Fergus - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

orbit lookup lewistown (fergus)

trishj12 — 14 Sep 2008 1:15:27 GMT

please could someone do a lookup for a death orbit for thomas or abigail herbert thomas died aug. 1926 and abigail ann died in aug. 1932.
abigail had 14 children. there must be some rellies still in lewistown i am a cousin from wales after any info. for my family history.
looking for
jones
stoddard
herbert
hughes.

hanson--

debsannalee — 17 Aug 2008 4:01:09 GMT

My grandfather was Herschel O. Hanson- he and his first wife Martha, lived in Fergus - resided in roy,,around a918-1919- where she died in childbirth, any info would be greatly appreciated.

Gies Family

allisonclaire9 — 23 Jul 2008 6:55:35 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the Gies Family. I know there are a lot of members in the Lewistown area. I am related to Tony Gies who died I believe in 1994. His Grandfather would have been Vincent Gies, as far as my records show anyway.

If you know who I should get in touch with please contact me either by responding to this thread or emailing me at gies.geneology.research@gmail.com I would greatly appreciate any help that I can get, as I keep running into dead ends

HOUGH Obits in Great Falls Tribune Newspaper

Maynard_Fullington — 8 Aug 2008 1:40:16 GMT

Seeking obit of Raymond K. HOUGH, whose obit is in the 5 April 1963 newspaper pg. 15.

Also seeking obit of Hulda HOUGH whose obit is in the 28 Oct 1990 newspaper pg. 2B

Thank you for any help you are able to give us!
Have a great day!
Lois

Thomas or Tom Moore

Donna_Bear — 26 Aug 2008 10:57:50 GMT

Looking for info on Tom Moore, 1800,s to early 1900,s.
Thomas Moore? Thank you Donna

Noah Lee Coffee Creek Montana

wnfvsl — 27 Jul 2008 9:42:51 GMT

Seeking any info on Noah Lee family of Coffee Creek Montana.
He was born in Maryland.
He died in 1945.
Married to Mary Secrest, or Secest in Kansas.

fergus burial places

pat jeremiah — 7 Jan 2006 1:49:18 GMT

trying to find out where my great aunt and uncle were buried in fergus /lewistown. the names are thomas herbert he died 1st. aug.1926 and his wife abigail ann herbert died 8th. aug.1932 both aged 74. thomas and abby had about 14 children and came fro wales u.k in 1880.
any help appreciated.
regards trish.

Looking for Lloyd Geistwite Obituary from the Lewistown Newspaper

sherlockholmes1985 — 21 Jul 2008 1:34:16 GMT

I was directed to try looking for my great granduncle Lloyd Geistwite's obituary in the newspaper located in Lewistown, Montana.

He died in Great Falls, but was previously living in the Lewistown area.

Lloyd F. Geistwite died 3 Jun 1997. I need his obituary to complete a lost piece of our family tree. He was originally from Pennsylvania and moved out west, where the family then never heard from him again. I found where he died, but I need his obituary now to complete things.

Terry Doney 1936

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Roy Cemetery Book

Terry Doney
Born: October, 1934
Death Date: February 29, 1936
17 months
Parents: Joseph Y. and Tillie Rose G Doney.
Died with pneumonia at the family home on Cunningham Ridge, Fergus County, Montana.

Information on Daniel L. Tyler from Fergus county, MT

WilliamSalverda — 15 May 2006 11:09:01 GMT

My great-grandfather is one Daniel Lorenzo Tyler, but I do not know who his parents were. This is what I know:
B: 17 Mar 1861 Mayville, Chautauqua County, NY
M: 14 Dec 1892 in the First United Presbyterian Church, Lewiston, Fergus County, MT
1900 US Federal Census, Miscellaneous Townships, Fergus County, MT
Roll T623 911 Pg 9A Line 43
Married to:
Cora Mae Clark
B: 11 Nov 1868 Appleton City, St. Clair County, MO
The family story is that they met when Cora moved out to MT to teach. Family history also says that Daniels father is one Daniel Budlong Tyler, but I have information (Census) that seems to contradict that.
Any information would be welcome!

Jack Swanson who died in Fergus 10 Mar 1920

emwpehg — 12 Jan 2008 3:53:38 GMT

Hi

I'm looking for my wifes great granddather, John or Jack Swanson. I found a jack Swanson dead in Fergus 10 Mar 1920 in the Montana Death records 1920-1929. The age is 3 years of this person, but how certain is the Death Records? Could he be 3x years? "My" Jack was born April 27th 1881.

Marion Lafayette Wheeler

jwagnero — 7 Feb 2008 7:37:54 GMT

My ggrandfather Marion Lafayette Wheeler owned a ranch in Fergus county I believe from the mid 1880's to 1920 when he died. I would where the land was and the time peroid he owned the land. He had a large herd of sheep and would go to Montana from Iowa several times per year. My grandfather and his mother, brother, and sisters also spent time on the ranch. I have paper work that states he did business with the Montana Lumber co. @ Moccasin-First National Bank Hobson-Fergus County state bank of Hobson-Frank P Redman Lewistown-H. T. Goodell Hobson Montana. This is all I have but thought I would start with Fergus county first. Thanks for any help you can give me. Judith Gettings

Blanche McBride - 1962

bd — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Blanche (McAllister) McBride
News paper clipping 1962

Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche McBride, 73, Fairfield, will be in the Rose Room at Croxfords Mortuary Monday afternoon at 1:30 with an LDS bishop officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. McBride, wife of Earl E. McBride, died Thursday at Havre where she had been visiting her daughters. She had been under medical treatment for some time.
Mrs. McBride was born January 21, 1889 at Belgrade, Montana, and spent her life in Montana living the last 20 years near Fairfield.
Survivors include the widower and 11 sons and daughters, Mrs. Vivian Hobson, Camas, WA, Mrs. Delores Laslovich; Fairfield, Mrs. Faye Keublar; Great Falls; Mrs. Benton Gould; Havre, Mrs. Lucille Pengrey, Vaughn; Mrs. Laverne Stordahl, Niles, CA; Altha Kelly, Irvington, CA; Bernard and Dale McBRide, Spenard, Alaska; Byron , Augusta, and Roy, Great Falls.
Monday rites slated for Mrs. McBride
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche McBride, 73, Fairfield will be in the Rose Room at Croxford Mortuary, Monday afternoon at 3:30 with Bishop James Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McBride died Thursday at Havre where she had been visiting her daughers. She was married May 26, 1910 to Earl E. McBride, who survives her.
Additional survivors are two sisters in Lewistown, Mrs. Ernest Hansen and Mrs. Chris Eggland; a sister, Mrs. Ed Lambert in Thompson Falls and one brother Lawrence McAllister, Butte. There are 36 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren.

Fred Ledingham 1933

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Roy Cemetery Book

Fred Ledingham
Lot 128
Death Date: May 7, 1933
about 45 years
Informant: Simon Douglas
Died at Little Crooked, Fergus County, MT of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Douglas Sheep Camp.

reed/reid family ranch

claireklassen — 5 Jan 2008 6:03:58 GMT

I am looking for descendants of George Reed/Reid who had a ranch near Lewiston in the 1920's/1930's. After my grandmother(Alweida aka Peggy Anderson) died in approx 1925-26, my grandfather(Alphone Genest)placed my dad(Allen Genest) with this family as a foster child until approx 1930. My dad is now nearly 84 and would like to know if any photos or other info exists about his former foster family who he remembers fondly. My grandfather was French Canadian from Saskatchewan and my grandmother was Metis/"half breed" from Sask as well.

Hiram Baker

jcobs1 — 12 Oct 2007 2:58:24 GMT

Hiram L Baker and his wife Mary Jane Baker moved to Fergus, Montana and were in the 1920 census Fergus. I'm looking for the obit of either or both. Hiram was about 80 on his move to Fergus. Would appreciate any help. Contact me at jwjake@grics.net
Thanks

David K. Anderson

RCGunn — 8 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

David K. Anderson born Scotland, 1843: wife Margaret went to
Montana from Canada and settled in Fergus County in about 1887. The 1900 census shows them to have 9 children with them in Montana. I would appreciate getting addition information on this family. Such as the dates of death of David and Margaret.

Roy, Montana 1976-1977

GeneConnect — 30 Sep 2007 6:56:59 GMT

When I was a little girl, we lived in an old hotel with large glass windows and bricks, on the main street just down from the general store. Does anyone remember this place? have pictures?

Thanks.

Mary Phillips - 1972

bd — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

IN MEMORY OF - Mary Phillips - June 16, 1900 - October 10, 1972

SERVICES: Cloyd Funeral Home, Saturday, October 14, 1972 2:00 pm

OFFICIATING: Rev. Allen G. Haugen, Zion Lutheran Church

MUSIC: Soloist, Loyd Bowen, Organist, Mrs. Wallace Olson, "Beyond the Sunset", "Lords Prayer"

PALLBEARERS: Ed Altoff, Elmer Cold, Vern Cook, Elmer Grosser, Bernard Lewis, Ronald Lewis

FINAL RESTING PLACE: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lewistown, MT - Fergus County

Mae H. Bibeau - 1974

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Mae H. Bibeau
Lewistown paper 4-1974
Lewistown, MT
Mrs. Mae H. Bibeau, 59, of Jordan and formerly of Lewistown and Roy, died Friday afternoon in, the Billings Deaconess Hospital after a long.
Funeral Services were held Monday afternoon in the Little White Church in Malta, with burial in the Malta Cemetery.
She operated a craft studio and rock shop in Lewistown for several years.
Mrs. Bibeau was born August 30, 1914, in Malta, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Hardin. She grew up in Malta and was graduated from high school there.
Following her education at Northern Montana College in Havre. She taught in Phillips, Blaine and Chouteau counties.
She was married to Ray Bibeau in 1931 in Malta. She moved to Lewistown from 1950-59. Mrs. Bibeau bought the Roy Bar in 1964, which she operated until moving to Jordan in 1970.
Survivors include her father of Malta, two sons, William R. of Jordan, and Richard A. of Auburn, WA; a sister Mrs. Rex Ulrich, Malta and five grandchildren.

mary ann and whitfield shipley

CEisen2058 — 24 Aug 2007 6:58:13 GMT

Looking for information about Mary Ann Couch, Nipper, Shipley and Whitfield Shipley, her second husband. They married in 1889. Mary Ann was previously married to George Nipper. She was born in Wales, he in England. Whitfield was also born in England. Mary Ann and George had children: George W. Nipper, Elizabeth Nipper, Thomas Nipper and Annie? Nipper.

US Census records show them in Fergus County, Lewistown, Montana in 1900, 1920 and 1930.

George W. went to Washington State, Elizabeth (Lillie) lived in Oklahoma, but no idea what happened to Thomas and Annie.

Donald M. Ferguson - 1999

BD — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Donald M. Ferguson

Donald M. Ferguson, 81, of Billings, formerly of Lewistown, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital after a valiant battle against cancer. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service has been held.
He was born Sept. 13, 1918, in Antelope, to George Henry and Blanche May Nuzum Ferguson. He moved to Billings at an early age with his parents, where he received his education at Billings Senior and Billings Business College. During WWII he served in the Navy as a gunner's mate aboard an LCI, serving in all theaters.
In 1946 he and Marjorie J. DeNayer were married. Don worked for the State Employment Service in Billings and was promoted to Manager of the Lewistown office in 1958. Retiring after 32 years, they returned to Billings. Don was an excellent golfer, loved to fish, and loved his family.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; one son, John and wife, Starline of Lyons, Ind.; three daughters, Pam and John Baird of Lincoln City, Ore., Dallas and Frank Kucera of Billings, Schelle and Bryan Swan of Colstrip; 11 grandchildren, Shannon and Steve Holbrook, Brenden Baird, Justin and Danette Kucera, Collin Baird, Jerin and Capri Kucera, Jolie Kucera, Brittany Baird, Thad Swan, Kyan Baird, Aaron Swan, and Joel Kucera, and four great-grandchildren, Chase Holbrook, Nicole Kucera, Devyn Holbrook, and Brandon Kucera; and two sisters, Ethel Zimmerman of Seattle and Margaret and Walt Hartung of Billings. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, George and Stewart.
His family thinks he was the most wonderful, handsome, intelligent, modest, and terrific husband, Daddy, and grandfather in the whole, wide world.
Memorials may be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital Transportation Fund c/o P.O. Box 20673, Billings, MT 59104-0673.
Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.

Billings Gazette Vitals 10-26-1999

Jesse A Mullen 1920's

JosephFMeyer — 27 Apr 2007 1:34:55 GMT

Jesse A Mullen and wife Ella were residents of Fergus county in 1920 according to the census. By 1930 Ella moved to Wyoming and is widowed and living with a daughter Wynemia Johnson. Would like to find a death date and burial location for Jesse.

Crowley

Mary Crowley Plochowietz — 11 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Crowley Timothy E. and Ida Marie 1878-1943

Roy O Schaeffer - 1983

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Roy O. Schaeffer
Lewistown paper 12-3-1983
Lewistown, MT

Memorial services for Roy O. Schaeffer, Cut Bank, will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cut Bank.
Schaeffer died Saturday in a Cut Bank hospital. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at the Crown Hill Cemetery.
He was born in Poneto, Indiana and attended schools there and also in Winifred.
He worked in oil fields near Sunburst before he returned to the Winifred area to farm. He married Bertha A. Corth in March, 1923 at Lewistown. He farmed until 1942, when he began working as a field gauger for the Union Oil Company at Cut Bank. He retired in 1966. He was a past member of the Elks Lodge.
Scaeffer is survived by his wife, Bertha of Cut Bank; a daughter, Mrs. Walt (Betty) Bell of Helena; three sons, Edgar of Winifred, Roy W. and Charlie both of Cut Bank; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Martha E. (Bessie) Nelson - 1983

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Martha E. (Bessie) Nelson
Lewistown paper 10-21-1983
Lewistown, MT

Martha E. (Bessie) Nelson, 98, of Lewistown died Friday night in the central Montana Nursing home following an extended illness.
She was born December 30, 1884, in Bozeman, the daughter of Amos and Mary Jane Beck. She received her education in Bozeman and moved to the Lewistown area in 1902 with her parents.
In 1906, she was united in marriage to Hans Nelson and they made their home on Hanson Creek where they ranched.
She moved into Lewistown in 1937 and continued to live here until the time of her death.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Lewistown.
Mrs. Nelson is survived by two sons; Harold of Bremerton, Washington and Ervle (Bunt) of Lewistown; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by one son Eugene.
Funeral services for Martha E. Nelson were held Tuesday morning at 11:00 am in the Cloyd Chapel with Harold Dover officiating with interment in the Lewistown City Cemetery.
Barbara Harchenko was the organist and Loyd Bowen the soloist. He sang, "In The Garden" & "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere"
Pallbearers were Bud Beck, Eddie Gray, Jimmy Gray, Coleman Jacklin, Norman Wagner and Oakley Woody.

Obits of Hiram L or Mary J. Baker

jcobs1 — 10 Feb 2007 12:47:48 GMT

Hiram L Baker and his wife Mary Jane Baker moved to Fergus, Montant and were in the 1920 census Fergus. I'm looking for the obit of either or both. Hiram was about 80 on his move to Fergus. Would appreciate any help. Contact me at jwjake@hotmail.com. Thanks

Herbert P. Imislund, b. 1864, WI > 1889 MT - Bio

zonie2 — 28 Jan 2007 1:29:07 GMT

A biography/family history of Herbert Imislund is included in "Montana, Its Story & Biography", Vol. 2, page 370.

Herbert was born 27 Jul 1864, Trempealeau County, WI, to parents Peter H. and Annie (Anderson) Imislund, both natives of Norway. The family were pioneers of Trempealeau County. Peter died at age 48 and Annie died at age 80 in 1916.

Herbert grew up on the family farm in Wisconsin and in 1889 he traveled by train to Billings, MT, and on by stage to Maiden, MT, where he worked for 3 or 4 years as a farm hand. He then became a clerk at a general store in Grass Range where he worked for three years. He bought and operated the business for approx. 12 years until he sold it in 1906 and moved to Lewistown as an investment banker. While at Grass Range, he was also in interest with B.F. Moulton in a large ranch raising sheep & cattle.

On 12 Jun 1901, Herbert married Margaret Charters, who was born near Portage, WI. Daughter: Lillian Judith

Herbert P. Imislund died 22 April 1940, Alameda County, CA
Lillian Imislund Harward, b. 1 Dec 1903, Montana; d. 22 Nov 1981, Los Angeles, CA

I am not related.

Goodman/Perault/Smith/Mace Families

synecdoche — 24 Mar 2005 10:42:24 GMT

Josephine and Andrew Mace lived in Christina, Fergus Co., she died 1934 there in her home...any and all info greatly needed....
Sid and Nellie (Smith) Goodman lived in Fergus Co., early 1900's, she was also known as Bronco Nell.... info needed...
Nellie and John Perault lived in the area also she died 1903 her family was the Goodman's who lived above Armington...
Any and all info is greatly appriciated ahead of time....Thank you for your time, understanding and consideration.... synecdoche@worldnet.att.net

Alphonso Prentiss HALL - Ella GLISKIE 1900-1913

sgrover — 5 Nov 2006 1:27:58 GMT

Trying to locate information for my G-Grandfather's brother's family. Alphonso appears in the 1900 census in Lewiston, Fergus County as a teamster. He married Ella R in 1901 and they had 4 children - Ruth, a schoolteacher; a son who died at a few days old; a son, Lawrence W.; and a son named Aloys A (A probably for Allan). Alphonso died prob. 6 Aug, 1913 in Lewiston. Some of his family appears in Cook County, Illinois after his death. Does anyone know how I might go about getting an obituary or other record that might give cause of death, family information, etc.? Would really like to hear from anyone who might have any connections to this family.

James L. Merryfield/Mary Abby

Jerri — 16 Jan 2002 4:11:44 GMT

Looking for information on James Lafayette Merryfield, born 28 Nov 825 in Mantua, OH; died 19 Jul 1900, in Maiden, MT.
any info appreciated

Byassee

Brian Shuey — 19 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information concerning the Byassee of Coffee Creek, MT. Any and all help would be apreciated!!!

Edith A. Valentine - 1974

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Edith Valentine
Lewistown paper 4-2-1974
Lewistown, MT - Fergus County

Mrs. Edith A. Valentine, 87 Lewistown and formerly of Benchland, died Tuesday morning at Valle Vista Manor.
She wa born Edith Carr, October 28, 1886, in Bridgewater, Iowa. She came to Benchland in 1911 at an interpreter for the Herbold family.
She was married to Elmer Valentine in 1919. They farmed near Benchland until his death, October 11, 1952. Two years later she moved to Lewistown. Due to poor health, she had been a patient at Valle Vista for the past two years.
Mrs. Valentine was active in church affairs both in Benchland and Lewistown as long as her health permitted. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by several nephews and nieces.
The funeral will be Thursday at 2:00 pm at the Creel-Morrison-Retz Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Heath, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lewistown City Cemetery.

Hospital- Lewistown in 1910 & 1920

BillMagnus21 — 13 Oct 2006 8:50:22 GMT

Looking for the name of Hospital in Lewistown in the early 1910-1920. I found Old Central Montana and Old St. Joseph. Are they the same hospital? Looking for some history on Dr. Joseph Theobold Brice, that was a Dr. at the hospital. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Bill Magnus
bjmag1212@yahoo.com

historical background

Hughlett Hollyday 111 — 29 Sep 2006 11:10:53 GMT

I am told that an uncle of mine homesteaded in the area of Roy Montanta. This would have been possibly before the time of Roy's beginning. Can anybody advise me where this land might be and where I might find the odriginal filings?

John Charles Foster - 1974

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

John Charles Foster
Lewistown paper 8-23-1974
Lewistown, Mt - Fergus County

John Charles Foster, retired rancher, dies.

John Charles Foster, 84, retired Central Montana Rancher, died early Friday morning at the Central Montana Hospital after a short illness.
He was born March 3, 1890, in Carroll County, Iowa, the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Foster. He was educated in Iowa.
He married Daisy Robison in Iowa in 1912 and they moved to Montana in 1918, settling on a ranch south of Lewistown. She died in 1950. In June of 1952, he married May DeVore in Lewistown. She died in 1970. In June of 1971, he married Esther Shrewsbury in Idaho.
Foster was active in community affairs all his life. He was on the first Board of Directors for the R E A in the Brooks Hilger area and was one of the organizers for this project. He also served for 17 years on the Brooks School Board.
Foster was a member of the Brooks Community Club, the Eagles Lodge and the Hilger Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include the widow of Lewistown; six sons, Charles Foster of Brooks, Eugene Foster of Belgrade, Howard Foster of Manhattan, Doyle Foster at Hoquiam, Washington, Ronald Foster of Great Falls and Donald Foster of Edwards Air Force Base, California; one daughter, Mrs. Emil (Dorothy) Landa of Lewistown; two sisters, Mrs. Zora Bull and Mrs. Maude Wallow, both of Millerton, Iowa; 28 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, one brother, one sister and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 am at the Cloyd Funeral Chapel, Rev. Arthur Heath of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Lewistown City Cemetery.

Joseph Souchek - 1921

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Joseph Souchek
Lewistown Paper September 1, 1921
Lewistown, MT

Death Date: August 27, 1921
31 years
Brother: Gus Souchek
Homestead Fergus County, Montana
Deputy Sheriff Ryan and deputy County Attorney, Burton Cole answered a call that Joseph Souchek of Roy was believed to have been murdered. Their investigation proved no sign of foul play - no inquest was held - burial in Roy Cemetery.

Dave Spoon (1878 - 1952)

leroyvanhee — 12 Oct 2006 10:10:35 GMT

My grandfather Dave Spoon lived in or near Lewistown from 1911 to 1952. Here is a webpage about him:
http://myroots.pgvhosting.com/spoon/dave_spoon.htm

A page about his brothers, found here:
http://myroots.pgvhosting.com/spoon/other_spoon.htm

About my grandmother, Tillie Larson, found here:
http://myroots.pgvhosting.com/spoon/larson.htm

LeRoy VanHee

looking for family

Cheri — 13 Jan 2006 2:38:46 GMT

Lewistown. looking for family, mother and 2 children,
Brenda Williams and daughter Crystal and son Casey, would like to reconnect with them. last I knew they were living in Lewistown.

George Isaacs family

judyb83 — 22 Sep 2006 11:23:27 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the George and Edith Isaacs family that lived near Forest Grove. Any information would be appreciated.

Mike Frank and Theresa Miller

LClark1945 — 18 Oct 2005 8:41:50 GMT

Does anyone have information on Mike Frank Miller b. 30 Oct 1885 or 1886 in MO; d. 10 Aug 1969 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT

His wife Theresa b. ca 1891; d. 18 Sep 1976 Fergus Co., MT.

The 1930 Census lists the following children: Josephine T., Leo J., Albert J., Leona M., Louise M., and Marie L.

Would there be an obituary that might give the names of Mike Miller's parents? Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Marovetz/Moravetz Obit Please

BLouHorn — 4 Nov 2006 5:41:50 GMT

Looking for Obit (and or Cemetery) for Albert Marovetz/Moravetz and wife Anna who lived at Moore, in Fergus Cty and died in Helena, MT in 1940. Two of their children were Beatrice and Raymond.

I will also post to Lewis & Clark County, since he died there.

Thanks,
Betty Horn

Missing Family Member

John H. Watts Jr. — 29 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Raymond or Ray Ward originally from Iowa and at one time married to Irma Kahler, later wife of Gus Kahler. He has a brother William (Billy)Ward of Marengo, Iowa. Names Ray Andrew and Ira C. Ward? Supposedly lived in Lewiston or Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana. Contact John H. Watts Jr., 3605 N. Lindeke St., Spokane, Wa. 99205-2358.

Billie O'Reilly

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Billie O'Reilly
Lewistown paper 6-4-1995
Lewistown, MT

Billie O'Reilly, 54 of Roy, died in Billings, Tuesday, May 30 of natural causes.
She was born December 10, 1940 in Lewistown, the daughter of William and Rosalie Hailstone. She received her education in Roy, graduating from Roy High School, in 1958.
In June of 1958 she was united in marriage to Robert Rindal in Lewistown. They lived in various places in Montana and Wyoming until settling in Billings in the mid 1960's, as he worked construction. In 1969 she moved to Lewistown and on September 24, 1970, she was united in marriage to John O'Reilly in Lewistown. They lived at Roy where she had worked as a cook.
Billie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Roy.
She is survived by her husband of Roy; one son and daughter-in-law Lee and Beth Rindal of Billings, one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Keith Huck of Katherine, Australia; her mother Rosalie McNulty of Roy; four brothers David McNulty, John Hailstone and Howard Hailstone, all of Billings, and Richard Hailstone in Texas; five sisters, Beverly Emery of Roy, Mary Allen of Roberts, Ruby Ennis of Shepherd, Margie Brelje and Rhoda Tombrink, both of Billings; four grandsons, Kris & Kyle Huck, and Reyn and Joran Rindal; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, one son, Curtis and one daughter, Katherine.
Funeral liturgy was Saturday, June 3, at 1:00 pm in St Leo's Catholic Church. Interment followed in the Central Montana Memorial Gardens. Vigil services were Friday, June 2, at 7:00 pm in the Cloyd Chapel.
The Cloyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ephraim DEAN

mhallifwwas98 — 21 May 2006 4:29:48 GMT

I am searching for Ephraim DEAN b 1872 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. I know an Ephraim DEAN married Adeline JONES in Lewistown, Fergus County, in 1906. I am trying to find out whether this is 'my' Ephraim. I would be grateful for the help of anyone who has records which show him and could verify place of birth.

Rhody E. and T. J. (Jefferson) Franklin, 1900 Fergus Co

AnnBowman44 — 20 May 2006 1:22:03 GMT

I am seeking information on Rhody E. and T. J. [probably Thomas Jefferson] Franklin. Jefferson T. and Rhoda Franklin are listed on the 1900 census living in Giltedge, Fergus Co, Mt. R. E. Shoemake married T. J. Franklin on December 27, 1886 in Cotulla, La Salle Co, TX. Rhody E. was as daughter of James Preston Shoemake and 2nd wife Sarah Louisa Tomerlin Amberson. I believe T. J. Franklin was possibly the son of James M. and Elizabeth Franklin of Wilson Co, TX in 1880. T. J. and Rhody had 2 children born in TX, Fred L. in 1887 and Albert E. in 1889, between Sep of 1889 and March of 1891 they moved to Minnesota and had 2 more children; Carl A. in Mar of 1891 and Vesta in Oct 1892. Between Oct 1892 and Oct of 1894 they moved to MT where Verna was born. In 1910, 4 of the children are living with their aunt Elizabeth Davenport in Dimmit Co, TX. It looks like one son Fred L. stayed in MT and married Katheryn, daughter of Fred Shutes. Does anyone know what happened to Rhoda and T. J. Franklin? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Marcella Wherley - 1980

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Marcella Wherley
Lewistown paper 2-28-1980
Lewistown, MT

Marcella Wherley, 103, die February 24 in Portland, Oregon.
She born March 31, 1876 in Faxon, Minnesota to Anthony and Mary Doherty. She was married to Dennis Wherley on June 10, 1892 in Faxon. She been a resident of Portland for 20 years.
She is survived by three sons: Joe and Dennis of Grants Pass, Oregon and Ray of Missoula, Montana, and three daughter; Gertrude Smith, Portland, Oregon, Marcella Martin, Phoenix, Arizona, and Blanche Warnisher, Lewistown; and one sister: Agnes Griffin of Salem, Oregon.
Mrs Wherley is preceded in death by one son and four daughters. She also has numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday at St.Leo's Catholic Church with Father Dick Osterman officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
A Rosary will be recited at the Creel-Morrison-Retz Chapel Wednesday evening at 8:00.

Fergus County marriage record for Jedediah Groesbeck and Frances/Fannie Edna _____?

Hollytom01 — 7 Apr 2006 1:06:20 GMT

We just obtained a copy of the 1894 Montana divorce decree for Jedediah D. Groesbeck and Frances/Fannie Edna Ellsworth or Keys (don't know surname for sure). It says they were married May 3, 1885, in Fergus County. If the county wasn't formed until 1886, are there any records from 1885? Does anyone know where to write or ask for a lookup on an 1885 marrriage record?

Marie Smith - 1987

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Marie Smith
Lewistown Paper 1-6-1987
Lewistown, MT

Marie Smith, 90, a former Central Montana area resident, died January 6 in a Conrad nursing home.
Mrs. Smith was born April 23, 1896, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma and moved with her family to Tipton County, Indiana. In 1910 they homesteaded on the Arrow Creek bench, north of Stanford where she received her education.
She was united in marriage to Earl Smith on August 2 1927 in Lewistown. They lived on the west coast during World War II, returning to Lewistown in 1945.
Mrs. Smith lived in Lewistown until 1960 and then traveled several years before entering the nursing home in December, 1979.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1945; three brothers, Ray, Ward and Dave Smail; and one grandson, Douglas Smith.
Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons Glenn of Columbia Falls Dale of Woodland Hills, California and Dwane of Aiken South Carolina; two daughters, Mrs. Ed (Connie) Miller of Conrad and Mrs. Joe (Freda) Gasser of Salt Lake City, Utah;
one brother, Homer Smail of Hemet California, five sisters, Ruth Anderson and Betty Creekmore of Billings, Agnes Leach of Stanford, Esther Boring of Bellevue Washington. and Dorothy Swenson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Marie Smith were held Friday morning January 9, in the Wyse Funeral Chapel in Conrad and that afternoon in the Creel-Morrison-Retz Chapel in Lewistown. Interment was in the Lewistown City Cemetery.

Frobel

RThomas9 — 9 Jul 2001 1:11:05 GMT

Betty, would be interested in parentage.
My Frobels came from West Prussia.

Ray

Obit lookup help Please

sscarey60127 — 26 Mar 2006 6:05:18 GMT

I am looking for the obit for a Arthur William Waldo, he died October 30, 1961 Fergus Co., MT.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan

Harold C. Tilzey, b. 1881, Osborne County, KS > 1902, Lewistown, MT - Bio

Carole — 29 Mar 2006 3:40:34 GMT

A biography/family history of Harold Tilzey is included in "Montana, Its Story & Biography", Vol 2, pages 139-140

Parents: Samuel & Minnie M. (Pitt) Tilzey, born in England & Iowa, respectively.

Harold attended schools in Kansas & Nebraska & graduated from high school in Geneva, Nebraska. 1899, enlisted in Co F, 39th Regiment of the US Volunteers. 1902, located to Lewistown, MT, & joined the civil engineering dept of the Western Pacific Railway. In the fall of 1904, went to California for a year, then relocated to Lewistown.

On 8 June 1907, Harold married Miss Anna M. Toomey, a native of Nebraska. Children: Katherine, Harold C., Dorthea M., Anna Beatrice, Effa M.

I am not related.

Arthur L. D'Autremont, b. 1872, Calhoun County, IA > 1904, Lewistown, MT - Bio

Carole — 25 Mar 2006 6:35:32 GMT

A biography/family history of Arthur D'Autremont is included in "Montana, Its Story & Biography", Vol 2, page 161.

Parents: Louis & Laura E. (Race) D'Autremont, natives of Pennsylvania & Switzerland, respectively. Arthur married Miss Mary Eppers, 3 Oct 1905. Children: Lucille, Irene. Marie, & Albert L., Jr.

I am not related.

RUEBEN HENDERSON

Eric Henderson — 24 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on Rueben Henderson, whom homesteaded in Fergus County.
thanks,
Eric Henderson

Obit Lookup Request // 1969 // Press Louis MORGAN

metaphor — 19 Mar 2006 8:09:05 GMT

I would very much appreciate an obit lookup for the following individual. Would be happy to reimburse for time & expenses.

1969 // MT Death Index
Name: PRESS L MORGAN
Father: MORGAN
Mother:
Death Date: 14 -Jul -1969
Age: 74
Death County: FERGUS
Residence: MONTANA , FERGUS
File Number: 3425
Marital Status: MARRIED OR SEPARATED

ORPHANAGE, School District 77

Carol Piatt — 27 Jul 2005 6:36:48 GMT

Any one have any information about this school ?? I know it was in operation in 1920, looking for anything about this school !!

George Horn

P. Jones — 27 Dec 2005 1:37:52 GMT

I am seeking information about a George Horn, who worked as a ranch hand in the area 1967-1969. Mr. Horn, who also reportdly played guitar in area bars, is a lost relative of mine and I would like to know what happened to him. Thanks for any help you can provide. Responses will be kept confidential.

Thomas Dunn born 1880

Jeff Dunn — 31 Dec 2005 6:57:48 GMT

Am seeking info on and decendents of Thomas (Tommy)Dunn. Married to an Ellen Dunn. Thomas b.1880 in Sullivan Co. Indiana, died abt 1910-20, in a coal mining accident. Known to have had 2 daughters, names unknown. Have much info to share with their decendents. His parents Thomas and margaret, siblings Hugh, Walter, Katherine .......

Downs Obit

monwnab3 — 26 Nov 2005 11:06:10 GMT

I am looking for an Obituary or news articles relating to my brother Jeffrey Allen Downs. He just passed away yesterday 11/25/2005 somewhere in Montana. He was 32 years old and had a heart attack. I am looking for more info about it to find a location to try and find his girlfriend and young 4 year old daughter. I am located in MA and older brother is in GA. I would like to get out there and help but I need more info.

Bronco Nellie Smith

japeterson158 — 6 Nov 2006 6:12:27 GMT

I believe there was a Bronco Nellie Smith that lived in Fergus cty. in the early 1900s. We had a girl of that name in Sask. She was quite a character, often wearing a six-gun into town. According to our history book ,she moved back to the U.S. I'm not researching this lady, but if someone wants some info I will oblige.

Harold Grant Hageman

delldudes43 — 20 Sep 2005 2:06:36 GMT

I am looking for information and/or an obituary for a Harold Grant Hageman who is listed as dying in Fergus County, Montana 6 May 1959. His wife was Lillian(Maloney) Hageman and he was born in Nebraska in 1880, the son of Gaddis and Martha Hageman. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Cyndy Moen

Fred A. Mallon - 1984

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Fred A. Mallon
Lewistown paper dated 7-2-1984
Lewistown, MT

Fred A. Mallon, 77, of Lewistown died July 3 of a massive attack.
He was born December 1, 1906 in Maddux, Montana, the son of Adam and Antonie Mallon.
He graduated from Santa Cruz High School in California and Montana State College at Bozeman. After receiving his graduate schooling at Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri, Mallon was appointed to teach architecture at Montana State College at Bozeman for one year. He then taught high school at Hardin in 1933 and 1934. In 1935 he went to work for the US Department of Agriculture as a civil engineer at Malta. He was transferred to Lewistown in 1954 and retired here in 1965.
He married his wife, Alta in Chinook, December 31, 1936.
He was a member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 374, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the United Methodist Church in Lewistown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of Lewistown, his son Gary Lee Mallon of Roswell, Georgia; his daughter Carla Jean D'Hooge of Flagstaff, Arizona; four grandsons; and one sister, Frances McDorney, Chinook.
The funeral was held July 7 at the Edward Funeral home in Chinook with Rev. Emory Robotham officiating, interment was in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook.
Pallbearers were Jack Cooper, Bill Harbolt, Bud Corrigan, Leslie Miller, W. P. "Buster" Felton and Bill Denning.
Honorary pallbearers were his many friends.
Soloist was Doug Freeman and pianist was Pauline Doughten. Freeman sang, "How Great Thou Art" & "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere"

Looking for information for O'Leary families

Jennifer — 7 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the families of Roy & Nelson O'LEARY. Know their father was John of Illinois. Interested in knowing who they married and who their children were. Any information appreciated. Thanks for any help. Originally posted Sun May 18 1997

Information on Powell (Pike) Landusky

JWatson9863 — 6 Feb 2004 4:31:36 GMT

Have information on LANDUSKY AND BRENNAN lines. Powell (Pike) Landusky married Julia Dessery in Maiden in 1881. They were the first marriage in Maiden by Pone McPartlin. Pike owned saloon in Maiden. Pike founded the town of Landusky. Am interested in ancesters and decendants. His sister Maricie/Mary Brennan is g grandmother. Originally posted Wed Apr 30 1997

Ruth E Woodiwiss - 1980

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Ruth Woodiwiss
Lewistown paper 9-13-1980
Lewistown, MT

Ruth Woodiwiss of Winnett, a senior Citizen who was very active with older people in the community, died Thursday at the age of 66.
Mrs. Woodiwiss was born November 2, 1913, in York, Nebraska, the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Kauth.
She moved to the Roy area in 1914 with her parents and was educated in the Roy and Dovetail schools. She was united in marriage with Doyce (Woody) Woodiwiss in Lewistown, July 27, 1959, and moved to Winnett in 1969. In addition to being a housewife, Mrs. Woodiwiss cooked in cafes.
She is survived by her husband; five daughters, Esther Irish, of Roy, Harriet Irish of Lewistown, June Larson of Great Falls, Elaine Goette of Stockett and Carol Martin of Roundup; a stepson, Charles Woodiwiss of San Francisco, California, a step daughter, Roseanne Woodiwiss of Minneapolis, Minnesota; three sisters, Ava Zahn of Roy, Lucille Komarek, of Lewistown and Edith Oquist of Edmonds, Washington.
Funeral services for Ruth E. Woodiwiss were held Saturday at the Creel-Morrison-Retz Chapel with Rev. David Iverson, officiating.

Elizabeth Rellick - 1970

momDistad — 24 Jun 2001 8:42:10 GMT

Elizabeth Rellick
Lewistown Paper 10-20-1970

Elizabeth Rellick, 50, Roy died Wednesday evening in Billings after a short illness.
She was born February 17, 1920 in Polk County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Leslie VanPelt. She received her schooling in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Rellick came to Lewistown in 1954 and made her home here until her marriage to Milfred Rellick on February 27, 1963 in Great Falls. They then moved to Roy.
Survivors include her husband Milfred, Roy, her mother Magdalene VanPelt, Frederick, Wisconsin, two sons: Pat Staples, Forsyth, Warren Staples, Fort Lewis, Washington; three daughters; Laura O'Meara, Teigen, Gail Granot and Sally Staples, Great Falls; seven sisters; Ann Williams, Aurora, Illinois, Mae Brossow, Pocatello, Idaho, Joyce Tyrell, Sandwich, Illinois, Katherine Hughes, Milltown, Wisconsin, Emma Java, Fredic, Wisconsin, Rose Wiberg, Siren, Wisconsin, Marie Larsen, Fort Carson, Colorado; five brothers, John VanPelt, Milltown, Wisconsin, James VanPelt, Fairbanks, Alaska, Paul Van Pelt, Luck, Wisconsin, George VanPelt, Sandwich, Illinois and Philip VanPelt, Seaside, California.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 am from the Creel-Gurnett-Retz Chapel with Rev. Ron McConkey officiating.
Interment will be in the Lewistown City Cemetery, Lewistown, MT - Fergus County

Heckford Family

Shirley — 2 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the Heckford family living in Casino Creek Twp, in Fergus Co. in 1900. Father Frederick b. abt 1856 in England. Mother Catherine b. abt 1860 in Ireland, do not know her maiden name. Children John b. abt 1888 in SD, William b. abt 1888 birthplace unknown, Gertrude b. abt 1892 birthplace unknown, and Sara b. 1897 in MT. Any info appreciated.

Searching for birthplace for William Taylor

Patrick — 8 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for birthplace for William Taylor, born October 31 1831, died June 24 1934 Lewistown Fergus County, MT. I'm looking for the death certificate which should list place of birth and parents.

Helen Ramsey McKnight - 1982

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Helen Ramsey McKnight
Lewistown paper 12-5-1982
Lewistown, MT

Helen Ramsey McKnight of Pasco, Washington, a daughter of Mary and John Ramsey of Lewistown, passed away on October 14, 1982.
She passed away suddenly at home but was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Pasco, where effort to revive her failed.
She was born, grew up and attended school in Lewistown, graduating from Fergus High in 1943.
She married Ray McKnight a Lewistown boy, in San Leandro, California. Upon his discharge from naval service in 1951, they returned to Lewistown where he engaged in the plumbing business.
Ray and Helen moved to Pasco in 1954.
Survivors are her husband Ray, a daughter, Linda Ray Jackson of Lake Oswego, Oregon, a son Michael C. McKnight of Pasco, Washington, three grandchildren and her mother, Mary Ramsey of Lewistown and numerous other relatives in and around Lewistown.
Helen was a member of the Easter Start No. 36 in Lewistown, Ladies Oriental Shrine and Northest Protestant Church of Richland, Washington.
She is buried in Kennewick, Washington

Dewitt W. Dickson

lnltrusty — 3 Aug 2005 3:31:13 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Dicksons in Fergus,Coffee Creek Montana. Please e-mail me LnLtrusty@yahoo.com

Look-up Please - Benjamin Elbert Scouler d. 1954 age 69

mjancestor2 — 13 Mar 2006 7:18:16 GMT

I am looking for any information on Benjamin Elbert Scouler, who died in Fergus County, MT on or about November 29, 1954, at age 69. Any information on his death, where he is buried, where he lived, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

Wagner, Norman John

DotWass — 7 Apr 2004 4:23:05 GMT

Norman John Wagner was born 1870 in Nova Scotia, went to Boston and married. In 1910 he left family to travel West, never to be heard from again. Any info would be greatly apreciated.

Daniel Drazich - 1999

bd — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Daniel Drazich
Billings Gazette Vitals 1-5-1999
Billings, MT

LEWISTOWN - Daniel Drazich, 75, died Saturday, January 2, 1999, at a Lewistown nursing home of cancer.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, at the Montana Mental Health Chapel with interment in the Lewistown City Cemetery. The Cloyd Funeral Home is in charge.

obit look-ups-FERGUS COUNTY

McDonaldSandra — 17 Aug 2005 12:22:48 GMT

I need someone to please lookup obituaries for a Perry W. and a Perry C. BEST . They are father and son. Perry W. died in 1971, in Fergus County. Perry C. died in 1999 in Fergus County. Also, is there a place I could go online to view old (1971) newspapers of Fergus County and I believe the town is Lewistown. Am trying to find article where Perry W. Best drove his car through the bank. Thanks for any help that anyone could provide. I am tracing my granddaughters family history and this is what we have been told. Again, Thank you, Sandy

1917 Polks Lookup Request for Denton MT

sheilaL152 — 1 Jun 2005 7:59:00 GMT

Wondering if anyone out there is doing lookups in Polks City Directories. I am looking for a business known as "OK Billiard Hall" (not sure about the billiard part) that was located in Denton in 1917. My grandfather, Bror Hugo LARSON worked there as a clerk, and his mother-in-law, Lelia LEE (maybe RYDSTROM by then) supposedly owned the establishment. It would be a great help to determine exactly what the name of the business was and where it was located. Thanks in advance for any help or advice!

Nelle Margaret Ainslie - 1980 ?

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Nelle Margaret Ainslie
Lewistown paper 9-13-1980

Nelle Margaret Ainslie, 83, of Lewistown died suddenly at her home at the Eagles Manor Saturday morning. Death was attributed to natural causes.
Mrs. Ainslie was born September 12, 1896, at St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Magin. She spent her early life in St. Joseph and received her schooling there.
On July 22 1916, she was united In marriage to William F. Zeller In St. Joseph. In 1942 at was married to Wilber ?

Rita Weingart - 1982

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Rita M. Weingart
Lewistown paper 6-16-1982
Lewistown, MT

Rita M. Weingart, 76, died Saturday morning at the Central Montana Hospital after a short illness.
Services were held today (Wednesday) at the St. Leo's Catholic Church with Father Dick Osterman officiating. Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Rosary was recited Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Creel-Morrison-Retz Chapel.
Kathy Holden was the soloist for the service and Mary Helen Spoja played the organ.
Pallbearers were Orren Kiehl, Swane Kiehl, Gerald Weingart, David Weingart, Chet Foucher and Bob Johnson.
Mrs. Weingart was born May 8, 1906, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Eggbert and Mary Rider.
She received her schooling in Pennsylvania and Lewistown, graduating from Fergus County High School.
She came to Lewistown with her parents in the early 1920's. She lived in Lewistown for several years after her schooling and working as a bookkeeper.
Mrs. Weingart was united in marriage to Alex Weingart, Sr, on September 26, 1926 in Lewistown.
They moved to their ranch on Crooked Creek, north of Winnett following their marriage, ranching there until 1944 when they were flooded by the backwaters of Fort Peck Reservoir.
They then purchased the Tunnacliff ranch, North of Winnett and ranched there until his death in 1965.
She remained on the ranch until 1967 when she moved into Lewistown.
She was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Royal Neighbors.
Survivors include two sons; Alex Weingart, Jr. Winnett, Gerald Weingart, Williams Lake, BC, Canada, one daughter; Mrs. Jack (Janet) Kiehl, Winnett, one sister; Mrs. Lois Umstead, Bellingham, Washington; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Janet M. Foucher - 1999

bd — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Janet M. Foucher

MESA, Ariz. - Janet M. Foucher, 89, formerly of Lewistown, Mont., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Good Shepherd Villa Nursing Home after a long illness.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the Cloyd Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Central Montana Memorial Gardens, both in Lewistown.

Billings Gazette Vitals 9-14-1999

Lewistown Montana-maybe I can help

angee — 9 Aug 2003 10:59:19 GMT

I have been looking through my grandparents pictures and keepsakes. I have found year books and the occassional newspaper. I will be posting the items that I have and the years I can help with. In the mean time please feel free to post or write me. I found my grandfather's high school reunion book which has many addresses for St. Leo School students through out the years.

So anyway, I will post exactly what I have when I finish categorizing it.

Angee

Best family members

sandra mcdonald — 22 Oct 2005 4:24:30 GMT

Johnny-Robert-Henry-Jack-Don-David-Laura. Does anyone in Fergus county know any of these people and if so could you please connect me to any one of them? I am tracing my granddaughters family history and Donald Best is her grandfather. PLEASE HELP if you can Thank you Sandy

Gess Guess Guest and Shortley in Fergus County

RoxannSmith — 24 Aug 2001 5:56:42 GMT

Researching in Fergus County
Gess, Guess, Guest and Shortley

Unknown Family Photos Page

BrianWalters44 — 24 Jun 2001 1:43:05 GMT

I have made an Unknown Family Photos Page. If you are descended from any of the Surnames listed,please,visit my page and hopefully you might be able to help identify one of the photos.

Location of land near Lewiston?

MichaelSparks54 — 16 Mar 2005 2:04:54 GMT

My grandfather, Homer L. Sparks once owned land in Montana which is listed as follows:

MERIDIAN 20 TWP 020 N RANGE 022 E SECTION 009 ACREAGE 320 TYPE 251101 CASETYPE PA DOCID 913632 DATE 08/02/1923

The land was listed in Lewiston. According to my father, Homer lost his land when he couldn't pay the taxes on it. Does anyone know where this land was located and how can I find out exactly how & why he lost it?

Thanks
Mike

BAHR/BAHN

yvettebrown61 — 21 Sep 2004 3:40:02 GMT

1920 Census shows Lucy B. Bahr/Bahn and husband living in Fergus County, School District 162, ED # 9. Lucy is also listed in my great grandfather's obituary as living in Christina, MT in 1924, so I think I have the right family. Lucy and husband, "O.K.", are in their 40's in the 1920 census, I'm wondering what kind of records exist in MT to find out if they had any children. Lucy is the former Lucy ALLEN of Iowa.

Does anyone know? Lucy would be my mother's "Aunt Lucy" and I would like to get more information about her family.

Kenneth E. Norskog - 1972

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Kenneth E. Norskog
Lewistown paper 11-2-1972
Lewistown, Mt. - Fergus County

LEWISTOWN: Norskog, Kenneth E., 51, died Thursday on his ranch in the Missouri River Breaks north of Lewistown. He apparently fell down a steep bank and was stricken when attempted to climb back up. He apparently died of exposure, Fergus County Coroner Jerry Cloyd said.
Services will be Monday at 3:30 pm at the Creel-Morrison-Retz Chapel. Burial will be in Lewistown City Cemetery. He was born at Miles City. He moved to the Winifred-Roy area in 1949 and to Beaverhead County in 1959. He returned to the Winifred/Roy area a year ago.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Adolph Norskog of Billings, a brother, V. A. (Bud) of Winifred, and sisters, Ethelyn Richardson of Billings and Delores Stalcup of Lake Tahoe, California.

GEORGINA McKAY

JOHN_MACKAY7 — 2 Mar 2005 1:37:19 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT A GEORGINA McKAY. SHE LIVED IN LEWISTON, FERGUS Co MONTANA 1910, SHE WAS 20 YEARS OLD. SHE EMIGRATED FROM BREASIDE, ALLATION, NEW DEER, ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND. ON THE 14th MARCH 1908. HER FATHER WAS WILLIAM McKAY, MOTHER CHRISTINA STEWART. SHE WENT TO LIVE WITH HER BROTHER DONALD McKAY, WHO EMIGRATED SOME TIME BEFORE HER.

School at Heath 1924-1929 and Willard Ranch

helencalif — 1 Jul 2005 9:16:27 GMT

I am seeking a photograph or sketch and any information about the school at Heath 1924-1929. Does anyone know where information, photos, sketches might be? My father and his sisters and brother lived near Heath at this time and attended the school there. Their father worked on the Willard Ranch. The family name was GREENSLIT.

thomas herbert fergus co.montana

p.jeremiah — 30 Dec 2004 9:41:36 GMT

can anyone help me find my gt.uncle thomas herbert born 1852 in wales came to u.s.in 1879 was in fergus county 1920 census trying to find out where he sailed from and landed and also where he says he was born in wales? also how can i obtain his nationalization papers to find out .

Henningsen brothers Theodore & Charles - Fergus County, Montana

Leon Miller — 17 May 2005 1:39:16 GMT

1930 US Census lists a Charles Henningson living in Lewiston, Fergus County, Montana.
Same Census lists a Theodore Henningson living in Denton, Fergus County, Montana
These two individuals could be two brothers that I am trying to research. The Henningson brothers that I am working on were both born in Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas to Peter N. and Mary (Miller) Henningson. Can anyone help me out with any information on the Henningsons of Fergus County .

Thanks Leon Miller

L. E. Deranleau - 1922 - Divorce

Betty — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Lewistown paper 10-10-1922
Lewistown, MT

Seeks a divorce

L. E. Deranleau has brought suit against Marie Deranleau to secure a divorce on the ground of desertion. The parties were married at Great Falls in 1913. C. J. Marshall for the plaintiff.

Marriage Look-Up: William Schoonover & Florence Huston 1929

schoony1sss — 26 Nov 2004 8:02:01 GMT

Family member requests Marriage Look-Up for William Henry Schoonover and Florence M. (Padgett) Huston about 1926 probably in or near Hanover, Fergus County, Montana. Florence died in Hanover on 30 August 1933.
Bob Schoonover Email: schoony@comcast.net

Lela Huston, DOB 1915, lived in Hanover, Montana

SchoonySSS — 12 Feb 2006 7:34:42 GMT

Family member looking for whereabouts and/or fate of Lela Huston known to be living in Hanover, Fergus County, Montana 1929-1933 and most likely much later. Daughter of William Henry Schoonover and Florence M. Huston(?). William and Florence were married about 1929 in Montana and Florence brought daughter, Lela Huston, born in Michigan, to this marriage. Florence died in Hanover on 30 August 1933. William Henry Schoonover died in Hanover on 11 May 1957. Lela Huston is believed to have married and settled in Montana.
Bob Schoonover Email: schoony@comcast.net

OBIT Look-Up: William Henry Schoonover, Hanover, Montana

SchoonySSS — 12 Feb 2006 7:34:42 GMT

Family member requests copy of Obituary for William Henry Schoonover, DOD 11 May 1957 in Hanover, Fergus County, Montana. Resident of Hanover for 27+ years. Also need Obituary for his wife, Florence M. Schoonover, DOD 30 August 1933, maiden name may have been Huston. William & Florence were married about 1929 in Montana and lived in Hanover, MT. Final resting sites for both are also of interest.
Bob Schoonover Email: schoony@comcast.net

1905 DEATH NOTICE OF MRS. JOHN CHISHOLM

colleen — 22 Nov 2004 9:08:40 GMT

THESE ARE NOT MY RELATIVES, BUT THOUGHT SOMEONE MIGHT LIKE TO HAVE THE INFORMATION. IT CAME FROM THE GLENGARRY COUNTY, ONTARIO WEB SITE NEWSPAPER ARTICLES. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A CAMERON FOUND IN THE SAME AREA. THEY ARE NO DOUBT RELATED.

Chisholm, Mrs. John
July 28, 1905
Mrs. John Chisholm
As we go to press, we learn of the death, yesterday, of Mrs. John Chisholm, 31-2 Lochiel, a sister of Mr. Faraquhar McPherson, 5-3 Kenyon. The deceased, who had been ailing for some time, was 74 years of age, and leaves a family, one son Mr. D. J. Chisholm, of Gilt Edge, Mont., and several daughters. The funeral will leave her late residence for St. Finnan’s Cathedral to-morrow morning.

Harry Bork

SallyUngeheier81 — 2 Nov 2004 4:32:39 GMT

Ancestry.com; Passenger & Immigration Index shows Harry Bork Naturalization Record Index: Fergus County, Montana, "1887-1910". In Central Montana Wagon Trails (Lewistown Genealogy Society, Lewistown, MT), I believe that is my Gr.father as he was born in 1887 and came to USA in 1900, my mother, age 91, thinks she lived in Montana at one time, although I do not think she lived their but may have heard stories about Montana, as she was six yrs of age when her farher passed away in WY 1920.
I am interested in any information of a Bork family in Fergus County, Montana, 1900-1910, contact: Sally at salee3@hotmail.com

CLIFFORD SCHUSTER & IVA E. HARDING

Letha Chunn-Mendivil — 1 Sep 2004 4:55:01 GMT

I am seeking information regarding Iva E. Harding Schuster and her descendants. She was b. 18 July 1906 in South Dakota, emigrated to North Dakota with her mother and siblings about 1910. She married Clifford Schuster and lived in Lewiston, Fergus County, MT, until her death in 1976. Any help will be appreciated!

George A. Nagel

gmatson1 — 22 Sep 2004 2:54:11 GMT

I am looking for any informatioin on my grandmother's brother. He was born in Devils Lake, ND ca. 1885-6. He is listed in the 1910 census for Fergus. Any info appreciated

Hazel Jacobson King (1893 - 1994) Obit

Gerald_Hobson — 23 Sep 2004 2:54:40 GMT

From the
Lewistown News Argus
Lewistown, Montana
(Fergus County)
Sunday, September 25, 1994

Hazel J. King, 95, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, 1994, at the Central Montana Nursing Home.

Hazel was born in Harlan, Iowa, on Jan. 2, 1893, the youngest child of Chris and Annie Jacobson. She graduated from high school in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and moved with her parents to Los Angeles, where she met Joe C. King of Lewistown.

They were married in 1923 and made their home in Los Angeles until 1929, when they moved with their two sons to the King Ranch west of Lewistown on Rock Creek, which had been settled by the Kings in 1881. Another son was born in Lewistown in 1931.

The King Ranch was sold to the Hutterite Society in 1935. Hazel and Joe made their home in Lewistown and later in Upper Spring Creek. Joe was a wool, sheep and cattle buyer in addition to owning ranch property in Petroleum County. He died in 1967.

Hazel was active in many social organizations and in 1951 was the first woman to be elected to the Lewistown City Council. She served on the board of trustees of the Lewistown Carnegie Library at the time the Busch addition was built.

Hazel is survived by three sons, Joe C. King, III of Winnett, J. Robert King of Woodland Hills, Calif., and David J. King of Lewistown. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Hazel J. King will be at the First Presbyterian Church Monday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jed Cauffman will be officiating. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials to the Lewistown Carnegie Library or the Montana Historical Society Foundation of Helena are preferred by the family.

Creel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Need Obit Lookup...Anyone Do This in Fergus?

JHannaschDaley — 23 May 2003 5:42:47 GMT

Hello. I need an obituary lookup and wonder if there's anyone on the Fergus board who does this. Need obit lookup for Theodore B. Strain, who died Aug. 21, 1963, somewhere in the county. Any insight appreciated.

Brading

autoracing109 — 8 Sep 2004 8:44:27 GMT

My grandpa was Thomas Brading he was married to Bonnie they had two childern named Deloris and Bob. If you have any info on they family tree i would appericate it