Union County GenWeb
Queries

Through 2001



 Virginia Sande

I am searching for information on Jacob C. MARCH, born 1843 in MO. He was listed in the 1920 census for Union co., OR. I especially need his death date and place. Any help appreciated.


 Margaret Dean

Would like to register GLOVER / COLLINS. They were living in La Grande in 1924 when Emily GLOVER - COLLINS' (Mrs. H.S.) mother Mary Elizabeth . Thomas GLOVER died in Molino, Audrian Co., MO. Thank-you. Margaret Dean.


Charlotte Kibbie

I am hoping to find a connection for Walter S. GOLDSBERRY.

He married 14 Dec 1902 at Union Co., Oregon, Nellie Amanda BROWN (b. 6 Dec1885 Bellevue, Alturas, Idaho; d. 5 Jun 1904 Park City, Utah, Utah) daughter of Peter Henry BROWN (1847-1927) and Mary Elizabeth HALL (1856-1947) Walter and Nellie had one daughter Pauline GOLDSBERRY who was about 5 months old when her mother died.

I am hoping to find out what became of Pauline GOLDSBERRY and her father Walter. Note: I have found a marriage record for a Walter GOLDSBERRY to Marie ANDERSON in Union Co., Oregon 1 May 1905 (Vol. G p. 465) Perhaps this would be the same Walter and a second marriage. Sincerely, Charlotte Kibbie in Kent, Washington


Otis Slusher

Surnames: BIAMONT BIRNIE CARPENTER COOPER WHEATLEY WINTERS

Willaim Andrew WINTERS was the son of William N. WINTERS and Dorothy SANFORD - He was born 10 Jul 1863 in Carroll Twp., Ottawa Co., OH - do/a 6 May 1930 "at hs church" in/near La Grande, Union Co., OR - buried
? - m on ? in ? (prob OH) to Corrine CARPENTER, d/o ? & ? - Corrine b abt 1869 (prob OH) - d aft 1930 in ? - buried ? - William was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyn University and a teacher in Ottawa Co., OH - He and his family moved to La Grande, OR, about 1905. William was a pastor (Church unknown) in La Grande, OR.

Children:

i. Margurite WINTERS b 28 Sep 1899 in ? (prob OH) - d 29 Oct 1987 in ? (prob in/near Union Co., OR) - bu 31 Oct 1987 Hillcrest Cemetery, La Grande, Union Co., OR - m on ? in ? to Clade Emmerson COOPER, s/o George COOPER & Abigail BIRNIE - Claude b 20 Oct 1896 in ? - d 27 Aug 1969 in ? (prob in/near Union Co., OR) - bu 39 Aug 1969 Hillcrest Cemetery.

ii. Gladys W. WINTERS b 26 Jul 1890 in ? (prob OH) - d 23 Jul 1929 in ? (prob in/near Union Co., OR) - bu 25 Jul 1929 Hillcrest Cemetery, La Grande, Union Co., OR - m on ? in ? to Scott WHEATLEY, s/o ? & ? - Scott b ? in ? - d ? - bu ? - They had a daughter named Barbara (COOPER) BIAMONT - Barbara b on ? in ?.

iii. ____ WINTERS (dau) b ? - living in 1930.

iv. ____ WINTERS (son) b ? - living in 1930.

v. ____ WINTERS (son) b ? - living in 1930.

Appreciate any additional info/connections to this family. Thanks so much, Otis.


Jan Ferguson

I am currently attempting to find information about my Grandfather's daughter from his first marriage.  Her name is Blanche Luella RICE and she married Albert L. LAMM on 23 Jul 1927, Union County Oregon.  Her Mother's name was Helen L. RICE (BUSZINO prior) and  her Father's name was Floyd William RICE. Any information you may be able to provide me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Jan


 Daniela Moneta.

I am researching the PHY family. John Phy appeared on the Polk Co. census in 1870 and then the Union Co. census in 1880. I believe that John M. Phy and his sister Mary L. Phy came from Missouri (perhaps by way of Arkansas) and (according to BLM records) purchased land in Union Co. in 1878, 1889, and 1904. John was the father of Frank Phy (sheriff and county judge) and Dr. William T. Phy who operated the Hot Lake Sanitarium. I would like to know more about John M. and Mary L. Phy. I am interested in exchanging information with anyone who knows about these people and their descendants.
Thank you, Daniela Moneta


 Lois Willand
January 5, 2001

I just found out some of my Davis-Harsin relatives were in Union County in the late 1800's and early and mid-1900's.  Towns associated with them were Cove, Joseph, Enterprise.

The children married surnames of King, Peal,Boswell, Bates, Hamilton, Cooper, Bradberry, Murray, Tippett, Kotz, Tippett, Osterberg, Scanlon, and Waits.

My connection is through Elizabeth Matilda Davis (1843-1908) who married James Martin Harsin (1838-1913).

I'd be happy to correspond with Harsin family members. Lois Willand in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


Elizabeth Donnelly Doss
   January 10, 2001

 I am searching for information on John P. Donnelly d.02/10/09 in a railroad accident. He married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Goech) of La Grande. They were  members of the Catholic Church and he was a member  of the Elks, Local Knights of Pythian  and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen all of La Grande. I  am looking for anything that would give me his date of birth and birth place.


Bernadotte Butz
January 16, 2001

Surname - WYLDE

 Mary Amanda Wylde, buried Hillcrest Cemetery, Union Co., Or.  Several other Wylde's buried there also, any
information of these people greatly appreciated. Thank you,  Bernadotte


LiRae Sullins
   30 Jan 2001

I am interested in the BARNES, BURDETT and HOFFMAN/HUFFMAN families of Union Co., OR.  I know Solomon Barnes lived in this county, believe in Elgin.  His sister, Lucinda Barnes married John Alexander Hoffman and lived in Shaw and Erie, KS...they are buried in Shaw.  Solomon was a twin to Sarah who married a Fly and lived in California.  Solomon's niece and her husband, Cinith (Hoffman) and James Clinton Burdett moved to Oregon after the birth of their oldest son, Aaron Miller Burdett in 1888.

The next two children were born in Oregon...assuming Union Co.  They were Lucinda "Mae" Burdett b. 1889 and
Edward Alexander Burdett b. 1891.   Some of Cinith's Hoffman family spelled the last name Huffman.  It is believed a few of her half sisters and maybe a couple of her brothers, also lived in Union Co. OR.  Are there any of these descendants (BARNES/HOFFMAN) still in this area?  These Barnes were from Jasper Co., MO and the children of John Edward Barnes and Elizabeth Prewitt/Pruett.  Please get in contact with me and thanks in advance.

WehyaUsdi@aol.com
LiRae Sullins
Independence, MO


Marilyn Cain
 2 Feb 2001

Surnames:   HAYNES and COOK

I am researching the family of  NANCY COOK and SAMUEL MCGOWN HAYNES who lived  and died in Union Co., OR.

Nancy was born in 1842 White Co., TN and died in 1922 Union Co.   Samuel was  born 1840 in Wayne Co., KY and died 1932 Union Co.   Both are buried at Union  Cemetery, Union, Union Co., OR.
They were married May 11, 1862 in Madison Co., Arkansas

Children:
Anna b. 1866 Huntsville, Madison Co., AR
Elizabeth b. 1867 Huntsville, Madison Co., AR
Albert Clinton b. 1868 Huntsville, Madison Co., AR
Robert Harden b. 1870 Huntsville, Madison Co., AR
Desta b. 1872 Huntsville, Madison Co., AR
Charles b. 1874 Huntsville, Madison Co., AR
Lula b. 1879 Union, Union Co., OR
Samuel Bennett b. 1882 Union, Union Co., OR

Would like to contact some descendants.
Will be glad to share any information that I have on the Cook family.

Marilyn Cain
MCain10030@aol.com


Yolanda Lopez Douglas
Feb 8, 2001

I am looking for information about my great-grandparents - Clinton O. Thomas and Jessie Josephine Otto (1/2/1883 -- 9/15/1961) m in Union County on 9/3/1898 (according to Western States Marriage Index [ID#154970] information is in Volume G, Page 11) and divorced approx. 1903.  Two children Rex Adelbert Thomas and Max L(eroy?) Thomas.

I would like to know information about Jessie and Clinton's birthdates/places, parents, earlier marriages, etc.

Thank you for any help that you can give me.
Yolanda Lopez Douglas
Granddaughter of Rex A. Thomas;
Great-granddaughter of Clinton O. Thomas and Jessie Otto Thomas
Northridge, CA
Keithied@aol.com



 Bob Brousseau
February 18, 2001

  HAINES, ROY and BEATRICE G. (BROUSSEAU) HAINES,  were living in LeGrande, Oregon in 1925.
Roy was a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, and Beatrice was a school teacher.  She was my aunt, and I
am quite certain that they died  and were buried in or around LeGrand, but can't find any information.
Anyone knowing of the Haines family, please contact me.
Thanks,
Bob Brousseau
Oroville, CA
nancyb@cncnet.com



 Marty Downs
Feb 27, 2001

I am searching for information on the ASHBY family. I know that William{Bill}H Ashby and Charlotte Ann Hewitt were my GGGrandparents they were married in Williamette Valley 1874 and were some of the first settlers in the Grand Ronde valley and had 5 sons and 2 daughters and 1 daughter that drowned.Charles Ashby was one of Williams sons,and he married Maud
HOLCOMB. I Would surely appreciate some help.I know that they lived in the area of Baker,Union,and Walowa.
Thanks, Marty Downs
tricia@sofnet.com


   Joyce Coggins
3 Mar 2001

        I am searching for McCormick, Culberson, and Crandall families that were in LaGrande, Union County, in the late 1800s to early 1930s. Millie (McCormick) Culberson and Mary Ann (McCormick) Crandall were both the Daughters of Jeremiah "Jerry" McCormick and Mary Ann (Anna) Fowler. They had a brother, James Madison McCormick. They are all buried in the Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Their brother, Jeremiah "Jerry" McCormick, Jr., was my Gr-Gr-Grandfather. There may have been another brother, Jefferson McCormick.

 Mary Ann McCormick, b. 27 Nov 1829 Virginia, d. 3 Nov 1917 LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon. Married, Edwin O. Crandall.

 Jeremiah Marr McCormick, b. 11 Aug 1842, Charleston, Kanawha Co., W. Virginia, d. 17 Apr 1928 Oklahoma. Married, Eva Elizabeth Older.

 Millie McCormick, b. 8 June 1852, d. 3 Jan 1932, LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon. Married, Francis Marion Culberson.

 James McCormick, b. 6 June 1853, d. 17 July 1935, LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon.

  Going by gaps in birth dates I am assuming that there may have been many other siblings. I would like to find the descendants of these families.
                                                              Joyce Coggins


 Jared Nimer
       March 3, 2001

I am looking for information on the family of Charles Andrew Harvill and Lillie Alice Brown Christianson(sen).  They were married in Summerville in 1891.  Lillie's brother Samuel and her parents (Joel Nims Brown and Susan Jane M.) were listed on the 1900 U.S. Census.  If you have information that you would like to share please contact me at
jrn03@csufresno.edu.


Jane L. Hill
March 16, 2001

I am seeking information about a Keith Edward Burns, dob October 29, 1935.  He lived with my family around 1935 and I have childhood pictures to share.  My family lived in Astoria Oregon.  He was the only child in the family at that point. The parents  names were John and Ruth.


 Larry Rader
        Wed, 11 Apr 2001

Looking for descendants of Nancy and Flemming WILLIAMS.  Soon after Nancy died at Browning Missouri, Flem brought their children west in a wagon train formed by her HIGGINBOTHAM relatives.  They arrived in the Grande Ronde country in late summer, 1881.  Eldest daughter Margarette married Wm H. BERRY; daughter Sophia married John PATTERSON; son George married Delores PARKER.  Flemming is buried at Summerville.



 Susan Jones
    Tue,  10 Apr 2001

I was wondering if  anyone  has a copy of the 1890 census records and could do a look up for me? I am trying to find information on a Joel M.  Jones who is listed in union county in Indian Valley in 1890.   Thank-you for any help in advance. Susan Jones


Karen Blevins
        Tue, 10 Apr 2001

 I am researching the family of Nettie DUNCAN, who married my great  grandfather, James Wesley WILSON.  Her parents were:  Jerome Bonaparte Duncan  and Mary Elizabeth George.  Her grandparents were:  Joseph Curd Duncan and
Nancy Maddox.   Joseph Curd Duncan and Nancy Maddox are the parents of  Frederick Winthrop Duncan.

I do not have a great deal on this family, particularly since Nettie died  young, leaving my great grandfather, a doctor, with a young daughter.  Any help greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Karen in IL


 Craig Monroe
       Fri, 27 Apr 2001

 I am looking for any information about my Grandfather Percy Ralph MUNRO.  I know that he was a resident of LaGrande and was killed in a Railroad Accident in 1915.  My father Harold Monroe was born in LaGrande in 1915.  My grandmother was Alice Evans. Any help appreciated.


Katherine Cates-Johnson
Tue, 1 May 2001

 I am searching for family of Thomas Spencer Cates first wife Ida M. Taylor. Their son Charles Jackson
Cates (my grandfather) was born in Elgin 3 May 1904.  I believe Ida died when "Jack" was very young.
Tom remarried Jennie Lynn Moorman.


Richard English
Sat, 26 May 2001

I am looking for information on my father's sister and her family:  Myrtle and Joe Courtney and their son Alva (Alvie) and Pauline Courtney.   There is a daughter of Alvie's, but don't know it.  Last mailing address was North Powder. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Richard English


Sheri Wheeler
      Sun, 27 May 2001

I am looking for any information regarding Chester Ray Swackhamer who was a resident of Union County, Oregon in 1912 and before.  I found his name and info on his marriage license to Daisy Lucille Nichols.  They took out the license September 3, 1912 and were married in Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota.  It is my understanding he is a physician.

Sheri Wheeler
sswheeler@qwest.net


Jay Kirkpatrick
  Thu, 31 May 2001

 Looking for PUMPHREY family, as in the Pumphrey Inn. Contact Jay Kirkpatrick, jay@pdx.net.


Barbara Love
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001

I am interested in information on Henry Harden Breshears and his wife, my  gg aunt, Catherine Baker.  Henry b. 1823 TN d. 1899 near Elgin, Union OR. Catherine b. 1823 IN d. unknown.

I850, 1860 Census has them living in MO.   Henry Harden Breshears is listed in 1880 OR Census, Union Co., Indian Valley
Pct.

Other family members who were born in Polk Co., MO and have been recorded as being in Union Co. are:

John S. Jack b. 1847
Lucy B. Cunningham b. 1849  d. 1923 Elgin, Union
Joseph b. 1856  d. 1930-32 Cove, Union
     m. Mary Ellen Graham 1881 Elgin, Union
Mary b. 1865  d. 1936 Albany, OR

I am also looking for Catherine's father, my ggg grandfather, Solomon Baker  b. 1798, who may have made the trip with them.
Thanks for helping me locate this family!  Barbara Love


Lillian
        Mon, 04 Jun 2001

JASPER FAMILY

I am searching for information about the Merrell Jasper family who lived in Union County 1870 to present. Merrell Jasper and relatives are buried in the Jasper plot in the Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, OR. Thank you,   Lillian


 Dr. K. Earle Cochrane
       21 Jun 2001

I am researching the family of James North Moore and his wife Mary Walker.  James founded the Union Land and Realty Co.  It is believed that he and his wife came from Indiana to Union Co., (1860's ?) Oregon and returned to Indiana in their late years.  James was b. in New York; Mary in Maryland.  I am descended through their daughter Maria who married Albert Dennis Cochrane in 1875 in Kansas.  Any information on this family would be appreciated. Dr. K. Earle Cochrane.


  Ellen Bisson
Thu, 21 Jun 2001

Researching BLEVINS - Curtis & his wife Nora and 3 children - Alva, John and Russell. Curtis sied in 1918 in North Powder. Nora in 1934 in Corvallis. I suspect she was living with one of her children. Curtis was my Grandmother's brother. Any help appreciated. Sincerely, Ellen Bisson.


Mildred Tatum
    Fri, 29 Jun 2001

Trying to find descendents or any info on these families. Jerimah and Anna McCormicks family were in Daviess Co. Mo. in 1860. During Civil War they moved toward Oregon it seems,son Jefferson and daughter Mary McCormick Crandall were in LaGrande in 1870 census. In 1900 census, Anna was with her son James McCormick in LaGrande, Mary Crandall, James McCormick and Millie McCormick Culberson are buried there in the cemetary. Anna is not there? Maybe buried elsewhere with Jerimah. Lots of unanswered questions where they were during those years also. Any help appreciated.
Mildred Tatum


Patricia Harris
Thu, 28 Jun 2001

I am searching for information about my grandmother Rosemary Bowdon SKIPWORTH who was born in Union, Oregon on Jan 11, 1896. Her first name may have been Rose, rather than Rosemary. Her mother's name was Rosemary ROYAL, and her grandmother was either Mary Jane DAVIS or Mary J. BOWDON. I would appreciate any other information that might be available for the SKIPWORTH, ROYAL and DAVIS families, and would be happy to share any information I have. Thanks,  Patricia Mansfield Harris


Phyllis
        Fri, 13 Jul 2001

Researching for information on Charles Anderson Nelson and Lucy Luana  Bronson.  They lived in LaGrande about 1905.  Their son, Charles (Ted) Amos  Nelson was born (1906) and died (1977) in LaGrande.  I would appreciate any help with research on this family.  Thank you so much.  Phyllis


 Marilyn Forgey
Fri, 13 Jul 2001

 Searching for information on Benjamin Basel WHEELER, born 14 Mar 1902 in Pearl, Pike, Illinois, son of Oscar WHEELER and Ida Aletha WHITWORTH.  Anyone having information on this family, please contact me.  Thank you, Marilyn.


Dale Oldenburg
 Sun, 15 Jul 2001

  My great grandfather James Bernard OLDENBURG was born in LaGrande, Oregon on October 11, 1874.  I am looking for any information on his parents and siblings.  His father may have been a minister named John/Johann/Jan from
Holland.  Thank you, Dale Oldenburg


Rob Halvorson
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001

I am looking for any information on Bernard A. VanWormer who died in Union County in 1947 or his wife, Jane, who died in 1932. Rob Halvorson Del Rio, TX 78840  - http://www.delrio.com/~rkhal/


 Mary Lou Knapp
   Wed, 25 Jul 2001

I'm looking for information on my great-great grandparents, Frederick and  Rebecca (Hill) Mitchell.  They came to Oregon in 1852, arriving in
Milwaukee, near Portland, then to Lookingglass valley, in Douglas Co., and  finally, in 1863 they settled in Cove. They are both buried in Cove Pioneer Cemetary. Frederick died in 1888, and Rebecca, in 1887. Any type of info would be appreciated.
     Also: James M. and Mary Ann(Boothe) Mitchell, my great-grandparents. Mary Ann operated a large hotel in Joseph, OR.  James managed a stock ranch. Thank you, Mary Lou (Mitchell) Knapp


Shannon Scott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001

Looking for information on Victoria Luella BURTON. She was born April 10, 1906 in Union, Union, OR. Daughter of Alfred Benjamin Burton and Alice DOUGHERTY.  She married William McKinley SCOTT December 3, 1923 in Vancouver, Washington. Any information would be most appreciated. Sincerely. Shannon Scott.


Beverly Hustead
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001

Looking for information about William Andrew Garner and wife Augusta Katherine Olson who were married in Baker, Or. about 1896.  Probably moved to LaGrande or Union area. any info would be appreciated.  Have pic of Will and Augusta and girl child in mid to late teens.  Any assistance would be appreciated, thank you in advance. Bev Hustead


        Marcy Funk
        Fri, 3 Aug 2001

I am looking for information about the JEFFRIES family. Nellie Leone Jeffries was born to Clara Caroline Baker and Robert Elee Jeffries in Telocaset, Union, Oregon 1898 or 99. I would appreciate any information anyone has. Thank You. Marcy Funk


William W. Turner
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001

On 28 Aug 1924 Roy CARTWRIGHT and Lucille K. WOODY were married at La Grande.  I am uncertain if this is the son of David L. CARTWRIGHT and Laura E. POWELL.  Their Roy was born in Baker Co. in 1898.  If this is the same one I would be grateful for any information about Lucille and any of their offspring.  W.W. Turner


Katherine Johnson
Thu, 9 Aug 2001

I am searching for any information on Carrie Barlow, Mellie Payton, and Olive Gibson.  All married in the Cates family in the late 1800's in Union Co..  William, George and John are brothers to Ellis Edmund "Ed" Cates, my great great grandfather.  Pearl Greener married his nephew Cecil in Union Co. Early 1900's.    Also interested in the Ison family, Luther who married Josephine Cates, sister to the four brothers.  I am hoping the family history may have been passed down.


John Dickson
      Mon, 20 Aug 2001

Effie/William Bailey ----- Looking for anyone knowing anything about the family of Effie (Dickson) Bailey. Last known to live in LaGrande, Union county, Oregon in 1954. Husbands possible name - William G. Bailey, and both may be buried in Hillcrest Cem.
Please contact John Dickson at jedco@arn.net.


Jason
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001

Hello! I am interested in any marriages of record for Harold DeBorde to a woman named Luella ? Before or in 1920. Harold is my Grandfather and 1920 census lists Luella? as wife. But no one in my family knows who she was as she is not our Grandmother. Harold was living with his father John Franklin DeBorde and was an only child, so this DIL listing is somewhat of a mystery. Harold was married to my grandmother, Evelyn Gambill in 1926, in Union County I believe. Anyone who knows anything please let me know. E-mail gpgo@internetcds.com  Attn: Jason Thank you.


Alan Powers
 Wed, 5 Sep 2001

I am searching for the date of death and grave of Catherine (Gabbert) SHELLEY.  She was born Virginia about 1795.  Left Iowa and arrived Oregon 1852, settled in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co.  Moved to Union Co. in 1869-70 along with daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Able RUSSELL, and family.  Thanks. Alan Powers


Shirley Kostenbader
 Thu, 13 Sep 2001

Bloodsworth/Beem family

HI! Accessed and read Biography of John W. Bloodsworth. Thomas and Elizabeth (Baker) Beem my Great-grandparents. One of the son's Grant Thomas Beem who  married Mary Ellen Green was my grandparents. One of their son's, Jonathan  Grant Beem was my father. My name is Shirley Mae Beem Kostenbader. If you  are interested in sharing info, I would be too.    Shirley


  From: Garland" <jenniferj@citlink.net>
        Tue, 25 Sep 2001

I am looking for any information pretaining to my father John Bernard (Jack) Justice, he live in LaGrande, Oregon for several years, 1938-1941, he was a mechanic somewhere in LaGrande.  I know very little about him as he left the area when I was still a baby.  I was raised in LaGrande by my mother Nona Moore and my stepfather Wm. F. Moore, who was sheriff in LaGrande for about 28 years.


  Katherine Johnson
Tue, 25 Sep 2001

I am looking for the family of Taylor, daughter Ida M. who married Tom Cates, in Union in 1903.  Had one child, Charles Jackson Cates, May 5, 1904 in Elgin.  The story goes that Ida passed away when Jack was around 6 and was left with family in the area by his father. I an unable to locate a death certificate for Ida.  Would very much like to know.  Thanks you. Kathe Cates-Johnson


 Sue Parham Forrester
   Wed, 3 Oct 2001

Seeking info and descendants of John W. ROLLINS who was in Union Co before 1880. John seemingly traveled back and forth between Union Co and Carrol Co AR.  He was on the 1900 AR census but 1910 and 1920 Union Co censuses as well as the 1880.

Two of his sons, John and William returned to Union Co with him.

I understand John W. ROLLINS died in the 1920's or early 1930's. Need obit and death certificate info. I do not know where in Union Co he is buried.

John was born in Cherokee Co AL but moved with his family to Walker Co GA shortly after 1860. Willing to share info.

Thank you.  Sue Parham Forrester


 Sheryl Grospitch
 Thu, 4 Oct 2001

I am researching my mother's family. Ardythe Eizabeth Coffey Thompson. Ardythe was my grandmother and she was killed in an automobile accident when my mother was 5 years old. I have no other info about her. If you can help please e-mail me at shergro@yahoo.com. Thank you, Sheryl


Earline McKee
 Sun, 7 Oct 2001

I would like to find the obituary of Ezekiel Smith Witty. Died June 12, 1912, Elgin, Union Co., OR.  He is buried in Cricket Flat Cemetery. I did find the cemetery but could not find the Obituary.  Any help appreciated. Thank you, Earline McKee


Daryl LaBine
Wed, 17 Oct 2001 23

I came across the listing you had for the Hillcrest East Cemetery of  Union County, Oregon. I found a distantly related family member that I never knew of and  you have filled a bit more on my research into the LaBine family. I really find it amazing to find Jean "Jack" LaBine as he was born the Ottawa Valley about one hundred mile north of Ottawa, Ontario. In other words Jack was about 2,600 miles away from where he was born. I see in the information that you had a "?" beside his mothers name and she was Olive Longpre. I will list the information I have for him below as it might be of help to you. One thing is that I did not know anything about him being married and I was wondering if you might know if he was
married in that area. I would like to fill in as much as I can on him.

Here is some information on the family:

Listed in the church records of LaPasse, Ontario, Canada:
Jean Pierre Guildé dit LaBine  (birth name Jean Pierre, family surname "Guildé dit LaBine")
Born:  9 Aug 1869, LaPasse, Ontario
Baptized:  22 Sep 1869, LaPasse, Ontario son of Oliver LaBine & Olive Longpre

From Hillcrest Cemetery:

LABINE JEAN (JACK) PIERRE     2/8/37  OLIVE LONGPRE? OLIVER LABINE SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME
LABINE MAY  1/21/17   1/23/17  JOHN LABINE HUSBAND     PAT COLLINS HENRY   BORN 1882

I would appreciate any information others may have on this family. Thank-you. Daryle LaBine.


Terri L. Taylor-Pearsall
Fri, 19 Oct 2001

ISO - any information on the David Wyatt MILLER family from the Union County, OR area.  David Wyatt MILLER was born 01/15/1864, died 11/19/1931, and is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery.  David Wyatt MILLER was married to Anna Gwin CASEBEER in Niles, Ottawa County, Kansas.  Anna was born 02/22/1869, died 08/09/1964, and is also buried in Hillcrest Cemetery.

This family allegedly had seven children; I only know of two:  John Guy MILLER who married Faye MILLIGAN, and Martha Elizabeth MILLER who married Roy A. TITUS.

I would love to hear from anyone who is researching or knows anything about this family.

Thank You,
Terri L. Taylor-Pearsall


Dale Oldenburg
Tue, 23 Oct 2001

My great grandfather James Bernard OLDENBURG was born in LaGrande, Oregon on  October 11, 1874.  I am looking for any information on his parents and  siblings.  His father may have been a minister named John/Johann/Jan from  Holland.  Thank you, Dale Oldenburg (dalensteven@aol.com)


Jim Cummings
Tue, 30 Oct 2001

My name is James H Cummings and I have been trying to trace my ancestors and I finally found my GGGrandfather I think. His name is Joseph Cummings b.1843 wife Elizabeth b. 1842 , children ; Josiah (my GGrandfather) b. 1867,Thomas J. b.1870 Martha M. b1876 and Gardner or Gardin M. b.1878. I am not sure that these are my kin or not but it looks good so far. This information came from the 1880 Census. Indian Valley ,Union county  Oregon. If there is any one there that has any info I would be very thankful if they would share it with me. Or maybe some of his kin still live there, Josiah ended up in Batesville Ark. That's where my family started , my grandpa,dad and I were born there then dad moved to Ohio that's where I am now.Thanks again and I hope this email finds all of you well. Jim Cummings


 Sharyl Backovich

Can you help me? My Grandfather was born in La Grande Oregon April 1898 -1901 His Fathers Name was Joseph Smith and his mothers name was Minnie I don't know her maiden name Born in Pennsylvania. I don't know her maiden name,or what town in Pa. She was born in. I'm looking for dates and Minnie's Maiden name so I can  finish my family tree. Can You Help Me. Thank You for your time. Sharyl Backovich


Bev Hustead
 Fri, 2 Nov 2001

Am looking for information about William Andrew Garner and Augusta Katherine Olson, married in Baker City approx 1896 have a girl child, Elise Helen Garner born in Baker also, Feb 10, 1897. Believed may have lived in the La Grande area, any Garners out there?

Thanks in advance
B Hustead
jhustead@cvc.net


Jane Lesner
Tue, 6 Nov 2001

I am looking for information on S. M. Black listed on the 1870 Union County census. His occupation is listed as County Clerk. If anyone has information or know of resources I could check for more information I would appreciate the help. Jane jlesner@earthlink.net


  Don Dartt
Tue, 4 Dec 2001

I am researching the Gasset family from Union County. I have not had much luck.  I would appreciate any information anyone might have regarding the family Thank you. Don . (Please note the one t on Gasset. It's not the Gassett family - Janine)


Unknown Name
Tue, 4 Dec 2001
   From:
        OKC011@aol.com
  Looking for information on a Mrs Geo Harris and Mrs Carrol Platz who witnessed a marriage of Ira Lawrence Harris and Doris Louise Platz in Union County, Oregon on 9/12/1951.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 Don Dartt
 Wed, 12 Dec 2001

Looking for any information on my mother's mother,   Mary Jane Carpentier, born about 1888.  Married Lewis Gasset and lived in Cove.  They had five daughters, four of whom lived to adulthood. She died in Arizona, about 1952. I would greatly appreciate a reply from any Carpentier in Union Co., or anyone with any info.