Benton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Rare and out-of-print family genealogy and History Books.

ihatespam19 — 2010-03-18 13:06:03Z

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Re: Solomon Kelly Brown

gbrown1308 — 2010-03-17 14:41:11Z

S K BROWN is buried in the old pioneer cemetery in PHILOMATH oregon, as is his son ALBERT. He is my GR,GR,Grandfather.

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

dianemcbain1 — 2010-03-07 02:41:23Z

Deborah,
Thank you so much for the information and time line about the death records in Oregon.
Does this apply to any birth records. Maria and William had a daughter, Travelita born Sept 1882 in Oregon. Is there a chance she was issued a birth cert?
Thank your for your quick reply and for all the hard work you do for others. Diane McBain

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

RBestrom7380 — 2010-03-07 02:37:48Z

I had posted this earlier today, somehow didn't post:

I find Lucinda Jane Carter, born 7 Oct 1835 in Pike County, IL, daughter of Hugh C. Carter and Leticia Underwood.
married John Milton Pruett on 14 Jan 1858 in Pike Co, IL
She died 9 April 1877 in Central Point, Oregon.
He died 15 Oct 1884 in Central Point, Oregon.
They had children:
Irvin Adolphus, Lorin Allison, Charles Alan, Rodelwyn Hugh, John William, Lettica Jane.

The source identified this Central Point as being in Jackson County, OR.

Because these deaths were so far back in time, there probably isn't a death certificate, or an obituary. Death Certificate weren't "required" until early 1900's; BUT, some counties were still obtaining them, some doctors/coroners were doing them. So, you need to try. Also, obituaries weren't being common until much later, after newspapers began operating with "sophisticated" equipment and paper...but again try.

I'd suggest:
There are volunteers in the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness:
http://www.raogk.org/oregon2.htm READ the guidelines first.

There are also some volunteers in Jackson County via Genweb:
http://orgenweb.org/jackson/

Ron Bestrom
Tacoma, WA

Re: Henry S Brenaman

DorothySwanson61 — 2010-03-06 23:27:39Z

Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

RBestrom7380 — 2010-03-06 20:24:48Z

I find Lucinda Jane Carter, born 7 Oct 1835 in Pike County, IL, daughter of Hugh C. Carter and Leticia Underwood.
married John Milton Pruett on 14 Jan 1858 in Pike Co, IL
She died 9 April 1877 in Central Point, Oregon.
He died 15 Oct 1884 in Central Point, Oregon.
They had children:
Irvin Adolphus, Lorin Allison, Charles Alan, Rodelwyn Hugh, John William, Lettica Jane.

The source identified this Central Point as being in Jackson County, OR.

Because these deaths were so far back in time, there probably isn't a death certificate, or an obituary. Death Certificate weren't "required" until early 1900's; BUT, some counties were still obtaining them, some doctors/coroners were doing them. So, you need to try. Also, obituaries weren't being common until much later, after newspapers began operating with "sophisticated" equipment and paper...but again try.

I'd suggest:
There are volunteers in the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness:
http://www.raogk.org/oregon2.htm READ the guidelines first.

There are also some volunteers in Jackson County via Genweb:
http://orgenweb.org/jackson/

Ron Bestrom
Tacoma, WA

Henry S Brenaman

lauraannnelson1 — 2010-03-06 18:57:56Z

Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
Name: Brenaman, Henry S
County: Benton
Death Date: 2 Feb 1945
Certificate: 735

You can obtain his death certificate from the Oregon State Archives:
Oregon State Archives
800 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97310
503-373-0701 ext. 1
Fax: 503-378-4118
reference.archives@state.or.us

Website:
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/reference.html

I hope this helps.
Laura

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

lauraannnelson1 — 2010-03-06 15:47:47Z

Please do not use the boards as your personal blog.
This isn't the first time you have taken me to task for answering a post and you seem to have this continuing problem with others:
http://boards.ancestry.myfamily.com/localities.northam.usa.s...

Your posting history prior, to my post, showed that you hadn't even logged in for over six months. I checked before I posted.

These boards to assist others and share information.
Try to remember the intention.
Blessings, Laura

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

deborahguinther — 2010-03-06 15:06:32Z

Many others have answered requests. Why should I redo what others have done! It's been extremely hurtful.
As for proprietorship, I am the one who posted I would help and as need for sarcasm, it's not, it's how I feel and I am entitled to my feelings.

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

Leslie85223 — 2010-03-06 14:04:01Z

Deborah:

Please don't feel hurt or offended by Laura's help. I am greatful to all of the people who are so generous with their time and skills in this field and also try to reciprocate whenever possible, even though I know my skills and resources are not up to par with some others out there. This is a circle of wonderful people who are all equally generous and hopefully equally appreciated by those receiving assistance.

Thank you for contacting me.

Leslie (AZ)

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

RBestrom7380 — 2010-03-06 03:25:13Z

It appears you started this thread 9 June 2004, a number of persons posting a request for your help. Laura finally answered in March 2010. Beat you to the punch? If you offer to help, you may need to check out the requests to your offer.

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

lauraannnelson1 — 2010-03-06 02:56:09Z

There are still queries for this thread that haven't been answered...
Feb 5
Nov 14
As I stated, you hadn't answered any of the responses so I thought I would help. Sorry that you feel a proprietorship and a need for sarcasm...

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

deborahguinther — 2010-03-06 02:25:35Z

Oh, I wish I could be more helpful, but Oregon did not start keeping record until 1903. And that was in the bigger cities. It was 1910 before the whole state got on board recoding deaths.

Again, I am sorry that I do not have better news for you.

Blessings,
Deborah

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

deborahguinther — 2010-03-06 02:23:00Z

Gosh,
I work 40 plus hours a week and so look forward to helping others, passing if forward. And then someone else beats me to the punch. It is so hurtful.

So, I guess I will need to be a big girl and let others do what I find so relaxing after a hard week at work.

Best wishes to you Laura!
Deborah

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

Leslie85223 — 2010-03-05 22:55:45Z

Hello again Laura:

More information, how wonderful!!! I'll check it all out right away.

The Internet info re the county thing was from Wikipedia . . .

Thank you a thousand times!!!

Leslie

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

lauraannnelson1 — 2010-03-05 22:17:19Z

I'm not sure where you received your internet information but according to the records I found there's a difference...

Albert Simon Toepel, born 1873 in Ill died Jan 23, 1952, in Stevens Co., WA. Mary Magdalena Toepel b. 1876 Ill died Feb. 16, 1929, Colville, Stevens CO., WA. Her father's name was C W Hanft and mother was Mary Bessler.
This matches the CA death record for Ray.

On the 1920 census the family is in Stevens Co., WA with Ray listed in the home.
1920;Census Place: Addy, Stevens, Washington; Roll T625_1938; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 271; Image: 76
Household Members: Name Age
Albert S Toepel 47
Mary M Toepel 44
Adalbert E Toepel 16
Marzella A Toepel 13
Ralph Toepel 12
Raymond Toepel 7

http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#...

1930; Census Place: Addy, Stevens, Washington; Roll 2520; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 599.0
Household Members: Name Age
Albert S Toepel 57
Marcella Toepel 24
Ralph Toepel 22
Raymond Toepel 17

Washington Births, 1907-1919
Name: Raymond Washington Toepel
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1912
Location: Stevens
Sex: Male
Race: White
Father's Name: Albert S Toepel
Mother's Name: Mary M Haupt
Image Filename: 5467

Be careful of "copying" other family trees. You can use them for a reference but do not believe anything until you research it for yourself!
Laura

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

Leslie85223 — 2010-03-05 20:05:09Z

Laura:

This has been very helpful information and I'm still working on getting an obituary for Mina.

Thought I'd share this little tidbit of info I happened to come across: Most of Albany is in Linn Co however there is a small portion that is also in Benton Co. . . !!!

Your info on Ray Toepel is correct. I checked out his parents and found information on the Internet that his father, Albert of Germany, was laid to rest in Chewelah, WA. His mother was Margarite Singer of IL.

Many thanks again!!!

Leslie

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

Leslie85223 — 2010-03-05 18:20:56Z

Laura:

Thank you so very much for all the information! I also thank you for pointing out that the last residence given by Social Security records may not always be where the person died. This is an education in progress!!!

I'll be sure to check out all this information!!!

I do appreciate your taking the time to help me out.

Leslie (AZ)

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

lauraannnelson1 — 2010-03-05 16:20:09Z

By the posting history it appears Deborah hasn't answered any of these queries lately, so maybe I can assist you.

Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
Name: Toepel, Mina Grace
County: Benton
Death Date: 20 Mar 1993
Certificate: 93-06328
Age: 80
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1912
Spouse: Ray

Name: Mina Toepel
SSN: 505-40-3642
Last Residence: 97321 Albany, Linn, Oregon, United States of America
Born: 11 Apr 1912
Last Benefit: 97321 Albany, Linn, Oregon, United States of America
Died: Mar 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (1951)

There isn't a town of Linn in Benton County (to my knowledge) The SSDI listing of Albany, Linn Co., OR is not necessarily her last address but rather where the death benefit was sent.
She may have passed away in Corvallis, which is in Benton Co.
If so, the Corvallis newspaper could have carried her obituary.
If she did live in Albany, her obit could have been in the Democrat Herald.

Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005
Name: Mina G Stroup
Spouse: Ray W Toepel
Marriage Date: 8 Apr 1961
Recorded county: Clark
Page: J13

I found a listing for a Ray W Toepel who did live in Albany in 1989.

I also found this listing, but without any date of birth I do not know if it is him:
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Raymond Washington Toepel
Social Security #: 536059227
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1912
Birthplace: Washington
Death Date: 13 Jan 1990
Death Place: Orange
Mother's Maiden Name: Hanft

Try Raogk for an obit lookup for Corvallis:
http://www.raogk.org/oregon.htm
You will see a volunteer for Benton Co. If you aren't familiar with Raogk, please read their FAQ's before requesting.

I hope this helps! Good Luck.
Laura

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

Leslie85223 — 2010-03-04 06:44:00Z

Deborah:

Perhaps you can assist me in locating information related to my ancestor, MINA GRACE Arrasmith, Stroup, TOEPEL who is reported to have died in Linn, Benton Co., OR in 1993.

I'm also interested in learning her place of burial and where I might find an obituary. I believe her spouse, RAY W TOEPEL survived Mina, but am not certain.

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Leslie (AZ)

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

dianemcbain1 — 2010-03-01 13:43:52Z

I am looking for the death place and date for Maria L. Boyce. Maiden name. Wendell, born abt. 1853 in Calif. I believe she died in Oregon between 1882 and 1900.
She gave birth to Travelita Boyce in Sept. 1882 or 1883 in Oregon.
The 1900 census in Hot Springs, Napa Ca. shows Travelita with her father William, Maria is no longer with them.
Thank you for all your help. Diane McBain

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

calsher53096013 — 2010-02-05 21:16:54Z

HELLO

LOOKING FOR J M PRUETT AND LUCINDA J PRUETT

SHERRY DEAN sherrystephens86@yahoo.com

thank you

Re: G. Frank Albright (1902-1975)

RBestrom7380 — 2010-02-02 05:28:07Z

Thomas,
I found your posted family tree (and others having him), which includes a lot of information on your GG Uncle, George. So, other than the census data you already have, you may already have his obituary. But, his "general" obituary may not fully describe this person. A small town newspaper "probably?" had an indepth article about him if he lived in the community as he did, and provided such a service. He died at about 73, in 1975; so, there probably won't be a lot of living persons that interacted greatly with him. Also, it appears his wife, Mabel Viola, died 4 April 1963, in Benton Co. I would suggest obtaining her obit also, if you haven't already.

As far as other information: As a licensed pharmacist, he would have to have had a license. The Oregon State Board of Pharmacy "might" have archives regarding his license data, his education relating to that license, etc.
http://www.pharmacy.state.or.us/ But, it probably won't offer any personal data other than as required for his license.

The company itself, Albert and Raw, probably would have business license archives...IF the state maintained that type of an archive. The Oregon Archives site: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/banners/genealogy.htm will provide information on what records are in archives in the state. BUT... Cold papers/ archive records will NOT tell you much about the person.

The archives, general, http://genealogy.state.or.us/ Does show a Delayed Birth record application for George Frank Albright. These are usually filed many years after the event in order to obtain benefits (Social Security) or to obtain passports for travel. You can obtain copies of the documents provided for proof of birth through this site.

There is ONE volunteer in the Random Acts OF Genealogical Kindness in Benton county that might be able to help (If covers the area you desire):
http://www.raogk.org/oregon.htm READ THE GUIDELINES FIRST. I'd suggest a lookup of the newspaper at his death, not just for an obit; but for a general story about the person. Public records are cold documents, property, deeds, liens, easements. But, since his wife died about 12 years prior, he may have established an estate, or given power-of-attorney to an individual. That individual, if not a family member, may be an attorney, there may be a will identifying family members. Otherwise, this person, or another person of your choice, should check the local genealogical society (usually available via the local library), and/or the local library to identfy any information. A lot of libraries are repositories of family trees, history, etc. I spent several hours in the Seattle library looking through such files.

As far as a photograph. Contact any family member that may have or received through parents, photo albums, or other records. I know my parents had photo albums of the OLD family I never knew existed.

Ron Bestrom

Re: G. Frank Albright (1902-1975)

judyartley53 — 2010-02-01 22:58:12Z

Hi,
In 1910 the Albright family was living in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
George H. Albright, head, b. Canada-English, 54, marr 21 yrs, immigrated 1878, naturalized before this Census, lumberman cruiser.
Maria A., wife, b. Canada-English, 44, had given birth to six children but only five alive in 1910, immigrated 1881.
Lewis E., b. MN, 20, single, compassman funk or trunk cruiser.
John C., b. MN, 18, single, steographer railway co.
Mary E., b. MN, 16.
George F., b. MN, 8.
Forest A., son, b. OMN, 4.
Charles L., brother, b. Canada-English, immigrated 1907, alien laborer.

In 1920 George was living with his parents in Portland.
George H. Albright, head, b. Canada-New Brunswick, 64 yrs old, immigrated 1881, naturalized 1892, toll collecter interestate p____.
Maria A., wife, b. Canada-Ontario, 55, immigrated 1892, naturalized 1892.
Mary E., b. MN, 26, single, bookkeeper ____ factory.
George F., b. MN, 18, single, tester shipyards.
Forrest A., b. OR, 15, newsboy newspaper.
Charles L, brother, b. Canada-New Brunswick, immigrated 1907, alien, single, saw maker, saw factory.

In 1930 George and his wife were living in Corvallis, Benton Co., OR.
George F. Albright, b. MN, 28, marr @ 21, pharmacist drug store.
Mabel V., wife, b. SD, 26, marr @ 19.

George Fra [field often shortened], age 73, b. Feb. 1902 died 8 June 1975, Benton Co per death cert #75-08682. Spouse=Josaph. Source: Oregon Death Index 1903-98, Ancestry.

A George Albright b. 2 Feb 1902, Last REsidence=Corvallis, Benton Co., died June 1975. His soc. sec. # was assigned in Oregon in 1952. Source: Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.

You can request a copy of his obituary from Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. Successful Searching!

G. Frank Albright (1902-1975)

Thomas_Albright — 2010-01-23 17:40:36Z

Hello all! I am looking for any information available, especially pictures or stories, about the late George Frank (or Frank as he was known) Albright, former proprietor of the Albright and Raw druggists. He is my GG uncle and I know very little about him. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

Re: Solomon Kelly Brown

garybrown6819 — 2009-12-29 04:20:18Z

I'm interested in the story. Solomon Kelly Brown was my gr.gr. grandfather. My email is garybrown6819@yahoo.com but you can also post it here on Ancestry.

peterson

shansangelwings — 2009-12-07 04:55:59Z

i saw you have a otto peterson born in schlwig holstine germany. by chance did he have a brother named rudolph peterson? rudolph was born 1864 in the same town. rudolphs mother was margaret caroline peterson or caroline margaret peteson who was born in 1829. was told she owned a bording house and fell in love with a boarder, things happend and my 2nd great grandfather was born. if any of this makes since, or doesn't, please email me at shansangelwings@yahoo.com. thank you.

Re: Henry & Jessie ( Alexander) Nice

Valleymist — 2009-11-24 12:35:57Z

Thank you so much Laura for being so generous. I appreciate you taking the time to look up all that info for me.

Have a wonderful day,
Doris

Re: Henry & Jessie ( Alexander) Nice

lauraannnelson1 — 2009-11-23 18:17:39Z

The Oregonian (Portland, OR) June 30, 1921 Page 10
Cannery Operator Dead
Henry Nice Passes Away at Alsea Bay at Age of 85
Henry Nice, well-known resident of Oregon, died at his home on Alsea Bay last Sunday afternoon, June 26.
Nr. Nice was born in St. John, New Brunswick 85 years ago, and came to Oregon in the early '70s. He became engagned in the shipbuilding and salmon fishing industries, being among the first to build traps on the Columbia River. In 1881 he went to Yaquina bay as principal foreman in building the government's south jetty at the entrance to the bay. He occupied this position for 6 years when he moved to Alsea bay and established a salmon cannery opposite Waldsport (Waldport), and operated it successfully for many years.
In 1892 Mr. Nice married Jessie Alexander of Newport. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Jessie and Henrietta. Mr. Nice was a man of sterling character.

1900; Census Place: Alsea, Lincoln, Oregon; Roll T623_1349; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 27.
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Nice 63
Jessie L Nice 36
Jessie L Nice 5

1910; Census Place: Beaver, Lincoln, Oregon; Roll T624_1281; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 166; Image: 370.
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Nice 73
Jessie L Nice 46
Jessie L Nice 15
Henrietta Nice 7

1920;Census Place: Bay View, Lincoln, Oregon; Roll T625_1495; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 263; Image: 780.
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Nice 82
Jessie V Nice 55
Jessie Nice 25
Henrietta Nice 17

1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll 1952; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 340; Image: 445.0
Household Members: Name Age
Walace G Baker 34
Jessie L Baker 35~married at age 26~b. OR~father born Canada~mother born England

Case# 245
Name Baker, Jessie Louise Nice
Date 7/22/1894
Record Type Delayed Birth
County Lincoln

Name: Baker, Jessie L
County: Multnomah
Death Date: 11 Dec 1980
Certificate: 80-21010
Age: 86
Birth Date: 22 Jul 1894
Spouse: Wallac

Name: Baker, Wallace
County: Multnomah
Death Date: 25 0ct 1963
Certificate: 14524
Age: 68
Spouse: Jessie

You can contact the Oregon State Archives regarding the marriage of Jessie and Henry:
Oregon State Archives
800 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97310
503-373-0701 ext. 1
Fax: 503-378-4118
reference.archives@state.or.us

Case# 6-325
Name Alexander, Jessie & Nice, Henry
Date 1891
Record Type Marriage
County Benton
Source Genealogical

A google search will produce many stories about Henry.
Good Luck!
Laura

Henry & Jessie ( Alexander) Nice

Valleymist — 2009-11-23 15:43:38Z

I am looking for any info on Henry & Jessie ( Alexander) NIce who had a cannery in Alsea Oregon. He retired at Waldport. Any info will be appreciated census, marriage, children Jessie & Henrietta, cemetery listing etvc

Thanks in advance.

Doris

Re: I can look up Oregon Death Dates & County of Death

DorothySwanson61 — 2009-11-15 04:25:44Z

I would appreciate the death date of a Henry Brenaman who d. Feb. 5 1940 or 1945 at Corvallis. Thank you so much. Dorothy

William Gordon Fink

shirleymarie64 — 2009-11-13 22:12:47Z

I am working on the Fink Family History. A lot of the Fink Family are buried Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Philomath, Benton, Texas. Right now I am working on the children of Sidney Elmer Fink, the question I have is about William Gordon Fink. Following is his Obit, then I will ask my questions:
William G. Fink
Dies at Tillamook
William Gordon Fink, a recent resident of Benton county, passed away yesterday at the hospital at Tillamook, following an illness of only a few days. The remains were brought in the Keeney funeral home in Corvallis where the funeral service is to be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. Morris Goodrich of Philomath will officiate and interment is to be in the Pleasant Valley cemetery.
Mr. Fink was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Fink and was born at Lavaca, Nebraska, February 10, 1912. When three years of age he came with his people to Oregon and the family located in the Evergreen neighborhood in Benton County. He attended the grade school at Evergreen and later the high school at Philomath where the family spent several years. He had lived in the valley up to 2 1/2 months ago when he and his family went to Garibaldi where he had been employed.
Mr. Fink was married November 16, 1933, and is survived by his widow and two daughters. Hazel Joan and Lucille Anne; one brother, Stanley Fink of Corvallis, and one sister, Mrs. E. G. McCall of Eugene.

Now my questions:
What was his widow's name?
What is Garibaldi?
Is anyone working on this family history?
Thanks for any help in this endeavor.
Shirley Farrell

Re: History of Corvallis

lauraannnelson1 — 2009-11-02 03:52:02Z

Here's some articles on CB Wells that you might not have:

The Oregonian (Portland, OR) June 30, 1893 Page 3
A Grovery Firm Assigns
Corvallis,OR., June 20-
The firm of C B Wells and Son, grocery dealers of this city, have assigned to J M Porter for the benefit of their creditors. They began business a little less than a year ago with about $3000 in cash. It is stated that the liabilities are in the vicinity of $3000 with assets about $2500. The assignee has not yet completed his inventory, so that no official statement is obtainable.

The Oregonian (Portland, OR) November 11, 1897 Page 3
Street Fight in Corvallis
Corvallis, OR. Nov 10-
Some excitement was occasioned on the street this morning by a personal encounter between ex-Nightwatchman Jim Skipton and Chief of Police C B Wells and his son. The encounter was the result of a feud.

The Oregonian (Portland, OR) December 19, 1897 Page 3
Corvallis
Trial of Chief Wells Ended
Last night at midnight the trial before the city council of C B Wells, chief of police, on a charge of misfeasance, incapacity and inattention in office, was ended. An assault made by Chief Wells and his son, Lee, on J L Skipton, an ex-police officer, was the offense that caused the trial. Nine witnesses were examined. The evidence shows that the chief and his son pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Skipton. A two-thirds vote of the council was necessary for removal. The charges were not sustained by a vote of four for conviction and five against.

The Oregonian (Portland, OR) May 16, 1899 Page 6
Corvallis Election
Corvallis May 15-
The city election occurred today and was without issues and practically without interest, save to the friends of opposing candidates for chief of police.
For the latter office, James Fiett and C B Wells were the contestants, and much work was done in the interest of each. For mayor, Judge Burnett and Captain Crawford were the candidates. In the south and middle wards there was no opposition for councilman, but in the north ward with two to elect, there were four candidates, H W Hall, J W Wilbanks, Monroe Cameron and Lee Henkle. For the office of police judge there was no contest. The election resulted as follows:
Captain Crawford, mayor; James Fiett, chief of police; William McLagan, treasurer; H W Hall and Lee Henkle, councilmen, north ward; J M Nolan, south ward; James Smith, middle ward; E P Greffos, police judge.

The Oregonian (Portland, OR) April 10, 1901 Page 3
Corvallis
At a meeting of the city council last night, Officer C B Wells turned in his resignation.

Here are some links for Benton CO., history:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orbenton/

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orbentgs/

I hope this helps with your search!
Laura

History of Corvallis

bjhanson681 — 2009-11-01 20:14:17Z

I'm looking for information on the history of Corvallis. I have family that arrived in Benton County in 1852. C.B. Wells was elected Chief of Police twice in Corvallis. I suspect sometime between 1893 and 1901. He also resided on a farm on Greasy Creek in between 1852 and 1891.

Thank you,
Bobbi

Charles Burton Wells Obit.

bjhanson681 — 2009-11-01 20:05:34Z

If anyone is researching Charles Burton Wells aka C.B. Wells, I have a copy of his obit from the Corvallis Times dated 19 Dec 1903.

Re: History of Willamette Valley Biographies

RitaBirch513 — 2009-10-26 17:24:30Z

Stephen,
ARe you aware of the King's Valley Cemetery? It has been completely digitized. I believe you can find it by looking at the Benton County genweb site. Or check for the Benton County Library.
Nahum and Serepta are well known names of Oregon Pioneers. Definitely check the Benton County Sites. I would even try googling Benton County Oregon, or Nahum and Serepta King.

Re: Chas T Sands and family

SharonTate62 — 2009-10-06 22:19:03Z

Thanks! Appreciate the information.

Re: Chas T Sands and family

RBestrom7380 — 2009-10-06 20:27:29Z

For the family trees posted on Ancestry.com, you now have to sign in for a "free" 14 day membership to see the trees. You would have to provide a credit card, then CANCEL before the end of the 14 days, or continue and have membership costs.

Re: Chas T Sands and family

SharonTate62 — 2009-10-04 19:11:53Z

Thank you ever so much for the information. I will write for the obituaries. This has helped me a lot with my brick wall.

Sharon

Re: Chas T Sands and family

RBestrom7380 — 2009-10-04 08:05:15Z

I've done some research as shown below, but will try to give you some genealogy research tips also. When you post, always try to give a date-of-birth. It is tremendous help for a researcher. If you don't have the exact DOB, try to give at least a year, or information about spouses, parents, children, etc.
--I found your family tree online at Ancestry.com
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10335387/person/-657423385?ss...=
When you post, you might post the link, that would help the researcher with information...ALSO to learn what you already know.
(I also found three other trees with Charles T. Sands, but little to no information).

------------------Leone Mildred Sands-----------
The Oregon Death Index:
Tracy Wor(truncated, database limited in character space) Johnson, born 17 Oct 1896, died 6 Feb 1985, in Benton Co.
Leone Mildred Johnson, born 14 August 1902, died 20 Mar 1990 in Linn Co.
--The Social Security Death Index shows Leone died March 1990, "Last Residence" Corvallis, Benton County.
------ The "last residence" is not necessarily where a person lived. It could be the address where the Death Benefit was sent, today about $255.00, to a spouse or other person that paid for burial, funeral home/Attorney/etc. It also could be just from a notification of their death. It is not necessarily where they lived, it "usually is; but it is NOT a exact address identifier. A death certificate may have been sent to the Social Security Administration identifying the person died. The Social Security Death Index lists persons that have died whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. The SSA identifies those persons on its Master Death Index. It is NOT the "SSDI". The SSDI is just a name used by purchasers of the MDI, and places that list online by four separate entities. The SSA is not in the business for genealogy research...EXCEPT, they do provide a copy of the original application form (SS-5), or a computer transcript.
The Social Security Death Index lists persons that have died whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration.

A family tree posted, having Tracy Worden Johnson:
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12304045/person/-259919006/co...
No children shown in this online record; but this person "might" have more information offline.

Tracy is buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Park, Corvallis:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=jo...;
Leone
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=jo...;
Oak Lawn, 2245 S.W. Whiteside Drive, Corvalis, OR 97333 541-753-4532
You might call and ask about records.

----------------Charles & Emma, the other children-------------
Since another of your postings identifies you know of the other three children: Homer, Florence and Virginia, all born in Illinois, you may have other information about this family that you hadn't posted.
--Homer: Since you know Homer died in an airplane crash and you know of his marriage, I'll "assume" you have a "handle" on him. Your other posting just indicated he died at Geisboro Point, never heard of it... But, Bolling Field, Washington D.C. I actually worked there for the US Air Force. It does not have runway's today. I did find the service record, the obit from Fargo and other information on several sources at Ancestry.com. It appears you already have this information.
--Florence: Since you know Florence (Ada Florence) died January 30, 1920, I'll again "assume" you have the handle on her. It appears you are looking for Leone and Virginia, primarily.

The 1930 Census for Fargo, Cass County, ND, census enumerated April 8.
Charles T. Sands (transcribed as Sando), age 64, born in Illinois, to father born (appears to be Kentucky), mother in England, salesman/metal culverts, married 24 years. Owned the home.
Emma, age 64, born Ohio to both parents born in Pennsylvania.
--None of the four children are living with them.

The 1925 North Dakota State Census, Fargo. (Undated).
Charles T 59, Emma Sands 59
Homer I 29, Mary J 29,
Leone M, 22, Virginia R, 20
Elizabeth J 5.

The 1920 Census for Fargo Ward 4, Cass County, ND
Charles T Sands, 53 (1866/1867), born in Illinois to father born in Ohio, mother in England, traveling salesman/"Culvert?"(can't make it out)
Emma, 53 (1866/1867), born in Ohio to both parents born in Pennsylvania.
Homer, 23, (1896/1897), clerk with Standard Oil
Florence, 21 (1898/1899), Clerk in a bank.
Leone, 17, (born 1902/1903)
Virginia, 14 (born 1905/1906)
--All children born in Illinois.
--Census enumerated on 9 January, so by your data, Florence died the end of the month.
--Since the census was enumerated very early in 1920, the year of birth of the family members is "Probably" the earlier year as shown above, unless they were born within the first nine days of January. The 1930 Census showed them at age 64, age increasing by 11 years. So, it "appears" both were born sometime between 9 January and 8 April of 1866.
--The 1910 Census, enumerated 15 April, showed Virginia as being 5, since she was 14 in the 1920 Census enumerated in January; she, also, "appears" to have been born between 9 January and 15 April, in her case 1905.

The World War I Draft Registration Card Image database:
Homer I Sands, born May 24th 1896 in Grove City, IL. Living at 524 14th Street South, Fargo, ND. Present trade/occupation: Student Affiaers(Affairs) Training Camp, US Government, Fort Snelling, Minnesota. He was tall, slender, gray eyes, brown hair. He registered on June 5, 1917, (The first registration, the National Registration Day, a national patriotic party day).

For Virginia, the 1925 census in Fargo has her age 20. The other US Census, appears she was born early months of 1905. The 1925 census also shows her middle initial (at that time) as "R." But, I have seen many cases where the maiden middle initial was dropped for the first initial of the maiden name. I looked in the 1930 Census using various methods; but the census is not transcribed to show place of birth of the person, or the parents. If they were, a search for ANY person born plus/minus 1 year of 1905 in IL., to father born in IL, mother in Ohio, might result in finding her. So, for her, you have North Dakota. I did search the death index for 1920 to 1940, but the marriage index is a pay for service company. Hopefully you can find a local volunteer. It is IMPOSSIBLE to speculate on what happened to her, she married by 1930, went somewhere else either married or single, she died, she otherwise left the family.
--The Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness in Cass County, ND. READ THE GUIDELINES FIRST. http://www.raogk.org/northdak.htm
--In Benton Co, OR, 1 Volunteer: http://www.raogk.org/oregon.htm
--Cemeteries. I did look in the www.findagrave.com for Virginia Sands in ND and Oregon, without success. There are several websites for cemetery transcriptions; but most are incomplete, not transcribed. Even those that are have missing graves, missing stones, unreadible, etc. Example, Benton County: http://www.usgwtombstones.org/oregon/benton.htm

Hope this helped,
Ron Bestrom

Re: Chas T Sands and family

judyartley53 — 2009-10-04 04:39:24Z

Hi Sharon,
The most recent Census that is available to the public at this time is the 1930 U. S. Census. After 1930 it is much more difficult to find information about people.

I suggest you request copies of their obituaries. Charlies died 22 Oct 1958 and Emma died 13 Sept. 1951. I hope you know the exact death dates for Leona and Tracy because I didn't find them.

You can request obituaries from Random Acts Genealogical Kindness. Go to www.raogk.org, read instructions, choose Oregon, Benton County.

If that doesn't work, you can contact the Oregon Libraries, www.oregonlibraries.net/ and ask which Library in Benton Co. provides an obituary service.

The Benton County Genealogical Society might have the Benton County Directories too. Go to www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orbentgs/ . Successful Searching!

Re: Clifford S. Walker, Washington and Oregon

judyartley53 — 2009-10-04 04:08:47Z

answered same question on Pierce Co., WA Message Board

Re: Crystal Lake Masonic Cemetery burial listings

Kenneth_Ratcliff — 2009-09-23 14:18:38Z

Re: Crystal Lake Masonic Cemetery burial listings

pugsleygirl — 2009-09-23 06:05:15Z

Are you looking for the Crystal Lake Cemetary in corvallis, Oregon?

Re: ADAMS, CORNELISON

beckyfoster89 — 2009-09-16 01:25:40Z

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Chas T Sands and family

SharonTate62 — 2009-09-08 15:32:10Z

I am trying to locate information on Charles T Sands and his wife Emma. Charles was born in Illinois in 1867, they left Illinois in 1912 and moved to North Dakota. They left North Dakota sometime after 1930 and moved on to Oregon. They both died in Benton Co, Oregon, Charles in 1958 and Emma in 1951. They had a daughter Leone who was married to a Tracy Worden Johnson and they both died in Benton Co., Oregon Leone in 1990 and Tracy in 1985.

I do not know if Leone and Tracy had any children.

Any help would be appreciated.
Sharon

Crystal Lake Masonic Cemetery burial listings

Kenneth_Ratcliff — 2009-09-01 21:44:49Z

Anyone have the listing for the above cemetery??

Re: Crawford Family in Alpine, Benton, Oregon

judyartley53 — 2009-08-25 23:17:06Z

answered on GenForum, Benton County, OR Message Board 8/25/09.

Clifford S. Walker, Washington and Oregon

phyllisevans — 2009-08-22 17:51:24Z

Clifford S. Walker lived in Pierce and Lewis Counties in Washington, then in Philomath, Benton County, OR, where he died in 1948. I believe that Clifford fathered a child in 1906 in Pierce County, WA that was later adopted by Arthur Simmons. That child would be my father. If anyone has any knowlege of these happenings back then, I would appreciate any help in learning of my own background. It was a long time ago, but I have spent many years searching for the true facts. Any help would be appreciated------------Phyllis Evans