Chouteau - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Adam Clark & family

angharod1 — 2009-10-31 16:12:50Z

You might contact the Overholser Research Center in Fort Benton. They are a repository of a great many historical records, clippings, old registers, etc. Ken Robison is the Historian, and the library is staffed by volunteers, who are very helpful. This is the url: http://www.fortbenton.com/museums/library.html

Is it possible your Clark's settled in the town of Chouteau rather than the county? I checked what info I have on the Highwood area, but only found another Clarke family.

Re: Francis Mosley married Mr Miller in IN, went to MT @ 1880

faveaunt — 2009-10-30 18:41:19Z

I don't really know much about my Johnson Miller, but family, including his daughter, said that he had died in 1892-1894 range, in Montana. Thank you for thinking of us, though.
Gayle

Re: Adam Clark & family

Eellitta — 2009-10-30 07:22:03Z

You might try the folloing site:
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/

Select Land Patents and then put in the name you are searching for and where. I tried to find an Adam Clark. There didn't seem to be any listing for him but there were many other people with the surname of Clark.

Eellitta

Re: Francis Mosley married Mr Miller in IN, went to MT @ 1880

Eellitta — 2009-10-30 07:09:51Z

Was your Johnson Miller a full blooded Creek Indian? I found where this Johnson Miller was killed March 1, 1901 in Holdenville, Indian Territory. It was reported by the Anaconda Standard newspaper on March 1, 1901.

Eellitta

Re: Francis Mosley married Mr Miller in IN, went to MT @ 1880

faveaunt — 2009-09-07 05:49:18Z

Needle in a haystack is right! Thank you for your help. The wedding date is wonderful & tells me my leads & hunches were heading in the right direction. Sometimes, I think, we just aren't meant to know or find all the details, and this may be the one for my husband's side. But, I'll keep plugging along. Again, thank you.
Gayle

Re: Francis Mosley married Mr Miller in IN, went to MT @ 1880

jmfraser1 — 2009-09-06 19:59:41Z

In the Indiana Marriage Collection 1800 to 1941 - there is listed Francis A. Mosley md to Johnson A. Miller - they md. 4 July 1886 in Scott Co., Indiana.

Don't know if this is your family or not. Early Montana death records are very spotty. Good luck. Didn't find
any John or Johnson Miller in the Montana Death Index. But a lot of early Montana deaths were just small items in the newspapers. Havre, Fort Benton, or Great Falls all might have mention of your Mr. Miller's death - but name and date time are going to make it like search for the needle in the hay stack. Best of luck to you.

Re: Herman May

jmfraser1 — 2009-08-28 05:37:05Z

From the Montana Death Index
Herman May - age 68 - b. abt 1870 - died 3 Oct 1938 with index # GF 7064. That indicated he died in Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana. Many people from Chouteau Co. went to Great Falls because of the hospital in Great Falls.

Rosa May - age 87 - b. abt 1885 - died 12 Feb 1972, died in Chouteau Co., Mont. - residence also Chouteau Co., Mont., widowed. Index # 671.

Herman May died 1938 - there may be an obit in the Fort Benton River Press (Chouteau Co.) or look in the Great Falls Tribune (Great Falls, Cascade Co., Mont.).
You can probably get the newspapers (on microfilm) thru interlibrary loan. The State Library in Helena, Montana has an excellant collection of Montana newspapers.

Re: Herman May

jmfraser1 — 2009-08-28 05:23:51Z

From the book "Chouteau County Montana Cemeteries" there is listed in the Big Sandy Cem. (Big Sandy, Chouteau Co., Mont.)
Herman May 1870 - 1938
Rosa May 1884 - 1972

Hope this helps.

Francis Mosley married Mr Miller in IN, went to MT @ 1880

faveaunt — 2009-08-21 04:52:39Z

HELP! I've hit a brick wall--my husband's gr grandmother, Francis MOSLEY b. 6 Feb 1867 in IN married ? MILLER also b. in IN @ 1880, so the family story goes. They relocated to Havre, Chouteau Co, MT by 1886 when their first child was born. Elmer MILLER was b. Jun 1886, then Nellie MILLER b Mar 1889 and Lillian (my husband's grandmother) b. 20 Nov 1892 d. 21 Mar 1984 in OR. All the children were born in Havre, Chouteau Co, MT. Mr MILLER supposedly died while Lillian just a baby; and Francis remarried to Isaac Newton ABBOTT in Havre, MT & had 3 children with him. Any help with the MILLER/MOSLEY line would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Gayle

Re: Herman May

dtrogstad — 2009-08-18 20:57:05Z

Actually, it was not Minnesota, but rather Michigan that he originally came from
Debbie

Herman May

dtrogstad — 2009-08-18 18:48:47Z

Does anybody have any info on Herman May? He lived in the Warrick are by way of St Clair, Minnesota; married Rosa Schmid daughters Lola (or Lolo) and Clara. His father's name is also Herman May, but I am not sure if his mother's name is Catherine Metzger or not.

Any and all info would be appreciated. Thank you!!

Debbie

1913 Obit for John Borek

TDavis3913 — 2009-03-01 00:06:23Z

Looking for an Obit for a John Borek who was born about 1881 (Montana?) and died 30 Jan 1913 (Chouteau Co, MT?). He is listed in the Montana Death Index 1907-2002 with index number 67-40. Also found him in the 1910 Paradise Valley, Chouteau Co, MT, census, Ancestry.com image 1 of 4 indexed under Borak.

Johnstone burial site

mellonpark — 2008-09-13 15:23:13Z

I am doing research on the Johnstone family. I know that Samuel and Maria Johnstone died in Chouteau County Montana but I do not know which cemetery. Samuel died about 1887 in Montana and Mari died 8 Oct 1920 in Chouteau County. In 1900, Maria Johnstone was living with her older sons in Highwood Twp. Chouteau County, Montana. Any help will be appreciated.

Mellonpark

Searching for obits--Reichelt

ClaireMarieGrant — 2008-08-20 12:20:11Z

Benjamin Albert Reichelt d-14 Mar 1955 in Loma, Chouteau Co., MT
Maurice Clifton Reichelt d-27 Jan 1994 in Great Falls, Chouteau Co., MT
Mary Ann (Pleninger) Reichelt 05 Jul 2002 in Great Falls, Chouteau Co., MT
Donald LeRoy Reichelt d19 Jun 2006 in Big Sandy, Chouteau Co., MT
Aug 1923 in Chouteau Co., MT

Need help with cemetery records

DDiSomma4127 — 2008-05-15 19:48:57Z

I'm looking for Nancy Thomas Keister who probably died between the 1880 census and 1900. She's the mother of Edward Keister/Keaster and moved to Upper Highwood on Shonkin Creek in about 1876. Listed in the 1880 census. I know that Edward married in 1883. But can not find where Nancy is buried. Edward is in the Upper Highwood Cemetery but where is Nancy? Geraldine? Fort Benton? alittle help?

I'll be in Montana in July 2008 and can look where anyone points me. Thanks!

Re: Need help with cemetery records

DDiSomma4127 — 2008-05-16 12:41:37Z

OH MY LORD! Divorce? Please please please...Can you copy those articles and send them to me? I can give you my direct email. We need to TALK!

raye102@hotmail.com

Thank you!

Re: Need help with cemetery records

CatheeCrapo — 2008-05-16 01:38:54Z

Hi,
I checked in newspaper archives, didn't find anything on Nancy, but I did find a few on Edward who died in 1906,
his accident, divorce and suicide.

Also, found an article that says Willian Henry Thomas age 80
(dated 1935) is buried at Keaster Cemetery at Upper Highwood,so there must be cemetery that was named that,
maybe Nancy Thomas is related to him and is buried at the same place?
If you don't already have these articles I can send them to you. Please give me your email, and I will sent the entire page from the newspaper. (Easier then re-typing each article)

I am not related,
Cathee

Adam Clark & family

JackTurnbull49 — 2008-02-21 23:23:22Z

Homesteaded in the Ft Benton area 1878 to about 1881.Would there be a documents available? Land patents etc.How would I go about securing any informantion about there time in Montana??

Fathers birthplace, town of Ashmoor in Chouteau County

2006-07-04 02:40:04Z

My father was born in the town of Ashmoor in Chouteau County, Montana. This is stated on his birthcertificate. However, I am unable to find this town and would like to know the name that it changed to. He was born in 1916. His name is Cecial Woodrow Woods. His mothers maiden name was Peugh.

Re: "Mini" Biographies for: Adams, Allen, Armstrong & Arnoux

2006-06-25 03:15:31Z

Do you have any mini-bios on the Dunbar family (Frederick George Dunbar) from Great Falls (1902 or 1903), Ft. Benton or Big Sandy or Minnie Celestia Cassidy or William Booker Smith? Thanks!

Re: Douglas Arnold

2006-05-13 06:11:21Z

Could this be your Douglas Arnold?

Social Security Death Index:

Douglas P. Arnold, b. 25 Aug 1902, Death Date: 11 Jan 1997, Age 94, Fort Benton, Choteau County, MT (Issued in Washington)

Goldie R. Arnold, b. 2 Apr 1907, Death Date: 23 Jun 1999, Age 92, Fort Benton, Choteau County, MT (Issued in Washington)

1930 Federal Census, Toppenish, Yakima, Washington, 9 Apr 1930

Douglas Arnold, Head, Age 27, Age at first marriage: 22; POB: WI; Parents' POB: WI, Assistant manager, drygoods
Goldie, Wife, Age 23, Age at first marriage: 18; POB: NE; Father's POB: NE; Mother's POB: PA

Re: Braithwaite family Fort Benton 1920

2006-04-29 07:03:25Z

Many thanks you for your help LF

Braithwaite family Fort Benton 1920

2006-04-26 13:22:43Z

I would like to make contact with the descendants of Joseph Braithwaite born abt 1857 Pennsylvania. On the 1920 census he is in the area of Washington St, Fort Benson. Also on the census, his wife Ida C and grandson Arthur E Braithwaite.

Best regards
Keith Braithwaite.

Re: Cattle Brands

2006-03-07 10:45:06Z

Go back to the queries for the state of Montana (unknown) and look for my same question a few months ago. Go to the responses from Karen Stevens from Billings. This great lady looked mine up and sent me the copys of my brands. I'm sure if you contact her, she will do the same for you. She was a great help.

Cattle Brands

2006-03-06 03:24:41Z

Want to get a copy of cattle brand my ancestor used in Choteau MT. Where would I write or contact to obtain info?

James W. Carter, b. 1847, Truro, Colchester County, NS > 1883 MT - Bio

2006-02-09 15:59:48Z

A picture and biography/family history of James Carter is included in "Progressive Men of the State of Montana". In 1893, Mr. Carter came to Choteau County and located his ranch on Little Sandy Creek, 5 miles south of the Great Northern railway station.

http://www.lib.umt.edu/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.exe?e=d-000-00--...

Frank M. Brechbill, b. 1864, CallowayCounty, MO > 1879 MT - Bio

2006-02-09 15:58:51Z

A biography/family history of Frank Brechbill is included in "Progressive Men of the State of Montana'

http://www.lib.umt.edu/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.exe?e=d-000-00--...

Joseph S. Walker, b. 1862, Grant County, WI > IA > MT ca 1886 - Bio

2006-02-09 15:54:11Z

A biography/family history of Joseph S. Walker is included in "Progressive Men of the State of Montana". Moved to Highwood Creek area, 1899.

http://www.lib.umt.edu/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.exe?e=d-000-00--...

John V. Carroll, MD, b. 1854, NYC > 1879 MT - Bio

2006-02-09 15:53:35Z

A biography/family history of John V. Carroll is included in "Progressive Men of the State of Montana"

http://www.lib.umt.edu/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.exe?e=d-000-00--...

Judson Ward Huse, b. 1869, St. Clair, MI > 1892 MT - Bio

2006-02-09 15:53:12Z

A biography/family history of Judson Ward Huse is included in "Progressive Men of the State of Montana"

http://www.lib.umt.edu/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.exe?e=d-000-00--...

Rev. John H. O'Brien, b. 1874, Marquette, MI > 1899 MT - Bio

2006-02-09 15:52:56Z

A biography of Rev. John O'Brien is included in "Progressive Men of the State of Montana"

http://www.lib.umt.edu/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.exe?e=d-000-00--...

Info on Alfred Cecil D. HENMAN m. Mary Reese HADLOCK

SandyD_in_KS — 2006-04-29 15:23:54Z

I am looking for any information on my great-grandparents.

Alfred Cecil D. Henman married Mary Reese Hadlock on Jan 7, 1911 in Big Sandy, MT. He immigrated from England, I am not sure when. She was born in WI but her family is from NY area. I don't know what took them to Montana.

They are on the 1920, Stillwater Co., Lower Grove Creek, MT and
the 1930 Galatin, Bozeman, MT censuses.

I think they are buried in Dodgeville, WI with other family members.

I've found that she had a Homestead/Land Patent? for 160 acres, in Mar 3, 1917. And so did her mother and brother, Mary Hadlock and Frank Hadlock.

How do I find when the land was sold? At the time it was purchased her mother and brother were on the Cook Co., Evanston, IL Census. So I am confused about how the land purchases worked. They obtained land, but I don't think they ever lived in Montana. What happened to the land?

I am told my great-grandfather was some sort of Ranger, maybe a park ranger in Yellowstone. My grandmother was born in Bozeman. We have pictures of my great-grandfather with Indians in Yellowstone we assume, and some leather beaded satchels that we were told were gifts to him from the Indians.

And help in where to look would be great.

Sandy Davis

Re: "Mini" Biographies for: Buckland, Bucksen, Burd, Copall

boop1327 — 2008-02-17 14:59:26Z

Thanks so much for listing these bios on the Burds. Adds to my family history on the McDuffe-Phillips marriage. Burds are descendants of them.
Betty MacDuff
The villages, FL
epmac27@comcast.net
Any further info you may have on the Burd family in Montana, I would love to see. Thanks.

Eugene P. Dashiell family and Martin families of Clear Lake

JuvanneM — 2006-06-27 21:41:19Z

I am seeking information on the Eugene P. Dasheill family of Clear Lake, Montana. Eugene died 3 April 1933 according to the Montana Death Index on Ancestry.com. His wife, was Jennie Martin, daughter of Samuel D. and Daisy Martin. Samuel was my husband's great-uncle. Anyway, I am not sure if any of the Martins in the area were related, but I would like to find out. I think Jennie remarried after Eugene died. They had a daughter, Merle, according to the census. I have not been able to locate any cemetery information etc. online and would appreciate hearing from someone.

Thanks,
Juvanne Martin
Nampa, Idaho

Henry Hagen contractor & Ft.Benton history

jmfraser1 — 2006-03-16 20:10:12Z

Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls Tribune newspaper
Monday, 15 Sept. 1924

City Council Orders Two Buildings Torn Down at Fort Benton

Special to The Tribune
Fort Benton, Sept. 14 –
At the recent meeting of the Fort Benton city council a contract for the tearing down of two old buildings was let to Henry Hagen of this city. One of the buildings is the old log structure on Front street, formerly occupied by the Smith Tire shop and which was partially destoyed by fire a couple of years ago, and the other is the two-story brick building near the Methodist church.
The council also voted to buy a light chassis on which to mount the city’s chemical wagon. The buying of a truck will do away with the hitching of the chemical cart onto the first automobile that arrives when the fire alarm is sounded and will make the city’s fire fighting deparment much more efficient.
During the past, several serious fires have been stopped by the aid of the chemical wagon and it is very seldom that the fire department has to connect the hose and use water. This new addition will make several minutes difference in the arrival of the chemical cart at a fire.

Harris & Abby Farnum

jmfraser1 — 2006-03-16 20:09:55Z

Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls Tribune newspaper
Sunday, 7 Sept. 1924

Milk River Pioneer Dies in California
Special to the Tribune
Harlem, Sept. 6 –
A telegram was received here Wednesday morning stating that Mrs. Harris Farnum, one of the pioneers of the Milk River valley, died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elsie Colegrove, in Oakland, Cal. The body has been shipped to this city for burial and funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock in the Presbyterian church. Interment will be made in the Harlem cemetery beside her husband, who died several years ago. Mrs. Colegrove will accompany the body here.
Mrs. Farnum was among the oldest residents of the Milk River valley. She came here with her husband more than 30 years ago from Massachusetts and settled on land three miles west of town, which has recently been purchased by Clifford Crooks and G.C. Munsee. After the death of her husband, she went to Oakland to live with her daughter, Mrs. Emma Merril. Later she came back to Harlem and lived with her daughter, Mrs. Elsie Colegrove, who moved to Oakland only two months ago and took her along.

Montana Death Index 1907-2002
Harris Farnum – born 1844 – died 15 July 1918 in Montana

Harlem Cemetery is in Blaine County, Montana. Blaine Co. was formed in 1912 from
Chouteau Co., Montana.

1900 Census – Montana, Chouteau Co., Harlem twp., Dist 188
June 1900 – sheet 1B
16 / 16
Farnum, Harris – head – m/w – b. July 1844 – age 55 – md. 35 yrs. – b. Mass.
Mass. / Maine – rancher
Farnum, Abby E. – wife – f/w – b. M--- 1842 – age 57 – md. 35 yrs. – b. Mass.
Maine / Maine
Farnum, Elsie – daug. – b. ----- 1888 – age 11 – b. Mass.
Doble, Sarah – mother – b. Mar. 1818 – age 82 – b. Maine – N.H. / N.H.

Johnnie Ludwig Sather, d. 1998, need info

TarynMN — 2007-02-25 13:04:39Z

There is a family bible that has been found, which I believe contains family genealogy information for the family of Johnnie Ludwig Sather, b. 1905 in Douglas County, Minnesota, moved with his parents and siblings John and Anna (Larson) Sather to Montana.

The person who found the bible would like to get it back to family members/descendants. Are there any out there?Here is the posting where you can reply to them about the bible.

http://genforum.genealogy.com/mn/messages/13036.html

Taryn from Minnesota

Geography help: Township 24

jjones478 — 2007-12-04 00:52:26Z

US Federal Census for 1910 in Chouteau County in enumeration district 58 has some households listed in "school district 1x" and it also says "township 24" on the page. Can anyone help me pinpoint where in Chouteau County township 24 is?

Re: Chouteau County "Look Up" Volunteers???