer
in Heppner in the early 1900's. He died Aug. 14,
1937 in Portland. His wife's name was Mary Ann
Notson. I remember my grandfather, Edward, telling
me that they had a farm in Heppner. I would like to find
out if anyone has information on the year that Samuel and
Mary would have married. I am not sure of the year
of that. Also, what years Samuel would have
practiced law. I would appreciate any help with Samuel and
Mary and family.
February 4, 2001 Duane Lamers
I am seeking information about Susanna Catherine
FRY (FREY), wife of Edward Lane MATLOCK.
Susanna Matlock died at Heppner 11 May 1896. I know
the name of her father (Joseph Frey), but I am trying to
establish the identity of her mother, who I believe to be
Sarah HARTMAN. Any assistance would be
appreciated
January 27, 2001 Monty Robison
I am searching for any
information on the ROBISON family who, I believe,
came to Morrow County prior to the turn of the century.
They had a ranch several miles SW of Hardman on the middle
fork of Rock Creek. My Great Grandfather's name was
Richard W. Robison. He was born in 1852 and passed away on
7/2/1913. He is buried at the Hardman IOOF cemetery just
outside of Hardman on the road to Eightmile. His wife's
name, I believe, was Mary.
My Grandfather's name was Lotus
Robison. I am not sure when he was born. He passed away
sometime in the mid to late 1960's and is also buried at
the Hardman cemetery. His wife's name was Maude who is
buried at the Heppner cemetery. My father's name was
Richard W. Robison. He was born on 3/16/1919 and passed
away on 3/13/1977. He is buried at the Heppner cemetery.
His wife's name was Cecelia (CARTY) who just
recently passed away on 1/6/2001. I have a brother,
Leland (Dick) Robison who was a barber in Heppner from the
early 60's through the early 70's. His wife's name was
Joanne (BROSNAN).
I would greatly appreciate any
information that someone out there may have regarding my
Great Grandfather. I know nothing of where he came from
and would really like to trace my ancestry as far back as
possible. Thank you.
Monty Robison, 713 SW 28th Street, Pendleton, OR 97801
January 3, 2001 Brenda
Melton
I'm searching for the names of my grandfathers
parents. My grandfather Marion Edward MELTON
who went by Tom moved to Cecil OR in 1901. In 1911
he moved to Pilot Rock. As you can see I have no
idea what his parents names were. Please help me if you
can.
December 29, 2000
Roger McCumber
I'm searching for information on ancestors, siblings, and
descendants of John B. SHAW b 4 Jul 1824, KY.
Married Mary Ann McCUMBER in Douglas Co, 12
Nov 1865. Died Morrow Co. 18 May 1887, buried in Sand
Hollow Cemetery, Lexington. Children Robert L. and
John Charles. Robert married Nettie SLOAN
10 Oct 1893 in Morrow Co.
October 26, 2000 Doris Prettyman
I am looking for anyone who might have information
regarding George R. SHICK family living at Clarks
Canyon, Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon between 1882 and
1900. Includes family members of Goldsmith,
McCullough, Hughes, Conner, Church, Romjue, Wren, Hansen
and Ricks.
***October 19, 2006
Re: HUGHES I sent an e-mail to Doris
Prettyman and it was sent back with failure of
delivery. Does she have a new e-mail address?
I am Kathryn Gipson at
gkgipson@msn.com Thank you for your
help.
October 14, 2000 Pam Shelton-Anderson
I am trying to trace members of the AKERS family
who were descendants of Medley Shelton and Elizabeth WARD.
Abraham Harvey Akers had children by his two wives
Adelgitha Shelton and Mathilda Shelton (sisters).
This family moved from Decatur co IA, to Ione area, Morrow
co IA in the last 1890s. I would like to find out
when Abraham died. His children were:
Clara E Akers b: Abt. 1868 in IA d: 1953 in Klickitat, WA,
married Nathaniel Reuben McVAY. They had a
daughter Margaret Armetta McVay Morris Leonard
Akers b: March 1870 in Decatur co IA,
died in 1945 in Pendleton OR, married Bethena SWAGGART
Medley Erastus Aker b: March 1871 in
Decatur co, IA , died ????, married Mabel
Cramer
Ninna Naoma Akers b: 25 March 1874 in Leon, Decatur City,
IA , married August Wilhelm Lundell..Robert H Akers b:
March 1877 in Decatur co, IA , died ???, married Lavina
Teeters Alvin Spencer Akers b: January 1878 in Decatur co,
IA , died ???, married Nellie G Vaughan. They had at least
one daughter Blanche Harry O Akers b: 29 January 1883 in
Decatur County, IA , died ???? William H Akers b: August
1879 in IA , died ???
I would appreciate any information or clues on these
people.
Randy &
Michelle Ayers September 25, 2000
My husband's ggg-grandfather was supposed to be Thomas
W. AYERS who was one of the first settlers of
Butter Creek, Morrow Co., OR. James T. Ayers b.
1863, d. 1953 in Hermiston, OR. I'm looking for a
solid connection for James' parents and siblings.
Elizabeth Ann Kilcup
September 24, 2000
Looking for inforamtion on Edward W. KILCUP
who married Emma LUCKMAN and lived in the Morrow
County area. They had the following children: Ada Julia
Kilcup who married 1.John Matthew WADELL 2.John WOODWARD;
Arthur J Kilcup, Walter Jerry Kilcup, who married Rose HUCKABY
TUCKMAN; Lillian Kilcup who died in infancy,
and Edward Kilcup. Would like to hear from any who
may be connected to this family.
Carla
Leighton August 4, 2000
Welcome queries on North Morrow County surnames: RUCKER,
DEXTER, HILL, and LEIGHTON or LAYTON.
I lived in Irrigon and Boardman for over 50 years. Carla
V. Leighton, P.O. Box 737, Seaside, OR 97138.
Betty Cresap Ausgust 4,
2000
My father Kenneth Lee BINNS was born in Heppner
January 9,1900 father Albert Eppie Lee Binns, mother Addie CONLEE
Binns. They are buried in the Heppner Masonic cemetery. I
have been searching genealogical records to no avail to
discover any and all info in my grandfather. I have
quite a bit of info re my grandmother but cant find out
anything on her husband. They were married in Prairie
City Oregon as she was a school teacher in Canyon City in
the 1890's.
Nola Conway August 4,
2000
My Great-Grandfather lived just outside of Heppner and is in
the 1895 census -- Cyrus LEYDA. Most of his children
were married at Heppner -- including Minnie Leyde, who was
married to James Willis. James and their two children, Fred
and Frank, perished in the flood. Minnie died a few
years later in Moscow , Idaho of wounds she received in the
flood -- it lists a
gash to her thigh in the reports.
The reports also list that she lost her
clothes, ended up under a train, then at a warehouse where
she got some sacks to wear. It also states that her baby was
not harmed -- I have no record of a child surviving and
would be interested in finding out if there is more
information on that report and where it came from.
Peggy Brooks July 22, 2000
I am trying to find information on my Great Great
Grandfather William COX born Jan 2, 1822
in Virginia or Tenn. He crossed the plains by wagon
train around 1865? From Gentry Co. Missouri. He
married Casander Jane BOUNDS and 2nd wife.
Margaret (HUNTER?) he died in Morrow Co. around
1895. Trying to find his parents name. I would like to try
and trace there Oregon Trail route. He had children by the
names of. Elvira J Cox, Martha A , John W., Sarah E, Jesse
P. and Oliver Jefferson my great Grandfather. Thanks
Peggy Brooks 808 Mahaffey Rd. Kelso Wa. 98626
Leone
July 21, 2000
We are looking for my husband's half brother,
William JOHNSON (probably
born 1910-1920). He lived in or around Heppner
during the 1970's. He was in the ranching business
and may (or may not) have been the owner. An
associated name would be Carlson/Karlsson . Any
information would be greatly appreciated.
Michelle Ross
July 19, 2000
Elise (Elsie) Mae ROHRMAN was born in Heppner, OR
on May 31, 1906. Her fathers name was George ROHRMAN
and mother was Anna L. WELSH. She married
Lester Roy ROSS date unknown. If anyone has
any information or connections to the surnames listed please
let me know.
Searching for the GILLESPIE family born in Heppner, Morrow Co., Oregon. FA: John Edward Gillespie b. 12-27-1873 ID MO: Elva Martin b. 6-4-1879 in Shuttler, Gilliam Co., Oregon died: 2-16-1920 Heppner , Morrow Co. Oregon. m. in Canyon City, Grant Co. Oregon on 12-25-1898. Children to this Union
REPLY
Lois Connor August 3, 2006
Deanna Baker, I have the information you need on Zearl GILLESPIE.
Kathy Garcia
June 6, 2000
Looking for any family related to the WILKIN,
Gentry, Kirk or Snyder families. Robert John Wilkin brought
his family to Morrow Co OR abt 1882. His youngest daughter
Nellie Jane was born in Heppner. The family is listed as two
seperate households on the 1895 state census. Lucinda GENTRY
Wilkin, wife of Robert, left him. Their daughter Bessie
Wilkin married Sylvester Kirk in Morrow Co.. Robert John
Wilkin died in Lexington in 1922. He was to be buried in the
Lexington cemetery but I have found no stone for him there.
The Wilkin family was from Madison Co Iowa. The only son of
Robert and Lucinda, Frank, married Cora SNYDER in
Morrow Co. Their two children were born there before they
moved to Philo, California in the mid-1920's. Cora's family
was from Missouri. Lucinda's mother Sarah Wright Gentry is
buried in the Heppner cemetery. Sarah was nearly 90 when she
died. Lucinda's brother Francis Gentry lived over by La
Grande. If anyone has anything on this family I would to
hear from them. I have lost two of the daughters of Robert
and Lucinda, Kate and Sarah.
Gary Ray April 22, 2000
I have close to forty unidentified Morrow County photographs
in my possesion, passed down from my grandmother, Orlena
JORDAN RAY. Orlena resided in Ione, Oregon
from 1876-1934. Surnames associated with this family
include BURROUGHS, COLVIN, HANEY, JORDAN, KING, PADBERG,
PUYEAR, RAY and WALKER. Please help me
identify them.
Pat Kennedy
March 16, 2000
Working on many family lines of the Heppner area. WILCOX,
ESKLESON, ALLSTOTT, WARDWELL and would enjoy working
with others on these lines.
Jim Barker March 7, 2000
Lynda March 3, 2000
I'm trying to find any info on a Bertha G. (MINERT) WELLS
who lived in Heppner Oregon in May 1958. Thanks.
Brenda Ericsson
February 25, 2000
Looking for any information on Joseph H. MATHEW,
who had a land patent for 160 acres in Morrow Co. OR issued
25 June 1892.
Diane Dempsey Dodge
February 17, 2000
Does anyone know if the town of Cecil, Or. still
exists? and if it does or doesn't was there any
industry besides farming or ranching there in the 1908-1910
era? Thanking you in advance.
Bev Hustead
February 12, 2000
Looking for an Agusta OLSON may have married a man
by the name of CASE. Have picture taken in a
Studio at Heppner Or. Photo probably circa 1820-1830. Any
info would be appreciated. She had a sister Olga died
in Union Or 2/22/1927 Married to a John VASS from
The Dalles Or. Thanks.
Martha Jane Peck February
1, 2000
Interested in any history or bits of information or stories
regarding grandfather Burton Haskell PECK, born 1882
(Ohio or Iowa) and died in Walla Walla, buried in
Heppner. He was married of Myra Francis YEAGER.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Peggy Heseltine December
31, 1999
Looking for information on Jonathan RIGGS who died
12 Feb 1885 in Lexington, Morrow Co, OR. Possibly his
wife, Mary, also died there. Thank you.
Kat Davis December
10, 1999
When was THEO DANNER, Photographer, in business in
Heppner, Morrow, Oregon? I have a picture taken by him
of my 3x great grandmother, ELIZABETH ANN CAMPBELL OWENS,
and some of her children. I am guessing it was taken
around 1890. Any information would be
appreciated.
Debbie
Stevens September 29, 1999
"ADKINS" any and all. Looking
for any ADKINS that are related to James
and Patsy Lucy Adkins. They orginated in Chesterfield
Co., VA then moved on to Howard Co., Randolph Co., and Adair
Co., MO. Recently found out that a
bunch of the Adkins children moved on to Morrow Co., OR and
Eugene, OR area. This has been a great find. The
"brick wall" is broken. My line is through John R.
Adkins (son of James and Patsy) and Eliza Neff. Will
share."
Michael J. Stanley September
8, 1999
Searching for parents, siblings and other
information on my great-great-grandparents. Green Washington
BROCK b.10 Dec. 1846, d. 10 May 1895,
married 10 Dec 1873 to Nancy Caroline RANDLE
b. 07 Mar 1858, d. 14 Jun 1888. She was killed in the
Lexington (Lextion?) cyclone. Both are buried in the
Lexington cemetery in Morrow Co., OR in a plot with N.D.
Brock (who?). They had eight children: Rose Gertrude, Ida
May, Daniel Webster, Mary Arlinda, Susan Ann, my
great-grandmother Lena Bell, John E. Mahlon and Myrtle Ruby.
Gary Ray Thu May 13,
1999
I am looking for descendents of Stirling Price (Bert) HANEY,
who married Dollie KING on
April 27, 1885 in Morrow County. They had a
son, Vern HANEY, born in 1891. The
family later moved to Portland where Bert HANEY
became an osteopath.
Roxanne
R. Brown Thu September 3, 1998
Am looking for BDM information on James George THOMSON
who married Agnes Mary SWIFT..
They had 5 children born approx. 1908-1914; their names
were: Louise, Jessica Winifred, Jim, Curtis, Rod and Mary
Helen. They lived in Heppner.
Linda Nolan
Fri August 28, 1998
Seeking information regarding murder conviction of Joe DEAL
in 1891. He was sentenced to 10 years on June 29,
1891, and was pardoned after serving six years.
Roger
McCumber Sun Feb 1, 1998
Seeking information on Abner MACKEY and
Jim McCUMBER. Both homesteaded in Morrow
Co. in 1880s, Martin McCUMBER married
Emile MACKEY Dec. 1888 in Heppner.
William H. Adams Mon
Feb 17, 1997
William Hampton Adams, PhD
Department of Archaeology
Flinders University
GPO 2100
Adelaide, SA 5001
AUSTRALIA