Queries - Sherman County, Oregon GenWeb

ELLSWORTH, Clarence Herbert. Seeking information on Clarence Herbert ELLSWORTH b. 13 APR 1850 in Vermillion, La Salle Co., IL d. 16 JUL 1923 in Moro, Sherman Co., OR. Married Sarah Anna UDELL on 8 AUG 1879. Supposedly ran a hotel in Moro until about the time of his death. Am interested if hotel is still standing.

His daughter Lily May ELLSWORTH b. 15 OCT 1880 in Belmond, Wright Co., IA d. 21 FEB 1969 in St. Helens, Columbia Co., OR married Hugh B. LUSK on 2 JUL 1900 in The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR

PAYNE - Would like any information of PAYNE families in Sherman Co. Specifically George Payne b. 1858 Johnson Co., MO, d. 1904 Grass Valley, Sherman Co., OR. He had brothers Thomas M. Payne b. 1850 MO, Franklin Payne B. 1852 MO. Mother came with them in 1886, Polly Payne, nee BARNET. They had orchards in the area.

BATES, Samuel S. died in Grass Valley, OR. Married to Eliza Jane (RHODES). I am trying to find any information on this couple. They had a daughter Nellie Climenia Bates, born June 17, 1875, died April 1956 in Portland, OR. She married Lewis Grant STAFFORD on Feb. 26, 1900 in Portland, OR. Any information would be most appreciated. Grave sites, cemetery information, land information, etc.

ROWLEY, C.M.; Inscribed on a basalt canyon wall between Wasco and Moro, near DeMoss Springs in Sherman County: "C.M. Rowley / Sept 29, 1875 / WELL" Who is Rowley? Is he the Charles Rowley in Polk County 1870 and Umatilla County 1880? What was he doing in then Wasco County-now Sherman County? What does "WELL" tell us?

GRAVES, Austa M. was born on February 06, 1907 at Bakeoven, Sherman Co., Oregon. She was the daughter of Elmer Godley GRAVES and Martha Lucy "Hema" HAMILTON who got married on July 04, 1894 over in Prineville, Crook Co., Oregon. She had the following brothers and sisters: Esther Grace Graves born November 12, 1895 in Prineville, Crook Co.,Oregon. Frank Graves born March 15, 1900 in Antelope, Wasco Co., Oregon. Ted Graves born March 15, 1905 in Antelope, Wasco Co., Oregon. Neva Graves born April 10, 1910 in Crook Co., Oregon. Anyone with any info on any of the above names please contact me.

I'm looking for the date of death and final resting place for James Mordecai DAVIS. James was born July 17, 1835 in Sangamon Co. IL. He lived a good portion of his life in Harrison Co. Missouri before hitting the Oregon trail with his kids.

James and wife Delina (or Delila) DAVIS are found in the 1900 federal census for Clark Co. Washington. James is listed in the 1910 federal census for Clark Co. Washington as a widower living with his oldest son Joseph Caldwell DAVIS. James is not listed in the 1920 Clark Co. Washington census so far as I can tell. The LDS FHC lists James as dying and being buried in Moro, Oregon but they do not list a date.

I'd appreciate it if someone could look at the county records for James Mordecai DAVIS to confirm this.

COCHRAN - Am looking for any info on the families of Charles K. Cochran and his brother James W. Cochran. Both born in Macon Co, NC and came to OR in the late 1800's. They were listed on a 1900 OR census, in Sherman Co, Grass Valley Precinct. Charles was married to Mary O. ?? and had two children, Loy and Loran. James, his brother was living with him at the time and single. Can anyone tell me about this family, as I have been tracking them from NC. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

BAKER, Charles "Roy" arrived with family to Grass Valley, Sherman County with the rest of the Baker family: His father and mother: Vernon A. and Carrie Baker and eight brothers and sisters. They arrived in Grass Valley somewhere between 1915 and 1927. I know George "Roy" is buried there along with his son Darrold who died when he was only thirteen. The info I need is a DOB and DOD, wife's name: DOB, DOD and any other info that can be found and supplied. I have run into a brick wall with these Bakers. Any info would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

CARR, Rebecca -- BINGHAM, Sarah. My 4 great grandmother, Rebecca CARR was visiting her daughter Sarah BINGHAM and family around the turn of the century. Rebecca CARR was from Missouri but died in Oregon during the visit. A John BINGHAM and Sarah BINGHAM are listed in the 1880 census for then Wasco County. This could have included Sherman County at the time. John and Sarah are too young to be my Sarah but could have been a son and daughter in law. They are listed in Lone Rock Precinct but I don't know where that is. Trying to locate death date and burial place for Rebecca CARR. Any help is appreciated.

I am looking for any information on my grandparents. They lived in the Grass Valley area. Their names were John G. VAN METRE and his wife Minnie Belle Van Metre. They had a daughter named Fay who died from a flu epidemic. My dad, John C. Van Metre, was born on September 15, 1910. Can anyone help me? My family is all gone.

I have extensive research on HELYER and WILSON families. Most of my research is on file at the Sherman County Historical Society. Would be interested in helping or corresponding with anyone else interested.

My great great grandfather Ellis WALTON died in the Civil War. He was from Jay County Indiana. His sister Elvira (also spelled Alvira) came out to join a third brother whose name I have not found. Elvira Walton/Johnson joined this brother at farming in Kent, Sherman County where she died Sept 2 1906. I am assuing she is buried somewhere in Sherman County. Any ideas????

MILLER, Susan Emeline (Stephens) b. July 11, 1830 in Clairborne Co TN died in Moro, Sherman Co., Oregon. Trying to confirm date of May 31, 1897 or 98. She was married to William M. MILLER. One of several children was Ida May MILLER who married Horace M. STRONG June 6, 1892 in Moro, Sherman Co., OR. One son John Isiah MILLER might have lived in Moro and later lived and died in Hood River Co, Oregon. Total children of William and Susan either 7 or 8.

Rutledge, Oregon a town that was 7 miles SW of Grass Valley. Seeking more information about Rutledge. Several of my ancesators lived there in 1880-1904: John Archibald WRIGHT, David Hervey LEECH who married daugther of John Archibald WRIGHT - Frank "Fannie: Ward WRIGHT in Rutledge, Wasco Co Oregon on Nov 11, 1885. Their 6 children were born in Rutledge or Antelope, Oregon 1887 to 1896.

MOORE, Tilford A, resident of Grass Valley and Antelope beginning sometime after 1865. Died in Burns OR in 1895.

COONS, James. I would like to locate my cousins, children of James and Ora Lou (DYER) Coons. Should be living in The Dalles or Moro area. I am working on my Dyer genealogy and would like to include this side of my family.

Does anyone have information on Nish Road and/or the old site of Nish? I have a brochure, "A Guide to Oregon Trails in Sherman County, Oregon." Item 15 on the brochure is Nish: "The old site of Nish is at the junction of Highway 206 and Nish Road. The Cutoff to the Barlow Road passed along Grass Valley Canyon. Nish Road crosses a stream here." Is there more background about the site, like where its name came from and what was there during the Oregon Trail days? I was there this summer and all I could find was the road sign and where the road crosses the stream. Any information would be appreciated. David Nishitani, 961 NW Hayes, #13, Corvallis, OR 97330

My grandfather, William FOX, lived above the Cooper mill dam site on the John Day River and had a fruit orchard. I have been looking for Sherman County census records for 1910 that included Early, Or to check on his household members. Do you know if such information exists? My father, George Fox, owned the site of Early before it was covered by water from the John Day dam on the Columbia. Thanks.

Looking for Alonzo YOUNG and his wife Mary Jane (CARMICAL) Young. He died 1907 in Wasco and Mary died 1938. Also looking for his brother W. D. YOUNG.

The book "They Paved the Way" by Bertha Belshe is noted as being "Out of Print". Would you know if there are any copies of this book available? It contains a picture of my father, E. M. "Mone" KESSINGER, and other relatives plus historical information of interest to me.

Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Vern Paul

Sun, 18 March 2001 Diane Elder [email protected]

HOLDER, William and Gideon, Mary Jane were married about 1880 in Sherman County. Is there anyone that has a marriage record book that has the correct date? Plus family information? Thank you.

Sun, 18 March 2001 Cathy Feely-Evans [email protected]

FEELY I'd like any information on Roy Feely or Ruth Belle HAYES (Feely) who lived in Grass Valley in the early 1900's. They owned a store and ranched in the area. Thank you.

Mon, 4 September 2001 Angela Neasham Combs [email protected]

I'm looking for Hearing and Sink families.

Mon, 4 September 2001 [email protected]

I would like to post the surnames Robertson and Gray.

Mon, 4 September 2001 Gloria M. Lange [email protected]

Looking for Francis Collins Rasmussen, Moro, Sherman Co., Oregon, and descendents. Thank you. Gloria M. Lange

Mon, 15 October 2001 Patty Russell [email protected]

Barnet, John H. b. Feb. 18, 1854 Mo. d. June 3, 1937 Milton, Or. married Mary Helen Hammond b. Oct. 15, 1853 Johnson C0. Mo. d. Sept. 27, 1936 Milton, OR. Would like information on Barnet family. They lived in Kent, OR. Their daughter Angeline b. Nov. 22, 1889 Mo. married Lee Oney Woods Oct. 4, 1908 in Kent.

Wed, 21 August 2002 Gretchen Gilbert Johnson [email protected]

GILBERT, Laura Etta Cline - Hoping someone can help me find an obituary for Laura GILBERT. She died in Wasco OR, Sept. 29, 1929. She died at the home of her daughter Helen Casteel. I don't need a photocopy from the newspaper - an emailed copy is fine as long as the date and name of the newspaper are mentioned. Any help would be greatly appreciated