Robert B. Harper - 28 December 1997, 2:43 pm

HARPER: Leslie or Dyer to Warrenton, OR from Spencer, Nebraska about 1920.

Martti Kajorinne - 2 January 1998, 2:17 pm

I am researching my roots. The names Wirkkunen and Dahlgren are supposed to be related to my ancestors. The name Bäckmand was probably changed to BACKMAN. Four children of my grandfather: Karl Gustaf Bäckmand, born September 18, 1870 in Jakobselv, Vadsø, Norway, died in 1937 in Kestilä, Finland. Married Reeta Liisa Karjalainen, born October 8, 1873, Piipola, Finland. Their Children Sofia Elisabet Bäckmand, born September 28, 1865 in Vadsø, Norway, last known location was Kemijarvi, Finland, emigrated in 1887 to America. Johanna Maksimilja Bäckmand, born November 4, 1868 in Vadsø, Norway, last known location was Kemijarvi, Finland, emigrated in 1890 to America. Olga Vilhelmiina Bäckmand, born June 26, 1874 in Sodankylä, Finland, last known location was Kemijarvi, Finland, emigrated in 1890 to America. Robert Bäckmand, born December 12, 1878 in Sodankylä, Finland, last known location was Kemijarvi, Finland, emigrated in 1892 to America. Possible Relatives: Harold Dahlgren, 660 West Lexington, Astoria, Oregon, 97103-4339 Ernest Richard Wirkkunen, married to Olga Backman.

Darolyn (Dee) Mason - 4 January 1998, 5:06 pm

My GG Uncle, George Roger LEEmarried Eveline Agusta WILSON July 26 1860? or July 14 1861 Astoria, Clatsop co, OR (his 1st marriage). Eveline b. in the Sandwich Islands Haui HI Aug 9/10 1845 - d. April 20 1920. George b. Aug 8 1829 Knoxville, Blount co, TN - d. July 16 1902 Union co OR. 3 children; Effa LaVelle LEE (mar. John Lapsley YANTIS1890 OR - 4 children) b. July 20 1863 Albany, Linn co, OR - d. Feb 16 1940 Portland, Multnomah, OR, Minnie Lauretta LEE (mar. William WARNER 1889 - 7 children) b. Nov 10/19 1865 OR - d. July 12 1941, Numa E. LEE (mar. Josephone ANDERSON 1902 - 2 daughters) b. 1871 CA - d. 1955 WA. I have information I would be happy to share.

Martti Kajorinne - 4 January 1998, 2:49 pm

William DAHLGREN, born ????, died 1942 in Astoria, Oregon. In May 5, 1890, he married Sofia Elisabet BÄCKMAND (Backman) in Portland, Oregon, Their Children: 1)Harold DAHLGREN, b. October 24, 1896, Astoria, Oregon, d. October 1982, Astoria. 2)Shirley DAHLGREN, m. BROOKS, Last known address: Astoria. 3)Julia DAHLGREN, m. Donald COLEMAN, Last known address: Reno, Nevada. 4)Florence DAHLGREN, m. SCOBLE, Last known address: San Francisco. 5)Helen DAHLGREN, m. Sigmund SCHWAZ, Last known address: Portland, Oregon. I am looking for descendants of the above 5 children of William Dahlgren. 640 Alice Ave. Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada, P7B 5E5 807-344-9811.

Kathy G Searcher - 9 January 1998, 7:18 am

Looking for other family members that may be working on the following family lines that at some point were all in Clatsop Co.. Hess, Heckard, Gilmore, Clymer, Parker, Twilight and other related families. If you have any information on any of these lines please get in touch. I'm trying to round up lost cousins for a big year 2000 family reunion.

Ernest Carpenter - 10 January 1998, 4:25 p.m.

I am searching for information on the Schroder family. They lived in Astoria, Oregon where John Frederick worked for a street car company. He died in an accident 56 years before his wife, Mary Ann Sarah Schroder.  She died May 5, 1946 in Chico, CA. at age 94.  John Fredrick Schroder was born in Hiligoland, Germany Jan. 24, 1838. He died Mar 21, 1890 in Astoria, Oregon or Grays Harbor, Washington.   I would like to verify the date and place of death if possible. Also his place of burial.

Dottie Crawford - 11 January 1998, 9:35 a.m.

My g-grandfather JOHN T. COFFEY born in 1847 Morgan County, Indiana came to Oregon abt. 1880 with his brothers, JAMES NORMAN,VICTOR HUGO, and LEMUEL LEWIS COFFEY. They settled in Svenson, Astoria and Warrenton, married and raised their families there. I am willing to share any information that I have on them.  Do you know of any COFFEY families?

Marge Jodoin - 11 January 1998, 12:36 a.m.

John HELLENBRAND (1854-??) was the younger brother of Charles Hellenbrand, confectioner in Salem, and son of Martha FOSTER Hellenbrand (whose brother was Philip Foster of Foster Farm). He married a KIMBALL and he, his wife and mother/law moved to Tillamook (ca. 1876) where he set up a 200 acre farm/dairy. He also opened a store and the first Post Office at Neskowin. He is said to have been active on the local school board. Is this familiar to anyone? It is about the sum total of what I know. Can anyone add commentary or fact? (I do have a biographical notice and his m/law's probate.)

Anna Bradley - 6 February 1998, 5:35 p.m.

I am interested in any information on the family of Wilhelm and Anna (Jenson) Sandness (or Sannes). They were married in 1910 in Bethany Lutheran Church of Astoria. They had seven children, two of which are still living in Astoria (Winnie Hendrickson and Hedley Jacobson). I live in Texas and am unable to do much research from where I live. I would appreciate anyone's help.

Joan Thorburn - 22 February 1998, 2:34 pm

I believe my great uncle, John Joseph THORBURN lived in Clatsop County in the early 1930's while stationed at Tongue Point Naval Base. There he married Ivy(a). I do not have her maiden name. Other than in-laws through Ivy, I know of no other relatives in Clatsop County. Together, they had a daughter Laura Lee THORBURN,that we have been unable to locate.

Angela Holmes - 10 March 1998, 12:17 pm

Looking for information about the Coulter family that lived in the Knappa area. Zepporah Coulter(mother), Pattie (Coulter) Eaton, Pattie died sometime between 1892 and 1905. Would like to find actual death date and obit. James William Coulter married to Ida LaDora Bender. They owned The Columbia Pavillion also known as Coulters Hall at the Knappa cross roads, built in 1924/25. It burned down in 1927. They also owned Coulter's dance hall in Riverview. Would like to find some pictures of James and the dance halls. Four more of Zepporah's children lived there also, they are Caleb T., Samuel A., Elizabeth J. and Robert O. Zepporah's daughter, Pattie Eaton left four grandchildren for her to raise, they are William H. Eaton, James D. Eaton, Dollie Eaton, and Dora Eaton. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Patsy Skeels - 13 April 1998, 11:29 pm

ANDERSON, MCCORMICK, BABBIDGE. With Liisa Penner's wonderful help and amazing resources, I have been able to clear up the story of my Finnish gr.-gr.-grandmother's arrival into Astoria. After her first husband, J. Hellsten died in a train accident, Justina Sophia Hellsten left Erie, Pennsylvaniaabout 1873 with Axel Seaborg's group of about 30 Finns and arrived in Astoria with her young daughter, also named Justina Sophia Hellsten. The elder Justina married (2.)Axel Victor Anderson and had three more children: Ida, William, and Alfred. The younger Justina married John McCormick 28 Mar 1889 and had four children: Julia, Hugh (my grandfather), Margaret, and Beatrice. Justina Sophia and John ran a boarding house in Astoria. The children attended school in Astoria. Ida married Edward (Ned ) Babbidge, one of four sons in a riverboating family. She became the first female licensed mate on the lower Columbia, and with her husband became well known as their riverboat, the Elfin, stopped along the little towns along the route to Portland. I STILL NEED TO KNOW:Did Ida and Edward BABBIDGE have children? Who? Has anyone seen a photo of the ELFIN? I would dearly love to find one. Also, who didWilliam ANDERSON and Alfred ANDERSON marry and who were their children?

Bill and Michelle Fisher - 25 April 1998, 10:29 pm

Elbridge TRASK born 15 July 1815 in Mass. One of the first settlers in Clatsop & Tillamook County, Oregon Territory. Married Hannah ABELL in 1842 in Oregon City. Had 9 children: Harriet, Martha, Nancy Jane, George Elbridge, Bilhair, Endora, Charles Henry, William Thomas, Avrilla. Would like to exchange information to complete downline.

Sybil Hamm Taylor - 27 April 1998, 10:35 pm

In 1920 my great uncle Newton A. Hamm had returned from a Army tour in Alaska and was living in a boarding house in Astoria, Oregon and was a barber. I would like to find out if he married in Astoria or where? He died in Gold Beach, Curry Co., Oregon in 1941. His death certificate sqaid he was divorced. Did he have children? No burial place is listed. Can anyone help me?

Mary Ann Hanson - 5 May 1998, 1:19 pm

I am seeking any information on Edward LIND b. 25 Jun 1891 La Moure Co. NDd. 30 Aug 1948 near Astoria, Clatsop Co. OR m. 10 Mar 1914 in La Moure Co. ND, Ella REIN. He and his brother William "Bill" LIND had farmed for a while in Scobey, MT. Why did he come to Astoria? Where is he buried? Did he and Ella have children?

Dr. Stephen von Hitritz - 21 May 1998, 12:46 pm

Christine J. Macgenn - 20 June 1998, 10:21 am

My great grandmother, Charlotte A. Barton, died in Seaside on July 3, 1912. Both her married name and given name were Barton. I believe she was on a July 4th train excursion to Seaside when she died of choking to death aboard the train. Do you have a record of her death, obituary or since it was an unusual death, an article in the local paper.

My grandmother was Elizabeth Hess.  Here are some names and dates from inside her bible: She apparently was born in Oregon on October 31, 1890. She was a school teacher. I have a list of all the schools she taught in in Oregon and Washington. She was also in the Navy during WWI. Her parents were Charles Nathan Hess born 12/14/? and Jane Ann Gilmore Hess born 5/2/?. Grandmother's siblings were Ellen Lucinda Hess White 4/1/1878, Minnie Hess 12/15/1883, Carlotta (Charlotte) Hess -- 9/11/1884 Clatsop Plains and she died 4/15/1970 and is buried in Ocean View Cemetery in Warrenton, Or. Lorinne Jane Hess 4/15/1894, Arthur Hess10/5/1880, Henry Hess 12/3/1887. The earliest Gilmore I have is William Henry Gilmore 11/4/1848... don't know where he was born. Have record of a Christian Clymer Gilmore May 20, 1866 in Marion County Oregon, and a James Logan Gilmore December 17, 1850 -- Des Moines County Iowa.

I have photos of the Hess House that were taken in the early 1900's and again in the early 1980's. I know it is in Astoria but I do not know where. I think many of the Hess's may be buried in Ocean View Cemetry.

The Hess Family was my father's mother's family. My father's name was James Hamilton Macgenn he was born in March 1925 and died in June 1975. His father was Captain Thomas James Macgenn.

I am looking for wahtever records I can find. I am trying to put the pieces together. I was separated from my father when I was very young and know very little of his family. Thank you for whatever assistance you can give me.

Mike Wennin - 25 July 1998, 8:33 pm

I am looking for decendents of Henry Clay and Mary Catherine Gore. Their Children were: Clarence Henry Frank Elzie Ida Myrtle Egan Leon Meridith Hazel Irene Burns Archie Vernon Howard Leslie Orlow Wesly. Henry Clay and Mary Catherine both died in 1922 and are buried in Columbia CO.I have reason to believe that some of their children lived in Clatsop Co. Any leads would be appreciated!

George and Kathy Redmond - 11 August 1998, 2:51 pm

My GGGrandmother's name is "Ada Olds", Here is what info I have on her, Ada Olds b: Feb 1868 in Oregon m: 1887 in Clatsop County Oregon. Husband's name: Philo Eberman b: May 1864 in Oregon (sometimes went by the name of John). They had a daughter by the name of: Reta Elizabeth Eberman b: April 5, 1895 in Seaside Oregon d: Jan 23, 1947 in Portland, Oregon. This is all the info I can find, I don't know what happened to Reta's parents, I think they split up, but I don't know for sure. What ever info you can come up with, I greatly need. Thank you very much for your help.

[email protected] - 14 August 1998, 5:01 pm

Hello, I'm researching my Joplin Ancesters. They moved from Pettis Co. Mo. to Portland area I bielve in late 1800's . How do I get a copy of info. on a Josiah Joplin whose estate I was told was settled in Clatsop Co. in 1900. Also do you have any info. on any Joplin or Joplings at all.

Karla Halsan Mattila [email protected]

HALSAN/ROLFSEN -Astoria from 1892 this Norwegian family lived in the Alderbrook area. If you had an ancestor by this name in Clatsop County or know interesting stories or history on this family, please share with me,

[email protected] - 4 July 1999, 9:15 pm

Seeking info/descendents of Reinhold D. SCHEIBER (b. 17Jul 1863 in Milwaukee, WI; d. 13 Apr 1941 in Cannon Beach, OR) and his wife, Ida L. PALSTON (b. 31 Aug 1860 in Illinois; d. 24 Sept 1943 in Portland, OR). Both are reportedly buried at Ocean View cemetery in Astoria. I believe they lived in Clatsop County (Astoria and Cannon Beach) for many years, and were there in the 1920 census. They had an adopted son, George K. SCHEIBER, born about 1909. Reinhold was a druggist (pharmacist).

Pat Hanning - 9 July 1999, 2:48 pm

I am looking for information on my DUNN relatives that resided in Seaside, Oregon. My Great Grandmother: Edith Hannah NELSON married secondly Westley E. DUNN. After marriage, he adopted Edith's only son, James Erwin RAINE and together they changed his name to James Norman DUNN. They then had 2 daughters. Edith was born 07/30/1893 in IA. She moved to pacific NW in 1913. She married first: Clarence Erwin RAINE (b. abt 1890 in MO) m. 04/27/1915 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. They divorced in June 1918 in Portland, OR. I do not know where or when she married Westley, nor when they moved to Seaside. >Westley E. DUNN was born 10/11/1889 in Unknown, and died 06/04/1964 in Unknown (but probably Seaside, OR) Any help would be so very much appreciated!

Freeman R. Williams - 4 February 2000, 9:49 pm

I'm searching for information on Cal and Lucy Hollingworth who lived in the
town of Seaside, Lucy maden name was Hannegan and the last known address
that I have, before she married,  was Cave Springs, Kansas back in 1888. At
that time she had written a letter to her uncle's new bride Viola McNeil
who lived in Colorado, her uncle name was Albert Franklin Wyley, Lucy A.
Hannegan, mother was Margaret Ann Wyley who married Daniel Hannegan in
Howard County Iowa in 1864
 

Lorena Velasquez - 16 March 2000, 8:26 pm

Looking for information on the following children and/or descendants of Charles Adin & Lillie Belle (Biethan) Koppisch in the Clatsop County area.  1) Velma Emelia Koppisch, b:1906 in Kingman, Ks m: John Joseph Vlastelico/Vlastelicia in Cathlamet, WA  2) Anna Rosalie Koppisch, b: 1907 in Kingman, KS d: in Astoria, OR m: Arthur Wm. Herman in Vancouver, WA  3) Arnold Fredrick "Bud" Koppisch, b: 1908 in Kingman, KS d: in Knappa, OR m: Ella Marie Klackr in Toledo, WA

Clatsop County Surnames

Barbara Keist McClenny - 25 December 1997, 9:52 am

Wood, William Harry
Peterson, Edna Adell
Pike, Edna Adell
Carruthers, Mary Jane
Wood, Phyllis (Phillipa)
Wood, Nellie E.
Wood, Caroline
Wood, Mary

Frances Gillis Gossett 12 February 1998, 12:38 p.m.

Shurtleff
Daumbauld
Harbough
Hall
Webber
Manlief
Milliken
Merrill
Chase
Wheller
Kunshier
Gross/Grace

Karla Halsan Mattila [email protected]

Halsan, Arntson, Fitcha, Rolfsen

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