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Current Morrow County Oregon Queries
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
[email protected]
I am researching the ancestors and descendants of the following families: Mary
Agnes GILLESPIE, George C. Gillespie, Alexander Gillespie, Jackson Lee
MORROW.
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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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 [email protected]
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
[email protected]
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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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
[email protected] 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.
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. I have
posted some of them on my Web site located at http://members.home.net/glray/pics/mystery.
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
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
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